Grayscale Sees Tokenized Assets Growing by 1,000x as Institutional Capital Moves On-Chain

Asset tokenization is nearing a breakthrough moment as institutional adoption accelerates, with Grayscale signaling the sector could scale 1,000-fold by 2030 and become a core pillar of global capital markets. Tokenized Assets Projected for 1,000x Expansion as Grayscale Flags Structural Shift in Capital Markets Asset tokenization is emerging as a structural shift in digital finance … Read more

China Discovers ‘Largest’ Undersea Gold Deposit in Asia as State Mining Ambitions Expand

China says it has uncovered Asia’s largest undersea gold deposit, a massive offshore find that strengthens domestic supply, reshapes regional resource rankings, and highlights Beijing’s accelerating push to secure strategic minerals. China Reveals ‘Largest’ Undersea Gold Discovery in Asia China has reported the discovery of a major undersea gold deposit that officials have characterized as … Read more

XRPL Lending Protocol Is Coming: First Protocol-Level Credit System Puts XRP at Center of Institutional Liquidity

XRP is moving toward a historic inflection point as Ripple advances the XRPL Lending Protocol, introducing protocol-level, fixed-rate institutional credit that could unlock scalable yield, deeper liquidity, and new balance-sheet flexibility across global onchain markets. XRP Entering First Protocol-Level Credit Era as XRPL Lending Targets Institutional Liquidity Ripple shared on Dec. 19 that a new … Read more

Coinbase Security Impersonation Scheme Exposed as Authorities Claim Nearly $16M Was Siphoned

Authorities allege a sweeping crypto phishing operation that drained nearly $16 million from Coinbase users nationwide, underscoring how social engineering scams exploit trust, move funds across blockchains, and trigger aggressive enforcement by New York prosecutors. Brooklyn Prosecutors Move Against Alleged Coinbase Phishing Scheme A major law enforcement action has highlighted growing risks tied to cryptocurrency … Read more

Circle Drives USDC Expansion as Enterprise Platforms Shift From Trading to Real-World Usage

Circle Internet Financial is scaling USDC by embedding the dollar-backed stablecoin into real-world payments, treasury, and software platforms worldwide, accelerating enterprise adoption and positioning digital dollars as core financial infrastructure. Circle Expands USDC Through Global Enterprise Distribution Network A stablecoin distribution strategy is gaining scale as a major crypto firm deepens enterprise reach. Circle Internet … Read more

Ripple Deepens Prime Brokerage Stack as Institutional Demand Pushes Execution and Clearing Capacity Higher

Ripple strengthened its institutional crypto footprint by expanding a strategic partnership that boosts execution, clearing, and balance-sheet support, signaling accelerating demand from sophisticated firms for scalable digital-asset market infrastructure. Ripple Expands Prime Brokerage Ties as Institutional Crypto Demand Grows Institutional momentum in crypto market infrastructure accelerated with a high-profile expansion. Ripple announced Dec. 18 a … Read more

Bernie Sanders Pushes for Data Center Development Pause to Let ‘Democracy Catch up’ With AI

Bernie Sanders says he will push for a moratorium on new AI‑powering data centers, arguing that the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) needs stronger democratic oversight. The Influence of the Billionaire Class U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-VT, has said he will push for a moratorium on the construction of data centers powering what he … Read more

USDC Enters Intuit’s Core Products With Circle Partnership as Stablecoins Move Mainstream

USDC is moving deeper into mainstream finance as Intuit partners with Circle to embed stablecoin payments across its platforms, expanding always-on, lower-cost digital money movement for consumers, small businesses, and global transactions. Intuit Expands Money Movement Strategy With Circle Partnership and USDC Rails A global shift in digital finance advanced as a major technology firm … Read more

Regulation to Define 2026: DYdX’s Charles d’Haussy Predicts Domestic DATs and Blockchain Governed AI

Charles d’Haussy, CEO of the DYdX Foundation, outlines eight major trends he believes will shape digital assets, DeFi, and AI in 2026. The Rise of Onshore Digital Asset Treasuries Charles d’Haussy, CEO of the DYdX Foundation, has released a series of predictions outlining how digital assets, decentralized finance, and artificial intelligence (AI) may evolve in … Read more

12 Top Investor Threats: State Regulator Warns FOMO Is Fueling Year-End Fraud Pressure

A state securities regulator issued 12 investor warnings ahead of year-end, cautioning that fraud activity is accelerating as scammers exploit FOMO, new technologies, and holiday urgency to lure investors into costly schemes. 12 Top Investor Threats Mount as State Regulator Warns FOMO Is Accelerating Losses State securities regulators are warning investors to stay alert as … Read more