[Analysis Suggests Average Funding Rate May Indicate Consolidation, Recommend Monitoring VIX Index to Mitigate Risks] CryptoQuant analyst Axel stated that on November 13, the average funding rate on major trading platforms like Binance was 0.003%. The current funding level may keep the market in a consolidation phase. Increased bond volatility could impact the stock and Bitcoin markets, and even if the U.S. government resumes operations, the market will still begin to absorb macroeconomic data. It is recommended to closely monitor the VIX index; if it rises, it could signal risk pressure. The VIX index measures the expected volatility of the U.S. stock market over the next 30 days and is known as the 'Fear Index.'

[Walnut Capital Announces Strategic Investment in EdgeAI Labs to Drive Decentralized AI and Edge Computing Development] On November 13, Walnut Capital Limited (Stock Code: 0905.HK) announced a strategic investment in EdgeAI Labs. This move will accelerate the development of EdgeAI Labs' decentralized platform, expand its global influence, and provide developers, enterprises, and individual users with more scalable and secure AI solutions. EdgeAI Labs focuses on AI agent technology that operates on user devices, reducing reliance on centralized cloud infrastructure while ensuring data privacy and security. Walnut Capital's investment will also help EdgeAI Labs enhance its solution architecture, accelerate the global deployment of decentralized edge nodes, and improve operational capabilities.

[Goldman Sachs: U.S. Macro Data Release May Be Delayed Until Next Week] On November 13, key U.S. macroeconomic data originally scheduled for release tonight, including the October unadjusted CPI year-over-year, October seasonally adjusted CPI month-over-month, and initial jobless claims for the week ending November 8, may be delayed. Although President Trump has signed a bill to end the U.S. government shutdown, Goldman Sachs expects these data will still be difficult to release on schedule. The Bureau of Labor Statistics may update the data release schedule early next week. Goldman Sachs also anticipates delays in the release of other important data and believes that once the data freeze period ends, the newly released macroeconomic data may indicate a slowdown in the labor market, an inflation rate higher than the Federal Reserve's target, and positive but not robust economic growth.

[Monetary Authority of Singapore and German Central Bank Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Cross-Border Settlement of Digital Assets] The Monetary Authority of Singapore disclosed that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the German Central Bank to collaborate on cross-border settlement of digital assets. The collaboration includes developing settlement solutions to reduce the cost and processing time of cross-border transfers between Singapore and Germany, as well as promoting universal standards for cross-border payments, foreign exchange, and tokenized asset securities flows to enhance the interoperability of digital asset platforms.

[Taiwan to Audit Government Bitcoin Holdings and Assess Reserve Plan by Year-End] Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai pledged during a comprehensive financial inquiry at the Legislative Yuan to complete a report by year-end on the total amount of Bitcoin held by domestic agencies. He will also collaborate with Central Bank Governor Yang Chin-long to propose an evaluation report on Bitcoin reserves. Legislator Ke Ru-jun suggested that judicial authorities temporarily hold confiscated crypto assets and incorporate Bitcoin into the national strategic reserves. Additionally, regarding the slow progress of the 'Virtual Asset Management Act' (VASP-specific legislation), the Financial Supervisory Commission stated that stablecoin regulations involve monetary sovereignty and require a well-established framework before advancing. Legislators urged the government to accelerate virtual asset regulations and industry development.