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Meta's stock has fallen 25% from its recent high due to investor concerns about the company's plan to spend over $100 billion on AI infrastructure by 2026. Despite the concerns, Meta reported strong third-quarter revenue of $51.2 billion, a 26% increase year-over-year, driven by AI improvements that boosted user engagement on Facebook and Threads. The stock is currently trading at 20 times earnings, which is considered a low valuation compared to its historical levels. ARK Invest, led by Cathie Wood, purchased $21.4 million worth of Meta shares during the downturn, signaling confidence in the company's AI investments. The article suggests that the pullback in Meta's stock could be a buying opportunity due to its solid fundamentals, revenue growth, and potential for future cash generation when capital spending stabilizes. Meta stock closed at $633.61 on November 26.

Memecoins are showing signs of recovery after a long period of decline, sparking hope for a possible rebound. Some memecoins like SPX6900 and Fartcoin have seen significant gains this week. The memecoin narrative is ranked 6th, with a 12.14% rise over the past seven days. Pump.fun on Solana is a major driver of this renewed momentum, dominating token launches. Selling pressure has decreased, potentially creating an opportunity for accumulation. However, a rise in December may create an exit opportunity for long-term holders. Google searches for memecoins are at historical lows.

Analysts are discussing where XRP ETFs can buy XRP, since these ETFs are now purchasing XRP. Some people in the XRP community, like Zach Rector and Chad Steingraber, have noted that the options for ETFs to acquire XRP are limited. This discussion is connected to ongoing questions about the actual amount of XRP that is available for trading.

Google has dropped its antitrust complaint against Microsoft in the European Union. This happened shortly after EU regulators launched their own investigation into the cloud computing market. Google had accused Microsoft of locking customers into its Azure cloud platform using anti-competitive tactics. Amazon currently leads the cloud market with 30% share, followed by Microsoft at 20% and Google at 13%. The EU investigation will examine if Microsoft and Amazon are unfairly dominating the cloud sector, and could potentially label them as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act, which would subject them to stricter regulations. Google is confident that the EU investigation will address the issues they raised and will cooperate with regulators.

Veteran analyst Alessio Rastani predicts a significant Bitcoin rally, despite its current price around $91,000, which is almost 28% below its all-time high of over $126,000 in October. Rastani bases his prediction on a technical indicator called a "death cross" (when the 50-day moving average falls below the 200-day moving average) combined with extreme negative sentiment in the market. He notes that historically, such death crosses near major price lows are often followed by positive returns. Rastani believes the current market despair, with the Fear & Greed Index in "extreme fear," signals a potential bottom and a possible 15-20% rebound in the coming weeks, with new highs possible in early 2026. Other analysts are more cautious due to negative on-chain metrics and reduced holdings by large Bitcoin holders, and high leverage in the Bitcoin futures market.

Turkmenistan has legalized cryptocurrency mining and exchanges, with the new law taking effect on January 1, 2026. The legislation, signed by President Serdar Berdymukhamedov, establishes rules for creating, storing, using, and circulating virtual assets. Licensed companies and individuals registered with the Central Bank can legally mine crypto, but anonymous wallets and transactions are prohibited to prevent money laundering. The law also restricts crypto advertising, mandating risk disclosures and prohibiting promotions targeting minors or promising easy profits. In related news, Australia introduced the Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025, which requires crypto exchanges and custody providers to obtain an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL). This framework aims to regulate digital asset platforms, imposing standards for transparency, asset security, and consumer protection. Smaller platforms with limited customer handling may be exempt to encourage innovation.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson called for unity among Cardano's core institutions, highlighting 2026 as a crucial year for the network's roadmap. He acknowledged past disagreements and emphasized the need for collaboration between IOG, the Cardano Foundation, EMURGO, Intersect, and the Midnight Foundation. He stated that they will produce coordinated proposals, which include a critical integrations budget to fix holes in the infrastructure prior to 2026. Hoskinson defended Cardano's resilience during a recent soft fork event, stating that the network recovered organically. He outlined a vision for Cardano, Midnight, and Bitcoin as champions of individual freedom within the crypto space, contrasting them with those seeking to replicate traditional Wall Street structures. He cited use cases for Hydras DeFi, Starstream innovations, the Midnight ecosystem's commercialization, and new markets via Bitcoin DeFi. Intersect reported a Critical Integrations Budget on-chain, the result of core entities collaboration, with DReps and Constitutional Committee members voting on it. At the time of the article, ADA was trading at $0.42.

A crypto analyst, Tony Severino, predicts Bitcoin's price could fall to $41,000 based on a harmonic Shark pattern observed on the weekly timeframe chart. This pattern suggests potential downside, although it's traditionally seen as a bullish reversal signal upon completion. Severino advises traders to pay attention to this pattern rather than focusing solely on whale activity. Another analyst, Ted Pillows, offers a different perspective, outlining both bullish and bearish scenarios depending on Bitcoin's price movement. Pillows identifies a critical resistance range between $93,000 and $94,000. If Bitcoin breaks above this range and stays there, it could reach $100,000 and potentially higher. However, if Bitcoin fails to overcome this resistance, a retreat towards $88,000 is expected, with further declines possible to the $80,000-$82,000 range and potentially as low as $78,600.

The Chainlink (LINK) market is currently being influenced by the fact that a reserve is approaching 1 million LINK tokens. This event is being watched by investors as it could signal a potential positive change in the price of Chainlink. The article suggests that the size of this reserve is a factor that could drive bullish momentum for LINK.

Bitcoin briefly fell below $91,000 before recovering to around $91,500. Large Bitcoin holders, known as whales, have paused buying and selling activity after recent losses. Institutions are gradually buying small amounts of Bitcoin. There's significant resistance to price increases between $93,000 and $96,000, and then again between $100,000 and $108,000. A large cluster of Bitcoin, nearly 950,000, is held in the $84,000-$85,000 range, suggesting that this area could be a price bottom. Market volatility has decreased heading into December, and the overall market is waiting for a catalyst to determine the next major price movement.

Ethereum (ETH) has rebounded from a recent 4-month low and is currently trading above $3,000. Technical indicators suggest a possible continuation of this upward trend, with potential for Ethereum to reach $3,500. However, it has decreased by approximately 1% in the last 24 hours.

Amundi, Europe's largest asset manager, has launched its first tokenized share class for a euro money market fund. This new share class utilizes the Ethereum blockchain and allows the fund to operate with both traditional and blockchain-based shares.

A report by Representative Jamie Raskin alleges that Donald Trump and his family profited significantly from crypto ventures, earning over $800 million in the first half of 2025 alone, bringing their total crypto holdings to $11.6 billion. The report suggests that foreign entities invested heavily in Trump-linked crypto projects, and in return, the Trump administration made decisions favorable to these investors, like halting the Department of Justice's National Crypto Enforcement Team, lifting sanctions on Tornado Cash, ending investigations into major crypto firms, and pardoning Binance's founder, CZ. Critics claim Trump turned the White House into a "corrupt crypto startup", while supporters view him as a leader who boosted the crypto market and advocated for clearer regulations.

Ripple's Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, stated that Ripple should have focused on adding smart contract features directly to the XRP Ledger (XRPL) sooner. According to Schwartz, the company's initial doubts about the importance of smart contracts caused a delay in developing this functionality at the base layer of the XRP Ledger.

