David Sacks, White House AI and crypto advisor, slammed The New York Times after a five-month probe into alleged conflicts of interest repeatedly changed claims once disproven. He accused the paper of ignoring or twisting his answers and has hired law firm Clare Locke to publicly challenge the report and clear his name. Sacks shared …
Sony Bank is gearing up to launch a USD-pegged stablecoin in the U.S. by early fiscal 2026, targeting seamless payments for gaming, anime, and Sony’s content ecosystem. It applied for a U.S. banking license in October through subsidiary Connectia Trust, facing resistance from community banks over regulations. The stablecoin will use Bastion’s blockchain tech for …
Bitcoin experienced a sharp $4,000 drop over the weekend, triggering $527 million in liquidations and affecting 177,000 traders. The sell-off was structural, not fundamental, driven by thin weekend liquidity and record leverage in futures markets. Key support levels to watch are $84K–$86K (ETF average cost) and $80K–$82K (short-term holder realized price). With the Fed ending …
New data reveals significant activity among XRP’s top 10,000 wallets, which now hold over 51.39 billion XRP. On November 29, 78 new accounts accumulated more than 77 million XRP in a single day, while 246 existing wallets added nearly 18 million XRP. Meanwhile, 78 large wallets were fully emptied, releasing over 108 million XRP for …
Nate Geraci, President of The ETF Store, posted on X that the first U.S. spot Chainlink ETF (GLNK) launches this week, December 2. Grayscale will convert its Chainlink Trust, formed in 2020 with $30M AUM into a publicly tradable ETF on NYSE Arca after SEC clearance under Section 8(a). It tracks LINK spot price plus …
Yearn Finance’s yETH product was targeted in an exploit where an attacker minted nearly unlimited yETH in a single transaction, draining around 1,000 ETH ($3 million). Some funds were sent to Tornado Cash, and blockchain data shows the attack used several newly deployed contracts that self-destructed afterward. The full extent of the losses is still unclear. …
HashKey Holdings, Hong Kong’s top licensed crypto exchange operator, passed its HKEX listing hearing on November 30, 2025, advancing its IPO plans with sponsors JPMorgan, Guotai Haitong, and Guotai Junan. In 2024, it hit HK$81.9B ($10.5B) trading volume and HK$721M revenue but reported losses from expansion. As of August 2025, it holds HK$1.657B cash and …
Ripple has received approval from Singapore’s Monetary Authority (MAS) to expand its Major Payment Institution license, allowing it to offer fully licensed, end-to-end payment services in the country. This expansion enables Ripple to provide a broader range of regulated payment activities, including cross-border transfers using its digital tokens like XRP and RLUSD. The move strengthens …
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $714M in net inflows on Nov. 28, led by ARKB at $88.04M from Ark Invest & 21Shares. Spot Ether ETFs added $76.55M, marking five consecutive inflow days after recent outflows. Solana spot ETFs gained $5.37M, extending positive trends despite earlier monthly volatility like Bitcoin’s $3.79B November outflows overall.
Turkmenistan has approved a new law that legalizes and regulates digital assets, including strict licensing rules for crypto exchanges and mining companies. The framework, which takes effect on January 1, 2026, sets standards for creating, storing, and trading virtual assets while keeping them separate from legal tender. Officials say the move is designed to attract …
KuCoin’s European arm has secured a MiCA license in Austria, allowing it to provide regulated crypto-asset services across the entire European Economic Area under the EU’s passporting rules. With authorization in a single member state, the exchange can now legally operate in all 27 EU countries through this hub. The move follows KuCoin’s recent registration …
Dunamu CEO Oh Kyung-seok has apologised after a security breach at crypto exchange Upbit led to the theft of around 44.5 billion KRW in digital assets. He promised users would be fully compensated and said the company is strengthening wallet security, reviewing its systems, and working with regulators to find the cause. The exchange has …
Aishwary Gupta, Polygon’s Global Head of Payments and RWAs, predicts a stablecoin “supercycle” with over 100,000 issuers emerging in the next five years. This surge will likely push banks to overhaul their capital management and issue “deposit tokens” to keep liquidity on-chain. Gupta also highlighted future payment systems enabling hassle-free conversion between different stablecoins using …
Animoca Brands’ Chief Strategy Officer Keyvan Peymani says the firm will push beyond gaming next year, diving into stablecoins, AI, DePIN, and DeFi to boost its 600-company portfolio. Founder Yat Siu points to institutions fueling crypto’s shift from Bitcoin holdings to real-world use. The company also plans a Nasdaq listing in 2026 through a reverse …
Tom Lee’s Fundstrat-backed BitMine Immersion Technologies has increased its Ethereum holdings by purchasing 14,618 ETH valued at about $44.34 million. This latest addition continues BitMine’s steady accumulation strategy as it aims to hold 5% of Ethereum’s total supply. BitMine now holds nearly 3.6 million ETH, worth over $11 billion, reflecting Tom Lee’s bullish outlook on Ethereum’s …
