Hyperliquid Catches Flak for Reassigning MON Ticker
Pixelmon paid nearly $500,000 to acquire the MON ticker on the Hyperliquid exchange earlier this year. Hyperliquid later reassigned the MON symbol to a different project, Monad, effectively overwriting Pixelmon's branding. The move sparked criticism from the crypto community, accusing the exchange of disregarding a high‑value purchase. The incident highlights the fragility of ticker ownership on decentralized platforms.
Binance Launches Concierge Crypto Service for Wealth Managers, Family Offices
Binance has introduced a concierge‑style crypto service aimed at family offices, asset managers and private funds. The offering provides personalized onboarding, support for over 100 fiat currencies, tailored structured products, credit lines, institutional‑grade custody and real‑time analytics. Binance positions the...
APT Trades Little Changed, Undeperforms Wider Crypto Market Rally
The token has support around the $2.16 level and resistance at $2.31.
Struggling to Sleep? You’re Not Alone – How Bitcoin’s Recent Price Crash Is Affecting Other Traders IRL
Bitcoin’s price plunged below $80,000, marking a roughly 31% decline from its recent peak, before rebounding to around $88,000. A CEX.io survey found that the sharp drop triggered widespread sleeplessness among retail traders who monitored markets through the night. The...
Nasdaq ISE Files to Lift BlackRock IBIT Option Limits Into Top Tier Status
Nasdaq ISE has filed to move BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) options into top‑tier status, reflecting the rapid growth of crypto‑linked derivatives in the United States. IBIT options have seen double‑digit volume gains and a shift of open interest from...
House Democrats Issue Report Detailing Trump Crypto Ties as 'New Age of Corruption'
Democratic staff on the House Judiciary Committee released a report exposing President Donald Trump’s extensive involvement in cryptocurrency businesses that have generated substantial wealth for his family. The document details how Trump‑affiliated firms allegedly amassed roughly $500 million through unregistered digital‑asset...
Bitcoin Retakes $90K in Break From Typical Pre-Thanksgiving Price Action
Bitcoin surged past the $90,000 mark on Wednesday, breaking the customary pre‑Thanksgiving price dip that traders have come to expect. The rally was fueled by a sharp increase in trading volume and renewed buying interest from institutional investors. Technical charts...
XLM Edges Higher 2.6% to $0.25 as U.S. Bank Tests Stablecoin Pilot
Major banking institution selects XLM network for programmable digital currency pilot program
Hedera Jumps 1% Breaking Through $0.143 Resistance
Institutional accumulation drives HBAR above key technical levels as futures launch approaches.
DeFi’s $55B Plunge Isn’t the Disaster It Looks Like
DeFi’s total value locked (TVL) has slumped by roughly $55 billion since October, marking the steepest decline in the sector’s recent history. Despite the headline‑grabbing drop, core protocols are posting steady revenue gains and user engagement remains robust. Decentralized exchange (DEX)...
Bolivia to Integrate Crypto, Stablecoins Into the Financial System
Bolivia’s economic ministry announced that banks will be permitted to custody cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, allowing digital assets to serve as legal tender for savings accounts, credit products, and loans. The move targets the country’s chronic inflation—averaging over 22% in the...
S&P Downgrades Tether's USDT, Citing Falling Bitcoin Prices as Risk
S&P Global Ratings has downgraded Tether’s flagship stablecoin USDT, lowering its rating after noting a growing exposure to Bitcoin within its reserve pool. The agency highlighted that Bitcoin now represents a significant share of USDT’s backing, making the token vulnerable...
How the SEC’s Revised 2025 Plan Could Streamline Crypto Oversight
The SEC unveiled a revised 2025 agenda that seeks to create a dedicated regulatory framework for digital assets. The plan introduces crypto‑specific exemptions, safe‑harbor provisions, and rules to permit trading on national securities exchanges. It also aims to streamline disclosure...
