‍The Sandbox Integrates Corners Platform for Web3 Content Monetization The Sandbox has announced the integration of Corners, a new Web3 platform designed for curating and monetizing internet content. Launched in beta on December 9, 2025, Corners allows users to transform collections of links and content into transferable digital assets called "Corner Coins." Built on Coinbase's Base layer 2 blockchain, the platform enhances utility for The Sandbox's SAND token, which powers all platform activities and rewards curators. SAND will also become available on the Base network via Aerodrome. CEO Robby Yung stated Corners extends SAND token utility beyond gaming, creating new opportunities for creativity and participation. A public launch is expected in early 2026.
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The Sandbox Expands with Corners, a Web3 Content Curation Platform
The Sandbox ecosystem, a prominent player in the metaverse space, has announced the integration of Corners, a novel Web3 platform designed for cura...
‍POPOLOGY® Revolutionizes Pop Culture with Blockchain Network A new decentralized media platform, POPOLOGY®, is set to redefine pop culture value using Web3. Co-founded by Joe Rey and Oliver Fuselier, the project turns user attention into a digital asset, fostering a transparent content economy. The platform's core is POPcast® PEERstream™, allowing users to mint video playlists as NFTs. Creators, or POPOLOGISTs®, can embed ads from POPmercial® for direct monetization. POPOLOGY® will operate on the Base L2 chain. The native token, POPOLOGYcoin ($POPs), rewards creators and viewers, with 50% of net ad revenue redistributed. It also enables premium features and content boosting. A gamified "Futures in Popular" feature allows staking $POPs for content prediction rewards. POPOLOGY® challenges traditional media by integrating blockchain and AI, aiming for a decentralized future where participation is rewarded and creators have agency.
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POPOLOGY® to Revolutionize Pop Culture with a Blockchain Network
A new decentralized media platform, POPOLOGY®, is set to redefine the value of pop culture by leveraging Web3 infrastructure....
‍Malaysia Introduces Ringgit-Pegged Stablecoin RMJDT The Crown Prince of Johor has launched RMJDT, a stablecoin pegged to the Malaysian ringgit, on the Zetrix blockchain. This initiative, operating under a regulated sandbox framework, aims to boost cross-border trade and attract foreign investment. The stablecoin is backed by ringgit deposits and Malaysian government bonds. Concurrently, Bullish Aim will establish a Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) with an initial allocation of 500 million ringgits in Zetrix tokens, inspired by MicroStrategy's strategy. This treasury will also stake Zetrix tokens to support the Malaysian Blockchain Infrastructure.
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Malaysia: Crown Prince Launches Ringgit Stablecoin and Zetrix Treasury
A company owned by Ismail Ibrahim, the Crown Prince of Johor and son of Malaysia
‍Mantle Ecosystem Achieves Significant Milestones Mantle, a Layer-2 blockchain network, has experienced substantial growth in 2025, establishing itself as a prominent on-chain finance platform. The ecosystem's Total Value Locked (TVL) has surpassed $2.2 billion, and its treasury assets have reached $7.9 billion. Stablecoin supply on the network exceeds $750 million, supported by over 200 dApps. Key advancements include integration with EigenLayer and leadership as the largest ZK Rollup. Since October 2025, Mantle has focused on Real World Assets (RWAs), forming partnerships with Anchorage, Aave, and Bybit to support institutional applications. This strategic shift aims to bridge traditional and decentralized finance.
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Mantle Ecosystem TVL Hits $2.2B, Treasury Reaches $7.9B
The Layer-2 blockchain network, Mantle, has demonstrated substantial growth throughout 2025, evolving into a significant on-chain finance platform....
‍BTCC Integrates with TradingView for Advanced Perpetual Futures Trading BTCC, the longest-operating crypto exchange, has integrated with TradingView, a leading charting platform. This allows BTCC's over 10 million users to trade more than 400 perpetual futures pairs directly via TradingView's interface. The partnership aims to provide a unified platform combining advanced market analysis with seamless trade execution. Users can leverage TradingView's charting tools and indicators to inform strategies and execute trades on BTCC without leaving the platform. BTCC reported $1.15 trillion in trading volume in Q3 2025, a 20% increase from the previous quarter, with its user base expanding to over 10 million.
