Investors are better off buying ETFs than buying shares in a firm that’s simply putting a crypto asset on its balance sheet, argues Bitwise’s Matt Hougan.

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez started receiving his salary in Bitcoin four years ago, when Bitcoin was valued at around $64,000.

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DeFi decentralization has seen its golden age, but technical issues are pushing toward centralization, says Syndicate's Will Papper.

Ripple has made yet another move in its long-running campaign to reshape global payments, this time acquiring Palisade, a digital asset custody infrastructure company. The deal marks the company’s fourth acquisition in recent months and is a clear escalation in what many describe as the company’s competition with SWIFT, the dominant global payments messaging network. […]

Key Takeaways What does the XRP 'death cross' mean for price trends? The XRP 'death cross' is a bearish crossover of two popular, long-period moving averages. It hasn't occurred yet, but it was abouThe post XRP 'death cross' looms - Can bulls defend $2 before a deeper fall? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Key Highlights Rick Wurster, CEO of Charles Schwab, revealed that the company is planning to introduce a spot…

Bitcoin has entered a critical phase, with the price falling from the $110,000 region to below $100,000 in under 48 hours. The sharp decline reflects mounting fear across the market as aggressive selling pressure forces short-term holders to capitulate. What began as a controlled retracement has quickly evolved into panic-driven behavior, with traders rushing to […]

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Evernorth Holdings’ aggressive expansion to more than 473 million XRP cements a powerful wave of institutional conviction, signaling accelerating adoption, strategic accumulation, and a bold move to redefine regulated digital asset exposure through a publicly traded XRP treasury. Evernorth Expands XRP Holdings to Over 473 Million Amid Soaring Institutional Confidence Growing confidence in XRP’s long-term […]

The current state of the market is mixed, to say the least, as assets are seeing near-zero inflows and liquidity profiles are too weak.

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Key Takeaways Who is behind most of North Korea’s cyberattacks? The Lazarus Group, a state-backed hacking unit under North Korea’s intelligence agency, is behind many of the major crypto heists.The post U.S. sanctions 8 bankers in $3B North Korea crypto crackdown: Report appeared first on AMBCrypto.

CMT Digital now commands a $136 million investment vehicle, leveraging its trading heritage to identify and scale promising infrastructure and DeFi protocols. In a press release dated Nov. 5, the Chicago-based crypto venture firm CMT Digital announced the final close…

Bitcoin's (BTC) price has been steadily declining, approaching the psychological $100,000 barrier.

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The UK’s top bank says it will roll out stablecoin rules “just as quickly as the US” amid concerns that it's lagging behind global allies.

North Korea is recruiting freelancers as identity proxies to score remote contracts and bank accounts, according to new cyber intelligence research.

Bitcoin’s true potential lies in its infrastructure role as productive capital, not just a digital store of value like gold.

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Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes said increasing US debt will force the Federal Reserve into “stealth QE,” injecting liquidity that could reignite Bitcoin’s next rally.

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CoinGecko data shows the NFT market value has nearly halved in a month, with even top collections like BAYC and CryptoPunks losing ground.

Bitcoin traded 20% below its all-time high of $126,000 as key onchain and technical indicators suggest that BTC has entered a new bear market.

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Bitcoin accumulators bought 375,000 BTC in just 30 days, with the dip below $100,000 boosting their holdings by 50,000 BTC on Tuesday, new data confirmed.

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After dropping under its 365-day moving average price, Bitcoin faces uncertainty as analysts weigh whether it signals a looming bear market or a brief pullback.

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The loan came shortly after Metaplanet launched a $500 million Bitcoin-backed share buyback program, after its market-based net asset value fell below 1.0.

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MEV isn’t inevitable. It’s engineered exploitation masquerading as necessity. Blockchain’s future depends on eliminating this hidden tax on users.

Token burning only raises prices when demand, utility and transparency align. Here’s when supply cuts work, and why SHIB and BNB tell different stories.

Future’s $34.5 million round, backed by Fulgur Ventures, Tobam and others, highlights Switzerland’s growing role in institutional Bitcoin adoption.

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Bitcoin must hold above its 200-week EMA, await Fed’s stealth QE and see US liquidity return post-shutdown to avoid a deeper bear market.

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Bitcoin unrealized losses reached nearly one-third of the supply, even before BTC price fell to multimonth lows below $100,000.

