What's happening: Bitcoin ETF Custody Concentrates Power, Raising Systemic Risk
Spot Bitcoin exchange‑traded funds now hold over $54 billion, roughly 1.5 million BTC. The ETF structure places the underlying coins in a trust controlled by a handful of custodians, with Coinbase identified as the dominant custodian, creating a single point of operational failure.
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Bitcoin is trading about 30% below a Nasdaq 100‑implied “fair value,” according to ecoinometrics data, marking a pronounced discount versus the tech-stock benchmark. That gap underscores a sharp relative decline in BTC prices and, historically, such divergences have signaled deep undervaluation. For investors, the spread frames Bitcoin as a potential buying opportunity if historical mean reversion holds, while also highlighting heightened risk if the disconnect reflects structural shifts in crypto‑equity correlation.

XRP is targeting a breakout toward $3–$3.45 as renewed bullish momentum is driven by firm technical support and an intensifying institutional push from Ripple, amplified by CEO Brad Garlinghouse urging investors to “lock in.” Analysts point to chart patterns and...

In this brief episode the hosts examine why major banks and the SWIFT network have largely shunned XRP, citing regulatory uncertainty, concerns over centralization, and competition from other settlement solutions. They explore the impact of this rejection on XRP’s liquidity...

Back, in 2021, I know that $RUNE was one of the best performers in the entire ecosystem. It's currently at an cycle low, just like every #Altcoin, but one of the core founders is building a safe solution for everyone....

HMRC is ramping up enforcement on UK cryptocurrency investors, signaling a crackdown on unreported gains as the tax authority closes loopholes and tightens reporting expectations. The move includes stricter compliance checks, greater data-sharing and likely penalties for undeclared crypto income,...

Tokenization of real-world assets is advancing beyond pilot projects as regulatory clarity and growing institutional adoption are building the legal, custody and compliance infrastructure needed to scale. While critics warn of hype and unresolved legal questions, proponents point to pilot...

Tom Lee said on CNBC that U.S. stocks and crypto are set for a year‑end rally, projecting the S&P 500 could rise 4%–10%—potentially topping 7,000—as Fed cuts and lingering investor skepticism fuel late‑year gains. He flagged Oct. 10 as a...

Governments across Africa are enacting new cryptocurrency laws to attract industry investment while addressing consumer protection and anti-money‑laundering concerns. Regulators are moving from outright bans to frameworks that offer legal clarity and favorable conditions for crypto businesses as adoption and...

HMRC has sent 65,000 letters warning UK crypto investors about potential unpaid taxes, but tax experts caution that absence of contact does not guarantee compliance or immunity from liabilities. The agency’s outreach targets suspected under-reporting, and HMRC has signaled it...
So many salty people on social media as #Altcoins are not moving. Yeah, that’s bad. It’s shitty if you’re not patient enough, because, for sure, you deserve that outrageous 20x simply because it’s so ‘easy’. Yeah, it’s not. In order...

This is one of the strongest charts in the ecosystem; $BTR. Nicely bouncing from the support and currently attacking a crucial resistance zone. I'm sure that this will run towards years' end. The #Bitcoin ecosystem is the ecosystem to invest in and one...

Ferrari will issue a digital “Token Ferrari 499P” in partnership with fintech firm Conio, enabling members of its 100‑member Hyperclub to trade tokens and bid in a limited auction for the Le Mans‑winning 499P slated to coincide with the 2027...

In this episode, NLW and Scott Melker dissect the week’s top crypto headlines, focusing heavily on the contentious pardon granted to Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao and its implications for regulatory scrutiny. They also review market movements, emerging trends, and the...

CryptoSlate highlights five dramatic comeback stories that reshaped the crypto industry, profiling assets, platforms and protocols that were written off—then revived by legal rulings, code updates, and market momentum. The piece traces recoveries from bankrupt exchanges and imploded tokens to...

Spot Ether ETFs recorded outflows for a second consecutive week as demand for Ether-based products cooled, marking a pullback in institutional interest after initial post-approval momentum. By contrast, spot Bitcoin ETFs drew $446 million in weekly inflows, underscoring a divergence...
Bitcoiners, unite. I know this is a tall order. I know many will laugh. But it’s time. We must work *together* to ensure Bitcoin becomes part of every day payments. Hoping for the most perfect and pure network and losing...

The episode covers JPMorgan Chase’s plan to let institutional clients use Bitcoin and Ethereum as loan collateral, signaling a major shift toward mainstream crypto adoption. It also discusses Zelle’s exploration of stablecoin integration, Ripple’s CEO confirming XRP usage across acquired...
While I spend a lot of time here on macro and crypto, my really deep thinking on technology, AI, energy, robotics etc is what consumes my real thinking time. As always it starts in my research service GMI and spreads...

