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With higher yields and flexible deposits, Aave’s new app marks a deeper move into the consumer banking terrain as inflation drives demand for better savings tools.

A handful of XRP ETFs could launch this week, leading traders to predict the start of a new rally, but the desired bullish momentum is dependent on the altcoin holding above $2.20.

A handful of XRP ETFs could launch this week, leading traders to predict the start of a new rally, but the desired bullish momentum is dependent on the altcoin holding above $2.20.

The Trump Organization and London-listed developer Dar Global have announced a major expansion into blockchain-based real estate, unveiling plans for the Trump International Hotel Maldives alongside what they describe as the first tokenized hotel development tied directly to a project still under construction.The development marks Trump’s entry into one of the world’s most exclusive tourism markets. It also marks a shift in how property deals can be financed, giving investors the chance to buy into the project before the resort is built. DarGlobal, @Trump Organization plan #Maldives hotel – first tokenised hospitality project https://t.co/mgvqYMBcNv #DarGlobal #RealEstate #LuxuryListing pic.twitter.com/tQ3LCtBwim— DarGlobal (@dar_global) November 17, 2025 Unlike earlier experiments that digitized ownership in finished buildings, Dar Global’s model tokenizes the development stage itself, creating digital investment units linked to a luxury hospitality project expected to open by the end of 2028.Investors to Buy Into Trump’s New Maldives Resort Through TokenizationThe project will be situated a short distance from Malé and feature approximately 80 beach and overwater villas, catering to high-end travelers.Eric Trump, executive vice president of The Trump Organization, said the Maldives opening represents a new chapter for the family’s global portfolio, adding that the tokenization model introduces a fresh way for investors to participate in a resort from day one. Dar Global CEO Ziad El Chaar said the company plans to keep expanding tokenized real estate structures after this first launch.The announcement lands at a time when tokenized assets are gaining momentum. Data from rwa.xyz shows the sector’s market capitalization at around $3.52 billion, with monthly active addresses up more than 53% over the past month and total holders rising above 165,000. Source: RWA(dot)xyzTransfer volume has slowed in recent weeks, but interest in real-world asset tokens has continued to rise as institutions explore new settlement and financing systems.Tokenized Property Market Heats Up Globally, And the Trump Organization Is Getting In EarlyTrump’s real estate ventures have been drawing closer to blockchain technology throughout the year.In April, the company said buyers would be able to pay in cryptocurrency for units in its $1 billion tower in Dubai, a project including a branded hotel, residences, a private clubhouse, and a pool planned to be one of the tallest in the world. The @Trump Organization will begin accepting cryptocurrency payments for property sales at its $1 billion luxury tower in Dubai.#Trump #Cryptohttps://t.co/WiGBYkQkwj— Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) April 30, 2025 Units start at around $1 million, with penthouses listed at more than $20 million.Dubai has been positioning itself as a center for digital asset activity, though it has also faced scrutiny over the role of its property market in moving illicit money. Still, the city continues to court blockchain firms, and its property regulator in May launched Prypco Mint, the first government-backed tokenized real estate platform. The program seeks to tokenize as much as $16 billion in Dubai property by 2033 through fractional ownership recorded on the XRP Ledger.The Trump family’s digital expansion also includes a real estate-themed blockchain game expected to debut this year, designed by longtime associate Bill Zanker and built with mechanics inspired by mobile city-building titles. The game follows earlier ventures involving NFTs, memecoins, and crypto-linked media initiatives.At the same time, financial authorities globally are pushing deeper into tokenized finance. Singapore’s central bank is preparing a pilot for tokenized government bills settled with a central bank digital currency, describing asset-backed tokens as past the experimental phase but still early in broader adoption. The MAS plans to pilot the issuance of tokenized MAS bills that will be settled using central bank digital currency (CBDC).#Singapore #Cryptohttps://t.co/2XyVwbgIFp— Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) November 13, 2025 Europe is testing tokenized sovereign debt and exploring permanent frameworks for digital trading systems under its DLT Pilot Regime.Institutional interest is rising as well. A recent study from State Street found that digital assets make up about 7% of current portfolios, a figure projected to double within three years. Investors identified tokenized private markets as one of the next major areas to grow, especially as firms look for more efficient ways to handle illiquid assets.The post Trump’s $300M Maldives Resort Goes Blockchain – Investors Can Buy In Before It’s Built appeared first on Cryptonews.

Key Highlights Cboe Global Markets exchange has announced its plan to launch new, long-term Bitcoin and Ether futures…

The exchange's 10-year Bitcoin and Ether contracts mimic perpetuals through daily cash adjustments, giving users a regulated way to trade crypto futures in the US.

Fidelity Solana ETF NYSE filing marks a regulatory step for launching the fund, offering investors access to Solana through the NYSE. The post Fidelity files Solana ETF for NYSE listing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

[PRESS RELEASE – San Diego, United States, November 17th, 2025] LITS Is the First and Only US Publicly Traded Company to Gain Institutional Exposure to LTC, Holding 929,548 LTC Tokens. Lite Strategy, Inc. (NASDAQ: LITS) (“Lite Strategy” or “LITS”) today reported results for its first quarter ended September 30, 2025, and highlighted recent corporate events related to the Company’s digital asset treasury strategy as well as its pharmaceutical operations. “Our first quarter was incredibly successful for LITS. We launched our digital treasury strategy, positioning ourselves as the leading public holder of LTC, and updated our corporate profile to reinforce our new focus,” Board Member Charlie Lee said. “We recently celebrated Litecoin’s 14th anniversary and its unblemished track record of reliability and uptime. LITS provides investors the only US publicly traded company to gain institutional exposure to Litecoin, both for portfolio diversification and long-term value.” “Fiscal year 2026 will showcase the results of the transformative steps taken by Lite Strategy. Since the start of our strategic alternatives process in fiscal year 2025, we have prioritized maximizing the value of our assets for stockholders. Starting with the successful sale of our clinical asset, ME-344 (now known as WE-868), currently being developed for adults with obesity at Aardvark Therapeutics, and continuing through the close of our $100 million PIPE offering in July 2025 that kicked off our Litecoin digital asset treasury strategy in the first quarter of this fiscal year,” said Jay File, CEO, CFO. First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 and Recent Highlights Raised $100 million in aggregate gross proceeds, commencing the Company’s long-term strategic plan with Litecoin as a digital asset treasury reserve asset. Officially became the first U.S.-listed public company to adopt Litecoin as a primary reserve asset with the acquisition of 929,548 Litecoin (LTC) tokens, implementing a new strategy built on a digital asset infrastructure and long-term capital innovation. Entered into a strategic partnership with GSR, a leading crypto investment firm, to guide LITS’ digital asset treasury strategy, ensuring robust governance, execution, and market expertise. Brought on world-class board members, Charlie Lee, creator of Litecoin, and Joshua Riezman, U.S. Chief Strategy Officer at GSR. Rebranded from MEI Pharma to Lite Strategy, including changing the Company’s corporate name and NASDAQ Stock Market ticker from MEIP to LITS, and unveiling a new corporate logo and website. The rebranding underscores the Company’s commitment to building a long-term corporate strategy around LTC as its primary reserve asset. In October announced a $25 million share repurchase program, advancing LITS from the initial phase of Litecoin accumulation to active capital market operations and allowing LITS to leverage our nearly 1 million LTC treasury – a key differential from passive investment structures like exchange-traded funds. “As we progress further into fiscal year 2026, we continue to evaluate our clinical assets including the commencement of pre-clinical studies with voruciclib in non-oncology disease indications for potential licensing to third parties, and pursuing licensing or sale opportunities with zandelisib,” said Jay File. “We will consider opportunities to deploy our recently announced $25 million stock buyback program until our discount to NAV is normalized. We look forward to executing on all our corporate objectives as we progress through fiscal year 2026.” As of September 30, 2025, the Company had $12.21 million in working capital with no outstanding debt. To learn more about Lite Strategy, visit the Company’s homepage at https://litestrategy.com. To learn more about Litecoin and its role in Lite Strategy’s treasury, visit the About Litecoin page at https://litestrategy.com/about-litecoin/. To learn more about the transaction with Aardvark, read the Form 8-K filing at https://investor.meipharma.com/sec-filings/sec-filing/8-k/0000950170-24-117406. For current holdings and related Company metrics, visit Lite Strategy’s dashboard at https://litestrategy.com/dashboard/. About Lite Strategy, Inc. (LITS) Lite Strategy, Inc. (NASDAQ: LITS) is the first U.S. publicly traded company to adopt Litecoin as its primary reserve asset. Formerly MEI Pharma, the Company has expanded its business model beyond its portfolio of drug candidates to focus on pioneering institutional-grade digital asset treasury strategies, in partnership with leading innovators across blockchain, finance, and technology. Forward-Looking Statements Certain information contained in this press release that are not historical in nature are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 including, without limitation, statements regarding our future actions, prospective products and activities, future performance or results. You should be aware that our actual results could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, which are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, risk relating to being able to repurchase our shares in the market on attractive terms or at all, maintaining our current listing on Nasdaq, our ability to retain and attract senior management and other key employees, fluctuations in the market price of LTC and any associated impairment charges that we may incur as a result of a decrease in the market price of LTC below the value at which LTC is carried on our balance sheet, changes in the accounting treatment relating to our LTC holdings, our ability to achieve profitable operations, government regulation of cryptocurrencies and online betting, changes in securities laws or regulations, customer acceptance of new products and services including our LTC treasury strategy, our ability to utilize our repurchase program, the demand for our products and our customers’ economic condition, the impact of competitive products and pricing, our proprietary rights, general economic conditions and other risk factors detailed in our annual report and other filings with the SEC. We do not intend to update any of these factors or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements. The post Lite Strategy Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Results: Highlights Successful Launch of $100M Litecoin Treasury Strategy and Movement into Active Capital Market Operations appeared first on CryptoPotato.

Fidelity Solana ETF NYSE filing marks a regulatory step for launching the fund, offering investors access to Solana through the NYSE. The post Fidelity files Solana ETF for NYSE listing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Grayscale’s Dogecoin ETF could launch as soon as November 24, following a 20-day SEC review clock triggered after its registration filing. Bitwise also seeks automatic approval, marking a significant step in the institutionalization of meme coins. These filings indicate a significant shift in regulatory oversight as Multiple asset managers now compete to bring Dogecoin into traditional portfolios through tax-efficient and regulated vehicles. SEC Review Process Accelerates Approval Timeline This faster timeline stems from Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933. The provision allows registration statements to automatically become effective 20 days after filing, unless the SEC takes action. Grayscale and Bitwise are using this to skip the more complex 19b-4 exchange rule procedure usually needed for ETF launches. The official SEC guidance confirms that registration statements gain automatic effectiveness under Section 8(a) after 20 days. This shortcut has expedited product launches as institutional interest in cryptocurrency investment grows. Bitwise filed its application on November 7. This could set the stage for a late November launch. Meanwhile, Balchunas predicts a November 24 launch for Grayscale, though he cautioned that confirmation depends on official exchange notice. The SEC has acknowledged both filings, kicking off the regulatory review and public comment period. Based on 20 day clock I believe Grayscale will be out with first Doge ETF in a week, 11/24. We'll see, won't be 100% till exchange notice, but based on SEC guidance it looks good. pic.twitter.com/mvlGsNyNVG— Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) November 17, 2025 Grayscale launched its Dogecoin Trust on January 31, 2025, as a precursor to the ETF application. The Trust enables investors to gain Dogecoin exposure without direct ownership, addressing custody and security concerns that have deterred many institutions. Commodity Classification Boosts Approval Odds Dogecoin’s likely classification as a commodity, rather than a security, now plays a significant role in its approval prospects. This classification helps sidestep the legal issues that have slowed Solana and XRP ETF efforts, where securities status remains disputed. The Federal Register filing for NYSE Arca’s proposed rule change directly references Dogecoin under Rule 8.201-E, which covers “Commodity-Based Trust Shares.” This aligns with the Commodity Exchange Act and signals that both exchanges and the SEC consider Dogecoin a commodity fit for an ETF structure. Bloomberg analysts predict a 90% chance of Dogecoin ETF approval, versus 95% for XRP. These estimates reflect rising confidence in the SEC’s openness to altcoin ETFs, following Solana ETF decisions earlier this year. However, the process still requires a 240-day review window after publication in the Federal Register. During this window, public input can shape the SEC’s final decision. The Commission may delay, request amendments, or issue stop orders if investor protection or market integrity is compromised. Industry-Wide Institutional Push Gains Momentum Meanwhile, the race for a Dogecoin ETF now extends beyond Grayscale and Bitwise. Leading asset managers, such as 21Shares, Rex Shares, and Osprey Funds, have filed similar applications, signaling an industry-wide consensus that meme coins are growing into institutional-grade investment products. 21Shares filed its Dogecoin ETF registration on April 9, 2025, detailing custody with Coinbase Custody Trust Company. Using independent, regulated custodians answers SEC demands for secure storage and institutional compliance, removing a major barrier for traditional finance. ETFs offer clear advantages over direct crypto holdings. In-kind creation and redemption allow tax efficiency. Regulated frameworks boost transparency and investor protection, features that spot trading lacks. These benefits appeal to pension funds, endowments, and registered investment advisors with fiduciary obligations. Industry observers predict that more than 200 crypto ETF approvals will be made by mid-2026. This trend could drive massive institutional capital flows and lower volatility, moving the market away from retail-dominated activity and closer to mainstream acceptance. Despite this growing momentum, Dogecoin’s price has dropped, down 0.4499% in the last 24 hours. As of this writing, DOGE traded for $0.1543. Dogecoin (DOGE) Price Performance. Source: BeInCrypto This suggests that ETF approvals may not deliver immediate gains, but steady institutional demand could eventually drive sustained growth. The coming weeks will reveal whether regulatory timelines align with market expectations. Should Grayscale and Bitwise succeed in launching before year-end, Dogecoin would join Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana among the few cryptocurrencies available through US-regulated ETFs. Such a turnout would strengthen its status within the digital asset space. The post Grayscale and Bitwise Dogecoin ETFs Could Launch Within Days as SEC Review Clock Ticks appeared first on BeInCrypto.

Analysts cited Figure’s shift to ‘capital-light’ model and stablecoin launch on the Provenance blockchain.

An ETF analyst predicts Grayscale's Dogecoin ETF [GDOG] could begin trading soon, potentially becoming the second U.S. DOGE investment product. REX-Osprey's DOJE already launched but with a different structure.

A yet-to-be-revealed collaboration with Bitget could finally bridge the gap as fundamentals continue to lag behind bullish Shiba Inu price predictions.The team behind the meme coin teased a new project described as “Wallet-friendly. Useful. And unmistakably SHIB,” tagging the Bitget wallet account on X Something new is coming for the ShibArmy…Wallet-friendly. Useful. And unmistakably SHIB. Drop your wildest guesses. @BitgetWallet— Shib (@Shibtoken) November 15, 2025 While no official details have been released, speculators are approaching the news with optimism following months of inactivity, with no new major announcements or partnerships.As such, the token sits 90% below all-time highs, while the Shibarium ecosystem holds just $1.86 million in total value locked despite occasional spikes since its 2023 launch.Shibarium L2 Total Value Locked (TVL). Source: DefiLlama.The ecosystem has not been able to retain an active user base, underscoring the lack of adoption and support from builders. As a result, Shiba Inu price action remains largely speculative, lacking a meaningful use case to sustain long-term growth.The Shibarium community awaits the announcement as a potential saving grace.Shiba Inu Price Prediction: Is This the Catalyst for a Comeback?The upcoming fundamental boost comes as Shiba Inu navigates a potential double bottom pattern alongside the previous bounce around $0.0000088 at the start of the month. The launchpad setup puts a wider 7-month descending channel breakout back in focus, particularly as momentum indicators show cooling sell pressure. The RSI has formed a higher low after a bounce from oversold conditions at 30, while the MACD flattens below the signal line with just a narrow lead. While FUD prevails, bullish momentum is building.The partnership could flip the scales decidedly bullish. The double bottom stands to see the Shiba Inu price reclaim past support at $0.00001, creating a higher and stronger footing for a breakout push. With a fully realised channel breakout, this upside could extend 170% to early-year highs around $0.000024. And if the partnership can inject fresh liquidity and onboard developers into the Shibarium ecosystem, a 450% move could be in focus running into 2026.PepeNode: A Smarter Way for SHIB Holders to Capture Meme Coin Upside The “buy and hold” strategy has left Shiba Inu holders grappling with unrealised losses, and many are now looking for alternative accumulation strategies. That shift is drawing attention to PepeNode ($PEPENODE).PepeNode turns crypto mining into a simple mine-to-earn (M2E) game. No hardware, no complexity. Just log in, acquire nodes, stack rigs, and start earning rewards across top-performing meme coins — including SHIB.Momentum is climbing fast. The presale has already passed $2.1 million, while early stakers are still earning up to 596% APY.And thanks to a built-in deflationary model, where 70% of all $PEPENODE spent on nodes and rigs is burned, scarcity supports long-term token value.PepeNode stands out as a smarter way to capture the meme coin upside of your favourite tokens—without worrying about timing the perfect entry.Visit the Official PepeNode Website HereThe post Shiba Inu Price Prediction: Developers Tease Mysterious New Project – Could This Be SHIB’s Big Comeback Moment? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The protocol’s front end is expected to be released to the public in Q1 2026.

Deribit, a leading cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, has partnered with technology provider SignalPlus to launch its 2025 space-themed global trading competition officially. The event runs from November 17 to December 22. It features a prize pool exceeding $450,000 USDC, along with an...

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...

An ETF analyst predicts Grayscale's Dogecoin ETF [GDOG] could begin trading soon, potentially becoming the second U.S. DOGE investment product. REX-Osprey's DOJE already launched but with a different structure.

Deribit, a leading cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, has partnered with technology provider SignalPlus to launch its 2025 space-themed global trading competition officially. The event runs from November 17 to December 22. It features a prize pool exceeding $450,000 USDC, along with an array of premium rewards ranging from a Unitree R1 Humanoid Robot and a world travel package […]

Earlier today, decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator 1inch unveiled early developer access to Aqua, a shared liquidity platform meant to optimize yield and swap strategies across decentralized finance (DeFi).Aqua is expected to open to the public in Q1 2026, but beginning today, developers can access Aqua’s GitHub to experiment with the platform and its software development kit (SDK) and contribute to Aqua to earn bounty prizes.Aqua is offering bounties of up to $100,000 for contributions and bug discovery bounties ahead of the front-end release.To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

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. 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. 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.

The collaboration could drive increased stablecoin adoption and innovation in yield products, enhancing investor confidence and market growth. The post Figment and OpenTrade launch new stablecoin yield product appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Analysts cited Figure’s shift to ‘capital-light’ model and stablecoin launch on the Provenance blockchain.

Institutional inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs have been one of the biggest storylines since their launch last year. With Bitcoin hitting new highs in 2025 and ETF assets surging, many assume big Wall Street players are finally “long Bitcoin.” But not so fast, says Arthur Hayes. In an email sent Monday, the BitMEX co-founder argues that much of the institutional activity inside BlackRock’s IBIT, still the largest Bitcoin ETF by assets, has nothing to do with long-term conviction. Instead, he says, the biggest players are running a straightforward arbitrage trade. “They Are Not Long Bitcoin” Hayes points to the ETF’s largest holders, hedge funds and bank trading desks, including firms like Goldman Sachs, and argues they are primarily engaged in what’s known as a basis trade. Here’s how it works: Funds buy IBIT ETF shares Simultaneously short CME Bitcoin futures Capture the yield difference between the ETF and futures (the basis) Use the ETF shares as collateral for the futures short According to Hayes: “They are not long Bitcoin. They only play in our sandbox for a few extra points over Fed Funds.” This has become even more common in 2025 as US rates have fallen, with the Federal Reserve cutting rates three times this year, reducing yields across traditional markets and making arbitrage opportunities more attractive. Why ETF Inflows Can Be Misleading When the basis is high enough, hedge funds rush into the trade, creating the appearance of large institutional inflows.When the basis compresses, as it has several times throughout 2025, those same institutions unwind the trade, causing sharp ETF outflows. Hayes says this dynamic creates a dangerous illusion, and it plays out like this: When the basis spikes → ETF inflows surge → “Institutions are buying Bitcoin!” When the basis collapses → ETF outflows spike → “Institutions are dumping Bitcoin!” Retail investors often misinterpret these flows, which can amplify market volatility. What Changed in 2025 Earlier this year, Bitcoin rose steadily even as dollar liquidity tightened under the incoming Trump administration and US Treasury issuance surged. ETF inflows and buying from digital asset trusts helped offset the liquidity drag. But Hayes argues that that phase may be over. Several digital asset trusts (DATs) have traded below NAV this autumn. The ETF basis trade has become less attractive as futures spreads narrowed. Hedge funds have reduced their positions, triggering noticeable outflows across the ETF complex for weeks at a time. With those artificial demand drivers fading, Hayes says Bitcoin finally has to respond to the underlying macro environment again. “Bitcoin Must Fall” — Hayes on Short-Term Pressure According to Hayes: “Bitcoin must fall to reflect the current short-term worry that dollar liquidity will contract or not grow as fast as the politicians promised.” In other words:ETF flows pushed Bitcoin up when liquidity didn’t justify it.Now those flows are gone, and liquidity still matters. His message for late 2025 is blunt: Most ETF inflows were arbitrage, not long-term institutional belief. BlackRock’s biggest ‘holders’ aren’t long Bitcoin, they’re long the basis. The unwind of those trades is now affecting Bitcoin’s price. For retail investors, the lesson is simple:ETF flows tell you more about the futures curve than institutional conviction. The post Think BlackRock Is Bullish on Bitcoin? Arthur Hayes Says They’re Not, Here’s Why appeared first on BeInCrypto.

According to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas, the first Dogecoin ETF is on track to launch in the near future.

Bybit introduces the LBTC On-Chain Earn Party, allowing users to mint LBTC and share a 100,000 BARD token prize pool. LBTC, a leading liquid staked Bitcoin, offers staking rewards while maintaining liquidity. The event runs from November 14 to...

VanEck launched its Solana ETF [VSOL] on Nasdaq today, entering a market where Grayscale's GSOL already holds over $541 million in assets. Both funds offer staking rewards.

VanEck launched its Solana ETF [VSOL] on Nasdaq today, entering a market where Grayscale's GSOL already holds over $541 million in assets. Both funds offer staking rewards.

Cboe is gearing up to launch bitcoin and ether continuous futures this December, introducing long-term, perpetual-style contracts designed to offer crypto exposure without the headache of constant rolls. U.S. Traders Get Perpetual-Style Bitcoin and Ether Futures via Cboe in...

