Day: December 16, 2025

Bitcoin Treasury Kindly MD Faces Potential Delisting After Nasdaq Notice

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Bitcoin treasury company Kindly MD has received a Nasdaq notice after its shares traded below the exchange’s $1 minimum bid price for 30 consecutive business days, starting a six-month window to regain compliance or risk being delisted. The notice, which was issued Wednesday, does not immediately affect trading, but gives the company until June 8, 2026, to lift its share price above $1 for at least 10 consecutive trading days, according to a regulatory filing from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). If the company fails to regain compliance within…

Why 2026 Will Be Business as Usual

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Quantum computing and DATs are overhyped risks for 2026, says Grayscale, while predicting new highs for Bitcoin. Grayscale said it expects 2026 to accelerate long-term structural shifts in digital asset investing, driven by macroeconomic pressures and clearer regulation. But it has outlined two high-profile topics it does not expect to meaningfully influence crypto market performance in 2026 – quantum computing risks and the rise of digital asset treasuries (DATs). Quantum Risks and DATs Won’t Move Markets While concerns around quantum computing frequently resurface, Grayscale, in its latest report titled…

Meta tests Instagram TV app on US Amazon Fire devices

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Key Takeaways Meta is testing an Instagram TV app for Amazon Fire TV devices in the US, allowing users to watch Reels short-form videos on bigger screens. The app will initially focus on providing a quality viewing experience and short-form vertical videos, with potential expansion to more devices and eventual monetization. Share this article Meta is launching its Instagram for TV app on Amazon Fire TV devices in the US, marking the platform’s push to bring Reels to living room screens. The app will focus on short-form vertical videos under…

SEC Ends Probe into Aave After Four Years, Says CEO

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Stani Kulechov, founder and CEO of Aave, said the US Securities and Exchange Commission ended a four-year investigation into the decentralized finance platform.  In a Tuesday X post, Kulechov provided an Aug. 12 letter from the SEC saying that the agency did “not intend to recommend an enforcement action” against Aave. The text of the letter suggested that the protocol had faced a potential enforcement action by the SEC in a probe initiated about four years ago. “We’re glad to put this behind us as we enter a new era…

BTC–Gold Ratio Slides As Gold Dominates 2025

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The Bitcoin-to-gold ratio, which highlights the ounces of gold required to purchase one BTC, has retraced to 20 ounces per BTC, down roughly 50% from around 40 ounces in December 2024. Rather than a collapse in Bitcoin (BTC) demand, this sharp shift reflected the unique macroeconomic regime of 2025, where gold’s asset performance dominated that of the crypto asset. Key takeaways: The BTC–gold ratio fell from 40 to 20 ounces per BTC between December 2024 and Q4 2025. Gold absorbed sustained inflows as central banks purchased 254 tonnes through October,…

XRP Price Is Not Going To $100 By End Of Year, ‘You Need A Reality Check’

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Despite the recent crash that saw the XRP price fall below $2, many analysts claim that the cryptocurrency could still skyrocket to $100 by the end of the year. However, one expert has thoroughly dismissed these projections, urging investors to temper expectations and warning that those who believe such predictions need a “reality check.” Why XRP Can Never Reach $100 By Year’s End Crypto market expert Zach Humphries has delivered a detailed assessment of XRP, calling out extreme price predictions and overly optimistic expectations, especially during the current downtrend. In…

XMRWallet – A Convenient and Simple to Use Monero Wallet

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Transparency is one of the things that the cryptocurrency industry is commonly praised for. But for many, the true potential of digital currencies lie within the exact opposite – privacy. Among the many privacy coins out there, Monero’s XMR stands as the undisputed king for many. However, its otherwise sophisticated privacy technology, ring signature, stealth addresses, and RingCT, often come with a trade-off in the face of sacrificing user experience. Running a full Monero node can be very intensive on your resources, and many mobile wallets tend to sacrifice privacy…

FDIC Proposes Framework for Bank-Issued Payment Stablecoins

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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) is moving forward with rule-making under the US GENIUS Act by proposing a framework for how regulated banks could apply to issue payment stablecoins, a key early step in implementing the law’s stablecoin provisions. In a 38-page document posted to the FDIC’s website, the agency detailed proposed approval requirements for the issuance of payment stablecoins by subsidiaries of FDIC-supervised institutions.  As Bloomberg reported, the proposal is subject to a public consultation period before advancing to the next stage of the rulemaking process. Excerpts from…

BitGo partners with Tempo to enhance onchain payment infrastructure

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Key Takeaways BitGo and Tempo are partnering to provide institutional-grade onchain payment infrastructure and stablecoin issuance capabilities. BitGo will offer custody, wallet solutions, and developer tooling for organizations building payment solutions on the Tempo network. Share this article BitGo has partnered with Tempo to provide institutional infrastructure for custody, stablecoin issuance, and developer tooling. The integration supports Tempo’s mission to build a blockchain network optimized for global payments, offering fast settlement, predictable costs, and native stablecoin support. Through the partnership, BitGo will deliver MPC-based wallets, token vesting tools, and APIs…