The article suggests a potential shift towards an altcoin season, where alternative cryptocurrencies may see significant growth. It highlights three altcoins as potential opportunities: Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), PEPENODE ($PEPENODE), and Binance Coin ($BNB). Bitcoin Hyper aims to improve Bitcoin's capabilities with faster transactions and smart contracts. Its presale has already raised $28.6M, with tokens priced at $0.013345. PEPENODE is a meme coin with a virtual mining system, having raised over $2.2M in its presale and priced at $0.0011685. Binance Coin ($BNB), currently priced around $891, is presented as a more established option within the Binance ecosystem. The article emphasizes the importance of conducting thorough research before investing.

Ethereum (ETH) increased by 10% after finding support at $2,870 and may test $3,300 resistance; the overall sentiment is bearish. Ripple (XRP) rallied 14%, confirming $2 as support, but faces resistance at $2.4; a higher high and low are needed to signal a reversal. Cardano (ADA) had a modest 3% gain, finding support at 40 cents; holding this level is crucial to prevent further decline to 30 cents. Binance Coin (BNB) is up 6% but failed to break $900 resistance, potentially falling to $800 support; the downtrend dominates, and $800-$690 is a key area for a potential reversal. Hype (HYPE) increased by 1% but failed to break $35 resistance, potentially falling to $30 support; it remains in a downtrend, with sellers having the upper hand.

The crypto market is facing questions about how blockchain networks are valued. Currently, each crypto user is valued at a much higher price ($2,500-$23,000) than users of companies like Meta ($400-$500), even though crypto may not have the same user retention or revenue. One argument suggests that blockchain networks are experiencing congestion and high fees as more users join, rather than creating a better experience. Layer-one blockchains hold most of the market value (90%), but only earn a small fraction (12%) of the total fees generated. Some believe that open source code and easy switching between networks make it difficult for crypto projects to build lasting value. Others argue that current valuation methods don't fully account for the future growth potential of crypto networks, comparing them to the early stages of companies like Google and Amazon. The discussion boils down to whether crypto values should be based on current financial performance or expectations of future adoption.

Bitcoin's price increased to over $91,900, positively affecting other cryptocurrencies connected to the Bitcoin network. Tokens like BounceBit (BB) saw gains of over 10% in the past 24 hours, while Stacks (STX) also increased in value after a previous drop. The rise in Bitcoin's price has boosted the overall cryptocurrency market, with the total market capitalization reaching $3.13 trillion. However, experts warn that economic challenges could limit further price increases for Bitcoin and related tokens. For Bitcoin to reach new all-time highs, it needs to break through supply clusters between $93,000 and $108,000.

Bitcoin's price climbed to $91,900, leading to gains in related cryptocurrencies. BounceBit increased by 10% in 24 hours and 27% over the week, with its market capitalization exceeding $79 million. Stacks also saw a rise, increasing by 7% over the past week, with a market cap over $586 million. Other cryptocurrencies such as Sky and Plasma also recorded gains. The recovery in Bitcoin has positively impacted projects building on or alongside the Bitcoin blockchain. However, analysts suggest that overcoming supply clusters at $93,000-$96,000 and $100,000-$108,000 is necessary for further upward momentum.

The Basic Attention Token (BAT) price has increased by 20% in the last 24 hours and 60% over the past week, reaching over $0.27. This surge is attributed to the growing user base of the Brave Browser, which now has over 101 million monthly active users and 42 million daily active users. The Brave Browser's features, including ad-blocking and a built-in AI assistant, contribute to user engagement. BAT is used within the Brave ecosystem to reward users for viewing ads and to tip content creators. On-chain activity for BAT has increased significantly, with a 72% surge in transfers. A recent BAT trading competition also contributed to increased trading volume. Technically, BAT has broken out of a descending channel, signaling potential for further price increases with traders targeting $0.2896. BAT is the 14th most widely distributed token with over 437,000 holders.

Pi Network has partnered with CiDi Games to expand the utility of its PI token within the gaming world, with Pi Network Ventures investing in the platform. The PI token's value has increased by 13% over the past week. Several companies have launched or are planning to launch XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States, with these products seeing over $640 million in net inflows. Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin has been recognized as an accepted fiat-referenced token by Abu Dhabi's Financial Services Regulatory Authority. Ethereum's price has rebounded strongly, rising 13% in the past week, and analysts are predicting further gains. Ethereum exchange reserves have also fallen to a nine-year low, suggesting long-term holding by investors.

Ethereum (ETH) is currently trading around $3,000, which is considered a fair price based on its market value relative to its realized value. This suggests ETH is neither overbought nor oversold. The market shows neutrality with no clear indication of a significant price increase or decrease, although the risk of corrections remains due to lower liquidity and potential selling pressure. The network anticipates the Fusaka update on December 3rd. Exchange reserves of ETH are at an all-time low, indicating that holders are not actively preparing to sell on exchanges, preferring to stake, lend, or use it in DeFi applications. Binance holds approximately 3.87 million ETH, while total exchange holdings have decreased from 20 million in July to 16 million. An MVRV ratio slightly below 1 on Binance might signal a shift in investor behavior, potentially indicating price weakness or sideways trading.

The Balancer DAO is considering a proposal to distribute $8 million that was recovered following an exploit. The funds would be distributed back to users affected by the incident.

MegaETH is planning to return all pre-deposit funds. The announcement indicates that individuals who deposited funds with MegaETH prior to a specific event will receive their money back.

KuCoin, a cryptocurrency exchange, has obtained a license in Austria that allows it to offer regulated crypto services throughout the European Economic Area, which includes all 27 countries in the European Union. This license allows KuCoin to operate legally in all EU countries from Austria. This development comes after KuCoin's recent registration with Australian authorities, showing its commitment to complying with regulations worldwide and attracting users who prioritize legal compliance.

Cardano's core organizations have proposed a budget of 70 million ADA tokens to fund crucial upgrades to the Cardano ecosystem, aiming to improve institutional access, cross-chain connectivity, and stablecoin functionality. Key organizations including the Cardano Foundation, EMURGO, and Input Output have endorsed the plan. These upgrades are considered necessary to unlock essential utilities like enterprise-level custody, pricing oracles, stablecoin infrastructure, and cross-chain bridges. Currently, Cardano is trading around $0.43, and analysts suggest that if the token can overcome resistance levels at $0.45 and $0.70, it could potentially reach $1, and even climb to $2 or $2.20. However, failure to overcome these levels could lead to a decline to $0.25 or even $0.18.

A report has linked the Lazarus Group to a $30 million hack of the cryptocurrency exchange Upbit. The report indicates that the North Korean hacking group may be responsible for the security breach that resulted in the theft of $30 million worth of cryptocurrency from Upbit.

Do Kwon, the individual associated with the collapsed cryptocurrency project Terra, has reportedly requested a maximum prison sentence of 5 years. The request for this specific length of sentence is the core detail available from the report.

