Airdrop

An Airdrop is a distribution of free tokens to a community, typically used as a marketing tool or a reward for early protocol adopters and testers. In 2026, the "points-to-airdrop" model has matured into merit-based incentive programs that utilize Sybil-resistance and Proof-of-Humanity to filter out bots. Airdrops remain a primary method for decentralized governance (DAO) bootstrapping. Follow this tag for the latest on retroactive rewards, eligibility criteria, and how to participate in the most anticipated token distributions in the ecosystem.

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Visa expands stablecoin settlement to CEMEA, China reaffirms crypto ban, UK mandates crypto reporting | Weekly Recap

Visa expands stablecoin settlement to CEMEA, China reaffirms crypto ban, UK mandates crypto reporting | Weekly Recap

In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, Visa partnered with Aquanow for regional stablecoin settlement expansion, China reinforced its prohibition on crypto, and the UK introduced comprehensive reporting requirements for cryptocurrency traders. Visa extends stablecoin settlement across emerging markets…

Author: Crypto.news
PA Daily News | Aster Announces S3 Airdrop Schedule; Arthur Hayes Criticizes MON Price, Monad Founder Responds

PA Daily News | Aster Announces S3 Airdrop Schedule; Arthur Hayes Criticizes MON Price, Monad Founder Responds

