The non-profit cybersecurity organization Security Alliance warns that North Korean hackers are using fake Zoom meetings to conduct scams, tricking victims into downloading malware, resulting in losses exceeding $300 million. These attacks guide victims through scam messages and impersonation of familiar contacts, revealing new threats in cybersecurity.

Gate News Bot Message, December 15th, according to CoinMarketCap data, as of press time, ICNT (Impossible Cloud Network) is trading at $0.40, up 44.87% in 24 hours, with a peak of $0.46 and a low of $0.23. The 24-hour trading volume has reached $36 million. The current market cap is approximately $66.2 million, an increase of $20.5 million from yesterday. Impossible Cloud Network is building the world's largest AI data center network, offering high-performance, enterprise-grade, AI-ready infrastructure covering key global markets such as Europe, the United States, and Asia. The network features bare-metal deployment, global coverage, scalability, high performance, and enterprise-grade characteristics, with over 1,000 corporate clients and a yearly ecosystem revenue of...

Switzerland's crypto bank AMINA becomes the first European bank to implement Ripple's cross-border payment solution, integrating blockchain with traditional banking systems to enable efficient cross-border transfers. AMINA stated that Ripple technology enhances banking capabilities, reduces friction, and helps clients stay competitive.

According to Coinglass data, if Ethereum breaks through $3200, the short position liquidation strength will reach 825 million; if it falls below $3000, the long position liquidation strength will reach 865 million. The liquidation chart indicates the intensity of price changes' impact on liquidity.

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju mentioned that the analyst consensus index built using Claude AI successfully predicted Bitcoin's market fluctuations. He advises that in the current uncertain market, investors should stick to their own judgment, maintain their current positions, and stay observant.

Gate News Bot message, December 15th, according to CoinMarketCap data, as of press time, ZEC (Zcash) is trading at $410.63, down 6.49% in the past 24 hours, with a high of $468.95 and a low of $391.56, and a 24-hour trading volume of $733 million. The current market cap is approximately $6.75 billion. Zcash is the first cryptocurrency to develop zero-knowledge cryptography technology for private peer-to-peer payments. As a form of encrypted electronic cash, ZEC uses end-to-end encryption to protect user privacy. The project supports both transparent and shielded addresses, allowing users to choose their preferred level of transaction privacy. Currently, ZEC is listed on multiple major exchanges and has received support from industry organizations such as Messari, Electric Coin Company, and Zcash Foundation. ZEC features fast transaction speeds, low transaction fees, and complete decentralization, making it an ideal choice for private daily payments and long-term asset storage.

Markos Mom on the X platform said that the 7*24H Nasdaq contracts are not true indices, and their prices are driven by factors such as positions and leverage, lacking genuine market information. The fluctuations during market closures are related to liquidation mechanisms, where low volatility encourages leveraged trading, exacerbating temporary price swings. This situation treats trading as a gamble of uncertainty.

Foresight News 消息，Liquid Capital 创始人 JackYi 发推表示，「下跌是有限的，上涨是无限的，投资核心是控制风险和衡量盈亏比，ETH 最近巨鲸在持续买入，同依旧认为现在是最佳买入现货区。」

Odaily Planet Daily reports that Gate has launched RAVE perpetual contracts trading (USDT settled), supporting 1-20x leverage. It has also been simultaneously launched on Gate Perp DEX.

Gate News Bot Message, December 15th, according to CoinMarketCap data, as of press time, NIGHT (Midnight) is trading at $0.07, up 38.61% in the past 24 hours, with a high of $1.81 and a low of $0.02. The 24-hour trading volume reached $598 million. The current market capitalization is approximately $1.152 billion, an increase of $321 million from yesterday. Midnight is a fourth-generation blockchain network built for rational privacy. The network aims to restore the original intention of cryptocurrencies, allowing users to choose between utility and privacy without compromise. Midnight’s architecture enables everyone to verify genuine information without exposing personal data. The network has three core value propositions: freedom of association, economic freedom, and freedom of expression. In terms of freedom of association, users can hold voting rights.

AI Blockchain Security Platform TestMachine completes $6.5 million financing, which will accelerate the global expansion of its AI security platform Predator. This round of financing was led and participated by multiple venture capital firms.

Gate News Bot message, December 15th, according to CoinMarketCap data, as of press time, BAS (BNB Attestation Service) is currently priced at $0.01, up 48.63% in the past 24 hours, with a current market cap of approximately $22.9 million, an increase of $7.49 million compared to yesterday. BNB Attestation Service (BAS) is the native verification and reputation layer of BNB Chain, providing composable KYC, identity, and asset proof for RWA, DeFi, and AI agents. BAS is a standard and platform where anyone can perform verifications for anything, offering two modes of certification: in the on-chain mode, verification records are stored on the chain and publicly accessible; in the off-chain mode, verifications are stored in Greenfield, allowing users to control access permissions.

