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Solana’s lending total value locked (TVL) climbed to $3.6 billion in December 2025, up from $2.7 billion a year earlier, according to a RedStone report. The network has recorded 12 months of 100% uptime, ~400 ms transaction finality, and peak daily DEX volume of $35.9 billion. Market leadership in Solana lending is fluid: Kamino Lend reported $3.5 billion TVL after a May 2025 upgrade; Jupiter Lend reached $1.65 billion shortly after its August 2025 launch by offering isolated vaults, rehypothecation, high LTVs and low liquidation penalties. Drift’s v3 merge of derivatives and lending achieved sub-400 ms execution for most market orders; Loopscale runs an order-book lending platform with $124.9 million TVL and $40 million in active loans. SAVE (formerly Solend) and marginfi remain active with smaller shares. The next growth phase targets tokenized real-world assets (RWA) and institutional capital: issuers such as Securitize, VanEck (VBILL), Apollo (ACRED), Ondo, Backed Finance and BlackRock’s BUIDL fund have launched or expanded tokenized products on Solana. Keel/Sky Protocol has planned deployments up to $2.5 billion across lending, stablecoin liquidity and RWAs. Gauntlet is managing over $140 million across Kamino and Drift vault strategies, including allocations tied to the CASH fiat-backed stablecoin. For traders: rising TVL and new institutional flows raise liquidity and product depth on Solana but increase protocol competition and composability risks (cross-protocol capital flows and rehypothecation). Monitor individual protocol risk parameters (LTV, liquidation mechanics, rehypothecation exposure) and institutional allocations that could amplify capital inflows or concentrated withdrawals.

The Federal Reserve delivered a widely anticipated 25 basis-point rate cut, but Chair Jerome Powell’s cautionary language — signaling no rapid sequence of further cuts — blunted market enthusiasm. Crypto markets stalled: Bitcoin peaked near $89K then slipped (~-2.4% 24h), Ethereum fell toward $3.1K (~-4.6% 24h), and roughly $400M of long positions were liquidated. Despite the short-term liquidation and volatility, fund flows into BTC and ETH ETFs and steady on-chain behaviour from long-term holders suggest underlying demand remains intact. Separately, Nexo acquired South American exchange Buenbit and named Buenos Aires its regional HQ, underscoring institutional interest in regions where crypto is used for practical remittance and dollar-storage needs. Other developments: Australia’s ASIC eased rules for stablecoins and wrapped assets; a16z Crypto opened an office in Seoul; Stripe hired the Valora wallet team; and Gemini received CFTC approval to launch US prediction markets. Key takeaways for traders: expect choppy markets while macro guidance remains cautious; monitor ETF inflows and on-chain holder behavior for signs of sustained demand; watch regional M&A and regulation news (e.g., Nexo/Buenbit, ASIC) as drivers of structural adoption.

SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw used one of her final public appearances to sharply criticise the agency’s handling of digital assets and bitcoin/altcoin markets. Speaking at a Brookings Institution event, Crenshaw said SEC standards have “eroded,” enforcement actions and civil penalties have fallen, and markets increasingly “look like casinos.” She warned many crypto buyers are speculating rather than valuing assets on fundamentals, cited problems such as wash trading and promoter-driven hype, and expressed concern that creating special carve-outs for crypto could remove securities-law guardrails and raise contagion risks. Crenshaw — the SEC’s only remaining Democratic commissioner — is expected to leave in January after her term expired in June 2024. Her departure would leave the SEC with three Republican commissioners and a thinner staff following roughly 20% cuts this year. Other SEC figures, including Chair Paul Atkins and Commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda, have publicly supported the agency’s current approach to digital assets. Crenshaw urged the SEC to prioritise broader regulatory risks beyond crypto as the agency’s political balance shifts. Keywords: SEC, Caroline Crenshaw, crypto regulation, enforcement, securities laws, market stability.

