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Bitnomial Launches First CFTC-Regulated Leveraged Retail Spot Crypto Exchange in U.S.
Bitnomial is set to launch the first CFTC-regulated leveraged retail spot crypto exchange, combining spot, perpetuals, futures, and options trading with a unified regulatory framework. This move eliminates counterparty risks, enhances capital efficiency, and offers retail traders institutional-grade features under a single platform, marking a major evolution in U.S. crypto markets under CFTC oversight led by Acting Chair Caroline Pham.
Stable Mainnet Launches with USDT-Native Settlement and Predictable Fees
Stable Mainnet debuted a USDT-native blockchain focused on real-world payment rails, providing predictable and stable fees to support global stablecoin adoption. Backed by Bitfinex, PayPal Ventures, and Tether, it aims to streamline payments, remittances, and merchant tools, positioning Stable as a scalable and secure stablecoin payment infrastructure.
Telos Prepares Mainnet Upgrade with BLS Signature Aggregation to Boost Scalability and Privacy
Telos blockchain is introducing BLS Signature Aggregation through a critical network upgrade requiring node operator updates. This cryptographic improvement enhances throughput, transfer efficiency, and scalability and paves the way for privacy-centric and zero-knowledge applications, reinforcing Telos as a hub for advanced privacy and smart contract solutions.
US Government Becomes One of the Largest Crypto Holders with $17.8 Billion in Assets
The U.S. government now holds approximately $17.8 billion in cryptocurrency assets, elevating it to one of the largest crypto holders globally. This significant institutional accumulation highlights growing government involvement in the crypto space amid accelerating institutional adoption.
Stablecoin Market Disrupted as USDT Premium Collapses, Impacting NRI Remittances
The collapse of the USDT premium over the dollar has disrupted innovative NRI remittance channels that leveraged stablecoins for faster and cheaper transfers. Money changers face delays and financial losses due to vanished arbitrage opportunities, affecting remittance speed and reliability in markets like India.
Bitcoin Hyper Gains Traction as Experts Recommend It to Weather December Crypto Dip
Bitcoin Hyper, a Bitcoin Layer-2 solution, has surpassed $29 million in its presale, with experts calling it a top crypto buy to potentially outperform during downward market trends. This indicates rising interest in Layer-2 scalability projects within the crypto investment community.
Payment as a Service Market Sees Rapid Growth, Integrating AI and Blockchain Technologies
The Payment as a Service market is projected to reach $53.6 billion by 2031 with a CAGR of 21.4%. Growth is fueled by fintech innovation, eCommerce, and mobile banking, with providers enhancing security and personalization through AI, blockchain, and real-time analytics, transforming how businesses handle payments.
Bitnomial's Unified Exchange Model Enhances Capital Efficiency for Crypto Trading
Bitnomial's platform merges spot, futures, and options markets with portfolio margining and net settlement under CFTC rules. This integration reduces redundant margin requirements and risk, offering institutional and retail traders a more capital-efficient way to execute leveraged crypto trades in the U.S..
Stable Mainnet Aims to Compete in the Crowded Payment-Focused Blockchain Sector
The Stable Mainnet's predictable fees and USDT-native settlement seek to differentiate it from established payment blockchains. Though strong backing exists, the network faces challenges including maintaining fee predictability at scale, competition, and navigating varied global stablecoin regulations.
Telos Upgrade Expected to Accelerate Development of Privacy and Zero-Knowledge Applications
The rollout of BLS Signature Aggregation on Telos is anticipated to facilitate development of scalable zero-knowledge tools, confidential smart contracts, and privacy protocols, strengthening the platform's position as a leader in privacy-enhanced decentralized applications.