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Mars Daily | Warsh Overtakes Hassett as Top Contender for Next Fed Chair

Mars Morning Brief: Key developments include Kevin Warsh surpassing Kevin Hassett as the frontrunner for the next Federal Reserve chair position according to prediction markets, with probabilities shifting significantly. The U.S. Senate banking committee delayed hearings on crypto market structure legislation to next year, dealing a blow to industry hopes for faster regulatory progress. The UK Supreme Court rejected a $13 billion BSV investor lawsuit against exchanges like Binance and Kraken. Nasdaq plans to formally request extending stock trading to 23 hours a day. Former President Trump claimed progress toward a Ukraine peace deal and expressed openness to pardoning convicted Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez. Fed officials and the SEC commented on monetary policy and crypto regulation, emphasizing balance between innovation and oversight. Additionally, Solana's Breakpoint 2025 hackathon winners were highlighted, featuring advancements in infrastructure and DeFi.

marsbit12/16 01:35

Mars Daily | Warsh Overtakes Hassett as Top Contender for Next Fed Chair

marsbit12/16 01:35

Crypto Morning Brief: He Yi Denies Rumors of Binance Alpha Shutdown, Bittensor Completes First Halving

Crypto Exchange Binance's co-founder He Yi has denied rumors about the closure of Binance Alpha. Meanwhile, Bittensor has undergone its first halving, reducing daily TAO issuance from 7,200 to 3,600 tokens. In broader market news, the onshore and offshore RMB hit a 14-month high against the US dollar. Federal Reserve official Williams stated that slowing job growth and easing inflation risks supported the recent decision to cut interest rates. Several significant developments were announced: Aster opened claims for its third-phase airdrop, Ripple plans to expand its stablecoin RLUSD to Ethereum Layer 2 networks, and Ondo Finance will launch the largest tokenized stock and ETF platform on Solana in early 2026. Furthermore, JPMorgan is set to introduce its first tokenized money market fund on Ethereum with a $100 million initial investment, and Visa has launched a stablecoin advisory service. Major institutional reports from Grayscale and Hashdex offered bullish predictions. Grayscale forecasts new Bitcoin highs by mid-2026 and the end of the four-year market cycle, citing institutional adoption and improved regulation. Hashdex predicts the stablecoin market will double, tokenized real-world assets will grow tenfold, and the AI-crypto sector will reach $10 billion.

深潮12/16 01:25

Crypto Morning Brief: He Yi Denies Rumors of Binance Alpha Shutdown, Bittensor Completes First Halving

深潮12/16 01:25

Japan’s SBI and Startale plan regulated yen stablecoin in 2026 under new framework

SBI Holdings and Startale Group have signed an MoU to develop a fully regulated Japanese yen stablecoin, targeting tokenized asset markets and global settlement. The stablecoin will be issued by Shinsei Trust & Banking, a subsidiary of SBI Shinsei Bank, and circulated via SBI VC Trade. It is scheduled to launch in Q2 2026, pending regulatory approval. This initiative aligns with Japan's broader regulatory framework for stablecoins, which positions trust banks and licensed entities at the center of on-chain settlements. The project aims to support cross-border transactions, tokenized equities, and real-world asset flows, complementing existing bank-led pilots in the country.

cointelegraph12/16 01:01

Japan’s SBI and Startale plan regulated yen stablecoin in 2026 under new framework

cointelegraph12/16 01:01

Bitpush Daily News Digest: Reuters: Nasdaq to Officially Apply for 5x23-Hour Trading; Trump Says He Will Consider Pardoning Bitcoin App Samourai Developer Keonne Rodriguez; Forbes: Musk's Net Worth Exceeds $670 Billion

Nasdaq is formally applying for 5x23-hour trading, extending U.S. stock and ETP trading to nearly 24 hours. Former President Trump stated he would consider pardoning Samourai Wallet developer Keonne Rodriguez, recently sentenced to prison. Elon Musk’s net worth surged to $677 billion, largely driven by SpaceX's valuation jump. MetaMask now natively supports Bitcoin, enabling direct purchases, transfers, and swaps. BlackRock hired seven digital asset executives to expand its crypto ETF and tokenization efforts. BitMine added 102,259 ETH to its holdings as Tom Lee expressed optimism about market recovery.

