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Coinbase Ventures Unveils Top Technology Frontiers for 2026 Crypto Innovation

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Coinbase Ventures highlights breakthrough investment areas spanning real-world asset perpetuals, specialized exchanges, next-generation DeFi, and AI-driven technological frontiers. Coinbase Ventures has outlined its most promising investment categories for 2026, focusing on transformative technologies across cryptocurrency and emerging tech sectors. The venture team identifies key areas including real-world asset perpetuals, specialized trading platforms, advanced decentralized finance … Read more

U.S. Bank Explores Stablecoin Issuance on Stellar Network

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U.S. Bank tests custom stablecoin development on Stellar blockchain, highlighting innovative approaches to programmable digital banking infrastructure. U.S. Bank is conducting a strategic exploration of stablecoin technology using the Stellar network, partnering with PwC and the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF). The initiative focuses on leveraging Stellar’s robust blockchain infrastructure, which offers 99.99% uptime, rapid 3-5 … Read more

Moonpay Obtains New York Trust Charter to Expand Regulated Digital Asset Services

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Moonpay secures a New York Limited Purpose Trust Company charter, enhancing its ability to provide institutional digital asset custody and trading services. Moonpay has received authorization from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) to operate as a Limited Purpose Trust Company, joining a select group of digital asset companies with comprehensive regulatory … Read more

Paxos Acquires Fordefi to Enhance Institutional Crypto Custody Infrastructure

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Paxos strengthens its blockchain infrastructure by acquiring Fordefi, a multi-party computation (MPC) wallet technology provider trusted by nearly 300 global institutions. Paxos has announced the acquisition of Fordefi, a New York and Tel Aviv-based institutional-grade custody and wallet technology company. The strategic move combines Paxos’ regulated blockchain infrastructure expertise with Fordefi’s advanced multi-party computation wallet … Read more

Paypal Launches $1M Bitcoin Sweepstakes for Crypto Transactions in the US

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Paypal offers over $1 million in bitcoin prizes through a nationwide sweepstakes for US residents, with multiple winning tiers and entry methods. Paypal is hosting a cryptocurrency sweepstakes from November 17 to December 21, 2025, offering participants multiple ways to win bitcoin prizes. Participants can gain entries by making crypto transactions on Paypal or through … Read more

Ondo Invests $25 Million in Figure’s YLDS to Enhance Tokenized Treasury Fund

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Ondo Finance strategically backs Figure’s yield-bearing stablecoin to bolster its Onchain US Treasuries Fund (OUSG). Ondo Finance has invested $25 million in YLDS, the yield-bearing stablecoin issued by Figure Certificate Company (FCC), to support its Ondo Short-Term US Treasuries Fund (OUSG). The investment aims to diversify the fund’s yield sources and strengthen its portfolio, which … Read more

ECB Warns Stablecoins’ Growth Spurs Potential Spillover Risks in Euro Area

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The ECB says rapid stablecoin growth raises financial-stability concerns for the euro area despite currently limited local exposure. The European Central Bank (ECB) on Monday published a report authored by Senne Aerts, Claudia Lambert and Elisa Reinhold noting that global stablecoin market capitalization now exceeds $280 billion and is dominated by US dollar-denominated tokens ( … Read more

Counter Galois Onion Strengthens Tor Relay Encryption

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Tor introduces Counter Galois Onion (CGO) to replace tor1 and harden relay encryption across clients and relays. On 24 November 2025 Tor announces adoption of Counter Galois Onion (CGO) for relay encryption, with implementations underway in Arti (Rust) and C Tor to protect circuit traffic from tagging attacks, add forward secrecy, and modernize authenticators; development … Read more

Animoca Brands Secures ADGM FSRA in‑principle Approval for Fund Management

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Animoca Brands receives in‑principle FSRA approval to operate as a regulated fund manager in ADGM. Animoca Brands announced on November 24, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, UAE that it has received in‑principle approval (IPA) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) to operate as a regulated Fund Manager, subject to … Read more

Revolut Completes Share Sale at $75 Billion Valuation

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Revolut announces a $75 billion valuation after a share sale led by Coatue, Greenoaks, Dragoneer and Fidelity. Revolut on 24 November 2025 completed a share sale valuing the company at $75 billion, led by Coatue, Greenoaks, Dragoneer and Fidelity Management & Research Company with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Franklin Templeton, T. Rowe Price and NVentures … Read more

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