Gate News bot message, vitalik.eth(@VitalikButerin) has been selling tokens from his wallet over the past two days. According to Lookonchain, he sold a total of 114,500 $KNC($22.3K), 30.57M $STRAYDOG($10.3K), and 1.05B $MUZZ($5.6K), receiving 32,560 $USDC and 1.89 $ETH($5.6K) in return. Previously o

Foresight News: Fetch.ai will launch an AI agent-to-agent payment system in January 2026. Through its proprietary intelligent agent AI platform ASI:One, individual AIs can autonomously perform payments on behalf of users, even when users are offline. The platform supports Visa payments, USDC, and

Solana's early DeFi protocol Lifinity announces gradual shutdown, with community governance almost unanimously approving the termination proposal. Approximately $42 million in assets will be converted to USDC and proportionally distributed to LFNTY token holders, with an expected payout of $0.90–$1.10 per token. The redemption system is expected to go live in 9 days.

OpenMind and Circle have reached a strategic partnership to launch a payment infrastructure for autonomous agents and embodied AI, integrating USDC stablecoin and x402 protocol, supporting robots to make direct payments. The pilot is expected in Silicon Valley, providing convenient solutions for the popularization of intelligent agents.

Intuit and Circle reach a multi-year partnership agreement to integrate USDC stablecoin payments into their products, including TurboTax and QuickBooks, to improve cash flow efficiency and support faster, low-cost payment processes.

JPMorgan Chase is entering the crypto finance space in a relatively low-key yet impactful way. Recently, the bank launched a tokenized deposit product called JPM Coin (JPMD) on the Ethereum Layer 2 network Base, marking the beginning of major Wall Street banks extending their core deposit systems onto public blockchains. This move is seen as an important signal of the integration between traditional finance and DeFi. Unlike traditional stablecoins, JPM Coin is essentially a digital claim on bank deposits, directly corresponding to real deposits within JPMorgan's system, and it can accrue interest. This distinguishes it clearly from stablecoins like USDC in terms of regulatory attributes and fund nature, and also provides institutional clients with a new on-chain option for cash and collateral.

On December 17, 2025, Circle Internet Group and LianLian Global signed a Memorandum of Understanding, announcing the exploration of stablecoin-based cross-border payment infrastructure with the goal of providing faster, lower-cost, and more reliable international payment solutions for global merchants and digital platforms. The two parties will focus on evaluating the application potential of USD stablecoin USDC in high-frequency, large-scale cross-border payments and promoting the modernization of fund management and settlement processes. This collaboration combines Circle's technological advantages in stablecoins and blockchain with LianLian Global's experience in cross-border payment compliance and network coverage. Circle is the issuer of USDC, with a circulation of approximately $73.7 billion; LianLian Global, headquartered in Hangzhou, serves about 7.9 million customers and holds over 65 regulatory licenses worldwide. The two parties will also explore payment application scenarios based on Circle Arc blockchain, a Layer-1 network designed specifically for stablecoins and financial services, which went live on the testnet in October 2025.

According to OnchainLens monitoring, whales have significantly increased their holdings of HYPE tokens on Hyperliquid, depositing a total of 37.1 million USDC today. Multiple wallets continue to purchase HYPE, with one new wallet depositing 7.1 million USDC to buy 277,420 tokens, while whale wallets have cumulatively deposited 15 million USDC to increase their HYPE holdings, with a large amount of funds still available.

BlockBeats News, December 18th, according to MLM monitoring, a newly created wallet address on Arbitrum minted $12.1 million USDC, then deposited $5.1 million into Hyperliquid, and purchased 113,000 HYPE tokens (approximately $3 million) as well as 0.5 BTC (about $43,000). Currently, the wallet is continuing to buy approximately $2 million worth of HYPE over the next 50 minutes through a TWAP strategy, while still holding about $7 million USDC on the Arbitrum network.

