Ethereum is shifting priority from proving speed to security
Ethereum Foundation is prioritizing security over speed by setting a strict 128-bit provable security standard for zkEVMs to be met by 2026. The move is designed to reduce systemic risks and align Ethereum with mainstream cryptographic benchmarks.
👉 cryptoslate.com/ethereum-foundation-refocuses-to-security-over-speed-sets-strict-128-bit-rule-for-2026/
Ethereum Foundation is prioritizing security over speed by setting a strict 128-bit provable security standard for zkEVMs to be met by 2026. The move is designed to reduce systemic risks and align Ethereum with mainstream cryptographic benchmarks.
👉 cryptoslate.com/ethereum-foundation-refocuses-to-security-over-speed-sets-strict-128-bit-rule-for-2026/
Top 10 Spot DEXs by Trading Volume in the last 30 days
Uniswap and PancakeSwap dominated trading volume this month, outpacing HumidiFi and other exchanges. Only Pump saw volume growth this month, while all other DEXs experienced sharp decline.
Uniswap and PancakeSwap dominated trading volume this month, outpacing HumidiFi and other exchanges. Only Pump saw volume growth this month, while all other DEXs experienced sharp decline.
Netflix announced the acquisition of Ready Player Me
Netflix is expanding its gaming ambitions with the acquisition of Ready Player Me, a popular avatar creation platform. The deal highlights Netflix’s focus on building persistent digital identities across games and interactive content.
👉 techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/netflix-acquires-gaming-avatar-maker-ready-player-me/
Netflix is expanding its gaming ambitions with the acquisition of Ready Player Me, a popular avatar creation platform. The deal highlights Netflix’s focus on building persistent digital identities across games and interactive content.
👉 techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/netflix-acquires-gaming-avatar-maker-ready-player-me/
Opinion Launches Christmas Carnival With 100,000 Extra PTS Drop
Starting today, OGs and newcomers will share an additional 100,000 PTS via Daily Warriors (20K PTS, 3+ trades/day for 10+ days), Volume Kings (20K PTS, $2K+/day for 10+ days), Binance Wallet Elite (10K PTS), Diamond Hands (20K PTS, Open Interest), and Mystery Finale (30K PTS) incentives.
The incentive will last for 2 weeks, until January 5.
👉 x.com/opinionlabsxyz/status/2002980697762607433?s=20
Starting today, OGs and newcomers will share an additional 100,000 PTS via Daily Warriors (20K PTS, 3+ trades/day for 10+ days), Volume Kings (20K PTS, $2K+/day for 10+ days), Binance Wallet Elite (10K PTS), Diamond Hands (20K PTS, Open Interest), and Mystery Finale (30K PTS) incentives.
The incentive will last for 2 weeks, until January 5.
👉 x.com/opinionlabsxyz/status/2002980697762607433?s=20
Mezo Unveils MEZO Tokenomics and Earn Incentive System
The total supply of 1,000,000,000 MEZO is allocated across Community (40%), Investors (30%), Thesis (20%), and Foundation (10%).
Mezo transforms Bitcoin from a store of value into a full banking experience, introducing MUSD, veBTC, and veMEZO, available through Mezo Earn Yields.
To date, Mezo has raised $28.5M in total commitments, backed by Pantera Capital, GSR, Bybit, Mantle EcoFund, Flowdesk, and other partners.
👉 x.com/MezoNetwork/status/2001733419378905474?s=20
The total supply of 1,000,000,000 MEZO is allocated across Community (40%), Investors (30%), Thesis (20%), and Foundation (10%).
Mezo transforms Bitcoin from a store of value into a full banking experience, introducing MUSD, veBTC, and veMEZO, available through Mezo Earn Yields.
To date, Mezo has raised $28.5M in total commitments, backed by Pantera Capital, GSR, Bybit, Mantle EcoFund, Flowdesk, and other partners.
👉 x.com/MezoNetwork/status/2001733419378905474?s=20
Treasuries & ETFs Board. Crypto Accumulation and Capital Flows
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded approximately $497M in net outflows last week, aside from a single $457M inflow midweek. Ethereum ETFs saw continued selling pressure, with net outflows totaling around $643M.
In contrast, XRP spot ETFs posted a weekly net inflow of $82M, while SOL ETFs recorded $66.5M in net inflows, with none of the seven SOL ETFs registering outflows during the period.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded approximately $497M in net outflows last week, aside from a single $457M inflow midweek. Ethereum ETFs saw continued selling pressure, with net outflows totaling around $643M.
In contrast, XRP spot ETFs posted a weekly net inflow of $82M, while SOL ETFs recorded $66.5M in net inflows, with none of the seven SOL ETFs registering outflows during the period.
Forbes x Certik On How Regulation Is Reshaping Stablecoin Markets
Forbes highlights that clearer U.S. regulation is accelerating the shift of stablecoins toward institution-grade infrastructure, supporting demand for USD-backed assets despite broader crypto market volatility.
