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Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) has secured a multi‑year partnership with FC Barcelona as its Official Cryptographic Protocol Partner through 2028, highlighting ZKP’s privacy‑first technology and granting digital advertising exposure and selected fan experiences. The collaboration bolsters ZKP’s credibility while a live presale auction and rapid sales of Proof Pods are creating strong early‑stage momentum among buyers. Meanwhile on-chain data shows renewed whale activity in Litecoin (LTC): over 100,000 LTC transactions surged and roughly 202 million LTC (~$17 billion) moved in 24 hours, with active addresses and hash rate remaining healthy — signals traders interpret as strategic accumulation and a potential trend reversal. Cardano (ADA) remains a longer‑term rebuild story: ADA trades near $0.42, far below its 2021 peak, but catalysts include a pending SEC decision on a spot ADA ETF and the Midnight sidechain (NIGHT token) launch, which could stimulate institutional interest and DeFi use cases. Key takeaways for traders: ZKP offers high early‑stage momentum and partnership‑backed credibility (presale activity and limited Proof Pods); Litecoin shows accumulation by large holders suggesting possible short‑to‑medium‑term upside; Cardano carries structural potential but slower adoption and governance disputes imply higher uncertainty. Primary keywords: ZKP, FC Barcelona partnership, Litecoin whales, Cardano, presale. Secondary keywords: privacy protocol, ltc accumulation, ADA ETF, Midnight sidechain, presale auction.

Phantom Wallet launched a new feature (Dec 12) enabling users to trade tokenized event contracts directly inside the wallet via a partnership with a licensed, CFTC‑overseen provider. The integration displays live odds, instant notifications on event resolution, and in‑market chat rooms covering politics, sports, economics and cultural events. Users can participate using Solana (SOL) or supported stablecoins without creating external accounts or moving funds to separate platforms. Phantom CEO Brandon Millman framed the feature as part of consolidating swaps, futures and event markets into a single wallet experience. The move follows other wallets integrating prediction markets (e.g., Myriad in Trust Wallet). Key keywords: Phantom Wallet, event trading, prediction markets, Solana, CFTC oversight, tokenized contracts.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a no‑action letter permitting a DTCC subsidiary to pilot converting traditional securities into blockchain-based tokens. The DTCC plans to tokenize major assets including the Russell 1000, index-tracking ETFs and U.S. Treasury securities. SEC Chair Paul Atkins described the decision as an important step toward modernizing market infrastructure, citing potential gains in transparency, predictability and settlement efficiency from on‑chain settlement and fractionalization. The SEC said it will not take enforcement action provided the pilot operates as described and reiterated it is evaluating an “innovation exemption” to reduce regulatory friction for firms building regulated blockchain markets. Market participants and analysts reacted positively, noting potential benefits such as faster settlement, 24/7 trading and broader fractional access to real‑world assets (RWA). The development has already spurred related fundraising and infrastructure activity in the RWA and tokenization space. Primary keywords: tokenization, on‑chain settlement, DTCC, SEC. Secondary keywords: asset tokenization, innovation exemption, real‑world assets, RWA, fractionalization.

Florida authorities, via the Office of Statewide Prosecution’s Cyber Fraud Enforcement Unit, obtained a court order to seize approximately $1.5 million in cryptocurrency linked to an investment fraud reported in Citrus County. Prosecutors traced transactions from a July 2024 complaint—where a resident lost $47,421—to a digital wallet believed to be controlled by Chinese national Tu Weizhi. Tu faces charges including money laundering, grand theft and running an organized fraud scheme; authorities say he is currently in China and will be arrested if he enters the U.S. The seized wallet held multiple tokens, including Dogecoin (DOGE), Solana (SOL), Avalanche (AVAX) and Pepe (PEPE). The Attorney General’s office valued the holdings at about $1.5 million. The case underscores growing law-enforcement focus on crypto-enabled fraud and cross-border recovery efforts.

Figure Technology has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a second IPO to issue blockchain-native equity directly on Solana. Announced at Solana Breakpoint by executive chairman Mike Cagney, the proposed security would be issued and traded natively onchain via Figure’s alternative trading system rather than on traditional exchanges (Nasdaq/NYSE) or through brokers. The tokenized equity could be used in DeFi—borrowed, lent, or integrated into protocols—expanding use cases beyond conventional markets. Figure also intends to enable native equity issuance for other companies within the Solana ecosystem. The move follows Figure’s recent Nasdaq listing and aligns with growing momentum for tokenization on Solana, which analysts and research firms cite as a high-performance challenger for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization due to high throughput and fast finality. Primary keywords: Figure, Solana, tokenized equity, IPO, DeFi. Secondary/semantic keywords: onchain trading, RWA tokenization, alternative trading system, Nasdaq listing.

