Executives at Maple Finance believe that the future of Blockchain and the financial markets will merge, with all Capital Market activities shifting to on-chain, changing existing financial rules. On-chain finance will become the foundational layer of the market, and Crypto Assets will no longer be just trading assets, but rather infrastructure that promotes the encryption development of financial transactions and the debt market.

[Coin World] The current price of Bitcoin is $87,826.92, with a 24-hour fall of 0.22%, and the fluctuation is relatively stable. Today's trading volume reached $15.058 billion, and the market trading activity remains strong. According to the data, there are many holders of BTC around this price level, and the short-term direction needs to be monitored based on subsequent changes in trading volume.

The Central Bank of Korea is preparing for the second round of Digital Money testing, which will distribute part of the government subsidies in the form of CBDC to precisely control usage and drop costs. The first pilot was suspended due to limited practical application value, and this test will optimize cost-effectiveness.

Fed officials expressed concern over the inflation data for November, believing that the true CPI rise may be underestimated at 2.9% or 3.0%. She pointed out that the neutral Intrerest Rate is underestimated, the economy can withstand higher rates, and robust growth is expected to be maintained next year, affecting interest rate cut expectations and asset allocation.

HashKey Holdings has shown fluctuation in the Hong Kong stock market, with a slight rebound in stock price on December 19, but still below the IPO price. The market advises investors to follow the trading volume and news, recommending to build a position in batches and control risks.

A trading expert has gained $1.506 million in profits through three swing trades over the past 11 months and recently withdrew 2,000 ETH from a leading exchange, valued at approximately $5.98 million. This move has attracted market attention, signaling that a new wave of trading may have begun.

[Block Rhythm] Recently, a well-known Mining Pool co-founder shared a thought-provoking experience on social media. After discovering that his account might have encountered Phishing, resulting in the loss of 50 million USDT, he decided to conduct a bold security verification experiment.
To confirm whether the private key was really leaked, he transferred 500 bitcoins to an address suspected of being stolen. The result surprised everyone— the hackers "only" took away 490 bitcoins, leaving him with a hard-earned 10.
Behind this seemingly humorous narrative lies the reality of the vulnerability of private key security in the current blockchain ecosystem. A single mistake could result in the loss of tens of millions in assets. Ironically, the selective extraction behavior of hackers indicates a clear intent in their actions—they are calculating and controlling risks with precision.
This case reminds all holders once again: protecting private keys is not just a technical issue, but a matter of survival. Regardless of the asset scale.

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis announced that she will not seek re-election next year, causing regret within the encryption community. As an important ally of the crypto-friendly movement, she has pushed for several key policies, including the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Act and the CLARITY Act, making significant contributions to the industry's development. Her critical stance has enhanced trust and respect within the industry.

On-chain data shows that a well-known whale account withdrew 246,259 LINK on December 21, equivalent to 3.08 million USD. Currently, the account holds a total of 445,775 LINK, indicating institutional optimism towards the Oracle project. Significant holdings changes reflect market participants' attitudes and are worth traders' attention.

[Block Rhythm] The latest holdings report from the US-listed mining companies is here. As of December 19, Bitdeer’s Bitcoin reserves reached 1,996.7 coins. How did it perform this week? Produced 144.1 new BTC and sold 141.5 coins – basically a rhythm of mining and selling at parity.
Interestingly, compared to last month's Holdings, Bitdeer's Bitcoin reserves have declined by nearly 20%. What is the logic behind this? It could be the adjustment of mining difficulty, the pressure of electricity costs, or a proactive adjustment of strategy. In any case, the Holdings movements of large mining enterprises often reflect market expectations and are worth paying attention to.

[Block Rhythm] The AI computing protocol Gensyn has recently completed its public sale stage, with over 7,400 participants and a financing scale of 16.14 million USD. The FDV valuation during the public sale was 473 million USD, corresponding to a token price of 0.0473 USD. This figure reflects the market's recognition of the integration of distributed computing and AI. However, the specific token distribution plan and release schedule will not be revealed until December 25, and investors and participants can follow the details announced thereafter.

VanEck updates the AVAX spot ETF application, introducing a staking reward mechanism. The plan is to stake 70% of the holdings, allowing investors to enjoy on-chain yields through the ETF, supported by a compliant platform to ensure asset security and lower participation barriers.

【Crypto World】Regarding the predictions of Bitcoin by Fundstrat and Tom Lee, there have been quite a few controversial voices recently. But a user named Cassian, who claims to be a Fundstrat client, pointed out that these seemingly "face-slapping" opinions are actually not contradictory at all—it's just a matter of different analytical perspectives.
Cassian's view was actually acknowledged by Tom Lee himself, who reposted and commented "Well said." What's really going on here?
Several executives at Fundstrat each have their own roles and focuses. They are not making a single prediction but are developing strategies based on different investment goals—that's the key issue.
Defensive Strategy vs. Long-term Optimism
Farrell adopts a somewhat defensive position management approach. He focuses on short-term factors such as drawdown risk, capital flow, and cost basis. Based on this logic, he at Fundstrat

On December 20th, the cryptocurrency market experienced significant fluctuations, with the top 100 tokens showing divergent performance. Canton (CC) surged by 30.87%, Pippin (PIPPIN) increased by 22.42%. Meanwhile, some tokens like MemeCore (M) declined by 4.66%. The market showed both gains and losses, and investors should pay attention to fundamental developments.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino announced that they are looking for a Chief Software Engineer for a mobile crypto wallet, which will be based on the WDK and QVAC tools. This move demonstrates Tether's efforts to integrate AI with wallets, aiming to enhance user experience and promote ecosystem development, reflecting the crypto industry's emphasis on AI applications and usability.

【Chain News】A large-scale on-chain theft incident has attracted attention. According to on-chain researcher Specter, an address that lost 50 million USDT due to phishing recently left a message on the chain, proposing a specific settlement plan to the hacker.
The victim has officially filed a criminal complaint with law enforcement agencies. The message reveals that with the assistance of multiple law enforcement departments, cybersecurity agencies, and blockchain protocols, a large amount of actionable intelligence has been collected, and the relevant wallet addresses of the attacker are currently under 24/7 monitoring.
Specifically, the hacker has been given a 48-hour window: if within this period they return 98% of the stolen assets to a designated address, the victim will allow the attacker to keep $1 million as a white-hat bounty, to reward their discovery and disclosure of the vulnerability. However, this proposal has a prerequisite — the attacker must cooperate fully and promptly.
The victim also stated that once the funds are fully recovered

Tesla's Cybertruck sales are sluggish, increasing inventory pressure, leading to large deliveries to Musk's space company as a response. Although internal deliveries eased short-term pressure, market demand did not meet expectations, and investors are concerned about related-party transactions and the sustainability of the company's valuation. Market analysis believes that long-term stock prices depend on real profits and business growth.