Renowned cryptocurrency analyst Willy Woo stated that if a quantum computer hacker attack triggers a flash crash, Bitcoin OG will buy Satoshi Nakamoto's Bitcoin. It is reported that Satoshi Nakamoto holds approximately 1.1 million Bitcoins, which were mainly mined during the early stages of Bitcoin (from January 2009 to mid-2010), distributed across over 22,000 addresses, accounting for about 5.2% of the total Bitcoin supply, making it the largest known Bitcoin holder.

Gate News Bot message, December 15th, according to CoinMarketCap data, as of press time, ETH (Ethereum) is trading at $3,076.57, down 1.55% in the past 24 hours, with a high of $3,446.62 and a low of $3,034.69. The current market capitalization is approximately $371.327 billion, a decrease of $5.845 billion from yesterday. Ethereum is a leading platform for innovative applications and blockchain networks. As a hub for blockchain innovation, Ethereum brings together a vibrant developer ecosystem, providing infrastructure for applications such as DeFi, NFT, stablecoins, and DAOs. The network locks assets worth $144.3 billion, offering $111 billion in protection mechanisms. In the past 24 hours, the network processed

Gate News Bot message, December 15th, according to CoinMarketCap data, as of press time, FHE (Mind Network) is currently priced at $0.08, up 100.98% in the past 24 hours, with a high of $0.09 and a low of $0.03. The 24-hour trading volume reached $45.2 million. The current market capitalization is approximately $28.7 million, an increase of $14.4 million from yesterday. Mind Network is a pioneer in Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE), dedicated to building fully encrypted infrastructure for Web3. The project focuses on developing FHE technology applications, including MindChain (the first FHE chain for AI agents), AgenticWorld (an AI agent platform with FHE consensus), and FHE Bridge (a secure interoperability solution for FHE), among other innovative products.

On December 15th, ETH price dipped to $3,033, Huang Licheng's ETH long position was liquidated again, incurring a loss of approximately $98,000, with an unrealized loss of $290,000, leaving the account with only $270,000. Previously, it was liquidated at $3,050, with a loss of about $110,000.

Foresight News reported that Faraday Future founder Jia Yueting tweeted that AIxCrypto (stock code AIXC) has appointed Andrew Grossman as Chief Legal Officer, who will be responsible for disclosures, compliance, governance, and digital asset regulation with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Previously, Andrew Grossman served as a partner at BakerHostetler law firm for a long time and managed the appeals and major motions team.

Juventus Holdings company Exor has rejected Tether's acquisition proposal, which proposed to buy 65.4% of Exor's shares at €2.66 per share. Exor's CEO emphasized that the club's history and value are not for sale. Tether has increased its stake to over 10% since February of this year.

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.

This week, projects such as LayerZero, Arbitrum, Starknet, and Sei will undergo large-scale token unlocks, unlocking 25.71 million, 92.65 million, 127 million, and 55.56 million tokens respectively, with a total value of approximately $61.5 million.

The UK Treasury is drafting new regulations to bring cryptocurrencies under regulatory oversight, expected to take effect in 2027. The new rules will require cryptocurrency companies to adhere to standards set by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to ensure consumer protection and exclude illicit actors.

Phantom announced the launch of the Phantom Cash Debit Card on December 15th, with the initial users being in the United States. The international version is coming soon. The card supports Apple Pay and Google Pay, allowing users to easily exchange fiat currency and cryptocurrencies. The debit card is issued by Lead Bank, managed by Bridge Ventures, and may incur fees.

SpaceX is selecting Wall Street banks to provide advisory services for its initial public offering and plans to conduct an initial presentation next week. This is a significant step towards its potential IPO, expected to go public next year with a valuation reaching $800 billion.

Golden Finance reports that Negentropic, co-founder of Glassnode, pointed out that the Bank of Japan's rate hike trade is the most关注 in the market. The 25 basis point rate hike has already been reflected in asset prices, but hawkish guidance may trigger negative reactions. The Bank of Japan will carefully formulate subsequent policies based on economic data.

Discussion on social media about quantum computers potentially cracking Satoshi Nakamoto's Bitcoin wallet, which could lead to a market crash if successful. YouTuber Josh Otten mentioned that Bitcoin's price could drop to $3, while long-term holder Willy Woo believes the market will attract buy orders and the Bitcoin network will still survive.

The US Treasury market is facing increased debate over the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut prospects. Bond traders forecast two rate cuts next year, driving strong performance in government bonds. Labor market and employment data will influence the direction of interest rates, with traders expecting rates to stabilize around 3.2%.

The Ukrainian and U.S. delegations held a closed-door meeting in Berlin on the 14th for more than five hours to discuss the "Peace Plan" to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with discussions continuing on the 15th. During the talks, U.S. representatives included Presidential Envoy Witkov and Kushner, while the Ukrainian side was represented by Zelensky and other senior officials.

