Ethereum staking rate has reached 27.93%. BNB breaks through $900.

Headlines

▌Data: Ethereum staking rate has reached 27.93%, Lido’s market share hits 24.74%

According to Dune Analytics data, the total amount of ETH staked on the Ethereum beacon chain has reached 34,676,830 ETH, accounting for 27.93% of the total supply. Among them, the liquid staking protocol Lido holds a 24.74% share. Additionally, since the Shanghai upgrade, there has been a net inflow of 16,511,352 ETH.

****▌BNB surpasses $900

Market data shows that BNB has broken through the $900 mark, currently trading at $900.17, with a 24-hour increase of 2.94%. Market fluctuations are quite significant; please exercise caution.

Market Quotes

As of press time, market data shows:

BTC price at 90,329.00 USD, approximately +0.6% over 24 hours;
ETH price at 3,121.91 USD, approximately +1.1% over 24 hours;
BNB price at 895.39 USD, approximately +1.3% over 24 hours;
SOL price at 133.38 USD, approximately +0.5% over 24 hours;
DOGE price at 0.13898 USD, approximately +1.1% over 24 hours;
XRP price at 2.03 USD, approximately +0.5% over 24 hours;
TRX price at 0.27276 USD, approximately -0.6% over 24 hours;
WLFI price at 0.144 USD, approximately -1.6% over 24 hours.

WLFI price is approximately 0.1427 USD, with a change of -1.9% over 24 hours;

HYPE price is about $29.57, with a 24-hour change of +3.9%.

Policies

▌Law Firm: After testing in 2025, cryptocurrency company IPOs will face real scrutiny in 2026

Laura Katherine Mann, partner at White & Case, stated that 2025 is the “test year” for crypto IPOs, and 2026 will be the decisive year. The market will determine whether digital asset listed companies are a long-term asset class or merely trading opportunities during a bull market.
She pointed out that the composition of companies planning to go public in 2026 will lean more towards financial infrastructure, regulated exchanges and brokers, custody and infrastructure service providers, as well as stablecoin payment and vault management platforms.
With a more constructive U.S. regulatory environment and increasing institutionalization, the IPO window is supported; however, Mann also emphasized that valuation discipline, macro risks, and crypto asset price trends will ultimately decide how many deals can succeed.

****▌US SEC issues guidelines on cryptocurrency custody services

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released an investor guide on crypto wallets and custody last Friday, outlining best practices and common risks associated with different forms of crypto asset storage.
The SEC’s announcement lists advantages and disadvantages of various crypto custody methods, including self-custody versus third-party holding.
If investors choose third-party custody, they should understand the custodian’s policies, including whether they will “re-hypothecate” the assets (lend them out for profit), or whether the service provider pools client assets rather than holding them in separate accounts.

****▌HyperFund crypto scam initiator Rodney Burton faces 11 charges, up to 20 years imprisonment

According to an amended indictment from the Maryland federal prosecutors, cryptocurrency promoter Rodney Burton, known online as “Bitcoin Rodney,” faces 11 federal charges related to promoting the $1.8 billion HyperFund crypto scam, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, seven counts of money laundering, and operating an unlicensed remittance business.
If convicted on all charges, he could face up to 20 years in federal prison.
Rodney Burton promoted HyperFund from June 2020 to May 2024, using investors’ funds to purchase luxury apartments, sports cars, and yachts. In the HyperFund case, co-defendant Brenda Chunga has pleaded guilty, while co-founder Sam Lee remains at large. Last January, U.S. authorities arrested and charged Rodney Burton, the initiator of the HyperVerse crypto investment scheme.

****▌Last night in Mong Kok, Hong Kong, a crypto exchange shop was targeted in an attempted robbery; the shopkeeper was lightly injured but no property was stolen

An attempted robbery occurred at a crypto exchange shop in Mong Kok, Hong Kong, on the evening of December 13. Around 8 p.m., the 46-year-old shop owner was closing the shop at 608 Nathan Road when three men tried to rob him.
During the struggle, the shop owner was injured on his finger and was sent to Kwong Wah Hospital for treatment, remaining conscious. Preliminary police investigations indicate no property was stolen. Surveillance cameras are installed at the scene and in the shopping mall corridor. Police are currently investigating the whereabouts of the three suspects; the case remains under investigation.

