According to BlockBeats, on-chain data analyst Murphy has released an end-of-year analysis of Ethereum, titled 'Is ETH Still Worth Anticipating in 2026?' The analysis concludes that the current issue with Ethereum is not the upper-level holdings but the dispersed structure below. The $2,700 mark is identified as a key consensus support zone, and if breached, the price could enter a vacuum lacking anchor points. Major whale groups have not abandoned their positions but have become more cautious, with the concentration of holdings rapidly increasing and being systematically consolidated. On-chain activity indicates that around September 18, significant funds were established at approximately $4,500. Despite a price surge on December 6, these holdings were not sold, and as ETH's price declined, these positions began to be liquidated. A large number of trapped positions exist around $3,100, resulting from whale groups that built positions between $2,600 and $2,700 from May to July, with an average cost now at $3,100. Around November 23, substantial funds entered at $2,700-$2,800, forming a dense accumulation zone, with no signs of reduction so far. The current concentration of ETH holdings is most significant between $2,700 and $3,100, with 17.9 million ETH, accounting for 22.6% of the total circulation, followed by 4.43 million ETH at the $3,100 level. The $3,100 holdings are not considered a resistance to a rebound, but $2,700 is seen as effective support. ETH's price fluctuates within this range due to institutional consensus. Whale holdings, defined as wallets with over 100,000 ETH, are considered the 'smartest' leaders of this cycle. During the price drop to $1,500 from February to April, this group was the primary force for accumulation. As ETH rebounded to $3,500, they began to rapidly reduce their holdings, selling during ETH's peak from August to October. During the price correction to $2,700 on November 21, this group increased their holdings again.

According to Foresight News, data from Token Terminal indicates that the number of smart contracts deployed on Ethereum in the fourth quarter has reached 8.7 million, marking a new historical peak.

Hourglass 在 X 平台发文表示，Stable 预存活动第二阶段的存款将于 2025 年 12 月 31 日开放提款。有关提款流程的更多细节将于近期公布。

On Dec 29, 2025, 02:07 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Ethereum has crossed the 3,000 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 3,017.76001 USDT, with a narrowed 2.48% increase in 24 hours.

On Dec 29, 2025, 02:07 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has crossed the 89,000 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 89,219.117188 USDT, with a narrowed 1.65% increase in 24 hours.

According to PANews, the cryptocurrency market experienced varied movements, with several tokens showing notable gains and losses. SOL is currently priced at $128.71, marking a 3.44% increase. ILV stands at $6.054, up by 2.18%, while LDO is priced at $0.597, reflecting a 2.01% rise. ZRO is valued at $1.267, also with a 2.01% increase, and SHIB is at $0.00000748, up by 1.73%. Conversely, some tokens experienced declines. FLOW is currently at $0.124, showing an 8.01% decrease. UNI is priced at $6.286, down by 2.54%, while EGLD is at $6.16, reflecting a 2.33% drop. RON stands at $0.129, with a 2.11% decrease, and SNX is valued at $0.436, down by 1.84%.

According to Cointelegraph, French video gaming giant Ubisoft has temporarily suspended the live services of its popular game, Rainbow Six Siege, after hackers breached the system and distributed 2 billion in-game credits to every player. The breach was confirmed by the Rainbow Six Siege team on Dec. 27 via X, with subsequent updates leading to the suspension of the game's servers and marketplace the following day. Players reported on social media that hackers had gained control over significant parts of the game's online systems, resulting in all players receiving 2 billion in-game R6 credits upon logging in, along with rare items such as skins and guns. Additionally, the hackers reportedly took control of the game's messaging and banning systems, as evidenced by screenshots shared by players. Given that 15,000 R6 credits are typically sold for $99.99, players would need to spend approximately $13.33 million to accumulate 2 billion points. In a post on X dated Dec. 28, the Rainbow Six Siege team announced efforts to reverse the in-game credits received after 11 AM UTC. "A rollback is currently ongoing and afterwards, extensive quality control tests will be executed to ensure the integrity of accounts and effectiveness of changes," the team stated. They assured players that the situation is being handled with extreme care, though the timing of the resolution cannot be guaranteed. Players were also informed that they would not face bans for spending any of the credits they received. The game is currently undergoing testing with a limited number of players as part of a soft-launch strategy. "Opening the game to a small number of players only, while we complete live tests. More information on the rollback and full live relaunch to come," the team communicated on X. Rainbow Six is a significant franchise under Ubisoft, with its Siege title averaging over 34,000 active players daily in December, according to Active Player data. The incident highlights the challenges of managing in-game currency transactions, which would be more complex if the game utilized decentralized cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether. Ubisoft has been active in the blockchain gaming space, collaborating with Immutable earlier this year to integrate with Web3 games such as Might & Magic. This breach underscores the ongoing security challenges in the gaming industry, particularly as it intersects with blockchain technology.

Leading cryptocurrencies traded flat on Sunday as investors trimmed their risk appetite heading into the new year. source: https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/12/49602922/bitcoin-ethereum-xrp-dogecoin-move-sideways-while-stocks-silver-gain-analyst-says-volatility-is-likely-in-last-week-of-2025?utm_source=cryptopanic.com&utm_campaign=partner_feed&utm_medium=referral

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.