Alphabet hits all-time high after Berkshire Hathaways $4.9B investment marks rare Buffett bet on Big Tech and AI.
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Complex post-merger accounting prompts a late filing while losses mount and the shares slip further.
The speculation surrounding a potential BlackRock XRP ETF has surged to new heights. This surge is a direct consequence of the astonishing market debut of the Canary XRPC ETF. Canary XRP ETF’s launch has painted a clear picture of robust institutional and retail demand for a regulated XRP investment product. Why XRPC’s Success Fuels BlackRock Rumors As the speculation around a potential BlackRock XRP ETF is heating up again, the Canary XRPC ETF has delivered one of the strongest launches of the year. An analyst known as Skipper_xrp has noted on X that the newly listed fund stunned the market with over $58 million in first-day trading volume and $245 million in net inflows, outperforming hundreds of ETF debuts of 2025. Related Reading: XRP ETF Completes First Full Day Of Trading, Here’s Why The Community Is Shocked Skipper_xrp mentioned that many supporters in the XRP community still believe that BlackRock might already be quietly experimenting with or even testing the idea of an XRP trust behind closed doors. The momentum has increased further after Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse made a statement at the company’s Swell event, highlighting that Ripple’s ongoing collaboration with major traditional financial firms will bring digital asset adoption into regulated global markets. However, with the ETF inflows accelerating and XRP gaining more visibility among institutions, many investors are now arguing that it’s only a matter of time before a heavyweight firm like BlackRock will consider stepping into the XRP space. Understanding XRP’s Long-Term Growth Trajectory Crypto trader Adam_Xrp has also offered some insight on why XRP didn’t moon when the first ETF was launched. According to the expert, the XRP ETF launch was never going to be a flip-the-switch moment. Even with the first XRP ETF going live, price action was building slowly, and the institutional money did not pour in all at once. Rather, it scales over time as confidence and liquidity grow. Related Reading: New XRP ETF Just Dropped, But Will Anything Be Different This Time? Furthermore, the altcoin is still early in the rollout, and more XRP ETFs are scheduled to begin trading. Each new product will increase exposure, volume, and demand. This is how true institutional adoption is slowly progressing. BlackRock has stated that the company is not launching an XRP ETF right now, but this isn’t something they would ignore forever. However, once the regulatory path is fully cleared and institutional demand strengthens, it’s only a matter of time before the biggest players, like BlackRock, will step into the arena. Adam_Xrp concluded that the altcoin wasn’t supposed to skyrocket overnight. This phase is a gradual process of foundation building as the ecosystem, liquidity expansion, and the institutional framework grow. The expert added that if you expect to get rich overnight, without understanding the long-term game plan, then XRP might not be the right investment for you. Featured image from Pxfuel, chart from Tradingview.com
The collaboration could drive increased stablecoin adoption and innovation in yield products, enhancing investor confidence and market growth.
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Analysts cited Figure’s shift to ‘capital-light’ model and stablecoin launch on the Provenance blockchain.
Long-term Bitcoin holders' activity may signal shifts in market sentiment, influencing investment strategies and potential market volatility.
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The White House reviews an IRS proposal on taxing Americans' foreign crypto, aiming to boost tax enforcement and join CARF rules.
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The Trump International Hotel Maldives, developed with Dar Global, will be tokenized to allow investors to buy digital shares in the development.
The contracts will offer long-term crypto exposure without rollovers, tailored for institutions avoiding offshore risk.
Consensys founder Joseph Lubin and SharpLink co-CEO Joseph Chalom discuss ETH treasury companies and Ethereum's future growth.
The platform’s founders reached out through social media and email to say DappRadar would soon stop tracking blockchains and DApps.
Crypto advocacy group The Digital Chamber is expanding its efforts to the state level as midterms approach in 2026.
Increased market volatility highlights the risks of leveraged trading, potentially deterring investors and impacting future crypto market stability.
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Cboe is set to debut bitcoin and ether “continuous” futures on Dec. 15, offering perpetual-style exposure on a U.S.-regulated exchange.
A sharp volume-driven breakdown below XLM’s ascending trendline and critical support at $0.2527 has shifted the market structure bearish, setting sights on the $0.2500 zone
A high-stakes crypto trader was wiped out on HyperLiquid before immediately piling back into massive leveraged shorts on GMX — echoing past blow-ups from reckless market punters.
The next 12 months will be pivotal for the SEC following the reopening of the government, said an analyst at investment bank TD Cowen.
