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Blockchain security firm CertiK has announced a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with NEXUS to strengthen security and stablecoin infrastructure. The collaboration will target the NEXUS and CROSS ecosystems. Under the agreement, CertiK will work with NEXUS on several fronts, including smart contract security and audits, real-time on-chain risk monitoring, establishing a regulatory and compliance framework for Asia-based stablecoins, and upgrading core security infrastructure. Additionally, the two firms plan to jointly develop an Asia market entry strategy and will gradually expand their cooperation, with a focus on Web3 security and enterprise blockchain.

The Hong Kong Insurance Authority (HKIA) has released a legislative proposal that would allow insurance capital to be invested in cryptocurrencies and related infrastructure, Bloomberg reported. The proposal includes a 100% risk weighting for cryptocurrencies, while the weighting for stablecoins would depend on their underlying pegged assets. The plan is scheduled for public and industry consultation from February to April 2026, after which it will be submitted to the legislature. Bloomberg added that Hong Kong has been actively developing regulations to support cryptocurrency and stablecoin development as part of its push to become a digital finance hub.

Bitcoin is expected to bottom out in 2026 before rising to $150,000 in the next bull market, according to on-chain analyst Murphy. The analyst identified the $80,000 to $90,000 range as the strongest support zone, noting that 6.17 million BTC are currently held at a loss above $90,000, while 7.46 million BTC are in a profitable position below $80,000. Murphy stated that after a major liquidation event on Oct. 11, most top-sellers have already exited the market, and the remaining holders have entered a holding phase. The primary risk now is large-scale selling from profitable long-term holders (LTHs), who have been offloading their positions due to the four-year cycle theory and macroeconomic uncertainty. However, panic selling above the $110,000 level has largely subsided. The analyst added that despite the sell-off from LTHs, Bitcoin's price has not experienced a 50% crash typical of past cycles, which indicates strong underlying demand. If new buying pressure can absorb the 1.87 million BTC in the $80,000-$90,000 range without it becoming sell-side pressure, the outlook for next year is positive. Murphy concluded that the current market is a strong shakeout period and that an inflection point will arrive in 2026, paving the way for a rally to $150,000.

An Ethereum OG address starting with 0xccc staked 3,598 ETH, worth approximately $10.8 million, on the liquid staking platform Ether.fi about four hours ago, according to The Data Nerd. The address had held the assets for nine years.

The following shows estimated liquidation volumes and position ratios for major crypto perpetual futures over the past 24 hours: - BTC: $49.14 million liquidated (62.66% shorts) - ETH: $47.23 million liquidated (67.34% shorts) - LIGHT: $16.31 million liquidated (51.43% longs)

Global cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has announced a comprehensive platform overhaul centered on enhancing benefits for its VIP traders. The update integrates fee structures, reward programs, and asset management functions into a unified, VIP-focused system. Operating under the slogan "Maximum benefits, minimum fees," the revamped platform features a minimal fee structure as a core component, with rates up to 67% lower than major competing exchanges for equivalent trading volume tiers. VIP status, privileges, and benefits can be viewed instantly through the app's user interface. Bitget CEO Gracy Chen explained that the overhaul combines tangible benefits like lower fees, a clear privilege structure, and accessible tools for advanced traders into a single environment. The exchange stated that this initiative marks a strategic shift from volume-based competition to making the VIP experience a core element of its platform strategy.

Spot gold has reached a new all-time high of $4,384.90 per ounce, its highest point since Oct. 20. According to data from TradingView, the precious metal is currently trading at $4,380.74, up 0.97% from yesterday's closing price.

Decentralized perpetuals exchange Aster has announced it will host Crystal Weekly Drops, a six-week futures trading competition with a total prize pool of $12 million. Phase one will run from Dec. 22 at 12:00 a.m. UTC to Dec. 28 at 11:59 p.m. UTC, with up to 2 million USDF in prizes. To be eligible, traders must meet several conditions during this period, including holding over 444 ASTER, trading for more than six days, and maintaining a position size of over $30,000 in ASTER, BNB, or HYPE. The prize money will be distributed equally among all qualifying traders.

According to Tokenomist, major token unlocks scheduled for this week (Dec. 22-28) include: - MBG: 15.84 million tokens ($8.06 million), 8.42% of circulating supply, at 12:00 p.m. UTC on Dec. 22. - UDS: 2.15 million tokens ($5.16 million), 1.46% of circulating supply, at 12:00 a.m. UTC on Dec. 23. - SOON: 21.88 million tokens ($8.82 million), 5.97% of circulating supply, at 8:30 a.m. UTC on Dec. 23. - H: 105 million tokens ($15.28 million), 4.79% of circulating supply, at 12:00 a.m. UTC on Dec. 25. - XPL: 88.89 million tokens ($11.5 million), 4.52% of circulating supply, at 12:00 p.m. UTC on Dec. 25. - JUP: 53.47 million tokens ($10.34 million), 1.73% of circulating supply, at 2:00 p.m. UTC on Dec. 28.

An anonymous whale address beginning with 0xa923 sold 230,350 AAVE over the past three hours, swapping the tokens for assets worth a combined $37.59 million, according to data from Onchain Lens. The transactions involved exchanging the AAVE for 5,869.46 stETH ($17.52 million) and 227.8 WBTC ($20.07 million). The sale was followed by a drop of approximately 10% in the price of AAVE. According to CoinMarketCap, the token is currently trading at $161.70, down 9.57% over the past 24 hours.

CoinMarketCap's Altcoin Season Index currently stands at 17. The index is calculated by comparing the price performance of the top 100 cryptocurrencies, excluding stablecoins and wrapped tokens, against Bitcoin over the past 90 days. An altcoin season is declared when 75% of these top coins outperform Bitcoin during that period. A score closer to 100 signifies an altcoin season, while the current low reading indicates a Bitcoin season.

