BlockBeats News, December 16 — Prediction Market Opinion announced last week the establishment of a $1 million ecosystem development incentive plan, launching the Builders Program for developers worldwide. The program aims to promote the adoption of prediction market applications in a wider range of use cases. Yesterday, Opinion announced the first batch of participating projects and builders, with over 100 applications received so far, and more than 30 projects already live. This week, Opinion will distribute incentives to participants based on the results of a public vote.

Bitcoin drops from $94,000 to $87,000 after facing resistance, with selling pressure increasing. Although active addresses slightly decrease, transfer volume rises. The market is in a consolidation phase with mixed confidence, potentially facing further decline or prolonged volatility.

Mike Dudas commented on X about Circle's acquisition of Axelar, accusing it of manipulation, claiming that they "bought" Axelar's CEO and core intellectual property without paying consideration, emphasizing that this has nothing to do with tokens or equity.

Gate News Bot Message, December 16 — According to CoinMarketCap data, at the time of press, PYR (Vulcan Forged) is trading at $0.61, up 22.83% in the past 24 hours, with a high of $0.63 and a low of $0.47. The 24-hour trading volume reached $13.6 million. The current market capitalization is approximately $27.2 million, an increase of $5.05 million from yesterday. Vulcan Forged is a Web3 ecosystem platform comprised of Vulcan Studios, the Elysium blockchain, and an upcoming metaverse-as-a-service project. The ecosystem is driven by two main tokens, PYR and ELY, and hosts over 10 NFT and gaming projects, including popular games VulcanVerse and Berserk, with a community of over 20,000 members. Vulcan Stu

Gate News Bot Message, December 16th, according to CoinMarketCap data, ETH (Ethereum) is currently priced at $2939.12, down 5.44% in the past 24 hours, with a high of $3446.62 and a low of $2899.69. The 24-hour trading volume reached $28.031 billion. The current market capitalization is approximately $354.738 billion, a decrease of $20.393 billion from yesterday. Ethereum is a leading platform for innovative applications and blockchain networks. The platform supports various use cases such as decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFT), and digital asset tokenization through smart contracts. Currently, the total value locked in DeFi on the Ethereum ecosystem is $14.43 billion, with an average network transaction cost of only $0.00089. In the past 24 hours, there have been 20.44 million transactions. Ethereum is committed to building a faster, safer, and more user-friendly network, and it has the largest and most active developer ecosystem in the Web3 space.

Moonrock Capital founder Simon Dedic expressed strong dissatisfaction with Circle's acquisition of Axelar, considering it morally problematic, and criticized the exclusion of Axelar's Foundation and AXL tokens, calling it a "criminal act."

Matador Technologies Inc. amended its $100 million convertible note financing agreement with ATW Partners and completed the first closing. The financing funds will be exclusively used for Bitcoin purchases, with an annual note interest rate of 8%, decreasing to 5% after listing. The company plans to acquire up to 1,000 Bitcoins by 2026 to drive growth in Bitcoin holdings per share.

Gate News Bot Message, December 16th, according to CoinMarketCap data, as of press time, BTC (Bitcoin) is currently trading at $85,952.11, down 2.86% in the past 24 hours, with a high of $94,601.57 and a low of $85,304.08. The 24-hour trading volume reached $44.838 billion. The current market capitalization is approximately $1.72 trillion, a decrease of $50.54 million from yesterday. Bitcoin is an innovative payment network and a new kind of currency. Bitcoin operates using peer-to-peer technology, without the need for a central authority or bank involvement; transaction management and Bitcoin issuance are collectively handled by the network. Bitcoin is open-source, with its design being public; no one owns or controls Bitcoin, and everyone can participate. Through its many unique features, Bitcoin

Gate News Bot Message, December 16 — According to CoinMarketCap data, at the time of press, ASTER (Aster) is trading at $0.79, down 15.23% in the past 24 hours, with a high of $0.99 and a low of $0.78. The 24-hour trading volume has reached $594 million. The current market capitalization is approximately $1.914 billion, down $344 million from yesterday. Aster is a next-generation decentralized perpetual contract exchange that offers non-custodial trading services to all traders. The platform features cross-chain trading, no need for bridges or chain switching, allowing users to place trades directly on selected blockchains. It supports various trading modes including perpetual contracts, spot, and margin trading, and offers advanced tools such as hidden orders, enabling users to hide the size and direction of limit orders on the public order book. Additionally, Aster supports

