Key Points: Capital A partners with Standard Chartered for MYR stablecoin exploration.
Focus on wholesale applications and real-time settlements.
Capital A’s initial entry into regulated digital assets.
On December 12, Capital A Berhad and Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia signed a letter of

Key Points:
S.1498 enhances transparency and restricts public officials’ asset holdings.
Aims to curb insider trading and conflicts of interest.
Senate legislative process involves committee reviews and amendments.
The U.S. Senate has advanced bill S.1498, spearheaded by Sen. Josh Hawley,

Key Points: Jump Crypto’s Firedancer undergoes advanced Solana mainnet testing now.
Targeting improved performance with 1 million TPS.
Aiming to reduce reliance on Solana Labs’ client.
Jump Crypto’s Firedancer, a Solana validator client, has reportedly launched on the Solana mainnet, boasting

Key Points: Ranger Finance claims a planned token issuance on MetaDAO with a $6 million target.
Community reactions are mixed due to lack of official confirmation.
Potential implications for future Solana ecosystem fundraising activities.
At the Solana Breakpoint conference, a developer from Range

Key Points: CFTC grants no-action relief to key prediction markets and derivatives platforms.
Allows third-party clearing, reducing compliance burdens.
Requires platforms to maintain collateral and post-trade transparency.
The CFTC issued no-action letters to Polymarket, PredictIt, Gemini, and

Key Points:
Ant International and HSBC conduct successful cross-border token payment test.
Leveraged Swift’s network and ISO 20022 for interoperability.
Potential to revolutionize real-time global fund management.
Ant International, HSBC, and Swift have successfully tested cross-border

Key Points: YouTube integrates PayPal’s stablecoin PYUSD for US creator payouts.
Creators receive earnings faster via stablecoin integration.
Focuses on expanding financial options for content creators.
YouTube has enabled US creators to receive earnings via PayPal’s stablecoin, PYUSD, as

Key Points: Circle CEO emphasizes Solana’s transaction dominance and USDC’s role.
Solana’s infrastructure maturity attracts more platforms.
Competitive pressure increases on other stablecoin venues.
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire announced at Solana Breakpoint that Solana processes more transactions th

Key Points: Senate collaboration on cryptocurrency regulation led by Lummis and Gillibrand.
Draft legislation aims for review before holiday recess.
Potential impacts on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins expected.
U.S. Senators, led by Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), push to finalize crypto market

Key Points: Polygon’s Madhugiri upgrade boosts TPS by 40%, increasing industry competitiveness.
Targeting 5,000 TPS in six months.
Community anticipates further adoption and usage.
Sandeep Nailwal, co-founder and CEO of the Polygon Foundation, announced on X that the Madhugiri hard fork

Key Points: FCA plans regulation of stablecoins for growth, involving key industry shifts.
Emphasizes financial growth while safeguarding consumer interests.
UK’s strategy on stablecoins influences global digital finance competitiveness.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) plans to focus on r

Key Points: Jeff Yan denies ADL shifts PnL onto HLP LPs.
Mechanism said to protect user and systemic stability.
ADL generated user profits in prior events instead.
Hyperliquid co-founder Jeff Yan refuted accusations that the Automatic Liquidation mechanism transfers profits and losses to Hyperliqu

O próximo discurso do Presidente Trump na Pensilvânia sobre o crescimento económico está a aumentar a especulação no mercado, à medida que os analistas antecipam possíveis anúncios de políticas que poderão afetar vários setores económicos e provocar volatilidade nos mercados.

Pontos-chave:
A Polymarket está a operar com prejuízo para promover o crescimento estratégico do mercado.
Shayne Coplan dá prioridade ao aumento da base de utilizadores e aos incentivos de liquidez.
Planos futuros incluem introduzir taxas de mercado assim que estiverem estabelecidos.
Shayne Coplan, CEO da Polymarket, anunciou no Axios BFD: New York 2025 que a empresa está a ope

Key Points: Metaplanet announces digital credit tools in Japan, set to launch before other competitors possibly enter within 12 months.
Simon Gerovich, the CEO, outlines strategies focusing on key financial yields.
Community perceives huge potential due to lack of similar products in

Key Points: Tether’s USDT gains regulatory recognition in Abu Dhabi for Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche.
Enhances opportunities for licensed entities within ADGM’s framework.
Paolo Ardoino highlights UAE’s regulatory benchmark in virtual asset integration.
Tether’s USDT has been officially recogni

Key Points: Argentina mulls lifting the bank-crypto trading ban, reflecting economic demands.
Potential pro-market framework driven by current administration.
Fosters a formal channel for crypto, improving compliance and tracking.
The Central Bank of Argentina is evaluating changes to allow