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Stablecoin giant Tether makes $1B bid to buy Juventus FC
Tether submitted a binding $1.1 billion all-cash offer to fully acquire Juventus FC from its controlling shareholder, Exor, which reportedly rejected the bid.
Inside Putin’s Crypto Cold War: How Russia Evaded Western Sanctions In 2025
Russia successfully evaded Western sanctions in 2025 by utilizing a resilient, crypto-based payment system centered around the Garantex exchange and its successor, Grinex.
Tokenization benefits ‘light at first,’ but will expand if democratized: NYDIG
NYDIG suggests tokenization benefits will grow as access and interoperability of tokenized assets on blockchains increase.
Fogo cancels $20 million pre-sale, will airdrop tokens instead in upcoming mainnet launch
Fogo, an L1 blockchain, canceled its $20 million token pre-sale and will now airdrop the allocated tokens before its January mainnet launch.
Citadel Securities and DeFi Waging War of Words Through SEC Correspondence
Citadel Securities and DeFi advocates exchanged letters with the SEC regarding DeFi regulation and investor protection.
SOL struggles as Solana TVL slides and memecoin demand fades
SOL token faces pressure as Solana's Total Value Locked declines and demand for memecoins wanes, despite network upgrades.
Senior Vanguard analyst says Bitcoin is no better than a plush toy
A senior Vanguard analyst compared Bitcoin to a collectible plush toy, despite the firm allowing crypto ETF trading.
OCC Approves Five Crypto Trust Banks as ‘Debanking’ Claims Face Scrutiny
The OCC conditionally approved five digital asset firms for national trust bank charters, challenging systemic debanking claims.
Crypto giant Tether offers to buy famous Italian football club Juventus
Tether has submitted a bid to acquire Exor's entire stake in the Italian football club Juventus.
Bitnomial gains CFTC approval to launch prediction markets in the US
Bitnomial received CFTC approval to clear fully collateralized swaps, enabling it to launch prediction markets covering crypto and economic events.
Bitcoin miners turn to renewable energy amid profit margin squeeze
Facing record-low profitability due to declining hash prices, Bitcoin miners are increasingly adopting renewable energy sources to cut operational costs.
Crypto Biz: How Ripple quietly convinced Wall Street
Ripple secured a $40 billion valuation by offering Wall Street investors substantial downside protection and guaranteed returns.
Tether Juventus Bid: USDT Issuer Seeks Full Takeover, Invest $1B in Football Club
Tether, the issuer of USDT, has submitted a binding proposal to acquire a 100% stake in Juventus FC and plans to invest $1 billion.
Tether proposes all-cash deal to acquire controlling stake in Juventus FC
Tether has offered to buy a majority stake in Juventus FC for an all-cash deal, with plans to invest €1 billion in the club.
Tether Moves to Buy Juventus in Landmark Crypto Sports Deal
Tether has proposed an all-cash acquisition of Exor's 65.4% stake in Juventus Football Club, committing to a major investment.
Hate Ticketmaster? Onchain RWA tickets may succeed where regulators haven’t
TIX is developing a DeFi settlement layer using onchain RWA tickets to finance venues and simplify live event payouts.
Short-term Bitcoin traders were profitable for 66% of 2025: Will profits rise in 2026?
Bitcoin short-term holders were profitable for 66% of 2025, driven by price rebounds above their realized cost basis.
DeFi groups fire back against Citadel Securities’ call for ‘flawed’ SEC tokenization rules
DeFi groups are challenging Citadel Securities' proposal for stricter SEC rules on tokenized securities, arguing its analysis is flawed.
Tools for Humanity expands World app toward super-app model
Tools for Humanity is evolving its World app into a super-app by adding encrypted messaging, financial services, and third-party mini-apps.
Moody’s proposes stablecoin ratings framework focused on reserve quality
Moody's has proposed a new framework to rate stablecoins based primarily on the credit quality and market value risk of their reserve assets.
Crypto just entered YouTube’s $100B creator payouts, offering a novel path to finally exit banks
YouTube now offers U.S. creators the option to receive payouts in PayPal's PYUSD stablecoin via Hyperwallet.
Coinbase is About to Launch Prediction Markets and Tokenized Stocks: Report
Coinbase is reportedly preparing to launch prediction markets powered by Kalshi and tokenized stocks next week.
The Daily: Ripple, Circle and BitGo win conditional approval for US banking charters, Hex Trust to issue and custody wrapped XRP, and more
Five crypto firms, including Ripple and Circle, received conditional U.S. bank charter approvals, while Hex Trust plans a wXRP launch.
