JUST IN: 🇺🇸 President-elect Trump officially launches TRUMP crypto meme coin on Solana.
JUST IN: 🇺🇸 President-elect Trump officially launches TRUMP crypto meme coin on Solana.
[Bubblemaps Claims ATLAS Project Suspected of Insider Trading, 68 Wallets Hold 47% of Token Supply] On-chain transaction analysis platform Bubblemaps posted on the X platform, pointing out that the Meme coin project ATLAS, inspired by U.S. Vice President JD Vance's pet dog, has received promotion from certain social media KOLs. However, monitoring shows that 68 wallets, which previously had no on-chain activity, obtained funds through ChangeNow and pre-purchased ATLAS tokens before the project launch. These wallets now hold 47% of the token supply, valued at approximately $1 million, raising suspicions of insider trading.
[Animoca Co-founder Yat Siu: 2026 Could Be a Turning Point for Utility Tokens] Animoca Brands co-founder Yat Siu stated that in 2025, the market may face pressure on risk assets due to excessive bets on political expectations, with crypto trades surrounding Trump failing to materialize as anticipated. Siu believes that by 2026, the crypto industry will shift towards compliance and real-world application scenarios, with a focus on utility tokens and institutional development. He revealed that Animoca plans to go public through a reverse merger with Nasdaq-listed company Currenc Group, providing investors with broader exposure to Web3 and altcoin portfolios. He also pointed out that the tokenization of real-world assets and security tokens will bridge traditional finance and the on-chain economy.
[Gold and Silver Reach New Highs, Bitcoin's Year-to-Date Decline Expands to 6.25%] Gold and silver prices have once again broken historical records this week, showcasing strong performance in the precious metals market. Meanwhile, Bitcoin's year-to-date price has fallen by 6.25%, and Ethereum has dropped by 12%, reflecting bearish sentiment in the cryptocurrency market. The stock prices of related asset management companies have also experienced significant declines. Louis Navellier, founder of investment advisory firm Navellier & Associates, stated that gold prices have risen nearly 70% by 2025. In contrast, cryptocurrencies continue to decline, and he recommends investors shift to gold due to its advantages, including central bank purchases, lower volatility, and improved liquidity. Renowned investor Peter Schiff posted on the X platform, noting that Bitcoin has failed to rise alongside tech stocks and precious metals, suggesting it may never achieve an upward trend.
[Mirae Asset Plans to Acquire Korbit Exchange Platform for Up to $100 Million] South Korean financial group Mirae Asset is in negotiations with Korbit's major shareholders to acquire South Korea's fourth-largest crypto exchange platform, Korbit, for approximately $70 million to $100 million. The acquisition is led by Mirae Asset Consulting, which has already signed a memorandum of understanding. Korbit is currently 60.5% owned by NXC and its subsidiaries, while SK Square holds approximately 31.5%. The platform possesses a full operational license and compliance system.
[DeBot Releases Compensation Registration Form, Verification and Full Compensation Completed Within 72 Hours] On December 28, DeBot released a compensation registration form. Affected users can log in to the DeBot official website (PC or mobile web version) to fill it out. The registration form will remain valid long-term. DeBot will complete verification within 72 hours after submission and provide 100% full compensation to confirmed affected users. Compensation funds will be directly distributed to the DeBot secure wallet address. Last night, the DeBot wallet was hacked, and some users' assets were abnormally transferred.