- Popular CEX Cryptocurrencies
CEX Trading Volume Top 10 and 24-Hour Price Change:
- BTC: +1.47%
- ETH: +1.28%
- BNB: -0.52%
- DOGE: -1.58%
- SOL: +0.65%
- ADA: -0.98%
- FIL: -2.50%
- SUI: -0.23%
- XRP: +0.19%
- ASTER: +0.43%
24-Hour Price Increase Ranking (Data Source: OKX):
- ULTI: +13.68%
- AIXBT: +8.64%
- 2Z: +7.19%
- ACT: +6.01%
- WLFI: +5.91%
- TNSR: +4.21%
- SPK: +4.17%
- SD: +3.68%
- API3: +3.64%
- MET: +3.36%
24-Hour Stock Price Increase Ranking (Data Source: msx.com):
- QNTM.M: +18.11%
- HUT.M: +15.28%
- RGTI.M: +14.65%
- FLY.M: +14.08%
- QUBT.M: +13.04%
- FFAI.M: +12.5%
- ABTC.M: +11.24%
- HYPD.M: +11.17%
- ABTS.M: +11.11%
- IONQ.M: +10.95%
- On-Chain Popular Meme Top 5 (Data Source: GMGN):
- Beat
- RLS
- LAB
- GUA
- XPIN
Headlines
Musk posted on the X platform that the U.S. economy could achieve double-digit growth in 12-18 months. If smart applications can serve as indicators of economic growth, it might even reach triple-digit growth within five years. This signal has drawn attention from the crypto community, including ProCap Chairman Anthony Pompliano. Bitcoin holders typically pay close attention to macroeconomic signals, such as economic growth forecasts and central bank policies, to gauge how broader economic trends might affect Bitcoin price movements. This year, the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts have been one of the catalysts closely watched by investors, as a loose financial environment could drive up the prices of risk assets.
Caixin: There Are Special Legal Risks in Issuing and Using U Cards Domestically
On December 25, Caixin published an article titled "The Secret and Deadly Risks of U Cards Crazy Investment Flow on Xiaohongshu." The article pointed out that users can use Visa-branded bank cards for payments like ChatGPT Plus subscriptions, with charges completed through USDT in cryptocurrency wallets. Such overseas bank cards are commonly referred to as "U Cards," which are based on dollar stablecoins for payments. The Caixin article noted that there are special legal risks associated with issuing and using U Cards domestically.
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: Approaching Inflation Target, Will Seek Further Rate Hikes
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda stated on Thursday that the central bank is gradually approaching its 2% inflation target and reiterated its stance to seek further rate hikes. In his speech, he mentioned, "Against the backdrop of a tightening labor market, there have been significant changes in corporate wage and pricing behavior in recent years, and the 2% price stability target accompanied by wage growth is steadily approaching." He expressed confidence in Japan's wage-price dynamics, noting that "the likelihood of the Japanese economy returning to the so-called zero-normal state (where wages and prices remain almost unchanged) seems to have significantly decreased." Ueda stated that if economic and price forecasts align with expectations, the central bank will further adjust monetary policy. He added that adjusting monetary policy at an appropriate pace will help the central bank smoothly achieve its inflation target while promoting long-term growth and establishing a foundation for businesses to build confidence in their operations.
Kain Warwick, founder of Synthetix and Infinex, posted on the X platform that the valuation of the Sonar token sale conducted by Infinex on Echo has been reduced from the initially set $300 million to $99.99 million to better adapt to current market conditions. He pointed out that the original FDV was considered too high by the market, and the adjustment would help enhance the project's attractiveness and prepare for the subsequent TGE. Kain also mentioned that the early exit mechanism was originally designed as an incentive, but due to high pricing feedback, the related exit price will gradually be lowered from $300 million at TGE to about $100 million, with the lock-up period remaining unchanged at one year. As a result of the FDV reduction, the overall allocation for the Sonar sale has decreased, making it impossible to ensure the original priority allocation arrangement for Patron NFT holders. Kain emphasized that this adjustment aims to attract more new participants rather than just existing holders. Infinex plans to open registration for the INX token sale on December 27, officially starting sales on January 3, with a target valuation of $99.99 million, intending to sell 5% of the total supply, aiming to raise $5 million, with a one-year lock-up period. After the sale ends, an additional 2% of the tokens will be sold through Uniswap at an estimated valuation of about $100 million.
