US government ‘tech force’ gets backup from Coinbase, Robinhood
17.12.2025
The US government wants 1,000 tech workers to boost its capabilities and has turned to the private sector to plug its skill shortages
Crypto exchange HashKey's shares fall 5% on trading debut in Hong Kong
17.12.2025
Investors questioned whether Hong Kong’s dominant licensed exchange can turn surging volumes and regulatory advantage into sustainable profits
Charles Schwab Widens Regulated Crypto Exposure With Solana Futures Inside Brokerage Accounts
17.12.2025
Charles Schwab quietly widened regulated crypto exposure by adding solana-linked futures to its trading platform, signaling deeper integration of digital asset derivatives into mainstream brokerage accounts without requiring direct cryptocurrency ownership. Regulated Solana Futures Enter Schwab...
Hyperliquid’s $200 billion pitch: Is this next Solana-scale DeFi bet?: Asia Morning Briefing
17.12.2025
Cantor says Hyperliquid is trading infrastructure, not speculative DeFi, with HYPD and PURR offering exposure to fees, buybacks, and CEX share gains
Aave founder outlines 2026 ‘master plan’ after end to SEC probe
17.12.2025
Aave’s 2026 plan focuses on scaling via v4's Hub and Spoke architecture, $1 billion in real-world assets, and growing its new mobile app.
Chainlink Price Stabilizes Above $12 as Market Enters Accumulation Phase
17.12.2025
LINK, the native cryptocurrency of decentralized Oracle network, Chainlink, records a low volatility trading around $13 mark. The…
XRP and SOL Enter the Big Leagues With CME Group’s Latest Futures Launch
17.12.2025
CME Group broadened its regulated cryptocurrency lineup, adding new spot-quoted futures that deepen access to digital assets and reflect growing demand for flexible, compliant trading tied closely to market pricing. CME Group Adds XRP and SOL to Spot-Quoted Crypto Futures Suite CME Group (Nasdaq:...
Tether leads $8M funding for Lightning startup focused on stablecoins
17.12.2025
Speed, which leverages the Bitcoin Lightning Network to facilitate USDT transfers, has secured $8 million from Tether and Ego Death Capital
Crypto ETPs to enter ‘cheesecake factory’ era in 2026: Bitwise
17.12.2025
The number of crypto exchange-traded products is going to “accelerate forward at ridiculous speed” in 2026, according to Bitwise researcher Ryan Rasmussen
XRP Pushes Deeper Into Institutional Finance as Vivopower Builds $900M Ripple-Linked Exposure Structure
17.12.2025
XRP is gaining institutional traction as Vivopower advances a Ripple-linked equity structure converting share ownership into indirect token exposure, signaling rising demand for compliant, large-scale access without requiring direct XRP custody. Vivopower Advances Ripple-Linked XRP Strategy...
Bank of Canada lays out criteria for ‘good money’ stablecoins
17.12.2025
Canada’s central bank will approve only fiat-backed, high-quality stablecoins to ensure they are “good money” as part of the country’s plan to modernize its financial system
Paypal Seeks Approval to Launch Paypal Bank as Lending, Deposits, and Capital Control Tighten
17.12.2025
Paypal is moving to become a deeper player in U.S. financial services by seeking to establish its own bank, a step designed to expand small-business lending, reduce reliance on partners, and unlock new growth avenues. Paypal Bank Plan Signals Major Expansion Beyond Payments Payments giant Paypal...