Bitcoin Magazine Cboe to Launch Continuous Bitcoin Futures on December 15 Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE) announced it will begin offering Bitcoin Continuous Futures (PBT) on its Cboe Futures Exchange (CFE) starting December 15, pending regulatory approval. Ethereum Continuous Futures will also be offered. Earlier this year, CBOE had announced a November 10 start date but has since delayed the launch. These new futures are designed to give traders long-term exposure to bitcoin without some of the operational headaches of traditional futures. Each contract has a 10-year expiration and a daily cash adjustment, which means positions are automatically updated every day to reflect the underlying asset’s price. In effect, this creates a “perpetual” exposure. Traders no longer have to manually roll contracts every few months, which has been a major friction point for investors using conventional futures. Cboe’s regulated products “As perpetual futures have historically been traded offshore, Cboe is excited to help expand access to these products within a U.S.-regulated, transparent, and intermediary-friendly environment,” said Rob Hocking, Global Head of Derivatives at Cboe. He added that the product is designed to help investors manage risk efficiently, gain leveraged exposure, and execute tactical trades in digital assets. The new contracts will use real-time price data from Kaiko, a digital asset market data provider, to track bitcoin and ether. Each day, a “Funding Amount” adjusts open positions to keep the futures price closely aligned with the spot market. This ensures that the contract accurately reflects the value of the underlying crypto, which is important for anyone using these contracts to hedge or speculate. Anne-Claire Maurice, Managing Director of Derived Data at Kaiko, noted that these U.S.-regulated continuous futures remove much of the operational friction that institutional investors face when managing offshore perpetual contracts. “They allow investors to gain long-term crypto exposure efficiently, while still benefiting from the oversight and transparency of regulated markets,” she said. The contracts will be cash-settled and centrally cleared through Cboe Clear U.S., a CFTC-regulated clearinghouse. This reduces counterparty risk, making it safer for traders compared with unregulated or offshore derivatives. Margin requirements will follow CFTC rules, and there may be opportunities to offset margin requirements with other CFE-listed futures, such as the Financially Settled Bitcoin (FBT) and Financially Settled Ether (FET) contracts. In short, Cboe’s continuous futures bring the convenience of perpetual-style crypto exposure to a regulated U.S. market. Traders can now hold positions in bitcoin and ether long-term without the need for constant contract rollovers, while benefiting from transparency, centralized clearing, and regulatory oversight. This post Cboe to Launch Continuous Bitcoin Futures on December 15 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

[PRESS RELEASE – Fort Worth, Texas, USA, November 17th, 2025] HyperPlay Labs Inc., a leader in crypto, software distribution, and wallet innovation, will this week announce the launch of CoinFello at DevConnect in Buenos Aires, Argentina. CoinFello is the world’s first AI agentic app for using and automating any smart contract protocol. CoinFello provides users with a simple chat interface that can understand on-chain context, execute user intents, and automate smart contract interactions, all in plain language. CoinFello combines the user’s wallet with a user agent that anticipates user needs to make crypto easy, fun, and safe, making way for mainstream users to onboard into DeFi. Built on both EigenCloud and the MetaMask Smart Accounts Kit, developed by Consensys, CoinFello ensures that users remain in full custody of their funds while interacting with CoinFello’s advanced AI LLM. CoinFello receives a delegation from the user’s existing MetaMask wallet (or can create a new MetaMask wallet directly within the CoinFello app). CoinFello enables MetaMask users to leverage an intuitive, intent-based system, solving many of the greatest user experience problems preventing the mainstream adoption of crypto, such as discovery of DeFi protocols that best meet a user’s needs, abstracting away the complexities of dealing with gas, explaining what smart contracts do in plain language, and automating cross-chain transactions. For example, CoinFello users can prevent liquidations by asking their assistant to automatically reallocate funds in case of black swan events, such as those seen in October 2025, where $1.7B+ worth of liquidations happened on Ethereum and EVM-compatible networks alone. “Self-sovereign AI solves many of the fundamental user experience problems for interacting with dApps and DeFi protocols,” said jacobc.eth, Founder and CEO of CoinFello and previous Lead of Operations at MetaMask. “CoinFello represents the first time that self-custodial DeFi can be truly accessible to mainstream audiences. We’ve created a user agent that can protect user funds, solve protocol discoverability, and simplify UX. We’re aiming to minimize risks while maximizing accessibility.” Also describing the partnership, Sreeram Kannan, Founder of EigenCloud and CEO of Eigen Labs, said, “We are excited to partner with the CoinFello team to deliver verifiable, deterministic, and self-sovereign AI for crypto users. This partnership ensures that users have AI agents they fully control, using the model the user signed up for, and with reliable and repeatable outputs that protect users against non-attributable manipulation in agents.” At every layer of the crypto experience, CoinFello works to make things easier. CoinFello users can complete complex transactions without ever navigating to a website-based dapp. Instead, users tell their agent what they’d like to execute, and the agent interfaces with the relevant smart contracts directly on the user’s behalf. CoinFello presents users with the smart contract interaction (or automation) for approval ahead of executing it. CoinFello is the first solution that is both fully self-sovereign and supports any smart contract interaction on any EVM chain. With a context-aware conversational AI interface, users can simply say, “Sell my meme coins to buy more ETH,” or “use the liquidity in my wallet to ensure my loan positions are not liquidated during market fluctuations,” and the application handles the rest, presenting the user with an overview of the action to be taken first. CoinFello abstracts away complexities like gas fees, chain selection, token swapping, and bridging, making smart contract interactions simple. “We’re excited to be working with the CoinFello team as they bring agentic experiences to life with the MetaMask Smart Accounts Kit.” said Ryan McPeck Product Lead at Consensys for the MetaMask Smart Accounts Kit. “Together we imagine a future where AI agents can act safely on behalf of users through fine-grained and transitive permissions, empowering people to express exactly what they want to see happen on-chain.” CoinFello is available now in a private alpha testing cohort, with a public release slated for Q1 2026. For more information and to join the waitlist, users can visit coinfello.com. About HyperPlay Labs HyperPlay Labs is the creator of both CoinFello and HyperPlay. HyperPlay is the leading web3 gaming infrastructure solution, providing wallet interoperability, questing, and censorship-resistant game distribution. HyperPlay Labs team members are veterans of crypto, AI, and gaming. HyperPlay originates from within MetaMask and was founded to solve the largest UX problems around onboarding mainstream audiences into the decentralized web. About EigenCloud EigenCloud is the world’s first verifiable cloud, enabling developers to build applications, AI products, and AI agents that are provably trustworthy. Built on top of the EigenLayer restaking protocol, EigenCloud extends Ethereum’s security across the digital and even physical world, allowing developers to verify any input, event, or computation using cryptoeconomic guarantees. With primitives like EigenAI for verifiable inference, EigenCompute for secure offchain execution, and EigenDA for high-throughput data availability, EigenCloud introduces verifiability-as-a-service to launch a new era of cloud computing. Its services are backed by over $14B in staked assets, with more than 190 Autonomous Verifiable Services (AVSs) in development and 40+ live on mainnet. For more information, users can visit eigencloud.xyz. About Consensys Consensys is the leading Ethereum software company, building the infrastructure, tools, and protocols that power the world’s largest decentralized ecosystem. Founded in 2014 by Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin, Consensys has played a foundational role in Ethereum’s growth, from pioneering products like MetaMask, Linea, and Infura to shaping protocol development and staking infrastructure. Today, Consensys continues to lead Ethereum’s evolution through strategic R&D and direct contributions to network upgrades like the Merge and Pectra. With a global product suite and deep roots across the ecosystem, Consensys is uniquely positioned to accelerate Ethereum’s role as the trust layer for a new global economy, one that is decentralized, programmable, and open to all. To learn more, users can visit consensys.io. The post CoinFello: The First Self-Sovereign AI Agent for Using and Automating Any Smart Contract appeared first on CryptoPotato.

The launch of continuous futures may enhance institutional participation and streamline risk management in the digital asset market. The post Cboe Futures Exchange to launch continuous Bitcoin and Ether futures contracts on December 15 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Decentralized Infrastructure Network (DIN) launches on EigenLayer, introducing cryptoeconomic security for RPC infrastructure, addressing centralization issues in web3. (Read More)

Bitcoin Magazine Japan Moves to Put Bitcoin Under Financial Product Rules, Slash Crypto Taxes to 20% Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has reportedly finalized a sweeping plan to reclassify 105 cryptocurrencies — including bitcoin — as financial products under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, marking one of the country’s most significant regulatory shifts since the Mt. Gox era. According to outlet Asahi, the move would subject these 105 assets to the same disclosure, reporting, and market surveillance standards used in Japan’s traditional securities markets. Exchanges listing the assets would have to publish detailed information on each token, including whether it has an issuer, the underlying blockchain architecture, and the level of price volatility. The FSA also plans to introduce explicit insider trading rules for the crypto sector for the first time. Issuers, exchange executives, and related parties would be prohibited from trading tokens using non-public information — a category that includes planned listings, delistings, bankruptcies, or other material events. These amendments are expected to be submitted during the 2026 ordinary Diet session. Japan’s tax overhaul: From 55% to 20% Alongside the reclassification, the FSA is pushing to slash the country’s notoriously high crypto tax rate. Currently, Japanese residents must declare crypto profits as “miscellaneous income,” which can push the effective tax burden to 55% for high-earning traders. The agency wants to bring crypto taxation in line with equities — a flat 20% rate — for profits generated from the newly recognized financial products. The proposal will be reviewed during next fiscal year’s tax reform cycle and could take effect as early as 2026. The lower rate would apply not only to individual traders but also to firms, including banks and insurers that sell crypto through securities subsidiaries. The regulatory shift comes as Japan accelerates its Web3 ambitions. The FSA has recently reviewed rules that previously barred banks from holding volatile assets like bitcoin, opening the door for lenders to treat digital assets more like stocks or government bonds. It is also considering allowing banks to operate crypto exchanges and custody services. This follows rapid growth in domestic adoption in the country — more than 12 million crypto accounts were registered as of early 2025 — and a push for a regulated yen-stablecoin ecosystem. MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho are already collaborating on yen-pegged tokens, while Japan’s first locally regulated stablecoin, JPYC, launched on October 27. JUST IN: Japan’s FSA plans to classify #Bitcoin and crypto as financial products, lowering the tax on crypto gains from 55% to 20%.Bullish pic.twitter.com/VSoBYAyEjS— Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) November 17, 2025 Major Japanese banks have already signaled their interest in expanding crypto services. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., and Mizuho Bank have collaborated to issue stablecoins pegged to both the Japanese yen and the U.S. dollar. A great example of the country’s booming crypto market comes from Metaplanet. Metaplanet has acquired and held Bitcoin as a treasury reserve while launching Bitcoin-backed financial products to generate income in Japan’s low-yield market. The company raises capital through equity and preferred shares, similar to Strategy, to fund its Bitcoin purchases. This post Japan Moves to Put Bitcoin Under Financial Product Rules, Slash Crypto Taxes to 20% first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

The launch of VanEck's Solana ETF could boost institutional interest in Solana, potentially increasing its market adoption and liquidity. The post VanEck launches Solana ETF VSOL, now open for trading appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX is set to launch ZEN/USDⓈ spot trading on November 18, 2025, enhancing the USDⓈ ecosystem and offering new trading opportunities. (Read More)

Periods of political ambiguity often make the crypto markets more volatile, and the current US government shutdown has once again pushed investors to revisit historical patterns. A closer look at earlier cycles shows that crypto markets tend to react sharply once policy uncertainty clears, and analysts are drawing comparisons to certain rebounds in the past that followed similar events. XRP has become a central topic of discussion after two widely circulated posts on X revived interest in its past performance. This renewed attention arrives at a moment when long-term investors are monitoring macro conditions closely and assessing whether digital assets with defined utility could be better positioned for recovery than speculative tokens. Analysts Revisit XRP’s Historical Reaction to Shutdown Resolutions Discussion around a rally following the government shutdown in the US resurfaced after the popular analysts Levi Rietveld and Steph Crypto referenced XRP’s reaction to the end of the 2019 shutdown in separate posts earlier this month. Rietveld argued that the end of the current shutdown could signal the start of one of XRP’s strongest uptrends in years, outlining how markets often respond when uncertainty wears off. Steph Crypto expanded on that idea a day later. He pointed out that President Donald Trump has encouraged both political parties to reach a deal that would reopen the government. According to his analysis,this may estore broader market confidence and create conditions that might be supportive of a fresh crypto rally. He also pointed to the 2019 shutdown’s conclusion, when XRP climbed more than 70%. Economic Uncertainty Raises Interest in Utility-Anchored Ecosystems When macro conditions are uncertain, this generally pushes investors to evaluate assets based on function rather than market momentum. XRP has an already established role in payments, which helped it maintain long-term confidence even during periods of volatility. What is more, the wider XRPL ecosystem has seen increased attention from users seeking structured, measurable utility. That shift has extended into emerging XRPL-connected ecosystems, including XRP Tundra, which combines Solana throughput with XRPL governance functionality. Its dual-token architecture reflects the broader trend toward multi-network designs that separate transactional roles from governance and reserves — a structure that appeals to users who prefer systems built around operational clarity rather than speculative growth. Investors conducting due diligence often begin with fundamental questions like whether a certain project is “legit”, a search phrase that has grown more common as economic uncertainty increases. This behavior aligns with a wider market pattern: verification and transparency gain importance when macro conditions tighten. For those researching whether XRP Tundra is legit, they can check the following article. XRP Tundra Offers Structural Clarity Through a Dual-Token Model The XRP Tundra framework distributes TUNDRA-S on Solana and TUNDRA-X on the XRPL through a synchronized airdrop occurring one hour before the January launch. The Phase 11 presale price of $0.183 for TUNDRA-S includes a 9% token bonus, while TUNDRA-X is allocated at a $0.0915 reference value at no additional cost. This separation of roles is what allows TUNDRA-S to serve as the utility token for staking and platform activity, while TUNDRA-X functions as XRPL-based governance and reserves. The model is designed to match the growing investor preference for ecosystems that define each token’s purpose properly, especially during market cycles where predictability is more valuable than aggressive expansion. The presale remains open until January 12th, 2026, after which all unsold tokens are permanently burned — a supply rule that has resonated with investors seeking long-term stability rather than post-launch dilution. Staking Remains a Key Consideration for Long-Term Participants As the discussions about what will happen to the market after the shutdown ends intensify, yield-oriented ecosystems have drawn heightened interest. XRP Tundra’s staking structure is one of the reasons it is frequently included in research threads surrounding XRP-based platforms. Liquid Staking provides a 4–6% APY with no commitment, suited for participants who value flexibility during uncertain economic periods. Balanced Staking offers 8–12% APY over a 30-day lock, appealing to users who want a steady yield with predictable timeframes. Premium Staking delivers 15–20% APY through a 90-day commitment, designed for holders with longer investment horizons. These tiers provide defined yield mechanics without relying on market speculation, a feature that aligns with how many investors behave during unpredictable policy cycles. Verification Records and Launch Preparation Support a Measured Market Outlook Verification continues to play a central role as January approaches. XRP Tundra’s review materials include the Cyberscope audit, the Solidproof audit, and the FreshCoins audit, each analyzing contract logic and presale allocation structure. Team documentation is validated through the Vital Block KYC. Together, these records form a consistent backdrop for investors assessing the project during an environment shaped by economic uncertainty and policy flux. As markets watch whether this year’s shutdown will mirror past reactions, demand has shifted toward ecosystems that combine functional utility with transparent launch mechanics. Interested investors should monitor the shutdown outcome closely and position ahead of potential policy-driven market shifts affecting XRP and staking ecosystems. Check Tundra Now: official XRP Tundra website Security and Trust: Cyberscope audit Join The Community: Telegram Disclaimer: The above article is sponsored content; it’s written by a third party. CryptoPotato doesn’t endorse or assume responsibility for the content, advertising, products, quality, accuracy, or other materials on this page. Nothing in it should be construed as financial advice. Readers are strongly advised to verify the information independently and carefully before engaging with any company or project mentioned and to do their own research. 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XRP's long streak of institutional inflows snapped right after its spot ETF went live, with the first full week showing a $15.5 million outflow that signals the launch may have triggered a sell-the-news scenario.

OKX is launching the ZEN/USDⓈ trading pair on November 18, 2025, with initial restrictions to ensure market stability. Traders can verify availability in their region through the OKX app. The post OKX to Launch ZEN/USDⓈ Spot Trading Pair with...

When the market tumbled a few weeks ago, exchanges faced a familiar test: how well could they protect users in an industry built on volatility? For KuCoin Managing Director Alicia Kao, that tension defines her daily work. She describes the exchange’s mission as being both a gateway for innovation and a gatekeeper for trust. These are two roles that rarely align easily. In a conversation with BeInCrypto, Kao discussed how KuCoin balances innovation with protection, adapts to tighter regulations, and upgrades its technology to serve both institutional and retail users. Becoming “The Exchange You Can Trust” in an Institutional Era KuCoin has built its identity as The People’s Exchange, serving millions of retail traders worldwide. Recently, it introduced a new brand slogan, “Trust First. Trade Next.” along with the message “The Exchange You Can Trust.” As institutions are entering the market in growing numbers, the refreshed branding reflects KuCoin’s broader ambition to strengthen credibility and expand its reach across different user segments. However, for Kao, that shift doesn’t mean abandoning the users who made KuCoin what it is. “We don’t prefer institutions or retail. Both are important for us,” she said. Retail traders tend to prefer one-click simplicity, relying on AI bots and clear interfaces. Institutional desks have very different needs. They prioritize execution speed, customized metrics, and access to deeper trading engines. She explained, “For institutions, it’s about product features that fit their behavior. For retail, we focus on education, helping users become more professional in trading.” Although achieving that balance is never simple, Kao said that the company aims to maintain a balanced platform, serving both groups effectively. To support institutions without shifting away from its retail foundation, KuCoin has introduced features that strengthen both trust and efficiency. One example is its Off-Exchange Settlement (OES) framework. It was developed with strategic partners to let institutions keep their assets in third-party custody. At the same time, they can access KuCoin’s liquidity across spot, margin, options, and futures markets. The company is also expanding into real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. This initiative connects traditional finance with blockchain infrastructure and creates new opportunities for institutional investors. As KuCoin works to meet the needs of both institutional and retail users, the company is also refining the technology that supports them, including artificial intelligence. While AI has been around for some time, Kao believes that the environment today is stronger. Companies now have better metrics, more data, and more mature models to work with. “We’ve been launching our trading bot for a couple of years. But now, we are able to re-architect our trading bot with AI because we have more data and information, and we have more mature models to help us shape the trading bot,” she stated. Kao also observed that users’ focus has shifted. Many are interested in earning from their assets rather than just trading. “As long as we can offer different options to let users earn more of their crypto assets, then I think it’s all about earning,” she added. Guarding the Altcoin Haven Few exchanges have KuCoin’s reputation for token variety. It’s often called an altcoin haven, but Kao recognizes that the environment is changing. Kao mentioned that KuCoin continues to update its policies for listing new coins because the environment changes quickly. She believes the exchange’s advantage lies in maintaining a clear internal compliance structure, which is not always the case for local platforms. She pointed to markets where regulators maintain strict rules on listings. KuCoin works directly with authorities to ensure that every listed asset complies with these frameworks. “For now, we remain highly selective and continue to uphold a rigorous due diligence process for listings,” Kao affirmed. “Our goal is to build a diverse and innovation-driven product ecosystem that showcases emerging blockchain projects and delivers meaningful value to users.” Meanwhile, KuCoin’s infrastructure and cybersecurity divisions are building what Kao calls the foundation of trust. Their focus includes solid trading architecture, a custody system that minimizes vulnerabilities, and proactive measures against scams. Kao emphasized that KuCoin’s listing strategy is shaped by close collaboration between the product, cybersecurity, and risk management teams. She said this approach reflects the company’s commitment to balancing innovation with responsibility. “Our product team is dedicated to ensuring users can access a comprehensive range of quality assets within our ecosystem, while our risk team upholds the highest standards of security and compliance. This synergy allows us to drive growth responsibly while maintaining user trust and market integrity,” she added. Furthermore, KuCoin has set a new industry benchmark by attaining four internationally recognized certifications. Among them are CCSS for cryptocurrency asset protection, SOC 2 Type II for operational controls, ISO 27001:2022 for information security management, and ISO 27701:2025 for privacy protection. The company also conducts continuous monitoring and proactive detection measures to combat phishing attempts and impersonation scams across social media, reinforcing its commitment to user safety and platform integrity. That measured approach, defined by technical rigor combined with cautious openness, reflects how Kao sees the role of a centralized exchange in 2025. The goal is to welcome new ideas while keeping users protected from unnecessary risk. “We continue to embrace the innovation part. We work with some of the on-chain products providers to let our users subscribe or purchase some of the staking products or some structured products easier. We are very selective of our partners. We make sure that they are with good reputations and they’re running their company properly,” she stated. “At the same time, we remain highly selective in our partnerships, working only with reputable and well-managed institutions to ensure both reliability and long-term user trust.” The post In Conversation with KuCoin’s Alicia Kao: Why Trust Is the True Currency of Crypto’s Next Chapter appeared first on BeInCrypto.

Welcome to the US Crypto News Morning Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead. Grab a coffee and settle in—this one might make you rethink what you thought you knew about crypto. In the past year, Bitcoin has surged dramatically, posting returns that rival traditional safe-haven assets. Yet, while some see a story of stability, others see lingering questions about risk, reward, and where cryptocurrencies really belong in a portfolio. Crypto News of the Day: Crypto Returns Spark Fresh ‘Store of Value’ Debate Since January 2024, Bitcoin ETFs have surged roughly 100%, mirroring the returns of physical gold ETFs, while the S&P 500 returned just 45%. This performance has sparked a fresh debate over Bitcoin’s role in investor portfolios: is it a “risk-on” asset like stocks, or a “store of value” like gold? Since spot btc ETFs launched in Jan 2024, they’ve returned same % as physical gold ETFs…Approx 100%.S&P 500 has returned nearly 45%.So is btc a “risk on” asset like stocks or “store of value” like gold?— Nate Geraci (@NateGeraci) November 17, 2025 Nate Geraci, president of the ETF Store, highlighted the surprising parity, with the striking similarity to gold returns prompting investors to reassess Bitcoin’s traditional narrative. While Bitcoin is widely viewed as a volatile, high-risk asset, its ETF performance over the past year has aligned with one of the most stable investment vehicles in history. Against this backdrop, investors weigh whether the risk is worth the return. “I think the question for cripto is… especially ETH. Do you want to hold a high-volatility asset for that kind of return? ETH flat or down for the past 4/5 years,” one user chimed. This remark highlights the challenge for investors, who see Bitcoin’s rally offering gold-like gains, but but the risks due to volatility remain a persistent threat for crypto as an asset class. Risk-adjusted returns remain a key factor when evaluating crypto’s place in a diversified portfolio. Risks notwithstanding, BlackRock’s recent People & Money report reveals the growing retail appetite for ETFs, especially among younger investors. According to Nate Geraci’s summary: ETFs are the fastest-growing retail investment product over the last five years. 19 million US adults are likely to buy ETFs in the next 12 months, with 44% being first-time buyers, 71% under 45 years old. Equity and crypto will be the most popular allocations among these new investors, with 47% expected to invest in crypto ETFs. This data highlights a generational shift in investing behavior. Younger investors are increasingly incorporating crypto into their portfolios alongside traditional assets. This shows that the market is growing faster than conventional wisdom suggests. BlackRock Moves and Market Sentiment Institutional activity adds another layer to the debate. Whale tracker reports indicate that BlackRock recently deposited 4,880 BTC, worth approximately $467 million, and 54,730 ETH valued at nearly $176 million into the Coinbase exchange. BlackRock deposits 4,880 $BTC, worth $467.19 million, and 54,730 $ETH, worth $175.93 million into Coinbase – Arkham. pic.twitter.com/Q7RSl6c6k3— Whale Insider (@WhaleInsider) November 17, 2025 The transaction marks the second move this month. Barely two weeks ago, the asset manager transferred 2,042 BTC, worth $213 million, and 22,681 ETH, valued at $80 million, to the same exchange. Moving tokens to exchanges often suggest possible plans to sell, a move that could be bearish for Bitcoin and Ethereum prices. “Last time they did this, the market dipped soon after. Now with Bitcoin sitting near $104K… is sub-$100K next?” Kyle Doops posed on X after the initial transaction. Nonetheless, large transfers from major fund managers to exchanges could also mean strategic rebalancing. With both possibilities likely to weigh on near-term price sentiment, it is worth noting that concentrated institutional holdings could amplify market swings, particularly in high-volatility environments. Should Bitcoin be treated like digital gold, offering portfolio stability? Or is it a high-risk, high-reward asset akin to equities? Looking ahead, retail and institutional flows, ETF innovation, and macroeconomic conditions will likely define crypto’s trajectory in 2026. As younger investors increasingly allocate to crypto ETFs, the market may see both rapid growth and heightened volatility, reinforcing the need for careful portfolio strategy. Charts of the Day ETF investors’ intention between asset classes. Source: Nate Geraci on X Why ETFs are a popular choice. Source: Nate Geraci, citing Bloomberg research Byte-Sized Alpha Here’s a summary of more US crypto news to follow today: Top 3 price prediction Bitcoin, Gold, Silver: Flash reversal signals at key technical levels. XRP loses $16 million as crypto funds bleed $2 billion in policy chaos. A European Central Bank official warns about the potential impact of a stablecoin sell-off. Bitcoin falls harder than tech as Nasdaq Link tightens and skew turns negative. XRP price is one step from a breakdown — Or a cycle bottom? Bitcoin slides toward $95,000, long-term metrics say undervalued. Arthur Hayes’ portfolio drops over 30% — Should markets be worried? Death cross confirmed: Is Bitcoin bottoming or about to crash? Crypto Equities Pre-Market Overview CompanyAt the Close of November 14Pre-Market OverviewStrategy (MSTR)$199.75$200.01 (+0.13%)Coinbase (COIN)$284.00$284.44 (+0.15%)Galaxy Digital Holdings (GLXY)$26.34$26.30 (-01.15%)MARA Holdings (MARA)$11.99$12.05 (+0.50%)Riot Platforms (RIOT)$13.95$13.96 (+0.072%)Core Scientific (CORZ)$14.93$15.01 (+0.54%)Crypto equities market open race: Google Finance The post Bitcoin ETFs’ 100% Rally Raises More Questions Than Answers | US Crypto News appeared first on BeInCrypto.