****▌Ukrainian official’s son murdered by classmates over crypto assets; suspect includes Ukrainian ambassador’s stepson in Bulgaria

A violent murder case recently occurred in Vienna, where 21-year-old Ukrainian student Danylo Kuzmin (son of Kharkiv deputy mayor) was killed by classmates over crypto assets. After learning that his father held cryptocurrencies, he was lured to a parking lot by 19-year-old Bogdan (Ukrainian ambassador to Bulgaria’s stepson) and 45-year-old former customs officer Alexander, and subjected to long-term torture to extract his crypto wallet password. After the theft, the suspects abandoned him in a car and set it on fire before fleeing back to Ukraine. Both suspects have been detained by Ukrainian authorities; the case is under investigation. (Red Star News)

Blockchain Applications

▌Ripple and AMINA establish stablecoin payment partnership to expand European market operations

According to Cointelegraph, Ripple has expanded its presence in Europe by partnering with AMINA for stablecoin payment services.

Cryptocurrencies

▌****Aevo Ribbon DOV old vault attacked, losses approximately $2.7 million

On December 14, Aevo announced that due to a vulnerability in the smart contract update, the Ribbon DOV old vault was attacked on December 12, resulting in losses of about $2.7 million. The Aevo platform remains unaffected and continues normal operation.
All Ribbon vaults have been halted and will be disabled immediately; the attack caused losses totaling approximately 32% of the vault’s assets. Users are advised to withdraw funds via the standard process; vault upgrade will be released next week (further notice to follow). A claim window will be open for six months until June 12, 2026. Afterward, the DAO will liquidate remaining assets and distribute them to previous depositors, with compensation up to 19% of the missing amount or the remaining available funds.

****▌USDe supply drops to 6.526 billion tokens

According to DeFilama data, as of December 14, the USDe supply has decreased to 6.526 billion tokens, a 2.99% decline over the past 7 days.

****▌Current RWA sector TVL stands at $16.536 billion

According to DefiLlama, the total value locked (TVL) in the real-world asset tokenization (RWA) sector is $16.536 billion. Among them:
· BlackRock BUIDL TVL reaches $2.499 billion;
· Tether Gold TVL reaches $2.255 billion;
· Ondo Finance TVL reaches $1.923 billion.

Key Economic Dynamics

▌The probability of the Federal Reserve maintaining interest rates in January 2026 is 75.69%

According to CME “Federal Reserve Watch”: the probability of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by 25 basis points in January 2026 is 24.4%; the probability of keeping rates unchanged is 75.69%.
The probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point rate cut by March next year is 41.4%, with a 50.5% chance of holding rates steady, and an 8.1% chance of a cumulative 50-basis-point cut.

Gold Encyclopedia

▌How a soft U.S. labor market exerts pressure on crypto prices

Bitcoin hit a new high in October but has struggled to maintain gains since late November. Meanwhile, the U.S. labor market has noticeably cooled. The unemployment rate has risen to around 4%, reaching its highest level in recent years. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) series show that month-over-month growth in non-farm employment has slowed from post-pandemic levels to more moderate six-figure increases. Job vacancies and resignation numbers have also declined from peaks in 2021-2022. Changes in the labor market influence risk appetite and liquidity conditions, which are often reflected in Bitcoin and broader crypto price movements. If labor market data remains stable while inflation remains high, investors may infer that interest rates could stay high for longer. Conversely, rising unemployment and slowing non-farm job growth could strengthen the case for rate cuts.

Today, cryptocurrencies are also traded within the same ecosystem. When strategists discuss the pressure on Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies from the labor market, they typically describe two overlapping channels. First is the growth channel. Rising unemployment, slowing hiring, and stagnant wages make the market more cautious about future profits and default risks. In such an environment, investors tend to reduce their exposure to riskier assets like small caps, Bitcoin, and altcoins. Second is the liquidity and interest rate channel. Weak economic data may also trigger panic among investors and lead central banks to adopt easing monetary policies. For Bitcoin and crypto, the key point is that a weak labor market means falling prices, and labor data helps predict macroeconomic trends. These data influence growth expectations, interest rate trajectories, and liquidity, which in turn affect investors’ risk tolerance.