OKX has introduced Spot Margin trading in Europe, allowing up to 10× leverage on BTC, ETH, and USDC pairs. This expansion aligns with OKX's strategy to enhance its European presence and strengthen institutional partnerships, including with Standard Chartered, to improve liquidity and market infrastructure.

1inch has introduced a Cross-chain Swap Scanner, developed with Blockscan, to enhance transparency in cross-chain transactions. This tool provides explorer-grade visibility, improving debugging and integrator support. The collaboration with Etherscan/Blockscan underscores 1inch's commitment to transparent cross-chain infrastructure.

Blocto announces the closure of its wallet services on December 18th, urging users to transfer their $FLOW assets. Options include using the Blocto Recovery Kit, transferring to a Centralized Exchange, or manually to a self-custody Flow wallet. Users should act promptly to avoid network congestion.

Ryan Wyatt, former President of Polygon Labs, is now CEO of Cronos Labs. The company will focus on revenue-generating products and DeFi onramps, transitioning from a generic Layer 1 strategy. New leadership roles and upcoming product launches aim to enhance Cronos Labs' strategic direction.

The EURC stablecoin has launched on World Chain, expanding euro liquidity and financial services for over 37 million users. This integration supports DeFi, offering 24/7 euro settlements and savings options, particularly benefiting emerging markets. Developers can access EURC through Circle's open-source protocol, enhancing euro-backed digital currency utility globally.

Kraken has launched Solv Protocol (SOLV) for trading, enhancing its asset portfolio. Solv Protocol integrates various financial sectors with its Bitcoin Finance suite. Users must deposit via supported networks to trade SOLV. Kraken plans to announce future asset listings through its Listings Roadmap and social media.

dYdX has introduced Solana spot trading, offering zero fees in December and expanding access to U.S. traders. The platform plans further enhancements, including advanced order types and social trading features, to boost user engagement.

Binance has launched the Indication of Interest (IOI) tool within its OTC services, aimed at institutional traders. The tool allows private signaling for buy/sell and borrowing/lending interests, enhancing liquidity discovery and trade matching while minimizing slippage and market impact.