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Startale and SBI Holdings Unveil Regulated Yen Stablecoin for Global Settlement

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Japanese tech and financial leaders collaborate to launch institutional-grade digital yen, targeting global blockchain-based financial infrastructure. Startale Group and SBI Holdings announced a Memorandum of Understanding on December 16, 2025, to develop a fully regulated Japanese yen-denominated stablecoin. The initiative aims to provide an alternative in the $300 billion stablecoin market, with Shinsei Trust & … Read more

DMCC and Crypto.com Partner to Advance Commodities Tokenization in Dubai

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Global trade hub DMCC collaborates with Crypto.com to explore blockchain-enabled infrastructure for real-world asset tokenization across commodity markets. DMCC announced a strategic partnership with Crypto.com on December 16, 2025, aimed at leveraging blockchain technology to transform commodities trading. The Memorandum of Understanding will explore reducing settlement friction, improving price transparency, and broadening market access across … Read more

YO Labs Secures $10 Million to Build Unified Yield Infrastructure for Crypto Economy

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DeFi yield optimization platform YO Protocol raises Series A funding to expand risk-aware yield engine across multiple blockchain ecosystems. YO Labs announced a $10 million Series A financing round on December 14, 2025, led by Foundation Capital with participation from Coinbase Ventures, Scribble Ventures, and Launchpad Capital. The funding will support the expansion of YO … Read more

Juventus Rejects Tether’s Bid, Maintains Family Ownership

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Agnelli family firmly declines Tether’s €1 billion (over $1.17 billion) acquisition offer for Juventus, emphasizing club’s historical significance and independence. Tether, the USDT stablecoin issuer headquartered in El Salvador, proposed an all-cash offer to purchase Exor’s 65.4% stake in Juventus, valuing the club at over €1 billion with a 21% share premium. Exor CEO John … Read more

US Launches Pax Silica: Global AI Supply Chain Security Initiative

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United States convenes strategic partnership with eight key nations to secure and innovate critical technology ecosystems for the AI era. The United States launched the Pax Silica strategic initiative, bringing together eight primary partners including Japan, Republic of Korea, Singapore, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Israel, United Arab Emirates, and Australia. The inaugural summit, led by … Read more

Trust Wallet Launches Instant Crypto Purchases With Revolut Across Europe

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Revolut partners with Trust Wallet to enable seamless, fee-free cryptocurrency buying for European users. Trust Wallet has integrated Revolut as a payment provider, allowing users across the European Economic Area (EEA) to instantly purchase cryptocurrencies like bitcoin ( BTC), ethereum ( ETH), and solana ( SOL). The partnership connects two major financial platforms, with Trust … Read more

Klarna Partners With Privy to Develop Crypto Wallet Infrastructure

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Flexible payments provider explores crypto wallet solutions with Privy to enable mainstream digital asset adoption for millions of users. Klarna announced a research partnership with Privy on December 11, 2025, aimed at developing wallet solutions for its crypto products, including the recently launched USD stablecoin. The collaboration seeks to make cryptocurrency more accessible to everyday … Read more

Dydx Launches Solana Spot Trading Globally, Enters US Market

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Decentralized exchange expands into Solana ecosystem with spot trading, offering zero fees for U.S. traders during initial launch. Dydx Labs announced its global launch of solana spot trading on December 11, 2025, marking the platform’s first entry into the U.S. market. The exchange, which has surpassed $1.5 trillion in cumulative trading volume, aims to provide … Read more

Superstate Launches Onchain Direct Issuance Programs for Tokenized Shares on Solana and Ethereum

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Financial technology firm enables SEC-registered companies to raise capital on Ethereum and Solana using stablecoins, streamlining public market infrastructure. Superstate announced its Direct Issuance Programs, allowing public companies to conduct capital raises directly on blockchain platforms. The program enables companies to issue tokenized shares instantly to KYC-verified investors using stablecoins, with real-time shareholder registry updates … Read more

A16z Crypto Expands Into Asia With Seoul Office Launch

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Andreessen Horowitz launches strategic expansion into Asian crypto market, appointing SungMo Park as Head of APAC go-to-market in South Korea. Andreessen Horowitz (A16z) crypto announced its expansion into Asia, opening its first office in Seoul, South Korea. The move comes in response to the region’s significant crypto market presence, with South Korea being the second-largest … Read more