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Vanguard has begun allowing clients to trade third‑party spot Bitcoin ETFs and other crypto‑backed funds (including ETFs holding BTC, ETH, SOL and XRP) on its brokerage platform, responding to strong investor demand and improved operational readiness. The firm will not launch its own crypto products or provide proprietary crypto investment advice; participation is optional and crypto ETFs will be treated as niche, non‑core assets akin to gold funds. Senior Vanguard executives reiterated a skeptical view—describing Bitcoin as a speculative, non‑cash‑flow asset—while the company said it will continue to restrict access to speculative meme coins and SEC‑unsupported products. The move could materially expand retail and institutional access to regulated crypto ETFs through Vanguard’s large client base, potentially increasing liquidity and trading volumes for listed token ETFs while leaving Vanguard’s risk controls and conservative guidance in place.

Analysts highlight three altcoins with leading ROI potential for 2025–2026: Ozak AI (OZ), XRP and BNB. Ozak AI is presented as the highest-upside, early-stage AI-driven project with a functioning intelligence engine, Perceptron Network data feed (700K+ nodes), SINT-powered autonomous agents, and a presale exceeding $4.9 million. The project’s real-time analytics and cross-chain predictive tools are cited as drivers of an accelerating, compounding utility model that could produce outsized returns compared with larger, more mature tokens. XRP (XRP) is noted for a strong long-term technical structure around support levels $1.84–$1.96 and resistance at $2.10–$2.23; its value thesis rests on enterprise adoption, cross-border settlement and growing institutional interest after regulatory clarity, with analysts projecting $5–$10 in a full market expansion. BNB (BNB) is described as fundamentally robust, trading near $900 with supports around $839–$880 and upside resistance at $928–$978; Binance ecosystem utility, token burns, staking and liquidity are cited as steady demand drivers and analysts project targets of $1,600–$1,700 in the next peak. The article is a sponsored piece and not investment advice. Primary keywords: Ozak AI, XRP, BNB, altcoins, ROI potential, presale. Secondary/semantic keywords included: predictive AI, cross-chain, technical support, Binance ecosystem, institutional adoption.

A publicly traded Bitcoin treasury company has kept its place in the Nasdaq 100 index after one year as a constituent, per Reuters. The firm’s business model — holding large quantities of spot Bitcoin on its balance sheet rather than operating traditional business lines — has drawn scrutiny from analysts who liken it to an investment fund. That framing raises questions about sustainability, given the company’s revenue and share performance are tightly correlated with Bitcoin price moves. Global index provider MSCI has signalled concerns about including digital-asset treasury firms in its frameworks; it may decide in January whether to exclude this company and similar peers, a move that could alter index composition and trigger index-related fund flows. Traders should note the story highlights regulatory and indexation risk for crypto-tied equities, and that any MSCI exclusion decision could prompt volatility in the shares and related ETFs tied to Nasdaq 100 constituents.

Tether, issuer of the USDT stablecoin, made an unsolicited all-cash takeover approach valued at about $1.1 billion aiming to acquire control of Serie A club Juventus by buying Exor’s majority stake and potentially taking the club private. Juventus’ board or controlling shareholders rejected the offer. Earlier reporting noted Tether had proposed committing up to $1 billion and framed the move as long-term capital support; the announcement had previously driven a surge in Juventus-related fan tokens. The bid, its rejection, and the public attention underscore growing crossover between major crypto firms and high-profile sports assets — a trend with implications for brand strategy, regulatory scrutiny and market sentiment in crypto. For traders, the event highlights possible short-term volatility in football-related tokens and reputational or regulatory risk for the stablecoin issuer, while underlining how crypto capital can influence traditional-asset markets.