Today's top news highlights: 1. Macroeconomic Outlook for Next Week: A Week of Fed Setting the Tone, and a Dump of Data. 2. Beijing Business Daily: The chaotic practice of diverting traffic from cryptocurrency trading has infiltrated platforms such as Xiaohongshu, Taobao, and Xianyu. 3. Arthur Hayes claims "MON is a high-risk VC coin that could plummet by 99%," and the founder of Monad suggests trying the mainnet. 4. Santiment: The market is showing signs of fatigue and needs to wait for clearer signals. 5. Aster announces Season 3 airdrop schedule: Inspector opens on December 1st, tokens can be claimed on December 15th. 6. Sahara AI responds to unusual market fluctuations: An internal investigation has been launched, and no security risks or product issues have been found. Macro Beijing Business Daily: The chaotic practice of diverting traffic from cryptocurrency trading has infiltrated platforms such as Xiaohongshu, Taobao, and Xianyu. An article titled "Cryptocurrency Speculators Swarm Social Media Platforms," ​​published by the Beijing Business Daily's financial investigation team, points out that the chaotic practice of directing cryptocurrency speculation to platforms like Xiaohongshu, Taobao, and Xianyu has infiltrated these platforms. What appear to be lifestyle sharing, new user benefits, or product links are actually ways to drive traffic to cryptocurrency trading, brewing a carefully crafted trap for ordinary people. In terms of traffic generation methods, these generally fall into several categories, including creating topics and building personal brands, and setting up advertising links on the platforms. Industry insiders believe that a "counter-hunting" battle against the chaos of cryptocurrency speculation is underway, but completely ending this game requires a concerted effort from regulators, platforms, and users. Not long ago, Pan Gongsheng, Governor of the People's Bank of China (PBOC), publicly stated that the PBOC will continue to crack down on the operation and speculation of virtual currencies within China. Since 2017, the PBOC, together with relevant departments, has successively issued a number of policy documents to prevent and address the risks of virtual currency trading and speculation within China, and these policy documents remain in effect. Going forward, the PBOC will work with law enforcement agencies to continue cracking down on the operation and speculation of virtual currencies within China, maintaining economic and financial order, while closely monitoring and dynamically assessing the development of stable currencies overseas. Macroeconomic Outlook for Next Week: A Week of Fed Setting the Tone, and a Drain of Data Gold and silver prices fluctuated wildly this week due to a data center outage at the CME Group on Friday, and continued to rise after futures prices resumed trading. Gold prices rose nearly $150 this week, returning above $4,200; silver's gains were even more dramatic, briefly surging to $56, a new all-time high. Next week, the Federal Reserve will enter its customary "blackout" period before its December meeting, and numerous economic data releases are imminent. Furthermore, with major traders returning from vacation, market volatility is likely to be high next week. Here are the key points the market will be focusing on in the coming week: At 22:45 on Monday, the final reading of the US S&P Global Manufacturing PMI for November will be released. At 09:00 on Tuesday, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will speak at a memorial event; At 11:00 PM on Tuesday, Federal Reserve Governor Bowman will testify before a House committee. At 21:15 on Wednesday, the US November ADP employment figures will be released. At 22:45 on Wednesday, the final reading of the US S&P Global Services PMI for November will be released. Thursday at 8:30 PM, US Challenger job cuts for November; At 21:30 on Thursday, the number of initial jobless claims in the United States for the week ending November 29 will be released. At 23:00 on Friday, the US will release the preliminary readings of the one-year inflation rate for December, the preliminary reading of the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index for December, the year-on-year rate of the core PCE price index for September, the month-on-month rate of personal spending for September, and the month-on-month rate of the core PCE price index for September. Following a series of hawkish comments from several Federal Reserve spokespeople, doves have made a comeback over the past 10 days, bringing a rate cut at the December meeting back to the negotiating table. This dramatic reversal has caused the probability of a 25 basis point rate cut by the Fed on December 10 to surge from about 25% to nearly 80%, a move that has resonated in financial markets. Fed officials typically guide Wall Street toward their final decision before the meeting to avoid surprises. In the past two years (covering a total of 20 Fed meetings), traders have only failed to fully priced in the outcome three times just before the policy decision. The UK is investigating the cryptocurrency scam Basis Markets, which is estimated to have involved approximately $28 million. The UK's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has launched an investigation into the cryptocurrency scam Basis Markets, which raised approximately $28 million in late 2021 through NFT sales and cryptocurrency hedge funds. With support from the Metropolitan Police and West Yorkshire Police, the SFO has arrested two men, aged in their 30s and 40s, on multiple charges of fraud and money laundering. Investigators are appealing to informed investors to come forward and assist with the investigation. Opinion Arthur Hayes: Tether bought gold and Bitcoin in anticipation of interest rate cuts; a 30% drop in assets could bankrupt it. BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes commented on the Tether audit report on the X platform, stating, "The Tether team is in the early stages of large-scale interest rate trading. They believe the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates, which will significantly reduce interest income. To counter this, they are buying gold and Bitcoin, and theoretically, as currency prices fall, the prices of these assets should surge. If their gold and Bitcoin holdings fall by about 30%, their equity will vanish, and USDT will theoretically go bankrupt. I believe some large holders and exchanges will demand to see their balance sheets in real time to assess Tether's solvency risk." Arthur Hayes stated that "MON is a high-risk VC coin and could plummet by 99%," while the founder of Monad suggested experiencing the mainnet. Arthur Hayes warned Monad that the recently launched L1 blockchain could plummet by 99%, ultimately becoming yet another failed experiment driven by venture capital hype rather than genuine applications. Hayes described the project as "just another high FDV, low circulating supply VC coin," pointing out that its token structure itself exposes retail investors to risk. Hayes stated that most new L1 networks eventually fail, with only a few likely to maintain