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Amber Premium’s Dubai subsidiary receives in‑principle approval from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, marking a key step toward full licensing. Amber Premium FZE, the Dubai arm of Amber International Holding Limited (Nasdaq: AMBR), announced on December 18 2025 that it has been granted an in‑principle approval (IPA) from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). The approval, issued in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, moves the firm toward final authorization for virtual‑asset services. The IPA underscores Amber Premium’s commitment to a compliance‑first approach and enables the platform to expand institutional‑grade digital wealth management services in the UAE. “VARA’s in‑principle approval is a milestone in…

The latest Builder’s Block brings a dense batch of arbitrum updates, spanning protocol post-mortems, new learning content, and emerging economic debates across the ecosystem. Technical post-mortem on Prysm Mainnet Learn and build with Stylus, WASM, and oracles Workshops on agentic payment flows and Solana migration Ecosystem highlights and economic debates Governance, proposals, and community discussions Closing notes from Builder’s Block 008 Technical post-mortem on Prysm Mainnet The Arbitrum Foundation released a detailed analysis of the recent Prysm Mainnet “Fusaka” incident. The post-mortem explains the technical root cause, how it affected validator and network participation, and the specific mitigation steps taken.…

Imagine a financial revolution where Pakistan’s rupee goes digital, unlocking billions in economic potential. The nation is now seriously considering a groundbreaking Pakistan stablecoin pegged to its national currency, alongside a central bank digital currency (CBDC). This bold move could transform the country’s financial landscape forever. What Exactly is Pakistan Planning with Stablecoins? Pakistan is exploring two major digital currency initiatives. First, a Pakistan stablecoin directly linked to the rupee’s value. Second, a CBDC developed by the State Bank of Pakistan. Both projects aim to modernize the nation’s financial infrastructure and tap into the global cryptocurrency market. The Pakistan Banks’…

In a stunning verdict that has rocked the cryptocurrency community, a key developer behind the popular platform Pump.fun has been handed a severe prison sentence. Jarett Dunn, the Pump.fun developer sentenced to six years behind bars, orchestrated a brazen theft of $2 million in Solana (SOL). However, his story takes a bizarre twist, transforming a simple crime into a modern digital parable that questions motives and morality in the decentralized world. Who is the Pump.fun Developer Sentenced for Theft? Jarett Dunn wasn’t just another anonymous figure in crypto’s shadows. He was a developer with direct access to the inner workings…

Decentralized crypto exchanges (DEX) are based on liquidity pools. In these pools, crypto-to-crypto trading pairs operate, allowing on-chain swapping of one token for another in a peer-to-peer manner, thanks to smart contracts on blockchains like Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana, or others. In other words, anyone holding a token on a specific blockchain can use a DEX on the same blockchain to exchange it with other users’ tokens. However, while from a theoretical standpoint it seems relatively simple, from a technical perspective it is not at all. Liquidity Pools Liquidity Providers How to Become a Liquidity Provider The Earnings The Advantages…

Shardeum and ZNS Connect have partnered to launch .shm domain names; these domains will be available for approximately $1 during early access periods. With these domains, you will no longer be required to use difficult-to-read wallet addresses which contain random letters and numbers but instead will be able to utilize an easy-to-use domain name (e.g., “yourname.shm”) to conduct transactions. India’s Shardeum is a Layer 1 (L1) blockchain, and it already boasts an impressive number of validators, over 171,000 since launching recently. This partnership may allow many more users to experience the benefits of utilizing Web3 without any of the normal…

Ripple Labs continues to strengthen its position as a blockchain infrastructure leader, with its technology now deeply embedded in Hong Kong’s emerging digital currency ecosystem. The company, which developed the XRP Ledger long before global crypto regulations took shape, is reaping the benefits of its early innovation as Hong Kong prepares to issue its first batch of stablecoin licences in early 2026. Ripple’s Role in the HKMA e-HKD Pilot Ripple played a pivotal role in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) e-HKD pilot project, a government-backed initiative designed to test the potential of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Using…

In a dramatic crackdown that sends shockwaves through the cryptocurrency industry, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has filed serious charges against the CEO of Bitcoin mining company VBit. The SEC charges VBit CEO Danh C. Vo with orchestrating a massive $48.5 million fraud scheme that allegedly misled thousands of investors. This case represents one of the most significant enforcement actions against a Bitcoin mining operation and highlights the growing regulatory scrutiny in the crypto space. What exactly are the SEC charges against VBit CEO? The SEC charges VBit CEO with two primary violations that have devastated investor confidence. First,…

This was the year that, for many, the crypto gaming dream died. But that dream didn’t end on its own—it was smothered by venture capitalists who stopped believing in it, and crucially, stopped investing in it. In 2025, numerous notable crypto games shut down their operations, which Decrypt has tracked throughout the year. These closures left developers unemployed, dedicated player bases abandoned, and entire collections of digital assets rendered practically useless. Some of these titles even promised to be forever games, claiming the power of the blockchain would keep it running indefinitely—a promise that was evidently broken. The video game…

Web3 Neighbor City, a metaverse platform that allows users to explore Web3 worlds, today announced a strategic partnership with Fomoin, a decentralized gateway that enables decentralized projects to elevate their brands and attract users. This collaboration enabled Web3 Neighbor City to integrate its metaverse-focused platform with Fomoin’s crypto launchpad to expand its network within the DeFi and Web3 communities. Web3 Neighbor City is an innovative metaverse network that combines GameFi, yield farming, and NFTs, allowing people to play diverse P2E games and earn rewards through their engagement and skill. Besides gaming, users can trade NFTs, explore charming virtual worlds, monetize…