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SBI Ripple Asia Signs RWA Tokenization MOU
SBI Ripple Asia has signed an MoU with Doppler Finance to explore real-world asset tokenization and XRP-based yield infrastructure on the XRP Ledger.
SBI Ripple Asia has signed a memorandum of understanding with Doppler Finance to explore collaboration on real-world asset tokenization and XRP-based yield infrastructure built on the XRP Ledger. The non-binding agreement focuses on developing transparent, institution-ready yield mechanisms that could expand XRP’s role beyond payments.
The initiative will target institutional clients and regulated environments, with Doppler providing XRP-native infrastructure designed to align with traditional financial standards. SBI Digital Markets, a Monetary Authority of Singapore-regulated entity, has been appointed as institutional custodian, offering segregated custody and governance controls intended to mitigate counterparty risk.
The partnership reflects broader industry efforts to bring tokenized assets and on-chain yield products into regulated financial markets. For the XRP ecosystem, the collaboration underscores growing interest in positioning the ledger as a platform for compliant financial use cases, particularly in Asia’s closely supervised digital asset landscape.
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Tether Unveils PearPass Peer-to-Peer Password Manager
Tether has launched PearPass, a peer-to-peer password manager designed to eliminate cloud storage risks by keeping credentials locally encrypted on user devices.
Tether has introduced PearPass, a peer-to-peer password manager that stores credentials directly on users’ devices rather than in centralized cloud servers. The company said the design removes common attack vectors associated with server-based password vaults and limits exposure to large-scale data breaches.
PearPass uses device-level encryption and peer-to-peer synchronization to share credentials only across a user’s own devices. Tether stated that passwords never leave local hardware except through encrypted channels, positioning the product as resilient during outages or in high-risk digital environments. The app relies on open-source cryptographic libraries and has undergone an independent security audit.
The launch reflects Tether’s broader expansion beyond stablecoins into decentralized consumer technology focused on privacy and digital sovereignty. As scrutiny of centralized data storage grows, PearPass signals how established crypto firms are applying decentralization principles to adjacent technology markets.
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Hut 8 Shares Jump on AI Data Center Deal
Hut 8 shares surged after the Bitcoin miner announced a large-scale AI infrastructure partnership and a long-term data center lease tied to hyperscale demand.
Shares of Nasdaq-listed Hut 8 rose sharply after the company announced a major expansion into AI data center infrastructure through a partnership with Anthropic and Fluidstack. The agreement positions Hut 8 to develop between 245 and 2,295 megawatts of AI-focused capacity, beginning at its River Bend campus in Louisiana.
Alongside the partnership, Hut 8 disclosed a 15-year, $7 billion triple-net lease with Fluidstack covering the initial phase of development. Google will provide a financial backstop for lease obligations, while the project is expected to be financed primarily through debt led by JPMorgan, with Goldman Sachs also participating.
The move highlights a broader industry trend as Bitcoin miners seek to repurpose power and data center assets for AI workloads amid rising demand for compute. For Hut 8, the deal diversifies revenue beyond crypto mining and aligns the company with institutional AI infrastructure spending.
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Exodus and MoonPay Plan Dollar Stablecoin for Payments
Exodus and MoonPay plan to launch a fully reserved US dollar stablecoin in early 2026 to support self-custodial, everyday digital payments.
Digital asset platform Exodus has partnered with payments firm MoonPay to introduce a US dollar-backed stablecoin designed for everyday transactions. The fully reserved digital dollar is expected to launch in early 2026 and will be integrated into Exodus Pay, a forthcoming payments feature within the Exodus app.
Under the arrangement, MoonPay and stablecoin infrastructure provider M0 will handle issuance and operational support. The companies said the stablecoin is intended to allow users to send and spend digital dollars globally while retaining self-custody, without requiring advanced knowledge of blockchain technology.
The initiative comes as regulatory clarity in the US accelerates stablecoin adoption across banks and crypto firms. While the market remains dominated by established issuers, Exodus and MoonPay are positioning their product around usability and integration, reflecting growing competition to embed stablecoins into consumer-facing payment applications.
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Aave Lays Out 2026 Roadmap Focused on V4, Horizon, Mobile App
Aave CEO Stani Kulechov outlined a 2026 roadmap centered on a major protocol upgrade, real-world asset expansion, and a consumer-facing mobile app.
Aave founder and CEO Stani Kulechov has outlined the decentralized lending protocol’s priorities for 2026, focusing on infrastructure upgrades, institutional markets, and consumer adoption. The update followed a period of strong growth in 2025, marked by record deposits and higher on-chain activity.
Central to the roadmap is Aave V4, a planned protocol upgrade designed to introduce cross-chain liquidity, a modular architecture, and more customizable lending markets. The upgrade shows Aave’s effort to position itself as a scalable infrastructure for both decentralized finance and institutional use cases, as competition among lending protocols intensifies.
The roadmap also highlights Horizon, Aave’s real-world asset lending market, and the expansion of its mobile app. Horizon aims to attract institutional partners through tokenized assets, while the mobile app targets broader retail adoption by offering a simplified, savings-style experience aligned with mainstream fintech expectations.