ERCOT’s large-load interconnection queue has surged to roughly 226 GW of new requests, with about 73% linked to AI data centers, according to ERCOT’s System Planning update. Developers filed 225 large-load requests this year. On the supply side, ERCOT is reviewing 1,999 generation proposals totaling 432 GW—mainly solar and battery projects that lack the 24/7 firm power AI facilities require. Regulators are updating rules to treat customers requesting 75 MW+ as “special handling” and have doubled transmission projects under review. The growth pattern marks a shift from an earlier wave led by Bitcoin miners, who previously helped balance demand by curtailing operations and were estimated to have saved Texas roughly $18 billion in avoided costs. Many miners and crypto firms are repurposing assets toward AI compute — for example, Galaxy converted a former mining site with a $460 million investment for AI use. Key implications: a rapid rise in base-load GPU demand, potential reliability and investment gaps because generation additions are skewed to intermittent resources, and increased regulatory and transmission planning activity.

Ethereum (ETH) has failed twice to break above the 200-day moving average near $3,400, establishing strong dynamic resistance and increasing the probability of a deeper correction. Key resistance sits at $3,580 (aligned with the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement), forming a likely lower-high zone while the primary support and Value Area Low (VAL) is at $2,500. Volume profiles show declining bullish participation on break attempts and stronger sell-side responses. ETF flows also weaken the outlook: Ethereum ETFs posted $75.21 million in outflows as price stalled near $3,000. Traders should expect consolidation between $3,580 and $2,500 while price remains below the 200 MA; a decisive daily close above the 200 MA with strong volume would be required to invalidate the bearish case. Primary keywords: Ethereum price, 200-day MA, $3,400, $2,500, 0.618 Fibonacci, ETF outflows.

Solana (SOL) traded around $130 on Dec. 11 after dropping nearly 50% from its September highs. Despite several major ecosystem developments announced at the Breakpoint event—Cross-chain bridge between Solana and Base via Chainlink, Ondo Finance partnering with State Street and Galaxy on a tokenized liquidity fund (SWEEP), Animoca Brands listing equity on Solana, Bhutan launching a sovereign-backed gold token, and Coinbase enabling trading of Solana tokens via a DEX—technical indicators point to further downside. SOL has formed a bearish flag on the daily chart, completed a flagpole, and produced a death cross as the 50-day and 200-day EMAs crossed; a confirmed break below $122 (Nov. 21 / Dec. 1 support) would target the psychological $100 level. Solana spot ETFs continue to attract assets, recording over $22m inflows this week and cumulative net inflows of $661m with $950m in net assets. Short-term outlook is vulnerable to a bearish breakout; the bearish case is invalidated only if price rises above the flag’s upper boundary near $147. Key keywords: Solana price, SOL technical analysis, Breakpoint, Solana ETFs, Chainlink bridge, Coinbase DEX.

Aptos (APT) moved from a brief breakout toward $1.90 into a sharp reversal as institutional participants redistributed positions ahead of a scheduled token unlock. Volume surged — reported between ~30–38% above the 30‑day average — with an exceptional peak trade of roughly 6.8M APT at resistance, indicating distribution near $1.90. The unlock will release about 11.3 million APT (~1.5% of supply) to core contributors and early investors on Dec. 12, intensifying selling pressure. Technicals shifted from bullish support near $1.74–$1.81 (earlier view) to a near‑term bearish structure after the rejection at $1.90: lower highs/lower lows, primary support around $1.69–$1.70, and resistance near $1.90–$1.91. Short‑term trader considerations: elevated volume and the concentrated peak trade suggest institutional distribution; a break below $1.69 could accelerate losses, while reclaiming above ~$1.71–$1.74 would be needed to resume upside. Suggested risk controls include tight stops below established support levels and monitoring the unlocked supply flows and on‑chain addresses receiving the tokens.

