SDEX jumped more than 160% after Smardex announced its shift to the unified protocol, which merges a DEX, lending market and perpetual-style trading into a single smart contract and liquidity pool. A Unified Architecture for Capital Efficiency The native token of the decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Smardex (SDEX) surged by over 160% on Dec. 17, […]
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Nasdaq Warns Bitcoin Treasury Firm KindlyMD as Shares Linger Under $1
Bitcoin treasury company KindlyMD is now officially on the Nasdaq countdown clock after its shares fell below the $1 minimum bid requirement, putting the company at risk of delisting if it fails to rebound by mid-2026. KindlyMD Stock Below $1 Triggers Nasdaq Compliance Notice According to a Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange […]
Read MoreIs Crypto a Security? (Part IV: DeFi, Staking, Airdrops, NFTs)
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. Is Crypto a Security — Part IV The opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. Digital-asset activity has evolved far beyond simple […]
Read MoreHow Crypto Could Reshape Finance, AI, and Privacy by 2026: A16z Crypto
From stablecoin payments to AI-driven agents and privacy-first blockchains, crypto’s next phase is taking shape. Industry leaders outline how 2026 could mark a turning point for mainstream adoption, infrastructure, and new digital economies. The Technologies and Trends Set to Define Crypto’s Next Chapter Crypto’s next evolution is coming into focus, and industry builders at A16z […]
Read MoreGaming Platform Launches Feature to Unlock Utility for Legacy Sports NFTs
A sports gaming platform has introduced a new cross‑chain wallet linking feature that allows fans to verify ownership of non-fungible tokens across multiple blockchains and instantly unlock in‑game utility. Rescuing ‘Digital Dust’ from Isolated Collections SCOR, the protocol focused on programmable sports IP, has unveiled a new feature aimed at reactivating tens of thousands of […]
Read MoreCrypto Tax Pressure Reaches Congress as Lawmakers Face Urgent Push to Rewrite Federal Rules
Lawmakers are confronting rising pressure to modernize cryptocurrency tax policy as uncertainty clouds compliance, threatens U.S. competitiveness, and forces Congress to weigh legislative action amid warnings that capital and innovation could move offshore. Capitol Hill Braces for Crypto Tax Overhaul as Crapo Warns of Capital and Innovation Exit U.S. Lawmakers are confronting mounting pressure to […]
Read MoreWormhole Anchors Ripple’s Multichain Push as RLUSD Expands Beyond Single-Chain Limits
Wormhole is positioning Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin for rapid multichain expansion, enabling native issuance across major Ethereum Layer 2 networks as Ripple targets scalable, compliant growth beyond single-blockchain limits. Wormhole Sharpens Multichain Breakout Setup With Ripple and RLUSD Targeting Layer 2 Scale Cross-chain infrastructure is gaining prominence as stablecoins scale beyond single networks. Wormhole, a multichain […]
Read MoreCharles Schwab Widens Regulated Crypto Exposure With Solana Futures Inside Brokerage Accounts
Charles Schwab quietly widened regulated crypto exposure by adding solana-linked futures to its trading platform, signaling deeper integration of digital asset derivatives into mainstream brokerage accounts without requiring direct cryptocurrency ownership. Regulated Solana Futures Enter Schwab Platform, Expanding Leverage-Based Crypto Exposure A major brokerage broadened crypto-linked derivatives access within its trading ecosystem. Charles Schwab Corp. […]
Read MoreXRP and SOL Enter the Big Leagues With CME Group’s Latest Futures Launch
CME Group broadened its regulated cryptocurrency lineup, adding new spot-quoted futures that deepen access to digital assets and reflect growing demand for flexible, compliant trading tied closely to market pricing. CME Group Adds XRP and SOL to Spot-Quoted Crypto Futures Suite CME Group (Nasdaq: CME) expanded its cryptocurrency derivatives lineup with new offerings for digital […]
Read MoreXRP Pushes Deeper Into Institutional Finance as Vivopower Builds $900M Ripple-Linked Exposure Structure
XRP is gaining institutional traction as Vivopower advances a Ripple-linked equity structure converting share ownership into indirect token exposure, signaling rising demand for compliant, large-scale access without requiring direct XRP custody. Vivopower Advances Ripple-Linked XRP Strategy for Institutional Investors Growing institutional engagement continued to strengthen XRP’s positioning in structured finance as Vivopower advanced a large-scale […]
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