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。

A founder of a leading exchange emphasized during the annual communication that public chain development should focus on providing value to builders. They recommended long-term persistence and believe that the overall scale of the BNB ecosystem will surpass that of a single business, forming a pattern similar to NASDAQ. It is essential to stay motivated in the competition.

【Crypto World】XRP's recent weekly performance is quite interesting. The RSI has already dropped to 33, which is very close to the oversold area. Historically, whenever it hits this zone, a rebound is often not far behind.
But the reality is that the short-term price is still under downward pressure. Recently, it has not broken through the resistance zone of $1.97-$2.10, indicating that the upward momentum is still insufficient.
Traders should focus on two key levels: support around $1.76-$1.77, which is the defensive line during a decline; and above that, $2.69-$2.84 is the real strong resistance level. The current situation is a tug-of-war between rebound signals and downward pressure, and the key is whether the support can be maintained.

A founder of a leading exchange shared key work directions in an annual interview, including educational programs, venture capital and incubation, ecosystem development, and industry planning, reflecting a new perspective shift after experiencing volatility.

【Crypto World】According to the latest market reports, on December 18, it was reported that Trump Media & Technology Group(DJT.O) is planning a merger with TAE Technologies through a full stock transaction. The deal involves strategic integration of the two companies, attracting market attention.

【币界】一家数字金融平台刚刚庆祝了在纽约上市十周年的里程碑。在这个关键节点，管理层公布了未来三大战略方向。
首先是国际市场的攻略。公司计划在更多合规市场开展加密货币业务，这意味着什么？意味着他们把目光投向了全球，而不是固守一隅。
其次，区块链被重新定义了——不再只是炒币工具，而是被视为"金融科技2.0"的基础设施。这个表述很有意思，暗示下一代金融体系的构建需要区块链参与。
最后一个重点是人工智能。公司打算通过AI代理来优化客户体验，让交互更智能、更高效。这三个方向合起来，勾勒出了一幅Web3时代的企业进化图景。

Norwegian travel retailer TRN has launched Bitcoin payment services at Oslo Airport, utilizing localized solutions provided by Satoshi Consult. Currently, this feature is only available for in-store pickup orders at the airport, with plans to expand to more branches in the future. Shopping is free of additional charges, but there may be network fees, demonstrating the retailer's balance between innovation and consumer experience.

【Crypto World】Avalanche's path is becoming increasingly clear — no longer following short-term crypto hype, but instead focusing on sovereignty and dedicated blockchain development.
John Nahas, head of Ava Labs, revealed an ambitious plan: to expand the number of chains to 200 next year, mainly targeting institutional clients in the finance and artificial intelligence sectors. It sounds exaggerated, but the current infrastructure makes it clear — nearly 80 Layer-1 chains are already running on the mainnet, with over 100 more queued on the testnet.
More importantly, this is not just a lofty vision. Major players like Toyota, FIFA, and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation are building their own independent Avalanche environments. What does this indicate? It shows that people are no longer just looking at token prices, but are genuinely using these chains to solve real-world problems.
Nahas summarized the secret to this growth in one sentence: 聚

XX Network partners with NYM to launch a hybrid network messaging system aimed at enhancing communication security, disconnecting senders from receivers, and ensuring message privacy. In the face of data monitoring and quantum computing threats, this system effectively protects user privacy and reduces the risk of information being tracked.

A report predicts that next year, the US 10-year Treasury yield will fluctuate between 4.0% and 4.5%, and if the deficit outlook worsens, it could surge toward the upper limit. This will impact the capital markets, leading to capital outflows from high-risk sectors such as the crypto market, and attention should be paid to its impact on risk assets.

Stablecoins have become a key infrastructure in crypto finance, with supply reaching $304 billion last year, surpassing a certain payment network in transaction volume. Several traditional financial giants are also launching stablecoins. The future winner in the competition will be those who can offer a complete solution that gives users full control.