RedotPay, a stablecoin payment fintech, has raised $107 million in an oversubscribed Series B funding round showing investor confidence in the role of stablecoins in everyday payments.

This latest funding raise brings RedotPay’s total capital secured in 2025 to $194 million as the company continues to scale rapidly.

Rapid User Growth and Surging Payment Volumes

RedotPay said it now serves more than 6 million registered users across over 100 countries. As of November 2025, the platform has surpassed $10 billion in annualized payment volume, with transaction volumes nearly tripling year-on-year.

According to RedotPay more than 3 million new users joined the platform during 2025 through November showing rapid adoption of stablecoin-powered financial services among both crypto-native and mainstream users.

The company said it has also reached a key milestone in monetization, generating over $150 million in annualized revenue while maintaining a profitable, scalable business model.

RedotPay says its growth is driven by infrastructure and strong demand for predictable, borderless payments in markets facing currency volatility, inflation, or limited banking access.

Series B Led by Goodwater, Backed by Crypto Heavyweights

The Series B round was led by Goodwater Capital, with participation from Pantera Capital, Blockchain Capital, and Circle Ventures, alongside continued backing from existing investors including HSG.

“Stablecoin has the potential to disrupt global money flow and strengthen financial inclusion,” said Jin Oh, Partner at Goodwater Capital, adding that RedotPay has demonstrated “remarkable traction” across major markets. Investors highlighted the platform’s ability to translate blockchain infrastructure into real-world payment utility at scale.

Building Stablecoin-Powered Financial Services

RedotPay said it is focused on making fund movement instant, predictable, and borderless through a suite of stablecoin-powered products. These include a stablecoin-based card that allows users to spend digital assets globally, stablecoin payout rails for fast international transfers, and access tools that bridge traditional finance with digital assets via multi-currency accounts and peer-to-peer marketplaces.

“Our goal is to help users manage their finances with confidence through stablecoin-powered financial services,” said Michael Gao, Co-Founder and CEO of RedotPay. He notes that the new funding will accelerate product innovation while expanding the company’s global footprint in a compliance-focused manner.

Scaling Compliance, Talent, and Global Reach

RedotPay plans to deploy the new capital toward strategic acquisitions, licensing, and compliance expansion to support entry into new markets.

The company will also accelerate global hiring across engineering, product, and compliance teams. Looking ahead, RedotPay said it aims to deepen its presence in key growth regions.

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Tether announced it has led an $8 million investment in Speed1, Inc., a payments infrastructure company building global settlement rails using the Bitcoin Lightning Network and stablecoins.

The funding round also included participation from Ego Death Capital. The investment aligns with Tether’s broader push to expand real-world payment use cases for USDT while supporting Bitcoin-native financial infrastructure.

Speed focuses on allowing instant low-cost payments by combining Lightning’s high-speed transaction capabilities with stablecoin settlement for price stability. The company said the funding will support product development and continued global expansion.

Growing Payment Volume and User Base

Speed currently processes more than $1.5 billion in annualized payment volume across consumers, creators, platforms, and enterprise merchants. Its core products—Speed Wallet and Speed Merchant—serve approximately 1.2 million users and businesses. The platform offers instant payments, native Bitcoin and USDT settlement, and global routing designed to meet enterprise reliability requirements.

The company positions its infrastructure as a bridge between Bitcoin-native networks and practical payment needs, particularly for cross-border transactions, creator payouts, and merchant settlement.

By integrating stablecoins alongside Lightning, Speed enables users and businesses to choose between volatility exposure and price-stable settlement, depending on their needs.

Tether Deepens Focus on Bitcoin-Aligned Infrastructure

Tether said the investment supports its strategy of strengthening Bitcoin-aligned financial infrastructure while expanding the utility of USDT beyond trading and into everyday payments.

According to the company, Speed’s architecture demonstrates how Lightning and stablecoins can operate together at scale, combining low fees, global reach, and compliance-focused design.

“Speed is showing what Lightning can achieve when paired with a stable, liquid digital dollar like USDT,” said Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino. He added that the company is focused on backing infrastructure that reduces friction in payments and broadens access to reliable settlement rails, particularly for mainstream commerce.

Bridging Speculation and Real-World Use

Speed’s leadership said the platform is designed to move crypto beyond speculative use cases and into functional, global payments. CEO Niraj Patel said Lightning provides transaction speed, while stablecoins enable universal access and predictable value, allowing the infrastructure to support consumers, creators, and merchants at scale.

Speed integrates closely with the Lightning Network while allowing stablecoin settlement for users who require price stability. The company said this hybrid approach lowers friction across cross-border payments, platform-level settlement, and merchant transactions especially in regions where traditional banking infrastructure is costly or inefficient.

As stablecoins and Bitcoin-based networks gain traction in payments, the investment highlights growing interest from major digital asset firms in infrastructure that supports real-world financial activity rather than solely trading and speculation.

Earlier Visa announced it will allow stablecoin-based settlement across its US payments network broadening its suite of crypto-related services.

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Hyperscale Data Inc., an artificial intelligence-focused data center company anchored by Bitcoin, said its Bitcoin treasury has reached approximately $75.5 million, representing about 97.5% of its market capitalization.

The NYSE American–listed company said the valuation is based on Bitcoin’s price as of December 14, 2025, and Hyperscale Data’s closing share price on December 15.

The company also reiterated its long-term objective of holding Bitcoin equal to 100% of its market capitalization as part of its broader $100 million digital asset treasury strategy.

Sentinum Holdings and Recent Purchases

Hyperscale Data’s wholly owned subsidiary, Sentinum Inc., held approximately 498.46 Bitcoin as of December 14, according to the press release.

This total included about 69.68 Bitcoin generated from mining operations and 428.79 Bitcoin acquired on the open market, including roughly 41.31 Bitcoin purchased during the week ended December 14. At a Bitcoin closing price of $88,175, these holdings were valued at approximately $44 million.

Additional Capital Allocated for Bitcoin

Beyond its existing holdings, Hyperscale Data said it has set aside $31.5 million in cash for future open-market Bitcoin purchases.

The company said it plans to deploy this capital using a dollar-cost averaging strategy designed to reduce exposure to short-term market volatility while steadily increasing its long-term Bitcoin reserves.

Executive Chairman Milton “Todd” Ault III described reaching 97.5% of market capitalization as a major milestone, adding that the company remains focused on accumulating Bitcoin despite price fluctuations.

