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.

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.

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.

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.

According to Odaily, Conviction is a decentralized prediction market targeting the Asian market, emphasizing seamless multi-chain betting and AI-driven market insights. Users can connect and trade directly from Bitcoin, Solana, and major EVM chains, including Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, Avalanche, BNB Chain, and Polygon. Future support is planned for Sui and TON. Currently in a closed beta phase, early participants who join the waitlist and contribute trading volume will receive priority for future community incentives. The project is expected to launch its Public Alpha in the first quarter of 2026.

According to ChainCatcher, McAndrew Rudisill, Chairman and CEO of Ethereum treasury company ETHZilla, has announced in a letter to shareholders that the company is transitioning to a business model focused on tokenizing real-world assets (RWA). The areas of exploration include auto loans, home loans, and land/commercial real estate, with the first RWA token expected to launch in early 2026. Additionally, data from StrategicETHReserve indicates that ETHZilla currently holds approximately 93,790 ETH.

According to Foresight News, the Solana ecosystem's prediction market platform, worm.wtf, has successfully raised $4.5 million in a pre-seed funding round. The investment was backed by notable participants including 6MV, Alliance, Solana Ventures, Borderless, and Advancit Capital. This funding is expected to support the platform's development and expansion within the blockchain sector.

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform is committed to maintaining a transparent and structured listing framework that prioritizes user protection, regulatory compliance, and long-term project quality. Binance offers multiple listing options tailored to different stages and needs of projects, including Binance Alpha, Binance Futures, and Binance Spot. Binance Alpha is a pre-listing token selection platform dedicated to discovering promising early-stage crypto projects within the Web3 ecosystem. It offers token distribution opportunities such as Pre-Token Generation Events (Pre-TGE), Prime Sale Pre-TGEs, Token Generation Events (TGE), Alpha Airdrops, and community engagement programs like Booster. Binance Futures allows users to engage in futures and other derivatives trading, providing liquidity and market hedging opportunities. Binance Spot facilitates direct buying, selling, and holding of high-quality crypto assets, with additional opportunities for projects to increase exposure through HODLer Airdrops, Launchpool, and Megadrop. The listing process follows a structured progression across three stages: Binance Alpha, Binance Futures, and Binance Spot. This progression allows for a careful evaluation of each project’s performance and potential. Projects that demonstrate strong performance may be listed on Binance Futures, while those meeting necessary criteria may be promoted to Binance Spot. The evaluation process considers factors such as product quality, user metrics, business model, growth potential, and compliance standards. Binance emphasizes that no listing is guaranteed, and it does not charge fees for project evaluations or listing applications. The announcement also warns against fraudulent third parties impersonating Binance employees or agents, promising guaranteed listings in exchange for fees. Binance advises projects to communicate directly with its core team and report any fraudulent activities through its official channels. The platform offers a bounty of up to $5 million for whistleblowers providing valid information on fraudulent activities.

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