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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

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

Bybit and Circle Partner to Expand Global USDC Adoption

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Cryptocurrency exchange and stablecoin issuer collaborate to enhance USDC liquidity and regulatory-compliant digital asset services. UAE-licensed platform Bybit announced a strategic partnership with Circle on December 8, 2025, aimed at expanding USDC accessibility across global markets. The collaboration will enhance USDC liquidity in spot and derivatives markets, with plans to integrate the stablecoin across Bybit’s … Read more

Wisdomtree Launches Tokenized Equity Options Strategy Fund for Crypto-Native Investors

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Financial innovator introduces digital fund offering institutional-grade options overlay strategy through blockchain-enabled investment platform. Wisdomtree announced the launch of its Equity Premium Income Digital Fund (EPXC), expanding its suite of tokenized assets for both retail and institutional investors. The fund aims to track the Volos U.S. Large Cap Target 2.5% PutWrite Index, offering a strategy … Read more

BCH Price Increases Over 38% YTD, Outperforming Major L1 Assets

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Bitcoin Cash ( BCH) has delivered a robust year-to-date performance, climbing from $434 to $600 and establishing itself as the top-performing Layer-One (L1) cryptocurrency based on recent data. Data shared by analyst Crypto Koryo on December 7 indicates that BCH is the best-performing layer-one asset of the year, with its price increasing from $434 on … Read more

Wyoming Blockchain-Powered Bank Launches Instant 24/7 B2B Payment Platform

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N3XT introduces 24/7 programmable dollar payments with full regulatory compliance and one-to-one reserve backing. N3XT officially launched on December 4, 2025, introducing a blockchain-powered bank designed to revolutionize business-to-business payments. Based in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the bank enables instant, programmable U.S. dollar transactions 365 days a year through a private, permissioned blockchain. “Money should move as … Read more

Kraken Crypto Exchange Launches Elite Service Program for Wealthy Digital Asset Investors

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Kraken introduces invitation-only VIP platform targeting ultra high net worth individuals with comprehensive premium crypto services. Kraken announced the public launch of its VIP program on December 4, 2025, designed for sophisticated traders and strategic capital allocators. The invitation-only service requires members to have either a $10 million average platform balance or $80 million in … Read more

Moneygram and Fireblocks Forge Stablecoin Infrastructure Partnership

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Global payments network Moneygram partners with Fireblocks to revolutionize cross-border transactions using secure stablecoin technology. Moneygram announced on December 4, 2025, a strategic partnership with Fireblocks to enhance its global payment network through advanced stablecoin infrastructure. The collaboration aims to transform cross-border payments by enabling real-time, multi-blockchain value transfers across Moneygram’s extensive network of over … Read more

CNBC Partners With Kalshi to Integrate Prediction Market Data

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CNBC and Kalshi forge multi-year partnership to incorporate real-time prediction insights into financial news coverage. CNBC announced on December 4, 2025, a comprehensive partnership with Kalshi to integrate prediction market data across its television, digital, and subscription platforms. The collaboration, set to launch in 2026, will introduce a Kalshi ticker to on-air programming, including popular … Read more

Charles Schwab Plans Crypto Trading Expansion for First Half of 2026

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Charles Schwab’s CEO confirms strategic move to launch spot crypto trading, signaling major expansion into digital asset markets. At the Reuters Next conference in New York on December 3, 2025, Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster revealed that the brokerage firm plans to introduce spot crypto trading in the first half of 2026. The company will … Read more