Crypto Long & Short: The Striking Dichotomy in DeFi Tokens Post 10/10
The Crypto Long & Short newsletter from Martin Gaspar examines the stark split between long and short positions in DeFi tokens following the October 10 market plunge. It highlights how the sell‑off generated deep price dislocations, creating potential upside for...
US Growth Projected at 2.4% for 2026: Does This Protect Bitcoin From Harsh Crypto Winter?
Bank of America projects US real GDP will grow 2.4% in 2026, citing five supportive tailwinds including fiscal stimulus, delayed Fed cuts, and a more favorable trade environment. JPMorgan, however, warns of persistent macro headwinds that could temper that growth....
Crypto Market Maker Portofino Said to Be Hit by Another Wave of Staff Departures
Crypto market maker Portofino is experiencing another wave of senior staff exits. Its chief revenue officer and chief of staff have both departed, according to sources. The departures follow earlier turnover at the firm, raising concerns about leadership stability. Portofino’s...
Crypto Bottoming Signs? FT Drops Trifecta of Bitcoin Gloom on Wednesday
The Financial Times published a stark three‑part analysis on Wednesday, branding Bitcoin’s recent price slide as a “trifecta of gloom.” The piece coincided with the United Kingdom’s latest tax hike, which targets high‑net‑worth individuals and could further suppress crypto demand....
Bitcoin Treasury Firm DDC Jumps 22% as Company Adds 100 BTC to Treasury During Market Pullback
Digital Dollar Capital (DDC), a bitcoin‑focused treasury firm, announced a fresh acquisition of 100 BTC, raising its total holdings to 1,183 BTC. The purchase was made during a notable market pullback, prompting the company's shares to jump 22% in after‑hours...
Grayscale Files to Convert Zcash Trust Into Spot ZEC ETF
The move follows ZEC’s massive rally since late September.
Bitcoin Analysis Sees $89K Short Squeeze with S&P 500 2% From All-Time High
Bitcoin hovered near $87,000 as analysts flagged a short‑squeeze potential, citing clustered stop‑loss orders around $88,250 that could propel the price toward $89,000. Liquidity data from CoinGlass and TradingView identified key pockets at $84,500 and $88,500, while the long/short ratio...
The Protocol: Monad Airdrop + Blockchain Go Live
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Grayscale Files to List First Zcash ETF in the U.S. Amid 1,000% Rally
Grayscale Investment Trust has filed a proposal to convert its Zcash Trust into a spot exchange‑traded fund, positioning it as the first U.S. listed Zcash ETF. The move follows a dramatic 1,000% rally in ZEC, which has outperformed both Bitcoin...
Robinhood Makes Prediction Market Push With Purchase of Former FTX Platform LedgerX
Robinhood announced the acquisition of LedgerX, the former FTX‑owned prediction‑market platform, in partnership with market‑making giant SIG. The deal gives Robinhood a CFTC‑approved license to offer regulated crypto futures, options and binary contracts. By integrating LedgerX’s infrastructure with SIG’s liquidity,...
Four Reasons Why Ethereum Price Remains Bullish Above $2,800
Ethereum (ETH) has rebounded 11% since falling below $3,000 on Nov. 22, reclaiming the $2,800 support zone. Apparent demand surged to a 26‑month high of 90,995 ETH, while spot ETH ETFs recorded $230.9 million of inflows after a week of heavy outflows. Analysts...
How Cooling Inflation Historically Affects Bitcoin Narratives and Price Behavior
The article examines how declining inflation reshapes Bitcoin’s narrative, moving it from a pure inflation hedge toward a liquidity‑driven growth asset. It reviews three historical periods—2013‑15, 2018‑19, and 2022‑24—showing how each cooling phase altered price dynamics and institutional interest. Volatility...
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Only Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Gains, Up 2.8%
Internet Computer (ICP) fell 3.4% and Litecoin (LTC) dropped 1.7%, leading the index lower. .
