SEC ends probe into Aave after four years, CEO says
According to a letter posted by the protocol’s founder and CEO, the US agency does “not intend to recommend an enforcement action” against Aave. Stani Kulechov, founder and CEO of…
How scammers target crypto users during the holidays and how to stay protected
From fake crypto investment offers to deepfake endorsements, here’s how criminals trick users and what you can do to stay one step ahead. The holiday season is supposed to be…
Solana enters Brazil’s main exchange as Valour expands regulated crypto access
The Solana-linked product expands Valour’s Brazil footprint as demand for regulated crypto exposure grows among regional investors. Valour, a subsidiary of publicly listed digital asset company DeFi Technologies, has received…
UK crypto ownership dropped to 8% in 2025: YouGov poll
While a poll suggested that the percentage of crypto ownership dropped in the UK, the amount of digital assets held increased, with a majority reporting Bitcoin and Ether holdings. A…
Bitcoin liquidity ‘battle’ rages as bull case sees clear run to $95K
Bitcoin liquidity grabs continued at the Wall Street open, with traders hoping that a breakthrough of resistance would propel the BTC price toward the $100,000 zone. Bitcoin (BTC) struck at…
Visa Expands US Settlement Rails With USDC for Institutional Payments
Visa said on Tuesday that it has launched stablecoin settlement capabilities in the United States, allowing select issuer and acquirer partners to settle obligations using Circle’s dollar-pegged USDC. Visa Adds…
Bear Flag Blues: Bitcoin’s Recovery Rally Lacks Conviction
Bitcoin is fighting to regain its footing after taking a not-so-graceful tumble from the $89,500 range. While it’s found temporary support, the current market action suggests this bounce may be…
Bitcoin, Ether ETFs See Heavy Outflows as Solana and XRP Stay Green
Bitcoin and ether ETFs opened the week under pressure as broad outflows returned, while solana and XRP continued to draw fresh capital. The split highlights a cautious market rotation rather…
DMCC and Crypto.com Partner to Advance Commodities Tokenization in Dubai
Global trade hub DMCC collaborates with Crypto.com to explore blockchain-enabled infrastructure for real-world asset tokenization across commodity markets. DMCC announced a strategic partnership with Crypto.com on December 16, 2025, aimed…
Japan’s SBI and Startale plan regulated yen stablecoin in 2026 under new framework
SBI Holdings and Startale plan a regulated yen stablecoin via Shinsei Trust, aiming for tokenized assets and cross-border settlement by Q2 2026. Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Holdings and Web3 infrastructure…
Crypto’s ‘super app’ race is on as industry enters aggregation era: Report
According to Delphi Digital, Crypto exchanges are racing to become the home screen for trading, payments and Web3. According to a new report from Delphi Digital, crypto platforms are quietly…
Ronin and ZKsync’s onchain metrics fell the most in 2025
Some of last year’s hottest blockchains saw the steepest declines in onchain activity after viral moments failed to drive sustained growth. Onchain activity declined sharply on several major networks, according…
Visa launches USDC settlement for US banks on Solana blockchain
Visa launched USDC settlement for US financial institutions, starting with Cross River and Lead Bank on Solana, with a wider rollout planned for 2026. Payment processing giant Visa has launched…
Ethereum ETFs Update: $224.78M Exits as ETHA Leads Outflows
TLDR Ethereum ETFs recorded a total daily net outflow of $224.78 million on December 15. BlackRock’s ETHA holds the highest net assets at $10.69 billion, but saw the largest outflow…
FCA consults on UK crypto rules for exchanges, lending and DeFi
The UK’s FCA launched three consultations on new crypto market rules covering exchanges, staking, lending and DeFi, with feedback due Feb. 12, 2026. The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)…