Bitcoin spot markets are experiencing weekly inflows of billions of dollars, exceeding volumes from retail investors and ETFs. On-chain data indicates that these large inflows don't match known retail trading volumes, suggesting a new class of buyers operating discreetly. These entities appear to be accumulating Bitcoin without significantly impacting the price, using discreet buying methods across multiple platforms and timeframes. This accumulation suggests the potential involvement of entities with sovereign-level resources, like banks or nations, accumulating Bitcoin as a legitimate reserve asset. The ability of the market to absorb such large sales without volatility indicates sophisticated buyers with long-term accumulation goals and signals a potential shift in Bitcoin ownership patterns toward institutional and sovereign adoption.

KuCoin has received a MiCA license in Austria, allowing its European arm, KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH, to offer regulated crypto services in 29 European Economic Area (EEA) countries, excluding Malta. This approval signifies a major step for KuCoin towards regulatory compliance, with its European headquarters based in Vienna. Oliver Stauber has been appointed as CEO, and Christian Niedermller as COO, to lead KuCoin's European expansion. This development follows KuCoin's recent registration with Australia's AUSTRAC, further demonstrating its commitment to global regulatory standards. The license enables KuCoin EU to provide various digital asset services under the MiCA framework, aiming to support blockchain adoption and strengthen the EU's role in the crypto market.

Ethereum's price has risen above $3,000 after a period of decline, leading to hopes of a potential trend reversal, but caution remains due to resistance levels and overall market sentiment. The price bounced from the $2,500-$2,600 area and is heading towards the $3,500 level, which is considered a key resistance. To confirm a change in trend, buyers need to push the price above $3,500. Ethereum's exchange reserves have decreased significantly to a multi-year low of around 16.8 million ETH, suggesting investors are holding their coins longer-term rather than selling, which is a potentially positive sign for future price increases. On the shorter term, the price action resembles a bearish flag, which needs to be invalidated by breaking $3,200 to lead to a stronger push towards $3,500.

The UK government is shifting its borrowing strategy by increasing the issuance of short-term Treasury bills to 11 billion, moving away from long-term bonds. This aims to reduce interest payments and shorten the duration of the UK's debt, which is currently around 14 years. The government finds it cheaper to issue short-term debt, as one-month Treasury bills generate a return of 4.05%, while 30-year bonds yield 5.21%. However, relying more on short-term borrowing makes the government more vulnerable to interest rate shifts. Analysts are questioning where the natural demand for these increased Treasury bills will come from, given the UK's lack of a well-established money market fund industry. The Debt Management Office says they are committed to establishing the broadest possible investor base and will consider costs and risks when making adjustments.

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has identified tokenized markets as a growing influence on global finance, moving beyond a niche experiment to reshape policy discussions and cross-border markets. Tokenization, which involves representing assets as digital tokens, can streamline financial processes by replacing intermediaries with code, leading to cost savings and faster asset transfers. However, the IMF warns of increased volatility risks, as automated trading in tokenized markets can intensify market shocks due to faster execution speeds and complex smart contract interactions. The lack of shared standards between different tokenized platforms could also limit liquidity and efficiency. The IMF emphasizes that governments will likely play an active role in managing these monetary transitions, drawing parallels to historical shifts in the global monetary order.

On November 28, 2025, the crypto market experienced a slight downturn, with the total market capitalization decreasing by 0.4% to $3.19 trillion. A majority of the top 100 cryptocurrencies, specifically 65, saw price decreases in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin decreased by 0.2% to $91,150, and Ethereum fell by 0.1% to $3,018. Tron and XRP were among the few cryptocurrencies that saw gains, increasing by 1.2% and 0.8% respectively. Market sentiment has improved slightly, moving from the 'extreme fear' zone to the 'fear' zone. Analysts suggest that the recent price movements are not indicative of a long-term downturn, with potential Federal Reserve rate cuts and signs of market maturity influencing the crypto space. New EU regulations will require crypto firms to share user data with tax authorities.

The supply of stablecoins on the Ethereum network (ERC20) has reached an all-time high of over $160 billion in 2025. This increase is seen as a sign of growing liquidity, or buying power, within the cryptocurrency market. Experts at CryptoQuant and XWIN Research note that rising stablecoin supply often precedes major movements in Bitcoin's price and reflects direct inflows into trading platforms, lending markets, and decentralized exchanges. While global financial liquidity also plays a role, stablecoins provide a faster and more direct indication of crypto market activity. Because stablecoins are used to fund trades, lend, and invest in ETFs, their increased supply suggests there is more capital available to buy cryptocurrencies, which could lead to stronger market conditions.

XRP (Ripple) is showing potential signs of recovery after a period of decline, though the overall market remains uncertain. Against the US dollar (XRPUSDT), XRP has bounced off the lower boundary of a falling wedge pattern and reclaimed the $2.00 level, now targeting $2.50. To confirm a bullish trend shift against the dollar, XRP needs to break above the falling wedge pattern and overcome resistance near $2.60, where the 100-day and 200-day moving averages are located. When paired with Bitcoin (XRPBTC) the price has reclaimed both the 100-day and 200-day moving averages around 2,400 SAT, after bouncing from the key 2,000 SAT support area. If buyers hold above these moving averages, XRP could potentially reach 2,750 SAT and even 3,000 SAT. The RSI also shows strengthening momentum. These movements suggest a possible short-term upward trend for XRP.

XRP's price is currently at $2.23, up 1.6% in the last 24 hours and 17% over the past week. Spot XRP ETFs have seen $643.91 million in inflows over the last nine days. Firms like Canary Capital, Franklin Templeton, Grayscale, and Bitwise have launched XRP funds. CME futures for XRP are scheduled to launch on December 15, pending regulatory approval. $15 million in XRP options expired on November 28 with a bullish put-call ratio. XRP has broken out of a 4-week falling channel, with the MACD turning positive. The upper Bollinger Band is near $2.50, marking a potential breakout target, while the lower band is at $1.92, indicating a risk of rejection.

XRP's price recently recovered to over $2, reaching $2.19. An analyst from The Motley Fool suggests that despite a 34% rally in the past year, XRP faces challenges that could lead to a price decline to $1 by 2026. Positive factors that previously drove up XRP's price included the re-election of President Trump, the progress in the Ripple lawsuit with the US government, the possibility of XRP ETFs, and the increasing use of RippleNet by financial institutions. However, the lack of new positive catalysts, XRP's adoption rate being lower than SWIFT, competition from other cryptocurrencies like Solana and Stellar, and the potential for a stock market correction could all negatively impact XRP's price. Standard Chartered has set a target of $12.50 by 2028. RippleNet is used by over 300 financial institutions.

Arthur Hayes believes Bitcoin's drop to $80,000 was the bottom of a liquidity reset, not the start of a bear market, and anticipates a rise to $200,000-$250,000. He argues that the initial boost from US spot Bitcoin ETFs was mainly due to leveraged basis trades that have now diminished as US dollar liquidity appears to have bottomed. These trades involved firms buying ETF shares, using them as collateral, and shorting CME futures. The unwinding of these trades led to misinterpreted ETF outflows. Hayes also notes the end of a liquidity drain caused by the Treasury General Account and Federal Reserve actions. He anticipates increased liquidity from commercial banks and expects fundamentally strong altcoins like Pendle, Ethena, and EtherFi to outperform ETH in the short term, while maintaining a long-term positive outlook for Ethereum reaching $10,000-$20,000. Bitcoin was trading at $91,004 at the time of reporting.