The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has granted special-purpose national bank charters or supervisory consents to major crypto firms — Circle, Ripple, Paxos, Fidelity Digital Assets and BitGo. These approvals move key stablecoin issuers and custody providers toward federal oversight, clarifying regulatory consent and allowing expanded fiduciary activities such as institutional custody and certain banking services once OCC conditions are met. The decisions follow earlier federal charters (including Anchorage) and reflect a broader shift by crypto firms seeking federal regulation under recent legislative and policy developments. For traders: expect increased regulatory certainty around USD stablecoins and institutional custody, which can attract liquidity into regulated crypto products and support demand for tokens tied to custody and stablecoin usage. Short-term price moves may be modest because the approvals are largely administrative; longer-term effects are likely bullish as institutional participation and market confidence increase. Primary keywords: OCC charter, crypto banking, custody, stablecoins, regulatory approval. Secondary keywords: institutional custody, federal oversight, banking consent, Circle, Ripple, Paxos, Fidelity, BitGo.

The article argues Stellar (XLM) has the technical and ecosystem attributes to act as a global payments rail for Web3, similar to how Visa operates for fiat. Key points: Stellar’s consensus protocol is fast and low-cost, enabling cross-border payments and tokenized asset transfers with sub-second finality and low fees. The Stellar Development Foundation and anchor network help on- and off-ramps between fiat and crypto, supporting stablecoins and fiat-backed tokens. Compared with competitors, Stellar emphasizes compliance-friendly features, simple smart contract capabilities via Stellar’s operations model, and partnerships with payments firms and remittance providers. Despite these strengths, Stellar remains under-discussed in mainstream crypto coverage, possibly due to limited developer mindshare versus EVM-compatible chains and lower speculative trading interest. The article notes potential catalysts for increased adoption: expanded stablecoin issuance on Stellar, more anchor integrations, regulatory clarity, and enterprise partnerships. Risks include competition from other payment-focused blockchains, regulatory pressures on cross-border stablecoins, and slower developer tooling growth. Traders should watch on-chain metrics (transaction volume, active anchors), stablecoin supply on Stellar, major partnership announcements, and price-action following any enterprise adoption news.

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) has begun a gradual rollout allowing eligible US retail clients to fund individual brokerage accounts with stablecoins. Announced by Chairman Thomas Peterffy at the Goldman Sachs Financial Services Conference, the feature complements existing bank-transfer options and aims to provide faster, crypto-native funding for traders. IBKR serves 4.13 million accounts with $757.5 billion in customer equity across more than 160 markets, making the move significant for mainstream adoption of stablecoins as payment and settlement plumbing rather than solely exchange collateral. The rollout starts with a subset of US customers and may expand later; the broker has already broadened crypto access previously, including crypto trading in the UK. IBKR shares showed little direct reaction to the news amid broader market trends, trading around $66 with a YTD gain of roughly 43.8%. For traders, stablecoin funding could speed order placement, reduce fiat banking delays, and lower settlement friction, potentially attracting crypto-native retail flows to IBKR’s platform.

Binance and the Government of Pakistan have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore tokenizing up to $2 billion of state assets, initially focusing on government bonds, treasury bills and commodity reserves. Tokenization would convert ownership rights into blockchain-based digital tokens, potentially improving liquidity, lowering settlement costs, automating processes, and widening global investor access. The MOU is exploratory: Pakistan must first develop legal, regulatory and cybersecurity frameworks before any issuance or trading. The arrangement also follows approvals by Pakistan’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) allowing early registration steps for Binance and HTX in the country’s anti-money-laundering system as they prepare full applications. Binance positions itself as an infrastructure provider for sovereign digital securities; implementation risks include regulatory uncertainty, market volatility, operational and technical security challenges. No binding commitments or execution timeline have been announced. For traders: the move could pave the way for new on-chain sovereign instruments and broaden institutional flows into tokenized government debt if implemented, but near-term market effects are likely limited until legal frameworks and issuance specifics are defined.

