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According to Odaily, Charles Schwab, a financial services company with a market capitalization of $11 trillion, has incorporated Solana futures into its trading platform. This move marks a significant development in the integration of cryptocurrency products into mainstream financial services.

According to Foresight News, Scam Sniffer has reported that a user fell victim to a phishing attack, resulting in a loss of approximately $563,000 in aEthUSDT.

According to PANews, a professional angel investor, known for evaluating numerous Web3 projects and having extensive knowledge of online scams, recently fell victim to a cyber attack. The investor, Xu Xianlong, inadvertently downloaded a game launcher containing malware while testing a network game, resulting in the theft of cryptocurrency assets worth at least 100,000 yuan from his digital wallet. Xu, an early investor in the blockchain platform Polygon, shared his experience to caution the public against downloading software from unknown sources and sharing two-factor authentication information. He recounted that on December 5, while browsing the messaging platform Telegram, he encountered a post about testing a game project called 'MetaToy.' A user named Shanni, claiming to be a co-founder of the 'Meta team,' contacted him. Following instructions, Xu downloaded the game launcher, unaware that the malware had already compromised his crypto wallet data. Despite reinstalling the Microsoft system for security reasons, the malware persisted. Xu reported the incident to the authorities on Friday, December 12.

According to ChainCatcher, the U.S. November employment report is set to be released later today, with Asian currencies showing mixed movements in early trading. Michael Wan, a foreign exchange analyst at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, noted that if the non-farm employment data for November is disappointing and the unemployment rate rises, it could reinforce the Federal Reserve's dovish stance and potentially accelerate the sell-off of the U.S. dollar through the end of the year. Given the recent U.S. government shutdown, there may be concerns about the quality of the data, and the market should be prepared for fluctuations in interest rates and foreign exchange.

According to ChainCatcher, a recent report from Bank of America highlights a significant shift in the U.S. banking sector as it moves towards blockchain transformation amid evolving cryptocurrency regulations. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has conditionally granted national trust bank licenses to five digital asset companies, signaling federal acceptance of stablecoins and crypto custody services. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is expected to release a proposal for stablecoin regulation this week, in line with the GENIUS Act, which mandates the completion of related rules by July 2026, with implementation set for January 2027. Federal Reserve officials are collaborating with other banking regulators to establish capital, liquidity, and diversification standards for stablecoin issuers. The report also notes that JPMorgan Chase and Singapore's DBS Bank are exploring interoperability frameworks for tokenized value transfers on public and permissioned blockchains. Bank of America anticipates that bonds, stocks, money market funds, and cross-border payments may transition to blockchain platforms, necessitating banks to not only understand blockchain technology but also to engage with tokenized assets and on-chain settlements.

According to PANews, CertiK has reported that the official website of BiSwap, a cross-chain trading platform on Binance Smart Chain (BSC), has been infected with a malicious URL. This URL redirects users to a gambling website. Users are advised to exercise caution.

On Dec 16, 2025, 01:34 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has dropped below 86,000 USDT and is now trading at 85,983.9375 USDT, with a narrowed 3.27% decrease in 24 hours.

According to PANews, Wyoming-based crypto bank Custodia Bank has filed a petition for an en banc review. This request asks the entire panel of judges from the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, rather than just the original three-judge panel, to reconsider its October ruling. The previous decision upheld the Federal Reserve's denial of Custodia Bank's application to open a master account. The petition argues that the original panel misinterpreted the Monetary Control Act, which stipulates that any eligible bank has the right to open a master account. Custodia Bank contends that the panel's decision undermines state banking regulatory authority and raises significant constitutional issues.

According to ChainCatcher, Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, is testing various decentralized finance (DeFi) products to meet the growing demand for cryptocurrency transactions among its customers. Anatoly Popov, the bank's Deputy Chairman of the Management Board, stated that Sberbank plans to collaborate with regulators to develop digital asset products, anticipating a convergence between traditional banking and DeFi. Despite the Russian central bank's previous cautious stance on cryptocurrencies, its position has softened due to the expansion of Russia's Bitcoin mining industry and the increasing use of cryptocurrencies for cross-border settlements. Sberbank has also expressed interest in public blockchains like Ethereum, with plans to explore asset tokenization and connections with DeFi platforms. The bank has a market value of approximately $83 billion, serving around 109 million retail customers and over 3 million corporate clients.

According to ChainCatcher, security researchers at ReversingLabs have identified malicious software packages targeting the popular Python Bitcoin wallet library, bitcoinlib. These packages, named 'bitcoinlibdbfix' and 'bitcoinlib - dev,' were designed to disguise themselves as solutions to error messages encountered during Bitcoin transactions, with the intent to overwrite legitimate commands and steal sensitive database files. The malicious developers also participated in discussions on GitHub, advocating for the use of their libraries. However, other developers correctly identified the scheme as fraudulent. The two packages have since been removed and are no longer available for download, eliminating the risk they posed to developers.