Robinhood reported a sharp decline in November trading volumes across equities, options and crypto, driving its shares down about 8% on the day. Crypto trading volume fell to $28.6 billion in November, down 12% month‑over‑month and 19% year‑over‑year. Equity volumes plunged 37% month‑over‑month to $201.5 billion but were 37% higher year‑over‑year. Total platform assets declined 5% month‑over‑month to $325 billion. The drop in activity — attributed in part to falling crypto prices — raised investor concerns that recent retail-driven momentum may be fading, which is notable for Robinhood given its reliance on transaction-based revenue. The decline at Bitstamp, the exchange Robinhood agreed to buy earlier in the year, was also reported (volumes down about 11%). Traders should note the reduced retail engagement may lower liquidity and fee revenue for brokerages and exchanges, potentially increasing short-term volatility in affected crypto and equity listings.

Blockstream Capital Partners (BCP) will acquire Jersey-based hedge fund Corbiere Capital Management, adding equity and event-driven strategies to its bitcoin-linked product suite. Financial terms were not disclosed. Rodrigo Rodriguez, Corbiere’s founder with 25+ years in equities and event-driven strategies (ex-JPMorgan, Credit Suisse, BlueCrest), will become chief investment officer of a new Blockstream Capital Management unit. The deal aims to combine traditional securities expertise with bitcoin-referenced exposures to deliver more diversified, institutional-grade portfolios. Komainu, a custodian in which BCP invests, will provide custody, exchange connectivity and off-exchange collateral management via its Komainu Connect platform. BCP is affiliated with Blockstream CEO Adam Back and invests across venture, public and private equity, credit and Bitcoin infrastructure. Market relevance: the acquisition signals Blockstream’s push to integrate traditional equity strategies with bitcoin-linked products, potentially impacting institutional demand for bitcoin-related instruments and listed companies holding bitcoin.

Walt Disney has filed copyright infringement claims against Google, alleging the tech giant violated Disney’s intellectual property rights through AI training or deployment. The action comes as Disney reportedly finalizes a separate $1 billion commercial partnership with OpenAI. Disney’s move highlights mounting legal scrutiny over AI companies’ use of copyrighted content and follows broader industry disputes about training data consent and compensation. Key points: Disney vs Google lawsuit focused on alleged AI-related copyright violations; simultaneous $1 billion commercial deal with OpenAI; raises questions about data licensing, consent and potential revenue streams for content owners; intensifies regulatory and legal risk for AI and big-tech firms. For traders, the story underlines regulatory/legal tail risks for AI-platform companies and underscores potential value shifts if media owners secure licensing deals or precedent-setting rulings. Primary keywords: Disney, Google, OpenAI, AI copyright, $1 billion deal. Secondary/semantic keywords: licensing, intellectual property, data consent, legal risk, tech partnerships.

Toncoin (TON) has held support near $1.40 and recently reclaimed the 21‑day simple moving average (SMA), trading around $1.65–$1.70 while encountering resistance near $1.70 and remaining below the 50‑day SMA at about $1.86. Short‑term charts show doji candlesticks and limited upside momentum on the 4‑hour timeframe, indicating consolidation. A decisive break above the 50‑day SMA would signal bullish continuation with potential targets at $2.50 and $3.00; failure to hold the 21‑day SMA could prompt a retest of $1.40–$1.45 support. Key levels for traders: support $1.40 and $1.45; resistance $1.70 and ~$1.86 (50‑day SMA). Monitor intraday momentum and volume for confirmation of any breakout or breakdown.

The article argues that the US dollar’s global dominance stems from structural advantages — deep, liquid capital markets, rule of law and stable institutions — rather than from geopolitical deals or engineered demand. Using a 1970s anecdote about Saudi oil revenues managed through New York banks, the piece explains why Saudi Arabia and other large holders invested heavily in US Treasurys: the US market alone could absorb massive inflows while offering safety and ease of transaction. The Federal Reserve’s credibility on inflation and central-bank independence, cited by Jerome Powell, reinforces currency demand. Critics like Kenneth Rogoff warn that institutional erosion and unpredictable policy could weaken confidence, but the author contends that tools like stablecoins cannot substitute for the foundational qualities that make the dollar attractive. Key themes: dollar reserve status, US Treasurys and equities, institutional trust, stablecoins vs structural demand.

