EXMO Delisting Event

JAN

12

Event date

Monday 12 January 2026, UTC

Event description

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EXMO exchange is delisting QTUM/ETH, USD/DAI, and XRP/ETH trading pairs on January 12, 2026. Users are advised to cancel their open orders to avoid automatic cancellation.

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Dai (DAI) Events List

Ripple Swell 2025

Category: Conference Ripple Swell 2025 is an annual conference hosted by Ripple, focusing on blockchain, payments, and fintech innovations involving XRP and RippleNet. The event is scheduled for November 4, 2025. Attendees usually include industry leaders, developers, financial institutions, and partners, with sessions covering product updates, use case demonstrations, and panel discussions. Recent News In the past three months, Ripple has released its XRPL roadmap including native lending, expanded tokenization, and zero-knowledge proof privacy features. The company has been active in securing banking licenses and positioning itself as a major player in the digital payment sector, also with ongoing discussions about XRP ETF products. Future Plans Ripple aims to advance XRPL capabilities and expand ecosystem adoption through enhanced scalability, privacy, and interoperability features, which will be key highlights at the 2025 Swell event. The event will likely showcase these developments and new partnership announcements. Onchain Data No verifiable onchain metrics available. Community Sentiment Positive to neutral sentiment dominates with community interest in Ripple's technical roadmap and regulatory progress. Some discussions revolve around XRP ETF prospects and the impact of Ripple’s banking license acquisitions. Risk Disclaimer Events like Swell can influence token sentiment and prices due to product announcements and regulatory news. Sources used https://x.com/Ripple/status/1950640088469176761 https://twitter.com/coinphoton https://twitter.com/GateHub https://www.reddit.com/r/XRP/comments/1mmjiqn/anyone_else_following_the_blackrock_xrp_etf/

General Event

November 4

Qtum Halving 2025

The Qtum blockchain is set to undergo its second halving event on November 30, 2025. During this event, the block reward will decrease from 0.5 Qtum to 0.25 Qtum. This tokenomics event is integral to Qtum's monetary policy and affects miners by halving their rewards for each mined block. Recent News There have been public announcements on social media confirming this upcoming halving, with the Qtum community actively discussing potential impacts. The Qtum network, known for its hybrid Bitcoin/Ethereum design, continues to maintain reliable operations without downtime since its 2017 launch. Future Plans Qtum's roadmap emphasizes ongoing network upgrades and ecosystem growth, with the halving event marking a significant economic milestone expected to reduce inflation rate of new Qtum issuance by 50%. The halving aligns with Qtum's long-term sustainability strategy. Onchain Data No verifiable onchain metrics available. Community Sentiment Community sentiment is generally positive and anticipatory. Many express optimism about the halving reducing supply inflation, which could positively impact price over time. Some caution remain about market volatility around the event. Sample community quotes include: "Qtum halving is a key milestone for network longevity." "Looking forward to the reduced block rewards, it’s bullish." "Price impact is uncertain but the fundamentals are solid." Risk Disclaimer As this event cuts block rewards in half, it could influence Qtum's market price and miner incentives. Users should consider market volatility and risks accordingly. Sources used https://mobile.twitter.com/PatrickXDai/status/1959155802339778813 https://twitter.com/qtum/status/1898329769856356641

Qtum

November 30

Ripple USD MAS License Expansion

Ripple USD MAS License Expansion - December 1, 2025Category: OtherThe Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has approved an expanded payment license for Ripple USD, allowing the company to provide end-to-end payment services within the region. This regulatory development positions Ripple to enhance its payment solutions in Singapore, a key financial hub.The MAS License Expansion event marks Ripple's approval to operate with an expanded payment license granted by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The event occurs on December 1, 2025, enabling Ripple USD to deliver comprehensive payment services under MAS regulation. The format is a regulatory milestone announcement. Participation is through regulatory channels and ongoing service deployment by Ripple; no public event participation is required.Recent News In the past months, MAS has focused on clarifying the regulatory framework for digital payment tokens and stablecoins, contributing to Stripe's and Ripple's enhanced ability to operate in Singapore (Source: MAS official announcements and crypto media). As of late 2024, MAS had issued 29 digital payment token licenses, reflecting Singapore's progressive stance on crypto payments.Future Plans Ripple aims to leverage this expanded license to broaden its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region, enhancing cross-border payment infrastructure and collaborating with banks and fintech firms under MAS oversight. This aligns with Ripple's roadmap of expanding digital payment services in regulated markets.Onchain Data No verifiable onchain metrics available.Community Sentiment Community sentiment appears neutral to positive, appreciating the regulatory clarity and potential for Ripple to strengthen its market position in Singapore. Comments highlight optimism about Ripple's compliance efforts and market expansion. - "Good to see regulatory clarity for Ripple in Singapore." - "MAS license expansion is a big step for crypto adoption." - "Looking forward to better cross-border payments with Ripple's new license."Risk Disclaimer This event could impact Ripple USD token price due to increased market confidence from regulatory approval. However, market reaction will depend on broader market conditions and Ripple's execution of its planned expansions.Sources used https://x.com/Ripple/status/1995331612817469751 https://medium.com/@adnanmasood/programmable-money-smart-contracts-and-stablecoins-a-leadership-guide-for-banking-finance-ec0791847977 https://twitter.com/search?q=The+Monetary+Authority+of+Singapore

