【Blockchain Rhythm】The crypto investment firm Hashed recently released its annual market report, pointing out that 2025 will be a turning point for the crypto industry from "storytelling" to "performance-driven." In simple terms, projects that only hype without substance will start to fail, and the new standards for evaluation will be actual user numbers, transaction volume, and sustainable revenue. Stablecoins will take the lead in becoming the foundational infrastructure for this wave of application deployment, beginning to break down the boundaries between virtual and real.
Looking ahead to 2026, this market will enter a period of application explosion, with several core changes: First, AI will redefine the development and interaction logic of Web3, and privacy protection will become the most urgent structural challenge after scalability; secondly, the role of stablecoins will be elevated from simple trading pairs to enterprise-level operational capital tools; RWA (Real-World Asset on Chain) will be the first to achieve large-scale commercial use, and on-chain private placement lending and sustainable revenue products will also begin to rise. However, ETH and B

The Bank of Japan has gradually exited its ultra-loose monetary policy since last year. Three interest rate hikes have had a significant impact on the global financial markets, especially causing a decline in Bitcoin prices. Although the market has fully digested the expectations before the rate hikes, it remains uncertain whether similar sharp declines will occur in the future.

The SOL spot ETF market has recently seen a surge of capital inflows, with a single-day net inflow of $13.16 million, totaling over $739 million. Among them, Fidelity's FSOL ETF performed outstandingly, attracting $6.57 million, with a historical total of $103 million, indicating increasing institutional interest in SOL. The total net asset value of the overall market has reached $876 million, demonstrating that SOL is becoming a mainstream cryptocurrency asset attracting more investors' attention.

There is a debate in the industry about the threat of quantum computing to Bitcoin. Adam Back from Blockstream believes it is not an issue in the short term, while Nic Carter points out that developers' dismissive attitude could undermine market confidence and affect capital inflows. This reflects a disconnect between technical security assessments and market expectations, highlighting the importance of balance.

OpenMind partners with Circle to launch a payment system for AI agents and robots, integrating USDC stablecoin with the x402 protocol to facilitate transactions and settlements for energy, services, and data. The system enables robots to recharge themselves and make quick payments, enhancing their self-sustaining capabilities. The pilot is planned in Silicon Valley, with the goal of promoting everyday applications of embodied AI and granting AI economic autonomy.

Two major whales quietly accumulated positions during the ETH price decline, withdrawing 2,656 and 2,008 ETH from exchanges, totaling over $13 million. In particular, the latter has accumulated a total of 6,411.4 ETH and transferred it to the staking platform Everstake, indicating a long-term bullish strategy.

The US court has agreed to hear a class-action lawsuit against Pump.fun, Jito Labs, and the Solana Foundation, focusing on MEV trading activities. The plaintiffs allege that Pump.fun engaged in insider trading using MEV, harming retail investors, while Solana Labs and Jito Labs are accused of providing technical support. This lawsuit could impact trading regulations within the Solana ecosystem.

【BitPush】ZcashFi's lending feature has just gone live, which is a significant move for the Zcash community.
Here's a brief overview of the core features:
In terms of lending, you can supply ZEC natively on Zcash to earn up to 2% annualized yield, which is quite attractive for long-term holders. If you want to borrow assets, you can borrow stablecoins or other assets on any chain supported by RHEA, with a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 60%, providing ample leverage. The key is that it supports cross-chain earning without the need to go through bridging processes—just operate directly.
The trading feature is set to go live within 24 hours. Users can use the zashi wallet or any compatible wallet to complete trades directly on the platform. This way, ZEC holders can complete the entire process from holding, earning, to trading in a closed loop.
For the Zcash ecosystem, this can be considered a

【Crypto World】Market sharply reverses course. Bitcoin loses its critical support level, dropping from $85,000 to $84,500, dragging down overall market sentiment. Ethereum also couldn't avoid the decline, breaking below the $2,800 psychological level; Solana faces pressure as well, with SOL falling nearly 4% in a single day and dropping below $120. The performance of altcoins is even more brutal—mainstream small-cap coins like ADA and DOGE have each plummeted over 5%.
This round of correction triggered a massive liquidation of $550 million, forcing many leveraged traders to be liquidated. Interestingly, the negative funding rate sent a signal: market participants' attitude has changed, and everyone has become more cautious.
One noteworthy point is that trading volume did not surge as expected. What does this indicate? Analysts interpret it as—this decline resembles a controlled deleveraging process rather than a panic sell-off. In other words, although

Ethereum price dropped about 10% this week, approaching $2,856. A large holder transferred in 17,823 ETH, realizing a profit of approximately $15.36 million. Despite continuous outflows from spot ETFs, exchange net inflows decreased to -47,100 ETH, indicating reduced selling pressure. Market panic may be easing, with key support around $2,807.

The ETF application battle for the SUI token is intensifying. Bitwise has submitted a spot ETF application to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and Canary Capital and 21Shares have also long since applied. As the number of cryptocurrency ETFs surges and regulatory policies become clearer, the involvement of traditional financial institutions in the crypto market is becoming a trend.

A survey report covering 25 blockchain startup teams shows that nearly 80% of founders plan to expand their teams by 2026, and 40% are considering IPOs or major transformations, reflecting the industry's move towards regulation and sustainable development. Fintech and stablecoins have become popular areas, attracting capital and user attention.

【Crypto World】RLUSD's recent performance has gained a lot of attention. The 24-hour trading volume surged by 94.27%, reaching $84.66 million, outpacing similar products by a significant margin. It’s worth noting that while the entire market is sighing and lamenting, this stablecoin is bucking the trend, with a clear increase in user adoption.
What is the driving force behind this? Ripple recently made a major move—acquiring the stablecoin infrastructure company Rail. This transaction transferred Rail’s 10% share of the global B2B market to RLUSD. This is equivalent to directly injecting a wave of traffic and credibility into RLUSD.
RLUSD only launched in December last year, but its progress has been rapid. In a short period, its market cap has reached $1.02 billion, firmly placing it among the top five stablecoins worldwide. Many are curious—how ambitious is Ripple? Simply put, they do not intend to limit RLUSD to just themselves.

【Crypto World】XRP falls below $2, what does this signal mean? The market is re-evaluating the entire payment token sector. Investors have realized that having just payment functionality is not enough; it’s also crucial whether value can be unlocked in the current moment. For this reason, a lot of attention is focused on pre-sale projects that are already implemented and capable of generating revenue.
Digitap($TAP) is a typical example of this wave. This project has done something a little different: a real-time all-in-one banking app, a Visa-supported bank card, plus an interesting token economy design — 50% of the platform’s annual profit is used to buy back and burn tokens. This mechanism directly provides real demand support for the token.
Data speaks for itself. Pre-sale financing has exceeded $2.6 million, with the current token price locked at $0.0371. The planned official issuance price is $0.14. In other words, the market is voting with its funds, choosing projects that have practical applications.

【区块律动】比特币短时破位了。12月18日，BTC价格跌破8.8万美元关口，最低触及88,081美元附近。从涨幅看，24小时已经回落到0.8%，之前的上涨动能明显衰减。短期内行情还是有反复的，各位继续关注后续走向。