- The Best Crypto Wallets for Winter 2025: Bitcoin, DeFi & Beyond17 Dec 2025 11:03
Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase or sign up for a service, Bitcoin.com may receive a commission. Our editorial content is independent and based on objective analysis. Looking for the best Bitcoin and crypto wallets in December 2025? We compare the top Bitcoin and crypto wallets […] - Bhutan Launches 10,000 BTC Bitcoin Development Pledge for Gelephu Mindfulness City17 Dec 2025 10:30
Bhutan commits up to 10,000 BTC to support innovative economic hub, leveraging renewable energy and blockchain technology for national development. On December 17, Bhutan unveiled a national Bitcoin Development Pledge, committing up to 10,000 Bitcoin (up to $1 billion) to support the development of Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC). The initiative, endorsed by His Majesty King […] - SDEX Soars 160% After Smardex Unveils Unified DeFi Protocol17 Dec 2025 09:30
SDEX jumped more than 160% after Smardex announced its shift to the unified protocol, which merges a DEX, lending market and perpetual-style trading into a single smart contract and liquidity pool. A Unified Architecture for Capital Efficiency The native token of the decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Smardex (SDEX) surged by over 160% on Dec. 17, […] - Nasdaq Warns Bitcoin Treasury Firm KindlyMD as Shares Linger Under $117 Dec 2025 08:45
Bitcoin treasury company KindlyMD is now officially on the Nasdaq countdown clock after its shares fell below the $1 minimum bid requirement, putting the company at risk of delisting if it fails to rebound by mid-2026. KindlyMD Stock Below $1 Triggers Nasdaq Compliance Notice According to a Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange […] - Is Crypto a Security? (Part IV: DeFi, Staking, Airdrops, NFTs)17 Dec 2025 07:30
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. Is Crypto a Security — Part IV The opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. Digital-asset activity has evolved far beyond simple […] - How Crypto Could Reshape Finance, AI, and Privacy by 2026: A16z Crypto17 Dec 2025 06:30
From stablecoin payments to AI-driven agents and privacy-first blockchains, crypto’s next phase is taking shape. Industry leaders outline how 2026 could mark a turning point for mainstream adoption, infrastructure, and new digital economies. The Technologies and Trends Set to Define Crypto’s Next Chapter Crypto’s next evolution is coming into focus, and industry builders at A16z […] - Gaming Platform Launches Feature to Unlock Utility for Legacy Sports NFTs17 Dec 2025 05:30
A sports gaming platform has introduced a new cross‑chain wallet linking feature that allows fans to verify ownership of non-fungible tokens across multiple blockchains and instantly unlock in‑game utility. Rescuing ‘Digital Dust’ from Isolated Collections SCOR, the protocol focused on programmable sports IP, has unveiled a new feature aimed at reactivating tens of thousands of […] - Crypto Tax Pressure Reaches Congress as Lawmakers Face Urgent Push to Rewrite Federal Rules17 Dec 2025 04:30
Lawmakers are confronting rising pressure to modernize cryptocurrency tax policy as uncertainty clouds compliance, threatens U.S. competitiveness, and forces Congress to weigh legislative action amid warnings that capital and innovation could move offshore. Capitol Hill Braces for Crypto Tax Overhaul as Crapo Warns of Capital and Innovation Exit U.S. Lawmakers are confronting mounting pressure to […] - Wormhole Anchors Ripple’s Multichain Push as RLUSD Expands Beyond Single-Chain Limits17 Dec 2025 03:30
Wormhole is positioning Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin for rapid multichain expansion, enabling native issuance across major Ethereum Layer 2 networks as Ripple targets scalable, compliant growth beyond single-blockchain limits. Wormhole Sharpens Multichain Breakout Setup With Ripple and RLUSD Targeting Layer 2 Scale Cross-chain infrastructure is gaining prominence as stablecoins scale beyond single networks. Wormhole, a multichain […] - Charles Schwab Widens Regulated Crypto Exposure With Solana Futures Inside Brokerage Accounts17 Dec 2025 02:30
Charles Schwab quietly widened regulated crypto exposure by adding solana-linked futures to its trading platform, signaling deeper integration of digital asset derivatives into mainstream brokerage accounts without requiring direct cryptocurrency ownership. Regulated Solana Futures Enter Schwab Platform, Expanding Leverage-Based Crypto Exposure A major brokerage broadened crypto-linked derivatives access within its trading ecosystem. Charles Schwab Corp. […]