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Ether could drop as low as $2,200 in the coming days, fuelled by risk-off mode among derivatives traders and a weakening technical structure.

Ripple’s massive valuation backed by Citadel and Fortress highlights rising Wall Street confidence in blockchain and stablecoin innovation.

Galaxy pointed to changing liquidity patterns and leveraged liquidations as key reasons for cutting its Bitcoin price outlook.

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Bitcoin bulls are aggressively defending the critical $100,000 support level, as a break below it may accelerate selling, potentially pulling BTC price below $87,800.

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With the right workflow, data feeds and prompts, ChatGPT can generate structured market summaries, flag risk clusters and support smarter decision-making.

With a third of Bitcoin held at a loss, onchain data suggested that the market may be nearing a critical reset phase. Will BTC end the year above its range highs?

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The mining hardware maker said it's refocusing on its core business of ASIC chip design and high-performance computing equipment as it scales production in the United States.

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Tangem Pay enables users to spend Circle’s USDC stablecoin worldwide through a virtual Visa card that connects directly to Tangem’s self-custodial hardware wallet.

ETH’s flash crash to $3,050 cleared out $1.3 billion in leveraged long positions, creating a market imbalance with $7 billion in short liquidity. Will a short squeeze send ETH above $4,000?

The hack was one of the “most sophisticated” attacks so far in 2025, according to Deddy Lavid, CEO of blockchain security company Cyvers.

The company updated its terms to prohibit the purchase or sale of weapons “in contravention of applicable laws,” suggesting that legally permissible transactions were possible.

The Chicago-based crypto venture company has already invested part of its new $136 million fund in stablecoin startups, as blockchain VC activity slows in 2025.

Some experts suggest that the US Senate is more likely to pass a funding bill to reopen the government before any crypto legislation.

The mixed ruling was claimed as a victory by both Stability AI and Getty Images, muddying the legal waters around AI and intellectual property.

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.

The launch marks Franklin Templeton’s latest step into digital assets, introducing a blockchain-based UCITS fund as Hong Kong accelerates its push toward real-world asset tokenization.

The UK’s top bank says it will roll out stablecoin rules “just as quickly as the US” amid concerns that it's lagging behind global allies.

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan says bitcoin’s long stretch of sideways trading isn’t a red flag — it’s the asset’s “silent IPO” moment, signaling a shift toward larger institutional allocations and a maturing phase in its market evolution. Bitcoin’s Boring Phase Is the Setup In a recent report, Hougan pointed to macro thinker Jordi […]

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Key Takeaways How much Ethereum did Justin Sun stake? Justin Sun withdrew 45,000 ETH from Aave lending protocol and immediately deposited it to Lido liquid staking on 5 November. Does Justin Sun hoThe post Justin Sun stakes $154M in Ethereum —Now holds more ETH than TRX appeared first on AMBCrypto.

TLDR Dark Defender confirmed that his previous XRP market structures remain valid and unchanged. XRP traded steadily near $2.22 while traders monitored the token’s ongoing consolidation phase. The analyst compared XRP’s current setup to the bullish wave structure seen in 2017. He stated that the existing structure is not the weak corrective pattern that appeared [...] The post Analyst Dark Defender Hints at Hidden Pattern: XRP Holders Take Notice appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ripple is initiating a pilot program with payments giant Mastercard to test the use of its RLUSD stablecoin for settling credit card transactions, specifically those from the WebBank-issued Gemini Credit Card. According to a press release dated Nov. 5, financial…

With a Solana Spot ETF now in the market, prominent figures and companies are significantly pushing for an XRP Spot ETF, considering it the next big thing for the crypto landscape. As the approval date draws closer, several companies, such as Grayscale, are refining their regulatory approach. Grayscale Sharpens Its XRP ETF Strategy Given the […]

Key Takeaways Why did Aptos fall 27%? $6.5 million short liquidations and low buying pressure dragged APT below $3 support. What could trigger recovery for APT? Sustained activity above 1.7 millioThe post Aptos – THREE factors that could fuel APT's short squeeze to $3 appeared first on AMBCrypto.