South Korean authorities arrested two police officers for allegedly accepting bribes from illegal crypto exchange operators who laundered $186 million through voice phishing. A senior officer is accused of providing insider information in exchange for cash and goods, while another officer allegedly accepted smaller bribes. Both officers have been dismissed from their jobs. The illegal operation involved swapping cryptocurrency for cash at locations disguised as gift certificate shops, and it generated illicit profits primarily from voice phishing scams, converting them into USDT. Authorities have frozen about $1.1 million in assets, but $8.4 million remains unaccounted for. This event is part of a rising trend of cryptocurrency-related crimes in South Korea. Other recent incidents include the arrest of a South Korean national for laundering cryptocurrency into gold and the arrest of 215 people involved in a $228.4 million cryptocurrency investment scam. Reports of suspicious activity from virtual asset service providers have increased significantly, with $7.1 billion worth of cryptocurrency-related crimes reported for prosecution.

BNB, the native coin of the Binance Smart Chain, is showing signs of potential recovery and is currently ranked as the top altcoin based on social metrics and price performance relative to Bitcoin. Its price has increased by over 12% in the last week. While indicators suggest accumulation at recent lows, overall demand, especially from large investors, remains weak. The potential launch of a BNB spot ETF by VanEck, indicated by a recent filing and social media activity from the former Binance CEO, could further boost the coin's recovery. However, the impact of the ETF on BNB's price will likely depend on broader market conditions. Whether BNB reclaims the $1,000 price level hinges on sustained demand and favorable economic factors.

A report by House Democrats alleges that the Trump administration used its power to benefit the Trump family's cryptocurrency ventures. The report states that the Trump family made about $800 million from selling crypto tokens in the first half of 2025. It claims that foreign investors and state-linked entities invested heavily in these crypto projects, potentially to gain influence. In return, the report alleges that the Trump administration stopped investigations into crypto companies, pardoned individuals involved in crypto-related crimes, and dismantled a cryptocurrency enforcement team within the Department of Justice. One example cited is the $TRUMP memecoin, which reached a $27 billion valuation after launch and was largely controlled by Trump-linked entities. The report also highlights increased crypto industry donations to Trump, such as Ripple pledging $5 million to his inauguration.

As Bolivia's foreign reserves decrease significantly and its banks begin to embrace digital assets, the article identifies three cryptocurrencies as potentially beneficial. Bitcoin Hyper aims to create a faster, more programmable layer on top of Bitcoin and its presale has raised over $28.6M. SUBBD is focused on giving content creators more control over their earnings using AI and Web3 technologies, and its presale has raised over $1.3M. Solana is a high-speed blockchain that institutions are increasingly using, demonstrated by the launch of a US spot Solana ETF that attracted approximately $420M in its first week. The article suggests these three cryptocurrencies offer utility and are well-positioned to benefit from the shifting landscape of digital asset adoption.

The article discusses the potential impact of Shibarium's planned 2026 privacy upgrade, using Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE), on the meme coin market. It suggests that meme coins with utility, focusing on privacy, trading, payments, and gaming, will be key players. Three meme coins are highlighted: Maxi Doge ($MAXI), a meme coin for traders which has raised $4.2M in its presale and is priced at $0.0002705; PEPENODE ($PEPENODE), a mine-to-earn meme coin which has raised over $2.2M in its presale and is available for $0.0011685, and Dogecoin ($DOGE), which is undergoing a technical upgrade with ZK-proof based privacy and Ethereum-compatible smart contracts. The article suggests these coins could benefit from the shift towards privacy-focused meme ecosystems.

Windstake has launched an AI Cloud Mining platform designed to simplify cryptocurrency mining and increase profitability. The system supports mining of multiple cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Kaspa, automatically allocating computing power based on market conditions to maximize returns. Users receive daily payouts directly to their wallets, with the platform handling all technical aspects of mining, including predictive maintenance and energy efficiency. The AI monitors mining pools and market trends to optimize mining output and reduce operational costs, also considering renewable energy sources. Users can create an account, select a mining contract, and begin mining within 24 hours, with additional services like staking and portfolio management available. Windstake operates its mining hardware from a data center in Kazakhstan.

Bitcoin's underlying indicators suggest a potential upswing, despite price uncertainty. Bitcoin miners are experiencing historically low profits, forcing less efficient ones to shut down, which often precedes market recovery. The high cost of producing Bitcoin, around $83,873 with $67,099 for electricity alone, is squeezing profit margins and potentially setting the stage for a market correction before a rise. In response, Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) aims to enhance Bitcoin's functionality by using a Layer 2 solution similar to Solana, promising faster transactions. This project seeks to convert passive Bitcoin holdings into usable DeFi liquidity. Bitcoin Hyper integrates the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) into a modular Layer 2 for Bitcoin, prioritizing security on Bitcoin's Layer 1 and real-time transaction execution on Layer 2. The $HYPER presale has raised over $28.5 million at a price of $0.013335, with projected price targets of $0.20 by 2026 and $1.50 or higher by 2030, with a release window between Q4 2025 and Q1 2026.

Balancer, a decentralized finance platform, plans to reimburse around $8 million to users affected by a recent security exploit in its v2 pools that initially led to a loss of $128 million. Whitehat hackers recovered the $8 million across multiple networks, including Polygon, Ethereum, Base, and Arbitrum. StakeWise helped recover an additional $19.7 million, which will be handled separately. The whitehat hackers who assisted in the recovery will receive 10% of the recovered assets as a bounty, paid in the same tokens they recovered, after completing identity verification. The reimbursement process involves a structured framework based on liquidity pools, distributing funds in kind to liquidity providers based on their holdings at the time of the exploit. Users will need to complete KYC screening to receive their funds.

Bitcoin mining is changing where data centers and even cities are located, as miners seek out the cheapest and often wasted energy sources rather than cheap labor. Bitcoin's unique characteristic is its ability to move to energy sources due to minimal labor and logistical requirements. This is evident as Bitcoin mining firms are capitalizing on energy curtailment, like Riot earning $71 million in power credits in Texas in 2023 by reducing operations during peak demand. This ability to use wasted energy creates a subsidy and changes the economics of energy production. Miners are increasingly locating in areas with surplus renewable energy, such as Texas, the Southeast, and the Mountain West. Some regions and countries are offering incentives like tax exemptions and long-term energy contracts to attract Bitcoin miners. Heat produced from mining is also being sold for district heating, creating additional revenue streams. This is causing a shift where areas with cheap, reliable energy and favorable regulations are becoming more attractive for data centers and other compute-intensive industries, potentially reshaping industrial geography.

The CEO of the Upbit cryptocurrency exchange, Oh Kyung-seok, has apologized for a security breach that resulted in the theft of approximately 44.5 billion Korean Won worth of digital assets. Upbit has halted deposits and withdrawals to secure remaining funds. The CEO has pledged full compensation to affected users and stated that Upbit is enhancing wallet security, examining its systems, and cooperating with regulators to investigate the incident. The exchange is working to restore user confidence following this major security incident.