Dec. 22 - 1:00 a.m. UTC: China loan prime rate (LPR) Dec. 23 - 12:00 a.m. UTC: U.S. October core personal consumption expenditures (PCE) - 1:30 p.m. UTC: U.S. third-quarter GDP, advance estimate Dec. 24 - U.S. stock market closed for Christmas - 1:30 p.m. UTC: U.S. initial jobless claims Dec. 25 - U.S. stock market closed for Christmas

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has risen above $89,000. BTC is trading at $89,009.66 on the Binance USDT market.

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index from data provider Alternative has risen five points from yesterday to 25. While this marks a slight improvement in investor sentiment, the market remains in a state of extreme fear. The index measures market sentiment on a scale of 0 to 100, where 0 represents extreme fear and 100 signifies extreme optimism. It is calculated based on several factors: volatility (25%), trading volume (25%), social media mentions (15%), surveys (15%), Bitcoin's market cap dominance (10%), and Google search volume (10%).

CME Bitcoin futures, which closed the previous trading day at $87,895, opened on Monday at $88,570, creating a gap of approximately $695. A CME futures gap represents the difference between the contract's closing price on Friday and its opening price on Monday. This phenomenon occurs because the CME is closed on weekends, while the Bitcoin spot market operates 24/7. The larger the fluctuation in the spot price over the weekend, the wider the gap becomes. Consequently, investors are closely watching for the possibility that the futures price will move to fill this gap.

Tom Lee, Chairman of Fundstrat and Bitmine (BMNR), has clarified the context behind a leaked internal document suggesting Bitcoin could fall to $60,000 in the first half of next year. He explained that Fundstrat does not impose a single viewpoint and that short-term and long-term opinions can differ within the organization. The document in question, believed to be authored by Sean Farrell, Fundstrat's Head of Digital Asset Strategy, also projected that ETH could drop to between $1,800 and $2,000, and SOL to between $50 and $75. Lee added that the difference in outlook stems from their distinct analytical approaches, noting that he focuses on macroeconomic market cycles and liquidity, while Farrell concentrates on fund flows and risk management.

Ethereum (ETH) core developers have started preparing for the network's next upgrade, Glamsterdam, which is targeted for release in the first half of 2026, CoinDesk reported. The upgrade aims to improve transparency and decentralization by separating proposers and builders within the protocol, while also enhancing data processing speeds and stabilizing gas fees. The developers are scheduled to resume discussions in January 2026 to finalize the detailed scope of Glamsterdam. Following this, an upgrade named Hegota is planned for the second half of 2026 to address node storage capacity issues.

Although high-net-worth individuals in China allocate only about 2% of their assets to cryptocurrency, 25% of them plan to expand their investments in the future, according to a recent report by Chinese research firm Hurun Research. The report noted that interest in overseas investments appears more aggressive, with 6% of wealthy individuals considering cryptocurrency as an overseas investment product they might pursue within the next year. It also projected that the growing prominence of AI could revive the popularity of digital collectibles like NFTs. Hurun Research explained that these trends suggest that while Chinese asset owners typically maintain traditional portfolios centered on gold and insurance, they are beginning to accept cryptocurrency as part of a strategic asset allocation.

U.S. spot XRP ETFs have attracted approximately $1.2 billion in net inflows since their launch on Nov. 13 through last week, Crypto Briefing reported. Canary's spot XRP ETF is the largest by assets under management, with around $335 million. It is followed by ETFs from 21Shares, with $250 million, and Grayscale, with $220 million. Despite the inflows, the price of XRP has remained below $2, influenced by selling pressure from large-scale investors and broader market volatility. The outlet added that for XRP to establish long-term growth, it needs a narrative distinct from that of BTC.

Investors should allocate less than 5% of their total assets to cryptocurrency and diversify their portfolios to effectively manage market volatility, CNBC reported, citing multiple experts. The experts recommend maintaining a crypto allocation between 1% and 3%, with a maximum of 5%, and suggest the remainder of the portfolio should consist of assets like value stocks and bonds. With numerous spot ETFs now available beyond BTC and ETH, using derivative products such as mixed spot ETFs was also mentioned as a diversification method. Additionally, the report highlighted dollar-cost averaging (DCA) and periodic rebalancing as essential fund management strategies within the crypto space.

Experts are warning that it could take at least five to 10 years for Bitcoin to transition to a post-quantum standard, and the cryptocurrency's price could plummet without adequate countermeasures, Cointelegraph reports. Jameson Lopp, a BTC Core developer and co-founder of crypto custody firm Casa, stated that while quantum computers are unlikely to break Bitcoin in the near future, completing the necessary protocol changes and fund migration will be a lengthy process. Charles Edwards, founder of Capriole Investments, offered a more urgent outlook, predicting that BTC could fall below $50,000 by 2028 if it is not made quantum-resistant. He added that a delayed response could have a greater market impact than the collapse of FTX, noting that over four million BTC are currently vulnerable to quantum attacks.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has fallen below $88,000. BTC is trading at $87,948 on the Binance USDT market.

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

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The 2025 market for Token Generation Events (TGEs) has shown a sluggish performance, according to an analysis by Ash, an analyst at Memento Research. Of the 118 tokens that conducted a TGE in 2025, 84.7% (100 tokens) now have a Fully Diluted Valuation (FDV) lower than at their initial listing. The data also indicates that the median FDV has dropped by 71% from TGE levels, while the median market capitalization has fallen by 67%. Only 15% of the projects have generated returns since their launch. Ash concluded that TGEs can no longer be viewed as a reliable early investment opportunity.