long-term relevance, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Zcash. In response, Monad founder Keone Hon posted on the X platform: “I greatly admire your contributions to the industry. Perps is a remarkable innovation, and I believe it will continue to grow rapidly. You have had a tremendous impact on the industry. I’ve noticed you’ve been commenting on Monad frequently in recent days. While I know some of your comments may have been taken out of context, I think you might want to understand what makes Monad unique and why it’s more than just another L1 framework. I’m sure you faced a lot of negative comments and skepticism at the beginning of your innovations at BitMEX, but you always faced them head-on and persevered. I would like to emulate your approach.” Keone Hon listed several reasons why Monad is different and concluded, “If you would like to get some MON to experience the network, please let me know, and I’d be happy to send it to you. Thank you again for your contributions to this field, see you on the blockchain.” Santiment: The market is showing signs of fatigue and needs to wait for clearer signals. A report from crypto sentiment analysis platform Santiment indicates that the market is showing signs of fatigue after a slight rebound, with last week's clear buy signals disappearing. Ethereum is approaching a strong resistance zone between $3,200 and $3,250. This price level will be a key test of market strength. Furthermore, the social trend of "buying on dips" has ended, replaced by panic and potential liquidation risks, indicating fragile market sentiment. On-chain data shows that large Bitcoin wallets are slowing their buying pace, while smaller retail wallets are starting to accumulate – a pattern that typically foreshadows an impending market decline. In conclusion, caution is paramount; the market currently faces numerous challenges after the slight rebound, and the confidence of major participants is waning. Data suggests that waiting for clearer signals is the wisest course of action. Project Updates Sahara AI responds to unusual market fluctuations: An internal investigation has been launched, and no security risks or product issues are found. Sahara AI tweeted that it has noticed the unusual market volatility and is closely monitoring the situation in real time. The team has launched an internal investigation to analyze market activity in depth to better understand the driving factors behind the volatility. Currently, there are no security risks or product-level issues on the Sahara platform. Previously, it was reported that SAHARA fell below 0.035 USDT, a drop of 55.45% in 24 hours. Wyoming Stablecoin Council Releases FRNT Testnet Tap The Wyoming Stablecoin Council has launched a testnet "tap" for its stablecoin Frontier Stable Token (FRNT). Anyone with a digital wallet can now connect to their website and choose one of eight testnets. Up to 1,000 "tFRNT" tokens can then be claimed every 24 hours from its public address. tFRNT is not backed by any reserves; it is simply a token on a testnet (i.e., development) blockchain designed to "simulate smart contracts deployed on its seven supported mainnet blockchains." Previously, it was reported that the Wyoming stablecoin FRNT was still unavailable for purchase after its mainnet launch last month. Aster has announced the S3 airdrop schedule: the inspector will open on December 1st, and tokens can be claimed on December 15th. Aster has updated the Stage 3 airdrop schedule on the X platform. The S3 airdrop checker will open on December 1st at 20:00, and the airdrop token claim period is from December 15th at 20:00 to January 15th, 2026 at 20:00. Binance: Users holding at least 245 Alpha Credits can claim an airdrop of 500 SQD tokens. Binance has announced that users holding at least 245 Binance Alpha Points can claim a token airdrop. Claim 500 SQD tokens on the Alpha event page. If the rewards are not fully distributed, the points threshold will automatically decrease by 5 points every five minutes. Please note that claiming the airdrop will consume 15 Binance Alpha Points. Users must confirm their claim within 24 hours on the Alpha event page; otherwise, they will be considered to have forfeited their airdrop. Important data Following the unstaking of its tokens, the HyperLiquid team distributed approximately 1.745 million HYPE tokens to 29 new wallets, of which nearly 610,000 may be sold. According to on-chain data monitoring, the HyperLiquid team previously disclosed that 2.6 million HYPE tokens were unlocked on November 22. Since the unfreezing period is seven days, this means the team only received the HYPE tokens today, November 29. On-chain data monitoring shows that a total of 1,745,746 HYPE tokens have been distributed to 29 new wallets. Of these, 10 wallets sent approximately 609,100 HYPE tokens to Flowdesk, which are expected to be sold on the over-the-counter market; another 4 wallets re-staking approximately 234,600 HYPE tokens; and approximately 902,000 HYPE tokens in 15 wallets remain unchanged. The HyperLiquid team wallet re-staking approximately 854,254 HYPE tokens. An Ethereum ICO participant transferred 5 ETH after a ten-year hiatus, achieving a return of 9646 times. According to on-chain analyst Yu Jin, an address that participated in the Ethereum ICO in 2015 and received 40,000 ETH (ETH's ICO price was $0.311) and had not been active since, ended its ten-year dormancy 20 minutes ago and test-transferred 5 ETH ($15,000). At the time, the 40,000 ETH from the ICO only cost $12,440; now it is worth $120 million, an increase of 9,646 times. A new wallet, suspected to belong to Bitmine, received 16,693 ETH from FalconX, worth $50.11 million. According to Onchain Lens monitoring, a newly created wallet received 16,693 ETH from FalconX, worth $50.11 million, which likely belongs to Bitmine. An ancient ETH whale sold 7,000 ETH in the past month, potentially making a profit of $19.745 million. According to on-chain analyst Ai Yi, a "2016 ETH ancient whale with a cost as low as $203.22" has allegedly sold 7,000 ETH via Wintertermute in the past month, with an average transfer price of $3,024. If sold, it would have made a profit of $19.745 million. The most recent alleged sale occurred one hour ago, when 1,000 ETH (worth $3.01 million) were deposited into Wintertermute. Currently, the whale still holds 26,992.67 ETH, with a total value of approximately $80.99 million. Data: November token sales raised $14.47 billion, the highest monthly figure in the past two years. According to data disclosed by Stacy Muur on the X platform, November has been the month with the most token sales raised in the past two years, reaching $14.47 billion. Institutional holdings Nasdaq-listed Prenetics' total Bitcoin holdings increased to 504. Nasdaq-listed Prenetics disclosed on the X platform that it has added 6 Bitcoins this week, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 504, with a year-to-date Bitcoin return of 435%. According to CEO Danny Yeung, the company's management team has invested $1.45 million to repurchase approximately 60,000 shares of the company from the open market.

