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In January, HPX and InterLink Network Vietnam will host an AMA about the Web3 ecosystem. Luke, a Global Partner for InterLink; Thuong Nguyen, a Community Builder; Sisenth Meng from HPX; and Joel, a Global Partner, will all appear as guest speakers for the event. Together, they have created a partnership that offers the necessary solutions to key infrastructure needs for widespread adoption of Web3. Bridging the Gap between Traditional and Decentralized Systems The alliance of HPX and InterLink is part of a broader trend that is emerging in the blockchain ecosystem. The increasing recognition that effective use of blockchain will…

Fears that quantum computers could undermine Bitcoin’s security are unlikely to affect crypto markets in 2026, investment firm Grayscale said in a new report that dismissed the technology’s near-term risk. In its 2026 Digital Asset Outlook, the asset manager called quantum computing a “red herring” for the year ahead, saying the technology posed a long-term cryptographic challenge but was not expected to influence the price of the crypto market in the coming year. “We believe that research and preparedness will continue on post-quantum cryptography, but this issue is unlikely to affect valuations in the next year,” Grayscale analysts wrote. …

Senator Lummis has championed the independence of crypto developers from money transmitter licenses. Patrick Witt has stated that the Clarity Act is almost to be confirmed as law amid the Senate’s markup. The crypto regulatory clarity in the U.S. will trigger a risk-on investment mode in 2026. After weeks of waiting, the United States Senate is preparing to adopt the Clarity Act in 2026. The need for regulatory clarity in the United States remains unprecedented as the crypto bull stalls due to bipartisan delays. Crypto Regulatory Talks Gain Traction in the U.S. Pro-crypto U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has introduced a…

Global cryptocurrency trading firm OKX has recently restructured its institutional business globally, resulting in the loss of jobs. While the exact number of people to exit the business has not been not revealed, half of the team were fired, according to one person with knowledge of the matter. A second person said it was it was 8-10 layoffs, with 3 or 4 people exiting the business of their own volition when the restructure was announced. This resulted in about a third of the institutional salesforce leaving, the person added. A company spokesperson stated that these were not “mass layoffs,” without…

Zand completed XDC Network integration for blockchain payments and institutional custody, pending UAE regulatory approvals. Partnership includes ComTech Gold for blockchain-enabled gold trading; XDC transactions align with ISO 20022 standards. Zand, a UAE-based fintech and digital banking group that uses AI and blockchain, has completed an integration with the XDC Network to support blockchain-powered payments and digital asset custody for corporate and institutional clients. The companies announced the completed integration in Dubai on Monday. Under the arrangement, Zand plans to offer institutional-grade digital asset custody that enables eligible clients to custody assets on XDC Network infrastructure. The partners said the…

Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Holdings and Web3 infrastructure company Startale Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop a fully regulated Japanese yen-denominated stablecoin, targeting tokenized asset markets and global settlement, the companies said in a press release shared with Cointelegraph. Under the MoU, the project will be issued and redeemed by Shinsei Trust & Banking, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SBI Shinsei Bank. At the same time, the licensed crypto asset exchange service provider, SBI VC Trade, will support circulation of the stablecoin. Yoshitaka Kitao, the representative director, chairman and president of SBI Holdings, said that issuing a…

Paul Atkins, chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), didn’t rule out the possibility of authorities seizing Venezuela’s reported Bitcoin holdings after US forces unseated and captured the country’s president. In a Monday interview with Fox Business’ Stuart Varney, Atkins responded to reports claiming that Venezuela holds up to $60 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC), though several analysts said they were unable to verify these claims. The SEC chair said it “remains to be seen” what action, if any, the US would take if it had the opportunity to seize the reported 600,000 BTC. “I leave that to…

Polymarket’s 15-minute market, which allows users to bet on short-term “up or down” price movements for major cryptocurrencies, has triggered a surge in activity on the Polygon blockchain, driving significant network fees. These markets are known to resolve every 15 minutes based on Chainlink price feeds, making them fast-paced and attractive to high-frequency traders and arbitrage strategies. According to Castle Labs, Polygon has seen explosive growth this year. Since the year began, the chain has reportedly generated over $1.7 million in fees and burned 12.5 million+ POL, over $1.5 million. Why is Polygon’s fee generation up in 2026? The main…

US-listed spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have recorded one month of consecutive net inflows since their November 13 debut, setting them apart from Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs that experienced billions in outflows over the same period. The milestone marks a turning point for XRP, which was excluded from traditional investment vehicles for years due to regulatory uncertainty surrounding Ripple’s legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Now, with spot ETFs lifting that barrier, institutional capital is flowing into the asset at a pace that has surprised even bullish observers. A Stark Contrast With BTC and ETH According to…

ADA$0.3874 creator Charles Hoskinson said U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has put the American crypto industry in a worse position than it was under Trump’s predecessor, former President Joe Biden. Hoskinson, CEO and founder of Input Output Group, the company behind the Cardano blockchain and a co-founder of Ethereum, didn’t hold back in a wide-ranging interview with CoinDesk TV, sharply criticizing the Trump administration’s handling of the Trump Coin launch and his crypto policy. It’s the continuation of an ongoing turnaround by Hoskinson, who said shortly after Trump was elected in November 2024 that he would be working with Trump’s…