Author: James Wilson
Amplify has launched the XRP 3% Monthly Premium Income ETF, the first of its kind to track XRP exposure through options strategy. Summary Amplify has launched the XRP 3% Monthly Premium Income ETF The ETF will use an options strategy to give investors XRP exposure and yield The fund will target a 3% monthly return, corresponding to 36% in annual returns. Investors on the stock market have an ever-increasing number of crypto investment options to choose from. On Tuesday, November 18, Amplify ETFs launched the Amplify XRP 3% Monthly Premium Income ETF (XRPM). Touted as a first-of-its-kind product, XRPM will…
Aave has introduced a mobile savings application that mimics banking interfaces to offer users stablecoin access in ways that standard savings accounts typically can’t. Summary Aave’s new mobile app enables users to convert euros and dollars into stablecoins that generate interest. The app offers stablecoin yields that outperform traditional savings accounts and U.S. Treasury bills. By leveraging Apple’s iOS platform, Aave aims to offer up to $1 million in user balance protection. The line between DeFi and TradFi gets blurry According to the decentralized finance protocol, the new app functions on Apple’s iOS platform. It also removes previous obstacles that…
Bitcoin price stabilized today, Nov. 18, as investors bought the dip and waited for the upcoming FOMC minutes and Nvidia earnings. Summary Bitcoin price has crashed to its lowest level since April. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has moved to the extreme fear zone. Technical analysis suggests that Bitcoin is about to bottom. Bitcoin (BTC) rose to $93,700, up modestly from this week’s low of $88,790. It remains in a deep bear market, down ~26% from its year-high. Crypto Fear and Greed Index A potential catalyst for BTC’s price is the ongoing crash, which has driven market fear. Data…
A growing political storm is brewing around World Liberty Financial, as Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed call for an investigation into the Trump family’s crypto company over alleged ties to high-risk foreign actors. Summary Watchdog report claims WLFI tokens reached wallets tied to North Korea, Russia, Iran, and Tornado Cash. Trump-affiliated entity holds 22.5B tokens, receiving 75% of sale proceeds. Senators warn WLF may lack strong AML and sanctions controls. World Liberty Financial (WLFI) — one of the most prominent and controversial crypto ventures in the U.S. — is backed and operated by several members of the Trump family.…
Aster price is showing notable resilience despite market weakness, with a developing round-bottom structure hinting at a potential rally toward $2.13 if bullish momentum continues. Summary Round-bottom formation shows consistent buybacks and accumulation. $1.40 acts as the key resistance that must be reclaimed. Break above $1.40 opens targets at $1.49 and $2.13. Aster (ASTR) price is beginning to demonstrate a significant shift in structure after defending key levels while the broader market remains weak. The asset has formed a clear round-bottom pattern, a structure that often precedes strong upward expansion when supported by steady accumulation. With buyers stepping in aggressively…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. The golf mini-game Arnie’s Birdies launches this December on the SCOR platform, developed by Sweet. Arnie’s Birdies, a fast-paced golf mini-game celebrating the fun and innovative spirit of Arnold Palmer, launches this December on the SCOR platform, developed by Sweet. The next installment in Palmer’s legacy, Arnie’s Birdie’s delivers a trio of firsts: the first web3 golf title, the first athlete signature web3 mini-game, and the first web3 game to feature real-world partner power-ups. Together, they advance SCOR’s mission…
ICP, HYPE, ASTER Gain as Bitcoin Falls Below $90,000 Bitcoin fell below $90,000, hitting its lowest level in seven months, with most major cryptocurrencies losing value. Despite the market slump, ICP, HYPE, and ASTER posted notable gains, defying broader crypto declines. The total crypto market capitalization slid sharply, but weekend trading was quieter, with select altcoins showing resilience. Bitcoin experienced continued price declines over several days, dropping below $90,000 in recent trading, according to market data. Most altcoins followed the downward trend, though several tokens posted gains against the broader market movement. The primary cryptocurrency entered November at elevated levels…
Travis Ford, the co-founder of Wolf Capital Crypto Trading Company, has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty over his role in a $9.4 million crypto Ponzi scheme. Summary Travis Ford has been handed a 60-month prison sentence over a $9.4 million Ponzi scheme. Ford has to pay $1 million in forfeiture and $170,000 in restitution. The Wolf Capital Crypto Trading co-founder pleaded guilty to a wire fraud charge in January 2025. The U.S. Department of Justice said in a press release that 36-year-old Ford has been handed a 60 months jail sentence and will also…
Were the 127,000 Bitcoin seized by U.S. agents actually criminal proceeds, or did they originate from the LuBian mining pool? Summary Chinese mining pool LuBian started operations in the spring of 2020 and soon became the sixth-largest mining pool in the world. In February 2021, it ceased operation. Only in 2025, Arkham Intelligence found out that in December 2020, 127,272 BTC was stolen from the mining pool. This amount stood for 90% of all LuBian’s bitcoins. Later, the Department of Justice claimed these bitcoins were forfeited from the Cambodia-based forced-labor operation Price Group. In January 2025, Donald Trump vowed that…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. As financial leaders gathered recently at the Sibos conference, which took place in Frankfurt, Germany, the conversation is no longer about whether crypto belongs at the table. That debate is over. The focus has shifted to how banks, networks, and platforms can adapt in a world where blockchain and digital assets are no longer fringe experiments but building blocks of the global economy. Summary The debate around crypto’s legitimacy ended — the focus has shifted to how…