dYdX partners with Meme coin BONK in the Solana ecosystem. Starting from December 17, users can conveniently trade perpetual contracts through the new platform. This move aims to enhance product exposure and liquidity while attracting more retail users. The collaborators emphasize transparency and accessibility, but users should be aware of trading risks and legal restrictions.

【ChainNews】Polygon Labs recently announced a strategic investment in the well-known cultural media community Boys Club, and the two parties will conduct in-depth cooperation in the fields of payments, stablecoins, and cross-border cross-chain infrastructure. The core goal of this partnership is very clear: to bring Polygon's daily financial applications to more people through real-world scenarios and cultural activities.
Boys Club will maintain complete independence in editing and operations, continue to collaborate with multiple blockchain ecosystems such as Base, Solana, and Aptos, and will not be bound. The focus of their cooperation is on several directions: first, activities and cultural operations around real use cases; second, strengthening the storytelling around payments and stablecoins; third, participating in the formulation of social media and editorial strategies.
In simple terms, this is about bridging the last mile between applications within the Polygon ecosystem and real users. Through Boys

【Crypto World】 Recently, Bitcoin's market trend has been truly fierce. The price surged over 2.8% directly, breaking through the $90,000 mark and setting a new all-time high. This rally not only strengthened the cryptocurrency itself but also lifted the stock prices of listed companies.
First, let's look at mining companies. Hut 8 led the way with a 14.4% increase in stock price. The driving force behind this is their signing of a $7 billion AI infrastructure deal, which is a major move. Peers like CleanSpark and Riot Platforms also didn't sit idle, with their stock prices showing significant increases. This indicates that the market is indeed optimistic about the prospects of these companies.
As a leading exchange listed company, Coinbase's stock price rose by 2.27%. Although this increase seems moderate, it reflects the market's growing expectations for new business models such as tokenized assets. Additionally, with recent increased market volatility, exchanges are benefiting from this trend.

On Wednesday, after the US stock market opened, Bitcoin quickly rebounded above $90,000, and precious metals, especially silver, also performed strongly. This wave of market movement was mainly driven by short covering rather than new capital inflows. Market sentiment warmed due to dovish signals from the Federal Reserve, indicating that risk assets are being re-priced.

【Crypto World】Digital wealth management company Amber Premium's Dubai branch recently obtained an important license—principle approval from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). It sounds very official, but the underlying meaning is quite clear: the company is making a significant step forward in conducting virtual asset business locally, and is not far from full authorization.
CEO Michael Wu is obviously very excited about this development. He mentioned that this approval will help the company better serve clients in the UAE, especially by providing institutional-level digital wealth management solutions. In other words, not only retail investors, but also institutional investors can access professional services through them.
However, from Wu's remarks, Amber Premium values "doing the right thing" the most—he specifically emphasized the company's focus on compliance and market integrity. This is especially important in today's market environment.

【ChainNews】Circle and LianLian International's collaboration this time mainly focuses on two core points—how to make stablecoin payments faster and more transparent, and whether it is possible to truly connect traditional payments with on-chain settlement.
From the content of the memorandum of understanding, both parties have a clear approach. On one hand, they seek opportunities in emerging markets like Asia, where the demand for efficient, low-cost cross-border payments is most urgent; on the other hand, through the Circle Payments Network and Arc, an L1 chain, they explore seamless integration between traditional financial systems and blockchain settlement.
In simple terms, this is about leveraging the liquidity advantage of USDC, combined with licensed institutions' compliance DNA, to unlock markets troubled by the inefficiencies of traditional payment networks. Scenarios such as Asian merchants, cross-border e-commerce, and supply chain financing have long been troubled by high foreign exchange fees and slow clearing times. If the stablecoin solution can truly be implemented, there is significant room for improvement.

【BlockBeats】A recent set of unemployment data has attracted attention. The December US non-farm payroll report shows that the unemployment rate in November has risen from 4% at the beginning of the year to 4.6%. This level of increase is indeed not a good sign, but looking back at historical records, it is not particularly rare.
The Wall Street Journal compiled data since 1953 and found that six US presidents experienced rising unemployment rates early in their terms — Trump is the latest member on this list:
Eisenhower from 2.9% to 3.5%
Nixon from 3.4% to 3.5%
Ford from 5.5% to 8.8%
Reagan from 7.5% to 8.3%
Bush Jr. from 4.2% to 5.5%
Obama from 7.8% to 9.9%
Here's the interesting part: except for Bush Jr., the political parties of the other five presidents all lost at least 12 House seats in subsequent midterm elections.

