_Iran’s state arms exporter proposes crypto payments for weapons sales, highlighting sanction evasion risks and growing concerns for global regulators._ Iran’s overseas arms export agency has proposed accepting crypto for advanced weapons sales, according to a Financial Times report. The

New Year's Day BROCCOLI714 Surges Over 10 Times, Vida Detects Abnormal Operations with Precise Entry and Exit, and Reverse Short Selling, Achieving a Profit of 1 Million USD on the First Day of the New Year. In the early hours of New Year's Day 2026, BROCCOLI714 was suspected to have been violently pumped over 10 times due to a hacker attack or abnormal market maker activity. Vida, the founder of Formula News, was alerted by the surge alarm, quickly identified the abnormality by observing the order book, and decisively executed a precise strategy of "closing hedge positions, waiting for circuit breaker buy-ins, withdrawing orders at high levels to escape the top, and reverse short selling to harvest." On the first day of the new year, this strategy successfully earned a net profit of 1 million USD. CZ's Dog-Name Coin Broccoli Price Surges Abnormally ------------------------ On 2/13, CZ shared on Twitter that his beloved dog’s name is Cauliflower (Bro

According to the Financial Times, the United Kingdom and more than 40 countries have begun implementing new cryptocurrency tax reporting regulations from January 1 under the OECD Cryptoasset Reporting Framework (CARF). Major exchanges are required to collect and report transaction data, as well as residency status.

NVIDIA is expanding production at TSMC due to rising demand for the H200 GPU, with an estimated $54 billion in revenue from orders in the Chinese market. The H200 is six times faster than the H20. Although the U.S. government has restricted exports, sales to China have been permitted, and profit-sharing ratios have been adjusted. NVIDIA plans to use existing inventory to meet orders while actively increasing production to satisfy ongoing market demand, demonstrating a strategy of balancing semiconductor policies.

Author: Jae, PANews The final airdrop suspense of this year came to an end last night (December 30). Perp DEX (Decentralized Perpetual Contract Exchange) Lighter announced the completion of its airdrop distribution, with a total of $675 million worth of tokens airdropped to early participants, bringing a touch of warmth to the cold market at the end of 2025. Although the winter market is somewhat bleak, the competition for liquidity and trading experience on the Perp DEX battlefield is becoming increasingly fierce. The industry is witnessing the gradual replacement of early automated market makers (AMMs) by high-performance centralized limit order books (CLOBs). Based on zk-rollup technology, Lighter has quickly stood out, leveraging its zero-fee strategy and customized ZK circuits to attempt to redefine the standards of on-chain derivatives trading. Since ancient times, airdrops have been difficult to balance, and Lighter undoubtedly faces competition from other airdrop projects.

Today's News Highlights: Trump Mobile, a subsidiary of the Trump Group, delays the launch of the gold-colored smart phone originally scheduled for this year. Delin Holdings: Delin Securities approved to provide virtual asset trading services, upgraded to a Category 1 license. Bitcoin spot ETF saw a total net inflow of $355 million yesterday, switching from seven consecutive days of net outflows to net inflows. NEO's two founders publicly split: Da Hongfei and Zhang Zhengwen accuse each other of monopolizing financial control and lacking transparency. Bitwise submits applications to the US SEC for 11 new cryptocurrency ETFs, including tokens like AAVE and UNI. Macro Trump Mobile, a subsidiary of the Trump Group, delays the launch of the gold-colored smart phone originally scheduled for this year. According to Jin10 citing the Financial Times, Trump Mobile, a mobile phone company launched by the Trump Group, has postponed its plan to deliver the gold-colored smart phone originally scheduled for the end of this year. The company

Bitcoin retreated all gains within 12 hours after breaking through $90,000 on December 29. Similar V-shaped reversals have occurred 30 times in December. Traders accuse Binance and Wintermute of manipulation, with CVD data showing aggressive buying pushed prices up followed by aggressive selling reversal. On-chain data indicates 87 BTC transferred from Binance to Wintermute, with a total liquidation amount reaching tens of millions of dollars.

