Crypto Morning Brief: Brevis Opens Airdrop Check, Trend Research Accumulates Over 46,000 ETH in a Single Day

marsbitPublicado a 2025-12-30Actualizado a 2025-12-30

Resumen

The SEC's corporate finance deputy director Cicely LaMothe, who led key crypto policies, has retired. Democratic Congresswoman Maxine Waters criticized SEC Chair Atkins for ending enforcement actions against crypto firms and demanded a hearing. Brevis opened its airdrop registration portal. SlowMist warned of a new NPM supply chain attack variant. Flow Foundation proposed a no-rollback recovery plan after a $3.9M exploit, while Trust Wallet confirmed 2,596 addresses were affected in a recent incident. Standard Chartered and Ant International launched a blockchain-based deposit solution in Hong Kong. Cantor Fitzgerald predicted a potential "crypto winter" by 2026 but expects continued institutional adoption. Trend Research accumulated over 46,000 ETH in a single day, and MicroStrategy added 1,229 BTC. Eightco Holdings announced a $125M stock buyback plan.

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Yesterday's Market Dynamics

SEC Corporate Finance Deputy Director Cicely LaMothe Announces Retirement, Led Multiple Cryptocurrency Policies

According to The Block, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Monday that Deputy Director of Corporate Finance Cicely LaMothe is set to retire. LaMothe led several key cryptocurrency policies over the past year, including clarifying that meme coins are not securities and explaining the SEC's stance on staking. She joined the SEC's Division of Corporate Finance in 2002, having previously worked in the private sector and holding a CPA license. LaMothe's retirement comes as the SEC enters its second year of a more crypto-friendly direction, during which it has approved listing standards for specific crypto ETFs, initiated a "crypto project" to update digital asset rules, and dismissed enforcement cases against several prominent crypto companies. The SEC also announced that Nekia Hackworth Jones, Deputy Director of the Southeast Region in the Enforcement Division, completed her term at the end of December.

Democratic Congresswoman Waters Criticizes SEC Chairman Atkins for Terminating Cryptocurrency Enforcement Actions, Demands Hearing

According to CoinDesk, House Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Maxine Waters sent a letter to Committee Chairman French Hill on Monday, demanding that SEC Chairman Paul Atkins appear at a hearing regarding the termination of major enforcement actions against crypto companies like Coinbase, Binance, and Justin Sun. Waters questioned the SEC's rationale for dropping these cases and how it plans to prevent market fraud, noting that some companies announced the termination news before a formal committee vote. She also criticized Atkins for using the SEC agenda as a government tool, implementing policy shifts through staff statements rather than formal rulemaking.

Brevis Launches Airdrop Registration and Eligibility Check Portal

The ZK verifiable computing platform Brevis has launched an airdrop registration and eligibility check portal. Users must first check if they are eligible and complete all necessary steps before applying. The application window will be open from December 29 to January 3. The allocation amount will be announced when claiming opens in the future.

SlowMist: New Variant of NPM Supply Chain Attack, Shai-Hulud 3.0, Reappears

SlowMist Chief Information Security Officer 23pds issued a security alert stating that the latest variant of the NPM supply chain attack, Shai-Hulud 3.0, has reappeared, reminding all projects and platforms to strengthen their defenses. The previous Trust Wallet API key leak might have been a result of the Shai-Hulud 2.0 attack.

Flow Foundation: Releases No-Rollback Recovery Plan, Over 99.9% of Accounts Unaffected

The Flow Foundation has proposed a new recovery plan for the security incident that occurred on December 27. Developed in consultation with bridge operators, exchanges, and infrastructure partners, the plan's main features are:

No Network Rollback: No network reorganization or requirement for partners to replay transactions
Preserves Legitimate User Activity: Over 99.9% of accounts are unaffected and will function normally after restart
Precise Fixing: Temporary restrictions applied only to accounts that received fraudulent tokens
Transparent Handling: Fraudulent tokens to be burned via on-chain transactions verified by an independent blockchain forensics company for transparency and auditability

The recovery plan will be implemented in four phases:

Cadence Environment Recovery Online, EVM Temporarily Read-Only
Cadence Environment Repair Completed (approx. 24-48 hours)
EVM Environment Repaired and Re-enabled
Bridges/Exchanges Resume Operations After Verifying Network Stability

The attack resulted in the transfer of approximately $3.9 million in assets. The Flow Foundation is currently working closely with validators and the community to ensure a secure network recovery.