比推12/16 00:19

Bitpush Daily News Digest: Reuters: Nasdaq to Officially Apply for 5x23-Hour Trading; Trump Says He Will Consider Pardoning Bitcoin App Samourai Developer Keonne Rodriguez; Forbes: Musk's Net Worth Exceeds $670 Billion

比推12/16 00:19

J.P. Morgan is quietly becoming crypto’s biggest on-chain bank with latest Ethereum launch

J.P. Morgan has launched its first tokenized money market fund, MONY, on Ethereum, expanding its blockchain strategy shortly after executing a $50 million commercial paper issuance on Solana. These moves position the bank as a leading institutional adopter of public blockchain infrastructure. The Ethereum-based MONY fund offers tokenized shares for qualified investors, investing in U.S. Treasuries and repo agreements. The Solana transaction involved a fully on-chain debt settlement using USDC. By leveraging both blockchains, J.P. Morgan is building a multi-chain institutional finance strategy, using Ethereum for yield products and Solana for high-throughput capital markets applications. This shift toward public networks signals growing institutional demand for tokenized assets and more efficient financial infrastructure.

ambcrypto12/15 22:27

J.P. Morgan is quietly becoming crypto’s biggest on-chain bank with latest Ethereum launch

ambcrypto12/15 22:27

Circle to acquire Interop Labs team and IP as Axelar remains independent

Circle has signed an agreement to acquire the Interop Labs team and its proprietary technology, a core contributor to the Axelar Network. The deal, expected to close in early 2026, will integrate Interop’s technology into Circle’s Arc blockchain and Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) to enhance interoperability and developer tools. The Axelar Network, its foundation, and the AXL token will remain independent and community-governed. Another contributor, Common Prefix, will take over Interop’s development duties. Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has been expanding through acquisitions, including Hashnote earlier in 2025. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

cointelegraph12/15 21:35

Circle to acquire Interop Labs team and IP as Axelar remains independent

cointelegraph12/15 21:35

Anchorage Digital deepens RIA market push by acquiring unit of Securitize

Anchorage Digital, a federally chartered digital asset bank, has acquired Securitize For Advisors (SFA), an investment adviser platform from Securitize. This acquisition allows Anchorage to consolidate custody, trading, and adviser tools into a single platform for registered investment advisers (RIAs), enhancing its services for institutional investors. Securitize will focus more on its core tokenization business, which includes BlackRock's $1.8 billion tokenized money market fund, BUIDL. Anchorage's CEO highlighted RIAs as a key driver of crypto adoption, especially following the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, which simplified access for institutional investors. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

cointelegraph12/15 20:15

Anchorage Digital deepens RIA market push by acquiring unit of Securitize

cointelegraph12/15 20:15

Nick Airball Becomes CoinPoker Ambassador and Launches $13,500 Giveaway for Players

Nick Airball, a prominent high-stakes cash game player known for his appearances on Hustler Casino Live, has officially become a brand ambassador for the online poker platform CoinPoker. The partnership was announced shortly after his notable victory of $1.35 million in the Million Dollar Marathon event. To celebrate this collaboration, CoinPoker and Airball are launching a $13,500 giveaway exclusively for new players who register using the promo code "AIRBALL" throughout December. The promotion underscores CoinPoker's ambition to position itself as a leading platform for high-stakes online poker. Airball, recognized for his aggressive and entertaining playing style in major live cash games, has already participated in high-stakes games on CoinPoker, including the Cash Game World Championship (CGWC) series. The platform regularly hosts games with limits up to NL/PLO $1,000/$2,000, catering to serious poker professionals. The ambassador deal emphasizes shared values of game integrity, transparency, and a focus on high-stakes action, aligning with CoinPoker's goal to attract serious players and strengthen its market position.

bitcoinist12/15 17:03

bitcoinist12/15 17:03

Tether's Acquisition of Juventus: The European Class Struggle Behind It

Tether, the world's largest stablecoin issuer, has made a cash offer to acquire a controlling 65.4% stake in the historic Italian football club Juventus from the Exor Group, controlled by the Agnelli family. The offer, representing a 20.74% premium, was swiftly rejected. Tether's CEO, Italian-born Paolo Ardoino, a lifelong Juventus supporter, sees this as an attempt to save his childhood club, which is mired in financial crisis following years of losses and a major accounting scandal. However, the old-money Agnelli family, which has owned the club for over a century, views the offer from the crypto giant with suspicion and as a threat to its legacy and traditional industrial prestige. The clash represents a broader cultural and economic conflict between established European "old money" and the emerging wealth of the "new money" crypto industry. Despite the club's financial struggles, Exor has so far refused to sell, prioritizing heritage and control over a significant capital injection.

比推12/15 15:25

Tether's Acquisition of Juventus: The European Class Struggle Behind It