Gate News Bot Message, December 16 — According to CoinMarketCap data, at the time of press, ACE (Fusionist) is trading at $0.29, up 28.04% in the past 24 hours, reaching a high of $0.40 and dropping to a low of $0.21. The 24-hour trading volume is $88.5 million. The current market capitalization is approximately $24 million, an increase of $5.25 million from yesterday. Fusionist is a project based on gaming and social ecology. Its mainnet Endurance 2.0 introduces staking functionality, exploring the limitless possibilities of Fusionist. ACE, as the native token of the Fusionist ecosystem, allows users to participate in ecosystem governance and earn rewards through staking. The project offers multiple application scenarios including Launchpad, gaming, community, and also supports NFT trading,

ChainCatcher reports that Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, is testing various decentralized finance (DeFi) products in response to the growing demand for cryptocurrency trading among customers. Deputy Chairman of the bank's management board Anatoly Popov stated that Sberbank will collaborate with regulators to develop digital asset products and believes that traditional banking services will soon integrate with DeFi. Although the Russian Central Bank previously took a cautious stance on cryptocurrencies, the position has softened due to the growth of Russia's Bitcoin mining industry and more traders using cryptocurrencies for cross-border settlements. Sberbank also expressed interest in public blockchains like Ethereum, planning to explore asset tokenization and connections with DeFi platforms. It is reported that Sberbank's market value is approximately billion.

Japan's SBI Holdings and Startale Group have signed an agreement to develop a regulated Japanese yen-denominated stablecoin, expected to be launched in 2026, aimed at promoting the tokenization of assets and global settlement. This project is led by SBI Shinsei Bank and is being carried out against the backdrop of accelerated stablecoin issuance in Japan.

Trump is paying attention to the case of Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez, indicating that he will explore the possibility of a pardon and has instructed the Attorney General to investigate this request. Rodriguez was convicted of illegal money transfer for developing the wallet and faces a 5-year prison sentence.

Bitcoin Bancorp plans to deploy up to 200 cryptocurrency ATMs in Texas in Q1 2026, citing the state as "the most crypto-friendly region" with favorable regulations and policies supporting innovation.

Digital asset custody firm Zodia Custody has obtained a crypto asset market license issued by the Luxembourg Financial Industry Supervisory Commission, enabling it to provide regulated custody services in all EU member states, and has appointed Daniel Soriano as the authorized manager of the Luxembourg office.

BlackRock is recruiting seven digital asset-related positions worldwide in response to institutional interest in tokenized assets and on-chain assets, with six in the United States and one in Singapore, aiming to expand cryptocurrency and blockchain investment products.

As the end of the year approaches, Bitcoin network activity has dropped to its lowest level in 12 months, with active addresses and miner revenue both declining significantly, indicating limited demand for block space. In particular, Rune trading pairs contribute insufficient transaction fees, leading to a mismatch between network utilization and value creation.

Vast is in negotiations for a $300 million funding round, with a valuation of $2 billion, led by Balerion Space Ventures. The company, founded by Ripple's Jed McCaleb with self-funded capital, plans to launch the first space station prototype Haven - 1 in 2026 and send the Haven - 2 modules in 2028.

PANews December 16 News, according to The Block, the United States' first federally chartered crypto bank Anchorage Digital has acquired Securitize For Advisors, the wealth management division of tokenization company Securitize. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. This move will help Anchorage expand its financial advisory services for registered investment advisors. Anchorage will incorporate the Securitize For Advisors team and front-end platform. According to the announcement, over the past year, Securitize For Advisors has grown by over 4500%, with new deposits and assets under management reaching all-time highs. Securitize CEO Carlos

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler pointed out that cryptocurrencies have the potential to become a powerful financial oversight system but called for avoiding overregulation to preserve individual privacy. He warned that improper regulation could lead the crypto ecosystem to evolve into a "financial panopticon."

