$60B Tokenized Potential in Philippines Seen as Opening Move, Not Limit

In recent developments, tokenization is poised to open a vast new financial market in the Philippines, with fresh analysis pointing to a multibillion-dollar opportunity driven by rapid retail adoption and…

Telegram Launches AI Platform Cocoon Targeting Privacy Conscious Users

In recent developments, pavel Durov announced the launch of Cocoon, a decentralized AI-compute network. Durov said initial user requests are already being served and the network will begin onboarding more…

China reaffirms crypto ban after noticing ‘speculation has resurfaced’

In recent developments, the People’s Bank of China reasserted the country’s crypto ban, claiming trading had reemerged and vowed to crack down on stablecoins. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Ripple Labs gets nod to expand payment activities in Singapore

In recent developments, ripple has also made several acquisitions this year to expand its business and institutional-focused offerings, with the latest being crypto custody and wallet company Palisade. Looking closer,…

Rising Japanese bond yields could shake global carry trade, crypto

In recent developments, japan’s 10-year bond yields surged to 1.86%, the highest since 2008, threatening to unwind the yen carry trade that funneled trillions into risk assets. Looking closer, market…

Bitcoin crashes 5% in ‘Sunday slam’ as liquidations surge

In recent developments, bitcoin plunged nearly 5% to $86,950 in Sunday trading, triggering $539 million in liquidations after the asset endured its worst November performance since 2018. Looking closer, market…

David Sacks calls NYT report on conflicts of interest a ‘nothing burger’

In recent developments, donald Trump’s top crypto adviser, David Sacks, hit out at a New York Times report speculating how he could gain from his government role. Looking closer, market…

Spear phishing is North Korean hackers’ top tactic: How to stay safe

In recent developments, new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, will only make bad actors more efficient and their attacks more sophisticated in 2026, cybersecurity company AhnLab predicts. Looking closer, market…

$25B crypto lending market now led by ‘transparent’ players: Galaxy

In recent developments, ceFi lending markets reached $25 billion in Q3, its highest level in over three years, and the market looked very different then, says Galaxy’s Alex Thorn. Looking…

Grayscale to launch US’s first spot Chainlink ETF via trust conversion

In recent developments, grayscale’s Chainlink ETF is expected to launch on Tuesday this week, marking the first spot LINK ETF to enter the US market.  Looking closer, market participants highlight…