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The tokenization of stocks won’t immediately be of immense benefit to the crypto market, but the benefits could increase if such assets are allowed to better integrate on blockchains, says NYDIG.“The benefits to networks these assets reside on, such as Ethereum, are light at first, but increase as their access and interoperability and composability increase,” NYDIG global head of research Greg Cipolaro said in a note on Friday.The initial benefits will be the transaction fees charged for using tokenized assets, and the blockchain hosting them will “enjoy increasing network effects” for storing them, Cipolaro added.Tokenizing real-world assets, or RWAs, such…

The OCC today conditionally approved five digital asset-oriented companies for national trust bank charters, signaling a measured but tangible expansion of crypto firms into the federal banking system.The decision challenges claims from parts of the banking industry that crypto cannot comply with regulatory standards. However, it also complicates the sector’s own narrative of a coordinated effort to cut it off from financial services.Sponsored SponsoredThe Five Firms Behind ApprovalAlongside Ripple National Trust Bank, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) conditionally approved four additional digital asset-focused institutions, signaling a broader regulatory move rather than an isolated exception.In addition to…

After a 13-page letter from investment powerhouse Citadel Securities advised the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols handling tokenized securities demand a closer regulatory grip, the industry answered back with its own correspondence on Friday, calling the arguments “baseless.””While we share Citadel’s aims with respect to investor protections, orderly markets, and the integrity of the national market system, we disagree that achieving these goals always necessitates registration as traditional SEC intermediaries and cannot, in certain circumstances, be met through thoughtfully designed onchain markets,” according to the new letter to the SEC, signed by the DeFi Education…

Terrill Dicki Dec 11, 2025 18:24 GitHub has announced significant upgrades to its Actions platform, enhancing performance and flexibility for developers. New features include YAML anchors and expanded caching. GitHub has unveiled a comprehensive overhaul of its Actions platform, focusing on enhancing performance, workflow flexibility, and reliability, according to a recent announcement by Ben De St Paer-Gotch, Director of Product at GitHub. The improvements are a response to the platform’s massive growth and user demand for faster builds and better security. Core Architecture Rebuild In 2025 alone, developers utilized 11.5 billion GitHub Actions minutes, marking a 35% increase from 2024.…

Tether has submitted a binding all-cash proposal to acquire Exor’s entire 65.4% stake in Juventus Football Club, the most successful club in Italian football history and a 36-time Serie A champion.If approved by regulators and accepted by Exor, Tether said it would launch a public tender offer for the remaining shares at the same price, fully funded with its own capital. The company also committed to invest up to €1 billion to support and develop the club following completion.Sponsored What the Juventus Deal Means for TetherThe proposal, announced on December 12, marks one of the most ambitious moves yet by…

The crypto market is experiencing yet another bear season, causing major turmoil in the web3 sector and negatively impacting the growth of many decentralized projects, including non-fungible token collections. This NFT bear season has made it very difficult for many platforms and collections to gain traction. However, some non-fungible token projects have been made different and have flourished, while others have faded. In this article, we will explore the Pudgy Penguins NFT collection, which has strongly defied and conquered the NFT bear market season. Pudgy Penguins, the once-niche internet project born during the height of the NFT boom, has defied…

Do Kwon, the co-founder of Terraform Labs, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and conspiracy to defraud.In a Thursday hearing in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, Judge Paul Engelmayer ordered that Kwon serve 15 years in prison for his role in the collapse of Terraform, which wiped out about $40 billion from the crypto market in 2022. He will receive credit for time served in the US and 17 months of pre-extradition custody.Prior to making his decision on sentencing, Engelmayer heard from some of Terraform’s victims…

Tether (USDT) remains one of the most popular stablecoins in the market. Its availability on several blockchain networks makes it suitable for different needs. Whether you want to buy TRC20 USD Tether for lower fees or exchange tokens for compatibility with a specific platform, choosing the right exchange is key. Below are the leading platforms that provide simple and secure access to USD Tether across various networks.LetsExchangeLetsExchange is a reliable service that supports over 5,000 cryptocurrencies and 300+ blockchain networks. One of its strongest features is the ability to switch between USD Tether formats easily. You can buy TRC20 USDT…

On December 11, 2025, BitMEX embarked on a new chapter in mobile cryptocurrency trading by launching a significantly upgraded version of its mobile application. Known for its prominence in the crypto exchange market, BitMEX aims to streamline the trading experience through a more efficient and user-friendly platform. This update, which focuses on an intuitive redesign and improved navigational features, is set to reshape how users engage with derivatives trading from their mobile devices. The overhaul of the BitMEX mobile app introduces a sleek and modern interface, showcasing a commitment to enhancing user interaction. By simplifying access to a range of…

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is rolling back legacy policy on digital assets, marking another step in its reorientation toward regulated crypto markets.  Acting CFTC Chairman Caroline D. Pham said the agency is withdrawing its years-old guidance on the “actual delivery” of virtual currencies, a document that had shaped how firms could custody and settle digital asset transactions since 2020. The decision clears a path for new guidance that reflects the rise of tokenized markets, recent legislation and the CFTC’s growing oversight of spot crypto trading. “Eliminating outdated and overly complex guidance that penalizes the crypto industry and stifles…