HTX (formerly Huobi), a global digital-asset exchange with over 50 million users, has received a No Objection Certificate (NoC) from the Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulation Authority (PVARA). The NoC permits HTX to start the formal application for a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license under Pakistan’s Virtual Assets Ordinance, 2025. HTX will next register anti-money-laundering (AML) services with Pakistan’s Financial Monitoring Unit (FMU) covering exchange, broker-dealer, custody and derivatives services as it pursues full VASP authorization. Justin Sun, HTX Global Advisor, highlighted Pakistan’s fast-growing crypto market and the company’s commitment to compliance, transparency and user protection. As one of the first global exchanges to receive a NoC, HTX’s move signals regulatory progress in Pakistan and could accelerate institutional onboarding and local liquidity growth. Key SEO keywords: HTX, PVARA, VASP licensing, Pakistan crypto regulation, AML compliance.

US trade unions and the crypto industry are at odds over proposed changes to market-structure legislation that would permit retirement accounts (including 401(k) plans) to hold cryptocurrencies. Major labor groups — notably the American Federation of Teachers (AFT, representing 1.8 million members) and the AFL-CIO — sent letters to Congress opposing the bill, arguing crypto’s high volatility and systemic risks make it unsuitable for pension and retirement savings. The AFT warned workers could suffer significant losses; Better Markets and other advocates cited volatility and time-horizon mismatches for pension investors. Crypto proponents, including investors and industry lawyers from firms such as Consensys and Castle Island Ventures, counter that the bill would strengthen oversight, reduce systemic risk, and democratize access to an asset class with strong long-term returns. The debate centers on risk to multi‑trillion-dollar retirement assets, potential inflows of capital if rules are relaxed, and political opposition that trade groups say is motivated by worker protection concerns. Key figures: AFT president Randi Weingarten; industry voices include Sean Judge (Castle Island Ventures) and Bill Hughes (Consensys). Primary keywords: crypto in retirement, 401(k) crypto exposure, pension risk, crypto regulation.

XRP spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have recorded 19 consecutive days of net inflows, accumulating roughly $954 million since their launch. According to on-chain commentators cited in the report, the ETFs currently hold about 0.75% of total XRP supply. Analysts highlight that only 42.87% of XRP is in liquid circulation — the effective pool ETFs draw from — meaning incremental ETF purchases reduce the available circulating supply and can create early supply pressure. Market commentators say ETFs do not need to acquire the entire supply to move prices; concentrating purchases within the 42.87% liquid float can be sufficient to produce noticeable market impacts. The article notes XRP’s price nearing $2 amid broader market pullbacks, and frames sustained ETF demand as a key bullish factor for future price discovery.

The Depository Trust Company (DTC), a DTCC subsidiary and the largest U.S. central securities depository, received a three‑year SEC No‑Action Letter permitting it to offer an asset tokenization service on pre‑approved blockchains. The authorization covers highly liquid, DTC‑custodied securities — including Russell 1000 constituents, major index‑tracking ETFs, and U.S. Treasury bills, notes and bonds — and is limited to a defined list of approved chains. DTCC plans a phased rollout beginning in H2 2026 (with prior reporting noting H1 2026 planning), aiming to deliver faster settlement, 24/7 access and new on‑chain trading modalities while maintaining traditional market resiliency and investor protections. DTCC CEO Frank La Salla emphasized interoperability, security and investor safeguards; Commissioner Hester Peirce described the decision as an important regulatory clarity step for market infrastructure exploring blockchain. For crypto traders, the development signals potential expansion of token‑linked liquidity, new on‑chain instruments tied to equities and fixed income, and changes to custody and settlement dynamics that could create arbitrage, fractional‑ownership products and extended trading hours. Primary keywords: DTC, asset tokenization, SEC No‑Action Letter, Russell 1000, ETFs, U.S. Treasuries, settlement efficiency.

Bitcoin (BTC) briefly slipped below the $90,000 level, with OKX reporting prices around $89,900–$89,982 during the updates. Early report noted an intra-day decline (~2.27%) to about $89,982.50; a later update showed BTC trading near $89,913 on OKX with an intraday change of +0.04%. Both updates are short market flashes and do not constitute trading advice. Key points for traders: BTC is hovering just under $90,000 on OKX, recent intraday volatility included both a brief fall below $90k and a near-flat rebound, and no other assets or market drivers were cited. Monitor short-term price action around the $90,000 psychological level and order-book liquidity on major venues for potential rapid moves.

