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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

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

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

TheNewsCrypto12/12 10:24

Hash Global Founder KK Talks About BNB, Digital Asset Allocation, and Web3 Development Stages

Hash Global founder KK discussed the Web3 industry's development, the role of BNB, and digital asset allocation in a conversation with Jing Peng, CEO of Noah Olive. Key points include: - Web3 has seen progress but also overbuilding; some concepts like SocialFi and GameFi are temporarily unproven but may succeed in future cycles. - Web3 is a network-based technology that requires critical mass, unlike point-specific AI. It transforms business models and relationships subtly. - BNB is the core value carrier of the BNB ecosystem, functioning as a "value-functional token" that integrates utility, ecosystem benefits, and value support from Binance Exchange and BNB Chain. - Binance has over 300M users, and BNB Chain has over 500M, making it a key financial infrastructure. BNB is undervalued but poised for growth similar to茅台 (Moutai) in 2004. - For asset allocation, KK suggests 40% BTC, 20% ETH, and 40% BNB within crypto, emphasizing BNB's high ecological yield (~15% including burns) and growth potential. - Web3 and AI are dual engines of the digital economy; agents and machines will rely on Web3 for value exchange. - Investors should avoid underallocating to Web3, focus on beta assets like BNB, and educate themselves on foundational digital assets.

深潮12/12 10:18

Hash Global Founder KK Talks About BNB, Digital Asset Allocation, and Web3 Development Stages

深潮12/12 10:18

Upbit hack puts Binance’s emergency freeze policy under scrutiny

According to a KBS report, Binance froze only a small portion of funds linked to the November 27 hack of South Korean exchange Upbit. Police requested a freeze of approximately $370,000 in SOL tokens, but Binance blocked only about $55,000 after a 15-hour delay, citing the need for additional verification. The hack resulted in $36 million in unauthorized withdrawals. An expert emphasized the importance of rapid freezes to limit damage and suggested a global hotline between exchanges could improve responses. Both Upbit and Binance stated they are cooperating with authorities, who are actively investigating the incident.

cointelegraph12/12 10:14

Upbit hack puts Binance’s emergency freeze policy under scrutiny

cointelegraph12/12 10:14

Coinbase to debut prediction markets, tokenized stocks on Dec. 17: Report

Coinbase, the largest US crypto exchange, is reportedly launch prediction markets and tokenized stocks on December 17, according to a Bloomberg report. The announcement will coincide with a livestream event to showcase new products. This follows earlier reports that Coinbase was preparing landing pages for these offerings in partnership with prediction market operator Kalshi. On the same day as the report, Coinbase joined the Coalition for Prediction Markets (CPM), a group announced by Kalshi and Crypto.com. The prediction market sector is experiencing significant growth, with weekly volumes reaching nearly $4 billion recently. Rival exchanges, including Crypto.com and the CFTC-approved Gemini, are also expanding into this space.

cointelegraph12/12 09:21

Coinbase to debut prediction markets, tokenized stocks on Dec. 17: Report

cointelegraph12/12 09:21

YouTube Embraces Crypto with PYUSD Stablecoin Payouts for US Creators

YouTube has taken a significant step toward cryptocurrency adoption by allowing U.S.-based creators to receive payments in PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin. This integration builds on the existing partnership between YouTube and PayPal, which already supported AdSense revenue collection through traditional payment channels. The move enables creators to receive digital asset payouts seamlessly using PayPal’s infrastructure, without YouTube directly handling crypto transactions. Since its launch in mid-2023, PYUSD has experienced substantial growth, with its market capitalization rising from around $500 million at the start of the year to approximately $3.9 billion. Much of this expansion occurred in recent months, following major integrations with platforms like Spark and Bitfinex. YouTube’s vast user base and global influence could further accelerate stablecoin adoption, aligning with a broader trend of businesses and institutions embracing digital assets. This development may encourage other major platforms to explore cryptocurrency-based payment options for content creators.

TheNewsCrypto12/12 08:29

YouTube Embraces Crypto with PYUSD Stablecoin Payouts for US Creators

TheNewsCrypto12/12 08:29

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