Visa has already begun allowing U.S. banks to use USD-backed stablecoin USDC for transaction settlement, with the first partners being Cross River Bank and Lead Bank, planning to expand more broadly by 2026. This will enable faster fund transfers while maintaining the user experience of consumer cards.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that Delphi Digital stated on X that the valuation premium of Layer1 is disappearing. The transition from "fat protocols" to "fat applications" has been ongoing for some time, but the market is only now beginning to price it in. The demand for homogeneous infrastructure is waning, and investors' expectations have shifted. Major public chains are facing greater pressure and need to demonstrate real and sustainable recurring revenue. Stablecoins may be a way out, with over 30 billion USD worth of USDC and USDT deployed on various alternative Layer1 and Layer2 networks, generating annual revenue for Circle and

Gate News bot message, after experiencing complete liquidation, Machi (@machibigbrother) has returned to trading. According to Onchain Lens, Machi deposited $1.2M USDC into HyperLiquid and opened an ETH long position with 25x leverage. Previously, as the market declined, Machi was completely liquida

Foresight News reports that, according to Bloomberg, Visa has begun supporting U.S. financial institutions in using USDC on Solana for transaction settlement. Cross River Bank and Lead Bank are the first institutions to use this service. As Circle

BlockBeats News, December 16 — According to official sources, USDC issuer Circle announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Interop Labs team and its proprietary intellectual property. The acquisition is expected to be completed in early 2026. Circle looks forward to contributing to the broader interoperability space and continues to explore opportunities aligned with its vision of open, interconnected, and scalable on-chain economies. Interop Labs has been one of the most advanced frameworks in cross-chain communication and token transfer, notably Axelar, and has worked with a growing open-source contributor community to drive Axelar's core development. By integrating Interop Labs' talent and technology directly into Circle, the goal is to accelerate the advancement of two core initiatives: firstly, Arc — Circ

Yala announced the YU–USDC redemption plan on December 15th, allowing users to exchange eligible assets for USDC at a 1:1 ratio, subject to monthly quota limits. Deposits will be open from December 2025, with new quotas injected monthly in 2026, and redemptions are planned to be completed by the end of the year. The team will regularly update the community on legal procedures and related information.

Foresight News reports that according to Lookonchain monitoring, Vitalik Buterin sold 1400 UNI (approximately $7,480), 10,000 KNC (approximately $2,470), and 40T DINU five hours ago, exchanging a total of 16,796 USDC.

PANews December 12 News, according to Whale Alert, the USDC Treasury has just burned 78,904,497 USDC on Ethereum (approximately 78.9 million USD).

World announces its app has received a major upgrade. The new version introduces encrypted chat, virtual accounts, and support for encrypted payments with over 100 assets, officially moving towards a “super app” that combines identity verification and global payments. Led by Sam Altman, the core goal of the project is to provide users with reliable human verification tools in an era of rapid AI technological development. According to the official announcement, this upgrade allows users to send, recharge, and withdraw cryptocurrencies within the World wallet and virtual accounts, experiencing a convenient payment process similar to Venmo. The new app supports USDC, EURC, wrapped Bitcoin, Ethereum, and over 100 other cryptocurrencies, covering a broader crypto asset ecosystem.

Token Terminal recently posted on X that Circle is best known for its USDC stablecoin. But what is less known is that Circle also owns the fastest-growing tokenized fund in the market: USYC. USYC's market cap has increased by 737.7% over the past month. In response, Circle co-founder and CEO Jeremy Allaire commented: "USYC under Circle is the fastest-growing tokenized fund in the past month. Really great!"

BlockBeats News, December 12 — According to Lookonchain monitoring, whale 0xE9D0 borrowed another 1 million USDC to purchase 5,211 AAVE tokens. He currently holds 338,544 AAVE (worth approximately $69.08 million) on Aave and has a debt of 30.8 million USDC.

Golden Finance reports that, according to OnchainLens monitoring, the "1011 Insider Whale" has deposited an additional $110 million USDC into HyperLiquid (total amount: $230 million) and opened a new long position: BTC: 5x leverage long SOL: 20x leverage long. At the same time, he still holds his previous ETH 5x long position. Currently, the total value of all his holdings is approximately $556 million, with floating gains of about $10 million.

BlockBeats News, December 11 - Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire stated at the Solana Breakpoint conference that Solana's transaction volume far exceeds all other chains. The Solana infrastructure is becoming increasingly mature, and its attractiveness is growing day by day. More and more large platforms targeting consumers and merchants are building on Solana.