Trust Wallet CEO: Security Incident Confirmed to Affect 2,596 Addresses, Reimbursement Verification Ongoing

Trust Wallet CEO Eowync.eth provided an update on December 29th, stating the company is actively investigating the browser extension v2.68 security incident. 2,596 wallet addresses have been confirmed affected so far, and the team has received about 5,000 reimbursement claims. The company is carefully verifying each claim to distinguish genuine victims from malicious actors and promises to share more investigation details tomorrow. This incident and the subsequent reimbursement work have become the company's top priority, with all team members working full-time on it.

Standard Chartered Bank and Ant International Launch Blockchain-Based Tokenized Deposit Solution in Hong Kong

Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd. (SCBHK) and Ant International have officially commercially launched a blockchain-based tokenized deposit solution, enabling real-time, 24/7 fund transfers in HKD, offshore RMB, and USD. The system, via Ant International's proprietary Whale platform, provides global enterprises with "just-in-time" liquidity management, overcoming traditional banking time constraints and settlement delays.

Investment Bank Cantor Fitzgerald Predicts New "Crypto Winter" in 2026, But Institutional Adoption Continues to Grow

According to CoinDesk, Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Brett Knoblauch predicted in a recent report that Bitcoin may be entering a long-term downtrend, reflecting its historical four-year cycle pattern, with prices potentially testing MicroStrategy's average cost basis of around $75,000. However, unlike the past, this "crypto winter" will not see massive liquidations or structural collapses but will be characterized by institutional investors driving market trends.

Trend Research Withdraws Another 13,462 ETH, Accumulates Over 46,000 ETH in a Single Day

According to on-chain analyst Ai Yi (@ai_9684xtpa) monitoring, Trend Research withdrew another 13,462 ETH (worth approximately $39.31 million) from Binance 5 minutes ago.

The institution's on-chain ETH holdings have now been updated to 626,071, with a total value exceeding $1.83 billion and an average holding cost of approximately $3,105.5. The institution currently has an unrealized loss of about $110 million. Data shows that Trend Research accumulated 46,036.72 ETH within a single day.

MicroStrategy Increases Holdings by 1,229 Bitcoin Last Week, Now Holds Total of 672,497 Bitcoin

According to a tweet by MicroStrategy founder and Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, MicroStrategy has purchased an additional 1,229 bitcoin for approximately $108.8 million in cash, at an average price of approximately $88,568 per bitcoin. As of December 28, 2025, MicroStrategy holds 672,497 bitcoin acquired for approximately $50.44 billion at an average purchase price of $74,997 per bitcoin. MicroStrategy's bitcoin investment has generated a return of 23.2% year-to-date in 2025.

WLD Treasury Company Eightco Holdings Launches $125 Million Stock Buyback Plan

According to PRNewswire, Nasdaq-listed WLD treasury company Eightco Holdings announced that its board of directors has approved the initiation of a stock repurchase program of up to $125 million. The company also stated it will drive the construction of a universal digital identity and authentication framework through strategic investments and partnerships to address the evolving identity verification market challenges posed by large-scale AI applications.

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Preguntas relacionadas

QWhat key SEC official recently retired, and what was their role in cryptocurrency policy?

ASEC Corporate Finance Deputy Director Cicely LaMothe recently retired. She led several key cryptocurrency policies, including clarifying that meme coins are not securities and explaining the SEC's stance on staking.

QWhat is the ZK verifiable computing platform Brevis currently offering to users?

