Ledn unveils a monthly Open Book Report to benchmark transparency as banks enter the bitcoin‑backed loan market. Ledn, one of the world’s largest bitcoin lenders, announced that it is releasing an Open Book Report, providing standardized, independent disclosures of its BTC loan book, collateral levels, and loan‑to‑value ratios. The first report shows $868 million in outstanding […] Original
Key Notes BNB Chain integrates with AWS via BNP to offer faster settlements and reduced transaction costs for enterprise customers. Technical analysis shows BNB testing $830 support after double-top breakdown with $820 as next bearish target. Pepe Node presale approaches $2.6M target as meme coin projects capitalize on increased blockchain payment adoption. BNB Chain announced on Dec. 18 that AWS customers can now pay for services using BNB through Better Payment Network (BNP), built on BNB Chain. The integration targets faster settlement, lower transaction fees, and simpler cross-border payment execution.…
Bhutan commits up to 10,000 BTC to support innovative economic hub, leveraging renewable energy and blockchain technology for national development. On December 17, Bhutan unveiled a national Bitcoin Development Pledge, committing up to 10,000 Bitcoin (up to $1 billion) to support the development of Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC). The initiative, endorsed by His Majesty King […] Original
Key Notes Visa now permits payment settlement with Circle’s USDC stablecoin in the US. As a result, issuers may enjoy faster funds movement over public blockchains. The Visa move comes barely 24 hours after the firm launched a Stablecoins Advisory Practice. Visa Inc has taken its recent stablecoin push a step further by launching a USDC settlement in the United States. This means that US issuer and acquirer partners are now authorized to settle with Visa in Circle’s USDC, a US dollar-pegged stablecoin. It announced this development on Dec. 16.…
Key Notes Gemini rolls out predictions market platform in the United States. The launch follows recent approval from the CFTC. The exchange has waived the trading fees for a limited time. Gemini has launched its prediction market platform, called Gemini Predictions. The new service is now available across all 50 US states through its iOS app and website. According to the company’s recent statement, Gemini Predictions enables users to take positions on events such as election outcomes, economic data releases, and broader market trends. Introducing Gemini Predictions, now live across…
Key Notes The FCA has opened a wide consultation on new crypto rules. UK crypto ownership has dropped from 12% to 8% in just one year. The proposals cover listings, trading platforms, brokers, staking, lending, and more. The UK’s financial watchdog has opened a major public consultation on how crypto assets should be regulated. This follows the government’s recent confirmation that crypto firms will fall under formal regulation from October 2027. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said the consultation is wide in scope and covers almost every part of the…
Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by billionaire twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has rolled out prediction markets in the United States after securing key regulatory approval. Gemini launched its in-house prediction market, Gemini Predictions, across all 50 US states, the exchange announced in an X post on Monday. Provided via affiliate Gemini Titan, Gemini Predictions enables users to trade on the outcomes of real-world events with “near instant execution” and full transparency. The launch came shortly after Gemini Titan obtained a designated contract market license from the Commodity Futures Trading…
Key Notes The Visa Stablecoin Advisory Practice is designed to provide guidance on stablecoin technology, operations, and use cases such as cross-border payments. It will serve dozens of clients, including Navy Federal Credit Union, VyStar Credit Union, and Pathward. It expects demand for the service to grow significantly, with plans to scale the advisory practice to hundreds of clients. Payments giant Visa is doubling down on its efforts on stablecoins by launching a new Stablecoins Advisory Practice. As part of this service, Visa will help fintech, banks and other businesses…
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…
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,…