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On December 31, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) initiated a review process for the proposal submitted by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) to amend Rule 5.4, in order to decide whether to approve the adjustment of the minimum tick size for options on the Cboe Mini Bitcoin U.S. ETF Index (MBTX). The proposal plans to set the minimum tick size for option series with prices below $3 at $0.01, and for series with prices at $3 and above at $0.05. The SEC is currently seeking public comments on the proposal, with a deadline of January 21, 2026.

[Cboe plans to modify the increment of Mini Bitcoin Index options quotes.]On December 31, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) initiated a review process for the proposal submitted by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) to amend Rule 5.4, in order to decide whether to approve the adjustment of the minimum tick size for options on the Cboe Mini Bitcoin U.S. ETF Index (MBTX). The proposal plans to set the minimum tick size for option series with prices below $3 at $0.01, and for series with prices at $3 and above at $0.05. The SEC is currently seeking public comments on the proposal, with a deadline of January 21, 2026.

Cboe plans to modify the increment of Mini Bitcoin Index options quotes.

according to The Wall Street Journal, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) plans to explore in 2026 whether certain stablecoins qualify as "cash equivalents" and study how to account for crypto asset transfers (including Wrapped Tokens). This move comes in the context of the Trump administration promoting crypto policies and the passage of the Genius Act.

[The U.S. Accounting Standards Board plans to explore classifying certain stablecoins as "cash equivalents" in 2026.]according to The Wall Street Journal, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) plans to explore in 2026 whether certain stablecoins qualify as "cash equivalents" and study how to account for crypto asset transfers (including Wrapped Tokens). This move comes in the context of the Trump administration promoting crypto policies and the passage of the Genius Act.

The U.S. Accounting Standards Board plans to explore classifying certain stablecoins as "cash equivalents" in 2026.

&nbsp;the onshore RMB against the US dollar closed at 6.9890 at 16:30 on December 31, up 11 points compared to the previous trading day.

[The onshore yuan closed at 6.9890 against the US dollar at 16:30 on December 31.]&nbsp;the onshore RMB against the US dollar closed at 6.9890 at 16:30 on December 31, up 11 points compared to the previous trading day.

The onshore yuan closed at 6.9890 against the US dollar at 16:30 on December 31.

&nbsp;Kimi, the dark side of the moon, recently completed a $500 million Series C financing round, with IDG leading the investment of $150 million. Alibaba, Tencent, Wang Huiwen, and other existing shareholders oversubscribed, with a post-investment valuation of $4.3 billion.

[Dark Side of the Moon completes $500 million in new funding round, with IDG leading the investment with $150 million.]&nbsp;Kimi, the dark side of the moon, recently completed a $500 million Series C financing round, with IDG leading the investment of $150 million. Alibaba, Tencent, Wang Huiwen, and other existing shareholders oversubscribed, with a post-investment valuation of $4.3 billion.

Dark Side of the Moon completes $500 million in new funding round, with IDG leading the investment with $150 million.

&nbsp;Bitcoin rose slightly on the last day of 2025 but remains trapped below the key level of $90,000 and is expected to decline over the annual line. Data from the London Stock Exchange Group shows that boosted by optimism towards US President Trump's pro-cryptocurrency agenda, the cryptocurrency reached a record high of $126,223 in October. However, the cryptocurrency then fell sharply due to profit-taking, widespread risk aversion sentiment, and disappointment over the regulatory momentum for digital assets. Bitcoin latest rose 0.4% to $88,535, but the recent months' decline makes it likely to fall more than 5% for the year. (Sina Finance)

[Analysis: Bitcoin is expected to decline on its annual chart.]&nbsp;Bitcoin rose slightly on the last day of 2025 but remains trapped below the key level of $90,000 and is expected to decline over the annual line. Data from the London Stock Exchange Group shows that boosted by optimism towards US President Trump's pro-cryptocurrency agenda, the cryptocurrency reached a record high of $126,223 in October. However, the cryptocurrency then fell sharply due to profit-taking, widespread risk aversion sentiment, and disappointment over the regulatory momentum for digital assets. Bitcoin latest rose 0.4% to $88,535, but the recent months' decline makes it likely to fall more than 5% for the year. (Sina Finance)

Analysis: Bitcoin is expected to decline on its annual chart.

SlowMist released an analysis of stolen funds from MistTrack in the fourth quarter of 2025. In the fourth quarter of 2025, 300 cases of stolen funds were reported (excluding cases reported through other channels), and approximately 1 million USD in 9 cases was successfully frozen or recovered.