Debate Erupts over Crypto’s Network Effects as Investors Question L1 Value
A debate has erupted over whether cryptocurrencies exhibit true network effects, with Inversion Capital founder Santiago Roel Santos arguing that L1 blockchains are overvalued because they lack the positive feedback loops seen in platforms like Facebook. Santos cites Metcalfe’s Law...
Thailand Asks Sam Altman’s World to Delete 1.2M Iris Scans over Data Risks
Thailand’s Economic and Social Development Board has ordered Sam Altman‑backed World to delete the iris scans of 1.2 million Thai users, citing violations of the country’s Personal Data Protection Act. The directive follows a raid on a local Orb scanning site...
Next Week Could Decide Whether SEC Lets Your Apple Shares Live On-Chain — with the Same Protections
The SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee will meet on Dec. 4 to address how publicly traded equities could be issued and traded on a blockchain with the same regulatory protections as traditional shares. The discussion moves beyond wrapped derivatives and speculative tokens,...
A New Crypto Project Vowed to Transform Stablecoins. Then Its Token Crashed 90%
A newly launched crypto project promised to overhaul stablecoin infrastructure, but its native token has slumped nearly 90% from its early peak. Thin on-chain usage, mounting supply pressure, and limited communication from the team have intensified market uncertainty. The token’s...
Swiss Bank AMINA Trials Google Cloud's Ledger for Instant Payments
Swiss private bank AMINA has completed a pilot using Google Cloud’s Universal Ledger to process fiat payments instantly. The test demonstrated that banks can settle transactions in real time without issuing a new digital currency. Google’s cloud‑based ledger acted as...
Filecoin Rises 1.8% as Storage Token Defies Crypto Weakness
The decentralized storage protocol showed selective strength while broader digital assets retreated.
Bitcoin Flashes Reliable Bottom Signal as Short-Term Holders Capitulate
Analysts see Bitcoin forming a reliable bottom as short‑term holders capitulate, with the price rebounding alongside U.S. equity strength. The rally has pushed Bitcoin above the $84,000 level and is now testing the $88,000 threshold, which many view as the...
Blockrise Wins Dutch MiCA License, Brings Bitcoin-Backed Loans to EU Businesses
Blockrise, a Netherlands‑based Bitcoin‑only firm, secured a Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) license under the EU’s Markets in Crypto‑Assets (MiCA) framework, allowing it to offer regulated Bitcoin custody, trading and asset‑management services across Europe. The company launched a...
Securitize Gets EU Green Light, Plans Tokenized Securities Platform on Avalanche
Securitize has secured regulatory approval in the European Union to operate a tokenized securities platform, extending its compliant infrastructure across both the U.S. and EU. The firm will launch the service on Avalanche, leveraging the blockchain’s high throughput and low‑cost...
FCA Trials Crypto Transparency Templates as UK Shapes New Rulebook
The FCA approved RegTech firm Eunice to pilot standardized crypto disclosure templates in its sandbox, testing them with major exchanges such as Coinbase, Crypto.com and Kraken. The experiment seeks to boost market transparency and feed real‑world data into the UK’s...
Trump-Backed WLFI Ramps up Buybacks as Token Lingers 50% Below Launch Price
The Trump family‑backed venture WLFI has spent nearly $8 million buying its own token, WLFI, in an effort to prop up a market that is currently trading about 50% below its launch price. By purchasing tokens, WLFI seeks to artificially reduce...
3x Damages Threat From a 284-Page Binance Terror-Financing Case Puts Exchanges on Notice
A 284-page complaint lodged in a North Dakota federal court accuses Binance, its former CEO Changpeng Zhao, and executive Guangying "Heina" Chen of facilitating terror financing linked to the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of 306 American...
