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according to records from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons, former co-CEO of Alameda Research Caroline Ellison will be released from federal prison on January 21, 2026. Caroline Ellison was previously transferred from a Connecticut prison to community confinement in October.On December 20, the U.S. SEC issued a litigation notice stating that former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried remains in federal prison on fraud charges, while former CEO of Alameda Research Caroline Ellison and other executives have agreed to a settlement agreement, which still requires court approval. Other executives who signed the settlement agreement include former CTO of FTX Trading Zixiao Wang and former co-chief engineer of FTX Nishad Singh.

[Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison will be released in January next year.]according to records from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons, former co-CEO of Alameda Research Caroline Ellison will be released from federal prison on January 21, 2026. Caroline Ellison was previously transferred from a Connecticut prison to community confinement in October.On December 20, the U.S. SEC issued a litigation notice stating that former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried remains in federal prison on fraud charges, while former CEO of Alameda Research Caroline Ellison and other executives have agreed to a settlement agreement, which still requires court approval. Other executives who signed the settlement agreement include former CTO of FTX Trading Zixiao Wang and former co-chief engineer of FTX Nishad Singh.

Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison will be released in January next year.

&nbsp;and Cointelegraph reports, the stablecoin market capitalization has surpassed the $310 billion mark, reaching a key milestone. This means a 70% growth in just one year. This growth is not just another indicator of the cryptocurrency bubble; it signifies a fundamental shift in the way digital assets are used globally.The report points out that the main drivers behind the rapid growth of stablecoins include: the widespread adoption of global payment applications, institutional demand, and the development of DeFi. In addition, multiple industry analysis models predict that, assuming broader integration of stablecoins by large financial institutions, the supply of stablecoins will reach $2 trillion by 2028. These forecasts are based on the expectation that stablecoins will evolve from transaction-centric tools to a more general digital cash layer, applied in areas such as e-commerce, inter-company payments, and embedded finance.

[The total market capitalization of stablecoins has grown by 70% this year, primarily driven by global payment applications and institutional demand.]&nbsp;and Cointelegraph reports, the stablecoin market capitalization has surpassed the $310 billion mark, reaching a key milestone. This means a 70% growth in just one year. This growth is not just another indicator of the cryptocurrency bubble; it signifies a fundamental shift in the way digital assets are used globally.The report points out that the main drivers behind the rapid growth of stablecoins include: the widespread adoption of global payment applications, institutional demand, and the development of DeFi. In addition, multiple industry analysis models predict that, assuming broader integration of stablecoins by large financial institutions, the supply of stablecoins will reach $2 trillion by 2028. These forecasts are based on the expectation that stablecoins will evolve from transaction-centric tools to a more general digital cash layer, applied in areas such as e-commerce, inter-company payments, and embedded finance.

The total market capitalization of stablecoins has grown by 70% this year, primarily driven by global payment applications and institutional demand.

on December 26, according to the official announcement, Huobi HTX launched the ZBT/USDT perpetual contract on December 26, with a maximum leverage of 20 times. At the same time, Huobi HTX will start the ZBT contract trading party from December 26, 15:00 to January 2, 15:00 (UTC+8), with a total prize pool of up to $10,000.During the event, users who complete registration and participate in ZBT/USDT contract trading with a cumulative effective trading volume ≥ 10,000 USDT can share the prize pool according to the trading volume ranking; new contract users who complete ZBT/USDT contract trading will also receive exclusive benefits.

[Huobi HTX has launched ZBT perpetual contracts and kicked off a contract trading party.]on December 26, according to the official announcement, Huobi HTX launched the ZBT/USDT perpetual contract on December 26, with a maximum leverage of 20 times. At the same time, Huobi HTX will start the ZBT contract trading party from December 26, 15:00 to January 2, 15:00 (UTC+8), with a total prize pool of up to $10,000.During the event, users who complete registration and participate in ZBT/USDT contract trading with a cumulative effective trading volume ≥ 10,000 USDT can share the prize pool according to the trading volume ranking; new contract users who complete ZBT/USDT contract trading will also receive exclusive benefits.

Huobi HTX has launched ZBT perpetual contracts and kicked off a contract trading party.

&nbsp;according to JIN10 report, the US Dollar Index DXY touched 98 upwards, with an intraday increase of 0.04%

[The US Dollar Index (DXY) touched 98, up 0.04% on the day.]&nbsp;according to JIN10 report, the US Dollar Index DXY touched 98 upwards, with an intraday increase of 0.04%

The US Dollar Index (DXY) touched 98, up 0.04% on the day.

and reports from Gelonghui, economist, financial analyst, and bestselling author of "Currency Wars" Jim Rickards stated that he would not be surprised if the price of gold reaches $10,000 and silver rises to $200 by 2026. He said that various factors driving the entire precious metals market, led by gold, will continue to play a role next year:1. The traditional drivers behind the current gold bull market — namely demand from central banks around the world and relatively stagnant supply — will remain effective for a considerable period in 2026.2. A surge in new, non-traditional factors could push prices even higher. Rising demand from institutional investors — including sovereign wealth funds and endowments — may drive prices up again.3. Geopolitical risk aversion — recent moves by Europe to seize Russian assets may also be influencing gold demand, as some countries have begun to hedge against potential US asset seizures through gold allocation.

