Superstate Opens Onchain Capital Raises for SEC-Registered Public Companies
Superstate has launched Direct Issuance Programs (DIPs) that let SEC‑registered public companies raise capital on Ethereum and Solana using stablecoins, delivering tokenized shares instantly. The platform leverages Superstate’s SEC‑registered transfer‑agent infrastructure to update shareholder registries in real time, ensuring compliance with securities law. The first on‑chain public offerings are slated for 2026, following earlier tokenization pilots with firms like SharpLink Gaming and Galaxy Digital. DIPs aim to lower financing costs and expand global investor access.
Vitalik Buterin Says Ethereum Can Handle Temporary Loss of Finality
Ethereum co‑founder Vitalik Buterin downplayed a recent finality loss caused by a Prysm client bug, stating that occasional delays are acceptable as long as the wrong block isn’t finalized. He emphasized that the network continues to process transactions even when...
Silk Road-Linked Bitcoin Wallets Move $3M to New Address
Silk Road‑linked Bitcoin wallets transferred roughly $3.14 million to a new, unidentified address, marking the most substantial on‑chain activity in five years. The primary wallets still hold about $38.4 million, while analysts estimate another $55 million may sit in unseized wallets tied to...
Animoca, Solv to Help Japanese Bitcoin Companies Generate Yield
Web3 gaming leader Animoca Brands has teamed up with DeFi platform Solv Protocol to enable Japanese corporations to earn yield on their Bitcoin holdings. The collaboration leverages Solv’s Bitcoin‑backed wrapper and lending infrastructure to offer annual returns between 4% and...
Make Crypto Games Great Again? ‘Trump Billionaires Club’ Launches This Month
Bill Zanker’s Freedom 45 Games is set to release the Trump‑themed mobile title “Trump Billionaires Club” on the Apple App Store on Dec 30, leveraging a licensing deal for the former president’s name. The game blends a Monopoly‑style board with cryptocurrency features,...
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive to Raise $500M to Buy Bitcoin
Strive, co‑founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, launched a $500 million preferred‑stock offering to fund additional Bitcoin purchases and other income‑generating assets. The asset manager already holds 7,525 BTC, making it the 14th‑largest corporate Bitcoin holder at roughly $694 million. Proceeds will be used for...
Blockchain Trial on Canton Network Tests Collateral Reuse with Tokenized US Treasurys
Digital Asset and a consortium of banks and trading firms completed a second on‑chain US Treasury financing round on the Canton Network, showcasing real‑time collateral reuse and the inclusion of multiple stablecoins. Five transactions demonstrated that tokenized Treasurys can be...
Ethereum Network Sees 62% Drop in Fees: Is ETH Price at Risk?
Ethereum’s base‑layer activity cooled in November, with 30‑day network fees plunging 62% and total value locked falling to $76 billion. Despite the slowdown, layer‑2 solutions surged—Base transactions jumped 108% and Polygon rose 81%—helping sustain overall network momentum. The recent Fusaka upgrade,...
New ETF Proposal Bets Bitcoin Returns Are Made After Hours
Tidal Trust filed a Form N‑1A registration to launch two ETFs that will hold Bitcoin only during U.S. overnight hours, buying at market close and selling at the next open. The Nicholas Bitcoin and Treasuries AfterDark ETF will allocate cash,...
US Bank Regulator Clears National Banks to Facilitate Crypto Transactions
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued new guidance that classifies facilitating customer cryptocurrency trades as a legitimate banking activity. This interpretation expands the range of services national banks may offer under the existing National Bank Act,...
Circle Moves Toward Privacy-Focused Stablecoin with USDCx Project
Circle is developing a privacy‑enhanced version of its USDC stablecoin, called USDCx, in partnership with privacy‑focused blockchain firm Aleo. The token aims to deliver "banking‑level" confidentiality while still allowing Circle to furnish compliance records to regulators. Targeting banks and enterprise...
Senator Lummis Anticipates Crypto Market Structure Markup Next Week
Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis, a leading Senate Banking Committee member, said the Responsible Financial Innovation Act will be marked up next week, before the congressional holiday break. The markup will be the first formal vote on the crypto market‑structure bill...
