Author: James Wilson
Bitcoin price saw a modest rebound on Wednesday after bulls successfully defended the $85k support range. Will it see further gains following the release of U.S. CPI data scheduled for tomorrow? Summary Bitcoin price has rebounded slightly after the U.S. Jobs data print. $38 million in long positions were liquidated from BTC. Market experts foresee more headwinds for Bitcoin in the short term. After falling to an intraday low of $85,427 on Dec. 16, Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded to an intraday high of $87,918 on Wednesday, morning Asian time. It has since backpedalled some of its gains and settled at $87,305…
Aave founder and CEO Stani Kulechov has outlined key growth priorities and product milestones for the decentralized protocol as it enters 2026. Summary Aave CEO has outlined the protocol’s 2026 roadmap centered on the V4 upgrade, Horizon, and its new mobile app. Key objectives include scaling deposits, expanding real-world asset markets, and driving mainstream adoption. Kulechov unveiled what he called the “2026 Master Plan” in a Dec. 17 X post, a day after the United States Securities and Exchange Commission formally dropped its long-running investigation into the platform. After calling 2025 Aave’s most successful year, during which the protocol attracted…
Pakistan signs a non-binding MoU with Binance to tokenize up to $2b in state assets, advance a sovereign stablecoin, and move Binance, HTX into Pakistan’s phased licensing regime. Summary Pakistan and Binance sign an MoU to explore tokenizing up to $2 billion in sovereign bonds, T-bills, and commodity reserves such as oil, gas, and metals. Binance and HTX receive initial AML and registration clearances under Pakistan’s new virtual asset framework, enabling them to seek full exchange licenses. The initiative sits inside Pakistan’s wider digital asset agenda, including a planned sovereign stablecoin, CBDC pilot, and new bodies like PVARA and Pakistan…
The Bank of Canada has laid out strict standards for stablecoins as the country looks to implement a regulatory framework for the sector in 2026. Summary Bank of Canada says all stablecoins must be pegged to central bank currency and backed by high-quality liquid assets. New rules will be developed in 2026 alongside the Department of Finance to ensure stablecoin safety and transparency. While addressing the Montreal Chamber of Commerce, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem stressed that any stablecoins issued within Canadian borders must function like trustworthy forms of money and be backed by what he called “high quality…
As traditional cable television continues to decline in popularity, Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) has emerged as a modern solution for accessing a vast array of content over the internet. Offering greater flexibility, a wider selection of channels, and often more cost-effective packages, IPTV services are transforming how we consume television. In 2024, the landscape of IPTV service providers is more competitive and diverse than ever, catering to various preferences and needs. This article explores the 11 best IPTV service providers in 2024, highlighting their features, content offerings, and unique advantages to help you choose the right service for your viewing…
National UBI sends $800 a year to Marshall Islands citizens, with an optional stablecoin wallet to reach remote atolls and test on-chain social safety nets. Summary Marshall Islands now pays residents roughly $200 per quarter in UBI, funded by a US-backed trust tied to past nuclear testing. Citizens can choose bank transfers, checks, or a government digital wallet using a dollar-pegged stablecoin on blockchain rails. World (ex-Worldcoin) positions its WLD token and World Chain as a separate model for biometric-gated, network-native UBI-style distributions. The Marshall Islands has implemented a nationwide universal basic income program offering citizens the option to receive…
Ethereum price is struggling to reclaim the $3,000 level as sustained exchange-traded fund outflows and weakening derivatives activity reinforce a risk-off market backdrop. Summary Ethereum trades below $3,000 amid falling volume and declining derivatives participation. Spot ETH ETFs posted $224M in daily outflows, led by BlackRock’s ETHA. Bearish technical structure keeps downside risk elevated unless key resistance breaks. Ethereum was trading at $2,919 at press time, down 0.5% over the past 24 hours. The second-largest cryptocurrency has slid 12% over the past week and is now trading about 41% below its August all-time high of $4,946. At the same time,…
Securitize will introduce a new onchain trading experience for public stocks in early 2026, blending traditional market access with blockchain-based settlement and trading. Summary Securitize will launch natively tokenized public stocks in Q1 2026, giving investors legal ownership onchain. Shares provide full shareholder rights, including dividends and voting, and are recorded directly on the issuer’s cap table. Trading will operate 24×7 with regulatory compliance, using Securitize Markets in the U.S. and Europe. Securitize is preparing to offer the first fully compliant, onchain trading of natively tokenized public stocks in early 2026. According to a Dec. 16 announcement, the product will…
The Hyper Foundation has proposed treating all HYPE held in its Hyperliquid Assistance Fund as permanently burned, removing the tokens from supply via validator vote. Summary Hyper Foundation proposed a validator vote to treat all HYPE in the Assistance Fund as permanently burned. The tokens are already locked in a system address with no private key, requiring no onchain action. The vote runs through Dec. 24 and could remove over 10% of HYPE from circulating and total supply. A governance proposal released by the Hyper Foundation would exclude all HYPE held in the Hyperliquid Assistance Fund from circulating supply, pending…
Exodus Wallet is preparing to roll out its own dollar-backed stablecoin as it moves deeper into payments and everyday financial use inside its self-custodial app. Summary Exodus plans to introduce a fully reserved USD stablecoin with MoonPay and M0, tied to its upcoming Exodus Pay feature. MoonPay will issue, manage, and distribute the asset through its global payments network. The stablecoin is expected to launch in early 2026, pending regulatory approval, with more details to follow. Exodus is preparing a USD-backed stablecoin with MoonPay and M0, targeting everyday payments and self-custody inside its Exodus Pay app The plan was announced…