[Live] Crypto Market News Today: Latest Updates on December 9, 2025

By Jason Chau

Crypto exchange HashKey Holdings is seeking to list in Hong Kong via an initial public offering that could give it a market valuation of US$2.47 billion.

Hong Kong-based HashKey, which says it is the largest digital asset manager in Asia in by asset size, plans to raise a maximum of about US$215 million.

It is the latest in a string of companies to raise funds in the city, which has become one of the world's busiest IPO hubs.

The offering also comes amid a flurry of activity in the sector in Asia, with major exchanges looking to expand in the region as digital-asset trading becomes more mainstream.

Earlier this week, Robinhood Markets said its preparing to enter Indonesia as it grows in Southeast Asia, and is pursuing a brokerage license in Singapore. Coinbase recently announced an investment in CoinDCX, a crypto exchange in India.

Regulatory activity in the financial hubs of Hong Kong and Singapore suggest wider adoption too.

Hong Kong has granted virtual asset trading licences to 11 operators since 2020, while Singapore has so far issued 36 major payment institution licences to digital asset platforms. The Singapore exchange also recently launched bitcoin and ethereum perpetual futures trading.

In a filing Wednesday, HashKey said it plans to issue 240.6 million shares at HK$5.95 to HK$6.95 each. At the top end of the range, that would give it a market capitalization of HK$19.21 billion.

HashKey is backed by venture capital firm Gaorong Ventures, an early investor in Chinese startups like Meituan and Pinduoduo. It has secured UBS and existing shareholder Fidelity as cornerstone investors.

The trading platform, which also develops blockchain technology, plans to use the IPO proceeds to invest in technology and infrastructure, and for market expansion, among other purposes.

Shares are expected to start trading on Dec. 17.

J.P. Morgan and Guotai Haitong are among the banks advising on HashKey's offering.

Write to Jason Chau at jason.chau@wsj.com

Shiba Inu , one of the leading meme cryptocurrencies, has experienced a lot of activity from "whales." Specifically, there have been more large transfers than on any day since June 6, according to the data provided by analytics platform Santiment. 

At the same time, the total amount of Shiba Inu held on exchanges increased by 1.06 trillion SHIB. This essentially means that a lot of coins are now available on exchanges (possibly for selling). 

Due to these factors, the token is likely to experience more volatility in the next few days, Santiment warns. 

Will SHIB regain its momentum?

According to CoinGecko data, SHIB is up by nearly 6% over the past 24 hours. The token's market cap is currently sitting just below the $5 billion mark. 

As reported by U.Today, a moderate relief rally could be in the cards for the popular meme coin, but traders should not anticipate a sharp price spike. 

There are at least 400,000 fewer Bitcoin on exchanges compared to the same time last year, in a positive sign for the market, according to the market intelligence platform Santiment. 

Over 403,000 Bitcoin (BTC) have moved off exchanges since Dec. 7, 2024, representing roughly 2% of the total supply, Santiment said in an X post on Monday, citing data from its sanbase dashboard.

Users often move their Bitcoin away from exchanges into cold storage wallets, which, in theory, makes it harder to sell and could signal long-term plans to hold onto it. 

“As Bitcoin's market value hovers around $90K, crypto’s top market cap continues to see its supply moving away from exchanges,” Santiment added.

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- At the BIG Series – Bybit Institutional Gala, Bybit Co-founder and CEO Ben Zhou delivered a landmark address outlining Bybit's strategic path into a fully regulated institutional era. Speaking before global regulators, banks, and market leaders, Zhou detailed how Bybit's full UAE Virtual Asset Platform Operator (VAPO) license is reshaping the exchange's global positioning and setting new standards for governance, infrastructure resilience, and institutional-grade market access.

This new license places Bybit under one of the world's most robust regulatory regimes, enabling the exchange to offer a complete institutional product stack from a rigorously supervised UAE hub.

Vision Rooted in Trust, Scale, and Regulatory Alignment

Zhou opened by emphasizing that institutional adoption is accelerating toward firms that can demonstrate both operational scale and regulatory certainty — and Bybit is now positioned to lead that shift.

"Bybit's growth this year reflects a market seeking reliability," Zhou stated.

"Asset inflows rose from USD 1.3 billion in Q3 to USD 2.88 billion in Q4, while our wealth management AUM expanded fivefold from USD 40 million to USD 200 million. Institutions want partners who can scale with discipline, transparency, and governance — and Bybit is delivering exactly that."

Zhou noted that Bybit's strengthened regulatory status marks an inflection point for the industry.

"The UAE's VAPO license gives institutions what they have been waiting for — a regulatory environment where innovation is supported by rigorous oversight," he added. "It anchors our compliance-first strategy and sets a model for how global digital finance will mature."

