John Crawford

John Crawford

Stablecoin Use in Venezuela Likely to Expand Amid Instability

The crypto ecosystem in Venezuela is a product of ongoing economic collapse and international sanctions pressure, according to the TRM Labs team. Venezuelans are already heavily reliant on blockchain technology for banking after suffering through a decade of economic pressures; however, usage is likely to keep growing if conditions worsen in the South American country

Jiuzi Expands Private Placement Commitment to $1 Billion

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

Cboe Approves 21Shares’ XRP ETF; Fifth Spot ETF Debuts

Advertisement &nbsp &nbsp Asset management companies are continuing to launch spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) one after another. The latest company to join the XRP ETF craze is 21Shares. According to a new S-1/A amendment with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Cboe BZX Exchange confirmed it has approved the listing of the 21Shares XRP

NFT Sales Sink 16% as Buyer Activity Crashes Across Market

According to CryptoSlam data, NFT sales volume has plunged by 15.72% to $64.95 million, down from last week’s $77.10 million. Summary Bitcoin recovered to $90K and ETH held $3K, but NFTs continued to underperform. NFT sales plunged 16% to $64.95M as buyer and seller participation collapsed. NFT buyers fell 68% and sellers dropped 71%. Market

Pyth Network launches PYTH reserve to sustain network value through token purchases

Business Home » Business » Pyth Network launches PYTH reserve to sustain network value through token purchases by Vivian Nguyen Dec. 13, 2025 New reserve mechanism ties protocol income to regular token buybacks, scaling PYTH’s economic model with product adoption and onchain market demand. Key Takeaways The PYTH Network introduced PYTH Reserve to use protocol

Binance to Help Pakistan Tokenize $2 Billion in Bonds

As Pakistan continues to deepen its involvement in the digital asset landscape, the country has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with crypto exchange Binance, aiming to explore the tokenization of up to $2 billion in sovereign bonds, treasury bills, and commodity reserves to enhance liquidity and attract foreign investors. $2 Billion Asset Tokenization Initiative

Stablecoin giant Tether makes $1B bid to buy Juventus FC

Tether says it will buy the controlling stake Exor has in Juventus, along with all remaining shares, an offer Exor has reportedly rebuffed. Crypto stablecoin issuer Tether says it has launched a bid to fully acquire the Italian professional soccer club, Juventus Football Club, which has reportedly already been shot down. Tether said on Friday

Bybit Institutional Sets the Stage for 2026 at High-Profile Abu Dhabi Gala

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ —  Bybit , the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, hosted its BIG Series – Bybit Institutional Gala in Abu Dhabi, bringing together key Bybit executives, global regulators, banking partners, liquidity providers, and institutional clients for a forward-looking dialogue on the evolution of digital markets. The evening set

Analyst Predicts XRP Rally to $10 Within a Year

Advertisement &nbsp &nbsp Despite briefly reaching $2.17, XRP failed to maintain momentum, signaling hidden sell pressure beneath the surface. Still, one analyst has suggested that XRP is positioned to enter a faster-than-expected growth phase, with the cross-border payments token surging “from $2 to $10” within the span of less than a year. Spot XRP ETF

YouTube adds PayPal’s PYUSD as creator payout option

YouTube has taken a subtle step that could reshape the way creators manage their income. Summary YouTube now supports PYUSD payouts for U.S. creators. PayPal handles conversion and settlement inside its network. PYUSD has been growing as banks and platforms expand stablecoin use. YouTube will now let U.S. creators receive payouts in PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin
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