$CORE 1. Release of 2026 Revenue and Buyback Roadmap: On December 11, CoreDAO contributor Rich Rines announced the 2026 roadmap, focusing on building a revenue module for Core token buybacks. The roadmap also mentions that Core has secured approximately 90% of Bitcoin mining hash rate and owns Bitcoin custody staking products along with a large decentralized finance user base for Bitcoin. This plan has led the market to believe that Core will build a more robust economic model.

2. Institutional partnerships bring stable high-yield scenarios: On December 8, Polish tech company BTCS S.A. partnered with BitGo and Bits to incorporate Core into its active fund pool model, launching a product with an annualized return of 15%. It also includes $250 million in insurance custody services and a dual staking mechanism for Bitcoin and Core, enhancing Core's attractiveness as a staked asset.

3. Legal measures to avoid competitive risks: On December 8, the Cayman Islands court rejected Maple Finance's plan to launch Syrup BTC, recognizing Core's exclusive rights in a $150 million Bitcoin revenue partnership. This ruling reduces Core's short-term competitive pressure in the Bitcoin decentralized finance sector and stabilizes its ecosystem position.

4. US crypto regulation easing brings industry benefits: On December 12, the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued conditional national trust bank licenses to several crypto institutions. On December 11, the SEC allowed custodial trust companies to tokenize assets. These measures integrate the crypto industry into traditional finance, reduce compliance risks, and as a Bitcoin ecosystem-related token, Core will also benefit from increased industry capital inflows and market confidence.