‍Matador Technologies Amends Debt Deal, Buys $10.5M in Bitcoin Matador Technologies Inc. has revised its $100 million convertible debt agreement with ATW Partners. The initial $10.5 million tranche will be used exclusively for purchasing Bitcoin (BTC). The updated terms remove previous stipulations regarding future BTC holdings. The convertible notes will carry an 8% interest rate, decreasing to 5% if Matador uplists to Nasdaq or NYSE, and increasing to 18% in case of default. The initial conversion price is $0.529 per share. This move signals Matador's aggressive strategy to bolster its Bitcoin treasury.
‍US Government and Coinbase Launch "US Tech Force" Initiative The U.S. government has launched "US Tech Force," a two-year program to recruit approximately 1,000 tech specialists in AI, cybersecurity, and data analysis for federal agencies. Coinbase is a key partner alongside companies like OpenAI, Microsoft, and Nvidia. Participants will earn $150,000-$200,000 annually. The initiative highlights the growing importance of blockchain and digital assets in national strategy, potentially leading to more integrated regulatory frameworks and cross-sector innovation.
‍Ethereum Whale Secures $3.7M Profit, Still Facing Net Loss An influential Ethereum investor has realized a $3.7 million profit after selling 10,000 ETH for $29.15 million. This move follows a significant loss of $40 million earlier this year when the whale was forced to sell 30,894 ETH to avoid liquidation. Despite the recent gain, the investor still holds 40,600 ETH, representing an unrealized profit of $15 million. However, this paper gain has not yet fully offset the earlier substantial loss. The situation underscores the inherent risks of leveraged positions in the volatile cryptocurrency market.
‍Masters of Trivia ($MOT) Secures CoinMarketCap Listing and HundrED Global Award The educational quiz platform Masters of Trivia has achieved two significant milestones: its utility token, $MOT, is now listed on CoinMarketCap, and the project has been selected for the HundrED Global Collection 2026. The CoinMarketCap listing increases the $MOT token's global reach, while the HundrED award validates the platform's innovative approach to combining education with blockchain technology. Masters of Trivia utilizes a gamified learning model with short-form quizzes and rewards users with $MOT tokens for engagement, premium content access, and competitive gameplay. Upcoming features include multiplayer quiz tournaments, further enhancing $MOT token utility for entry fees and rewards. This dual recognition positions Masters of Trivia for substantial growth in the token-powered learning and competition space.
‍LBank Launches Pre-Market Trading for MetaMask's MASK Token Global cryptocurrency exchange LBank has initiated pre-market trading for the anticipated MetaMask (MASK) token, effective December 16th, 2025. This offering allows early access to the MASK token before its official public listing. To enhance investor security, LBank has also implemented a Pre-Market Trade Protection campaign. MetaMask, a leading non-custodial Web3 wallet developed by ConsenSys, serves as a critical gateway to the Ethereum ecosystem, boasting approximately 30 million monthly active users and over 5 billion transactions processed. This launch aligns with LBank's strategy to become a hub for next-generation crypto assets, reinforcing its commitment to a secure trading environment for its over 20 million users.
‍StraitsX to Launch XSGD and XUSD Stablecoins on Solana in Early 2026 Singapore-based StraitsX will launch its Singapore dollar-backed (XSGD) and US dollar-backed (XUSD) stablecoins on the Solana blockchain in early 2026. This integration aims to enhance Solana's capabilities for global payments and digital commerce, making it the first public blockchain to host both stablecoins. The move is expected to leverage Solana's high transaction speeds and low costs for real-time settlements. StraitsX stablecoins have processed over $18 billion in on-chain transactions. This collaboration will enable deep integration of SGD and USD stablecoins on a single chain, potentially unlocking new opportunities for on-chain foreign exchange, AMM pools, and lending markets. StraitsX and the Solana Foundation will collaborate to foster deeper liquidity within Solana's DeFi ecosystem, including DEXs and lending protocols. Major centralized exchanges are also anticipated to support the Solana-native stablecoins, increasing their accessibility.
‍PancakeSwap Launches Zero-Fee Prediction Market 'Probable' on BNB Chain PancakeSwap, in collaboration with YZi Labs, is launching Probable, a new on-chain prediction platform on BNB Chain. The platform aims to simplify prediction markets by removing high fees and complex interfaces. Probable will allow users to speculate on various events, including crypto price movements, global news, and sports. A key feature is seamless asset conversion to USDT for predictions. The platform will utilize UMA's Optimistic Oracle for secure and reliable event outcome verification, ensuring a fair environment. This collaboration seeks to enhance user engagement in the decentralized prediction space.
‍KuCoin Brand Film Wins Five Vega Digital Awards KuCoin's brand film, featuring golfer Adam Scott, has secured five awards at the 2025 Vega Digital Awards, including four Platinum and one Gold. The campaign highlights themes of precision, discipline, and trust, drawing parallels between elite sports and KuCoin's commitment to security. "This award is a reflection of KuCoin’s steady progress in building a compliant and trustworthy presence in global markets," stated BC Wong, CEO of KuCoin. The win coincides with KuCoin's recent registration as a Digital Currency Exchange provider with AUSTRAC in Australia, reinforcing its dedication to the region.
‍Bitcoin Shows Resilience Amidst Broad Market Correction Over the past three months, Bitcoin (BTC) has demonstrated superior resilience compared to most altcoin sectors, despite its own recent downturn. Capital has continued to flow into BTC, reinforcing its role as a relative safe haven in the volatile crypto market. While Bitcoin saw a 26% decline, Ethereum (ETH) fell by approximately 36%. Other sectors experienced even steeper losses: AI tokens dropped by 48%, memecoins by 56%, RWA tokenization by 46%, and DeFi by 38%. This trend highlights a "flight to quality" toward the market's primary asset.
‍Ripple's RLUSD Stablecoin Expands to New Blockchains Ripple is piloting its US dollar-pegged stablecoin, RLUSD, on Ethereum Layer-2 networks Optimism, Base, Ink, and Unichain via a partnership with Wormhole. This move enhances multichain capabilities and aims to prevent liquidity fragmentation by using Wormhole's Native Token Transfers standard. RLUSD, launched in December 2024 and currently boasting a $1.3 billion market cap, is issued under a NYDFS Trust Company Charter. A full launch on additional chains is planned for next year, pending regulatory approval.