Stablecoins, tokenized money market funds and tokenized treasuries could become a common treasury asset in the future, Fireblocks’ John Hallahan told Cointelegraph.

Michael Saylor’s Strategy has filed to offer euro-denominated shares, STRE, in its latest push to raise capital for more Bitcoin.

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The crypto world just took another dark turn. Faruk Fatih Ozer, founder and former CEO of the defunct Turkish cryptocurrency exchange Thodex, has been found dead in his prison cell. According to reports, authorities are investigating the possibility of suicide. The 30-year-old was discovered hanging in his cell at a maximum-security prison in Tekirdağ, northwest Turkey, on the morning of November 1st. Officials say there were no immediate signs of struggle, though investigations remain ongoing. Ozer’s sudden death brings a grim end to one of crypto’s most infamous scandals, a story that shook Turkey’s financial system and left hundreds of The post Thodex Founder Found Dead in Turkish Prison Cell: Suicide or Cover-Up? appeared first on The Merkle News.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) is shaking things up again. This time, it’s not about Binance or regulation. It’s personal. CZ revealed that he used his own funds to buy ASTER tokens, saying clearly, he’s not a trader, he’s a holder. Shortly after the tweet, ASTER surged over 20%, climbing to $1.19 according to CoinMarketCap. A screenshot shared online showed CZ’s account holding 2,090,598.14 ASTER, with the market price at $0.913 at the time. “I Bought and Held”, CZ Makes It Simple In a single post, CZ wrote: “I bought some Aster with my own money on Binance, I bought The post CZ Buys ASTER Tokens with Personal Funds, Price Jumps 20% appeared first on The Merkle News.

Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters expects every transaction to one day run on blockchain, calling it a “complete rewiring” of global finance. Standard Chartered CEO Believes Blockchain Will Host All Money Eventually As reported by CNBC, Bill Winters talked about the future of finance and Hong Kong’s role in the global digital assets space at […]

Key Takeaways Why has Hong Kong relaxed its crypto regulations?  Per the regulator, the move would sustain its local crypto’s growth momentum.  Are the changes enough to challenge Singapore’sThe post Hong Kong’s SFC eases crypto rules from ‘tough to tactical’ - Details appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Ripple is deepening its push into digital asset infrastructure with a strategic acquisition that will strengthen its institutional products. Ripple has made another major move to enhance its institutional offerings, acquiring digital asset wallet and custody provider Palisade. According to…

Strategy CEO Michael Saylor claims that the Bitcoin price could reach $150,000 as soon as this year

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Decentralized finance protocol Balancer has fallen victim to what appears to be one of the largest DeFi exploits of the quarter. According to data from Nansen, approximately $70.9 million worth of assets were initially moved to a fresh wallet, before investigators confirmed total stolen funds have surged to around $116.6 million. Tokens moved in the first wave included 6.85K osETH, 6.59K WETH, and 4.26K wstETH, all transferred within minutes of each other to a new address controlled by the attacker. At the time of writing, Balancer has yet to release a full post-mortem, but the team has confirmed the exploit The post Balancer Exploited: $116M Drained in Major DeFi Hack appeared first on The Merkle News.

James Wynn has warned of a highly volatile first week of November, predicting sharp declines in both stocks and cryptocurrencies. James Wynn Issues ‘Max Pain’ Warning High-risk crypto trader James Wynn has issued a stark warning, predicting that stocks and cryptocurrencies are heading into their most turbulent week yet. Wynn—who previously lost tens of millions […]

From memecoins to meaningful markets, Pump.fun’s latest evolution aims to redefine crypto fundraising on Solana. Pump.fun, the viral Solana-based token creation platform that took the crypto world by storm, has officially unveiled “Spotlight”, a new initiative designed to support utility token launches and empower founders to raise on-chain capital directly from their communities. The move marks a bold expansion of Pump.fun’s mission beyond its memecoin roots, positioning it as an early-stage Internet Capital Market, where startups can tokenize ideas, attract investment, and grow in real time without traditional gatekeepers. Launched in early 2024 as a simple tool for instant token The post Pump.fun Launches ‘Spotlight’ to Power Utility Token Growth and Real On-Chain Startups appeared first on The Merkle News.

