Crypto Hardware Wallet Maker Opens New York Office, Hires CFO

OSL Group and Anchorage Digital are collaborating to launch a new U.S. dollar stablecoin, USDGO, backed by liquid U.S. dollar assets and featuring compliance measures like KYC and AML protocols. The token will cater to cross-border payments and on-chain settlements, targeting enterprise users seeking a compliant digital asset solution.

Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) has been chosen by Coinbase as the exclusive bridge for all Coinbase Wrapped Assets, connecting them to Chainlink oracle networks. This partnership covers tokens like cbBTC, cbETH, cbDOGE, cbLTC, cbADA, and cbXRP, with a combined market value of $7 billion.

An organization allegedly involved in the kidnapping and murder of a man in Málaga was dismantled by Spanish Policía Nacional. The group attempted to steal cryptocurrency from the victims' digital wallets before the woman was released and contacted authorities.

Coinbase will discontinue USDC rewards for non-paying customers, reserving the 4% interest for premium subscribers. Only Coinbase One members will receive USDC yield beginning December 15.

Satsuma Technology sold nearly half of its bitcoin treasury, raising £40 million in net proceeds, to ensure liquidity for repaying convertible loan notes due in 2025. The company also announced board changes in preparation for an uplisting to the London Stock Exchange's main market.

Nexo has agreed to acquire Buenbit, a crypto investment platform in Argentina, to expand its presence in Latin America. The deal will enable Nexo to operate under Argentina's regulatory framework and access Buenbit's user base in Argentina and Peru.

DYdX Labs is introducing its first spot trading product, offering Solana spot markets globally, including the U.S. This move expands its roadmap and user base, aiming to attract new users by waiving trading fees in December. The team sees this as a step towards participating in the evolving U.S. regulatory environment.

Venezuela has increasingly relied on crypto, particularly Tether's USDT stablecoin, due to economic collapse and international sanctions. Informal peer-to-peer crypto trading platforms, with minimal KYC measures, have become popular in the country, potentially aiding in circumventing sanctions.

VanEck is rebranding its Gaming ETF to the VanEck Degen Economy ETF, tracking companies in digital trading, gig work, betting, and casinos. This ETF, launching in April 2026, will focus on sectors like millennial finance, gig economy, and digital gambling.

Sei blockchain partners with Xiaomi to preinstall a crypto wallet on smartphones sold outside the U.S. and China. The collaboration aims to introduce a next-gen finance app for stablecoin payments to Xiaomi's global user base.