Key Points: Gemini launches its prediction market across the US states.
No transaction fees initially.
Available via web and iOS platforms.
Gemini has officially launched its prediction market product, Gemini Predictions, across all 50 US states, providing users with a platform to trade on

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The U.S. Senate postpones cryptocurrency regulation discussions until 2025.
Delay is attributed to ongoing bipartisan negotiations.
Impact on industry expectations for regulatory clarity.
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee will postpone a hearing to amend cryptocurrency market

Key Points: China proposes crypto crime disposal framework, enhancing legal processes for virtual assets.
Framework to streamline judicial procedures and asset recovery.
No immediate market reaction observed from global crypto leaders.
The Justice Network has released a proposal to enhance judicia

Key Points: BitGo secured national bank status authorization from the OCC.
The transition allows the provision of digital asset services under federal trust laws.
Community responses are muted; broader market implications are anticipated.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency approved BitG

Key Points: Moody’s introduces stablecoin rating framework, assessing credit and market risks.
Proposal open for comments until January 26, 2026.
Potential impact on fiat-backed stablecoins like USDT and USDC.
Moody’s has announced a new stablecoin rating framework to assess credit and market

Key Points: PBC emphasizes digital RMB progress and global governance participation.
PBC aims to strengthen financial security and RMB internationalization.
Market may view the digital RMB push as a strategic financial emphasis.
On December 12, the People’s Bank of China emphasized advancing finan

Key Points: RBI’s T. Rabi Sankar warns about stablecoins’ risk to monetary policy.
Stablecoins may weaken currency regulation, raise credit costs.
Potential loss of seigniorage revenue from foreign stablecoins.
On December 12, the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India warned that stablecoin

Key Points: Capital A partners with Standard Chartered for MYR stablecoin exploration.
Focus on wholesale applications and real-time settlements.
Capital A’s initial entry into regulated digital assets.
On December 12, Capital A Berhad and Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia signed a letter of

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S.1498 enhances transparency and restricts public officials’ asset holdings.
Aims to curb insider trading and conflicts of interest.
Senate legislative process involves committee reviews and amendments.
The U.S. Senate has advanced bill S.1498, spearheaded by Sen. Josh Hawley,

Key Points: Jump Crypto’s Firedancer undergoes advanced Solana mainnet testing now.
Targeting improved performance with 1 million TPS.
Aiming to reduce reliance on Solana Labs’ client.
Jump Crypto’s Firedancer, a Solana validator client, has reportedly launched on the Solana mainnet, boasting

Key Points: Ranger Finance claims a planned token issuance on MetaDAO with a $6 million target.
Community reactions are mixed due to lack of official confirmation.
Potential implications for future Solana ecosystem fundraising activities.
At the Solana Breakpoint conference, a developer from Range

Key Points: CFTC grants no-action relief to key prediction markets and derivatives platforms.
Allows third-party clearing, reducing compliance burdens.
Requires platforms to maintain collateral and post-trade transparency.
The CFTC issued no-action letters to Polymarket, PredictIt, Gemini, and

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Ant International and HSBC conduct successful cross-border token payment test.
Leveraged Swift’s network and ISO 20022 for interoperability.
Potential to revolutionize real-time global fund management.
Ant International, HSBC, and Swift have successfully tested cross-border