Author: James Wilson
CZ and Peter Schiff spar over Bitcoin and tokenized gold, exposing a deeper fight about utility, trust, and what really backs the money of the future. Summary Peter Schiff argues tokenized, fully allocated gold is superior money, calling Bitcoin a faith based asset backed by nothing. CZ defends Bitcoin as scarce, borderless infrastructure with real world utility, from African bill payments to silent card based spending. The debate never resolves but crystallizes a core choice between physical reserves and digital networks as the next monetary foundation. Binance’s latest headline debate is not really about metal versus code or Bitcoin. It…
Traders say Dogecoin’s price cycle metrics have reset, with subdued valuation, rising active addresses and fresh whale accumulation, but roughly 11.7 billion DOGE near $0.20 cap upside. Summary The Mayer Multiple sits far below prior blow-off peaks, signaling DOGE is not yet in overheated territory seen at the 2017 and 2021 tops. Days spent at a loss have compressed from extreme readings, resembling reset phases that preceded past advances in Dogecoin cycles. Glassnode and Santiment data show the biggest active-address spike since September, 480 million DOGE bought by whales, and heavy realized-cost resistance around $0.20. Dogecoin price traded near recent…
Bitcoin has joined Woori Bank’s main Seoul trading room dashboard, displayed alongside FX and stock indicators as Korea tightens crypto rules and eyes bank-led stablecoins. Summary Woori Bank now shows live Bitcoin prices in its primary dealing room, treating BTC as a key market sentiment gauge next to FX and equity data. Korean banks deepen crypto ties, with Hana partnering Upbit’s operator and policymakers pushing bank-controlled won stablecoin consortia. Regulators plan stricter travel rule thresholds and pre-emptive account freezes for suspicious crypto flows, aligning with FATF standards by 2026. Woori Bank has begun displaying Bitcoin prices in its main trading…
Bitcoin price now resembles early‑2022 sideways market, with rising supply in loss and shrinking long‑term holder profits, Glassnode says. Summary Glassnode’s cost basis model shows Bitcoin price below key 0.75, 0.85 and 0.95 profitability quantiles, putting over 25% of supply at a loss. Total Supply in Loss has surged to about 7.1 million BTC on a 7‑day average, matching ranges seen in early 2022’s sideways market. Long‑term holder SOPR has dropped to around 1.43 but stays above 1, meaning old coins still sell at profit, though margins are tightening. On-chain analytics firm Glassnode has identified similarities between current Bitcoin price…
Base and Solana have taken a step toward cross-chain access with a new connection now live on mainnet. Summary A Base-Solana bridge secured by Chainlink CCIP and Coinbase validators has been launched. Users can move SOL and SPL tokens into Base apps and access multi-chain liquidity. Coinbase’s Solana strategy and future CCIP integrations point to wider network expansion. The new bridge is now live on mainnet and secured through Chainlink’s cross-chain interoperability protocol and Coinbase-operated infrastructure. In a Dec. 4 announcement, Base said the new connection allows anyone to move assets between Base and Solana using a mechanism jointly verified…
AlphaTON is preparing for another expansion phase after securing new freedom to raise capital in the U.S. markets. Summary AlphaTON filed a $420.69M shelf registration after clearing SEC limits. Funds will support AI infrastructure, GPU expansion, and Telegram ecosystem acquisitions. The move strengthens the company’s position as a key TON and Cocoon AI infrastructure provider. AlphaTON Capital has taken another step in its shift toward TON and Telegram’s AI ecosystem, filing a $420.69 million shelf registration after clearing hurdles that previously restricted its ability to raise capital. According to a Dec. 4 press release, the company has exited the SEC’s…
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has for the first time authorized spot cryptocurrency trading on federally regulated futures exchanges, opening a new chapter in U.S. oversight of digital assets and providing investors with a safer, domestic alternative to offshore platforms. Summary The CFTC has authorized spot cryptocurrency trading on federally regulated U.S. futures exchanges for the first time. The move brings leveraged retail crypto trades under federal rules, providing U.S. investors with a regulated alternative to offshore platforms. Multiple major exchanges—including CME, Cboe, ICE, and Coinbase—are in talks with the CFTC to launch spot and leveraged crypto products. Acting…
Decentralized perpetual exchange Aster has announced a roadmap for the first half of 2026 that includes the launch of Aster Chain, a custom Layer-1 blockchain designed to support high-volume trading and expand the platform’s infrastructure, according to a company statement. Summary Aster Chain is scheduled to launch in the first quarter of 2026, with internal testing planned for late 2025, the company said. The blockchain will include Aster Code, a developer toolkit that enables applications to be deployed on the network. TK Aster Chain is scheduled to launch in the first quarter of 2026, with internal testing planned for late…
Robinhood Markets Inc. stock traded higher in recent sessions, closing Thursday at $137.08 per share, up 2.57%, despite Connecticut regulators issuing a cease-and-desist order related to the company’s prediction market operations, according to market data. Summary Robinhood shares rose in early trading despite a cease-and-desist order from Connecticut regulators. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection cited Robinhood Derivatives, KalshiEX, and Crypto.com for offering contracts without proper licensing. Robinhood emphasized it is a financial technology company, not a bank, noting that customer deposits are held through a partner bank with FDIC coverage, while the state ordered the platform to halt contracts…
21Shares has launched the first leveraged exchange-traded fund linked to the Sui blockchain project, the company announced, with the 2x Leveraged SUI ETF now trading on the Nasdaq following approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Summary The SEC approval marks an expansion of cryptocurrency-related investment products available on traditional U.S. exchanges The new leveraged ETF provides institutional and retail investors with exposure to the Sui ecosystem. 21Shares is also hoping to launch a spot Dogecoin ETF in the U.S. The product, delayed back in September, represents the first ETF tied to the Sui network, according to the company.…