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XRP Army Rift: Zach Rector Accuses Jake Claver Of Misleading The Community

Zach Rector has publicly accused fellow XRP community figure Jake Claver, CEO of Digital Ascension Group, of misleading investors. Rector specifically targeted Claver's highly confident but failed prediction that XRP would reach $100 by the end of 2025, arguing it was not merely a wrong forecast but a manipulative tactic implying insider knowledge. Beyond price predictions, Rector made serious allegations regarding XRP-focused funds operated through Claver's Digital Wealth Partners. He claims there is a significant discrepancy between Claver's public statements and private investor reports, alleging one fund lost over 4% before fees. Rector cited a past legal case involving fabricated documents to question Claver's credibility and called for a third-party audit of the funds, stating he will not trust the performance reports without verified financials.

bitcoinist01/02 07:16

XRP Army Rift: Zach Rector Accuses Jake Claver Of Misleading The Community

bitcoinist01/02 07:16

Justin Sun-Linked Wallets Accumulate $40M Worth of LIT

A number of wallets associated with Justin Sun have accumulated a significant amount of LIT tokens, the native asset of the Lighter decentralized exchange. On-chain analysis reveals that four wallets linked to Sun purchased 1.6 million LIT shortly after the token’s launch, eventually accumulating a total of 14.89 million LIT—valued at approximately $39.8 million. The activity was tied to liquidity provisioning rather than airdrop farming, with around $200 million deposited into Lighter’s Liquidity Provider Program. Sun now holds about 5.32% of the circulating supply. LIT launched on December 30 as part of a futures DEX on Ethereum zk-rollup, with 25% allocated to early users and liquidity providers. The token experienced volatility post-launch, dropping about 30% from its initial trading price of $3.40.

TheNewsCrypto01/02 06:50

Justin Sun-Linked Wallets Accumulate $40M Worth of LIT

TheNewsCrypto01/02 06:50

RWA Weekly: Digital Yuan Wallets Implement Interest on Balances, Ondo's Tokenized Silver Product Surges Over 155% in Market Cap in 30 Days

RWA Weekly: Digital Yuan Wallets to Earn Interest, Ondo's Tokenized Silver Surges Over 155% This weekly report covers December 27, 2025, to January 2, 2026. The on-chain RWA market cap grew steadily to $19.21 billion, with holders nearing 600,000, though growth suggests potential demand constraints. Stablecoin market cap slightly declined to $2.97 trillion, but monthly transfer volume surged 13.77%, indicating an "efficiency-driven" phase. RWA protocol TVL has surpassed DEXes to become the fifth-largest DeFi category. In China, the PBOC announced plans to enhance the digital yuan management system, with six major state-owned banks introducing interest payments (0.05% annual rate) on balances in verified digital yuan wallets starting January 1, 2026, advancing its function toward M1. Cross-border adoption accelerated, with Bank of China completing the first QR code payment between China and Laos. Globally, the US FASB plans to study whether stablecoins can be classified as cash equivalents in 2026. India's central bank urged prioritizing CBDCs over private stablecoins due to financial stability concerns. Notable project developments include BlackRock's tokenized money market fund BUIDL distributing over $100 million in dividends, and Ondo's tokenized silver product (SLVon) surging over 155% in market cap to nearly $18 million. Commodity tokenization expanded with platforms like MSX listing copper, uranium, and oil tokens. The report highlights growing interest in tokenized commodities amid rising gold and silver prices, and discusses stablecoins' evolution toward programmable money and AI-driven "agent finance," emphasizing transparency and global reach as key advantages over traditional finance.

marsbit01/02 05:05

RWA Weekly: Digital Yuan Wallets Implement Interest on Balances, Ondo's Tokenized Silver Product Surges Over 155% in Market Cap in 30 Days

marsbit01/02 05:05

Veteran Chinese Public Chain NEO's Two Founders in a Feud, Financial Opacity as the Core Reason

