Trust Wallet (TWT) launches compensation to hack victims
Trust Wallet has begun a compensation process for users affected by a browser extension exploit that led to roughly $7 million in losses. Impacted users can submit claims as the team finalizes reimbursements and continues its security review.
👉 theblock.co/post/383801/trust-wallet-launches-compensation-process-for-7-million-browser-extension-hack-victims
Trust Wallet has begun a compensation process for users affected by a browser extension exploit that led to roughly $7 million in losses. Impacted users can submit claims as the team finalizes reimbursements and continues its security review.
👉 theblock.co/post/383801/trust-wallet-launches-compensation-process-for-7-million-browser-extension-hack-victims
Hyperliquid Releases 2025 Year Wrapped Highlighting 609,700 Users
Hyperliquid onboarded approximately 609,700 new users in 2025, according to ASXN data, pushing cumulative trading volume to around $2.95 trillion across 198.9 billion trades.
The platform generated roughly $844 million in revenue, recorded $3.87 billion in net inflows, and currently holds about $4.15 billion in total value locked (TVL).
👉 wrapped.hyperscreener.asxn.xyz
Hyperliquid onboarded approximately 609,700 new users in 2025, according to ASXN data, pushing cumulative trading volume to around $2.95 trillion across 198.9 billion trades.
The platform generated roughly $844 million in revenue, recorded $3.87 billion in net inflows, and currently holds about $4.15 billion in total value locked (TVL).
👉 wrapped.hyperscreener.asxn.xyz
Treasuries & ETFs Board. Crypto Accumulation & Capital Flows
Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $782 million in net outflows over the past week, with losses on every trading day. Ethereum spot ETFs also saw $102 million exit the market, while Solana spot ETFs bucked the trend, posting $13.14 million in net inflows .
Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $782 million in net outflows over the past week, with losses on every trading day. Ethereum spot ETFs also saw $102 million exit the market, while Solana spot ETFs bucked the trend, posting $13.14 million in net inflows .
NVIDIA Takes $5B Stake in Intel Under September Agreement
NVIDIA will acquire a $5B stake in Intel, paying $23.28 per share, providing a key financial boost after years of costly missteps and heavy capex, which strained Intel’s balance sheet.
U.S. antitrust agencies cleared the deal earlier this month, per an FTC notice. In premarket trading, NVIDIA shares slipped 1.3%, while Intel stock was largely unchanged.
👉 reuters.com/legal/transactional/nvidia-takes-5-billion-stake-intel
NVIDIA will acquire a $5B stake in Intel, paying $23.28 per share, providing a key financial boost after years of costly missteps and heavy capex, which strained Intel’s balance sheet.
U.S. antitrust agencies cleared the deal earlier this month, per an FTC notice. In premarket trading, NVIDIA shares slipped 1.3%, while Intel stock was largely unchanged.
👉 reuters.com/legal/transactional/nvidia-takes-5-billion-stake-intel
China to Allow Banks to Pay Interest on Digital Yuan to Drive Adoption
China’s central bank will let banks pay interest on digital yuan (e-CNY) holdings from January 1, 2026, aiming to boost adoption. The change turns the e-CNY into a deposit-like product with deposit insurance.
Banks will gain more flexibility, while non-bank payment firms face a 100% reserve rule. By November 2025, e-CNY transactions reached 3.48B, totaling 16.7T yuan ($2.38T).
👉 theblock.co/post/383824/china-interest-digital-yuan
China’s central bank will let banks pay interest on digital yuan (e-CNY) holdings from January 1, 2026, aiming to boost adoption. The change turns the e-CNY into a deposit-like product with deposit insurance.
Banks will gain more flexibility, while non-bank payment firms face a 100% reserve rule. By November 2025, e-CNY transactions reached 3.48B, totaling 16.7T yuan ($2.38T).
👉 theblock.co/post/383824/china-interest-digital-yuan
Lighter Introduced Its Tokenomics & Launches LIT on Spot Markets
Ethereum-based perps exchange Lighter unveiled its LIT tokenomics and listed the token on Spot Markets, currently trading at $2.76 ($2.76B Valuation). The supply is split evenly between the ecosystem (50%) and team/investors (50%).
Points Seasons 1 & 2 in 2025 generated 12.5M points, set to be airdropped immediately, representing 25% of FDV. In November, Lighter raised $68M at a $1.5B valuation, led by Founders Fund and Ribbit Capital.
👉 theblock.co/post/383940/lighter-native-token-lit
Ethereum-based perps exchange Lighter unveiled its LIT tokenomics and listed the token on Spot Markets, currently trading at $2.76 ($2.76B Valuation). The supply is split evenly between the ecosystem (50%) and team/investors (50%).
