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NIGHT, with a Daily Trading Volume of Nearly $10 Billion, Actually Comes from the 'Outdated' Cardano?

The NIGHT token, associated with Cardano's privacy-focused sidechain Midnight, recently achieved a 24-hour trading volume of nearly $10 billion shortly after its listing on major exchanges like Binance, OKX, and Bybit. Its price surged over 3x from around $0.025 to approximately $0.114 within two weeks, though it later corrected to about $0.08. Developed by Cardano’s parent company IOG, Midnight emphasizes "programmable data protection" using zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) accessible via TypeScript APIs, targeting enterprise adoption with optional privacy features. The project employs a dual-token model: NIGHT for governance and generating DUST, which serves as gas and privacy fees. A significant airdrop to 37 million addresses across multiple blockchains and partnerships with exchanges distributed nearly 30% of the total 24 billion NIGHT supply, fueling market excitement. Cardano plans to boost its ecosystem in 2026 with scalability upgrades, Midnight’s mainnet launch, native stablecoin integrations, and enhanced interoperability—all supported by increased funding for marketing, investments, and DeFi liquidity.

marsbit12/24 04:43

NIGHT, with a Daily Trading Volume of Nearly $10 Billion, Actually Comes from the 'Outdated' Cardano?

marsbit12/24 04:43

Lighter TGE Imminent: Full Overview of Timeline, On-Chain Signals, and Market Pricing

Lighter, a perpetual contract trading platform built on Ethereum L2, is expected to undergo its Token Generation Event (TGE) soon, with market speculation pointing to a window between December 24 and January 1. Key signals include its recent addition to Coinbase's listing roadmap, a Binance perpetual futures pre-market listing, and on-chain movements of 250 million LIT tokens (25% of total supply) suspected to be for airdrop distribution. Data from DeFiLlama shows Lighter leading the Perp DEX sector with $232.3B in trading volume over the past 30 days and a TVL exceeding $1.4B. The project distinguishes itself by leveraging Ethereum's ecosystem rather than building an independent L1, aiming to combine CEX efficiency with DEX security. Pre-market trading on Binance values LIT at around $3.2, implying a fully diluted valuation (FDV) of approximately $3.2B. Market analysts project a range of potential valuations: a bear case of $1.5B FDV ($1.5 per token), a base case of $3B–$4.2B FDV, and a bullish scenario of $7.5B–$12.5B FDV. Users are advised to monitor official announcements closely, as the team is currently reviewing Sybil and wash-trading activities before final airdrop distribution.

Odaily星球日报12/24 04:18

Lighter TGE Imminent: Full Overview of Timeline, On-Chain Signals, and Market Pricing

Odaily星球日报12/24 04:18

Analysts Project Ozak AI Could Deliver Over 700× Returns by 2027 — Even a $100 Investment Today Could Multiply Into Tens of Thousands

Analysts project that Ozak AI, an AI-based cryptocurrency token, could deliver returns of up to 700x by 2027. Currently in its 7th presale phase, the token is priced at $0.014 and has already raised $5 million, with over 1.04 billion tokens sold. The presale has seen a 1300% increase since launch, driven by strong investor demand. Key features include advanced AI technology such as DePIN, a decentralized infrastructure network, and Ozak Data Vaults for secure data storage. The project has undergone security audits by CertiK and Sherlock and has partnerships with Zeni and Echobit. A $100 investment at the current price could yield significant returns if the token reaches its $1 target.

TheNewsCrypto12/24 03:52

Analysts Project Ozak AI Could Deliver Over 700× Returns by 2027 — Even a $100 Investment Today Could Multiply Into Tens of Thousands

TheNewsCrypto12/24 03:52

Top 3 High-ROI Tokens Investors Are Accumulating During the Crash — Ozak AI Outperforms BTC, ETH, and SOL With Its Fastest Funding Surge Yet

Amid the ongoing market downturn, experienced investors are accumulating high-ROI tokens, with Ozak AI ($OZ) emerging as a standout performer. While Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana face declines, Ozak AI has surged 1,300% in its presale, raising over $4.76 million and approaching the $5M mark. Priced at $0.014 in Phase 7, the AI-powered project offers predictive analytics via its Ozak Stream Network, leveraging decentralized infrastructure and AI agents. With real utility in staking, governance, and data monetization, plus strategic partnerships, Ozak AI is attracting capital seeking high upside potential. In contrast, Bitcoin offers stability but limited growth, and Solana provides higher volatility yet less ROI compared to early-stage opportunities like Ozak AI. The shift highlights a move toward AI-driven, utility-based projects with strong growth runways.