Summary: A public conflict has erupted between Erik Zhang (Zhang Zhengwen) and Da Hongfei, the two co-founders of the Chinese-origin blockchain project NEO. The core issue is a lack of financial transparency within the NEO Foundation. Zhang, who had left NEO years ago and officially returned in September, accused Da of maintaining a "black box" of assets. He claims Da has sole control over the Foundation's non-token assets and lacks a proper audit mechanism. Zhang also alleged that Da was using NEO's resources to develop a separate project, EON, which prompted his return. The dispute escalated in December when Zhang publicly demanded financial disclosures and unilaterally announced that Da would be removed from NEO mainnet affairs to focus on sidechain and new project development starting January 1, 2026. In response, Da countered that Zhang actually controls the majority of the ecosystem's funds (NEO/GAS tokens) and consensus node voting power. He accused Zhang of delaying the transfer of these funds to a multi-signature wallet for years. Da committed to releasing a financial report for 2025 by Q1 2026.

marsbit01/01 02:54

Veteran Chinese Public Chain NEO's Two Founders in a Feud, Financial Opacity as the Core Reason

marsbit01/01 02:54

‘Crypto speed’: Why CZ thinks Pakistan could outrun the world in five years

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), founder of Binance, believes Pakistan is positioned to become a global crypto leader within five years. His visit coincides with major regulatory advancements, including the establishment of PVARA and the issuance of No Objection Certificates. CZ argues that Pakistan’s rapidly growing young crypto user base and recent reforms enable it to leapfrog outdated financial systems. He challenges conventional views on capital flight, stating that economic growth and openness attract more investment than restrictive controls. CZ also highlights that regulators can implement tools like transaction limits and KYC in crypto to ensure security without hindering innovation. His personal adoption of crypto for daily use underscores a shift toward a code-based financial system. Recent initiatives, such as plans for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, signal Pakistan’s serious commitment to becoming a crypto-forward economy. The country’s structural shift toward blockchain challenges traditional economic models and may redefine capital flow and state-backed digital assets.

ambcrypto12/31 23:03

‘Crypto speed’: Why CZ thinks Pakistan could outrun the world in five years

ambcrypto12/31 23:03

24 Predictions for Crypto and AI in 2026

The author, Benedic, founder of Meridian, presents 24 predictions for 2026 as a public commitment to test his judgment. He will delete the article if more than 6 predictions are proven wrong upon review next year. He discloses holdings in some mentioned assets and expresses interest in angel investment. Key predictions are categorized: **Mainstream Assets:** Quantum computing will challenge Bitcoin; Ethereum's relevance and price will decline; Solana will lead in synthetic assets and retain retail users; Monad will succeed as a Layer 1; Binance new coins will underperform stocks. **Application Layer:** Hyperliquid will gain market share in perpetuals, but overall growth slows; prediction markets won't expand beyond sports/politics; on-chain tokenized crypto options will hit $10B volume; Base will abandon SocialFi. **Infrastructure:** Robinhood's L2 will stagnate; Base will drop its L2 focus; privacy middleware integrated with embedded wallets will gain popularity; Coinbase or Stripe will solve fiat on-ramps for stablecoins. **Solana Ecosystem:** Protocol-integrated block building will advance; routing aggregators and DEXs/market makers will vertically integrate; tokenized stocks will scale significantly outside the US. **AI (Crypto):** AI assistants will become default in apps, a key differentiator; AI-written smart contracts will lower development barriers, spurring mechanism design innovation; ChatGPT will become more modular with a popular crypto plugin. **AI (Non-Crypto):** Anthropic will surpass OpenAI in revenue and valuation; Google's Gemini Flash will lead in non-coding tasks; enterprise AI competition will intensify; Meta will launch a top-downloaded AI app; a new paradigm beyond LLMs with tools may disrupt startups.