Hyperscale Data said it generally targets deploying at least 5% of allocated cash each week, though the pace may vary depending on market conditions. The company will continue to publish weekly updates every Tuesday detailing its Bitcoin holdings as it progresses toward its $100 million DAT target.

American Bitcoin Grows Treasury to 5,098 BTC

American Bitcoin has expanded its Bitcoin treasury to more than 5,098 BTC, marking a sharp increase in holdings since its Nasdaq debut on September 3, according to a company update on X.

The firm reported a BTC Yield of 96.5% over the period through December 14, 2025, a metric that tracks growth in Bitcoin exposure on a per-share basis rather than price appreciation alone. American Bitcoin’s satoshis per share rose to 533, reflecting continued accumulation and balance-sheet expansion.

A company chart shows steady growth in total BTC reserves throughout the year, with a notable acceleration in the second half of 2025 as American Bitcoin pursued what it described as a strategy of ongoing, disciplined accumulation.

The update places American Bitcoin among a growing group of publicly listed firms using Bitcoin as a core treasury asset, as institutional adoption of BTC continues to broaden across equity markets.

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Visa Inc. announced on Tuesday it is set to allow stablecoin-based settlement across its US payments network broadening its suite of crypto-related services.

The payments giant will allow US financial institutions to settle transactions using Circle Internet Group Inc.’s USDC stablecoin over the Solana blockchain.

Faster Settlement for U.S. Banks?

By allowing USDC settlement, Visa said it is offering banks and fintechs faster funds movement over blockchain networks, seven-day availability, and improved resilience during weekends and holidays.

Initial participants include Cross River Bank and Lead Bank, both of which are settling transactions with Visa in USDC over the Solana blockchain. Visa said broader availability for U.S. institutions is planned through 2026.

Blockchain Infrastructure and Arc Partnership

Visa said it is also deepening its collaboration with Circle by serving as a design partner for Arc, a new Layer 1 blockchain currently in public testnet. Arc is being built to support high-performance, large-scale commercial activity onchain.

Visa plans to use Arc for USDC settlement within its network and intends to operate a validator node once the blockchain goes live, further integrating blockchain infrastructure into its core settlement processes.

Modernizing Treasury and Liquidity Management

According to Visa, U.S. stablecoin settlement allow seven-day settlement windows, improved liquidity management, and greater automation for participating banks. The framework is designed to bridge traditional payment rails with blockchain-based infrastructure while maintaining Visa’s standards for security, compliance, and reliability.

“Financial institutions are preparing to use stablecoins as part of their treasury operations,” said Rubail Birwadker, Visa’s Global Head of Growth Products and Strategic Partnerships. “USDC settlement gives banks a faster, programmable option that integrates with existing systems.”

Building on a Global Stablecoin Track Record

This latest U.S. launch builds on Visa’s earlier stablecoin settlement pilots across Latin America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa. Visa began experimenting with USDC settlement in 2021 and became one of the first major payment networks to settle transactions in a stablecoin in 2023.

Circle said the U.S. expansion represents a milestone for institutional adoption of stablecoins, while early banking partners highlighted benefits such as clearer liquidity timing and API-driven settlement.

Visa said it will continue to expand its stablecoin capabilities and recently launched a Stablecoins Advisory Practice through Visa Consulting & Analytics to help financial institutions assess and implement stablecoin strategies.

Binance Blockchain Week Highlights Stablecoin Momentum

Speaking at Binance Blockchain Week 2025, Binance CEO Richard Teng focused heavily on the rapid expansion of the stablecoin market, describing stablecoins as one of crypto’s most effective real-world use cases. He said global stablecoin market capitalisation climbed by nearly 50% this year, while the number of wallets holding stablecoins has also risen by around 50%.

Teng highlighted transaction data as evidence that stablecoins are moving firmly into the financial mainstream. He noted that daily stablecoin transaction volumes have now surpassed those processed by Visa.

Teng also attributed this growth to improving regulatory clarity, including recent progress in the US, and pointed to emerging-market initiatives such as Bhutan’s nationwide crypto payments system built on Binance Pay as examples of how stablecoins are increasingly being used as core payment infrastructure rather than speculative instruments.

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BitMine Immersion Technologies said it now holds more than 3.2% of the total Ethereum token supply, placing the company roughly two-thirds of the way toward its stated goal of acquiring 5% of all ETH in circulation.

As of December 14, the company reports it held 3,967,210 ETH, following the addition of more than 102,000 tokens over the past week. Based on market prices at the time, BitMine’s ETH position alone represented a multibillion-dollar allocation.

Crypto, Cash and “Moonshots” Reach $13.3B

BitMine reports that its combined crypto holdings, cash reserves and strategic investments totaled approximately $13.3 billion. Alongside its Ethereum position, the company holds 193 bitcoin, $1.0 billion in cash and a $38 million stake in Eightco Holdings, which it categorizes as a “moonshot” investment.

The company said the scale and composition of its balance sheet reflect a deliberate strategy to combine liquidity with long-duration exposure to digital assets.

Management has also stressed that maintaining a cash buffer allows BitMine to continue accumulating crypto during periods of market volatility while preserving operational flexibility.

Institutional Backing and Market Liquidity

BitMine said it continues to be supported by a group of prominent institutional and strategic investors, including Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest, Founders Fund, Pantera Capital, Galaxy Digital, Digital Currency Group, Kraken and Bill Miller III, as well as individual investor Tom Lee.

The company views this backing as critical to its ambition of reaching the 5% ETH ownership threshold, which it refers to internally as the “Alchemy of 5%.” In the equity markets, BitMine’s stock has emerged as one of the most actively traded in the United States.

According to Fundstrat data, BMNR has averaged roughly $1.9 billion in daily trading volume over the past five days, ranking it as the 41st most traded U.S. stock.

Staking Plans and Shareholder Meeting Ahead

BitMine said it is also developing a staking initiative known as the Made in America Validator Network, or MAVAN, which is expected to be deployed in early 2026. The company has described the project as a secure, institutional-grade staking solution designed to generate yield on its Ethereum holdings.

BitMine will hold its annual shareholders meeting at the Wynn Las Vegas on January 15, 2026. The event is expected to provide further updates on its treasury strategy, staking rollout and progress toward its long-term Ethereum ownership target.

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Digital asset investment products recorded another week of inflows as improving sentiment around major cryptocurrencies continues to draw capital back into the market, according to the latest data from CoinShares.