Bitcoin mining hash price has fallen below the commonly cited breakeven of ~$40/PH/s/day (Hashrate Index reports ~USD 38.6), driven by a ~40% BTC price drop in late November, the post‑halving 3.125 BTC block reward and rising network difficulty (≈156T, +6.3%). Network hashrate remains at historic highs (≈1 ZH/s), squeezing miner margins and pushing ROI for new ASICs toward ~1,000 days. In response, major operators are accelerating shifts to low‑cost and flexible renewable power and, where necessary, reducing machine uptime or selectively idling rigs. Notable projects and vendor moves: Sangha Renewables with TotalEnergies brought a 20 MW solar site online in Ector County, Texas; Phoenix Group launched a 30 MW hydroelectric project in Ethiopia; Canaan and Soluna deployed a wind‑powered site in Briscoe County, Texas and Canaan is developing AI‑driven rigs to optimize energy use. Industry data cited include Hashrate Index and CryptoQuant. For traders: monitor hash price, network hashrate and difficulty, miner uptime metrics, ASIC ROI and miner balance‑sheet signals (asset sales, equity raises), plus regional energy cost and demand‑response developments (e.g., Texas). Miner capitulation or asset sales can increase BTC supply-side pressure and be bearish in the near term; wider adoption of renewables and flexible contracts can reduce operating cost volatility and stabilise miner behaviour over time.

Coinbase announced it will suspend order-book trading for select ANKR, AXS, CGLD and LRC pairs starting 12:00 PM ET on December 15, 2025 (00:00 UTC Dec 16). Affected pairs: ANKR-GBP, AXS-EUR, AXS-USDT, CGLD-EUR, CGLD-GBP, LRC-USDT and LRC-BTC. The change is intended to improve overall market health and consolidate liquidity. Eligible Coinbase Advanced users can still trade the tokens on USD order books. Coinbase has already switched the listed pairs to limit-order-only mode; market orders cannot be submitted for those pairs. The notice emphasized improving liquidity and market conditions but gave no timetable for restoring full order-book trading. This operational adjustment may affect liquidity and spreads for the specified pairs and could redirect trading volume to USD order books or other venues.

Coinglass data aggregated by COINOTAG highlights concentrated liquidation clusters in Ethereum (ETH) derivatives that traders should monitor. The later report revises earlier thresholds and shows higher upside short exposure: a sustained break above $3,200 could trigger roughly $868 million in short liquidations across major centralized exchanges, increasing the risk of a short squeeze and rapid upside volatility. Conversely, a drop below $3,000 could expose about $1.29 billion in long liquidations, creating significant downside liquidity risk for leveraged longs. COINOTAG emphasizes that liquidation charts map clusters of positions and serve as a proxy for market microstructure, not precise contract counts. Traders are advised to watch these liquidity clusters, adjust position sizing and stop levels, and prepare for amplified short-term volatility around the $3,000–$3,200 corridor. Keywords: Ethereum, ETH liquidations, short squeeze, leverage risk, liquidation clusters.

OpenAI’s GPT-5.2 has been reported to significantly improve AI-driven investment research and automation, outperforming Google’s Gemini 3 in workflow efficiency and analytics for financial use cases. The upgrade reportedly enhances data ingestion, model accuracy, and end-to-end automation — enabling faster idea generation, portfolio analysis and trading signal production for institutional and quant teams. Separately, BiyaPay announced the introduction of zero-fee USDT crypto spot contracts, allowing US-based users to trade USDT with no spot commission via contract-style listings. The move is positioned to boost on‑ramp liquidity and lower trading costs for stablecoin flows. Key takeaways for traders: (1) GPT-5.2 adoption in quant and research teams could increase the speed and volume of algorithmic signals, potentially raising short-term volatility in liquid markets; (2) BiyaPay’s zero-fee USDT spot contracts may shift stablecoin flows toward its platform, increase USDT trading volumes, and put fee pressure on competing exchanges; (3) market participants should watch for increased order flow, changes in execution cost, and potential liquidity migration. Primary keywords: GPT-5.2, investment research, BiyaPay, USDT, zero-fee spot. Secondary keywords: automation, quant trading, stablecoin liquidity, trading fees.