An ETH whale trader known as “Maji” suffered multiple waves of liquidations during a sudden market drop. Earlier reporting showed 22 liquidations within 24 hours with cumulative losses of about $1.047 million and total account drawdown near $18.56 million. A later update (citing PA News and on-chain analyst Ai Yi) put the figure at roughly 6,489 ETH liquidated — an estimated $720,000 loss — while Maji still holds 2,500 ETH long (approx. $7.79M) with a latest liquidation price around $3,074.62 and an unrealized loss near $314,000. The trader also reportedly opened high-leverage ETH longs (e.g., a $340k 25× position at ~$2,738.76). The combined reports highlight concentrated risk from large, leveraged ETH positions and the potential for rapid cascading liquidations during sharp price moves. For traders: monitor ETH derivative funding and open-interest, watch key liquidation price levels (near $3,074), reduce position size or leverage, and consider liquidity conditions that can amplify volatility.

Bitcoin fell sharply within an hour, dipping from above $91,000 to roughly $90.4K and earlier in the week trading as low as about $82.1K before a partial rebound. The rapid intra-hour move forced automated margin liquidations of leveraged long positions across exchanges, with reported liquidation estimates ranging from about $135 million (most recent reports) to over $200 million (earlier aggregations). The event highlights elevated crypto market volatility and the outsized risk of high leverage: exchanges closed longs automatically as margin thresholds were breached, amplifying downward pressure and increasing the likelihood of cascade liquidations. Traders should monitor BTC price levels, exchange liquidity and order-book depth, margin/leverage ratios and funding rates — conditions that can convert sharp moves into larger, amplified sell-offs. Key data points: BTC ~ $90.4K at reporting; intraweek range roughly $82.1K–$92K; long liquidations reported between ~$135M and >$200M within short timeframes.

BitGo received conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to convert its existing South Dakota trust charter into a national trust bank. The federal charter will let BitGo offer custody and regulated digital-asset services across the U.S. without needing state-by-state licenses, and expand institutional offerings including trading, staking, stablecoin and treasury services. BitGo filed an S-1 with the SEC in September and disclosed $4.19 billion in revenue for H1 2025, up from $1.12 billion in H1 2024. The company expects full approval soon as it prepares to convert and pursue a public listing.

Solana (SOL) is consolidating above a major high-time-frame support at $131, showing signs of accumulation after several days of tight price action. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has begun an uptrend, forming higher lows that suggest rising bullish momentum beneath the surface. Volume profile data shows the Point of Control (POC) shifting into the $131 support zone, indicating heavy trading activity and buyer interest at that level. Structurally, SOL has not broken lower lows and is coiling in a compressed range; such compression often precedes an impulsive expansion. If bullish momentum continues and $131 holds, immediate upside targets are $137–$145, where historical resistance and liquidity pockets exist. Failure to defend $131 would invalidate the bullish scenario and likely lead to a corrective phase. Key technicals: support $131, RSI uptrending, POC in support, target range $137–$145. Primary keywords: Solana, SOL price, RSI, POC, support, breakout.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) shows signs of a near-term rebound as on-chain fundamentals and technical patterns align. SHIB traded around $0.0000084 on Dec. 12, near its year-to-date low, about 75% below last November’s peak. Key on-chain signals: token burns rose 170% recently, bringing total burns above 410.75 billion, and exchange reserves fell from 366.1 trillion to 288.75 trillion SHIB this month, suggesting reduced sell-side liquidity. Whale holdings jumped to 96.67 billion tokens from a weekly low of 1.36 billion, indicating renewed accumulation by large holders and smart money. Technicals show a fall from a $0.0000075 bottom in November and formation of bullish patterns — a falling wedge and a small inverted head-and-shoulders — with an upside target near $0.00001 (roughly 20% higher). Confirmation would come from a move above the 50-day moving average and the wedge’s upper trendline. Primary keywords: Shiba Inu, SHIB, token burn, exchange reserves, whales. Secondary/semantic keywords: meme coin rebound, on-chain demand, falling exchange supply, inverted head-and-shoulders, falling wedge. Traders should watch exchange supply metrics, whale wallet activity, burn rate, and the 50-day MA for signs to enter or add to long positions; failing confirmation, volatility could persist around current levels.

HyperInsight via COINOTAG reports that a BTC OG Insider Whale’s leveraged long positions suffered major drawdowns during a market pullback. Aggregate notional exposure across Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana exceeded $620 million, with the largest component a 5x leveraged Ethereum long valued at over $500 million. The ETH 5x long includes a limit order of roughly $64 million between $3,030 and $3,112.40; the current entry price is $3,181.96, carrying a floating loss near $9 million. Bitcoin’s 5x long is about $90 million (entry $91,506.70, ~ $1M floating loss). Solana’s 5x long is roughly $34 million (entry $137.50, ~ $0.7M floating loss). The report highlights the concentrated risk from high-leverage positions and how short-term volatility and shifting liquidity can produce large unrealized losses for major leveraged bets. Primary keywords: Ethereum leverage, ETH 5x long, leveraged whale loss. Secondary/semantic keywords: Bitcoin 5x, Solana 5x, market pullback, floating loss, liquidity risk.

