Bridging the Divide Kraken’s strategic partnership with Deutsche Börse is expected to result in a range of new products and services across trading, custody, settlement, collateral management and tokenised assets. But it may also serve as a template for other link-ups. The agreement between the US-based cryptocurrency exchange and the Frankfurt-headquartered international exchange and market
Stablecoins are shifting from a crypto native tool to a core piece of institutional market plumbing, according to a new cross-sector outlook report from Moody’s. In the report, published Monday, the ratings agency said stablecoins processed about 87% more settlement volume in 2025 than the year before, reaching $9 trillion in activity based on industry
Bitcoin price started a fresh increase above $92,500. BTC is now correcting some gains and might revisit the $90,500 support zone. Bitcoin started a fresh increase above the $92,000 zone. The price is trading above $92,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $93,750 on
EDF Group International Regional Headquarter (EDF RHQ) and Saudi-based droppRWA Limited have signed an MOU to explore implementing blockchain tokenization solutions in the energy sector in Saudi Arabia and the development of tokenized carbon credits. EDF Group is a world leader in low-carbon energy, which reports a carbon output of 520TWh, a diverse generation mix
Virtune has finalized its latest portfolio adjustment, confirming that the virtune stablecoin ETP has completed its December 2025 index rebalancing across its multi-exchange listing. Summary Virtune confirms December 2025 rebalancing completion Index allocation before and after the December 30th rebalance Quarterly methodology and stablecoin-focused strategy Performance and product design Virtune’s broader ETP lineup Virtune confirms
A new collaboration with WORLD3 has been announced by Orexn, which is a big move in integrating artificial intelligence and decentralized Web3 launch infrastructure. It is a partnership between decentralized launch space at Orexn and the next generation AI and blockchain platform at WORLD3 that enables smarter, automated, and connected Web3 participation. 📢 Orexn x
Ethereum and Solana are not only separated by questions of scalability, they are increasingly divided by competing visions of what blockchain networks must be built to withstand in the future. Recent remarks from the co-founders of each network revealed two competing definitions of “resilience,” rooted in different assumptions about risk, infrastructure, and the future shape
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $92,733 as of this writing, continuing a recovery rally after weeks below $90,000. However, the pioneer crypto now faces a major test: the US Supreme Court’s ruling on President Trump’s global tariffs, scheduled for January 9. The decision could force the Treasury to refund $133–$ 140 billion to importers, triggering
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) added 1 tonne of gold in December 2025. This brings its total gold purchases for 2025 to almost 27 tonnes. Now along with this latest purchase, China’s total reserves is now at 2,306 tonnes. China has consistently been adding up to its gold holdings over the past 10 years.
Bitcoin is entering a phase that looks increasingly different from every previous cycle. Price volatility still dominates the headlines, but the real story is unfolding at the institutional level. Morgan Stanley’s move to launch its own Bitcoin ETF, described by Bitwise advisor Jeff Park as “the most bullish thing ever,” highlights a deeper structural shift