Weekly inflows into digital asset exchange-traded products (ETPs) reached $716 million, pushing total assets under management (AuM) to $180 billion.

While still well below the $264 billion all-time high the steady inflows suggest investor confidence is gradually rebuilding after a volatile period for crypto markets.

Investor Confidence Gradually Improves

CoinShares noted that digital asset funds have now posted their third consecutive week of modest inflows showibg what it described as a “cautious yet increasingly optimistic” investor base.

This comes despite mixed price performance following the US Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cut, with post-decision trading marked by uneven flows and divergent sentiment across assets.

Total inflows across digital asset investment products reached $864 million over the broader reporting period, underscoring continued demand even as macro uncertainty persists. CoinShares said the data also suggests investors are increasing exposure rather than making broad risk-on bets.

US Dominates Regional Inflows

Inflows were broad-based geographically but heavily concentrated in a handful of markets. The US led by a wide margin accounting for $483 million of weekly inflows followed by Germany with $96.9 million and Canada with $80.7 million.

Looking at a longer timeframe, the US also continues to dominate sentiment posting $796 million of inflows last week alone. Germany and Canada also remained net positive, with inflows of $68.6 million and $26.8 million respectively. CoinShares said these three countries have driven the bulk of demand in 2025.

Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Lead Demand

Bitcoin remained the largest beneficiary in absolute terms, attracting $352 million in weekly inflows. Notably, short-Bitcoin investment products recorded outflows of $1.8 million, signalling a further easing of negative sentiment toward the asset.

Despite thje renewed interest CoinShares highlights that Bitcoin has been a relative laggard this year, with year-to-date inflows of $27.7 billion compared to $41 billion over the same period in 2024.

Ethereum continues to close the gap recording $338 million in weekly inflows and lifting year-to-date inflows to $13.3 billion. That figure is a 148% increase compared to 2024 also reflecting growing institutional engagement with Ethereum-based products.

XRP also stood out – drawing $245 million in inflows while Chainlink posted a record $52.8 million weekly inflow — equivalent to 54% of its total AuM.

Altcoins Show Selective Strength

Beyond the major cryptos Solana’s year-to-date inflows reached $3.5 billion, a tenfold increase compared to 2024, even though recent weekly flows were more muted.

Aave and Chainlink recorded smaller weekly inflows of $5.9 million and $4.1 million respectively.

Not all assets benefited – Hyperliquid saw weekly outflows of $14.1 million, highlighting that investor appetite remains selective rather than indiscriminate.

Overall CoinShares said the data points to a market that is stabilising, with capital gravitating toward large-cap and established digital assets as confidence slowly returns.

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JPMorgan Chase’s $4 trillion asset-management division is launching its first tokenized money-market fund on the Ethereum blockchain, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

The bank will initially seed the vehicle with $100 million of its own capital before opening it to external investors from Tuesday.

JPMorgan Brings Money Markets Onchain

According to the WSJ report the private fund, called the My OnChain Net Yield Fund — or “MONY” — is built on JPMorgan’s in-house tokenization platform, Kinexys Digital Assets.

It will be available to qualified investors, defined as individuals with at least $5 million in investable assets and institutions with a minimum of $25 million. The minimum investment size is set at $1 million.

Tokenization Gains Momentum After GENIUS Act

The launch comes during a rise in momentum for tokenized financial products following the passage of the GENIUS Act earlier this year. The legislation established a US regulatory framework for dollar-backed stablecoins, helping to remove uncertainty around onchain settlement and digital representations of traditional assets.

Since then, Wall Street firms have accelerated efforts to tokenize everything from equities and bonds to real-world assets, viewing blockchain as a way to improve operational efficiency, reduce settlement times and expand investor access.

“There is a massive amount of interest from clients around tokenization,” said John Donohue, head of global liquidity at J.P. Morgan Asset Management told the WSJ.

“And we expect to be a leader in this space and work with clients to make sure that we have a product lineup that allows them to have the choices that we have in traditional money-market funds on blockchain,” adds Donohue.

How the MONY Fund Works

Investors can subscribe to the MONY fund through JPMorgan’s Morgan Money portal, the bank’s digital money-market investing platform. In return, investors receive digital tokens representing their fund shares, which are held in their crypto wallets.

Like traditional money-market funds, MONY invests in baskets of short-term, high-quality debt instruments. The fund accrues dividends daily and pays interest designed to track prevailing money-market yields, which have remained attractive amid a higher interest rate environment.

Stablecoins and Institutional Adoption

Subscriptions and redemptions can be made using either cash or USDC, the dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by Circle Internet Group. Allowing USDC settlement highlights how regulated financial products are increasingly incorporating crypto-native payment rails.

JPMorgan’s move builds on its broader blockchain strategy, which includes tokenized deposits, onchain settlement and wholesale payment infrastructure. While MONY is limited to institutional and high-net-worth investors, it shows a broader shift toward integrating blockchain into core financial products once considered far removed from crypto.

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This week delivered one of the most consequential stretches for U.S. digital-asset policy in recent memory. From the SEC stepping back from past enforcement priorities to the CFTC launching new pilots and rewriting old rules, the regulatory agenda is shifting rapidly—and the political backdrop is changing just as fast.

With banks now gaining expanded permissions to transact in crypto and Congress re-opening the CBDC debate, the industry is entering 2026 with an entirely new set of power dynamics. Below are the major developments shaping the new regulatory landscape.

Trump’s National Security Strategy Sidesteps Bitcoin, but the Context Matters

The Trump administration released its 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS), a 33-page document detailing the White House’s priorities across global economic and technological fronts. Surprisingly, digital assets received no mention. Instead, the report leaned heavily into AI, quantum computing, biotech, and other frontier sectors.

For a pro-crypto administration that has already established the President’s Working Group on Digital Assets, signed the GENIUS Act for stablecoin regulation, and pulled back on several enforcement actions, the omission stands out. It indicates that while the White House is making room for digital assets in market policy, crypto has not yet broken into core national-security planning.

Still, the administration’s actions matter more than the document’s omissions. Bitcoin may not have earned a line in the NSS, but regulatory behavior suggests digital assets are becoming embedded in the economic strategy—even if not yet the security framework.

