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Key Highlights The U.S. CFTC has announced the launch of a pilot program, which allows major firms to use Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC as collateral for derivatives trading  Apart from the pilot, the regulator issued new guidance that will provide a legal framework for using tokenized versions of traditional assets like Treasury bonds as collateral The CFTC’s Market Participants Division has issued a non-action position for FCMs using digital assets, including stablecoin, as customer margin  On December 8, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)’s acting chairman, Caroline D. Pham, announced the launch of a Digital Assets Pilot Program. This initiative…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure South Korea moved to tighten rules for cryptocurrency platforms after a major breach at Upbit that sent shockwaves through the local market and government halls. Government Pushes Bank-Level Rules According to government and industry reports, the Upbit breach on November 27, 2025 involved the transfer of about 104 billion tokens on the Solana network in roughly 54 minutes. The value of the tokens was reported at about 44.5 billion won, equal to roughly $30–36 million. Upbit said it would cover customer losses from its own funds, but…

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced the launch of a U.S. digital assets pilot program that will allow bitcoin, ethereum and the stablecoin USDC to be used as collateral in regulated derivatives markets, marking another major policy shift in how U.S. regulators approach tokenized assets. The move includes new guidance for tokenized collateral, a limited no-action framework for futures commission merchants (FCMs), and the withdrawal of legacy restrictions that the agency said are no longer relevant following passage of the GENIUS Act. Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham said the program is designed to expand the use of digital assets in…

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor said today that he has met with “every sovereign wealth fund in the Middle East,” as he continues to promote Bitcoin-backed financial structures to some of the world’s largest pools of capital. “I’ve been meeting with sovereign wealth funds, banks, fund managers, regulators—about 50 to 100 investors across every jurisdiction,” Saylor said.   Saylor said his message was simple: Bitcoin is digital capital, or digital gold, and digital credit builds on it by stripping out volatility to generate yield—offering cash flow now instead of waiting decades for capital to appreciate. Speaking at the Bitcoin MENA conference,…

The outlook for XRP is becoming increasingly polarized as traders, analysts, and industry critics weigh in on its price trajectory, governance model, and growing institutional interest. Related Reading Recent market activity reflects a complex environment where both technical signals and structural concerns are shaping sentiment. As whale sell-offs, ETF inflows, and a revived decentralization debate collide, XRP finds itself at a critical moment that is testing assumptions about its long-term viability. XRP’s price records some momentum on the daily chart. Source: XRPUSD on Tradingview New Participation Models and Market Volatility A wave of alternative yield platforms, including BlackchainMining, has entered…

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, hosted its BIG Series – Bybit Institutional Gala in Abu Dhabi, bringing together key Bybit executives, global regulators, banking partners, liquidity providers, and institutional clients for a forward-looking dialogue on the evolution of digital markets. The evening set the stage for Bybit’s strengthened global strategy following its newly secured full Virtual Asset Platform Operator (VAPO) license from the UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and its MiCAR license across the entire European Economic Area (EEA), — a milestone that positions the company at the center…

Cronos (CRO) has received a major boost from 21Shares. On Monday, December 8, 2025, 21Shares announced a strategic partnership with Crypto.com to catalyze the mainstream adoption of CRO through regulated investment products.21Shares Boosts Institutional Adoption For CRO21Shares, a major issuer of spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), announced that it will be offering investment products for CRO. The firm intends to boost the adoption of CRO via issuing investment products tracking its spot performance. “Crypto.com and Cronos are both paving the way for scalable and interoperable blockchain solutions, and this collaboration reinforces our commitment to delivering institutional-grade regulated exposure to the most…

Iris Coleman Dec 08, 2025 19:33 Tether Investments announces funding for Generative Bionics to advance intelligent humanoid robots, emphasizing Italy’s scientific contributions and global industrial impact. Tether Investments has announced a significant investment in Generative Bionics to bolster the development of advanced humanoid robots, according to Tether. This strategic move forms part of a 70 million euro funding round, aligning with Tether’s broader ambition to enhance global digital and physical infrastructure. Generative Bionics: A Leader in Robotics Innovation Generative Bionics stands as the largest spinoff from the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), with…

Key Highlights Pye Finance has announced the closing of a funding round of $5 million, led by popular companies like Variant and Coinbase Ventures It converts locked Solana staking positions into tradable assets, addressing a multi-billion dollar liquidity gap The platform directly targets the over 379.5 million Solana currently staked on Solana, much of it illiquid, and tokenizes these positions On December 8, Pye Finance announced that it had successfully raised $5 million in seed funding. The funding round was led by popular companies like Variant and Coinbase Ventures, with additional participation from Solana Labs, Nascent, and Gemini.  Pye Finance…

Lawrence Jengar Dec 08, 2025 18:34 Harvey announces integration with NetDocuments, optimizing legal teams’ access to secure document management without altering existing workflows. Streamlining Document Access and Management Harvey, a leading provider of legal technology solutions, has unveiled its new integration with NetDocuments, a prominent document management system (DMS). This integration aims to enhance the efficiency of legal teams by providing seamless access to documents without compromising security or altering existing management practices, according to [Harvey](https://www.harvey.ai/blog/harvey-netdocuments-integration). Maintaining Security and Workflow Integrity The integration allows legal teams to securely access and utilize NetDocuments files…