PANews December 11 News, the Solana ecosystem liquidity protocol Meteora posted on X platform that in Q4 2025, Meteora has spent 10 million USDC on MET token buybacks, totaling 2.3% of the total supply. In the future, the same wallet will be used to conduct autonomous buyback operations. Additionally, Meteora announced the launch of a point system called “Comet

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) pointed out in its latest "Understanding Stablecoins" report that stablecoins pegged to the US dollar may cause currency substitution and capital outflow risks in vulnerable emerging markets, weakening local currency stability. However, several experts say that the current stablecoin market size is still not enough to have a significant impact on the global macroeconomy. The report highlights that stablecoins may bypass traditional financial intermediaries, thereby circumventing capital flow management measures (CFMs), making it easier for funds to move across borders during periods of market panic and accelerating currency depreciation. The combined market value of mainstream stablecoins such as USDT and USDC has reached $264 billion, which is close to France's foreign exchange reserves and surpasses that of many countries such as the United Kingdom, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates. However, these "dollar equivalents" are more used in cryptocurrency trading than in real-world money management or circumventing regulations.

Hyperliquid (HYPE) has recently seen large whale buying, with the two major wallets investing a total of more than $4.2 million, breaking the current bearish sentiment with strong capital inflows. These large holders are not only actively adding to their positions at the current price but also retaining large USDC reserves, hinting at the possibility of continued buying in the future. However, retail investors remain cautious, leaving the market divided between confidence and hesitation. Despite strong inflows, HYPE's technical structure remains weak. The price continues to move along a narrow descending channel, forming lower highs and lows. $35.48 emerged as a key resistance level that failed to break through multiple attempts. The MACD maintains a bearish stance with the line below the signal line and the momentum bar continues to be weak. The RSI is close to 34, which also indicates that sellers are dominant. However, the price is approaching a psychological support zone that has seen multiple rallies in history and could be a key area for bulls to watch in the short term.

Bitcoin retreated to near $92,500 in early Asian trading on Wednesday after breaking above $94,000, as the market continued to remain cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve's key meeting. As investors focus on the latest policy statement and the tone of Jerome Powell's year-end press conference, the overall cryptocurrency sentiment cools in the short term. Mainstream altcoins are showing a differentiated trend. Ethereum is up 7% in the last 24 hours and is currently trading around $3,320; Solana and Dogecoin are both up about 5%; Cardano was the strongest performer, with an 8.5% increase on the day. Despite this, these tokens generally retreated 1%-2% in early Asian trading, hinting at profit-taking after an overnight rally. XRP is up slightly by 2% but is still down 4% this week, with BNB, USDC, and TRX largely flat. The market depth for small-cap tokens remains weak, reflecting the ongoing liquidity imbalance since December.

On-chain analyst Ai Yi reports that a certain whale deposited 40 million USDC into Hyperliquid again after the 1011 flash crash, planning to buy 19,108.68 ETH at $3,280, and has already realized an unrealized profit of $17.72 million. The total position value has reached $269 million.

This article summarizes cryptocurrency news for December 9, 2025, focusing on the latest Bitcoin updates, Ethereum upgrades, Dogecoin trends, real-time cryptocurrency prices, and price predictions. Major Web3 events today include: 1. The US CFTC has launched a pilot program allowing BTC, ETH, and USDC to be used as collateral in the derivatives market; 2. Tether participated in an $80 million investment in the Italian humanoid robotics company Generative Bionics; 3. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics: October PPI data will not be released for now and will be published together with November data in January next year.

Two addresses have been continuously buying HYPE on the HyperLiquid platform. The address "nolimithodl.hl" bought 98,739 HYPE for $2.9 million, while address "0x1EC" invested $1.3 million to increase its holdings to 97,697 HYPE, and still has $1.02 million USDC that may be used for further purchases.

Jupiter announces the relaunch of the $WET token public sale, allocating 30 million tokens, accounting for 3% of the total supply. Each token is priced at 0.069 USDC, with a wallet limit of 500 USDC. The sale will take place on December 8. Token claiming will go live on December 9.

Gate News bot message, Circle has executed a burn of $500 million USDC on the Solana network. According to the data, since October 11, Circle's total USDC burn operations on the Solana network have reached $15 billion.

Gate News bot message, a significant crypto whale has returned to HyperLiquid after a 7-month hiatus, depositing $1.38 million in USDC. The whale proceeded to open a short position on HYPE with 1x leverage. Records show that this whale's previous trading activities had generated profits of $1.14 mil