$113M of crypto futures positions were liquidated during a single hour, contributing to $324M liquidated over the prior 24 hours. The cascade was driven by concentrated long positions using very high leverage (10x–100x), clustered stop-losses and a period of low liquidity that amplified price declines and forced further forced liquidations. Major derivatives venues — typically Binance, Bybit and OKX — account for the bulk of such events. For traders, the key implications are: reduce leverage (target 3x–5x), use stop-losses and adequate margin, diversify single-asset exposure, and monitor real-time liquidation heatmaps (e.g., Coinglass, exchange dashboards). Large-scale liquidations can accelerate spot price moves and may signal short-term capitulation or heightened fear, but they also create tactical buying or shorting windows for disciplined traders. Overall, the episode underscores elevated short-term volatility and the tight interplay between derivatives liquidations and spot-market liquidity.

Bitcoin (BTC) climbed 1.41% in the past 24 hours and is trading around $90,667 at the time of the report. On the hourly chart BTC fell after a false breakout above a local resistance at $92,735; a daily close below that level could prompt a correction toward the $90,500 zone within a day. On the longer timeframe, BTC retreated following a failed attempt to sustain above the $94,172 resistance. If the situation does not improve by day-end, analysts see a higher probability of a drop to a support near $88,156 and possibly an interim test of the $85,000 area next week. Key levels to watch: upside resistance $92,735 and $94,172; downside support $90,500, $88,156 and $85,000. Primary keywords: Bitcoin price, BTC price prediction, resistance and support levels.

Japan’s Bank of Japan (BOJ) is widely expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 0.75% at its Dec. 18–19 meeting, restarting a tightening cycle paused in January 2025. Reuters and Bloomberg polls show strong economist consensus (≈90% and 100% respectively) that the BOJ will hike in December, and many forecast rates reaching 1.00–1.25% by mid-2026. The yen’s weakening against the dollar and persistent inflation above the 2% target are cited as drivers. Markets already price in the move and now focus on the terminal rate. Traders are watching for follow-up hikes tied to incoming data. Crypto-market implications center on historical reactions: when the BOJ last raised rates on Jan. 23, 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) traded near $105,000 before falling to $95,000 by Feb. 6 and then to $74,434 by Apr. 7 — a ~29% decline in under four months. With BTC near $92,426 today, a similar proportional drop would target roughly $65,622. Analysts cited in the report warn a BOJ hike could prompt yen appreciation and unwind yen-funded carry trades, forcing sales of risk assets including Bitcoin. Additional pressure could come from a narrowing U.S.–Japan rate gap if the Fed continues easing (it recently cut rates by 25 bps to 3.50–3.75%). Traders should watch BTC price action, carry-trade flows, yen strength, and cross-market liquidity for short-term volatility and possible deeper corrections, while long-term narratives (institutional demand, ETF flows) may temper sustained losses. Keywords: BOJ rate hike, Bitcoin reaction, yen carry trade, inflation, interest rates, BTC price target.

Analyst Chad Steingraber predicts XRP could stage a multi‑fold rally — potentially reaching near $10 and higher — driven by sustained inflows into newly launched spot XRP ETFs. Since November 2025 several XRP ETFs (Canary Capital, Bitwise, Grayscale, Franklin) have registered steady net inflows, with 21Shares and WisdomTree expected to join. Combined ETF accumulation is approaching about $944–$976 million (roughly 0.7–0.8% of circulating supply), while Bitwise’s broader Crypto 10 ETF also holds XRP. Steingraber and others note much of the buying has occurred OTC, muting immediate exchange-driven price impact; the risk of a visible supply squeeze rises if ETFs begin sourcing XRP directly from exchanges. He draws parallels to Bitcoin’s post‑ETF performance and projects a substantial upside into 2026 if ETF demand persists. Technicals cited include a breakout from a multi‑month symmetrical triangle on the two‑week chart and a bullish flag, with measured targets ranging from near‑term psychological levels around $10 up toward $14–$15 (some analyses point even higher). Key trader takeaways: accelerating ETF demand is removing available supply; short‑term catalysts are continued ETF net inflows and confirmation of chart breakouts; manage risk — this is informational, not investment advice.