Malaysia’s Crown Prince Launches Ringgit Stablecoin, Zetrix Treasury
Malaysia’s crown prince, Ismail Ibrahim, announced the launch of RMJDT, a ringgit‑backed stablecoin issued on the Zetrix layer‑1 blockchain. The project is being piloted under Malaysia’s regulated sandbox, aiming to facilitate cross‑border payments across the Asia‑Pacific. Alongside the stablecoin, Bullish...
Crypto Nears Its ‘Netscape Moment’ as Industry Approaches Inflection Point
The cryptocurrency sector is entering a pivotal "Netscape moment," driven by maturing blockchain infrastructure and a surge in regulated investment vehicles such as exchange‑traded products (ETPs). Bloomberg data shows up to 200 crypto‑based ETPs could launch this year, with 155...
Hong Kong Launches CARF Crypto Tax Consultation to Combat Evasion
Hong Kong has launched a public consultation on adopting the OECD’s Crypto‑Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) and revising its tax reporting standards to include the Common Reporting Standard (CRS). The move is framed as a step to align the territory’s crypto‑tax...
Japan Plans Tough New Rules for Crypto Exchanges: What Liability Reserves Actually Mean
Japan's Financial Services Agency is drafting rules that require all registered cryptocurrency exchanges to maintain dedicated liability reserves, mirroring securities‑industry standards, to compensate customers after hacks or unauthorized transfers. The reserves will be sized between ¥2 billion and ¥40 billion based on...
Dogecoin ETFs Lose Their Bite as Bitcoin, Ethereum Big Dogs Lead the Pack
Dogecoin spot ETFs have slumped to a total value traded of $142,000, the lowest level since their launch, far below the $3.23 million peak in late November. Despite the ETF weakness, DOGE’s spot market remains robust, posting over $1.1 billion in 24‑hour...
Polygon Deploys Madhugiri Hard Fork, Aims for 33% Throughput Boost
Polygon has launched the Madhugiri hard fork, cutting consensus time to one second and boosting throughput by 33 %. The upgrade adds support for three Fusaka EIPs that limit gas for heavy computations and introduces a new transaction type for Ethereum‑to‑Polygon...
Will Zcash's ZEC Return to $500 or Higher Before 2026?
Zcash (ZEC) rallied 10.3% in 24 hours, pushing above $425 and marking a 41.5% gain from last week’s $300 trough. Traders identified a double‑bottom formation around $300‑$310, suggesting a measured target near $480‑$500 if the neckline holds. Meanwhile, whale accounts...
NFT Winter Deepens: Monthly Sales Hit Lowest Point of the Year
NFT sales plunged to $320 million in November, roughly half October’s volume, marking the lowest monthly total of 2025. The sector’s market capitalization has slumped 66 % from its January peak, now sitting at $3.1 billion. Most top‑tier collections posted double‑digit declines, with...
Bitcoin Retail Inflows to Binance ‘Collapse’ to 400 BTC Record Low in 2025
On‑chain data from CryptoQuant shows daily Bitcoin inflows from retail investors (≤1 BTC) to Binance have slumped to a record low of about 411 BTC in 2025, far below the 2,675 BTC average seen in December 2022. The decline is described as a structural...
Crypto Index Funds ‘a Big Deal’ as Market Complexity Grows: Bitwise CIO
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says crypto index funds will become a major investment vehicle in 2026 as the market grows more complex and use cases multiply. He argues that predicting individual token performance is near impossible, making market‑cap‑weighted funds a...
Tether Deepens AI Bet, Backs Italian Firm’s Humanoid Robots
Stablecoin leader Tether is backing an €70 million funding round for Italian AI startup Generative Bionics, which develops industrial‑scale humanoid robots. The round, led by CDP Venture Capital’s AI fund, also includes investors such as AMD Ventures, Eni Next and RoboIT. Tether...
OCC Boss Says ‘No Justification’ to Judge Banks and Crypto Differently
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) chief Jonathan Gould told a blockchain conference that crypto firms applying for U.S. federal bank charters should be judged the same as traditional financial institutions, rejecting any justification for differential treatment. He...
