According to Odaily, 10x Research has declared on the X platform that Bitcoin has undoubtedly entered a bear market. The institution has been analyzing this downturn since October 22, highlighting that on-chain metrics, capital flows, and market structure all indicate the early stages of a broader decline. 10x Research notes that while some investors struggle to profit during bull markets, others can adjust their strategies to achieve returns in bear markets. Each bear market eventually transitions into a new bull cycle, presenting cyclical opportunities that can be leveraged.

According to ChainCatcher, Singaporean angel investor Mark Koh has fallen victim to a phishing scam, resulting in the loss of cryptocurrency assets valued at at least 100,000 yuan. Koh, an early investor in the blockchain platform Polygon, has been involved in the Web3 sector since 2017. The incident occurred when Koh encountered a post about the game project 'MetaToy' in a Telegram group. A user named Shanni, claiming to be the co-founder of the 'Meta team,' contacted him and requested the download of a game launcher. Upon downloading, malware infiltrated his system and stole data from his crypto wallet. Despite conducting a full system scan and reinstalling his system, Koh discovered that multiple electronic wallets connected to browser extensions were emptied within 24 hours. Koh suspects that the scammers used the name of a legitimate game project to plant malware on a fake website. Ironically, Koh is the co-founder of 'RektSurvivor,' an organization dedicated to assisting victims of cryptocurrency scams, yet he now finds himself a victim. He reported the incident to the authorities on the 12th and has urged the public to avoid downloading software from unknown sources and to refrain from sharing mnemonic phrases and two-factor authentication information.

Market data shows that only 10% of the top 100 tokens by market capitalization have seen gains over the past 90 days, with MERL, ASTER, and ZEC ranking in the top three. Merlin (MERL) has seen a 42.1% increase over the past year. (Cointelegraph)

As Ethereum holds above the $3,000 level, projections from the Rainbow Chart suggest that by January 1, 2026, ETH is likely to trade below levels associated with market euphoria. By press time, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization was trading at $3,155, up about 1.7% over the past 24 hours. On a weekly basis, Ethereum has gained less than 1% source: https://finbold.com/ethereum-rainbow-chart-predicts-eth-price-for-january-1-2026/

Oobit, a digital payments startup bringing stablecoin payments to more than 100 million merchants globally, has integrated Plasma, the blockchain infrastructure built for stablecoins. The integration will help Oobit expand its service to meet the demand for real-world stablecoin payments by enabling users to spend USD₮ held on Plasma. Stablecoins are among the fastest-growing segments […] source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/oobit-integrates-plasma-to-enable-stablecoin-payments-across-100-million-merchants-globally/

Marygold Companies, a NYSE American company, announced the launch of the USCF Oil Plus Bitcoin Strategy Fund (WTIB) by its wholly owned subsidiary, USCF Investments. The fund aims to track the market performance of crude oil and Bitcoin through investments in futures contracts and pooled investment vehicles. (Businesswire)

Amazon is under fresh pressure as shareholders push for a detailed check on its AI and cloud deals connected to Israel’s military and the U. S. Department of Homeland Security. The proposal was filed by American Baptist Home Mission Societies, reviewed by Bloomberg, and targets the company’s own responsible AI rules. It asks the board to […] source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/amazon-ai-cloud-contracts-israel-dhs/

10x Research published an article on its X platform stating that Bitcoin has undoubtedly entered a bear market. The firm stated that it has been writing analysis reports on this bear market since October 22nd. On-chain metrics, capital flows, and market structure all point to the early stages of a broader decline. 10x Research points out that while some investors struggle to profit in bull markets, others are able to reap rewards in bear markets by adjusting their strategies. Every bear market eventually gives way to a new bull market cycle, during which cyclical opportunities emerge that are worth taking advantage of.

According to Onchain Lens monitoring, a whale closed its 20x leveraged Bitcoin long position, incurring a loss of $7.79 million after holding the position for 35 days. The whale currently holds a 2x leveraged ZEC long position, with an overall position loss of $7.07 million.

MicroStrategy has increased its total Bitcoin holdings 670,000 BTC with another mammoth purchase. source: https://u.today/breaking-strategy-announces-biggest-bitcoin-purchase-since-july

In places where fiat currencies have collapsed, stablecoins have become Argentinians' "dollar wallets," and crypto payments and on-chain assets are essential for survival and wealth appreciation.

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A statue honoring Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, has been installed outside the New York Stock Exchange, marking one of the clearest symbolic signals yet that digital assets are no longer confined to the fringes of global finance.

North Korean hackers are using fake video calls and hijacked accounts to trick crypto users into installing malware. The attacks give them full control of devices, allowing them to steal crypto wallets and spread the scam through trusted contacts.

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