Author: James Wilson
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Bitcoin holds steady in the high $80,000s as traders shift attention toward newer payment-focused projects showing real activity on the ground. Summary Bitcoin remains stable near key resistance, prompting traders to explore faster-growing infrastructure projects. Remittix is gaining attention after launching its wallet on the App Store and earning a top CertiK security ranking. Interest is rising in “PayFi” platforms that can move crypto directly into bank accounts, offering real-world utility beyond price speculation. As Sunday trading wraps up,…
HashKey has opened subscriptions for its Hong Kong initial public offering, targeting up to $215M with backing from UBS and Fidelity in a key moment for the city’s crypto ambitions. Summary HashKey launches a Hong Kong IPO seeking up to $215M as subscriptions open this week. The licensed exchange aims to scale its infrastructure as Hong Kong pushes deeper into regulated digital assets. Cornerstone investors including UBS and Fidelity commit $75M, indicating confidence despite market volatility. The exchange operator is seeking to raise as much as HK$1.67 billion, or about $215 million, in what may become one of the city’s…
MegaETH is moving into a new phase of development with a planned launch of its Frontier mainnet beta to builders. Summary MegaETH will open Frontier mainnet beta to developers next week. The month-long beta focuses on stability testing, early app deployment, and real-time performance trials. Recent bridge issues were resolved through full refunds as the network prepares for a full mainnet launch in early 2026. MegaETH is preparing to open its mainnet beta, known as Frontier, to developers next week. A Dec. 8 update on X confirmed that infrastructure teams have already started deploying to the network. The team said…
U.S. and Canadian companies holding digital assets, or DATs, have experienced significant stock price declines in 2025, with median prices falling 43%, Bloomberg reported. Summary U.S. and Canadian companies holding digital assets in their treasuries have seen stock prices fall by a median of 43% in 2025. These companies, known as digital asset treasuries (DATs), adopted a strategy popularized by Michael Saylor. Smaller DATs have struggled to raise capital, with companies like Alt5 Sigma Corp. experiencing significant stock declines after their token purchases. The companies, known as digital asset treasuries (DATs), get a lot of flak. Why? Because they use…
Strategy has made its largest Bitcoin purchase in months, acquiring 10,624 Bitcoin for approximately $962.7 million last week. Summary Strategy Inc. acquired 10,624 Bitcoin for $962.7 million, bringing its total holdings to 660,624 BTC, despite a 60% decline in its stock price over the past six months. CEO Michael Saylor remains committed to accumulating Bitcoin long-term, rejecting the sale of assets to fund dividends, and has built a $1.44 billion cash cushion to support the company for nearly two years. The company faces increasing competition as major banks like JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley launch Bitcoin-linked products, challenging Strategy’s role as…
Ripple’s $500 million share sale in November raised its valuation to $40 billion, with institutional investors taking a cautious approach amid crypto volatility. Source link
Major U.S. banks push accusations of political de-banking, urging caution as industry concerns surge. Evidence suggests compliance, not ideology, is driving most account closures. Summary Banks insist account closures stem from AML and regulatory compliance, not political views. Crypto businesses face real de-risking pressure but not targeted ideological suppression. Lack of transparency fuels misconceptions, highlighting the need for clearer banking standards. A wave of online outrage erupted this month after allegations surfaced claiming major U.S. banks were “de-banking” customers for political reasons. The narrative quickly spread through crypto circles, amplifying fears that traditional finance was weaponizing banking access against individuals…
Over the past day, the XRP price has been fluctuating, dipping to $2 before bouncing back about 1.3%. And the timing couldn’t be more interesting, with traders nervously eyeing tomorrow’s Fed meeting, which might set the mood for the whole crypto market as we head into the final stretch of the year. Summary XRP price has been fluctuating, hovering around $2.07 after dipping to $2. Traders are closely watching the December 9–10 Fed meeting, which could influence crypto market trends. XRP shows strong demand, supported by recent institutional traction and ETF launches. Upside targets include $2.20 and $2.40 if $2…
HBAR price remained in a narrow range above a key support level as exchange-traded funds’ inflows dried. Summary HBAR price has formed a head-and-shoulders pattern on the daily chart. It has also formed a death cross pattern as the 50-day and 200-day moving averages crossed each other. Demand for the recently launched HBAR ETFs has dried in the past few days. Hedera (HBAR) token was trading at $0.1350, down by 55% from its highest point in August. Data compiled by SoSoValue shows that the cumulative total inflows in Hedera ETFs stood at $82 million, bringing the total net assets to…
XRP price moved sideways on Monday, Oct. 8, as the crypto market staged a cautious comeback. Summary XRP price has formed a falling wedge pattern on the daily chart. It has formed an inverse head and shoulders pattern on the eight-hour chart. Demand for XRP ETFs has continued rising since their approval. Ripple (XRP) token was trading at $2.0825, a level it has remained at in the past few days. This price is about 15% above the year’s low. XRP price eight-hour chart points to a rebound The eight-hour chart shows that the XRP token price has formed the highly…