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

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

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

Hong Kong-Based Redotpay Secures $107M to Expand Stablecoin Payment Services

Redotpay, a Hong Kong-based fintech focused on stablecoin-powered payments, has raised $107 million in a Series B funding round as fiat-pegged token transaction volumes and user adoption continued to climb. Stablecoin Payments Firm Redotpay Raises $107M in Series B Round The latest round brings Redotpay’s total capital raised in 2025 to $194 million, according to … Read more

Anchorage Digital Buys Securitize’s Wealth Arm as Tokenization Push Deepens

Anchorage Digital has acquired Securitize’s wealth management business, Securitize For Advisors, adding an advisor-focused platform to its regulated digital asset services stack. Anchorage Digital Takes Over Securitize For Advisors The deal, announced this week, brings Securitize For Advisors under Anchorage Digital’s umbrella, though financial terms were not disclosed in the announcement. The unit provides registered … Read more

Onchain Treasury Funds Climb Toward $9B Despite Mixed Net Flows

Tokenized Treasury funds pushed closer to the $9 billion mark this week, rising 0.94% over the past seven days as onchain demand for yield-bearing government debt continues to hold firm. Tokenized Treasury Market Inches Higher as Issuers Jockey for Share Data compiled from the tokenized Treasury sector, according to rwa.xyz stats, shows total value climbing … Read more

Visa Expands US Settlement Rails With USDC for Institutional Payments

Visa said on Tuesday that it has launched stablecoin settlement capabilities in the United States, allowing select issuer and acquirer partners to settle obligations using Circle’s dollar-pegged USDC. Visa Adds Stablecoin Settlement Option for U.S. Banking Partners Visa’s latest move marks the first time U.S.-based financial institutions can settle directly with the payments network using … Read more

Circle’s Acquisition of Interop Labs Raises Concerns for Axelar Holders

Circle, the prominent issuer of USDC stablecoin, announced its arrangement to acquire Interop Labs, the developer of Axelar network, triggering controversy on social media regarding token and equity ownership implications that potentially impact tokenholders. Circle’s Acquisition of Interop Labs Raises Concerns About the Future of Axelar The Facts Circle, the issuer of USDC, is preparing … Read more

Libra’s Launch Was Calculated: New Revelations Hint at Milei’s Involvement

A local media article alleges that Mauricio Novelli and Manuel Terrones Godoy, two crypto entrepreneurs, were present when Libra was launched, and that Milei was briefed on the launch’s status to prepare the post supporting it. New Report Claims President Milei Had Direct Involvement in Libra’s Launch The Facts Local media published a damning article … Read more

JPMorgan Debuts Tokenized Money Market Fund on Ethereum

JPMorgan Asset Management has launched its first tokenized money market fund on Ethereum, offering qualified investors on-chain access to U.S. dollar yields backed by Treasuries. The move signals growing institutional confidence in public blockchain infrastructure. Ethereum-Based Tokenized Treasury Fund Launched by JPMorgan JPMorgan Asset Management has entered the rapidly growing tokenized finance space with the … Read more