比推12/31 21:20

24 Predictions for Crypto and AI in 2026

比推12/31 21:20

From AAVE to HYPE: Bitwise bets on altcoins with 11 crypto ETF filings

Digital asset manager Bitwise has filed with the SEC for 11 new spot altcoin ETFs, targeting assets including AAVE, HYPE, UNI, and NEAR. The proposed ETFs will follow a 60/40 investment strategy, with the majority allocated to direct asset exposure and the remainder to derivatives. This move comes after the 2025 approval of several other altcoin ETFs, such as those for SOL, XRP, and DOGE. Despite significant institutional inflows exceeding $1 billion in some cases—like XRP and SOL ETFs—the prices of the underlying assets have remained subdued, showing a disconnect between ETF demand and market performance. Analysts suggest that while 2026 may be a pivotal year for crypto ETFs, the sector risks becoming overcrowded, potentially leading to a market shakeout.

ambcrypto12/31 19:04

From AAVE to HYPE: Bitwise bets on altcoins with 11 crypto ETF filings

ambcrypto12/31 19:04

Grayscale bets on ‘decentralized AI’ with first-ever Bittensor ETF filing

Grayscale has filed with the SEC to convert its Grayscale Bittensor Trust into the first-ever spot ETF for Bittensor's TAO token. If approved, this ETF would provide institutional investors with exposure to TAO through a U.S. exchange. The filing follows Bittensor halving event in December 2025, which reduced daily token emissions, creating a supply shock that immediately boosted TAO's price above $220. Grayscale aims to establish decentralized AI as a formal investment category in traditional finance. The proposed ETF would use Coinbase as prime broker and offer both in-kind and cash creation mechanisms, though staking is not currently permitted. This move is part of Grayscale's broader expansion strategy, which also includes refining offerings for other cryptocurrencies. The SEC's decision, expected in mid-2026, will be a key determinant for TAO's future institutional adoption.

ambcrypto12/31 15:03

Grayscale bets on ‘decentralized AI’ with first-ever Bittensor ETF filing

ambcrypto12/31 15:03

The Future Of Tech: How Blockchain AI And Will Converge By Late 2026

In a recent article, Sandeep Nailwal, co-founder of Polygon, predicts a major convergence of blockchain, AI, and payment technologies by late 2026 that could "reshape the internet completely." In this vision, AI acts as the decision-maker, blockchain ensures transparency and verifies decisions, and payment systems enable instant value transfer. This integration aims to address AI's opacity by using blockchain as a public, secure ledger and zero-knowledge proofs to maintain privacy. Nailwal also highlights the shift toward proof-based systems, the efficiency of digital currencies for cross-border payments, and the future role of digital wallets in identity and asset management. He concludes that this seamless, trust-integrated convergence will redefine digital experiences, making the internet function more efficiently and reliably.

bitcoinist12/31 12:37

The Future Of Tech: How Blockchain AI And Will Converge By Late 2026

bitcoinist12/31 12:37

Airdrop of $675 Million Sparks Distribution Controversy, Lighter Faces User Retention Post-Token Launch

Lighter, a zk-rollup-based perpetual DEX, airdropped $675 million worth of LIT tokens to early users on December 30, sparking mixed reactions. While the airdrop was generous—25% of total supply with no lock-up—some users felt rewards were only on par with fees paid. Tokenomics drew criticism, with 50% allocated to the team and investors (3-year linear unlock), raising concerns over community dilution and sell pressure. Founded by ex-Citadel quant Vladimir Novakovski, Lighter raised $68 million at a $1.5 billion valuation, backed by investors like Founders Fund and Robinhood. Its tech stack features a high-performance CLOB model with custom ZK circuits, enabling 15,000+ TPS, sub-10ms latency, and verifiable trustlessness. Key innovations include zero trading fees for retail users, universal cross-margin support using L1 yield-bearing assets as collateral, and isolated risk pools. However, Lighter faces challenges: an unusually high OI/volume ratio (~0.2) suggests wash trading, and system outages have raised stability concerns. Post-airdrop, retaining organic users and sustaining revenue—currently ~$200k daily—will be critical as it competes in the crowded Perp DEX space.

marsbit12/31 10:11

Airdrop of $675 Million Sparks Distribution Controversy, Lighter Faces User Retention Post-Token Launch