Ripple’s Bank Charter Move Puts XRP One Step From the U.S. Financial Core

Ripple just moved closer to the heart of the U. S. financial system. In December, the company received conditional approval from the OCC for a national trust bank charter.   That alone is notable. дальше »

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Morgan Stanley looks to join crypto ETF race with Bitcoin and Solana products

Morgan Stanley has taken another step into the fast-moving crypto investment market by filing paperwork to launch two spot exchange-traded funds tied to digital assets. Today, on January 6, the Wall Street bank submitted an S-1 registration to the US Securities and Exchange Commission for a Bitcoin ETF and, separately, for a Solana ETF. The […] дальше »

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Pundi AI Partners With GAEA to Set New Standards for Emotion Aware Artificial Intelligence

Pundi AI has formed a partnership with GAEA Labs, a pioneer of verifiable emotional artificial intelligence, as a step towards more human aligned AI systems. дальше »

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Shiba Inu rallies 26%, but whales quietly step aside - What happens now?

Shiba Inu [SHIB] rallied 16.3% on Sunday, the 4th of January. It was up 26% at the time of writing, measured from the start of the new year. This rally came alongside a Bitcoin [BTC] price bounce aThe post Shiba Inu rallies 26%, but whales quietly step aside - What happens now? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Ilya Lichtenstein, Bitfinex hack launderer, wins early release under Trump law

Bitfinex hacker Ilya Lichtenstein, jailed for laundering Bitcoin from the 2016 breach, has been released early from prison under Trump’s First Step Act reforms. Ilya Lichtenstein, a Russian-American tech entrepreneur convicted for laundering Bitcoin tied to the 2016 Bitfinex hack,… дальше »

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Billion-dollar Bitcoin hacker Ilya Lichtenstein released early, thanks Trump

The hacker behind the 2016 Bitfinex breach says he was freed early under Donald Trump’s First Step Act, just over a year after receiving a five-year sentence. дальше »

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Bitfinex Hacker Out of Prison After a Year Due to President Trump’s First Step Act

Ilya Lichtenstein, the man behind the 2016 Bitfinex bitcoin hack, has been released early from US federal prison on January 2, 2026, after serving roughly one year of a five-year sentence.   The release was granted following sentence reductions tied to Donald Trump’s First Step Act. дальше »

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Bitfinex hacker Ilya Lichtenstein credits Trump’s First Step Act for early prison release

The U.S. hacker pleaded guilty to stealing and laundering nearly 120,000 bitcoin from cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex in 2016. дальше »

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+2,523.54% in Ethereum (ETH) Futures in 1 Hour: Is Volatility Coming?

Ethereum's volatility could be one step away from exploding rapidly as futures open interest is surging once again. дальше »

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Prediction Markets Go Live Inside Solflare Wallet With Kalshi Liquidity

Prediction markets have moved directly into self-custodial wallets for the first time, with Solflare launching native prediction market trading inside its application. The integration allows users to trade real-world event outcomes on Solana without leaving the wallet, marking a significant step toward mainstream distribution for event-based contracts. дальше »

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HBAR Price Ignores Big Catalysts as Hedera Becomes Government Infrastructure

Hedera’s HBAR token is trading around $0. 114, down roughly 50% from its October highs. On the surface, that price action looks discouraging. But when you step back and look at what’s happening around the network, the disconnect becomes hard to ignore. дальше »

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SUI faces $80 mln unlock as sellers step in: Can bulls defend key resistance?

Layer-1 blockchain Sui has remained on the bearish side of the market, with the asset down 63.9% during this phase. Sentiment could deteriorate further as the year draws to a close. Bears continue toThe post SUI faces $80 mln unlock as sellers step in: Can bulls defend key resistance? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Zcash gains 15% as buyers finally step in: $615 coming soon for ZEC?

Zcash gained 15% on the 27th of December, drawing widespread attention from crypto enthusiasts as it opened the door for a potential massive price uptick.  This upside move comes at a time when tThe post Zcash gains 15% as buyers finally step in: $615 coming soon for ZEC? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Pi Coin Dip Buyers Step In—but Only Big Money Can Stop the Breakdown

Pi Coin price is up a little over 1% in the past 24 hours, but it still trades more than 20% lower over the last three months. The downtrend has not reversed, yet something has shifted. A breakdown was forming on the chart, but dip buyers have stepped in at the last possible moment. дальше »

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BlockSec Enters SFA to Drive Global Crypto Compliance and Protection

This latest partnership between BlockSec and Singapore FinTech Association is a key step to elevating the compliance and security standards. дальше »

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Best Altcoins to Buy for 10x Gains During the Crypto Bear Market

Crypto bear markets have a way of testing patience. Prices drift lower, excitement fades, and many traders step away. Quiet periods like this often shape the strongest setups. History shows that some of the biggest long-term winners start building their case when attention is low, and sentiment feels uncomfortable. дальше »

