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Inside JPMorgan’s Latest Crypto Strategy And Solana’s Key Involvement

JPMorgan has successfully arranged a $50 million US Commercial Paper issuance for Galaxy Digital, executed on the Solana blockchain and purchased by Coinbase and Franklin Templeton. This marks a significant step in integrating traditional finance with cryptocurrency, leveraging blockchain for securities issuance. JPMorgan plans to expand this structure in the coming year, exploring broader investor and issuer bases as well as additional security types. The transaction used Circle’s USDC stablecoin for issuance and redemption. Galaxy Digital and partners emphasized the role of public blockchains like Solana in improving efficiency, security, and programmability in institutional finance. SOL traded at $136 at the time of writing, down 53% from its all-time high.

bitcoinist12/12 14:10

Inside JPMorgan’s Latest Crypto Strategy And Solana’s Key Involvement

bitcoinist12/12 14:10

Is a16z's Mainstream Prediction for Decentralized Payments Overly Optimistic?

In response to a16z's report predicting decentralized payments as a major trend by 2026, this article presents five key judgments on the future of crypto payments. First, stablecoin gateways will undergo revolutionary changes, with major payment networks like Stripe's Tempo enabling deeper integration with traditional finance, reducing transaction costs and improving user experience. Second, the fusion of RWA assets and stablecoins will catalyze on-chain lending, as traditional assets become tokenized and traded using stablecoins like USDC and USDT, enhancing liquidity and compliance. Third, the "internet as a bank" model will emerge, combining AI agents, the x402 protocol, and stablecoins to enable seamless online payments, tokenization of digital products, and more efficient virtual economies. Fourth, investment barriers will lower significantly, allowing fractional ownership of assets like SpaceX IPO shares through tokenization, democratizing access to financial markets. Fifth, intense competition among stablecoins (e.g., USDH, USDC) will continue, resembling past "wars" in tech sectors, potentially benefiting users through subsidies and incentives. The article concludes that 2026 could be a turning point for crypto adoption, driven by these developments in payments and decentralized finance.

比推12/12 13:42

Is a16z's Mainstream Prediction for Decentralized Payments Overly Optimistic?

比推12/12 13:42

Scaramucci predicts ‘exponential opportunity’ for crypto at LONGITUDE

At the LONGITUDE event, Anthony Scaramucci and other industry leaders expressed strong optimism for cryptocurrency in 2026, citing institutional investment and clearer regulations as key drivers. Scaramucci emphasized the potential for blockchain to reduce the $4 trillion spent globally on transaction verification in TradFi, with protocols like Ethereum and Solana offering major efficiency gains. Kristin Smith highlighted regulatory progress in the U.S. and globally, though she noted that trading regulations remain a barrier. Eli Ben-Sasson discussed the rising demand for privacy protocols like Zcash, noting that enterprises seek tailored privacy solutions. Security was also a focus, with Phemex CEO Federico Variola and Ledger's Ian Rodgers addressing risks from social engineering attacks, exemplified by the $1.6B Bybit hack. The event underscored a collective push toward safer, more regulated, and efficient crypto adoption.

cointelegraph12/12 13:37

Scaramucci predicts ‘exponential opportunity’ for crypto at LONGITUDE

cointelegraph12/12 13:37

Axe Compute (NASDAQ: AGPU) Completes Corporate Restructuring (formerly POAI), Enterprise-Grade Decentralized GPU Computing Power Aethir Officially Enters Mainstream Market