[SlowMist: 300 reports of stolen funds received in Q4 2025; phishing remains the leading cause of theft.]SlowMist released an analysis of stolen funds from MistTrack in the fourth quarter of 2025. In the fourth quarter of 2025, 300 cases of stolen funds were reported (excluding cases reported through other channels), and approximately 1 million USD in 9 cases was successfully frozen or recovered.

SlowMist: 300 reports of stolen funds received in Q4 2025; phishing remains the leading cause of theft.

On December 31, Neo founder and core developer Erik Zhang posted accusing Neo founder Da Hongfei of failing to fulfill the promise to disclose relevant financial reports to the public. He called on Da Hongfei to publicly release a complete and verifiable financial report to the community, including a detailed list of all assets managed by the Neo Foundation (NF) and all expenditure details. In addition, Erik Zhang stated that according to the clear agreement reached during their most recent phone communication, Da Hongfei will focus on the operation and development of NeoX and SpoonOS starting January 1, 2026, and will no longer be involved in matters related to the Neo mainnet.

[Neo founders embroiled in internal strife: Erik accuses Da Hongfei of concealing financial information, Da Hongfei retaliates by alleging Erik delayed multiple-signature transfers.]On December 31, Neo founder and core developer Erik Zhang posted accusing Neo founder Da Hongfei of failing to fulfill the promise to disclose relevant financial reports to the public. He called on Da Hongfei to publicly release a complete and verifiable financial report to the community, including a detailed list of all assets managed by the Neo Foundation (NF) and all expenditure details. In addition, Erik Zhang stated that according to the clear agreement reached during their most recent phone communication, Da Hongfei will focus on the operation and development of NeoX and SpoonOS starting January 1, 2026, and will no longer be involved in matters related to the Neo mainnet.

Neo founders embroiled in internal strife: Erik accuses Da Hongfei of concealing financial information, Da Hongfei retaliates by alleging Erik delayed multiple-signature transfers.

&nbsp;Matrixport released a daily chart analysis stating that the total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies has steadily climbed from just over 1 trillion USD at the end of 2023, reaching a peak of nearly 3.9 trillion USD in 2025, confirming that the market is moving towards a more robust and mature structure.

[Matrixport: The structural growth trend of crypto assets remains intact.]&nbsp;Matrixport released a daily chart analysis stating that the total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies has steadily climbed from just over 1 trillion USD at the end of 2023, reaching a peak of nearly 3.9 trillion USD in 2025, confirming that the market is moving towards a more robust and mature structure.

Matrixport: The structural growth trend of crypto assets remains intact.

this week, the Ethereum mainnet set a new record for daily transaction volume, reaching 2.2 million transactions, while the average transaction fee has dropped to only 17 cents.

[Ethereum's mainnet recorded a new record of 2.2 million transactions in a single day, with an average transaction fee of approximately $0.17.]this week, the Ethereum mainnet set a new record for daily transaction volume, reaching 2.2 million transactions, while the average transaction fee has dropped to only 17 cents.

Ethereum's mainnet recorded a new record of 2.2 million transactions in a single day, with an average transaction fee of approximately $0.17.

According to News.bitcoin, the U.S. economy has been struggling with inflation running rampant and investors are eagerly waiting for the U.S. Federal Reserve to announce the next federal funds rate hike next month. Harris Kupperman, the founder of the hedge fund Praetorian Capital, believes the onslaught of Fed rate hikes could very well “blow up the Treasury.” Kupperman claims an “avalanche is in motion” as he believes the Fed is currently trapped and despite talking tough, he believes the Fed will need to pivot on raising the FFR. Furthermore, amid the gloomy macro trends, the chief marketing officer at Fluid Finance, Jessica Walker, says the failing economy and floundering fiat currencies reveal the true benefits of cryptocurrencies.

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【Analysts say an onslaught of Fed rate hikes could very well “blow up the Treasury”】According to News.bitcoin, the U.S. economy has been struggling with inflation running rampant and investors are eagerly waiting for the U.S. Federal Reserve to announce the next federal funds rate hike next month. Harris Kupperman, the founder of the hedge fund Praetorian Capital, believes the onslaught of Fed rate hikes could very well “blow up the Treasury.” Kupperman claims an “avalanche is in motion” as he believes the Fed is currently trapped and despite talking tough, he believes the Fed will need to pivot on raising the FFR. Furthermore, amid the gloomy macro trends, the chief marketing officer at Fluid Finance, Jessica Walker, says the failing economy and floundering fiat currencies reveal the true benefits of cryptocurrencies.

Analysts say an onslaught of Fed rate hikes could very well “blow up the Treasury”

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Analysts say an onslaught of Fed rate hikes could very well “blow up the Treasury”

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