The post HashKey IPO Targets $215 Million as Trading Begins December 17 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Hong Kong-based crypto exchange HashKey is set to go public under the city’s updated digital-asset rules. The exchange will sell shares in an IPO expected to raise $215 million, with trading scheduled to begin on December 17. HashKey will become the first fully crypto-native exchange listed in Hong Kong, testing investor demand for regulated crypto …

The post Why Terra Luna Price Is Up Today: Key Factors Behind LUNA’s 100% Weekly Surge appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Terra Luna, a decentralized payments network, is once again in the spotlight after the token jumped 29% over the last 24 hours and nearly 100% this week. But what’s really driving this surprising comeback?  Let’s break down the key reasons behind LUNA’s latest surge. Terra Chain v2.18 Upgrade One of the main reasons behind the …

The post Solana Validator Count Drops to 68% appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Solana’s active validator count has dropped from more than 2,500 in March 2023 to about 800 now, a fall of roughly 68%. Some in the community say this is mostly the network shedding Sybil or low-quality nodes. Others, including key infrastructure teams, warn that many recent departures are real operators leaving because rewards no longer …

The post CFTC Allows Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC as Collateral in U.S. Derivatives Markets appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken a major step toward bringing crypto into regulated U.S. markets. Acting Chair Caroline Pham has launched a pilot program that allows Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC to be used as collateral in U.S. derivatives trading. Alongside this, the CFTC released new guidance on tokenized collateral and removed …

The post Circle Secures Abu Dhabi License to Expand Global Services appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Circle has received a Financial Services Permission license from Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority, allowing it to operate as a Money Services Provider under the Abu Dhabi Global Market framework. This approval lets Circle offer regulated payment and digital asset services in the region, boosting its credibility with institutional and retail clients. The license …

The post Investors Are Rushing Into SolStaking — Discover How They Earn Over 800+ XRP a Day appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A senior Ripple executive has issued a clear warning: for XRP to stay competitive in the next market cycle, its execution speed must catch up to Solana. Meanwhile, savvy investors are already using a different staking strategy to earn more than 800 XRP per day—regardless of market volatility. Ripple Acknowledges Solana’s Technical Edge Ripple’s senior …

The post [Live] Crypto Market News Today: Latest Updates on December 9, 2025 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News December 9, 2025 07:44:33 UTC Crypto Market Remains in Extreme Fear The crypto Fear and Greed Index dropped 2 points from yesterday and now sits at 19, keeping the market in “extreme fear.” The 7-day average stands at 23, while the 30-day average is also 19, showing fear has remained steady over time. Sentiment is …

The post Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Breaks Silence as XRP Becomes Fastest Spot ETF to Hit $1B appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News XRP Spot ETFs have crossed $1 billion in assets under management, making XRP the fastest crypto Spot ETF to reach the milestone in the United States since Ethereum. Canary, Grayscale, Bitwise, and Franklin are driving most of the activity, with steady demand coming from institutional desks. ETF inflows show strong interest from long-term buyers who …

The post CRO Demand Surges as 21Shares Commits to Accelerating Its Mainstream Adoption  appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Cronos (CRO) has received a major boost from 21Shares. On Monday, December 8, 2025, 21Shares announced a strategic partnership with Crypto.com to catalyze the mainstream adoption of CRO through regulated investment products. 21Shares Boosts Institutional Adoption For CRO 21Shares, a major issuer of spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), announced that it will be offering investment …

The post Is SOL at $130 Dead Money? Digitap ($TAP) is the Best Crypto to Buy for Growth appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Solana remains a powerful large-cap asset, yet many investors are starting to question whether it is dead money at its current price of ~$130. Momentum has slowed, liquidity has normalised, and traders who previously chased volatility are rotating into high-growth crypto presales.  Digitap ($TAP) is one of these potential altcoins to buy with massive growth …