Predictive Oncology has officially rebranded as Axe Compute (NASDAQ: AGPU), marking its transition into commercializing Aethir’s decentralized GPU network to provide enterprise-grade, guaranteed computational power for global AI companies. The core infrastructure is supported by the Aethir Strategic Compute Reserve (SCR), which offers predictable GPU reservations, dedicated computing clusters, and enterprise-level SLAs to address AI training, inference, and data-intensive workload demands. This move represents the first time decentralized GPU infrastructure has entered mainstream capital markets via a U.S. publicly listed company. Axe Compute will serve as the enterprise-facing entity, delivering compliant and scalable computational resources, while Aethir continues to power the underlying decentralized GPU-as-a-Service infrastructure. The structure bridges Web3 decentralized networks with Web2 enterprise needs, allowing businesses to utilize distributed GPU resources within familiar procurement and compliance frameworks. Aethir’s network currently spans 93 countries and over 200 regions, with more than 435,000 GPU containers deployed, supporting high-end hardware like NVIDIA H100, H200, B200, and B300. Axe Compute’s model aims to mitigate industry challenges such as long GPU procurement cycles, centralized cloud queuing, and pricing volatility by offering reserved GPU access, bare-metal performance, multi-region deployment, and enterprise SLAs. This listing is seen as a significant milestone in scaling decentralized AI infrastructure into enterprise markets, providing a publicly evaluable model for the commercial adoption of distributed computational resources.

marsbit12/12 13:35

Axe Compute (NASDAQ: AGPU) Completes Corporate Restructuring (formerly POAI), Enterprise-Grade Decentralized GPU Computing Power Aethir Officially Enters Mainstream Market

marsbit12/12 13:35

BTCC Exchange Wins Best Centralized Exchange (Community Choice) at BeInCrypto 100 Awards 2025

BTCC, the world's longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange, has been awarded Best Centralized Exchange (Community Choice) at the BeInCrypto 100 Awards 2025. This award, determined by user votes, recognizes BTCC's 14-year commitment to security, transparency. The exchange serves over 10 million global users and achieved a record $1.15 trillion in trading volume in Q3 2025. To celebrate, BTCC is launching a trading competition with a 10 million USDT prize pool and a special giveaway for its community.

TheNewsCrypto12/12 13:22

BTCC Exchange Wins Best Centralized Exchange (Community Choice) at BeInCrypto 100 Awards 2025

TheNewsCrypto12/12 13:22

Axe Compute [NASDAQ: AGPU] Completes Corporate Restructuring (formerly POAI), Enterprise-Grade Decentralized GPU Computing Power Aethir Officially Enters Mainstream Market

Predictive Oncology has officially rebranded as Axe Compute and will trade on NASDAQ under the ticker AGPU. This rebranding signifies the company's shift to operating as an enterprise-level provider, commercializing Aethir's decentralized GPU network to deliver guaranteed computational power for global AI enterprises. Axe Compute's infrastructure is supported by the Aethir Strategic Compute Reserve (SCR), which offers predictable GPU reservations, dedicated computing clusters, and enterprise-grade SLAs to address computational bottlenecks in AI training, inference, and data-intensive workloads. This move marks the first time decentralized GPU infrastructure has entered mainstream capital markets via a U.S. publicly listed company. Axe Compute will serve as the enterprise-facing delivery and contracting entity, while Aethir continues to operate as the underlying decentralized GPU-as-a-Service infrastructure. This structure bridges Web3 decentralized networks with Web2 enterprise demand, allowing businesses to use distributed GPU resources within familiar compliance and procurement frameworks. Aethir's network currently spans 93 countries, over 200 regions, and deploys more than 435,000 GPU containers, supporting high-end hardware like NVIDIA H100, H200, B200, and B300. Axe Compute's model aims to provide guaranteed GPU reservations, dedicated clusters, bare-metal performance, multi-region deployment, and enterprise SLAs—addressing common industry challenges such as long procurement cycles, centralized cloud queues, and price volatility. This represents a significant step in scaling decentralized AI infrastructure for commercial use.

深潮12/12 13:14

YouTube Launches Content Creator Payouts in PayPal's Stablecoin

YouTube has introduced the option for US-based content creators to receive payments in PayPal's stablecoin PYUSD, according to Fortune. The feature is already operational and integrated into PayPal's existing mass payout service, which YouTube uses to pay its freelance creators. A PayPal executive highlighted that YouTube itself does not handle the crypto, with PayPal managing all technical complexities. PYUSD is the fifth-largest stablecoin, with its market cap surging from $490 million to $4 billion over the past year. It is catching up to Ethena's USDe but remains far behind market leaders Tether's USDT and Circle's USDC. This move is part of a broader trend where stablecoin issuers and payment companies are partnering with media platforms to expand their user base. For instance, Tether is advancing through a partnership with Rumble, a YouTube competitor, which is testing an integrated crypto wallet. Separately, Visa is piloting a program for stablecoin payouts to freelancers and content creators. In related news, the Trump-affiliated World Liberty Financial's stablecoin USD1 is expanding through a partnership with Binance. The exchange has added zero-fee trading pairs for USD1 and will convert all collateral for its own BUSD stablecoin to USD1 at a 1:1 ratio.

