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Stani Kulechov, founder and CEO of Aave, has revealed the “master plan” for his decentralized protocol for 2026, following the announcement that the US Securities and Exchange Commission has concluded its four-year investigation into the platform.In a Tuesday post on X, Kulechov stated that although 2025 has been the platform’s most “successful year” so far, he considers Aave to be at “day zero compared to what’s to come.”Looking ahead to 2026, the CEO emphasized a master plan focused on scaling the DeFi platform and achieving specific usage goals, including $1 billion in real-world asset (RWA) deposits.“Our strategy for next year…
Aave founder and CEO Stani Kulechov has presented his decentralized protocol’s “master plan” for 2026, right after announcing that the US Securities and Exchange Commission has concluded its four-year investigation into the platform. In a post on X on Tuesday, Kulechov noted that although 2025 has been the most “successful year” for the platform so far, he believes Aave is still on “day zero compared to what lies ahead.”As for 2026, the CEO detailed a master plan emphasizing the scaling of the DeFi platform and achieving specific usage targets, such as $1 billion in real-world asset (RWA) deposits. “Currently, our strategy for…
Sure! Here’s the rewritten content while keeping the HTML tags intact: Shares of HashKey Holdings dropped by approximately 5% during their debut trading session in Hong Kong, reflecting a subdued response that highlights investor hesitance towards the exchange’s business model, despite its leading role in the city’s regulated cryptocurrency market.The stock opened below its IPO price, falling to about HK$6.34 by mid-morning. This downturn followed the release of prospectus details earlier in December, revealing significant losses even as user numbers and activities surged.HashKey commands around three-quarters of the licensed cryptocurrency trading market in Hong Kong, having processed over $81.8 billion…
Aave’s founder and CEO, Stani Kulechov, has revealed a “master plan” for 2026 for his decentralized protocol, shortly after announcing that the US Securities and Exchange Commission has concluded its four-year investigation of the platform.In a post on X on Tuesday, Kulechov noted that while 2025 has been the most “successful year” for the platform to date, he believes Aave is at “day zero compared to what lies ahead.”Looking to 2026, the CEO laid out a master plan with a strong emphasis on scaling the DeFi platform and hitting specific usage targets, including $1 billion in real-world asset (RWA) deposits.“As…
Good Morning, Asia. Here’s the latest in market news:Welcome to the Asia Morning Briefing, a daily overview of significant stories during U.S. hours along with market movements and analysis. For an in-depth look at U.S. markets, check out CoinDesk’s Crypto Daybook Americas.The debate over crypto’s next $200 billion valuation might be forming, reminiscent of Solana’s previous cycle, according to a newly released report by Cantor Fitzgerald, which has begun coverage of Hyperion DeFi (HYPD) and Hyperliquid Strategies (PURR).Cantor views these entities as more than just passive digital asset treasury firms (DATs). Unlike traditional DATs that merely hold tokens in anticipation…
Tether, a major player in the stablecoin market, has spearheaded an $8 million funding round for Bitcoin startup Speed, aiming to enhance enterprise stablecoin payments on the Bitcoin layer-2 Lightning Network.“Speed’s framework illustrates how Lightning and stablecoins can cooperate to facilitate high-volume transactions with minimal fees, robust compliance, and a global footprint,” Tether declared in a statement on Tuesday.Tether’s CEO, Paolo Ardoino, further noted, “Speed’s implementation and uptake suggest that Bitcoin-centric networks are ready for mainstream commerce.” Source: TetherThe Bitcoin-focused Ego Death Capital also participated in Speed’s $8 million funding round.Speed caters to more than 1.2 million consumers, creators, platforms,…
Key takeawaysTajikistan has made it illegal to mine cryptocurrencies using stolen electricity, imposing fines up to $8,250 and prison terms of up to eight years.This legislation follows an energy crisis marked by extensive power shortages and significant losses attributed to unauthorized mining.The country is part of a global trend where governments from various regions are tightening regulations on illicit crypto mining to safeguard national energy resources.There is a noticeable shift in crypto mining practices, with some miners exploring more sustainable energy options and efficient technologies.On December 3, 2025, Tajikistan’s parliament officially approved revisions to its criminal code, establishing it as…
Over 100 crypto exchange-traded products are expected to launch rapidly in 2026, following new guidance from the US securities regulator that significantly shortened the processing times for new funds, as reported by a Bitwise researcher.“We are about to move forward at an incredible pace,” stated Bitwise researcher Ryan Rasmussen during an interview with the Bankless podcast on Tuesday.“We anticipate that more than 100 crypto-linked ETPs will debut next year, covering spot crypto, index, equities, smart beta, momentum, and more,” added Rasmussen.Rasmussen’s forecast is based on the SEC’s release of standardized listing criteria in October, which removed the requirement for individual…
Stablecoin leader Tether has spearheaded an $8 million funding round for Bitcoin startup Speed, aimed at enhancing enterprise stablecoin payments via the Bitcoin layer-2 Lightning Network.“Speed’s architecture illustrates how Lightning and stablecoins can collaborate to facilitate substantial transactions with minimal fees, robust compliance, and worldwide access,” Tether stated on Tuesday.“Speed’s implementation and adoption indicate that Bitcoin-based networks are prepared for mainstream commerce,” added Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s CEO. Source: TetherThe Bitcoin-focused Ego Death Capital also participated in Speed’s $8 million funding round.Speed caters to over 1.2 million consumers, creators, platforms, and enterprise merchants with its Speed Wallet and Speed Merchant solutions,…
Bitcoin (BTC) has been facing challenges in regaining momentum in the market, unable to exceed its closest resistance level of $94,000 for more than a month. Currently, the cryptocurrency is trading in a wide range between $85,000 and $93,000, raising concerns about potential price corrections in the coming months. Against this backdrop, market analyst NoLimit recently shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that he predicts Bitcoin might reach a low of approximately $40,000 by 2026. This forecast suggests a notable 54% drop from current price levels, which hover just above $87,860. A Historical Perspective On Market Cycles NoLimit’s…