The Espresso Foundation announced on the X platform that the ESP airdrop registration page is now live, allowing users to check their eligibility for the Espresso airdrop. The token claim page will open in early 2026. More airdrop eligibility criteria are planned to be added between now and the opening of claims in early 2026.

According to PANews, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced that Caroline D. Pham has stepped down as acting chair, with Michael Selig taking over as the 16th chair. Selig previously served on the SEC's special task force for crypto assets, where he actively promoted legislation for digital asset market structure and advocated for ending the practice of 'regulation by enforcement.' He expressed his intention to guide the CFTC in establishing 'common-sense' rules during the new era of U.S. financial innovation, aiming to position the United States as a global hub for crypto capital.

Justin Sun remains blacklisted by World Liberty Financial (WLFI), and the value of his locked tokens has shrunk by $60 million in three months. Previously, Sun was blacklisted by the project after transferring approximately $9 million worth of WLFI tokens, resulting in the freezing of his WLFI accounts and preventing him from sending or receiving tokens. Since its listing in September, the price of WLFI tokens has fallen by more than 40%. Sun had previously invested $75 million in WLFI tokens and pledged to purchase $100 million worth of Trump tokens. (TheBlock)

According to Onchain Lens monitoring, a whale (0x94d3...3814) that previously established a short position by selling 255 BTC has further increased its short positions in BTC, ETH, and SOL. Its current combined holdings are worth $243 million, including 1,899 BTC (worth $168 million), 18,527.5298 ETH (worth $56 million), and 151,209.08 SOL (worth $19 million).

In the seven days ending December 21, Strategy Inc. raised $748 million through the sale of common stock, bringing its cash reserves to $2.19 billion and pausing its Bitcoin purchases. The company currently holds Bitcoin worth approximately $60 billion. Earlier this month, Strategy Inc. established a $1.4 billion reserve to pay future dividends and interest. According to TD Cowen analyst Lance Vitanza, Strategy Inc. pays approximately $824 million in interest and dividends annually.

According to Onchain Lens monitoring, AAVE founder Stani Kulechov (@StaniKulechov) (0x47cA...0100) spent 1,699 ETH, worth $5.15 million, to buy 32,660 AAVE at a price of $157.78. He currently holds a total of 84,033 AAVE, worth $12.6 million, with a paper loss of $2.29 million.

Jinse Finance launches its cryptocurrency and blockchain industry daily news report, "Jinse 8 AM," issue 2917, providing you with the latest and fastest news on the digital currency and blockchain industry.

The Trump administration just grabbed another Venezuelan oil tanker, and this time, it’s about China, not Venezuela. On Saturday, the U. S. seized the Panama-flagged Centuries while it was hauling sanctioned crude from Venezuela, a decision that Beijing immediately condemned. This action leans on a 2002 deal (Salas-Becker agreement) that lets U. S. authorities board Panama-flagged vessels […] source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/trump-seizing-venezuelan-oil-is-about-china/

According to ChainCatcher, Erebor, a banking startup, has completed a $350 million funding round led by Lux Capital after receiving approval from the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Insiders revealed that Erebor's existing investors include Founders Fund, 8VC, and Haun Ventures. The company is valued at approximately $4.35 billion. Last week, the FDIC officially approved Erebor's deposit insurance application, establishing it as a new national bank. Erebor was founded in 2025 by Anduril CEO Palmer Luckey and Joe Lonsdale, with early support from Peter Thiel and Haun Ventures. Erebor's bank charter application indicates plans to offer both traditional banking services and crypto-related products. The target clientele includes companies within the U.S. innovation economy, particularly those focused on virtual currency, artificial intelligence, defense, and manufacturing technology, as well as payment service providers, investment funds, and trading institutions. Erebor is expected to commence operations next year.

According to BlockBeats, traders are significantly purchasing Treasury options, anticipating that the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield will rise to 4% in the coming weeks, a level not seen since late November last year. This bullish sentiment emerges as Treasury yields have recently experienced a slight increase, with the 10-year yield reaching a peak of around 4.20% earlier this month before fluctuating to 4.16% on Monday. Investors are evaluating the latest economic data and seeking clues from Federal Reserve officials' statements regarding the timing and extent of future interest rate cuts. Data released on Monday by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) showed a substantial increase in open interest for a March-expiring 10-year Treasury option contract over the past week. The total premium paid for this position is notably large, approximately $80 million, with the open interest soaring to 171,153 contracts, marking a 300% surge within a week.

Bitcoin reserve provider Strategy (MSTR) announced on Monday that it raised approximately $748 million through a common stock offering, bringing its dollar cash reserves to $2.19 billion. Investment bank TD Cowen (TD Securities) noted that this move significantly enhances the company's liquidity and financial flexibility, enabling it to continue operating during a "long-term crypto winter." TD Securities analysts stated in a report that the new cash reserves are sufficient to cover Strategy's interest and dividend payments for approximately 32 months. The firm reiterated its "buy" rating on Strategy and maintained its 12-month price target of $500. As of this writing, Strategy's stock price is around $165, down more than 43% year-to-date. Analysts point out that considering Strategy's embedded leverage on Bitcoin prices and the high volatility of Bitcoin prices and premiums, its price target remains reasonable over a one-year period.

Wallets are a rare essential product in the blockchain industry, and they are also the first entry-level application outside of public chains to break through ten million users.

Jinse Finance launches the "Jinse Web3.0 Daily," providing you with the latest and fastest news on MEME, DeFi, DAO, NFT, and the metaverse industry.

Whether the US financial system is truly beginning to use blockchain as an "internal tool" can be seen more directly from one signal than any statement: whether the clearing and settlement system is willing to use it.

Web3.0 business models may not be implemented as expected: Web3.0 related infrastructure and projects are in the early stages of development, and there is a risk that business models may not be implemented as expected.

This is a fundamental shift in market structure, yet most people are still viewing the new era through the lens of the old cycle's logic.

Recommended reading tonight: 1. Looking back at 2025: A review of crypto attacks this year, including North Korean hackers' "glorious achievements"; 2. Coinbase: Crypto market outlook for 2026; 3. Bitcoin outlook for 2026: From data indicators to three scenario predictions;

The statement from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will not turn the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) into a fully-fledged spot cryptocurrency exchange tomorrow.

Hong Kong’s insurance regulator plans to allow insurers to hold cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, with strict capital rules. The proposal also offers incentives for insurers investing in local infrastructure projects.

The Marshall Islands have begun testing a crypto-based universal income system, distributing payments to citizens through a yield-generating digital token built on the Stellar blockchain.