Pi Network rose nearly 1% on Wednesday, continuing its rebound momentum. Santiment data shows social media influence increased to 0.086%, and retail investor expectations are warming. On the technical side, PI held the $0.20 support level to form a morning star pattern, with a target of the 50-day EMA at $0.2191. Although the daily trading volume decreased from 38.65 million coins to 8.58 million coins, the rising MACD histogram indicates strengthening bullish momentum.

Written by: Sanqing, Foresight News On December 29, Vice Governor of the People's Bank of China, Lu Lei, wrote in the Financial Times titled "Upholding Innovation and Steady Development of Digital RMB," providing a detailed introduction to the "Action Plan for Further Strengthening Digital RMB Management Service System and Related Financial Infrastructure Construction" (hereinafter referred to as the "Action Plan"). The new generation digital RMB measurement framework, management system, operational mechanism, and ecological system will be officially launched on January 1, 2026. The article points out that among the projects promoted by central banks worldwide, digital RMB is in a leading position, already possessing capabilities for general hybrid, programmable, highly regulated, and all-scenario currency functions. Digital RMB is not only a payment tool but also a modern monetary foundation for building a "strong financial nation."

Silver breaks through $76 to hit a new high, with a year-to-date increase of 2.5 times. Analyst Peter Krauth warns that the silver target price in 2026 is $125. If the Shanghai market's deliverable silver inventory continues to decline, it could trigger exchange cash settlement risks and cause a sudden price spike at the delivery end. Krauth points out that the real risk is not interest rates or demand, but physical delivery shocks, which could become a key catalyst for price increases in 2026.

Bitcoin falls below $87,000, ETF experiences consecutive weeks of outflows. However, in December, listed companies increased holdings by 22,600 coins, spending $2.064 billion, surpassing the total of the previous three months. The tokenization market is projected to triple to $18.5 billion by 2025, with forecasts exceeding $50 billion in 2026. Ethereum validators have twice as many entrants as exits, indicating a return of institutional confidence.

PlanB is of the opinion that Bitcoin is undertraded. He posits that Bitcoin is rarer than both gold and real estate but it is priced by markets 10 to 100 times less. The basis of his comparison is scarcity as the fundamental source of long-term value and puts Bitcoin in a perspective of a

Gemini crypto exchange joined the XRP community's excitement over the display of "589" bulbs during a CBS News segment about Times Square's New Year’s Eve numbers, sparking speculation and debate over its significance within the XRP ecosystem.

Times Square 2026 New Year's Eve Crystal Ball uses 589 LED bulbs. The XRP community has linked this number to the long-standing legend of "XRP price at $589," sparking a new round of discussions and meme celebrations. This mysterious number originating in 2021 has been associated by holders with Fibonacci sequences, ISO 4217 currency codes, and SWIFT integration, becoming a core symbol in XRP culture.

Yesterday was generally the first active trading day after the European and American Christmas holidays. Although market liquidity was still in holiday mode close to New Year's Eve, the cryptocurrency market at least broke out of the narrow range of USD, which had been oscillating around 88,000 USD. In the afternoon, it once surged past 90,000 USD, triggering nearly 110 million USD in short position liquidations. However, the rally didn't last long. Similar to the multiple ups and downs in December, the market fell back to 87,000 USD during the US market open, liquidating nearly 40 million USD in long positions, resulting in a classic long-short squeeze. This strange pattern has been discussed several times before. Since the second half of the year, the crypto market has been dominated by this kind of "liquidation trend." As December progressed, this pattern became even more apparent. Due to the proximity to Christmas, some jokingly referred to this candlestick pattern as a "Christmas tree structure," which appeared frequently during the holiday period. However, due to the liquidity drying up in the crypto market,

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently issued a sharp call on social platform X regarding the development of artificial intelligence. He publicly urged that any emerging AI laboratories aiming to "benefit humanity" should clearly define their mission with a binding charter: focusing on developing tools that "enhance humans" and strictly avoiding building any systems with autonomous decision-making times exceeding 1 minute. Vitalik's core argument is that even if all warnings about AI safety are ultimately overcautious, the current landscape is flooded with companies pursuing "full autonomy" superintelligence (ASI), while the path of enhancing human cognition with "mecha exoskeletons" remains a rare blue ocean. This viewpoint quickly sparked in-depth discussions, including from well-known KOL Séb Krier, touching on the history of automation, human values, and the essence of the relationship between technology and power. For the cryptocurrency industry, Vitalik's stance is not an isolated event; it aligns with his long-standing advocacy for "decentralization," "open source," and "empowering individuals," potentially indicating important future directions for value investment and governance at the intersection of crypto and AI.