Trump stated on December 15th that he had in-depth conversations with European leaders regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict and believed that a peace agreement is closer than ever. He emphasized the need to facilitate an agreement between Ukraine and Russia and noted that the talks are progressing smoothly with support from all parties.

Nasdaq plans to submit documentation to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to implement nearly around-the-clock stock trading, extending trading hours to 23 hours per week. The new trading arrangement will include daytime and nighttime trading sessions, with the trading week starting at 9 p.m. on Sunday and ending at 8 p.m. on Friday.

金色财经报道，美国纽约联储主席威廉姆斯表示，未见AI领域之外的投资繁荣；预计未来5-10年的生产力将高于均值水平。

Boston Federal Reserve Chair Collins supports the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates last week, believing that changes in inflation prospects have shifted the risk balance. Although previously concerned about inflation, her dovish stance this time has not provided new outlooks for monetary policy prospects.

BlockBeats News, December 16 — According to official sources, USDC issuer Circle announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Interop Labs team and its proprietary intellectual property. The acquisition is expected to be completed in early 2026. Circle looks forward to contributing to the broader interoperability space and continues to explore opportunities aligned with its vision of open, interconnected, and scalable on-chain economies. Interop Labs has been one of the most advanced frameworks in cross-chain communication and token transfer, notably Axelar, and has worked with a growing open-source contributor community to drive Axelar's core development. By integrating Interop Labs' talent and technology directly into Circle, the goal is to accelerate the advancement of two core initiatives: firstly, Arc — Circ

Golden Finance reports that Oracle (ORCL.N)'s aggressive AI spending plans have drawn significant attention to its bonds as Wall Street searches for cracks in the AI boom. JPMorgan credit analyst Erica Spear expects that the pressure on the company's bonds will persist into next year. Last week, Oracle's stock experienced its largest decline in nearly 11 months, and its credit risk indicator also rose to a 16-year high. The company's earnings report showed revenue below market expectations, while it increased its annual capital expenditure target by $15 billion and more than doubled its future leasing commitments. Co-CEO Clay Magouyrk stated that the company is committed to maintaining its investment-grade debt rating, and its actual borrowing scale may be less than the analyst forecast of over $100 billion. Spear said, “The challenge for investors is precisely this: management continues to almost entirely fund investments through debt, even though this does not make sense.”

Odaily Planet Daily reported that the crypto bank Anchorage Digital announced the acquisition of the cryptocurrency platform Securitize For Advisors, which is targeted at Registered Investment Advisors (RIA), from Securitize. The specific financial details of the acquisition have not been disclosed, and currently, Anchorage Digital Bank has custody of 99% of Securitize For Advisors.

ChainCatcher 消息，据金十报道，美联储威廉姆斯表示，劳动力市场降温和通胀风险缓解，为美联储上周降息的决定提供了依据。他指出，物价上涨将继续放缓，尽管通胀仍高于美联储目标。威廉姆斯提到，随着关税影响被经济体系消化，通胀可能会继续下降。同时，虽然就业状况没有急剧恶化，但正在逐步降温，反映在官方数据及调查中。综合来看，这些因素支持了上周的降息决定。

BlockBeats News, December 15 — Federal Reserve Board member Michelle Bowman stated that the Fed's restart of Treasury bond purchases is not quantitative easing and will continue to transfer some risks to the private market. (Jin10)

Hasset was originally considered a strong candidate for Federal Reserve Chair, but his close relationship with Trump sparked opposition, reducing his chances from 80% to 51%. Meanwhile, Waller's chances rose to 44%. The market worries that Hasset's potential appointment could cause volatility and affect long-term yields. In response to criticism, Hasset reiterated the Federal Reserve's independence.

According to Hyperinsight monitoring, as Bitcoin drops below $87,000, the overall unrealized loss of the BTC OG insider whale exceeds $37 million, with long positions in ETH, BTC, and SOL all showing losses.

Odaily Planet Daily reported that according to on-chain analyst Ai Yi's monitoring, in the past 24 hours, the $7.63 billion USD OI (Open Interest) in unsettled contracts, 3-7x leverage accounted for the largest proportion with $3.7 billion USD, followed by 0-3x leverage with $2.77 billion USD. There has been a sharp decrease in leverage above 7x. Among the lower leverage: hedge institutions hold a large amount of shorting funds, and current insider major addresses' funds account for 18.6% of the 3-7x leverage.

