According to ChainCatcher, a survey conducted by Bank of America among global fund managers reveals that cash levels have dropped to a record low of 3.3%, down from the previous 3.7%. Meanwhile, allocations in stocks and commodities have increased to their highest levels since February 2022.

The Trump administration officially launched the two-year "U.S. Tech Force" program this week, aiming to recruit approximately 1,000 engineers and technology experts to be stationed in multiple federal agencies, including the Treasury Department and the Department of Defense, to participate in the construction of AI infrastructure and other key technology projects. Coinbase and Robinhood are among the nearly 30 private partners in the program, which also includes major technology companies such as OpenAI, Nvidia, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon Web Services. Sources indicate that this move is seen as a step towards transforming the crypto industry from a "regulated entity" to a government-recognized provider of technological capabilities. According to official information, participants will receive an annual salary of approximately $150,000 to $200,000, enjoy federal benefits, and can choose to remain in government agencies or transfer to a partner private company after their two-year term. (Decrypt)

Singapore-based trade finance platform Olea Global announced the completion of a $30 million Series A funding round, led by BBVA, with participation from XDC Network, theDOCK, and Standard Chartered's SC Ventures. Olea stated that the funding will be used to accelerate the development of its AI-driven data analytics capabilities, advance its Web3 technology footprint, and expand its embedded financial solutions in high-growth markets. The company also plans to leverage its global partner network to expand its business coverage in trade corridors across Europe, the United States, Latin America, and Asia. Public information shows that Olea holds a Capital Markets Services license issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Since its establishment in 2022, it has partnered with over 30 institutional investors to provide approximately $3 billion in trade finance support to more than 1,000 suppliers and buyers across over 70 trade channels.

The growth rate of USDT’s market cap has plunged by two-thirds since November, signaling a major contraction in crypto market liquidity. source: https://decrypt.co/352522/crypto-market-liquidity-shrinks-ahead-of-holidays

Bitget has announced its integration with the Monad network, becoming a centralized trading platform supporting on-chain transactions within the Monad ecosystem. Users can directly trade Monad-based on-chain assets using USDC through their Bitget spot accounts. This integration expands Bitget's on-chain trading platform's support for multiple blockchain ecosystems, enabling users to participate in on-chain asset trading across different ecosystems within a unified account system. By reducing platform switching and external wallet operations, this model simplifies the trading process and asset management in multi-chain environments, providing users with a more efficient on-chain trading entry point.

Price has stopped trending aggressively in either direction, suggesting that speculation has given way to evaluation. source: https://coindoo.com/pi-network-price-consolidates-while-analysts-watch-the-next-move/

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Solana faces declining liquidity and profitability, with analysts warning the network is undergoing a full liquidity reset, leaving it exposed to near-term volatility. source: https://catenaa.com/markets/cryptocurrencies/solana-faces-liquidity-pressure-as-profitability-weakens-analysts-warn/

Ten months after the initial announcement, users can now buy, swap, and transfer Bitcoin directly from the wallet. source: https://atlas21.com/metamask-integrates-bitcoin-multi-chain-expansion-continues/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=metamask-integrates-bitcoin-multi-chain-expansion-continues

vooi, a perpetual contract DEX aggregator, announced on the X platform that its airdrop will open for collection at 8 PM Beijing time on December 18th. The previous airdrop snapshot time was 8 AM Beijing time on December 8th, and the airdrop collection period is limited to 30 days. Key eligibility criteria for airdrop collection include: 1. Trading point holders: allocated based on points, trading volume, and activity; 2. V1 existing users: must complete trading on V2 and pass anti-Symania verification; 3. Cookie activity winners: exclusive allocations for Top 300 cSnappers, Top 500 Snappers, etc. Collection method: • Only accounts registered on the official website are eligible, and anti-Symania verification (behavioral analysis + manual review) is required. • Token release rules vary depending on the allocation pool, and some have a lock-up period. Note: Failure to pass the anti-Symania check (such as bulk registration, fake transactions) will result in disqualification from airdrop collection. Previous reports indicated the following official token economic model: a total supply of 1 billion tokens, with airdrops and community sales accounting for 10.53%; community development and marketing (including the second quarter airdrop) accounting for 27.82%; community contributors accounting for 17%; private placements and strategic investors accounting for 13.65%; and the project foundation accounting for 31%.

MetaMask, the world-renowned crypto wallet initially built for Ethereum, has officially added Bitcoin support, nearly ten months after first hinting at the integration.

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HashKey Holdings raised HK$1.6 billion in its IPO, pricing shares near the top of the marketed range despite crypto market volatility. The offering attracted strong demand from institutional and retail investors, highlighting confidence in the company’s regulated crypto platform.

The sentencing of Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez has become a defining moment in the escalating battle between crypto privacy advocates and U.S. regulators—and now, President Donald Trump’s suggestion of a potential pardon could mark a rare turning point for the industry.

PayPal applied for a U.S. bank charter to offer direct loans to small businesses and interest-bearing savings accounts. The company also filed with the FDIC to ensure deposits would be federally insured.

Conservative estimates suggest that approximately 2 billion crypto assets are withdrawn from circulation each year due to a lack of heirs.

In 2025, the global crypto regulatory landscape will undergo a significant transformation. Instead of relying on enforcement actions to shape the industry, different regulatory frameworks will be established in various regions. This article reviews the regulatory achievements of the crypto industry in major regions around the world in 2025.

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