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Senator Probes Cantor Fitzgerald Over Tether Ties
Senator Richard Blumenthal has launched a formal probe into Cantor Fitzgerald’s relationship with Tether, demanding details on banking oversight, sanctions compliance, and a reported $250 million Lutnick windfall. The investigation highlights growing Washington scrutiny of the world’s largest stablecoin issuer.
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Pendle srnOPAL Market: Fixed Yield from Brazilian Credit Card Receivables
Pendle has launched a fixed-yield market for srnOPAL, backed by tokenized Brazilian credit card receivables. The move highlights DeFi’s growing embrace of real-world assets while introducing new credit and counterparty risks.
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JPMorgan: $50 Billion Flooded Into Crypto in 2026, ETFs Lead the Charge
JPMorgan reports that $50 billion has flooded into crypto in 2026, with spot ETFs and CME futures leading the charge. The report signals renewed institutional confidence ahead of the historically strong Q4, pointing to a maturing market driven by regulated investment products.
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Solana Cuts Block Time to 200ms: What SIMD-0525 Means
Solana has officially halved its block time to 200 milliseconds with the SIMD-0525 upgrade at epoch 1053. Here’s what the change means for validators, wallets, and dapps, and why it matters for the broader crypto ecosystem.
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Over $500B in Bitcoin Exposed: The Quantum AI Risk
Glassnode reports that over 6.26 million BTC (31.2% of supply) now sits in wallets with publicly visible keys, worth more than $500 billion. Combined with growing AI and quantum computing fears, the crypto community is taking notice of this long-term security risk.
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AI Threat to ECDSA: Crypto Industry Divided Over Justin Drake’s Warning
Ethereum researcher Justin Drake warns AI could eventually crack ECDSA cryptography, while Coinbase calls it FUD. Here’s what the debate means for crypto holders and what steps you can take to stay secure.
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Starknet to Become Quantum-Resistant Layer 1 by 2027
Starknet is planning to leave Ethereum and become an independent quantum-resistant Layer 1 blockchain by 2027. This bold move aims to future-proof the network against quantum computing threats and reshape its long-term security strategy.
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ESMA Orders EU Crypto Firms to Exit Non-Compliant Stablecoins by 2027
ESMA has given EU crypto firms 90 days to fully exit non-MiCA-compliant stablecoins, with a hard deadline of January 8, 2027. The move signals Europe’s continued commitment to cleaning up its digital asset market and prioritizing consumer protection over regulatory shortcuts.