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South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb has announced that it will change the name of APENFT to AINFT, effective from 5:30 a.m. UTC today. The token's English name will also be updated from APENFT to AINFT.

U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs recorded a net outflow of $95.53 million on Dec. 23, according to data compiled by Trader T. The outflow marks a return to negative flows just one day after a brief net inflow ended a seven-day streak of withdrawals. Grayscale’s ETHE led the outflows with $50.89 million, followed by BlackRock’s ETHA with $25.05 million, Bitwise’s ETHW with $13.98 million, and Franklin Templeton’s EZET with $5.61 million. All other funds reported no net flows for the day.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced a net outflow of $188.38 million on Dec. 23, marking the fourth consecutive day of withdrawals, according to data from Trader T. BlackRock's IBIT led the outflows with $157.08 million, followed by Fidelity's FBTC at $15.30 million, Grayscale's GBTC at $10.28 million, and Bitwise's BITB at $5.72 million. The remaining ETFs recorded no net inflows or outflows for the day.

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb has announced it will temporarily suspend all cryptocurrency deposit and withdrawal services for a regular asset audit. The suspension will last for 10 hours, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. UTC on Dec. 31.

Although Bitcoin reached a nominal all-time high of $126,000, its real value adjusted for inflation has not yet surpassed $100,000, according to an analysis reported by Cointelegraph. Alex Thorn, Head of Research at Galaxy Digital, explained that after applying the Consumer Price Index (CPI) benchmarked to 2020, Bitcoin's real all-time high stands at $99,848. This figure was calculated by adjusting the BTC price to account for the decline in purchasing power, based on monthly CPI data released from 2020 to the present. The U.S. dollar's real purchasing power has fallen by approximately 20% since 2020, while the unadjusted CPI has increased by 2.7% over the last 12 months.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has fallen below $87,000. BTC is trading at $86,977.44 on the Binance USDT market.

Global Web3 security firm CertiK has reported that security incidents have led to total losses of $3.35 billion this year. In its annual report, CertiK noted that supply chain attacks accounted for approximately half of the total, amounting to $1.45 billion, citing the Bybit hack in February as a leading example. The firm's analysis suggests that hackers are increasingly targeting core services and infrastructure supply chains common to multiple companies, rather than searching for vulnerabilities in individual protocols or smart contracts. This strategy creates systemic risk, where a single hack can lead to extensive damage. CertiK also warned users to be cautious of phishing sites and messages generated with artificial intelligence (AI).

Decentralized derivatives trading platform EdgeX announced through its official channels that it will exclusively list its native memecoin, Maru (MARU), on Dec. 25 at 2:00 a.m. UTC.

An address believed to belong to crypto hedge fund Arrington Capital unstaked 5.68 million ETHFI ($4.04 million) from Ether.fi five hours ago, The Data Nerd reported.

An address believed to belong to Trend Research, a subsidiary of LD Capital, has purchased an additional 6,379 ETH ($130 million) through a leveraged loan, EmberCN reported. The firm began accumulating ETH last November when the price was $3,400 and now holds a total of 580,000 ETH ($1.72 billion). This latest purchase comes despite the entity facing an unrealized loss of approximately $141 million on its holdings.

OKX has announced on its official website that it will delist the DEGEN/USDT and CETUS/USDT perpetual futures contracts at 8:00 a.m. UTC on Dec. 26.

A wallet presumed to be linked to Trump Media transferred 2,000 BTC, valued at $174 million, to an anonymous address starting with bc1qq approximately eight hours ago, according to Lookonchain. The purpose of the transfer, whether for a sale or for custody, remains unclear.

The CEO of a cryptocurrency firm has been sentenced to seven years in prison for defrauding investors in an NFT project that used a former national soccer player for promotion, Yonhap News reported. The executive was convicted of deceiving approximately 30 investors out of over 3 billion won (about $2.2 million) by falsely claiming the project's token would be listed on a major South Korean exchange.

Crypto wealth management service Heybit will terminate its global operations two years after withdrawing from the South Korean market, Digital Asset reported. In a notice on Dec. 23, Heybit Global announced it will end all services at 9:00 a.m. UTC on Jan. 30, 2026. The company stated that it concluded it would be difficult to continue operations due to changes in the business and regulatory environment.