Author: PANews
Binance: Users holding at least 245 Alpha Credits can claim an airdrop of 500 SQD tokens.

Binance: Users holding at least 245 Alpha Credits can claim an airdrop of 500 SQD tokens.

PANews reported on November 30th that Binance announced users holding at least 245 Binance Alpha Points can claim a token airdrop. Users can claim 500 SQD tokens via the Alpha event page. If the rewards are not fully distributed, the points threshold will automatically decrease by 5 points every five minutes. Please note that claiming the airdrop will consume 15 Binance Alpha Points. Users must confirm their claim within 24 hours via the Alpha event page; otherwise, they will be considered to have forfeited their airdrop.

Author: PANews
Data shows that approximately 72.8% of the addresses that received Monad airdrops had less than $625 in assets.

Data shows that approximately 72.8% of the addresses that received Monad airdrops had less than $625 in assets.

PANews reported on November 30th that, according to data disclosed by Stacy Muur on the X platform, the value of Monad airdrops to most addresses was below $625. Details are as follows: 40%: Below $250 32.8%: $260 – $625 15%: $625 – $1,250 6%: $1,250 – $2,500 6%: $2,500+

Author: PANews
$60M HYPE Token Unlocking: Major Sell Event Inbound?

$60M HYPE Token Unlocking: Major Sell Event Inbound?

The post $60M HYPE Token Unlocking: Major Sell Event Inbound? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Notes Hyperliquid’s $60M HYPE unlock hit a market stuck in a prolonged downtrend. On-chain data shows most contributors held or restaked their tokens. Technicals place HYPE at the bottom of a falling wedge. The team behind decentralized exchange Hyperliquid released 1.75 million HYPE tokens to developers and core contributors, worth more than $60.4 million, as part of its long-standing vesting schedule. The unlocking comes on the first anniversary of Hyperliquid’s historic airdrop, one of the largest and most community-focused token launches ever seen. On the other hand, the price of the HYPE token dropped more than 23% in the past month and almost 5% in the last 24 hours, as per CoinMarketCap data. The Hyperliquid team confirmed that 1.75 million HYPE tokens were unlocked on Saturday for developers and core contributors, worth over $60.4 million at current prices. According to Hyperliquid developer iliensinc, the unlock is part of the project’s predefined vesting schedule… pic.twitter.com/SLd346io08 — Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) November 30, 2025 Not an Unusual Event According to Hyperliquid developer iliensinc, this event isn’t unusual. He reminded users that back in November 2024, nearly 270 million tokens fully unlocked in the largest airdrop in crypto history, now valued at about $9.5 billion. Moreover, Hyperliquid has no VC unlocks or investor vesting. Analyst KirbyCrypto confirmed that the founder-tier wallet received 170,619 HYPE, senior-tier (14 wallets) got 1,049,986 HYPE, and mid-tier (2 wallets) dropped 99,998 HYPE. Meanwhile, the smaller wallets received 30,000 HYPE, and the remaining (9 wallets) got 395,406 HYPE. That adds up to 1,745,746 HYPE. Hyperliquid TGE Unlock and What Actually Happened The first major unlock just passed. Here’s how tokens were distributed and what team members did with it. Distribution• Largest wallet (Founder-tier): 170,619 HYPE• Senior-tier (14 wallets): 1,049,986 HYPE• Mid-tier (2… pic.twitter.com/2zw4aSsWNH — kirbycrypto.hl 🌊🏄‍♂️ (@kirbyongeo) November 29,…