SEC Closes Ondo Probe Without Charges—A Break From the Past

In another sign of shifting enforcement posture, the SEC formally ended its multi-year investigation into Ondo Finance without filing charges. The probe focused on whether Ondo’s tokenized treasuries complied with securities law and whether the ONDO token itself constituted a security.

The no-action outcome echoes a broader pattern emerging at the regulator: several enforcement cases initiated during the Biden administration have been softened, paused, or dropped entirely. For market participants, it raises a key question: Is the era of aggressive regulatory hostility finally ending?

The decision also gives further legitimacy to the fast-growing real-world asset (RWA) sector, which is increasingly viewed as a regulated bridge between traditional finance and blockchain markets.

CFTC Expands Its Role: New Collateral Pilot and Rule Withdrawals

If the SEC is stepping back, the CFTC is accelerating.

Acting Chair Caroline Pham unveiled a major pilot program allowing Bitcoin, Ether, and USDC to be used as collateral in derivatives markets. The initiative will give regulators real-time visibility into how tokenized collateral performs under market stress, a key step toward integrating crypto into regulated clearing and settlement.

In the same week, the CFTC:

• Scrapped its outdated 2020 “actual delivery” Bitcoin guidance, which had long been criticized as incompatible with modern trading practices and the GENIUS Act;
• Granted no-action relief to four prediction markets—Polymarket US, LedgerX, PredictIt, and Gemini Titan—easing reporting burdens and reducing enforcement risks for a category of platforms that has grown faster than regulators expected.

These moves show that the CFTC is preparing to become the dominant U.S. crypto regulator, a shift that appears to be in line with Congressional momentum behind expanding the agency’s mandate.

Congress Reignites the CBDC Fight

Rep. Keith Self (R-Texas) introduced an amendment to the annual defense bill that would prohibit the development of a U.S. central bank digital currency. He accused GOP leadership of breaking promises by removing anti-CBDC language from the bill’s latest version.

The amendment highlights deepening political divides over digital cash. Conservatives argue that a CBDC threatens financial privacy, while supporters say it modernizes payment infrastructure. With the 2026 election cycle approaching, CBDCs are becoming a wedge issue, and legislative momentum remains uncertain.

Banks Move Into Crypto as Regulators Open the Door

In a landmark decision, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) said national banks may now engage in riskless principal crypto transactions, allowing them to buy from one customer and sell to another without holding inventory.

This effectively gives banks permission to operate as regulated intermediaries in crypto trading, narrowing the gap between banking and digital-asset markets. Combined with previous OCC guidance allowing custody and balance-sheet holdings, the banking sector is now closer to full crypto market participation than ever before.

In parallel, regulators revealed that nine major banks imposed inappropriate restrictions on crypto companies, further underscoring the need for consistent standards as banks move deeper into the space.

Trump’s CFTC Nominee Heads to a Crucial Senate Vote

Michael Selig—Trump’s nominee to chair the CFTC—is now headed for a full Senate vote. If confirmed, Selig will helm an agency gaining sweeping new authority over crypto markets. His pledge to make the U.S. “the Crypto Capital of the World” sets the stage for one of the most consequential regulatory leadership eras since Bitcoin’s inception.

The vote, expected imminently, comes as the CFTC operates with only one seated commissioner and faces staffing concerns about its ability to regulate an expanding sector.

This week reflects a structural turning point. The SEC is retreating. The CFTC is positioning itself as the primary crypto overseer. Banks are entering the market. Congress is fighting over CBDCs. And the Trump administration is shaping the future from the top down.

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Global electronic brokerage Interactive Brokers has begun allowing U.S. retail clients to fund individual brokerage accounts with stablecoins, allowing customers to transfer funds directly from personal crypto wallets.

The feature, powered by crypto infrastructure provider Zerohash, marks a major expansion of the firm’s digital-asset capabilities. The rollout will occur in phases, with availability determined by account type, jurisdiction, and regulatory requirements.

In addition to the U.S. pilot, Interactive Brokers said it has also started offering stablecoin deposits to a wider group of global users, allowing transfers in USDC that are automatically converted to U.S. dollars upon arrival.

The company said the move gives traders faster and more flexible funding options, particularly compared to traditional banking rails that are limited by clearing times and operating hours.

How USDC Funding Works

To deposit via stablecoin, clients must log into the Interactive Brokers Client Portal, go to Transfer & Pay, select Deposit Funds, and choose “Fund with Stablecoin.” Users then select a blockchain network—such as Ethereum, Solana, or Base—and Zerohash generates a unique wallet address and QR code for the transaction.

Clients must send USDC from their personal crypto wallets to the provided address, ensuring that the selected blockchain network matches the one chosen during the deposit setup. Interactive Brokers strongly advises against manually typing wallet addresses due to the risk of irreversible errors.

Transaction Limits, Fees, and Supported Assets

Stablecoin deposits come with several constraints: a $10 minimum per transfer, a $25,000 per-transaction cap, a $25,000 daily limit, and a monthly ceiling of $100,000. At present, only USDC is supported; deposits in other stablecoins or cryptocurrencies will not be processed.

Interactive Brokers said it does not charge deposit fees, though users must cover blockchain gas fees associated with the chosen network. Zerohash applies a 0.3% conversion fee, with a $1 minimum. Most deposits are credited within minutes following blockchain confirmation, offering speed advantages over ACH or wire transfers.

Interactive Brokers cautions that USDC must be sent on the exact blockchain network selected during setup. Sending assets via the wrong network or to an incorrect wallet address may result in rejection, delays, or permanent loss of funds. Users encountering issues are directed to the firm’s stablecoin deposit FAQ for troubleshooting.

Step Toward 24/7 Bank-Free Funding?

By allowing deposits directly from crypto wallets, Interactive Brokers is moving toward a funding model that is faster, continuously available, and less dependent on banking intermediaries.

The phased U.S. rollout shows growing institutional acceptance of stablecoins as a practical settlement tool, particularly for active traders seeking real-time funding flexibility.

Coinbase Predicts Stablecoins Will Enter the Mainstream

Stablecoins are set to move firmly into the financial mainstream next year, according to Keith Grose, UK CEO of Coinbase, who expects continued acceleration in consumer adoption and regulatory clarity.

Speaking ahead of expected policy developments in the UK, Grose outlines why he believes stablecoins are becoming a central pillar of the next phase of digital finance.

“We see stablecoins transitioning into mainstream payment rails in the UK and worldwide in 2026,” Grose said. “More consumers are now using stablecoins for seamless everyday payments, without needing to change how they transact.”

