Author: James Wilson
Bitcoin sits on a key 0.382 Fib support as traders eye the Fed, soft ETF flows and rising on-chain “liveliness,” leaving price vulnerable but primed for a relief bounce. Summary Bitcoin trades at a critical 0.382 Fibonacci support, with a breakdown risking a retest of April lows and higher timeframe structure damage. Fed meeting, jobs and inflation data, plus weak ETF inflows and low volumes, keep upside limited while volatility compression skews near-term risk lower. On-chain “liveliness” and Bitfinex’s seller-exhaustion signal suggest long-term holders are re-engaging, creating conditions for stabilization and a relief bounce. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at a…
VTB, Russia’s second-largest bank, will test spot crypto trading for wealthy clients in 2026 as Moscow slowly formalizes regulated access to digital assets. Summary VTB will pilot spot crypto trading in 2026, restricted to qualified high net worth investors under Russian regulations. Move follows wider Russian use of crypto in payments and some oil trade with China and India amid Western sanctions. Bank cites growing client demand and global peers like Standard Chartered, Santander, BBVA and DBS already offering similar services. VTB Bank, Russia’s second-largest lender, plans to introduce spot cryptocurrency trading for wealthy clients in 2026, marking the first…
Binance moved into a new phase of regulatory certainty after confirming that Abu Dhabi had approved a complete suite of licenses for Binance.com. Summary Binance.com is now fully licensed in Abu Dhabi across exchange, clearing, custody, and broker-dealer functions. The approval positions ADGM as Binance’s effective regulatory base. UAE crypto regulation and institutional activity are accelerating, with new laws and stablecoin approvals. Binance has taken a major regulatory step that could reshape how its global platform operates in 2026. According to a Dec. 7 press release from the company, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority in Abu Dhabi has approved the…
zkSync has started preparing the retirement of its original ZK-rollup, setting up a transition to more advanced infrastructure across its network. Summary zkSync Lite will be deprecated in 2026 under a planned shutdown process. Funds remain safe, and a migration guide will arrive next year. The ecosystem is focusing on zkSync Era, the ZK Stack, and cross-chain upgrades. In a Dec. 7 post on X, zkSync said it plans to deprecate zkSync Lite, also known as zkSync 1.0, sometime in 2026. The team called it a planned and orderly shutdown for a system that launched in 2020 and helped validate…
Piggycell’s PIGGY token crashed after a sudden mint‑and‑dump, raising hard questions over token controls, smart‑contract design and Binance Alpha’s listing safeguards. Summary Large, sudden PIGGY mint linked to one wallet preceded a violent intraday price collapse. Piggycell markets itself as a Korean DePIN power‑bank network tokenized via PIGGY on Binance Alpha. Lack of immediate, detailed disclosure from Piggycell or Binance fuels rug‑pull accusations and trust concerns. Piggycell’s PIGGY (PIGGY) token appears to have suffered a violent intraday collapse after a sudden spike in freshly minted tokens hit the market, triggering renewed questions over token controls and Binance’s Alpha listing standards.…
Provenance’s HASH token price is up about 20% on the day and 7% on the week, outpacing a flat crypto market as volume spikes from low levels on a few key venues. Summary HASH price rose roughly 19.6% in 24 hours and about 7.6% on the week, pushing toward the top of its recent trading range but still far below prior highs. The token’s market cap sits near $1.34 billion with about 51.9 billion of 100 billion HASH in circulation, implying a fully diluted value around $2.58 billion. Daily volume jumped to roughly $131,000, mostly on Figure Markets, leaving overall…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As market volatility rises, more crypto holders are shifting away from price-driven speculation and toward stable, output-based models like cloud mining for predictable returns. Summary Rising volatility in XRP and Bitcoin has pushed some investors to move away from price speculation and toward models that offer steadier, decoupled returns. Platforms like BZHash are gaining attention for providing predictable computing-power-based earnings, appealing to holders who want stability during turbulent market cycles. BZHash, founded in 2016 and licensed in the UK,…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. LeedMiner integrates global hosting resources and intelligently matches miners with the most suitable, low-cost, and compliant hosting facilities worldwide. Summary Hosting has become essential for miners due to rising global electricity prices, increasing hashrate competition, and regulatory restrictions that make self-built mining farms costly, risky, and often impractical. Miners face major challenges when choosing hosting, including trust issues, unclear electricity pricing, hidden fees, infrastructure reliability, policy risks, and logistics or customs barriers in countries that restrict mining. LeedMiner’s new…
Ethereum’s price has rebounded over the past few days as market participants cheered this week’s Fusaka upgrade, which boosted its network stats. Summary Ethereum price has strong technicals, which will likely lead to a strong bullish breakout, potentially to $4,900 soon. The amount of ETH tokens in exchanges has plunged, a sign of continuing accumulation. Ethereum has a leading market share in key industries like DeFi and RWA. Ethereum (ETH) rose to a high of $3,247, its highest level since Nov. 14, and was about 20% above its November low. Here are the top reasons why it may be on…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The banking industry has been perfecting control for decades: process flows certified by regulation, risk teams scanning every corner, plus vast systems designed around stability. If banking were a spacecraft, its autopilot would be set and its mission clear. Summary Banks’ strength in control and risk management also limits innovation, making “controlled chaos” — small, autonomous, startup-like teams within banks — essential for real transformation. Internal venture units can act as probes into new models and technologies,…