Strategy, a company that holds bitcoin as a corporate treasury asset, will remain included in the Nasdaq-100 index and is expected to stay in the benchmark for another year. Reuters reported the decision, noting that Strategy’s buy-and-hold model for corporate bitcoin reserves — which has inspired dozens of imitators — resembles an investment fund. The news highlights continued market acceptance of firms that use bitcoin as a treasury asset and reinforces index exposure for such companies, potentially affecting investor flows and derivative products tied to Nasdaq-100 constituents. This development is primarily relevant to traders tracking institutional adoption, index-based flows, and correlated instruments tied to Nasdaq-100 composition.

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) announced on X that BNB Chain now records about 2.4 million daily users, positioning it among the most actively used Layer‑1 networks. Community members corroborated the claim with BscScan data showing cumulative BNB Chain addresses approaching ~700 million by December 2025. Commentators highlighted the chain’s high throughput, low fees and fast execution, which support both developer activity and end‑user adoption across DeFi and NFT platforms. Some users questioned what portion of the daily figure represents active builders versus retail traders, while others noted the metric may reflect cooler speculative retail mania around altcoins and meme coins. The article notes roughly 700,000 new participants joining the network daily and emphasizes sustained user growth across market cycles.

An analyst known as Cryptoes highlighted that XRP is testing a historic horizontal support near $2.01, the same zone that marked a decisive bottom in June and preceded a sharp rally to new highs. XRP has retreated from a prior peak near $3.65 and currently shows a narrow range with repeated closes around $2.01, indicating compression and tension before a potential large move. The chart includes multiple wicks below the support but closes at or above it, suggesting buyers have repeatedly absorbed selling pressure. If buyers defend this level again, the analyst and other bullish commentators expect a renewed rally; if sellers break it decisively, XRP could decline further. The article stresses that this technical setup is a ‘huge moment’ because historic pivots often trigger significant market reactions. Disclaimer: this is informational and not financial advice.

Ether.fi Card has launched a ten-day year-end promotion, “10 Days of ETHmas” (Taiwan time Dec 12 08:00 — Dec 22 07:59). The campaign offers a 10% cashback paid in wrapped ETH (wETH) to both referrers and new users who register via referral links, complete KYC and activate at least one Ether.fi Cash personal card, and make eligible posted merchant purchases. The 10% is applied as a top-up: it supplements the card’s standard instant rewards (3% SCR token or equivalent) and any existing 1% referral bonus so the combined reward reaches 10%. Excluded transactions include refunds, pre-authorizations, P2P transfers, cash advances and gambling. The promotion is funded from a capped $200,000 wETH pool, distributed on a first-come, first-served basis with per-user and regional caps; rewards are non-cash wETH credits deposited to users’ Ether.fi accounts after the event according to official timing. The article reiterates Ether.fi Card features — a non-custodial card model, real-time SCR token reward deposits (convertible to stablecoins), collateralized credit functionality, and yield integrations for idle balances — and notes physical card issuance has been intermittently paused. Trader takeaway: the campaign increases short-term distribution of wETH to users, creating modest demand dynamics for ETH/wETH, but the limited pool size and brief duration constrain systemic price impact. Keywords: Ether.fi, wETH cashback, crypto card, referral promotion, payment rewards.