According to lobbyists close to Trump, the market price for lobbying for presidential pardons is $1 million, and CZ is one of the beneficiaries of the informal presidential pardon path during Trump's second term. It is reported that some wealthy lobbyists or those with political connections can bypass traditional pardon procedures through this path. Lobbyist Ches McDowell stated that Little Trump did not help him seek a pardon for CZ, but a week later, Trump formally signed a pardon for CZ, causing a stir in Washington. CZ's lawyer, Teresa Goody Guillén, stated that the pardon is unrelated to any business decisions and is entirely based on fairness. A Binance representative stated that the company's involvement with World Liberty Financial-related products is "limited," confined to "contract terms that also apply to other projects."
Analyst: Bitcoin Whale Inflows on Binance Halved in December, Selling Pressure May Decrease
CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost released analysis data showing that Bitcoin inflows from whales on Binance dropped from about $7.88 billion to $3.86 billion in December, halving in just a few weeks. This sharp contraction indicates that the largest holders are significantly slowing down their Bitcoin deposits on Binance, which is an important signal given their strong influence on market dynamics, typically suggesting that their selling pressure is also decreasing.
Industry News
Data: NFT Market Drops to New Low in 2025, Total Valuation Down 72% from Beginning of Year
CoinGecko data shows that the NFT market fell to a new low in 2025 in December, with a total valuation of only $2.5 billion, a significant decline of 72% from the January peak of $9.2 billion. Market participation has significantly shrunk, with CryptoSlam data showing a continuous decrease in the number of buyers, and the number of sellers has fallen below 100,000 for the first time since April 2021.
Mainstream blue-chip NFT projects like CryptoPunks and Bored Ape Yacht Club have seen price declines ranging from 12% to 28% over the past 30 days. Notably, art NFTs have performed relatively well, with the new project Sports Rollbots successfully entering the top ten by market cap, with a floor price of $5,800 and a total valuation exceeding $58 million, replacing the position of Mutant Ape Yacht Club.
Whales Accumulated 220,000 ETH in the Past Week, Worth About $660 Million
According to analyst Ali Charts, whales purchased 220,000 ETH in the past week, worth about $660 million.
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Increased by 0.04% to 148.26 T
Bitcoin mining difficulty was adjusted at block height 929,376 (Beijing time today at 11:48:06), with a 0.04% increase to 148.26 T. The average network hash rate over the past seven days is currently 1.08 ZH/s.
Moscow Exchange and St. Petersburg Exchange Prepare to Launch Crypto Trading
Two Russian stock exchanges, the Moscow Exchange (MOEX) and the St. Petersburg Exchange (SPB), have expressed support for the Russian central bank's cryptocurrency regulatory plan and are preparing to start cryptocurrency trading after the relevant regulations come into effect in 2026. It is reported that qualified investors can purchase any cryptocurrency except privacy coins without limit, while ordinary investors have an annual purchase limit of 300,000 rubles (about $4,000). Both exchanges have confirmed that they have the appropriate technical infrastructure to immediately launch crypto asset trading once the regulatory framework is established. According to the new regulatory concept proposed by the Russian central bank, cryptocurrencies will be defined as "monetary assets," and transactions will be conducted through Russia's existing financial infrastructure.
Si Fang Jing Chuang announced that it has submitted a listing application to the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with CMB International and Guosen Securities (Hong Kong) as its joint sponsors. According to the prospectus, its services cover three major areas: financial technology software development services, consulting services, and system integration services, including financial infrastructure services supporting payment and settlement systems, as well as financial technology innovation services that utilize blockchain and artificial intelligence to design and deploy new digital financial systems. (Aastocks)
Trip.com, the overseas version of Ctrip, has launched a stablecoin payment feature, currently supporting bookings for hotels and flights using USDT and USDC. This payment feature is supported by the Singapore-licensed crypto payment institution Triple-A, covering multiple public chains such as Ethereum, Tron, Polygon, Solana, Arbitrum One, and TON. Users can complete hotel bookings using USDT with just their name and email, without needing to fill in detailed personal information; however, purchasing flight tickets still requires filling in passport and other information in accordance with airline compliance requirements. (Foresight News)
Cryptocurrency exchange Upbit announced that it plans to conduct a digital asset/deposit audit and server maintenance on January 1, 2026, halting services:
Server maintenance time: January 1, 2026 (Thursday) 02:00–08:00
Korean won deposit and withdrawal suspension time: January 1, 2026 (Thursday) 02:00–08:00
Digital asset deposit and withdrawal service suspension time: December 31, 2025 (Wednesday) 20:00 to January 1, 2026 (Thursday) 08:00.