What to Know: Bitcoin volatility and extreme fear push investors toward infrastructure narratives like Bitcoin Layer-2s that can benefit if the macro bull case plays out. Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) uses an SVM-based Layer-2, canonical bridge, and ZK-secured rollup design to bring fast, low-fee $BTC transactions and DeFi. The $HYPER presale has raised over $27.8M with whale participation, creating a sizable runway for development and liquidity programs. Forecasts suggest potential 6.5x upside from today’s token price by 2026 if Bitcoin Hyper executes its roadmap and Layer-2 demand grows. Bitcoin’s latest cycle is in full drama mode. After ripping to six-figure territory earlier this year, it has since slipped back under $100K, with recent moves below $93K triggering a fear and greed reading near ‘extreme panic’. Zoom out, though, and the big picture still leans bullish. Several major research desks and high-profile analysts continue to float targets between $200K and beyond for this cycle, with Hayes even hinting at a $1M $BTC by 2028 as institutional adoption ramps and treasuries continue to accumulate. That mix of macro optimism and short-term volatility pushes more capital away from pure ‘number go up’ bets and into infrastructure plays. One of the loudest narratives for 2025 is Bitcoin scaling: Layer-2 solutions, rollups, and sidechains built to handle the fees and congestion created by Ordinals, Runes, and the first wave of Bitcoin DeFi. Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) fits straight into this setup. It is a Bitcoin Layer-2 that uses Solana’s Virtual Machine (SVM) to bring high-throughput and low-fee execution to $BTC, with a canonical bridge and rollup design that settles back to Bitcoin for security. Its presale has already attracted over $27.8M, with a token price of $0.013285 and massive post-launch potential. With a projected official launch window set for Q4 2025 – Q1 2026, $HYPER could become the next 1000x crypto in 2026 and beyond. Buy your $HYPER today before the presale window closes. Bitcoin Hyper Aims To Turn Bitcoin Into A High-Speed DeFi Rail Bitcoin Hyper’s ($HYPER) thesis is simple: keep Bitcoin’s base-layer security while offloading activity to a dedicated execution environment. Users deposit $BTC to a monitored address on Layer-1, a canonical bridge verifies the transaction, then equivalent $BTC is minted on the Bitcoin Hyper Layer-2. From there, transfers and interactions happen in an SVM environment designed for near-instant finality and high throughput, before batched state updates and zero-knowledge proofs are committed back to Bitcoin. In practice, that means cheap $BTC payments, on-chain order books, staking, and even meme coins that are still anchored to Bitcoin’s settlement layer. Developers who already understand Solana’s tooling get a familiar stack while tapping into Bitcoin liquidity, which is exactly the combo many builders have been waiting for. If Bitcoin DeFi volume continues to grow and programmable $BTC takes off, a performant Layer-2 designed for that flow is well-positioned to capture fees and user attention. That is the core utility bet behind $HYPER. If you want to support that utility, buy your $HYPER today. The $HYPER Presale and ROI Scenarios For 2025–2026 On the numbers side, the Bitcoin Hyper presale has already crossed $27.8M, helped by at least one $502K whale ticket and consistent daily inflows despite the broader market wobble. Based on the community hype, investor participation, and the project’s express utility, our price prediction for $HYPER suggests a high of $0.08625 in 2026, assuming the roadmap stays on track. Against a $0.013285 entry, this implies roughly a 6.5x return in a 2026 scenario where the DAO is live, node incentives are working, and Bitcoin Layer-2 adoption continues to compound. These are not moonshots compared with meme-coin pumps, but they are realistic multiples for an infrastructure token that actually has to run a chain. With a clear-cut roadmap, a narrative aligned with Bitcoin’s technical development, and an influx of investors, we can rank $HYPER among the best presales of 2025. This makes it a great investment opportunity for $BTC holders who want scaling exposure rather than another meme. If you’re sold, read our guide on how to buy $HYPER beforehand. Buy your $HYPER today before the presale ends. This isn’t financial advice. DYOR before investing. Authored by Aaron Walker, NewsBTC: www.newsbtc.com/news/next-1000x-crypto-bitcoin-is-hyper-2025-best-crypto-presale

What to Know: Bitcoin’s latest death cross shows heavy short-term stress, yet past cycles often delivered positive 2–3 month returns after similar signals. Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) uses Solana-style tech to scale $BTC, with a large presale, clear roadmap and upside tied directly to Bitcoin activity. Maxi Doge ($MAXI) is a meme-driven, Ethereum-based lifestyle token whose value depends heavily on community hype and post-fear risk appetite. Solana ($SOL) offers a more conservative way to play a potential rebound, combining deep liquidity, active dApps, and growing institutional demand. Bitcoin has just printed the dreaded ‘death cross’ on the daily chart as price slipped under $93K for the first time since May 5. The 50-day moving average has crossed below the 200-day moving average, a pattern that many traders still interpret as a classic bearish signal. Analyst KillaXBT believes there’s a 36% chance that the bear sprint will continue this Monday after glancing at Bitcoin’s pivot lows. With $BTC hovering around $95K at the time of writing and the Fear & Greed Index stuck in ‘extreme fear’ at 22, sentiment looks shaken. Several analysts also note that in bull markets, $BTC has frequently bottomed within about a week of the cross before rallying by 40–50% or more. Benjamin Cowen believes Bitcoin has one week to stabilize and bounce back. If that doesn’t happen, we should expect another dump. In that kind of environment, the ‘best crypto to buy’ question stops being about one magic ticker and becomes a risk-tier decision. Bitcoin-linked infrastructure, such as Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), high-beta meme plays like Maxi Doge ($MAXI), and a large-cap workhorse like Solana, each react differently to fear spikes and eventual recoveries. 1. Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) – BTC Layer 2 Built For The Rebound Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) is a Bitcoin Layer 2 that tries to bolt Solana-style speed and throughput onto the $BTC ecosystem without sacrificing security. The design routes $BTC into a canonical bridge, verifies it on-chain, then moves value onto a high-performance Layer 2 powered by the Solana Virtual Machine. That lets users send $BTC with near-instant finality, low fees, and support for dApps, DeFi, and meme coins, before ultimately settling back to Bitcoin Layer 1. The $HYPER token sits at the center of that design. Its utility includes gas, protocol fees, access to premium features, and staking. The total supply is 21B, with large allocations to development, treasury, and marketing, aiming to support the delivery of the long-term roadmap rather than just a quick pump. The mainnet launch targets Q4 2025 – Q1 2026 as the release window, with a DAO and incentives for node operators and developers scheduled for 2026. On the presale side, Bitcoin Hyper has already raised more than $27.8M at a current token price around $0.013285, signalling heavy early demand for $BTC-centric infrastructure while Bitcoin itself is under pressure. Our price prediction for $HYPER has it eyeing $0.02595 in 2025 and $0.08625 by the end of 2026 if the team hits its milestones and listings arrive on schedule. That implies an upside of roughly 2x to 6x from the current presale level in bullish scenarios, if you invest today. You can read our guide on how to buy $HYPER today if you’re interested. Visit the presale page and purchase your $HYPER today. 2. Maxi Doge ($MAXI) – High-Octane Meme Play On Post-Fear Volatility Maxi Doge ($MAXI) lives at the opposite end of the spectrum. It’s an Ethereum-based meme coin built around a gym-obsessed, 1000x-leverage Doge persona. The branding leans into degen culture: ‘max gainz’, sleepless trading, and a lifestyle vibe more than traditional ‘utility’. Under the memes, though, there is a clear token design. Presale numbers show that this pitch is landing. The Maxi Doge sale has already raised more than $4M at a token price around $0.0002685, with staking APYs currently at 76% for early participants. That combination of low unit price, strong marketing budget, and staking hook is exactly what tends to attract meme-coin hunters when markets flip from fear to greed again. From a death-cross perspective, Maxi Doge is a pure beta play. If Bitcoin stabilizes and follows its historical pattern of strong 2–3 month rebounds, capital could leak back into higher-risk corners of the market and $MAXI is ready. This project caters to traders who actively seek volatility, understand meme-coin risk, and treat staking rewards as a sweetener rather than a guarantee. Visit the presale page and buy your $MAXI today. 3. Solana ($SOL) – High-Throughput L1 With ETF Tailwinds Solana ($SOL) is the established name in this trio. It is a high-throughput Layer 1 that uses a proof-of-stake design plus unique time-ordering to support thousands of transactions per second with low fees. Over the last year, it has become the backbone for a huge chunk of DeFi, NFT, and meme-coin activity, and it has started to attract institutional interest as a candidate for spot ETFs. At the time of writing, $SOL trades around $142 with a market cap above $78B, sitting sixth in the crypto rankings. Solana spot ETFs have logged tens of millions of dollars in weekly inflows even as Bitcoin ETFs see outflows, which suggests some institutions are rotating down the risk curve into high-beta majors rather than leaving the asset class entirely. How does that intersect with Bitcoin’s death cross? Historically, when $BTC stabilizes after a sharp flush, strong Layer 1s with active ecosystems often rebound faster and harder than Bitcoin itself. Solana already demonstrated that dynamic when it briefly overtook $BNB in market cap during earlier stages of this cycle, and when rallies above $200 followed periods of consolidation. Solana trades on all major centralized exchanges, including Binance and Coinbase, and is accessible through most large wallets and DeFi protocols, which makes scaling exposure or taking profits much simpler than with presale tokens. Get your $SOL on Binance today. Recap: Bitcoin’s confirmed death cross has pushed sentiment back into ‘extreme fear’, but history suggests the pattern can still precede strong 2–3 month recoveries rather than immediate collapse. Against that backdrop, Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), Maxi Doge ($MAXI) and Solana ($SOL) represent three distinct ways to position: a $BTC-native Layer 2, a high-risk meme coin built for volatility, and a large-cap Layer 1 already attracting ETF flows. This is not financial advice. DYOR and manage risk wisely before investing. Authored by Aaron Walker, NewsBTC: https://www.newsbtc.com/news/best-crypto-to-buy-bitcoin-death-cross-bitcoin-hyper-maxi-doge-solana

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Bitcoin Magazine The Return Of The Tontine – A Natural Retirement Option For Bitcoiners? When it comes to pensions and retirement, we have a clear pensions adequacy issue in much of the world given that the population is living longer and many individuals have inadequate savings for a comfortable retirement. Bitcoin fixes this – in part – by offering a form of savings which can’t be debased and should hold its value into the long term. Lowering our collective time preference as a society also wouldn’t hurt, as we’d prioritise our later years more than we do so at present. It’s sometimes remarked though that Bitcoin doesn’t solve all the problems in the world, only half of them, and there is one huge aspect Bitcoin cannot help with in terms of retirement planning. Namely, none of us know how long we are going to live for, and if we live “too long” we face the risk of running out of money in old age. This is a problem which the pensions and insurance world defines as “longevity risk”. I wrote an article for Bitcoin Magazine in 2022 on one solution, which can be viewed here. In short, it proposed a simple annuity product priced in Bitcoin and that would pay policyholders a Bitcoin income for life, allowing participants to pool their longevity risk in retirement. Remarkably, there is now a product coming to market that allows bitcoiners to pool their longevity risk into a Bitcoin based trust and be paid an income for life, but with more transparency and likely a higher income than an annuity. Enter the Bitcoin Tontine by Tontine Trust. Let’s run through the basics. What is a Tontine and how does it work? A Tontine is traditionally known as an investment linked to a living person that operates to pay them an income for as long as they live. Each participant pays into their own segregated trust. Each trust designates a Tontine Class as the beneficiary of their trust upon their death. The Tontine Class is comprised of a large number of others of similar age and sex. A varying income is then paid to each member out of their own account. When a member of the Tontine Class dies, the whole value leftover in their trust gets allocated proportionately into the individual trust accounts of all the remaining class members, thus helping to boost their retirement income over time. This process continues until the second last member dies. The income paid is continuously updated, and is calculated to ensure an income for life for all participants based upon the following factors – a) the members life expectancy which is largely based upon age / sex b) the current value of their investment fund c) the expected annual return on their fund This method means the income could sometimes go down as well as up however it is this flexibility which in turn mathematically guarantees that members will never run out of income in retirement. The Tontine Trust cover the costs of running the tontine via a flat annual trustee fee of 1% levied on each trust account. How does this differ to an Annuity? An annuity guarantees a fixed income (or an income with defined increases, e.g. 3% per annum) for life at outset. If members live far longer than expected, it will fall on the insurer to absorb that cost (and conversely, they will profit if members die young). Due to this requirement, insurers have strict requirements to hold excess capital to cover all eventualities, and tend to price their annuities based on the return on fixed income government bonds. Their profits are opaque and are realised over many years. By contrast the tontines offered by the Tontine Trust work in an extremely transparent and intuitive manner, and due to their nature can offer a range of trustee approved asset classes for the underlying investments. Moreover, members can change their investment strategy over time. Alongside a pure allocation to Bitcoin, they offer investment strategies for different risk appetites & circumstances, including a “Bold” fund (mix of Bitcoin and Gold), index funds, and money market funds. The higher returns of underlying investments in combination with the mechanisms of a tontine should ensure that participants enjoy a higher income throughout retirement as a result, vs an annuity. The main trade-off is that income paid can fall as well as rise due to investment returns. A comparison of Tontines and Fixed Annuities. Source: Tontine Trust Website What are the downsides of Tontines? In a Tontine the longevity of members will directly impact on the payouts to the rest of the group (rather than in an annuity, where how long members live for will impact on the profits of an insurer). Due to this, arguably the main risk for tontine fiduciaries is the potential for fraud, and relatives of members pretending they are still alive after their death (of course, insurers also bear this risk). Tontine Trust has come up with a new technological way to combat the potential for fraud, patenting a new proof of life method whereby members demonstrate they are still alive via the Tontine Trust app to validate payments to them. In addition, as each member has their own segregated account, the Tontine Trust are able to follow a proof of reserves system, using blockchain to aid transparency and reflect all payments and charges in and out of members accounts. It may be that a public relations campaign is required to educate the public on this new type of Tontine product. Tontines have a rich and varied history, dating back to the 17th century. Where covered in fiction, Tontines have often involved cloak and dagger tales of private Tontine arrangements, often whereby the last surviving member of a small group will inherit the lot. In reality, the modern day Tontine pools will operate at scale and with anonymity. Grampa Simpson and Monty Burns – the last two survivors in a Tontine to wholly inherit stolen artwork in the Simpsons episode Raging Abe Simpson and His Grumbling Grandson in “The Curse of the Flying Hellfish” – see clip here In addition, Tontines were restricted from sale in the United States on certain life insurance policies following the Armstrong investigation of 1905, as the terms of these policies led to certain forms of malpractice by many of the insurance companies of the time. There were some questionable terms for consumers with these products, such as a default on the policy for missing a single regular payment, and high commission rates payable to sales agents. These issues as summarised in the paper here were specific to the products and practices of the time, rather than a fundamental problem with a retirement Tontine as listed above. How do Tontines sit with current regulation? Tontines are very long term products managed in the best interests of members by fiduciaries and as such are similar to pensions and other trustee services. They don’t fall under insurance regimes, since the maintencance of a separate capital reserve isn’t needed to insulate against members living for a long time. Crucially, there have been recent developments in favour of Tontines yet again being launched as a product. In 2022, the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) published a legal instrument recommending that Defined Contribution pension plans (which are now the norm in most countries) ensure protection against longevity risk in retirement. This could be achieved by providing Lifetime income which “can be provided by annuities with guaranteed payments or by non-guaranteed arrangements where longevity risk is pooled among participants”. They note that the choice made will depend on the balance required between the cost of guarantees (i.e. annuities give a guarantee of an income, but may be worse value) and stability of retirement income (i.e. arrangements such as tontines may sometimes see income decrease over time from adverse investment returns). Further to this, Donald Trump recently signed an executive order in August 2025 seeking to democratise access to alternative assets, which not only outlines access to include “holdings in actively managed investment vehicles that are investing in digital assets”, but also to “lifetime income investment strategies including longevity risk-sharing pools”. This essentially paves the way for Tontines as a retirement option, and for the underlying investment to be Bitcoin. Arguably, this is the social security system of the future. National Tontines backed by Bitcoin could quickly become the most secure way for governments to ensure that their populations have an inflation proof income to take care of them in old age. The “pay as you go” model for state pensions as employed in many countries will continue to come under strain due to demographic shifts. Although a shift to a funded model is a large one, it then solves for inter generational fairness and comes at zero cost to the state. Summary 17 years after the original Bitcoin whitepaper, we are about to see a natural retirement option launched for bitcoiners – a longevity risk sharing pool with the benefits of bitcoin returns and which enables bitcoiners to mathematically guarantee an income for life. This seems likely to pay a much higher income than an annuity can offer. A choice facing those seeking a lifetime retirement income will be from a) an annuity priced by returns on fixed income government debt, and b) a tontine powered by Bitcoin returns. Over time, the market will decide. This is a guest post by BitcoinActuary. Opinions expressed are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of BTC Inc or Bitcoin Magazine. None of the content in this article should be construed as financial advice. The author owns shares in Tontine Trust. This post The Return Of The Tontine – A Natural Retirement Option For Bitcoiners? first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Bitcoinactuary.

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Figment, a provider of institutional staking infrastructure overseeing $18 billion in assets under stake, announced it has partnered with OpenTrade to launch a new stablecoin yield product for institutional clients. The offering is custodied by Crypto.com and targets an annual return of roughly 15% on stablecoins, based on historical performance. This introduces a new approach that combines staking rewards with a hedging strategy designed to minimize price volatility.The product, OpenTrade Stablecoin Staking Yield Powered by Figment, is being marketed as an alternative to traditional DeFi lending markets, which have often been criticized for counterparty risk and smart contract vulnerabilities.Figment and OpenTrade say the product’s architecture will address concerns by operating within a segregated institution-friendly framework.New Structure for Stablecoin YieldThe yield mechanism is built on Solana staking rewards generated by a dedicated Figment validator. Those rewards are paired with an offsetting perpetual futures strategy managed by OpenTrade to neutralize directional exposure to the SOL price. According to the companies, this structure has historically delivered returns more than double Solana’s standard 6.5–7.5% staking rate, while maintaining liquidity for deposits and withdrawals.Crypto.com will serve as custodian and exchange partner for transactions. The company said the underlying SOL assets are held in fully segregated accounts, legally secured for investors and isolated from the exchange’s operational funds. Institutional customers can deposit and withdraw stablecoins through Figment’s application or APIs, with interest beginning to accrue immediately and no lockup periods. Demand for Institutional Stablecoin Yield ProductsThe launch comes as demand for stablecoin-based yield offerings continues to rise among exchanges, wallet providers, fintechs, and other digital asset companies seeking revenue opportunities that fall outside traditional crypto lending. Market participants have increasingly sought alternatives that avoid exposure to unsecured lending, liquidity-pool impermanence loss, or opaque DeFi structures.“Stablecoin Staking Yield is the result of efforts to create a product that offers higher returns along with stronger protections,” said Jeff Handler, co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer at OpenTrade.He explained that the product is designed to combine elements of staking and derivatives hedging to create an institutional yield option not available through existing RWA or DeFi strategies.Karl Turner, a director at Crypto.com, said the exchange’s infrastructure was designed to support evolving demand from institutional digital asset customers. “We are proud to support Figment in enabling a stablecoin staking offering that clients are increasingly looking for,” he said.Institutional PositioningFigment, which provides staking services to asset managers, custodians, exchanges, and other large token holders, said the product aligns with its approach of prioritizing security in validator operations. “We’re bringing our infrastructure and security mindset to stablecoins,” said Andy Cronk, co-founder and Chief Product Officer.The companies note that estimated 15% APR returns are variable and depend on market conditions. Figment stresses that it does not control or guarantee yield rates, which are determined by OpenTrade’s staking and hedging strategy.Figment, Apex Group to List Ethereum, Solana ETPsLast year, Figment Europe Ltd and Apex Group listed two new exchange-traded products (ETPs) on the SIX Swiss Exchange. Figment, Apex Group to List Ethereum, Solana ETPs on SIX Swiss Exchange Next Week@Figment_io and Apex Group are planning to list two new exchange-traded products (ETPs) on the SIX Swiss Exchange on 12 March.#CryptoNews #newshttps://t.co/bDbSVYyb8j— Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) March 7, 2024 Both ETPs were issued with Issuance.Swiss AG—the products will give access to staking rewards through traditional brokers or banks, allowing conservative institutions to hold the asset class through the ETPs.The post Figment Launches Institutional Stablecoin Staking Product With OpenTrade and Crypto.com appeared first on Cryptonews.

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Zilliqa (ZIL) has been around since 2018 and is known for its sharding-based scalability. Today is an important day for the blockchain platform as it undergoes a network upgrade. Is it the best new crypto to buy? Let’s find out. This Mainnet 0.19.0 hard fork brings two key changes in how the blockchain performs. 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Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time Second, stricter rules will be brought in for validators. Those who mess up or act unreliably will face penalties, keeping the mainnet safe and trustworthy. This upgrade is a part of a bigger picture, integrating with Zilliqa 2.0, which started in June 2025. The migration includes several steps, including a previous hard fork in October, and aims to make the platform faster and more secure for developers building Web3 apps. Zilliqa Mainnet 0.19.0 Upgrade | Nov 17, 2025Zilliqa is launching Mainnet 0.19.0 with a 7-day stake unbonding period and jailing for faulty block proposers, improving staking flexibility and network reliability. https://t.co/YG3sczqbwH$ZIL @zilliqa#CryptoNews… pic.twitter.com/46LHvMg7iZ — CryptoСalendar (@CryptocalendarX) November 16, 2025 ZIL has been around since 2018, with a market cap of $133M according to CoinGecko. However, it hasn’t been in the news as much, and its price action has underperformed when compared to the broader crypto market. But thanks to this fresh upgrade, it is getting a bit of a refresh. Newer coins like Ethena (ENA) and Zcash (ZEC) are trending for their privacy features and AI hype. ZIL’s update hasn’t caused the same buzz. Instead of chasing headlines, it seems ZIL is rebuilding rather than aiming for a moonshot. EXPLORE: New Crypto To Buy In November Zilliqa’s Quiet Rebuild: Value Play Or New Crypto To Buy? As of right now, ZIL is trading at , down by 2% on the 24-hour chart and by 13% on the weekly. In the short term, the market sentiment is mixed to bearish. Its price action is trading below the 20-day and the 50-day exponential moving averages (EMA, trying to test the 20-day EMA at $0.006999. (Source: TradingView) In the short term, for its price action to turn up again, ZIL needs to first capture the 20-day EMA and then break decisively above the 50-day EMA at $0.007258. Failure to do so may result in its price action sliding further. In the long term, however, things look much brighter. Bullish voices have predicted explosive growth, claiming a 200x pump to $1 based on its tech improvements and undervalued nature. Still, so far, ZIL has lagged behind faster-moving competitors this year and isn’t seen as a quick-profit play. #Zilliqa $Zil 1$ per $Zil is going to shake the crypto space N it's coming sooner then u think 200x pump is coming to Zilliqa Patience Zilliqa is at rock bottom when it comes to price n on chain metrics It's up only from this dead level Techs getting stronger V19 Tommorow — Bruce Wayne (@sandeepbrwayne) November 16, 2025 Instead, it may appeal to long-term holders who believe in enterprise use cases like DeFi and NFTs. EXPLORE: The 12+ Hottest Crypto Presales to Buy Right Now Key Takeaways Zilliqa’s Mainnet upgrade improves staking flexibility and strengthens validator reliability ZIL isn’t trending like newer coins but may appeal to patient, long-term holders ZIL has underperformed in comparison to the broader crypto market, and is rebuilding rather than thinking of a moonshot The post Is ZIL Best New Crypto To Buy As Zilla Mainnet Upgrade Set to Go Live appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

SGX is aiming to capture rising institutional crypto demand by launching the second set of Bitcoin and Ether perpetual futures products in Singapore.