Points Seasons 1 & 2 in 2025 generated 12.5M points, set to be airdropped immediately, representing 25% of FDV. In November, Lighter raised $68M at a $1.5B valuation, led by Founders Fund and Ribbit Capital.
👉 theblock.co/post/383940/lighter-native-token-lit
Biggest hacks, scams, and exploits by funds lost in 2025
This post covers the biggest scams, hacks, and exploits of 2025, outlining major financial losses, impacted projects, attack methods, and important dates. The largest incident of the year involved Bybit exchange, which saw over $1.4 billion stolen in a phishing attack.
This post covers the biggest scams, hacks, and exploits of 2025, outlining major financial losses, impacted projects, attack methods, and important dates. The largest incident of the year involved Bybit exchange, which saw over $1.4 billion stolen in a phishing attack.
Bitcoin L2 & Finance App Mezo Opens Airdrop Registration
Users can now connect Bitcoin wallets (Unisat, Xverse, OKX) or EVM wallets to register for the MEZO airdrop. No additional details have been announced. Mezo previously disclosed its tokenomics, allocating 40% of supply to the community.
Mezo aims to evolve Bitcoin into a full banking layer, introducing MUSD, veBTC, and veMEZO through Mezo Earn.
Mezo has raised $28.5M in total commitments, backed by Pantera Capital, GSR, Bybit, Mantle EcoFund, Flowdesk, and others.
👉 x.com/MezoNetwork/status/2005731317015798240
Users can now connect Bitcoin wallets (Unisat, Xverse, OKX) or EVM wallets to register for the MEZO airdrop. No additional details have been announced. Mezo previously disclosed its tokenomics, allocating 40% of supply to the community.
Mezo aims to evolve Bitcoin into a full banking layer, introducing MUSD, veBTC, and veMEZO through Mezo Earn.
Mezo has raised $28.5M in total commitments, backed by Pantera Capital, GSR, Bybit, Mantle EcoFund, Flowdesk, and others.
👉 x.com/MezoNetwork/status/2005731317015798240
AI Verification Network Billions Confirms TGE Before Q2 2026
Billions Network CEO Evin McMullen confirmed a TGE in Q1–Q2 2026. Recent updates include partnerships with Sentient AGI and Base, plus Rewards Snapshot #1. Earlier this year, Billions raised $5M via a public sale on Kaito’s Capital Launchpad with a 100% TGE lockup.
Billions is a global identity verification platform for humans and AI agents, backed by Coinbase Ventures, Polychain, Polygon Labs, and Bitkraft Ventures.
👉 x.com/billions_ntwk/status/2004920224555171907?s=20
Billions Network CEO Evin McMullen confirmed a TGE in Q1–Q2 2026. Recent updates include partnerships with Sentient AGI and Base, plus Rewards Snapshot #1. Earlier this year, Billions raised $5M via a public sale on Kaito’s Capital Launchpad with a 100% TGE lockup.
Billions is a global identity verification platform for humans and AI agents, backed by Coinbase Ventures, Polychain, Polygon Labs, and Bitkraft Ventures.
👉 x.com/billions_ntwk/status/2004920224555171907?s=20
Ethereum Hits New Daily Record With 2.2M Transactions
Ethereum processed a record 2.2M transactions in a single day this week, while average fees fell to around $0.17. By comparison, fees peaked above $200 in May 2022.
The increase follows key 2025 upgrades: Pectra improved validators and staking, while Fusaka raised the gas limit from 45M to 60M, boosting scalability and efficiency.
👉 cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-txs-hit-record-2-2m-while-fees-drop
Ethereum processed a record 2.2M transactions in a single day this week, while average fees fell to around $0.17. By comparison, fees peaked above $200 in May 2022.
The increase follows key 2025 upgrades: Pectra improved validators and staking, while Fusaka raised the gas limit from 45M to 60M, boosting scalability and efficiency.
👉 cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-txs-hit-record-2-2m-while-fees-drop
Zama Announces the Launch of Its Public Mainnet
Zama Protocol is now live on mainnet, completing the first confidential cUSDT transfer on Ethereum. The team also announced a public ZAMA auction set for January 12–14, with benefits for OG NFT holders.
Zama enables private smart contracts on any L1 or L2 using FHE and has raised $57M in Series B funding, reaching a $1B+ valuation, backed by Blockchange Ventures and Pantera Capital.
👉 x.com/zama/status/2006002130445033667?s=20
Zama Protocol is now live on mainnet, completing the first confidential cUSDT transfer on Ethereum. The team also announced a public ZAMA auction set for January 12–14, with benefits for OG NFT holders.
Zama enables private smart contracts on any L1 or L2 using FHE and has raised $57M in Series B funding, reaching a $1B+ valuation, backed by Blockchange Ventures and Pantera Capital.
