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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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Ripple Expands RLUSD to Layer 2 Networks
Ripple plans to extend its RLUSD stablecoin to major Layer 2 blockchains using Wormhole, signaling a push toward multichain institutional adoption.
Ripple said it plans to launch its RLUSD stablecoin on multiple Layer 2 blockchains next year, using Wormhole’s cross-chain infrastructure to support deployments on Optimism, Base, Ink, and Unichain. The company is currently testing RLUSD across these networks through Wormhole’s Native Token Transfers standard, with full launches subject to regulatory approval.
RLUSD currently circulates on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum and has grown to a supply exceeding $1 billion since its launch last year. By extending to Layer 2 environments, Ripple is positioning the stablecoin to meet demand from decentralized finance applications while maintaining compliance features designed for institutional users.
The move aligns with Ripple’s broader effort to strengthen its regulatory footing and expand the role of XRPL-linked assets in institutional finance. Recent progress toward a national trust bank charter in the US could further differentiate RLUSD within an increasingly competitive stablecoin market focused on scalability, interoperability, and regulatory oversight.
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Bhutan Expands Green Bitcoin Strategy with Cumberland Deal
Bhutan has signed an MoU with Cumberland DRW to support Bitcoin reserve management and explore broader digital asset infrastructure tied to sustainability goals.
Bhutan has signed a multi-year memorandum of understanding with Cumberland DRW to collaborate on digital asset infrastructure in Gelephu Mindfulness City, a special administrative region focused on sustainability and technology. The partnership centers on Bitcoin reserve management, institutional expertise, and workforce development, according to officials involved in the agreement.
Cumberland, the digital asset arm of Chicago-based trading firm DRW, will support Bhutan’s efforts to build a regulated crypto ecosystem that includes sustainable mining, stablecoin infrastructure, yield strategies, and artificial intelligence compute. The initiative is being coordinated with Green Digital, a local infrastructure firm developing renewable-energy-powered facilities aligned with Bhutan’s environmental priorities.
The agreement reflects Bhutan’s long-standing approach to digital assets, which leverages surplus hydropower for Bitcoin mining and integrates crypto into broader economic planning. While the MoU is nonbinding, it underscores growing institutional interest in state-level digital asset strategies that prioritize governance, sustainability, and long-term utility over speculative activity.
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Michael Saylor Signals Bitcoin Buy as BTC Slips Below $88K
Michael Saylor signaled a potential new Bitcoin purchase as prices briefly fell below $88,000 amid renewed weekend selling pressure.
Bitcoin briefly fell below $88,000 late on December 14, touching a two-week low near $87,600 before rebounding, according to market data. The move extended a pattern of thin-liquidity weekend declines and coincided with broader caution across risk assets.
At the same time, Strategy chair Michael Saylor hinted at another Bitcoin purchase, posting a chart of the company’s holdings with the message “Back to More Orange Dots.” Strategy last disclosed a purchase of 10,624 BTC on December 12 and now holds more than 660,000 BTC, making it the largest corporate holder globally.
Market participants pointed to macro factors behind the selloff, including expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike later this week. Analysts said concerns over a potential unwind in yen-funded carry trades could pressure risk assets, even as others argued the policy move is largely priced in.
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UK Plans to Bring Crypto Under Finance Laws by 2027
The UK government plans to extend existing financial services laws to cryptocurrencies by 2027, placing the sector under full FCA oversight.
The UK government is preparing legislation that would bring cryptocurrencies under the country’s existing financial services laws by October 2027. The bill, expected to be introduced to Parliament next week, would place crypto firms under the oversight of the Financial Conduct Authority, extending regulatory requirements beyond current anti-money laundering supervision.
Treasury officials said the move is intended to give crypto businesses clearer legal expectations while strengthening consumer protections. Draft proposals circulated earlier this year would subject exchanges, dealers, and intermediaries to similar standards as traditional financial products such as stocks, reflecting a shift toward full market regulation rather than registration-only oversight.
The initiative aligns the UK more closely with regulatory developments in the United States and follows the FCA’s recent roadmap for crypto rules covering stablecoins, trading platforms, and decentralized finance. It also comes amid debate over Bank of England proposals on stablecoin restrictions, highlighting ongoing tension between innovation and financial stability priorities.
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Doha Bank Issues $150M Digital Bond on Euroclear DLT
Doha Bank completed a $150 million digital bond using Euroclear’s permissioned DLT platform, achieving same-day settlement within regulated market infrastructure.
Doha Bank has completed a $150 million digital bond issuance using Euroclear’s distributed ledger technology, achieving same-day, or T+0, settlement on a permissioned platform rather than a public blockchain. The digitally native notes were listed on the London Stock Exchange’s International Securities Market, with Euroclear providing post-trade infrastructure through its Digital Financial Market Infrastructure.
The transaction highlights a broader institutional shift toward regulated DLT systems that integrate with existing custody, settlement, and legal frameworks. Standard Chartered acted as sole global coordinator and arranger, reflecting continued demand from issuers for tokenization models that deliver efficiency gains without introducing regulatory uncertainty.
Across the Middle East and Asia, banks and regulators are increasingly embedding DLT into established capital markets rather than building parallel crypto-native systems. The Doha Bank deal adds to a growing pipeline of digital bond issuances that prioritize legal finality, controlled access, and interoperability while delivering faster settlement and operational efficiencies.
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Brazil’s Largest Private Bank Recommends Bitcoin Allocation
Itaú Asset Management has advised investors to consider allocating up to 3% of portfolios to Bitcoin, citing diversification and currency hedge benefits.
Itaú Asset Management, the investment arm of Brazil’s largest private bank, has recommended that investors allocate between 1% and 3% of their portfolios to Bitcoin in 2026. In a recent research note, the firm cited geopolitical uncertainty, shifting monetary policy, and persistent currency risk as factors strengthening Bitcoin’s role as a complementary asset.
According to Itaú, Bitcoin offers diversification benefits due to its low correlation with traditional asset classes such as equities, fixed income, and domestic markets. Renato Eid, a portfolio manager at Itaú Asset, said the asset’s global and decentralized nature gives it potential value as a currency hedge, despite its volatility over the past year.
The recommendation comes as Itaú continues to expand its digital asset presence. The bank recently launched a dedicated crypto unit and has broadened its offerings to include Bitcoin exchange-traded products and retirement funds with crypto exposure, signaling growing institutional acceptance of digital assets in Brazil.
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Tether Moves to Take Full Control of Juventus
Stablecoin issuer Tether has submitted a bid to acquire a controlling stake in Juventus FC, signaling a major expansion beyond its core crypto business.
Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, said it has submitted a binding proposal to acquire Exor’s 65.4% stake in Juventus FC through an all-cash offer. If successful, the firm plans to launch a public tender offer for the remaining shares, potentially taking full ownership of the publicly listed football club.
Juventus has a market capitalization of roughly $925 million, and Tether said it is prepared to invest up to $1 billion in the club following completion of the transaction. The crypto firm already holds a stake exceeding 10% and has previously indicated interest in playing a more active role in the club’s future.
The bid underscores Tether’s broader diversification strategy as it expands into payments, artificial intelligence, and non-crypto assets. The company reported more than $10 billion in profits this year, largely driven by yields on U.S. Treasurys backing USDT, the world’s largest stablecoin by market value.
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