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Vaibhavv Ali

Vaibhavv Ali is the founder and editor of Cryptonite (cryptonite.ae), an independent digital-asset news and analysis publication with a UAE focus. He covers virtual-asset regulation — VARA, ADGM and the UAE Central Bank — alongside real-world-asset tokenization, stablecoins and agentic AI in finance. Every Cryptonite article is human-edited and its sources are linked. He is also a celebrated speaker and host.

Privacy Coins Go Mainstream: Zcash’s Institutional Legitimacy Secured by Grayscale ETF Filing

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Cryptonite UAE

The cryptocurrency market in 2025 has seen a significant shift, with privacy blockchains finally gaining mainstream attention, moving beyond niche speculation and attracting institutional interest despite broader market volatility. Key Developments in the Privacy Sector: Market Outperformance: Leading privacy tokens, Monero (XMR) and Zcash (ZEC), have posted triple-digit gains year-to-date, contrasting with the performance of … Read more

Ripple Expands Regulated Payment Services in Singapore with MAS Approval

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Ripple has secured approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to significantly expand the scope of its Major Payment Institution (MPI) license, held by its local subsidiary, Ripple Markets APAC. Key Highlights: Expanded Offerings: The updated license permits Ripple to broaden its regulated payment services in Singapore to include services involving Digital Payment Tokens … Read more

Sony Bank Targets Gaming and Anime Payments with Planned US Dollar Stablecoin Launch

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Cryptonite UAE

Sony Bank has announced its intention to introduce a US dollar-pegged stablecoin in the United States by 2026. This digital currency is strategically designed to streamline payments within Sony’s extensive gaming and anime ecosystem. Market Entry: This initiative positions Sony Bank to enter the highly competitive and valuable $300 billion stablecoin market. Regulatory Compliance: The … Read more

Crypto Market Flash Crash: Liquidity and Leverage Fuel $400M Wipeout

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The cryptocurrency market has experienced a significant downturn, with the total market capitalization dropping below $3 trillion to approximately $2.95 trillion. This sudden wave of volatility has severely impacted sentiment and prices across major assets. Top Assets Slide: Bitcoin (BTC) fell over 4% in 24 hours to around $86,744, with its market cap near $1.73 … Read more

Dogecoin Signals Strong Recovery: Bullish Alignment and Key Breakout Fuel Optimism

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Dogecoin (DOGE) is showing strong signs of a recovery, fueled by a rare positive alignment between retail and institutional investors and a successful technical breakout. Key Bullish Indicators Positive Sentiment Alignment: Both retail traders (Crowd Sentiment at +0.53) and institutional players (Smart-Money Sentiment at +1.17) are concurrently bullish, a signal often seen in the early … Read more

21Shares Launches U.S. Spot XRP ETF (TOXR) Amidst $666M Inflow Surge

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21Shares is set to launch its spot XRP Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) on the Cboe BZX Exchange on December 1st, trading under the ticker TOXR. This launch follows the successful clearance of the SEC filing on November 28, 2025, and marks the first time a European issuer will dominate the U.S. XRP ETF space. The ETF … Read more

Crypto Investment Maturation: $25 Billion Institutional Surge in 2025

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Institutional investors, led by major firms like Paradigm and BlackRock, injected a massive $25 billion into cryptocurrency companies in 2025. This significant investment, which is a 150% increase over 2024, is transforming the financial sector, according to DL News. This substantial funding highlights a crucial shift toward regulatory compliance and sustainable growth within the crypto … Read more

Cardano’s Largest Organizations Align on 70 Million ADA Funding for 2026 Roadmap

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Major Cardano institutions have collaboratively filed a proposal requesting 70 million ADA from the Treasury to finance critical infrastructure upgrades essential for the network’s next phase. This unified effort aims to fill existing technological gaps and enhance Cardano’s usability for DeFi and institutional adoption. Key Takeaways & Funding Focus This joint proposal, which is a … Read more

CoinShares Withdraws U.S. Crypto ETF Plans Amid Market Crowding and Competition

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CoinShares, which manages $10 billion in AUM, has unexpectedly pulled its registration statements for three U.S. crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs): one for XRP, a Solana Staking ETF, and a Litecoin ETF. This decision, filed with the SEC on November 28, 2025, comes despite strong rising investor interest in XRP and Solana-based funds. Key Reasons for … Read more

$FUN Token Sale Ignites Market: Football.Fun Eyes P2E Sports Network Leadership

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Football.Fun has launched the sale of its $FUN token on November 28th via the Kraken and Legion platforms, marking a strategic move to boost its Sport.Fun ecosystem. This sale is seen as a sign of increasing institutional interest in regulated and transparent crypto fundraising, as it adheres to European regulatory standards and responds to high … Read more

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