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BTCC Integrates with TradingView for Advanced Perpetual Futures Trading
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‍Dogecoin ETFs Experience Significant Decline in Trading Volume Recent data indicates a sharp drop in trading activity for US spot Dogecoin ETFs, reaching their lowest levels since inception. This decline suggests a shift in investor preference towards more established crypto assets, despite Dogecoin's robust performance in the broader market. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs continue to dominate, showcasing investor confidence in market leaders. Other altcoin ETFs also show lower volumes, though some, like XRP, demonstrate consistent inflows, highlighting an evolving market landscape.
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Dogecoin ETFs See Trading Volumes Plummet Amidst Market Shift
The initial excitement surrounding US spot Dogecoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) appears to be waning, as recent data reveals a significant drop in...
‍Zooko Wilcox, Zcash Founder, Joins Cypherpunk as Strategic Advisor Cypherpunk Technologies Inc. has announced that Zooko Wilcox, founder of Zcash, will join as a Strategic Advisor. This move aligns with Cypherpunk's pivot to a digital asset strategy centered on Zcash, following a $58.88 million private placement led by Winklevoss Capital. Wilcox will advise on self-sovereign digital systems, emphasizing that user-controlled privacy is a fundamental societal building block. Cypherpunk aims to become a key player in the privacy coin ecosystem by accumulating ZEC and supporting innovation in privacy technology.
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Zcash Founder Zooko Wilcox Joins Cypherpunk as Strategic Advisor
Cypherpunk Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: CYPH) has announced that Zooko Wilcox, the renowned founder of the privacy-focused cryptocurrency Zcash (ZEC)...
‍Baltex Enhances Privacy with Bitcoin to Monero Swaps Baltex has launched upgraded private Bitcoin (BTC) to Monero (XMR) swaps, offering a non-custodial solution for enhanced transactional confidentiality. This service utilizes a Houdini-style protocol to sever on-chain links between BTC and XMR, addressing growing demand for privacy. Andrew K., CMO at Baltex.io, stated the technology is designed for "high-net-worth individuals, traders exiting positions, and institutions managing client privacy" needing to convert significant volume into Monero without leaving "forensic breadcrumbs." The process is registration-free and ensures users' anonymity.
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Baltex Launches Private Bitcoin to Monero Swaps to Boost Anonymity
Baltex, a non-custodial cryptocurrency exchange focused on privacy, announced on December 9th, 2025, the launch of its upgraded Bitcoin (BTC) to Mo...
‍Bybit Launches Boost Battle with 10,000 USDT Weekly Grand Prize Bybit has announced its new competitive trading event, Boost Battle, running from December 9, 2025, to February 1, 2026. Participants can earn points based on trading volume on eligible Spot or Futures pairs, with bonus points for trading featured tokens. The top trader each week wins 10,000 USDT. Daily trading volumes of 10,000 USDT earn Lucky Draw tickets. This initiative aims to enhance user engagement and reward trading activity within the Bybit community.
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Bybit Launches Boost Battle With 10,000 USDT Weekly Grand Prize
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‍EU to Centralize Crypto Oversight Under ESMA by 2027 The European Union is set to implement significant Capital Markets Union reforms by 2027, granting the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) direct supervisory powers over Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs). This move aims to create a unified regulatory framework across the 27 member states, eliminating regulatory arbitrage and fostering a more integrated financial market. EU Financial Services Commissioner Mairead McGuinness stated that implementation is ideally targeted for 2027. This centralization is expected to simplify cross-border operations for crypto firms, though concerns about potential impacts on innovation remain.
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EU Crypto Regulation: ESMA to Gain Direct Oversight by 2027
The European Union is advancing its Capital Markets Union (CMU) reforms, with plans for implementation to begin in 2027....