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A16z has predicted a major 2026 pivot as stablecoins surge, AI agents multiply, and on-chain finance challenges outdated banking infrastructure. A16z crypto, a venture capital fund of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), said it expects several crypto-related themes to gain prominence in 2026, while citing developments across stablecoins, real-world-asset tokenization, banking infrastructure, AI agent authentication, privacy technologies, and prediction markets. In its latest post, the firm said stablecoins processed an estimated $46 trillion in transaction volume last year, and even surpassing major payment networks. But connecting digital dollars to existing financial rails remains an unresolved issue. Major Crypto Themes For 2026 According…

Willemstad, Curaçao, December 14th, 2025, Chainwire Whale.io has officially launched the $WHALE NFT collection on Solana, introducing the next phase of the platform’s native token rollout and bringing the community one step closer to the upcoming Token Generation Event (TGE). The $WHALE NFTs – presented as fully tradable digital cards – represent a new value layer within the Whale ecosystem. Each card holds a fixed amount of $WHALE tokens locked on-chain and backed 1:1, making them redeemable at any time for the underlying tokens. Minting is now live exclusively at mintwhale.io, where users can acquire these asset-backed cards and begin…

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Over the past decade, smartphones have become deeply integrated into our lives, acting as payment tools, social hubs, entertainment centers, and even office platforms. However, their potential extends far beyond this—they can also be transformed into 24/7 “portable mining rigs” generating income. In the current climate of slowing economic growth and persistent inflationary pressure, “transitioning the phone from a pure consumption device to a tool for creating cash flow” is becoming a quietly growing trend. The backbone of this trend is the cloud mining model, once confined to professional circles, now accessible through mobile apps. DL Mining: A Cloud Mining…

Vilnius, Lithuania, December 12th, 2025, Chainwire BTCC, the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange, has been named Best Centralized Exchange in the Community Choice category at The BeInCrypto 100 Awards 2025. The award was announced during a live virtual ceremony on December 10, 2025. The BeInCrypto 100 Awards is an annual event celebrating the leaders, products, and initiatives shaping the future of Web3, organized by BeInCrypto, a reputable independent news and media platform, in partnership with Binance Square. In the “Best Centralized Exchanges” category, BTCC received the highest number of votes from global cryptocurrency users. “Winning the community vote for ‘Best Centralized…

HANGZHOU, China, Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Jiuzi Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: JZXN) (“Jiuzi” or the “Company”) today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with several institutional investors to increase its private placement financing size to up to US$1 billion. This represents a significant expansion from the previously disclosed US$12 million private placement plan on October 7, 2025, highlighting strong institutional investor confidence in Jiuzi’s strategic transformation into the high-growth crypto asset services sector. This expanded private placement represents an 80-fold increase in committed capital. The funds will be used to support the development of the Company’s…

APIA, Samoa, Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, successfully co-hosted the 7th edition of LONGITUDE with Cointelegraph on December 11 at the Rosewood Hotel in Abu Dhabi. Held alongside Abu Dhabi Finance Week, the gathering brought together Web3 leaders and institutional innovators for an evening of strategic dialogue, celebrating Phemex’s 6th anniversary. The exclusive agenda featured industry heavyweights including Anthony Scaramucci (SkyBridge) and Kristin Smith (Solana Policy Institute), who dissected market trends in the “Solana SZN” panel, while Eli Ben-Sasson (StarkWare) explored the critical role of privacy in a dedicated fireside chat. Meanwhile, the night’s centerpiece…

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued no-action letters to the operators of prediction markets platforms Polymarket, PredictIt, Gemini and LedgerX/MIAX on Thursday, announcing that the companies did not have to meet certain recordkeeping demands as long as they meet other specified requirements, and that the companies might be able to clear contracts through a third-party clearing member.The CFTC said in a press release that the no-action letters mean the regulator will not pursue any enforcement action — a court case alleging the companies broke the law — tied to how these companies comply with “certain swap-related recordkeeping requirements and…

In brief So-called “accumulator” whales bought 75,000 BTC from December 1 to 10 as short-term holder losses mount, signaling wealth transfer to strong hands. The Fed’s new liquidity program offers technical support but isn’t designed to fuel the excess liquidity crypto needs for a major rally. Experts predict a “low-liquidity run-up” heading into the holidays rather than an explosive surge. Bullish Bitcoin wallets continue to buy up the digital asset, even as unrealized losses mount and liquidity remains sparse throughout the sector.Large holders—dubbed accumulator wallets—purchased 75,000 BTC between December 1 and December 10, including 40,000 BTC in a single day,…

Hex Trust announced it will issue and custody wrapped XRP (wXRP), a 1:1-backed representation of native XRP designed to expand XRP’s DeFi and cross-chain utility beyond the XRP Ledger. The wrapped asset will be tradable alongside RLUSD on Ethereum and additional supported chains, including Solana, Optimism, and HyperEVM.wXRP will launch with more than $100 million in total value locked, providing immediate liquidity and reducing early-stage friction. Authorized merchants will be able to mint and redeem wXRP in a regulated, automated environment, with all underlying XRP held in segregated institutional custody. That structure allows XRP exposure across DeFi applications such as…