Top News: Binance Alpha launches OOOO airdrop event today at 16:00
Binance Alpha will officially launch oooo (OOOO) trading on December 30, 2025 at 16:00 (Hong Kong Time), and will simultaneously launch a token airdrop event. Users holding at least 241 Binance Alpha Points can participate in the application, and each person can receive 500 OOOO tokens (first come, first served). The application will consume 15 Alpha Points, and users must confirm on the event page within 24 hours, otherwise it will be considered as a waiver.
If the event continues, the points threshold will automatically decrease by 5 points every five minutes. This event aims to provide eligible users with early access opportunities; details regarding the specific tokens and subsequent spot/contract listings are worth noting.
Lighter begins distributing LIT tokens via airdrop.
According to the Lighter team on Discord, the platform has launched an airdrop of LIT tokens. Users do not need to manually claim them; the tokens will be directly displayed on the asset page. The distribution is still ongoing, and only a portion of users can see their balance. Community feedback indicates that approximately 20 LIT can be redeemed per point.
Previously, Lighter had deposited 250 million LIT into its platform. Furthermore, on-chain monitoring shows that Lighter recently withdrew 32.05 million USDC to its treasury address, of which approximately 7.5 million went into LLP (Limited Transaction Fee Rebate Program), and the remainder was transferred to Coinbase custody. This operation was not disclosed in the official documentation beforehand, sparking community discussion.
Exchange Updates
- Binance will remove certain leveraged trading pairs : On January 6, 2026 at 14:00, Binance will remove the following cross-margin and cross margin- isolated margin leveraged trading pairs: BCH/FDUSD, TAO/FDUSD, AVAX/FDUSD, LTC/FDUSD, SUI/FDUSD, ADA/FDUSD, and LINK/FDUSD. Related isolated margin lending services will be suspended on December 31, 2025 at 14:00. Users will be unable to update their positions, and are advised to close positions in advance to avoid risk.
- OKX Launches 2025 Annual Report : OKX has officially launched its 2025 Annual Report, allowing users to view their personalized data summary and annual title. Participate in the Official Twitter retweet campaign for a chance to win prizes including a New Year's Eve dinner, luxury merchandise, a 2025 USDT airdrop, and 66 USDT. The report covers the exchange and Web3 wallet sections; app version 6.69.0 or higher is required to view.
Highlights of the correlation between cryptocurrencies and stocks
- Regarding WLD : Eightco Holdings (which holds over 10% of the outstanding WLD) has approved a share buyback program of up to $125 million, demonstrating confidence in the company's valuation and the Worldcoin ecosystem. Supporters include Pantera, Kraken, and GSR.
- TRON Related : Nasdaq-listed Tron Inc. (TRON) received a strategic investment of $18 million (US$1.3775 per share) from Justin Sun through Black Anthem Limited. The funds will be used to expand the TRX vault reserves and further solidify its position as a major holder in the TRON ecosystem.
- Bitcoin holders are merging : Voting has begun on a proposed merger between Semler Scientific and Strive, scheduled for January 13, 2026. The merged entity will hold nearly 13,000 BTC, with SMLR shareholders receiving ASST shares at a 21.05x ratio.
- MMA Funding : US-based MMA has completed a $3 million private funding round, with Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of Donald Trump, participating in the investment. The funds will be used to build a Web3 platform and expand its ecosystem.
Macroeconomic and Regulatory Perspectives
Jake O, head of OTC at Wintermute, stated that several events in early 2026 could act as market catalysts, including the selection of the Federal Reserve Chair, the Supreme Court's tariff ruling, the Clarity Act review, SLR regulatory updates, the MSCI Crypto Index decision, the FOMC meeting, and the government funding cutoff. After the tax-loss sell-off ends, institutions may re-enter the market.
In addition, two Chinese companies listed on US stock exchanges (Cango holding 7,419 BTC and Next Technology holding 5,833 BTC) are among the top 20 in BTC holdings in 2025. Six major crypto IPOs are expected to be highlights in 2026, including Kraken, Consensys, and BitGo.
Latest regulatory forecast
- The Federal Reserve will release the minutes of its monetary policy meeting at 3:00 a.m. tomorrow (December 31), which is expected to reveal considerations for pausing interest rate cuts.
- South Korea's draft "Digital Assets Basic Law" proposes to introduce no-fault compensation and stablecoin bankruptcy isolation mechanisms, but due to disagreements, it may be postponed until next year.
The market was generally calm today; attention is focused on the launch of OOOO and the progress of the LIT airdrop. The Fed minutes tomorrow may cause volatility; risk management is advised.
