Solana’s active validator count has dropped from more than 2,500 in March 2023 to about 800 now, a fall of roughly 68%. Some in the community say this is mostly the network shedding Sybil or low-quality nodes. Others, including key infrastructure teams, warn that many recent departures are real operators leaving because rewards no longer …
Circle has received a Financial Services Permission license from Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority, allowing it to operate as a Money Services Provider under the Abu Dhabi Global Market framework. This approval lets Circle offer regulated payment and digital asset services in the region, boosting its credibility with institutional and retail clients. The license …
The U.S. SEC has closed its two-year investigation into Ondo Finance, started in October 2023 under Gary Gensler, without recommending charges. The probe examined Ondo’s tokenized U.S. Treasury products like OUSG and whether ONDO tokens qualify as securities. Ondo received formal notice in late November, clearing the path for U.S. expansion after registering as an …
Strategy has purchased 10,624 Bitcoin for approximately $962.7 million, at an average price of $90,615 per BTC, achieving a 24.7% year-to-date yield in 2025. As of December 7, 2025, the company holds a total of 660,624 BTC, acquired for about $49.35 billion at an average price of $74,696 per bitcoin. This latest acquisition continues Strategy’s …
UAE Islamic bank Ruya has partnered with Fuze to launch in-app Bitcoin trading, becoming the first Sharia-compliant bank in the country to offer direct BTC purchases. The move comes as crypto adoption in the UAE continues to grow rapidly. According to Chainalysis, the country recorded more than $30 billion in crypto inflows between July 2023 …
Binance has suspended an employee after reports of insider trading surfaced involving a recent token launch. A whistleblower revealed that the on-chain token details appeared just a minute before Binance’s official post. The exchange confirmed giving out a $100,000 bounty to five verified reporters and reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy against internal misconduct. Binance said it …
Binance’s new co-CEO, He Yi, stated that employees are strictly forbidden from being involved in the creation or promotion of any token projects. She clarified that some community members have used excerpts from Binance’s official posts or employee comments to issue tokens, but these actions are independent and unrelated to Binance. He Yi stressed that …
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed creating a trustless on-chain gas futures market to reduce uncertainty around future transaction fees. He noted that although current fees are low, their future movement remains unpredictable. According to Buterin, such a system would offer clearer market insights, let users hedge against potential spikes, and allow prepayment for gas …
Monet Bank, a Texas community bank owned by billionaire and major Trump supporter Andy Beal, is moving into crypto lending and digital-asset banking. With under $6 billion in assets and about $1 billion in capital, the bank aims to position itself as a key infrastructure provider for digital assets. Monet joins a small but growing …
CoinShares Head of Research James Butterfill pushed back on fresh concerns from Arthur Hayes and S&P Global, saying fears over Tether’s solvency are unfounded. He pointed to Tether’s latest attestation showing about $181 billion in reserves versus $174.45 billion in liabilities, reflecting a $6.8 billion surplus. Butterfill noted Tether remains among the most profitable players …
HashKey Holdings is preparing to open investor orders for its Hong Kong IPO as early as next week, targeting at least $200 million. The crypto exchange operator may list before the end of December, though the final size and timing can still shift with market conditions. The deal will be a key test of demand …
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink revealed that a number of unnamed sovereign funds have been steadily adding to their Bitcoin holdings. He said these funds increased their buying as Bitcoin pulled back from its $126,000 peak, picking up even more once the price slipped into the $80,000 range. Fink noted that their approach is gradual and …
VTB, Russia’s second-largest bank, has revealed plans to launch Bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading in 2026. This move marks a major shift for the country’s traditional banking sector, which has been slow to embrace digital assets. The new platform is expected to give retail and institutional customers access to regulated crypto trading through one of Russia’s …
Aster has shared its 2026 H1 roadmap, confirming that the Aster Chain L1 mainnet will launch in Q1 2026. Q2 will bring ASTER staking, on-chain governance, and smart order-following tools. The team also highlighted major progress made in 2025, including the Astherus–ApolloX merger, TGE, mobile app release, and multiple CEX listings. This December, Aster will …
Hyperliquid Strategies has transferred 12 million HYPE tokens to Hypercore, a move worth $411 million. This shift represents 1.2% of the total HYPE supply and 3.54% of the circulating supply. Alongside this major transfer, the company has also started staking activities. Around 425,000 HYPE tokens, valued at roughly $14.5 million, were moved into the staking …
Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection has ordered Kalshi, Robinhood and Crypto.com to stop offering sports event contracts, saying they are running unlicensed online gambling in the state. The firms must immediately halt advertising and providing these products to Connecticut users and allow residents to withdraw funds. Regulators argue the contracts are really sports bets, while …
Bybit, the world’s second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, is spreading holiday cheer with a special promotion for new users. Those using Bybit Fiat deposits and Bybit Pay can earn rewards from a 25,000 USDT prize pool, with each eligible participant receiving up to 50 USDT. The campaign runs until December 27, 2025, giving traders …
Binance launched Binance Junior, a parent-controlled sub-account app for children and teens aged 6-17 to explore crypto savings. Existing Binance users with completed KYC and 2FA can create accounts, fund via Flexible Simple Earn products, no spot or futures trading permitted. Parents monitor transactions in real-time, receive alerts, set limits, and disable access anytime; teens …
Bybit teamed up with regulated custodian Komainu to roll out Komainu Connect integration. Big institutional traders can now hit Bybit’s markets 24/7, with assets locked safe in third-party custody, no pre-funding needed. Automated settlements cut risks, boost efficiency, and provide clear visibility into bankruptcy-proof wallets supporting major cryptos.