Bitcoin Catches a Bid, but Data Shows Pro Traders Skeptical of Rally Above $92K
Bitcoin briefly rallied above $92,000 but quickly retreated, encountering resistance at short‑term highs. The pullback was driven by lingering macroeconomic uncertainty, a wave of leveraged liquidations, and stagnant inflows into spot Bitcoin exchange‑traded funds. Data from professional traders shows skepticism...
Crypto, TradFi Sentiment Improves: Will Bitcoin Traders Clear Shorts Above $93K?
Bitcoin has been oscillating between $90,000 and $93,000 as retail sentiment improves and institutional players reaffirm bullish outlooks. VanEck’s Matthew Sigel cites Bernstein that the traditional four‑year cycle is broken, with sticky institutional buying now supporting the market. Strategy Capital...
Saylor Pitches Bitcoin-Backed Banking System to Nation-States
Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy, urged nation‑states at a Bitcoin MENA event to launch Bitcoin‑backed digital banks that combine over‑collateralized BTC reserves with tokenized credit instruments. He outlined a structure where digital credit makes up 80% of a fund, 20%...
StableChain Launches Mainnet with USDT Gas Fees, Dedicated Governance Token
StableChain has launched its mainnet, a layer‑1 blockchain that uses Tether’s USDT to pay gas fees, eliminating the need for volatile assets in transaction processing. The network is supported by the newly created Stable Foundation and the STABLE governance token,...
Watchdog Asks for Crypto Industry Feedback on UK Investment Reforms
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued consultation papers asking crypto firms to comment on proposed investment reforms aimed at expanding consumer access and revising client categorisation rules. The proposals target risks associated with crypto‑asset proxies, suggesting tighter limits,...
XRP Needs a Solana-Style Strategy to Keep Up: Ripple Executive
Ripple’s global partner success lead Luke Judges argues that XRP Ledger must adopt a Solana‑style go‑to‑market approach to stay competitive, emphasizing speed, pragmatism, and developer onboarding over pure technical superiority. He contrasts this with CTO David Schwartz’s focus on XRPL’s...
Tether's USDt Awarded Key Regulatory Status in Abu Dhabi
Tether’s USDT has been officially designated as an “accepted fiat‑referenced token” by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), allowing licensed firms to provide trading, custody and settlement services involving the stablecoin. The recognition builds on ADGM’s earlier classification of USDT...
The Easiest and Safest Methods for Gifting Crypto at Christmas in 2025
The 2025 guide outlines the safest ways to gift cryptocurrency at Christmas, emphasizing established assets like Bitcoin and Ether for newcomers. It details three primary methods—crypto gift cards, hardware wallets, and direct transfers via exchanges—highlighting ease of use, security benefits,...
BlackRock Files for Listing Staked Ether ETF
BlackRock has filed an application to list a new exchange‑traded fund that would give investors indirect exposure to staked Ether. The ETF would track Ether locked in proof‑of‑stake consensus, allowing holders to earn staking rewards without directly managing the asset....
Wall Street Piles In: How Ripple’s Quiet Pivot Led to a $40B Valuation
Ripple secured a $500 million financing round that lifted its valuation to $40 billion, drawing heavyweight Wall Street firms such as Citadel, Fortress and Galaxy Digital. The deal includes unique downside protections, offering investors a guaranteed 10% annual return or up to...
Ripple’s Big Singapore Win: What the Expanded License Allows Now
Singapore’s Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has broadened Ripple’s Major Payment Institution licence, granting the firm permission to deliver end‑to‑end cross‑border payments, regulated XRP and RLUSD services, and on/off‑ramps. The upgrade removes the 2023 restrictions that limited Ripple to token‑only...
New DePIN Protocol Rolls Out ZK-Proof Processing Marketplace
Brevis has unveiled ProverNet, a decentralized ZK‑proof marketplace that lets provers earn by generating proofs while applications purchase proving capacity. The beta network settles payments in Circle’s USDC and will transition to the native BREV token upon mainnet launch, introducing...
SEC Ends Biden-Era Probe Into Tokenized Equity Platform Ondo Finance
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has officially closed its multi‑year investigation into New York‑based tokenization platform Ondo Finance without filing any charges. The probe, launched in 2023 under former Chair Gary Gensler, examined whether Ondo’s tokenized real‑world assets and...