XRP has increased by almost 26% since November 21, but has been unable to break through a key resistance level. Buying pressure has surged on exchanges over the past eight days, with a nearly 1000% increase in XRP leaving exchanges, indicating significant accumulation by buyers. The XRP price remains within a bullish falling wedge pattern. To trigger a potential breakout, XRP needs to close above $2.28 with increased volume. If it succeeds, the next target is $2.55. Failure to hold above $2.14 could lead to a drop towards $2.02, delaying any potential breakout. The current setup is considered bullish, with growing buying pressure and defending of support levels.

Kaspa (KAS), Arbitrum (ARB), and Algorand (ALGO) are showing resilience and potential for growth despite low market attention. Kaspa's price has been consistently rising, with increased trader participation and potential to reach $0.08 if it closes the month within the $0.056-$0.06 resistance range. Arbitrum's user activity and ecosystem TVL are steadily growing, with potential for a breakout towards $0.8 and potentially $1 if it breaks above the falling wedge. Algorand's price is stable with increasing network usage and governance participation and could reach $0.2 after a period of consolidation. Kaspa is currently outperforming Arbitrum and Algorand in price and volume, while Arbitrum shows the most structural stability and Algorand acts as a defensive play. Traders should watch for breakouts above key resistance levels for Kaspa, TVL acceleration for Arbitrum, and increased RWA partnerships and network activity spikes for Algorand.

The digital asset industry may see a surge in stablecoin adoption, with projections of over 100,000 issuers in the next five years. This growth is driven by governments, banks, and corporations exploring stablecoins for capital allocation, settlement, and international payments. Japan's use of stablecoins for bond purchases and stimulus distribution demonstrates how central banks can manage digital currencies using traditional methods. However, this expansion could challenge traditional banking models by attracting capital away from deposits and increasing banks' funding costs. Solutions like deposit tokens, where banks maintain custody of funds while users transact on blockchains, are being developed to address this. To manage the expected fragmentation from numerous stablecoins, neutral settlement layers are envisioned to facilitate payments between different tokens. Corporations are increasingly using stablecoins for treasury management, cross-border payments, and currency hedging, especially in regions with volatile currencies. Regulatory developments and accounting guidelines are also encouraging greater institutional involvement, as companies seek efficiency gains from blockchain-based settlement.

Dogecoin's price is currently around $0.15, with a strong support level at $0.08. Technical indicators like MACD and CMF are showing early signs of a potential bullish trend. There's significant resistance expected at $0.20, where many holders might sell to take profits. Bitwise has launched a Dogecoin ETF, providing a new way for institutions and retail investors to invest in Dogecoin. Dogecoin faces immediate resistance around $0.16, clearing that could lead to a move toward $0.18, while failure to hold support at $0.1409 could pull DOGE back toward $0.12.

Bitcoin experienced a rebound today, showing a recovery in price. However, the overall market trend suggests a continued downtrend is still possible, implying that the price increase might be temporary and further price drops could occur.

Matrixport suggests that Bitcoin's price could potentially reach either $100,000 or $80,000, indicating a possible standoff between bullish and bearish market forces. The report highlights uncertainty in the cryptocurrency market, with the potential for significant price fluctuations in either direction. These price predictions suggest that investors should be prepared for continued volatility and possible major swings in Bitcoin's value.

XRP has gained about 16% in the past week, currently trading around $2.20, but has slightly decreased in the last 24 hours. Recently, large XRP holders, referred to as whales, have moved a significant amount of XRP. Wallets holding 1 million to 10 million XRP have sold or redistributed 460 million tokens over four days. This could indicate profit-taking or a shift of tokens to smaller or institutional wallets. XRP exchange reserves, specifically on Binance, have decreased, suggesting that some buyers are accumulating XRP for longer-term holding. Technical analysis suggests XRP may be repeating a pattern from 2017, potentially leading to a significant price increase if it stays above $1.20, with $2.00 acting as immediate support. Short-term, analysts see mixed signals and expect sideways movement unless Bitcoin changes direction. Spot XRP ETF inflows recently crossed $21 million.

Shiba Inu is upgrading its Shibarium network with two significant enhancements. First, by the second quarter of 2026, Shibarium will implement Zama's Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) to provide full on-chain privacy and confidential smart contracts. This will enable encrypted smart contracts and private transactions. Second, Shiba Inu is partnering with TokenPlay AI, an AI-driven gaming platform, to integrate SHIB tokens into play-to-earn games. This will expand the utility of SHIB. Following the announcement, the price of SHIB increased by 5.4%, reaching a trading price of approximately $0.000009, and its market capitalization rose to $5.31 billion.

S&P Global downgraded Tether's stability rating to its lowest tier, citing concerns over reserve risks and transparency. The agency highlighted that 24% of Tether's reserves are in risk assets, including 5.6% in Bitcoin, as well as gold, corporate bonds, and loans. They expressed concern that this concentration of risk could threaten Tether's ability to maintain its dollar peg during market volatility and noted the lack of a fully segregated reserve structure and unclear information about custodians. Tether's CEO, Paolo Ardoino, dismissed the downgrade, stating that the company is overcapitalized and accused traditional rating agencies of outdated standards. Despite the downgrade, USDT maintains its dollar peg and continues to be used across major exchanges, but the S&P assessment adds to ongoing discussions about stablecoin regulation and transparency.

Bitget, a large cryptocurrency exchange, has announced a donation of $1.54 million USD (12 million HKD) to support families affected by the Wang Fuk Court fire in Hong Kong. The funds will be distributed through three Hong Kong charities: Yan Chai Hospital, The Salvation Army Hong Kong, and Po Leung Kuk. Yan Chai Hospital will receive $640,000 USD to aid with medical services and rehabilitation. The Salvation Army Hong Kong will receive $450,000 USD for financial assistance, housing, and basic needs. Po Leung Kuk will receive $450,000 USD to provide counseling and community support. The donation aims to provide transparent and timely relief, complementing the government's efforts to help those impacted by the fire, which claimed 128 lives and displaced over 900 residents.

Bitcoin is facing potential downward pressure as large holders of Bitcoin, known as whales, have moved $7.5 billion worth of the cryptocurrency onto the Binance exchange in the last month. This is the highest amount seen in a calendar year. Historically, such large inflows to exchanges have preceded price drops as whales either take profits or reduce risk. CryptoQuant analysts suggest this pattern resembles market conditions in March 2025 when Bitcoin's price fell from approximately $102,000 to $70,000. Bitcoin on-chain indicators are bearish, and further upside likely depends on macro liquidity. One expert believes Bitcoin has likely already reached its peak for this cycle at $126,000 in October, with the recent decline from that high more indicative of the beginning of a bear market similar to 2021-2022, rather than a temporary dip. According to his analysis, Bitcoin must reclaim several major resistances after Novembers selloff to mark a proper bottom around its 200-Week SMA before a bullish rally can resume. Bitcoin might likely revisit the $73k or even $70k lows, followed by a relief rally toward $95k$105k in the mid-term. Furthermore, expectations of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates may not necessarily boost Bitcoin's price as reducing the Fed's balance sheet could drain liquidity from the market, potentially delaying any price recovery until late 2026.

Balancer, a decentralized finance platform, is planning to reimburse users about $8 million after a $128 million exploit on its V2 liquidity pools. Around $28 million was recovered through whitehat hackers and internal efforts. The reimbursement plan covers the $8 million rescued directly, with whitehat hackers receiving a bounty capped at $1 million per operation. Another $19.7 million will be repaid separately by StakeWise through its governance process. Users will need to accept legal terms to claim their funds within a 180-day window.