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Pakistan Partners with Binance on Tokenization, Stablecoin Plans
Pakistan has signed a non-binding agreement with Binance to explore tokenizing up to $2 billion in state assets and advancing a national stablecoin framework.
Pakistan has signed a memorandum of understanding with Binance to explore the tokenization of up to $2 billion in state-owned assets, including sovereign bonds, treasury bills, and commodity reserves. The agreement also includes advisory support for developing a potential national stablecoin, according to statements from both parties.
The MoU is non-binding and subject to regulatory approvals, with formal contracts expected within six months. Pakistani authorities said the initiative fits within a broader digital asset strategy aimed at modernizing capital markets and improving access to on-chain financial infrastructure. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb described the partnership as part of a longer-term effort to align technology with public finance goals.
Separately, Pakistan’s regulator granted Binance and HTX preliminary clearances under the country’s new virtual asset framework, allowing both firms to pursue full exchange licenses. The move reflects Pakistan’s attempt to balance rapid crypto adoption with tighter oversight through newly established regulatory bodies.
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Bank of Canada Sets High Bar for Stablecoins Ahead of 2026 Rules
The Bank of Canada has outlined strict expectations for stablecoins, signaling that only fully backed, transparent tokens will be permitted under forthcoming regulations.
The Bank of Canada said stablecoins operating in the country will need to meet stringent standards as Canada prepares to introduce a formal regulatory framework in 2026. Speaking in Montreal, Governor Tiff Macklem emphasized that stablecoins must function as reliable forms of money, comparable to bank deposits or cash.
Under the proposed approach, stablecoins would need to be pegged one-to-one to a central bank currency and fully backed by high-quality liquid assets, such as government securities. Issuers would also be required to provide clear disclosures on redemption terms, fees, and timing, while maintaining strong operational resilience to ensure convertibility at par.
The central bank plans to develop detailed rules next year in coordination with the Department of Finance Canada. The effort aligns with provisions in Canada’s 2025 federal budget, which expanded oversight of payment services handling stablecoins, reflecting a cautious but structured move toward regulated digital money.
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KuCoin Taps Tomorrowland as MiCA-Era Payments Partner
KuCoin has signed a multiyear partnership with Tomorrowland festivals, using its new MiCA license to integrate crypto payments into major European live events.
KuCoin said it has signed an exclusive partnership with Tomorrowland Winter and Tomorrowland Belgium covering festivals from 2026 through 2028. The agreement makes KuCoin the event organizer’s sole crypto and payments partner, shortly after the exchange secured a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation license in the European Union.
The deal reflects KuCoin’s strategy following regulatory approval in Austria, positioning the exchange to embed crypto infrastructure beyond trading. Rather than focusing on branding alone, KuCoin plans to integrate crypto-enabled payment rails into ticketing, merchandise, and on-site purchases, while keeping the user experience largely invisible to attendees.
The partnership comes against the backdrop of stricter EU oversight and heightened scrutiny of crypto sponsorships after earlier industry failures. By pairing cultural reach with regulatory compliance, KuCoin is testing whether licensed exchanges can introduce digital asset payments into mainstream settings while meeting institutional standards for security, consumer protection, and operational resilience.
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Nexo Signs Multi-Year Australian Open Sponsorship
Digital asset platform Nexo has secured a multi-year sponsorship with Tennis Australia covering the Australian Open and the Summer of Tennis. The deal adds to a gradual return of crypto partnerships in global sports.
Nexo has entered a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Tennis Australia to become the Official Crypto Partner of the Australian Open and the Summer of Tennis events. The partnership includes branding across major tournaments such as the United Cup and multiple ATP and WTA lead-up events, with on-court visibility during matches.
The agreement marks a notable step for Nexo as it continues to reposition itself following earlier regulatory challenges. The company exited the US market in 2022 amid scrutiny of its interest-bearing products, later reaching a settlement with regulators. It has since returned to the US and is working to reframe its business as a broader digital asset wealth platform.
The deal also reflects a broader, measured re-entry of crypto firms into sports marketing after a sharp pullback following the 2022 market downturn. Recent sponsorships suggest renewed confidence in brand partnerships tied to established global sporting events.
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Gemini Launches Prediction Markets in All 50 US States
Gemini has rolled out prediction markets across all 50 US states through its affiliate Gemini Titan. The launch follows approval from the CFTC to operate as a designated contract market.
Crypto exchange Gemini revealed it has launched prediction markets across all 50 US states, expanding its product suite following recent regulatory approval. The offering, branded as Gemini Predictions, is provided through its affiliate Gemini Titan and allows users to trade on outcomes of real-world events with near-instant execution.
The rollout follows Gemini Titan securing a designated contract market license from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, authorizing it to offer regulated prediction markets in the US. The approval places Gemini among a small group of platforms operating such markets under federal oversight, after years of regulatory uncertainty for the sector.
The move reflects a broader industry shift toward consolidated financial platforms that combine trading, payments, and alternative market access. For Gemini, prediction markets add to existing crypto services such as staking and tokenized assets, while highlighting growing institutional acceptance of regulated, event-based financial products within digital asset ecosystems.