The Ethereum whitepaper, authored by Vitalik Buterin in late 2013, marks its 12th anniversary as a groundbreaking concept that changed blockchain forever. Introducing smart contracts and decentralized applications, it laid the foundation for an ecosystem now worth over $400 billion, supporting DeFi, NFTs, and global innovation. Since launching its mainnet in 2015, Ethereum has driven a …
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon says he should receive no more than five years in prison in the US for his role in the multibillion-dollar TerraUSD collapse. Kwon pleaded guilty in August to conspiracy and wire fraud, avoiding trial after his extradition from Montenegro, where he was earlier arrested for using a fake passport while …
Bitget Wallet now supports Solana staking via its own validator nodes, offering around 6.37% annual yield. Users retain full control as assets remain in their own wallets, without lockups or third-party custody risks. Staking rewards compound every 2-3 days, enhancing earnings securely and conveniently. This native staking solution provides an easy, low-risk way for SOL holders …
Ark Invest founder Cathie Wood said liquidity tightening in AI and crypto sectors may reverse in the coming weeks, with markets seeming to anticipate this shift. Her firm has been buying dips in crypto-linked companies including Block , Coinbase , Robinhood , along with building exposure to Circle and Bullish. Wood remains optimistic, viewing AI’s growth as a …
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin donated 128 ETH (roughly $380,000 each) to Session and SimpleX Chat, encrypted messaging apps that prioritize permissionless accounts and metadata privacy. These platforms skip phone numbers and central servers to fight surveillance, like the EU’s Chat Control push. Buterin’s support spotlights the need for decentralized tools that truly protect user data …
Tom Lee, BitMine’s chair, has softened his Bitcoin year-end target of $250,000, describing a new all-time high in 2025 as uncertain. Despite this cautious view, he remains positive that Bitcoin will surpass $100,000 before the end of the year. Lee’s updated forecast reflects recent market uncertainties but highlights sustained institutional interest and strong fundamentals, keeping the …
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, says Bitcoin will stay strong because people value the freedom it offers. Despite attempts to weaken Bitcoin, Ardoino highlights that people prefer its power to control their own money without interference. Bitcoin allows users to manage their wealth independently, outside of banks and governments, giving them privacy and freedom with their …
Peter Schiff warned that if Bitcoin ever drops 90%, MicroStrategy (MSTR) shareholders would face even steeper losses. He argued that in such an event, MSTR would likely trade at a significant discount to its Bitcoin holdings, worsening the impact on investors.
WLFI is showing impressive strength, reclaiming its entire breakdown zone while most of the market remains deep in the red. The key red block has now flipped from resistance to support, and price continues to defend it candle by candle. As long as this zone holds, a move toward the 0.15–0.155 range remains likely. With …
Bybit’s 28th Proof of Reserves snapshot (Nov. 19) reveals strong growth in user BTC and ETH balances. Bitcoin holdings climbed 4.53% to 67,000 BTC, adding 2,900 BTC since Oct. 22. Ethereum holdings also increased by 6.09%, reaching 575,000 ETH with an additional 33,000 ETH. However, USDT balances declined sharply, falling 12.39% to 5.6 billion after …
XRP whales have ramped up their accumulation, adding 4.07 billion XRP worth about $7.81 billion—in just three months, even as XRP’s price fell nearly 48%. The strongest buying came from wallets holding 20 million to 500 million XRP, which now control 35.5% of the circulating supply. Mid-sized investors are also increasing their holdings, signaling broad …
MMT is soaring with a massive 100% surge in the last 24 hours, driven by its new KRW listing that’s bringing fresh liquidity and strong Korean buying interest. The token is also gaining momentum from its recent integration with TBook StableFi on Sui, boosting its real utility. While the chart shows a sharp reversal with …
Aave founder Stani Kulechov confirmed on X that ETHLend, Aave’s original peer-to-peer lending app, will be relaunched in 2026. The relaunch will feature native Bitcoin as collateral, not wrapped assets. ETHLend started in 2017 but rebranded to Aave in 2018, shifting to a pooled liquidity DeFi protocol to solve liquidity and matching issues. The new ETHLend …
Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy , shared that during the 2022 bear market, it purchased Bitcoin at an average price of about $30,000. When Bitcoin’s price dropped to roughly $16,000, about half that cost, the company took the opportunity to add more to its holdings. This move shows Strategy’s confidence in buying during market lows and suggests …
Robert Kiyosaki, author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” sold about $2.25 million worth of Bitcoin at roughly $90,000 per coin, assets he bought years ago near $6,000 each. He plans to invest the proceeds in two surgery centers and a billboard business, expecting about $27,500 in tax-free monthly cash flow by next year. Despite the …