Silver’s market capitalization climbed above $3.59 trillion after spot prices topped $63 — a record high — pushing the metal ahead of Microsoft to become the world’s fifth-largest asset. The metal has risen more than 150% since early 2024 (from around $25), driven by investor demand for inflation hedges, industrial demand, and repositioning after the US Federal Reserve’s recent 25bp rate cut. Silver now ranks ahead of Microsoft ($3.6T) and Amazon ($2.5T), and is closing in on Alphabet’s $3.8T valuation. This marks silver’s strongest level since its 2011 peak and its first return to record territory in over a decade. Key SEO keywords: silver price, silver market cap, inflation hedge, Fed rate cut, precious metals rally.

Ondo Finance, State Street Investment Management and Galaxy Asset Management will launch the State Street Galaxy Onchain Liquidity Sweep Fund (SWEEP), a tokenized private liquidity fund, on Solana in early 2026. SWEEP tokenizes exposure to US Treasuries and aims to provide near‑instant, 24/7 on‑chain liquidity using PayPal’s stablecoin PYUSD, with State Street Bank & Trust as custodian and Galaxy supplying tokenization infrastructure. Ondo’s flagship tokenized fund OUSG will act as the anchor investor with a planned allocation of about $200 million; OUSG currently manages roughly $770 million and is distributed across Solana, Ethereum, Ripple and Polygon. The partners plan to expand cross‑chain support to Stellar and Ethereum after the Solana launch, using Chainlink for cross‑chain connectivity. The announcement follows the SEC’s closure of a two‑year probe into Ondo Finance regarding tokenization and the ONDO token — a development market participants say contributed to a recent relief rally in ONDO. Access to SWEEP will be restricted to qualified institutional purchasers under applicable regulations. Key SEO keywords: tokenized liquidity fund, SWEEP, Ondo Finance, State Street, Galaxy, Solana, OUSG, tokenization.

Blockchain intelligence firm Arkham identified that more than 300 dormant wallets linked to the Silk Road darknet marketplace consolidated about $3.14 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) into a single unlabeled bech32 address after roughly a decade of inactivity. Arkham’s data show roughly $38–41 million in BTC remains across other Silk Road–related addresses. Analyst Conor Grogan previously flagged clusters holding around 430 BTC linked to Ross Ulbricht; at least one of those clusters appears among the wallets that moved funds. The operator of the transfers and their motive are unknown. The movements revive scrutiny of legacy darknet-associated holdings and underscore ongoing on-chain forensic monitoring by blockchain firms. For traders: this is primarily an on-chain reallocation of long-dormant BTC rather than clear sell pressure, but further consolidation or eventual liquidations could increase supply risk and short-term volatility for BTC.

ChronoForge, a Web3 MMORPG developed with support from the Rift Foundation, will cease operations on December 30, 2025 after failing to secure ongoing funding and sufficient token utility. Rift Foundation raised over $3 million via a RIFT token sale to support the game’s token ecosystem, but persistent financial strain forced founders to finance development personally and cut staff by about 80%. Industry headwinds intensified the project’s troubles: Web3 gaming funding fell sharply (a 93% year‑on‑year decline to $73 million in Q2 2025), daily active wallets dropped 17%, and investor appetite moved toward AI and infrastructure — roughly 75% of recent crypto funding flowed to infrastructure rather than games. Observers say ChronoForge’s shutdown exemplifies broader GameFi challenges, including poor profitability, difficulty retaining developers, weak token utility, and an overall contraction in the Web3 dApp sector. For traders, the closure signals continued investor caution toward GameFi tokens and NFTs tied to active development and player growth, and suggests ongoing consolidation in blockchain gaming.