Binance announced co-founder Yi He as co-CEO alongside Richard Teng at Blockchain Week Dubai, as the exchange nears 300 million users. Yi, a former TV host from China who worked at OKCoin before co-founding Binance in 2017 with CZ, excels in marketing, user growth, and product innovation. Teng, ex-Singapore regulator who took CEO role post-CZ’s …
The UK’s Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill received Royal Assent, now law in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It declares cryptocurrencies and stablecoins personal property, creating a “third category” beyond traditional tangibles or claims, aiding ownership proof, theft recovery, inheritance, and bankruptcy handling. Roughly 12% of UK adults hold crypto, now backed by statute over …
Binance will delist spot trading pairs for StaFi (FIS), REI Network (REI), and Voxies (VOXEL) on December 17 at 03:00 UTC following routine reviews. The exchange assesses assets based on team commitment, development progress, liquidity, network security, transparency, regulatory compliance, token supply changes, and community support. Tokens that don’t meet these standards are removed to …
Coinbase Institutional notes that while the Fed’s end of quantitative tightening and return to the bond market have improved liquidity, a potential positive for crypto, Bitcoin continues to struggle. Key bull market support has been broken, options sentiment is turning bearish, and long-term whales are still selling. Spot ETFs are seeing large outflows, and treasury …
Former SEC Chairman Gary Gensler said in a recent Bloomberg interview that most cryptocurrencies are extremely risky and speculative. He emphasized that thousands of tokens lack real fundamentals and should be treated cautiously by investors. Gensler highlighted that Bitcoin is different, describing it as closer to a commodity from a regulatory standpoint. According to him, …
Grayscale Research says Bitcoin may hit new record highs in 2026 instead of following the usual four-year cycle. Unlike past bull markets driven by retail excitement, this cycle is seeing stronger involvement from institutions. Grayscale believes this shift is changing how Bitcoin moves. The firm also expects potential interest rate cuts and improving U.S. crypto …
Coinbase Institutional has completed its fourth-quarter rebalancing of the COIN50 Index. Six new assets, Hedera (HBAR), Mantle (MANTLE), VeChain (VET), Flare (FLR), Sei (SEI), and Immutable (IMX) have been added to the index. At the same time, six tokens, SKL, AKT, LPT, SNX, HNT, and CVX were removed. The changes reflect Coinbase’s effort to keep …
Vanguard, the $11 trillion asset giant, ends its years-long crypto resistance by allowing Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana, and other regulated crypto ETFs and mutual funds to trade on its platform starting December 2, 2025. The firm will support most crypto ETFs and funds that meet regulatory standards but will not launch its own crypto products. …
Trust Wallet now lets users quickly buy crypto using Google Pay in over 40 countries. This feature simplifies funding by allowing instant purchases of popular tokens like BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, USDT, and USDC, with minimum buys starting at $20. The streamlined process cuts onboarding steps for new users, requiring just a few taps to …
Strategy purchased 130 BTC for about $11.7 million at an average price near $89,960 per Bitcoin, raising its total holdings to 650,000 BTC. The average acquisition cost stands around $74,436 per coin, with a total investment of approximately $48.38 billion. Alongside this, the company set up a $1.44 billion USD reserve funded through stock sales …
Goldman Sachs announced a $2 billion deal to acquire Innovator Capital Management, a leader in defined-outcome ETFs that help investors limit losses while capping gains. The firm manages $28 billion across 159 ETFs, favored by financial advisers for risk protection. The acquisition strengthens Goldman’s ETF offerings and expands its presence in one of the fastest-growing …