The UK government is changing its tax rules for decentralized finance (DeFi) activities like crypto lending and providing liquidity. Instead of taxing users every time they deposit crypto into these platforms, the new rules will only tax them when they sell, swap, or otherwise dispose of the assets and realize a genuine profit or loss. This shift to a 'no gain, no loss' model comes after years of consultations with industry players like Aave and Binance, who argued the old system was too complex and unfair. The new approach will apply to both single-token lending and more complex setups like automated market makers, calculating tax only when tokens are withdrawn and sold. While the overall crypto tax regime remains in place, with disposals, mining, staking, airdrops, and employment-related crypto still subject to capital gains and income tax, the government is also stepping up enforcement efforts, having sent out a significantly increased number of warning letters to potential under-reporters this year and planning for broader crackdowns in the future with international reporting frameworks. They anticipate collecting over 300 million in additional revenue by 2030.

Turkmenistan is legalizing cryptocurrency mining and trading starting January 1, 2026. A new law signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov regulates the creation, storage, and movement of cryptocurrencies, but they won't be considered legal tender. Mining companies and crypto exchanges must register and obtain licenses from the Central Bank of Turkmenistan. Miners will need to register their equipment and crypto wallets and follow safety regulations. Crypto exchanges will have to verify customer identities. The law prohibits using Turkmenistan's national symbols in crypto company branding and sets rules for advertising, including risk warnings and prohibiting images of minors. This move aligns Turkmenistan with other Central Asian countries like Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan that are also developing crypto regulations.

Visa is expanding its stablecoin settlement capabilities by partnering with Aquanow, allowing financial institutions in the CEMEA region to settle transactions using stablecoins like USDC. This aims to speed up cross-border payments and reduce costs by leveraging stablecoins, which are digital currencies pegged to traditional currencies like the US dollar. Visa piloted this program in 2023, reaching an annualized run rate of $2.5 billion. The partnership connects Aquanow's infrastructure to Visa's payment network, enabling 24/7 settlement, including weekends. The stablecoin market has grown significantly, reaching over $300 billion, with USDC holding a 25% market share. Euro-pegged stablecoins are also showing growth, with EURC's market cap reaching $287 million.

The price of Ethereum is anticipated to make a significant move as the Fusaka upgrade approaches on December 3rd. This upgrade includes changes to improve data verification and increase data capacity. It's expected to reduce transaction costs on Layer 2 networks potentially by 60-90% by January and doubles the Layer 1 gas limit. Institutions are increasingly investing in Ethereum ETFs, holding over 43% of circulating shares. The current critical price range to watch is between $3,070 and $3,080; breaking above it could lead to a move towards $3,250. A break below the trendline support could result in a drop towards $2,800 or lower. Ethereum recently rebounded from around $2,760 and is currently trying to hold above $3,000. If it defends the $3,000 support level, the next targets are $3,150 and $3,300.

BlackRock's Own Income Fund has increased its holdings in Bitcoin ETFs by 14%. This indicates a growing interest in Bitcoin exposure from within BlackRock itself, one of the world's largest asset managers.

On November 28, 2025, a cooling system failure at a CyrusOne data center in Illinois caused 90% of global derivatives trading to halt, specifically impacting CME Group's systems. This shutdown affected trading across various markets, including Treasury futures, energy, and agricultural markets, from Chicago to Kuala Lumpur. The outage, not a cyberattack, was due to overheating servers. Gold experienced $40 liquidation drops and silver fell quickly before the halt, leading to speculation. The incident highlighted the growing energy demands of data centers, with US data centers projected to consume 426 terawatt-hours by 2030. While CME Group claims it was a cooling malfunction, some traders suspect a controlled halt, pointing out that only CME's matching engine was affected. The event exposed systemic risks within financial infrastructure, especially given the increasing volume of trading in assets like cryptocurrency derivatives, where the average daily volume of crypto surged 226% in October 2025. This outage demonstrates the need for improved distribution, redundancy, and architectural redesign in financial systems.

FUNToken ($FUN) is currently trading around $0.001997, a price level similar to one it held before a 700% price increase earlier in 2025. The article highlights the similarities between the market conditions now and those preceding the previous rally, focusing on community engagement and liquidity. A $5 million giveaway is underway, incentivizing staking and community participation. Approximately 8.7 million $FUN tokens are already staked. The giveaway unlocks rewards as the price of FUNToken increases, potentially reducing the circulating supply and driving prices higher. The community sentiment is reported as strongly bullish. The article suggests that if historical patterns repeat, the current setup could lead to another significant price increase for FUNToken.

Ethereum's price has recently fallen below $3,000, causing negative market sentiment and investor fear. Despite this, one analyst suggests this could be a good opportunity to buy Ethereum at a lower price. The analyst believes Ethereum is currently in Wave 2 of its Elliot Wave Count, with Wave 3, a potential bullish trend, expected to follow. The analyst predicts that Ethereum could reach $11,000 by May 2026 before experiencing a roughly 50% price drop in Wave 4. Following this temporary drop, Wave 5 is anticipated to drive the price to new highs, potentially reaching between $18,000 and $25,000 by late 2026 or early 2027.

The Federal Reserve (Fed) is expected to end its quantitative tightening (QT) policy, which reduces the money supply, and begin quantitative easing (QE) in December. QE involves injecting liquidity into the market. An analyst noted that the last time the Fed ended QT in 2019, Bitcoin's price crashed. Another analyst countered that the circumstances are different now. They argued that the Fed overdid QT in 2019, leading to a crisis. This time, while reserves are low, they aren't at dangerous levels. The analyst believes the US will need to stimulate the economy with liquidity due to a $2 trillion fiscal deficit, making a Bitcoin price crash less likely.

MegaETH, an Ethereum Layer-2 project, is refunding all deposits made to its Pre-Deposit Bridge for its planned stablecoin, USDm, after a flawed launch. The initial deposit contract had an incorrect parameter, and the KYC provider imposed unexpected rate limits. A misconfigured multisig transaction allowed deposits to open 34 minutes early, causing total deposits to exceed $400 million, surpassing the intended $250 million cap. Attempts to correct the cap failed, leading MegaETH to suspend the process. A new smart contract is under audit for refunds, which will begin after the audit is complete. MegaETH plans to launch a new USDC-USDm conversion bridge before the Frontier mainnet beta launch.

The price of Solana (SOL) may increase because nearly all (99%) of the available tokenized stock shares are currently held, signaling strong demand. This high percentage suggests that investors are accumulating SOL, potentially driving its price higher.

The price of Monad (MON) token dropped 15% to $0.03 after Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, publicly changed his stance on the token just two days after initially promoting it. Hayes went from suggesting the price could reach $10 to advising people to ignore it entirely. Despite Hayes' shift, some large investors, known as whales, continued to buy MON, accumulating over 300 million tokens. One whale address withdrew 73.36 million MON, worth about $3 million, from Gate.io. Hayes himself moved his investments into other tokens like ENA, PENDLE, and ETHFI, spending over $3 million. The price decrease also coincided with fake token transfer attacks that exploited the ERC-20 standard, misleading users with fake wallet activity. Despite the price drop, the Monad blockchain has nearly 150,000 active users and has processed 4.7 million transactions.

