Crypto, Forex & Blockchain News

Do Kwon, founder of the crashed Terra stablecoin protocol, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for fraud, with part of his term served in his native South Korea. The unfolding investigation and trial traced back to the collapse of Terra, once valued at $41 billion, and stirred up rigorous regulation of the crypto industry in the United States. Kwon’s sentencing marks a significant event in the history of cryptocurrency scams.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission affords no-action letters to several prediction market platforms, including Polymarket US, LedgerX, PredictIt, and Gemini Titan, freeing them from swap data reporting and recordkeeping regulations. The move creates opportunities for increased trading volumes in event contracts on outcomes of various events, a growing interest among crypto offerings.

Discover how the 1973 oil crisis cemented the US dollar’s global dominance, not through secret deals but via the unmatched depth, liquidity, and institutional strength of American financial markets. Learn how the pragmatic choices of Saudi Arabia and the enduring rule of law in the US built lasting demand for dollars, and why threats to US institutions could jeopardize this status in the future.

Experience the clash of culture and combat as Andrew Tate faces Chase DeMoor at Misfits Boxing’s explosive Dubai event on December 20, 2025. Discover how IPO Genie elevates fan engagement with a VIP Giveaway offering ringside seats, luxury travel, and exclusive backstage access. Get key details, contest deadlines, and an inside look at the new era of influencer-driven sports entertainment.

Discover how quantum money could transform finance by making value transfer instantaneous, private, and unhackable through the laws of quantum physics. Explore the science, benefits, and challenges of quantum teleportation, and how this emerging technology may revolutionize security, privacy, and the future of digital payments.

Discover the top crypto projects set to lead the blockchain industry into 2026, including BlockchainFX, Tapzi, Nexchain, and Bitcoin Hyper. Learn how BlockchainFX stands out with unified trading across markets, regulatory approval, rapid community growth, and groundbreaking rewards. Get expert insights on presale opportunities, platform features, and why BFX is a must-watch investment this December and beyond.

US Judge grants temporary relief to prediction markets platform, Kalshi, after the Connecticut DCP issued a cease and desist order alleging unlicensed online gambling. Despite facing similar charges from other US state regulators, Kalshi maintains its offerings are lawful under federal law. The company saw a record trading volume of $4.54 billion in November and recently closed a $1 billion funding round valuing it at $11 billion.

Crypto markets are showing modest recovery after recent losses, but traditional financial indices are still outperforming. Despite bearish sentiment and negative returns across most sectors, long-term growth in stablecoins and DeFi lending stands out with record asset inflows and user adoption. This article analyzes sector performance, highlights resilient protocol revenues, and examines how DeFi and stablecoins are driving the next phase of the digital economy even as short-term volatility persists

Donald Trump is urging immediate Federal Reserve rate cuts as speculation grows about a new Fed chair, with Kevin Hassett as his top choice to replace Jerome Powell. This shift could accelerate monetary easing, impact traditional and crypto markets, and reshape U.S. economic policy. Explore how Trump’s stance may influence interest rates, inflation, financial markets, and the future of the Fed.