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DeFi Milestone: DEX Volume Surpasses CEX

On January 20, CFTC and SEC Chairs will step down, with Behnam advocating for CFTC crypto oversight and Gensler criticizing the industry's noncompliance. Meanwhile, Solana surpassed Ethereum in DEX trading volume at $4B, and DEX trading now exceeds 20% of CEX volume, signaling rapid growth.

MiCA's Impact: Uncertainty for USDT

Base is exploring the tokenization of $COIN to bring assets on-chain, Binance leads with 250M users compared to Bybit’s 60M and Gate’s 20M, and MiCA’s full implementation has raised compliance uncertainty for USDT in the EU, pushing users toward USDC, now trading at a premium.

Strategy Index: Funding Fee Arbitrage I

Drawing on real trading data from six top-tier teams managing over $1.5B, 1Token’s latest research offers actionable insights and in-depth metrics for funding fee arbitrage — a core market-neutral strategy in crypto.

South Korea's Crypto Craze: 1 in 3 Citizens Dive into Digital Assets

Over 30% of South Koreans hold crypto, with 15.6M users in November. Russian firms are using Bitcoin for international payments amid sanctions. Bitget's BGB token hit new highs, ranking No.16 by market cap, with the community targeting $10, which could place it among the top 10-14 tokens.

USDtb: Ethena's Stablecoin Powered by BlackRock

Binance Alpha is a platform in Binance Wallet for promising crypto projects. US GAAP now mandates fair value measurement for certain crypto assets, with changes in net income and additional disclosures. Ethena Labs launched USDtb, a BlackRock-backed stablecoin.

Microsoft Rejects Bitcoin Investment Proposal: Saylor's Effort Falls Short

OKX launched OKSOL on Dec 11, 2024, letting users stake SOL and receive OKSOL at a 1:1 ratio while maintaining liquidity. Microsoft shareholders rejected a Bitcoin investment proposal. Binance relaunched its Web3 Wallet with a $5M+ airdrop starting Dec 10, 2024.

SEC Rejects SOL Spot ETF: What’s Next for Crypto ETFs?

The SEC rejected $SOL spot ETFs, with no new crypto ETFs expected under the current administration. BitGo launched a retail platform with a Bitcoin giveaway for U.S. users. South Korea delayed its crypto tax until 2027, with new regulations starting in 2025.

HyperLiquid Airdrop: 1B $HYPE Tokens for Early Users!

HyperLiquid is airdropping 1 billion $HYPE tokens, with 31% for early users from a past campaign. Meanwhile, Tether is discontinuing EUR₮, with holders needing to redeem by 2025. Additionally, Binance has launched BFUSD, offering daily airdrop yields and collateral for futures trading.

Shorting MSTR as Bitcoin Hits ATH: Citron's Bold Bet on BTC

Citron Research is shorting $MSTR as Bitcoin hits $100K, noting a detachment from BTC fundamentals. Coinbase will delist wBTC on December 19, 2024, to promote its own cbBTC. OKX launched free, instant SGD deposits and withdrawals via DBS in Singapore.

1Token Announces Strategic Partnership with Keyblock Solutions to Enhance Virtual Asset Fund Services

1Token partners with Keyblock Solutions to improve the efficiency and compliance of digital asset fund services.

PNL Calculation and Reconciliation in DeFi

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Memecoins on another run: Driving Retail Flow for CEXs

ACT & PNUT memecoins surge as Binance and OKX list them, showing CEXs may now need memecoins to drive retail flow. OpenSea 2.0 announces UI upgrades, XP points, and a potential airdrop. Arkham launches a perpetual exchange with 0 maker fees and ARKM perks, boosting ARKM's value.

New All-Time High: Bitcoin But Not ETH

Binance and Coinbase clash over listing fee claims, with industry leaders sharing mixed experiences. Bitcoin hits a new all-time high, while Ethereum lags. Meanwhile, USDG, a yield-sharing stablecoin, enters the market, aiming to challenge established players.

HKEX to Launch Virtual Asset Index Series in November

HKEX is set to launch a Virtual Asset Index Series on November 15, 2024, offering benchmarks for major cryptocurrencies. OKX partners with Standard Chartered for third-party custody. Binance introduces a new wealth management platform for advisors.