Crypto News

Hong Kong proceeds with licensing regimes for virtual asset dealers and custodians

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Hong Kong’s FSTB and SFC will introduce licensing requirements for virtual asset dealing and custody firms, expanding the city’s policy push that already includes a stablecoin licensing blueprint and tokenization guidance.

Published Date: 2025-12-24 14:00:57
Creator: Cointelegraph by Christina Comben
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Web3 and DApps in 2026: A utility-driven year ahead for crypto

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Crypto enters 2026 with mature infrastructure; now DApps must prove real utility, win users without incentives and compete directly with Web2.

Published Date: 2025-12-24 14:00:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra
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Aave founder under scrutiny for $10M token purchase amid governance drama

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Aave founder Stani Kulechov is facing criticism after a $10 million AAVE purchase ahead of a key DAO vote, as critics raise concerns over voting power concentration.

Published Date: 2025-12-24 13:40:11
Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Trump family-linked USD1 supply up $150M as Binance rolls out yield program

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The USD1 stablecoin added $150 million to its market capitalization after Binance announced an incentive program offering up to 20% yield.

Published Date: 2025-12-24 13:19:04
Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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El Salvador’s Bitcoin aspirations were brought closer to earth in 2025

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Four years ago, El Salvador started its ambitious Bitcoin adoption strategy. But in 2025, that plan came to a head with the International Monetary Fund.

Published Date: 2025-12-24 13:00:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Aaron Wood
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Three signs that Bitcoin is finding its market bottom

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Bitcoin’s selling pressure may be easing as momentum stabilizes, miners capitulate and liquidity conditions turn supportive.

Published Date: 2025-12-24 12:15:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Yashu Gola
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Bitcoin due gains after record $24B options expiry lifts 'lid' on BTC price

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Bitcoin price predictions include an initial $100,000 target after completion of the Boxing Day options expiry, worth a record $23.7 billion.

Published Date: 2025-12-24 11:47:23
Creator: Cointelegraph by William Suberg
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Kraken IPO, M&A deals to reignite crypto's 'mid-stage' cycle: fund manager

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Kraken’s pending IPO and the wave of crypto companies seeking public listings may help the industry attract more TradFi capital.

Published Date: 2025-12-24 11:14:05
Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Bitcoin is stuck below $90K until these market conditions improve

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Bitcoin holds near $87,000 as on-chain activity and exchange inflows fall, signalling tight liquidity and looming volatility.

Published Date: 2025-12-24 10:25:29
Creator: Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly
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How Ondo Finance plans to bring tokenized US stocks to Solana

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Ondo plans to launch tokenized US stocks and ETFs on Solana in 2026, using custody-backed assets, onchain transfers and embedded compliance.

Published Date: 2025-12-24 10:22:37
Creator: Cointelegraph by Bradley Peak
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