Stable Launches Dedicated Stablecoin Network

Stable introduces Layer 1 blockchain network designed specifically for stablecoin transactions powered by USDT as the native gas token. Stable, a Layer 1 blockchain network, announced its Mainnet launch in New York, unveiling a dedicated stablecoin and payments network alongside the Stable Foundation and its native STABLE token. The network aims to expand digital assets … Read more

Pye Finance Raises $5M to Unlock Solana’s Idle Staked Assets With Variant and Coinbase

Startup introduces programmable staking marketplace to transform $75 billion in locked solana stake into dynamic financial instrument. Pye Finance announced a $5 million seed funding round on December 8, 2025, led by Variant and Coinbase Ventures, with participation from Solana Labs and other investors. The company aims to revolutionize Solana’s staking ecosystem by introducing a … Read more

Circle Secures UAE Financial License and Appoints Visa Veteran as Regional Managing Director

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

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

660,624 BTC and Counting: Strategy’s Latest Mega-Buy Sends Crypto Watchers Spinning

On Monday, Dec. 8, following his cryptic hint on Sunday, Strategy founder Michael Saylor announced that his firm acquired another batch of bitcoin bringing its stash up to 660,624 BTC. Strategy just dropped another classic Saylor flex, scooping up 10,624 BTC for about $962.7 million at roughly $90,615 per coin — because apparently “enough bitcoin” … Read more

Bybit and Circle Partner to Expand Global USDC Adoption

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

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

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

New Western Union ‘Stable Card’ Targets Remittance Losses in Argentina and Beyond

Western Union is reportedly rolling out a “stable card” aimed at helping people in high-inflation economies protect the value of their remittances. Western Union’s latest move folds neatly into its wider digital-asset roadmap, a strategy its CFO Matthew Cagwin outlined at the UBS Global Technology and AI Conference. The company says its new stable card … Read more

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

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