A debate over the XRP Ledger’s (XRPL) economy model has ignited after Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), David Schwartz, directly addressed questions about taxation on the blockchain. Critics have suggested that if XRP holders do not earn from the ecosystem, someone must be collecting a tax. Schwartz’s response challenges this assumption, framing the XRP Ledger as a public utility rather than a profit-generating mechanism for token holders. The debate has since sparked broader conversations about real-world use cases, passive income expectations, and the underlying purpose of the XRPL blockchain. Ripple CTO Says No Tax On The XRP Ledger In a post on X social media, Schwartz clarified that the XRP Ledger does not impose a tax on its users. He explained that the ledger allows holders to issue assets, trade, create NFTs, and make payments without central authority extracting value from these financial activities. He also stated that transaction fees and reserves exist solely as anti-spam measures, not as a mechanism for wealth extraction. Related Reading: Ripple CTO Explains Real Value Of XRP Ledger And Why It Doesn’t Trigger Price Rallies The Ripple CTO emphasized that ownership of XRP does not give anyone the right to collect fees or profits from the ledger itself. He drew a comparison to Bitcoin’s blockchain, highlighting that the XRPL provides similar decentralized functionality while also supporting features such as Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs), stablecoins, and NFTs. These features work without XRP holders needing to profit from the system’s operations. Schwartz’s remarks on taxes on the XRPL blockchain come after Matthew Sigel, head of digital asset research at VanEck, raised questions about who benefits if XRP holders do not earn anything from the ecosystem and the protocol itself does not generate value. In response, other members of the community, including XRPL dUNL validator Vet, emphasized that the absence of a tax encourages developers and users to focus on building meaningful, functional use cases rather than relying on passive income. XRP’s Utility Outweighs Tax Considerations The XRPL tax debate between Schwartz and Sigel also intersected with discussions about the blockchain’s real-world applications. In a much earlier post, Sigel questioned the blockchain’s relevance, subtly hinting that its supporters overstate its functionality. Related Reading: XRP Leading A $400 Trillion Revolution? How Ripple’s Tokenization Campaign Is Sparking Utility In response, an XRP community member pointed to the recent collaboration between Ondo Finance, Ripple, and BlackRock, in which the XRP Ledger will be utilized for stablecoin issuance, minting, Treasury asset redemption, and liquidity enhancement in financial markets. While Sigel acknowledged the innovative initiative, he reiterated that these applications do not directly generate revenue for XRP token holders, highlighting a gap between network activity and personal gain. Schwartz responded by explaining that the value of XRPL stems from enabling financial independence and reducing reliance on intermediaries, rather than providing passive income. He added that focusing on tax collection as a measure of success can overshadow the blockchain’s purpose of promoting open access and meaningful innovation. Featured image from Peakpx, chart from Tradingview.com
Technical breakdown accelerated as selling pressure peaked during final hours of trading session.
Bitcoin fell around 13% over the past week as rate-cut expectations weakened and ETF outflows deepened, leaving only four top-50 tokens in positive territory, as idiosyncratic catalysts outweighed macroeconomic pressure. The shift in rate expectations and fund withdrawals was echoed broadly across majors, with over $3 billion exiting digital-asset investment products over the last three weeks. The negative […]
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After weeks of reporting Bitcoin purchases hovering around 400 to 500 BTC, Michael Saylor’s company announced a massive crypto investment on Monday.
Sharps’ market value has collapsed to a record low, leaving the company trading well below the current implied worth of its Solana treasury.
Dell's expanded Nvidia partnership enhances AI infrastructure, positioning it as a leader in supporting enterprises' full-scale AI adoption.
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The bitcoin miner said production also rose despite an "increase in network difficulty" to 717 BTC, currently worth about $67.5 million.
More than 148,000 Bitcoin have been sold at a loss by short-term holders, adding fuel to analysts’ predictions that BTC price will fall under $90,000.
Republic Technologies secured a zero-interest convertible loan to expand its Ether holdings, a structure that could limit shareholder dilution.
Rising whale activity hints at strategic positioning during bitcoin’s downturn.
ICP extended its pullback from November highs after rejecting key resistance levels, with elevated volume underscoring the market’s focus on support near $4.70.
With just six weeks left in 2025, Bitcoin and Ethereum are both in the red for the year, as the two largest cryptos lead a broader downward trend. If this pattern holds, crypto could end up among the worst-performing asset classes of 2025, trailing even traditional markets and money market funds. As CryptoSlate reported yesterday, […]
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The Aave App will support deposits and withdrawals to over 12,000 banks and debit cards as well as unlimited stablecoin transfers.