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Crypto Morning Brief: Offshore Yuan Breaks Through 7.0 Against USD Again, Trust Wallet Users' Funds Stolen

Crypto Morning Brief: Offshore RMB breaks through 7.0 against the USD again, while Trust Wallet users suffer a security breach with at least $6 million stolen. Bitcoin mining difficulty slightly increased to 148.26 T. Hong Kong is moving towards legislation for OTC digital asset trading and custody services. Analysts report significant losses for Trend Research's ETH holdings. CZ is noted as a beneficiary of Trump's informal clemency process. AI-related crypto tokens have lost 75% of their value in 2025. Infinex reduces its INX token sale valuation to $99.99M. Pantera Capital predicts trends for 2026 including AI-integration and tokenized gold. Major exchanges like Binance lead in liquidity and derivatives trading. Concerns are raised about legal risks associated with crypto-backed payment cards in China.

深潮12/26 01:11

Crypto Morning Brief: Offshore Yuan Breaks Through 7.0 Against USD Again, Trust Wallet Users' Funds Stolen

深潮12/26 01:11

Crypto Liquidations Topped $150 Billion In 2025, CoinGlass Report Shows

A CoinGlass report on the 2025 crypto derivatives market reveals that total liquidations exceeded $150 billion for the year, averaging $400-500 million daily. The most significant event occurred on October 10th, when Bitcoin’s sharp drop from its all-time high above $126,000 triggered a historic liquidation squeeze. While initially reported at $19 billion, the actual scale likely reached $30-40 billion, with long positions comprising 85-90% of the losses. That day also saw derivatives trading volume surge to $748.3 billion, nearly triple the yearly average of $264.5 billion. Total derivatives volume for 2025 reached $85.70 trillion, reflecting the market’s heavy use of leverage. Bitcoin was trading around $88,200 at the time of reporting.

bitcoinist12/25 23:02

Crypto Liquidations Topped $150 Billion In 2025, CoinGlass Report Shows

bitcoinist12/25 23:02

ZachXBT flags suspected Trust Wallet extension issue as users report drained funds

Security concerns emerged around the Trust Wallet browser extension on December 25, after blockchain investigator ZachXBT flagged suspicious activity potentially linked to a recent update. Reports suggest a supply-chain compromise may have been introduced in a December 24 update, where newly added code could silently exfiltrate sensitive wallet data—particularly during seed phrase imports—leading to immediate fund draining. Multiple users reported losses, with unverified estimates exceeding $2 million. The malicious code allegedly sent data to a recently registered external domain mimicking Trust Wallet infrastructure. The issue appears limited to the browser extension, with no evidence of mobile app compromise. Trust Wallet has not yet issued an official response or advisory. Researchers emphasize the situation remains under investigation, warning users to avoid importing seed phrases into the extension until clarified. If confirmed, this would represent a significant supply-chain attack.

ambcrypto12/25 21:57

ZachXBT flags suspected Trust Wallet extension issue as users report drained funds

ambcrypto12/25 21:57

2026 Crypto Predictions: Dragonfly’s Hadick Calls Outlook ‘Constructive’

Dragonfly general partner Rob Hadick expresses a constructive outlook for crypto in 2026, emphasizing long-term adoption trends over recent volatility. He highlights significant growth in stablecoins, noting they now handle 3% of cross-border payments and could see a tenfold increase. Prediction markets, like Polymarket, are also expanding beyond sports into broader financial use cases. Hadick avoids favoring Ethereum or Solana, stating both will coexist as the market matures, with Ethereum strong in value and stablecoins, and Solana optimized for high-volume, low-cost transactions. He remains optimistic about macroeconomic conditions, tokenization, and continued innovation driving the industry forward.