ZKSync just got the biggest nod in crypto, from Vitalik himself. Ethereum’s founder retweeted ZKSync co-founder Alex Gluchowski, calling the project’s work “underrated but valuable.” That single shoutout sent waves through the community, and $ZK holders noticed. Within hours, ZKSync’s native token began climbing, reflecting renewed optimism around one of Ethereum’s most ambitious Layer 2 (L2) projects. But the timing wasn’t random. The buzz followed ZKSync’s latest network transformation, the Atlas upgrade, now live on mainnet. https://twitter.com/VitalikButerin/status/1984523871803056592?t=3sU0VTag86PvBKUhfu7AQQ&s=19 The Atlas Upgrade: Ethereum’s L2 Evolution ZKSync’s Atlas isn’t just another scaling update. It’s a rearchitecture of how liquidity and finality work across The post Vitalik Endorses ZKSync as Atlas Upgrade Redefines Ethereum Layer 2 appeared first on The Merkle News.

The crypto VC giant plans a reverse merger with Nasdaq-listed fintech Currenc, giving Animoca shareholders majority control of the new entity.

Standard Chartered’s Bill Winters predicted a blockchain-driven future where every transaction settles digitally, calling it a total rewiring of finance.

Analysts see billion-dollar potential as SEC reforms shorten paths for crypto ETFs and XRP moves closer to mainstream trading.

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Crypto investors are rediscovering the importance of financial privacy, as privacy-preserving cryptocurrencies outperform a broader crypto market slump.

Inflated dashboards don’t build institutional trust. Only verifiable assets, regulatory clarity and real usage can power the RWA revolution.

High yields mean nothing without execution certainty. Institutional DeFi adoption demands predictable transactions over speculative returns at scale.

Strategy’s Bitcoin acquisition rate has been significantly down since September, threatening to limit Bitcoin’s price recovery.

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Following a presidential pardon that sparked debate over influence and access, crypto companies and PACs are ramping up political spending as the sector matures into a Washington power player.

Nasdaq has reprimanded TON Strategy for its $272.7 million Toncoin purchase and PIPE deal, citing missed shareholder approval rules.

A clear guide to WLFI, the TRUMP memecoin and USD1, explaining how token sales, trading fees and treasury deals produced $802 million for Trump-linked ventures.

Tokenized Treasuries have climbed to a capitalization of $8.63 billion as traders and banks begin using them for repo market financing.

IREN’s Microsoft partnership underscores how Bitcoin miners are reinventing themselves as AI infrastructure providers amid tightening margins.

Dash’s setup mirrors Zcash’s pre-breakout phase, hinting at a possible 400% rally if it breaks above a multiyear technical resistance zone.

Ethereum’s price risked a deeper correction toward $2,800 as institutional demand through ETH ETFs and treasury companies declined

Investors trimmed exposure to Bitcoin funds amid US policy uncertainty, even as Bitwise’s new Solana staking ETF attracted strong debut inflows last week.

As Ripple’s Swell conference kicked off in New York this week, the company announced an expansion of OTC services following its October acquisition of a prime broker.

Bitcoin and altcoin’s early November performance mirrors October, where the market ignored historicals and fell to new lows. Will bulls show any interest in buying the range lows?

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Grants will now be distributed through a wishlist and requests for proposals, aligning funding with the Ethereum ecosystem’s goals.

The advocacy organization filed a brief opposing prosecutors’ arguments that two brothers presented themselves as “honest validators” to allegedly pull off a $25-million exploit.

Banco Inter and Chainlink test cross-border trade finance using Brazil’s Drex and Hong Kong’s Ensemble networks in landmark blockchain pilot.