TLDR Grayscale waives sponsor and staking fees for the Solana Trust GSOL Fee waiver lasts three months or until assets reach one billion dollars Company begins staking 100 percent of GSOL’s Solana holdings Investors can earn a 7.23 percent gross staking reward rate New and existing investors benefit from the temporary fee suspension Grayscale announced [...] The post What’s Behind Grayscale’s Sudden Fee Waiver on Solana ETF? appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR US senators continue talks with Trump’s crypto and AI adviser David Sacks on the market structure bill Discussions proceed during the longest government shutdown in US history Senator John Boozman and Senator Cory Booker lead bipartisan efforts in committee review Senator Cynthia Lummis says staffers work daily to secure votes for the bill’s passage [...] The post US Senators to Meet Trump’s Crypto Czar for Talks on Market Structure Bill appeared first on Blockonomi.

TLDR Robinhood reported $1.2 billion in revenue for the third quarter, nearly doubling from the same period last year. The company earned $0.61 per share and $556 million in profits, surpassing analyst expectations. Crypto transaction revenue increased more than 300% year-over-year, reaching $268 million. Transaction-based income totaled $730 million, slightly below forecasts but supported by [...] The post Robinhood (HOOD) Reports Strong Q3 Growth Driven by 300% Rise in Crypto Sales appeared first on Blockonomi.

Key Highlights U.S. President Donald Trump said that cryptocurrency takes a lot of pressure off the dollar He…

Metaplanet Inc., Japan’s publicly listed bitcoin treasury company, has borrowed $100 million against its bitcoin holdings to finance further acquisitions and strengthen its balance sheet amid the latest market downturn. Metaplanet Taps Bitcoin Collateral to Strengthen Treasury Amid Market Dip This week, the digital asset treasury (DAT) company, Metaplanet Inc., announced that it has executed […]

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The author of 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' has described Bitcoin and Ethereum as 'people's money.'

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Tradeweb, a leading global operator of electronic financial marketplaces, announced a major collaboration with Chainlink to publish the Tradeweb FTSE U.S. Treasury Benchmark Closing Prices directly onto blockchain networks via Chainlink's DataLink service.

TLDR Ripple has formed a partnership with Mastercard, WebBank, and Gemini to test RLUSD stablecoin payments. The collaboration aims to use Ripple’s XRPL platform to process real-time fiat card settlements. Mastercard will integrate Ripple’s technology to explore regulated on-chain payment capabilities. WebBank will act as the issuer for the Gemini credit card involved in the [...] The post Ripple and Mastercard Test Secret Stablecoin System for Card Payments appeared first on Blockonomi.

The launch marks Franklin Templeton’s latest step into digital assets, introducing a blockchain-based UCITS fund as Hong Kong accelerates its push toward real-world asset tokenization.

Coinbase filed for a national trust company charter in October 2025, a step the company says would let it offer custody and trust services under federal supervision rather than a patchwork of state rules. Related Reading: Trump Warns Of China’s Crypto Surge, Calls For US To Take Lead Reports show that the move immediately drew […]

Key Takeaways Why are investors worried about Bitcoin right now? BTC’s Social Sentiment hit its third most bearish reading in six months, signaling rising fear despite steady fundamentals. Is BThe post Is Bitcoin's price dip a 'buy signal' for long-term BTC investors? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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The mixed ruling was claimed as a victory by both Stability AI and Getty Images, muddying the legal waters around AI and intellectual property.

Key Takeaways What caused the Balancer exploit? A rounding error in V2 Composable Stable Pools allowed attackers to manipulate batch swaps and drain $128 million across seven blockchains,  How mucThe post Balancer reveals $128M hack details: V2 rounding error triggers 58% TVL collapse appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Some experts suggest that the US Senate is more likely to pass a funding bill to reopen the government before any crypto legislation.

Cardano price rose by 4% on Wednesday, Nov. 4, as investors bought the dip after it hit a crucial support level.

