Headlines

▌Putin: Trump is "smart and experienced", but worried that he is not safe at the moment

According to CNN, on Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised US President-elect Donald Trump as a "smart and experienced" politician who can find "solutions." Putin also condemned Biden for creating "additional difficulties" for the incoming Trump administration because Biden allowed Ukraine to launch US-made ATACMS long-range missiles at targets in Russia. When asked whether Biden's decision would affect future relations between Russia and the United States, Putin said that the situation might improve after Trump takes office in January next year. Putin also said that Trump had overcome the "severe test" of returning to the White House, referring to the two assassination attempts Trump suffered during the campaign. Putin said that "absolutely uncivilized means of struggle" were used against Trump more than once, adding that he was worried that Trump was not safe at the moment. Speaking about the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, Putin threatened to launch more of Russia's new medium-range ballistic missiles, warning: "We will use the means at our disposal." "It is not ruled out that the "Hazel" missiles will be used against the Ukrainian army, military-industrial facilities or decision-making centers, including in Kiev, because the Kiev authorities continue to try to attack our important facilities today."

Uniswap hits record monthly trading volume of $38 billion

Uniswap's monthly trading volume reached $38 billion in November, up nearly 50% from October, breaking the previous record of $34 billion. Arbitrum contributed the most, reaching $19.5 billion. Uniswap's total transaction fees reached $5.44 million, ranking sixth among DeFi protocols. Its token UNI rose more than 44% this week, with a market value of $7.7 billion, reflecting the recovery of DeFi and increased on-chain activity.

Quotes

As of press time, according to Coingecko data:

BTC's latest transaction price is $95,633.91, with a daily change of -0.4%;

ETH's latest transaction price is $3,578.39, with a daily change of -2.1%;

BNB's latest transaction price is $654.06, with a daily change of +1.5%;

SOL's latest trading price is $237.43, with a daily change of -1.6%;

DOGE's latest transaction price is 0.4015 yuan, with a daily increase or decrease of +0.5%;

XPR recently traded at $1.53, with a daily change of +4.3%.

policy

▌Swiss Canton of Bern approves study on Bitcoin mining to utilize excess energy

The parliament of the Swiss canton of Bern has passed a proposal to study Bitcoin mining as a way to utilize excess energy and stabilize the power grid. The parliament will conduct a feasibility study to assess energy availability, environmental impact and regulatory issues. Supporters say Bitcoin mining can attract investment, create jobs and promote the development of renewable energy.

Coinbase suspends European USDC rewards program due to MiCA regulations

Coinbase announced that it will stop the USDC rewards program in the European Economic Area from December 1 due to new regulatory requirements of the European Market Crypto Assets Act (MiCA). This measure is intended to comply with MiCA's requirements for electronic currency tokens. Other crypto companies such as Bitstamp and Tether are also making compliance adjustments.

Blockchain Applications

▌SingularityNET and Mina reach cooperation to promote privacy-based decentralized AI

Decentralized AI platform SingularityNET and Mina Foundation announced a partnership to use zero-knowledge proof (ZK) technology to promote the development of privacy-preserving decentralized general artificial intelligence (AGI). The two parties plan to develop secure AGI applications such as decision-making AI agents and knowledge sharing ecosystems to ensure that user data is not exposed during verification.

By combining SingularityNET’s AI technology with Mina Protocol’s ZK-SNARK technology, this collaboration will balance privacy and innovation, while providing support for the development of decentralized applications such as personalized governance tools, helping to build a secure AI ecosystem.

▌Worldcoin Launches New World ID Passport Credential

According to official news, Worldcoin has launched a new World ID Passport Credential, which is currently being piloted in some countries including Chile, Colombia, Malaysia and South Korea.

The new World ID Credentials allow individuals to connect a valid form of identification (starting with an NFC-enabled passport) to their World ID without sharing any information with TFH, the World Foundation or any other third party.

Cryptocurrency

▌Bernstein: MicroStrategy stock could rise another 49%

Bernstein said MicroStrategy's "unprecedented" move to buy Bitcoin could drive the price of its stock MSTR up another 49%.

▌Report: North Korean hackers expand their attack scope, targeting IT and encryption industries

According to TechCrunch, the North Korean hacker group "Lazarus Group" has expanded social engineering attacks to multinational IT companies to steal cryptocurrencies. Research has found that the "Sapphire Sleet" and "Ruby Sleet" organizations spread malware and infiltrated to steal secrets through fake recruitment, respectively. North Korean IT personnel also use false identities and technical means to infiltrate.

SecondLane lists 1% stake in Pump.fun for $15 million

Private marketplace trading platform SecondLane has listed a stake in memecoin protocol Pump.fun at a fully diluted valuation (FDV) of $1.5 billion, with SecondLane listing a 1% stake in Pump.fun for $15 million.

Crypto.com Sponsors First Crypto-Prize Golf Tournament

Crypto.com will host its first cryptocurrency-prize golf tournament, the "Crypto.com Showdown," at Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas on December 14, with a total prize pool of $10 million, all paid in its native token Cronos (CRO). Participants include Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy from the PGA Tour, and Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau from LIV Golf. The competition is a Ryder Cup style event, including four-ball, singles and alternating shot modes. Crypto.com said that this event aims to innovate the viewing experience and introduce cryptocurrency rewards for the first time. The event will be broadcast by TNT on December 17.

Important economic developments

▌Biden: I hope Trump will reconsider imposing tariffs on Mexico and Canada

U.S. President Joe Biden said Thursday he hopes President-elect Donald Trump will reconsider his plan to impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada, saying it could "screw up" relations with close allies. "I hope he reconsiders. I think it would be counterproductive," he said on Nantucket. "We have the unusual situation in the United States where we are surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean and two allies: Mexico and Canada. The last thing we need to do is start to undermine those relationships."

Golden Encyclopedia

What is an airdrop?

Airdrops are the cryptocurrency equivalent of a surprise gift. Imagine opening a box and discovering coins inside! This is similar to receiving an announcement about free coins or tokens from a new blockchain project. Crypto airdrops involve distributing digital assets to a user’s wallet for free, or in exchange for completing simple tasks, such as following a project on social media or joining their online community.

Airdrops play a vital role in the crypto ecosystem. New projects use airdrops as a marketing strategy to increase awareness and build a user base. They act like free samples in a supermarket, enticing users to try new products. From a user's perspective, airdrops offer an opportunity to get new cryptocurrencies with minimal effort and the potential for huge gains. These tokens are more than just freebies, they are a way to participate in the growing digital economy.

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