Deep Dive
1. KuCoin Futures Adds ZIG Perpetual Contract (22 December 2025)
Overview:
KuCoin Futures launched a ZIGUSDT perpetual contract with up to 20x leverage, enhancing ZIG’s liquidity and speculative appeal. The contract supports 24/7 trading with a capped funding rate of ±2%, aligning with broader exchange strategies to attract derivatives traders.
What this means:
This is neutral for ZIG, as increased leverage access could amplify volatility. While liquidity improves, traders face heightened liquidation risks in thin markets. (KuCoin)
2. RWA Infrastructure Expansion (18 December 2025)
Overview:
ZIGChain secured Shariah certification for its PoS mechanism, enabling validator profit-sharing compliant with Islamic finance principles. Coupled with its RWA Lending Engine (launched with Apex Group in November 2025), the chain now targets institutions in the $5.98T Islamic market.
What this means:
This is bullish for ZIG, as regulatory alignment and real-world collateralization could drive validator demand and token utility. Nasdaq-listed SEGG Media’s treasury allocation underscores institutional confidence. (KuCoin)
Overview:
SEGG Media (Nasdaq: SEGG) partnered with ZIGChain to tokenize sports and entertainment assets, allocating 80% of its $300M crypto treasury to ZIG validators. The collaboration includes launching tokenized trading platforms for sports teams and music acts.
What this means:
This is bullish for ZIG, as SEGG’s liquidity injection and real-world use cases may accelerate adoption. However, execution risks remain given ZIG’s -47% 90d price decline. (Yahoo Finance)
Conclusion
ZIGChain is pivoting toward regulated RWA infrastructure and institutional validators, though macro headwinds persist. Will Shariah-compliant yields and SEGG’s tokenization pilots offset ZIG’s technical bearish trends (-24% 60d)? Monitor validator participation rates and TVL in Q1 2026.