According to a report from CNBC, Coinbase (COIN), the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US, is preparing to launch its own prediction market in collaboration with Kalshi, one of the largest federally regulated financial exchanges in the country. Coinbase Teases Major Updates The anticipation surrounding the prediction market has been building for nearly a month. Recently, a screenshot of what appears to be Coinbase’s prediction markets dashboard was shared by Silicon Valley researcher Jane Manchun Wong in a post on social media site X (previously Twitter), shedding some light on…
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Binance’s USD1 Stablecoin Push Deepens Relationship With Trump’s Crypto Platform
They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer…
Real Finance Raises $29M to Expand Institutional RWA Platform
Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization network Real Finance has secured $29 million in private funding to build an infrastructure layer for RWAs, aiming to make it easier for institutions to adopt tokenized assets. The funding round included a $25 million capital commitment from Nimbus Capital, a digital asset investment firm, with additional participation from Magnus Capital and Frekaz Group, the company informed Cointelegraph. Real Finance stated that the funding will be utilized to expand its compliance and operational infrastructure as it develops a full-stack RWA platform. In the near term, the…
Bybit Partners with Circle to Expand USDC Services Across Platform
Key Notes Partnership aims to boost USDC accessibility for both retail and institutional traders through enhanced platform features. Circle reports USDC circulation reached $73.7 billion in Q3 2025, marking a 108% year-over-year increase despite market volatility. Stablecoin sector faces scrutiny as S&P downgrades Tether’s rating amid questions about long-term market stability. Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit and stablecoin issuer Circle have announced a strategic partnership that will see the two firms collaborate to expand USDC services across the Bybit stack. According to a Dec. 8 press release, the partnership will focus on…
Stable Blockchain: A Dedicated Platform for Institutional-Scale Stablecoin Operations
Zach Anderson Dec 08, 2025 15:40 Stable is a blockchain specifically designed to support stablecoin operations, using USDT as its native token, offering high performance and regulatory compliance for financial institutions. Stable is a blockchain platform uniquely designed to enhance stablecoin operations at an institutional level, focusing on consistent performance, regulatory compliance, and integration into existing financial systems, according to blog.bitfinex.com. Unlike generic blockchains that regard stablecoins as just one of many assets, Stable is tailored specifically for USDT, the native token…
NEAR, ADI Launch TravAI, an AI-Based Travel Booking Platform
Key Notes TravAI enables users to book trips through AI concierge conversations that autonomously search, plan, and complete payments across chains. The platform processes transactions on ADI Chain layer-2 and accepts BTC, ETH, SOL via NEAR Intents cross-chain protocol. NEAR price trades bearishly at $1.67 despite partnership momentum with Brave browser and Kalshi prediction markets integration. NEAR Protocol and ADI Chain have partnered to launch TravAI, a travel booking platform powered by AI agents and intent-based operations. The platform lets users tell an AI concierge where they want to go…
Ex-Binance.US CEO Launches Stablecoin Platform Ahead of L1 Network
1Money, a company co-founded by the former CEO of Binance.US, has launched a stablecoin orchestration platform ahead of its plans to build a layer-1 blockchain for payments. In a Thursday announcement, 1Money said the platform by the same name will have “zero platform fees,” opting instead for usage-based fees for transactions involving stablecoins and fiat. According to the company, the initiative will continue on 1Money’s layer-1 network for stablecoin payments, offering no gas fees. “For too long, legacy stablecoin service providers have held the ecosystem back with outrageously high monthly…
Babylon and Aave Unveil Native Bitcoin-Backed Lending for Decentralized Finance Platform
Babylon Labs and Aave Labs partner to introduce groundbreaking native bitcoin collateralization in DeFi lending ecosystem. Babylon Labs and Aave Labs have announced a strategic partnership to enable native bitcoin-backed lending through Aave V4’s innovative Hub and Spoke architecture on December 3, 2025. The collaboration introduces a dedicated bitcoin-backed Spoke that allows bitcoin to be […] Original
Kraken Acquires RWA Tokenization Platform Backed Finance
Key Notes Backed Finance’s xStocks product gained over 84,000 holders with $12 billion in total volume since June launch. Daily transactions surpassed $30 million while assets under management reached $175 million for the tokenized equities platform. Kraken reported $648 million Q3 revenue and raised $800 million ahead of planned IPO filing with the SEC. US-based digital assets exchange Kraken has announced its acquisition of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization firm Backed Finance. The two firms had previously entered a strategic partnership to expand Backed Finance’s xStocks product onto Kraken’s exchange ecosystem.…
Avalanche (AVAX) Surges Past $15 as Securitize Launches EU-Regulated Trading Platform
Key Notes Securitize selected Avalanche for its EU-wide regulated trading system launching in 2026 across all 27 member states. Short positions face $15.9 million in liquidations between $15-$15.70, risking a squeeze toward $17 if bulls maintain momentum. AVAX confirmed a double-bottom pattern with breakout above $15 neckline, targeting $17.90-$20 if support holds. Avalanche AVAX $14.86 24h volatility: 1.6% Market cap: $6.38 B Vol. 24h: $389.57 M rebounds past $15 in the early hours of Friday, November 28, hours after Securitize confirmed it will launch a pan-European Trading & Settlement System…