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The digital currency nosedived below $100K on Tuesday before clawing its way back to $104K on Wednesday afternoon. Galaxy Research Revises Bullish Target Down to $120K Tuesday belonged to the bears. Bitcoin ( BTC) plunged below $100K triggering nearly $500 million in BTC liquidations. It was the first time the cryptocurrency had entered sub-$100K territory […]

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TLDR: Ray Dalio warns that the Fed’s new QE policy may inject liquidity into already overheated financial markets. He described the move as part of the late-stage “Big Debt Cycle,” with fiscal and monetary forces merging. Dalio said QE now differs from past cycles because it’s being introduced into strength, not weakness. Rising stock prices, [...] The post Ray Dalio Warns the Fed Is “Stimulating Into a Bubble” as QE Returns appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin Magazine Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Says His Bitcoin Paycheck Is Up 300% Miami Mayor Francis Suarez says he’s up 300% on his Bitcoin salary and isn’t worried by short-term volatility. This post Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Says His Bitcoin Paycheck Is Up 300% first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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TLDR: S&P 500 trades near record highs as Scott Bessent says policy results defied “Sell America” forecasts. Treasury returns up six percent in 2025, outperforming all major bond markets under current U.S. policy. Falling yields cut U.S. borrowing costs and support lower mortgage and corporate rates nationwide. Stable Treasury term premiums may strengthen liquidity for [...] The post Treasury Chief Scott Bessent Says Markets Prove Critics Wrong After Policy Wins appeared first on Blockonomi.

Bitcoin’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) has just dropped below 50, sparking major concerns that the BTC price might be heading for another major correction. This move has also prompted analysts to closely watch for signs of an increased sell-off, as they decipher what the new RSI level means for the market. Historically, when the RSI […]

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Key Takeaways What is the TRON price prediction? In the coming days, the current bearish trajectory is expected to continue, taking TRX down to $0.272 and even as deep as $0.245. Does the higher tiThe post TRON price prediction: Can $0.27 support stop TRX’s next drop? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

The Chicago-based crypto venture company has already invested part of its new $136 million fund in stablecoin startups, as blockchain VC activity slows in 2025.

TLDR: WisdomTree integrated Chainlink DataLink to bring NAV data onchain for its CRDT tokenized private credit fund. The onchain NAV feed delivers cryptographically verified and publicly auditable pricing data on Ethereum. CRDT tracks a private credit index, providing DeFi access to verified NAV data for automated integrations. The partnership shows how Chainlink infrastructure is powering [...] The post WisdomTree Taps Chainlink to Power Onchain NAV for Private Credit Fund appeared first on Blockonomi.

Crypto exchange Gemini is set to enter the growing prediction markets sector, positioning itself against various financial and crypto firms, including a new venture backed by the Trump family. Regulatory Application and Strategic Ambitions The cryptocurrency exchange, Gemini Space Station Inc., is preparing to enter the booming prediction markets sector, according to a report citing […]

In a shocking and devastating development, the price of Bitcoin has fallen back to the key $100,000 price mark after months of trading above the level. BTC’s ongoing robust decline has triggered a wave of uncertainty in the market, causing large investors to offload their coins. However, short-term or retail investors are unfazed by the […]

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The company updated its terms to prohibit the purchase or sale of weapons “in contravention of applicable laws,” suggesting that legally permissible transactions were possible.

TLDR: Ethereum rebounded to $3,468 after nearly falling below $3,000, showing strong buying interest at support. Santiment data shows 30-day traders at -12.8% average returns, signaling room for short-term recovery. Both short- and long-term MVRV ratios are negative, often marking a low-risk accumulation opportunity. Ethereum remains in its 2024 $2.8K–$4.1K range as analysts expect more [...] The post Ethereum Price Bounces Back as Pain Levels Signal Low-Risk Buying Zone appeared first on Blockonomi.

On Nov. 4, Democratic Party candidate Zohran Mamdani won the NYC mayoral election, beating ex-New York state governor Andrew Cuomo and GOP favorite Curtis Sliwa.

Key Takeaways When did the court make its ruling? In July 2023, Judge Analisa Torres ruled that XRP is not a security in retail trading but is a security in institutional sales. What penalty did RiThe post SEC vs. Ripple: Analyzing outcomes and impact on XRP appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Tinder tests AI feature using Camera Roll photos to automate profile creation and improve matchmaking, reflecting a trend in dating apps. The post Match Group’s Tinder tests AI feature using Camera Roll photos: TechCrunch appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The hack was one of the “most sophisticated” attacks so far in 2025, according to Deddy Lavid, CEO of blockchain security company Cyvers.

Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy Digital, has thrown in the towel, dramatically lowering the Bitcoin price target for 2025

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Ripple announces another major partnership with MasterCard during the Swell event, restoring hope and confidence in the XRP and RLUSD ecosystem.