Project News
ZachXBT: Hundreds of Trust Wallet Users Have Lost at Least $6 Million
On-chain detective ZachXBT revealed that hundreds of Trust Wallet users have had their assets stolen, with losses amounting to at least $6 million. Multiple addresses involved in the theft have been identified across EVM, Bitcoin, and Solana chains. ZachXBT stated that if Trust Wallet is found responsible for the incident, it hopes to provide compensation to all affected users.
Uniswap's "Fee Switch Proposal" Approved, v2 and v3 Fee Switches to Be Activated on Unichain
Uniswap's "Fee Switch Proposal" has been approved in the final governance vote. After a two-day time lock, the fee switches for Uniswap v2 and v3 will be activated on the Unichain mainnet, triggering the destruction of UNI tokens. This proposal will destroy 100 million UNI tokens from the Uniswap Foundation treasury and implement a protocol fee discount auction system to enhance liquidity provider returns.
Polymarket: Third-Party Authentication Vulnerability Leads to Theft of Some User Accounts
Polymarket has detected and resolved a security issue affecting "a small number of users," caused by a vulnerability introduced by a third-party authentication provider. Previously, several Polymarket users reported on Reddit and the X platform that their accounts experienced unauthorized logins, funds were emptied, and trading positions were forcibly closed.
The affected users primarily logged in via email through Magic Labs. Some victims reported that despite enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) and their devices not being illegally accessed, their accounts were still stolen after multiple unauthorized login attempts. Polymarket confirmed that the vulnerability has been fixed, and there is currently no ongoing risk, with the platform directly contacting affected users. Earlier in late 2024, the platform also experienced asset theft for some users logging in via Google due to a third-party plugin vulnerability.
Ripple-Supported Evernorth Faces Approximately $220 Million Unrealized Loss on XRP Holdings
Ripple-supported treasury entity Evernorth has accumulated approximately 389 million XRP, investing about $947 million. Based on the current XRP price of $1.86, the value of its holdings is approximately $724 million, resulting in an unrealized loss of about $220 million. Over the past 30 days, the price of XRP has dropped about 16%, although the XRP ETF listed in the U.S. has seen continuous net inflows since its launch, totaling over $1 billion.
HaLLu: Official Trading Launch on January 2, 2026
According to the latest official announcement, HaLLu will officially launch trading on January 2, 2026, supporting major exchanges to open trading pairs.
At the same time, the team stated that unsold tokens from the presale phase will be permanently destroyed by transferring them to a black hole address after the launch, aiming to further reduce the circulating supply and protect the interests of holders.
Investment and Financing
Tianji Holdings: Plans to Invest HKD 10 Million to Promote Web3 Sports Intellectual Property Project
On December 25, according to an announcement from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Hong Kong-listed company Tianji Holdings released a supplementary announcement regarding a financing agreement. The announcement disclosed that Tianji Holdings plans to use approximately 16.6% (about HKD 10 million) of the net proceeds from the subscription warrant shares, amounting to about HKD 60 million, to expand Web3 and AI-based sports intellectual property projects, including the development and design of physical and digital intellectual property products related to La Liga clubs. Tianji Holdings stated that it will apply Web3 blockchain technology to put intellectual property on-chain and create tamper-proof and traceable digital identities for each intellectual property product.
Regulatory Trends
Hong Kong Adjusts Virtual Asset Licensing System, Plans to Add Two New License Types
The Hong Kong Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau and the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission jointly announced that in addition to licensing regulation for "virtual asset trading" and "virtual asset custody" under the original regulatory framework, they are also preparing to add two new license types. The new licenses will regulate "providing advice on virtual assets" and "virtual asset management," with a one-month public consultation starting immediately. According to public consultation suggestions, the new licenses for "providing advice on virtual assets" and "virtual asset management" effectively separate the regulation of these two activities from the originally planned "virtual asset trading" license. (Caixin)
Hong Kong Legislative Council member Wu Jiezhuang posted on the X platform, stating: "I welcome the Hong Kong SAR government's Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau for promoting new developments in digital asset trading. The legislative proposal for digital asset trading and custody services is officially under consultation, representing further clarification of related digital asset regulatory activities and responding to market demands and ideas. Previous consultations with the industry regarding the direction of related over-the-counter trading and custody services have received considerable feedback. This legislative proposal not only establishes the legitimacy of crypto and digital asset over-the-counter trading and custody services, allowing the industry to operate in a more compliant manner, but also helps combat suspected fraudulent activities that use related activities as a guise."
