‍Uniform Labs Unveils Multiliquid to Address RWA Redemption Delays Uniform Labs has launched Multiliquid, a new protocol designed to solve liquidity challenges in the tokenized asset market. It facilitates 24/7 conversions between tokenized money market funds and stablecoins like USDC and USDT. The $20 billion tokenization sector faces delays due to issuer-controlled redemption windows. Multiliquid aims to bridge the gap between traditional finance and digital asset markets, supporting integrations with tokenized Treasury assets and allowing investors to bypass redemption delays. The protocol addresses risks in tokenized money market funds, which have seen rapid growth but face liquidity challenges during market stress, as warned by the BIS. Multiliquid's instant swaps could ensure round-the-clock liquidity, promoting broader institutional adoption of tokenized RWAs.
‍Binance Offers Up to $5M Reward for Exposing Fake Token Listing Agents Binance has strictly prohibited the use of third-party intermediaries for listing applications and is offering a whistleblower reward of up to $5 million for information identifying scammers. Projects must apply directly through official Binance channels. The exchange will take legal action against fraudulent brokers.
‍Hut 8 Secures $7B AI Data Center Deal With Google's Financial Backing Bitcoin miner Hut 8 has signed a 15-year agreement for AI data center capacity at its Louisiana campus, valued at $7 billion. The deal with Fluidstack, financially backed by Google, will provide 245 megawatts of power, demonstrating the trend of crypto infrastructure firms entering the AI sector. The agreement significantly reduces Hut 8's financial risk due to Google's guarantee. The first data hall is expected in Q2 2027.
‍Coinbase Report: Young Investors Triple Crypto Investments A new Coinbase report reveals Gen Z and Millennials are tripling their crypto investments, allocating 25% of portfolios to alternative assets. This is driven by a perception that traditional wealth-building is inaccessible, with 73% of younger adults feeling it's harder for their generation to build wealth conventionally. Younger investors also show a higher risk appetite and trade more frequently, seeking 24/7 market access, crypto derivatives, and DeFi lending. They rely on social media and peers for investment information, a trend Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong notes signals the current financial system isn't working for them.
‍India Eyes Tokenization: MP Proposes Bill for Broader Investment Access Member of Parliament Raghav Chadha has called for a dedicated "Tokenization Bill" in India's Rajya Sabha. The proposal aims to establish a legal framework for fractional ownership of assets like real estate and IP via blockchain technology. Chadha stated that tokenization could democratize investments, similar to UPI's impact on digital payments, offering the middle class access to high-return assets with instant liquidity. He also recommended a regulatory sandbox for testing new models. Industry leaders view this as a strategic necessity for India's financial future, warning of capital flight to crypto-friendly jurisdictions if a clear framework isn't established. While India remains cautious on cryptocurrencies, regulators are exploring tokenized securities, highlighting the need for a bill that balances innovation with investor protection.
‍Fhenix Launches Private Micropayments on Base Using FHE Fhenix has introduced Fhenix402, an experimental build that enables private onchain micropayments on the Base network. This technology leverages Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) to ensure transaction amounts remain encrypted and invisible to external observers, addressing a key privacy concern in Web3 payments. The prototype enhances Coinbase's x402 standard, making payment details private. Fhenix also launched a "Privacy Stages" framework to evaluate blockchain privacy solutions, assessing who can decrypt data. This development arrives as financial giants increase their blockchain payment involvement.
‍Orion Compute Expands into AI and Bitcoin Mining in Developing Nations Orion Compute, led by early Bitcoin investor Nick Rose, is expanding into large-scale Bitcoin mining and AI data center infrastructure. The company is targeting developing markets with low-cost energy, reflecting a trend of crypto operators moving into AI and high-performance computing. This strategy aims to overcome energy constraints and rising costs in established markets. "One of the most overlooked advantages of developing markets is the scale of untapped, low-cost power," stated Nick Rose. "By prioritizing energy economics first, rather than chasing hype cycles, we believe it is possible to build AI and mining infrastructure that is both capital-efficient and resilient over the long term." The company plans phased deployments, utilizing facilities capable of supporting both AI workloads and Bitcoin mining, leveraging a partnership with Terra Solis for energy technologies.
‍Bybit Launches 500,000 USDT VIP Program with MNT & TradingView Rewards Bybit, the second-largest crypto exchange, has launched an exclusive rewards program for its VIP traders. The initiative features a 500,000 USDT prize pool, including MNT and TradingView subscriptions, running until December 28, 2025. The program offers a complimentary spin on a rewards wheel for all VIP members, with additional spins earned through trading volume. The prize pool includes 200,000 USDT in airdrops, 200,000 USDT in MNT airdrops, and three-month premium TradingView subscriptions. MNT, the native token of Mantle Network, serves as a governance and utility token. This event is part of Bybit's strategy to reward loyal users and enhance their trading experience.
‍Bitcoin Institutional Buying Surpasses New Supply For the first time in over six weeks, institutional demand for Bitcoin (BTC) has exceeded new supply. Data indicates institutional purchasing is now 13% higher than daily mined supply. This marks a potential shift as the market recovers from recent price corrections. Despite significant outflows from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs ($600M in two days), strategic accumulation by long-term investors continues. On-chain analytics suggest a market in transition, with short-term pessimism contrasting with long-term accumulation strategies.
‍CoinGate Secures MiCA License, Unlocking Full EU Market Access Lithuanian crypto payment processor CoinGate has obtained a full Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from the Bank of Lithuania, effective December 16, 2025. This authorization allows CoinGate to offer regulated crypto services across the entire European Economic Area (EEA). CoinGate CEO Vilius Semėnas stated, "The MiCA license represents a strategic foundation for our next phase of growth... Our goal is to continue building and improving reliable financial infrastructure." The MiCA framework, fully effective December 30, 2024, aims to enhance consumer protection, market integrity, and transparency for crypto-asset service providers.