Reports showed four security companies conducted 11 audits of Balancer’s smart contracts starting in 2021, but a bad actor was still able to drain millions in staked Ether.

The biotech company's pivot into digital assets marks one of the largest treasury financings to date, underscoring growing institutional demand for tokenized finance.

The partnership will place key FTSE Russell and Russell index data on blockchains, expanding public access to reliable market information.

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

HyperUnit, the whale that made $200 million from the US-China tariff crash last month, is now betting on a rebound in Bitcoin and Ether, opening $55 million in long positions.

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Fellow miner IREN also signed a multi-year GPU cloud services contract with Microsoft worth $9.7 billion on Monday.

Ripple has added to its recent run of acquisitions, buying the crypto wallet and custody firm Palisade in a bid to boost its offerings to institutions.

David Sacks warns that the real threat AI poses is when it is used for government surveillance and information control.

Market maker Wintermute has shot down rumors suggesting it plans to sue Binance in relation to a flash crash last month, when Bitcoin fell 15.2% to below $103,000.

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index plummeted by 21 points to “Extreme Fear,” the lowest it’s been in seven months.

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Key Takeaways Why are Bitcoin traders eyeing ETH’s weakness? Ethereum's fading institutional momentum and DAT fragility are making it a tactical hedge play against Bitcoin. What does this mean foThe post Bitcoin bulls are shorting Ethereum: Inside a trend no one’s talking about appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Iran’s power grid is under fresh strain as a large-scale boom in Bitcoin mining pushes regulators to hunt down illegal operations, according to statements from local energy officials and recent reports. Cheap, subsidized electricity and covert hookups have turned parts of the country into a “paradise for illegal miners,” Akbar Hasan Beklou, CEO of the […]

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Robinhood has officially listed SEI. SEI is hosting settlement layers for big names like BlackRock, PayPal, and Circle. But every few months, a new chain claims to be “the future of trading.” and Sei is the latest contender.  But promises are easy. Delivering them is another story. Especially in a volatile market. That’s why we have curated […] The post SEI: Hidden Altcoin Gem or Crypto Hype? appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

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The Crypto Fear & Greed Index plummeted by 21 points to “Extreme Fear,” the lowest it’s been in seven months.

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Stream Finance's halted transactions highlight the vulnerability of DeFi platforms to external management risks, impacting user trust and market stability. The post Stream Finance reports $93M loss, pauses withdrawals and deposits appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

FTSE Russell’s integration with Chainlink’s Datalink propels traditional finance deeper into the blockchain era, bringing trusted benchmark indices onchain to power next-generation tokenized assets, regulated products, and institutional-grade financial innovation worldwide. FTSE Russell Goes Onchain With Chainlink’s Datalink Blockchain adoption in global finance is accelerating as established institutions integrate decentralized infrastructure into traditional markets. The […]

HyperUnit, the whale that made $200 million from the US-China tariff crash last month, is now betting on a rebound in Bitcoin and Ether, opening $55 million in long positions.

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Fellow miner IREN also signed a multi-year GPU cloud services contract with Microsoft worth $9.7 billion on Monday.

Ripple has added to its recent run of acquisitions, buying the crypto wallet and custody firm Palisade in a bid to boost its offerings to institutions.

David Sacks warns that the real threat AI poses is when it is used for government surveillance and information control.

Market maker Wintermute has shot down rumors suggesting it plans to sue Binance in relation to a flash crash last month, when Bitcoin fell 15.2% to below $103,000.

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index plummeted by 21 points to “Extreme Fear,” the lowest it’s been in seven months.

