Day: 18 December 2025

Geneva, Switzerland, 18th December 2025

Quick Breakdown Analyst warns dozens of spot crypto ETFs could liquidate soon due to thin liquidity. A 10-15% price drop triggers margin calls on leveraged Bitcoin and altcoin funds. Issuers rush to bolster reserves as SEC eyes stricter oversight in 2026.​   US regulators greenlit over 20 spot crypto exchange-traded ...

Quick Breakdown Avalanche leaders see purpose-built blockchains replacing general networks for targeted applications. Specialized chains boost scalability, reduce congestion and enable custom features. Shift aligns with Web3 trends toward modular, efficient blockchain architectures.   Avalanche executives predict purpose-built blockchains will lead future development, outpacing general-purpose platforms like Ethereum and Solana. ...

Quick Breakdown World Liberty Financial eyes $5 billion from U.S. Treasury to grow its USD1 stablecoin and challenge Tether and Circle dominance. Trump family-backed project seeks federal funds amid stablecoin market hitting $250 billion capitalization. Proposal aligns with President Trump’s pro-crypto stance, potentially reshaping U.S. dollar dominance in digital assets. ...

Quick Breakdown  Futures traders can earn up to 19% APY via SmartEarn, plus tiered rewards and trial bonuses for new and existing users. Margin and Spot trading incentives include up to 30% fee reductions, zero-interest USDC loans, and rebates capped at 20,000 USDT. HTX announces a $100M USDT airdrop to ...

Quick Breakdown Ondo Finance integrates LayerZero’s interoperability protocol to bridge tokenized U.S. stocks like Apple and Tesla across Ethereum, Solana, and other chains. The move expands access to real-world assets (RWAs) for DeFi users, aiming to capture $10 trillion in tokenized market potential by 2030. Partnership enhances liquidity and reduces ...

Quick Breakdown Coinbase starts U.S. stock and ETF trading with 24/5 availability in one app alongside crypto. Kalshi partnership brings prediction markets for events like politics and sports, now rolling out outside the U.S. Early 2026 adds 24/7 stock perpetuals with 50x leverage, plus tokenized stocks for global reach.   ...

Quick Breakdown CFTC Acting Director Vincent Pham plans to join crypto firm MoonPay once Mike Selig is confirmed as permanent chief. The move highlights the flow of talent from U.S. regulators to the private crypto sector amid policy shifts. Transition underscores questions over expertise migration in maturing digital asset oversight. ...

Quick Breakdown Federal Reserve removes 2023 guidance limiting banks’ crypto activities. Move supports innovation but requires banks to address custody and volatility risks. Decision aligns with OCC and FDIC shifts, boosting traditional finance-crypto integration.   The Federal Reserve announced the withdrawal of its 2023 guidance on crypto-asset activities for banks, ...

Quick Breakdown  HashKey Exchange introduces Hong Kong’s first 24/7 USD–HKD FX conversion on a licensed crypto platform. The service allows instant fiat conversions for retail and institutional clients, removing traditional banking hours limits. The platform ensures fully regulated, secure transactions with real-time monitoring and compliance.   HashKey Exchange has introduced ...