Coinotag, citing Coinglass data, reports a 24-hour net outflow of 426.48 BTC from centralized exchanges (CEXs) on December 13. Major withdrawals occurred at Coinbase Pro (1,119.30 BTC) and Binance (862.13 BTC), with Bitstamp also seeing 94.85 BTC leave. Offsetting inflows were concentrated at Kraken, which recorded a net inflow of 1,150.41 BTC. These flows follow an earlier seven-day snapshot that showed larger multi-exchange reallocations, indicating ongoing liquidity shifts and custody rebalancing across venues. For traders, exchange-specific flows matter: large withdrawals from top exchanges can reduce available sell-side liquidity and push funding rates or short squeezes, while concentrated inflows to a single venue (Kraken) may signal accumulation or repositioning by large holders. Monitor exchange reserves, funding rates and order-book depth for potential short-term price pressure and volatility.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Surat sub‑zonal office filed a charge sheet under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against five individuals accused of running cyber fraud schemes that yielded proceeds of about Rs. 104.15 crore (~$11 million). The accused are named as Makbul Abdul Rehman Doctor, Kaashif Makbul Doctor, Mahesh Mafatlal Desai, Om Rajendra Pandya and Mitesh Gokulbhai Thakkar; a key suspect, Bassam Doctor, is absconding and believed to be hiding in an Arab country and receiving most illicit funds into his crypto wallet. Investigations, based on Surat Police SOG inquiries, found the group used fake stock/investment tips, impersonation notices (ED, TRAI, CBI, Supreme Court), simulated police stations, fake challans and pre‑activated SIMs to extort money and digital assets from victims. ED arrested four suspects, seized three properties valued near $1 million and analyzed devices and bank accounts. Illicit funds were initially collected via mule bank accounts that passed basic KYC, then layered through cash withdrawals, hawala channels and converted into non‑KYC crypto wallets. The ED warned of growing digital scams and urged public caution when sharing personal data or accepting online investment offers. Key SEO keywords: Enforcement Directorate, $11M fraud, crypto wallet, money laundering, cyber fraud, mule accounts, digital asset scams.

The UK’s financial regulator has confirmed plans to finalise a comprehensive crypto regulatory regime and advance a stablecoin framework in 2026. The initiative aims to bring regulatory certainty to crypto markets, bolster consumer protection and support innovation. Key elements include establishing rules for custody, disclosure, and governance of crypto firms, implementing a clear regime for stablecoins used as means of payment, and coordinating with international counterparts. The regulator emphasised staged implementation to allow firms time to comply, and indicated ongoing consultation with industry stakeholders. While specific timelines and detailed rule text remain pending, this policy push signals that the UK intends to be a competitive, well-regulated hub for crypto businesses and payment stablecoins.

Coinbase Institutional forecasts a liquidity-driven tailwind for crypto into early 2026. Following the Fed’s 25bp cut and plans for reserve management purchases (RMP) of U.S. T‑Bills, Coinbase expects reserve growth to continue through April 2026, describing the shift as a form of "light quantitative easing" or "stealth QE." Fed funds futures imply two additional cuts (≈50bps) in the first nine months of 2026, a less hawkish outlook that Coinbase says is supportive for cryptocurrencies. Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley echoed optimistic sentiment, calling market developments evidence that conditions are "lining up for a massive 2026," and noting that 2025 has effectively been a bear market since February despite buying pressure from institutional players. Market context: crypto suffered a multi-week sell-off starting in October that liquidated roughly $19 billion of leveraged positions. Glassnode metrics point to a "mild bearish phase" with modest inflows offset by steady selling from large holders; Bitcoin remains near the lower bound of its recent range and faces resistance from sellers who bought near October highs. Key implications for traders: the combination of Fed easing expectations and RMPs is a bullish macro liquidity signal for risk assets, potentially improving capital flows into crypto, but persistent on-chain selling and recent deleveraging warn of continued short-term volatility. Primary keywords: Coinbase prediction, liquidity boost, Fed RMP, crypto 2026; Secondary keywords: reserve growth, stealth QE, Bitcoin, institutional flows.

Analysts model XRP’s potential 2026 price if Bitcoin rises to $200,000. With Bitcoin trading near $90.5k at publication, a $200k BTC implies a roughly $4 trillion BTC market cap and a possible $7 trillion total crypto market. If XRP maintains its current ~4% market share, XRP could rise from $2.04 to about $4.50, valuing XRP near $270 billion. Some analysts and research firms argue XRP could outperform Bitcoin — historical episodes (post-2024 U.S. election and 2017–2018 cycle) show XRP sometimes gained multiple times Bitcoin’s percentage move. Under a scenario where XRP’s dominance increases modestly (from 4% to 4.5%), firms like Sistine Research project a breakout toward $10–$15. The article cites bullish institutional BTC forecasts (Bernstein, Tom Lee, Standard Chartered) that shifted $200k timelines into 2026. This analysis is informational and not financial advice.

