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Key Highlights Crypto.com has formally raised objections to a rule that would exclude companies with over 50% digital asset holdings from major global stock indexes This objection has raised support from the industry leaders and supporters The largest corporate Bitcoin holders warn that the rule is “discriminatory, arbitrary, and unworkable” A leading cryptocurrency exchange, Crypto.com has formally raised objections to a proposal from Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI). The proposal from MSCI wants to exclude certain companies from its major stock indexes based on how much cryptocurrency they hold. Justin Wales, Head of Legal for the Americas at Crypto.com, argues…

A Dubai court has sentenced a woman to jail and ordered her deportation after finding her guilty of stealing cryptocurrency worth about $1 million by secretly swapping a hardware wallet during a business meeting. How the Crypto Wallet Swap Happened According to court records, the fraud took place during a verification meeting arranged in Dubai. An investor had been introduced to a man who claimed to run an investment company and showed interest in financing a business project. Before moving forward, the man requested “proof of financial capability,” asking the investor to demonstrate ownership of a large crypto holding. A…

Despite expectations of a major rally in the last quarter of 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins moved in the opposite direction and experienced sharp declines. While bullish expectations now extend to 2026, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan stated that Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) may be preparing for major breakthroughs in 2026. According to Hougan, if the long-debated Clarity Act, designed to clearly define how cryptocurrencies should be regulated, is passed in the US, Ethereum and Solana could reach all-time highs. According to Bitwise’s CIO, Ethereum has already shown strong performance in 2025. After falling as low as $1,500 in the…

Key Takeaways The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to hold an emergency meeting to discuss US military actions in Venezuela. The meeting follows the recent US military operations in Venezuela, which led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. The United Nations Security Council is set to hold an emergency meeting on Monday to address US military operations in Venezuela, according to AP reporter Farnoush Amiri via X. New: After emergency request by Colombia, & support from China & Russia, U.N. Security Council is to hold “emergency” meeting on U.S. operations in Venezuela on Monday at 10am. This comes…

Crypto executive Kain Warwick is set to pay up $50,000 after betting that Ether would hit $25,000 in 2025, joining one of many market participants who overestimated the speed of Ether’s recovery after its dip in October. Ether (ETH) ended Dec. 31 trading at roughly $2,980, around 13.7% lower than where it started at the beginning of the year, according to CoinMarketCap. Part of it was due to a $19 billion crypto market liquidation on Oct. 10 that triggered a downtrend, pushing Ether as low as $2,767 before it slowly crept upward again. The bet came from an exchange between…

HashKey Capital secured $250 million in commitments in the first close of its fourth crypto-focused fund amid “significant interest” from institutional investors despite shifting market conditions. The fund, known as “HashKey Fintech Multi-Strategy Fund IV,” exceeded initial expectations at its first close and is targeting a final size of $500 million, the company said in a news release on Wednesday. HashKey did not identify its investors, but said the commitments came from a mix of global institutional investors, family offices and high-net-worth individuals. The close comes as short-term liquidity providers pull back from crypto markets, leaving institutions to express conviction…

US Representative Ritchie Torres is preparing to introduce legislation aimed at curbing insider trading on prediction markets, following scrutiny around a highly profitable wager tied to the sudden capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. In a Sunday post on X, Punchbowl News founder Jake Sherman said Torres plans to introduce the Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act of 2026. The bill would prohibit federal elected officials, political appointees and executive branch employees from trading prediction market contracts linked to government policy or political outcomes when they have nonpublic information through their official duties. “The restriction applies to buying, selling,…

Key Highlights In the latest podcast, Tomasz Kajetan Stańczak has revealed that developers will focus on L1 Scaling and Institutional Privacy in 2026 Earlier, Vitalik Buterin also urged the community to focus on long-term goals instead of chasing the latest trends Two major hard forks, Glamsterdam in mid-2026 and Hegota in late 2026, are designed to enhance Ethereum’s capacity In a recent interview on the ETHPanda Talk Podcast, Tomasz Kajetan Stańczak, the newly appointed co-executive of the Ethereum Foundation, shared a crucial detail about new developments in the next year, 2026. Tomasz Stanczak: Ethereum to Focus on L1 Scaling and…

Fasset will provide regulated onboarding, KYC and on‑/off‑ramp services for ADI Foundation’s Dirham‑backed stablecoin infrastructure in Abu Dhabi. On 24 December 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Fasset announced a strategic partnership with ADI Foundation, the Abu Dhabi‑based non‑profit founded by Sirius International Holding (a subsidiary of IHC). The agreement gives Fasset responsibility for compliant onboarding, KYC and on‑/off‑ramp infrastructure to support the ADI Chain mainnet and the upcoming Dirham‑backed stablecoin issued by First Abu Dhabi Bank and IHC. The collaboration aims to accelerate institutional blockchain adoption across the UAE and the broader MENA region, leveraging Fasset’s $26.7 million of funding and regulatory approvals in multiple jurisdictions. “This partnership…

United Kingdom prosecutors have moved to seize all assets belonging to Craig Costello, including his houses, cash, and digital assets. Costello is the final member of four Teesside pals who were convicted of running a global drugs ring. Prosecutors mentioned that his bank account and crypto stash grew with dirty cash. Prosecutors mentioned that he funneled money into several investments in the UK, noting his affinity for digital assets. Initially, the prosecutors had filed a proceeds of crime application over his five-bedroom home, which led to them selling it. In addition, his quad bikes and a number of luxury vehicles…