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The deployer address for OfficialTrump (TRUMP) has deposited 94 million USDC to Coinbase over the past three weeks, AmberCN reported. The funds are believed to have been generated by supplying TRUMP to a pool on Meteora (MET) via single-sided liquidity and then executing automated sales within a specific price range.

Bitwise has filed an application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list 11 new cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for AAVE, UNI, ZEC, CC, ENA, HYPE, NEAR, STRK, SUI, TAO, and TRX. The proposed ETFs would invest 60% of their assets directly in the spot cryptocurrencies, with the remainder allocated to exchange-traded products (ETPs) that also invest in the respective assets. The funds may also utilize derivatives to adjust their investment exposure.

AEON, a payment and settlement layer for the AI economy, has announced a partnership with the next-generation stablecoin project United Stables (U). Through this collaboration, AEON will support U as a payment method on its AEON Pay service and integrate U as a settlement asset on the BNB Chain via its x402 Facilitator. The company stated that this initiative aims to build infrastructure connecting real-world commerce with the AI economy. As a result, AEON Pay users can make payments with U at over 50 million affiliated merchants in regions including Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa, with further expansion planned. AEON Pay is currently accessible through a Telegram Mini App and supports integration with major wallets and platforms such as Binance Wallet, OKX Wallet, and Bybit.

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) stated that Pakistan could become one of the world's crypto leaders by 2030 if it maintains momentum in digital asset regulation and adoption. According to Cointelegraph, Zhao made the remarks in a recent interview with the CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council. He praised the country's leadership for its rapid execution and for accurately recognizing the demand for digital assets among its young, tech-friendly population.

The pace of the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts is a key catalyst for the cryptocurrency market in 2026, according to Owen Lau, a managing director at New York-based brokerage firm Clear Street. In a statement reported by Cointelegraph, Lau said that lower interest rates would likely drive both retail and institutional investors into the crypto market. Meanwhile, the Fed stated in the minutes from its December Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting that it is prepared to adjust monetary policy as appropriate if risks emerge that could impede the achievement of its economic goals.

The Altcoin Season Index, compiled by crypto data platform CoinMarketCap, has risen by one point to 20. The index compares the price performance of the top 100 cryptocurrencies, excluding stablecoins and wrapped tokens, against Bitcoin over the last 90 days. An "altcoin season" is declared when 75% of these top coins outperform Bitcoin during that period. A score closer to 100 indicates an altcoin season, while the current reading suggests it remains a "Bitcoin season."

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes deposited 6.27 million ENA, worth approximately $1.28 million, to the crypto exchange Bybit about five hours ago, according to data from Onchain Lens. Deposits to exchanges are often interpreted as a potential precursor to selling.

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has fallen two points to 21, continuing the market's state of extreme fear, according to data from Alternative. The index measures market sentiment on a scale where 0 represents extreme fear and 100 signifies 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%).

An address presumed to belong to Bitmine has staked an additional 118,944 ETH, worth approximately $352.16 million, according to Onchain Lens. This brings the total amount staked by the entity to an estimated 461,504 ETH, valued at $1.37 billion. Separately, a new address also believed to be owned by Bitmine received 32,938 ETH ($97.8 million) from FalconX about an hour ago.

Decentralized exchange (DEX) VOOI, backed by YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs), has integrated Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), Crypto Briefing reported. The move enables VOOI's native token to be transferred across multiple blockchain networks, including Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Mantle (MNT).

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a firm linked to the Trump family, has partnered with the global mixed martial arts community Mixed Martial Arts Group Limited (MMA.INC), Crypto Briefing reported. Under a newly signed memorandum of understanding (MOU), the two companies plan to collaborate on building a blockchain-based combat sports ecosystem centered on the MMA network. The partnership will focus on designing and issuing a dedicated utility token for MMA, integrating WLFI's stablecoin USD1 into payment and reward systems, and establishing an on-chain governance framework.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has fallen below $88,000. BTC is trading at $87,988.35 on the Binance USDT market.

Coinbase has announced that it will list LIGHTER. Trading is scheduled to begin once liquidity conditions are met.

Nasdaq-listed global healthcare company Prenetics has announced it will discontinue its Bitcoin purchasing program. According to Crypto Briefing, the company is halting the program to focus on its consumer health brand, IM8. Prenetics plans to hold its existing 510 BTC, valued at $45 million, and does not intend to sell its current holdings. The company had been consistently buying Bitcoin since announcing in June that it would strengthen its BTC treasury strategy.

Bitmine (BMNR), which is strategically accumulating ETH, has become the second most popular overseas stock among South Korean investors this year, Bloomberg reported. According to the report, South Korean investors have net-purchased approximately $1.4 billion worth of the company's stock this year. They have also increased their investment exposure through a 2x leveraged ETF launched by T-Rex.

Whale Alert reported that 3,858 BTC has been transferred from Coinbase Institutional to an unknown wallet. The transaction is valued at about $344 million.

XRP reserves on exchanges have fallen to their lowest level in eight years, fueling expectations of a price increase from a potential supply shock, Cointelegraph reported. According to data from Glassnode, the balance of XRP on exchanges dropped sharply from 3.76 billion on Oct. 8 to 1.6 billion by the end of December, the lowest amount since 2018. Cointelegraph's analysis suggests this indicates a weakening willingness to sell among holders and that large-scale accumulation is underway. The report added that with a key support level around $1.78, the combination of potential ETF inflows and shrinking liquidity could position XRP for a structural bull market in 2026.

The OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) will officially launch as scheduled on Jan. 1, 2026, Cointelegraph reported. Under the framework, 48 countries, including the UK and the European Union, will mandate that crypto exchanges and platforms collect and report user data such as tax residency, account balances, and transaction histories. This information will be shared among nations through an international tax information exchange system to enhance transparency in global cryptocurrency taxation.

Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, said in a post on X that while whales are currently accumulating BTC in the spot market, the futures market has become an arena for speculative activity by retail investors. He suggested that this combination of whale accumulation and retail speculation could lead to a price rally once over-leveraged positions are liquidated.

Nasdaq-listed SharpLink Gaming, a strategic investor in ETH, currently holds 863,020 ETH, representing approximately 0.7% of the token's circulating supply, according to Solid Intel.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has risen above $89,000. BTC is trading at $89,004.82 on the Binance USDT market.

The three major U.S. stock indices opened lower, with the S&P 500 down 0.05%, the Nasdaq Composite down 0.04%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.06%.

Whale Alert reported that 1,000 million USDT has been minted at the Tether Treasury.

Grayscale announced on X that it has filed a Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to convert its Bittensor (TAO) Trust into a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF).

An analysis suggests that the Bitcoin treasury strategy of Strategy, the largest single corporate holder of BTC, will face a significant test next year. According to Cointelegraph, experts have pointed out that while Strategy can leverage its BTC net asset value (NAV) premium to issue stock and expand leverage in a bull market, the model's sustainability could weaken sharply in sideways or bear markets. The media outlet explained that Strategy is no longer considered a traditional operating company but has transformed into a leveraged Bitcoin investment vehicle. While this structure can generate substantial returns in a bull market, it is also susceptible to sharp downturns depending on market conditions. Investors are advised to closely monitor the company's BTC holdings, average purchase price, leverage ratio, preferred stock and bond issuances, and overall cryptocurrency market performance.