Geoffrey Kendrick, the global head of digital assets research at Standard Chartered Bank, recently issued an extremely bullish price prediction for XRP. Kendrick' bullish prediction is driven by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dropping its appeal against Ripple and the approval of spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to XRP. Understanding Ripple-SEC legal saga It was in August this year that the years-long legal battle between the SEC and Ripple finally got over. Ripple is a blockchai ...

Core Insights - Greenlite Ventures, Inc. has launched a blockchain-enabled Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) platform at the start of the 2025 NFL season and provided updates on its multichain crypto token, NoLimitCoin (NLC) [1][2] Group 1: Platform and Technology - The DFS platform integrates blockchain technology through NoLimitCoin (NLC), which operates across Ethereum-compatible networks including Binance Smart Chain and Polygon, with an expansion to Base Chain planned for Q1 2026 [2][3] - The anticipated expansion to Base is expected to enhance accessibility, scalability, and transaction efficiency for users of platforms that integrate NLC, improving user experience for blockchain-enabled applications [3] - Greenlite's DFS platform is the first product within the No Limit ecosystem, which aims to combine traditional online platforms with decentralized blockchain infrastructure, allowing users to retain custody of their assets [4] Group 2: Future Developments and Strategy - Greenlite Ventures holds a significant allocation of NoLimitCoin tokens for platform usage and future growth initiatives, including a decentralized sports betting exchange and a decentralized crypto exchange [5] - The company emphasizes compliance with regulatory requirements through comprehensive KYC and geofencing measures for its platforms, which are designed to support both U.S. and international regulations [5] - The DFS market exceeds $10 billion, global sports betting surpasses $100 billion annually, and crypto exchanges process tens of billions of dollars in daily trading volume, indicating a substantial market opportunity for Greenlite's platforms [6] Group 3: Company Vision and Market Position - Greenlite Ventures positions itself at the intersection of sports, blockchain, and advanced technology, aiming to bridge traditional gaming models with decentralized financial infrastructure [7] - The company's platforms are designed for multi-chain and multi-token compatibility, including white-label deployments for third-party operators, enhancing network interoperability and user choice [6]

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 29, 2025) - SOL Strategies Inc. (CSE: HODL) (NASDAQ: STKE) ("SOL Strategies" or the "Company"),one of the first publicly traded companies dedicated to growing and building the Solana Economy, today announced it will release its financial results for the year ended September 30, 2025 on December 29, 2025. The Company will host a webcast and conference call on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:30pm EST.Event: SOL Strategies, Inc.Year End 2025 Financial Results Webcast ...

Winter Park, Florida, Dec. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tron Inc. (Nasdaq: TRON) (the “Company”), a publicly traded innovation company at the forefront of blockchain and digital assets, today announced a $18 million strategic equity investment from Justin Sun, founder of the TRON blockchain. Black Anthem Limited entered into a stock purchase agreement with the Company to acquire restricted common stock at a price of $1.3775 per share, representing a significant long-term commitment by one of the most influe ...

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 29, 2025) - Boba Mint Holdings Ltd. (CSE: TNJ) (OTCQB: WERDF) ("Boba Mint" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it is arranging a non-brokered private placement of a minimum of 2,500,000 common shares and a maximum of 7,500,000 common shares, at an issue price of $0.10 per share, for gross proceeds to the Company of a minimum of $250,000 and a maximum of $750,000 (the "Offering").The Offering may close in one or more tranches, and the gross p ...

Core Viewpoint - MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc. is collaborating with Tools for Humanity and World Foundation to implement Proof of Human technologies, such as World ID, across Japan, aiming to enhance trust in digital interactions and create new revenue streams [2][3][4]. Group 1: Collaboration and Agreements - MEDIROM has signed a Master Service Agreement (MSA) with Tools for Humanity and World Foundation to manage Proof of Human verification locations in Japan, which is expected to generate revenue through operational fees and related services [3]. - A dedicated task force, the "MEDIROM World Proof of Human Task Force," will be established to facilitate the nationwide rollout of Proof of Human technology [3][5]. Group 2: Background and Purpose - The collaboration addresses the challenge of distinguishing between humans and AI online, leveraging blockchain technology to provide a secure method for individuals to prove their humanity without disclosing their identity [4]. - The initiative aims to foster a digital society where individuals can confidently participate, enhancing trust in online interactions [5][12]. Group 3: Key Initiatives - MEDIROM will deploy advanced cameras, known as Orbs, in approximately 300 Re.Ra.Ku Group locations to verify humanness while preserving privacy [6]. - Plans include establishing flagship locations and pop-up stores to offer Proof of Human verification services in various commercial and public spaces [11]. Group 4: Leadership Comments - Koji Eguchi, President and CEO of MEDIROM, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, emphasizing the importance of establishing a social infrastructure for proving humanness in the age of generative AI [7]. - Tomoe Makino, General Manager of Tools for Humanity Japan, highlighted Japan's leadership in adopting technology and the potential of Proof of Human as essential digital infrastructure [12].

Core Investment Activity - PSquared Asset Management established a new position in Core Scientific by acquiring 405,800 shares valued at approximately $7.28 million, representing 5.78% of its U.S. equity assets [2][3][6] Company Overview - Core Scientific operates in the digital asset mining and blockchain infrastructure sector, generating revenue from proprietary mining and third-party hosting contracts [8][9] - The company has a market capitalization of $4.74 billion and reported a revenue of $334.18 million with a net income of -$768.31 million [5] Stock Performance - As of the latest report, Core Scientific shares were priced at $15.29, reflecting a 5.5% increase over the past year, although this performance lags behind the S&P 500, which increased by approximately 15% in the same period [4] Business Model and Strategy - Core Scientific employs a dual business model, mining digital assets for its own account while also providing datacenter colocation and hosting services for institutional clients [8][9] - The company is focusing on expanding hosting contracts and has improved its balance sheet post-restructuring, with a proposed merger with CoreWeave aimed at monetizing its power-heavy data center assets [10] Recent Developments - Following the termination of the merger agreement with CoreWeave due to shareholder disapproval, Core Scientific's shares have fallen nearly 30%, raising concerns about the company's strategic pivot towards high-density colocation and AI-adjacent workloads [11]

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Kraken backed platform xStocks launched on the TON crypto blockchain, letting Telegram users outside the US trade tokenized versions of US stocks and ETFs directly inside the chat app. The move adds a new on-chain venue to an already crowded race for tokenized stocks, where Solana and Ethereum hosts already hold around $180M in xStocks assets across nearly 50,000 wallets. This aligns with a 2025 trend, where everything from money-market funds to blue-chip stocks is now appearing on blockchains, as tradit ...

Tom Lee is looking past short-term market noise and laying out a simple thesis for 2026. If big technology stocks continue to anchor risk markets and the Federal Reserve turns more supportive as the year progresses, he believes both equities and crypto could be setting up for another leg higher. In a CNBC interview released on Dec 26, the Fundstrat co-founder said the recent pullback in digital assets looks less like a broken market and more like a temporary liquidity shock. He tied his longer-term opti ...