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Stargate Finance, a cross-chain native asset transfer protocol, today announced that Beldex (BDX), a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that enables users to execute public and private transactions, is available on the cross-chain liquidity protocol. The aim of the deployment of BDX on Stargate is to introduce the cryptocurrency into one of the most actively utilized blockchain networks in the world. Stargate, which is powered by LayerZero’s Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) Standard, has rapidly become a foundation for cross-chain liquidity, linking more than 70 blockchain networks and facilitating real-time and safe transfer of crypto assets. Traditionally, transferring digital assets between blockchains involved multiple…

Crypto markets are under pressure, awaiting key U.S. economic data. The next 45 days will reveal delayed reports that could move markets. Positive data for risk-on assets could trigger a Bitcoin rebound toward new all-time highs in Q1 2026. Crypto markets have been volatile lately and traders are now eagerly waiting for clear signals from the economy as these reports will determine whether risk assets like crypto can rebound or continue to face pressure. With the U.S Government shutdown now over, the coming weeks could be a make-or-break period for the market’s next big move. According to Bull Theory, the…

SentismAI, a popular AI-led DeFi automation entity, has partnered with Anome Protocol, a multichain protocol for dApps and asset issuance. The partnership merges the AI-led ecosystem of SentismAI with the blockchain-based asset issuance and card game platform of Anome. As SentismAI’s official social media announcement discloses, the collaboration endeavors to offer unique engagement opportunities and utility for consumers. Thus, the initiative highlights a rising trend toward Web3-based cross-ecosystem collaboration. 💚SentismAI x Anome Protocol💚We are excited to announce our partnership with @Anome_Official, a blockchain-based card game and on-chain asset issuance platform that blends GameFi, NFTFi and DeFi on Base and BNB…

Turkish cryptocurrency exchange CoinTR is adding support for Tether (USDT) & USD Coin (USDC) on the Aptos blockchain. This move is a strategic expansion into a fast-growing Layer-1 ecosystem. CoinTR will be able to benefit from technical strengths that Aptos offers like transaction times taking under a second and gas fees being 100 times lower than other networks. The integration comes as Aptos has over 160 million daily transactions with 99.99% uptime. Turkey’s Crypto Market Embraces Aptos CoinTR is one of the most established cryptocurrency platforms in Turkey and provides services for markets where the adoption of digital assets increases…

Reddit is officially dismantling its NFT infrastructure. After years of attempting to mainstream “Digital Collectibles,” the platform will shut down its Reddit Vault, the in-app digital wallet, on January 1, 2026. The move cements the company’s pivot away from Web3 speculation, a shift that accelerated after its public listing in March 2024. Reddit Exits NFT Market Via Sunsetting Its Vault This exit has been a slow roll. Reddit first signaled plans to sunset the Vault four months ago, followed by the closure of its Avatar Shop on November 11, 2025. The final blow lands on New Year’s Day 2026, when…

Venezuela’s crypto adoption doubles annually, ranking second in Latin America with $100M monthly P2P volume. Stablecoins like USDT provide an inflation shield for 10% of Venezuelans in daily transactions. The use of cryptocurrencies in Venezuela is doubling every year, a direct response to the persistent erosion of the local currency. The country currently holds second place in crypto adoption in Latin America, a position only surpassed by Brazil. The volume of peer-to-peer transactions in the nation already exceeds $100 million monthly. One in ten people in Venezuela uses these monetary assets as a payment method for everyday transactions. Engineer Aníbal…

Greedy World, a decentralized meme gaming platform that combines Web3 gaming and crypto trading, allowing users to convert all meme coins into in-game assets, today announced a strategic partnership with Qitmeer Network, a Layer-1 blockchain platform that offers secure services for distributed applications and the decentralized financial ecosystem. This collaboration enabled the integration of Greedy World’s GameFi network with Qitmeer’s blockchain infrastructure to expand Greedy’s entertainment platform, innovate its decentralized gaming, and widen its adoption among mainstream users through efficient interoperability. Greedy World is a Web3 meme gaming platform that enables users to turn meme coins into playable in-game assets.…

Network operators have scheduled a technical update that will adjust the base mainnet fee while also modifying block gas parameters on the Base blockchain. Details of the Base mainnet update EIP-1559 elasticity and throughput effects Scope and impact of the scheduled work Details of the Base mainnet update On Thursday, December 18, between 19:00 and 20:00 UTC, the Base mainnet will undergo a planned configuration change. During this one-hour window, developers will modify both the minimum fee level and the block gas configuration to fine-tune performance and cost dynamics on the network. As part of the update, the minimum base…

WisdomTree’s head of digital assets, Will Peck, anticipates that exchange-traded funds (ETF) that hold diversified baskets of cryptocurrencies will fill a significant gap in the market in the coming years. “It does seem like that’s going to be one of the next waves of adoption,” Peck told Cointelegraph at The Bridge conference in New York City on Wednesday. “It solves a need, I think,” he added. Peck explained that although many new investors now understand the concept of Bitcoin (BTC), they often struggle to judge the “next 20 range of assets.” He said a multi-asset crypto basket provides them with…

Neo has launched the Message Bridge on MainNet, introducing a new cross-chain communication layer between its EVM-compatible network Neo X and Neo N3. The infrastructure allows applications on either chain to exchange arbitrary data, trigger smart contract execution on the opposite network, and compose functionality across environments. The Message Bridge expands Neo’s interoperability stack beyond asset transfers, which are already supported through the existing Token Bridge between Neo X and Neo N3. The development team indicated that reliability, monitoring, and security will remain ongoing priorities as usage grows. Expanded cross-chain functionality Unlike the Token Bridge, which is limited to moving…