According to Foresight News, U.S. President Donald Trump has acknowledged the case of Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez and stated he will "consider" granting a pardon. Trump has also instructed Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the related request. Previously, Keonne Rodriguez was sentenced to five years in federal prison by the U.S. Department of Justice for illegal money transmission activities linked to the development of Samourai Wallet. Rodriguez is scheduled to begin his sentence this Friday.

According to PANews, Zodia Custody, a digital asset custody firm backed by Standard Chartered, has received a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from the Luxembourg Financial Sector Supervisory Commission. This license enables its European branch to offer regulated custody services across all EU member states. To support its business expansion, Zodia Custody has strengthened its local leadership team by appointing Daniel Soriano as the authorized manager of the Luxembourg office, working alongside Managing Director Ami Nagata.

According to Odaily, monitoring by Lookonchain reveals that since the market crash on October 11, a major account has been liquidated 200 times, resulting in total losses exceeding $22.88 million. The current account balance stands at just $53,178.

According to BlockBeats, Lookonchain monitoring has revealed that a trader known as 'Maji' has experienced ten more liquidations. Since the market crash on October 11, he has faced a total of 200 liquidations, resulting in losses exceeding $22.88 million. Currently, his account holds only $53,178.

According to Odaily, Grayscale's latest report, titled '2026 Digital Asset Outlook,' suggests that while quantum computing poses long-term security challenges, it is unlikely to significantly affect cryptocurrency market prices in 2026. The asset management firm describes the quantum threat as a 'false alarm' for the coming year, acknowledging its reality but deeming it improbable to impact market valuations in the short term. The report cites estimates indicating that quantum systems capable of breaking Bitcoin cryptography might emerge by 2030. Grayscale analysts emphasize that research and preparations for post-quantum cryptography will continue, but they do not foresee this issue affecting valuations within the next year.

According to PANews, PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) announced on Monday its application for an industrial bank charter in Utah, aiming to establish a lending institution named 'PayPal Bank.' The company, which operates the PYUSD stablecoin in collaboration with Paxos, stated in a press release that it plans to offer 'business loan solutions' to small enterprises and open interest-bearing savings accounts for other customers. Additionally, PayPal intends to collaborate with credit card networks and has applied for deposit insurance from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Although PayPal's Monday statement did not mention its cryptocurrency-related operations, the company has recently increased its investments in this area. Earlier this year, PayPal enhanced its services by introducing wallet-to-wallet cryptocurrency transfer capabilities, allowing users to create personalized links for sending or requesting funds via cryptocurrency. Furthermore, PayPal launched a 'Pay with Crypto' feature for merchant services, acting as an intermediary to enable merchants to accept cryptocurrency as a payment method.

According to PANews, BlackRock is actively recruiting new employees to enhance its digital asset strategy, aiming to expand cryptocurrency and blockchain-related products globally. The company has announced seven digital asset-related positions, with six located in the United States and one in Singapore. In the U.S., one position focuses on expanding BlackRock's iShares digital asset ETF product line. The role of 'Digital Asset Product Strategy Vice President/Director' requires candidates to scale existing products, including cryptocurrency ETFs, and assist in promoting these products to institutional and wealth management clients. The position also mentions developing 'next-generation products with strong commercial appeal,' indicating the company's intention to innovate beyond traditional investment products. In Singapore, BlackRock is seeking a leader to formulate its digital asset strategy in Asia. This role involves setting business objectives and identifying 'proactive significant investments' in the region that align with global priorities. Developing multi-year business plans is also part of the responsibilities for this position.

According to PANews, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee has postponed a hearing to revise legislation defining how federal regulators oversee the cryptocurrency industry's market structure until next year. Initially, there was anticipation for a hearing later this week, but it did not materialize. A committee spokesperson stated on Monday that significant progress has been made on the bill between Chairman Tim Scott and Democratic colleagues, although negotiations are ongoing. The delay, while expected, is a setback for the cryptocurrency industry, which had hoped for at least a revision hearing. The industry initially aimed for comprehensive new legislation by 2025, but substantial progress has yet to be achieved. It remains unclear how quickly lawmakers will resume negotiations in the new year. After the congressional holiday break, the primary focus will be on funding the U.S. government, as the current appropriations bill expires on January 30. Assuming there is no government shutdown, the time available to address market structure issues will be limited before the midterm elections become a priority next year.

According to BlockBeats, Nasdaq is preparing to submit a proposal to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to introduce a 24-hour stock trading service. The plan aims to extend the trading hours for stocks and exchange-traded products (ETPs) from the current five days a week, 16 hours a day, to 23 hours a day. The new '5X23' model will feature two main trading sessions. The daytime session will start at 4 a.m. Eastern Time and end at 8 p.m., maintaining the pre-market, regular, and post-market trading periods, with the regular session opening at 9:30 a.m. and closing at 4:00 p.m. The nighttime session will run from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. the following day. Trades executed between 9 p.m. and midnight will be considered part of the next calendar day's trading. Under this new schedule, the trading week will commence at 9 p.m. on Sunday and conclude at 8 p.m. on Friday after the daytime session.

According to ChainCatcher, data from Arkham indicates that at 03:43, a total of 216,700 SOL was transferred from Bitgo Custody to the Fidelity FSOL ETF.