Coinbase is preparing to launch an internal prediction market built on Kalshi’s regulated infrastructure, with sources saying an announcement could arrive next week. Initial reports indicate negotiations are non‑exclusive but that Kalshi would operate the product as the sole prediction‑market provider once it goes live. The move follows Kalshi’s efforts to form a prediction‑market alliance with firms including Robinhood and Coinbase. The product launch may be disclosed alongside wider updates on Coinbase’s tokenized stock efforts at an upcoming company event. Details remain preliminary and subject to due diligence and regulatory approvals; Coinbase has not formally confirmed the plan. Relevant keywords: Coinbase prediction market, Kalshi partnership, prediction markets, tokenized stocks, crypto trading.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins said on X that the US financial markets are moving on-chain and the SEC will prioritize innovation and adopt new technologies. The SEC issued a no-action letter to the Depository Trust Company (DTC) enabling DTC participants to directly transfer tokenized securities into other participants’ registered wallets. These on-chain transfers will be officially recorded and tracked by the DTC. The move is presented as improving predictability, transparency and efficiency for investors.

Terra Luna Classic (LUNC) plunged more than 45% from this week’s high after a court sentenced Terraform Labs co‑founder Do Kwon to 15 years in prison. The sentence exceeded the five years his defense sought and the 12 years prosecutors recommended; prosecutors cited roughly $40 billion in holder losses from Terra’s 2022 collapse. LUNC fell to a low of $0.00004587 (its weakest since Dec. 5) after rallying from $0.00002488 on Dec. 1 to $0.00008055 on Dec. 6 ahead of the ruling. The token has lost millions in market value alongside sister tokens including Terra (LUNA) and USTC. Technicals show LUNC breached the $0.000047 neckline of a double‑top pattern; the next meaningful support is $0.00002488 — about 45% below current levels — indicating a bearish outlook if selling continues. The article notes LUNC retains an active community that votes on recovery proposals and benefits from monthly token burns by Binance, but legal fallout and “sell the news” dynamics have driven the recent rout.

Big banks had more than a decade to pilot and deploy blockchain-based settlement rails for cross-border and interbank payments but largely failed to act. That inaction left global finance dependent on slow, costly legacy systems—multi-day securities settlement, strict cut-off times, and multi-leg FX flows that create idle capital and higher fees. The article highlights concrete benefits already proven in crypto markets: near-instant on-chain settlement, continuous yield accrual, faster margining, and the erosion of the traditional “liquidity premium.” Emerging markets such as Brazil are singled out: cross-border payments often route through offshore banks and the U.S. dollar, adding spreads and delay that stablecoin rails could eliminate. A few institutional pilots (e.g., JPMorgan’s Onyx/Kinexys) showed feasibility but remain isolated. The author argues that as smart-contract security, audits, and insurance mature, blockchains will be treated as core infrastructure rather than a risk. Continued bank reliance on legacy infrastructure imposes measurable economic friction on businesses and consumers; widespread institutional adoption of blockchain settlement could unlock real-time capital mobility, reduce costs, and improve liquidity efficiency worldwide.