Bitcoin Falls Below $90,000 As Vanguard Exec Struggles With Bitcoin Value 
Bitcoin dropped below $90,000 following the Fed's rate cut, amid skepticism from a Vanguard executive.
Jump Crypto’s Firedancer hits Solana mainnet as the network aims to unlock 1 million TPS
Jump Crypto's Firedancer client has launched on Solana mainnet to boost network resilience and target 1 million transactions per second.
Bitcoin swings above $94K as crypto faces ‘Netscape’ moment: Finance Redefined
Bitcoin briefly surpassed $94K while analysts suggest the crypto industry is approaching a pivotal 'Netscape' moment driven by institutional adoption.
Pyth to launch reserve using buybacks from DAO treasury funds
Pyth Network will establish a reserve by using one-third of its DAO revenue to buy back its native PYTH token.
Interactive Brokers Now Accepts Stablecoins in a Bid to Remain Competitive
Interactive Brokers is now allowing U.S. retail clients to fund brokerage accounts using stablecoins to compete with crypto-native rivals.
California and Massachusetts to sue Trump administration over $100K H-1B visa fee
California and Massachusetts are leading a multi-state lawsuit against the Trump administration's $100K H-1B visa application fee.
Five Crypto Firms Win Conditional Approvals as National Trust Banks, Including Fidelity and BitGo
The OCC conditionally approved five crypto firms, including Fidelity and BitGo, to convert to federally chartered national trust banks.
Did Jane Street Cause Another 10 a.m. Bitcoin Dump Today?
Speculation resurfaced that Jane Street caused a 10 a.m. Bitcoin drop, but data suggests liquidations and ETF outflows were the primary drivers.
Oracle confirms data center timelines with OpenAI remain on track
Oracle confirmed that its data center timelines with OpenAI are proceeding as scheduled without any delays.
Tether may tokenize equity to ensure liquidity for investors: Report
Tether is considering tokenizing equity or conducting share buybacks to provide liquidity for investors after a funding round.
The 3-day wait to settle your stock trades is about to die, thanks to a new SEC approval you missed
The SEC granted conditional approval for DTC to pilot tokenization services for existing custody assets, aiming for a 2026 rollout.
Hyperliquid rolls out portfolio margin on testnet, unifying spot and perps trading
Hyperliquid launched portfolio margin on testnet to unify spot and perpetuals trading for improved capital efficiency.
Why Trump Should Pardon The Developers of Bitcoins Non Custodial Samourai Wallet
The article argues President Trump should pardon Samourai Wallet developers Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill due to flawed money transmission charges.
Coinbase and Standard Chartered expand crypto prime services for institutions
Coinbase and Standard Chartered are expanding their partnership to offer comprehensive crypto prime services to institutional clients.
Is Ripple Becoming a Bank Good or Bad for XRP?
Ripple received conditional approval from the OCC to charter a national trust bank, focusing on custody and settlement, not traditional banking.
BNB Chain hits new record of 8,384 TPS, marking 26% increase
BNB Chain achieved a new record throughput of 8,384 transactions per second, a 26% increase.
DOT Sinks 2% After Breaking Key Support
The Polkadot token (DOT) fell 2% after breaking critical support at $2.05 on exceptionally high trading volume.
HBAR Drops 4% to $0.1247 as Afternoon Selloff Breaks Support
Hedera's token, HBAR, fell 4% to $0.1247 after breaking key technical support during a high-volume afternoon selloff.
Sangha Renewables Energizes 20 MW Bitcoin Mining Facility in West Texas
Sangha Renewables energized a 19.9 MW Bitcoin mining facility in West Texas, powered by an adjacent solar farm.
Figure Technology files ‘second IPO’ to bring native equity issuance to Solana
Figure Technology filed for a second IPO to issue blockchain-native equity directly on the Solana network.
Bitcoin OG faces $12.5M unrealized loss on $617M long position
A prominent Bitcoin investor currently faces a $12.5 million unrealized loss on a $617 million long crypto position.
Crypto industry, trade unions clash over multi-trillion dollar retirement funds
The crypto industry and trade unions are clashing over proposed legislation that would allow cryptocurrencies in 401(k) retirement accounts.
Five Crypto Firms Step Closer to Become a Bank, Including Ripple, Circle, BitGo
Five digital asset firms, including Ripple, Circle, BitGo, Fidelity Digital Assets, and Paxos, received conditional approval from the OCC to become national trust banks.
