According to Onchain Lens, a newly created wallet (0x9a9...0bb5) that may belong to Bitmine received 48,049 ETH from FalconX, worth $141.78 million.

According to the official announcement, the fifth phase of Gate Launchpad, Kodiak (KDK), will open for subscription on December 19th at 16:00 (UTC+8). Tokens for this phase will be distributed in a 100% unlocked manner. This Launchpad supports both USDT and GUSD for subscription, providing users with a more flexible participation method. GUSD is a yield-generating asset backed by RWA government bonds, with an annualized yield of 4%, automatically distributed daily, and can be directly used for this Launchpad subscription, helping users achieve stable returns while participating in new coin subscriptions. Furthermore, users who successfully subscribe to Launchpad can enjoy additional incentives by participating in USDT wealth management through YuBiBao, with a maximum annualized yield of 200%, including a 200% annualized yield exclusively for new users and a 30-day 2% annualized yield promotion for all subscribers.

According to official news, JustLend DAO, a leading decentralized lending protocol on the TRON network, has surpassed $6.47 billion in total value locked (TVL) in its latest weekly report. The platform has distributed over $192 million in incentives and boasts over 480,000 users worldwide. As a core DeFi infrastructure within the TRON ecosystem, JustLend DAO is demonstrating the vibrant energy of the DeFi market with its strong performance, providing efficient on-chain lending services to users globally.

In 2025, Web3 will enter a new phase of "larger-scale and higher-frequency use," and wallets will also evolve rapidly from "currency storage tools" to on-chain entry points and transaction operating systems.

In an interview with Natalie Brunell's podcast, Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor stated that Bitcoin's recent flat price movement is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Bitcoin is headed for its fourth consecutive annual loss in history, marking the first time the decline is not due to an industry meltdown or scandal. source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/bitcoin-plummets-towards-fourth/

The victory of cryptocurrency lies not in turning the whole world into crypto natives, but in enabling those who are not crypto natives to enjoy the convenience it brings.

Russia has confirmed that cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum cannot be used for payments, with all domestic transactions required to be in rubles. At the same time, the country allows crypto for cross-border trade and investment, with banks offering related products under strict rules.

According to Foresight News, The Information reports that Lead Bank has recently reduced its collaboration with certain stablecoin payment companies due to concerns over excessive risk to clients. The bank has introduced new restrictions on acceptable customer source countries and industries. Industry insiders have noted that stricter scrutiny of user identities and funding sources has led to longer transaction settlement times and extended account opening durations. Lead Bank remains one of the few banks willing to handle dollar payments for stablecoin users. Many well-known stablecoin payment startups, such as Stripe's Bridge, BVNK, and Brale, rely on Lead Bank to facilitate exchanges between fiat and cryptocurrencies.

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform will temporarily suspend deposits and withdrawals of tokens on the Terra Classic (LUNC) network starting approximately on 2025-12-18 at 14:10 (UTC). This suspension is to facilitate a network upgrade aimed at enhancing user experience. The upgrade is scheduled to occur at block height 26,479,000, which is expected to be reached around 2025-12-18 at 15:10 (UTC). The trading of tokens on the Terra Classic network will remain unaffected during this period. Binance assures users that it will manage all technical requirements related to the upgrade. Once the network is confirmed to be stable post-upgrade, deposits and withdrawals will be reopened. No additional announcements will be made regarding the reopening of these services. Users are advised to stay informed through the project team's communications for further details.