The daily trading volume in the prediction market surged from $20 million in September to $200 million in October, a 7-fold increase. Institutions forecast that by 2030, the scale will reach the trillion-dollar level, with the 2026 World Cup serving as a catalyst. This track is completely different from traditional crypto trading: it ignores candlestick charts and focuses solely on probabilities; it doesn't tell stories, only facts. Smart money is realizing value through arbitrage strategies.

The cryptocurrency market in 2025 shrank from 3.26 trillion to 2.97 trillion, evaporating 290 billion USD. The sector is highly polarized: privacy coins ZEC surged 1,200%, DASH increased 6 times; Bitcoin-related stocks MicroStrategy's stock price dropped 47%. On the policy front, the 《GENIUS Act》 was implemented, and Circle's IPO surged 9 times. October saw the largest liquidation in history with 19 billion USD in leveraged margin calls, and December entered a silent bear market.

The XRP community is once again buzzing after an unexpected moment tied a mainstream New Year’s Eve broadcast to one of XRP’s most famous numbers: 589. The development has drawn reactions from high-profile figures, including a former U.S. regulator. Times Square New Year Numbers Spark XRP

Former OpenAI founder Andrej Karpathy posted on X: "As a programmer, I've never felt so behind." He admits that new technologies over the past year could boost capabilities by 10 times, but falling behind feels disappointing. The case of Claude Code founder Boris Cherny is even more shocking: 259 PRs completed in 30 days, 80,000 lines of code, all generated by AI.

According to the Financial Times, Alt5 Sigma was replaced due to its failure to publish financial reports on time, but the newly hired accounting firm's practice license has expired, and its status is prohibited from conducting audits. Alt5 stated that the auditing firm is expected to restore its license in 2026.

WHITEWHALE is a Solana meme coin that launched on Pump.fun two months ago, with an initial market cap of $80,000. On December 2, on-chain data showed that the top 100 wallets' holdings dropped from 870 million tokens to 140 million tokens, an 84% decrease, with tokens flowing into mainstream liquidity pools. After Nansen detected signals of dispersed holdings, community enthusiasm surged, and the price skyrocketed by a hundred times within ten days.

Author: Kailyn Rhone, The New York Times Translation: Peggy, BlockBeats Editor's Note: Today, as Bitcoin and Ethereum have long become symbols of pop culture, cryptocurrencies are no longer just speculative tools but are also packaged as "gifts for young people." However, under the realities of economic pressures and market pullbacks, Generation Z's attitude towards crypto assets is far more complex than imagined. Through the real experiences of several young people in their 20s, this article presents a divided yet restrained mindset: they do not reject cryptocurrencies and are even willing to "accept" them during festivals, but when it comes to personal asset allocation, they prefer stable, predictable investments related to long-term life goals. For them, cryptocurrencies symbolize a shift of the times but also serve as a reminder of the risks and uncertainties involved. Below is the original text:

Aptos has achieved sub-50ms block times, enhancing its blockchain speed through consensus upgrades like Baby Raptr and Velociraptr. This advancement improves user experience, scalability, and prepares the platform for future competition with centralized exchanges.

PlanB pointed out that when Bitcoin last decoupled from the stock market and gold, BTC subsequently surged nearly 10 times within two years. (Background recap: Bitcoin frenzy, altcoins buried: a two-year bull market review, why are your assets shrinking?) (Additional context: The four-year cycle of Bitcoin is dead! Bitwise Chief Investment Officer: The crypto market has entered a ten-year endurance battle.) Currently, cryptocurrencies are showing a rare divergence from traditional financial markets. Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen over 30% from its October high; however, US stocks and gold continue to hit new all-time highs. According to TradeAlgo, this is the first time since 2014 that Bitcoin's annual return direction has been opposite to that of US stocks. History has triggered a 10x increase Against this backdrop, analyst PlanB, known for proposing the Bitcoin S2F model, stated that a review of early data reveals that

The idea of the XRP price reaching $100 keeps coming back, no matter how many times it gets questioned. As the story spreads across social media, more investors are starting to ask the obvious question. Is this even realistic when XRP has such a large supply? TheCryptoBasic recently revisited the t

