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The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) launched a digital assets pilot program on December 8, permitting bitcoin, ether, and USDC as margin collateral in derivatives markets—a move industry leaders are calling a watershed moment for crypto adoption.Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham announced the initiative alongside new guidance on tokenized collateral and the withdrawal of Staff Advisory 20-34, a 2020 directive that had restricted the use of virtual currency in segregated accounts.Pilot Program Sets Three-Month Trial With Strict Reporting and Risk StandardsThe announcement follows the passage of the GENIUS Act, which establishes a federal framework for payment stablecoins. The law…

Following the arrest, the authorities seized over $1.8 million and other valuable assets from the criminals. In a recent development, authorities from eight countries have jointly investigated and exposed a cryptocurrency fraud and money-laundering scheme that stole over $815 million (€700 million) from countless victims. The operation started as a minor investigation into a simple fraudulent crypto platform. Gradually, it expanded into a complex probe of a vast, unscrupulous money-laundering network. How it Happened The thieves created and operated many forged cryptocurrency investment platforms. They used high-quality deepfake advertisements to make their projects seem legit. They repeatedly called their customers,…

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Monday launched a pilot program allowing select digital assets — bitcoin BTC$90,899.34, ether ETH$3,134.59 and USD Coin (USDC) or other payment stablecoins — to be used as collateral in U.S. derivatives markets.The program, announced by Acting Chairman Caroline Pham, is part of a broader push to give market participants clear rules for using tokenized collateral, including tokenized versions of real-world assets like U.S. Treasuries.“Today, I am launching a U.S. digital assets pilot program for tokenized collateral, including bitcoin and ether, in our derivatives markets that establishes clear guardrails to protect customer assets and…

About Sohail Ghafoor Name: Sohail Ghafoor Designation: Senior Blockchain Architect Company: Finstreet Country: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Sohail’s Learning Journey That Inspires Which 101 Blockchains courses or certifications have you completed? I achieved 101 Blockchains’ Certified Enterprise Blockchain Architect (CEBA)™ certification.  Why did you choose 101 Blockchains, and how was your Overall Learning Experience with the Platform? I selected this certification because I was looking for an enterprise-centric, structured approach to understand blockchain architecture that links technical design with practical business use cases. Learning with 101 Blockchains has been one of the most productive experiences in my life. The…

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 the stage for Bybit’s strengthened global strategy following its newly secured full Virtual Asset Platform Operator (VAPO) license from the UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and its MiCAR license across the entire European Economic Area (EEA), — a milestone that positions the company at the center…

Hong Kong, China, December 8th, 2025, Chainwire Moca Network, a flagship project by Animoca Brands to build the world’s largest chain-agnostic decentralized digital identity network, today announced the beta launch of MocaProof, a gamified digital identity verification and reward platform that leverages blockchain to simplify and advance data privacy and self-sovereignty.  MocaProof enables privacy-preserving credential verification for participants to prove ownership, participation, and qualifications on various on-chain and off-chain ecosystems, without the need to disclose raw data or identifiable information.  MocaProof is integrated with Moca Network’s AIR Kit and Moca Chain to enable reusable, interoperable, and verifiable identity data across its network of platforms, providing zero-knowledge proof,…

Dubai, UAE, December 8th, 2025, Chainwire Follows first-of-its-kind pilot run with Franklin Templeton, Zodia Custody, Avalanche, and CMS demonstrates enforceable bilateral credit within digital assets custody Debut at Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025 showcases a breakthrough in institutional credit infrastructure SemiLiquid, a custody-native infrastructure layer for institutional credit, today announced the launch of its Programmable Credit Protocol (PCP) at Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025. The groundbreaking infrastructure enables institutions to activate credit against digital and tokenized assets held in custody – without transferring collateral, marking a critical advancement in the evolution of digital capital markets. Developed and launched in Abu…

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, today announced a strategic partnership with an affiliate of Circle Internet Group, Inc. (‘Circle’) (NYSE:CRCL), a global financial technology firm and the issuer of USDC through its regulated entities. The partnership aims to expand USDC access across Bybit’s global ecosystem, strengthen liquidity of the world’s largest regulated stablecoin[1], and reinforce Bybit’s position as a regulatory-compliant platform committed to transparency and trust. As part of this partnership, Bybit will enhance USDC liquidity across spot and derivatives markets, enabling a more efficient trading environment for retail and…

New York, United States, December 8th, 2025, Chainwire $SNMI Pioneers Transaction Bundling Technology to Future-Proof Solana Ecosystem Against Peak Demand Sonami ($SNMI), the first Layer 2 token built on the Solana blockchain, today announced its mission to dramatically enhance network reliability and transaction efficiency during periods of high demand. Sonami’s solution leverages cutting-edge Layer 2 transaction bundling to minimize congestion and support the continued growth of high-frequency decentralized applications (dApps) on Solana. The move addresses a critical scaling challenge: while Solana is celebrated for its speed, the network can experience congestion during moments of high activity, such as meme coin…

Belize City, Belize, December 8th, 2025, Chainwire As Bitcoin MENA 2025, Solana Breakpoint 2025 and the Global Blockchain Show bring a packed Web3 summit week to the UAE this December, BC.GAME will host Breakpoint Eve: Stay Untamed with BC | MAKING IT RAIN on Wednesday, December 10 at WHITE Abu Dhabi (Yas Bay Waterfront). With sign-ups now exceeding 1,200, the event is shaping up to be one of the largest and most anticipated parties during the peak Bitcoin MENA and Breakpoint window. BC.GAME has been operating for eight years as a crypto entertainment and community platform focused on gaming, sports…