Emerging Markets Poised to Become an Alternative for Investors in 2026

Several analysts have become bullish on emerging markets because of their results and the resilience they’ve shown in the face of geopolitical and economic disruption this year. After posting double-digit returns, these markets could become valuable investment alternatives in 2026. Emerging Markets Shine Bright With Stellar Performance Before 2026 The Facts While most investment capital … Read more

Charles Schwab Widens Regulated Crypto Exposure With Solana Futures Inside Brokerage Accounts

Charles Schwab quietly widened regulated crypto exposure by adding solana-linked futures to its trading platform, signaling deeper integration of digital asset derivatives into mainstream brokerage accounts without requiring direct cryptocurrency ownership. Regulated Solana Futures Enter Schwab Platform, Expanding Leverage-Based Crypto Exposure A major brokerage broadened crypto-linked derivatives access within its trading ecosystem. Charles Schwab Corp. … Read more

Bhutan and Cumberland DRW Sign MoU to Develop Digital Asset Infrastructure

Bhutan and Cumberland DRW have signed a memorandum of understanding to pursue a multi-year partnership focused on building digital asset and financial infrastructure within Gelephu Mindfulness City, according to an announcement released Monday. The agreement outlines cooperation on developing digital asset frameworks, infrastructure for digital asset activity and artificial intelligence computing, and potential yield-related initiatives … Read more

JPMorgan Hits Landmark Breakthrough Using Public Blockchain Rails

JPMorgan hit a landmark breakthrough by issuing Galaxy’s commercial paper on Solana, with Coinbase and Franklin Templeton participating, signaling accelerating institutional momentum toward programmable, transparent on-chain rails reshaping how real financial instruments move across public blockchain markets. JPMorgan Showcases Institutional Blockchain Momentum J.P. Morgan, a global financial institution, announced on Dec. 11 that it arranged … Read more

124 Pending Crypto ETFs Signal Mounting Liquidity Shifts Among Issuers

Crypto ETF filings are piling up fast, with 124 registrations pressing against the market’s upper limits. Bitcoin leads, followed by tight clusters in XRP, solana, ethereum, and litecoin, signaling issuers bracing for a high-stakes battle as breakout pressure builds. Crypto ETF Filings Stack Higher as 124 Registrations Build Breakout Pressure Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) remain … Read more

Binance CEO: Digital Assets Are Becoming a Core Part of Modern Finance

Digital assets are rapidly becoming a pillar of modern finance, and Binance CEO Richard Teng’s remarks spotlight how early national preparation is shaping competitive advantages as countries pursue regulatory modernization and economic innovation. Global Push Toward Digital-Asset Readiness Gains Momentum Binance CEO Richard Teng shared on social media platform X on Dec. 8 that shifting … Read more

Falcon Finance Adds Tokenized Mexican Sovereign Bills to Diversify USDf Collateral

The Falcon Finance protocol has integrated tokenized Mexican sovereign bills into its multi-collateral framework for its stablecoin, USDf, through a partnership with real-world-asset platform Etherfuse. Bridging Emerging Market Yield to DeFi Liquidity Falcon Finance has integrated CETES—the tokenized representation of short-duration Mexican sovereign bills—as part of a major strategic move to expand its multi-collateral framework. … Read more

Experts: Crypto’s $1 Trillion Yield Opportunity Lies in Liquid Staking Derivatives and Tokenized RWAs

A recent study found that only 8% to 11% of the $3.2 trillion cryptocurrency market generates yield—a five- to sixfold disparity compared with traditional finance, where 55% to 65% of capital is yield-bearing. Experts say the gap is a major barrier to institutional adoption, noting that institutions require “predictable, auditable yield,” which in crypto remains … Read more

Why Is Smart Money Dumping Nvidia?

Japanese investment giant Softbank, recently sold off its entire stake in Nvidia; and now Peter Thiel’s hedge fund is following suit. Nvidia’s Sell-Off: A Signal From Smart Money? A curious trade was revealed on Peter Thiel’s Macro LLC hedge fund’s 13F filing that was submitted on Friday; all of its Nvidia stock was sold off … Read more

Czech Central Bank Marks First-Ever Digital-Asset Purchase With $1M Crypto Trial

Central-bank momentum toward tokenized finance is accelerating as a new pilot signals rising institutional commitment to blockchain infrastructure, hinting at major shifts in settlement, custody and market design without revealing the full scope of future adoption. Central Bank Unveils Controlled Digital-Asset Pilot Escalating interest in blockchain experiments is pushing central banks to test tokenized instruments … Read more