Read the full article on Forbes, featuring insights from CertiK CEO Prof. Ronghui Gu.
👉 forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2025/12/14/stablecoins-just-got-their-rulebook
Forbes highlights that clearer U.S. regulation is accelerating the shift of stablecoins toward institution-grade infrastructure, supporting demand for USD-backed assets despite broader crypto market volatility.
Read the full article on Forbes, featuring insights from CertiK CEO Prof. Ronghui Gu.
👉 forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2025/12/14/stablecoins-just-got-their-rulebook
Theoriq (THQ) gets listed on Bithumb spot today
Theoriq is an AI protocol focused on building on-chain autonomous agents that can reason, coordinate, and execute tasks. It aims to make AI agents verifiable, composable, and economically aligned using blockchain infrastructure.
👉 feed.bithumb.com/notice/1651257
Theoriq is an AI protocol focused on building on-chain autonomous agents that can reason, coordinate, and execute tasks. It aims to make AI agents verifiable, composable, and economically aligned using blockchain infrastructure.
👉 feed.bithumb.com/notice/1651257
Coinbase has acquired The Clearing Company
The deal strengthens Coinbase’s push into prediction markets, enabling trading on real-world event outcomes following the recent rollout of these products on its platform on December 17th.
👉 x.com/coinbase/status/2003120038107349348?s=20
The deal strengthens Coinbase’s push into prediction markets, enabling trading on real-world event outcomes following the recent rollout of these products on its platform on December 17th.
👉 x.com/coinbase/status/2003120038107349348?s=20
Banking startup Erebor raises $350M at a $4.35B valuation
The funding was announced shortly after the company received approval from FDIC to proceed with its national bank charter. Erebor aims to blend traditional banking services with technology-focused businesses, including those involved in crypto sector.
👉 theblock.co/post/383533/banking-startup-erebor-350-million-4-billion-valuation-fdic-approval-axios
The funding was announced shortly after the company received approval from FDIC to proceed with its national bank charter. Erebor aims to blend traditional banking services with technology-focused businesses, including those involved in crypto sector.
👉 theblock.co/post/383533/banking-startup-erebor-350-million-4-billion-valuation-fdic-approval-axios
Prediction Markets Platform Kalshi Launches on BNB Chain
Kalshi has added BNB Smart Chain support, joining Solana, Base, and TRON, and now allows direct BNB and USDT deposits and withdrawals on BSC.
Kalshi has recently overtaken Polymarket in trading volume, reaching $1.7–1.8B weekly versus ~$0.5B, capturing an estimated 78% share of total prediction-market volume and reinforcing its sector leadership.
👉 x.com/Kalshi/status/2003119725254267274?s=20
Kalshi has added BNB Smart Chain support, joining Solana, Base, and TRON, and now allows direct BNB and USDT deposits and withdrawals on BSC.
Kalshi has recently overtaken Polymarket in trading volume, reaching $1.7–1.8B weekly versus ~$0.5B, capturing an estimated 78% share of total prediction-market volume and reinforcing its sector leadership.
👉 x.com/Kalshi/status/2003119725254267274?s=20
❗️Over $190M in Long Positions Liquidated in the Last 24 Hours
More than $193 million in longs were wiped out, led by Hyperliquid ($61.1M), Bybit ($43.4M), and Binance ($41.1M). Top assets hit were Bitcoin ($79.7M), Ethereum ($46.1M), and Solana ($12.9M).
👉 coinglass.com/LiquidationData
More than $193 million in longs were wiped out, led by Hyperliquid ($61.1M), Bybit ($43.4M), and Binance ($41.1M). Top assets hit were Bitcoin ($79.7M), Ethereum ($46.1M), and Solana ($12.9M).
👉 coinglass.com/LiquidationData
Aave Falls 18% Over the Week Following Aave DAO Governance Dispute
Selling pressure intensified amid an Aave DAO governance dispute over control of the protocol’s brand, domains, and communication channels. The move to a Snapshot vote accelerated the decline and increased uncertainty for token holders.
Despite Stani Kulechov purchasing $12.6M in AAVE, selling continued. On-chain data shows one large holder sold ~230,000 AAVE (~$35M) on Monday, rotating into ETH derivatives and BTC, triggering a ~10% intraday drop.
👉 coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/23/aave-falls-18-over-week-as-dispute-pulls-down-token-deeper-than-major-crypto-tokens
Selling pressure intensified amid an Aave DAO governance dispute over control of the protocol’s brand, domains, and communication channels. The move to a Snapshot vote accelerated the decline and increased uncertainty for token holders.
Despite Stani Kulechov purchasing $12.6M in AAVE, selling continued. On-chain data shows one large holder sold ~230,000 AAVE (~$35M) on Monday, rotating into ETH derivatives and BTC, triggering a ~10% intraday drop.
