Currently in the crypto market, it feels as if we are in a neverending downtrend where liquidity is just getting drained from old coins causing their charts to constantly have this massive downtrend. I mean, most old coins, including even XDC, recently lost the low back in April, which was one of the most bearish times in the crypto market over the last roughly couple years. And now we're starting to see an even stronger downtrend on most old coin charts.And this is leading to a lot of people flipping beari ...

kamino launches fixed-rate lending on solana exactly when coinbase tokenized stocks drop dec 17. treasury managers can't deploy $10m at variable 2-8% rates but they'll lock 4.5% for 180 days all day. basel iii lets banks hold stablecoins q1 2026. they need yield certainty. kamino built it. no token yet but sol ecosystem captures this flow. ...

Tokenized assets:📂 Stablecoins -> all-time highs📂 Tokenized funds -> all-time highs📂 Tokenized commodities -> all-time highs📂 Tokenized stocks -> all-time highsToken Terminal 📊 (@tokenterminal):Why are you excited about 'Tokenized assets'?Because: https://t.co/KVriiWVZyT ...

LATEST: ⚡ International nonprofit Save the Children has launched a Bitcoin Fund, announcing it will hodl BTC donations for up to four years and test new ways to deliver cash assistance using Bitcoin, stablecoins and digital wallets. https://t.co/jnH31ciumz ...

The Friday DOT News Pump→ What is Polkadot's Second Age?Dive in! ↯0:00 DOT Token0:15 Polkadot App0:25 MLS Cup0:38 Proof Bridges1:08 Stablecoins1:37 DeFi1:54 Energy Web2:11 Polkadot Gaming3:28 Builders Party Winners4:50 Trends! Trends! Trends!6:28 OpenGov Roundup7:29 Space Monkeys Podcast ...

"In 2026, tokenized deposits will be as big as stablecoins. Every single bank will have a tokenized deposits strategy."@Ozhar sharing some Crypto Predictions for next year during his recent @NYSE @TakingStockLive interview. https://t.co/bMfoS6Fj6Z ...

“We’re building an Economic OS for the AI era.”@jerallaire with @WIRED on how stablecoins could transform global payments and rebuild trust in digital finance.https://t.co/FoVHCI7XcG ...

Robinhood's Ethereum L2 Chain - Robinhood unveiled plans to build its own Ethereum L2, named Robinhood Chain [1] - Robinhood Chain's vision includes tokenized stocks, pre-IPO trading, PMs (likely referring to Portfolio Margins or Product Managers), and stablecoins [1] - The goal is to create 24/7 markets [1] Key Personnel - Johann Kerbrat, GM of Crypto at Robinhood, discussed the vision for Robinhood Chain [1]

Regulatory Landscape & Market Impact - The US regulatory environment for crypto has improved significantly, with potential for further improvement through the GENIUS Act and Clarity Act, though the latter is delayed until potentially 2026 due to a government shutdown [11][12][13] - The SEC's stance has shifted from hostile under Gary Gensler to actively encouraging crypto development under Paul Atkins, aiming to solidify America's position in the global crypto industry [13][14] - The innovation exemption, expected to come into force in January 2026, could remove constraints on the crypto industry, particularly benefiting DeFi sectors [15] - Stricter reporting requirements are coming into effect in the EU, UK, and US from 2026, impacting centralized exchange users and potentially reducing tax evasion opportunities [31][32] Stablecoins & Global Adoption - Stablecoins are increasingly used globally, especially in countries like Pakistan, India, and Vietnam, for remittances and financial transactions [17][18] - Stablecoins benefit the US government by creating demand for US treasuries and strengthening the US dollar [42][44] - Tether (USDT) has a market cap exceeding $100 billion and is buying gold and Bitcoin, while Circle (USDC) became a public company [43][47][48] - Stablecoin issuers are starting to build their own blockchains to capture fees, exemplified by chains like Plasma [52][53] Industry Trends & Challenges - The crypto industry faces an identity crisis, with a sense of disappointment due to the lack of a traditional euphoric bull run and concerns about the proliferation of memecoins [5][18] - The launch of Pumpfun in early 2025 contributed to a memecoin craze, leading to questions about the industry's direction and legitimacy [18] - AI has captured significant mind share, diverting attention from crypto, which thrives on attention [23] - Crypto adoption is rising globally, but the industry still struggles with a perception of illegitimacy and value extraction [17][23]

Regulatory Focus - The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will prioritize digital asset regulation as part of its 2026 goals [1] - The FCA aims to empower local, UK-issued stablecoins [1]