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[PRESS RELEASE – San Francisco, United States, December 21st, 2025] Self-Custody Wallet Eliminates Cross-Chain USDT Friction with Integrated Swaps, Bridges, and Anti-Scam Protection Gem Wallet, a fully open-source self-custody wallet, today announced a comprehensive USDT infrastructure spanning 10+ blockchains, addressing the fragmented stablecoin experience that has plagued crypto users. With USDT now exceeding $140B in market capitalization, users face mounting challenges moving value across Tron (TRC20), Ethereum (ERC20), Solana, BNB Chain, TON, and other networks. The Challenge: Cross-Chain USDT Functionality Remains Fragmented Despite USDT’s ubiquity, sending stablecoins across chains remains costly, complex, and increasingly dangerous. Users must navigate: Multiple wrapped…

The highly-anticipated Uniswap protocol fee switch, dubbed “UNIfication,” is set to pass and go live later this week, having reached the 40 million vote threshold needed to trigger one of the biggest upgrades in the decentralized exchange protocol’s seven-year history.As of early Monday, nearly 62 million votes have already been cast in favor of the UNIfication governance proposal since voting opened on Dec. 20, with voting set to close on Thursday, Christmas Day.Uniswap Labs CEO Hayden Adams said on Thursday that a successful vote would follow a two-day timelock period in which Uniswap v2 and v3 fee switches would flip…

The Bitcoin Development Pledge aligns with the king’s vision of applying modern digital technologies to serve the people of Bhutan and future generations. The Kingdom of Bhutan has taken its adoption of bitcoin (BTC) a step further by allocating a portion of its reserves to the development of its new special administrative region, Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC). According to a press release sent to CryptoPotato, the country will channel 10,000 BTC, worth roughly $1 billion, to support the long-term development of GMC. GMC is a new economic hub designed for mindfulness, sustainability, and innovation. Bhutan Unveils Bitcoin Development Pledge Bhutan’s…

Tokenization will transform the financial industry faster than digital technology disrupted legacy media, such as print newspapers, physical copies of music and other analog formats, according to Keith Grossman, president of crypto payments company MoonPay.“While many feared digitization would destroy media, what it actually did was force its evolution,” Grossman said, adding that real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, the process of representing traditional assets onchain, will force traditional institutions to adapt. He added:“This is no longer hypothetical. BlackRock is offering tokenized funds. Franklin Templeton is running tokenized money market funds on public blockchains. Major global banks are piloting onchain settlement, tokenized…

Galaxy Digital’s head of firmwide research, Alex Thorn, says 2026 may be one of the most difficult years to forecast for bitcoin, even as the firm maintains a bullish long-term outlook.In a Dec. 21 post on X, Thorn said the coming year is “too chaotic to predict,” pointing to a mix of macro uncertainty, political risk and uneven crypto market momentum. Thorn said the comments were based on Galaxy Research’s Dec. 18 report, “26 Crypto, Bitcoin, DeFi, and AI Predictions for 2026,” which outlines the firm’s expectations for crypto markets and institutional adoption.At the time of writing, Thorn said the…

Binance’s growth reflects how liquidity, clear regulations, diversified stablecoins, and resilient infrastructure create a reliable trading environment. The leading crypto exchange, Binance, has surpassed 300 million registered accounts eight years after its July 2017 launch. The exchange’s growth is attributed to effective liquidity management and fast asset listings. It also benefited from stablecoin markets and strategies that appeal to both retail and institutional participants. From the start, Binance lowered barriers for global users and offered deep order books, creating a liquidity flywheel. Professional market makers and the expansion of derivative products further improved execution quality and kept spreads tight even…

A debate on X over whether Fundstrat analysts are sending mixed signals on bitcoin intensified over the weekend, prompting a response from the firm’s co-founder that appeared to endorse a more nuanced explanation of the differing views.The discussion began after an X user known as “Heisenberg” (@Mr_Derivatives) shared screenshots that he said showed contrasting outlooks from Fundstrat’s leadership. One highlighted comment attributed to Sean Farrell, Fundstrat’s head of digital asset strategy, outlines a base case in which bitcoin could retrace toward the $60,000–$65,000 range in the first half of 2026. Another pointed to Lee’s recent public comments suggesting bitcoin could…

According to CryptoWzrd’s daily update, Litecoin (LTC) closed the day on a bullish note, closely tracking Bitcoin’s overall market sentiment. While holding above $75.20 keeps the outlook positive, a break below this level would signal bearish pressure. Conversely, a retest of the $79.60 resistance coupled with signs of weakness could present a potential shorting opportunity. Litecoin Mirrors Bitcoin’s Momentum In Daily Close Based on CryptoWzrd analysis, both the daily candles for Litecoin and the LTC/BTC ratio closed in a bullish orientation today, largely mirroring the positive sentiment set by Bitcoin. However, the analyst cautioned that for the LTC/BTC pair to…

Solana has struggled to recover after a recent price decline, with SOL remaining capped below the $130 resistance. The altcoin has shown attempts to stabilize, yet momentum remains fragile. Unlike previous rallies driven by new inflows, the next move appears dependent on existing Solana holders rather than fresh market entrants.Sponsored SponsoredSome Solana Holders Show ResilienceOn-chain data shows early signs of stabilization. The Chaikin Money Flow has posted a sharp uptick over the past few days. Although the indicator remains below the zero line, the upward movement suggests that capital outflows are slowing.This shift is critical for Solana’s recovery outlook. Declining outflows…

Bitcoin has slipped into standby mode as the weekend unfolds, with price action remaining compressed inside a familiar range. Volatility is muted, momentum is lacking, and traders are largely focused on well-defined scalp levels rather than expecting a decisive move. With the holiday period approaching, patience and precision are taking center stage as the market waits for its next real catalyst. Bitcoin Slips Back Into Weekend Range Mode According to a recent update, analyst Lennaert Snyder noted that Bitcoin has once again entered a period of “weekend chop.” While he does not expect any major trending moves during this time,…