This content is provided by a sponsor. Victoria, Seychelles, December 18, 2025 — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today announced the launch of the private beta for Bitget TradFi, a new cross-market feature that gives crypto users direct access to global forex, metals, commodities, indices, and stock CFDs using USDT as margin. Selected […]
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Bulls Hesitate, Bears Hover: Bitcoin’s $87K Tug-of-War Continues
Bitcoin’s been in a mood lately—dipping, bouncing, and teasing chartists with every candle. Hovering just below $88,000 on Thursday morning around 8:30 a.m. EST, the king of crypto seems caught in a flirtation between bears reluctant to let go and bulls trying to gather their courage. Bitcoin Chart Outlook Relative strength index ( RSI) on […]
Read MoreNordic Crypto Exchange Safello Partners With Fuels Capital for Bitcoin‑Collateral Custody
Safello will custody bitcoin used as collateral for loans issued by Fuels Capital, launching a revenue‑sharing pilot in Stockholm. Safello, a cryptocurrency exchange focused on the Nordic countries, announced in Stockholm that it has entered a partnership with Fuels Capital to act as custodian for bitcoin‑backed loans. The agreement establishes a six‑month pilot during which […]
Read MoreKraken Expands Alpaca Partnership to Boost Global Tokenized Equities Adoption
Kraken and Alpaca deepen their alliance, making Alpaca the preferred venue for tokenized equities via xStocks and the Instant Tokenization Network. Kraken announced an expanded strategic partnership with Alpaca, designating Alpaca as the preferred source and custodian for the equities that back Kraken’s xStocks tokenized equities. The agreement extends Alpaca’s role to include its Instant […]
Read MoreBitgo Adds Lightning Network Support to Custody Platform
Bitgo integrates the Lightning Network into its qualified custody service, offering institutions faster and cheaper payments. Bitgo, a digital‑asset infrastructure company, announced the integration of the Lightning Network directly from its qualified custody platform in New York, United States. The service, built through a partnership with Voltage, a leading Lightning infrastructure provider, enables institutional clients to access […]
Read MoreAmber Premium FZE Gains In‑Principle VARA Approval in Dubai
Amber Premium’s Dubai subsidiary receives in‑principle approval from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, marking a key step toward full licensing. Amber Premium FZE, the Dubai arm of Amber International Holding Limited (Nasdaq: AMBR), announced on December 18 2025 that it has been granted an in‑principle approval (IPA) from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). The approval, issued […]
Read MoreNexo Becomes Official Crypto Partner of Australian Open
Nexo has secured a multi-year partnership with Tennis Australia, becoming the Official Crypto Partner of the Australian Open and the broader Summer of Tennis. The deal marks a first for a digital asset platform at a Grand Slam event and signals crypto’s growing presence in elite global sports. Tennis Australia Enters Historic Partnership With Nexo […]
Read MoreRegulation to Define 2026: DYdX’s Charles d’Haussy Predicts Domestic DATs and Blockchain Governed AI
Charles d’Haussy, CEO of the DYdX Foundation, outlines eight major trends he believes will shape digital assets, DeFi, and AI in 2026. The Rise of Onshore Digital Asset Treasuries Charles d’Haussy, CEO of the DYdX Foundation, has released a series of predictions outlining how digital assets, decentralized finance, and artificial intelligence (AI) may evolve in […]
Read More12 Top Investor Threats: State Regulator Warns FOMO Is Fueling Year-End Fraud Pressure
A state securities regulator issued 12 investor warnings ahead of year-end, cautioning that fraud activity is accelerating as scammers exploit FOMO, new technologies, and holiday urgency to lure investors into costly schemes. 12 Top Investor Threats Mount as State Regulator Warns FOMO Is Accelerating Losses State securities regulators are warning investors to stay alert as […]
Read MoreBinance Warns of Rising Listing Scams as Fake Agents Circle Token Projects
Binance is drawing a hard line on token listings, warning of a surge in impersonation scams while clarifying that no listings are guaranteed, no fees are charged, and any paid promises tied to Binance are fraudulent. Binance Tightens Listing Framework as Impersonation Scams Surge and Blacklists Expand Crypto exchange Binance warned of escalating impersonation scams […]
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