👉 x.com/zama/status/2006002130445033667?s=20
PlusMore Overview. TGE Metrics, Token Features & Public Sale Details
PlusMore is a merchant-funded loyalty protocol where users earn PLUS tokens backed by real purchasing power from partner brands. This overview covers the key details of Phase 1 & 2, PLUS mechanics and a Launchpad sales teaser. The tokenomics feature a total supply of 1,000,000 PLUS, with 50% unlocking at TGE.
Below is a concise overview of PLUS, highlighting the latest key information, utility, and what differentiates it from traditional rewards tokens.
PlusMore is a merchant-funded loyalty protocol where users earn PLUS tokens backed by real purchasing power from partner brands. This overview covers the key details of Phase 1 & 2, PLUS mechanics and a Launchpad sales teaser. The tokenomics feature a total supply of 1,000,000 PLUS, with 50% unlocking at TGE.
Below is a concise overview of PLUS, highlighting the latest key information, utility, and what differentiates it from traditional rewards tokens.
Most Anticipated Upcoming Events in 2026
A full list of Major Upcoming Events, to be updated
👉 https://cryptodiffer.com/events
A full list of Major Upcoming Events, to be updated
👉 https://cryptodiffer.com/events
Biggest projects by FDV launched each month of 2025
From Trump’s memecoin to Lighter DEX, this snapshot highlights the top crypto launches of 2025 by FDV. World Liberty is far ahead with over $14B+ FDV marking the largest launch of this year.
From Trump’s memecoin to Lighter DEX, this snapshot highlights the top crypto launches of 2025 by FDV. World Liberty is far ahead with over $14B+ FDV marking the largest launch of this year.
Biggest DeFi Protocols by Total Fees Generated in 2025
In DeFi, protocols charge fees for using services like swaps or lending. These fees, often small, are paid to liquidity providers or directed to protocol's treasury. With high volumes, fees can add up significantly making the projects financially healthy and profitable.
In DeFi, protocols charge fees for using services like swaps or lending. These fees, often small, are paid to liquidity providers or directed to protocol's treasury. With high volumes, fees can add up significantly making the projects financially healthy and profitable.
Top blockchains by the number of transactions in 2025
Transaction volume tells you where on-chain activity actually happened in 2025. This board ranks the leading networks by total transactions and compares their typical fee levels.
Transaction volume tells you where on-chain activity actually happened in 2025. This board ranks the leading networks by total transactions and compares their typical fee levels.
Top projects scheduled to launch mainnet in Q1 2026
Let's explore the top projects, including Tempo, MegaETH, Gensyn, Nexus, Miden, pod, Pharos and idOS, that are scheduled to launch their mainnets in the first quarter of 2026.
Let's explore the top projects, including Tempo, MegaETH, Gensyn, Nexus, Miden, pod, Pharos and idOS, that are scheduled to launch their mainnets in the first quarter of 2026.
Blockchains by Total Value Locked launched in 2025
TVL remains a key signal of early liquidity and user trust for newly launched networks. This snapshot compares 2025 blockchains by locked value, fee generation, and core use case.
TVL remains a key signal of early liquidity and user trust for newly launched networks. This snapshot compares 2025 blockchains by locked value, fee generation, and core use case.
Depinsim (ESIM) will hold its initial listing today, at 13:00 UTC
Binance Alpha, Bitget, MEXC and KuCoin have already announced the listing. Depinsim is a DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure) project focused on mobile connectivity via eSIM, turning telecom access into a token-incentivized network.
👉 x.com/depinsim/status/2007815368627138808?s=20
Binance Alpha, Bitget, MEXC and KuCoin have already announced the listing. Depinsim is a DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure) project focused on mobile connectivity via eSIM, turning telecom access into a token-incentivized network.
👉 x.com/depinsim/status/2007815368627138808?s=20
SoftBank Group acquires DigitalBridge for $4 billion
The acquisition of U.S. digital infrastructure investor focused on data centers and fiber networks will strengthen SoftBank foundation for scalable AI data centers and enhance its broader strategy to build the physical infrastructure needed for artificial intelligence growth.
👉 digitalbridge.com/news/2025-12-29-softbank-group-to-acquire-digitalbridge-for-4-billion-to-scale-next-gen-ai-infrastructure
The acquisition of U.S. digital infrastructure investor focused on data centers and fiber networks will strengthen SoftBank foundation for scalable AI data centers and enhance its broader strategy to build the physical infrastructure needed for artificial intelligence growth.
👉 digitalbridge.com/news/2025-12-29-softbank-group-to-acquire-digitalbridge-for-4-billion-to-scale-next-gen-ai-infrastructure