Binance has announced that Alpha 2.0 will support contract swaps for DeAgentAI (AIA). Starting December 11, 2025 at 20:00 (UTC+8), Binance Alpha 2.0 temporarily suspended AIA trading to execute this contract swap. The swap will be executed at a 1:1 ratio. The snapshot time is December 11, 2025 at 20:00 (UTC+8). Binance Alpha 2.0 will resume DeAgentAI (AIA) trading on December 15, 2025 at 16:00 (UTC+8).

Caliber, a Nasdaq-listed diversified real estate and digital asset management platform, disclosed that it has staked 75,000 LINK tokens from its treasury with a Chainlink node operator. The aim is to directly participate in the construction of Chainlink's core cybersecurity infrastructure and earn staking rewards. Caliber also stated that it plans to further increase the staking ratio in the future. (Globenewswire)

According to Odaily, a16z Crypto has released its annual report, covering various sectors including stablecoins, tokenization, payments and finance, privacy, security, AI, and agents. The report reveals that stablecoin transaction volume reached $46 trillion in 2024, surpassing PayPal's transaction volume by 20 times and nearing Visa's transaction volume by three times. Additionally, the report discusses the tokenization of traditional assets, particularly through blockchain technology, bringing U.S. stocks, commodities, and indices onto the blockchain. Furthermore, a16z forecasts the integration of AI and crypto technologies, predicting widespread adoption of decentralized payment systems by 2026.

Bitcoin pushed toward $95,000 in the hours before the Federal Reserve’s Dec. 18 meeting, then retreated to the $92,000 zone amid Jerome Powell’s confirmation of a mixed-to-bearish stance for 2026 and delicate on-chain structure. The Fed delivered an expected quarter-point cut, bringing the target range to 4. 25%-4 source: https://cryptoslate.com/bitcoin-stalled-at-95k-after-a-hidden-fed-warning-quietly-derailed-the-post-cut-celebration/

The partnership will see a Sei “crypto wallet and discovery app” preinstalled on devices sold outside mainland China and the U. S. source: https://decrypt.co/351959/xiaomi-smartphones-sei-crypto-wallets-preinstalled

a16z Crypto released its annual report, covering multiple areas including stablecoins, tokenization, payments and finance, privacy, security, AI, and agents. a16z disclosed data showing that stablecoin trading volume reached $46 trillion in 2024, more than 20 times that of PayPal and nearly three times that of Visa. The report also mentioned the advancement of traditional asset tokenization, especially the integration of assets such as US stocks, commodities, and indices onto the blockchain through crypto technology. Furthermore, a16z projected the convergence of AI and crypto technology, predicting widespread adoption of decentralized payment systems by 2026.

Revolut and Trust Wallet launched a partnership enabling zero-fee crypto purchases through Revolut Pay and bank cards, expanding access for 65M users. source: https://btcusa.com/revolut-and-trust-wallet-announce-partnership-enabling-zero-fee-crypto-purchases/

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UK financial regulators are accelerating their work on a full regulatory regime for sterling-issued stablecoins, positioning the country to play a central role in shaping digital payments over the next year. source: https://www.ethnews.com/uk-regulators-prioritize-sterling-stablecoins-with-new-2026-framework/

U.S. Commerce Secretary Rutnick stated that he had previously hoped the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates more significantly. (Jinshi)

Surf is an AI-powered investment research assistant for the cryptocurrency field. It recently completed a $15 million funding round led by Pantera, with participation from Coinbase Ventures and others.

The UAE, particularly Abu Dhabi, is rapidly emerging as a compliance hub and “new Switzerland” for the global cryptocurrency industry.

Federal Reserve, BTC: When the Fed is hijacked by politics, is a historic opportunity for Bitcoin coming? Golden Finance: The Fed cut interest rates, but the market is panicking.

Similar to the role of Coinbase or Binance, national banks in the United States can directly provide intermediary services for cryptocurrency trading to their clients.

Artificial Intelligence, Cryptocurrency, Web 3.0: How to Become a Web3 Super Individual? A Guide to Personal Awakening in the AI+Crypto Era. (Jinse Finance) Individuals are replacing institutions as the core link in value creation.

Bitcoin's reaction to Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decisions often contradicts traders' expectations. Will today's interest rate decision from the Fed boost Bitcoin or trigger a sell-off?

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has officially granted Gemini Exchange a Designated Contract Market (DCM) license, allowing it to launch a prediction market platform called Gemini Titan, which will initially offer binary event contracts.

This decision further highlights the unusual divisions within the Federal Reserve, marking the first time since 2019 that there have been three dissenting votes.

The cryptocurrency industry is facing a huge challenge in popularizing knowledge – obscure technical jargon and a unique industry subculture both deter the general public.

As stablecoins become more globalized and diversified, what kind of infrastructure and mechanisms do we need to truly make them an entry point for inclusive finance?