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Binance: Holders of more than 245 Alpha Points can claim an airdrop at 17:00 today.

Binance: Holders of more than 245 Alpha Points can claim an airdrop at 17:00 today.

PANews reported on November 30th that, according to an official announcement from Binance, Binance Alpha will launch its airdrop today at 17:00 (UTC+8). Users with at least 245 Binance Alpha points can claim tokens on a first-come, first-served basis until the airdrop pool is fully distributed or the airdrop event ends.

Author: PANews
Aster Reveals Stage 3 Airdrop Plans on X Platform

Aster Reveals Stage 3 Airdrop Plans on X Platform

The post Aster Reveals Stage 3 Airdrop Plans on X Platform appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Points: Aster’s Stage 3 airdrop launches with a new timetable. Potential market impacts due to increased trading activity. Community and market focus on DeFi innovation and growth. Aster has announced updates to its Stage 3 airdrop schedule, with the airdrop checker launching on December 1 and token claims open from December 15, 2025, to January 15, 2026. This event is crucial for Aster’s ecosystem expansion, impacting token market dynamics and trading volumes across supported blockchains, aligning with strategic platform growth efforts. Aster’s Stage 3 Airdrop: Timelines and Market Shifts Aster’s recent announcement details the timelines for the much-anticipated Stage 3 airdrop. Starting December 1, users can verify their eligibility via the S3 airdrop checker on the X platform. Token claims are available until mid-January 2026, providing ample time for participant engagement. “The implications of this airdrop are significant for Aster’s market standing,” mentioned Leonard, CEO of Aster, in a recent statement. “We are building the future of DeFi: fast, flexible, and community-first.” This reflects Aster’s commitment to innovation and strategic goals to accelerate ecosystem growth. CEO Leonard emphasized growth and community orientation, reinforcing Aster’s commitment to innovation. The community largely views these initiatives as positive steps toward enhancing platform capabilities and user interaction. $ASTER Surges Amidst Airdrop Announcement Did you know? Aster’s previous airdrop stages achieved successful engagement, following similar timelines, consistently increasing user activity and token circulation on the platform. According to CoinMarketCap, Aster’s ($ASTER) current price is $1.04, noting a 24-hour trading volume of $208.10 million. Recent price changes indicate a 12.31% increase over 30 days, reflecting significant market volatility and a 1134.33% rise over 90 days. Aster(ASTER), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 05:21 UTC on November 30, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap The Coincu research team anticipates that such token releases will sustain heightened market activity. Eyes…

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Aster has announced the Season 3 airdrop schedule: the inspector will open on December 1st, and tokens can be claimed on December 15th.

Aster has announced the Season 3 airdrop schedule: the inspector will open on December 1st, and tokens can be claimed on December 15th.

PANews reported on November 30 that Aster updated the Stage 3 airdrop schedule on the X platform. The S3 airdrop checker will open on December 1 at 20:00, and the airdrop token claim period will be from December 15 at 20:00 to January 15, 2026 at 20:00.