Bitcoin dropped below $90,000 after U.S. markets sold off amid renewed concerns about the AI sector. Broadcom plunged about 10% after an earnings outlook disappointed investors, dragging the Nasdaq down over 1% and weighing on crypto-linked equities. Bitcoin fell roughly 2% from around $92,500 to near $89,800 after the U.S. open. Crypto miners and stocks tied to both mining and crypto services—Hut 8 (HUT), Iren (IREN/RIEN), Riot (RIOT), Cipher (CIFR), Robinhood (HOOD), MicroStrategy (MSTR), Circle (CRCL) and Coinbase (COIN)—also declined, with stablecoin issuer Circle down more than 5%. Market jitters were compounded by Fed commentary: Jerome Powell’s recent remarks signaled a possible pause in near-term cuts, reducing expected 2026 cuts to two from three, while Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee projected more cuts in 2026 than the current median. Traders will monitor upcoming Fed speakers for guidance. Primary keywords: Bitcoin, AI sell-off, Nasdaq, Broadcom, crypto stocks. Secondary/semantic keywords included: miners, stablecoins, rate cuts, Fed commentary, market volatility. This move highlights short-term risk-off sentiment in risk assets tied to tech and macro rates; traders should watch intraday U.S. sessions for further downside pressure and sector correlations.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse closed Swell 2025 in New York with a succinct message to XRP holders: “It is definitely happening.” At the conference, Ripple highlighted progress in cross-border payments, regulated stablecoins and the XRP Ledger ecosystem, positioning the company as ready to scale real-world financial solutions. The remark circulated widely on social media and stirred sentiment among retail and institutional investors. Traders should watch for product rollouts, regulatory developments, on-chain metrics, liquidity shifts and institutional inflows, since execution — not rhetoric — will determine price action. Short-term moves may be driven by sentiment and any immediate announcements; sustained upside requires confirmed deployments, adoption and regulatory clarity. This article is informational and not financial advice.

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) has launched a stablecoin deposit feature enabling eligible users to fund brokerage accounts instantly using USDC. The service, powered by crypto infrastructure provider Zero Hash, supports transfers on Ethereum, Base and Solana, with funds landing in seconds and available 24/7 — reducing time and fees versus bank wire transfers. Initially rolled out to a subset of KYC-verified U.S. retail customers, IBKR plans phased global expansion and will publish step-by-step guides on its website and app. The move follows founder Thomas Peterffy’s earlier comments about exploring stablecoin deposits and signals faster-than-expected adoption of crypto rails by traditional brokerages. Key SEO keywords: Interactive Brokers, USDC, stablecoin funding, instant deposit, Zero Hash.

UK lawmakers have criticised proposals from the Bank of England on regulating stablecoins, saying the draft rules risk limiting domestic adoption and pushing stablecoin activity overseas. Parliamentary committees argue that stringent operational, custody and prudential requirements could raise costs and complexity for issuers and payment services, deterring innovation and driving issuers to relocate or serve customers from more permissive jurisdictions. The debate centres on balancing financial stability and consumer protection against maintaining the UK’s competitiveness in crypto payments and tokenised finance. Lawmakers called for clearer proportionality, international coordination and regulatory sandboxes to avoid fragmentation. The scrutiny adds political pressure as the BoE and UK regulators refine rules that will affect payment rails, stablecoin issuers and crypto firms operating in Britain.

Four early-stage crypto presales are highlighted as potential breakout opportunities before 2025 ends: Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP), LivLive (LIVE), Ozak AI (OZ) and Nexchain (NEX). ZKP is presented as a $100M self-funded, infrastructure-ready network with a live four-layer architecture covering compute, storage, ZK processing and application support and a $20M infrastructure commitment. LivLive positions itself as a lifestyle rewards token that converts movement, shopping and social interaction into on-chain rewards; early presale prices were $0.02–$0.04 with a suggested launch price of $0.25. Ozak AI aims to provide AI-driven smart-contract automation and data analytics, though its real-world integrations remain under development. Nexchain focuses on multi-chain interoperability and developer tooling for cross-network deployment and scaling. The article frames ZKP as the most technically mature offering, while the others offer differentiated value: engagement mechanics (LivLive), AI tooling (Ozak AI) and interoperability (Nexchain). The piece is a promotional press release and includes a disclaimer that LiveBitcoinNews does not endorse the content and that readers should perform their own research.