XRP ETF is the only investment product that shows a substantial gain over its competitors. source: https://u.today/xrps-etf-hits-64000000-in-inflows-dwarfing-bitcoin-ethereum-and-solana

GSTechnologies Ltd acquires Polish Finferno to expand digital asset services in Europe. source: https://coincu.com/news/gstechnologies-acquires-finferno-europe-expansion/

China is preparing a fundamental shift in how its central bank digital currency works. Starting January 1, 2026, commercial banks will be allowed to pay interest on digital yuan (e-CNY) balances, transforming the currency from a digital cash substitute into something much closer to a true digital bank deposit. source: https://www.ethnews.com/china-to-allow-interest-on-digital-yuan-holdings-starting-2026/

GSTechnologies Ltd acquires Polish VASP Finferno to grow its digital asset business across Central Europe. source: https://coincu.com/news/gstechnologies-acquires-polish-vasp-expansion/

أسهمت شركات خزائن الأصول الرقمية، مثل شركة BitMine التابعة لتوم لي، في زيادة قائمة الدخول إلى التخزين، إلا أن ترقية شبكة إيثريوم المعروفة باسم Pectra قد تكون لعبت دورًا إضافيًا في هذا الارتفاع أيضًا. source: https://ar.cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-staking-queues-flip?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

UK-based fintech company GS Technologies Ltd (London Stock Exchange: GST) announced the acquisition of Polish virtual asset service provider Finferno Spółka Z Ograniczoną Odpowiedzialnością for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition, funded by GST's existing cash resources, aims to expand the company's digital asset business in Poland and Central Europe. This transaction will enable GST to launch a new digital asset exchange and wealth management services in Poland, initially operating on a pilot basis. (Investing.com)

Alt5 Sigma faces scrutiny after missing filings and hiring an auditor whose licence expired earlier this year. Trump-linked crypto deal draws attention as governance gaps and auditor penalties raise oversight concerns. Board exits, audit delays, and legal disclosures put Alt5 Sigma at risk of Nasdaq delisting source: https://coinjournal.net/news/trump-linked-crypto-firm-faces-auditor-scrutiny-as-financial-turmoil-deepens/

At first glance, the divergence looks troubling for crypto. source: https://coindoo.com/market/here-is-why-bitcoin-is-lagging-while-gold-and-silver-are-exploding/

تُظهر بيانات السلسلة أن النشاط لا يزال متماسكًا على شبكات إيثريوم وبوليغون وأربيتروم وأفالانش، رغم تراجع إيرادات الرسوم على مستوى قطاع العملات الرقمية ككل. source: https://ar.cointelegraph.com/news/higher-activity-lower-fees-december-onchain-data?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

0xSun, in an article published on the X platform, stated that while the overall market performance is currently sluggish, Perp DEX, prediction markets, and X402 remain highly discussed sectors. Regarding Perp DEX, 0xSun believes that Hyperliquid's development has proven that on-chain contracts have real user demand, and the sector is not limited to a single leading project. Among existing products, 0xSun is more optimistic about Lighter. Despite recent controversies surrounding Sybil, airdrop rules, and TGE timing, Lighter is competitive in terms of product experience, team and funding background, as well as zero fees and liquidity in forex and commodities. Since the token details have not yet been released, 0xSun predicts that if the airdrop is large, it may initially face downward pressure before gradually bottoming out. Regarding prediction markets, 0xSun stated that this sector has become one of the most mainstream crypto applications, but it also faces ethical controversies, unclear judgment rules, and potential manipulation risks. Nevertheless, 0xSun believes that prediction markets remain the most widely accepted narrative direction, and it is worthwhile to understand them in advance and participate in them with manageable risks. At the project level, Polymarket has not yet announced a token launch date, and whether Kalshi will launch a token remains uncertain. Opinion Labs, however, is currently developing rapidly on the BNB chain, with transaction volume exceeding 10 billion. They believe that from an interaction perspective, Polymarket and Opinion are more suitable for most users.

Japan is moving forward with a major overhaul of its crypto taxation framework, proposing a flat 20% tax on profits from digital assets under its 2026 tax reform plan. While this marks a significant reduction from the current 55% rate, the new policy currently applies only to a limited set of “specified” crypto assets, leaving many to wonder what that means.

OpenAI is facing lawsuits after a 16-year-old died by suicide, with claims that ChatGPT repeatedly discussed hanging and may have worsened his distress. The company is now introducing stronger teen protections, including safety alerts, age-specific guidance, and parental controls, to prevent harm and ensure younger users have safer, age-appropriate interactions.

The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has partnered with LayerZero, a leading interoperability protocol, to enable native connectivity between Stellar and more than 150 blockchain networks. The integration allows assets—most notably USDC and other stablecoins—to move seamlessly across chains without relying on centralized bridges or intermediaries.

Hackers took control of Rainbow Six Siege, giving players billions of in-game credits and rare items, forcing Ubisoft to shut down the servers. The company is rolling back the affected accounts while allowing players to keep any items they used, and is gradually reopening the game.

Bitmine has made one of the most aggressive treasury moves in recent crypto history, committing hundreds of millions of dollars to Ethereum while simultaneously embracing staking as a long-term income strategy.

Mirae Asset Group is in talks to buy South Korea’s fourth-largest crypto exchange, Korbit, in a deal worth about 100 to 140 billion won ($70–$100 million).

Over $35 million in cryptocurrency stolen from LastPass users since 2022 has been traced to Russian cybercriminals using weak master passwords and laundering funds through mixers and Russian exchanges. TRM Labs found the thefts continued for years, showing that even encrypted vaults can be compromised if security practices are weak.

Coinbase has finally made its first arrest of one of the masterminds behind the exchange's customer data breach that exposed nearly 70,000 user accounts.

Global online interest in cryptocurrencies has fallen to its lowest levels as we approach the new year, with Google search data signaling a sharp pullback in retail attention as the market heads into 2026.

The Atlas memecoin, themed around US Vice President JD Vance’s pet dog, has nearly half of its supply controlled by 68 wallets showing signs of coordinated buying and potential insider activity. The token was heavily promoted by the influencer Whale Insider, raising concerns that retail investors could be at risk from price manipulation.