SGX is aiming to capture rising institutional crypto demand by launching the second set of Bitcoin and Ether perpetual futures products in Singapore.

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Digital asset investment products suffered their heaviest weekly outflows since February, with $2 billion exiting the market last week. Key Takeaways: Digital asset products recorded $2 billion in weekly outflows, extending a three-week total to $3.2 billion. Analysts blamed the downturn on monetary policy uncertainty and heavy whale selling. Bitcoin and Ethereum products saw the largest withdrawals, while multi-asset funds attracted modest inflows. The sell-off marked the third consecutive week of withdrawals, bringing total outflows over the period to $3.2 billion, according to a Monday report from CoinShares.The slump follows sharp price declines across major cryptocurrencies, which have pushed total assets under management in digital asset ETPs down 27% from their early-October peak of $264 billion to $191 billion.Whale Selling and Fed Uncertainty Blamed for Crypto Market SlideAnalysts cited ongoing monetary policy uncertainty and aggressive selling from crypto-native whale wallets as the main drivers behind the downturn.The US accounted for the overwhelming share of outflows, with $1.97 billion leaving U.S.-based products.Switzerland and Hong Kong followed at a distance, recording $39.9 million and $12.3 million in outflows.Germany stood out as the lone bright spot, attracting $13.2 million in inflows as local investors treated the correction as a buying opportunity.Bitcoin products saw the largest withdrawals, shedding $1.38 billion last week, a three-week bleed equal to roughly 2% of total Bitcoin ETP assets under management.Ethereum fared even worse on a proportional basis, with $689 million in outflows representing 4% of its ETP market. Solana and XRP recorded smaller pullbacks of $8.3 million and $15.5 million.Despite the broader risk-off sentiment, multi-asset investment products attracted $69 million in inflows over the past three weeks as investors sought diversification.Short-Bitcoin ETPs also saw renewed interest as traders positioned defensively amid the ongoing correction. Last week, Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.11 billion net outflows. ETH ETFs recorded $728.57 million net outflows. pic.twitter.com/bnZA8jgEKh— Crypto Crib (@Crypto_Crib_) November 17, 2025 US Bitcoin ETFs See $1.1B Weekly OutflowsMeanwhile, US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their third straight week of losses, with investors pulling $1.1 billion from the products, the fourth-largest weekly outflow on record.The withdrawals coincided with a sharp market correction, as Bitcoin slid nearly 10% to around $95,740, raising concerns that one of the asset’s strongest institutional demand engines is slowing.According to Matrixport, the downturn reflects weakening market momentum, fading ETF inflows, and reduced exposure from long-term holders, all unfolding in an environment with no immediate macro catalysts.The firm described the situation as the beginning of a “mini bear market,” adding that Bitcoin’s next major move will likely depend on upcoming Federal Reserve policy decisions. #MatrixOnTarget Report – November 14, 2025 Signals to Watch in Bitcoin’s Mini-Bear Market#Matrixport #Bitcoin #CryptoMarkets #MarketCycle#OnchainData #BTCFlows #RiskManagement #MatrixOnTarget pic.twitter.com/6yHv8t6vsI— Matrixport Official (@Matrixport_EN) November 14, 2025 While Bitcoin and Ether ETFs struggled, spot Solana ETFs continued to attract capital, posting $12 million in inflows on Friday and extending their streak to 13 consecutive days since launching on Oct. 29.Despite the divergence in ETF flows, Solana still fell 15% over the week, while Ether dropped 11%, underscoring broad weakness across crypto markets.The post Digital Asset Products See $2B Outflows as 3-Week Rout Drains $3.2B appeared first on Cryptonews.

Unregistered crypto exchange companies across Canada are exploiting regulatory gaps by facilitating large cash-for-crypto transactions without requiring identity verification, while international platforms offer to deliver up to $1 million in untraceable cash. An undercover investigation revealed how easily anyone can move money through these services with zero compliance checks, exposing a system that experts warn enables unlimited criminal activity across the country’s expanding digital finance sector.Canada’s longstanding problems with dirty money in banking, casinos, and real estate have now extended into crypto services, where weak enforcement and inadequate oversight have created new channels for laundering and illicit finance. While blockchain technology allows investigators to track some transactions, crypto-to-cash services eliminate controls at critical entry and exit points, enabling drug cartels and potential terrorists to move funds anonymously through Canadian cities.Undercover Operation Exposes Zero-Verification Cash TransactionsA joint investigation by Radio-Canada, CBC News, Toronto Star, and La Presse uncovered how easily criminals can access unregistered crypto-to-cash services throughout Canada. In one Toronto transaction, an undercover reporter walked into a FINTRAC-registered money transfer business and collected $1,900 in cash using only a $5 bill serial number as verification, after transferring tether to a Ukraine-based exchange 001k via Telegram.An employee counting out $1,900 US to give to a customer who wasn’t asked for any ID. | Source: CBCThe transaction violated Canadian anti-money laundering regulations requiring money service businesses to record recipient information for transfers exceeding $1,000. Despite being registered with FINTRAC, the Toronto storefront processed the illegal exchange through a rogue manager who later claimed he used his own cash “earned legally,” while the counter employee “had no knowledge of the situation.“Meanwhile, journalists in Quebec received offers from 001k and another service to deliver $1 million and $890,000, respectively, to Montreal locations in exchange for tether transfers, with no identity verification required. Since August 2022, 001k has received over $14.8 billion in cryptocurrency transfers according to Chainalysis data, yet it operates illegally in Canada without FINTRAC registration.Industry Scale and Enforcement Challenges MountRichard Sanders, a leading expert on crypto-to-cash operations, warned that services with “absolutely zero checks” facilitate unlimited crime. “I could not have in my worst dreams predicted the reality we’re in now,” Sanders said, while Nick Smart from Crystal intelligence noted that Hong Kong’s crypto-to-cash businesses alone processed at least $2.5 billion last year, calling them “a perfect place to operate as a criminal because no one’s going to ask any questions.“Joseph Iuso, executive director of the Canadian Money Services Business Association, confirmed FINTRAC lacks resources to oversee all 2,600-plus registered money services businesses, let alone police unregistered ones.Joseph Iuso, executive director of the Canadian Money Services Business Association. | Source: CBCOne web directory lists more than 20 unregistered crypto-to-cash services operating from Halifax to Vancouver, with several Toronto-based operators telling undercover reporters they wouldn’t request identification.FINTRAC declined to answer questions about the investigation but stated it was “prepared to take strong action as necessary” through administrative penalties and law enforcement referrals. The enforcement gap persists despite Canada’s largest-ever crypto seizure in September, when the Royal Canadian Mounted Police dismantled the TradeOgre exchange and seized $56 million CAD in assets following a year-long investigation launched after a Europol tip.Regulatory Framework Takes ShapeCanada is now racing to implement comprehensive stablecoin regulations ahead of its federal budget, following the United States’ passage of the GENIUS Act earlier this year. The 2025 federal budget framework will require stablecoin issuers to maintain full reserves, establish clear redemption policies, and implement robust risk management systems. The Bank of Canada will allocate $10 million over two years for oversight. Canada will introduce its first federal framework for fiat-backed stablecoins under the 2025 budget, following the US model.#Canada #Stablecoinhttps://t.co/PjX4xPix3x— Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) November 5, 2025 Despite moderate crypto adoption rates, with only 3% of Canadians using Bitcoin for transactions in 2023, institutional interest has grown significantly. A 2024 KPMG survey found that 39% of Canadian institutional investors held crypto exposure, up from 31% in 2021. The country hosts over 3,000 Bitcoin ATMs, the world’s second-largest concentration of these machines. The post Unregistered Crypto Firms in Canada Fueling Million-Dollar Money Laundering appeared first on Cryptonews.

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Price is now sitting exactly on the lower boundary of the 2025 bullish channel. A daily close below $91,000 would break this year-long structure and likely trigger another leg down toward $84,000–$87,000, the zone of the 200-day EMA and July breakout level. Funding rates are deeply negative, open interest has collapsed by $4.8 billion in 48 hours, and spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded another $390 million outflow yesterday — pushing November’s total redemptions above $2.7 billion, the worst monthly figure on record. But is everything red? Not really: some altcoins like UNI and ASTER are shining as the best crypto to buy right now despite the broader market plunge. (Source: Coingecko) Ethereum followed suit, dropping under $3,100, Solana rejected $150 and now trades at $141, while XRP clings to $2.22. More than $1.1 billion in positions were wiped out in the past 24 hours, with 83% hitting over-leveraged longs. Long-term holders continue distributing at the fastest daily rate since the 2022 capitulation phase. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded another $390 million in net outflows on November 16, bringing the monthly total to $2.73 billion — the worst month since the products launched in 2024 and the second-largest monthly redemption ever. BlackRock’s IBIT alone saw $218 million leave yesterday, while Fidelity’s FBTC and ARK’s ARKB contributed $94 million and $61 million respectively. Grayscale’s GBTC continues to bleed, with $112 million out in the latest session. From November 10 to 14 (ET), U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a weekly net outflow of $1.11 billion, marking the third consecutive week of outflows. Spot Ethereum ETFs saw a weekly net outflow of $729 million, the third largest on record, with all nine ETFs posting no net inflows.… pic.twitter.com/0eZZ30EtfP — Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) November 17, 2025 Ethereum ETFs aren’t faring better: $107 million in outflows over the weekend pushed the weekly total to $508 million. Year-to-date, Bitcoin ETFs are still net positive by roughly $28 billion, but the pace of inflows has completely reversed since mid-October. The sudden shift coincides with rising U.S. Treasury yields and reduced expectations for aggressive Fed rate cuts in 2026. EXPLORE: The 12+ Hottest Crypto Presales to Buy Right Now Best Crypto to Buy Before the Next Move Higher? 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Passage would redirect a portion of the protocol’s $400M+ annual revenue directly to UNI buybacks and burns, a fundamental catalyst traders have waited years for. Whales scooped an additional 1.2 million tokens this week alone. .cwp-coin-chart svg path { stroke-width: 0.65 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.positive svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive { color: #008868 !important; background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-popup-holder .cwp-coin-trend.positive { border: 1px solid #008868; border-radius: 3px; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive::before { border-bottom: 4px solid #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-price-holder .cwp-coin-trend-holder .cwp-trend { background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.negative svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #A90C0C !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-popup-holder .cwp-coin-trend.negative { border: 1px solid #A90C0C; border-radius: 3px; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.negative { color: #A90C0C !important; background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.negative::before { border-top: 4px solid #A90C0C !important; } Aster ASTER $1.21 1.37% Aster ASTER Price $1.21 1.37% /24h Volume in 24h $698.91M ? --> Price 7d // Make SVG responsive jQuery(document).ready(function($) { var svg = $('.cwp-graph-container svg').last(); if (svg.length) { var originalWidth = svg.attr('width') || '160'; var originalHeight = svg.attr('height') || '40'; if (!svg.attr('viewBox')) { svg.attr('viewBox', '0 0 ' + originalWidth + ' ' + originalHeight); } svg.removeAttr('width').removeAttr('height'); svg.css({'width': '100%', 'height': '100%'}); svg.attr('preserveAspectRatio', 'xMidYMid meet'); } }); Learn more leads the gainers with a 13% surge to $1.32, fueled by record $12.4 billion in 24-hour perpetuals volume and token unlocks postponed until 2026. Extreme fear levels (Fear & Greed Index at 12), flushed leverage, and slowing old-whale selling have repeatedly marked major turning points in past cycles. When sentiment is this negative and a handful of projects still show independent strength, history suggests the best crypto to buy is often right in front of you. 2 hours ago MicroStrategy Boosts Treasury With 8,178 BTC Acquisition By Fatima MicroStrategy (now “Strategy”) has bought another 8,178 BTC for approximately $835.6 million, according to its recent SEC filing. The average purchase price was about $102,171 per BTC. This brings Strategy’s total Bitcoin holdings to 649,870 BTC, acquired for a total of around $48.37 billion, or ~$74,433 per coin. The buy was primarily funded through the firm’s preferred stock issuances. This latest accumulation underscores Strategy’s continued conviction in Bitcoin as a long-term treasury asset. 4 hours ago Japan’s FSA Proposes 20% Flat Crypto Tax, Doing Away With The 55% “Miscellaneous Income” Category By Fatima Japan is all set to classify cryptocurrencies as financial products under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA). Further to this, it also plans to introduce a new taxation regime for this sector as part of its crypto reform process. According to an article published by a local media, Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) wants to reclassify 105 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), under the FIEA, effectively putting crypto under the same umbrella as stocks and bonds. This expansion of the regulatory umbrella onto crypto aims to ensure that the sector falls under investor protection rules and is held up to a higher standard. JUST IN: Japan’s FSA plans to classify crypto as financial products, and cut the tax rate from 55% to a flat 20%. pic.twitter.com/MRUfrjLMYI — Whale Insider (@WhaleInsider) November 17, 2025 As per the proposed rules, cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH, listed on domestic exchanges, will need to follow strict protocols regarding disclosure agreements. Exchanges in Japan must clearly disclose each token’s issuer, blockchain infrastructure, and historical price volatility. EXPLORE: Top 20 Crypto to Buy in 2025 Read The Full Article Here 7 hours ago Pi Network Rotation Into ASTER Will Be Studied: Is Pepenode Next Crypto to Explode? By Fatima The hunt for the “next crypto to explode” usually circles back to the paradox of choice: there are too many cryptos! Yet, right now, Pi Network, Aster, and a new crypto presale, Pepenode, are stacking their claims to be breakout stars. Capital hasn’t just trickled into Aster but has been pouring in. The rotation is obvious, fast, and bigger than anything else moving in the market right now. (Besides maybe Zcash) Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time Here’s what to know about Aster, Pi Network, and Pepenode: DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Read The Full Article Here 7 hours ago $297M in Token Unlocks Set for This Week By Fatima According to Tokenomist, more than $297 million in token unlocks are set to hit the market this week. Notable one-time unlocks above $5 million include ZRO, SOON, YZY, ZK, MBG, KAITO, and APE. At the same time, significant daily linear unlocks of over $1 million per day will impact major assets such as SOL, TRUMP, WLD, DOGE, ASTER, AVAX, TAO, ZEC, and ETHFI. 9 hours ago What Bear Market? STRK, DASH, TEL Erupt: Best Altcoin to Buy Now By Fatima Is the bear market off? Starknet’s STRK, Dash, and Telcoin are breaking higher even as wider crypto trades in deep fear – Best altcoin to buy now? Three mid-cap tokens, Starknet’s STRK, Dash (DASH), and Telcoin (TEL) posted sharp gains over the past 24 hours. They moved ahead of Bitcoin and Ethereum on November 16, as traders shifted into smaller assets with fresh triggers. That contrast has prompted traders to question whether these pockets of strength signal a genuine trend or if they are merely brief bursts driven by thin liquidity. Most major tokens showed little movement during the same period. Global market value hovered between $3.25 trillion and $3.27 trillion, down about -0.2% to -0.6% on the day. Trading volumes also cooled while the Crypto Fear & Greed Index printed 9 out of 100, a level that signals heavy caution. (Source: Coinglass) Despite the cautious mood in the wider market, a few mid-cap tokens broke away from the trend. DISCOVER: Top 20 Crypto to Buy in 2025 Read the Full Article Here The post [LIVE] Crypto News Today, November 17 – Has the Crash Run Its Course? Bitcoin Dips Below $93K, ETH Nears $3K, While Uniswap UNI Holds Green – Best Crypto to Buy Right Now? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

[PRESS RELEASE – George Town, British Virgin Islands, November 17th, 2025] Aster, a decentralized perpetual exchange, is entering a phase of rapid expansion. Following the strong performance of Stage 3, the platform has rolled out the Stage 4 (Harvest) airdrop program and will launch the “Double Harvest” trading competition on November 17 with a total reward pool of $10 million. At the same time, Aster continues to scale its early-asset product Rocket Launch, expanding the pipeline of new token activities. These incentive tracks run in parallel, enabling users to earn multiple rewards from the same trading activity, substantially increasing platform engagement and trading depth. The Stage 4 reward pool represents 1.5% of the total $ASTER supply (approximately 120,000,000 $ASTER tokens), distributed evenly across six weekly Epochs. Running concurrently, the $10 million “Double Harvest” competition features five independent weekly leaderboards, allowing users to earn both airdrop rewards and competition rewards from identical trading behavior. Rocket Launch Shows Strong Traction, Emerging as a Key Growth Engine Beyond the airdrop and trading competition, Aster Rocket Launch continues to gain momentum. The product is designed to accelerate early-stage projects by driving liquidity and trading activity. Within its first month, the platform launched 5 new token campaigns, with a cumulative reward pool of more than $3 million. This highlights the growing market demand for early-stage liquidity and ignition mechanisms. Rocket Launch is quickly becoming a gateway for new projects to attract initial liquidity and users, while simultaneously evolving into a major driver of Aster’s broader ecosystem growth. Advancing Infrastructure: Building an On-Chain Order-Book Layer-1 Alongside short-term incentive programs, Aster is accelerating progress on its long-term infrastructure roadmap. During a recent official AMA, the team revealed active development of a high-performance, optionally private on-chain order-book Layer-1, designed to process order placement, matching, and cancellation directly at the protocol layer. The goal is to recreate a CEX-like trading experience fully on-chain—combining transparency, self-custody, and privacy with high-speed execution. Internal testing and an initial public testnet are planned for late 2025, with mainnet launch targeted for Q1 2026. On the product side, Aster will further expand $ASTER’s utility over the next two quarters, including staking, governance, fee discounts, VIP tier benefits, airdrop eligibility, and yield-enhanced integrations with DeFi protocols. The platform has also introduced gold and index perpetuals and plans to broaden its lineup of commodities and equity-related instruments, while deepening integrations with Trust Wallet, Safepal, Math Wallet, Lista DAO, and other ecosystem partners. Expanding Global Presence and Industry Influence Aster’s international visibility also continues to grow. CEO Leonard recently spoke at Binance Campus APAC in Korea, presenting the platform’s infrastructure plans to regional industry leaders. Aster is also set to participate in Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai this December, further strengthening its global footprint. With multi-track incentives, an expanding product ecosystem, and ongoing investment in foundational infrastructure, Aster is shaping a steeper growth curve heading into 2026. The platform is advancing toward a hybrid model built on “on-chain order-book infrastructure + incentive-driven growth”, aiming to secure a larger share of the competitive decentralized trading market and build the next generation of decentralized trading infrastructure and global ecosystem. About Aster Aster is a next-generation decentralized exchange offering both Perpetual and Spot trading, designed as a one-stop onchain venue for global crypto traders. It features MEV-free, one-click execution in 1001x Mode. Perpetual Mode adds 24/7 stock Perpetuals, Hidden Orders, and grid trading, available across BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana, and Arbitrum. Its unique edge lies in the ability to use liquid-staking tokens (asBNB) or yield-generating stablecoins (USDF) as collateral, unlocking unparalleled capital efficiency. Backed by YZi Labs, Aster is building the future of DeFi: fast, flexible, and community-first. More information is available on the official Aster website or on Aster’s X account. The post Aster Launches Stage 4 Airdrop and $10M Trading Competition to Accelerate Ecosystem Growth appeared first on CryptoPotato.

SINGAPORE, Nov. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SGX Derivatives is rewriting the rules of institutional crypto trading with the launch of Bitcoin and Ethereum perpetual futures. This landmark initiative brings the discipline, trust and transparency of global financial markets to crypto’s most dynamic products, setting a new standard for the industry. Launching on 24 November 2025, these innovative contracts provide a continuous, no-expiry structure favoured by crypto-native communities, combined with the robust clearing and margining standards of listed derivatives. With this launch, investors[1] can access institutional-grade crypto perpetual futures within a regulated, exchange-cleared framework – marking a major step forward in bridging traditional finance and digital asset markets. A Game-Changer for Crypto Markets Perpetual futures account for more than US$187 billion[2] in daily average volumes globally, with Asia at the epicentre of this growth. Yet these flows remain largely priced off and settled on offshore platforms outside of Asia. By bringing these flows on-exchange, SGX will enable institutions to trade and gain exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum with confidence and scale. Michael Syn, President, SGX Group, said, “Digital assets have made their way into institutional investors’ portfolio. We have taken the next logical and deliberate step – applying the same institutional discipline that underpins global markets to crypto’s most traded pay-off. By bringing the perpetuals into an exchange-cleared, regulated framework, we offer institutions the trust and scalability they have been waiting for.” The crypto perpetual contracts are benchmarked to iEdge CoinDesk Crypto Indices[3], aligning price discovery with institutional-grade benchmarks widely recognised across the industry. Andy Baehr, Head of Product and Research, CoinDesk Indices, said, “More than two-thirds of all crypto trading is in derivatives, and perpetual futures offer unique features and benefits that have made them a favourite. We are excited to see SGX Derivatives bring perpetual futures onshore with traditional margining and clearing and are delighted to support the benchmark rate for this innovative contract.” Industry Welcomes Move to Expand institutional Access The launch has drawn encouraging feedback from market participants who view this as a timely and strategic step in advancing access to crypto markets which have become increasingly mainstream. Leonard Hoh, General Manager, Bitstamp by Robinhood – Asia Pacific, said, “This launch is reflective of how market infrastructure and participation are evolving, and it is exciting to see a Singapore-anchored benchmark to reflect the liquidity we see in Asia. This is an important step for institutions to trade at scale, and we are proud to partner with SGX to provide connectivity to the global crypto ecosystem.” Patrick Yeo, Head of Digital Assets, Global Financial Markets, DBS Bank, said, “Crypto perpetuals offer institutional traders enhanced precision and capital efficiency when managing their digital asset portfolios as compared to spot trading. In addition, clearing and margining these derivatives under the same standards as traditional instruments paves the way for broader adoption, and marks a new milestone in the growing maturation of the digital asset ecosystem. DBS is pleased to support SGX’s launch as a member of its cryptocurrency index committee, and we are committed to sharing our expertise and insights as a pioneer in this space to foster a robust and responsible digital asset ecosystem in Singapore.” Joseph Chang, Co-Founder and CEO, Liquibit Capital, said, “We are excited to support SGX’s crypto perpetual futures launch, a key step in bringing regulated liquidity to Asia’s growing digital asset markets. Exceptional performance begins with robust risk management, and SGX’s move delivers exactly that.” CJ Fong, APAC General Manager, GSR, said, “Institutional-grade perpetual futures are a critical milestone in the evolution of crypto markets. By combining SGX’s global credibility with crypto-native innovation, we are creating the foundation for scaled, regulated participation in digital assets.” Gracie Lin, CEO, OKX Singapore, said, “We have seen growing demand for regionally anchored benchmarks, especially as institutions look to integrate crypto exposure alongside other asset classes. It is a natural step in Singapore’s market evolution, and this deeper reference point adds transparency and confidence for institutional participants, helping to support long-term growth of the ecosystem.” Melvin Deng, CEO, QCP, said, “SGX’s entry into perpetual futures is a defining moment for Asia digital asset markets. Institutional participants have long sought a regulated venue that combines the familiarity of traditional market infrastructure with the innovation of crypto-native products. This launch highlights the innovative approach from SGX to encourage global investors to engage in digital assets in Singapore.” Ramesh Arumugam, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Virtu Financial, said, “Centrally cleared cryptocurrency perpetual futures enhance the foundation for market liquidity, directly drawing from our existing daily flows. This infrastructure aids price discovery and execution, fundamentally boosting our capacity and ability to confidently quote to institutional counterparties.” The official Press Release can be found in the Annex. For more information on SGX Crypto Perpetual Futures, visit www.sgx.com/crypto. [1] Refers to accredited, expert and institutional investors. [2] Source: CoinDesk Research, DAV number for Jan 2025 to Sep 2025. [3] The iEdge CoinDesk Cryptocurrency Indices are a suite of indices covering real-time benchmarks and reference rates for Bitcoin and Ethereum (see https://www.sgx.com/campaign/iedge-coindesk-crypto-indices for more information).

