[Chainalysis Predicts Illegal Crypto Transactions to Reach $154 Billion by 2025] Chainalysis released a report stating that illegal cryptocurrency transactions will reach at least $154 billion by 2025, a year-on-year increase of 162%. The report highlights that illegal organizations operate large-scale on-chain infrastructures to assist transnational criminal networks in obtaining goods and services and laundering illicit proceeds. The primary reason is the 694% surge in funds received by sanctioned entities. Even if the amount remains the same as the previous year, 2025 will still set a record for cryptocurrency-related crimes. Stablecoins account for 84% of illegal transactions.

[Andre Cronje's New Project Flying Tulip Intent Whitelist Goes Live] Sonic co-founder Andre Cronje (AC) announced on the X platform that the Intent Whitelist for his new project, Flying Tulip, is now live. He emphasized that there is currently no involvement of any fund transfers, and future updates will be based solely on information disclosed through Flying Tulip's official channels. According to previous disclosures, the Flying Tulip public offering will be conducted in four rounds: Early Participation, Supporter Whitelist, Intent Whitelist, and Public Sale, with consistent fundraising terms across all rounds. Flying Tulip previously completed a $200 million seed round at a $1 billion token valuation.

[Two wallets opened ZEC long positions, currently facing a floating loss of $2.2 million] According to monitoring by Lookonchain, two wallets opened 1x leverage ZEC long positions yesterday, with a position of 27,895 ZEC ($11.1 million). They are currently facing a floating loss of $2.2 million.

[Coincheck to Acquire Approximately 97% Stake in 3iQ, Valued Over $111 Million] Nasdaq-listed Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck announced that it has reached a share purchase agreement to acquire approximately 97% of the equity in alternative digital asset management company 3iQ Corp. According to the agreement, 3iQ is valued at $111,840,476 in this transaction. The acquisition is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2026, subject to customary commitments and specific conditions, including regulatory approval and due diligence.

[Exodus Reduced Holdings of 198 BTC, 904 ETH, and 18,577 SOL in December 2025] Crypto wallet company Exodus Movement (NYSE American: EXOD) updated its treasury digital asset holdings data as of December 31, 2025. As of December 31, 2025, the company held 1,704 BTC, a decrease of 198 BTC compared to the end of the previous month; held 1,898 ETH, a decrease of 904 ETH compared to the end of the previous month; held 12,473 SOL, a decrease of 18,577 SOL compared to the end of the previous month.