On December 31, 2025 in Dubai, MEET48 released a joint research report with Messari that details its AI-driven, Web3-native idol fan economy and the role of the IDOL token in on-chain participation. The report describes the platform's multi-layer architecture, the use of the PARO AI large language model to power virtual idols, and token-based voting and burn activity during MEET48's 2025 idol competition. It also reviews past milestones, including the launch of MEET48.ai, on-chain voting on BNB Chain, and the June 11, 2025 listings of IDOL on multiple centralized and decentralized exchanges.

On December 26, 2025, MEET48 held a launch event in Seoul to present its 2026 AI UGC and Web3 strategy, including partnerships with Zanybros and Gaudio Lab. The company outlined releases set for the first half of 2026, featuring ParoAI, MEET48.ai, Auditions GO using $IDOL on BNB Chain, and the AIGC-focused POChain.

On December 24, 2025, Circle announced a digital metals expansion that lets customers swap USDC for tokenized gold (GLDC) and silver (SILC) at live market prices. The service cites COMEX-linked liquidity, on-chain settlement, and 24/7 availability, aiming to integrate precious metal exposure into public blockchains for institutional and developer use.

On December 24, 2025 in Belgrade, Serbia, Streamflow unveiled USD+, a Solana-based stablecoin backed by short-term U.S. Treasury Bills. The token is designed to distribute variable daily yield on-chain, cited at approximately ~3.6% APY, without staking or lockups. A waitlist is open ahead of launch, targeting Web3 treasuries and crypto-native capital managers.

On December 23rd, 2025 in Zug, Switzerland, Solstice Labs, Cor Prime and Membrane Labs announced the completion of what they describe as the first institutional stablecoin-for-stablecoin repo executed under GMRA documentation and settled on a public blockchain. The bilateral trade used Solstice's USX as collateral against USDC cash, moved across Solana and Ethereum via Membrane's post-trade credit infrastructure, and is intended to create a standardized funding market for stablecoins.

In a December 23, 2025 press release from Johannesburg, VALR said it secured an FSCA Over‑the‑Counter Derivatives Provider licence and grew to over 1.7 million registered users. The company added 100+ tradable coins, enabled payments at 31,000 stores and 700,000 locations, listed USDPC and xStocks, and reported over $1 million in user rewards during 2025.

On December 21, 2025 in San Francisco, Gem Wallet announced a unified USDT infrastructure across 10+ chains, adding integrated swaps, bridges, and anti-scam protections. The self-custody, open-source app supports Tron, Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, and TON, with biometric security and address-poisoning alerts. Availability spans iOS, Android, and web, with fiat on/off-ramps via MoonPay, Paybis, and Transak.

On December 18, 2025 in Zug, the dYdX Foundation held its Monthly Analyst Call with dYdX Labs, outlining recent performance and governance moves. Over the latest 30 days, the protocol saw $16.1 billion in perpetual volume and daily activity of $600–800 million, while approving Surge Season 9 with a 50% fee rebate and a $1 million incentive program. The month also added Solana spot trading with U.S. access and a BONK partnership that shares 50% of fees with the BONK DAO.

On December 18th, 2025 in Vilnius, Lithuania, WhiteBIT reported on its 2025 performance, highlighting global expansion, new regional entities and broader institutional services. Over the year, the company grew within the W Group ecosystem, scaled to more than 8 million users across 150+ countries and recorded around $3 trillion in annual trading volume, while enhancing security and compliance. Product innovations, mining operations growth and payment solutions such as the WhiteBIT Nova card supported both retail and corporate clients across key markets.