From Retail Strength to Institutional Certainty

Zhou highlighted that Bybit's institutional advantage is built on the strength of its global retail ecosystem — now spanning card, Pay, and fiat integration across 13 regions. This scale enables one of the deepest liquidity pools in the industry, providing measurable execution benefits to institutional desks.

He also pointed to accelerated collaboration with major financial institutions in Europe and the Middle East, reinforcing Bybit's role as a high-reliability execution venue for professional market participants.

TradFi and Crypto: A Single Market Within Five Years

Looking ahead, Zhou outlined his long-term view of the industry. Rather than parallel financial systems, he predicts a unified capital market driven by shared infrastructure standards, integrated workflows, and interoperable liquidity.

"In the next five years, TradFi and crypto will not be two separate worlds," Zhou said. "We are moving toward a single, globally connected ecosystem built on institutional-grade liquidity, custody, and infrastructure — and Bybit is building the operational backbone for that future."

Commitment to a Safer, High-Performance Institutional Market

Zhou closed his keynote by underscoring Bybit's commitment to create the market's most trusted institutional trading ecosystem — anchored in transparency, execution speed, and clear regulatory standards.

With its expanded regulatory footprint, deepening institutional partnerships, and rapidly scaling liquidity, Bybit is well positioned as a foundational pillar of the global digital asset market heading into an era of rapid institutional adoption in 2026.

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Dogecoin started a recovery wave above the $0.140 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now facing hurdles near $0.1450 and might struggle to continue higher.

• DOGE price started a decent upward move above $0.140 and $0.1410.
• The price is trading above the $0.140 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average.
• There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $0.1405 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken).
• The price could extend losses if it stays below $0.140 and $0.1380.

Dogecoin Price Faces Resistance

Dogecoin price started a recovery wave from the $0.1350 zone, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. DOGE climbed above the $0.1380 and $0.140 resistance levels.

There was a decent upward move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.1532 swing high to the $0.1351 low. However, the bears seem to be active near the $0.1440 and $0.1450 levels. Dogecoin price is now trading above the $0.1410 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is also a bullish trend line forming with support at $0.1405 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair.

If there is a recovery wave, immediate resistance on the upside is near the $0.1450 level and the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.1532 swing high to the $0.1351 low. The first major resistance for the bulls could be near the $0.1490 level.

The next major resistance is near the $0.1530 level. A close above the $0.1530 resistance might send the price toward the $0.1620 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $0.170 level. The next major stop for the bulls might be $0.1720.

Another Decline In DOGE?

If DOGE’s price fails to climb above the $0.1450 level, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $0.140 level and the trend line. The next major support is near the $0.1380 level.

The main support sits at $0.1350. If there is a downside break below the $0.1350 support, the price could decline further. In the stated case, the price might slide toward the $0.1265 level or even $0.1250 in the near term.

Technical Indicators

Hourly MACD – The MACD for DOGE/USD is now losing momentum in the bullish zone.

Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for DOGE/USD is now below the 50 level.

Major Support Levels – $0.1400 and $0.1350.

Major Resistance Levels – $0.1450 and $0.1530.

SINGAPORE, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MetaComp Pte. Ltd. ("MetaComp"), Singapore's leading licensed stablecoin cross-border payments and treasury management service provider, today announced it has raised US$22 million in its Pre-A funding round. This is one of the largest Pre-A raises this year for a Singapore-licensed stablecoin payments provider, closing amid a highly selective funding landscape. The raise follows the November launch of StableX Network that comprises its upgraded VisionX risk-intelligence engine, marking MetaComp's transition into scale-up mode as the region accelerates its shift towards regulated stablecoin settlement.

Dr. Bo Bai, Chairman and Co-Founder of MetaComp, said, "Asia is entering a new stage of digital finance where settlement infrastructure must meet the standards of global trade. StableX and VisionX give enterprises the speed of stablecoins with the safeguards of regulated finance. For us, this round goes beyond capital support. It is validation from top-tier investors that regulated stablecoin settlement will be one of Asia's defining financial rails over the next decade."

The round was backed by Eastern Bell Capital, Noah, Sky9 Capital, Freshwave Fund and Beingboom Capital, with 100Summit Partners as exclusive financial advisor. The investor mix reflects deep expertise in supply chain, fintech infrastructure and institutional wealth management across Asia, underscoring MetaComp's strategic role in strengthening regional settlement infrastructure.

Tin Pei Ling, Co-President of MetaComp, said, "With regulations around stablecoins gaining clarity, enterprises now have the clarity to modernise their settlement processes. Our volumes, now exceeding US$1 billion a month across more than 30 markets, show that businesses want real-time payments that combine speed with compliance. This funding allows us to scale StableX and VisionX across Southeast Asia and build the Web2.5 infrastructure that the region's digital economy can depend on."

