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Cascade, a New York-based startup, introduced what it called the first 24/7 neo-brokerage built around a unified margin account for perpetual markets tied to cryptocurrencies, major U.S. stocks and private companies such as OpenAI, SpaceX and Stripe. The platform is designed to resemble a modern retail brokerage while running on a new execution and settlement stack built for always-on trading, the company said in a press release Tuesday. Selected depositors already have access by invitation, and public access is expected to open in early 2026. The launch comes as crypto-native market structure is creeping into consumer trading, with startups arguing…

Solana just unlocked a new tool for builders. Metaplex has released the first public version of its Genesis SDK. This gives developers a plug-and-play way to build fair-launch platforms and access real-time token data. The upgrade aims to fix one of the ecosystem’s biggest pain points: chaotic and often low-quality token launches. The announcement came from Metaplex designer Stephen Hess. He said the SDK now lets exchanges, launchpads and aggregators integrate fair-launch smart contracts with almost no friction. A One-Stop Kit for Fair Launches Hess described Genesis SDK as a complete toolkit for anyone building token-launch products on Solana. Instead…

Once a breakout non-fungible token (NFT) project during the 2021 crypto boom, Pudgy Penguins is turning to real-world visibility with a high-profile ad placement at the Las Vegas Sphere during Christmas week. Only a few crypto-related brands have secured ad space at the Sphere, a massive LED-covered venue known for its immersive displays and performances by acts like U2 and the Eagles. A bitcoin-focused activation ran in July, but other examples have been rare. Pudgy Penguins’ ad will run for several days starting December 24 and will include multiple animated segments, according to a person familiar with the deal. The…

Key takeaways ETH is up 3% in the last 24 hours and is now trading above $3,100. Whales are optimistic of a price surge in the near term. Whales open bullish positions on Ether Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is up 3% in the last 24 hours and is now trading above $3,100 per coin. The rally comes as the broader cryptocurrency market recovered from the slight dip on Sunday. In addition to that, Ethereum whales are opening long positions as they are optimistic that Ether’s price will surge higher in the near to medium term. The whales…

Swiss metals group MKS PAMP is bringing back DGLD, its gold-backed crypto token, after pausing it for six years. The company told Cryptopolitan that rising demand for gold among crypto traders and big funds pushed it to restart the project. MKS PAMP runs refineries, trading desks, and retail gold operations across several regions, and it said the new market conditions make the relaunch necessary. Executives said interest came from people who already made their money in crypto and now want gold they can use. James Emmett, the chief executive officer of MKS PAMP, said these investors do not want metal…

Table of Contents Why Arc Was Created?Exploring the Arc EcosystemThe Arc Infrastructure and How It WorksThe Arc Public TestnetWhat Are Arc’s Key Features?What Can You Build With Arc?Arc’s Focus on PrivacyRoadmapConclusionSourcesFrequently Asked Questions Arc is Circle’s purpose-built Layer-1 blockchain designed to connect programmable money, tokenized assets, and institutional finance in an environment with predictable fees and deterministic settlement. According to the Arc Litepaper and Arc technical documentation, the blockchain introduces dollar-denominated gas fees, sub-second finality, and an opt-in privacy model tailored for regulated financial services. These characteristics are intended to support workflows where predictability, compliance alignment, and auditability are central…

Welcome to the US Crypto News Morning Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead. Grab a coffee and settle in because markets are moving, and not in small ways. What started as another busy week of earnings and economic data has quickly changed into something more significant. Somewhere between Nvidia’s eye-popping numbers and JPMorgan’s latest call, traders are suddenly talking about an “everything rally,” and even Bitcoin miners are waking up to the buzz. Crypto News of the Day: JPMorgan Predicts ‘Everything Rally’ as Nvidia Posts $57 Billion Q3 Revenue JPMorgan’s trading desk…

Driven by high demand, the volume of cryptocurrency futures traded on the Moscow Exchange has reached an all-time high in November. The news comes as Russia prepares to expand investor access to derivatives based on digital assets and allow issuers to link them directly to cryptocurrencies. MOEX registers record high crypto futures volume The crypto futures trading volume on Moscow Exchange (MOEX) approached 49 billion rubles last month, Russia’s largest stock market announced, quoted by local media. High volatility in cryptocurrency markets contributed to the increased interest among Russian qualified investors, the trading platform’s press service explained, detailing: “As a…

Quantum hardware is exiting proof-of-concept, but engineering bottlenecks mean practical, large-scale systems remain decades away. Summary Six leading quantum platforms are progressing from lab demos to early integrated systems, echoing the early transistor era in classical computing.​ Scaling to millions of qubits demands breakthroughs in materials, fabrication, wiring, cryogenics, and automated control to tame error rates.​ Researchers expect a decades-long trajectory, with readiness varying by use case across computing, networking, sensing, and simulation. Quantum technology has entered a pivotal development stage similar to the early era of transistors, according to a joint analysis by researchers from multiple institutions. Scientists from…

After its sharp decline in October and November, Ethereum has stabilized, finally, and the chart’s structure is starting to resemble the early phases of a trend reversal rather than a straightforward relief bounce. With increasing momentum, the price is moving toward the 20-day moving average after regaining the $3,100 mark. Breaking down whales’ positions The whale positioning occurring off the chart, however, is the most remarkable development. Unanimously, some of the ecosystem’s most intelligent, well-behaved whales are long on ETH and getting bigger. BitcoinOG, a trader with $105 million in total PNL, is holding 54,277 ETH, or about $169.48 million.…