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Everyone’s focused on ETF approvals and halving cycles. But a deeper shift may be happening quietly in the background. Quantitative Tightening or QT could end on December 1st. That’s the policy that’s quietly drained liquidity from markets around the world.  And when that happens, the ripple effects won’t stop at Wall Street. They’ll reach DeFi, […] The post What Happens to Crypto When QT Ends on Dec 1? appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

Charles Hoskinson used his latest live AMA on November 1 to issue a point-by-point rebuttal to claims that Cardano is suffering from low adoption, thin liquidity, poor interoperability and marketing inertia—while laying out a 2026 growth blueprint anchored in the Midnight partner-chain, cross-ecosystem bridges, an events-driven marketing push, and clearer accountability for KPIs. Hoskinson framed […]

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Kraken has taken a notable step in expanding its European offering, introducing a new feature for clients on its regulated trading platform. Kraken’s European clients can now use Bitcoin, Ethereum, and select stablecoins as collateral for perpetual futures trading on…

Key Takeaways Why is Fetch.ai [FET] under pressure? Exchange Reserves dropped from $300 million to $113.9 million, showing traders pulling liquidity amid weak confidence. What’s shaping FET's neaThe post Mapping FET's path: Sellers stay in control – Next target $0.20? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Market maker Wintermute has shot down rumors suggesting it plans to sue Binance in relation to a flash crash last month, when Bitcoin fell 15.2% to below $103,000.

David Sacks warns that the real threat AI poses is when it is used for government surveillance and information control.

Strategy Inc. is ramping up bitcoin accumulation with fresh purchases that extend its record-breaking holdings, signal unshakable conviction in digital assets, and strengthen its position as the definitive institutional leader in bitcoin’s accelerating global ascent. Strategy Expands Bitcoin Treasury With Unstoppable Momentum and Institutional Scale Strategy Inc. is intensifying its bitcoin accumulation strategy, underscoring its […]

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Bitcoin is entering a decisive phase as the market faces renewed selling pressure and short-term sentiment turns cautious. After weeks of volatility and failed attempts to hold above key resistance zones, investors are now watching closely to see whether BTC can stabilize and defend support as macro and liquidity factors continue to shift. Yet beneath […]

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Bitcoin Mining-Firmen wandeln sich rasant zu zentralen KI-Infrastruktur-Anbietern. Milliardenverträge mit Microsoft und Dell zeigen das neue Potenzial der Branche. Geopolitische Restriktionen stärken US-Firmen zusätzlich. Eine stille Revolution rollt durch die Technologie- und Finanzwelt. Bitcoin Miner, einst reine Krypto-Arbeiter im globalen Blockchain-Netzwerk, verwandeln sich in Schlüsselspieler der künstlichen Intelligenz. Diese neue Dynamik bringt spektakuläre Aktiengewinne, Milliardenverträge […]

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Key Takeaways Has Solana’s memecoin rush really cooled off? Not quite. DEXs still process over $3 billion daily and $140 billion monthly. What’s different about Solana’s market now? Token miThe post Has Solana's memecoin mania fizzled out? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Strategy hat seine Bitcoin Käufe stark reduziert und liegt auf dem niedrigsten Niveau seit Jahren. Der Grund dafür sind schwierige Marktbedingungen und weniger Geld, das über Aktien aufgenommen werden kann. Trotzdem deutet Michael Saylor immer wieder an, bald erneut groß einzukaufen. Strategy gilt seit Jahren als das Unternehmen, das BTC am stärksten unterstützt und immer […]

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Key Takeaways What's behind the weakness in price of DOGE? Losing the critical accumulation zone at $0.18 put the memecoin into a downturn. Will Dogecoin hit $0.07? Dogecoin could hit this price mThe post Can Dogecoin hit $0.07 despite rising bearish sentiment? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Blockchain’s rapid rise as the foundation of global finance is gaining unstoppable traction, with leading banks and asset managers embracing tokenization and digital assets—a movement underscored by Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters’ conviction that nearly all transactions will soon run on blockchains. Standard Chartered CEO Endorses Blockchain as Foundation for Global Market Infrastructure Growing momentum […]

Ripple has added to its recent run of acquisitions, buying the crypto wallet and custody firm Palisade in a bid to boost its offerings to institutions.