TheNewsCrypto12/24 03:43

Top 3 High-ROI Tokens Investors Are Accumulating During the Crash — Ozak AI Outperforms BTC, ETH, and SOL With Its Fastest Funding Surge Yet

TheNewsCrypto12/24 03:43

Ripple CTO Explains How The XRP Ledger ‘Will Take Over The World’

Ripple CTO David Schwartz emphasized that sustained usage, real value movement, and institutional-grade infrastructure are key to the XRP Ledger's global adoption. He highlighted metrics like over 4 billion transactions processed, consistent 4-5 second settlement, and minimal fees. Schwartz stressed the importance of deep liquidity and real-world asset tokenization, noting involvement from major institutions like Guggenheim and Franklin Templeton. He distinguished between mere token issuance and active on-chain financial activity, asserting that practical financial products—not retail speculation—will drive mainstream adoption. At the time of reporting, XRP was trading at $1.88.

bitcoinist12/24 01:02

Ripple CTO Explains How The XRP Ledger ‘Will Take Over The World’

bitcoinist12/24 01:02

Pundit Explains Why This Changes Everything For XRP In The Long Term

Crypto pundit X Finance Bull argues that XRP's tech stack fundamentally changes the altcoin's long-term prospects. He highlights the XRP Ledger's consensus mechanism, which achieves fast, decentralized agreement without waste by prioritizing correctness and reliability over incentives. This focus, he claims, is why real-world institutions are building on XRP, as they value uptime and risk management over hype. Furthermore, he states XRP is built for regulation, having integrated into global banking early. With developments like the RLUSD stablecoin, compliant ETFs, and potential regulatory clarity from the CLARITY Act, XRP is positioned to become the institutional default for compliant on-chain liquidity.

bitcoinist12/23 21:01

Pundit Explains Why This Changes Everything For XRP In The Long Term

bitcoinist12/23 21:01

Gnosis announces hard fork to recover funds from Balancer exploit

Gnosis Chain has executed a hard fork to recover funds stolen during a $116 million Balancer exploit that occurred in November. The hard fork, carried out on Monday, follows a prior soft fork adopted by a majority of validators. According to Gnosis, the recovered funds are now out of the hacker’s control, though specific details on how users can reclaim their assets are still under community discussion. The team aims to enable fund recovery by Christmas, after which distribution mechanisms will be finalized. The original Balancer exploit targeted V2 Composable Stable Pools and resulted in over $116 million in outflows, with white hat hackers later recovering about $28 million. Despite 11 prior audits, the vulnerability was not detected.

cointelegraph12/23 20:14

Gnosis announces hard fork to recover funds from Balancer exploit

cointelegraph12/23 20:14

IMF says El Salvador in talks to sell state-run Chivo Bitcoin wallet

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed that El Salvador is in advanced negotiations to sell its state-run Chivo Bitcoin wallet. This move is part of the country’s ongoing discussions with the IMF regarding its Bitcoin policies, following a May agreement in which El Salvador committed to stop acquiring Bitcoin in exchange for a $1.4 billion loan. Despite the deal, the government, led by President Nayib Bukele, has continued to announce Bitcoin purchases, including a $100 million acquisition in November. As of Monday, El Salvador holds 7,509 BTC, worth approximately $659 million. Bukele has publicly stated that the country will continue buying at least one Bitcoin daily, raising questions about compliance with the IMF agreement.

cointelegraph12/23 17:49

IMF says El Salvador in talks to sell state-run Chivo Bitcoin wallet

cointelegraph12/23 17:49

Pundit Calls Out XRP Skeptics as Ecosystem Momentum Builds

Black Swan Capitalist founder Versan Aljarrah criticized XRP skeptics for focusing on speculation rather than fundamental developments, despite the token's recent price decline of 32% over three months to $1.92. Aljarrah emphasized that the XRP ecosystem continues to advance through institutional adoption and infrastructure growth, urging investors to focus on tangible progress or risk being left behind. Key developments include Ripple's partnerships with institutions like Mastercard, Gemini, and WebBank; the launch of five XRP ETFs with over $1 billion in net inflows; and the expanding adoption of the RLUSD stablecoin. Aljarrah highlighted that real-world adoption and regulatory progress are more relevant for long-term value than short-term price movements or speculative debates.

TheNewsCrypto12/23 17:13

Pundit Calls Out XRP Skeptics as Ecosystem Momentum Builds

TheNewsCrypto12/23 17:13

Upexi seeks $1B raise to scale Solana DAT strategy – Details

Upexi has filed with the U.S. SEC to raise $1 billion to scale its Solana (SOL) digital asset treasury (DAT) strategy. The company aggressively built a position of 2.03 million SOL tokens, worth $254 million, primarily in the second half of 2025. Despite a price correction that devalued its holdings from over $500 million, Upexi aims to capitalize on the discounted prices. While corporate SOL DAT demand waned in late 2025, U.S. spot SOL ETFs saw strong inflows of $750 million since their October debut. However, bearish sentiment pushed SOL's price down 58% and reduced supply in profit to a three-year low of 18%. Key price levels to watch are $120 and $130 support, with $135-$137 as potential resistance and $100 as a downside target if support breaks.

ambcrypto12/23 17:02

Upexi seeks $1B raise to scale Solana DAT strategy – Details