Hedera (HBAR) price has quietly retraced from its February 2025 peak near $0.40 and now trades around $0.11, marking a decline of roughly 70%. Hedera operates in the enterprise-focused distributed ledger and smart contract infrastructure sector, where adoption often moves slower but tends to st

This article will analyze the historical data of approximately 300,000 markets on Polymarket, revealing the true state of liquidity in prediction markets: short-term markets like MEME coins lack liquidity, long-term markets become pools for large capital, and sports markets show polarization. (Background: Polymarket refused to pay out the winnings for the "U.S. invasion of Venezuela" bet) (Additional context: Can we track the next insider trader on Polymarket? Absolutely, and the threshold is low) Table of Contents 1. Short-term markets: PVP battleground comparable to MEME coins 2. Long-term markets: pools for large capital 3. Polarization in sports markets 4. Real estate prediction faces "culture shock" 5. "Short-term" or "Long-term"? 6. The "geopolitical" sector is underway

One Pay Walmart has launched native Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) trading within its fintech app, enabling millions of users to seamlessly convert digital assets into spendable balances for groceries and daily purchases across Walmart's vast retail network.

Alchemy Pay, which describes itself as the world-leading fiat-crypto payment solution provider, announced today that it has secured a Money Transmitter License (MTL) from the West Virginia Division of Banking. The approval marks a fresh milestone in the company’s rapid push to build a

Key Notes Rumble Wallet lets creators receive Bitcoin, USDT, and Tether Gold tips directly on the platform. Users keep control of funds while sending crypto without banks or intermediaries. MoonPay enables easy crypto-to-fiat conversions with Apple Pay, PayPal, and credit cards. Rumble has

In a significant victory for consumer protection, the Maine Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection (BCCP) has announced a consent agreement with Bitcoin Depot, one of the largest operators of cryptocurrency ATMs. Under the agreement, the company will pay $1.9 million to residents of Maine who lost

Phantom Wallet launched “Cash Account” enabling instant fiat transactions with zero gas fees via CASH stablecoin, developed with Stripe and Bridge. The 15M-user platform plans Visa debit cards with Apple Pay and Google Pay support.

Stablecoin giant Tether invests in Southeast Asia cross-border payment startup SQRIL, but without any wallet products or USDT flow-through. SQRIL focuses on creating an API-based payment exchange layer that allows banking apps in different countries to directly scan and pay for other countries' QR codes. Users pay in their local currency, and merchants receive the local currency instantly. Currently, it supports the Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia, and the entire process does not involve cryptocurrencies.

MicroStrategy once again increased its Bitcoin holdings at the beginning of the new year, investing over $100 million, with a total holding of 673,783 BTC. The funds come from common stock issued through ATMs and have ample fundraising capacity. Additionally, the company's US dollar reserves currently amount to $2.25 billion, which will be used to pay preferred stock dividends and debt interest.

One of the most epic turns in the unrealized profit-and-loss moves has taken place with a closely monitored insider whale, which has made headlines in the crypto community after sailing through one of the most dramatic swings in the last few months. On-chain data provided by Satoshi Stacker have

The privacy track will become the core of the crypto industry by 2026, as technological advancements enable privacy needs to coexist with compliance. ZEC performs strongly, indicating that privacy is no longer a pseudo-demand. It is recommended to pay attention to Zama, Anoma, and Boundless to address the evolution of privacy protection and market demand, forming a complete technological ecosystem and promoting the development of privacy projects.

Elon Musk publicly supports increasing X creator revenue share, combined with X Money and payment flow layout, indicating that the platform is shifting towards using revenue sharing incentives to attract high-quality content, directly challenging YouTube. Elon Musk publicly states support for increasing creator revenue share ------------------- Recently, the social platform X has been rumored to significantly adjust its creator revenue sharing policy, attracting high industry attention. The cause was a suggestion from a user on the platform, proposing that if X wants to attract more original content, it should pay creators a higher revenue share than YouTube. In response, X CEO Elon Musk (Elon Musk) rarely personally commented, clearly expressing support for the direction of "increasing revenue share," while emphasizing that the revenue sharing system must be based on the premise of "fairness and enforceability." This statement was interpreted by the outside world as a possible shift in X's content strategy.

