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DerivativesCboe is launching U.S.-regulated perpetual-style Bitcoin and Ether futures on December 15, offering traders long-term crypto exposure with 10-year contracts and daily funding adjustments, marking a first for a U.S. exchange.
InvestmentFigure Technologies saw its stock surge by up to 15% after billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller disclosed a $77 million stake, amid plans to expand its blockchain lending platform with a new stablecoin aimed at bridging traditional finance and digital dollars.
RegulationCanada’s crypto scene faces scrutiny after investigations revealed unregistered crypto exchanges enabling money laundering through lax identity verification, exposing critical regulatory gaps and prompting calls for stronger oversight ahead of new stablecoin rules.
InfrastructureChangeNOW has emerged as a top digital payment platform for crypto businesses, offering fast swaps, extensive coin support, white-label solutions, and enterprise-grade security, making it a go-to choice for seamless crypto payment integration in 2025.
MarketThe crypto market has lost $1.1 trillion in just 41 days amid heavy leverage-driven liquidations, with Bitcoin dropping 25% last month and market sentiment hitting extreme fear levels, highlighting the risks of high leverage in crypto trading.
MiningBitcoin has reached the milestone of 95% of its total supply mined, reinforcing its scarcity narrative and marking a shift toward miners relying more on transaction fees as block rewards continue to halve.
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