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26/12/2025

⚖️ Two stablecoin models, two enforcement philosophies

Tether and Circle use very different approaches to freezing illicit funds:

🔹 Tether freezes billions proactively and often works directly with law enforcement
🔹 Circle acts only on formal legal orders and avoids token burning or reissuance

The difference highlights a key trade-off in crypto: speed of enforcement vs. legal safeguards.

26/12/2025

🇭🇰 Hong Kong moves toward tighter crypto oversight

Hong Kong plans to introduce legislative proposals in 2026 to regulate virtual asset dealers and custodians, creating a licensing framework under the AML/CFT Ordinance.

The SFC is also consulting on extending regulatory oversight to virtual asset advisers and managers, with comments open until Jan. 23.

24/12/2025

HashKey Capital secures $250 million in the first close of its fourth crypto fund 💰

The $500M-target fund will focus on blockchain infrastructure and real-world applications, backed by institutional investors, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals.

With over $1B in assets under management, HashKey Capital stands among Asia’s largest digital asset fund managers, and a long-time backer of major projects like Ethereum.

24/12/2025

📉 Institutions stepping back from crypto ETFs?

According to Glassnode, Bitcoin and Ether spot ETFs have recorded extended outflows since early November. The 30-day average of net flows has slipped into negative territory, pointing to reduced institutional participation.

Glassnode says the trend reflects a broader liquidity contraction across the crypto market, suggesting investors are staying cautious for now.

23/12/2025

Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman is sparking fresh speculation about a potential 2026 Senate run.

Days after Sen. Cynthia Lummis announced she would not seek reelection, Hageman posted a five-second video captioned “Soon,” breaking a months-long lull on her account and intensifying talk that she may be eyeing Lummis’ open Senate seat.

23/12/2025

BitMine Price Stalls Near $32 Despite Massive Ethereum Holdings

BitMine price remains range-bound near $31 even after disclosing large Ethereum holdings. A move above $32.57 could decide direction for BMNR stock.

23/12/2025

Crypto News: Lummis Retires, But Another Pro-Crypto Lawmaker is Quietly Moving to Occupy the Seat

Crypto news: Senator Cynthia Lummis retired December 19, but Rep. Harriet Hageman may replace her with similar pro-Bitcoin, anti-CBDC legislative record in Wyoming Senate seat.

23/12/2025

BitMine, the Ethereum treasury firm led by Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee, has reportedly expanded its ETH holdings with a $88 million purchase.

According to Arkham data cited by onchain analyst Lookonchain, BitMine acquired 29,462 ETH from BitGo and Kraken. The transactions have not yet been officially confirmed by BitMine.

23/12/2025

Developers Bash DTCC’s $8 Trillion Tokenization Infrastructure Pick Over Lack of Transparency

DTCC selected Canton for tokenization of U.S. Treasuries, sparking debate over whether the network functions as a public blockchain or permissioned database with RWA focus.

23/12/2025

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has undergone a leadership transition.

Acting Chair Caroline Pham confirmed Monday would be her final day at the agency, as Mike Selig prepares to be sworn in as the new CFTC chair.

Pham had been serving as acting chair since January and was the CFTC’s sole commissioner since August, overseeing the agency during a critical period for market and crypto regulation.

22/12/2025

Global Crypto Market Funds Record First Outflow in 4 Weeks, Here’s Why

Crypto Market News: Crypto asset funds recorded $952 million in outflows, with institutional rotation to XRP, Solana and Chainlink.

22/12/2025

Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) has officially published a whitelist of 29 licensed crypto platforms 🇮🇩

The list helps users verify whether an exchange is legally approved to operate. OJK has advised the public to trade only with listed platforms and avoid unlicensed operators.