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Spot XRP ETFs Top $1 Billion in Inflows
US spot XRP exchange-traded funds have surpassed $1 billion in cumulative inflows since launching in November. The milestone comes amid outflows from Bitcoin and Ether ETFs.
US spot XRP exchange-traded funds reached more than $1 billion in cumulative inflows on December 15, roughly a month after the first product began trading on November 13. The ETFs recorded nearly $11 million in net inflows on the day, with multiple issuers contributing to the increase, highlighting steady demand for regulated XRP exposure.
The inflows contrast with broader weakness in other crypto-linked ETFs. Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs both posted sizable net outflows on the same day, reflecting shifting investor positioning amid macroeconomic uncertainty and recent market volatility. Solana-focused ETFs, however, continued to attract capital, adding to their cumulative inflows since October.
The divergence underscores a more selective institutional approach to digital asset exposure. XRP ETFs appear to be benefiting from perceived improvements in regulatory clarity and diversification demand, even as investors reduce exposure to larger, more crowded crypto trades.
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StraitX Plans SGD and USD Stablecoins on Solana
StraitX plans to launch XSGD and XUSD stablecoins on Solana in early 2026, enabling instant SGD-USD swaps and expanding blockchain-based forex activity.
Crypto infrastructure firm StraitX said it plans to launch its Singapore dollar stablecoin XSGD and US dollar stablecoin XUSD on the Solana blockchain in early 2026. The rollout is expected to allow users to swap SGD and USD instantly on-chain, introducing a blockchain-based foreign exchange use case on Solana.
XSGD and XUSD are already live across several blockchains, including Ethereum and Polygon, and together have processed significant on-chain transaction volumes. Bringing both tokens to Solana would give the network its first native representation of the Singapore dollar, expanding its stablecoin offerings beyond U.S. and Australian dollar assets.
For Solana, the planned integration supports its positioning as a high-speed settlement layer for payments, decentralized finance, and automated applications. For StraitX, it extends the reach of its fiat-linked tokens into a network increasingly used for cross-border transfers and machine-driven transactions.
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MetaMask Adds Native Bitcoin Support to Wallet
MetaMask has rolled out native Bitcoin support, allowing users to transact directly with BTC inside the wallet. The move marks a significant expansion beyond its Ethereum roots.
MetaMask has added native support for Bitcoin, ten months after first signaling the integration. Users can now buy, swap, send, and receive BTC directly within the wallet, with confirmed transactions appearing alongside other assets. The update removes the need for wrapped Bitcoin exposure inside MetaMask.
The wallet, long associated with Ethereum and EVM-compatible networks, has expanded steadily over the past year. Bitcoin now joins support for Ethereum, Solana, Sei, and Monad, reflecting a broader push toward multichain functionality. MetaMask noted that Bitcoin transactions may settle more slowly than those on EVM or Solana networks.
The integration positions MetaMask closer to being a general-purpose crypto wallet rather than an Ethereum-specific tool. For users, it simplifies asset management across major blockchains, while for the market it underscores growing demand for unified access to Bitcoin and smart contract ecosystems within a single interface.
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Invesco and Galaxy Launch Solana ETP
Invesco and Galaxy Asset Management have launched the Invesco Galaxy Solana ETP, expanding regulated investment access to the Solana blockchain.
Invesco and Galaxy Asset Management have introduced the Invesco Galaxy Solana ETP, trading under the ticker QSOL, providing investors with regulated exposure to Solana’s spot price. The product tracks the Lukka Prime Solana Reference Rate and is structured as a grantor trust supporting both cash and in-kind creations and redemptions.
The launch expands Invesco’s digital assets partnership with Galaxy, which already includes Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs. Solana’s high-throughput architecture and growing developer ecosystem have made it an increasingly prominent network within institutional digital asset strategies, particularly for applications spanning decentralized finance, data infrastructure, and AI-linked use cases.
QSOL is supported by institutional custody through Coinbase Custody Trust Company, with pricing data provided by Lukka. Galaxy will also manage staking of the fund’s SOL holdings, with potential rewards treated as income, reflecting broader efforts by asset managers to integrate yield-generating features into regulated crypto investment vehicles.
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CME Group Launches Spot-Quoted XRP and SOL Futures
CME Group has introduced spot-quoted XRP and SOL futures, expanding its regulated crypto derivatives lineup aimed at precision trading and longer-dated exposure.
CME Group has launched spot-quoted futures contracts for XRP and Solana, adding to its existing spot-quoted Bitcoin and Ether offerings. The new contracts allow investors to trade futures priced in spot-market terms while benefiting from longer-dated expiries that reduce the need for frequent position rolling.
The exchange said demand for its spot-quoted crypto products has been strong since their June launch, with more than 1.3 million Bitcoin and Ether contracts traded to date. Average daily volumes accelerated through the fourth quarter, reflecting growing institutional and retail engagement with regulated crypto derivatives.
By adding XRP and SOL, CME is broadening access to smaller-sized contracts designed for greater precision and accessibility. The move underscores CME’s strategy of integrating digital assets into its core derivatives platform, positioning crypto alongside equity index, rates, and commodities products within a regulated market structure.
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