The credit card loan balance continued to grow in October and November 2023, mainly driven by bank loan regulations prompting consumers to turn to credit card loans. The loan balances of the nine major credit card companies reached 42.5529 trillion KRW, marking a recovery in the growth trend. However, economic slowdown and household financial strain pose challenges to the credit card industry, and cautious management is expected to continue in the future.

Author: CITIC Securities Summary From the overall trend, 2026 is the starting year for "the 14th Five-Year Plan" to solidify foundations and make comprehensive efforts; from the external environment, 2026 is the year of strategic counterattack; from the economic structure, 2026 is the year of innovation and nurturing new growth; from the growth drivers, 2026 is the year to boost domestic demand; from the policy space, 2026 is the year of "double easing" in fiscal and monetary policies; from the risk challenges, 2026 is the year of risk convergence. Under the support of "policy support + stabilizing domestic demand + industrial upgrading," the GDP growth in 2026 is expected to be around 5%. A-shares Market: The A-share bull market is expected to continue in 2026. The index is still expected to fluctuate upward but with a slowdown in gains, and investors will pay more attention to fundamental improvements and economic validation. We believe caution should be exercised regarding the risk of structural/phase-based corrections in the technology sector, and resource commodities are very likely to become a new mainline direction for A-shares after the technology sector.

The cryptocurrency market is on an upward trend in early 2026, with Bitcoin breaking through 130 million KRW, boosting institutional investors' confidence in buying. Ethereum and Ripple have also risen, and future volatility may increase. Investors should pay attention to technical resistance levels and policy changes.

A user on the US forum Reddit has leaked information, claiming to be a backend engineer at a major delivery platform. Risking violation of an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement), they revealed how the platform uses brutal algorithmic mechanisms to systematically deceive consumers and exploit delivery workers. The leaker states they have already submitted their resignation and posted from a public library Wi-Fi using a disposable laptop. (Note): The leak on Reddit is anonymous, similar to the dream posts on PTT; its authenticity remains to be verified as more information is revealed. They condemn company executives for viewing drivers as "Human Assets" rather than parents struggling to pay rent. They also detail four shocking internal mechanisms. For example, the system lowers the despair index for delivery workers; if a worker frequently accepts low-paying, poor-quality orders late at night, the system judges them as being in urgent need of money and thus stops assigning high-paying orders.

MIRO Pay is transforming decentralized payments by eliminating banks to ensure security and transparency. With rapid, zero-friction wallet-to-wallet transactions, it addresses delays and high fees, prioritizing user security against digital threats.

Kain Warwick will pay $50,000 after failing to predict Ether's price would hit $25,000 by 2025. Market volatility and downturns led to Ether closing at $2,980, prompting Warwick to revise his 2026 target to $10,000 despite ongoing network upgrades.

Mingxiangyuan and Dongyin Kuai Dao Shou Responsible Persons Suspected of Money Laundering 25.9 Billion Yuan, Using Tether to Create Cash Flow Breakpoints. Police Seize Over 100 Million Assets, and His Porsche Sports Car Has Been Auctioned for 8.65 Million Yuan. Mingxiangyuan and Dongyin Responsible Persons Involved in Money Laundering of 25.9 Billion Yuan ---------------- The Criminal Investigation Bureau recently uncovered a large-scale third-party payment money laundering case, with the main suspects being Luo Yixiang, the owner of the well-known Taipei Hong Kong-style restaurant "Mingxiangyuan Bing Shi," and Huang Xiurong, the owner of the popular noodle shop "Dongyin Kuai Dao Shou." According to United News Network, Luo Yixiang and Huang Xiurong appear to operate highly popular dining establishments on the surface, but secretly use their self-created "Hero Pay" payment platform to launder money for Southeast Asian gambling groups. Police investigations indicate that the group handled a total of 25.9 billion yuan in money laundering over just a few years, earning illegal profits of over 500 million yuan. 41-year-old Luo Yixiang

