Author: John Smith
Base and Solana have taken a step toward cross-chain access with a new connection now live on mainnet. Summary A Base-Solana bridge secured by Chainlink CCIP and Coinbase validators has been launched. Users can move SOL and SPL tokens into Base apps and access multi-chain liquidity. Coinbase’s Solana strategy and future CCIP integrations point to wider network expansion. The new bridge is now live on mainnet and secured through Chainlink’s cross-chain interoperability protocol and Coinbase-operated infrastructure. In a Dec. 4 announcement, Base said the new connection allows anyone to move assets between Base and Solana using a mechanism jointly verified…
MetaMask is expanding its mobile wallet into a wider trading hub with a new integration built around Polymarket. Summary MetaMask has added native prediction markets to its mobile app through an exclusive Polymarket integration. Users can fund trades with any EVM token, settle outcomes in seconds, and earn MetaMask Rewards points. The move positions MetaMask as a gateway for mainstream access to decentralized forecasts and on-chain event trading. MetaMask has rolled out “MetaMask Prediction Markets,” a feature that lets users trade the outcomes of real-world events directly in the mobile app. The update, announced on Dec.4, introduces a dedicated predictions…
Decentralized perpetual exchange Aster has announced a roadmap for the first half of 2026 that includes the launch of Aster Chain, a custom Layer-1 blockchain designed to support high-volume trading and expand the platform’s infrastructure, according to a company statement. Summary Aster Chain is scheduled to launch in the first quarter of 2026, with internal testing planned for late 2025, the company said. The blockchain will include Aster Code, a developer toolkit that enables applications to be deployed on the network. TK Aster Chain is scheduled to launch in the first quarter of 2026, with internal testing planned for late…
Robinhood Markets Inc. stock traded higher in recent sessions, closing Thursday at $137.08 per share, up 2.57%, despite Connecticut regulators issuing a cease-and-desist order related to the company’s prediction market operations, according to market data. Summary Robinhood shares rose in early trading despite a cease-and-desist order from Connecticut regulators. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection cited Robinhood Derivatives, KalshiEX, and Crypto.com for offering contracts without proper licensing. Robinhood emphasized it is a financial technology company, not a bank, noting that customer deposits are held through a partner bank with FDIC coverage, while the state ordered the platform to halt contracts…
A new U.S. bank just flipped the script on traditional business payments: N3XT officially launched today, promising instant, programmable B2B payments in U.S. dollars any time of day—or night—leaving old-school banking hours in the dust. Summary N3XT is offering instant, programmable U.S. dollar payments for businesses worldwide, bypassing traditional banking delays. The platform allows clients to automate payments, manage market-driven transactions, and access funds immediately while staying compliant. Led by fintech veterans and backed by top investors including Paradigm and Winklevoss Capital. N3XT opens its doors as a full-reserve, fully regulated narrow bank under a Wyoming Special Purpose Depository Institution…
Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest, remains bullish on cryptocurrency — especially Ethereum. Summary Global Collaboration: Cathie Wood facilitated a meeting between Tom Lee and Francis B. Zhou in Tokyo to discuss Ethereum’s potential. Ark Invest’s Support: Ark Invest holds $271 million in BitMine Immersion Technologies, the largest corporate holder of ETH. ETH Bullish Outlook: Wood remains bullish on Ethereum’s role in decentralized finance, supporting both BitMine and Quantum Solutions. On Tuesday, Wood facilitated a meeting between Wall Street strategist Tom Lee and Quantum Solutions CEO Francis B. Zhou in Tokyo. This move aims to foster discussions around Ethereum’s potential,…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. A project can spend $500,000 on legal opinions, have a fully doxxed team, and pass every AML check in Singapore. It can still drain to zero in twelve seconds because of a math error in line 40 of its smart contract. This is the reality of modern crypto regulation and compliance. Summary Regulatory compliance keeps bad actors out but doesn’t guard against the real causes of loss in crypto — operational failures, supply-chain attacks, and technical incompetence…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Solana rebounds above $140, but investors eye utility-driven Remittix as a top contender for the next crypto adoption wave. Summary Solana rebounds above $140, but analysts say rising interest in utility projects like Remittix is the bigger trend. As traders debate SOL targets, Remittix gains momentum with $28.4m raised and major exchange listings ahead. Remittix surges in PayFi as its Apple-listed wallet launches, boosting its position in the $19t cross-border market. Solana is back in the news headlines after…
American Bitcoin price (American Bitcoin Corp, NASDAQ) has spent the last 24 hours grinding higher in a volatile post-crash bounce, trading in a wide intraday range but ultimately sitting roughly mid-range after yesterday’s lock-up‑driven wipeout. Summary American Bitcoin price fell nearly 40% after pre‑merger private placement shares came unlocked and early investors sold. Eric Trump called the volatility expected, said fundamentals are “virtually unmatched,” and pledged not to sell his shares. Despite strong Q3 earnings and 4,090 BTC in treasury, ABTC is down about 76.5% from its September peak amid a broader crypto equity slump. Traders watched American Bitcoin price…
A senior Kremlin adviser wants Russia’s crypto mining classified as an export, arguing tens of thousands of Bitcoins and import payments must be reflected in trade data. Summary Kremlin aide Maxim Oreshkin says mined crypto effectively flows abroad and should be recorded as an export impacting Russia’s balance of payments and FX market. Industry leaders estimate Russian miners produced about 55,000 BTC in 2023 and roughly 35,000 BTC in 2024, with daily income near 1 billion rubles. Russia’s legal mining regime includes registration, tax rates up to 25% for firms, but widespread illegal operations and power theft are costing the…