bitcoinist12/25 18:07

2026 Crypto Predictions: Dragonfly’s Hadick Calls Outlook ‘Constructive’

bitcoinist12/25 18:07

Top DeFi Trends to Watch in 2026

In 2026, DeFi is poised for significant evolution driven by three major trends. First, the stablecoin sector will address liquidity fragmentation through unified layers. Issuers like Circle and Tether are already advancing solutions such as cross-chain protocols and omnichain stablecoins to enhance capital efficiency and reduce transaction costs. Second, decentralized exchanges (DEXs) will increasingly compete with centralized exchanges (CEXs). Improved user experiences, intent-based trading, and AMM innovations on networks like Solana have narrowed the liquidity and competitiveness gap. Growing disillusionment with CEX failures, including data breaches and unfair liquidations, has accelerated DEX adoption, which now accounts for over 21% of all crypto trades. By late 2026, DEXs could capture 50% of the market. Lastly, privacy will become a critical adoption driver. Protocols and blockchains focusing on privacy, such as Zcash and Ethereum’s expanding privacy efforts, are gaining traction. Institutional players require privacy features like private multisig wallets to protect sensitive data, paving the way for broader DeFi integration. These trends will collectively shape a more efficient, competitive, and secure DeFi landscape in 2026.

marsbit12/25 17:55

Top DeFi Trends to Watch in 2026

marsbit12/25 17:55

Trump's Stablecoin Capitalization Exceeds a Record $3 Billion

Former US President Donald Trump's team-launched dollar-pegged stablecoin, USD1, has surpassed a record $3 billion in market capitalization. The growth of over $200 million in 24 hours was driven by new token issuance on the Ethereum blockchain, though the majority of tokens remain on BNB Chain. The surge coincided with a Binance launch of a bonus program offering 20% on USD1 deposits, which caused a brief, extreme price fluctuation in its Bitcoin trading pair. The issuer, World Liberty Financial (WLF), uses a business model similar to major stablecoins like Tether's USDT and Circle's USDC, generating revenue from interest on underlying US government bonds. While USD1 grew rapidly, other stablecoins like USDT and USDC also saw more modest increases, whereas Ethena's USDe experienced a notable decline.

RBK-crypto12/25 16:21

Trump's Stablecoin Capitalization Exceeds a Record $3 Billion

RBK-crypto12/25 16:21

Decrypting the 2025 Crypto Wealth Map: 12 Winners and the Next Wave of Opportunities

The year 2025 marked a pivotal shift for the crypto industry, transitioning from a "recovery year" to one where infrastructure gained mainstream recognition. Key winners emerged, fundamentally reshaping the financial landscape. The U.S., under the Trump administration, became a dominant force by enacting pro-crypto policies like the GENIUS Act and banning CBDCs, positioning itself as a global crypto hub. U.S. spot ETFs, led by products like IBIT, saw massive institutional inflows, with Ethereum, Solana, and XRP ETFs gaining traction. Solana (SOL) evolved beyond a "meme coin casino" to become a core liquidity layer, with on-chain volumes surpassing major centralized exchanges. Base, an Ethereum L2 by Coinbase, leveraged its user base to drive consumer crypto adoption. Ripple and XRP overcame legal challenges, leading to ETF approvals and transforming into a liquidity engine. Privacy coins like Zcash surged, shedding their stigma and attracting institutional interest for compliant use cases. Real-World Assets (RWA) tokenization grew significantly, with SEC support enabling traditional finance integration. Stablecoins surpassed a $300B market cap, cementing their role as critical financial infrastructure. Perpetual DEXs broke credibility barriers, recording $1.2T in monthly volume as traders migrated from CEXs. Prediction markets like Polymarket gained legitimacy, bridging gambling and finance. Hong Kong emerged as a key Asian hub, with growing ETP volumes and a robust regulatory framework for exchanges and stablecoins. Finally, early crypto believers were vindicated as major institutions entered the market, validating their long-term thesis. These winners collectively drove structural shifts, setting the stage for continued innovation and integration in 2026.