BlockBeats News, December 15 — 1inch officially announced that its cross-chain transaction scanner, developed jointly with Blockscan, a cross-chain subsidiary of the Ethereum block explorer Etherscan team, is now officially live. This tool provides users with a browser-level, comprehensive view of their 1inch cross-chain transactions for the first time. The scanner aims to enhance transparency and traceability of cross-chain settlements. Users can now view their entire cross-chain swap process end-to-end through a single link. The official statement said that this innovation will help integrators debug more efficiently and obtain technical support, while providing transparent, independent, browser-style verification of 1inch cross-chain activities to further strengthen user trust. By establishing a strategic partnership with Blockscan and launching the cross-chain scanner, 1inch further

Golden Finance reports that the New York Stock Exchange has released its business highlights for 2025, revealing that the exchange handled seven out of the top ten IPOs of the year and pioneered the path for cryptocurrency market access. This year, the NYSE listed Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL), Bullish (NYSE: BLSH), and Twenty One Capital, Inc. (NYSE: XXI), as well as 25 digital asset ETFs, including: Grayscale CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF (NYSE

NVIDIA has released a new series of open-source artificial intelligence models, claiming they are faster and more cost-effective. The new models include the third-generation "Nemotron" large language model, primarily used for writing and programming. The minimal version has been released, with other versions scheduled for launch in 2026. The company's leadership in the open-source field is strengthened, while Meta is considering shifting to closed-source models.

BlockBeats News, December 15th, Bittensor (TAO) completed its first halving, with the daily issuance reduced from 7,200 TAO to 3,600 TAO. The block reward has been cut to 0.5 TAO per block.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that Charles Schwab announced the latest upgrade to its trading platform today. It is reported that its retail trading volume has exceeded 7 million trades per day for three consecutive quarters. Currently, clients trading futures at Charles Schwab can purchase 17 new futures products, including: 1 OZ Gold (/1OZ), Solana (/SOL), and Micro Solana.

Golden Finance reports that, according to Bitcoin For Corporations, Strive Company announced an increase in the dividend yield of SATA perpetual preferred shares from 12% to 12.25%.

ChainCatcher Message, according to official sources, the first station of the TRON ECO Holiday Odyssey Fantasy Interstellar Journey, "Light Up Oracle Stars, WINkLink Price Prophet Challenge," will officially launch at 18:00 (SGT) on December 15. Participants in this event need to predict the future three-day trend of SUN/TRX based on data provided by WINkLink. By completing tasks such as following, sharing, and inviting friends to participate in the lottery, they will share a prize pool of 200 USDT. As the first decentralized oracle network in the TRON ecosystem, WINkLink is committed to providing secure and reliable external data support for blockchain smart contracts. With deep technical expertise and practical experience in the oracle field, WINkLink has become a leading player in the TRON ecosystem.

Tradeweb Markets has completed the industry's first fully electronic on-chain brokered certificate of deposit auction, with participants being Gateway First Bank and InspereX. The total global issuance of time deposits is approximately $566 billion, with an outstanding amount of about $820 billion. The on-chain market has huge potential.

BlockBeats News, December 15 — According to official sources, BitMine announced today that the total value of its held cryptocurrencies, cash, and "potential investment" assets has reached $13.2 billion. As of 6 p.m. Eastern Time on December 14, the company's cryptocurrency holdings include: · 3,967,210 Ethereum · 193 Bitcoin · $38 million worth of Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) shares · $1 billion in cash. "BitMine continues to steadily accumulate Ethereum, adding 102,259 ETH over the past week. Cryptocurrency prices have stabilized over the past week, further confirming that the market has begun to recover from the price shock on October 10," said BitMine Chairman, Fund

Singaporean angel investor Mark Koh fell victim to a phishing scam while testing a web3 game, losing at least 100,000 yuan worth of crypto assets. He downloaded malicious software and, despite performing a system scan, multiple wallets were still emptied. He has reported the incident to the police and urges the public to beware of similar scams.