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South Korea's Financial Security Institute (FSI) announced on Dec. 31 that it will revise its vulnerability analysis and evaluation standards for 2026 in response to the rapidly changing IT environment, including the expansion of cloud and digital asset services. The update establishes new evaluation criteria for virtual asset exchanges, reflecting the increasing institutional adoption and market growth of these assets. To proactively manage risks such as regulatory compliance, the FSI has added new assessment categories for virtual asset compliance, blockchain, wallets, and smart contracts, which will be applied to security evaluations of virtual asset operations, management, and utilization.

U.S. spot Ethereum (ETH) ETFs recorded a net inflow of $67.84 million on Dec. 30, marking a reversal after four consecutive days of net outflows, according to data compiled by Trader T. The inflows were led by Grayscale's ETHE with $50.19 million, followed by its Ethereum Mini ETF with $13.95 million and Fidelity's FETH with $3.7 million.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded total net inflows of $354.77 million on Dec. 30, snapping a seven-day streak of net outflows, according to data compiled by Trader T. BlackRock's IBIT led the inflows with $143.49 million, followed by Ark Invest's ARKB with $109.56 million and Fidelity's FBTC with $78.59 million. Other funds with positive flows included Bitwise's BITB ($13.87 million), VanEck's HODL ($4.98 million), and the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini ETF ($4.28 million).

Binance has announced it will delist six spot trading pairs, effective at 3:00 a.m. UTC on Jan. 2. The affected pairs are ARKM/BNB, BARD/BNB, EGLD/RON, LISTA/FDUSD, SCR/FDUSD, and ZKC/BNB.

The following shows estimated liquidation volumes and position ratios for major crypto perpetual futures over the past 24 hours: - BTC: $43.81 million liquidated (64.1% shorts) - ETH: $40.63 million liquidated (64.33% shorts) - SOL: $3.94 million liquidated (52.4% shorts)

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes withdrew 4,826,944 ENA ($980,000), 274,127 PENDLE ($510,000), 440,832 LDO ($260,000), and 358,671 ETHFI ($250,000) from Binance a short while ago, according to data from Onchain Lens.

Decentralized perpetual futures exchange Lighter has recorded a 30-day trading volume of $200 billion, surpassing competitor Hyperliquid. According to Crypto Briefing, citing data from DeFiLlama, Aster and Hyperliquid posted trading volumes of approximately $173 billion and $165 billion, respectively, over the same period.

Web3 social platform UXLINK announced on X that it will shift its project focus in 2026 from social infrastructure to large-scale value realization. For the coming year, UXLINK's key strategies include launching UXPredict, an AI-based social prediction market, and expanding its PayFi ecosystem, which is built on its Web3 social infrastructure. The platform also plans to strengthen its role as an infrastructure provider to support user acquisition for other Web3 projects and pursue listings and relistings on global exchanges, with a focus on Asian markets like South Korea and Japan.

Blockchain incubation and consulting firm 071Labs has diagnosed the current state of Web3 neobanks as incomplete, according to a recent report. The firm characterized the sector as being in a foundational stage, primarily focused on establishing card-based payment networks. However, the report asserts that as attempts to link cryptocurrencies with the real economy and traditional finance persist, the decisive factor for Web3 neobanks will be their on-chain connectivity. 071Labs added that these platforms can simplify the entry barrier for existing on-chain dApps, enabling users to access on-chain products with the ease of traditional financial apps simply by making a deposit. Looking ahead, the report suggests that as prediction markets and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization gain institutional acceptance, Web3 neobanks could secure an exclusive position as gateways offering both regulatory compliance and accessibility.

The deployer address for Official Trump (TRUMP) has deposited 94 million USDC to Coinbase over the past three weeks, EmberCN 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.