MEXC has launched a KYC-linked bonus program that insures a verified user's first trade with 100% loss protection up to 100 USDT. The one-time coverage is automatically applied to the initial fully liquidated position, while eligible existing users can receive up to 50 USDT in loss protection. This initiative aims to lower entry risk for newcomers and promote account verification.

On 31 December 2025, the crypto market rose 1% in the past 24 hours, lifting total capitalization to $3.088 trillion. The article highlights XRP, BTC and ETH for potential breakouts, while MemeCore (+11.5%), Pump.fun (+6.5%) and Canton (+4%) led daily movers. It also references recent fund flow data and year-to-date inflows.

On December 31, Polymarket data showed Kevin Hassett's probability of becoming the next Federal Reserve Chair falling to 44%, while Janet Yellen's odds climbed to 33% and Jerome Powell's stood at 11%. Bitcoin traded at $87,984.31 with a market cap of $1.76 trillion and 24-hour volume of $33.60 billion, as analysts pointed to potential monetary policy shifts under a new Fed leadership that could influence BTC and ETH.

Trump Media plans to issue a new blockchain-based rewards token to DJT shareholders in collaboration with Crypto.com, with allocations tied to investors' existing stock holdings. The company says the token will not represent equity, may be non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash, and could provide benefits or discounts linked to Trump Media products throughout the year.

On December 31, 2025, the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index showed an 8.1% year-to-date decline, the steepest annual drop in eight years. The outlook hinges on who replaces Jerome Powell when his term ends in May, with traders pricing at least two U.S. rate cuts in 2026 while Europe is seen on hold and some peers may raise rates.

The S&P 500 is on track to close 2025 with a 17% year-to-date rise, led by AI-related names such as Nvidia, Palantir, and major data center and storage companies. High spending plans from Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta supported rallies in chip, infrastructure, and new index entrants, while consumer, retail, and managed care stocks suffered steep losses. Single-stock surges and sharp declines created a market split between a handful of extreme winners and notable laggards.

South Korea's Financial Intelligence Unit issued an institutional warning and fines totaling ₩27.3 billion ($1.89 million) to crypto exchange Korbit after an on-site inspection conducted October 16–29, 2024. According to the FIU, roughly 22,000 AML breaches were found, spanning customer identification failures, transaction-restriction gaps, transfers via unregistered overseas platforms, and deficient risk assessments for new products.

In November 2025, Chinese carmakers captured 12.8% of Europe's electric vehicle market and exceeded 13% of hybrid sales across the EU, EFTA countries, and the UK, even as EU tariffs of up to 45% took effect. Leading brands such as BYD and SAIC Motor expanded aggressively, while newer entrants like Chery and Leapmotor recorded triple- and quadruple-digit percentage growth in regional EV sales.