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Key Takeaways The SEC announced charges against seven entities involved in alleged crypto-related investment fraud, including three fake trading platforms and four investment clubs. The groups, operating through online messaging applications, used AI-generated tips and false government licensing claims to lure investors. The US SEC has charged crypto trading platforms Morocoin Tech, Berge Blockchain Technology, and Cirkor, as well as four related investment clubs, accusing them of running a coordinated crypto investment fraud that diverted at least $14 million from retail investors. According to the complaint, the investment clubs, including AI Wealth, Lane Wealth, AI Investment Education Foundation, and Zenith…

B2 Network, a well-known infrastructure protocol anchored into Bitcoin ($BTC), has announced its bonding with Quack AI, a prominent artificial intelligence (AI) governance layer for Web3. The primary objective behind this integration is to enable AI agents to execute decisions and facilitate seamless settlement of real economy value directly on Bitcoin, providing a secure and efficient way for AI-driven transactions. We’re excited to start working with @QuackAI_AI.Quack AI is building Q402 — a unified sign-to-pay and governance layer for the Agent Economy,a programmable autonomy stack where decisions, payments, and compliance operate through verifiable logic.⚙️B² provides the missing… pic.twitter.com/w3szjUM4dd — B²…

Spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US recorded $84.6 million in net inflows on Monday, breaking a seven-day outflow streak in one of the biggest single-day reversals this month. The shift came after over $700 million exited spot Ether (ETH) products last week, highlighting a pause in selling pressure. According to SoSoValue data, the rebound lifted cumulative net inflows to about $12.5 billion. At the same time, XRP (XRP) ETFs extended their uninterrupted inflow streak, recording $43.9 million in net inflows on Monday, their strongest daily showing since early December. XRP ETFs have not experienced a single net outflow…

The operator of the Swiss stock exchange SIX is once again at the center of international financial attention after announcing an expected net loss of approximately 300 million Swiss francs (equivalent to about 378 million dollars) for 2025. This negative outcome is directly linked to a write-down of about 550 million francs on its 10.5% stake in the French payment group Worldline. The Causes of Devaluation: The Worldline Case A Repeating Negative Trend SIX’s Position: Support but No New Investment Dividends and Financial Stability: A Strategy of Continuity Worldline: a crisis that seems far from over Future Prospects for SIX…

Spain will enforce EU MiCA crypto rules from 2026, reshaping exchanges, wallets, platforms nationwide. Only licensed crypto firms can operate after July 2026, unapproved platforms face shutdowns nationwide. EU-wide data sharing will limit cross-border tax evasion and reduce anonymity for crypto investors Spain is preparing for a major change in how cryptocurrencies are handled across the country. Starting in 2026, the government will fully enforce new crypto rules that will change how digital asset companies operate and how users are monitored. Spain’s decision follows the European Union’s broader crypto framework known as MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets), which aims to create…

tZERO has announced support for Stellar, Algorand, and the XDC network on its multi-chain tokenization infrastructure. The new integrations give issuers more choice and add to asset flexibility in their ecosystem, tZERO stated tZERO has added Stellar, the XDC network, and Algorand to its multi-chain tokenization infrastructure, giving the three networks access to its growing institutional client base. Announcing the move on Tuesday, the company stated that it intends to add other networks in the near future. Currently, it supports Avalanche, Tezos, and Ethereum. It also recently partnered with Polymath, one of the most popular platforms for issuing regulated security…

Ethereum price today trades near $2,960 after another rejection from descending trendline resistance. The move keeps ETH pinned below key technical levels as sellers continue to defend rallies. Descending Trendline Keeps Daily Structure Bearish ETH Price Action (Source: TradingView) On the daily chart, Ethereum remains trapped beneath a downward-sloping trendline that has capped price since October. Each recovery attempt has failed below this level, preserving the sequence of lower highs. The most recent bounce stalled near $3,200, well below the trendline and the Supertrend. The Supertrend sits near $3,382, far above current price, confirming that the broader trend has not…

A deputy governor of the Bank of England (BOE) played down concerns the U.K. is slipping behind other jurisdictions in introducing regulatory regimes for stablecoins, saying the rules will be in effect “just as quickly as the U.S.,” Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. “Our aim is to make sure that our regime is up and running, just as quickly as the U.S.,” Sarah Breeden, the deputy governor for financial stability, said at a conference on Wednesday, according to the report. The U.K. central bank is set to reveal its proposed stablecoin regulations on Nov. 10, with expectations that it will impose…

A quiet but powerful shift is reshaping the South Korean crypto industry. In a surprising trend, a growing wave of former top financial watchdogs is leaving their government posts to join the very sector they once supervised. This brain drain from the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) to major crypto exchanges signals a profound change in how the industry is perceived and operates. What does this mean for the future of crypto in one of the world’s most active markets? Why Are Former Regulators Flocking to the South Korean Crypto Industry? According to an exclusive report by Segye Ilbo, the movement…

Key Highlights: Aster Chain Testnet launched today, December 24, 2025. The chain has selected 1,000 testers from 360,000 applicants. Whitelisted users will be allowed to claim 1,000 USDT and 1,000 ASTER daily through daily faucet on BSC TestNet. Aster Chain Testnet went live today December 24, 2025, and it was also announced that the blockchain has selected 1,000 users out of 360,000 applications to take part in testing the practice version of the Aster blockchain. This announcement was made through social media platform X. The Vanguard Has Assembled ✨ From 360,000+ applications, 1,000 mission-driven traders have been selected to pioneer…