比推12/25 15:21

Decrypting the 2025 Crypto Wealth Map: 12 Winners and the Next Wave of Opportunities

比推12/25 15:21

Average Crypto Trader Losses Reached $500 Million Per Day in 2025

According to a Coinglass report, the total volume of forced liquidations of margin-based trading positions on crypto exchanges neared $150 billion in 2025. The estimated average daily liquidation volume throughout the year ranged from $400 million to $500 million. A record-breaking single-day liquidation event occurred on October 11, accounting for nearly 15% of the annual total with nearly $20 billion in futures positions liquidated. This was triggered by US President Donald Trump's announcement of new 100% tariffs on Chinese imports and export controls on critical software, which sparked fears of a new trade war and caused a sharp shift towards risk-off sentiment. Bitcoin and Ethereum fell by 10-15% at their peak, while many altcoins crashed by 80% or more. The crash exposed key market vulnerabilities, including reliance on opaque liquidation mechanisms, fragile infrastructure under peak load, and a lack of effective circuit breakers common on traditional exchanges. Unlike the Terra (LUNA) collapse in 2022, this event did not lead to a cascade of institutional investor defaults, as the risks were concentrated in specific strategies and assets rather than being systemic.

RBK-crypto12/25 12:20

Average Crypto Trader Losses Reached $500 Million Per Day in 2025

RBK-crypto12/25 12:20

Uniswap Foundation Team Receives High Salaries While Protocol and Token Price Show Weakness

The Uniswap Foundation (UF) faces criticism from the DeFi community over high executive compensation and perceived inefficiency in fund usage. According to a financial analysis comparing UF and the Optimism Foundation, UF allocated $9.99 million in grants but spent $4.79 million on employee salaries, with $3.87 million going to three executives alone. Total UF expenditures reached $12.8 million, with executive pay comprising 22% of the total. In contrast, Optimism’s grant council distributed $63.5 million in grants while spending only $2.14 million on staff compensation. The controversy has raised concerns among UNI token holders about the foundation’s value contribution, especially as UNI’s price and Uniswap’s TVL have significantly dropped from previous highs. Former Uniswap DAO contributor Pepo, who resigned earlier due to governance issues, publicly criticized UF for prioritizing its own interests over the DAO’s, citing lack of transparency and responsiveness. The situation highlights structural challenges within Uniswap’s multi-layered governance model, involving Uniswap Labs, the Foundation, and the DAO, often leading to conflicts of interest and accountability issues. UF has not yet officially responded to the criticisms.

marsbit12/25 11:46

Uniswap Foundation Team Receives High Salaries While Protocol and Token Price Show Weakness

marsbit12/25 11:46

Trip.com Overseas Version Launches Stablecoin Payments, Supports USDT and USDC

Trip.com, the overseas version of Chinese travel giant Ctrip, has launched a stablecoin payment option for its global users, supporting both USDT and USDC. The feature, confirmed by sources to Foresight News, is already operational. A user in Vietnam successfully booked a hotel using USDT in under 10 minutes, noting that prices for some bookings were even lower than on the main Ctrip platform or with traditional payment methods. The service is integrated via Singapore-based licensed crypto payment institution Triple-A and supports multiple blockchains including Ethereum, Tron, and Solana. A key advantage noted is enhanced privacy; for hotel bookings, only a name and email are required, though flights still need standard compliance information. This move is seen as a response to growing global user concerns and a major trust incident Ctrip faced recently. The article positions this within a broader trend of major corporations—including PayPal, Ant Group, Grab, and manufacturers like BYD and Toyota—adopting stablecoins. The driving forces are varied: for some, it's about becoming stablecoin issuers; for others, it's a pragmatic solution for users in regions with high inflation and limited access to international credit cards. The piece highlights severe currency devaluation in countries like Bolivia, Iran, and Turkey, where stablecoins are becoming a necessary alternative to unstable local currencies. Ultimately, stablecoin adoption is presented not as an idealistic choice, but as the least bad option in areas where traditional financial systems are failing.

marsbit12/25 10:34

Trip.com Overseas Version Launches Stablecoin Payments, Supports USDT and USDC

marsbit12/25 10:34

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