Solana (SOL) price have fallen below the moving average lines after being rejected at the $200 level.

Toncoin (TON) has continued its bearish descent after breaking below the support at $2.00.

TLDR: Supreme Court questions Trump’s ability to impose unilateral U.S. tariffs. Kalshi shows Trump tariff odds dropping sharply to 21%. Market traders expect tighter limits on presidential trade power. Decision could redefine U.S. trade policy and market stability. The odds of Donald Trump reinstating broad U.S. tariffs have dropped sharply after the Supreme Court questioned [...] The post Trump Tariff Odds Plunge to 21% as Supreme Court Questions Presidential Trade Power appeared first on Blockonomi.

ETH’s flash crash to $3,050 cleared out $1.3 billion in leveraged long positions, creating a market imbalance with $7 billion in short liquidity. Will a short squeeze send ETH above $4,000?

Bank of England stablecoin regulation alignment with US aims to ensure consistent oversight and harmonized digital asset rules. The post Bank of England to align stablecoin regulations with US appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Gemini XRP perpetual contracts with 100x leverage for EU offer EU traders access to non-expiring XRP positions and advanced risk tools. The post Gemini launches XRP perpetual contracts for EU users with up to 100X leverage appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Chainlink’s infrastructure is transporting a premier S&P index onto the blockchain. Its partnership with Dinari brings real-time data for the crypto-inclusive benchmark onchain, setting a new standard for hybrid financial products. According to a press release dated Nov. 5, Dinari…

Ripple is partnering with Mastercard, Webbank, and Gemini to test stablecoin settlement using its U.S. dollar–backed RLUSD on the XRP Ledger, marking a step toward merging blockchain efficiency with traditional finance (TradFi). Ripple, Mastercard, Gemini, and Webbank Collaborate on RLUSD Blockchain Settlement Initiative Ripple announced the collaboration during Ripple Swell 2025 event in New York, […]

Crypto market today: Ripple has extended its acquisition spree; Shiba Inu falls to its lowest level since January; Bitcoin plunges below $100K first time since June.

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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has weighed in on the company's massive funding round.

Are institutional investors returning their holdings to exchanges?

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Rebounds Above $103,000 After Dipping Below Six Figures — Bull Run Next?  After hitting $98,892 yesterday, Bitcoin traded at $103,561 today. This post Bitcoin Price Rebounds Above $103,000 After Dipping Below Six Figures — Bull Run Next?  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Bitcoin Magazine Institutions Stay Bullish on Bitcoin as Retail Capitulates: Bitwise CIO Sees Crypto Rally Ahead Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan sees the crypto market nearing a bottom amid retail exhaustion, while Senator Cynthia Lummis urges U.S. banks to integrate digital assets into the financial system. This post Institutions Stay Bullish on Bitcoin as Retail Capitulates: Bitwise CIO Sees Crypto Rally Ahead first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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Zcash hits an all-time high near $500 as privacy coin momentum grows, surpassing Monero and driving trading volume across the sector. The post Zcash surges to new all time high near $500 as privacy coin momentum accelerates appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TLDR: Chainlink will power live data for the S&P Digital Markets 50 Index combining stocks and crypto. Dinari’s dShares will tokenize the S&P Digital Markets 50 Index for onchain investor access. The S&P Digital Markets 50 Index merges 35 U.S. equities and 15 top cryptocurrencies. Chainlink’s Proof of Reserve and SmartData will secure accurate, transparent [...] The post Dinari and S&P Dow Jones Taps Chainlink to Power First Onchain Digital Markets Index appeared first on Blockonomi.

Key Takeaways Why did Aster rebound after its drop to $0.81?  Aster rebounded due to aggressive whale accumulation and renewed speculative interest in both spot and perpetual markets. What could tThe post ASTER – How a $6.47M whale buy helped it defend $1 support appeared first on AMBCrypto.

Top Ethereum protocols, including Aave, Uniswap, and Lido, launched a global advocacy group focused on crypto policy.

On Wednesday, blockchain payment giant Ripple announced a major $500 million investment, which elevated its valuation to $40 billion. The funding came from a consortium of major institutions, including Fortress Investment Group, Citadel Securities affiliates, Pantera Capital, Galaxy Digital, Brevan Howard, and Marshall Wace. Ripple’s Strategic Expansion Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, emphasized that this […]