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The Central Bank of Brazil announced it would discontinue the platform used to run drex, the Brazilian CBDC initiative, during its first two phases. Fabio Araujo, the project’s coordinator, stated that drex would pivot to a platform to facilitate the use of assets as collateral. Central Bank of Brazil Winds Down Drex CBDC Platform, Pivots to New Objectives The Facts The Central Bank of Brazil toned down its central bank digital currency (CBDC) ambitions, postponing the idea of a retail digital real rollout. According to local reports, the bank decided to shut down the decentralized ledger platform that served as…

Bitso Business, the business-to-business arm of Bitso, announced that it was on the way to process nearly $82 billion in stablecoin payments in 2025. Felipe Vallejo, Bitso Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and Country Manager at Bitso Mexico, highlighted that this evidenced a shift toward stablecoin-based infrastructure. Bitso Business Announces Milestone: $82 Billion in Stablecoin Payments Processed During 2025 The Facts Bitso, one of the largest Latam-focused cryptocurrency exchanges, has reached record levels in processing stablecoin payments in the region. The platform reported having processed $82 billion in 2025 through Bitso Business, the business-to-business (B2B) arm of the company, using stablecoins.…

In 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins were affected by macroeconomic developments, exhibiting sharp movements in both directions. However, gold has made significant gains due to expectations of interest rate cuts and geopolitical risks. Bitcoin and Ethereum (ETH) are struggling to maintain their key levels, while gold is reaching new highs. At this point, gold has overtaken Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, and significantly surpassed Ethereum. While gold’s price climb throughout the year suggests further upside potential, Ethereum’s upward momentum is weakening due to a slowdown in institutional buying and a weakening narrative. This divergence was also reflected in investor expectations. At…

TON Foundation has officially launched MemeRepublic, introducing a new frontier for memecoin enthusiasts, traders, and liquidity providers to compete, collaborate, and earn in an ecosystem built entirely on transparency. With a $1,000,000 Memecoin Fund dedicated to powering on-chain activity, MemeRepublic aims to supercharge memecoin trading across major decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and create a sustainable, community-driven market. The fund will be split evenly between $500,000 in direct memecoin purchases and $500,000 in follow-on liquidity provisioning, ensuring deep liquidity, fair competition, and a thriving trading environment for all participants. A Competition Designed for Volume, Transparency, and Growth MemeRepublic invites traders to prove…

User base on Binance has hit 300 million, according to data disclosed today by market analyst Ali Martinize. Also, Binance Co-CEO Richard Teng disclosed the same revelation during the CEO Connect AMA event on the Binance Square on Thursday, December 19. While delivering his speech during the ‘Ask Me Anything’ (AMA) session, Teng disclosed that Binance surpassed 300 million registered customers internationally this month, an increase from 270 million recorded at the beginning of the year. He said that the addition of 30 million new customers this year showcases a robust and rising utility of crypto assets across global markets.…

Trend Research, a subsidiary of the Chinese firm LD Capital, continues to make additional purchases of Ethereum (ETH) despite its weak price. At this point, the company purchased an additional 46,379 ETH, worth $137 million, despite incurring an unrealized loss of $141 million yesterday. As the company continues its ETH purchases, its founder Jack Yi has also announced plans to invest another billion dollars in Ethereum. Jack Yi, founder of LD Capital, who believes Ethereum will continue its upward trend, stated in a post on his X account that all his losses were short-term and that Ethereum’s long-term trend is…

Lantern Ventures, a London-based proprietary trading firm founded by some former members of Sam Bankman-Fried’s Alameda Research, is winding down its funds after seven years of operation, according to two people familiar with the plans. The crypto investment firm is in the process of returning capital to investors and is closing its external funds, a person familiar with the situation said. A number of the hedge fund’s staff are likely to lose their jobs, according to a second person. The firm is said to have been in talks with potential buyers. Other alternatives include relaunching under a family office structure.…

The US federal government shutdown, setting a new record for its unprecedented length, is exerting a strong influence on the global economy. Damages and adverse effects are rapidly emerging across various economic sectors. Nevertheless, there is no sign of compromise on the political front. Record-Breaking Standoff Deepens As of Friday, the US government shutdown has entered its 38th day. This milestone officially surpassed the previous record of 35 days set during the 2018-2019 Trump administration. The shutdown, which began on October 1, 2025, stems from a budget impasse between Democrats and Republicans in Congress. The human toll is substantial: approximately…

Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department has launched a new service enabling charities in the emirate to accept cryptocurrency and virtual asset donations. Establishing a Regulated Framework The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) has introduced a new service allowing charitable associations and institutions in the emirate to accept donations in cryptocurrency and other virtual assets. The initiative reflects Dubai’s commitment to digital transformation and innovation in humanitarian work, offering modern options for donors while ensuring transparency and regulatory compliance. According to a media statement, the IACAD has issued clear policies governing fundraising through virtual assets, designed to…

Michael Saylor and team at Strategy (MSTR) have officially expanded across the pond as they seek to tap new funding markets in their quest to acquire even more bitcoin BTC$100,231.58. The largest publicly traded company holding bitcoin, Strategy priced its initial public offering of 7.75 million shares of 10% Series A Perpetual Stream Preferred Stock (STRE) at €80 per share. The sale, expected to close on Nov. 13, will generate approximately €620 million ($715 million) in gross proceeds, per a Friday press release, with which the company will mostly acquire additional bitcoin. The STRE Stock carries a 10% annual dividend…