Binance launches USDT/USD and USDC/USD trading pairs on November 18, 2025. Zero transaction fees and trading bots enhance user experience for these pairs. Continue Reading:Binance Expands Dollar-Based Crypto Trading with Exciting New Pairs The post Binance Expands Dollar-Based Crypto...

XRP whales have unloaded nearly 200 million tokens in the 48 hours following the debut of the first US spot XRP ETF, dampening the excitement from one of the most anticipated launches in the asset’s history. Key Takeaways: XRP whales dumped nearly 200 million tokens within 48 hours of the ETF launch, signaling heavy selling pressure. Despite a blockbuster ETF debut, XRP’s price slipped as whales sold and technical indicators turned bearish. The divergence between whale selling and institutional inflows reflects broader risk-off sentiment across the crypto market. In a recent post on X, on-chain analyst Ali said large holders “dumped nearly 200 million XRP in just 48 hours,” a signal that the biggest wallets are selling into the post-ETF rally rather than accumulating.XRP’s SEC Triumph Paves Way for Blockbuster ETF Launch on NasdaqThe selling comes at a pivotal moment for XRP, now the fourth-largest cryptocurrency with a market cap of roughly $136 billion.Its community has been celebrating a years-long legal victory over the US Securities and Exchange Commission, which in 2023 led a federal court to rule that XRP is not a security when traded on exchanges.That ruling helped push institutions back toward XRP and set the stage for Thursday’s launch of the Canary Capital XRP ETF on Nasdaq, the strongest ETF debut of the year with $58 million in first-day trading volume and more than $250 million in inflows.However, whales appear unmoved by the milestone. XRP has fallen 4.3% in 24 hours, sliding from $2.31 to $2.22 and forming a clear lower-highs pattern that suggests near-term bearish pressure.Crypto trader Tara warned that XRP is breaking down toward key buy levels around $2 and could drop further to $2.05 or even $1.88 unless Bitcoin stabilizes. She said volatility is likely to increase as XRP approaches these zones. #XRP is starting to break down and will be reaching buy targets soon! This could REALLY be one of the LAST buying opportunities that we get around $2! Remember, we've added in that possible subwave 3 fib at ~$2.10 – We need to watch #Bitcoin closely (and the RSI!) when XRP…— TARA (@PrecisionTrade3) November 16, 2025 The ETF’s strong inflows have not been reflected in trading volume because the product uses in-kind creations, allowing institutions to exchange ETF shares directly for XRP without activity showing up on public order books.ETF analyst Nate Geraci said this explains how the ETF posted low visible volume but high inflows.At the same time, data from Nansen shows that top-performing “smart money” wallets added $44 million in long positions over the past day.The disconnect between whale selling and institutional interest may come down to broader market conditions.Crypto remains in a risk-off phase, with Bitcoin ETFs seeing $866 million in outflows on the same day, one of their worst sessions on record.Ripple Welcomes Fed Proposal Giving Crypto Firms Access to Payment RailsLast week, Ripple’s chief legal officer, Stu Alderoty, said a proposal from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller to allow crypto companies access to “skinny” Fed accounts could reshape the US digital asset landscape.Waller argued that stablecoin issuers and other crypto firms should be able to tap directly into the Fed’s payment systems, reducing reliance on traditional banks that often hesitate to serve the sector.He urged regulators to “embrace the disruption — don’t avoid it,” signaling a more open stance toward decentralized finance.Ripple, which previously applied for a Fed master account to support its RLUSD stablecoin, sees the idea as transformative.Alderoty told Reuters the proposal could speed up settlement, lower costs and help RLUSD gain traction in a competitive stablecoin market dominated by Tether and Circle.He added that having direct access to the Fed would improve stability and redeemability, enabling firms to move quickly between U.S. Treasuries and dollars without banking middlemen.The post XRP Whales Offload Nearly 200M Tokens After Splashy ETF Debut appeared first on Cryptonews.

The XRP community continues to discuss why XRP’s price failed to rally following the launch of the highly anticipated Canary Capital XRP ETF (XRPC). While the fund posted one of the strongest ETF debuts of 2025, pulling in $245...

[PRESS RELEASE – Johannesburg, South Africa, November 17th, 2025] VALR has partnered with Mukuru to expand USD stablecoin infrastructure in South Africa, further strengthening financial access on the continent through regulated crypto solutions VALR, the largest crypto exchange in Africa by trade volume, has partnered with Mukuru, a leading financial services platform serving over 17 million customers across Africa, Asia and Europe, to introduce a USD Coin (USDC) wallet. This collaboration provides infrastructure for users to access USDC, a USD-backed stablecoin, supporting broader adoption of alternative savings options in regions facing currency volatility. The VALR-Mukuru partnership takes place against a backdrop of increasing interest and regulatory clarity in stablecoins globally, with the GENIUS Act – America’s first major federal legislation on stablecoins – coming into law in July 2025. South Africa’s crypto asset regulatory framework has also provided much clarity in the country, with over 200 crypto asset service providers being licensed since April 2024, boosting its role as a hub for crypto innovation. In addition to becoming a licensed Crypto Financial Services Provider in 2024, VALR was granted an Over-The-Counter Derivatives Provider license from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority in October 2025, becoming one of the first recipients of these licenses for crypto assets in the country. VALR processed $9 billion in trading volume over the past 12 months. USDC, the second largest stablecoin in the world with a market cap of over $75 billion, serves as an increasingly important store of value in markets with limited hard currency access. In sub-Saharan Africa, stablecoins represent 43% of crypto transaction volume, per Chainalysis data, with South Africa and Nigeria at the forefront. The VALR-powered USDC wallet, accessible via Mukuru’s WhatsApp platform, allows Mukuru’s millions of users to purchase, hold, and sell USDC, reducing exposure to local currency fluctuations. Farzam Ehsani, Co-Founder and CEO of VALR, stated: “VALR is proud to support Mukuru with the crypto infrastructure needed to launch this offering. This partnership is a profound step toward realising our shared vision of an inclusive financial ecosystem that unites humanity, advancing financial services in society.” Andy Jury, Group CEO of Mukuru, added: “This partnership with VALR is a clear step forward in our strategy to enable Africa’s emerging consumers to send, store, and spend value seamlessly. It reflects Mukuru’s evolution into a platform that not only facilitates everyday financial transactions but also opens doors to savings and investment opportunities.” About VALR Founded in 2018, headquartered in Johannesburg, and backed by leading investors including Pantera Capital, Coinbase Ventures and Fidelity’s F-Prime, VALR is a global crypto exchange offering a comprehensive suite of products—including Spot Trading, Spot Margin, Perpetual Futures, Staking, Lending, Borrowing, OTC services, VALR Invest, and VALR Pay. Licensed by South Africa’s FSCA, with regulatory approval in Europe, VALR serves over 1.6 million users and 1,900 corporate and institutional clients worldwide. The exchange is dedicated to advancing a just financial future that upholds human dignity and the unity of mankind. For more information, visit valr.com. About Mukuru Mukuru is a leading next-generation financial services platform serving over 17 million customers across Africa, Asia and Europe. With more than 100 million transactions processed across 570+ corridors, Mukuru leverages technology to provide affordable, accessible financial services via both physical and digital channels. Recognised six times in the FXC Intelligence Top 100 Cross-Border Payment Companies, Mukuru is also an award-winning employer and innovation leader. www.mukuru.com The post VALR and Mukuru Partner to Advance USD Stablecoin Savings in Africa appeared first on CryptoPotato.

[PRESS RELEASE – Panama City, Panama, November 17th, 2025] Deribit, a leading digital asset derivatives exchange, and SignalPlus, a leading provider of cutting-edge software and infrastructure solutions for crypto derivatives, today announced the launch of their latest trading competition, running from November 17th to December 22nd. The space-themed event offers its largest prize pool to date, totaling $450,000 USDC, with many daily prizes available to traders at all levels and the potential to win a Unitree R1 Humanoid Robot, a World Trip Prize, and even a Bayliner Deck Boat. Traders across the world are welcome to participate in the 2025 Deribit x SignalPlus Trading Competition to showcase their trading skills in crypto options and futures markets on the SignalPlus platform. The space-themed competition will offer traders numerous opportunities to go solo or form teams to rank up on leaderboards or complete quests to win weekly prizes. Key Details: Total Prize Pool: Over $450,000 USDC Registration Period: November 10th – December 22nd Competition Period: November 17th – December 22nd Users who register by Nov 19th will receive 3 free Deribit options (BTC, ETH, and SOL). Eligibility: Open to all Deribit retail users trading via SignalPlus (t.signalplus.com) Registration Link: https://t.signalplus.com/deribitspacecompetition “The upcoming space-themed Options Competition, in partnership with SignalPlus, is ready for launch, bringing record-breaking rewards, stellar events, and out-of-this-world challenges for our trading community. We’re thrilled to invite you aboard this mission, a celebration of our drive to push new frontiers and create a universe of opportunities for traders to thrive and demonstrate their expertise,” said Luuk Strijers, CEO of Deribit. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Deribit on the latest trading competition. By uniting SignalPlus’s focus on strategic innovation with Deribit’s leading platform, we’re creating a dynamic arena that rewards stellar skills and energizes the trading community. We look forward to seeing both veterans and new stars rocket through this space-themed competition with record awards,” said Chris Yu, Co-Founder and CEO of SignalPlus. Traders can go to infinity and beyond across several missions, where participants can face off in trading volume challenges, team rankings, and referral-based raffles. Competition highlights include: A Galaxy of Prizes & Referrals: Users can compete for a share of the $450,000 USDC prize pool, including a universe of rewards. Every participant has a chance to win amazing prizes, from a DJI drone and a LEGO Millennium Falcon set to an Apple Vision Pro, or even a $2,500 World Trip adventure. On top of that, weekly prizes give traders extra opportunities to score tech like a Unitree Go2 Robot Dog. And for those aiming for the stars, top traders and referrers can unlock the ultimate rewards: a Unitree R1 Humanoid Robot and the grand prize, a $30,000 Bayliner Deck Boat. Deposit Mission: Participants who maintain a balance in their Deribit account registered for the competition for at least seven consecutive days become eligible for the weekly prize pool. Higher deposit amounts may correspond to larger rewards. Each week, eligible users may be selected to receive prizes such as a MacBook. Attractive Leaderboard Prizes: Participants reaching a weekly trading volume of $20 million become eligible for rewards such as the iPhone 17 or Starlink Roam. The Solo Leaderboard offers additional bonus rewards for users placing in odd-numbered ranks. Teams can also participate in the Galactic Alliance competition, where separate prize pools are distributed weekly. Daily Rewards: In the Solo Sprint, every participant who makes at least one trade can receive a daily “Red Packet” with prizes of up to $350 USDC. In the Team Odyssey, qualified teams can enter to win an Alps Ski Trip daily, and after the competition, teams that reach $100M in trading volume will compete for the grand World Trip Prize. Double Rewards Opportunity: Participants trading designated pairs and completing the Pair Strategy Mission, including accurately predicting BTC’s trend, have the chance of doubling their daily rewards, with up to $1,050 USDC available per user per day. Perpetual Battlefield Competition: Traders can enter a live arena to compete for a share of up to $30,000 USDC in a cost-covered, unlimited-profit tournament. Profits generated during matches are retained by participants, while losses are covered. The final remaining trader will be designated the King of Perpetuals. About Deribit Deribit is a centralized, institutional-grade crypto derivatives exchange for options and futures trading. With state-of-the-art infrastructure, Deribit offers instantaneous price discovery, low-latency trading, advanced risk mitigation services, and deep liquidity through a network of top-tier market makers. Led by a team with decades of experience in options trading across all markets, Deribit facilitates a significant majority of all crypto options trading and adheres to robust proof of assets and liabilities procedures to ensure the highest standards. About SignalPlus SignalPlus provides a world-class trading dashboard covering options, futures, and spot that covers risk tracking, profit/loss attribution, strike and theta analysis. Users can execute multi-legged orders with embedded algorithms to minimize slippage and conduct in-depth profit/loss and exposure assessments using simulation tools and scenario analysis. SignalPlus also automates delta hedging across varying market conditions and offers real-time trade notifications through Telegram, empowering traders with the insights and tools needed for successful trading. The post Deribit and SignalPlus Launch 2025 Trading Competition, Featuring a $450,000 USDC Prize Pool appeared first on CryptoPotato.

A potential run on stablecoins could force the European Central Bank to reconsider its monetary policy approach, according to Dutch central bank governor Olaf Sleijpen, who warned that dollar-pegged digital tokens are rapidly approaching systemic relevance.The $300 billion stablecoin market, which has surged over 48% this year following new U.S. regulations under President Trump, now poses direct risks to European financial stability, economic growth, and inflation control that may require ECB intervention.“If stablecoins in the US increase at the same pace as they have been increasing, they will become systemically relevant at a certain point,” Sleijpen told the Financial Times, noting that instability in these tokens could trigger mass sell-offs of underlying assets, primarily U.S. Treasuries. While the central bank would likely deploy financial stability tools first, he acknowledged uncertainty over whether rate cuts or increases would follow, stating, “I don’t know in which direction we would be going.“Dutch central bank governor Olaf Sleijpen. | Source: BloombergDollar-Backed Tokens Threaten European Monetary SovereigntyThe explosive growth of dollar-denominated stablecoins has sparked alarm among European institutions, with officials warning that the bloc faces conditions similar to those in emerging markets, where widespread foreign currency use undermines domestic monetary policy. A senior ECB official warned this summer that dollar stablecoin dominance could hamper European policymakers’ ability to set interest rates or control money supply, while Nobel Prize-winning economist Jean Tirole cautioned that token failures could force governments into multibillion-dollar bailouts.These concerns intensified after the U.S. enacted the GENIUS Act in July, establishing federal oversight for stablecoin issuers and spurring rapid market expansion. DefiLama data shows euro-pegged stablecoins remain marginal at under $549 million in circulation, representing just 0.18% of the global market compared to dollar tokens’ 99.58% dominance.Source: DefiLamaThe European Systemic Risk Board, chaired by ECB President Christine Lagarde, escalated warnings in October by identifying “built-in vulnerabilities” in multi-issuer stablecoin models. During its 59th General Board meeting, the ESRB endorsed a recommendation to ban structures where EU-regulated issuers hold local reserves while non-EU partners manage identical tokens backed abroad.They warned that stress-driven redemptions could overwhelm European reserves and expose the bloc to offshore liabilities.European Banking Consortium Launches Counter-StrategyDespite their concerns about stablecoins, nine major European lenders responded by forming a consortium to launch a euro-backed stablecoin in the second half of 2026, targeting MiCA licensing under the Netherlands’ regulatory framework. ING, UniCredit, CaixaBank, Danske Bank, SEB, Raiffeisen Bank International, Banca Sella, KBC, and DekaBank established a joint company to house the project, aiming to create a European alternative to U.S.-dominated markets.“We believe this development requires an industry-wide approach, and it’s imperative that banks adopt the same standards,” said Floris Lugt, Digital Assets lead at ING. The consortium’s stablecoin promises near-instant transactions at lower costs, along with round-the-clock cross-border settlement capabilities. European Stability Mechanism Managing Director Pierre Gramegna reinforced this push during an October hearing, stating, “Europe should not be dependent on U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoins, which are currently dominating markets.” Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe supported this stance, noting that the ECB’s digital euro project, expected to be launched by 2029, could further modernize regional payments.Momentum behind the digital euro continues to build, with ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone describing recent consensus among finance ministers on customer holding limits as a “major breakthrough.” The European Parliament is expected to establish a legislative framework position by May 2026, while member states aim for general agreement by year-end. The initiative seeks to reduce reliance on Visa and PayPal while limiting dollar-stablecoin influence. The @EU_Commission wants ESMA to directly supervise all crypto firms, replacing MiCA’s national regulator model.#MiCA #ESMAhttps://t.co/iOR7YOdqah— Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) November 14, 2025 Despite Europe’s regulatory preparations, the European Commission now proposes shifting MiCA supervision from national authorities to the European Securities and Markets Authority, potentially disrupting the framework just as full implementation approaches next year. Industry groups warn that this reopening risks introducing legal uncertainty, though French officials argue that centralized oversight would close regulatory loopholes inherent in the current passporting system.The post ECB Warns $300B Stablecoin Market Could Trigger Global Financial Crisis appeared first on Cryptonews.

a16z is urging crypto developers to take a closer look at a little-discussed class of digital assets: “arcade tokens.” Key Takeaways: a16z says arcade tokens can drive user engagement by offering stable, spendable rewards within digital ecosystems. These tokens mirror airline miles or in-game currencies, enabling loyalty and activity without speculative volatility. a16z notes that arcade tokens aren’t necessary for speculative projects or layer-1 networks with established tokens. In a report published Thursday, researchers at the venture capital firm argued that these tokens, designed to function more like airline miles or credit-card points than speculative assets, could become a foundational tool for scaling digital economies.Arcade Tokens Offer Stable, Spendable Fuel for Digital EconomiesArcade tokens hold relatively stable value within a specific software or product ecosystem and are meant to be spent, not hoarded.They give users access to functions or rewards inside a network, helping projects grow user activity without exposing them to the volatility associated with most cryptoassets.“Just as stablecoins unlock new forms of commerce, and network tokens enable decentralized value-sharing and governance, arcade tokens can power digital economies at scale,” wrote a16z researcher Scott Duke Kominers, CTO Eddy Lazzarin and others.One example cited in the report is Blackbird, a hospitality-tech startup that launched a Web3 payments platform for restaurants in 2024.Its FLY token acts as a reward asset: customers earn it through spending and can redeem it at participating restaurants.The redemption process runs on a purpose-built blockchain layer, while a separate network token ensures security and incentives among service providers.a16z argued that this split model, using a network token for infrastructure and an arcade token for user-facing activity, mirrors traditional reward systems that drive loyalty programs. More on what is — and isn’t — an arcade token pic.twitter.com/FRqkRSNUlX— a16z crypto (@a16zcrypto) November 16, 2025 Airline miles and in-game currencies were highlighted as analogues that encourage repeat engagement without giving holders ownership stakes.Crucially, arcade tokens have “programmatically bounded” value, preventing extreme price swings.The report also pointed to broader opportunities. For “spend-centric economies” or applications that connect to real-world businesses, arcade tokens offer price stability, predictable accounting, and simpler token design.Developers can also issue new arcade tokens on demand to support growth, whether through user incentives, grants or developer subsidies, while keeping value circulating inside the ecosystem instead of leaking out.However, the firm cautioned that not every project requires them. Highly speculative environments or layer-1 blockchains with established network tokens often gain little from adding an arcade layer.a16z and DeFi Fund Urge SEC to Create Safe Harbor for Blockchain AppsAs reported, the DeFi Education Fund and a16z are calling on the SEC to establish a regulatory “safe harbor” for blockchain-based applications.In an Aug. 13 blog post, a16z said both groups submitted formal proposals urging the SEC to clarify that developers of decentralized apps should not automatically be treated as brokers.Their request follows years of SEC enforcement actions and Wells notices suggesting that software interfaces enabling peer-to-peer transactions could fall under broker-dealer rules.The groups argue that the SEC should grant a “rebuttable presumption” that neutral blockchain apps are not engaged in brokerage activity unless proven otherwise.According to the proposal, forcing developers to register as brokers would impose responsibilities they never agreed to, such as taking custody of user assets or acting as intermediaries, which would undermine blockchain’s core design and introduce new risks to users.The post Blockchain-Based Reward Tokens Are Key to Scaling Digital Economies: a16z appeared first on Cryptonews.

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SharpLink Gaming’s Ethereum (ETH) bet appears to have paid off, as the company reported a sharp turnaround in its third-quarter 2025 results following strong treasury performance. The company’s total revenue surged to $10.8 million for the third quarter of 2025, which ended September 30. This is a 1,100% year-over-year increase from the $0.9 million reported in the same period last year. The sharp rise was primarily attributed to the strong performance of SharpLink’s ETH holdings and its strategic deployment within the Ethereum ecosystem. Q3 Results Show ETH Strategy at Core According to the official press release, net income for the quarter soared to $104.3 million, or $0.62 per fully diluted share, in a stark reversal from a net loss of $885,000 in Q3 2024. As of September 30th, the company’s crypto assets stood at $3.0 billion, including 817,747 ETH, which comprised both native and liquid staking tokens. By November 9, SharpLink’s ETH position had further grown to 861,251 ETH. The company also reported $11.1 million in cash and $26.7 million in USDC stablecoins on its balance sheet. Commenting on the financial results, the company’s co-CEO Joseph Chalom said, “SharpLink is pioneering a new model for publicly traded ETH treasury companies – one that marries the agility of an active asset manager with the transparency of a public company. Our ability to dynamically manage capital, pursue sophisticated compounding yield strategies, and partner with many of the most revered names in the Ethereum ecosystem, puts SharpLink in pole position as the Ethereum institutional supercycle accelerates.” SharpLink’s Strategic Moves On the operation side of things, SharpLink made several moves throughout the quarter to strengthen its position as a leading Ethereum treasury operator. In August, its Board of Directors approved a $1.5 billion stock repurchase program, under which 1.94 million shares were repurchased for approximately $31.6 million by quarter-end. In September, the Nasdaq-listed company partnered with Superstate to launch tokenized SBET on Ethereum. The following month, SharpLink roped in Matthew Sheffield as Chief Investment Officer, Mandy Campbell as Chief Marketing Officer, and Michael Camarda as Chief Data Officer. Around the same time, the company completed a $76.5 million registered direct offering, priced at a 12% premium to its share price and above the net asset value of its ETH treasury. SharpLink also revealed plans to deploy $200 million worth of ETH from its corporate treasury onto Linea, an Ethereum Layer 2 network developed by Consensys. The funds will be managed through Anchorage Digital Bank, its custodian, and invested across staking, restaking, and AI-driven yield strategies on Linea’s zkEVM framework. This approach is designed to generate diversified ETH-based returns by combining Ethereum staking rewards, EigenCloud restaking incentives, and Linea’s native yield programs. The post SharpLink’s Ethereum Strategy Drives 1,100% Revenue Surge and $104 Million Q3 Profit appeared first on CryptoPotato.

