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Key Highlights: NEXUS announces partnership with CertiK to strengthen security and compliance for CROSS. The main focus will be on audits, real-time monitoring, and securing stablecoin payments. Partnership will prepare CROSS for large-scale Web3 gaming growth. NEXUS Co., Ltd, a KOSDAQ-listed company that develops the CROSS blockchain gaming platform, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CertiK, a well-known global blockchain security company. The partnership will focus on security audits, live on-chain monitoring, compliance systems, and stablecoin infrastructure, key areas as Web3 gaming works toward reaching everyday users. The announcement was made today, December 22, 2025 and it was…

Hyperliquid publicly pushed back on solvency and integrity claims, pointing to onchain data to back its case. The platform said key allegations stemmed from missing USDC balances and confusion over testnet code. Recent moves, including stricter internal rules and supply cleanup, aim to strengthen trust amid scrutiny. Hyperliquid is pushing back after a wave of claims questioned its solvency, transparency, and internal controls. In a detailed public response, the perpetuals trading platform said several accusations circulating online were based on incorrect or misunderstood information. “Hyperliquid is built on a foundation of onchain transparency,” the team wrote, addressing the claims one…

In a significant move for mainstream crypto adoption, the Circle Alliance has welcomed a powerful new member. Cygnus, a Web3 layer built for Instagram, has officially joined the consortium. This partnership marks a pivotal step towards bringing seamless digital currency experiences to one of the world’s largest social media platforms. The core mission? To leverage USDC and simplify the on-ramp for millions of users into the world of blockchain. What Does Cygnus Joining the Circle Alliance Mean? The Circle Alliance is a collaborative network of fintech, banking, and Web3 leaders. Its goal is to build a more open, internet-native financial…

OpenAI explicitly requested federal loan guarantees for AI infrastructure in an October 27 letter to the White House—which kindly refused the offer, with AI czar David Sacks saying that at least 5 other companies could take OpenAI’s place—directly contradicting CEO Sam Altman’s public statements claiming the company doesn’t want government support. The 11-page letter, submitted to the Office of Science and Technology Policy, called for expanding tax credits and deploying “grants, cost-sharing agreements, loans, or loan guarantees to expand industrial base capacity” for AI data centers and grid components. The letter detailed how “direct funding could also help shorten lead…

JPMorgan Chase is weighing whether to offer cryptocurrency trading services to institutional clients, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing a person familiar with the matter. The move would make the largest U.S. bank by assets one of the most prominent financial institutions yet to consider entering the crypto trading space for major clients. According to the report, JPMorgan is assessing different types of products, including spot and derivatives trading, but has not committed to launching any specific service. The decision will depend on client demand, perceived risks and whether the bank sees long-term business opportunities in the sector. JPMorgan’s deliberations come…

Taiko, a permissionless, decentralized Ethereum-equivalent-based rollup designed to scale Ethereum, has announced its collaboration with Avalon Labs, a leading on-chain Bitcoin-focused capital markets platform and the issuer of USDa, the Bitcoin-collateralized. The main purpose of this strategic partnership is to enable institutions to deploy compliant, real-world assets (RWA) with Ethereum-level security. Excited to announce our partnership with @avalonfinance_ , deploying institutional RWA infrastructure on Taiko 🥁Avalon brings audited lending contracts, compliance frameworks, and complete yield architecture where collateral flows to real-world returns. All transparently on… pic.twitter.com/mPpzLRtb2I — Taiko.eth 🥁 (@taikoxyz) December 22, 2025 Both platforms are entirely built on a…

Paolo Arduino, the CEO of Tether, has announced that Tether is now officially represented on the Juventus Football Club S.p.A. board of directors, with Dr. Francesco Garino emerging as its representative. Arduino made this known in a post written in Italian on X. The post is translated as “Tether has just received its first seat on the Juventus Board of Directors… Francesco Garino confirmed!” He added, “Thanks to all minority shareholders for supporting our request to be involved. The first necessary step toward MJGA!” Garino is said to be a longtime Juventus supporter who was born, raised, and lives in…

Fluxion Network has launched its mainnet on Mantle, introducing a native spot-focused decentralized exchange designed to support asset-backed liquidity and real-world asset trading. The launch marks a step in Mantle’s strategy to build scalable on-chain infrastructure for structured financial products and institution-ready DeFi. Fluxion Network is Mantle’s native decentralized exchange. Mantle is an Ethereum-based modular blockchain network. Built directly on Mantle, Fluxion provides spot trading infrastructure optimized for capital efficiency, execution quality, and transparent on-chain settlement. The platform is focused on spot markets rather than broad DeFi primitives, positioning itself as a core liquidity layer for asset-backed tokens and RWA-related…

Vital Block Security has entered into a strategic alliance with PopChain Network, this strategic move will represent a huge transformation in the new face of Web3 security. As part of this partnership, Vital Block will work together with PopChain to develop advanced security protocols for a next generation blockchain aimed at users of ConnectFi. In addition, on December 22, 2025, Vital Block declared that it would assess the security of smart contracts for all PopChain-based projects. Building Trust Through Professional Auditing Vital Block Security brings a lot of experience to this partnership. The firm has audited more than 1,850 blockchain…

Falcon Finance is hastening its intention to create a universal collateralization infrastructure by means of a strategic combination with Chainlink. The partnership aims at broadening the scale and protection of USDF, the stable asset of Falcon, and addressing the rigid transparency and checking conditions of institutional players. Falcon Finance will help to bridge traditional finance with decentralized ecosystems more effectively by using the decentralized infrastructure of Chainlink. $2B+ USDf is going cross-chain. Powered by Chainlink.Why @falconfinance uses Chainlink to meet the security standards institutions require ↓ pic.twitter.com/LkqxBa6Dim — Chainlink (@chainlink) December 23, 2025 Building a Universal Collateralization Framework With Falcon…