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Tether, the crypto company behind the world’s largest stablecoin, USDT, plans to acquire popular Italian football team Juventus FC, increasing its minority interest to 100%. The business has made a binding bid for majority shareholder Exor’s 65.4% ownership in the club in an all-cash transaction. If the deal goes through, Tether plans to make a public tender offer for the club’s remaining shares at the same price. Juventus FC SpA is a publicly traded business with a market capitalisation of $925 million as of Friday’s closing price. If the deal is finalised, Tether stated that it is “prepared” to invest…

The central bank dropped its target rate on Wednesday afternoon, in what some are calling a “hawkish cut.” Even before Fed Chairman Jerome Powell hit the stage on Wednesday afternoon, the outcome seemed clear: a rate cut was on the way.  At least that’s what the CME Fedwatch Tool indicated only minutes before Powell’s address.  The algorithm, which forecasts interest rates based on futures market expectations, predicted a 25-basis-point cut, which Powell delivered.  But will Bitcoin rally, or has the cut already been priced in?  Given that this week’s rate decrease was labelled “hawkish,” Bitcoin’s price may respond with a…

Revolut has completed a large blockchain project with TRON, signalling a historic moment for digital finance in Europe. This move brings TRON’s blockchain to over 65 million Revolut users. TRON Staking, Stablecoins, and Instant Conversions Now Live For 65m+ Users. TRON DAO announced the agreement on December 9, 2025, during an event in Barcelona. It includes TRON staking and stablecoin features. This agreement marks the full operational implementation of TRON’s blockchain infrastructure throughout Europe. The agreement establishes TRON as a cornerstone of Revolut’s ‘Crypto 2.0’ initiative, which will provide institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure to enable next-generation financial services in all 30…

Dubai’s new agreement with Binance is a bold drive to integrate blockchain and cryptocurrency payments into customs procedures, setting the emirate up for faster trade flows, lower costs, and a more competitive digital economic footprint. Dubai Accelerates Its Digital Economy With a Major Binance-Backed Blockchain Upgrade. During Binance Blockchain Week 2025 in Dubai, Dubai Customs and Binance signed a memorandum of understanding to integrate cryptocurrency-based payment systems into commercial and logistics activities. The agreement intends to enhance digital government services, increase trade efficiency, and help SMEs by making global markets more accessible. The agreement, signed during Binance Blockchain Week 2025,…

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) has become the “best performing” Layer-1 asset this year, up about 40% and outperforming every major blockchain network. Along with BCH, the only L1 tokens that will enjoy gains in 2025 are BNB, HYPE, and TRX. BCH’s performance is attributed to its fully circulating supply, which is free of venture capital selling pressure, as well as ongoing speculation about prospective ETF approvals. Furthermore, BCH benefits from consistent liquidity and volatility, which contribute to its strong market positioning. Why BCH’s Supply Dynamics, Liquidity, and ETF Speculation are Fueling its Breakout Run. Bitcoin Cash has had a surprising start…

Pakistan is preparing to establish its first national stablecoin as part of a larger effort to integrate digital assets into its financial system. Officials presented the idea at Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai, describing it as a significant milestone for the country’s fledgling digital economy. Pakistan Outlines A Rupee-Backed Stablecoin To Modernize Its Digital Finance Sector. The chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), Bilal Bin Saqib, has stated that Pakistan will proceed with a rupee-backed stablecoin. He emphasised that the project complements national efforts to provide digital financial tools and enhance access to regulated virtual assets. While…

MetaMask has officially launched its Polymarket-powered prediction markets in the MetaMask Mobile app, expanding the crypto wallet’s functionality beyond token storage and trading. MetaMask is now the first self-custodial wallet with built-in access to prediction markets, according to a new feature revealed on Thursday. Polymarket Integration Makes Metamask The First Wallet With Built-In Predictions. MetaMask teased everlasting futures trading and a new rewards scheme in a blog post on October 8, and the launch follows that. The connection, which is now live, allows users to purchase and sell outcome-based bets on real-world events ranging from global politics and sports to…

Malaysian officials are deploying drones and handheld sensors to crack down on Bitcoin mining operations that steal power from the grid. Last month, Malaysia established a special committee comprising officials from the Ministry of Finance, Bank Negara Malaysia, and TNB to pursue illicit actors. Authorities Launch High-Tech Raids as Illegal Miners Steal Massive Power Nationwide. Over the last five years, officials have identified 14,000 illegal mining operations nationwide, with theft from the national power system accounting for approximately $1.1 billion in damages. Illegal miners work with amazing sophistication. Many move around regularly, using deserted shop lots, abandoned residences, empty suburban…

Vanguard, one of the world’s largest asset managers, has stated that it will allow its brokerage clients to trade cryptocurrency-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds beginning in early December 2025. The historic regulatory decision lifts a years-long ban on crypto investment products, bringing digital assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana on par with traditional non-core assets like gold. This initiative allows Vanguard’s estimated 50 million brokerage customers to access regulated cryptocurrency wrappers, potentially attracting new institutional and retail capital to the crypto markets. 50M Investors Gain Access as Vanguard Ends Its Crypto Block Vanguard has around $11 trillion…

On Monday, the market experienced another severe collapse, wiping away about $1 billion in leveraged crypto trades. Bitcoin is down 6% to $84,810 on Monday, bringing its year-to-date decline to more than 8%. Smaller altcoins have fared far worse, with a MarketVector index tracking the bottom half of the top 100 tokens down nearly 70% this year. Much of the market’s weakness dates back to early October, when $19 billion in leveraged bets were liquidated in response to President Donald Trump’s tariff threats, which rocked global markets. Traders utilise liquidation data to analyse system leverage, identify risk appetite, and determine…