He added that global investors are increasingly turning to digital-currency alternatives to diversify away from traditional dollar-denominated instruments.

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Binance has obtained anti-money laundering (AML) registration from Pakistan’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), marking regulatory progress as the crypto exchange moves closer to securing a full Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licence in the country.

The approval places Binance on a phased compliance-driven pathway toward full authorisation in line with Financial Action Task Force standards.

Pakistan’s regulator said the decision is part of its broader strategy to establish a regulated and transparent digital-asset ecosystem built on strong governance, AML, and counter-terrorist financing controls.

Binance Shows Commitment to Pakistan’s Digital-Asset Growth

Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, described the development as a “meaningful milestone” for the exchange’s presence in Pakistan.

“We’ve obtained AML registration from Pakistan VARA, moving us closer to full VASP licensing and deeper local collaboration,” Teng said in a post on X. He adds that Binance looks forward to helping build a “safe, transparent and future-ready digital-asset ecosystem” alongside local stakeholders.

PVARA also confirmed it has issued no-objection certificates to both Binance and HTX as part of a phased regulatory framework designed to onboard global virtual asset platforms in a controlled manner.

What AML Registration Allows Binance to Do Next

Securing AML registration allows Binance to operate within defined regulatory expectations while progressing toward full licensing. A complete VASP licence would permit a broader set of services within Pakistan’s digital-asset market.

Interest in cryptocurrencies has been rising locally, driven by retail adoption, remittances, and growing awareness of blockchain-based financial tools. Regulators have increasingly indicated a move toward engagement rather than prohibition, with PVARA positioning itself as the central authority overseeing virtual asset activity.

Part of a Wider Trend in Emerging Markets

For Binance, this approval adds to a growing list of regulatory engagements worldwide as the exchange works to strengthen its compliance presence across key jurisdictions. The company has emphasised close collaboration with regulators and policymakers as it promotes responsible digital-asset adoption.

Pakistan has opened its doors to international crypto exchanges and virtual asset service providers by inviting them to apply for licenses to operate under its newly formed regulatory authority.

The PVARA, created under the Virtual Assets Ordinance 2025, reportedly issued a call for Expressions of Interest this Saturday from firms already operating in other major jurisdictions. With over 40 million users and an estimated $300 billion in annual trading volume, Pakistan’s virtual asset market shows rapid growth, but until now it has remained largely unregulated.

Binance and TRON Leaders Visit Pakistan

Bilal bin Saqib MBE, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Blockchain and Crypto, shared images welcoming Binance founder CZ and TRON founder Justin Sun to Pakistan, reflecting growing engagement between global crypto leaders and local stakeholders as the country advances its digital-asset framework.

Saqib told Cryptonews in an earlier interview that the cost of doing business in the country is much cheaper than elsewhere.

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Ripple announced on Friday that it has entered a new partnership with Switzerland-based AMINA Bank, making the FINMA-regulated institution the first European bank to deploy Ripple Payments for near real-time cross-border transactions.

The agreement allows AMINA Bank’s clients to use Ripple’s licensed end-to-end payments infrastructure, positioning the bank as an early adopter of blockchain-based payments within Europe’s traditional financial sector.

Ripple said AMINA Bank will integrate its payments technology to strengthen settlement capabilities and improve the experience for clients operating across both blockchain and fiat systems.

The move builds on an existing relationship between the two companies, following AMINA Bank’s decision earlier this year to support Ripple USD (RLUSD) through custody and trading services.

Reducing Friction Between Blockchain and Traditional Rails

AMINA Bank said the integration of Ripple Payments will also help address operational challenges faced by crypto-native companies working with legacy banking systems. Blockchain transactions often move faster than traditional correspondent banking networks, creating gaps in settlement and increasing the administrative burden on firms that operate across both environments.

By using Ripple’s infrastructure, AMINA Bank said it intends to streamline these processes. The bank’s clients will be able to settle transfers quickly at a lower cost. Ripple said the technology provides the reliability required by institutions operating across multiple currencies and digital asset types.

“Native web3 businesses often run into friction when working with legacy banking systems,” said Myles Harrison, Chief Product Officer at AMINA Bank. “Traditional correspondent networks weren’t designed to support cross-border stablecoin transactions. With Ripple’s support, we can reduce that friction and help our clients maintain their competitive edge,” Harrison added.

Strengthening Capabilities for Crypto and Traditional Clients

Ripple said the partnership will allow AMINA Bank to act as a bridge between blockchain innovators and conventional banking infrastructure.

Cassie Craddock, Managing Director for the UK and Europe at Ripple, said the partnership will expand the bank’s ability to offer seamless cross-border payment solutions.

“We are providing a crucial bridge between fiat and blockchain rails to AMINA Bank’s clients,” she said. “This includes access to payments using RLUSD and other stablecoins, as well as rapid payouts in multiple currencies,” Craddock added.

Expanding Global Adoption of Ripple Payments

The partnership is another step in Ripple’s expansion of its institutional payments network. Ripple Payments currently processes more than $95 billion in volume and offers coverage across jurisdictions representing more than 90% of global FX markets.

Ripple Payments are available in Australia, Brazil, Dubai, Mexico, Singapore, Switzerland, and the United States. As Ripple deepens its footprint in regulated financial markets, the collaboration with AMINA Bank shows growing interest among banks in integrating digital asset infrastructure.

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Crypto markets are stabilizing after the Federal Reserve’s latest rate cut, with traders reassessing how a more data-dependent policy path may influence liquidity conditions heading into early 2026.

According to a new note from on-chain analytics firm Nansen, the combination of revised forward guidance, fresh liquidity tools, and shifting cross-asset dynamics has created a more complex environment for digital assets.

Earlier today, Bitcoin briefly rallied above $92,000 before retreating, mirroring broader volatility across risk markets following the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.

Aurelie Barthere, Principal Research Analyst at Nansen, said markets were braced for a rate cut paired with hawkish messaging but instead received a cut accompanied by “uncertain, data-dependent” guidance. The Fed’s introduction of T-bill purchases and removal of the cap on the standing repo facility added to the perception of a potential liquidity boost in the first quarter of 2026.

AI Stocks Drive BTC’s Latest Pullback

Bitcoin’s post-FOMC dip occurred alongside sharp moves in large U.S. AI names following Oracle’s earnings release. Barthere notes that while the AI sector continues to post strong earnings and capex growth, valuations have climbed to levels that are increasingly difficult to justify as 2026 approaches.