A new iOS app has launched, providing AI sentiment analysis features for retail traders by scanning news and social media to generate buy and sell signals. The free version meets basic needs, while the Plus version offers more in-depth analysis. Android users will have to wait until early 2026 for the release. This app democratizes data and algorithms, enabling retail traders to access institutional-level analysis capabilities.

【BitPush】Recently, there has been new activity in the crypto investment circle. An investment firm focused on digital assets announced the launch of a new $100 million fund, with a core strategy of market-neutral tactics—essentially using algorithmic trading to hedge against overall market risk, aiming to remain profitable even during volatile market swings.
This approach is essentially about freeing oneself from market fluctuations. Traditional "buy and hold" or "chasing gains and selling at dips" strategies are heavily dependent on market conditions. Market-neutral strategies, on the other hand, attempt to decouple returns from the overall market movement through refined trading logic. For example, simultaneously going long on certain coins and short on others, leveraging fundamental or technical misalignments to buy the dip or arbitrage, with the ultimate goal of ensuring that regardless of which direction the entire crypto market moves, the fund can profit through strategic differentials.
From a market perspective, this reflects ongoing interest among investment institutions in algorithmic trading and risk hedging. In the current uncertain market environment, more capital

【Chain News】Gate Web3's Meme Go tool recently launched an interesting initiative—the "Global Smart Money Golden Finger Recruitment." In simple terms, it is about finding hunters and community KOLs worldwide who are particularly sensitive to on-chain opportunities. Once selected, they can join the official core talent pool.
The benefits of this program's first phase are quite attractive. Members in the pool can directly participate in the December "Top 10 Golden Fingers" selection event. Those who rank high will not only receive rewards of up to 2026 USDT but also gain top-tier exposure on the Gate Web3 Tracker homepage—this exposure alone is worth a lot for those looking to expand their influence.
More importantly, members within the pool have advantages in long-term monetization. The official promises to prioritize business cooperation opportunities, provide early airdrop whitelist access, and access to Gate's official millions-level traffic.

【Crypto World】 Recently, there has been a lot of activity in the market. Let's first look at the attitude of major institutions. Deutsche Bank stated that the market does not buy into the expectation of interest rate cuts in January next year, while the research team of a leading compliant platform predicts that the crypto market environment may see a turning point in the first half of 2026, believing that there is room for further growth.
Meanwhile, the movements of whales are also affecting market nerves. Recently, a whale withdrew $84.39 million worth of crypto assets from a major exchange, and a newly created wallet subsequently withdrew over $16.92 million in assets. On the other side, a giant whale deposited $1.57 million USDC on the HyperLiquid platform to short BERA. The logic behind this operation is worth pondering.
Matrixport's view is also quite interesting — in the current market environment, traders are more inclined to focus on top assets with high liquidity and deeper trading depth.

Long-term Bitcoin holders' coin holdings have fallen to an 8-month low, indicating an intensification of the sell-off. This wave of selling is different from previous bull markets, and analysts believe it is a result of market correction. The reduction in long-term holders' positions reflects a change in market sentiment.

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission recently added four new suspicious virtual asset trading platforms, all operating without licenses. Platforms such as HKTWeb3 and Hong Kong Stablecoin Exchange have falsely advertised their relationships with licensed institutions. Users are reminded to verify the legitimacy of trading platforms when choosing one, stay vigilant, and avoid scams.

【Blockchain Rhythm】The popularity of the prediction market has really skyrocketed over the past two years. According to on-chain data, the open interest on Polymarket has been climbing all year, recently surpassing $326 million, nearly 1.7 times the $120 million at the beginning of the year.
From a market structure perspective, sports, politics, and crypto are the hottest sectors, accounting for 46.6%, 21.12%, and 12.4% respectively. Especially the political sector; during the US election last year, the open interest in politics alone reached $385 million, setting a platform record of $410 million.
Interestingly, at the end of each month, a large number of contracts expire and settle, with about one-third of the positions typically being closed. This cyclical fluctuation actually reflects an increasing market activity.
Bitwise's recent 2026 crypto market forecast mentioned that next year, the open interest on Polymarket will