Next Week's Key Forecast
December 16
Ethena is set to launch a new stablecoin product USDtb on December 16；
Swan Chain will initiate token TGE on December 16；
Over Protocol will open airdrop claims on December 16；
December 17
Streamflow: Token airdrop will start at 21:00 Beijing time on December 17；
Chain game Nifty Island will conduct TGE on December 17；
December 18
Sophon announces mainnet launch on December 18；
December 19
The Federal Reserve will announce a new interest rate decision；
December 20
ODOS airdrop query is now open, airdrop claims will start on December 20；
Tomarket token TOMA will launch on December 20；
Others (Specific time not yet determined)
Sonic Labs mainnet will open to the public next week；
From December 16 to December 22, more noteworthy events in the industry are as follows.
December 16
Ethena is set to launch a new stablecoin product USDtb on December 16
Odaily Planet Daily reports that Ethena officially released a video on platform X showcasing content related to USDtb, with the caption "December 16, 2024," indicating that it may launch its new stablecoin product USDtb on December 16.
Stacks announces sBTC deployment plan, expected to open deposit function on December 16
Odaily Planet Daily reports that Bitcoin scaling solution Stacks announced on platform X that it will deploy sBTC in two phases, with the first phase mainnet starting on December 16, 2024, opening Bitcoin deposit functionality. The second phase will be launched 6-8 weeks after the first phase, expected in the first quarter of 2025, at which point Bitcoin withdrawal functionality will be available.
Taiko announces the third phase of the Trailblazers airdrop event will start on December 16
Odaily Planet Daily reports that the Ethereum L2 network Taiko announced that the third phase of the Trailblazers airdrop event will start at 20:01 Beijing time on December 16, 2024, lasting until March 17, 2025. A new locking activity will also be launched simultaneously. The event will provide users ample time to lock TAIKO, earn rewards, and improve their rankings.
Kakarot testnet based on Starknet Sepolia will close on December 16, 2024
Odaily Planet Daily reports that the Kakarot zkEVM network based on Starknet will abandon its deployment on Starknet, and Kakarot on the Starknet Sepolia testnet will close on December 16, 2024.
Avalanche9000 will launch its mainnet on December 16
Odaily Planet Daily reports that the Avalanche Foundation announced on platform X that Avalanche9000 will launch its mainnet on December 16.
Swan Chain will initiate token TGE on December 16
Odaily Planet Daily reports that AI superchain Swan Chain announced that its native token SWAN TGE will be held at 23:00 (Beijing time) on December 16. Before this, miners can earn SWANU by contributing computing resources, which can be exchanged 1:1 for SWAN after TGE. Community users can earn XP points by participating in the Swan Chain Mission, serving as proof for future airdrop eligibility.
It is reported that the total supply of SWAN tokens is 1 billion, with 20% allocated for early users and future community reward airdrops to incentivize network participation and interaction; 20% will be allocated to investors to provide initial development and ecological expansion funds for Swan Chain; 20% will be allocated to the DAO treasury to manage financial needs such as investments and compliance expenditures; 25% will be allocated to an ecological fund to support projects for ecological growth; and 15% will be allocated to key developers and team members.
Over Protocol will open airdrop claims on December 16
Odaily Planet Daily reports that the lightweight node protocol Over Protocol announced a series of key timeline updates: trading of Nethers on Arbitrum will end at 13:00 (Beijing time) on December 13; OverScape will launch at 13:00 on December 14; the Nethers NFT cross-chain bridge will open at 8:00 on December 16, and airdrop claims will start at 9:00. The official stated that the OverFlex feature will be launched before December 16, and the Nethers NFT cross-chain and airdrop claims will last for 3 months.
December 17
TON plans to conduct validator software updates on December 17
Odaily Planet Daily reports that according to TON Status, mainnet validators and liteserver owners plan to conduct a network update on December 17, requiring validators to schedule time for the validator software update at 11:00 UTC on December 17. This update is mandatory and includes improvements to database operations and convenient options for key backups, among other features.
The Open League New Year Season event will last until 19:00 on December 17
Odaily Planet Daily reports that The Open League official announced on their Telegram channel that the New Year season has started, with a reward pool of $1.5 million for active TON ecosystem users to compete for. Users can choose to participate in badges and join TON DeFi activities to accumulate points for the final airdrop. On-chain activities will start today at 19:00 Beijing time and last until 19:00 on December 17, giving users 20 days to earn rewards from the New Year event.
Odaily Planet Daily reports that the official foundation of the Solana ecosystem project Streamflow announced on platform X that the STREAM token airdrop will launch on December 17, with a total of 1 billion tokens and nearly 100,000 airdrop addresses. This airdrop event will officially start at 13:00 (UTC time) on December 17, 2024. It is understood that 70% of STREAM tokens will be used for ecosystem and community growth; the remaining 30% will be allocated to initial contributors and private investors of the team.
Chain game Nifty Island will conduct TGE on December 17
Odaily Planet Daily reports that the Ethereum chain game Nifty Island announced on platform X that its token ISLAND will conduct TGE on December 17.
