Author: Isabella Taylor
The IMF says large dollar stablecoins can accelerate currency substitution, weaken monetary control in fragile economies, and require strict, globally coordinated regulation and reserves. Summary The IMF notes stablecoins top $300 billion, mostly dollar-pegged, and can leapfrog local banks and payment rails via smartphones and unhosted wallets. Widespread dollar stablecoin use could shift savings and payments offshore, blunting central banks’ control over liquidity, credit, and rates, especially in high-inflation states. The paper backs “same activity, same risk, same regulation,” calling for harmonized laws, strict reserve and redemption rules, and coordination to avoid shadow-banking-style risks. The International Monetary Fund published a…
The blockchain and crypto space is back in the limelight again, not as if they had ever faded out since their arrival. Bitcoin reached its all-time highs in 2025 and the larger crypto asset market followed suit and rallied behind the biggest cryptocurrency. With crypto ETFs bringing cryptocurrencies closer to institutions and retail investors, the decision to become a crypto project manager might be the best career move. The world has already witnessed a steady rise in the number of cryptocurrency projects, including DeFi solutions and NFTs. As more companies try to dip their hands in blockchain and crypto projects,…
Bitcoin has joined Woori Bank’s main Seoul trading room dashboard, displayed alongside FX and stock indicators as Korea tightens crypto rules and eyes bank-led stablecoins. Summary Woori Bank now shows live Bitcoin prices in its primary dealing room, treating BTC as a key market sentiment gauge next to FX and equity data. Korean banks deepen crypto ties, with Hana partnering Upbit’s operator and policymakers pushing bank-controlled won stablecoin consortia. Regulators plan stricter travel rule thresholds and pre-emptive account freezes for suspicious crypto flows, aligning with FATF standards by 2026. Woori Bank has begun displaying Bitcoin prices in its main trading…
After Trump’s pardon, Binance founder CZ calls the US an “emerging land for Binance” and vows to help make America the global hub for crypto innovation. Summary CZ says Trump’s pardon lets Binance engage more freely worldwide, including renewed focus on the US market. He calls America a vital tech and institutional market and wants major crypto firms and BNB exposure to return there. CZ praises US regulatory progress like the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts but stresses regulation, banks, and crypto must integrate. Changpeng Zhao, founder of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, announced plans to help establish the United States as a…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. XRP is back in focus as payment utility becomes the main driver of market attention, placing new PayFi projects like Remittix in the spotlight alongside established networks. Summary XRP sees renewed strength from ETF inflows and rising staking demand. Remittix gains momentum with its live iOS wallet and developing crypto-to-fiat system. Both projects reflect a broader shift toward real-world payment utility across digital assets. Ripple’s XRP is back in focus as attention moves toward payment infrastructure and the role…
Base and Solana have taken a step toward cross-chain access with a new connection now live on mainnet. Summary A Base-Solana bridge secured by Chainlink CCIP and Coinbase validators has been launched. Users can move SOL and SPL tokens into Base apps and access multi-chain liquidity. Coinbase’s Solana strategy and future CCIP integrations point to wider network expansion. The new bridge is now live on mainnet and secured through Chainlink’s cross-chain interoperability protocol and Coinbase-operated infrastructure. In a Dec. 4 announcement, Base said the new connection allows anyone to move assets between Base and Solana using a mechanism jointly verified…
AlphaTON is preparing for another expansion phase after securing new freedom to raise capital in the U.S. markets. Summary AlphaTON filed a $420.69M shelf registration after clearing SEC limits. Funds will support AI infrastructure, GPU expansion, and Telegram ecosystem acquisitions. The move strengthens the company’s position as a key TON and Cocoon AI infrastructure provider. AlphaTON Capital has taken another step in its shift toward TON and Telegram’s AI ecosystem, filing a $420.69 million shelf registration after clearing hurdles that previously restricted its ability to raise capital. According to a Dec. 4 press release, the company has exited the SEC’s…
U.S.-based spot XRP exchange-traded funds are surging, recording 13 consecutive days of net inflows and nearing the $1 billion mark in less than a month. Summary XRP ETFs made a strong debut, following trends seen across other crypto ETFs. Investors are seemingly curious about diversifying beyond established crypto leaders. XRP ETFs appear poised to cross the $1 billion milestone imminently. Since launching on Nov. 14, spot XRP ETFs have attracted steady investment, according to CoinDesk. These funds drew $50.27 million in net new capital on Wednesday alone. That brings cumulative net inflows to $874.28 million, with a total trading volume…
21Shares has launched the first leveraged exchange-traded fund linked to the Sui blockchain project, the company announced, with the 2x Leveraged SUI ETF now trading on the Nasdaq following approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Summary The SEC approval marks an expansion of cryptocurrency-related investment products available on traditional U.S. exchanges The new leveraged ETF provides institutional and retail investors with exposure to the Sui ecosystem. 21Shares is also hoping to launch a spot Dogecoin ETF in the U.S. The product, delayed back in September, represents the first ETF tied to the Sui network, according to the company.…
Decentralized perpetual exchange Aster has announced a roadmap for the first half of 2026 that includes the launch of Aster Chain, a custom Layer-1 blockchain designed to support high-volume trading and expand the platform’s infrastructure, according to a company statement. Summary Aster Chain is scheduled to launch in the first quarter of 2026, with internal testing planned for late 2025, the company said. The blockchain will include Aster Code, a developer toolkit that enables applications to be deployed on the network. TK Aster Chain is scheduled to launch in the first quarter of 2026, with internal testing planned for late…