Ethereum (ETH) remains under notable bearish pressure, trading around $3,710 after dropping 4.5% in the past 24 hours. Related Reading: Crypto Exchanges Brace For EU Power Shift Toward Central Regulation The asset has struggled to maintain its uptrend, slipping below the $3,800 level and testing the critical $3,715 support zone. Analysts note that this level […]

Key Takeaways What segment of the market is driving the recent 14% price decline in SPX6900? Derivative investors are driving the decline, with significant contract closures and a short-dominated loThe post SPX skids 14% as outflows rise - Can buyers save the day? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Fellow miner IREN also signed a multi-year GPU cloud services contract with Microsoft worth $9.7 billion on Monday.

Strategy's stock sale could accelerate Bitcoin's global adoption, influencing financial markets and diversifying investment strategies worldwide. The post Strategy plans to offer 3.5M STRE preferred shares to fund Bitcoin and corporate needs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin has surged to a $1 billion market cap in its first year, accelerating institutional blockchain adoption and cementing Ripple’s leadership in compliant, transparent, and high-efficiency global digital settlements. Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Surges to $1 Billion, Fueling Global Institutional Blockchain Growth Institutional adoption of blockchain-based financial solutions continues to accelerate, with Ripple emerging […]

17 years after the Bitcoin (BTC) whitepaper was released, the world’s first decentralized currency continues to dominate global headlines. On the anniversary of its whitepaper publication, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent used the occasion to highlight Bitcoin’s consistency and prosperity, suggesting that Senate Democrats could learn something from its reliability and history. His remarks linked […]

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Key Takeaways What is the price trend of Shiba Inu now? While SHIB has breached the lows of an 8-month range, another short-term range just below has formed, but the trend remained bearishly biased.The post Whale alert! Shiba Inu's biggest holders are dumping their supply appeared first on AMBCrypto.

The shift to off-exchange storage suggests growing caution among traders, potentially stabilizing Bitcoin's long-term market dynamics. The post Bitcoin holdings on exchanges fall by nearly 209,000 BTC over six months amid market volatility appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Ripple propels XRP and RLUSD into the spotlight with the U.S. debut of Ripple Prime, a next-generation trading platform uniting institutional access to digital assets and traditional markets through advanced liquidity, cross-margining, and integrated multi-asset execution. XRP and RLUSD Lead Ripple’s Bullish US Launch of Prime Trading Platform Ripple’s expansion into the U.S. institutional market […]

HyperUnit, the whale that made $200 million from the US-China tariff crash last month, is now betting on a rebound in Bitcoin and Ether, opening $55 million in long positions.

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Ripple's acquisition of Palisade strengthens its position in the evolving crypto market, enhancing institutional infrastructure and regulatory adaptability. The post Ripple acquires Palisade to enhance asset custody and payment solutions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The market is not ready to continue moving forward: volume and liquidity are certainly a problem for XRP, SHIB and even Dogecoin.

Bitcoin is showing renewed fragility as price struggles to reclaim the $110,000 level, putting bulls on the defensive and exposing the market to further downside risk. Selling pressure has been building across the market, and BTC now finds itself probing lower demand zones as traders reassess positioning after recent volatility. While the macro backdrop remains […]

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Key Takeaways  What renewed the crypto bill talks?  Crypto leaders recently met with the key holdout and might have been crucial in restarting the bipartisan talks.  What's next for the bill?  The post U.S. crypto bill revives in Senate as CLARITY Act odds jump to 35% appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Key Takeaways What caused the crypto market to drop $100 billion in 24 hours? A $128 million Balancer hack across six blockchains, cautious Federal Reserve signals about December rate cuts, and massThe post Crypto market plunges $100 billion in 24 hours appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Key Highlights Strategy announced a proposed Initial Public Offering (IPO) for a new class of new class of…