👉 coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/23/aave-falls-18-over-week-as-dispute-pulls-down-token-deeper-than-major-crypto-tokens
Kaspersky identified a new infostealer malware - Stealka
Stealka is spreading through fake game mods and pirated software hosted on platforms like GitHub and Google Sites. It targets 100+ browsers and 80+ crypto wallets, including MetaMask, Phantom, and Trust Wallet, stealing credentials, private keys, and seed phrases.
👉 kaspersky.com/blog/windows-stealer-stealka/55058/
Stealka is spreading through fake game mods and pirated software hosted on platforms like GitHub and Google Sites. It targets 100+ browsers and 80+ crypto wallets, including MetaMask, Phantom, and Trust Wallet, stealing credentials, private keys, and seed phrases.
👉 kaspersky.com/blog/windows-stealer-stealka/55058/
Espresso Airdrop Checker x Submission Form Now Live
Users must complete registration and pass KYC via Authena to qualify for the ESP airdrop. The claim portal is expected to open in early 2026, with additional eligibility criteria potentially introduced before claims go live.
Espresso has raised approximately $28M in Series B funding led by a16z Crypto, with backing from Sequoia, Coinbase Ventures, Polychain, and other leading VCs. The project is building a high-performance base layer for rollups.
👉 x.com/espressoFNDN/status/2003183253331804650?s=20
Users must complete registration and pass KYC via Authena to qualify for the ESP airdrop. The claim portal is expected to open in early 2026, with additional eligibility criteria potentially introduced before claims go live.
Espresso has raised approximately $28M in Series B funding led by a16z Crypto, with backing from Sequoia, Coinbase Ventures, Polychain, and other leading VCs. The project is building a high-performance base layer for rollups.
👉 x.com/espressoFNDN/status/2003183253331804650?s=20
Liquid staking protocol Kintsu has launched on Monad
Kintsu has launched Points program, which will define the distribution of its future governance token, KSU. Users can earn points by staking MON, deploying sMON across DeFi and lending markets, through referrals and eligible NFT holdings.
👉 x.com/Kintsu/status/1998097273532883140?s=20
Kintsu has launched Points program, which will define the distribution of its future governance token, KSU. Users can earn points by staking MON, deploying sMON across DeFi and lending markets, through referrals and eligible NFT holdings.
👉 x.com/Kintsu/status/1998097273532883140?s=20
Top Protocols by Open Interest growth in the last 30 days
Open Interest is the total value of open derivative positions that have not yet been closed or settled. It shows how much active capital and leverage is currently deployed in the market.
Open Interest is the total value of open derivative positions that have not yet been closed or settled. It shows how much active capital and leverage is currently deployed in the market.
Superform Postpones UP Token Generation Event
The UP TGE, initially expected around December 23, has been postponed after the Legion sale ended later than planned and the MiCA transition period closes on December 26. A year-end update is expected on December 30.
👉 discord.com/channels/9968521124
The UP TGE, initially expected around December 23, has been postponed after the Legion sale ended later than planned and the MiCA transition period closes on December 26. A year-end update is expected on December 30.
👉 discord.com/channels/9968521124
Self-Custodial Neobank Tria Launches Season 1 Points Program
Users earn XP from spending, upgrades, and referrals, with card-tier multipliers and all past XP applied retroactively. Tria enabled card top-ups from self-custodied Bitcoin for global Visa/Mastercard spending.
Tria raised $12M in Pre-Seed & Strategic funding led by P2 Ventures (Polygon) and Aptos.
👉 x.com/useTria/status/2002030854663463212?s=20
Users earn XP from spending, upgrades, and referrals, with card-tier multipliers and all past XP applied retroactively. Tria enabled card top-ups from self-custodied Bitcoin for global Visa/Mastercard spending.
Tria raised $12M in Pre-Seed & Strategic funding led by P2 Ventures (Polygon) and Aptos.
👉 x.com/useTria/status/2002030854663463212?s=20
Centralized Exchanges exploring IPO in 2026
As crypto matures, the next wave of IPO candidates is shifting from hype to infrastructure. Exchanges with deep liquidity and regulatory footing are positioning themselves for 2026 listings.
As crypto matures, the next wave of IPO candidates is shifting from hype to infrastructure. Exchanges with deep liquidity and regulatory footing are positioning themselves for 2026 listings.
Gnosis Chain completes hard fork to recover funds
Gnosis executed a chain-level hard fork to recover funds related to the Balancer hack in Nov 2024 (involving over $116M). The team stated that the assets are now "out of hacker control," but did not specify the recovery rate.
👉 x.com/gnosischain/status/2003410653185474630?s=20
Gnosis executed a chain-level hard fork to recover funds related to the Balancer hack in Nov 2024 (involving over $116M). The team stated that the assets are now "out of hacker control," but did not specify the recovery rate.
👉 x.com/gnosischain/status/2003410653185474630?s=20