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Bybit Launches BYUSDT to Tokenize Staked USDT for Margin Trading

Key Notes The exchange’s new token enables simultaneous yield generation and margin trading, solving the liquidity-versus-returns dilemma. VIP members can swap between BYUSDT and Flexible Easy Earn accounts without fees, with hourly reward accrual and daily distributions. This launch reinforces Bybit’s strategic focus on stablecoin utility expansion following its recent Circle partnership for USDC integration. Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has announced the launch of BYUSDT, a proprietary coin that tokenizes USDT Flexible Easy Earn balances for margin trading while still generating daily yield. The new token allows Bybit VIP account…

Interactive Brokers Launches Stablecoin Funding for Retail Accounts

Key Notes IBKR gradually rolls out stablecoin funding starting with eligible US customers as announced at Goldman Sachs conference. The broker manages $757.5 billion in customer equity across 4.13 million accounts spanning 160 global markets. Stock gains 43.83% year-to-date despite 3.91% decline following announcement amid broader market trends. Interactive Brokers Group Inc. (IBKR: US) has begun allowing retail clients to fund individual brokerage accounts with stablecoins, adding a crypto-native onboarding option alongside traditional bank transfers for its extensive client base. The broker said the capability is being rolled out gradually,…

Tether Plans a $20 Billion Stock Sale to Explore Tokenized Equity

Key Notes Tether aims to provide structured exit pathways for investors while preventing discounted secondary sales. The planned raise follows Tether’s move to block at least one shareholder from selling shares at a valuation of about $280 billion, well below the firm’s target. Tether’s move of tokenized equity aligns with broader industry trends, as firms like Galaxy Digital, Kraken, and Robinhood adopt tokenized share models. USDT stablecoin issuer Tether is looking to raise a massive $20 billion through a stock sale, at a valuation of $500 billion. The firm is…

Cardano Price Prediction: Top ADA Supporter Ditches It for XRP – What Did He See That Changed Everything?

After stepping away to focus on personal matters, he said the break acted as a reset, giving him time to think more clearly about his direction. He admitted to questioning whether continuing Cardano-focused content still made sense. However, he felt it would be wrong to abandon the community that built his channel from the ground up. This is where he decided to expand his coverage rather than replacing it and fell into the “XRP rabbit hole”. XRP and Cardano Growing Together The content creator said that the angry comments came…

Pyth Network Debuts PYTH Reserve for Monthly Purchases

Key Notes Pyth Network has launched the PYTH Reserve. The goal is to turn protocol revenue into steady monthly token purchases. PYTH is up 3.5% as data points to a possible surge to the $0.12-$0.18 range. Pyth Network PYTH $0.0668 24h volatility: 3.2% Market cap: $384.44 M Vol. 24h: $25.96 M has announced the launch of the PYTH Reserve, a system that uses protocol income into monthly open-market purchases of the PYTH token. The announcement has resulted in a 4% spike in the token’s price, currently around $0.06698. Launched in…

Ripple Breaks Into Europe’s Banking Sector With AMINA Team-up

Key Notes AMINA Bank, a fully regulated Swiss crypto bank, has teamed up with Ripple. The banking institution has plugged Ripple Payments into its core operations. Ripple also finalized the acquisition of Rail earlier today. AMINA Bank, a regulated Swiss institution known for leaning into crypto long before it was a trend, is now officially going live with Ripple Payments. It is now the first European bank to plug Ripple’s XRP $2.04 24h volatility: 1.8% Market cap: $123.29 B Vol. 24h: $2.89 B payment stack directly into its core operations.…

Terra Founder Do Kwon Gets 15 Years for $40B Fraud

Key Notes Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years in a US. prison for the $40 billion Terra/Luna collapse. The sentence from Judge Paul Engelmayer was longer than the 12 years prosecutors had recommended. Kwon pleaded guilty to fraud and conspiracy charges in August 2025. Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon has been sentenced to 15 years in a U.S. prison for orchestrating the $40 billion collapse of the Terra/Luna stablecoin ecosystem. The sentence was delivered by U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer in Manhattan federal court. The judgment…

ETH Price Shows Signs of Reversal Despite Ethereum ETF Outflows

Key Notes Analysts note that ETH price needs a daily close above the key $3,400 resistance level for a sustained uptrend. BitMine Technologies Chairman Tom Lee noted that Ethereum is undervalued at current levels of around $3,000. A BitcoinOG whale “1011short” has expanded his long position to 150,466 ETH, worth $491 million. After falling to $3,150 on Dec. 11, in post-FOMC volatility, Ethereum ETH $3 232 24h volatility: 1.1% Market cap: $390.11 B Vol. 24h: $24.71 B is once again showing signs of reversal. The ETH price is trading over…

Standard Chartered Partners with AirAsia Founder over Stablecoin

Key Notes Capital A and Standard Chartered Malaysia plan a ringgit-backed stablecoin. The project will run in a central bank supervised innovation hub. UK lawmakers push back on Bank of England rules as global stablecoin demand grows. Capital A, the operator behind AirAsia, and Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia signed a letter of intent to launch a ringgit-backed stablecoin. The plan, announced on December 12, will be carried out through a digital asset innovation hub supervised by Bank Negara Malaysia. According to the announcement, Standard Chartered Malaysia would create, test, and…

Crypto Market Rebounds, Congress Presses on Crypto Access to 401(k)

Key Notes The total crypto market cap climbed by $70 billion on December 12. Bitcoin stays over $92,000 with a 2.45% daily gain. This comes as the Congress pressures the SEC to allow crypto in 401(k) plans. Following the initial price drop after the Fed rate cuts, the crypto market saw a strong rebound on Dec. 12. The total market cap grew by about $70 billion in the past 24 hours.  Bitcoin BTC $92 190 24h volatility: 2.0% Market cap: $1.84 T Vol. 24h: $50.57 B recorded a 2.45% daily…