CME Group broadened its regulated cryptocurrency lineup, adding new spot-quoted futures that deepen access to digital assets and reflect growing demand for flexible, compliant trading tied closely to market pricing.
CME Group Adds XRP and SOL to Spot-Quoted Crypto Futures Suite
CME Group (Nasdaq: CME) expanded its cryptocurrency derivatives lineup with new offerings for digital asset traders. The…
Charles Schwab Widens Regulated Crypto Exposure With Solana Futures Inside Brokerage Accounts
December 17, 2025
Charles Schwab quietly widened regulated crypto exposure by adding solana-linked futures to its trading platform, signaling deeper integration of digital asset derivatives into mainstream brokerage accounts without requiring direct cryptocurrency ownership.
Regulated Solana…
Wormhole Anchors Ripple’s Multichain Push as RLUSD Expands Beyond Single-Chain Limits
December 17, 2025
Wormhole is positioning Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin for rapid multichain expansion, enabling native issuance across major Ethereum Layer 2 networks as Ripple targets scalable, compliant growth beyond single-blockchain limits.
Wormhole Sharpens Multichain Breakout Setup With…
Best space stocking stuffers: Budget friendly Christmas gifts for stargazers and astrophotographers
December 17, 2025
Shopping for space enthusiasts isn’t easy, especially if they’ve already got a solid stargazing setup. Maybe they’ve spent thousands of dollars on one of the best telescopes or best cameras for astrophotography, ready to snap Sirius this December 25. Meanwhile, you’re scratching your head, wondering what stocking stuffers you can buy them. That’s where we can…
Satellite watches volcano spew ash over Middle East | Space photo of the day for Dec. 16, 2025
December 17, 2025
In late November, Hayli Gubbi erupted explosively, sending a towering plume of ash and volcanic gases high into the atmosphere. The MODIS instrument on NASA’s Aqua satellite captured the dramatic scene just four hours after the eruption began. The plume reached roughly…
James Webb Space Telescope could illuminate dark matter in a way scientists didn't realize
December 17, 2025
Since it began operations in 2022, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has allowed scientists to make incredible strides in our understanding of the cosmos — especially its early epoch. However, one lingering cosmological mystery that the JWST hasn’t had a major…
Caroline Merin, who spent nearly a decade developing on-demand services as the first Latin American general manager for Uber Eats and later the COO of Rappi, recognized how badly healthcare tech lagged behind. While patients expected doctors to respond as quickly as their delivery apps, most medical professionals on the continent are forced to rely on WhatsApp for all patient…
Databricks raises $4B at $134B valuation as its AI business heats up
December 17, 2025
The IPO window may have cracked open, but it seems some former startups have no intention of going public. Makes sense, in a way: IPOs were traditionally a way to raise money, and if you can manage to raise ungodly amounts without having to put your company through public…
Everbloom built an AI to turn chicken feathers into cashmere
December 17, 2025
Cashmere sweaters are everywhere these days, often at unbelievably low prices. The appeal is obvious: If you’ve ever worn cashmere, you know it’s soft, light, and warm – an impressive fiber that’s hard to give up. Unfortunately, those bargain prices…
The tragic cost of wildlife photography: Rare and beautiful Galaxy frogs threatened by photo tourism
December 17, 2025
A striking photograph of the rare Galaxy frog (Melanobatrachus indicus) is drawing attention to the latest report from global conservation charity ZSL (Zoological Society of London).
The paper, published today (December 17 2025) in Herpetology Notes, highlights that a small population of Galaxy frogs in India’s Western Ghats is no longer detected at a monitored study site following a series…
