Category: crypto

Twenty One Capital, a cryptocurrency treasury firm backed by Tether and Bitfinex, went public via Cantor Fitzgerald SPAC amid a Bitcoin drawdown. With over 43,500 BTC, the company faces scrutiny to prove it offers more than just a Bitcoin treasury, with plans for future credit and lending products but lacking a clear roadmap. Investors are…

Texas Rep. Keith Self is pushing to ban a U.S. CBDC in the 2026 defense bill, following Trump’s order halting CBDC work. Republicans aim to prevent future administrations from reversing the ban. Concerns about surveillance and erosion of GOP support for the defense bill if the CBDC ban is not included.

Binance co-CEO Yi He’s old WeChat account was hacked on Dec. 9, promoting a memecoin called MUBARA. On-chain data showed coordinated buying before the scam posts and profit-taking during the surge. CZ and Yi He warned users to ignore the messages and avoid the token, highlighting security risks on social platforms.

Bitwise’s $1.25 billion 10-asset crypto fund has received SEC approval to trade on NYSE Arca as a regulated exchange-traded product. The fund tracks the top cryptocurrencies by market cap and liquidity, with monthly rebalancing. This move allows institutions to gain index-style exposure to the crypto market alongside other traditional ETPs like Grayscale’s multi-asset fund.

Stripe-backed Tempo blockchain has launched a public testnet with partners Mastercard, Klarna, UBS, and Kalshi. The network aims to enable sub-cent stablecoin payments for mainstream finance, targeting low-fee transactions and instant finality. This move marks a step towards stablecoin payments for everyday financial use and competition in the stablecoin infrastructure space.

A new ETF called Nicholas AfterDark plans to hold Bitcoin only overnight and switch to Treasuries during U.S. hours to take advantage of Bitcoin’s better performance when U.S. markets are closed. This strategy aims to reduce losses and capitalize on Bitcoin’s historical gains during off-hours, reflecting a maturing Bitcoin ETF market.

TRUMP memecoin is launching a mobile game called Trump Billionaires Club to boost engagement after an 87% price drop. The game offers NFT collectibles and token-based gameplay, with a $1 million prize pool in TRUMP tokens. It aims to attract early users and increase retail excitement, following a significant token value decrease.

Aave Labs plans to deploy Aave V3 on MegaETH at mainnet launch to attract early liquidity and borrowing demand. Incentives include 30M MegaETH points and a 6% MEGA KPI reserve. The proposal aims to capitalize on MegaETH’s growth and Aave’s recent product updates for a successful launch.

Circle stock showed signs of potential decline as a technical indicator signaled a sell opportunity, despite recent positive business developments for the stablecoin issuer. Circle shares saw a decline after hitting a sell signal on the TD Sequential indicator, erasing earlier gains this year. The company has expanded regulatory presence in the UAE and launched…

The OCC has authorized national banks to facilitate cryptocurrency transactions through riskless principal trades, allowing them to intermediate digital asset purchases and sales without market risk. This guidance aligns with broader policy shifts in 2025 as U.S. banking regulators aim to modernize regulations and meet demand for compliant cryptocurrency services.