Belarus has restricted access to global domains of major crypto exchanges — Bybit, OKX, Bitget, Gate, BingX and Weex — citing “inappropriate advertising” under its media law. The move came the same day a senior Russian central bank official, Vladimir Chistyukhin, signaled possible easing of crypto access for “qualified investors” amid sweeping international sanctions. Russia is reportedly considering allowing only high‑wealth investors (wealth >100 million rubles or annual income >50 million rubles) or otherwise highly qualified participants to use regulated crypto channels, while stressing tight limits, licenced market participants and harsh penalties for activity outside approved frameworks. Chistyukhin noted about one million qualified investors currently can access crypto and said any broader retail access would be cautious and limited to highly liquid instruments. The combined developments underline a regional push to curtail unregulated “gray‑market” crypto activity even as authorities acknowledge crypto’s role in cross‑border payments. For traders: expect potential regional liquidity shifts, domain access disruption for users in Belarus, and regulatory-driven concentration of flows through licensed channels in Russia — factors that may impact order books, onshore OTC desks, and cross‑border crypto payments.

BitMEX cofounder Arthur Hayes told the Altcoin Daily podcast that he expects most layer‑1 (L1) blockchains to fail, singling out Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) as the main exceptions. Hayes argued that major banks and institutional players will build on Ethereum, making it core infrastructure and a driver for ETH’s next rally; he praised Solana’s meme‑coin momentum but said it still needs a new growth narrative and will likely trail ETH in price performance. Hayes did not directly address XRP in the podcast, though his past comments showed a lukewarm stance toward XRP and preference for other projects such as Zcash (ZEC). The article notes rising institutional adoption — tokenized real‑world assets (RWAs), stablecoins and regulated DeFi — and outlines XRP Ledger’s push for institutional DeFi features and native programmability as potential defensive strengths. Key names: Arthur Hayes, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, Zcash. Primary keywords: layer‑1, L1, Ethereum, Solana, XRP.

XRP has turned lower after breaching the $2 zone, trading around $1.99 and down roughly 3–4% in the latest 24-hour window. Short-term charts show hourly support at $1.9927; a daily close below this level would likely trigger a pullback toward $1.95. A further break of $1.9835 could accelerate declines to $1.90 by week’s end. Technical risk escalates if the weekly candle closes under the $1.9835–$2 region, in which case midterm targets shift lower to roughly $1.80–$1.85 (or, in earlier analysis, $1.40–$1.60 on a confirmed weekly close well under $2). Key levels for traders: near-term supports at $1.9927 and $1.9835; downside targets $1.95 and $1.90; deeper midterm zones $1.80–$1.85 (and previously cited $1.4–$1.6 under a heavier breakdown). Monitor daily and weekly closes relative to the $2 zone for confirmation before extending positions or adding shorts.

A recent report highlights that 124 spot crypto ETF filings remain pending, signaling mounting liquidity shifts among issuers. The backlog covers multiple asset managers preparing products tied to major cryptocurrencies; most filings focus on Bitcoin and Ethereum exposure. The accumulation of pending ETFs may force issuers to adjust capital allocation, manage custody and redemption mechanisms, and prepare market-making and lending arrangements ahead of approvals. Key implications include increased competition among issuers, potential short-term liquidity strains for firms funding creation/redemption and staking operations, and a possible reshaping of spot-market liquidity once approvals proceed. Traders should monitor ETF filing counts, issuer announcements, and regulatory timelines as these factors can affect spot volumes, ETF arbitrage flows, and volatility across BTC and ETH markets.

