DLNEWS predicts that potential IPO candidates in 2026 include Kraken (target valuation: $20 billion), Consensys (latest valuation: $7 billion), BitGo ($1.75 billion), and Animoca Brands ($6 billion).
Meanwhile, Ledger, the largest hardware wallet, is preparing for funding and a possible IPO, and Bithumb, South Korea's second-largest exchange, plans to go public in South Korea.

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Original article | Odaily Odaily(@OdailyChina)
Author | Dingdang (@XiaMiPP)
This is the story of Meme coin, which was supposed to be dead, but unexpectedly revived from the bottom after being almost forgotten by the market.
White Whale's market capitalization has surged nearly 500 times in less than a month, from less than $100,000, to a current value of $57 million. The community is now declaring that the next target is $100 million.
The familiar Meme coin scheme...

White Whale: How did a "doomed" Meme coin achieve a 500x comeback in 30 days?

Author: 1912212.eth, Foresight News
The most anticipated player in the derivatives market is finally about to make its debut. A few days ago, the Lighter team's marketing head leaked rumors that their TGE (Transfer Exchange Token) would take place before the end of the year. With only three days left until 2026, the TGE is highly likely to happen soon. Initial trading will be limited to the Lighter platform, but Coinbase and Bybit have included it in their roadmaps. OKX and Binance have also launched their perpetual contracts ahead of schedule.
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With Lighter TGE imminent, the market expects FDV to exceed $2 billion?

Original article | Odaily Odaily(@OdailyChina)
Author｜Azuma (@azuma_eth)
Who is the most talked-about person in America right now? The answer might not be Trump or Musk, but a man named Nick Shirley.
Who is Nick Shirley? He is an independent investigative journalist who is currently stirring up emotions in American society. On December 27th, Nick Shirley posted on social media platforms such as X, Instagram, and YouTube...