Iran has begun offering foreign governments the option to pay for advanced weapons systems using cryptocurrency. Summary Iran's state arms exporter is open to crypto payments for military sales. The policy aims to bypass US and European financial sanctions. Domestic crypto use continues to

PaiCoin will unlock approximately 134 million tokens in January 2026, raising market concerns about potential price declines. Recently, the price has been continuously declining, and it is expected that the price may drop to $0.1519 in the short term after the unlock. Industry experts point out that PaiCoin needs to strengthen its ecosystem and practical applications to maintain long-term value, and investors should pay attention to future trends.

After Telegram officially launched the self-custody wallet in the US, the cryptocurrency community has begun to pay special attention to TON. Although DeFi metrics are still modest, the price movements of TON are truly noteworthy. Breaking out after a slow start Last week, the price of TON recorded

Alchemy Pay has added another feather to its cap. The fiat-crypto payments company announced it has been granted a Money Transmitter License by the Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner. The approval lets the company legally offer money transmission services to people and businesses in Kansas

Trip.com now accepts stablecoin for hotel and flight bookings. Multiple supported blockchains enable faster, flexible cross-border payment options for travelers. Trip.com is opening a new space for travelers by accepting stablecoin payments for hotel and flight bookings. This move comes as u

China's central bank will pay interest on digital yuan wallets starting January 1, 2026, treating the e-CNY as a digital deposit currency. This change aligns it with traditional deposits, offering deposit insurance, and aims to enhance its adoption amid strong competition from existing payment platforms.

Alchemy Pay's new fiat on-ramp for the $FOLKS token allows easy purchases using local payment methods in 173 jurisdictions, promoting broader adoption and simplifying access to DeFi services for users worldwide.

Trip.com now accepts stablecoin for hotel and flight bookings. Multiple supported blockchains enable faster, flexible cross-border payment options for travelers. Trip.com is opening a new space for travelers by accepting stablecoin payments for hotel and flight bookings. This move comes as u

China will start paying interest on digital yuan wallets in 2026, marking a shift to digital deposit currency. Balances will receive deposit insurance, enhancing their attractiveness and security, while efforts to promote international use continue.

China’s central bank has made a major shift in its digital yuan strategy, marking a new phase in the evolution of the state-backed currency. For the first time, commercial banks will be permitted to pay interest on digital yuan holdings, a move to boost adoption and bring the currency closer to

Bitcoin (BTC) retraced its early-week gains, currently trading around $87,190 on December 30. China will allow banks to pay interest on digital yuan wallets starting January 2026. BlackRock's BUIDL project has accumulated $100 million in dividends, demonstrating the scalable application of tokenized finance. Senior officials stated that most digital assets will "disappear" next year.

California proposes a 5% wealth tax on billionaires, sparking fierce opposition from cryptocurrency executives and tech giants. They argue that this will trigger an outflow of entrepreneurs and capital flight. It is reported that the controversial 2026 Billionaire Tax Act proposal aims to impose a one-time 5% wealth tax on individuals and entities with net worth exceeding $1 billion. The bill is intended to provide funding for healthcare systems and state assistance programs at a time when federal budget cuts are imminent. Since the proposed wealth tax targets unrealized gains, some billionaires may need to sell stocks or parts of their businesses to raise funds to pay the tax. The tax can be paid in a lump sum or in installments over five years with interest. The last straw that broke Silicon Valley

_China will allow banks to pay interest on digital yuan wallets from 2026, expanding CBDC functions, boosting adoption, and reinforcing central bank control._ China’s central bank has unveiled a major update to its digital yuan framework starting January 1, 2026. The change enables commercial ba

