Despite a high correlation of 0.9 with large-cap crypto tokens, small-cap tokens have failed to offer any diversified value.

According to Onchain Lens monitoring, whale 0x8d0 has deposited another $3 million USDC into HyperLiquid and opened a 20x long position in ETH.

Binance has pushed back against claims that it failed to act swiftly in freezing funds linked to last month’s Upbit hack, rejecting reports that it only partially complied. source: https://cryptonews.com/news/binance-rejects-claims-of-delayed-response-in-upbit-hack-case/

According to PANews, the cryptocurrency market saw widespread declines, with the Layer2 sector experiencing the most significant drop at 3.59%. Notably, TIA fell by 4.83%, while MOVE defied the trend with an 8.16% increase. Bitcoin (BTC) decreased by 1.36%, briefly falling below $88,000 before recovering to above $89,000. Ethereum (ETH) dropped by 0.31%, dipping to $3,000 before rebounding to $3,100. Other sectors also faced declines, with Layer1 down 1.25%, CeFi down 1.37%, PayFi down 1.52%, Meme down 2.00%, and DeFi down 2.39%. 

According to PANews, Japanese publicly traded company MetaPlanet has announced plans to convene an extraordinary shareholder meeting on December 22, 2025, a Monday. The meeting will focus on significant proposals concerning the future issuance of preferred stock, which are expected to have a crucial impact on the company's medium to long-term strategy. Shareholders will be able to exercise their voting rights via an online platform, with the deadline for voting set for December 19, 2025, Friday, at 18:00 UTC+8.

According to ChainCatcher, Swiss-regulated crypto bank AMINA has become the first European bank to officially implement Ripple's payment solution for cross-border settlements. This integration connects blockchain settlements with traditional banking systems, enabling efficient cross-border transfers within a regulated framework. AMINA's Chief Product Officer, Myles Harrison, stated that traditional correspondent banking networks cannot simultaneously support fiat and stablecoin channels. Ripple's technology significantly enhances the bank's capabilities, reduces cross-border friction, and helps crypto-native clients maintain a competitive edge.

According to Foresight News, French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Americans, Europeans, and Ukrainians are united in their pursuit of peace. In response to Russia's ongoing aggression, Ukraine remains resolute. France is committed to standing by Ukraine now and in the future, aiming to establish a stable and lasting peace that ensures the security and sovereignty of both Ukraine and Europe.

According to Foresight News, Jon Ma, co-founder of blockchain data provider Artemis, has stated that Solana is expected to become the most widely used blockchain by 2025. Solana currently leads with 98 million monthly active users, which is approximately five times that of Base. It also tops the charts with 34 billion transactions, surpassing BNB by 18 times. Additionally, Solana's transaction volume stands at $1.6 trillion, 1.7 times that of Ethereum, and its application fees amount to $5 billion, double those of Ethereum. Solana's revenue reaches $1.5 billion, 2.4 times that of TRX. Despite Solana's impressive usage metrics, Ethereum continues to dominate in several areas, including total transfer volume, where Solana ranks third, total value locked (TVL), where Solana is second, developer activity, where Solana is second, and stablecoin supply, where Solana is third. However, in terms of pure usage, Solana is indeed on track to become the most widely used blockchain by 2025.

According to Foresight News, data from SoSoValue indicates that during the trading week from December 8 to December 12, Ethereum spot ETFs experienced a net inflow of $209 million. The Blackrock ETF ETHA led with a weekly net inflow of $139 million, bringing its total historical net inflow to $13.23 billion. Fidelity's ETF FETH followed with a weekly net inflow of $35.35 million, with its total historical net inflow reaching $2.66 billion. Conversely, the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF ETHE saw the largest weekly net outflow of $34.17 million, with its total historical net outflow amounting to $5.02 billion. As of the time of reporting, the total net asset value of Ethereum spot ETFs stands at $19.42 billion, with an ETF net asset ratio of 5.22% relative to Ethereum's total market capitalization. The cumulative historical net inflow has reached $13.09 billion.

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform has introduced a new Word of the Day (WOTD) game, themed 'Binance Junior,' aimed at enhancing users' crypto vocabulary and market knowledge. The activity period is set from 2025-12-15 00:00 (UTC) to 2025-12-21 23:59 (UTC). Participants who successfully complete three words during this period will share in 400,000 HOME token vouchers, with a maximum reward of 80 HOME per winner. The WOTD game allows eligible users to play up to two games daily, testing their knowledge on the given topic. To unlock the second game, users must share a selected article on social media, which becomes active once a third party clicks the shared link. New users registering with the 'WOTD2025' referral code during the activity period will receive a 10% discount on Spot trading fees and may qualify for additional rewards by completing tasks in the Rewards Hub within 14 days of registration. Binance reserves the right to modify or cancel the promotion without prior notice and may update the list of eligible countries or regions. Participation is limited to users from eligible regions who have completed account verification. Token rewards will be distributed within two weeks after the activity ends, and users can redeem their vouchers via the Rewards Hub. Binance emphasizes adherence to its terms and conditions, disqualifying participants involved in dishonest behavior or fraudulent activities. The platform retains the discretion to amend the activity terms, including eligibility criteria and the number of winners, without prior notice.

Cardano (ADA) is once again testing investor confidence as technical signals begin to tilt bearish. Recent price action shows ADA drifting lower after failing to sustain upside momentum, while a key trend indicator has flipped in a direction that historically preceded deep drawdowns. source: https://www.ethnews.com/cardano-price-slips-as-supertrend-turns-bearish-again/

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The real value of the digital economy, banking, stablecoins, and digital banking is flowing towards stablecoins and identity. Golden Finance believes the real business opportunities lie in stablecoins, payments, and identity verification.

Crypto investors bought a 69-million-year-old triceratops skeleton for about US$5 million and are increasingly investing in physical assets. NFT sales have fallen sharply, with November 2025 volume at US$320 million and the sector’s market value down 66% from its January peak.

YouTube is taking a bold step toward integrating crypto into their ecosystem, now allowing U.S.-based creators to receive earnings in PayPal’s dollar-backed stablecoin, PYUSD, according to Fortune.

From petrodollars to ETFs, oil economy-related investors are entering the Bitcoin market through regulated channels, which is both enhancing liquidity and reshaping the market structure.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a document outlining the basics of cryptocurrency asset custody for retail investors.

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Singapore became the world’s top country for crypto adoption, overtaking the United States in a global ranking by Bybit and DL Research. The report found strong regulation, high public use and deep institutional support helped crypto become part of everyday life in Singapore.