‍BNB Chain Appoints Nina Rong as Growth Executive to Propel Web3 Expansion BNB Chain has announced the appointment of Nina Rong as its new Executive Director of Growth, effective November 27th, 2025. Rong's strategic role aims to boost global expansion, enhance developer engagement, and accelerate ecosystem development, with a focus on onboarding the next billion users into Web3. Rong brings extensive experience in scaling Web3 ecosystems and partnerships, previously serving as Head of Partnerships at the Arbitrum Foundation and leading regional partnerships at Offchain Labs. She holds an engineering degree from the University of Waterloo and an MBA from Peking University. "I am honored to join the mission to onboard the next billion users to web3," stated Rong. "BNB Chain has the scale, community, and technology to empower builders to make liquidity truly accessible to everyone." Changpeng Zhao (CZ), a core contributor at BNB Chain, welcomed Rong, stating, "BNB Chain is entering a new chapter of growth... Under her leadership, BNB Chain is doubling down on the commitment to make liquidity discovery more accessible for the next billion web3 users."
‍Cronos Launches $42K Hackathon for AI-Driven On-Chain Payments Cronos has announced the x402 PayTech Hackathon, a global challenge with a $42,000 prize pool. Developers are invited to create novel applications leveraging AI-native, on-chain payments, x402 agentic payments, and the Crypto.com AI Agent SDK. The hackathon aims to accelerate advancements in decentralized finance and AI, with participants exploring automated settlement, AI-driven wallet actions, and RWA integrations. Mirko Zhao of Cronos Labs stated, "Teams now have the infrastructure they need to turn agentic applications into reality." This initiative aligns with Cronos' vision for AI-driven financial infrastructure, building on recent network upgrades that include a 10X reduction in gas fees and a 400% increase in daily transactions. Registration is open on DoraHacks, with the build period from early December to late January.
‍MicroBit Capital Donates $100K to Hong Kong Disaster Relief via Crypto MicroBit Capital has donated $100,000 to the Hong Kong Youth Student Empowerment Fund for relief efforts following the Tai Po fire. The fund's acceptance of cryptocurrency donations highlights the growing use of digital assets in philanthropy. The donation aims to provide immediate assistance to affected families and support first responders. MicroBit Capital reiterated its commitment to leveraging technology for social good. The fund's dual approach of accepting traditional and crypto donations broadens accessibility and showcases the potential of blockchain for humanitarian aid.
‍KuCoin Pay Launches Global Crypto Travel Platform KuCoin Pay has partnered with Entravel to launch KuCoin Pay Travel, a global platform for crypto-based bookings. The service offers KuCoin's 40 million users access to over 2.2 million hotels worldwide with discounts up to 60%. The platform supports over 50 cryptocurrencies, including KCS, USDT, USDC, and BTC, aiming to integrate digital assets into everyday transactions and accelerate real-world crypto adoption.
‍Bybit Launches $500K TradFi Rewards Program Bybit, the world's second-largest crypto exchange, has introduced a new rewards program for TradFi users. Eligible participants can earn up to $10,000 in trading credits from a $500,000 prize pool. The program runs until the end of 2025 or until funds are depleted. Rewards are based on net deposits and trading volume within the first 15 days. A six-tier structure offers credits starting from $10 for a $100 deposit. Profits from credit-funded trades are withdrawable. Bybit TradFi, powered by Infra Capital, offers access to stock CFDs, commodities, and indices, aiming to integrate DeFi and traditional finance. The service is available globally, excluding the EEA.
‍ARK Invest Affirms $1.5M Bitcoin Target Amid Improving Liquidity Investment firm ARK Invest, led by Cathie Wood, remains optimistic about Bitcoin's future, maintaining its bull case price target of $1.5 million. This outlook is supported by anticipated global liquidity inflows and the Federal Reserve's conclusion of its quantitative tightening program on December 1st. ARK Invest projects that approximately $70 billion has already returned to markets, with an additional $300 billion expected. This influx, coupled with the Fed's pivot towards quantitative easing, is seen as creating a more favorable environment for risk assets like Bitcoin. Despite market corrections and the rise of stablecoins, the firm's long-term conviction in Bitcoin's value persists. Other analysts, like Arthur Hayes, also predict a significant rally, while some, such as Nexo's Iliya Kalchev, identify $92,000 as a crucial level for Bitcoin to reclaim for broader market recovery.
‍Technance Launches Institutional-Grade Digital Asset Infrastructure Technance has unveiled an expanded enterprise technology stack for crypto exchanges, neobanks, brokerages, and Web3 platforms. This modular infrastructure-as-a-service offering aims to simplify the development of digital asset products, providing features like deep liquidity aggregation, a high-speed futures trading engine, and a reliable spot trading engine. Mohammad Haghshenas, Founder and CEO of Technance, stated, "Fintech companies, exchanges, and Web3 projects are rapidly shifting toward modular infrastructure. Our mission is to empower them with enterprise-grade technology that accelerates product development while maintaining the highest levels of performance and security." The company is expanding its global footprint to meet the growing demand for robust fintech and Web3 infrastructure.
‍Bitrue Boosts Stablecoin Rates Amidst Volatility Cryptocurrency exchange Bitrue has increased interest rates for stablecoin holdings, including RLUSD and PYUSD, effective November 27, 2025. This move aims to provide investors with lower-risk earning opportunities during periods of market uncertainty. Adam O’Neill, Bitrue's CMO, stated, "Customers are moving to stablecoins to ride out the storm, but the appetite to profit from these holdings remains." The boosted stablecoin opportunities are offered without investment caps. Additionally, Bitrue has reintroduced its XRP staking program at 6.8% APR and expanded its Power Piggy service for passive income on hundreds of digital assets. New users can also benefit from exclusive medium-term bonuses. The platform also continues its Launchpool offerings, recently distributing Monad and announcing an upcoming distribution of Minswap (MIN) tokens.
‍Ripple's RLUSD Stablecoin Approved for Institutional Use in Abu Dhabi The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has officially approved Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin for institutional use. This clearance allows regulated entities within ADGM to deploy the dollar-pegged stablecoin, enhancing the region's role in cryptocurrency innovation. This marks a significant step in Ripple's strategic expansion within the UAE's digital asset landscape, following earlier approvals in Dubai. Ripple’s senior vice president, Jack McDonald, stated, "With a market capitalization of over $1 billion and growing adoption in core financial uses like collateral and payments, RLUSD is quickly becoming a go-to USD stablecoin for major institutions." This approval underscores the increasing demand for regulated digital currencies in the institutional space.
‍Ethervista Distributes Over $1.6M in ETH Rewards, Prepares for New Product Launch Ethervista, an Ethereum-based platform for token launches, has rewarded its ecosystem participants with over $1.6 million in ETH. This significant distribution was made to stakers, liquidity providers, and token holders without inflationary token issuance. The platform is now preparing to launch an innovative new product in the coming weeks, aimed at increasing trading volume and sustaining its high-return environment. This initiative underscores Ethervista's commitment to growth and community engagement within the DeFi space.