Hey Crypto fam, The year is coming to an end, and as many can attest, the year wasn’t so much about hype, but more about positioning. Crypto matured significantly and experienced several pivotal phases. This week’s event saw the U.S. Federal Reserve soften its stance on bank-crypto engagement, stablecoin competition ...
Read moreDetailsQuick Breakdown Bybit resumes UK operations with 100 spot trading pairs for local users under an FCA‑aligned structure. The exchange is operating through Archax, an FCA‑authorized digital securities exchange and custodian for financial promotions compliance. The comeback highlights the UK’s evolving approach to crypto oversight, including stricter promotion rules and ...
Read moreDetailsQuick Breakdown Charles Hoskinson expressed frustration over Donald Trump’s decision to launch the World Liberty Financial (WLFI) token instead of focusing on legislative crypto reform. The Cardano founder warned that the former president’s direct involvement in a DeFi project could lead to increased partisanship and stall bipartisan crypto bills. Industry ...
Read moreDetailsQuick Breakdown Aptos Labs has introduced AIP-137, a proposal to integrate SLH-DSA quantum-resistant signatures as an optional security layer for user accounts. The initiative aims to future-proof the network against the theoretical threat of quantum computers capable of breaking current elliptic curve cryptography (ECC). The proposed upgrade is opt-in, ensuring ...
Read moreDetailsQuick Breakdown Dawn closes $13 million Series A led by Dragonfly Capital, with participation from CoinFund, Robot Ventures, and Dispersion Capital. Funds target scaling DePIN broadband networks to deliver high-speed internet via blockchain incentives in underserved areas. Project now serves over 10,000 users across five countries, with plans to reach ...
Read moreDetailsQuick Breakdown ECB holds key interest rates unchanged at 3.25% amid cooling inflation. Lagarde highlights digital euro as next priority for payment system upgrades. Preparatory work on CBDC advances with pilot testing underway in 2026. ECB President Christine Lagarde announced on December 18 that the European Central Bank will ...
Read moreDetailsQuick Breakdown Synthetix Perps launches on Ethereum Mainnet with BTC, ETH, and SOL markets, up to 50x leverage. Private beta limited to 500 users; weekly market expansions and new features planned for 2026. L1 custody and offchain matching ensure secure, high-performance decentralized perpetual trading. Synthetix, a pioneering DeFi protocol, ...
Read moreDetailsQuick Breakdown SEC clarifies how existing securities laws apply to crypto custody, trading, and recordkeeping. Broker-dealer protections apply only to crypto assets classified as securities, excluding SIPC coverage for others. Guidance allows blockchain records and crypto ETF processes while maintaining compliance requirements. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division ...
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Read moreDetailsQuick Breakdown: Fold has expanded its Bitcoin financial services to all 50 U.S. states through a strategic partnership with BitGo. The expansion is powered by BitGo’s federal bank charter, allowing Fold to bypass the fragmented state-by-state regulatory system. Users in previously restricted markets, including New York, can now access Fold’s ...
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