Bitcoin's price is currently around $91,596, showing a 1.94% increase in the last day with over $65 billion in trading volume. Traders are watching to see if Bitcoin can break through the $93,000 to $94,000 resistance level; a successful break could potentially push the price towards $100,000. However, failure to surpass this level could lead to a price drop back to around $88,000 or even $84,570, which is considered a key support level. Analysts are also monitoring indicators like the Relative Strength Index (RSI) and Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) to confirm any trend reversals.

Solana has become the dominant platform for trading tokenized stocks, holding over 95% of the market share between July and October 2025, peaking at 99% in October. This is because Solana offers low fees and fast transaction speeds, attracting users and platforms like xStocks and Dinari. However, a security firm called Socket discovered a malicious Chrome extension named Crypto Copilot that was stealing a small amount of SOL (0.0013 SOL) from each trade made through tools linked to X (formerly Twitter). The extension hid these thefts within legitimate transactions, making them difficult to detect. The attacker was taking approximately 0.05% of each swap. Users are now being warned to be cautious of unknown browser extensions and to carefully review every transaction before approving it.

Bitwise updated its application with the SEC for an Avalanche ETF, changing the ticker to BAVA and setting a sponsor fee of 0.34%, which is the lowest among its competitors. This ETF aims to generate yield by staking up to 70% of its AVAX holdings, making it the first U.S. ETF to offer staking features after recent IRS guidance. Bitwise will take 12% of the staking rewards for expenses, with the remainder going to shareholders, and they are offering a full fee waiver for the first month on the first $500 million. Also, Securitize received approval in Europe to launch a regulated blockchain securities market on the Avalanche network. Institutional buyers acquired over 9.37 million AVAX tokens worth $110 million in November, pushing AVAX back into the top 20 cryptocurrencies.

Flare Networks, a blockchain focused on interoperability, is preparing for a major network upgrade. The upgrade has been activated on the Songbird testnet and is scheduled for the mainnet on December 2, 2025. The upgrade incorporates features from the Cancun/Dencun fork, aiming for improved efficiency and lower costs for smart contracts. These enhancements include the MCOPY opcode for faster memory operations and TSTORE/TLOAD for cost-effective temporary storage. The upgrade also includes dynamic staking fees on the P-chain. The price of Flare's FLR token has increased, showing gains of over 24% in the past week. This price increase is likely due to the successful Songbird upgrade and anticipation of the mainnet upgrade.

The South Korean crypto exchange Upbit experienced a security breach resulting in the theft of approximately $30.4 million in crypto assets, primarily Solana-based tokens. Upbit has suspended deposits and withdrawals while authorities investigate. South Korean authorities suspect North Korea's Lazarus Group is behind the attack, citing similarities to a 2019 Upbit hack where Lazarus also stole a substantial amount of crypto. The hackers are believed to have compromised admin accounts rather than directly attacking Upbit's servers. The timing of the hack coincided with the announcement of a merger between Upbit's parent company, Dunamu, and Naver Financial. Upbit has stated it will cover all customer losses from its own reserves and blockchain analysis shows the stolen funds are being laundered and bridged to the Ethereum network.

Tom Lee's prediction of Bitcoin reaching $100,000 has spurred interest in Bitcoin-related projects, specifically Layer 2 solutions that address Bitcoin's limitations. Bitcoin's slow transaction speeds and lack of smart contract functionality are driving the demand for these Layer 2 solutions. Bitcoin Hyper is one such Layer 2 project that uses Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) technology to offer faster transaction speeds and smart contract capabilities for Bitcoin. It aims to enable DeFi, payments, and gaming applications using Bitcoin. Bitcoin Hyper has raised $28.6 million in a presale, with its tokens currently priced at $0.013345. The project's goal is to provide a platform for more sophisticated on-chain activity related to Bitcoin.

Galaxy Digital's (GLXY) stock is showing signs it might rebound, potentially increasing by 30%, but needs more buyers to confirm this upward trend. The stock is currently trading around $26, up 45% for the year but weak in the last month. Faster progress in their AI data center business, specifically at Helios, could significantly boost the stock's value, possibly as early as 2026. Helios is expanding its AI computer power capacity, with CoreWeave potentially utilizing 393MW by 2026, which is earlier than initially projected and could lead to significantly higher earnings for Galaxy. However, the stock's price continues to be influenced by the crypto market, as many investors view Galaxy primarily as a crypto company. Despite this, Galaxy's Q3 net income was $505 million, and with $3.5 billion in cash and assets, analysts believe the stock is undervalued if the AI expansion progresses as planned.

Dunamu, the parent company of the Upbit cryptocurrency exchange, has apologized for a recent security breach that led to the loss of approximately $30.4 million linked to its Solana wallets. The breach occurred due to internal security failures that exposed vulnerabilities in Upbit's wallet structure, specifically a weakness that allowed private key estimation. Upbit has suspended deposits and withdrawals while rebuilding its wallet infrastructure and tracking the movement of the stolen funds. Korean financial regulators will conduct an inspection of Upbit's security measures. Dunamu has stated that all affected customer funds have been compensated from the company's reserves and they are working to improve security to prevent future incidents.

Dogecoin is currently trading at $0.1530, slightly up from yesterday, and holding above the $0.15 support level. On-chain data suggests a strong support level exists around $0.08, with a primary resistance level at $0.20. A Dogecoin ETF has been launched on the NYSE, offering a new way for investors to access the cryptocurrency. Technical indicators suggest potential bullish momentum, with immediate resistance at $0.16 and $0.18 and support around $0.1409.

The price of XRP is currently around $2.20. A new XRP spot ETF called TOXR from 21Shares has been approved and will launch on November 29th. The amount of XRP held on the Binance exchange has decreased by 300 million since October, now sitting at 2.7 billion, potentially reducing selling pressure. Technical analysis suggests XRP is testing resistance around $2.25, with potential further resistance at $2.60 and a target of $3.35. However, technical indicators are mixed, with strong buying pressure indicated by Stoch RSI, but weak overall momentum shown by the regular RSI.

Cardano's ADA token is facing increasing pressure as its price has dropped roughly 30% this month, falling below the $0.50 support level and nearing the edge of the top 10 cryptocurrencies. This decline has led to frustration among long-term holders, who cite issues like low network activity, limited DeFi liquidity, the absence of native stablecoins like USDC or USDT, slow progress on upgrades, and a lack of real-world adoption as primary concerns. A recent chain split incident further weakened confidence in the network. While development continues with progress on scalability upgrades and other improvements, the market is looking for tangible results. ADA is currently trading between $0.42 and $0.44, with $0.42 acting as immediate support and $0.45 being the level needed to regain momentum.

KuCoin's European division has been granted a license in Austria under the new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. This license allows KuCoin to offer its crypto services within Austria and potentially expand its reach across Europe as MiCA aims to harmonize crypto regulations within the European Union. This means KuCoin can legally provide services like trading and custody of cryptocurrencies to users in Austria while adhering to specific standards set by the MiCA framework. The license signifies KuCoin's commitment to regulatory compliance and its intention to operate within the established legal boundaries of the European crypto market.