ABrevis has launched an airdrop registration and eligibility query portal. Users can check if they are eligible and complete the necessary steps to apply. The application window is open from December 29th to January 3rd.

QHow much ETH did Trend Research accumulate in a single day according to the report?

ATrend Research accumulated over 46,000 ETH in a single day. A specific transaction involved withdrawing 13,462 ETH from Binance, bringing their total holdings to 626,071 ETH.

QWhat was the nature of the security incident affecting the Flow network, and what is the proposed solution?

AThe Flow network experienced a security breach that resulted in approximately $3.9 million in assets being transferred. The proposed recovery solution does not require a network rollback, preserves legitimate user activity (over 99.9% of accounts are unaffected), and involves a phased plan to repair the Cadence and EVM environments.

QWhat prediction did Cantor Fitzgerald analysts make about the cryptocurrency market cycle for 2026?

ACantor Fitzgerald analysts predicted that 2026 will usher in a new 'crypto winter,' a prolonged downturn cycle for Bitcoin reflecting its historical four-year pattern. However, unlike past cycles, this one is expected to be characterized by institutional investor dominance rather than massive liquidations or structural collapses.

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The Verdict in Choi Tae-won's Divorce Case: Revealing the Inheritance Undercurrent Behind SK Hynix's Trillion-Won Empire

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won's high-profile divorce case, involving a record 1.38 trillion won settlement, has drawn attention to the succession plans for Korea's second-largest conglomerate, especially its crown jewel, SK hynix. Unlike traditional chaebol scripts centered on the eldest son, Chey's three children from his marriage to former President Roh Tae-woo's daughter, Roh Soh-yeong, are carving distinct, non-traditional paths. Eldest daughter Chey Yun-jung (b. 1989) is seen as the most evident successor. With a scientific and consulting background, she holds executive roles at SK bioscience and SK Inc.'s growth support department, focusing on future strategy and biopharma. Her marriage is to an AI infrastructure entrepreneur, not a traditional business alliance. Second daughter Chey Min-jung (b. 1991) took a unique route, voluntarily serving as a South Korean naval officer, including an anti-piracy deployment. She later worked on policy and strategy for SK hynix in Washington D.C. before co-founding an AI-driven healthcare startup. She married a former U.S. Marine Corps officer, connecting her to U.S. defense and policy circles—networks crucial for a global semiconductor giant. The only son, Chey In-geun (b. 1995), who studied physics like his father, worked briefly at SK E&S before joining McKinsey. Despite fitting the traditional "heir" profile as the eldest son, he remains silent and holds no public position or shares in SK, suggesting the old succession playbook is obsolete. As SK hynix's valuation soars, becoming a geopolitical asset in the AI era, the heirs' legitimacy is no longer automatic. They must prove themselves in fields like AI biotech, global policy, and strategic consulting. Their marriages also reflect new elite networks in tech and defense, not old political alliances. Their inheritance is the complex challenge of navigating a globalized, tech-driven world, not just a corporate throne.

marsbitAyer 09:06

The Verdict in Choi Tae-won's Divorce Case: Revealing the Inheritance Undercurrent Behind SK Hynix's Trillion-Won Empire

marsbitAyer 09:06

Banks oppose stablecoin yield deal – Can CLARITY Act find 60 votes?

The Bank Policy Institute (BPI) has opposed the latest draft of the CLARITY Act, criticizing its provisions on stablecoin yield and illicit finance. The banking industry sought a total ban on stablecoin yield, but the bill's compromise only prohibits passive yield on idle balances. This opposition has influenced lawmakers, reducing tentative Republican Senate support to potentially 49 votes. With the 60-vote threshold needed, securing sufficient Democratic support appears difficult as some pro-crypto Democrats also oppose the bill due to ethics and illicit finance concerns. Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed doubt the bill can pass before the August recess. Market odds for the bill's passage in 2026 have fallen, leaving its future uncertain.

