Month: December 2025

Circle Secures UAE Financial License and Appoints Visa Veteran as Regional Managing Director

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Stablecoin issuer expands Middle East presence with Abu Dhabi Global Market regulatory approval and strategic leadership appointment. Circle Internet Group announced on December 9, 2025, that it has obtained a Financial Services Permission (FSP) license from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority. The company simultaneously appointed Dr. Saeeda Jaffar as Managing … Read more

Digital Asset Treasuries Suffer -43% Returns Amid Crypto Market Rout

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The average return of companies holding crypto in their balance sheets, commonly referred to as Digital Asset Treasuries (DAT), has fallen to -43% as the ongoing crypto market downturn significantly impacts these organizations. While larger corporations have weathered the losses, smaller startups are experiencing more severe financial strain. Digital Asset Treasures Are Down 43% YTD, … Read more

Tether Backs Italian Humanoid Robotics Startup in $80 Million Funding Round

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Stablecoin giant invests in Generative Bionics to advance physical AI and intelligent robotics development for industrial applications. Tether announced on December 8, 2025, its investment in Generative Bionics, a spinoff from the Italian Institute of Technology, as part of a €70 million ($81.5 million) funding round. The investment supports the development of advanced humanoid robots … Read more

Global AI Show 2025 Abu Dhabi Announces Its Visionary Partners and World-Class Speaker Lineup

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This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. The Global AI Show 2025 Abu Dhabi, a premier platform driving the future of artificial intelligence, proudly announces its visionary partners and world-class speaker lineup for its upcoming edition themed “AI:2031 – Accelerating Intelligent Futures.” Organized by VAP Group in association with Times of AI, the … Read more

Bitcoin Slips Below $90,000; Andrew Tate Asks Why Saylor’s $1B Purchase Failed to Boost Price

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Bitcoin briefly surged to $92,000 on Dec. 8 before slipping back to $90,000, despite Michael Saylor’s firm, Strategy, announcing the purchase of 10,624 bitcoins. Analysts and influencers remain divided: some point to market manipulation, while others argue the crypto economy is entering a bear phase. Diminished Impact of Saylor’s Monday Announcements After kicking off the … Read more