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Hong Kong’s premier licensed cryptocurrency exchange, HashKey Group, has kicked off its initial public offering (IPO) on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming to raise up to HK$1.67 billion ($215 million) in a landmark move for the region’s digital asset sector. Subscriptions opened on December 9, 2025, with 240.6 million shares priced between HK$5.95 and HK$6.95 each—potentially valuing the firm …

In a bold endorsement of crypto’s integration into traditional finance, Acting Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan V. Gould declared on December 8, 2025, that cryptocurrency firms deserve “equal treatment” when applying for federal bank charters, rejecting any “artificial distinctions” based on their digital asset focus. Speaking at the Blockchain Association’s Policy Summit in Washington, D.C., Gould emphasized the OCC’s commitment …

In a landmark boost for stablecoins, Tether announced on December 8, 2025, that its flagship USDT has been officially recognized as an “Accepted Fiat-Referenced Token” (AFRT) by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the UAE’s premier international financial center. This approval, granted by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), extends USDT’s regulated status across nine additional blockchains—Aptos, Celo, Cosmos, Kaia, …

In a heated Fox Business interview on December 8, 2025, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon pushed back against accusations of politically motivated “debanking,” bluntly stating, “We cut Republicans and Democrats” in reference to account closures, but emphasizing these decisions stem solely from risk management and regulatory compliance, not political or religious affiliations. The remark, made amid scrutiny over banks’ handling …

As cryptocurrencies navigate a volatile 2025—with Bitcoin down over 7% year-to-date amid regulatory shifts and macroeconomic pressures—investors are leveraging AI tools like Anthropic’s Claude for speculative forecasts. Recent analyses from CryptoNews, prompted by market recovery signals, reveal Claude’s end-of-2025 price targets for XRP, Solana (SOL), and PEPE. These projections blend technical patterns, adoption trends, and sentiment, but remain hypothetical, as …