Hyperliquid governance vote aims to permanently sideline $1B Assistance Fund
The proposal seeks a binding social consensus that the funds will never be accessed through future protocol upgrades. Go to Source
Month: December 2025
SDEX Soars 160% After Smardex Unveils Unified DeFi Protocol
SDEX jumped more than 160% after Smardex announced its shift to the unified protocol, which merges a DEX, lending market and perpetual-style trading into a single smart contract and liquidity pool. A Unified Architecture for Capital Efficiency The native token of the decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Smardex (SDEX) surged by over 160% on Dec. 17, … Read more
SEC lawsuit puts Shima Capital’s future in question as wind-down message surfaces
Screenshots of an email shared online purportedly show founder Yida Gao stepping down as managing director of Shima Capital and outlining plans for an orderly wind-down of the fund. Go to Source
HashKey crypto exchange sees bumpy Hong Kong debut after $206M IPO
HashKey debuted on Hong Kong’s HKEX following a $206 million oversubscribed IPO, with the stock seeing notable volatility on its first day of trading. Go to Source
Nasdaq Warns Bitcoin Treasury Firm KindlyMD as Shares Linger Under $1
Bitcoin treasury company KindlyMD is now officially on the Nasdaq countdown clock after its shares fell below the $1 minimum bid requirement, putting the company at risk of delisting if it fails to rebound by mid-2026. KindlyMD Stock Below $1 Triggers Nasdaq Compliance Notice According to a Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange … Read more
Is Crypto a Security? (Part IV: DeFi, Staking, Airdrops, NFTs)
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. Is Crypto a Security — Part IV The opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. Digital-asset activity has evolved far beyond simple … Read more
How Crypto Could Reshape Finance, AI, and Privacy by 2026: A16z Crypto
From stablecoin payments to AI-driven agents and privacy-first blockchains, crypto’s next phase is taking shape. Industry leaders outline how 2026 could mark a turning point for mainstream adoption, infrastructure, and new digital economies. The Technologies and Trends Set to Define Crypto’s Next Chapter Crypto’s next evolution is coming into focus, and industry builders at A16z … Read more
Bitcoin could go ‘sub-$50K if quantum isn’t solved by 2028: Capriole
Quantitative Bitcoin and digital asset fund Capriole says the price of Bitcoin could plummet if the network doesn’t develop resistance to quantum computing. Go to Source
Bhutan pledges 10K Bitcoin to develop its ‘mindfulness city’
It’s estimated that Bhutan has around 11,286 Bitcoin in total, a stash worth over $986 million, making it the fifth-largest known holder among countries. Go to Source
Saylor’s Bitcoin stash will be very hard for anyone to match: Pomp
While it may be possible for a public company to catch up to Michael Saylor’s Strategy Bitcoin holdings, it is probably unlikely, Bitcoin entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano says. Go to Source