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Singapore, Singapore, December 5th, 2025, Chainwire Hotstuff Labs today announced the public testnet for Hotstuff L1, a DeFi Layer 1 blockchain powered by DracoBFT, a custom-built consensus protocol. Hotstuff L1 is a purpose-built chain that pairs a highly performant on-chain order book with a programmable finance routing layer where validators act as last-mile gateways to trading, payments, and fiat rails. Unlike general-purpose chains, Hotstuff L1 is designed as an Uber-style routing layer where validators deliver real-world financial access on demand. Hotstuff Labs is backed by top-tier investors, including Delphi Digital, Dialectic, Stake Capital, Tykhe Ventures, and the founders of leading DeFi protocols such as 1inch, Safe, Biconomy, Socket,…

Strategy CEO Phong Le said part of the reason for establishing a $1.44 billion USD reserve was to alleviate investor concerns over the company’s health amid a Bitcoin slump. “We’re very much are a part of the crypto ecosystem and Bitcoin ecosystem. Which is why we decided a couple of weeks ago to start raising capital and putting US dollars on our balance sheet to get rid of this FUD,” said Le during CNBC’s Power Lunch on Friday.This afternoon, Phong Le, CEO of @Strategy, joined @CNBC @PowerLunch to discuss how $MSTR moves with bitcoin, how our USD reserve addresses recent FUD,…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Tom Lee has reiterated one of the most aggressive Ethereum targets in the market, telling attendees at Binance Blockchain Week on 4 December that ETH could eventually trade at $62,000 as it becomes the core infrastructure for tokenized finance. “Okay, so let me explain to you why Ethereum, now that we’ve talked about crypto, […] is the future of finance,” Lee said on stage. He framed 2025 as Ethereum’s “1971 moment,” drawing a direct analogy to when the US dollar left the gold standard and triggered a…

Bitcoin’s (BTC) short-term trend may hinge on developments unfolding inside Binance’s order flow and onchain activity. Three Binance-linked metrics indicated rising sell-side pressure, shifting liquidity behavior, and a market preparing for volatility, factors that could determine whether BTC holds support or enters a deeper correction.Key takeaways:Bitcoin whale deposits into exchanges are rising, signaling elevated profit-taking risk.BTC inflows to Binance have matched 2025 highs, which have historically preceded longer pullbacks.USDT deposits on Binance reached yearly highs, indicating that traders are repositioning themselves ahead of potential volatility.BTC Whale ratio rebound warns of distribution pressureA sharp rise in the Exchange Whale Ratio, now…

Strive Asset Management is pushing back against MSCI’s latest proposal. The index provider suggested removing companies with bitcoin holdings over 50% of total assets from major equity benchmarks. In a letter to MSCI CEO Henry Fernandez, Strive warned the plan could create uneven results worldwide. Companies report bitcoin differently under U.S. GAAP and IFRS accounting standards. Strive said this could lead to inconsistent outcomes for firms with similar exposure. The Nasdaq-listed firm urged MSCI to rely on optional “ex-digital-asset treasury” index variants instead of redefining eligibility for broad benchmarks. These custom indexes already exist for sectors like energy and tobacco.…

Cross-chain swaps enable seamless cryptocurrency exchanges across different blockchain networks without centralized intermediaries. As blockchain ecosystems expand, the ability to move assets between chains has become essential for traders, DeFi users, and investors seeking to maximize opportunities across multiple networks. This comprehensive guide explores the best platforms for cross-chain swaps, examining their features, security measures, and unique advantages in the rapidly evolving crypto landscape. What Are Cross-Chain Swaps and Why They Matter Cross-chain swaps allow users to exchange cryptocurrencies from one blockchain to another directly, eliminating the need for centralized exchanges or custodial services. This technology addresses one of crypto’s…

On December 4, 2024, American traders gained access to leveraged spot cryptocurrency trading on federally regulated exchanges, marking a significant milestone for the US crypto industry. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission confirmed that spot crypto contracts will now trade on CFTC-registered futures exchanges, backed by clearinghouse protection against counterparty risk.The decision allows American traders to access margin-based spot crypto trading—a product previously available only on offshore platforms—within the regulated framework of U.S. derivatives markets.Sponsored Federal Oversight Expands to Spot Crypto MarketsPreviously, Americans looking for leveraged spot crypto had to use offshore platforms, which lacked the protections and transparency of US-registered…

SOL struggles to extend its gains as declining activity, falling leverage demand and competition from newly launched spot altcoin ETFs challenge Solana’s price rebound.

First Sui-based ETF approved as 21Shares brings leveraged fund to market

Grayscale’s conversion of its legacy Chainlink trust into the GLNK exchange-traded product on Dec. 2 did more than simply add another ticker to the NYSE Arca board.With roughly $13 million in day-one trading volume, $41 million in immediate inflows, and assets climbing to approximately $64 million within the first 48 hours, GLNK entered the market distinct from the speculative alt-coin listings that characterized much of the previous cycle.Grayscale Chainlink ETF Daily Inflows Since Launch on Dec. 2 (Source: SoSo Value)Instead, it arrived as the first US financial product offering direct exposure to the Oracle infrastructure layer. This layer functions as…