The cryptocurrency market is heading south again on Sunday afternoon, and two of the largest and most popular altcoins – ADA and XRP – are no exception. Both assets have turned red once again, only continuing the recent trend that began in the middle of the previous business week. Whales could be to blame this time. ADA Whales Sell Data shared by Ali Martinez indicates that Cardano whales have been selling tokens en masse. More precisely, they disposed of 440 million ADA in the past month, which has increased the immediate selling pressure on the asset. 440 million Cardano $ADA have been sold by whales in just one month! pic.twitter.com/KHwk1XguZk — Ali (@ali_charts) November 16, 2025 Within this timeframe, the asset’s price has dropped by over 23%. The past week has been particularly painful, as it has plummeted by 17% since last Sunday. On a daily scale, ADA is down by 5.5% and now sits below $0.48, which is the lowest price tag since the early October massacre. The analyst with over 160,000 followers on X gave some hope to ADA investors, asserting that the TD Sequential, a metric used to determine a particular asset’s exhaustion in either direction, had flashed a buy signal. The indicator previously flagged ADA’s top and could now suggest that a larger rebound is about to take place. XRP Situation Worse The landscape around XRP is even more worrisome. Ripple whales have been selling massive portions of the asset for over a month. At one point, CryptoPotato reported that they had offloaded 1.4 billion tokens within a 30-day period. Their selling spree has continued during and after the Friday market-wide crash. Additional data from Martinez shows that they dumped another 200 million tokens, worth over $400 million at today’s prices. Whales dumped nearly 200 million $XRP in just 48 hours! pic.twitter.com/4qObRnDE0X — Ali (@ali_charts) November 16, 2025 Somewhat expected, this growing selling pressure from large market participants has harmed the underlying asset’s price, which is down by 4% in the past 24 hours alone (7% weekly) and now trades well below $2.20. Martinez brought up something positive for the XRP Army as well, though. He noted earlier today that the number of whale transactions hit 716 daily, each worth more than $1 million. This is the highest count in four months, and suggests that the overall interest in the asset is spiking. This could be due to the recent launch of a spot XRP ETF in the United States, which broke the record for first-day trading volume for this year. The post ADA, XRP Bleed Again as Whale Sell-Off Intensifies appeared first on CryptoPotato.

The launch of Canary Capital’s spot XRP ETF has altered the market’s expectations for the entire XRP ecosystem. XRPC debuted with $59 million in first-day volume, making it the biggest ETF launch of the year and surpassing Bitwise’s BSOL...

The launch of Canary Capital’s spot XRP ETF has altered the market’s expectations for the entire XRP ecosystem. XRPC debuted with $59 million in first-day volume, making it the biggest ETF launch of the year and surpassing Bitwise’s BSOL debut. Within hours, analysts began reevaluating where the XRP market could realistically move over the next several years — and why $10 projections are no longer viewed as speculative fantasy. This shift doesn’t just affect XRP itself. For emerging ecosystems built directly on or aligned with XRPL architecture, such as XRP Tundra, the implications are broader. A payments-focused blockchain attracting institutional capital at this rate changes how investors assess long-term value across the entire XRPL-linked landscape. ETF Demand Shows Institutions Are Now Treating XRP as a Payments Rail, Not a Speculative Token XRPC’s performance didn’t just exceed expectations — it reset them. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas noted that out of more than 900 ETF launches this year, none matched the opening demand for XRP. The volume even edged out Bitwise’s BSOL, a major benchmark for early digital-asset ETF adoption. This matters because institutional volume behaves differently from retail trading. Funds entering through an XRP ETF are participating in the network not for volatility swings but for its underlying payment-rail functionality. Canary Capital CIO McClurg emphasized this point clearly in an interview with Crypto Prime, arguing that XRP is fundamentally unlike Bitcoin or Ethereum. Rather than competing as a store of value or smart-contract platform, the XRP Ledger acts as a global settlement layer for fast, low-cost transactions. If the market begins valuing XRP the way traditional finance values settlement infrastructure — like SWIFT alternatives or cross-border payment networks — demand expands far beyond speculative cycles. That shift directly benefits secondary ecosystems built on XRPL reliability. Price Models Now Push XRP Into a Higher Long-Term Range McClurg rejected extreme community forecasts of $1,000 or higher, but he did emphasize that $10 is entirely achievable within three to four years. The logic is straightforward: XRP replacing even a fraction of global remittance volume — where workers currently pay 8%–15% in fees — radically increases utility-driven demand. The payments market is not theoretical; it is an existing multi-trillion-dollar sector with real cost inefficiencies. Near-instant transfers and low fees give the XRP Ledger a measurable advantage, especially in emerging markets. Reaching Bitcoin’s approximate $2 trillion market cap would place XRP near $35, a scenario requiring extensive adoption. But institutional ETF inflows now create a bridge toward sustained, utility-driven appreciation — something the market lacked until this week. For XRPL-aligned ecosystems, this shift introduces a new pricing dynamic: projects no longer rely solely on speculative presale cycles but benefit from a network whose institutional adoption curve is strengthening in real time. XRP Tundra Gains Attention as Investors Look Toward XRPL Ecosystem The ETF launch has intensified interest in alternative XRPL-focused projects, especially those offering clear mechanics and cross-chain infrastructure. XRP Tundra fits that profile. It operates across the XRP Ledger and Solana, giving it access to XRPL’s payment settlement logic while leveraging Solana’s execution capabilities. For investors looking at ecosystems rather than individual tokens, this dual-chain design provides diversification without leaving the XRP framework. For those researching whether XRP Tundra is legit, they can check the following article. The project publishes its audits, KYC verification and contract transparency — a critical point for those tracking XRPL activity after the ETF launch. Investors are now evaluating the ecosystem with the same due-diligence standards applied to traditional financial assets. Structural Advantages: Why XRP Tundra Appeals to Post-ETF Capital Flows XRP Tundra’s dual-token model is increasingly relevant in the new institutional environment. TUNDRA-S (Solana) handles ecosystem utility and, upon Cryo Vault activation, yield generation. TUNDRA-X (XRPL) serves governance and reserve functions. This separation resembles the architecture institutions favor — utility segregated from oversight — rather than the single-token models that often suffer post-launch volatility. Presale participation also remains accessible, currently in Phase 11, where TUNDRA-S is $0.183 with a 9% bonus, and buyers receive TUNDRA-X for free at its $0.0915 reference value. With XRP’s long-term outlook strengthening, interest in secondary XRPL-backed ecosystems is rising accordingly. Institutional commentary around ecosystem expansion has appeared across analysis channels, including a recent breakdown by Crypto League. The coverage emphasized that projects offering traceable token roles and verifiable infrastructure tend to benefit most when major inflows arrive through ETF vehicles. Verification Standards Now Matter More Than Ever Institutional sentiment toward XRP has changed, but institutional requirements have not. Compliance, documentation and auditability remain central. XRP Tundra maintains a verification trail through: Cyberscope Solidproof FreshCoins Vital Block KYC As more institutional capital flows toward XRPL, projects with transparent architecture will be first in line for attention. The ETF launch significantly accelerates that process. With XRP now validated in a way the market has never seen before, forecasts that once sounded far-fetched are receiving fresh scrutiny. And for ecosystems aligned with the same technology, such as XRP Tundra, the environment has shifted dramatically in their favor. Interested investors can secure their Phase 11 allocation as XRP’s institutional demand sets a new baseline for XRPL-linked ecosystems. Check Tundra Now: official XRP Tundra website Security and Trust: FreshCoins audit Join the Community: Telegram Disclaimer: The above article is sponsored content; it’s written by a third party. CryptoPotato doesn’t endorse or assume responsibility for the content, advertising, products, quality, accuracy, or other materials on this page. Nothing in it should be construed as financial advice. Readers are strongly advised to verify the information independently and carefully before engaging with any company or project mentioned and to do their own research. 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Alphabet (Nasdaq: GOOGL) CEO Sundar Pichai gave a light, indirect response to the growing discussion about Gemini 3, Google’s next major language model – and it had major implications for predictions markets on Polymarket. The comment came as speculation intensified on Polymarket, where traders now estimate a 69% chance that Google will launch the model on November 22. Prediction markets are betting on Gemini 3 release next week $goog pic.twitter.com/cyvrJSMp62 — Alphabetting (@wintermoat) November 14, 2025 Polymarket has become the biggest prediction platform for betting on real-world events. Users put money on everything from product release dates and Bitcoin (BTC) price swings to election results and Federal Reserve decisions. The market has turned into a place where traders try to price major tech moves before they happen and Gemini 3 is the latest focus. DISCOVER: Top 20 Crypto to Buy in 2025 What Does Sundar Pichai’s “Thinking Face” Emoji Signal About Gemini 3? Participants trade event contracts using cryptocurrency. The platform recently raised $2Bn from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, bringing its valuation to $9Bn. Prediction markets are also gaining attention at Google. The company has confirmed that Google Finance will soon display data from Polymarket and Kalshi, giving users a way to check market-based probabilities and see how traders are pricing real-world events. With speculation rising around a possible Gemini 3 launch next week, Sundar Pichai kept his response brief. He posted two “thinking face” emojis on X and offered no further explanation. https://t.co/qOnZ87TUh0 — Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) November 14, 2025 His short reply signals that he is holding back on details, likely to avoid adding to the growing hype. Still, the upcoming release matters for Google. The company is under pressure to narrow the distance between itself and firms that currently lead the AI field, especially OpenAI. The wider industry is watching this launch with real interest, because the response to Gemini 3 will shape how seriously Google can compete at the top level. DISCOVER: Next 1000X Crypto – Here’s 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x This Year How Reliable Are Prediction Markets Compared to Polls and Expert Forecasts? Business Insider and other outlets report that the model is expected before the end of the year. They say Google is aiming for better coding output, stronger reasoning skills, and more refined multimedia generation. The update is also expected to include an improved version of the company’s Nano Banana image system. Pichai has already said that Gemini 3 will arrive this year. He has framed it as part of Google’s push to narrow the distance with OpenAI after a long stretch when ChatGPT dominated public attention. That brings the headline question into focus: are prediction markets open to influence from high-profile figures? Two decades of academic research have shown that prediction markets typically produce fairly accurate forecasts. In many cases, they have even outperformed polls and expert surveys. But newer studies point to a risk. They show that a single large trade, placed at the right moment, can shift the price in automated-market-maker systems in ways that don’t fully unwind. The effect can stick, especially when other traders treat that price move as real information instead of noise. EXPLORE: What is Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC)? The post Google CEO Responds to Polymarket Bet: Are Prediction Markets Vulnerable To Celebrity Manipulation? appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Another week, another crypto Asia news update. Let’s be real, this one’s more maintenance than the headline-grabbing structural reforms that we have come to expect of the Asian crypto landscape. This is bound to happen as countries build on the structural changes regarding crypto that they have recently implemented, fine-tuning what’s already in place. It’s less about re-inventing the wheel now and more about tightening the bolts on the framework that is already in place. Nonetheless, here are some of the bigger headlines from this week. Japan Stock Exchange Considers Limiting Crypto Holdings By Companies The Japanese stock exchange, JPX, is considering new rules to somewhat temper the rise of crypto-heavy companies. These companies, known as Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) companies, have been purchasing large amounts of BTC and a variety of other cryptocurrencies. But the recent market downturn has led to major losses for everyday investors, prompting this new development. JPX hasn’t decided on this matter yet. However, it is considering tougher rules, such as requiring companies to undergo new audits or imposing stricter restrictions on backdoor listings. A backdoor listing is basically when a company becomes publicly traded by merging with an existing listed firm, skipping the usual IPO process. JPX already bans this practice and is now thinking about extending that ban to companies that suddenly shift their business focus to crypto. BLOOMBERG: JAPAN EXCHANGE LOOKS AT WAYS TO CURB CRYPTO HOARDING FIRMS The Tokyo Stock Exchange is considering stricter enforcement of backdoor-listing rules and may require firms pursuing a crypto-treasury strategy to undergo fresh audits, according to people familiar with… pic.twitter.com/k4L0SbEshS — Bitcoin News (@BitcoinNewsCom) November 13, 2025 Since September this year, JPX has warned companies about fundraising risks, prompting three to halt crypto purchases. One standout case is Metaplanet Inc. It switched from running hotels to buying BTC earlier this year and now holds over 30,000 BTC. Its price soared by over 420% before crashing by 75% from its peak. These steep declines have triggered concerns that retail traders are getting burned. EXPLORE: Top Solana Meme Coins to Buy in 2025 Tether Assists In The Arrest Of 73 Crypto Criminals In Asia Tether announced in its blog post that it has helped authorities in Thailand recover $12M worth of stablecoins as part of a major crackdown on a Southeast Asia-based crypto scam group. According to the announcement, the operation was a joint effort between the Royal Thai Police and the US Secret Service, with Thailand’s Technology Crime Suppression Division leading the initiative. The investigations revealed a large-scale fraud network. The authorities arrested 73 people in connection, including 22 foreigners and 51 Thai nationals. Tether Supports Royal Thai Police and U.S. Secret Service in Tracing and Seizing $12 Million from Transnational Scam NetworkLearn more: https://t.co/WpdBvMVC1d — Tether (@Tether_to) November 13, 2025 So far, the company has blocked more than 3,660 crypto wallets in collaboration with law enforcement, with over 2,100 of those cases involving US agencies. EXPLORE: Next 1000X Crypto – Here’s 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x This Year Taiwan Is Considering A BTC Reserve Taiwan’s central bank is considering using BTC as a part of its national reserves. Meaning, the central bank wants to diversify into digital assets and wants to try out a BTC reserve in conjunction with the traditional assets that it already holds. The move was announced by legislator Dr. Ko Ju-chun, who said the Executive Yuan and the central bank have agreed to explore the possibility. If it goes ahead, Taiwan could become one of the first countries in Southeast Asia to hold BTC as a part of its reserve. A major milestone for #Bitcoin in Asia. The Premier and Central Bank of Taiwan have agreed to study Bitcoin as a strategic reserve, draft pro-Bitcoin regulations, and pilot BTC treasury holdings starting with seized Bitcoin. This is led by @dAAAb and supported by @Excellion. pic.twitter.com/82A1UgBXAZ — JAN3 (@JAN3com) November 12, 2025 Ko is pushing for this idea and has enlisted JAN3, a crypto infra company, to aid in his endeavors. Giving props to JAN3 CEO, Samson Mow, and Ko urged the crypto community to rally behind Taiwan’s efforts. Taiwan breakthrough! Premier & CBC commit to: 1⃣ Study #Bitcoin as strategic reserve 2⃣ Draft BTC-friendly rules in 6 mos 3⃣ Pilot BTC treasury holdings—starting with inventorying seized BTC awaiting auction! Led by @dAAAb . #BTC fam, let’s make TW the Asia hub! … pic.twitter.com/OtczhWt8LK — 科技立委葛如鈞 Ko Ju-Chun (@dAAAb) November 12, 2025 “Calling on the Bitcoin community to show support and help Taiwan become Asia’s BTC hub,” wrote Ko in a translated post on X. In the meantime, Ko said that the government wants to draft BTC-friendly rules within the next six months to launch a pilot program for holding BTC in its treasury. In 2024, Taiwanese persecutors seized about $146 M worth of BTC. With the price surge since then, that stash is now estimated to be worth nearly $300 M. These seized BTCs will form the first trench of the reserve. EXPLORE: 9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in 2025 Key Takeaways Taiwan may add Bitcoin to national reserves and draft BTC-friendly regulations Tether helped arrest 73 suspects and recover $12M in crypto tied to fraud Japan’s stock exchange considers limiting corporate crypto holdings to protect investors The post Crypto Asia News Week: Taiwan Eyes BTC Reserves, Japan Mulls Exchange Rules, Tether Joins Crackdown appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

In Africa crypto news this week, Discovery Bank partners with crypto exchange Luno. This will allow users to trade directly on their banking app. In Nigeria, exchange startup Obiex has reportedly entered profitable territory after a bootstrapping and focus restructuring exercise. Meanwhile, in Ghana, GFX, a brokerage firm, is partnering with the Singaporean tokenization platform Libeara to enable the tokenization of government bonds. DISCOVER: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 So, let’s look at these stories making continental headlines this week: South Africa Crypto News: Discovery Bank Partners with Luno Discovery Bank is set to become the first major lender in South Africa to enable its users to trade cryptocurrency directly from its banking app. The bank will partner with cryptocurrency exchange Luno, ensuring that Luno users can trade crypto directly on their mobile app starting from December. Discovery CEO Hylton Kallner noted that the financial world is evolving fast and that some of the best cryptos to buy have matured. As such, they should be accessible to the mainstream. “The financial world is evolving fast, and crypto assets have matured to become an accessible, mainstream asset class….Our clients – and South Africans more generally – are already engaged in this market, with 1 in 10 people holding crypto assets, and our regulation leading in the region and aligning with global norms.” The digital lender launched in 2021 and has only recently moved into profitable territory. Onboarding crypto users aligns with Discovery’s strategy, and the bank hopes it will be a mutually beneficial arrangement for both parties. DISCOVER: 9+ Best Memecoin to Buy in 2025 Nigeria Crypto News: Obiex Hits Profitability after Bootstrapping Crypto exchange Obiex has reportedly hit profitability after bootstrapping and restructuring to focus on high-volume retail customers. CEO Ikechukwu Okeke claimed that the startup has been “profitable from day one and has consistently reinvested its earnings back into the business.” Less than 7% of the global population owns crypto. Let that sink in for a second. You're literally in a group smaller than the percentage of people who are left-handed. That means you're genuinely early to something potentially transformative. pic.twitter.com/A3vRG4e1yC — ObiexHQ – Buy & Sell Crypto (@ObiexHQ) November 7, 2025 Interestingly, the exchange claims that swap volumes have crossed the $800M mark in 2025, with total processed transaction volumes in the billions. Obiex has done great to get this far. Navigating the Nigerian market, which has an evolving regulatory landscape and the need to prove consistently and reliably in a market riddled with unreliable startups. DISCOVER: 10+ Next Crypto to 100X In 2025 Ghana Crypto News: GFX Collaborates With Libeara for Bond Tokenization Ghanaian brokerage GFX is joining hands with Libeara, a tokenization platform, to move government-issued financial instruments and investments onchain. Importantly, Libeara operates from Singapore, and the announcement came at the Singapore FinTech Festival this week. @libeara_ is partnering with Ghana-based brokerage firm GFX to explore the tokenisation of government-issued financial instruments using our regulated tokenisation infrastructure — which today supports over US$1B in on-chain real-world assets. pic.twitter.com/M8XRmB6FtZ — Libeara (@libeara_) November 14, 2025 Government bonds are generally out of reach for most Ghanaians. The requirements, ranging from minimum investment thresholds to awareness of bond issues, mean that these instruments are primarily out of reach for most investors. Notably, this partnership aims to represent government bonds as digital tokens. It will facilitate automated settlement and compliance. Such ideas cut the bureaucratic bottlenecks of traditional banking and open government instruments to the general public, some of whom are holders of the next 1000X cryptos. GFX is preparing for new regulations by Ghana’s Central Bank, which will bring further clarity to the regulatory landscape. These regulations will be crucial in understanding the rules relating to such tokenization. DISCOVER: Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025 Africa Crypto News: GFX Libeara, Obiex Profits, Luno Discovery Bank Ghana crypto news: GFX and Libeara are partnering. Nigeria crypto news: Obiex is now profitable. South Africa crypto news: Discovery Bank and Luno collaborating. The post Africa Crypto News Week in Review: Discovery Partners with Luno, Obiex Profits in Nigeria, GFX and Libeara To Power Bond Tokenization in Ghana appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

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The crypto market is reeling with established cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH losing value. The downturn has caused the broader crypto market to slide to $3.25 Tn and the Fear and Greed Index to switch to 18, indicating extreme fear. 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Its price action has stabilized above and is on its way to retest the $96,000 support-turned-resistance level. (Source: CoinMarketCap) BTC price action corrected from $103,000 -$105,000, where it was consolidating after weeks of weakening demand. These sharp price swings do not result from everyday retail investors. Instead, whales and institutional investors drive these swings. Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time These entities hold thousands of BTC in a single wallet, and their trades can move more volume than crypto exchanges. In a market with low liquidity, even one large transaction can shift investor sentiments and trigger a price change. JUST IN: $BTC now forecasted to drop to around $87,000 this year, based on price of recent trades on Kalshi. pic.twitter.com/gT6UqDFcmb — Whale Insider (@WhaleInsider) November 15, 2025 The flow of money in and out of ETFs and corporate treasuries largely directs the direction of BTC today. When investors either invest or withdraw billions of dollars in a single day, it can cause BTC to either crash or surge. Long-term holders are selling hard. ~815K BTC sold in the past 30 days, the highest level since Jan 2024. With demand contracting, this sell-side pressure is weighing on the price pic.twitter.com/jFODp4ZA1p — CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) November 13, 2025 EXPLORE: Top 20 Crypto to Buy in 2025 Crypto Today: ETH Struggling 36% Below Its ATH, Retests $3.2k .cwp-coin-chart svg path { stroke-width: 0.65 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.positive svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive { color: #008868 !important; background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-popup-holder .cwp-coin-trend.positive { border: 1px solid #008868; border-radius: 3px; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive::before { border-bottom: 4px solid #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-price-holder .cwp-coin-trend-holder .cwp-trend { background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.negative svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #A90C0C !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-popup-holder .cwp-coin-trend.negative { border: 1px solid #A90C0C; border-radius: 3px; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.negative { color: #A90C0C !important; background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.negative::before { border-top: 4px solid #A90C0C !important; } Ethereum ETH $3,032.42 0.36% Ethereum ETH Price $3,032.42 0.36% /24h Volume in 24h $34.90B ? --> Price 7d // Make SVG responsive jQuery(document).ready(function($) { var svg = $('.cwp-graph-container svg').last(); if (svg.length) { var originalWidth = svg.attr('width') || '160'; var originalHeight = svg.attr('height') || '40'; if (!svg.attr('viewBox')) { svg.attr('viewBox', '0 0 ' + originalWidth + ' ' + originalHeight); } svg.removeAttr('width').removeAttr('height'); svg.css({'width': '100%', 'height': '100%'}); svg.attr('preserveAspectRatio', 'xMidYMid meet'); } }); is struggling to claw back to the $3,200 level, but the pressure isn’t letting up. Currently, ETH is trading at , about 36% below its ATH of $4,950, signalling that ETH is deep in bear market territory. ETH’s price action has been forming a pattern of lower highs and lower lows, which is a classic sign that any attempt at an upward movement is being beaten down by the bears. Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time Over the past couple of months, its price action has broken through key support levels. It fell below $4,100, which was its peak last December. From there, it fell further to under $4000, another major support and an emotional threshold. As of right now, ETH is trading below its 20 and 50-day exponential moving averages (EMAs). (Source: TradingView) Looking ahead, ETH is leaning bearish. The next level to watch out for is $2,877, a price it reached last June. However, if ETH somehow manages to climb above $3,500, its key resistance level, it would challenge the current bearish outlook. Adding to the negative pressure is the turning of investor behaviour. Data from SoSoValue reveals that American investors have been pulling money out of ETH ETFs. Last week alone, these funds lost over $728 M, a step-up from the $522M they shed a week before. $ETH ETF outflow of $177,900,000 yesterday. BlackRock sold $173,300,000 in Ethereum. pic.twitter.com/fCXB4Cr7H7 — Ted (@TedPillows) November 15, 2025 In total, ETH ETF outflows now account for more than $1.24 billion this month, wiping out the gains they had made in the two weeks prior. The cumulative inflow has moved from almost $15 billion in the year to $13.1 billion today. They now have $20 billion in assets. EXPLORE: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 1 day ago Korean Crypto Exchanges Hit By Market Slump And Declining Trading Volumes By Arijit Mukherjee South Korean crypto exchanges are under pressure. Trading volumes have plunged in a sharp pivot from the third quarter, where rising crypto prices drove record profits for platforms such as Upbit and Bithumb. According to The Korea Times, Bitcoin fell below $95,000 on Saturday, down by 25% from its ATH, pushing the market sentiment to extreme fear. At the same time, trading volumes have dropped sharply. (Source: CoinGecko) As per CoinGecko’s data, between November 1 and 14, Upbit and Bithumb averaged just $1.88 Bn in daily volume, a far cry from the $7.8 Bn peak in January. Since trading fees account for over 98% of revenue for both exchanges, this slump poses a serious threat to their earnings. To stay competitive, the exchanges have ramped up token listings. EXPLORE: 9+ Best Memecoin to Buy in 2025 1 day ago DOJ: North Korean IT Workers Infiltrated 136 US Firms, Americans Helped By Arijit Mukherjee The US Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday announced that four Americans and one Ukrainian national have pleaded guilty to helping North Korean IT workers to fraudulently get jobs in US companies. US citizens Audricus Phagnasay, Jason Salazar, Alexander Paul Travis, and Erick Ntekereze Prince admitted to committing wire fraud. They gave up their personal information and hosted laptops to help North Korean operatives blend into the American workforce. Justice Department Announces Nationwide Actions to Combat Illicit North Korean Government Revenue Generation Department Seeks Forfeiture of More Than $15M in Virtual Currency Stolen and Laundered by North Korean Hackers : https://t.co/2qZ73r3wYx pic.twitter.com/FRaqJjYW8f — U.S. Department of Justice (@TheJusticeDept) November 14, 2025 Ukrainian national Oleksandr Didenko pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy and aggravated identity theft. He stole U.S. citizens’ identities and sold them to North Korean IT workers, helping them secure jobs at 40 different American companies. According to the DOJ, the scheme impacted 136 companies and generated more than $2.2M for the North Koreans, compromising the identity of at least 18 US citizens. EXPLORE: Top Solana Meme Coins to Buy in 2025 1 day ago Bitwise CEO: Crypto Fundamentals Strong Despite Recent Market Shake-Up By Arijit Mukherjee With the recent market shake-up, crypto heads are concerned about whether the crypto narrative is bottoming out. Almost every major coin at the moment is facing negative pressure and might extend losses into the next weekend. Contrary to the fear in the market, however, Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley believes that the long-term fundamentals are stronger than ever, even though there might be some short-term corrections. We talk about 4 year cycles — But the reality is that model is based on a bygone era of crypto. Since the launch of the Bitcoin ETFs and new administration, we've entered a new market structure: new players, new dynamics, new reasons people buy and sell. I think there's a… — Hunter Horsley (@HHorsley) November 14, 2025 He has argued that the traditional four-year crypto cycle is over, replaced by a more mature market structure shaped by new players and regulatory shifts. He said, “Since the launch of the Bitcoin ETFs and new administration, we’ve entered a new market structure: new players, new dynamics, new reasons people buy and sell.” Pretty stark in contrast to the extreme fear readings on the Fear and Greed Index. EXPLORE: Next 1000X Crypto – Here’s 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x This Year The post What’s Happening To Crypto Today: BTC Consolidates Above $95k, ETH Holds Above $3.1k appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