She added that BTC has shown rising correlation with AI-themed equities—a relationship she expects to persist. “I expect that relationship to continue until we see a more meaningful sell-off that fully ‘cleans’ valuations in the sector,” she said. As long as AI stocks react sharply to earnings surprises or guidance revisions, BTC is likely to echo those swings.

Key Resistance at $91K as Positioning Stays Stretched

From a technical and market-structure perspective, Barthere emphasized $91,000 as the dominant resistance level for BTC. Sustained trading above that mark for several weeks would be needed to confirm a renewed uptrend.

However, the derivatives markets are showing stretched positioning with open interest in both futures and options at record highs. Elevated leverage increases the risk of abrupt moves if sentiment shifts or liquidity thins.

Heading into year-end, traders are holding considerable downside protection. Options imply a 48% probability that BTC reclaims $91,000, and futures funding rates remain only mildly positive, suggesting leveraged longs are not aggressively dominating.

2026 Outlook: Bullish Options, Risk of Disappointment

Looking further ahead, Nansen notes that options markets are structurally bullish for 2026, reflecting expectations for improved liquidity, macro stability, and continued institutional inflows.

However, Barthere cautioned that such positioning could prove vulnerable if economic data or earnings trends fail to meet optimistic assumptions. With markets recalibrating, traders will be watching how liquidity dynamics evolve and whether BTC can break cleanly above resistance to regain upward momentum.

In September, Nansen announced the launch of Nansen AI, a mobile agent designed to transform how investors and traders interact with blockchain data.

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Bitpanda Technology Solutions (BTS), a firm providing digital asset infrastructure, has announced a new partnership with EurocoinPay intended to widen access to institutional-grade crypto liquidity across Spain.

Under the agreement, EurocoinPay said it will integrate Bitpanda’s liquidity platform, allowing its users to trade more than 650 crypto-assets with competitive pricing and high-quality execution.

EurocoinPay has been a key player in Spain’s digital asset landscape for years. The partnership seeks to allow the company to have a much broader asset catalogue, delivered through a compliant infrastructure trusted by institutions across Europe.

Europe’s Growing Demand for Institutional-Grade Infrastructure

The collaboration arrives as European markets increasingly look toward partners that can provide depth, reliability, and consistency in digital asset services.

According to Nadeem Ladki, Global Head of Bitpanda Technology Solutions, the partnership reflects exactly that shift. “With the growing appetite for institutional-grade digital asset services across Europe, companies are looking for partners that can deliver depth, reliability, and certainty,” Ladki said.

“Our partnership with EurocoinPay reflects exactly that. By combining our liquidity and infrastructure with EurocoinPay’s local footprint, we are enabling broader access to digital assets for users in Spain,” Ladki added.

EurocoinPay’s User Offering

EurocoinPay said its customers will now benefit from an expanded choice of assets and improved market execution. Herminio Fernández, co-founder and CEO of EurocoinPay, emphasized the value of the partnership for long-term growth. “Partnering with Bitpanda Technology Solutions allows us to provide our customers with secure and innovative crypto services with full confidence,” Fernández said.

The move places EurocoinPay among a growing wave of European platforms choosing external infrastructure providers to streamline trading services while maintaining regulatory alignment.

Expanding Bitpanda’s Global Footprint

This agreement reinforces Bitpanda’s role as a trusted infrastructure partner for banks, fintechs, brokers, and digital asset platforms across multiple regions. The company recently expanded its presence in LATAM, the UAE, and APAC, and the new Spanish rollout deepens its footprint across Southern Europe.

The partnership is expected to evolve throughout 2026, with additional enhancements planned as Bitpanda continues to broaden its institutional liquidity and infrastructure services.

Bitpanda Expands to Latin America

In October, Bitpanda Technology Solutions announced its first partnership in Latin America with Onda Finance, a Brazilian digital payment and investment platform.

The collaboration will power Onda’s new crypto offering for wealth and corporate clients, using Bitpanda’s secure, API-based infrastructure to deliver trading, custody, and liquidity services.

This was Bitpanda’s latest expansion beyond Europe and the Middle East, bringing its proven institutional-grade crypto infrastructure to a region with fast-growing digital adoption but uneven regulatory clarity.

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Stablecoins are set to move firmly into the financial mainstream next year, according to Keith Grose, UK CEO of Coinbase, who expects continued acceleration in consumer adoption and regulatory clarity.

Speaking ahead of expected policy developments in the UK, Grose outlines why he believes stablecoins are becoming a central pillar of the next phase of digital finance.

“We see stablecoins transitioning into mainstream payment rails in the UK and worldwide in 2026,” Grose said. “More consumers are now using stablecoins for seamless everyday payments, without needing to change how they transact.”

He added that global investors are increasingly turning to digital-currency alternatives to diversify away from traditional dollar-denominated instruments.

Regulators Move, but UK Risks Falling Behind

Stablecoin adoption has been rising steadily, powered both by consumer utility and institutional interest. Grose points to emerging regulatory frameworks as a pivotal catalyst.

“The Bank of England’s evolving approach to stablecoins is welcome,” he said. “But to secure London’s place at the heart of the next monetary revolution, more needs to be done. A competitive, well-regulated stablecoin regime can strengthen financial stability and not only allow the UK to catch up with the rest of the world, but lead,” Grose explained.

Stablecoins Move to the Top of the UK’s 2026 Regulatory Agenda

The UK’s financial regulator is also positioning stablecoins as a central component of its digital finance agenda for 2026, marking its most assertive commitment yet to integrating blockchain-based payments into the mainstream economy.

In a year-end letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently outlined its achievements across capital markets reform, showing the UK’s ambition to build a competitive environment for digital assets.

For 2026, the FCA said it will focus on allowing stablecoins to function within everyday payment systems, echoing industry expectations that digital cash instruments will move into mainstream rails.

Momentum Builds: U.S. and EU Lead the Charge

Momentum across major jurisdictions supports this view. For example, in the United States, the GENIUS Act has provided clearer federal guidelines giving stablecoin issuers and platforms the regulatory certainty needed to expand.

In the European Union, stablecoin activity surged following the 2024 rollout of MiCA, with euro-stablecoin market capitalization doubling within a year as adoption spread across fintech platforms, exchanges, and on-chain settlement providers.

