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Ondo Finance’s SLVon token has seen an impressive 155% price increase over the past 30 days, according to market reports. With a market capitalization of around $18 million, the token is quickly gaining attention from crypto investors seeking alternative asset exposure. What Is SLVon? SLVon is a tokenized version of the iShares Silver Trust (SLV), one of the world’s most popular silver ETFs. Essentially, it allows investors to gain SLV-like exposure in the crypto space. Unlike traditional ETFs, SLVon operates on the blockchain, enabling fractional ownership, easy transferability, and seamless reinvestment of dividends. This approach makes it easier for crypto-native…

The US government has filed a letter opposing the introduction of an amicus brief from the digital asset advocacy group DeFi Education Fund as the court considers a possible retrial for two brothers allegedly behind a $25 million exploit of the Ethereum blockchain. In a Tuesday filing in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, interim US Attorney Jay Clayton submitted a letter to Judge Jessica Clarke requesting that a brief from the DeFi Education Fund (DEF) not be accepted while the court considers a motion to dismiss the case against Anton and James Peraire-Bueno. “Detached…

Binance continues to expand its product range on its futures trading platform. According to a statement from the exchange, Binance Futures will open pre-market trading for the USDⓈ-M settled BREVUSDT perpetual futures contract starting December 30, 2025 at 1:45 PM. The new contract will offer investors the opportunity to trade with up to 5x leverage. The underlying asset of the BREVUSDT contract has been announced as Brevis (BREV). Brevis is described as a platform that develops a verifiable intelligent computing infrastructure, enabling scalable and trust-based computations across blockchain, data, and artificial intelligence systems. The total supply of the project is…

Global currency markets see significant shifts as the U.S. dollar experiences substantial decline, with euro gaining 13.5% and other major currencies making strong gains amid economic uncertainties. The U.S. dollar is set to close 2025 with its biggest annual drop since 2017, declining 9.5% against a basket of major currencies. Factors driving the downturn include potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, fiscal concerns, and ongoing political pressures from the Trump administration. The euro and British pound are poised for their strongest yearly gains in eight years, with the euro rising 13.5% and the pound surging 7.6%. Goldman Sachs strategists anticipate…

Ugandan politician and opposition leader Bobi Wine is encouraging his constituents to download Jack Dorsey’s decentralized peer-to-peer messaging service, Bitchat, in the lead-up to the country’s election, alleging the ruling party will try to cut off communication services. During the 2016 election, long-time Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni blocked internet and social media access for the entire population, citing security and safety concerns, and again in 2021, according to a report from the Pan-African Human Rights Defenders Network. Wine alleged in a X post on Tuesday that a similar action is on the agenda in the lead-up to the Uganda 2026…

Binance has suspended card-based withdrawals for users in Ukraine, according to a notice sent to customers this week. The changes took effect on Monday and include the temporary halt of direct withdrawals to bank cards issued by Visa and Mastercard, several local Ukrainian news outlets reported. A Binance spokesperson confirmed the news to Cointelegraph, adding that the “announcement regarding changes to payment methods applies exclusively to users from Ukraine who previously used Bifinity services.” On Dec. 15, Binance informed users that its fiat payment provider, Bifinity UAB, would stop offering services by the end of the month due to regulatory…

Prenetics Global, the supplement company backed by David Beckham, announced it has abandoned its Bitcoin accumulation strategy following volatility in the cryptocurrency markets. The Nasdaq-listed company raised $48 million in October to build a cryptocurrency treasury and grow its main consumer brand, IM8. However, less than three months later, company management decided to halt Bitcoin purchases. Prenetics Global announced that it will no longer pursue plans to purchase Bitcoin and will instead focus its resources entirely on the growth of the IM8 brand. Describing IM8 as “the fastest-growing nutritional supplement brand in industry history,” the company emphasized that its board…

Indian crypto traders are receiving tax notices as the government tightens crypto income monitoring. Notices under Section 133(6) already list crypto income and demand explanations, not confirmations. The tax department is tracking crypto trades through KYC exchanges, TDS, banks, and AIS data. Indian crypto traders are increasingly coming under the scanner as the Income Tax Department begins issuing tax notices related to crypto trading income. Over the past few weeks, several traders have reported receiving official tax notices, showing a stricter approach toward crypto compliance in India.So, what does this mean for Indian crypto traders? Is crypto trading becoming more…

Key Takeaways Lighter achieved a major milestone by reaching $200 billion in a 30-day trading volume, surpassing its rival, Hyperliquid. The trading volume highlight aligns with the launch of Lighter’s LIT utility token. Lighter, a DEX focused on perpetual futures trading, recorded roughly $200 billion in 30-day trading volume, surpassing Aster and Hyperliquid as activity accelerated around the launch of its LIT token, according to data from DefiLlama. Over the same period, Aster recorded about $173 billion in trading volume, while Hyperliquid saw roughly $165 billion. On a 7-day basis, Lighter also led with $29 billion, ahead of Hyperliquid and…

The crypto market as a whole ended 2025 with a net loss, down from a $3.5T to $3T valuation. The MSCI blockchain economy index outperformed, gaining over 37% in the past 12 months. In 2025, the MSCI blockchain economy index gained a net 37.03%, outperforming most narratives and major coins. The index is based on tech stocks, reflecting the overall gain of the sector. The MSCI blockchain economy index gained over 37% in 2025, boosted by the performance of NVDA, IREN, and HOOD, as well as the stability of other components. | Source: MSCI indexes. The MSCI blockchain economy index…