A Web2.5 architecture that unifies SWIFT and stablecoin networks

MetaComp holds a Major Payment Institution licence issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore under the Payment Services Act 2019. With a strong emphasis on compliance, security, and institutional-grade infrastructure, MetaComp delivers an end-to-end suite of digital finance solutions — including OTC and exchange trading, fiat payment rails, regulated digital asset custody, and brokerage services. Together with its parent company Alpha Ladder Finance Pte. Ltd., a MAS-licensed Capital Markets Services (CMS) licensee and Recognised Market Operator (RMO), and through its proprietary Client Asset Management Platform (CAMP), MetaComp provides a Web2.5 treasury management services to its payment clients in a secure and integrated environment that bridges traditional finance with digital assets.

The StableX Engine, launched in May 2025, is MetaComp's intelligent FX and liquidity engine designed for cross-border B2B flows. Supporting both traditional SWIFT rails and multiple stablecoin networks, the engine delivers 24/7 FX execution, optimal path routing and automated liquidity management. It currently supports more than 10 leading stablecoins including USDT, USDC, RLUSD, FDUSD, PYUSD and WUSD, with plans to expand to other globally liquid and compliant asset types.

The StableX Network builds on this foundation by providing a real-time cross-border settlement layer. Powered by the StableX Engine for FX and liquidity and the VisionX Engine for compliance, the network enables instant, transparent and cost-efficient settlement across fiat and stablecoin environments. VisionX Engine integrates multiple KYT databases, real-time monitoring and dynamic risk scoring, enhancing inter-institution collaboration through a shared intelligence layer. This Web2.5 framework brings together the assurance of regulated finance with the speed and reach of digital assets.

Investor Confidence and MetaComp's 2026 Expansion Plans

These funds will accelerate the expansion of StableX Network, enabling local-fiat in, stablecoin rails across borders and local-fiat out. MetaComp will deepen its footprint across Southeast Asia, South Asia and the Middle East, where enterprises are demanding compliant, high-speed settlement infrastructure that can keep up with rising regional trade flows. The proceeds will also strengthen MetaComp's core technology development and global market expansion, enhancing its service capabilities for enterprises operating across multiple regulatory jurisdictions.

Noah commented that MetaComp's integrated Web2.5 "Payments + Treasury Management" strategy, anchored in stablecoin cross-border payments and enhanced by digital asset custody, positions the company to achieve significant scale in B2B settlement scenarios across emerging markets in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Supported by Singapore's comprehensive MAS licencing regime and MetaComp's solid access to institutional banking channels, Noah believes that the company is poised to become a global leader in Web2.5 financial solutions. Noah will leverage its strengths in global high-net-worth client services and treasury management, to collaborate closely with MetaComp on compliant digital asset and cross-border treasury solutions, delivering more secure and efficient payment capabilities for clients.

Ron Cao, Founder and Partner of Sky9 Capital, said, "Stablecoin payments are entering a structural growth phase, and MetaComp has secured an advantageous position. The team's expertise across traditional finance and blockchain has translated into products with real commercial traction. We see MetaComp using payments as a foundation to scale into higher-value financial services and emerging as a next-generation leader in cross-border payment & treasury management infrastructure."

Frank Li, Director of Beingboom Capital, echoed this sentiment, "MetaComp is building a critical layer of digital financial infrastructure that improves stability, efficiency and compliance in global settlement. Asia's regulatory momentum provides a strong base for this growth, and we are confident the company will play a central role as digital finance continues to advance across the region."

About MetaComp Pte. Ltd.

MetaComp is a leading licensed cross-border FX and digital assets infrastructure provider headquartered in Singapore and licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) under the Payment Services Act 2019. Operating on a P2B2C (platform-to- business/partners-to-clients) model, MetaComp empowers institutions, payment service providers, fintechs, and global enterprises to navigate the evolving cross-border payments and the digital asset economy with confidence.

MetaComp's latest innovation, StableX, is a next-generation cross-border FX and liquidity routing infrastructure designed to simplify and accelerate global fund flows. Powered by stablecoins and USD, StableX intelligently optimises multi-currency conversions and settlements, enabling faster, more cost-effective, and highly competitive cross-border transactions. As the FX layer within CAMP, StableX combines the programmability of digital assets with the reliability of regulated infrastructure, delivering a scalable, compliant and seamless ecosystem for the future of global finance.

To learn more about MetaComp and its regulated infrastructure and solutions, visit www.mce.sg or follow us on Twitter @MetaCompHQ.

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