[The author of "Currency Wars" predicts that gold prices will reach $10,000 and silver may reach $200 by 2026.]and reports from Gelonghui, economist, financial analyst, and bestselling author of "Currency Wars" Jim Rickards stated that he would not be surprised if the price of gold reaches $10,000 and silver rises to $200 by 2026. He said that various factors driving the entire precious metals market, led by gold, will continue to play a role next year:1. The traditional drivers behind the current gold bull market — namely demand from central banks around the world and relatively stagnant supply — will remain effective for a considerable period in 2026.2. A surge in new, non-traditional factors could push prices even higher. Rising demand from institutional investors — including sovereign wealth funds and endowments — may drive prices up again.3. Geopolitical risk aversion — recent moves by Europe to seize Russian assets may also be influencing gold demand, as some countries have begun to hedge against potential US asset seizures through gold allocation.

The author of "Currency Wars" predicts that gold prices will reach $10,000 and silver may reach $200 by 2026.

Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index is 20. Extreme Fear.
Current Price: $89014.08.

[Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index is 20]Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index is 20. Extreme Fear.
Current Price: $89014.08.

Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index is 20

&nbsp;the Crypto Fear and Greed Index shows market sentiment has been in the extreme fear zone for 14 consecutive days, with the index dropping to 20 points on December 26, marking one of the longest fear periods since the index was launched in February 2018.It is noteworthy that although Bitcoin is currently trading at around $88,650, five times higher than the $16,000 price during the 2022 FTX collapse, market fear is actually greater. Bitcoin has fallen nearly 30% from its all-time high of $126,080 on October 6.Alphractal data shows that cryptocurrency Google search volume, Wikipedia page views, and forum discussions have all significantly declined, with social volume returning to bear market levels. However, traditional financial retail investors are still entering the market, with the US Bitcoin ETF attracting over $25 billion inflows for 2025.

[The crypto market has been in a state of extreme panic for 14 consecutive days, surpassing even the FTX crash period.]&nbsp;the Crypto Fear and Greed Index shows market sentiment has been in the extreme fear zone for 14 consecutive days, with the index dropping to 20 points on December 26, marking one of the longest fear periods since the index was launched in February 2018.It is noteworthy that although Bitcoin is currently trading at around $88,650, five times higher than the $16,000 price during the 2022 FTX collapse, market fear is actually greater. Bitcoin has fallen nearly 30% from its all-time high of $126,080 on October 6.Alphractal data shows that cryptocurrency Google search volume, Wikipedia page views, and forum discussions have all significantly declined, with social volume returning to bear market levels. However, traditional financial retail investors are still entering the market, with the US Bitcoin ETF attracting over $25 billion inflows for 2025.

The crypto market has been in a state of extreme panic for 14 consecutive days, surpassing even the FTX crash period.

&nbsp;according to Coinglass data, the cryptocurrency fear and greed index is currently 21, down 3 points from yesterday. The 7-day average is 22, and the 30-day average is 22.

[Data: The current Crypto Fear & Greed Index is 21, indicating a state of extreme fear.]&nbsp;according to Coinglass data, the cryptocurrency fear and greed index is currently 21, down 3 points from yesterday. The 7-day average is 22, and the 30-day average is 22.

Data: The current Crypto Fear & Greed Index is 21, indicating a state of extreme fear.

HTX data showed that XMR broke through 450  USDT and is now at 450.1 USDT, with a increase of 1.57% in 24H.

[XMR broke through 450  USDT] HTX data showed that XMR broke through 450  USDT and is now at 450.1 USDT, with a increase of 1.57% in 24H.

XMR broke through 450  USDT

1. The combined CME open interest for Bitcoin and Ether reached approximately $1.5 billion;
2. LFG spent $2.8B to defend UST's peg;
3. SBF says liquid assets are -$8 billion, semi and illiquid assets are $9 billion;
4. CoinShares, 21Shares and VanEck suspend FTX ETPs;
5. DAO legal reforms in spotlight as UK Law Commission seeks views.

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【Huobi Global Breaking News】1. The combined CME open interest for Bitcoin and Ether reached approximately $1.5 billion;
2. LFG spent $2.8B to defend UST's peg;
3. SBF says liquid assets are -$8 billion, semi and illiquid assets are $9 billion;
4. CoinShares, 21Shares and VanEck suspend FTX ETPs;
5. DAO legal reforms in spotlight as UK Law Commission seeks views.

Huobi Global Breaking News

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