StraitsX will launch XSGD and XUSD on Solana in early 2026, targeting on-chain FX, cross-border settlement, and AI-driven payments with x402 support. Summary StraitsX will deploy its SGD- and USD-pegged stablecoins XSGD and XUSD on Solana in early 2026, making it the first L1 to host both assets natively. The launch targets on-chain FX, instant…
Bitcoin Hyper raises $29.5M for a Solana VM-based Bitcoin L2 aiming to speed BTC DeFi, gaming, and payments while settling back to Bitcoin. Summary Bitcoin Hyper is building a Solana Virtual Machine execution layer that processes transactions off-chain before final settlement on Bitcoin, targeting high-speed DeFi, gaming, and other dApps. BTC is the primary medium…
Sberbank tests DeFi, tokenization and Ethereum-based products as rising client demand pushes Russia’s largest bank toward public blockchain integration. Summary Sberbank is piloting multiple DeFi use cases to meet growing demand for crypto trading and asset holdings from clients. The bank is exploring tokenization as a bridge between traditional banking and public-chain DeFi, with a…
Ethereum price lost the key $3,000 psychological support as U.S. Ethereum ETFs recorded their third straight day of net outflows, as the broader market sentiment adopted a risk-averse sentiment. Summary Ethereum price fell below $3k on Tuesday for the third time this month. U.S. Ether ETFs hit a three-day outflow streak, losing nearly $140 million….
UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has kicked off a consultation on proposed crypto rules that would bring the industry under formal regulatory oversight by 2027. Summary The FCA has opened a public consultation on new crypto rules to bring digital assets under regulatory oversight. Proposed measures cover crypto asset listings, capital requirements, staking services, and restrictions…
U.S. Senate Banking delays crypto market structure markup to early 2026, extending uncertainty over digital asset rules and agency oversight. Summary Senate Banking Committee will not hold a 2025 markup on crypto market structure legislation, pushing the process to early 2026. The delay leaves unresolved how the SEC and CFTC will split oversight of spot…
Bitcoin price approached the $85,000 support level earlier today amid increased liquidations ahead of the release of U.S. jobs data later today. Summary Bitcoin price fell over 4% on Tuesday and retested the $85k support multiple times. Over $169 million in long positions were liquidated from the Bitcoin Futures market. According to data from crypto.news,…
Whale exits AI agent tokens at up to 99% losses, crashing thinly traded Virtuals-linked markets and exposing liquidity risks in the AI narrative. Summary Ember data shows a whale closing AI agent and Virtuals-linked positions at 84%–99% losses as sector liquidity and sentiment collapse. Rapid on-chain transfers through Arkham-tracked wallets hit shallow order books, driving…
United States President Donald Trump said he would look into the case of Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez, who was recently convicted for his involvement with the crypto mixing protocol. Summary Trump said he will review the case of Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez when asked about the possibility of a pardon. Rodriguez and Hill…
Solana’s exchange-traded fund market showed minor turbulence on Dec. 15, marking a rare shift in daily flows. Summary Bitwise Solana ETF saw a $4.6 million outflow on Dec. 15, ending a long inflow streak. The move came alongside low trading volume and a crypto market pullback. Despite the dip, cumulative Solana ETF inflows remain strong,…
