🪐 Global Crypto Market


🌐 1. Telegram becomes a hub for shadow economy ($2 billion)

Chinese-speaking users process $2 billion in transactions through Telegram monthly, according to WIRED and Elliptic. Two largest markets: Tudou Guarantee and Xinbi Guarantee offer fraud tools and illegal services.

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💧 2. Liquidity depletion in crypto market

Co-founder of ETH Strategy protocol pointed to complete lack of liquidity after October's crash. Open interest on BTC futures dropped $3 billion overnight, on ETH — $2 billion. Options expiration on December 26: $28.5 billion.

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👾 3. Polymarket confirmed hack of user accounts

Several users were affected by a hack through a vulnerability at third-party provider Magic Labs. The issue affected clients who used email login and non-custodial Ethereum wallets.

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🏦 4. BlackRock: BTC-ETF was one of three largest investment themes in 2025

BlackRock states that its BTC-ETF became one of three largest investment themes in 2025, alongside Treasury bills and largest US tech companies.

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🐋 5. Major whale transfers

BitMine acquired another 67,886 ETH ($201M); 66kETHBorrow bought 40,975 ETH ($121M); Trump Media transferred 2000 BTC ($174.76M).

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📚 6. SEC published guide on secure cryptocurrency storage

US Securities and Exchange Commission published an educational guide on cold wallets, risks of centralized platforms, and seed phrase storage rules. Special attention — transparency of custodial services.

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🇷🇺 7. Russia allowed digital joint-stock companies based on DFA

Russia allowed creating digital joint-stock companies based on DFA (Digital Financial Assets) as an alternative to IPO. Shareholder registry is maintained on blockchain through a licensed registrar.

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🏦 8. JPMorgan launched money market fund on Ethereum

JPMorgan launched My OnChain Net Yield (MONY) fund on Ethereum blockchain for qualified investors.

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🔐 9. Visa started offering USDC settlements to US banks

Visa opened USDC settlements for US banks, expanding stablecoin integration into the traditional financial system.

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