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BlackRock’s $2.5Bn tokenized Treasury fund has moved into Binance’s collateral system, pulling a Wall Street-grade instrument straight into everyday crypto trading. BlackRock, Securitize, and Binance announced on November 15 that the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) is now approved as off-exchange collateral for institutional clients. A new share class of the fund also went live on BNB Chain on Friday. The update gives larger traders a way to post yield-bearing US Treasury exposure while they execute deals on Binance, and they can use the same asset inside one of the busiest DeFi networks in the market. BREAKING: BlackRock’s $BUIDL ($2.5B tokenized money market fund) is now on-chain via Binance, letting institutions use it as collateral and move USD instantly. pic.twitter.com/zPuAUn9nWv — Real World Asset Watchlist (@RWAwatchlist_) November 14, 2025 DISCOVER: Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025 Why Is Binance Adding BlackRock’s BUIDL to Its Off-Exchange Collateral System? Binance has added BUIDL to its off-exchange collateral system, a setup that works through banking triparty arrangements and its custody partner, Ceffu. The exchange says demand has been building for months. “Our institutional clients have asked for more interest-bearing stable assets they can hold as collateral while actively trading on our exchange,” said Catherine Chen, who leads the VIP and Institutional division at Binance. Binance already allows other tokenized yield products, including USYC and cUSDO, to be used in the same structure. BUIDL is now the first BlackRock product added to that collateral pool. BUIDL is BlackRock’s on-chain institutional liquidity fund. It launched in March 2024 as the firm’s first tokenized product on a public blockchain and is issued through Securitize. The change allows VIP and institutional clients to keep their BUIDL tokens with a regulated bank or with Ceffu, and still get trading credit on Binance. They no longer need to hold those funds on the exchange. BUIDL is BlackRock’s on-chain institutional liquidity fund. They launched it in March 2024 as the firm’s first tokenized product on a public blockchain, issued through Securitize. DISCOVER: 16+ New and Upcoming Binance Listings in 2025 What Makes BUIDL the Largest Tokenized US Treasury Fund on Public Blockchains? The fund invests in US cash, short-term Treasuries, and repo. It aims to hold a stable $1 value and pays daily dividends to qualified investors. The fund has since become the largest tokenized US Treasury product on public blockchains, with more than $2.5Bn in assets as of mid-November 2025. Earlier this year, the fund moved ahead of rivals like Hashnote’s USYC and Franklin Templeton’s BENJI. Its growth also helped push the broader tokenized Treasuries market to roughly $8.6–$8.7Bn, based on recent RWA data.BUIDL already runs on several blockchains, including Ethereum, Arbitrum, Polygon, Optimism, Avalanche, Solana, and Aptos. The addition of a BNB Chain share class brings that total to nine networks. It also shows how clear the multi-chain plan has become. According to Securitize, about two-thirds of BUIDL’s assets now sit outside Ethereum. On Friday, BNB traded near $920. It was slightly higher on the day after a week marked by sharp swings across major cryptocurrencies. Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time Carlos Domingo, the co-founder and CEO of Securitize, said BUIDL’s wider reach and its new role as collateral “further extends its reach and utility” and shows that regulated real-world assets can play a practical part in day-to-day trading. Even so, the expansion has pushed some attention back toward BNB and the wider BNB Chain ecosystem at a time when the broader market has been volatile. EXPLORE: What is Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC)? Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates The post Did Binance Just Checkmate Institutional Capital? BUIDL Crypto Goes Live as Binance Collateral appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

E-commerce giant Alibaba is planning to launch a stablecoin-like global payments system in December that will use its banking partner JPMorgan’s technology, the company said in an exclusive interview with CNBC on Friday, Nov. 14.The system – which Alibaba.com president Kuo Zhang said would comprise tokenized fiat payments – aims to support the company’s e-commerce network and streamline cross-border business-to-business (B2B) payments.Alibaba’s B2B e-commerce platform is experimenting with tokenized USD and EUR to start, with a rollout targeted for next month.To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

Asset manager BlackRock’s BUIDL tokenized U.S. Treasury fund is launching on BNB Chain and can now be used as collateral for trading on Binance, the world’s largest centralized exchange with over 290 million users globally, the companies announced on Friday, Nov. 14.BUIDL, which is tokenized by Securitize, is the largest real-world asset (RWA) product with over $2.5 billion in assets, per RWAxyz.At the same time, launching on BNB Chain makes it easier for more people to access the fund on one of the biggest blockchains, Binance Smart Chain (BSC), which has over $7.4 billion in total value locked, according to DeFiLlama. To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

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The Bitwise XRP ETF may be the next XRP ETF to launch, and it might launch sooner than the expected November 19 date as the SEC fast-tracks the process upon resumption.

Less than a month after TradeXYZ deployed tokenized Nasdaq futures (XYZ100) on Hyperliquid, multiple protocols have launched TSLA, NVDA, and SPACEX perpetuals over the last 24 hours.TradeXYZ, the permissionless perpetual arm of Unit, the Hyperliquid tokenization layer, kicked off the gold rush yesterday with the launch of tokenized NVDA. Today, Felix Protocol and TradeXYZ followed suit with TSLA, and Ventuals launched SPACEX.XYZ100 still leads the HIP-3 sector in total volume and open interest by a landslide, but TradeXYZ’s NVDA and TSLA markets are ramping up, generating $26 million in 24-hour volume and almost $9 million in open interest between them.To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

Ripple’s payment network’s native token, XRP, surged on Thursday following the debut of Canary Capital’s spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF), which is trading under the ticker XRPC on the Nasdaq.XRP jumped roughly 5% to $2.50 after the ETF’s launch, before retracing slightly to $2.42, still up 3%, according to The Defiant’s price page. The move builds on week-long momentum, as the token had already rallied nearly 10% over the past seven days amid anticipation for the ETF’s debut. To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

Tokenized U.S. equities platform xStocks, developed by crypto exchange Kraken in collaboration with Backed, has crossed $10 billion in total trading volume across centralized and decentralized exchanges in just under five months since launching. The tokenized stocks have seen nearly $2 billion in on-chain trades.In an announcement on Wednesday, Nov. 12, Kraken also said that more than 45,000 unique on-chain holders have traded xStocks — up from 25,000 in August. The platform gives users in eligible regions — which do not include the United States — exposure to U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds via tokens backed 1:1 by the equities or ETFs they represent, which are held by licensed custodians. The platform, initially launched on Solana, has since expanded to Ethereum, as well as to TRON and BNB Chain. Despite the diversity, Solana remains the dominant chain in terms of liquidity. The xStocks platform's total aggregated assets under management currently sit at $134.4 million, per Dune Analytics data.To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

Crypto majors traded lower, with most down 1–2% before rebounding on news of the US government reopening. Bitcoin (BTC) fell 2% to $103,200, Ethereum (ETH) slipped 1% to $3,500, Binance Coin (BNB) lost 1% to $966, and Solana (SOL) declined 2% to $157. XRP stood out, gaining 2% on the day and 9% over the week ahead of its ETF launch. Among top movers, AB surged 30%, while ZEC and QNT rose 8% and 7%, respectively. In macro and policy news, the White House Press Secretary remarked that October CPI data “may never come,” sparking market chatter. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index hit 15 (Extreme Fear) last night—its lowest since March 4, 2025. FanDuel announced a partnership with CME to launch a prediction market platform called FanDuel Predicts, while the U.S. Department of Justice created a Crypto Scam Strike Force with the FBI and Secret Service to combat international “pig-butchering” networks tied to organized crime. Coinbase revealed plans to leave Delaware and reincorporate in Texas, citing a friendlier regulatory environment and stronger governance protections. Meanwhile, SEC Chair Paul Atkins clarified that network tokens and digital collectibles are not considered securities unless investor profit expectations depend on third-party managerial efforts. Visa launched a pilot to pay creators and gig workers in USDC, allowing fiat-funded payouts to settle on stablecoin rails ahead of a broader 2026 rollout. Separately, Arthur Hayes advised Zcash holders to withdraw ZEC from exchanges into shielded wallets amid heightened volatility and liquidity concerns.

Aztec Network, a privacy-focused Layer 2 network built on Ethereum with a total value locked (TVL) of over $8 million, announced on Thursday that it would conduct its token sale using Uniswap Labs’ new Continuous Clearing Auction (CCA) system.CCA, a set of smart contracts developed with Aztec as a core contributor, is designed to make token launches more transparent and accessible. Registration opens Thursday at 10 a.m. EST, with public bidding running from Dec. 2 to Dec. 6, 2025.The auction begins at a fully diluted valuation (FDV) of $350 million, representing a 75% discount from Aztec Labs’ last equity financings, according to a press release viewed by The Defiant. The teams added that participation limits are set per user to prevent larger holders from dominating the sale.To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

Flare, a Layer 1 network best known for bringing XRP into DeFi, is nearing its recent peak in total value locked (TVL) as liquid staking protocol Firelight prepares to launch on the Flare mainnet by the end of November.Flare’s mainnet, launched in July 2022, peaked at $208.9 million in TVL on Oct. 30. The surge came around the same time asset manager Teucrium filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a potential exchange-traded fund tied to Flare’s native token, FLR.To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

Dromos Labs, the developer behind the decentralized exchanges Aerodrome and Velodrome, is merging the two platforms into a single DEX called Aero.According to a press release shared with The Defiant, the upgrade will expand Aerodrome’s Base-based platform to additional networks, starting with Ethereum mainnet and Circle’s Arc, while Base will remain the primary hub for the unified platform.“Aerodrome has been successful on Base and is excited to expand to effectively service other Ethereum networks via Aero,” Alexander Cutler, founder and chief executive officer of Dromos Labs, said in the press release. The company gave a launch window of Q2 2026, but didn’t provide a specific date.To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

Crypto majors are rebounding after Tuesday’s selloff, with Bitcoin (BTC) up 1% at $105,000, while Ethereum (ETH) remains even at $3,550, Binance Coin (BNB) steady at $978, and Solana (SOL) down 2% at $159. Among top movers, CC (+30%), SKY (+15%), DCR (+13%), and ASTER (+10%) led the gains. Meteora’s MET token surged 35% following news of the Uniswap fee switch. Meanwhile, Ethereum whales have accumulated over $350 million during the latest dip, with indications that institutional players are behind the buying. Circle confirmed it is evaluating an $ARC token for its stablecoin chain, while Coinbase reportedly abandoned its planned $2 billion acquisition of stablecoin firm BVNK, according to Fortune. In other developments, SoFi introduced crypto trading for its customers, offering BTC, ETH, SOL, and more. JPMorgan also launched its deposit token, JPM Coin (JPMD), on Base—marking a major expansion of its blockchain products aimed at institutional clients.

SoFi Technologies, a publicly traded United States-based neobank best known for student loan refinancing and stock trading, is relaunching crypto trading almost two years after pausing it.The new SoFi Crypto service will let users buy, hold, and sell “dozens of cryptocurrencies,” beginning with Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL), with access rolling out gradually over the coming weeks, the company said in a Nov. 11 press release.The bank previously offered crypto trading, but paused the service in 2023 due to regulatory uncertainty, redirecting its crypto customers to UK-headquartered exchange Blockchain.To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

Tortola, BVI, November 12th, 2025, Chainwire Funtico has opened the token presale for Earth Version 2 (EV2), the studio’s forthcoming multiplayer sci-fi MMO. The sale offers early access to $EV2 – the token that drives the game’s economy – with 40% of the fixed 2.88 billion supply allocated to presale buyers. $EV2 will function as the in-game currency for upgrades, item crafting, and marketplace activity. Purchases during the presale can be made using ETH, USDT, USDC, BTC, BNB, SOL, SUPER, or via credit card. This flexible payment structure is designed to make participation straightforward for players who may not be familiar with crypto, lowering the barriers typically associated with Web3 presales. Purchases of over $1K will be awarded an additional 10% bonus in the form of TICO tokens. Earth Version 2 is set on a newly discovered planet where human explorers uncover remnants of an advanced alien civilization. The game mixes shooter mechanics and progression-based play with class roles and customizable gear. By focusing on high-visual fidelity and intensive combat, Funtico aims to deliver a gaming experience aligned with mainstream titles rather than the typical browser-based Web3 model. The project arrives at a moment of meaningful growth for the Web3 gaming category. Major publishers and investors have increasingly turned their attention toward decentralized platforms, where digital asset ownership and player-driven economies become more relevant to how games monetize and retain communities. EV2 builds upon this shift by enabling players to own their in-game progress – but without requiring prior blockchain knowledge. A streamlined login process, traditional store listings, and multi-currency checkout support are intended to meet gamers where they already play, instead of pushing them into crypto-native flows. EV2 introduces five playable classes – Brute, Cloaker, Mag, Pathfinder, and Valkyrie – that offer distinct combat roles ranging from tanking to stealth, support, and tactical drone deployment. Battles take place across multiple modes. Oblivion centers on team-based combat within a shrinking map, while Fracture is a 25-player free-for-all where everyone is hunting for glowing cubes. Players must collect two of each color to reveal a secret relic, but dying resets their progress. The rollout of EV2 follows a detailed timeline, starting with gameplay testing and presale onboarding which is currently underway. Partnership activity and additional ecosystem development are planned for Q1 2026 and the full launch and token generation event will take place in Q2, followed by tournaments, seasonal content, and integration of limited-edition digital asset bundles available to presale participants. Following earlier titles released on Avalanche, the $EV2 token will be issued on Ethereum. The move positions EV2 within one of the most active trading ecosystems, maximizing liquidity and reach ahead of launch. The game is scheduled for release on PC through Funtico, Steam, and the Epic Games Store, with console support planned at a later stage. The EV2 presale is now live at https://ev2.funtico.com/ About EV2 Developed by Funtico, Earth Version 2 (EV2) is an MMORPG powered by the $EV2 token in which character actions and core features are recorded onchain. The Web3 game, which fuses blockchain features such as true player ownership with seamless onboarding, is set in a cosmic battlefield where alien invasion threatens humanity. Players must gather alien tech, build their personalized EV2 suit, and face the invaders head-on. Skill-based PvE modes and tournaments enable players to compete for collectibles while fighting to save humanity. Learn more: https://ev2.funtico.com/ Contact Funtico [email protected]

Plasma’s native token XPL surged after the stablecoin-focused Layer 1 blockchain unveiled a partnership with Daylight Energy to launch GRID, a stablecoin, and sGRID, a yield-bearing token.Following the announcement, XPL rose 10%, trading at $0.325 with a market capitalization of $607 million.According to Plasma – which has a total value locked (TVL) of $2.7 billion – GRID will be issued by M0, fully backed, and redeemable instantly. Meanwhile, sGRID will allow holders to earn a yield based on Daylight Energy’s electricity revenues.To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mantle, the high-performance distribution and liquidity layer for real-world assets (RWAs), together with Bybit and Backed, today announced its strategic collaboration to bring tokenized U.S. equities onchain through xStocks, enabling 24/7 access to leading global assets directly within the Mantle ecosystem. Through xStocks, users can gain exposure to tokenized versions of leading equities such as NVDAx, AAPLx, and MSTRx, seamlessly connecting traditional financial assets with the composability of decentralized finance. The collaboration combines Mantle’s scalable blockchain infrastructure, Bybit’s global exchange liquidity, and Backed’s regulated tokenization framework to deliver a fully onchain experience for traditional markets. Seamless Integration Between CEX and DeFi At launch, Bybit will provide full support for deposits and withdrawals of xStocks via Mantle, allowing users to move assets between Bybit and Mantle Network efficiently and securely. This direct CEX-to-chain bridge simplifies onboarding, drives liquidity, and opens new opportunities for both users and developers to engage with tokenized markets. xStocks tokens, issued by Backed in partnership with regulated custodians, are fully backed 1:1 by their underlying securities. Each token mirrors a specific equity or treasury asset, offering transparent, verifiable, and programmable exposure to leading global companies. “Tokenized equities are redefining how traditional markets interact with blockchain technology,” said Emily Bao, Head of Spot at Bybit. “Bybit is proud to support Mantle’s vision of creating a unified, scalable platform where real-world assets can thrive onchain, delivering accessible and innovative financial solutions to a global audience.” Building the Infrastructure for Onchain Capital Markets This integration marks a major milestone for Mantle, Ethereum’s largest ZK proof-powered L2 network. Combining a modular architecture, advanced data availability layer, and low-fee environment, Mantle enables secure, scalable and cost-efficient access to tokenized equities, seamlessly converging TradFi, CeFi and DeFi within a unified onchain framework. On Mantle, tokenized equities are more than digital representations, they become programmable financial primitives. Builders and developers can leverage these assets to design innovative instruments, integrate real-world and crypto assets into automated strategies, and optimize capital efficiency across ecosystems. “With Mantle’s modular architecture, premium technology stack, and Ethereum-grade security, combined with Bybit’s infrastructure and reach, tokenized equities are set to become a foundational building block for the next wave of onchain finance,” said Emily Bao, Key Advisor at Mantle. “xStocks represents a pivotal step in turning traditional assets into composable building blocks that scale across Mantle’s ecosystem and power the decentralized economy.” “It takes more than tokenization to bridge TradFi and DeFi; you need infrastructure and distribution,” added David Henderson, Head of Growth at Backed. “Beyond accessibility, xStocks are built for composability. Together with Mantle and Bybit, we’re building the onchain economy to not only absorb capital markets but improve them.” Driving Mantle’s Broader RWA Momentum This collaboration builds on Bybit’s continued support for Mantle’s expanding RWA ecosystem, following recent initiatives such as: Anchorage integration, providing institutional-grade custody for $MNT to expand global access. Moomoo Exchange listing, bringing $MNT to U.S. retail investors alongside stocks, ETFs, and crypto. Tokenization-as-a-Service (TaaS), offering institutions a compliant, end-to-end framework to tokenize and scale real-world assets on Mantle. RWA Hackathons & Scholarships launch, fostering innovation and empowering talent pipelines to accelerate compliant tokenization and institutional adoption. Advancing Mantle’s Vision for Tokenized Markets As Mantle continues building the premier liquidity and distribution layer for tokenized assets, this initiative aligns with Mantle’s broader roadmap to expand RWA integrations, unlocking new capital efficiencies and composable DeFi strategies across its ecosystem. The collaboration reinforces Mantle’s commitment to enabling open, secure, and scalable access to tokenized assets, paving the way for broader participation in the trillion-dollar global capital markets through blockchain technology. xStocks are not available in the U.S. or to U.S. citizens. Geographic restrictions apply. About Mantle Mantle positions itself as the premier distribution layer and gateway for institutions and TradFi to connect with onchain liquidity and access real-world assets, powering how real-world finance flows. With over $4B+ in community-owned assets, Mantle combines credibility, liquidity and scalability with institutional-grade infrastructure to support large-scale adoption. The ecosystem is anchored by $MNT within Bybit, and built out through core ecosystem projects like mETH, fBTC, MI4 and more. This is complemented by Mantle Network’s partnerships with leading issuers and protocols such as Ethena USDe, Ondo USDY, OP-Succinct and EigenLayer. For more information about Mantle, please visit: mantle.xyz For more social updates, please follow: Mantle Official X & Mantle Community Channel About Backed Founded in 2021, Backed is the leading issuer of compliant tokenized equities and ETFs, including the innovative xStocks line of products. Backed’s products are freely transferable ERC-20 and SPL tokens compatible with Ethereum and Solana-based platforms. For more information, please visit https://backed.fi/ About Bybit Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 70 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open, and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com. For more details about Bybit, please visit Bybit Press For media inquiries, please contact: [email protected] For updates, please follow: Bybit’s Communities and Social Media Discord | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Reddit | Telegram | TikTok | X | Youtube

Stable, the Bitfinex-backed stablechain, has paused deposits into its Phase 2 pre-deposit campaign following technical difficulties, less than two weeks after its controversial Phase 1 pre-filled almost $800 million.Phase 2 was slated to launch at 9 am EST on Nov. 6, facilitated by stablecoin yield protocol Hourglass. However, users reported being repeatedly prompted to sign a terms-of-service agreement, and Hourglass’s website crashed due to “exceptionally high traffic.”The website outage led many users to deposit directly through the smart contract via Etherscan, but Hourglass has said that contract-level deposits will not be accepted and must be redeemed.To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

Despite the NFT market's woes, digital art continues to expand its footprint in the modern art space, with Art Basel announcing the launch of its new curated digital art platform, Zero 10.Zero 10 will “unite leading and next-generation participants — artists, studios, galleries, and digital innovators — with Art Basel’s global framework of curatorial excellence and market access” and will debut at Art Basel in Miami before expanding overseas in 2026.”The release was careful to avoid using the term “NFT,” but the exhibit’s debut collection will feature art from NFT-native platforms such as Art Blocks, Fellowship, Beeple Studios, and Pace. To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

Aave’s Horizon real-world asset (RWA) market recently surpassed $500 million in total market size around three months after launching.According to data from Aave, Horizon currently holds $539.8 million in total assets, with $163.5 million borrowed and $94.5 million available for lending. The market is built on Aave v3.3 – Aave is currently the largest decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol with more than $39 billion in total value locked (TVL).Horizon’s largest positions include the Superstate Crypto Carry Fund (USCC) with $238 million supplied, RLUSD with $164 million supplied and $89 million borrowed, and Aave’s native GHO stablecoin with $69 million supplied. Other tokenized assets include U.S. Treasuries from Janus Henderson and Superstate.To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

Seven major Ethereum protocol teams – Aave Labs, Aragon, Curve, Lido Labs Foundation, Spark Foundation, The Graph Foundation, and the Uniswap Foundation – have launched a new group called the Ethereum Protocol Advocacy Alliance (EPAA).The group will work together on policy issues affecting Ethereum-based software that secures more than $100 billion in assets on public blockchains, according to a press release viewed by The Defiant. Ethereum currently has a total value locked (TVL) of $78.6 billion. Meanwhile, Aave is currently the largest decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, with more than $39 billion in TVL. To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

Crypto majors slipped another 2–5% before showing signs of recovery after Bitcoin briefly dipped below $100,000. At the time of writing, BTC is down 2% at $102,100, ETH has fallen 5% to $3,320, BNB is down 1% at $945, and SOL is off 2% at $157. Among top movers, ZK (+24%), DASH (+12%), ASTER (+12%), and HYPE (+9%) led the gains. Liquidations totaled over $1.7 billion on Tuesday as Bitcoin slid below $100,000 and Ethereum neared $3,000. The Fear and Greed Index edged up two points to 23 but remains in the “Extreme Fear” zone. In ecosystem developments, Berachain restarted its chain after a roughly day-long shutdown following the Balancer exploit, with funds returned. Chainlink unveiled the Chainlink Runtime Environment (CRE), enabling institutions to deploy smart contracts across multiple blockchains with built-in compliance and legacy finance integration. Meanwhile, Gemini announced plans to launch a prediction market, following its DCM license application to the CFTC in May. On the corporate front, Marathon Digital (MARA) reported record Q3 revenue of approximately $252 million as it continues expanding into AI compute services.

