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Key Takeaways VOOI is a decentralized exchange supported by YZi Labs. VOOI integrates Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Token (CCT) standard. Share this article VOOI, a decentralized exchange backed by YZi Labs, has adopted Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Token (CCT) standard for its native token, according to an announcement via Chainlink’s official X account. .@vooi_io has officially adopted the Chainlink Cross-Chain Token (CCT) standard. Now VOOI can move securely across @BNBCHAIN, @ethereum, & @Mantle_Official via CCIP. pic.twitter.com/JF2Fj2w9M6 — Chainlink (@chainlink) December 29, 2025Chainlink’s CCT standard enables ERC-20-compatible tokens to operate natively across multiple blockchains using Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) security. It enables token issuers to…

Cantor Fitzgerald believes the current Bitcoin and crypto downturn may be more of a temporary pullback than the start of a prolonged crypto winter. In a new CNBC interview, analyst Brett Knoblauch says that shorter drawdowns so far this cycle, Federal Reserve rate cuts, the absence of a major “black swan” event, and growing regulatory support in the US and abroad could be signs that more than half of any potential decline may already be over. “I think if you look at the previous kind of cycles, the peak to trough duration is about 364 days. We are 85 days…

From Jan. 1, 2026, crypto users in 48 jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom and the European Union, will start to feel the first real effects of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD’s) Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) as early‑moving jurisdictions begin collecting standardized data from exchanges and platforms. CARF requires in-scope providers to gather more detailed customer information, verify tax residency and report users’ balances and transactions annually to their domestic tax authorities, which will then share that data across borders under existing information‑exchange agreements. Lucy Frew, partner and head of the global Regulatory & Risk Advisory Group at…

The introduction of a stablecoin bill pioneered by South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will reportedly be delayed into 2026 after concerns about issuers.South Korean lawmakers have reportedly delayed submission of a cryptocurrency bill that could allow the issuance of domestic stablecoins as key issues remain unresolved.According to a Tuesday Yonhap News report, officials in South Korea’s government were continuing to work on the Digital Asset Basic Act, but expected to submit the bill sometime in 2026. The reported delay was due to “major issues that raise disagreements with relevant organizations, including stablecoin issuers.”The bill, proposed by the country’s ruling Democratic…

For newcomers exploring online crypto casinos, the research process can feel overwhelming. At a glance, many platforms appear nearly identical, offering similar games, bonuses, and promises of fast payouts. However, once cryptocurrency enters the equation, meaningful differences begin to emerge. Payment processing speed, withdrawal reliability, and how well a platform supports crypto-specific users all play a significant role in the overall experience.To make sense of these differences, many prospective players turn to two primary sources of information: community-driven platforms like Reddit and traditional casino review websites. Each serves a distinct purpose, and understanding how they complement one another can help…

The Headlines EARLY BATH. The current Istanbul Biennial, titled “The Three-Legged Cat,” won’t continue on as planned following the resignation of its curator, Christine Tohmé. The news was announced by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV), which organizes the event. The first phase of the biennial, which ran from September 20 to November 23, spanned eight venues and welcomed more than 600,000 visitors. The second phase, an academic program, was planned for 2026, while the third phase, a second exhibition, was slated for 2027. Now, neither of those planned phases will take place. The biennial’s early end follows a turbulent period for the event. After the…

The digital asset sector is closing out a turbulent quarter marked by losses, strained market infrastructure and investor disappointment. Yet one corner of the market stood out: privacy-focused cryptocurrencies.According to Grayscale’s latest quarterly market summary, privacy emerged as an unexpected investment theme in the fourth quarter, with assets such as Zcash (ZEC) significantly outperforming the broader crypto market. Zcash’s price surged in the fourth quarter, rising from about $50 in mid-September to a peak near $700 by mid-November, CoinMarketCap data shows.The performance coincided with a sharp increase in Zcash’s use of shielded addresses, which conceal transaction details such as the sender,…

Erden Timur, former Galatasaray vice chairman and real estate developer worth $550 million, has been formally arrested on money laundering charges linked to Turkey’s illegal betting investigation. Erden Timur’s real estate company, NEF, is believed to have engaged in suspicious transactions involving cryptocurrency platforms. The arrest is part of a broader investigation that has already led to the arrests of Turkish players, referees, and club executives and caused Galatasaray’s shares to plummet over 20% in two months. Why was Galatasaray’s former vice chairman arrested? Turkish authorities have formally arrested Erden Timur, a popular real estate developer and former executive of…

The digital asset sector is closing out a turbulent quarter marked by losses, strained market infrastructure and investor disappointment. Yet one corner of the market stood out: privacy-focused cryptocurrencies.According to Grayscale’s latest quarterly market summary, privacy emerged as an unexpected investment theme in the fourth quarter, with assets such as Zcash (ZEC) significantly outperforming the broader crypto market. Zcash’s price surged in the fourth quarter, rising from about $50 in mid-September to a peak near $700 by mid-November, CoinMarketCap data shows.The performance coincided with a sharp increase in Zcash’s use of shielded addresses, which conceal transaction details such as the sender,…

Institutional capital is executing a sharp rotation. While the broader digital asset market shed $446 million last week, XRP investment products recorded $70.2 million in inflows, according to the latest CoinShares Digital Asset Fund Flows Report.The divergence is stark. Bitcoin products saw $443 million in outflows—one of the largest weekly pullbacks since October. Ethereum funds followed suit, losing $59.3 million.Source: CoinSharesXRP (trading at $1.87, +0.43%) and Solana (trading at $125, +1.41%) were the only outliers, with SOL products attracting a modest $7.5 million.This capital reallocation shows a strategic shift within institutional portfolios, as investors increasingly seek opportunities beyond the established…