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TON Foundation has officially launched MemeRepublic, introducing a new frontier for memecoin enthusiasts, traders, and liquidity providers to compete, collaborate, and earn in an ecosystem built entirely on transparency. With a $1,000,000 Memecoin Fund dedicated to powering on-chain activity, MemeRepublic aims to supercharge memecoin trading across major decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and create a sustainable, community-driven market. The fund will be split evenly between $500,000 in direct memecoin purchases and $500,000 in follow-on liquidity provisioning, ensuring deep liquidity, fair competition, and a thriving trading environment for all participants. A Competition Designed for Volume, Transparency, and Growth MemeRepublic invites traders to prove…

User base on Binance has hit 300 million, according to data disclosed today by market analyst Ali Martinize. Also, Binance Co-CEO Richard Teng disclosed the same revelation during the CEO Connect AMA event on the Binance Square on Thursday, December 19. While delivering his speech during the ‘Ask Me Anything’ (AMA) session, Teng disclosed that Binance surpassed 300 million registered customers internationally this month, an increase from 270 million recorded at the beginning of the year. He said that the addition of 30 million new customers this year showcases a robust and rising utility of crypto assets across global markets.…

Trend Research, a subsidiary of the Chinese firm LD Capital, continues to make additional purchases of Ethereum (ETH) despite its weak price. At this point, the company purchased an additional 46,379 ETH, worth $137 million, despite incurring an unrealized loss of $141 million yesterday. As the company continues its ETH purchases, its founder Jack Yi has also announced plans to invest another billion dollars in Ethereum. Jack Yi, founder of LD Capital, who believes Ethereum will continue its upward trend, stated in a post on his X account that all his losses were short-term and that Ethereum’s long-term trend is…

Lantern Ventures, a London-based proprietary trading firm founded by some former members of Sam Bankman-Fried’s Alameda Research, is winding down its funds after seven years of operation, according to two people familiar with the plans. The crypto investment firm is in the process of returning capital to investors and is closing its external funds, a person familiar with the situation said. A number of the hedge fund’s staff are likely to lose their jobs, according to a second person. The firm is said to have been in talks with potential buyers. Other alternatives include relaunching under a family office structure.…

The US federal government shutdown, setting a new record for its unprecedented length, is exerting a strong influence on the global economy. Damages and adverse effects are rapidly emerging across various economic sectors. Nevertheless, there is no sign of compromise on the political front. Record-Breaking Standoff Deepens As of Friday, the US government shutdown has entered its 38th day. This milestone officially surpassed the previous record of 35 days set during the 2018-2019 Trump administration. The shutdown, which began on October 1, 2025, stems from a budget impasse between Democrats and Republicans in Congress. The human toll is substantial: approximately…

Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department has launched a new service enabling charities in the emirate to accept cryptocurrency and virtual asset donations. Establishing a Regulated Framework The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) has introduced a new service allowing charitable associations and institutions in the emirate to accept donations in cryptocurrency and other virtual assets. The initiative reflects Dubai’s commitment to digital transformation and innovation in humanitarian work, offering modern options for donors while ensuring transparency and regulatory compliance. According to a media statement, the IACAD has issued clear policies governing fundraising through virtual assets, designed to…

Michael Saylor and team at Strategy (MSTR) have officially expanded across the pond as they seek to tap new funding markets in their quest to acquire even more bitcoin BTC$100,231.58. The largest publicly traded company holding bitcoin, Strategy priced its initial public offering of 7.75 million shares of 10% Series A Perpetual Stream Preferred Stock (STRE) at €80 per share. The sale, expected to close on Nov. 13, will generate approximately €620 million ($715 million) in gross proceeds, per a Friday press release, with which the company will mostly acquire additional bitcoin. The STRE Stock carries a 10% annual dividend…

Binance, the renowned crypto exchange, has recently obtained a landmark achievement. With the new ISO/IEC 42001 certification, Binance is setting unique benchmark for the secure, transparent, and ethical AI usage in the crypto market. As per Binance’s official press release, A-LIGN has awarded it the respective certification while the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has accredited it. This further validates the company’s commitment to global standards. #Binance is proud to have achieved the ISO/IEC 42001 certification, a global standard for responsible AI governance! 🏆This achievement reflects our commitment to ethical, transparent, and secure AI deployment across our operations. Read more…

While the demand for Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies is increasing day by day, governments are also taking rapid and important steps regarding the crypto sector. At this point, the latest news came from Kazakhstan. According to Bloomberg, Kazakhstan is preparing to establish a national cryptocurrency reserve fund worth between $500 million and $1 billion. The fund’s capital will come from assets seized or repatriated by the government from abroad and profits from state-supported mining operations. The fund in question avoids direct exposure to cryptocurrencies but will invest in ETFs and crypto-related companies. The fund is expected to become operational in…

Binance, the leading crypto exchange by trading volume, has just made it possible for everyone to earn a passive-like income through ether options, opening up a strategy once limited to pros. The exchange announced in a press release shared with CoinDesk that it is allowing users to write (sell) ether options, helping them effectively manage risk and generate extra income. This decision responds to increasing demand from both retail and institutional investors for advanced derivative trading tools. The announcement builds on Binance’s move to democratize bitcoin BTC$88,837.20 options writing and mirrors the explosive demand for BTC, ETH, and ETF-based instruments.…