SEC Charges Fake Crypto Platforms and AI Investment Clubs in Alleged $14 Million Scam
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged a network of purported crypto trading platforms and AI-themed investment clubs, alleging a retail fraud that raised at least $14 million. Filed on December 22, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, the complaint targets three platforms and four investment clubs for conduct […]
Aave Falls 18% Over Week as Dispute Pulls Down Token Deeper
The Aave token (AAVE) fell roughly 18% over the past week as a governance dispute escalated and confidence weakened, with selling pressure amplified by a large liquidation. The drop reflects a mix of governance-driven uncertainty and concentrated positioning that hit the market at the same time.
Malaysia’s Royal Stablecoin Signals Asia’s Shift Toward Regulated Tokenized Money
Malaysia has launched RMJDT, a royal stablecoin pegged to the ringgit and backed by cash deposits and short-term government bonds, positioning it as strategic infrastructure for tokenized money in Asia. The initiative marks a shift from pilot experimentation to production-grade, locally denominated digital money designed for faster, lower-cost cross-border payments with regulatory compliance and reserve […]
DTCC Chooses Privacy-Focused Canton Network for Tokenization
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has secured regulatory clearance to pilot a tokenization service and will use the privacy-focused Canton Network as its blockchain partner. The decision, enabled by a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission no-action letter dated December 11, 2025, targets custodied U.S. Treasury securities and sets a defined timetable toward production […]
Gate November 2025 Transparency Report: Milestones as Full-Stack Web3 Ecosystem Accelerates
The Gate November 2025 Transparency Report highlights substantial operational growth and an expanding compliance footprint, reporting $163 billion in single-month spot trading volume and a 124% reserve ratio covering roughly 500 asset types. The disclosure positions these results within a strategy to fuse centralized services with proprietary Layer 2 infrastructure while securing cross-jurisdictional approvals for […]
Robinhood Rolls Out Crypto Futures and Staking, Plus Tokenized Equities
Robinhood expands its crypto offerings with a multi-product launch that introduces futures, staking and tokenized U.S. equities to its platform, a move that immediately raises new compliance and operational questions. The rollout includes U.S. staking for Ethereum and Solana, EU availability of tokenized stocks, and derivatives access under a registered Futures Commission Merchant, positioning the […]
Ethereum options traders more bullish than Bitcoin counterparts
Ethereum options traders are showing materially stronger bullish positioning than their Bitcoin counterparts, according to options‑market indicators and analyst commentary. Key metrics reveal lower demand for downside protection in ETH while Bitcoin traders maintain a more cautious stance.
Kraken Launches High-Touch VIP Program for Ultra High Net Worth Clients
Kraken has introduced a high-touch, invitation-only VIP program targeting ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs). The program defines UHNWIs as clients with at least $30 million in investable assets, with eligibility typically including a minimum average balance of $10 million or an annual trading volume near $80 million. The offering is positioned for large-scale digital-asset holders seeking bespoke […]
21Shares lists 2x leveraged SUI ETF (TXXS) on Nasdaq, prompting leverage and custody scrutiny
21Shares has listed a 2x leveraged SUI ETF (TXXS) on Nasdaq, introducing a product that concentrates leverage risk directly at the product level. By doubling exposure to SUI, the ETF immediately raises structural concerns for custodians, issuers, and compliance functions regarding leverage controls and asset transparency.
Crypto industry pledges support to victims of Hong Kong’s Tai Po Wang Fuk Court blaze
The crypto industry pledged roughly HK$68.78 million (about US$8.82 million) to victims of the Tai Po Wang Fuk Court blaze, one of Hong Kong’s deadliest recent fires. Pledges were made within days of the November 26, 2025 incident, providing rapid liquidity for emergency relief and reconstruction while authorities investigate the cause.