A small group of high-profile crypto investors, including Wintermute co-founder Yoann Turpin, have acquired a fully intact 69-million-year-old triceratops fossil, one of roughly 24 known specimens. The fossil is stored at Le Freeport in Singapore — a high-security vault owned by crypto billionaire Jihan Wu — alongside tokenized gold, fine art, rare wine and hard drives holding significant crypto holdings. The purchase underscores a trend among crypto wealth holders moving from digital collectibles (NFTs) to ultra-scarce physical assets that offer permanence and prestige. The article contrasts this trend with ongoing digital-asset developments: NFT market activity has slumped (monthly volume fell to $320 million in November, with early December at about $62 million), while regulated stablecoin initiatives are progressing in Malaysia (a ringgit-backed stablecoin RMJDT launched by Tunku Ismail Ibrahim, and projects by Capital A and Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia). The piece also notes wider tech shifts — Meta is reducing metaverse spending in favour of AI and wearables — as part of changing investor priorities. Key names: Yoann Turpin, Jihan Wu, Chaw Wei Yang, Tunku Ismail Ibrahim. Key figures: triceratops fossil (one of ~24), NFT market cap down to ~$3.1 billion (66% decline from January), NFT monthly volume $320M (Nov) and $62M (early Dec). Primary subjects: shift from NFTs to tangible ultra-rare collectibles, storage/tokenization of physical assets, and concurrent growth in regulated stablecoin pilots.

Director Carl Erik Rinsch was convicted in Manhattan federal court of one count of wire fraud, one count of money laundering and five counts of conducting monetary transactions in proceeds of unlawful activity after prosecutors say he diverted Netflix production funds into personal trading and purchases. Netflix had agreed in 2018 to fund the sci‑fi series White Horse, paying $44 million for initial episodes and providing an additional $11 million in March 2020 to complete production. Instead of using the supplemental $11 million for the show, Rinsch allegedly routed the money through multiple bank accounts into a personal brokerage account and made heavy trades in speculative securities, stock options and cryptocurrencies (including Dogecoin). Within roughly two months he reportedly lost more than half of the $11 million, though prosecutors say he realized a substantial profit on a Dogecoin position. He also used the funds for personal expenses and luxury items — about $1.7M in credit‑card payments, $3.3M on furniture and antiques, a $387K Swiss watch, and roughly $2.4M on five Rolls‑Royces and a Ferrari. Sentencing is scheduled for April 17, 2026; counts carry statutory maximums that could total decades, though actual prison time will be set by the judge. Rinsch’s lawyer warned the verdict could broaden federal fraud charges in contractual or creative disputes. For crypto traders: the case highlights risks around using third‑party or corporate funds for speculative crypto trading, increased enforcement scrutiny over misused funds, and how large, highly leveraged retail or private trades (including meme coins like Dogecoin) can lead to rapid portfolio swings and legal exposure.

Tether’s USDT settled roughly $156 billion in transfers under $1,000, CEO Paolo Ardoino said, with the seven-day moving average of small-value flows consistently above $500 million. The rise in high-frequency, low-value transactions highlights USDT’s growing use for remittances and everyday payments in regions with costly or limited banking access. Separately, Bloomberg reports Tether is exploring a stock sale that could value the company around $500 billion and raise up to $20 billion; executives have also discussed tokenising shares to enable on-chain trading. Beyond stablecoins, Tether has submitted a binding all-cash bid for Exor’s 65.4% stake in Juventus FC and plans a €1 billion investment if the deal closes. The firm is also investing in AI and robotics startups and has become a major buyer of physical gold, holding 116 tonnes in Q3 2025 and supporting tokenised gold demand. For traders: the data underscores stronger utility and demand for USDT, possible corporate restructuring or equity tokenisation that could expand on-chain liquidity, and broader treasury diversification into real-world assets — all developments that may influence stablecoin flows, market liquidity and sentiment.