California proposes a one-time 5% wealth tax on billionaires with net assets exceeding $1 billion, sparking strong opposition from the tech and cryptocurrency industries. Supporters hope to inject new momentum into public finances, while opponents warn that this move could accelerate capital and talent outflows, impacting California's innovative economic foundation. (Background: Is Trump imposing a heavy crypto tax? The White House reviews a proposal to align with the CARF crypto asset reporting framework, requiring overseas account holders to pay taxes on their holdings.) (Additional context: Is the tax eating up more than half of the profits? Three legal profit strategies of crypto whales.) Table of Contents One-time wealth tax: proposal still awaiting referendum approval Supporters: can inject huge funds into the state treasury Tech and crypto industry pushback A recent tax proposal targeting ultra-high-net-worth individuals has emerged in California, drawing significant attention and strong opposition from the tech and cryptocurrency sectors. The proposal's main

China will let banks pay interest on digital yuan wallets from Jan. 1, 2026, turning e‑CNY into a digital deposit currency and expanding cross‑border pilots. Summary PBOC will let banks pay interest on verified digital yuan wallets, shifting e‑CNY from "digital cash" to a deposit currency

The People's Bank of China officially released the "Action Plan," announcing the full launch of the management and operation framework for the new generation of digital yuan starting January 1, 2026. The core breakthrough of this upgrade lies in establishing a "two-tier architecture," and for the first time explicitly states that commercial banks need to pay interest on digital yuan wallet balances to users, marking a significant transformation from a payment tool to an interest-earning asset. Vice Governor of the People's Bank of China, Lu Lei, pointed out that after ten years of research and testing, the digital yuan now possesses complete functions including a value scale, storage means, and cross-border payments, aiming to strengthen domestic currency circulation and financial stability. This systematic initiative not only aims to overcome current market adoption bottlenecks but also could have a profound impact on global digital currency standards and the cross-border payment landscape.

In December 2025, an abnormal signal appeared in the global silver market: the interbank leasing rate skyrocketed from 0.5% to 39%, the 1-year forward swap rate dropped to -7.09%, and buyers were willing to pay a 7% premium for immediate delivery. LBMA data shows that while nominal inventories amount to tens of thousands of tons, freely tradable inventories are only about 6,600 tons. Banks are refusing to lend silver, revealing a deadly crack between paper commitments and physical supply.

Techub News reports that, according to Cointelegraph, a proposal in California to impose a 5% wealth tax on billionaires' net assets has sparked strong opposition from cryptocurrency industry executives. The proposal, called the "2026 Billionaire Tax Act," plans to levy a 5% tax on individuals or entities with net assets exceeding $1 billion to fund healthcare and state assistance programs. Since the tax would partially target unrealized gains, it could force wealthy individuals to sell assets to pay taxes. In response, industry figures such as Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley and Kraken co-founder Jesse Powell have publicly opposed the measure, arguing that it will lead to the outflow of entrepreneurs and capital, and questioning government spending efficiency. U.S. Representative Ro

Flow tokens dropped over 30% today, with the price falling from $0.18 to $0.117, and the market capitalization decreasing by approximately $100 million. The Flow Foundation stated that they are investigating an incident that may affect network security, and the Korean exchange Upbit has also suspended FLOW deposits and withdrawals. Investors should pay attention to official announcements to assess investment risks.

Techub News Announcement, Lighter team marketing lead Pilla.eth shared some details about TGE during an AMA event: TGE and airdrops will occur in 2025, with 25% of the total supply allocated for airdrops, which will have no lock-up restrictions. Airdrops do not require claiming and will be directly deposited into the Lighter wallets of token holders. 50% of the token supply will be allocated to the community, with more details on the tokenomics to be gradually announced. There will be token buybacks, but the specific amount is not yet determined. The LIT token was initially only tradable on the Lighter platform. Coinbase and Bybit have added LIT to their roadmaps; the team will not pay for listings. There will be no official Lighter NFT, but some community...

Residents can now pay Lugano taxes, fines and city invoices in Bitcoin or USDT, with instant conversion to Swiss francs. Summary Swiss city of Lugano adopts Bitcoin payment push Over 350 merchants use Lightning and the MyLugano app, offering up to 10% LVGA cashback to close a genuine

Yuto Kanzaki emphasizes a pivotal moment for Ripple and XRP amid Japan-South Korea blockchain talks and evolving regulations. Ripple's investments and growing validator presence highlight significant institutional interest in the XRP Ledger, indicating potential for widespread adoption in Asia.