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Cardano to Integrate with Major Infrastructure, a Move Bound to Shift Market Perception Massively

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Kalshi prediction market launches in-house research wing

Kalshi has launched an in-house research unit and released data showing its inflation forecasts beat Wall Street. Kalshi is taking a step beyond trading. The U.S.-regulated prediction market has launched a dedicated research arm aimed at turning its data into… дальше »

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Coinbase Acquires The Clearing Company to Expand Prediction Markets Reach

The acquisition puts Coinbase one step closer to owning the full tech stack for its "Everything Exchange." The post Coinbase Acquires The Clearing Company to Expand Prediction Markets Reach appeared first on DeFi Rate. дальше »

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Indonesia lists 29 licensed crypto platforms as global players eye market

Indonesia’s regulator has published a whitelist of 29 licensed crypto platforms. Indonesia has taken a decisive step to clarify who can legally operate in its fast-growing crypto market. Global firms such as Robinhood and OSL Group are expanding into Indonesia amid clearer rules. дальше »

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ADA Holders Foot the Bill as Cardano Bets Treasury on Midnight Network

Cardano has taken a controversial step that is already dividing its community. Roughly 70 million ADA has been withdrawn from the treasury to fund infrastructure for the Midnight network, a separate privacy-focused Layer-1. дальше »

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XRP higher after early dip as buyers step in near $1.80

Institutional interest in Ripple-linked assets remains strong, though overall market participation is limited. дальше »

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XRP Milestone Alert: XRPL Payments Engine Gets First-Ever Formal Specification

This marks an important step toward bringing formal verification, a standard used in banking and aerospace, to core XRP Ledger components. дальше »

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Solana Begins Quantum-Resistant Upgrade As Blockchain Industry Accelerates Safety Measures

The Solana Foundation has taken a concrete step toward quantum-resistant blockchain security, deploying post-quantum digital signatures on a Solana testnet. The move comes amid growing concerns that quantum computing threats may arrive sooner than previously expected. дальше »

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J.P. Morgan’s $100 mln Ethereum play is live: But markets aren’t convinced

J. P. Morgan has taken another decisive step into blockchain finance. According to The Wall Street Journal, the world’s largest bank by market capitalization has announced the launch of its firstThe post J. дальше »

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Solana Runs Quantum-Resistant Signatures on Testnet, Taking a Major Step Toward Post-Quantum Security

Key Takeaways: Solana has successfully tested post-quantum digital signatures on a live testnet in collaboration with Project Eleven. The initiative includes a full quantum threat assessment covering wallets, validators, and The post Solana Runs Quantum-Resistant Signatures on Testnet, Taking a Major Step Toward Post-Quantum Security appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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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. дальше »

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Japan’s SBI Holdings teams up with Startale on proposed yen-backed stablecoin

Japan’s push into regulated digital finance continues as SBI Holdings and Startale move to issue a yen-denominated stablecoin for global payments in 2026. Japan’s push toward regulated digital finance is set to take a new step with plans for a… дальше »

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J.P. Morgan is quietly becoming crypto’s biggest on-chain bank with latest Ethereum launch

J. P. Morgan has taken another decisive step into public blockchain finance with the launch of its first tokenized money market fund on Ethereum. This comes just days after executing a landmark $50The post J. дальше »

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Bitwise adds ticker and fee to its Hyperliquid ETF as approval nears

Cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds continue to record steady demand despite bearish digital asset prices. Asset manager Bitwise, which has seen impressive success in its Solana ETF, has taken another step toward debuting its highly-awaited Hyperliquid exchange-traded fund. дальше »

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Pakistan Greenlights Binance & HTX With Landmark NOCs, Opening $2B Tokenization Path

Key Takeaways: Pakistan’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) has issued NOCs to Binance and HTX, marking the country’s first regulatory step toward full digital asset licensing. The approvals form part The post Pakistan Greenlights Binance & HTX With Landmark NOCs, Opening $2B Tokenization Path appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Banking Giant JPMorgan Takes On Solana In Grand Style – Here’s What They Did

America’s largest bank, JPMorgan, has taken a bold step into the future of finance by issuing commercial debt on the Solana blockchain. This move has caught the attention of the broader crypto and traditional markets, as it marks one of the first times a US commercial debt was brought into a public blockchain. JPMorgan Brings […] дальше »

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SEC Clears DTCC for Tokenization Services: 3 Altcoins Stand to Benefit

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has received clearance from the US Securities and Exchange Commission to pilot a regulated tokenization service. This is a significant step toward bridging the gap between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). дальше »

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YouTube adds PayPal’s PYUSD as creator payout option

YouTube has taken a subtle step that could reshape the way creators manage their income. YouTube will now let U.S. creators receive payouts in PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin, marking one of the clearest steps Big Tech has taken toward crypto-linked earnings.… дальше »

