MANTRA DAO Initiates Survey Vote to Solicit Feedback on Team Token Burn Execution

On December 23, blockchain infrastructure provider the Espresso Foundation announced the launch of its ESP airdrop registration page, where users can check if they are eligible for the Espresso airdrop. The token claim page is set to open in early 2026, and additional airdrop eligibility criteria will be added between now and the page’s launch.

Dec 23 — Strategy paused its Bitcoin accumulation last week, pushing its cash reserves to $21.9 billion. Earlier this month, the firm raised $7.48 billion via stock sales to shore up its newly established USD reserve, which covers dividend and debt-related expenses. This move follows multiple recent Bitcoin acquisitions by Strategy, aligning with a roughly 30% pullback in Bitcoin’s price from its October all-time high. Currently, the company holds 671,268 BTC — valued at over $60 billion — with an mNAV of around 1.1, signaling a more cautious stance amid heightened market volatility.

December 23 — Per Onchain Lens data, a whale that previously offloaded 255 BTC has once again boosted short positions with 10x leverage on BTC, 15x on ETH, and 20x on SOL, totaling $243M in position value. Breakdown: - 1,899 BTC ($168M) - 18,527.5298 ETH ($56M) - 151,209.08 SOL ($19M)

Erebor, a U.S. banking startup, has secured $350 million in new funding led by Lux Capital — just days after the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) approved its deposit insurance application, formalizing its status as a newly chartered national bank, per Axios. Sources familiar with the matter note the firm’s existing investors include Founders Fund, 8VC and Haun Ventures. Erebor is valued at approximately $4.35 billion. The FDIC signed off on Erebor’s application last week. Co-founded in 2025 by Anduril CEO Palmer Luckey and Joe Lonsdale, the startup had early backing from Peter Thiel and Haun Ventures. Per its bank charter, Erebor plans to offer both traditional banking services and crypto-related products simultaneously.

On December 23, The Block reported that Strategy—a Bitcoin treasury firm—announced Monday it has raised approximately $7.48 billion through a common stock sale, boosting its U.S. dollar cash reserves to $21.9 billion. TD Securities, a subsidiary of investment bank TD Cowen, noted the expanded cash hoard is enough to cover roughly 32 months of the company’s interest and dividend payments, helping Strategy sustain robust operations amid a more challenging market landscape. TD Securities analyst Lance Vitanza stated: “This move underscores the strength of the company’s balance sheet, which should ease market concerns about its ongoing operational capacity—even in a long-term ‘crypto winter’ scenario. We believe enhancing liquidity during periods of stress is always a prudent step, and all of Strategy’s stakeholders will benefit significantly from these actions.” TD Securities has reiterated its “Buy” rating on Strategy and maintained its 12-month price target of $500. Strategy’s

Dec. 23rd — Per Onchain Lens data, Aave founder Stani Kulechov used 1,699 ETH (approximately $5.15 million) to purchase 32,660 AAVE tokens at an average price of $157.78 each. He currently holds 84,033 AAVE tokens, valued at $12.6 million, with an unrealized loss of $2.29 million so far.