Author: James Wilson
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that simplifying the Federal Reserve has emerged as a key criterion in selecting the next chair of the central bank, according to remarks made on CNBC Tuesday. Summary Treasury Secretary Bessent noted the central bank has become “a very complicated operation.” Fed Governors Waller and Bowman, former Governor Warsh, NEC Director Hassett, and BlackRock’s Rieder are among the final five nominees. Bessent intends to make a potential nomination before Dec. 25. Bessent said one of the criteria under consideration has been the interplay of the Fed’s various instruments, noting that the central bank “has…
Despite ongoing crypto market volatility, Metaplanet opted for a leveraged strategy for its latest Bitcoin acquisition. Summary Metaplanet is leveraging to acquire more Bitcoin, despite volatility The firm tapped an additional $130 million from its $500 million loan facility The Tokyo-listed firm recently announced a $135 million share offering Due to ongoing volatility in the crypto markets, markets expect digital treasury firms to slow down their acquisitions. However, Tokyo-listed Metaplanet is not one of them. On Tuesday, November 25, the firm announced that it drew a new $130 million loan from its Bitcoin-backed credit line. The latest loan brings Metaplanet’s…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Utility-driven tokens gain momentum as memecoins plunge, with Digitap’s soaring presale drawing investor attention. Summary Memecoins slump in the bear market while Digitap surges 160%, emerging as the top utility-driven presale pick. Digitap’s omnibank utility and token burns boost demand, positioning TAP as a standout amid falling altcoins. Digitap’s Black Friday sale and 40% discount accelerate sales past 132m tokens, fueling bullish investor momentum. The crypto bear market is fully underway, and memecoins are being hit the hardest. Having…
Pi Network price is holding firm above the $0.21 level, forming a clear accumulation range that signals rising bullish pressure and the potential for an upcoming expansion toward higher resistance levels. Summary Market sentiment around Pi Network is improving as volatility compresses Consistent stability near the lows indicates reduced sell-side pressure Broader altcoin market strength may help support Pi Network’s next move Pi Network’s (PI) price action is showing notable signs of stability, with the asset trading within a well-defined accumulation zone. With the price holding above a key support region and consecutive higher lows forming, early indications suggest that…
Aster price is trading at a crucial support zone with multiple technical confluences aligning, hinting that a bullish Elliott Wave structure may be forming if the level continues to hold. Summary Market sentiment toward Aster is improving as selling pressure slows across multiple time frames Recent volume behavior reflects growing interest around current lows, supporting a potential shift in momentum Broader altcoin market recovery could provide additional support for Aster’s next move Aster’s (ASTER) recent price action is beginning to show the early signs of a potential Elliott Wave expansion as the asset trades directly on a central multi-confluence support…
Institutional investors withdrew $1.94B from crypto funds in a week, marking the third-largest outflow streak since 2018, per CoinShares data. Summary Crypto funds saw four consecutive weeks of outflows, totaling $4.92B, with bitcoin and ethereum hardest hit. Outflows accounted for 2.9% of total assets under management; year-to-date inflows remain positive at $44.4B. XRP recorded inflows of $89.3M, defying broader negative trends as bitcoin, ethereum, and solana faced withdrawals. Institutional investors withdrew a total of $1.94 billion from Bitcoin and cryptocurrency assets during a one-week period, according to data released by CoinShares. The outflows marked the fourth consecutive week of withdrawals,…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Rising energy costs are reshaping Bitcoin mining, pushing the industry toward larger operators, new power strategies, and deeper market consolidation. Summary Mining costs have surged, making profitability increasingly difficult for smaller, grid-dependent miners. Large operators stay competitive by securing cheaper renewable energy, relocating to low-cost regions, or developing their own power sources. The future points to further consolidation, geographic shifts, and greater use of clean and innovative energy solutions. Bitcoin mining strategies have evolved rapidly over the past decades,…
Technical analysis shows Bitcoin dominance at resistance and ETH/BTC near support, often signaling capital rotation and major altcoin rallies in past cycles. Summary Bitcoin dominance nears key diagonal resistance; ETH/BTC trades at historical support, mirroring 2017 and 2021 rally setups. Past altcoin seasons began when these indicators aligned, sparking multi-month outperformance for alternative cryptocurrencies. Analysts warn selling pressure persists and historical patterns don’t guarantee future rallies, but current chart signals suggest a setup. Cryptocurrency market indicators are showing patterns similar to those that preceded major altcoin rallies in 2017 and 2021, according to technical analysis shared by trader Merlijn The…
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 web has always evolved around how humans interact with information. In the early internet — the PC web — humans searched manually. Discovery was powered by keywords, and companies like Google monetized attention through clicks and ads. Summary The agentic web shifts control from users to autonomous agents, requiring a new trust layer because traditional metrics like clicks and engagement can’t govern machine-to-machine decision-making. Crypto provides that trust layer, enabling verifiable data, provenance, and incentives —…
Strategy raised $21B in 2025, shifting to preferred equity and maintaining record pace, to expand its bitcoin holdings and attract institutional investors. Summary $21B raised through common equity, preferred equity, and convertible debt, up to November 2025. Preferred equity forms a major part of 2025 funding, unlike prior years. Pace of capital raising supports Strategy’s large corporate bitcoin accumulation strategy. Strategy announced it has raised $21 billion in capital year-to-date in 2025, according to a company statement released with detailed funding breakdowns. The capital raise reflects a shift in the company’s funding structure compared to fiscal year 2024, when Strategy…