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Polymarket has just confirmed that a security flaw affected certain user accounts. It indicates that a vulnerability related to a third-party authentication provider allowed unauthorized access and resulted in losses for several victims. The platform states it has fixed the problem and indicates there is no longer any persistent risk.

While traditional markets slow down between Christmas and New Year, the digital derivatives ecosystem is preparing to absorb a major technical shock. Indeed, this Friday will see the expiration of 27 billion dollars worth of options on Bitcoin and Ethereum, concentrated on the Deribit platform. A crypto version of Boxing Day, both feared and closely watched.

After months of legal battle and a closely followed saga by the markets, Elon Musk has just seized a decisive victory. The Delaware Supreme Court has restored the full 56 billion dollar compensation granted by Tesla in 2018.

Bitwise, the asset manager specializing in crypto, has officially filed an S-1 form with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a Sui spot ETF in the United States.

In an official communication, Binance warned its users and project holders against fraudulent agents claiming to facilitate token listing on Binance, often in exchange for payments. To accompany this message, the exchange announced a reward of up to 5 million dollars for any credible information identifying these practices.

As the European MiCA regulation gradually comes into effect, the Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV) of Spain has decided to set clear, almost abrupt, guidelines for crypto players operating on its territory. No prolonged grey areas, no regulatory wavering. The message is clear. Comply, or leave

For the third consecutive week, crypto ETPs have attracted new capital, according to CoinShares. Last week, net inflows accelerated further, extending an already strong sequence after the previous two weeks. In detail, the momentum is mainly American. The United States accounts for the majority of purchases, far ahead of Germany and Canada, while Switzerland stands out against the trend with net outflows during the period.

The case quickly took a diplomatic turn. After the hacking of Upbit, one of the largest South Korean crypto exchanges, Binance finds itself at the center of a controversy: some investigators in Seoul claim that the platform only froze a small portion of the stolen funds. Binance, on the other hand, strongly disputes this version and assures it acted immediately.

Cardano shows weakened momentum. Its price remains under pressure after several weeks of decline, and some retail investors are gradually reducing their exposure. However, major ADA holders are strengthening their positions while small wallets decrease theirs. This divergence between the activity of large investors and that of retail frequently appears in the final phase of a bearish trend.

CoinShares reports $716 million in weekly inflows into its digital asset ETPs, marking the second consecutive week of positive flows. This growth brings assets under management to $180 billion, up 7.9% from their November low. Data show increased investor participation, with significant contributions from the United States, Germany, and Canada.

Dogecoin just blew out its twelfth candle. As often with this unlikely project, the celebration looks more like a nod to the Internet than a classic birthday. Born to mock the very serious Bitcoin universe, DOGE has become in twelve years one of the most endearing and sometimes the most baffling emblems of crypto.

Pakistan has confirmed its intention to launch its first ever stablecoin. This initiative speaks volumes about the country's ambition. Indeed, Pakistan wants to catch up digitally, secure its financial flows and establish itself in an increasingly tokenised global economy. Behind this decision lies a much broader strategy involving central bank digital currency, Bitcoin mining and the widespread deployment of AI.

According to a study by the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, enthusiasm for cryptos has cooled. Indeed, only 26% of investors still plan to buy cryptos, compared to 33% in 2021. However, 27% still hold them, an unchanged level. There is less desire to buy more, but not necessarily a massive exit.