Aave founder outlines 2026 ‘master plan’ after end to SEC probe
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. Aave founder and CEO Stani Kulechov has…
Tether leads $8M funding for Lightning startup focused on stablecoins
Speed, which leverages the Bitcoin Lightning Network to facilitate USDT transfers, has secured $8 million from Tether and Ego Death Capital. Stablecoin giant Tether has led an $8 million investment…
Crypto ETPs to enter ‘cheesecake factory’ era in 2026: Bitwise
The number of crypto exchange-traded products is going to “accelerate forward at ridiculous speed” in 2026, according to Bitwise researcher Ryan Rasmussen. More than 100 crypto exchange-traded products could launch…
Bank of Canada lays out criteria for ‘good money’ stablecoins
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. The Bank of Canada…
Spot Bitcoin ETFs see $358M outflow: Are investors abandoning BTC?
Bitcoin price held above $85,000, but weakening spot BTC ETF flows and a disappointing end-of-year performance cast doubt on a December rally to $100,000. Key takeaways: Bitcoin ETF outflows and…
RedotPay raises $107M Series B led by Goodwater for stablecoin payments
The company said the funds will support acquisitions, licensing efforts and expanded hiring as it enters new markets. Stablecoin payments company RedotPay has raised $107 million in a Series B…
The Bitcoin-to-gold ratio fell 50% in 2025: Here’s why
Gold strongly outperformed Bitcoin in 2025, resulting in a 50% decline in the BTC-to-gold ratio. Will the trend flip in BTC’s favor in 2026? The Bitcoin-to-gold ratio, which highlights the…
US banks could soon issue stablecoins under FDIC plan to implement GENIUS Act
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s proposal outlines how banks could seek approval to issue payment stablecoins as US regulators move from legislation to rule-making. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC)…
Startale and SBI Holdings Unveil Regulated Yen Stablecoin for Global Settlement
Japanese tech and financial leaders collaborate to launch institutional-grade digital yen, targeting global blockchain-based financial infrastructure. Startale Group and SBI Holdings announced a Memorandum of Understanding on December 16, 2025,…
Shutdown Jobs Data Finally Released, and It’s Not Pretty
The grim unemployment numbers had little impact on bitcoin, which was already in the doldrums, but stocks were sent tumbling. Shutdown Jobs Report: The Official Numbers Are In, and They’re…
Hong Kong-Based Redotpay Secures $107M to Expand Stablecoin Payment Services
Redotpay, a Hong Kong-based fintech focused on stablecoin-powered payments, has raised $107 million in a Series B funding round as fiat-pegged token transaction volumes and user adoption continued to climb.…
FDIC Moves GENIUS Act From Law to Practice With Stablecoin Rules
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has issued its first official proposal outlining how banks can obtain approval to issue payment stablecoins, marking the GENIUS Act’s regulatory framework moving from statute…
US senator sounds alarm on DeFi, cites PancakeSwap amid market structure delay
With the US Senate set to break for the holidays, Senator Elizabeth Warren asked Justice and Treasury Department officials to disclose any potential investigations into the DeFi platform. US Senator…
Bitcoin treasury Kindly MD faces potential delisting after Nasdaq price notice
The company has 180 days to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement after its shares traded below $1 for 30 consecutive business days. Bitcoin treasury company Kindly MD…
3 reasons why trader demand for XRP evaporated: Is $1 next?
XRP fails to find demand under $2 as futures volume on Binance fell by 96% and traders’ use of leverage hits new lows. Is $1 XRP the next stop? XRP…