AMO Labs, the developer of AMO Coin (AMO), has announced it will postpone the launch of its D2E 2.0 platform, originally scheduled for the end of this month, to March 2026. The company stated that it has revised its business strategy to align with rapidly changing global mobility trends, shifting its focus from collecting data from general electric vehicles like BYD to concentrating on data from Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. AMO Labs explained that this pivot necessitates the construction of a more advanced and complete system, leading to the unavoidable rescheduling of the launch.

Bitcoin's failure to sustain a year-end rally could prevent a sharp price drop in the first quarter of next year, according to Anthony Pompliano, founder of crypto investment firm Pomp Investments. In an interview with CNBC, Pompliano stated that with BTC's reduced price volatility, a massive 70-80% crash like those seen in the past is unlikely. He explained that while lower volatility may lead to less impressive returns during bull runs, it also serves as a safeguard against steep declines. Pompliano emphasized that despite any current investor disappointment, it is important to remember BTC's long-term performance, noting that the asset has gained 100% over the past two years and 300% over the past three.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged three cryptocurrency exchanges and four investment clubs in connection with an alleged multi-level marketing fraud. The exchanges are Morocoin Tech Corp., Berge Blockchain Technology Co. Ltd, and Cirkor Inc., while the investment clubs include AI Wealth Inc, Lane Wealth Inc., AI Investment Education Foundation Ltd, and Zenith Asset Tech Foundation. The SEC alleges the groups posed as financial experts, promising profits from AI-based investments to lure victims into trading on fraudulent cryptocurrency exchanges. The investigation found that the scheme defrauded investors of a total of $14 million.

CoinMarketCap's Altcoin Season Index has risen two points from yesterday to 18. The index is calculated by comparing the price performance of the top 100 coins by market capitalization, excluding stablecoins and wrapped coins, against that of Bitcoin. An "altcoin season" is declared when 75% of these top 100 coins outperform Bitcoin over the preceding 90 days. Conversely, a low score indicates a "Bitcoin season," with a reading of 100 representing the peak of an altcoin season.

Spot gold has surpassed $4,500 per ounce, setting a new all-time high.

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index, compiled by data provider Alternative, stands at 24, unchanged from yesterday, with the market remaining in a state of extreme fear. The index measures sentiment on a scale where 0 represents extreme fear and 100 indicates extreme optimism. It is calculated based on volatility (25%), trading volume (25%), social media mentions (15%), surveys (15%), Bitcoin's market cap dominance (10%), and Google search volume (10%).

RootstockLabs, the developer of the Bitcoin Layer 2 network Rootstock, announced that its native token RIF will be listed on the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Korbit. To commemorate the listing, Korbit is hosting an airdrop event for users who link a Shinhan Bank account and agree to receive marketing materials. The promotion includes tiered RIF rewards for the first 2,500 quiz winners and 667 RIF for each of the first 300 users who deposit over 900 RIF and complete a trade. A weekly trading competition will also distribute a total of 700,000 RIF among the top 100 traders by cumulative volume. RootstockLabs, a Bitcoin-based decentralized finance (DeFi) firm that operates a Bitcoin collateral vault, stated that its business focus for next year will be on collaborating with institutions in East Asia, including South Korea and Japan. The company is seeking potential South Korean institutional clients interested in depositing Bitcoin or U.S. dollars into its vault for use as collateral.

David Schussler, a fund manager for VanEck's digital asset fund, suggested in a 2026 asset market outlook report that Bitcoin's growing decoupling from the Nasdaq 100 index could signal the start of a major rally. He noted that BTC has underperformed the index by approximately 50% this year. Schussler argued that if the trend of the "debasement trade"—hedging against the falling value of fiat currencies—continues, Bitcoin is highly likely to rebound strongly, as it has in the past. He added that increased government spending to address political challenges and cover future fiscal burdens will ultimately lead central banks to supply more liquidity, which will in turn drive capital into scarce assets like Bitcoin and gold.

Nasdaq-listed Cipher Mining (CIFR) has acquired Ulysses, a 200-megawatt mining site in Ohio, GlobeNewswire reported. The property includes 195 acres of land and power supply capacity secured from local utility AEP Ohio. This acquisition gives Cipher Mining a strategic foothold with direct access to PJM Interconnection LLC, the largest wholesale electricity market in the U.S. The company previously issued $1.1 billion in convertible notes as part of its strategy to build data centers and develop its high-performance computing capabilities.

Whale Alert reported that 250 million USDC has been minted at the USDC Treasury.

Whale Alert reported that 250 million USDC has been minted at the USDC Treasury.