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- Japan's FSA mandates crypto exchanges to hold liability reserves from 2026, aligning with traditional financial safeguards after major exchange collapses. - Reserve requirements will be volume-based and incident-adjusted, allowing insurance to offset costs, ensuring immediate user compensation without bailouts. - The reform reclassifies crypto as financial instruments under strict oversight, including audit enhancements and insider-trading bans, mirroring securities firm standards. - Larger exchanges lik
- ShopinBit launched a privacy-focused web app enabling crypto payments for global services using Bitcoin , Monero, USDT, and 2,000+ altcoins via EXOLIX. - The no-account platform offers 2% cashback for early users and handles high-end logistics with a 10% transparent service fee, emphasizing "Ultra Privacy Mode" with no data storage. - Distinguishing itself from competitors like TrustLinq, ShopinBit prioritizes discreet crypto transactions while managing complex orders through EU-based logistics partners.
- Berachain co-founder Smokey dismissed a $25M refund clause for Nova Digital as "inaccurate," citing compliance needs for Brevan Howard's Abu Dhabi fund. - The clause allows Nova to reclaim its investment until Feb 2026 if $5M is deposited post-TGE, but activation remains unconfirmed. - Four crypto attorneys called the refund mechanism "highly unusual," raising concerns about potential violations of "Most Favored Nation" investor clauses. - Smokey denied MFN breaches, noting no other Series B investors re
- Paxos acquires Fordefi for over $100 million to strengthen institutional crypto custody. - The deal integrates Fordefi's MPC wallet tech and DeFi tools into Paxos's regulated infrastructure. - This marks Paxos's second 2025 acquisition, reflecting growing demand for secure digital asset solutions. - Fordefi's $28M prior funding and institutional client base (300+) enhance Paxos's market position. - The move aligns with industry trends as firms prioritize secure, scalable crypto infrastructure amid regula
- Across Protocol introduces a single-click cross-chain swap feature, bridging 21+ blockchains in one seamless transaction. - The "intents architecture" automates routing and execution, reducing transaction failure rates to 2.3% and cutting transfer times to 8–15 seconds. - By unifying bridge and swap functions, it addresses DeFi inefficiencies, enabling users to access liquidity across chains without manual juggling. - Positioned among mid-tier cross-chain solutions, Across supports 28 chains, competing w
- Mutuum Finance (MUTM) raised $18.9M in Phase 6, with 90% of tokens sold ahead of a 20% price hike in Phase 7. - Token price surged 600% since Phase 1, driven by structured pricing, community rewards, and expanded payment options. - Halborn and CertiK audits validate smart contracts, a key step before Q4 2025 testnet launch supporting ETH/USDT. - The dual-model protocol combines pooled liquidity with P2P lending, using mtTokens for staking and liquidity management. - Analysts highlight security validation
- Dogecoin (DOGE) rose nearly 9% in early December 2025, driven by two spot ETF launches and shifting Fed rate-cut expectations. - Bitwise and Grayscale debuted regulated DOGE ETFs, offering institutional/retail access with fees as low as 0.34%, while 21Shares introduced a 2x leveraged product. - Market activity surged with $1.5B trading volume and bullish technical indicators, though prices remain below 2021 highs amid Fed policy uncertainty.
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- Robinhood accelerates prediction market expansion, now its fastest-growing revenue stream, partnering with Kalshi to trade 9B+ contracts since March. - Plans a 2026 futures exchange with Susquehanna as liquidity provider, acquiring MIAXdx to leverage CFTC-licensed infrastructure for institutional-grade compliance. - Regulatory alignment via Kalshi's CFTC approval and MIAXdx's framework enables Robinhood to bridge retail and institutional trading while maintaining oversight. - Outpaces rivals like Polymar