K9 Finance, the official liquid staking platform on Shibarium and a Shiba Inu partner, publicly issued an ultimatum to the Shiba Inu team over the September 2025 Shibarium bridge exploit. The hack stole multiple tokens, including ETH, SHIB, LEASH, ROAR, TREAT and over $700,000 worth of K9’s KNINE tokens. K9 says it complied with all requests from the Shiba Inu team, maintained private communications, and worked in good faith to restore affected users, but has received no definitive guidance or resolution. A contributor, Shima, traced the hacker’s wallets and publicly linked them after the hacker declined a bounty; Shiba Inu developer Kaal Dhairya praised the tracking and pledged to involve the FBI and seek KuCoin’s cooperation. K9 Finance has set a deadline of Jan. 6, 2026 for full, verifiable restitution to affected users. If restitution is not completed by then, K9’s DAO will vote on whether to continue doing business on Shibarium, potentially altering its future relationship with the chain. K9 frames the public notice as a professional step to protect its holders while remaining open to collaboration and will update the community as new information emerges.

JPMorgan arranged a $50 million U.S. commercial paper (USCP) issuance on the public Solana blockchain for Galaxy Digital. Coinbase and Franklin Templeton purchased the tokenized security. JPMorgan created the USCP token and implemented on-chain delivery-versus-payment settlement, with both issuance and redemption settled directly in USDC (Circle). The pilot highlights Solana’s low latency and high throughput as reasons for institutional use and marks an early example of real-world debt instruments on a public chain. JPMorgan framed the deal as evidence of institutional appetite for digital assets and a new model for money markets; Galaxy and Franklin Templeton described it as a shift from experimentation to active on-chain transactions. The move could accelerate tokenized debt and RWA adoption into 2026.

Spot silver rose above $63 per ounce, setting a new record with intraday gains of over 2%. Silver has climbed more than 100% year-to-date, outperforming gold and bitcoin, driven by rising industrial demand, increased safe-haven buying and concerns about supply shortages. High-profile bullish commentary—such as Robert Kiyosaki’s $100/oz target for 2026—has circulated, citing shrinking new supply and his own holdings in silver mining. Analysts warn that while the metal shows further upside amid global economic uncertainty, short-term volatility remains a risk for traders. Key metrics: spot price > $63/oz; YTD gain >100%; daily move >2%. Primary keywords: silver, spot silver, precious metals, silver price, industrial demand. Secondary/semantic keywords: safe-haven buying, supply shortage, Robert Kiyosaki, gold, bitcoin. Traders should note momentum and macro-driven flows, but manage position sizing due to elevated volatility.

xAI, Elon Musk’s AI startup, has partnered with the government of El Salvador to roll out the world’s first national AI education programme, “Grok for Education.” Announced December 11, 2025, the initiative will deploy xAI’s Grok model across more than 5,000 public schools over two years, serving over 1 million students with personalized, adaptive tutoring in subjects such as math, science and languages. The service will be free and government‑deployed, requiring no individual subscription. Thousands of teachers will receive training to co‑develop localized, culturally appropriate datasets and integrate Grok as a classroom partner under a responsible AI framework. The programme builds on El Salvador’s earlier AI legislation and existing pilot projects (ANIA, NVIDIA collaboration, ARK Educate) and aligns with the country’s prior push to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender. xAI and President Nayib Bukele position the project as a replicable model for national AI education. Primary keywords: Grok, xAI, AI education, El Salvador. Secondary/semantic keywords: personalized tutoring, national AI programme, AI governance, Bitcoin policy.

BNB faces renewed selling pressure after another rejection at the 200‑day moving average (200 MA), which has capped every bullish attempt. The most recent rejection produced an impulsive bearish engulfing candle and coincided with a loss of the Point of Control (POC) and Value Area High (VAH) on the volume profile, signalling a shift toward lower-range pricing. Analysts see a likely rotation toward the Value Area Low (VAL) and the higher‑timeframe support around $800, where liquidity has accumulated. As long as BNB remains below the 200 MA and the POC, sellers are expected to remain dominant; a bounce at $800 is possible but would require significant bullish volume and reclaiming of key structure levels. Key technical takeaways: repeated 200 MA rejection, loss of POC/VAH, increased probability of a move to VAL and $800 support. Traders should watch the 200 MA, the POC, and volume around $800 for signs of reversal or continuation.