Mantra CEO Tells OM Holders to Withdraw From OKX over ‘Inaccurate’ Migration Plan
Mantra CEO JP Mullin publicly urged OM token holders to withdraw their assets from the OKX exchange, alleging that OKX had not coordinated with Mantra on the upcoming token migration and had published inaccurate migration dates. The dispute revolves around...
Binance Suspends Employee over Using Inside Information for Personal Gain
Binance has suspended a futures‑team employee after an internal probe found the staffer used non‑public token issuance data to post on the official Binance Futures X account for personal profit. The employee was removed within minutes of the token launch,...
Prediction Markets Emerge as Speculative ‘Arbitrage Arena’ for Crypto Traders
Prediction markets are rapidly becoming a speculative arena where crypto traders chase returns that dwarf traditional spot holdings. Platforms like Polymarket enable asymmetric payoffs, exemplified by a BNB contract that could yield a 100× payout versus a modest 1.65× spot...
Can Panic Wallets Stop a Wrench? Why Crypto’s Next Security Debate Is Physical
Physical coercion of crypto asset holders is accelerating, with Jameson Lopp’s database showing a 169% rise in reported attacks in 2025. The surge aligns with Bitcoin bull markets and OTC trading spikes, and incidents now include home invasions, kidnappings, and...
Crypto Funds Log Second Week of Inflows After Massive $5.5B Sell-Off
Crypto exchange‑traded products (ETPs) recorded $716 million of inflows this week, extending a $1 billion gain from the prior week. The rebound lifted total assets under management above $180 billion, an 8 % rise from November lows after a $5.5 billion outflow streak. Bitcoin led...
US Treasurys Lead Tokenization Wave as CoinShares Predicts 2026 Growth
CoinShares reports that tokenized real‑world assets exploded 229% in 2025, reaching $18.1 billion, driven primarily by US Treasury tokens that more than doubled to $8.68 billion. Private‑credit tokenization also nearly doubled, underscoring a broader shift toward on‑chain fixed‑income products. Ethereum remains the...
Circle and Bybit Deepen USDC Partnership as Stablecoin Nears $80B
Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, announced a strategic partnership with crypto exchange Bybit to deepen USDC integration across spot, derivatives and payment channels. The collaboration aims to boost liquidity, improve fiat on‑ramps and off‑ramps, and expand cross‑chain support,...
Binance Secures ADGM Licenses to Operate International Platform
Binance has secured three licences from Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority – covering its exchange, clearing‑house and broker‑dealer operations – under the ADGM framework. The licences grant regulatory clarity and allow Binance to launch regulated activities from 5 January 2026, marking...
The Future of Secure Messaging: Why Decentralization Matters More than Ever
Decentralized messengers like Session and SimpleX are gaining traction as industry leaders, including Vitalik Buterin, fund their development with a 128 ETH donation. Session combines end‑to‑end encryption with onion‑routed swarms, eliminating phone numbers and reducing metadata exposure. The app offers a...
Ethereum’s First ZK-Rollup, ZKsync Lite, to Be Retired in 2026
Ethereum’s first ZK‑rollup, ZKsync Lite, will be retired in 2026 after fulfilling its proof‑of‑concept role. Launched by Matter Labs in 2020, it enabled fast token transfers and NFT minting but lacked smart‑contract capability. Development ceased in early 2023 when the...
Philippines’ Fastest-Growing Digital Bank Rolls Out Crypto Services
Philippines‑based digital bank GoTyme, now serving 6.5 million customers, has launched crypto services through a partnership with US fintech Alpaca. The app lets users buy and store eleven digital assets—including Bitcoin, Ether and Solana—by automatically converting Philippine pesos to US dollars....
Robinhood Set to Enter Indonesia, Targeting 17M Crypto Traders
Robinhood announced agreements to acquire Indonesia’s brokerage Buana Capital and licensed digital‑asset trader PT Pedagang Aset Kripto, marking its entry into the country’s fast‑growing crypto market. Indonesia hosts over 17 million crypto investors and 19 million capital‑market participants, with crypto transaction volume...
Trump’s National Security Strategy Is Silent on Crypto, Blockchain
The Trump administration’s new national security strategy makes no mention of cryptocurrency or blockchain, even though recent policy moves have embraced the sector. The document instead highlights artificial intelligence, biotech and quantum computing as core technological priorities. Despite the omission,...