Dollar-backed stablecoins remain the dominant asset class globally, surpassing $260 billion in circulation in Q3 2025, while euro-denominated stablecoins continue to gain traction.

Grose notes that EURC alone has driven more than $70 million in transfer volume on Base, Coinbase’s Layer 2 network—evidence, he says, of stablecoins’ growing role in cross-border payments and digital commerce.

Coinbase Pushes Toward an Inclusive Digital Economy

“At Coinbase, we’re committed to continue advancing a digital ecosystem that is increasingly open, innovative and inclusive with stablecoins in the year ahead,” Grose said.

With expanding regulatory clarity, rising consumer adoption, and the global payments sector shifting toward programmable money, 2026 could be the year stablecoins evolve from niche digital assets into standard instruments of everyday financial life.

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Bitcoin’s market dynamics have shifted sharply in recent weeks, offering signs of short-term resilience as selling pressure eases and investors reduce deposits to exchanges ahead of a highly anticipated Federal Reserve policy meeting.

According to the latest research report from CryptoQuant, after briefly falling to $80,000 on November 21, Bitcoin has rebounded to a one-month high of $94,000, supported by declining exchange inflows and reduced selling activity from large holders.

Exchange Deposits Fall, Easing Price Pressure

A major driver behind Bitcoin’s recent price stabilization is the sharp decline in BTC transferred to exchanges. Deposits have fallen to 21,000 BTC today, compared with 88,000 BTC on November 21, marking a 76% decrease in sell-side supply over the past three weeks, according to CryptoQuant.

This decrease indicates that holders, especially short-term traders, are less inclined to sell immediately into the market. Lower exchange inflows traditionally reduce downward pressure, creating more opportunity for price recovery in the near term.

Large Holders Pull Back: Lower Deposits, Smaller Transfers

Institutional-scale investors and whales have played a major role in the shifting environment. The share of exchange deposits linked to large holders dropped from 47% in mid-November to 21% today, while the average transfer size fell 36%, from 1.1 BTC to 0.7 BTC.

These patterns suggest that major players are stepping back rather than accelerating sell-offs. Large holders tend to dictate market direction during periods of volatility, and their reduced activity typically supports more orderly price behavior.

Loss Realization Peaks, Reducing Future Sell-Side Pressure

Bitcoin’s recent rebound also comes after a wave of realized losses, often a turning point in market psychology. On November 13, as Bitcoin broke below $100,000, whales and short-term holders realized $646 million in losses, the highest since July.

Across the last several weeks, that figure has climbed to $3.2 billion in net losses, likely flushing out weaker hands and reducing forced selling. Loss realization can fuel capitulation in bear phases, but once completed, it can set a foundation for more stable price action.

Key Levels to Watch: $99K, $102K, and $112K

If selling remains muted, analysts say Bitcoin could advance toward $99,000, marking the lower band of the Trader On-chain Realized Price indicator, typically a major resistance during market drawdowns. Beyond that, major resistance levels stand near $102,000 (one-year moving average) and $112,000 (Trader On-chain Realized Price) reports CryptoQuant.

Market uncertainty remains, particularly ahead of the Federal Reserve’s decision, but Bitcoin’s latest trend suggests a market catching its breath—the calm before the next wave of volatility.

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Strategy Inc., the world’s largest Bitcoin treasury company, has submitted a detailed response to MSCI’s consultation on how to classify Digital Asset Treasury Companies (DATs).

MSCI has proposed excluding from its Global Investable Market Indexes any company whose digital asset holdings represent 50% or more of total assets.

In a letter dated December 10, sent by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor and CEO Phong Le, Strategy argues the move is “misguided” and would have “profoundly harmful consequences” for capital markets, innovation, and U.S. leadership in digital assets.

“DATs Are Operating Companies, Not Investment Funds”

The core of Strategy’s argument is that DATs like itself are operating businesses, not passive investment funds. Strategy stresses that it does not simply sit on a Bitcoin hoard; instead, it runs a Bitcoin-backed corporate treasury and capital markets program, issuing a range of equity and fixed-income instruments that provide investors with varying degrees of Bitcoin exposure.

It compares this model to banks and insurers that capture a spread between financing costs and returns on underlying assets.

The company notes that many traditional firms—such as oil majors, REITs, timber companies, and media groups—are also heavily concentrated in a single asset type, yet are not treated as funds or excluded from indices. Singling out digital-asset-heavy balance sheets, it says, would be discriminatory and inconsistent.

Strategy Warns of Index Instability and Policy Bias

Strategy contends that MSCI’s proposed 50% digital asset threshold is both arbitrary and unworkable. Given crypto price volatility and divergent accounting standards (GAAP vs. IFRS), companies could “whipsaw on and off” MSCI indices as market values fluctuate, undermining index stability and investor confidence.

The letter also accuses MSCI of improperly injecting policy judgments into index construction, departing from its stated role as a neutral provider of “exhaustive” benchmarks that reflect market evolution rather than deeming certain business models “good or bad.”

Excluding DATs, Strategy argues, would structurally under-represent a fast-growing segment of the economy and call into question the neutrality of MSCI’s indices.

Conflict with U.S. Digital Asset Strategy and Call for Extended Review

Strategy further argues that the proposal conflicts with the current U.S. administration’s pro-innovation digital asset agenda, including initiatives like a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and efforts to expand access to digital assets in retirement plans.

Excluding DATs from major benchmarks, the company says, would choke off access to passive capital, chill innovation, and weaken U.S. competitiveness in a strategically important sector.

Concluding, Strategy urges MSCI to reject the proposal outright or, at a minimum, extend the consultation and undertake a longer, more deliberate review as digital asset treasury models continue to mature. “The wiser course,” the letter states, “is for MSCI to remain neutral and let the markets decide the course of DATs.”

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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has issued a sharp warning to Elon Musk, expressing concern that X’s evolution from a platform championing free speech to a tool for organizing targeted hate could trigger a global backlash and ultimately undermine the very freedoms Musk claims to defend.

In a series of posts, Buterin said that public discourse around Europe — including from individuals he previously viewed as “interesting and sophisticated” — has grown “unhinged,” fuelled by increasingly aggressive online narratives.

While he acknowledged legitimate criticisms of the EU, citing GDPR “clickthroughs” and “Chat Control” as policies needing reform, Buterin cautioned that the tone and coordination of these attacks signal something more dangerous.