Taishin Bank partners with domestic virtual asset exchange HOYA BIT (Hoya Digital Technology) for New Taiwan Dollar trust services for the first time. Taishin Bank, as a trustee under a trust agreement, manages HOYA BIT users' fiat currency funds. After users submit deposit or withdrawal requests, they can enjoy real-time deposits and withdrawals with funds transferred to the linked New Taiwan Dollar account within 24 hours, shortening the fund transfer process and making capital movement faster for investors, creating a secure and convenient cash flow service. Unlike the stock market, which has trading hours restrictions, the cryptocurrency market operates 24/7, so the demand for real-time fund allocation among investors is also increasing. However, in the past, crypto investors faced complicated procedures and long waiting times when depositing or withdrawing New Taiwan Dollars. During weekends or holidays, they had to wait until the next business day to complete the fund transfer. Lengthy transaction processes would affect the capital operation.

As Ethereum's price hovers around the $2,900 level, two major institutional ETH treasury companies are taking completely different actions: the world's largest ETH treasury, BitMine, is staking nearly 75,000 ETH for the first time to earn staking rewards, while SharpLink is simultaneously unstaking over 35,000 ETH; however, its CEO remains optimistic about Ethereum's TVL skyrocketing 10 times by 2026, sparking high market attention due to the divergence in institutional strategies. (Previous context: Analysts warn: Ethereum unlikely to reach new highs in 2026, if ETH hits the previous high "please exit quickly") (Additional background: BitMine continues to buy Ethereum! Spending $19.63 million to purchase 6,678 ETH, with total holdings approaching 4.1 million ETH) According to on-chain data monitoring team

Taishin Bank partners with domestic virtual asset exchange HOYA BIT (Hoya Digital Technology) for New Taiwan Dollar trust services for the first time. Taishin Bank, as a trustee under a trust agreement, manages HOYA BIT users' fiat currency funds. After users submit deposit or withdrawal requests, they can enjoy real-time deposits and withdrawals with funds transferred to the linked New Taiwan Dollar account within 24 hours, shortening the fund transfer process and making capital movement faster for investors, creating a secure and convenient cash flow service. Unlike the stock market, which has trading hours restrictions, the cryptocurrency market operates 24/7, so the demand for real-time fund allocation among investors is also increasing. However, in the past, crypto investors faced complicated procedures and long waiting times when depositing or withdrawing New Taiwan Dollars. During weekends or holidays, they had to wait until the next business day to complete the fund transfer. Lengthy transaction processes would affect the capital operation.

Binance Wallet has emerged as the clear leader in the public token launch market, delivering the strongest returns over the past year. Peak performance was even more pronounced. At their highs, these tokens delivered returns exceeding 78 times, highlighting the intensity of early-stage

Key Notes Crypto Fear & Greed Index has stayed in ‘Extreme Fear’ (0–24) for 14 straight days. It outlasts the index’s extreme readings during the November 2022 FTX collapse. BTC trades around $88,000, roughly five times higher than during the FTX crash. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has

On December 26, approximately $6 billion worth of Ethereum options contracts will expire, with Deribit holding about $3.8 billion. This is the biggest derivatives event of the week. The number of call options is 2.2 times that of put options, but the $3,100 "pain point" price has become a key level for bulls and bears. If Ethereum fails to effectively break through this level, a large number of call options will become worthless. The current price remains above $2,900, but the market structure is fragile.

Solana has become the most explosive infrastructure in on-chain finance, with transaction costs averaging only about $0.001, final confirmation times of approximately 400 milliseconds, and a record of over a year and a half of 100% uptime. Solana SOL provides optimal efficiency for large-scale financial activities, with its decentralized exchange (DEX) reaching a peak daily trading volume of up to $38 billion, indicating that the on-chain capital market on Solana is now capable of competing with centralized platforms. This article is excerpted and compiled from the latest Solana 2025 Lending Market Report published by RedStone. Pure market observation, not investment advice. Solana's main battleground is the lending market, with a total locked value of $3.6 billion. As spot and derivatives trading gradually mature, Solana's next key battle

The total market capitalization of Crypto has evaporated over $1.45 trillion from the October all-time high. Despite the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates three times in 2025, Bitcoin and Ethereum did not rebound due to dovish policies. The key lies in liquidity rather than the rate cuts themselves. The Federal Reserve's policy direction in the first quarter of 2026 will determine the fate of BTC and ETH. If the Fed pauses rate cuts and inflationary pressures persist, Bitcoin could fall to $70,000, and Ethereum could drop to $2,400.

