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Kaspersky identified a new infostealer malware - Stealka
Stealka is spreading through fake game mods and pirated software hosted on platforms like GitHub and Google Sites. It targets 100+ browsers and 80+ crypto wallets, including MetaMask, Phantom, and Trust Wallet, stealing credentials, private keys, and seed phrases.
👉 kaspersky.com/blog/windows-stealer-stealka/55058/
❗️Over $190M in Long Positions Liquidated in the Last 24 Hours
More than $193 million in longs were wiped out, led by Hyperliquid ($61.1M), Bybit ($43.4M), and Binance ($41.1M). Top assets hit were Bitcoin ($79.7M), Ethereum ($46.1M), and Solana ($12.9M).
👉 coinglass.com/LiquidationData
Banking startup Erebor raises $350M at a $4.35B valuation
The funding was announced shortly after the company received approval from FDIC to proceed with its national bank charter. Erebor aims to blend traditional banking services with technology-focused businesses, including those involved in crypto sector.
👉 theblock.co/post/383533/banking-startup-erebor-350-million-4-billion-valuation-fdic-approval-axios
Theoriq (THQ) gets listed on Bithumb spot today
Theoriq is an AI protocol focused on building on-chain autonomous agents that can reason, coordinate, and execute tasks. It aims to make AI agents verifiable, composable, and economically aligned using blockchain infrastructure.
👉 feed.bithumb.com/notice/1651257
Treasuries & ETFs Board. Crypto Accumulation and Capital Flows
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded approximately $497M in net outflows last week, aside from a single $457M inflow midweek. Ethereum ETFs saw continued selling pressure, with net outflows totaling around $643M.
In contrast, XRP spot ETFs posted a weekly net inflow of $82M, while SOL ETFs recorded $66.5M in net inflows, with none of the seven SOL ETFs registering outflows during the period.
Opinion Launches Christmas Carnival With 100,000 Extra PTS Drop
Starting today, OGs and newcomers will share an additional 100,000 PTS via Daily Warriors (20K PTS, 3+ trades/day for 10+ days), Volume Kings (20K PTS, $2K+/day for 10+ days), Binance Wallet Elite (10K PTS), Diamond Hands (20K PTS, Open Interest), and Mystery Finale (30K PTS) incentives.
The incentive will last for 2 weeks, until January 5.
👉 x.com/opinionlabsxyz/status/2002980697762607433?s=20
Top 10 Spot DEXs by Trading Volume in the last 30 days
Uniswap and PancakeSwap dominated trading volume this month, outpacing HumidiFi and other exchanges. Only Pump saw volume growth this month, while all other DEXs experienced sharp decline.
PlusMore (PLUS) has launched whitelist to its application
PlusMore is a real-world utility rewards ecosystem and token project built around loyalty rewards. PlusMore aims to turn everyday card spending into on-chain earned rewards with tangible, merchant-funded value, rather than purely speculative tokenomics.
👉 x.com/plusmorexyz/status/2002007967437050085?s=20
Top DeFi Projects by Diluted Valuation launched in 2025
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KGST (KGST) gets listed on Binance today, at 8:00 UTC
KGST is a fully-backed stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the Kyrgyz Som (KGS), designed to provide a digital currency solution for Kyrgyzstan and the broader Central Asian region.
👉 binance.com/en/support/announcement/detail/kyrgyz-som
MAJOR UPCOMING EVENTS IN DECEMBER!
A full list of Major Upcoming Events, to be updated
👉 https://cryptodiffer.com/events
Opinion Labs Spotlight. Recent News & Updates
Opinion rounds out the top three prediction platforms, driven by strong average volumes and growing platform traction. The Points Program is now live, featuring multipliers for selected markets, and the project has received support from YZi Labs and BNB Chain.
Explore the latest Opinion updates, partnerships, product launches, and ecosystem growth in the Spotlight below.
PayPal x USD AI Brings PYUSD for AI Infrastructure With $1B Incentives
The integration allows AI companies to fund GPU and data-center costs with PYUSD, with USD AI loans settled directly into PayPal accounts. A 4.5% incentive program on up to $1B in deposits launches in early January to drive adoption.
The partnership also supports agent-driven payments and onchain GPU-backed collateral, making PYUSD a core settlement layer for AI infrastructure.
👉 x.com/USDai_Official/status/2001680719098085384?s=20
Bank of Japan raises Interest Rate to a 30-year high
BoJ raised its interest rate by 25 basis points to 0.75%, the highest level since 1995, as it continues normalizing monetary policy after decades of low rates. The move reflects persistent inflation above the BoJ’s 2% target and rising expectations for further tightening.
👉 cnbc.com/2025/12/19/bank-of-japan-boj-rate-cpi-inflation-takaichi-ueda.html
PayPal's PYUSD0 Launches on Stable Mainnet
The PYUSD0 is the omnichain extension of PYUSD, the stablecoin from PayPal issued by Paxos. Users can transfer PYUSD0 via Stargate at a 1:1 rate, in any size, with zero slippage.
StableChain Mainnet launched as a new USDT‑powered Layer‑1 blockchain, using USDT for gas fees and introducing a governance token (STABLE) to separate payments from security operations.
👉 x.com/StargateFinance/status/2001876623965184368?s=20
Aave Falls 18% Over the Week Following Aave DAO Governance Dispute
Selling pressure intensified amid an Aave DAO governance dispute over control of the protocol’s brand, domains, and communication channels. The move to a Snapshot vote accelerated the decline and increased uncertainty for token holders.
