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The CEX removed maker and taker fees across spot, derivatives, and tokenized securities as competition intensifies among crypto exchanges. LEO, the native token of the iFinex — the parent company of Bitfinex and Tether — outperformed the broader cryptocurrency market on Friday, Dec. 19 following Bitfinex’s decision earlier this week to scrap all trading fees. The token is currently changing hands at $7.40, up 11% on the day, according to data from CoinGecko, pushing it into the top gainers today. The surge follows a few days of losses for the token, which was trading as high as $9.51 just a…

Three of the top former executives at FTX and its affiliates have accepted final punishments from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as the agency resolves its enforcement cases connected to the exchange’s collapse, the SEC said in a litigation notice on Friday.As former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried continues his federal prison sentence on his fraud convictions, Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of its Alameda Research arm, is among those who agreed to consent judgements to resolve enforcement actions filed in 2022 and 2023, which still have to be approved in court. Others who signed the deals include Zixiao “Gary” Wang,…

Mindzo Investment Union has implemented real-time monitoring and visualization capabilities across its existing internal systems, reflecting a focused technology update developed under the direction of founder Percival Birchwood.The enhancement introduces live monitoring functions and a structured visualization layer that allow teams to observe system activity and data movement as they occur. The update is designed to support clearer operational awareness and more consistent internal analysis, without altering existing workflows or decision structures.Previously, system monitoring and reporting relied primarily on segmented tools and retrospective data views. The new capabilities consolidate these functions into a continuous, real-time format, reducing fragmentation and improving…

World Liberty Financial plans to deploy 5% of WLFI treasury to boost USD1. World Liberty Financial has proposed using a small portion of its unlocked treasury to boost the growth of its stablecoin, USD1. The latest move aims to expand the project’s influence across the crypto ecosystem. The plan recommends deploying around 5% of WLFI’s treasury tokens, which is roughly $120 million at current market prices, to support USD1 adoption and usage through select high-profile partnerships in both centralized finance (CeFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). Strengthening USD1 Usage Since its launch in March, USD1 has grown rapidly, reaching a total…

To celebrate the magic of the holiday season, StealthEX, a leading instant crypto exchange, has announced a massive 7-day giveaway event aimed at rewarding the Web3 community. Running from December 22 through December 28, the “7-Day Crypto Advent Calendar” will feature daily prize pools sponsored by some of the most dynamic projects in the industry. This week-long celebration transforms the traditional advent calendar into a digital treasure hunt. Each day, StealthEX and a specific partner project will distribute $100 among the community, for a total of $700 over the course of the campaign. The Official Holiday Lineup StealthEX has partnered…

Fold Holdings, Inc. ($FLD), a publicly traded Bitcoin financial services company, just announced that its platform is now available in all 50 U.S. states. The expansion follows a strategic partnership with BitGo Bank & Trust, which recently became one of the first digital asset companies to secure a federal bank charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The move marks a rare milestone in U.S. consumer Bitcoin services: Fold is the first platform to operate nationwide under a single federally supervised trust framework.  Previously, state-by-state licensing and regulatory barriers constrained consumer access, particularly in states like…

The U.S. senators negotiating the crypto market structure bill have rarely been so openly eager to find a bipartisan solution for that legislation. Even as political noise and clashes with President Donald Trump rage around them, lawmakers and staffers have met for an earnest series of talks seeking to hash out the industry’s regulatory destiny in the U.S.Despite this increasingly rare bipartisan exercise and the confidence expressed by some of the leading players, the unresolved details of the legislation are significant, and some of the coming headwinds are out of their hands.After the House of Representatives cleared — for the…

HYPE trades near $24 after a 60% drop from ATH, with bearish charts, whale activity, and token supply events shaping near-term price action. Hyperliquid (HYPE) is trading near $24 at press time, showing a sharp drop of more than 60% from its all-time high. The token has lost over 10% in the last 24 hours and nearly 13% in the past week. Market data shows weak momentum and further downside risks unless buyers return soon. As a result, its 24-hour volume is over $550 million, while its market cap stands around $6.6 billion. HYPE is ranked #25 among cryptocurrencies by…

James Ding Dec 17, 2025 20:37 Circle Ventures introduces the Arc Builders Fund to support early-stage projects on the Arc blockchain, fostering innovation in internet-native financial products. Circle Ventures has unveiled the Arc Builders Fund, a strategic initiative aimed at bolstering early-stage projects on the Arc blockchain, according to Circle Ventures. This move is designed to accelerate innovation within the internet economy by providing necessary funding and resources to promising ventures. Driving Innovation with Arc Arc, described as the Economic OS for the internet, is an open Layer-1 blockchain optimized for enterprise adoption. It offers features such as stablecoin-based gas…

XRP now finds itself trading around the $1.90 region due to an extensive pullback in the past 30 days. The question is now whether this pullback is a structural weakness or a necessary reset within a larger bullish structure.  A technical analysis shared by crypto analyst Tara focuses on this exact moment, highlighting why the current level could be far more important than it looks on the surface. XRP Tests A Macro Fib Support Zone Around $1.88 XRP’s price action in the past 24 hours saw it declining to an intraday low of $1.88, according to data from CoinGecko. However,…