Taishin Bank partners with domestic virtual asset exchange HOYA BIT (Hoya Digital Technology) for New Taiwan Dollar trust services for the first time. Taishin Bank, as a trustee under a trust agreement, manages HOYA BIT users' fiat currency funds. After users submit deposit or withdrawal requests, they can enjoy real-time deposits and withdrawals with funds transferred to the linked New Taiwan Dollar account within 24 hours, shortening the fund transfer process and making capital movement faster for investors, creating a secure and convenient cash flow service. Unlike the stock market, which has trading hours restrictions, the cryptocurrency market operates 24/7, so the demand for real-time fund allocation among investors is also increasing. However, in the past, crypto investors faced complicated procedures and long waiting times when depositing or withdrawing New Taiwan Dollars. During weekends or holidays, they had to wait until the next business day to complete the fund transfer. Lengthy transaction processes would affect the capital operation.

Key Notes In a conversation with CoinDCX CEO Sumit Gupta, India's Kamath said he has never owned Bitcoin. He said he does not have sufficient knowledge about cryptocurrency to give an opinion on the crypto market. India's anti-crypto stance has relaxed in recent times and Kamath is now open to

Author: Amin Ayan & Vanessa Perdomo Editor: Tim, PANews The world's most expensive Pokémon card will once again go on the auction block. Social media influencer and WWE star Logan Paul recently announced that he will sell his collection of rare Pokémon cards. He explained that the current Pokémon collectibles market is very hot, which will provide a good "appreciation opportunity" for this collection. Logan Paul has been active on social media for a long time and has publicly expressed a strong interest in rare Pokémon cards multiple times. His status as a collector is well known. He and his brother Jake Paul rose to fame early on through Vine and YouTube platforms, and later ventured into boxing, wrestling, and entertainment. Notably, Jake

Crypto markets reward different strategies at different times. Mature assets deliver reliability and liquidity, while early-stage platforms offer leverage and asymmetric upside. Identifying where a project sits within its growth cycle often matters more than predicting short-term price movements.

Venom Foundation has gone public with a new transaction monitoring system that puts its network performance on full display. The dashboard, available at venomscan.com/transactions, streams live transaction data and performance metrics that, according to Venom, demonstrate average confirmation

"Kill zone" originally was a gaming term, referring to the moment when an enemy's health drops to a critical level and is taken out in one blow. By 2025, it has become a nightmare synonym for the American middle class. Economist Mike Green revealed: once the middle class loses their jobs, suffers a serious illness, or incurs debt, a chain reaction will be triggered, including medical expenses, mortgage, and credit collapse, leading to rapid bankruptcy and homelessness. The problem is that the US still uses the 1955 formula to calculate the poverty line, with healthcare costs skyrocketing from $10 to $1,600, yet the formula has not been updated.

Jake Claver, CEO of Digital Ascension Group, has shared what he sees as major facts about XRP and the XRP Ledger that would never change. Claver made this disclosure amid the ongoing relentless attacks the XRP ecosystem has witnessed in recent times. These criticisms intensified within the

Bitcoin Christmas Price is at around $87,000, CZ specifically posted to encourage: "Those who knew to buy Bitcoin early" are the ones who decided to buy during times of fear and doubt. (Background summary: The four-year cycle of Bitcoin is dead! Bitwise Chief Investment Officer: The crypto market has entered a ten-year endurance battle) (Additional background: Galaxy Digital: After adjusting for inflation, Bitcoin has actually never broken $100,000) Table of Contents CZ: Defined by emotion in the early days Christmas prices over the years: lows often accompanied by long-term turning points Institutional perspective: FUD is seen as a discount period rather than a risk Bitcoin (BTC) fluctuated within a small range before Christmas, currently priced at about $87,700. Looking back at the all-time high of $126,000 set on October 6, it has fallen nearly 30%. This year's Christmas did not

Boundless (ZKC) skyrocketed 30% to $0.12, but more strangely, the $90 million trading volume is actually 3.3 times its $27 million circulating market cap. This abnormal volume-to-price relationship has raised market questions: Is this a revival recognized by zero-knowledge proof theory, or the last frenzy before a dump? Technical analysis shows heavy resistance at $0.15, and holding the $0.11 support will be crucial for the bulls.