SUI rallied after being included in the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF (BITW) and seeing substantial on‑chain withdrawals that indicate holder accumulation. BITW began trading on NYSE Arca with a 0.24% allocation to SUI (≈$2.4M at launch), creating immediate institutional demand. CoinGlass data shows roughly $17.17M of SUI withdrawn from exchanges last week, reducing potential sell pressure. Derivatives metrics point to bullish positioning, with leveraged longs (~$17.63M) outweighing shorts (~$5.72M). Technicals: SUI reclaimed support near $1.60, daily ADX at 26.68 signals a strengthening trend, and key levels include $1.512 (support) and $1.694 (short‑term resistance); a daily close above $1.75 could target about $2.20 (~26% upside). Volume has fallen (~22% to $831M), suggesting the rally lacks broad participation and warrants caution. Ecosystem moves — a new ecosystem fund and developer grants from Sui Network to boost DeFi and TVL — add structural demand potential. For traders: watch ETF flows, on‑chain withdrawals, funding rates and liquidation zones between $1.512–$1.694; the immediate outlook is bullish but watch declining volume and liquidation risk. This is not investment advice; crypto markets remain volatile.

At the Solana Breakpoint conference, Scott Lucas, Managing Director and Head of Digital Asset Markets at JPMorgan, described the Solana ecosystem as a convergence of entrepreneurial innovation and disciplined execution. He said that while some projects are consumer-focused and may not be immediately suitable for regulated markets, others explore broader capital-market use cases. These experimental efforts, Lucas argued, generate important dialogue and lessons that can inform the development of regulatory-ready solutions. Institutional investors should monitor pilots, extract scalable practices, and anticipate how Solana-based developments could shape future crypto market infrastructure. Key names: Scott Lucas (JPMorgan), Solana. Main keywords: Solana, JPMorgan, regulated market solutions, digital asset markets.

21Shares published a product page and launched a spot XRP ETF (ticker TOXR on Cboe BZX) that frames XRP and the XRP Ledger as faster, more affordable and more reliable for cross-border payments than legacy messaging and settlement rails such as SWIFT. The firm’s description emphasizes technical features: high transaction speed, low cost, and decentralization of the XRP Ledger. The messaging was highlighted by crypto commentator Xaif and gains credibility because 21Shares is a regulated issuer and the ETF provides an institutional, custody-backed exposure to XRP’s price. The article argues that the ETF launch increases institutional access and could attract significant inflows, supporting bullish price momentum for XRP. Disclaimer: the piece is informational, not investment advice.

Tether’s USDT is seeing rapid growth as a payments rail: recent reports show roughly $156 billion processed in small-dollar USDT transfers with a seven-day moving average above $500 million, driven by remittances and everyday payments on chains such as Tron and Ethereum. Transfers typically settle in minutes with fees often under 1%. Concurrently, Tether is expanding beyond pure stablecoin issuance into capital markets and tokenized real-world assets in 2025 — developing on-chain financial instruments (synthetic assets and yield-bearing tokens), backing tokenized-gold initiatives after reporting holdings of about 116 tonnes of gold, and pursuing strategic non-crypto investments including AI and robotics infrastructure and a binding all-cash proposal to buy Exor’s 65.4% stake in Juventus FC with a planned €1 billion investment. Tether says its reserves remain largely in U.S. Treasuries and cash equivalents. For traders, key items to watch are regulatory developments, reserve transparency, payment-volume growth, tokenization pilots and adoption metrics — each could affect USDT liquidity, stablecoin demand and on-chain capital flows. Primary keywords: Tether, USDT, stablecoin, tokenization, payments.

Ethereum developer proposes ERC-8092, a draft ERC to create cryptographic, on‑chain proofs that two accounts on different chains belong to the same entity. ERC-8092 specifies a signed declaration published on-chain to establish a verifiable link, a publicly checkable proof, and a revocation mechanism. Use cases include unified identity and reputation across chains, enhanced security (verifying ownership on a more secure chain), streamlined UX for multi‑wallet users, and trustless cross‑chain collateral verification. The draft targets the Ethereum ecosystem (EVM chains) but could inspire cross‑chain standards elsewhere. Key hurdles are community review, technical security scrutiny, and broad cross‑network adoption — interoperability is required for real utility. The proposal is currently a draft and not yet live; end users would interact with it through wallets and dApps if adopted.