[A certain whale or institution swapped 1,469 BTC for 43,647 ETH via THORChain in the past half month] A certain whale or institution has swapped 1,469 BTC for 43,647 ETH (total value of $131 million) via THORChain over the past half month, with an average exchange price of $3,000 per ETH.

The authorities pointed out that the Bitcoin exchange Paxful has been exploited by money launderers and other criminals, and the exchange is aware of this situation. （Decrypt）

[ChronoForge Blockchain Game to Cease Operations on December 30, 2025] The blockchain game ChronoForge has announced that it will cease operations on December 30, 2025. ChronoForge cited obstacles such as funding shortages, with the founders having to personally finance development since July and laying off 80% of the staff. After discussions with the Rift Foundation, ChronoForge concluded that it is unable to sustain the operation of the game or its tokens. The game was developed by Minted Loot Studios.

[CBOE Has Officially Approved the Listing and Registration of 21Shares XRP ETF] The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) has officially approved the listing and registration of the 21Shares Ripple Exchange-Traded Fund (XRP ETF).

[In the past hour, $91.0026 million liquidated across the network, primarily long positions] In the past hour, $91.0026 million was liquidated across the network, including $88.7631 million in long positions and $2.2395 million in short positions, with the majority being long liquidations. $ETH liquidations amounted to $25.9156 million, and $BTC liquidations amounted to $35.0187 million.