According to ChainCatcher, Italy's debit card payment network, Bancomat, is collaborating with the country's major banks and the Ministry of Economy to introduce a stablecoin pegged to the euro. Bancomat CEO Fabrizio Burlando announced that the company aims to launch this stablecoin by 2026. The initiative will be open to other regulated Italian and European institutions to enhance adoption. The stablecoin will be backed by euro-denominated debt, allowing any trusted European financial institution to issue it.

Bitget Launchpool will soon launch the project Talus (US), with a total prize pool of 17,500,000 US. The staking period is from December 12th 00:00 to December 15th 00:00 (UTC+8). This Launchpool round includes two staking pools: BGB Staking Pool: Total airdrop amount: 16,000,000 US; VIP user staking limit: 50,000 US; Regular user staking limit: 5,000 US; BGBUS Staking Pool: Total airdrop amount: 1,500,000 US; Individual staking limit: 25,000,000 US.

According to BlockBeats, analysts referencing data from Glassnode have identified a critical support level for Ethereum at $2770 based on realized price distribution.

According to ChainCatcher, UAE telecom giant e& has signed a memorandum of understanding with Al Maryah Community Bank to test the application of the Dirham stablecoin (AE Coin) in its payment infrastructure. This pilot project will enable users to pay for mobile bills, home service fees, and recharge prepaid lines using the stablecoin, which is licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE. e& Group CEO Hatem Dowidar stated that the stablecoin offers "instant settlement, complete transparency, and frictionless access."

According to ChainCatcher, Antalpha Platform Holding Co. (Nasdaq: ANTA) released an official statement on December 11, reflecting on its participation as the title sponsor of the Bitcoin MENA 2025 conference and sharing industry insights. Antalpha emphasized that the perspectives shared at the conference, such as Michael Saylor's concept of a 'Bitcoin-backed digital bank,' align with the company's long-term strategy. This strategy views Bitcoin as evolving from a speculative asset to a regulated financial infrastructure's underlying reserve asset. The company expressed its commitment to advancing Bitcoin as a foundational asset for institutional credit and corporate treasuries, offering large-scale, long-term, Bitcoin-collateralized institutional financing solutions. The conference highlighted the shift in Bitcoin's narrative towards long-term financial infrastructure development, with Antalpha continuing to play a crucial role in technology, risk management, and financing.

According to the announcement from Binance, the distribution of VeChainThor (VTHO) rewards for VeChain's (VET) Simple Earn Flexible Products will be discontinued starting 2026-01-01 00:00 (UTC). This decision follows recent updates to VeChain's tokenomics, impacting users who have invested in VET Flexible Products. While the VTHO rewards will no longer be accrued from these positions, the Real-Time Annual Percentage Rate (APR) rewards for VET Flexible Products will remain unaffected. Users interested in continuing to earn VTHO rewards can opt for VET Locked Products, as these are not impacted by the change. The update specifically targets VET Simple Earn Flexible Products, with the cessation of VTHO rewards marking a significant shift in the reward structure. However, VET Simple Earn Locked Products will continue to distribute VTHO rewards as usual, providing an alternative for users seeking to maintain their reward earnings. This adjustment is in line with the latest developments in VeChain's tokenomics, as outlined by the project team. Users are encouraged to review the official announcement from the project team for further details on the tokenomics update. The change reflects Binance's commitment to adapting its offerings in response to evolving market conditions and project-specific updates.

According to PANews, Li Zhenguo, Vice Chairman of UBS Global Investment Banking, has indicated that Hong Kong Stock Exchange's Chapter 18C is opening new avenues for tech companies to go public. It is anticipated that 150 to 200 companies will list in Hong Kong next year, with the total IPO size expected to reach 300 billion yuan, positioning Hong Kong at the forefront globally. Li believes that consumer goods, high technology, and artificial intelligence will continue to be key themes next year. The ongoing interest rate cuts remain a focal point for the market, while the stabilization of mainland consumption is also favorable for market growth. Additionally, the overall stock valuation in the Greater China region is at a discount compared to U.S. stocks, making it attractive to investors.

According to Odaily, SolanaFloor announced on the X platform that Solana has processed more than 200 billion transactions. This figure surpasses the combined total of all other public blockchains. Additionally, Solana has maintained 100% uptime for 21 consecutive months.

According to Odaily, Spanish publicly traded company Vanadi Coffee has acquired an additional 10 Bitcoins, bringing its total holdings to 129 Bitcoins. This acquisition places Vanadi Coffee at the 100th position on the BitcoinTreasuries.NET holdings list.

According to Foresight News, Twenty One Capital has placed a statue of Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The unveiling was conducted by Twenty One Capital's CEO, Jack Mallers. The NYSE commented on the event, stating that it symbolizes the intersection of emerging systems with traditional institutions. The move reflects how new ideas are integrated into the shared history of artistic concepts, from code to culture.

Similar to the role of Coinbase or Binance, national banks in the United States can directly provide intermediary services for cryptocurrency trading to their clients.

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The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has officially granted Gemini Exchange a Designated Contract Market (DCM) license, allowing it to launch a prediction market platform called Gemini Titan, which will initially offer binary event contracts.

This decision further highlights the unusual divisions within the Federal Reserve, marking the first time since 2019 that there have been three dissenting votes.

The cryptocurrency industry is facing a huge challenge in popularizing knowledge – obscure technical jargon and a unique industry subculture both deter the general public.

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