Despite Stani Kulechov purchasing $12.6M in AAVE, selling continued. On-chain data shows one large holder sold ~230,000 AAVE (~$35M) on Monday, rotating into ETH derivatives and BTC, triggering a ~10% intraday drop.
👉 coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/23/aave-falls-18-over-week-as-dispute-pulls-down-token-deeper-than-major-crypto-tokens
Prediction Markets Platform Kalshi Launches on BNB Chain
Kalshi has added BNB Smart Chain support, joining Solana, Base, and TRON, and now allows direct BNB and USDT deposits and withdrawals on BSC.
Kalshi has recently overtaken Polymarket in trading volume, reaching $1.7–1.8B weekly versus ~$0.5B, capturing an estimated 78% share of total prediction-market volume and reinforcing its sector leadership.
👉 x.com/Kalshi/status/2003119725254267274?s=20
Coinbase has acquired The Clearing Company
The deal strengthens Coinbase’s push into prediction markets, enabling trading on real-world event outcomes following the recent rollout of these products on its platform on December 17th.
👉 x.com/coinbase/status/2003120038107349348?s=20
Forbes x Certik On How Regulation Is Reshaping Stablecoin Markets
Forbes highlights that clearer U.S. regulation is accelerating the shift of stablecoins toward institution-grade infrastructure, supporting demand for USD-backed assets despite broader crypto market volatility.
Read the full article on Forbes, featuring insights from CertiK CEO Prof. Ronghui Gu.
👉 forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2025/12/14/stablecoins-just-got-their-rulebook
Mezo Unveils MEZO Tokenomics and Earn Incentive System
The total supply of 1,000,000,000 MEZO is allocated across Community (40%), Investors (30%), Thesis (20%), and Foundation (10%).
Mezo transforms Bitcoin from a store of value into a full banking experience, introducing MUSD, veBTC, and veMEZO, available through Mezo Earn Yields.
To date, Mezo has raised $28.5M in total commitments, backed by Pantera Capital, GSR, Bybit, Mantle EcoFund, Flowdesk, and other partners.
👉 x.com/MezoNetwork/status/2001733419378905474?s=20
Netflix announced the acquisition of Ready Player Me
Netflix is expanding its gaming ambitions with the acquisition of Ready Player Me, a popular avatar creation platform. The deal highlights Netflix’s focus on building persistent digital identities across games and interactive content.
👉 techcrunch.com/2025/12/19/netflix-acquires-gaming-avatar-maker-ready-player-me/
Ethereum is shifting priority from proving speed to security
Ethereum Foundation is prioritizing security over speed by setting a strict 128-bit provable security standard for zkEVMs to be met by 2026. The move is designed to reduce systemic risks and align Ethereum with mainstream cryptographic benchmarks.
👉 cryptoslate.com/ethereum-foundation-refocuses-to-security-over-speed-sets-strict-128-bit-rule-for-2026/
Klarna partners with Coinbase to accept funding via USDC
Klarna is testing stablecoin-based funding via Coinbase, allowing institutions to provide capital in USDC. The collab gives Klarna access to a new pool of institutional capital denominated in digital assets.
👉 fortune.com/2025/12/19/klarna-coinbase-stablecoin-funds-institutional-investors/
Eight CryptoPunks have found new home in the MoMA Museum in New York
The works were donated through an initiative led by Art on Blockchain, with participation from multiple crypto art collectors, and Larva Labs also contributed several pieces.
👉 x.com/cryptopunks/status/2002149824117031057?s=20
DraftKings unveils "DraftKings Predictions" under CFTC oversight
This strategic move bypasses state-level gambling bans, enabling DraftKings to compete with Kalshi and Polymarket in major markets where traditional online sports betting remains restricted.
👉 theblock.co/post/383326/draftkings-launches-standalone-predictions-app-under-cftc-oversight
Crypto Market Check-In. Major Events & Headlines
Crypto markets continue to show elevated volatility, with one potential driver being the $23B Bitcoin options expiry scheduled for next week.
Despite the ongoing pullback, builders remain active. The prediction markets narrative is gaining momentum, marked by a wave of fundraising rounds, doubling valuations, and multiple public testnet and mainnet launches. Let’s break down the most important market updates from the past 48 hours.
Bybit returns to UK with 100 crypto trading pairs
Bybit has re-entered the United Kingdom after exiting in 2023 due to tightening local regulations, now offering spot trading on ~100 pairs for users. The comeback leverages a partnership with an FCA-authorized partner to meet financial promotion standards.
👉 coindesk.com/business/2025/12/19/bybit-returns-to-uk-with-100-crypto-trading-pairs-after-2-year-break
Bitcoin Volatility Rises Ahead of $23B Options Expiration
Around $23 billion in Bitcoin options are set to expire next Friday, potentially amplifying already-elevated market volatility.
BTC is down roughly 30% from its $126,000 all-time high, with positioning remaining firmly bearish. Sentiment remains fragile as traders brace for upcoming catalysts that could increase downside risk, Bloomberg reports.
👉 bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-18/bitcoin-volatility-rises-ahead-of-23-billion-options-expiration
Ondo and LayerZero roll out a bridge for onchain securities
Ondo Finance has launched the Ondo Bridge, a LayerZero-powered cross-chain system that lets users transfer 100+ tokenized stocks and ETFs seamlessly between Ethereum and BNB Chain with more blockchain support planned for roll out soon.
👉 ondo.finance/blog/ondo-bridge-for-onchain-securities
Fuse raises $70 million bringing its valuation to a $5 billion
This funding round brings Fuse's total raised funds to $160M. Fuse is a decentralized renewable energy network offering distributed energy resources installation, power trading, and retail.
👉 x.com/fuseenergy/status/2001608756090536094?s=20