Standard Chartered will provide digital asset custody for 21Shares, signaling deeper TradFi expansion into crypto and raising questions about Zodia Custody’s future role. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/standard-chartered-21shares-crypto-custody-shift?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
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South Korea stablecoin framework stalls as regulators split over banks’ role
Regulators and the Bank of Korea remain at odds over bank dominance in issuing won-backed stablecoins, stalling a long-awaited framework expected this year. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/south-korea-stablecoin-framework-stalls-bank-issuance?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Crypto lawyer faces uphill battle in New York attorney general race
A former lawyer for Coinbase, Khurram Dara, has thrown his hat in the race for New York attorney general. But incumbent Letitia James has a strong foothold, and a Republican hasn’t won in 30 years. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-lawyer-battle-new-york-attorney-general?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Portfolio diversification leading driver for crypto investment in 2025: Sygnum
Diversification has become the top driver for crypto investment in 2025, with rising ETF demand and lingering regulatory gaps shaping investor behavior. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-investment-diversification-2025-sygnum-report?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Over 8% of Bitcoin changed hands in week, markets on ‘knife’s edge,’ Analysts say
Bitcoin saw one of its largest supply migrations ever as traders braced for the US Federal Reserve’s December rate decision and shifting expectations toward a rate cut. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-supply-migration-fed-rate-decision?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
What Bitcoin CME gaps are and how they influence price movements
The Bitcoin CME gaps appear when futures reopen after weekend moves. Understand why they form, how often they fill and what they mean for BTC’s price action. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/explained/what-bitcoin-cme-gaps-are-and-how-they-influence-price-movements?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Solana treasury backs ‘double disinflation’ plan amid 30% price decline
DeFi Development Corp became the first Solana treasury to support SIMD-0411, a proposal to speed up emissions cuts as corporate holders face losses. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/solana-dat-backs-double-disinflation-amid-30-percent-sol-slide?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
VanEck quietly backpedals on BNB ETF staking in latest SEC filing
VanEck’s amended BNB ETF filing scraps all staking plans, unlike its Solana product, explicitly distancing itself from BNB staking amid regulatory risk. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/vaneck-backpedals-on-bnb-staking-in-latest-etf-filing?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
XRP price ‘looking very bullish’ after 25% weekly gain: How high can it go?
XRP is rebounding strongly from $2, with multiple indicators suggesting upside toward $3.30–$3.50 is possible in the coming weeks. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/xrp-looking-very-bullish-25-percent-gains-how-high-can-it-go?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Metaplanet leans into Bitcoin debt play with fresh $130M to buy more BTC
The fresh debt draw shows how Metaplanet is using both debt and preferred equity to accelerate Bitcoin purchases and income-generation strategies. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/metaplanet-130m-bitcoin-backed-loan-treasury-strategy?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound