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Coinbase to Launch Kalshi-Powered Prediction Market
Coinbase is preparing to launch an in-house prediction market powered by Kalshi, expanding asset classes on its exchange. The announcement is expected soon, possibly next week at the December 17 event, alongside tokenized stocks.
This positions Coinbase as an 'everything exchange' amid competition.
Stablecoin Market Surges to $310 Billion in 2025
The stablecoin market cap reached $310 billion by December 2025, driven by regulatory clarity like U.S. GENIUS Act and EU MiCA. Institutions use them for payments, DeFi liquidity, accounting for 30% of on-chain volume.
Growth projections hit $500–750 billion, though risks from vulnerabilities persist.
Gemini Predicts TradFi-DeFi Convergence and Prediction Markets Growth
Gemini anticipates increasing convergence between traditional finance and DeFi, with stablecoins and on-chain rails enhancing efficiency. They launched derivatives and staking in EU, seeing strong institutional demand boosted by U.S. Bitcoin reserve.
Gemini's U.S. entity received CFTC license for prediction markets.
WisdomTree Moves $140B into On-Chain Assets on Solana
WisdomTree is shifting $140 billion into on-chain future, positioning Solana as a hub for verifiable cashflow assets. This move highlights Solana's growing role in institutional blockchain adoption.
Announced on December 15, 2025.
Coinbase CEO Highlights Three Key Crypto Developments
Brian Armstrong cited U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve, regulatory clarity, and other advances as proof crypto is here to stay. These developments reinforce long-term optimism despite market fluctuations.
Shared via recent tweet on December 14.
Gate.io Closes 2025 with $160B Volume and On-Chain Expansion
Gate.io achieved over $160 billion in trading volume in 2025, with rapid growth in its on-chain ecosystem. This milestone underscores expanding FinTech infrastructure in crypto trading.
Reported on December 12.
Ripple Gains OCC Bank Approval, XRP Holds at $2
Ripple's OCC bank approval redefines crypto's institutional path, supporting XRP price stability around $2. This enhances Ripple's position in regulated financial services.
Analysts eye potential for further gains.
YouTube Launches Stablecoin Payouts for U.S. Creators via PayPal
YouTube now offers U.S. creators stablecoin payouts through PayPal, following Google's use for cloud payments. This integrates crypto into mainstream content monetization.
Announced December 12, 2025.
Paxos to Acquire Wallet Startup Fordefi for Over $100M
Stablecoin issuer Paxos is buying Fordefi wallet for more than $100 million to bolster services. This strengthens custody and wallet capabilities in FinTech.
Deal reported November 25, but relevant to ongoing trends.
LI.FI Raises $29M for Cross-Blockchain Price Discovery Tool
Crypto startup LI.FI secured $29 million to improve efficiency in moving assets across blockchains. The tool enhances interoperability in DeFi and FinTech.
Exclusive funding news highlights blockchain innovation.
Former Citadel Employees Raise $17M for Fin Stablecoin App
Ex-Citadel staff launched Fin, a global stablecoin app simplifying usage, raising $17 million. Targets complexity reduction in stablecoin FinTech.
Announced December 3, 2025.
Harvard Grads Raise $20M for Ostium Derivatives Platform
Ostium, focused on popular crypto trader derivatives, raised $20 million from Harvard graduates. Platform aims at advanced FinTech trading tools.
Funding reported December 3.