The suspect Zhang from the Taipei MRT case has been unemployed for over a year, yet he was able to pay a market price of 90,000 yuan for a gaming laptop with 48-digit encryption features, rent in Taipei's Daan District, and cover his criminal expenses. The police are also investigating the financial flows behind him. In addition to Zhang's mother regularly remitting money, there was suspicion that Zhang, who has a background in computer science, was using a cold wallet. However, this possibility has been preliminarily ruled out recently. However, through verification by netizens, Zhang's email address was obtained. Our report attempted to register on cryptocurrency exchanges using his email address and found that he is registered on two compliant exchanges in Taiwan, but has not completed KYC verification, so cannot use the platform's features. Currently, there is no evidence indicating that his financial flow involves cryptocurrency transfers. Taipei Police: Preliminary ruling out the involvement of cold wallets According to reports, the Taipei MRT random murder case ( refuses to disclose information about him. The following refers to Zhang as ). Since June last year, he has had no fixed job, relying only on his mother remitting NT$30,000 to NT$40,000 quarterly and a single 45

Today's News Highlights: 1. Caixin: Overseas U-card advertisements attract users to pay with USDT for ChatGPT and others, but domestic applications face legal risks. 2. Ethereum will undergo Glamsterdam and Hegota forks in 2026, with the Gas limit expected to increase to 200 million. 3. Trust Wallet browser extension security incident resulted in user funds being stolen, exceeding $6 million. 4. Uniswap protocol fee switch proposal UNIfication was approved with an overwhelming majority. 5. Aave brand asset ownership proposal was rejected, with over 55% voting against and 41% abstaining. 6. Performance of Launchpad over the past year: Binance Wallet led with a 12.69x ROI, ATH ROI of 78.01x. Macro Caixin: Overseas U-card advertisements attract users to pay with USDT for Chat

Author: Zhou, ChainCatcher Recently, the name Lighter has been trending nonstop in the community. Whether it's valuation discussions, points farm yield calculations, TGE timing guesses, or pre-market price fluctuations, the sentiment is exceptionally intense. Binance, OKX, and other exchanges have announced the launch of pre-market trading for the LIT token. Polymarket's prediction market shows a greater than 50% chance that its valuation will exceed $3 billion after TGE. On-chain transfer signals of 250 million LIT tokens have further ignited FOMO sentiment, making everything seem logical. Lighter is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated projects in the crypto market at the end of the year. However, while everyone is calculating how many LIT they can exchange points for or how much it will rise after TGE, the more fundamental question is being overlooked: this airdrop frenzy

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure XRP’s price has spent recent weeks moving without a clear directional breakout. The price action has been mostly bearish, but activity beneath the surface is telling a more interesting story

Alchemy Pay partners with Coinbase to enhance access to the USDC stablecoin, offering zero ramp fees through Bitget. This collaboration aims to streamline fiat-to-crypto transactions, improving liquidity and making it easier for users to invest in digital assets.

LastPass will pay up to $24 million following a lawsuit over a data breach that exposed user information. The settlement aims to reimburse affected users for data protection and crypto losses, highlighting the need for better security practices and user vigilance.

$BREV serves as the core utility and governance token for Brevis ProverNet, used to pay for ZK proof generation and verification fees, act as a staking and reward medium, and grant holders governance rights.

According to Brevis official announcement on December 25, the BREV token economic model has been officially released, with a total supply of 1 billion tokens. Nearly 70% is allocated to community and ecosystem incentives. The airdrop registration portal will be launching soon. BREV is the core utility and governance token of Brevis ProverNet, used to pay for zero-knowledge proof generation and verification fees, serve as a staking and reward medium, and grant governance rights to token holders.

BC Card tested stablecoin payments for foreigners at local South Korean stores using digital prepaid cards. The pilot showed stablecoins can work with existing card systems and support real time transactions. Regulatory delays continue but BC Card is preparing for future stablecoin