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Lore and xStocks Announce Multichain Tokenized Portfolio Expansion With MAG7 Launch

Today, Lore has joined the xStocks in a new partnership, and it is a significant step in the history of tokenized equities and digital investment products. дальше »

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Cboe BZX approves listing of 21Shares spot XRP ETF

The 21Shares XRP exchange-traded fund is now approved for listing on Cboe BZX Exchange, marking a key step before trading begins. The new fund will join several other XRP ETFs which have already gained significant traction. Cboe confirmed the approval… дальше »

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Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF Lists on NYSE Arca, Marking Major Expansion for Crypto Indexing

The Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF (BITW) begins trading today on NYSE Arca, opening a new chapter for crypto index products in the United States. Bitwise confirmed the milestone in an announcement shared on X, calling it a major step forward for investors seeking broad exposure to the digital asset market. Today: The Bitwise 10 [...] дальше »

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PNC Becomes First Major U.S. Bank to Offer Direct Bitcoin Trading Through Coinbase Integration

PNC Bank has entered the digital-asset market in a landmark move that makes it the first major U.S. bank to offer direct Bitcoin trading to its Private Bank clients. The launch is powered by Coinbase’s Crypto-as-a-Service platform, marking a major step forward in the integration of digital assets into the country’s traditional banking system. Today [...] дальше »

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21Shares’ XRP ETF: A step closer to launch

the 21Shares XRP ETF just submitted its fifth (yes, fifth!) amendment to its S-1, bringing it one step closer to its potential launch this week. дальше »

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'Huge Step': Coinbase CEO Hails CFTC Crypto Move

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong reacts as Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) reveals pilot program for digital assets. дальше »

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Robinhood Enters Indonesia’s Booming Crypto Market With Twin Fintech Deal

Robinhood Markets moved into Indonesia this week by signing deals to buy two local firms, a step that gives it instant access to a big pool of investors. Related Reading: Bitcoin Boost: Fidelity CEO Confirms Personal Holdings, Hails BTC As ‘Gold Standard’ The plan covers both a licensed brokerage and a regulated crypto trader, and […] дальше »

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Binance Secures Landmark Global License Under ADGM, Sets New Regulatory Benchmark

Binance has taken another defining step in its global regulatory journey. The exchange has secured a comprehensive licensing suite from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), becoming the first global crypto platform to reach this level of authorization. дальше »

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Binance becomes first exchange to obtain full digital asset licenses in Abu Dhabi

Binance moved into a new phase of regulatory certainty after confirming that Abu Dhabi had approved a complete suite of licenses for Binance.com. Binance has taken a major regulatory step that could reshape how its global platform operates in 2026. … дальше »

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Ondo Finance Publishes Tokenized Securities Roadmap in Open Letter to SEC

Ondo Finance has taken a decisive step in the regulatory conversation around tokenized securities. In a newly released open letter to the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company outlines a comprehensive pathway for bringing traditional financial assets onchain without compromising investor protections or legal compliance. дальше »

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What 2025 Proved About Passive DeFi and Why AI Agent Systems Like Theoriq’s AlphaVault Are the Next Step

DeFi landscape has been marked by impressive growth, yet persistent volatility remains a defining feature as 2025 draws to a close. The ecosystem hit a record $237 billion in total value locked (TLV) in Q3 2025, but the exuberance was short-lived. дальше »

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Franklin Templeton Launches Solana ETF as NYSE Arca Approval Pushes SOEZ Live for Trading

Franklin Templeton, one of the world’s largest asset managers with more than $1. 6 trillion in assets under management, has officially launched its Solana ETF. The fund is now live for trading under the ticker SOEZ, marking a major step in crypto’s move into regulated financial markets. дальше »

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UK formally recognises digital assets as personal property under new law

The United Kingdom has taken a significant step in shaping its digital asset regulatory landscape, as the Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill has officially become law. The legislation, which received royal assent on Tuesday following an announcement by Lord Speaker John McFall in the House of Lords, formally classifies digital assets, including cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, […] дальше »

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Concordium and x402 bring built-in identity verification to autonomous AI payments

Concordium is taking a significant step toward legitimizing autonomous AI payments by embedding identity and age verification directly into the x402 protocol, a move designed to unlock stablecoin transactions for regulated industries while maintaining privacy and compliance. дальше »

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Bitget Launches AI Trading Avatars Based on Seven Trading Strategies

Victoria, Seychelles, Nov. 28, 2025 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has launched six all-new AI trading avatars inside GetAgent, marking a major step toward next-generation smart trading. дальше »

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Paxos selects Plume, Hyperliquid, Aptos as primary launch networks for USDGO stablecoin

Paxos has taken its next step in multi-chain stablecoin infrastructure with a targeted launch across key networks. Paxos has named three fast-rising networks as the first venues for its new omnichain stablecoin, setting the stage for regulated liquidity across multiple… дальше »

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