Upbit Launches ZK Trading Support for KRW, BTC, and USDT Markets

Upbit has announced the introduction of trading support for ZK tokens across KRW, BTC, and USDT markets. The update enables traders to access ZK trading pairs on the platform. The current BTCUSDT price stands at 93,398.4.

For more details, visit the official notice here: upbit.

China imposes export controls on dual-use technology to Japan amid ongoing trade tensions.

BTC is currently trading below the average price of coins last moved 6-12 months ago. Historically, when prices dip below this threshold, the overall trend tends to turn bearish, suggesting increased risk of further declines. A rise above this level, approximately $100,000, could signal a shift in market dynamics, often indicating a move toward a bullish trend.

📊 #BTC C.Q.: BTC is currently trading below the average price of coins last moved 6-12 months ago. Historically, when the price drops below this threshold, a bearish trend has often followed, suggesting increased risk of further decline. A move above this level, approximately $100,000, could signal a structural shift in the market, potentially indicating a bullish reversal.

ETH staking withdrawal queue drops to zero; pending withdrawals decline from peak of 2.67 million ETH in mid-September. The wait time has shortened to minutes. Concurrently, new staking interest rises to 1.3 million ETH, the highest since mid-November, indicating increased participation from large holders.

The queue for withdrawing ETH from staking has fallen to zero, a significant decline from the peak of 2.67 million ETH observed in mid-September. Current wait times are now measured in minutes. Concurrently, the amount of ETH seeking to be staked has increased to 1.3 million, reaching its highest level since mid-November, indicating growing interest among large holders to stake their ETH.

The TON Foundation has partnered with OpenPayd to build a global infrastructure for managing fiat currencies. More details are available at The Fintech Times.

Bitcoin Core has disclosed a bug affecting versions 30.0 and 30.1 that pertains to wallet migration. In certain rare cases, migrating a legacy wallet using the Berkeley DB (BDB) format may result in the deletion of all wallet files on the affected node. Users who have not backed up their wallets risk losing funds. A fix is scheduled for release in Bitcoin Core 30.2.

Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust has filed a Form S-1 registration statement with the SEC.

Telegram’s revenue for the first half of 2025 reached $870 million, a 65% rise from $525 million in the same period a year earlier, according to Financial Times. About a third of this total, or $300 million, was generated through exclusivity agreements related to Toncoin cryptocurrency revenue.

Solana 2025 Report:
Ecosystem applications generated $2.39 billion in revenue, representing a 46% increase for the year.
The network's revenue reached $1.4 billion, with daily active wallets increasing 50% to 3.2 million, while average transaction fees declined to $0.017.
Decentralized exchange trading volume totaled $1.5 trillion, a 57% rise.
Memecoin trading volume amounted to $482 billion.
Solana spot ETFs experienced net inflows of $1.02 billion.

Solana Reports 2025 Growth Metrics

The Solana ecosystem generated $2.39 billion in revenue in 2025, marking a 46% year-over-year increase. The network's revenue (REV) reached $1.4 billion, while daily active wallets increased 50% to 3.2 million. Average transaction fees declined to $0.017.

Decentralized exchange trading volume rose by 57% to $1.5 trillion. Memecoin trading volume totaled $482 billion. Solana spot ETFs attracted net inflows of $1.02 billion.

USA December Macroeconomic Indicators:
- S&P Composite PMI declined to 52.7 from 54.2
- S&P Services PMI decreased to 52.5 from 54.7

CertiK and YZi Labs have partnered to provide $1 million in audit grants to support participants in the EASY Residency program.

Walmart has launched a new service enabling users to trade Bitcoin (#BTC) and Ethereum (#ETH) through the OnePay app.

Lighter launches 24-hour trading hours for stocks on weekdays.

The current market situation remains volatile amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic uncertainties. Investors are closely monitoring key economic indicators and corporate earnings reports to assess future trajectory.

Networks with the most consistent activity in 2025: Solana emerges as the blockchain most frequently used by active users.

Networks exhibiting the most consistent activity in 2025. Solana emerges as the blockchain most frequently engaged by active users.

Bitcoin sentiment has shifted following the cryptocurrency's rally past $94,400, with social media conversations now centering on the potential for prices to reach $100,000. Market participants are monitoring whether this surge of optimism sustains itself or diminishes, as a decline could provide an opportunity for the asset to regain momentum and push toward new all-time highs.

Bitcoin sentiment has shifted following the cryptocurrency’s rise above $94,400, prompting social media chatter about a potential move toward $100,000. Analysts are monitoring whether this surge in enthusiasm sustains or wanes, which could influence the asset’s momentum as it aims for further gains beyond the milestone.