Latest from Jamie Crawley
PayPal to use PYUSD stablecoin to fund AI infrastructure through USD.AI
The move links PayPal’s dollar-pegged token to onchain funding for GPUs and data centers, supported by a $1 billion customer incentive program.

Bitcoin ETF rebound needs to be sustained for BTC to benefit: Crypto Daybook Americas
Your day-ahead look for Dec. 18, 2025

ARK Invest buys another $25.4 million of COIN, BLSH, BMNR as crypto stocks slide
While the crypto market saw a brief rally during the U.S. morning, the gains were short-lived and the largest cryptocurrencies ended the day lower.

The Protocol: Bug that can drain all your tokens impacting 'thousands' of sites
Also: Ripple news, Aave protocol debate, and pudgy penguins takeover

Securitize to offer first fully onchain trading for real public stocks in early 2026
The platform offers full legal ownership, with shares issued and recorded onchain, and provides real shareholder rights and self-custody.


Norway's sovereign wealth fund supports Metaplanet bitcoin plan ahead of EGM vote
Norges Bank, which holds a 0.3% stake in Metaplanet voted in favor of for all five proposals ahead of the Dec. 22 EGM.

Bhutan commits up to 10,000 bitcoin to back new mindfulness-based economic hub
The Himalayan kingdom plans to deploy part of its sovereign bitcoin holdings to fund long-term development through Gelephu Mindfulness City.

Number of crypto users in the UK drops even as amount held increases
About 21% of people surveyed by the Financial Conduct Authority said they hold between $1,345 and $6,718, and the most popular cryptos are bitcoin and ether.

Hong Kong's RedotPay raises nearly $110 million Series B to push global stablecoin payments
The Hong Kong-based fintech says demand for stablecoin-powered cards and cross-border payouts is accelerating as it scales payments beyond crypto trading.