Gold just printed a daily MACD cross down and is consolidating in a bear pennant. Historically, when gold cools off after a strong run, capital often rotates back into risk assets. If this breakdown confirms, that liquidity could flow straight into Bitcoin....

Video platform Rumble has partnered with stablecoin issuer Tether to roll out Bitcoin tipping for creators, with the feature slated to launch in early to mid-December. The integration will allow viewers to send Bitcoin-based tips to content creators via Tether’s...
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Every major U.S. war was funded by printing money, not taxes. 💣 @LawrenceLepard argues that if the US ran on Bitcoin, it would eliminate this loophole, making wars financially impossible without citizen consent. This is the most radical use case for...

In this episode the host explains how the latest CPI figures signal that the Federal Reserve will likely cut interest rates, a shift that could spark a major rally in Bitcoin. They break down the inflation data, its impact on...
New: Teucrium files for 'Teucrium xETFs 2x Long Daily $BNB ETF'

#BTC Bitcoin has performed a Daily Close above the Ascending Triangle top More, $BTC has already post-breakout retested the top of the pattern to confirm the breakout Needs to hold above the pattern top to enable trend Continuation to at least ~$114.5k #Crypto...

Shares of leading publicly traded Bitcoin miners climbed after Jane Street disclosed new stakes Thursday, extending a months-long rally across the sector. The disclosure of institutional holdings signaled renewed investor appetite for crypto mining equities and lifted market sentiment for...
Over $1m USD (7m $YGG) is now staked on @YGG_Play Launchpad, earning points for the $LOL token launch! Remember, added stakers dilute your staking points, so it's best to play the quests if you want to keep stacking those points!
Unpopular Opinion: Higher timeframe trading is not easier; it just takes longer to lose lots of money if you're unprofitable. On lower timeframes, you take lots of trades and realize quickly if you have an edge. So start on lower time frames, and...

Bitcoin has traded in a tight range this week with sellers capping rallies near $112,000 while buyers defend dips around $107,000–$108,000, a pattern analysts call “compression before expansion.” Positive on‑chain signals — including $477 million of spot ETF inflows during...

If you’re buying Bitcoin in Europe, @relai_app is the way to go! Bumped into the founder @julian_liniger on the street in @LuganoPlanB w/ @stephanlivera https://t.co/9FHOepYnp0
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Andreessen Horowitz’s a16z Crypto declares 2025 the year crypto ‘went mainstream,’ citing a total market value above $4 trillion, mobile wallet users up 20%, an estimated 40–70 million active users (roughly +10 million year‑over‑year), and on‑chain holdings rising to $175...
Trading & Investing legends @CryptoHayes and @akshat_hk sold their positions earlier in the year. What are they doing now and what can you, as a retail investor, learn from there? Learn here: https://t.co/fn72OEfWrh

Everyone’s talking x402 right now… but @eigenlayer was building for this meta long before the buzz. EigenCloud is powering the verifiability layer for the agent economy, connecting x402 + AP2 into a trustless compute stack. the stack everyone’s chasing, already live in...

In this episode, host Andy Pickering talks with Toby Gilbert, co‑founder of PACT Swap, about the platform’s novel cross‑chain DEX architecture that trades native assets like Bitcoin and TRON without relying on bridges, wrapped tokens, or external validators. Gilbert explains how...

TOM LEE SAYS UPTOBER IS STILL INTACT https://t.co/dWUmBCmljv

UPDATE 🚨 Bitcoin remains undervalued compared to gold and global liquidity! https://t.co/YIj9FcRXFw

The episode dissects a heated closed‑door meeting where Senate Democrats confronted crypto executives over a leaked market‑structure draft that many view as a de‑facto DeFi ban, highlighting the growing mistrust between regulators and the industry. NLW explains why the bill...
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Had a great time in Kyrgyzstan in the past two days. I encourage more crypto companies to explore the country too. "Binance founder touts crypto as strategic tool for finance and governance in Kyrgyzstan" - AKIpress News Agency https://t.co/ig0pVLG1Zi
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#Bitcoin Closed above. It's now or never. https://t.co/IXXadITrWg
Spark shifted $100 million into Superstate's USCC fund to boost stablecoin yields, turning to crypto carry trades as Treasury returns weaken. https://lnkd.in/eXWurseJ

Just got another one of these. This is from a Bitcoin OG who started an important Bitcoin company 15 years ago. If someone tells you Zcash is undergoing a coordinated pump and dump, you should really learn not to trust...

Great to see Stand With Crypto getting such strong support in the UK! The UK needs to be a key player in global crypto development and adoption. The stats are clear - voters want crypto progress. There are ~150k @StandWCrypto_UK sign ups...
AI demand has been a godsend for beleaguered bitcoin miners. But once they turn to high-performance computing, they could be gone for good. @steven_ehrlich reports https://t.co/cNiXiFOnK4
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