Ukraine: Claims Trump and Zelensky Will Meet
Ukrainian officials have claimed that US President Donald Trump will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago this Sunday to try to reach an agreement on the US peace proposal. The alleged meeting indicates significant progress in the negotiations. Trump had previously stated that he would only meet with Zelensky if he believed an agreement was close. After receiving information from chief negotiator Umerov, Zelensky announced that an agreement had been reached on a high-level meeting with Trump and that an agreement could be reached on some issues before the end of the year. There has been no official confirmation from the White House yet.
Zelensky: 20-Point Peace Plan 90% Complete
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that his country’s 20-point peace plan is 90% complete. Zelensky confirmed that he expects to meet with US President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday. However, he did not make a clear statement on whether this meeting would result in the signing of any agreement. The Ukrainian side believes that the meeting could be a critical threshold in the negotiations.
Japan to Post Primary Budget Surplus for First Time in 28 Years
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced that the country is expected to post a primary budget surplus of 1.34 trillion yen in fiscal 2026. This will be the first time in 28 years. While the cabinet approved the 122.3 trillion-yen annual budget, it was noted that the government’s focus has shifted from basic fiscal balance to reducing the debt-to-GDP ratio. The announcement came at a time when 10-year Japanese bond yields reached a 27-year high.
People’s Bank of China: Financial Development to Be a Priority in Five Areas
The People’s Bank of China, in its China Financial Stability Report (2025), identified the strong development of technology finance, green finance, inclusive finance, pension finance, and digital finance as priorities. The report emphasized strengthening macro-prudential management, closely monitoring local debt risks and real estate financing, and preventing systemic financial risks.
Bitcoin Tax Payment Period Begins in Lugano
The Swiss city of Lugano has fully implemented the payment of taxes, fines, and municipal fees with Bitcoin and USDT as part of the Plan ₿ project. More than 350 businesses in the city accept crypto payments, with costs for transactions made via the Lightning Network remaining below 1%. With the MyLugano app, citizens can earn up to 10% cashback on their crypto spending. The project has attracted over 110 crypto startups to the region.
Strategy CEO: Bitcoin’s Fundamentals Have Not Weakened
Strategy CEO Phong Le said that despite the year-end price and market sentiment decline, Bitcoin’s fundamentals remain strong. He emphasized that the US government and banking system’s adoption of Bitcoin is an extremely positive signal for 2025 and 2026.
BSC Mainnet Fermi Hard Fork Coming on January 14, 2026
BNB Chain developers announced that the Fermi hard fork on the BSC mainnet will be activated on January 14, 2026, at 10:30 AM. The update aims to increase network efficiency by reducing the block time from 750 ms to 450 ms.
Aave Founder: DAO Revenue Breaks Record at $140 Million
Aave founder Stani.eth announced that the DAO generated $140 million in revenue this year, surpassing the total for the past three years. Stani, noting that control of the revenue lies with AAVE token holders, stated that the value created by Aave Labs products for the DAO and token holders will be explained more clearly.
Hyperliquid Reaches $2.95 Trillion in Transaction Volume in 2025
According to ASXN data, Hyperliquid’s total trading volume in 2025 reached $2.95 trillion, with an average daily volume of approximately $83.4 billion. The platform’s total revenue was approximately $843 million, while total fee revenue was $908 million. The majority of the revenue, $808 million, came from perpetual futures, while spot trading contributed $35.25 million. In 2025, Hyperliquid saw a net inflow of $3.87 billion, gained 609,662 new users, and reached a total USDC-based auction burn of $5.276 million.
90 Million USDC Minted on the Ethereum Network
According to Whale Alert data, the USDC Treasury minted 90 million new USDC tokens on the Ethereum network. Such high-volume mints are often associated with increased liquidity on the chain or exchange transfers. Although there was no immediate price reaction in the market, the increase in USDC supply indicates that demand for stablecoins remains strong. Its use in DeFi and centralized exchanges is being closely monitored.