Author: PANews
Hyperliquid Addresses HYPE Token Unlock Concerns Over Potential Selling Pressure

Hyperliquid Addresses HYPE Token Unlock Concerns Over Potential Selling Pressure

The post Hyperliquid Addresses HYPE Token Unlock Concerns Over Potential Selling Pressure appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The Hyperliquid development team addressed concerns over a 1.75 million HYPE token unlock for its developers and core contributors, valued at over $60.4 million. This scheduled release is part of the token’s vesting plan and follows the platform’s historic airdrop, with no investor unlocks as Hyperliquid raised no external capital, easing fears of immediate selling pressure. Scheduled Vesting Release: The unlock aligns with Hyperliquid’s pre-announced vesting schedule for team members. Community-Focused Model: Hyperliquid’s airdrop rewarded users and developers without venture capital involvement. Market Impact: HYPE price dipped 4.6% amid unlock news, but analysts note potential selling pressure is already priced in, with a 42% decline from September highs. Discover the details of Hyperliquid’s HYPE token unlock and its implications for the DEX’s future. Learn how this vesting event fits into the platform’s community-driven growth strategy amid market volatility. Stay informed on crypto developments. What Is the Hyperliquid HYPE Token Unlock? Hyperliquid HYPE token unlock refers to the scheduled release of 1.75 million tokens to the development team and core contributors on Saturday, valued at approximately $60.4 million. This event is a standard part of the token’s vesting schedule, first announced to the community, and coincides with the one-year anniversary of Hyperliquid’s landmark airdrop. The unlock aims to reward those who built the decentralized exchange without introducing new selling pressure from external investors, as the project never sought venture capital funding. How Does This Unlock Affect HYPE’s Market Price? The recent Hyperliquid HYPE token unlock raised initial concerns among holders about potential selling pressure that could further depress the token’s value. At the time of reporting, HYPE had declined by about 4.6%, trading below key technical levels like its 200-day moving average. However, pseudonymous developer iliensinc emphasized that this release pales in comparison to the initial 270 million token airdrop in…

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Hyperliquid Team Confirms 1.75M HYPE Tokens Unlocked Today

Hyperliquid Team Confirms 1.75M HYPE Tokens Unlocked Today

The post Hyperliquid Team Confirms 1.75M HYPE Tokens Unlocked Today appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The team behind the Hyperliquid decentralized exchange (DEX) disclosed a 1.75 million HYPE token unlock for its developers and core contributors on Saturday, valued at over $60.4 million at the time of this writing. Saturday’s token unlock was previously announced and is part of HYPE’s vesting schedule, according to pseudonymous Hyperliquid developer iliensinc, who celebrated the first anniversary of Hyperliquid’s historic airdrop and token generation event. He said: “For perspective, about 270 million tokens were fully unlocked on Nov 29, 2024, in the largest airdrop in history, measured in today’s market value at about $9.5 billion. There are no investor unlocks, as Hyperliquid never raised any external capital.” Source: iliensinc The unlock sparked fear about potential selling pressure that could impact HYPE’s market price, which declined by about 4.6% at the time of this writing. Hyperliquid’s airdrop and token generation event was considered a landmark debut in the crypto industry that changed product launches, by touting a community-focused model, rewarding early adopters, developers, and users, as opposed to venture capitalists.   Related: Trader torches $3M to punch a $5M hole in Hyperliquid’s vault Hyperliquid’s token unlocks are already priced in “Even if the team pinky swears to not sell, there is nothing holding them to that,” founder of the BitMEX crypto exchange and market analyst Arthur Hayes said. HYPE token holders must expect a non-zero chance of daily selling pressure, which has already been priced in by the market, reflected in HYPE’s decline since September, Hayes added. The price of HYPE has declined by about 42% from its all-time high of about $59.40, reached in September, and is trading well below its 200-day moving average, a critical support level. HYPE’s price action shows a steady uptrend, culminating in an all-time high in September, followed by a decline. Source: TradingView HYPE started…

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