ambcryptoAyer 09:02

Banks oppose stablecoin yield deal – Can CLARITY Act find 60 votes?

ambcryptoAyer 09:02

2 Months, Valuation Soars from $8.8B to $68B! The Largest AI Model Hub OpenRouter May Be Acquired

Stripe is reportedly in talks to acquire AI model marketplace OpenRouter for a price nearing $10 billion, a dramatic increase from its $1.3 billion valuation just two months prior. The deal, which could be announced within a month, would see the payment giant absorb a key "router" or aggregation layer in the AI infrastructure stack. OpenRouter provides developers with a single API to access over 400 large language models (LLMs), automatically routing queries to the most suitable model based on cost, capability, and speed. This allows AI applications to optimize expenses while maintaining user experience. Founded in 2023 by ex-OpenSea co-founder Alex Atallah and Louis Vichy, OpenRouter has grown rapidly, reaching $50 million in annualized revenue by April and serving over one million developers. For Stripe, the acquisition of OpenRouter follows its late-2025 purchase of usage-based billing platform Metronome. The combined strategy aims to create an integrated suite for the AI economy: OpenRouter would handle model selection and routing, Metronome would manage granular usage-based billing, and Stripe's core platform would process payments. This positions Stripe to control a critical part of the AI application value chain, influencing which models get used while simplifying cost management for enterprise customers.

链捕手Ayer 08:59

2 Months, Valuation Soars from $8.8B to $68B! The Largest AI Model Hub OpenRouter May Be Acquired

链捕手Ayer 08:59

From OpenSea to OpenRouter: Is Alex Atallah Repeating His 'Exit at the Peak' Playbook?

From OpenSea to OpenRouter: Is Alex Atallah Repeating His "Exit at the Peak" Playbook? According to the Wall Street Journal, payments giant Stripe is in talks to acquire the AI model aggregation platform OpenRouter in a potential deal valuing the company near $100 billion. This would mark founder Alex Atallah's second creation of a company reaching a $100 billion valuation, following his co-founding of NFT marketplace OpenSea. OpenRouter, founded just over three years ago, has grown rapidly by acting as a unified gateway for developers to access over 400 AI models. It currently has about 10 million users and processes over 200 trillion tokens monthly. While the platform's annualized revenue is around $50 million, its valuation has skyrocketed from $1.3 billion in March 2026. The potential acquisition by Stripe, a company OpenRouter's founder once likened it to, represents a major expansion into AI infrastructure for the payments leader. This move echoes Atallah's previous timing with OpenSea, where he departed before the NFT market's significant downturn. For OpenRouter, selling now may be strategic. Despite its scale, its business model—charging a 5-5.5% fee on AI inference calls—faces pressure from competition, open-source models, and potential price wars among model providers, limiting its profitability narrative for an IPO. A key asset for potential acquirers like Stripe is OpenRouter's vast repository of real-world AI usage data, which offers unique insights into model performance and developer preferences that are difficult to replicate. Whether this potential deal signifies a new valuation benchmark for AI infrastructure or another market peak signal remains to be seen.

链捕手Ayer 08:42

Pons V2 brings RWA trading pairs as Robinhood Chain broadens its ambitions

Pons, a key launchpad on Robinhood Chain, has launched its V2 upgrade. The update aims to boost liquidity, remove trading restrictions for most users via an ETH-denominated bonding curve, and introduces support for custom tokenized real-world asset (RWA) trading pairs. This aligns with Robinhood Chain's broader RWA focus. The upgrade also allows creators to collect fees in ETH by default. The network itself is growing rapidly, surpassing $300 million in Total Value Locked. Its cumulative DEX volume has exceeded $9 billion, with about 80% coming from speculative memecoin trading. However, data shows 63% of traders are at a loss, with profits concentrated in a small number of wallets. The introduction of RWAs could help drive more organic adoption for the chain, which is positioning itself as a major player for speculative trading, challenging networks like Base and Solana.

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