RBK-crypto12/12 10:45

YouTube Launches Content Creator Payouts in PayPal's Stablecoin

RBK-crypto12/12 10:45

Kalshi Teams Up with Coinbase, Robinhood, and Others to Form Prediction Market Alliance, Aiming to End the 'Casino' Argument

Kalshi, a leading prediction market platform, has formed the Coalition for Prediction Markets (CPM) alongside major platforms including Coinbase, Robinhood, Crypto.com, and Underdog. This move is a strategic response to increasing regulatory pressure and opposition from traditional gambling lobbyists, particularly following legal challenges in states like Connecticut and Nevada. The coalition aims to advocate for the prediction market industry, counter misinformation, and push for federal-level regulation, arguing that prediction markets are distinct from gambling. They emphasize that prediction markets generate valuable public information, outperform traditional polls by approximately 30%, and are used by nearly half of Americans under 45. With the industry valued at $28 billion as of October and platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket each exceeding $10 billion in valuation, the sector is expanding rapidly. Kalshi’s CEO, Tarek Mansour, asserts that attacks from gambling interests are motivated by profit protection rather than consumer safety. The CPM will focus on promoting transparency, market integrity, and customer protection while leveraging federal jurisdiction to overcome state-level regulatory obstacles. This development signals the maturation of prediction markets as a significant new internet-driven sector, potentially surpassing traditional gambling in relevance and utility.

Odaily星球日报12/12 10:42

Kalshi Teams Up with Coinbase, Robinhood, and Others to Form Prediction Market Alliance, Aiming to End the 'Casino' Argument

Odaily星球日报12/12 10:42

Bitcoin first, crypto at scale: Inside the UAE’s layered digital asset strategy

The United Arab Emirates is implementing a dual-track digital asset strategy, with Abu Dhabi and Dubai playing complementary roles. Abu Dhabi is positioning itself as a hub for institutional Bitcoin infrastructure, focusing on custody, OTC liquidity, mining, and regulated capital markets. In contrast, Dubai is building a broader crypto economy that includes payments, stablecoins, Web3 apps, gaming, and tokenization. Industry experts describe this as a layered approach: Abu Dhabi serves as a "crypto Wall Street," while Dubai drives real-world adoption and daily usage. Stablecoins are emerging as a key adoption driver in Dubai, with growing use cases in payments, remittances, and services. Regulatory clarity in both emirates has been a major enabler, though challenges remain in banking integration and decentralized finance frameworks.

cointelegraph12/12 10:33

Bitcoin first, crypto at scale: Inside the UAE’s layered digital asset strategy

cointelegraph12/12 10:33

LBank Labs Successfully Hosts Exclusive VIP Night in Dubai With Tencent Cloud

LBank Labs, in partnership with Tencent Cloud, successfully hosted an exclusive VIP Night in Dubai on December 10. The event gathered global Web3 leaders, high-net-worth individuals, and key ecosystem partners to discuss liquidity innovation, cross-chain infrastructure, DeFi, and ecosystem growth strategies. It also featured cultural entertainment and led to multiple on-site partnerships aimed at accelerating Web3 adoption. This event is part of LBank Labs' broader efforts to foster global collaboration, following similar high-impact gatherings in Seoul, Singapore, and Hong Kong. LBank Labs is a Web3 venture capital firm with over $100 million in assets under management.

TheNewsCrypto12/12 10:24

LBank Labs Successfully Hosts Exclusive VIP Night in Dubai With Tencent Cloud