Author: James Wilson
Aster price is tightening into a Bollinger squeeze after the team executed an $80 million token burn and pushed its Stage 4 buyback live. Summary Aster fell to $1.03 as volume declined sharply and derivatives activity cooled across the board. The team completed an $80M token burn and accelerated S4 buybacks, aiming to reduce supply and stabilize conditions. The chart shows a clear volatility squeeze, drifting toward support as momentum indicators weaken. Aster was trading at $1.03 at press time, down 2.7% in the last 24 hours. The token has moved between $0.9007 and $1.12 over the past week, leaving…
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…
MetaMask is expanding its mobile wallet into a wider trading hub with a new integration built around Polymarket. Summary MetaMask has added native prediction markets to its mobile app through an exclusive Polymarket integration. Users can fund trades with any EVM token, settle outcomes in seconds, and earn MetaMask Rewards points. The move positions MetaMask as a gateway for mainstream access to decentralized forecasts and on-chain event trading. MetaMask has rolled out “MetaMask Prediction Markets,” a feature that lets users trade the outcomes of real-world events directly in the mobile app. The update, announced on Dec.4, introduces a dedicated predictions…
Robinhood Markets Inc. stock traded higher in recent sessions, closing Thursday at $137.08 per share, up 2.57%, despite Connecticut regulators issuing a cease-and-desist order related to the company’s prediction market operations, according to market data. Summary Robinhood shares rose in early trading despite a cease-and-desist order from Connecticut regulators. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection cited Robinhood Derivatives, KalshiEX, and Crypto.com for offering contracts without proper licensing. Robinhood emphasized it is a financial technology company, not a bank, noting that customer deposits are held through a partner bank with FDIC coverage, while the state ordered the platform to halt contracts…
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…
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has for the first time authorized spot cryptocurrency trading on federally regulated futures exchanges, opening a new chapter in U.S. oversight of digital assets and providing investors with a safer, domestic alternative to offshore platforms. Summary The CFTC has authorized spot cryptocurrency trading on federally regulated U.S. futures exchanges for the first time. The move brings leveraged retail crypto trades under federal rules, providing U.S. investors with a regulated alternative to offshore platforms. Multiple major exchanges—including CME, Cboe, ICE, and Coinbase—are in talks with the CFTC to launch spot and leveraged crypto products. Acting…
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.…
A new U.S. bank just flipped the script on traditional business payments: N3XT officially launched today, promising instant, programmable B2B payments in U.S. dollars any time of day—or night—leaving old-school banking hours in the dust. Summary N3XT is offering instant, programmable U.S. dollar payments for businesses worldwide, bypassing traditional banking delays. The platform allows clients to automate payments, manage market-driven transactions, and access funds immediately while staying compliant. Led by fintech veterans and backed by top investors including Paradigm and Winklevoss Capital. N3XT opens its doors as a full-reserve, fully regulated narrow bank under a Wyoming Special Purpose Depository Institution…
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…