Bhutan launches TER, a fully gold-backed token on Solana, as part of a wider strategy spanning tokenized assets, CBDC pilots, and Ethereum-based digital ID. Summary Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City launches TER, a sovereign-backed token fully collateralized by physical gold and issued on Solana. DK Bank is exclusive distributor and Matrixdock provides tokenization infra, offering on-chain…
Blockstream’s wallet now supports trustless Lightning–Liquid swaps via Boltz, letting users pay Lightning invoices with LBTC while planning future on-chain swap support. Summary Blockstream updated its mobile wallet to enable atomic swaps between the Lightning Network and the Liquid sidechain through non-custodial provider Boltz using HTLCs. Users can now pay Lightning invoices directly from Liquid…
ETH is rallying on whale accumulation, renewed spot ETF inflows, and improving risk sentiment as traders watch December seasonality, Fed policy, and $4k resistance. Summary Ethereum has outperformed Bitcoin and several altcoins as sentiment improves ahead of the FOMC decision, with whales and corporates ramping up accumulation and futures leverage. U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs have…
Galaxy Digital opens an Abu Dhabi office under ADGM, deepening its Middle East footprint as UAE regulators fast-track major exchanges and stablecoin issuers. Summary Galaxy Digital has set up a new Abu Dhabi entity under ADGM as part of its strategy to scale digital asset investment and infrastructure in high-demand institutional markets. UAE regulators in…
Sei price is testing a key resistance level after a surge in trading activity, with its new Xiaomi integration drawing fresh attention to the project’s long-term outlook. Summary Sei is trading around a multi-day resistance level, with volume jumping sharply as traders reopen positions across spot and derivatives markets. Xiaomi’s built-in Sei wallet introduces a…
Solana faces a liquidity reset with $500M in long positions at risk as ETF inflows clash with thinning on-chain liquidity and elevated leverage. Summary On-chain data shows Solana liquidity has dropped to bear-market territory as realized losses outweigh profits. Around $500M in leveraged SOL longs sit near $129, raising liquidation risk if price dips modestly…
Trump Billionaires Club, a licensed-but-unofficial Trump mobile game, will offer TRUMP rewards via Open Loot as devs deny political ties or true asset ownership. Summary Trump Billionaires Club is a 3D board-style mobile and web game using TRUMP-themed rewards, with crypto and non-crypto modes via Open Loot. Freedom45Games licenses Trump’s name but says neither Trump…
Terra (LUNA) surged sharply ahead of Do Kwon’s upcoming sentencing, fueled by market speculation and recent ecosystem updates. Summary Terra price jumped strongly over the past day after a long period of consolidation. Trading activity and open interest indicate traders are taking fresh positions, supporting the short-term momentum. The move is event-driven, and analysts caution…
Crypto prices today (Dec. 11): BTC, XRP, UNI, DOT retrace after brief Fed rate cut bounce
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched a pilot program allowing Bitcoin, Ether, and USDC to be used as collateral in U.S. derivatives markets. Summary The CFTC has launched a pilot program allowing Bitcoin, Ether, and USDC to be used as in-kind collateral in U.S. derivatives markets through registered brokers. The program includes enhanced…