December 18
Odaily Planet Daily reports that according to a press release from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government, Hong Kong published the "Stablecoin Regulation Draft" in the gazette today to introduce a regulatory framework for fiat stablecoin issuers in Hong Kong. The draft aims to improve the regulatory framework for virtual asset activities to address the potential risks that fiat stablecoins pose to financial stability, ensuring users have adequate protection and leveraging the benefits that virtual assets and their related technologies can bring. According to the proposed licensing system, anyone engaging in any of the following activities must first obtain a license from the Financial Management Commissioner:
(i) Issuing fiat stablecoins in Hong Kong during business operations;
(ii) Issuing fiat stablecoins that claim to be pegged to the value of the Hong Kong dollar during business operations; or
(iii) Actively promoting the issuance of its fiat stablecoins to the public in Hong Kong.
To effectively implement the system, the "Regulation Draft" also proposes to grant the Financial Management Commissioner necessary regulatory, investigative, and enforcement powers. The "Regulation Draft" will be submitted to the Legislative Council for the first reading on December 18.
Binance will launch trading pairs USUAL/BTC and others on December 18
Odaily Planet Daily reports that according to an official announcement, Binance will open spot trading pairs USUAL/BTC, USUAL/USDT, USUAL/FDUSD, and USUAL/TRY at 11:00 (UTC) on December 18, 2024. Users can now start depositing USUAL, and the withdrawal function will be available from 11:00 (UTC) on December 19, 2024.
Sophon announces mainnet launch on December 18
Odaily Planet Daily reports that the modular blockchain Sophon announced on platform X that it will launch its mainnet on December 18.
In October this year, Binance Labs announced an investment in Sophon, with the specific amount undisclosed.
Ubisoft and Arbitrum will launch Web3 shooting game "Captain Laserhawk" on December 18
Odaily Planet Daily reports that the Arbitrum Foundation and Ubisoft announced that the Web3 shooting game "Captain Laserhawk: The GAME" will be released on December 18.
The game is set in the Ubisoft game universe, featuring characters from games such as "Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon," "Rayman," "Assassin's Creed," "Beyond Good and Evil," "The Crew," "Rainbow Six," "Splinter Cell," and "Watch Dogs."
The gameplay of Captain Laserhawk combines classic top-down shooting mechanics with competitive leaderboards and Web3 features. Story-wise, it is a media derivative of the 2023 Netflix show "Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix" and is one of Ubisoft's series of games exploring Web3, blockchain, and NFTs. (Cointelegraph)
December 19
The Federal Reserve will announce a new interest rate decision
Odaily Planet Daily reports that at 3:00 Beijing time on December 19, the Federal Reserve will announce a new interest rate decision, followed by Powell holding a monetary policy press conference at 3:30.
December 20
Cash App will stop Bitcoin fee-free peer-to-peer transfer feature starting December 20
Odaily Planet Daily reports that Cash App, a subsidiary of Block, announced that it will terminate support for Bitcoin peer-to-peer transfers via cashtags starting December 20, 2024, but users can still transfer via the Lightning Network or the Bitcoin blockchain. A Cash App spokesperson stated that this move is to focus resources on the products and services that Bitcoin users value most. This decision was made months after U.S. federal investigators raised compliance concerns about Block, but the official denied any connection between the two. Cash App was launched in 2013 and currently has 56 million active accounts, offering services such as Bitcoin trading, stock purchases, and payments.
ODOS airdrop query is now open, airdrop claims will start on December 20
Odaily Planet Daily reports that DEX aggregator ODOS has officially launched Odos DAO and introduced its tokenized loyalty program, set to go live at 12:00 Beijing time on December 20. This marks a shift towards decentralized governance and user-centric growth.
To reward early users, there will be 494,278 eligible addresses that will receive retrospective ODOS rewards based on historical usage. Airdrop eligibility queries will start on December 12, 2024, and airdrop claims will begin on December 20, 2024.
Tomarket token TOMA will launch on December 20
Odaily Planet Daily reports that the Telegram ecosystem application Tomarket announced that its token TOMA will launch on December 20, and a round of airdrop activities will be conducted before the token launch, distributing 30% of the total token supply as TOMA rewards to users who actively participate in platform activities before the token goes live. The minimum threshold for this airdrop is Silver I level, and all users who reach this level or above can participate. The airdrop amount will be distributed based on the user's level, taking into account participation in activities such as blind boxes and check-ins. A snapshot will be taken at 10:00 on December 19, 2024.
December 21
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December 22
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Others (Specific time not yet determined)
Odaily Planet Daily reports that Dennis Porter, co-founder and CEO of the Satoshi Action Fund (SAF), stated on platform X that another version of the "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve" bill will be announced next week.
It is reported that the "Bitcoin Rights" bill previously passed by the Pennsylvania House was drafted by the external Bitcoin advocacy organization Satoshi Action Fund, which is the latest initiative to help legislators understand the nuances of blockchain technology and Bitcoin. SAF has successfully helped draft and pass similar legislation in 20 other states, with four bills in Oklahoma, Louisiana, Montana, and Arkansas becoming law.
Sonic Labs mainnet will open to the public next week
Odaily Planet Daily reports that Sonic Labs (formerly Fantom) announced on platform X that its mainnet will open to the public next week.
Previously, on December 3, Sonic Labs announced that its mainnet had generated its first transaction block, marking the completion of the "Genesis" phase, and it is expected to go live soon. The team had previously announced that the mainnet was expected to launch at the end of November or early December, indicating that it is likely to maintain this timeline.
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