Gold-backed stablecoins have nearly tripled to $4b in 2025 as one token overtakes its rival, riding record gold prices, macro risk, and issuer vault accumulation. Summary Gold-backed stablecoins’ market cap is near $4b in 2025, almost triple since early in the year. Two leading tokens control close to 90% of tokenized gold, with the top
Crypto companies raised about $3.4 billion through initial public offerings this year. This sets the stage for a potentially busier listing calendar in 2026. Data cited by DL News shows that digital asset firms returned to public markets this year after a long slowdown. It was caused by regulatory pressure and weak investor sentiment. The
Star Xu, founder of OKX, shared bold insights during a speech on December 4th, marking the one-year anniversary of OKX receiving its Dubai license. He highlighted that the post-2000 generation, often called Gen Z, could view crypto wallets as safer than banks. Xu believes younger users may see crypto exchange wallets as a more reliable
The Federal Reserve officially confirmed a 20 billion dollar liquidity addition into the financial system, immediately shifting market sentiment. Investors reacted fast as this move signaled renewed support for financial stability and market functioning. Risk appetite improved across asset classes, including equities, bonds, and digital assets. Crypto markets responded strongly as traders anticipated easier liquidity
Interest in silver is spilling into tokenized markets, with onchain trading volumes rising in parallel with activity in futures and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as the metal experiences volatility after hitting successive record highs all month. Data from RWA.xyz shows the monthly transfer volume for its tokenized version of the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) has jumped
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders has raised concerns about President Donald Trump’s growing personal wealth, claiming it surged sharply during and after his time in office, mainly due to cryptocurrency ventures. Sanders said Trump’s net worth has nearly tripled since he became president, while millions of Americans continue to struggle with basic needs like food, housing,
Story Highlights Bank of Japan signals possible January 2026 rate cut as yen weakens further globally. Yen trades near 156 per dollar, raising import costs and adding inflation pressure domestically. Past BOJ policy moves triggered sharp Bitcoin swings, sometimes causing 20–25% drops historically. Japan’s central bank, the Bank of Japan (BOJ), is signaling that another
The price of silver continues to notch new highs amid a precious metals market boom, with the asset trading in a very crypto-like fashion over the weekend with sharp volatility. Silver hit a new all-time high (ATH) of almost $84 on Sunday, U.S. time, with demand for gold also driving the price up to new
Key Takeaways The PBOC has issued an Action Plan to strengthen governance and infrastructure for the digital yuan. The new framework and mechanism for digital yuan management will be effective from January 1. China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), has released an action plan for the digital yuan, setting January 1, 2026,