Voices
Wintermute Founder: Will Vote Against Aave's "Governance Control" Proposal
Wintermute founder Evgeny Gaevoy posted on X, stating that AAVE holds a significant portion of Wintermute's investment portfolio, and neither he nor Wintermute holds equity in Aave Labs.
Regarding the currently hotly debated "brand control" voting issue, Evgeny expressed that there is a clear expectation misalignment between AAVE Labs and a considerable portion of AAVE token holders regarding "what value should be captured by whom." If this misalignment is not resolved, the token will struggle to continue developing. However, the current escalation of conflict is neither necessary nor destructive. It is meaningless to directly select a course of action without clarifying specific execution details, and there has also been a lot of politicization surrounding this vote. Although Stani's communication has indeed been lacking, he believes the criticisms from the other side are clearly excessive and have directly harmed the token price, which is not something that should be rushed forward.
For these reasons, Wintermute will vote against this proposal, but it does indeed hope that AAVE Labs will take this issue seriously and think carefully about how to resolve the token value capture issue in the long term.
AllianceDAO co-founder QwQiao posted on the X platform, stating that some opinions suggest that new payment rails like stablecoins are expected to replace card organizations like Visa and Mastercard, arguing that merchants bear about 3% of card processing costs. However, this judgment overlooks the cost distribution structure. He pointed out that in a $100 transaction with about $3 in fees, approximately $1.8 is returned to consumers in the form of cashback or points, about $0.45 goes to the issuing bank, about $0.6 goes to the acquiring bank, and the card organization only receives about $0.15. QwQiao stated that this structure creates stable incentive relationships among consumers, banks, and card organizations within the same network, with the related costs primarily borne by merchants with relatively weak bargaining power, which is also one of the important reasons why traditional card payment networks maintain economies of scale over the long term.
Dragonfly Partner: Solana and Ethereum Can Coexist in the Tokenization Race
Dragonfly partner Rob Hadick stated in a recent interview with CNBC's "Squawk Box" that Solana and Ethereum can coexist in the tokenization race. He pointed out that most stablecoins and the majority of on-chain economic activities are currently on Ethereum, but Solana handles a significant portion of the transaction volume. It is now unlikely that there will be a so-called "single" blockchain, as no single chain can scale to a large enough size to play that role. As business demands change, cryptocurrency platforms will switch between Solana and Ethereum to adapt to different application scenarios.
Liquid Capital founder Li Hua posted on the X platform, stating: "Unrealized losses are short-term; the long-term trend is bullish. First, we bought the dip this year, escaped the peak before 1011, and are now buying the dip again. We are transparent and consistent in our actions. Secondly, we are not blindly confident in large-scale buying because of previous correct operations; the team's daily research results indicate that we are at the bottom range now, and 2026 will be a bull market. Lastly, we don't want to miss out on thousands of dollars in gains because of fluctuations of a few hundred dollars; $1 billion will continue to buy ETH on dips."
Nano Labs Founder: Bitcoin Bear Market Bottoms Often Occur Around Christmas
Nano Labs founder Jack Kong posted on the X platform, stating that from $0.25 in 2010 to $98,200 in 2024, Bitcoin's price has increased nearly 400,000 times over 14 years. Historical data shows that Bitcoin bear market bottoms often occur around Christmas, such as $319 in 2014, $3,815 in 2018, and $16,831 in 2022. The predicted $88,000 for 2025 reflects a pullback compared to 2024, which may indicate market expectations for cyclical adjustments. From a macro perspective, this volatility is a characteristic of the growth of digital assets as emerging store-of-value tools.
On-Chain Analyst: MEXC Confirms Lighter's TGE on December 29
On-chain analyst Andrew 10 GWEI posted on the X platform, stating that MEXC has officially confirmed the TGE date for the Launchpad project LIT as December 29. He also noted that in the related betting events on Polymarket, the probability of Lighter reaching a fully diluted valuation (FDV) of $1 billion within one day of launch and conducting an airdrop before December 31 has not yet risen to 99%. MEXC's TGE allocation is 17,500 tokens, and the token airdrop will be distributed to spot accounts within 30 minutes after the allocation ends, but the start date for trading has not been specified.
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