Screenshots of an email shared online purportedly show founder Yida Gao stepping down as managing director of Shima Capital and outlining plans for an orderly wind-down of the fund. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-lawsuit-puts-shima-capital-s-future-in-question-as-wind-down-message-surfaces?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

According to BlockBeats, economist Alicia Garcia Herrero suggests that the persistent weakness of the yen is a crucial factor in the Bank of Japan and the Japanese government's anticipated decision to support a long-awaited interest rate hike this month. Despite concerns over U.S. tariffs and broader geopolitical risks, Japan's economy has shown more resilience than expected. Inflation expectations in the short, medium, and long term remain above the Bank of Japan's 2% target, reinforcing the case for further policy normalization. Rising food prices have driven up the core inflation rate, and the yen's continued weakness against the dollar, hovering around 155, may exacerbate imported inflation pressures. Alicia Garcia Herrero predicts that the Bank of Japan will raise the policy rate by 25 basis points to 0.75% at its meeting on December 19. Looking ahead, if the yen fails to stabilize post-hike and continues to impact real income negatively, the Japanese government might also consider further tightening measures, potentially paving the way for another 25 basis point increase early next year.

According to Cointelegraph, digital asset platform Exodus has teamed up with MoonPay to introduce a US dollar-backed stablecoin aimed at facilitating everyday transactions. The Exodus Movement, known for its popular crypto wallet, revealed plans on Tuesday for the stablecoin's launch in early 2026. MoonPay, a prominent crypto payments platform and fiat on-ramp, will be responsible for issuing and managing the stablecoin. The stablecoin will be developed using M0, a stablecoin infrastructure platform that enables companies to create, issue, and manage custom stablecoins. This new stablecoin, yet to be named, is designed to simplify digital dollar transactions for consumers without requiring extensive crypto knowledge. It will be integrated into Exodus Pay, allowing users to spend and send money while maintaining self-custody. JP Richardson, co-founder and CEO of Exodus, emphasized the growing importance of stablecoins in facilitating on-chain dollar transactions, noting the need for user experiences that align with modern consumer app expectations. MoonPay initiated its enterprise stablecoin business in November, focusing on issuing and managing digital dollars across various blockchains while utilizing M0’s open infrastructure. Luca Prosperi, co-founder and CEO of M0, highlighted the demand from enterprises for stablecoins that are programmable, interoperable, and tailored to specific product experiences. The stablecoin market has seen significant activity this year, driven by the GENIUS Act passed in July, which established a federal regulatory framework for fiat-backed stablecoins in the United States. The Trump family DeFi platform, World Liberty Financial, launched the USD1 stablecoin in March, while global payments platform Stripe introduced stablecoin-based accounts to clients in over 100 countries in May. Additionally, Tether announced a regulatory-compliant stablecoin called USAT in September. Despite the influx of new entrants, the stablecoin market remains dominated by two major players: Tether (USDT) and Circle’s USDC. Tether holds a market share of approximately 60% with a circulating supply of $186 billion, while USDC accounts for 25% with a market cap of $78 billion. Together, these two stablecoins represent 85% of the total stablecoin market capitalization, which exceeds $310 billion, as reported by CoinGecko.

According to ChainCatcher, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange has announced that MemeStrategy has invested 2.4 million Hong Kong dollars to acquire an additional 2,440 SOL tokens on the open market. The purchase was funded using the company's existing cash reserves, bringing its total SOL holdings to 12,290 tokens, with an acquisition cost of approximately 14.9 million Hong Kong dollars. MemeStrategy also revealed plans to stake its SOL tokens using a dedicated Solana validator. This strategy aims to generate income through staking rewards, creating a new revenue stream for the company.

This article will delve into the nature, causes, identification methods, and practical strategies to avoid falling into bull market traps and bear market traps.

Currently, the market is anticipating a "Christmas rally," which may be the "hope of the whole village" this year.

From collapse to leap forward: The restart and next growth cycle of the South Korean crypto market.

Of all major cryptocurrency assets, Ethereum has sparked the most intense debate. While Bitcoin's dominance as a cryptocurrency is largely undisputed, Ethereum's position is far from settled.

PancakeSwap, with YZi Labs, has launched Probable, a zero-fee prediction market platform on BNB Chain. The platform lets users trade on events like crypto prices, sports, and global happenings quickly and transparently, with all settlements on-chain.

It's hard to imagine that the UAE, a region that "made its fortune" from oil, has now become a new hotbed for the crypto industry.