In 2025, Base further solidified its position as the leading Ethereum L2 across numerous data metrics. Revenue grew from $2.5 million in December 2023 to $14.7 million in December 2024, with a market share of 63%, and continued to lead in key indicators such as DeFi TVL and user numbers. In 2026, the focus will shift to Base App's layout in the creator economy. This article is adapted from a piece by Messari, compiled, edited, and written by PANews. (Previous context: Base chain 33-minute block production halt report: the centralization risks behind efficiency and the challenges of Layer 2 growth) (Additional background: When Base meets Solana: the end of inter-chain wars, the beginning of traffic wars)

Taishin Bank partners with domestic virtual asset exchange HOYA BIT (Hoya Digital Technology) for New Taiwan Dollar trust services for the first time. Taishin Bank, as a trustee under a trust agreement, manages HOYA BIT users' fiat currency funds. After users submit deposit or withdrawal requests, they can enjoy real-time deposits and withdrawals with funds transferred to the linked New Taiwan Dollar account within 24 hours, shortening the fund transfer process and making capital movement faster for investors, creating a secure and convenient cash flow service. Unlike the stock market, which has trading hours restrictions, the crypto market operates 24/7, increasing the demand for real-time fund allocation among investors. However, in the past, crypto investors faced complicated procedures and long waiting times when depositing or withdrawing New Taiwan Dollars. During weekends or holidays, they had to wait until the next business day to complete fund transfers. Lengthy transaction processes can impact capital flow.

Taishin Bank collaborates with virtual asset exchange HOYA BIT to launch New Taiwan Dollar trust services, offering real-time deposit and withdrawal services, reducing cryptocurrency fund operation times, and addressing the common lengthy process issues faced by investors. The partnership aims to enhance capital liquidity, integrate finance and technology, and promote Taiwan as an Asian asset management hub.

Author: AJC, Messari Enterprise Research Manager Translation: Tim, PANews By 2025, Base has further solidified its leading position as Ethereum's L2 champion across many data metrics. Among them, revenue is the most indicative of its dominance within the entire L2 ecosystem. Although the total revenue of L2 has significantly declined from its peak in 2024, Base continues to maintain a dominant position in the L2 market. In December 2023, Base's on-chain revenue was $2.5 million, accounting for only 5% of the total L2 revenue of $53.7 million. One year later, Base's on-chain revenue grew to $14.7 million, representing 63% of the total L2 revenue of $23.5 million in December 2024. This trend continued into 2025, with Base achieving $75.4 million in revenue from the beginning of the year, accounting for 62% of the total L2 revenue of $120.7 million. Base's leading advantage

According to a report by Financial Times, some suspicious accounts continue to operate on the Binance platform even after the platform agreed to implement stricter AML( anti-money laundering) measures as part of an agreement with the US in 2023. In November 2023, Binance reached an agreement with Fin

A Financial Times investigation reveals that Binance continued to facilitate suspicious transactions worth $1.7 billion through high-risk accounts, even after a $4.3 billion U.S. criminal settlement. This included funds tied to networks for Iran and Hezbollah, raising concerns about compliance.

$BALL Token, through a unique "automatic repurchase + Liquidity provision" mechanism, achieved an astonishing 20-fold increase in two days on pump.fun. The team even publicly promised to use 100% of the transaction Money Laundering for repurchasing, creating a rare "positive value cycle" model in the Meme coin space. (Previous summary: What is the meme coin issuance platform Pump.fun? A complete analysis of the super simple token issuance process, fairness & risks) (Background Information: DeFi Popular Science | Decentralized Finance is on the rise, what is "Automated Market Maker AMM"?) Table of Contents Snowball's core mechanism: automatic repurchase + liquidity market making Differences from traditional repurchase models Risks and Challenges: A snowball can also "avalanche" Recently, a quite talked-about project appeared on pump.fun.