TRUMP Coin (TRUMP) has plunged from its January peak and slid roughly 42% since November, trading near $5.65 after a recent two-day drop. On-chain data from Nansen shows exchange-listed supply fell from about 161.65M to 146.25M tokens, consistent with holders withdrawing funds to self-custody ahead of the Trump Billionaires Club game launch planned this month. The game, developed by Bill Zanker with the Trump family, will let users spend TRUMP meme tokens to build virtual empires and compete for prizes up to $1 million (Bloomberg). Whale holdings also declined—from ~5.25M tokens on Oct. 28 to roughly 3.39M—pointing to some large-holder selling even as exchange outflows occurred. Price action and technicals are bearish: TRUMP trades below the 50- and 100-day EMAs and Supertrend, with weakening RSI, MACD and other momentum indicators. Analysts flag a nearby support at $4.57 that could form a double-bottom; a break below that level would likely signal further downside, while resistance sits near $7 and a bullish break target is around $9.56. Trading metrics cited include a price around $5.7, high daily volume, and a market-cap in the low billions. For traders: expect elevated volatility around the game launch and continued downside risk unless on-chain outflows are accompanied by renewed buying or whales stop selling.

Monero (XMR) has remained technically resilient amid a broader market downturn, holding firm around the $400 support level. Price reclaimed key moving averages and bounced from the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement, forming a higher low that reinforces the bullish structure. The immediate resistance zone sits near $436, tested twice; a decisive break and close above this level could trigger a bullish expansion toward previous all-time highs. If XMR stays above $400 on higher timeframes, targets in the $433–$436 region and beyond become attainable. Failure to reclaim and hold these levels would likely prolong consolidation, but the current market structure—higher highs and higher lows—favours continuation rather than reversal. Primary keywords: Monero, XMR price, $400 support, $436 resistance, moving averages, 0.618 Fibonacci, ATH.

Anchorage Digital, the only U.S. federally chartered crypto bank, will issue USDGO — a dollar-backed stablecoin developed by Asia’s OSL Group. USDGO will be backed 1:1 by liquid U.S. dollar assets, including U.S. Treasuries, and issued under Anchorage’s federal bank charter to provide regulatory supervision and institutional trust. The token will support multi-chain issuance and on-chain AML/KYC compliance, targeting enterprise use cases such as cross-border payments, treasury operations and programmable on-chain settlements. Anchorage CEO Nathan McCauley highlighted safety, speed and trust as adoption drivers; OSL CEO Kevin Cui framed the move as advancing stablecoins into a “utility era.” The partnership gives OSL a U.S.-based issuance path and clearer regulatory footing for institutions as stablecoin usage grows — a market currently estimated at roughly $300 billion with forecasts of $1.9–4 trillion by 2030. Key SEO keywords: USDGO, stablecoin, Anchorage Digital, OSL Group, U.S. federal bank charter, multi-chain stablecoin, on-chain KYC/AML.

Klarna, the Swedish BNPL firm, is partnering with Privy (now part of Stripe) to research and potentially build an in‑app crypto wallet. The project is in R&D and any launch will require regulatory approval. Privy — which provides wallet infrastructure to platforms including OpenSea and services over 100 million accounts — would supply the secure, scalable wallet backend. Klarna says its European banking licence and broad consumer trust position it to integrate crypto into everyday payments. The move follows Klarna’s recent issuance of the KlarnaUSD stablecoin on Tempo/Bridge, aimed at cheaper cross‑border flows. Companies cite industry data showing hundreds of millions of consumers already hold digital assets, underscoring mainstream adoption potential. For traders: watch regulatory signals in Europe, potential on‑ramp expansion, and any product timelines or partnership details; these could increase retail demand for stablecoins like KlarnaUSD and usage of on‑ramp liquidity services. Keywords: Klarna, crypto wallet, Privy, KlarnaUSD, stablecoin, BNPL, Stripe, in‑app wallet, regulatory approval.