TLDR Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal team presents oral arguments for a new trial in Manhattan on November 4, 2025. His attorneys filed a court document in September 2024 claiming he was presumed guilty before his conviction. The defense argues that the district court showed little objectivity and made biting comments that undermined their case. Sam Bankman-Fried [...] The post Sam Bankman-Fried’s Bid for New Trial: Will Courts Grant Appeal? appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR Wintermute CEO Evgeny Gaevoy has denied rumors that his firm plans to sue Binance over the October market crash. The October 10 crash erased over $20 billion in leveraged crypto positions across the industry. Gaevoy called the lawsuit accusations “complete bullshit” in his response on social media platform X. Social media user WhalePump Reborn [...] The post Wintermute CEO Shuts Down Binance Lawsuit Rumors After Crash Drama appeared first on Blockonomi.

Entertainment meets blockchain in a seismic leap as a new prediction market lets fans legally participate in federally regulated entertainment event contracts—placing predictions on movies, music, and celebrity moments—merging crypto innovation with mainstream entertainment in a first-of-its-kind experience. Crypto and Hollywood Unite for Groundbreaking Prediction Market Prediction markets are stepping into the entertainment spotlight as […]

Investors trimmed exposure to Bitcoin funds amid US policy uncertainty, even as Bitwise’s new Solana staking ETF attracted strong debut inflows last week.

As Ripple’s Swell conference kicked off in New York this week, the company announced an expansion of OTC services following its October acquisition of a prime broker.

Bitcoin and altcoin’s early November performance mirrors October, where the market ignored historicals and fell to new lows. Will bulls show any interest in buying the range lows?

• #bitcoin

Grants will now be distributed through a wishlist and requests for proposals, aligning funding with the Ethereum ecosystem’s goals.

The advocacy organization filed a brief opposing prosecutors’ arguments that two brothers presented themselves as “honest validators” to allegedly pull off a $25-million exploit.

Banco Inter and Chainlink test cross-border trade finance using Brazil’s Drex and Hong Kong’s Ensemble networks in landmark blockchain pilot.

Reports showed four security companies conducted 11 audits of Balancer’s smart contracts starting in 2021, but a bad actor was still able to drain millions in staked Ether.

The biotech company's pivot into digital assets marks one of the largest treasury financings to date, underscoring growing institutional demand for tokenized finance.

The partnership will place key FTSE Russell and Russell index data on blockchains, expanding public access to reliable market information.

TLDR Bitcoin mining hashrate reached a record 1.13 zettahash per second in October 2024. Daily revenue per exahash per second dropped 7% from $52,000 to $48,000 compared to September. North American infrastructure expansions drove much of the hashrate growth during the month. Kazakhstan and Middle Eastern regions contributed to the rising Bitcoin mining participation. The [...] The post Bitcoin Mining Hits 1.13 Zh/s as Energy Costs Squeeze Earnings appeared first on Blockonomi.

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In a progressive decision announced during Fintech Week 2025, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has unveiled a sweeping regulatory reform allowing licensed crypto exchanges to connect directly with global order books. Related Reading: Crypto Exchanges Brace For EU Power Shift Toward Central Regulation The move dismantles the city’s “ringfenced” model that previously restricted […]

Key takeaways What's the read on Ethereum’s latest move? Open Interest is up to $19.9B with flat funding, so traders are accumulating. What’s happening on-chain with ETH supply? Whales are aThe post Can Ethereum's price eye $6,500 over the next few months? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

TLDR Sygnum Bank reports that an altcoin rally remains possible in 2025 despite current macro pressure on digital assets. Ethereum and Solana surged two weeks ago while Bitcoin dominance fell 12 percent during the anticipated rotation. Trump’s tariff war announcement reversed market momentum and pressured overleveraged altcoin positions across the sector. Bitcoin reached an all-time [...] The post Altcoin Rally Achievable in Q4 2025 Despite Headwinds, Says Sygnum appeared first on Blockonomi.

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