XRP

December 1

Flare XRP Staking Launch

Flare Networks is launching XRP staking on December 3, 2025, marking the beginning of a new staking era for XRP holders. This staking event enables XRP holders to mint FXRP via Flare's FAssets, unlocking DeFi opportunities that were previously unavailable to them. The event is hosted by Flare Networks and participation is available through their official channels, including Twitter (@FlareNetworks). Recent News Over the past few months, Flare has been developing Project Firelight, a universal (re)staking layer aimed at igniting a new era of DeFi around XRP, known as XRPFi. Flare also announced integration of its Earn campaigns for FLR and USDT holders, enhancing DeFi yield opportunities. Additionally, Flare is updating its smart contract capabilities aligned with Ethereum's upcoming upgrades. Future Plans Flare's roadmap includes expanding support for additional assets such as BTC and DOGE, enhancing scalability and performance of its smart contracts, and further building out the XRPFi ecosystem. The staking launch is a foundational step supporting these broader DeFi ambitions. Onchain Data Staking participation: Initiated with XRP staking launch Community Sentiment Mixed to Positive — The community is cautiously optimistic about XRP staking on Flare. Some users express excitement about finally accessing DeFi utilities for XRP, as noted by comments highlighting the ability to mint FXRP and engage in DeFi. However, there are questions about yield sources and risks with new protocols. Sample reactions include: "XRP staking finally live!" and "Excited to use FXRP in DeFi," balanced by "Where exactly are the yields coming from?". Risk Disclaimer This event may affect FLR token value and XRP market dynamics due to new staking incentives and DeFi utility. Users should evaluate risks associated with staking and interacting with new protocols. Sources used https://x.com/FlareNetworks/status/1995929530163494954 https://medium.com/sentora/igniting-xrpfi-announcing-project-firelight-preview-7281dfe8f997 https://twitter.com/FlareNetworks https://twitter.com/search?q=%23XRPstaking

XRP

December 3

Maker Penalty Increase Vote

The Maker community will hold a vote starting December 11, 2025, to decide on increasing the penalty rate for delayed MKR to SKY token conversions from 1% to 2%. This governance decision is focused on encouraging timely upgrades within the Sky Ecosystem, which involves the conversion of MKR tokens to SKY tokens. The vote will be conducted through Maker's established governance platform, allowing MKR holders to participate in the decision-making process. Recent News There have been no major news announcements specifically about this vote, but the Sky Ecosystem has been progressing its upgrade processes and encouraging users to convert MKR to SKY tokens to align with new network protocols. The increased penalty is intended to address delays observed in previous conversions and incentivize on-time participation. Future Plans Following the vote, if approved, the raised penalty will enforce stricter compliance for upgrade delays, potentially improving network security and token migration efficiency. The Sky Ecosystem roadmap includes further enhancements to token integration and governance participation to streamline user experiences. Onchain Data No verifiable onchain metrics available. Community Sentiment Neutral — The community is mostly supportive of measures encouraging timely upgrades but some express concerns about the increased penalty affecting late participants. Quotes include: "Fair penalty for encouraging upgrades," "Hope it doesn't punish genuine delays," and "Good step for network stability." Risk Disclaimer This voting event may influence MKR and SKY token holders' behavior and potentially affect token prices due to changes in penalty rates for token conversion delays. Sources used https://x.com/SkyEcosystem/status/1998434054329208978