Crypto Markets Today: Altcoins Remain Subdued, MON Surges on Upbit Listing
Crypto markets held steady on Wednesday, with Bitcoin unchanged and the broader market still classified as being in "extreme fear." Altcoins remained largely muted across major exchanges, reflecting cautious trader sentiment. The standout exception was MON, which surged sharply after...
Smaller Turkey For Bitcoin Holders As Holiday Price Comes In Lower Year Over Year
Bitcoin’s Thanksgiving level looks set to trail 2024, echoing prior cooldown years.
Edel Finance-Linked Wallets Reportedly ‘Snipe’ 30% of Token Supply: Bubblemaps
Bubblemaps reported that a cluster of about 160 wallets linked to Edel Finance bought roughly 30% of the newly launched EDEL token, worth about $11 million. The platform alleges the purchases were coordinated through Binance‑funded wallets and hidden behind multiple layers...
BIS Taps IMF Digital Money Chief and CBDC Backer as New Head of Innovation Hub
The Bank for International Settlements appointed IMF digital‑money expert Tommaso Mancini‑Griffoli as head of its Innovation Hub, effective March 2026. His mandate covers central bank digital currencies, tokenized assets, and new market infrastructure. Mancini‑Griffoli is known for advocating synthetic CBDCs...
Spain’s Left-Wing Party Proposes 47% Crypto Tax in ‘Attack Against Bitcoin’
Spain’s left‑wing Sumar parliamentary group has tabled amendments that would raise the top personal tax rate on cryptocurrency gains to 47%, while imposing a flat 30% rate on corporate crypto holdings. The plan also mandates the CNVM to display a...
Deutsche Börse Locks in Third Euro Stablecoin Amid Broader EU Adoption
Deutsche Börse announced it will integrate AllUnity’s EURAU euro‑pegged stablecoin into its market infrastructure, beginning with custodial services through its Clearstream central securities depository. This marks the exchange group’s third euro stablecoin partnership, following Circle’s EURC and Societe Generale‑Forge’s EURCV, and...
Bitcoin Price Bottom Due 'This Week' With BTC Down 20% in November
Bitcoin is down roughly 20% in November, marking its weakest performance since the 2018 bear market. The decline has pushed BTC/USD toward a 36% drawdown from October’s highs, while historical data shows red Novembers often precede red Decembers. An AI‑driven...
Binance Introduces Bespoke Service for Ultra High-Net-Worth Crypto Investors
Binance has launched Binance Prestige, a white‑glove service aimed at ultra‑high‑net‑worth crypto investors and family offices. The offering targets clients with roughly $10 million in digital assets, providing dedicated relationship managers and bespoke trading, custody, and advisory solutions. By positioning itself...
Ark Adds $9.1M in Circle and Bullish (BLSH) as Crypto Stocks Keep Sliding
Ark Invest added $9.1 million to its crypto‑related holdings on Nov. 25, buying $7.6 million of Circle and $1.5 million of Bullish. Both stocks fell on the day of purchase as Bitcoin hovered around $87,500. The purchases come amid a broader slide in crypto...
Bitcoin Dip in 2026, Surge in 2028: JPMorgan’s IBIT-Linked Structured Note Fits Halving Cycles
JPMorgan Chase has unveiled a structured note tied to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), calibrated to Bitcoin’s four‑year halving rhythm. The note is engineered to deliver returns that reflect an expected price dip in 2026 followed by a rally in...
Crypto-Friendly Trump Adviser Hassett Top Pick for Fed Chair: Report
Kevin Hassett, a Trump economic adviser who heads the White House’s crypto working group, has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair. Hassett owns roughly $1 million of Coinbase stock and receives a $50,001 advisory...
XRP Tests Crucial $2.20 Pivot After $164M ETF Debut Fails to Offset Liquidations
The debut of a regulated XRP exchange‑traded fund pulled in roughly $164 million, yet the cryptocurrency quickly retreated toward the critical $2.20 support level. ETF inflows provided a brief price lift but were quickly absorbed by existing sell pressure and ongoing...