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December 31st, both bulls and bears frequently adjusted their positions on the chain. The bullish whale reduced its ETH holdings, while the bears shorted BTC with high leverage. Market sentiment is intense as they are rebalancing risk exposure.

[Crypto World] The global financial system is quietly undergoing changes. Several emerging economies are pushing forward an ambitious plan to significantly increase the use of their own currencies in international trade settlements. Official data shows that about 90% of cross-border transactions between these countries are settled in their own or friendly currencies, forming a stark contrast to the traditional dollar-centric payment model.
The logic behind this shift is straightforward: to establish diversified payment channels. Decision-makers promoting this plan believe that the current Western-dominated financial system has structural flaws and is easily used to exert economic pressure. Therefore, countries are actively creating conditions for their currencies to serve as the primary settlement tools in mutual trade.
The latest cross-border payment initiative further advances this vision—building a parallel international settlement system based on local currencies. Although this process is full of challenges, requiring improvements in payment infrastructure, exchange rate stability,

【Blockchain Rhythm】The United States' cryptocurrency policy is undergoing an unprecedented shift. Driven by Trump's second term, the entire industry is seeing 2026 as a pivotal moment, as a series of significant regulatory measures are being implemented.
Big moves have already begun at the start of the new year. In January, the Senate is expected to initiate hearings on the Crypto Market Structure Act. If passed, this bill would mark the first time the boundaries of authority between the SEC and CFTC are clearly defined, potentially clearing up years of regulatory ambiguity that have troubled the industry. Meanwhile, the SEC is also working on introducing an "Innovation Exemption," a flexible mechanism that could significantly lower compliance barriers for startup projects.
As spring and summer approach, changes continue to accelerate. May 15th is a key date—Federal Reserve Chair Powell's term expires, and Trump is likely to appoint a more moderate successor, which is undoubtedly a positive signal for crypto assets like Bitcoin. Then, July arrives.

【Crypto World】KERNEL this token has been quite interesting recently. Just now, it broke through the key level of 0.08 USDT in a short period of time, and the current quote is at 0.079 USDT. In just 5 minutes, the price has increased by 18.92%. This rapid price fluctuation indicates that market attention to this token is quite high, and many traders have reacted at this level. Those interested can continue to follow the subsequent trend.

In 2025, the price of Bitcoin dropped from $126,000 to $90,000, a decline of nearly 30%. Market sentiment was pessimistic, and analysts expect the crypto market to be even more challenging in 2026. Investors are advised to consider Web3-related sectors with lower volatility, such as retail trading platforms and communication device providers, to reduce risk and seize potential growth opportunities.

The decentralized trading platform Lighter's token LIT encountered withdrawal issues on the day of launch, preventing users from withdrawing funds, and the price plummeted by over 30%. The incident highlights the impact of technical problems on investor confidence and emphasizes the importance of stress testing and contingency plans before going live.

Recently, an institutional account of a well-known compliant trading platform received 1,004 Bitcoins, worth approximately $89.13 million. The funds came from an undisclosed wallet, indicating that institutions continue to focus on Bitcoin investments, which may signal a change in market sentiment.

Starting from January 1 next year, CARF will be implemented in 48 countries and regions, requiring exchanges to collect users' tax identification information and report regularly. This will strengthen scrutiny, reduce the possibility of tax evasion, and mark the end of the era of anonymous crypto assets.

A leading investor withdrew 5.2 million USDC from LLP and purchased 1.66 million LIT tokens, with a holding value of approximately $4.65 million, and kept 1.2 million USDC, demonstrating their optimism about the project or other strategic arrangements, which has attracted market attention.

【Blockchain Rhythm】The recently trending Meme coin HNUT on the Solana chain staged a big show today—suspected to have been directly rug pulled.
Here's the situation: HNUT plummeted from a high of $0.07 in the past two hours, with a decline of over 99%, and has now fallen below $0.0003. Earlier, this coin was in the spotlight, with a 24-hour increase of over 700%, and its market cap once surged to $70.94 million, making it the third highest in trading volume for the day.
But there are issues behind this. Some on-chain monitoring platforms, including Crypto Scope, had already issued warnings—they detected abnormal liquidity activity and on-chain data patterns for HNUT, showing clear signals of rug risk. It now appears that these warnings were not unfounded.
Honestly, Meme coins are inherently high-risk assets. Price volatility

A trader held a $106 million ETH short position but closed it at a loss of $479,000 within 15 hours. Although his BTC and SOL long positions remained profitable, keeping the overall loss at $49,000, this event highlights the risks of shorting and the unpredictability of market volatility.

【Crypto World】AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton recently made a bold prediction in a media interview — by 2026, AI technology will become more powerful, even capable of replacing a large number of jobs.
His statement was very direct: "AI is already excellent and will continue to get stronger. We are about to see it have the ability to replace human jobs on a large scale." It can already handle call center tasks, and more professions will be involved in the future.
The most shocking part is a piece of data he mentioned — the development speed of AI is considered crazy, with efficiency doubling roughly every seven months. What does this growth rate mean? It means that AI hasn't even fully responded this year, and next year, many may face unemployment.
Hinton's remarks once again pushed the topic of the "AI revolution" to the forefront. For fintech and Web3 practitioners, this is also a signal — the wave of automation and intelligence is not

XRP recently increased by 1.38%, but overall still declined by 0.85%. Although influenced by Bitcoin's rebound, demand remains weak, and the price structure is relatively weak. Analysts suggest that when XRP rebounds to the $1.95-2.0 range, long positions may consider reducing holdings or arbitrage.

【币界】USDC Treasury刚刚完成了一笔大规模铸造操作——7600万USDC新币入场，对应价值约7602万美元。这笔链上操作反映了稳定币供应端的重要动向，也是观察市场流动性变化的重要信号之一。

Eightco Holdings ( NASDAQ ticker ORBS) recently saw its stock price rise over 10% due to an authorized $1.25 billion share repurchase plan, with a market capitalization reaching $329 million. This move demonstrates management's confidence in the company's prospects, and the market reaction has been positive.

【CoinPost】South Korea's major financial group Mirae Asset is in acquisition talks with domestic crypto trading platform Korbit, aiming to acquire approximately 92% of its shares. It is understood that the valuation of this deal could reach up to 140 billion KRW (about 97 million USD).
Mirae Asset is headquartered in Seoul and has a presence in asset management, wealth management, investment banking, and insurance, making it a well-established institution in Korea's traditional financial sector. If this deal succeeds, it will mark their first official entry into the cryptocurrency business.
Mirae Asset's founder, Hyeon-joon Park, has mentioned multiple times in recent years his interest in exploring the integration of traditional assets and digital assets. Industry analysts believe that although Korbit's market recognition is not particularly high, Mirae Asset's years of accumulated financial experience and resources are expected to help

In the first half of this year, cases of cryptocurrency asset theft linked to national-level hacker organizations occurred frequently, with the stolen amount reaching $2.17 billion, setting a record. Hackers' methods continue to evolve; attacks are not only targeting exchanges but also infiltrating supply chains, making fund transfer processes more complex. Experts warn that full-chain risk control collaboration is necessary to ensure the safety and health of the entire ecosystem.