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Global crypto research firm Four Pillars has published its 2026 Outlook: RESTRUCTURING report. According to CEO Steve Kim, this year began the crypto market's formal integration into the institutional framework in the U.S., with the passage of the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts redefining the sector under clear rules. He added that this regulatory clarity is driving tangible changes, such as a structural reorganization around real-world use cases, which is why the firm has dubbed 2026 a year of restructuring. The report, which features insights from all the firm's researchers, highlights several key trends for the coming year. These include the development of USDT super-apps and stock tokenization, AI-based automated investing, a shifting landscape for centralized exchanges and the rise of in-app DeFi, the maturation of smart contract platforms, the growth of decentralized storage, developments in Ethereum and the ZKVM and proof markets, the use of abstraction stacks, and the datafication of prediction markets.

Blockchain infrastructure developer FANC announced plans to shift the focus of security from exchanges to individual wallets through the development of its next-generation Quantum Wallet. The move comes amid heightened security concerns following recent large-scale hacking attempts on South Korea's largest crypto exchange, Upbit, and e-commerce platform Coupang, as well as the anticipated commercialization of quantum computing. FANC previously stated in April that it is developing the Quantum Wallet after receiving a technology transfer of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) from South Korea's Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI). The wallet applies PQC algorithms at the wallet level, with its entire creation, signing, and verification processes designed to withstand quantum attacks. It will initially be implemented within the FANC and Celebe ecosystems before expanding to include integration with external services and payments on partner platforms.

Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley has predicted a large-scale bull market for cryptocurrencies in 2026. He argued that the traditional four-year cycle is over and that the market has changed and matured. According to Horsley, crypto has been in a bear market since this past February, a trend that was merely obscured by buying pressure from corporations making strategic investments. He anticipates that these market dynamics will lead to a major bull run in 2026.

NFT and blockchain game developer Animoca Brands has partnered with Bitcoin staking platform Solv Protocol (SOLV) to help Japanese corporations generate returns on their BTC holdings, Cointelegraph reported. The initiative aims to achieve annual yields of 4% to 12% through strategies such as BTC lending, providing liquidity to AMM pools, and staking.

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb announced it will change the name of XPLA to CONX, effective at 7:00 a.m. UTC today. The project's ticker will also be updated from XPLA to CONX.

A U.S. federal court in Connecticut has granted a motion to stay a cease-and-desist order that the state's Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) had issued against prediction market Kalshi, Cointelegraph reported. The DCP had previously ordered Kalshi to halt its operations, alleging the platform was running an unlicensed gambling service. In response, Kalshi filed a motion with the court to block the agency's action.

Binance Alpha has announced the addition of DOYR. The platform is an on-chain trading service within the Binance Wallet that focuses on listing early-stage coins.

Global asset manager Invesco has submitted a Form 8-A to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF). A Form 8-A is typically filed just before a security is listed, with trading often beginning the following day.

Asia-based Web3 research and consulting firm Tiger Research has stated that while cryptocurrency indexes are necessary, the sector is still in its early stages. In a report, the firm noted that in traditional financial markets, indexes serve as benchmarks, form the basis for various derivative products, and guide large-scale capital flows. However, despite the presence of players like Bitwise, CoinMarketCap, and Mantle creating crypto indexes, the report identifies a key obstacle: a significant shortage of market-proven assets. Tiger Research concluded that for crypto indexes to achieve the same influence and benchmark status as those in traditional finance, the cryptocurrency market itself must mature further.

Binance Alpha has announced the addition of RAVE. The platform, an on-chain trading service within the Binance Wallet, focuses on listing early-stage coins.

The following are the 24-hour long/short ratios for BTC perpetual futures on the top three global crypto futures exchanges by open interest: Overall: 50.26% long, 49.74% short 1. Binance: 50.84% long, 49.16% short 2. OKX: 50.38% long, 49.62% short 3. Bybit: 51.12% long, 48.88% short

Binance has announced it will list the WET/USDT perpetual futures contract at 7:00 a.m. UTC on Dec. 10. The contract will support up to 20x leverage.

U.S. Representative Keith Self (R-TX) has submitted an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would prohibit the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), Decrypt reported. If the amendment passes the House Rules Committee, it will proceed to a full vote on the House floor. The move comes after House Republican leadership initially released a version of the defense spending bill that did not include a provision to ban a CBDC.

Binance has announced that it will list the BNB/USD1, ETH/USD1, and SOL/USD1 spot trading pairs at 8:00 a.m. UTC on Dec. 11.

Wallets associated with the dark web marketplace Silk Road have become active after a decade of dormancy, The Block reported. Citing data from Arkham, the report notes that 312 of these wallets transferred BTC worth $3.14 million to an anonymous address beginning with "bc1q." The purpose of the transfer remains unclear. The wallets still hold approximately $41.3 million in BTC. The development follows President Donald Trump's pardon of Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht.

Coinbase Institutional stated on X that its system leverage indicator, which measures the proportion of purely speculative leverage positions in the crypto market, is now in a stable range at approximately 4-5%. The firm noted this is a significant decrease from about 10% last summer. Coinbase explained that this deleveraging is a key factor in creating a healthier market structure and lowers the risk of a sharp price correction toward the end of the year.

An address presumed to belong to Blockchain Capital withdrew 1.13 million UNI ($6.48 million) from three exchanges over the past six hours, Lookonchain reported. The address currently holds 1.92 million UNI, worth $10.88 million.

U.S. spot Ethereum (ETH) ETFs recorded total net inflows of $175.27 million on Dec. 9, marking the second consecutive day of positive flows, according to data from Trader T. Fidelity's FETH led the inflows with $51.47 million, followed by Grayscale's Mini ETH ($45.19 million) and BlackRock's ETHA ($32.93 million). No ETFs experienced net outflows for the day.

Rene, President of the Celo Foundation, has proposed a new mechanism to improve CELO's tokenomics, including token buybacks and burns, according to an announcement on the official forum. The proposal will proceed in four stages: initiating a public discussion, expanding expert participation, simulating economic models, and finally, implementing the governance proposal after incorporating community feedback.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net inflow of $150 million on Dec. 9, according to data from Trader T. The overall inflow occurred despite a net outflow of $136 million from BlackRock's IBIT. Major inflows were seen in funds from Fidelity ($190 million), Grayscale's Mini ($33.79 million), Grayscale's GBTC ($17.48 million), Bitwise ($16.22 million), and Ark Invest ($5.26 million).

President Trump will conduct final interviews this week for candidates to be the next Federal Reserve Chair, the Financial Times reported. The report noted that the reappointment of current Chair Jerome Powell remains uncertain. The White House is reportedly reviewing a pool of four candidates, including Kevin Hassett of the National Economic Council (NEC) and former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh, with Hassett considered the leading contender. President Trump recently suggested he already has a specific candidate in mind, with a final decision expected in January of next year.

France's Financial Markets Authority (AMF) has decided to once again permit the sale of crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs) to retail investors, reversing a previous ban, Cryptopolitan reported. The regulator's revised rules include a provision requiring that warnings about the products be prominently displayed. France had prohibited the sale of crypto ETNs in October of last year to protect retail investors. The media outlet explained that the move is seen as France joining a broader trend of easing crypto regulations, following a similar decision by the UK.

Whale Alert reported that 227,070,031 USDT has been transferred from an unknown wallet to OKX. The transaction is valued at about $227 million.

Whale Alert reported that 227,070,031 USDT has been transferred from OKX to an unknown wallet. The transaction is valued at about $227 million.

Whale Alert reported that 750,000,000 ADA has been transferred from an unknown wallet to Binance. The transaction is valued at about $347 million.