USDS

December 11

Hex Trust WXRP Announcement

Hex Trust is announcing the issuance and custody of wrapped XRP (wXRP), which is a 1:1-backed token representation of the native XRP. This wrapped token enables XRP holders to use their assets in decentralized finance (DeFi) and other blockchain ecosystems that require ERC-20 tokens. The event is set to occur on December 12, 2025. Hex Trust, a well-known digital asset custodian, is hosting this announcement to highlight the launch and support for the wXRP product. Recent News In recent months, Hex Trust has been expanding its custody services and partnerships to support more tokenized assets and DeFi projects. They have increased their focus on interoperability and DeFi integration, aligning with broader industry trends toward cross-chain asset utilization. The launch of wXRP aligns with XRP's growing role in the DeFi space, facilitated by wrapped tokens. Future Plans Hex Trust plans to continue expanding its wrapped token offerings, aiming to bridge native assets like XRP to Ethereum-compatible DeFi platforms seamlessly. This expansion is part of a larger roadmap to increase liquidity and usability of traditionally non-Ethereum tokens within DeFi ecosystems. Community Sentiment Sentiment around wrapped token launches like wXRP is generally positive, reflecting optimism about enhanced DeFi usability and broader asset interoperability. Community discussions emphasize the potential for increased liquidity and cross-chain functionality. Risk Disclaimer The launch of wXRP could influence the XRP token price dynamics due to increased accessibility in DeFi markets. Investors should monitor the adoption and liquidity changes carefully. Sources used https://x.com/blockchainrptr/status/1999283322997088640

XRP

December 12

Qtum Hard Fork on Testnet

Event Title and Date: Qtum Hard Fork on Testnet - December 31, 2025Event Category: Fork/SwapQtum is set to activate a hard fork on its testnet on December 31, 2025. This event marks a critical upgrade in the blockchain's test environment, aimed at testing protocol improvements before mainnet implementation.The Qtum team is hosting the Hard Fork on Testnet event scheduled for December 31, 2025. This hard fork is performed on the Qtum testnet, allowing developers and the community to evaluate the changes' stability and performance in a controlled environment. Participating can be done through the Qtum testnet channels and GitHub repositories, with updates disseminated via their official social media platforms including Twitter.Recent News Recent activity around Qtum includes preparations and announcements for this upcoming hard fork, with the team actively engaging the community through Twitter. There's a focus on improving protocol performance and reliability, aligned with Qtum's broader goals. Although specific intermediate updates are limited, the anticipation for the testnet hard fork is growing.Future Plans Following successful testnet validation, Qtum plans to deploy these protocol changes on the mainnet to enhance scalability and security. The hard fork will pave the way for subsequent updates in the roadmap focused on interoperability and smart contract enhancements.Community Sentiment Community sentiment appears neutral to positive based on social media engagement, with users expressing cautious optimism about the technical improvements the hard fork may bring. Some comments highlight hopes for reduced network issues post-upgrade.Risk Disclaimer This testnet hard fork could influence market perceptions of Qtum's technical progress; however, direct price impact is uncertain until mainnet deployment occurs.Sources used https://x.com/qtum/status/1995224947904643546

Qtum

December 31

Qtum Hard Fork

The Qtum network will undergo a Hard Fork on January 12, 2026. This upgrade aligns Qtum with the latest Bitcoin 29.1 release and incorporates the Ethereum Pectra update. The hard fork serves to enhance the network's protocol compatibility and performance. The event is hosted by the Qtum Foundation and participation details are primarily via node operators updating their software per Qtum's official channels such as the official X/Twitter account (https://x.com/qtum/status/1988049394659455455). Recent News Qtum has been actively maintaining its blockchain infrastructure, ensuring compatibility with Bitcoin core innovations. The network’s inclusion of Ethereum’s Pectra update highlights its commitment to integrating cross-chain improvements. Recent months saw Qtum emphasize security enhancements and protocol updates, and actively engage with its community through social media and developer outreach. Future Plans Following this hard fork, Qtum aims to continue adopting robust updates from Bitcoin and Ethereum ecosystems to improve interoperability and network security. The project plans ongoing enhancement of its smart contract capabilities and aims to increase developer adoption through tool and protocol upgrades. Community Sentiment Neutral to mixed sentiment observed. While many community members acknowledge the technical necessities and potential benefits of the hard fork, some express cautiousness concerning upgrade readiness and potential bugs. Sample comments from X/Twitter include: “Looking forward to the improvements but fingers crossed for a smooth upgrade,” and "Hope this update doesn't bring unexpected issues." Risk Disclaimer Hard forks can lead to temporary network instability and may influence token prices due to upgrade uncertainty. Participants should stay informed and ensure their wallets and nodes are properly prepared. Sources used https://x.com/qtum/status/1988049394659455455

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