Despite the altcoin market’s woes, Zcash’s rally is driving the privacy token sector to new heights, and now DASH is tailing ZEC with a 156% surge over the last week.Launched in 2014, DASH is one of the largest privacy-focused cryptocurrencies with a $1.4 billion market capitalization. The token features an optional privacy feature dubbed PrivateSend.It has been following steadily behind sector leader Zcash, which has rallied more than 300% over the last month to $470, its highest price since 2018.To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

ApeChain, the Yuga Labs-backed Layer 3 network built for the ApeCoin ecosystem, celebrated its first anniversary last month. After a brief rise in on-chain value and activity, ApeChain has been mostly in decline since its launch, while its native token ApeCoin (APE) has also struggled to regain its NFT-era highs. When it launched at ApeFest in Hong Kong on Oct. 20 last year, the project promised a variety of features such as fast transactions, non-fungible token (NFT) staking, and multiple utility-cases for APE, which was launched two years prior to the network's debut.At first, the launch of ApeChain — which was initially proposed to the ApeCoin DAO by a team including leads at Horizen Labs, Arbitrum developer Offchain Labs, and the Arbitrum Foundation — sparked a surge in activity as the network was supported by “Banana Bill,” an initiative with over 100 million APE tokens aimed at incentivizing developers and apps.To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

Crypto majors continued their decline, dropping another 3–8% as the selloff persisted. Bitcoin (BTC) fell 3% to $104,500, Ethereum (ETH) dropped 5% to $3,520, Binance Coin (BNB) slid 6% to $955, and Solana (SOL) plunged 8% to $162. Meanwhile, Decred (DCR) surged 111%, Dash (DASH) climbed 50%, and Internet Computer (ICP) gained 30%, leading the day’s top movers. Liquidations totaled over $1.2 billion on Monday, with long positions accounting for 90% of the losses, and the Crypto Fear & Greed Index slipped into “Extreme Fear.” Balancer suffered a $128 million exploit following a so-called “vibe-coded” hack, prompting Berachain to halt its chain amid cascading pool drains across Ethereum and linked networks. In industry developments, Hollywood.com announced plans for an entertainment-focused prediction market in partnership with Crypto.com, while Ripple launched prime brokerage services for digital assets in the U.S. Strategy revealed plans to issue 3.5 million shares of its 10% Series A Perpetual Stream Preferred Stock ($STRE), with proceeds earmarked for Bitcoin purchases. Elsewhere, U.S. prosecutors are pursuing the maximum five-year sentence against the founders of Samurai Wallet, and the FTSE Russell announced it will publish its global equity, FX, and digital asset market index data directly on the blockchain via Chainlink.

Crypto majors continued their decline, dropping another 3–8% as the selloff persisted. Bitcoin (BTC) fell 3% to $104,500, Ethereum (ETH) dropped 5% to $3,520, Binance Coin (BNB) slid 6% to $955, and Solana (SOL) plunged 8% to $162. Meanwhile, Decred (DCR) surged 111%, Dash (DASH) climbed 50%, and Internet Computer (ICP) gained 30%, leading the day’s top movers. Liquidations totaled over $1.2 billion on Monday, with long positions accounting for 90% of the losses, and the Crypto Fear & Greed Index slipped into “Extreme Fear.” Balancer suffered a $128 million exploit following a so-called “vibe-coded” hack, prompting Berachain to halt its chain amid cascading pool drains across Ethereum and linked networks. In industry developments, Hollywood.com announced plans for an entertainment-focused prediction market in partnership with Crypto.com, while Ripple launched prime brokerage services for digital assets in the U.S. Strategy revealed plans to issue 3.5 million shares of its 10% Series A Perpetual Stream Preferred Stock ($STRE), with proceeds earmarked for Bitcoin purchases. Elsewhere, U.S. prosecutors are pursuing the maximum five-year sentence against the founders of Samurai Wallet, and the FTSE Russell announced it will publish its global equity, FX, and digital asset market index data directly on the blockchain via Chainlink.

T3, a financial crime-fighting unit (FCU) founded by stablecoin issuer Tether, Tron, and TRM Labs, announced that it has frozen more than $300 million USD in illegally sourced onchain assets since its launch in September 2024.The group surpassed the landmark this month after working with the Brazilian Federal Police on Operation Lusocoin to freeze and seize 4.3 million USDT linked to a money laundering scheme.While the FCU has worked closely with global authorities, illicit funds have still managed to slip through the cracks this year, notably in Bybit’s $1.5 billion hack in February, carried out by North Korea’s Lazarus Group. As of July, the Lazarus Group had already laundered $1 billion of the stolen funds, making it the largest successful crypto hack ever.To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

Maple Finance, a decentralized finance lending protocol operating on Solana and Ethereum, is set to sunset SYRUP staking rewards just under a year after the token’s launch. Staked SYRUP (stSYRUP) voted in favor of the move, first proposed in a Maple Improvement Proposal (MIP) on Oct. 24.Voting on MIP-019, which began on Oct. 27, closed on Oct. 31, with over 99% of participating voting power in favor of the move. A total of 26 wallets participated in the vote, with 30% of voting power coming from a single address backing the proposal.Per the proposal, instead of paying out staking rewards to holders of Maple’s native token SYRUP, a portion of platform revenue will be reallocated to a newly created Syrup Strategic Fund (SSF).To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

Crypto majors are down 1-3% after a major post-fomc dip yesterday; btc -3% at $110,100, eth -3% at $3,900, bnb +1% at $1,120, sol -2% at $192. Zec (+2%) and aero (+2%) led top movers. 870m+ was liquidated from the crypto market yesterday after bitcoin’s dip to $106,000 driving many alts down 5-10%+. Senator chris murphy has alleged that binance helped coordinate the trump memecoin launch in exchange for cz’s pardon (also featured on the wsj). Coinbase q3 beat revenue with ~$1.9b, transaction revenue tops $1b. Coinbase ceo brian armstrong also mentioned several keywords from prediction market mention markets, raising concerns over market integrity. Strategy (microstrategy) q3 reported ~$2.8b profit in q3 despite softer btc; treasury >$68b btc (640,808 btc). Drake & Adin ross were sued, with the class action lawsuit alleging misleading promos for crypto casino stake. Western union applied to trademark wuusd for its stablecoin.

BlackRock's tokenized fund BUIDL saw its market capitalization on the Ethereum network drop by roughly 60%, while allocations on several other supported blockchains grew more than tenfold. Data from RWAxyz shows that the $2.8 billion fund’s holdings on Avalanche, Aptos, and Polygon jumped to around $554.7 million, $544.1 million, and $530.9 million as of Oct. 30, up from just $54.3 million, $43.4 million, and $30.7 million respectively as of Oct. 19. Over the same time period, the $2.4 billion of the fund on the Ethereum network dropped to about $990 million.BUIDL was originally launched only on Ethereum in March 2024, before beginning its expansion to other blockchains just under a year ago, with the vast majority of the fund remaining on Ethereum until this month. To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

Domains are one of the largest untapped asset classes on the internet — 360M+ names, most of them not even hosting a site. They’re traded like real estate, through slow, trust-based, broker-intermediated systems with fees as high as 30%.D3 wants to bring this market on-chain. Unlike competiros, they're going for real DNS domains (.com, .ai, .xyz), not synthetic names. They're building as an Ethereum L2, and fully ICANN + DNS compliant, which means their domains have true rights ownership, leasing, fractionalization, collateralization, and even revenue shares.In this interview, D3 explains:– Why moving REAL domains (not vanity web3 names) on-chain is a $100B unlock– How domain assets become composable in DeFi: fractional, fungible, collateralizable– Why brokers, escrow and multi-week transfers disappear overnight– Their just-announced launchpad Meezu and the first .com/.ai domains going live– How Web2 distribution & registrar integrations give them an actual moat ENS never hadimg,[object Object]To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

Mutlichain memecoin launchpads continue to pop up, and with BNB Smart Chain (BSC) activity taking off, the chain’s go-to memecoin launchpad, FourMeme, is now earning more revenue than Solana-based pumpfun.Over the last 30 days, FourMeme has earned $43 million in fees, outpacing pumpfun by 13%, making it the fourth-largest revenue generator in DeFi, trailing only Hyperliquid, Circle, and Tether.To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are continuing their multi-year downtrend, with prices and volumes plummeting after OpenSea’s first XP crate distribution.Legacy NFT collections such as Bored Ape Yacht Club and Pudgy Penguins are down more than 50% since the summer, when the market rallied following the start of OpenSea’s chest farming system. However, following the first chest distribution, OpenSea NFT volumes are now down 48% over the last week, and Blur’s are down 60%.Falling volumes are being reflected in asset prices. Bored Ape Yacht Club is down 26% over the last month to 6.55 ETH, or $24,000, its lowest price since 2021. Meanwhile, Pudgy Penguins are down 33% over the last month to 6.65 ETH, and are down 80% from their all-time high in December, which was catalyzed by the PENGU token launch.To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

Farcaster’s acquisition of Clanker, an AI agent-powered token launchpad on Layer 2 Base, sent the CLANKER token up over 360% in the past week. The move signals the web3 social media platform's push further into the finance side of social finance (SocialFi).CLANKER reached a new all-time high near $143 on Oct. 26, and is currently trading around $112. To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

HANGZHOU, China, Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Jiuzi Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: JZXN) (“Jiuzi” or the “Company”), today detailed its SOLV Foundation partnership — a leading Bitcoin finance platform managing over $2.8 billion in total value locked (TVL) — allocating up to $1 billion from its $1B digital asset plan to Bitcoin staking, yield products. This expands Jiuzi’s Bitcoin framework, creating a compliant DeFi gateway for global institutions, positioning the company as a compliant, scalable gateway for global institutions entering decentralized finance. Jiuzi will deploy up to 10,000 Bitcoin into SolvBTC.BNB, SOLV‘s flagship yield-bearing vault and the largest Bitcoin asset on BNB Chain. All assets are secured under institutional risk controls, real-time proof-of-reserves audited via Chainlink, and integrated with top DeFi protocols including Venus, Lista, and Pendle. Jiuzi selected SolvBTC.BNB for its unmatched scale, ecosystem dominance, and alignment with global regulatory standards. With sustained on-chain performance and robust security architecture, it stands as the premier vehicle for institutional capital seeking yield-bearing Bitcoin exposure without custody risk or intermediary friction. Mr. Li Tao, CEO of Jiuzi Holdings, Inc., stated, “We believe this partnership is a powerful accelerator for achieving our vision of becoming the premier platform for global institutions to access Bitcoin and will unlock a clear path to immense value creation for our company and shareholders.” Ryan Chow, CEO of SOLV Foundation added, “Our strength lies in managing large-scale Bitcoin assets. This partnership allows us to ‘translate ‘ this capability into a language the traditional financial world can trust. Together, we are building a bridge of trust capable of securely carrying the future torrent of institutional capital.” The alliance unites an SEC-regulated NASDAQ firm with a leading on-chain asset manager, creating a compliant blueprint for institutional Bitcoin adoption that bridges Trad Fi and DeFi. About Jiuzi Holdings, Inc. Jiuzi Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: JZXN) is a China-based company focused on sustainable energy and financial innovation. Leveraging its regulated corporate framework, Jiuzi is expanding into digital asset finance to provide compliant gateways for institutional investors seeking exposure to blockchain-based products. About SOLV Foundation Solv Protocol is the Operating Layer for Bitcoin, powering the $1T Bitcoin Finance economy through lending, liquid staking, and high-efficiency yield products. transforming Bitcoin from a passive store of value into a productive and globally accessible financial-class asset.

Asset manager Canary Capital launched ETF products for Hedera (HBAR) and Litecoin (LTC) on Oct. 28.HBAR rallied 22% on the news to $0.22, putting its market capitalization at $9 billion. While the move marks a 17.5% rise for HBAR over the last week, it is yet to recover from the vicious Oct. 10 altcoin crash.To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

Brett Harrison, the former president of FTX US, the United States-based arm of the infamous FTX exchange led by Sam Bankman-Fried, has announced the launch of Architect, a perpetual derivatives exchange.Architect’s AX exchange allows users to trade perpetual futures on traditional assets, such as stocks, indices, interest rates, and commodities, on a centralized, regulated platform. Perpetual futures for traditional finance assets have been a hot topic in 2025, with centralized and decentralized venues such as Robinhood and Hyperliquid racing to dominate the space and attract new users.To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 upgrade, which enables permissionless perpetuals markets, launched two weeks ago, and TradeXYZ’s XYZ100 market is gaining traction as it breaks into the exchange’s top 10 assets by daily volume while competitors debate its efficiency.TradeXYZ is the perpetuals arm of Unit, the Hyperliquid tokenization layer. The protocol's XYZ100 market was the first HIP-3 deployment, tracking Nasdaq futures, one of traditional finance’s largest equity indices.Following a short sign-up and referral campaign, TradeXYZ began gradually rolling out platform access to waitlisted users, and was launched to the public on Hyperliquid’s front end this weekend, resulting in a huge surge of volume and open interest. Over the last 24 hours, XYZ100 has generated $72 million in volume with $55 million in open interest. To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

The small-cap coin trenches have been struggling since the TRUMP memecoin launch in January, but there are renewed signs of life in the artificial intelligence (AI) coin space, driven by the Virtuals ecosystem and the rise of x402 protocols.VIRTUAL is up 84% over the last week, and leading coins in its ecosystem, such as TIBBIR and AIXBT, are up 27% and 54% in the same timeframe, likely catalyzed by Coinbase providing its users access to all Virtuals-based AI agent tokens on Oct. 24.To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

Ink, a Layer 2 (L2) blockchain launched by U.S. crypto exchange Kraken in December 2024, saw its total value locked (TVL) surge by nearly 3,800% in less than two weeks, climbing from $6.42 million on Oct. 15 to nearly $249 million as of press time.However, data from DefiLlama shows that out of 30 protocols deployed on Ink, more than 97% of this sharp increase came from a single product, Tydro, a non-custodial lending protocol built by the Ink Foundation, as a white label instance of open-source DeFi giant Aave. To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

Memecoin launchpad pumpfun announced its newest acquisition today, closing a deal to add Padre, a multichain trading terminal, to its ecosystem.Padre is a memecoin trading terminal live on Solana, Base, Ethereum, and BNB Smart Chain, and looks to compete in the trading bot space, which is currently dominated by Axiom. Padre has a market share of around 5%, according to Dune Analytics.To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

Peter Schiff, well known in the crypto industry as a Bitcoin critic and gold advocate, announced that he’s exploring a new way to make bullion digital — via blockchain. Schiff revealed his plans for a tokenized gold platform during an interview on CounterParty TV posted yesterday, Oct. 23. The proposed platform includes a debit card that would let users buy, hold, and spend tokenized gold, while keeping the precious metal in vaults. Schiff didn’t miss a chance to critique Bitcoin as he explained his upcoming product in the interview:“Ideally, the one thing that makes sense to put on a blockchain is gold. Because it will work. And it will do all the things that Bitcoin promises, but can never do. You can use tokenized gold as a medium of exchange, as a unit of account, as a story of value. And I’m probably going to launch my own token at some point.” To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

Meteora, a Solana-based decentralized exchange (DEX), launched its native MET token on Thursday.The token is currently trading at $0.565, down 17.7% since launch, according to CoinGecko. At the time of writing, MET has a market capitalization of over $271 million and a fully diluted valuation (FDV) of more than $565 million.To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io

APIA, Samoa, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Phemex, the most efficient crypto exchange, today launched an upgraded Rewards Hub with up to $15,000 USDT in total rewards, mystery box system, and missions for new and experienced traders. The upgraded Rewards Hub replaces fixed prizes with mystery boxes containing cash, BTC airdrops, trading fee vouchers, and futures bonus coupons. Updated Rewards Hub includes: Newcomer Welcome Gifts — Up to 5,000 USDT for KYC verification, first deposit, and first trade $10,000 Trading Challenge — 5,000 USDT in Futures rewards plus 5,000 USDT in Spot rewards Earn Incentives — 7% interest boost coupons for new users completing staking tasks “We upgraded the Rewards Hub to give users more ways to earn while they trade,” said Federico Variola, CEO of Phemex. “Bigger prizes, surprise rewards, and missions for everyone — from your first deposit to advanced trading. We’re always looking for ways to empower our traders.” About Phemex Founded in 2019, Phemex is a user-first crypto exchange trusted by over 6 million traders worldwide. The platform offers spot and derivatives trading, copy trading, and wealth management products designed to prioritize user experience, transparency, and innovation. With a forward-thinking approach and a commitment to user empowerment, Phemex delivers reliable tools, inclusive access, and evolving opportunities for traders at every level to grow and succeed. For more information, please visit: https://phemex.com/

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is excited to announce that the Bybit Card has been recognized by Mastercard, the global leader in payment technology, as the Best Performing Crypto Card at EDGE 2025. Mastercard hosted the fourth edition of EDGE, its flagship forum shaping the future of payments across EEMEA. The event convened senior global executives from diverse industries to examine emerging opportunities across payments, digital infrastructure, and consumer trends. Under the theme ‘Commerce: De-Coded’, EDGE 2025 explored how innovations like agentic AI, embedded finance, tokenization, and stablecoins transformed global commerce and accelerated fintech evolution. Bybit Card: A Fast Pass to the Future of Crypto Payment Since its launch in 2024, the Bybit Card has accumulated over two million cardholders worldwide. Distinguishing itself by seamlessly integrating cryptocurrencies with traditional payment rails, the Bybit Card supports digital asset holders’ everyday needs and prioritizes a rewarding experience for its community. Through generous rewards tracks, exclusive partnerships across utility to culture, and innovative solutions, the Bybit Card enables users to convert and spend their digital assets at millions of merchants worldwide in the Mastercard network. “We are honored to receive this award from Mastercard, a global leader in financial innovation and a trusted partner in payment technology. The recognition validates Bybit’s vision to make crypto freedom a reality and digital assets more accessible for everyday users,” said Sophie Chen, Head of Marketing at Bybit Card and Pay. “The Bybit Card demonstrates the potential of digital assets in a connected world. EDGE 2025 brought together the companies actively building this infrastructure, and we’re focused on ensuring crypto users have the same seamless payment experience as traditional cardholders.” This recognition comes as the payments industry undergoes rapid transformation through embedded finance, tokenization, and AI-driven commerce solutions. Mastercard’s own innovation demonstrates this accelerating shift. Nearly half of all Mastercard online transactions in Europe are now tokenized, on track towards its goal of 100% by 2030. In the AI-commerce space, industry reports suggest AI assistants may handle 20% of eCommerce activities in 2025, underscoring the critical importance of secure, intelligent payment infrastructure like that recognized in the Bybit Card. Best Performing, Most Loved The Bybit Card enables cryptocurrency holders to spend their digital assets in real-world scenarios with ease, offering instant conversion, competitive rates, unique user benefits, and acceptance at millions of Mastercard merchants globally. Key Features of the Bybit Card: Crypto convenience: seamless fiat-to-crypto spending, and cash withdrawals from supported ATMs around the world with the physical card available to Mastercard holders. No annual fees and up to 8% APR on balances. Year-round perks: 100% rebates on subscriptions including Netflix, Spotify, and selected AI tools, airport lounge access, and other benefits refreshed seasonally. Multi-asset transactions and cashback: supporting transactions in BTC, ETH, XRP, TON, USDT, USDC, MNT, and BNB; cashback options in USDC, USDT, BTC, and AVAX, with more options on the way. #Bybit / #CryptoArk / #BybitCard /#IMakeIt About Bybit Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 70 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com. For more details about Bybit, please visit Bybit Press For media inquiries, please contact: [email protected] For updates, please follow: Bybit’s Communities and Social Media Discord | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Reddit | Telegram | TikTok | X | Youtube

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, announced a strategic collaboration with DigiFT to support UBS’s USD Money Market Investment Fund Token (UBS uMINT), a token corresponding to the first tokenized investment fund launched by UBS Asset Management. Through this collaboration, Bybit will enable the shares of UBS’s tokenized money market investment fund, which are distributed via DigiFT, to be used as collateral on its platform for trading. This initiative marks a significant milestone in Bybit’s mission to connect traditional finance (TradFi) with the digital asset economy. Issued by UBS Asset Management, the UBS uMINT is a money market investment built on the Ethereum public blockchain. Opened to external investors in November 2024, the UBS tokenized money market investment fund is distributed through authorized distribution partners. DigiFT, a licensed real-world assets (RWA) smart contract-based platform regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, is at present the largest distributor by volume of the UBS tokenized money market investment fund. “DigiFT is an innovator in regulated blockchain distribution,” said Ben Zhou, Co-Founder and CEO of Bybit. “By working together, we are opening the door for more traditional institutions to unlock further utility from their tokenized money market products. Through the collaboration with Bybit, investors of the UBS tokenized money market investment fund will be able to use their holdings as collateral for trading in a secure and cost-efficient way. This partnership is another important step in bridging Web2 finance and Web3 innovation.” Yoyee Wang, Head of Bybit’s B2B Business Unit at Bybit, added: “Our B2B team is dedicated to leading key initiatives in loans, custody, and strategic partnerships that enable institutions to safely and seamlessly integrate digital assets into their operations. Collaborating with DigiFT gives our institutional clients access to a high-quality, regulated product backed by one of the world’s most trusted financial brands, while benefiting from Bybit’s robust settlement and liquidity infrastructure.” “As a regulated, smart contract-based, non-custodial RWA distributor, DigiFT’s vision has always been to make high-quality investment products accessible on-chain without compromising compliance. Through this collaboration, DigiFT exemplifies how regulated RWA infrastructure can deliver both capital efficiency and transparency to the financial markets of the future,” added Henry Zhang, Founder & Group CEO of DigiFT. This collaboration strengthens Bybit’s B2B and institutional service portfolio, supporting its strategy to onboard more traditional financial institutions into the digital asset space. By supporting regulated tokenized products such as UBS Asset Management’s tokenized money market investment fund and integrating the UBS uMINT token via DigiFT, Bybit continues to set new benchmarks for trust, transparency, and innovation in Crypto-TradFi integration. #Bybit / #TheCryptoArk About Bybit Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 70 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com. 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