Ripple, Circle and BitGo secure conditional approval for US banking charters
Ripple, BitGo, and Paxos received conditional OCC approval to become national trust banks in the US.
Ripple gets OCC approval to become national trust bank
The OCC conditionally approved national trust bank charters for five crypto-linked firms, including Ripple and BitGo.
Paxos, Fidelity, Ripple, BitGo, and Circle secure US trust bank approvals
The OCC conditionally approved national trust bank charters for Paxos, Fidelity, BitGo, Circle, and Ripple.
BitGo gets OCC nod to become national crypto trust bank
BitGo received conditional approval from the OCC to convert into a federally chartered national trust bank.
China’s massive gold spree inadvertently exposes a critical shift in how smart money escapes risk
China's sustained gold purchases signal a shift toward seizure-resistant assets, validating the scarcity logic underpinning Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Price (BTC) News: Plunges Below $90K as AI Bubble Worries Weigh on Tech Stocks
Bitcoin dropped below $90,000 as tech stocks, particularly AI-related equities like Broadcom, fell due to investor concerns about the AI theme fizzling out.
Pakistan Begins Crypto Overhaul With Preliminary Exchange Approvals
Pakistan granted preliminary regulatory clearances to Binance and HTX while exploring the tokenization of $2 billion in state assets.
Pakistan Moves Toward Tokenizing $2B in Government Assets With Binance
Pakistan and Binance signed an MOU to explore tokenizing up to $2 billion in state assets using blockchain technology.
3 Altcoins To Watch This Weekend | December 13 – 14
This article highlights Keeta (KTA), Solana (SOL), and Chainlink (LINK) as three altcoins to watch over the weekend due to recent fundamental updates and chart patterns.
Europe reconsiders crypto oversight as ESMA centralization gains momentum
European policymakers are debating centralizing crypto oversight under ESMA due to inconsistent national enforcement of the MiCA regulation.
Bitcoin price drops below $91,000, leading to $135M long liquidations
Bitcoin's price dropped below $91,000, resulting in about $135 million in long position liquidations.
Bitcoin wobbles at $92K as trader eyes end to ‘manipulative’ BTC price dip
Bitcoin is consolidating near $92K resistance, with analysts expecting an upward breakout despite macro headwinds from rising gold prices.
VivoPower establishes joint venture to acquire $300M in Ripple Labs shares, stock jumps 12%
VivoPower's Vivo Federation partnered with Lean Ventures to acquire $300M in Ripple Labs shares for South Korean investors.
Aave community probes CoW Swap integration and Aave Labs ‘stealth privatization’ of protocol
An Aave delegate questioned Aave Labs over swap fee redirection to Aave Labs instead of the DAO treasury following a CoW Swap integration.
North Korea stole $2 billion in crypto in 2025, Chainalysis says
North Korean hackers stole a record $2 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025, marking a 51% increase from the previous year.
Phantom Adds Kalshi to Wallet, Lets Users Trade Prediction Markets With Solana Tokens
Crypto wallet Phantom is integrating Kalshi's prediction markets, allowing 20 million users to trade on real-world events using Solana tokens.
Backed teams up with Chainlink to launch xBridge, first cross-chain infrastructure for tokenized stocks
Backed and Chainlink launched xBridge, the first cross-chain bridge for tokenized stocks, ensuring fidelity to corporate actions.
Most Influential: Changpeng “CZ” Zhao
Despite stepping down from Binance and serving prison time, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao remains highly influential, especially after receiving a pardon in 2025.
Most Influential: Jesse Pollak
Jesse Pollak, creator of Coinbase's Layer-2 network Base, is credited with its significant growth and success in 2025.
Most Influential: David Bailey
David Bailey's bitcoin treasury company, KindlyMD, experienced a dramatic collapse following a merger, losing nearly 99% of its share value.
Backed, Chainlink Unveil xBridge to Move Tokenized Stocks Between Solana and Ethereum
Backed and Chainlink launched xBridge, a cross-chain bridge using CCIP to transfer tokenized stocks (xStocks) between Solana and Ethereum.
Most Influential: Tom Lee
Wall Street veteran Tom Lee is leveraging his expertise as Chairman at BitMine to bridge traditional finance with digital asset innovation, focusing on Ethereum.
Most Influential: Michael Saylor
Michael Saylor's Strategy navigated tough bitcoin conditions in 2025 by launching preferred products to expand its holdings.
ADNOC Distribution to Accept UAE’s AE Coin Stablecoin at 980 Fuel and Retail Locations
ADNOC Distribution will accept the AE Coin stablecoin across nearly 980 retail locations in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.