Addressing Musk directly, Buterin wrote that turning X into “a global totem pole for Free Speech, and then turning it into a death star laser for coordinated hate sessions” is “harmful for the cause of free speech.”

He added that he is worried about the long-term consequences, warning of “huge backlashes against values I hold dear” emerging within a few years if the platform continues allowing escalation rather than debate.

The Debate Over Europe: Too Much Unity or Not Enough?

The comments triggered a wider conversation on X about Europe’s geopolitical role. One user argued that those advocating for a weakened Europe misunderstand global power dynamics, claiming international actors “drool” over the idea of dissolving EU unity and fear it may eventually federalize.

Buterin responded that he supports the idea of the EU — a shared experiment delivering the benefits of a superstate without the aggressive posture of a world power — but emphasized the union remains “a work in progress.” According to him, the balance is off: not enough unity in foreign policy and too much unity where it becomes bureaucracy and surveillance.

“If the experiment can be improved and thrives,” Buterin wrote, “it’s a model that could set a really good example for the world.”

The Free Speech Paradox Tech Platforms Now Face

Buterin’s intervention joins a growing list of voices wrestling with the same tension: Where is the line between free expression and coordinated harm? And — perhaps more importantly — who draws that line?

Musk has positioned X as a refuge against censorship after acquiring the platform in 2022. But critics argue that what began as a defense of open expression has enabled harassment networks, misinformation, and political agitation at scale.

Buterin’s warning reframes the debate not as left vs. right, or pro-EU vs. anti-EU, but as a structural risk. Empowering free speech while avoiding the weaponization of online mobs may determine whether social platforms protect democratic values — or destabilize them.

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After two months dominated by uncertainty, global markets are showing greater tolerance toward negative macro inputs, according to research commentary from Wintermute.

Concerns surrounding central bank policy pivots, uneven macroeconomic data, and questions around the sustainability of AI-driven capex remain, but they are no longer triggering the same reflexive risk-off reaction seen earlier in the quarter.

The result is a consolidation phase marked by choppy but more resilient trading patterns as price action settles into a range-bound structure. Wintermute notes that the market has shifted from reactive liquidation to a more measured environment of digestion and recalibration.

Crypto Sees Rotation Into Majors as Fragility Meets Resilience

In crypto, the shift has been one of consolidation rather than breakout. Bitcoin has recovered toward $92,000, while overall crypto market capitalization has rebounded to $3.25 trillion.

Last Friday’s sharp $4,000 intraday drawdown, triggered by cascading liquidations totaling $2 billion in just over an hour, showed the lingering fragility of the recovery.

However, the key takeaway for Wintermute was that the market absorbed the shock without follow-through selling, indicating growing resilience.

Fading momentum in the Nasdaq is pushing investors toward more selective risk-taking. Wintermute’s desk notes a rotation into majors, with rare simultaneous inflows into BTC and ETH from both retail and institutional participants.

Yet despite increased spot flows, the compressed basis reflects low conviction in leveraged positioning, as participants await clarity on the macro front.

Focus Turns to the Fed and BOJ as Altcoin Appetite Stalls

A packed central bank calendar is now driving positioning. Market attention is fixed on the Federal Reserve decision this Wednesday, followed by the Bank of Japan next week.

With CME basis compressed, interest has shifted toward delta-neutral strategies in lower-cap assets, where carry opportunities remain attractive, reports Wintermute.

This trend shows a lack of appetite for directional altcoin risk, with the market prioritizing yield capture and capital efficiency over speculative exposure—a posture consistent with consolidation rather than breakout.

Outlook: Consolidation Remains the Base Case

Wintermute’s research concludes that the market is consolidating without conviction, and major macro events are likely to dictate the next directional move. Activity has narrowed around the most liquid assets, while subdued funding and muted leverage reflect caution.

Absent a decisive macro surprise, crypto is expected to remain range-bound, with volatility driven more by liquidity and structural positioning than fundamentals. Rising interest in delta-neutral and carry strategies reinforces consolidation as the prevailing regime into year-end.

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Tassat Group, Inc. announced on Tuesday that it has secured a U.S. patent for its on-chain Yield-in-Transit (YIT) technology, marking an advancement in programmable interest-bearing settlement infrastructure.

The patent is part of Tassat’s mission to modernize financial transaction systems for regulated institutions and supports the company’s role in allowing Lynq to deliver end-to-end integrated interest-bearing settlement at scale.

Developed in collaboration with Arca Labs and tZERO Group and launched in July 2025 with the backing of U.S. Bank, Avalanche, B2C2, Crypto.com, Fireblocks, Galaxy, FalconX, and Wintermute, Lynq allows digital asset institutions to accrue and receive on-chain interest continuously throughout settlement, collateral, and reserve processes.

Yield-in-Transit: Intraday Interest Without Friction

Tassat’s patented YIT technology covers the intraday accrual and distribution of on-chain interest, addressing a longstanding challenge in high-velocity settlement environments.

By allowing interest distribution proportionate to the time assets are held, the YIT model removes the ambiguity, manual reconciliation, and economic inefficiency typically associated with 24/7, cross-platform settlement.

“The award of this key patent validates Tassat’s continued innovation in tokenization and real-time programmable settlement platforms,” said Glen Sussman, Chief Executive Officer of Tassat.

“Yield-in-Transit has the potential to transform how digital asset institutions such as market makers, exchanges, custodians, and stablecoin issuers think about on-chain capital efficiency,” Sussman added.

Driving Capital Productivity in a 24/7 Financial Landscape

YIT will make sure that liquidity is never idle. The technology keeps capital productive throughout the settlement process—positioning on-chain assets to continuously generate returns in ways traditional systems cannot without batch-based cycles, cutoffs, or multi-day delays.

“This IP embodies our commitment to building next-generation blockchain solutions that meet the real-time needs of leading digital asset firms,” added Andre Frank, Chief Operating Officer of Tassat. “It opens the door to YIT-enabled features, including collateral pledging, delivery vs. payment, and stablecoin reserve management.”

Real-World Deployment Through Lynq

The real-time impact of Yield-in-Transit is already being demonstrated within Lynq’s institutional network.

“Through the incorporation of Yield-in-Transit into Lynq, our users are able to accrue on-chain intraday interest and receive distributions the same day,” said Jerald David, Chief Executive Officer at Lynq. “Tassat and Lynq are redefining how institutions optimize settlement, collateral, and liquidity operations.”

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