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Shima Capital’s founder, Yida Gao, reportedly plans to step down following allegations of investor fraud by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC alleges that false statements were made to raise nearly $170 million and discrepancies were discovered in profit margins. The future of the fund remains uncertain with potential third-party oversight during the wind-down process.

Aave Labs’ decision to replace ParaSwap with CoW Swap on the Aave platform has ignited controversy in the DeFi community, with critics warning of a potential $10 million annual revenue loss for the DAO and raising concerns about transparency, governance, and the balance of power between centralized development teams and decentralized stakeholders as the protocol prepares for its V4 upgrade

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.

OpenEden, a leading platform for tokenizing real-world assets, secures significant investment from key trading firms and blockchain networks to boost its tokenized US Treasurys. Also aiming at expanding its tokenization services, the firm continues to capitalize on the growing niche of tokenized versions of short-dated government debt. Discover how the funding will fuel its plans for regulated and market-ready products that align with both traditional and decentralized finance standards.

Digital asset treasury companies may face significant challenges if they are excluded from the MSCI Index in January. The index is currently seeking feedback on whether to exclude companies with over 50% of their balance sheet in cryptocurrencies, a decision that analyst Charlie Sherry suggests is likely to fulfil. Companies such as Strategy and Sharplink Gaming stand to be affected, potentially leading to significant losses.

Cipher Mining has secured a landmark 10-year, $9 billion colocation deal with Fluidstack to expand its Barber Lake data center in Texas, delivering 39 additional megawatts of high-performance computing capacity. Backed by Google’s $333 million guarantee, the partnership cements Cipher’s transformation from bitcoin mining to an AI and cloud infrastructure leader, supporting rapid growth in next-generation computing, data analytics, and blockchain innovation.

Seven leading crypto firms have announced the formation of the Blockchain Payments Consortium (BPC) to develop shared standards for crosschain stablecoin transfers. The move follows a successful year in 2024, where stablecoin transfer volumes exceeded those of major payment processors, Visa and Mastercard. The consortium aims to enhance blockchain transactions, integrate traditional payment systems, and collaborate with regulators to create seamless cross-border payments. Members include Fireblocks, the Solana Foundation, TON Foundation, Polygon Labs, Stellar Development Foundation, Mysten Labs, and Monad Foundation.

Bitcoin takes a hit, dropping below $104,000, the lowest level in two weeks, with a $1.37 billion liquidation spurred by ETF outflows, long-term holder selling, and overall market pressure. Despite uncertainties, Bitfinex analysts believe the market has not yet reached a capitulation phase. The article also discusses the performance of altcoins such as ETH, BNB, and SOL.

Around 88% of airdropped tokens in crypto projects lose their value within three months, as revealed by data collected over seven years. The report also highlights the importance of token distribution, product-market fit, and token utility in the success of such projects. Future trends may involve rewarding users for holding tokens and maintaining sustainable liquidity.

Fourteen men, including 11 police officers and a former legislative assembly member, have been sentenced to life imprisonment in India for a 2018 crypto-related kidnapping case. The kidnappers extorted Bitcoin and cash from the victim through threats, with an anti-corruption court convicting them under the Indian Penal Code for their actions.

The article discusses the potential approval of new crypto spot ETFs by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which could lead to an influx of cryptocurrency-related products. Major exchanges in the US proposed generic listing standards for such ETFs, which could streamline the approval process of numerous new funds including those tracking altcoins, memecoins, and tokens. The decision is seen as a significant win for the crypto market, though it falls short of providing a coin-specific regulatory framework.

Despite recent pressure, XRP price anticipates a bullish breakout due to Ripple’s accelerating presence in the stablecoin industry and lucrative new partnerships. The cryptocurrency countenances promising growth patterns, including a cup-and-handle sequence that often forecasts further gains. Ripple’s RLUSD is among the fastest-growing stablecoins, with a staggering spike in supply and daily volume, contributing to a positive outlook for XRP and Ripple’s overall market presence.