Aave DAO and Aave Labs have disagreements over fee distribution issues arising from the integration with CoW Swap. Anonymous member EzR3aL questioned the flow of fees without consulting the DAO and argued that they should belong to the DAO, while Aave Labs insists on its legitimate ownership of the related rights.

Uniswap founder Hayden Adams commented on the Base/Solana cross-chain bridge incident on the X platform, pointing out that the centralized exchange behavior of Solana launching ecosystem assets actually competes with decentralized exchanges and has sparked a liquidity battle.

According to Coinmarketcap data, MemeCore experienced the highest increase among the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market cap, rising by 11.25%. Zcash experienced the largest decline, decreasing by 7.89%.

BlockBeats News, December 14 — A Financial Times analysis points out that, given European Central Bank President Lagarde's statement that the bank is in a "good state," investors are widely expecting the European Central Bank to keep the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2% next week and shift their focus to its economic forecasts. Lagarde stated this week that rate setters might again raise their growth forecasts for the Eurozone at the upcoming meeting. These stronger growth projections and persistent inflation have recently led traders to increase bets on a rate hike by the European Central Bank next year. However, due to ongoing debates over the potential shift in monetary policy direction and the fact that the swap market has only recently begun to price in this change in the past few weeks, traders will pay close attention to clues regarding the timing of rate hikes. Any adjustments to policy signals are expected to be subtle. George Morant, Eurozone economist at Royal Bank of Canada Capital Markets, stated that he does not expect the European Central Bank to raise interest rates in 2026 because of a "cyclical tailwind."

The Financial Times analysis in the UK pointed out that the US non-farm employment report released in December will reflect the labor market for October and November, potentially influencing Federal Reserve policy decisions. Citigroup predicts a decrease of 45,000 jobs in October and an increase of 80,000 in November, with the unemployment rate expected to rise to 4.52%.

FHE Privacy Computing Layer Mind Network announces a partnership with the Pippin community to support the AI-Agent ecosystem for Solana. The project will transfer 1% of Pippin tokens into an incentive reserve pool and launch the "Unicorn Reserve" plan, where users can earn Pippin airdrop rewards by staking FHE, encouraging long-term participation. Meanwhile, Mind Network will build multi-chain privacy infrastructure.

ARK Invest founder Cathie Wood stated that Bitcoin is seen as the starting point of a new global monetary system and remains the preferred choice for institutional investment. Ethereum is gaining attention as infrastructure, while Solana is expected to target the consumer market and may attract institutional investment in the future.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that trader CBB posted on social media that the current stablecoin yields are "being pushed too low," making it difficult to understand. In their view, governance tokens are the key component of the future financial system. Meanwhile, CBB believes that the altcoin market is gradually brewing, and the altcoin season may be approaching.

According to Hyperinsight monitoring, the position unrealized loss of "BTC OG Insider Whale" has expanded to $19.26 million, including unrealized losses in long positions of ETH, BTC, and SOL.

PANews December 14 News, according to HyperInsight monitoring, "Big Brother Ma Ji" Huang Licheng has reduced his ETH holdings by 786 ETH, currently holding 3,144 ETH (9.69 million USD), with a current liquidation price of $3,042.74.

Gate News bot message, Gate Market Display, BTC drops below 89,000 USDT, current price 88,997.3 USDT.

ChainCatcher report, according to Lookonchain monitoring, a smart money pension-usdt.eth has shifted from long to short, opening a 3x leveraged short position with 1000 BTC. The position is valued at $89.6 million. The smart money has now made 7 consecutive profitable trades, with a total profit exceeding $22 million.

The "four-year cycle" of Bitcoin still exists, but the core driving factors no longer rely on halving events. Currently, institutional investors dominate the market and are becoming cautious, leading to a slowdown in capital inflows and making it difficult for prices to break through. It is expected that Bitcoin will remain in a range-bound consolidation.

Golden Finance reports that some macro analysts believe that if the Bank of Japan raises interest rates as expected on December 19, Bitcoin may further retrace to the $70,000 level. Analyst AndrewBTC, tracking historical data, states that every interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan since 2024 has been accompanied by a more than 20% decline in Bitcoin prices, such as approximately 23% in March 2024, about 26% in July 2024, and around 31% in January 2025. If the Bank of Japan raises interest rates next week, similar downside risks may reappear.

FOLKS contract trading volume reached $2.35 billion, ranking third, only behind BTC and ETH. The current total holdings amount to $29.83 million, with 65% of traders choosing to go long and 35% choosing to go short.

0xNing0x analyzes that after the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut, US stocks and Bitcoin declined due to changes in the US bond yield curve shape. The rate cut policy will impact the global financial market trends, overvalued assets face pressure, and dividend stocks in the US market will experience valuation recovery.

BlockBeats News, December 14th, according to Onchain Lens monitoring, a whale has completely liquidated its 7x ETH long position, incurring a loss of over $3.34 million. Overall, the whale has lost more than $3.62 million.