The global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $2.98T, up by 0.99% over the last day, according to CoinMarketCap data. Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading between $86,655 and $89,050 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $87,571, down by -1.32%. Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading mixed. Market outperformers include TRU, AT, and KAITO, up by 37%, 34%, and 23%, respectively. Market movers: ETH: $2933.06 (-1.14%) BNB: $838.96 (-0.28%) XRP: $1.8511 (-1.03%) SOL: $123.05 (+0.11%) TRX: $0.2793 (+0.07%) DOGE: $0.12262 (-2.50%) WLFI: $0.1435 (+1.27%) ADA: $0.3535 (-0.11%) BCH: $611.9 (+1.76%) WBTC: $87417.55 (-1.32%) Top gainers on Binance: TRU/USDT (+37%) AT/USDT (+34%) KAITO/USDT (+23%)

Bitdeer, a Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company, released its latest Bitcoin holdings data on the X platform. As of December 26, its Bitcoin holdings were 1,998.3 BTC. In addition, its Bitcoin mining output this week was 146.2 BTC, but it sold 144.7 BTC during the same period. The total Bitcoin holdings increased by 1.5 BTC compared to last week.

Grubhub users have been receiving scam emails from fake addresses promising a tenfold Bitcoin return. source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/fake-grubhub-tenfold-return-cryptocurrency/

The price of Cardano (ADA) has recently approached a significant support level, which is crucial for its market stability. In this pivotal moment, analysts and investors are closely monitoring the situation for signs of a potential short-term reversal in the cryptocurrency's price movement. This critical support level is not only important for maintaining the current price trends but is also seen as a key indicator of ADA's future performance. Many experts are analyzing various market indicators and trends, as they believe that a bounce from this support could signal a positive shift, while a breakdown might lead to further declines. As the market fluctuates, all eyes are on ADA's price action and the surrounding sentiment among traders to gauge the likelihood of any upcoming changes in the asset's trajectory. source: https://blocknews.com/ada-price-tests-critical-support-while-analysts-watch-for-a-short-term-reversal/

Japanese researchers say they have identified early warning signs of crypto price fluctuations by using AI to analyze blockchain transaction networks. source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/bitcoins-price-swings-arent-random/

تراجع سعر البيتكوين بنحو 3000 دولار مع انطلاق أول جلسة للأسواق الأمريكية بعد العطلة، حيث شهدت العملة الرقمية هبوط سريع خلال ساعات قليلة. source: https://arab-btc.net/bitcoin-drops-nearly-3000/

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During an AMA session themed "Lighter TGE," Lighter's Head of Marketing, @Pilla_eth, revealed some information regarding token issuance and product planning. He stated that Lighter's TGE and airdrop plan will take place in 2025, with the airdrop accounting for 25% of the total token supply. There will be no lock-up period, and users will not need to manually claim the tokens; they will be directly distributed to the Lightner wallets of token holders. Of the total token supply, 50% will be allocated to the community. The team confirmed the introduction of a token buyback mechanism, but the specific buyback scale has not yet been announced. More details about the token economic model will be gradually disclosed. Regarding trading and the ecosystem, the LIT token will initially only support trading within the Lighter platform. Coinbase and Bybit have included LIT in their respective listing roadmaps, but the team emphasized that they will not pay listing fees. Furthermore, the official team will not issue Lighter NFTs, but will recognize some community NFT projects, such as Fuego, and denied any meme coin airdrop plan. @Pilla_eth also revealed that Lighter is developing a mobile application with a target experience comparable to mainstream CEX applications.

Bitcoin's latest dip - Just a reaction or conviction test? source: https://ambcrypto.com/why-bitcoins-3k-flash-drop-might-be-another-buying-opportunity/

Grok, Elon Musk’s AI chatbot on X, has been praised by Vitalik Buterin for giving unpredictable responses that challenge users’ political biases and promote more truthful interactions.

A massive hack has struck Trust Wallet, one of the most widely used crypto wallets, resulting in estimated losses exceeding $6 million.

Italy’s competition authority has ordered Meta to allow rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp while investigating possible abuse of its dominant position. Meta plans to appeal, saying the policy protects its systems, but regulators worry it could limit competition and innovation in the AI market.

Nvidia has announced a $20 billion acquisition of Groq’s core assets, a landmark move that strengthens its already commanding position in the artificial intelligence chip market and reshapes the competitive landscape for AI infrastructure.

Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of Samourai Wallet, began serving a five-year federal prison sentence and shared a personal account of his first days, describing the intake process and adjusting to prison life just before Christmas.

The Philippines has escalated its crackdown on unlicensed cryptocurrency platforms, with internet service providers beginning to block access to major global exchanges, signaling a decisive shift toward stricter enforcement of local crypto regulations.

Pudgy Penguins projected its animated characters on the Las Vegas Sphere for a week-long holiday campaign, promoting its physical products rather than NFTs. The display helped the crypto-born brand reach mainstream audiences, supporting merchandise sales and boosting recognition despite a struggling NFT market.

Kraken has officially launched the Krak Card, a Mastercard crypto debit card for residents living in the EU countries and the United Kingdom. The Krak card would allow users to spend more than 400 cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies seamlessly.

Trust Wallet confirmed a security incident affecting version 2.68 of its Chrome extension after users reported unauthorised wallet drains following a recent update. The company told users to disable the extension and upgrade immediately, saying its mobile app and other versions were not affected while the investigation continues.

Kyrgyzstan has taken another step toward embedding digital assets into its financial system after cryptocurrency exchange Binance listed the country’s first som-pegged stablecoin, a move that signals growing state-level confidence in blockchain-based payments and infrastructure.