An XRP expert is predicting that Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) focused on XRP will likely purchase XRP on the open market rather than directly from Ripple's XRP escrow. This prediction comes as XRP ETFs are now available and showing strong initial performance.

The cryptocurrency industry is evolving its security measures to combat increasingly sophisticated threats, particularly those driven by artificial intelligence. The traditional emphasis on individual self-custody using seed phrases is being supplemented by multi-layered defenses. Exchanges are employing AI for early threat detection and establishing transparent protection funds to cover potential losses, moving towards verifiable solvency. Institutions are adopting tiered custody solutions that balance security with liquidity, using programmable governance to automate fund management across hot, warm, and cold storage. The industry is also grappling with on-chain identity and privacy, seeking to balance transparency with the need to protect user data through zero-knowledge proofs and verifiable credentials, while also working on scalable decentralized storage solutions for identity data.

A market analyst known as Charting Guy stated that the current downturn in XRP's price is a test of XRP holders' resolve. He anticipates a future price increase for XRP and encourages holders to remain patient during this period of bearish market trends.

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The UK is considering a new approach to taxing decentralized finance (DeFi) activities. Currently, users are taxed when they move crypto into DeFi protocols, even if they haven't made a profit. The proposed change would implement a "no gain, no loss" rule, meaning users would only be taxed when they actually sell their tokens and realize a profit. This potential shift is being viewed positively by the crypto industry because the current capital gains tax, which ranges from 18% to 32%, can be triggered without a real gain. If implemented, the new rule would make DeFi taxes more predictable and reflect the actual economic outcomes of DeFi lending and staking. The UK government is still gathering feedback on the proposal to ensure it applies to all types of DeFi transactions.

An analyst has reported a positive trend for Shiba Inu (SHIB), indicating that buyers are starting to reinvest in the cryptocurrency. The analyst notes that previous expectations for Shiba Inu in November 2025 were not realized, leading to losses for investors, but the market is showing early signs of recovery.

XRP's price has been stuck between $2.15 and $2.25 since November 25, 2025. A large amount of XRP has been withdrawn from exchanges like Binance, reducing their reserves significantly, which could lead to a price increase if demand rises. However, XRP's price is currently down 2% in the last 24 hours, although up 10% for the week but down 16% for the month. XRP is testing its 100-day EMA with a potential retest of 200-day EMA if it can break above. Open interest has decreased on Binance, indicating less speculative trading, while whales have sold off a significant amount of XRP. The $2 level is crucial, as staying above it is considered bullish, while falling below could lead to further losses.

XRP reserves on the Binance exchange have decreased to approximately 2.7 billion tokens, reaching a multi-year low. Over 300 million XRP tokens have been withdrawn since October 6, suggesting accumulation by long-term holders and institutional investors. While the price is holding steady around $2.17-$2.20, a key level to watch is $2, as a drop below this level could trigger a price decline. Nine XRP ETFs are currently trading, acquiring tokens mainly through OTC markets, which limits immediate impact on exchange prices. Inflows into these ETFs are growing with some weeks reporting tens of millions in volume. Ripple's RLUSD is also gaining traction in Abu Dhabi with a $1 billion market cap. The combined effect of shrinking exchange reserves and growing ETF inflows points towards a tightening supply, which may result in a strong price move when demand increases. Bithumb in South Korea reports rising XRP holdings, contrasting Binance's declining reserves.

Cardano is proposing a $70 million budget to improve its infrastructure, focusing on things like stablecoins, custody solutions for institutions, data analytics, bridges to other blockchains, and reliable price feeds (oracles). This proposal is a joint effort by Cardano's core entities (Input Output, EMURGO, the Cardano Foundation, Intersect, and the Midnight Foundation) and aims to fill gaps that are currently limiting the growth of the Cardano ecosystem. The goal is to make Cardano more appealing to large institutions, improve its ability to connect with other blockchains, and expand its decentralized finance (DeFi) capabilities. Delegated Representatives and Constitutional Committee members will have the final say on whether to approve the budget, and Intersect will manage the project if it's approved. The upgrades are intended to prepare Cardano for further development in 2026.

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group halted futures trading on Friday due to a cooling system failure at a CyrusOne data center, causing major services and platforms to go offline. The outage affected futures linked to currencies, stock indices, Treasuries, and commodities, disrupting live price feeds and leaving brokers without reliable market data. Key contracts like Nikkei, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 experienced update failures for several hours, and CME's EBS platform also stalled, impacting currency pairs such as USD/JPY and EUR/USD. The incident occurred just days after CME announced record high volumes for its cryptocurrency options and futures suite.

XRP is showing technical signs that suggest a potential price increase. A bullish divergence has appeared on the Relative Strength Index (RSI), a pattern that previously occurred before a significant rally in 2022. Analysts are also observing Elliott Wave patterns, indicating XRP might be approaching a final upward wave. A key resistance level to watch is $2.60, as breaking through this point could push XRP towards $4. However, on-chain activity needs to increase for this to happen. Currently, XRP is trading around $2.22.

This article from November 28, 2025, discusses potential cryptocurrencies for explosive growth. It highlights the increasing interest and investment in crypto, citing figures like Bitcoin's 180,000,000% growth and the potential for new coins to increase in value significantly. The article identifies five cryptocurrencies - Bitcoin Hyper, Maxi Doge, PepeNode, Snorter Token, and Best Wallet Token - as quick picks with explosive potential, all of which are currently in presale. It specifically mentions Bitcoin Hyper, a Bitcoin Layer-2 solution, noting it has already raised $28.64M at a presale price of $0.013345. The article also points to Best Wallet Token, a wallet aggregating altcoins and presales, having raised $18.12M at a price of $0.026015. The author suggests that infrastructure and tooling related crypto plays may outperform meme coins as the market shifts. The Fear & Greed Index is at 25, still in 'Extreme Fear' but up from mid-November.

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit has disclosed a corporate loss of 5.9 billion won due to a recent hacking incident. The company confirmed that all affected users have been fully reimbursed for their losses resulting from the security breach.

BitMine, an institutional crypto investor led by Tom Lee, has reportedly purchased 14,618 Ethereum for $44.34 million. This acquisition brings BitMine's total ETH holdings to approximately 3% of the entire Ethereum supply, valued at $10.9 billion. The purchase is seen as a positive signal for Ethereum, potentially driving price increases and boosting confidence in altcoins built on the Ethereum network. Ethereum currently trades near $3,018, with support levels at $2,800 and resistance near $3,500. Tom Lee predicts Ethereum could reach between $7,000 and $9,000 by January 2026. He also anticipates Bitcoin surpassing $100,000 this year, driven by increased adoption and potentially lower interest rates from the Federal Reserve.

Solana's price has increased, recovering ground after a recent market dip and nearing a resistance level around $145. Despite this positive movement, Solana ETFs saw their first outflows of funds after a period of strong inflows. One analyst suggests Solana may have found a bottom, citing historical patterns, while another points to a potential 25% rally if it breaks out of a downtrend. However, there's caution as Solana faces strong resistance between $144 and $146, a level where previous attempts to break through have failed. A successful break above this level could lead to further price increases, while a rejection might send it back down to around $132. Solana is currently trading at $142, up 7.7% for the week.