According to CryptoRank data, Hyperliquid is leading in the decentralized exchange market for perpetual contracts, with an open position size seven times that of Lighter and a lower trading volume, indicating that recent activity has organic characteristics. （Cointelegraph）

[Upbit Announces Listing of YB] On December 26, Upbit's official announcement stated that YB will be listed.

[SlowMist Technology Reminds Users to Operate Risky Wallets with Caution] SlowMist Technology Chief Information Security Officer 23pds issued a statement reminding users of wallets with versions that have ongoing theft incidents to disconnect from the internet before exporting the mnemonic phrase to transfer assets. Otherwise, opening the wallet online may result in asset theft. Wallets with backed-up mnemonic phrases should transfer assets first before upgrading the wallet.

[Lithuanian Central Bank Requires Unlicensed Crypto Services to Cease Operations Starting January] The Bank of Lithuania (Lietuvos Bankas) announced that with the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) being incorporated into domestic law, all crypto service providers must submit license applications by December 31. Providing related services without a license will be considered illegal starting January 1, 2026. Regulatory measures include fines, website bans, and severe violations may result in up to 4 years of imprisonment. The central bank has requested institutions that will not continue operations to promptly notify customers and complete asset returns and transfers. Currently, out of approximately 370 registered institutions, only about 30 have applied for licenses, with around 120 actively operating. Lithuania plans to become a 'gateway' under the MiCA framework.

VTB, the second largest bank in Russia, announced that it will launch a Bitcoin purchase service for all investors. （The Bitcoin Historian）