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21Shares will launch an XRP-based Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) for trading starting on Monday. This development comes as institutional investment into crypto products has reached $666 million.

Pi Network's native token, PI, has shown relative strength compared to other cryptocurrencies in the past month, declining by only 3% while major coins have dropped significantly more. Over the past week, PI has even increased by 13%, making it the 59th largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Recent updates, including the Pi App Studio and a partnership with CiDi Games, may be contributing to PI's positive performance. ChatGPT's analysis indicates that PI is holding above the $0.23 support level, but faces resistance around $0.26-$0.27. A break above this resistance could lead to a rise towards $0.33 in the coming week, while a rejection could result in a drop to $0.20 if the $0.23 support fails. The most likely scenario is sideways trading between $0.24 and $0.28. As long as PI stays above $0.23, a move towards $0.28-$0.30 remains possible.

Bitcoin's price is currently around $91,500, showing resilience after a recent drop to $80,000. Some experts are optimistic, suggesting it could reach $110,000 or even $112,000 in December. This optimism is fueled by the possibility of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates and increased interest from big investors. One analyst points to a market indicator suggesting a potential rebound to new highs. However, maintaining support above $84,570 is crucial to avoid another price correction. Trading volume has decreased, which is normal after a significant price movement. Historical data indicates that Bitcoin tends to perform well in December, adding to the positive sentiment, although past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

House Democrats have accused Donald Trump and his administration of corruption related to crypto ventures, alleging that he used his position to enrich himself and his family. A report claims the Trump family's crypto holdings have surged to $11.6 billion since he took office, with significant income from sales of digital assets like the TRUMP and MELANIA memecoins, the WLFI token, and the USD1 stablecoin. The report alleges that Trump's administration has weakened oversight and safeguards against fraud in the crypto industry, potentially attracting foreign investment seeking influence. Concerns are raised about possible national security risks related to World Liberty Financial's token sales, potentially linked to illicit actors. Democrats are calling for investigations into these activities and expressing worries about pardons granted to crypto industry figures and the dismantling of crypto enforcement units.

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde believes current interest rates are appropriately set, citing success in controlling inflation around the 2% target. While potential risks like US tariff increases and supply chain issues exist, Lagarde sees these as diminishing. She notes the Eurozone economy has performed better than expected, projecting growth of 0.9% at the start of 2025, increasing to 1.2% by September, with potential for even higher growth. Recent data confirms stable growth and inflation within the Eurozone, reinforcing expectations that the ECB is unlikely to cut rates soon. There are mixed economic results across member states, with Spain's economy growing rapidly and Germany's economy growing slowly. Inflation rates vary, with France at 0.8%, Germany at 2.6%, Spain at 3.1%, and Italy at 1.1%.

Ethereum is showing signs of recovery after a period of decline, rebounding to around $3,020-$3,030. Buyers defended the $2,760-$2,800 range, indicating potential support. For further gains, Ethereum needs to break above the $3,300-$3,350 level, which could then lead to a move towards $3,600-$3,800. The upcoming Fusaka upgrade, including PeerDAS, aims to improve data availability for layer-2 networks, potentially boosting scalability and throughput. While still below some key moving averages, the cryptocurrency is attempting to establish a base, and analysts are watching the $3,300 breakout level as crucial for a trend shift.

Japan is considering reclassifying cryptocurrencies from payment tools to financial products, potentially subjecting crypto businesses to stricter regulations similar to those governing securities. This shift aims to enhance investor protection due to a rise in consumer complaints, overseas fraud, and cyber attacks, despite crypto accounts in Japan quadrupling over five years to 13 million. The proposed changes could include rigorous disclosure rules, insider trading protections, and criminal penalties. There is also discussion about introducing a flat 20% tax on crypto gains, aligning them with stock trading taxes, which are currently taxed between 15% and 55% depending on income. Some argue for distinguishing Bitcoin, which has no issuer, from other tokens like Ethereum or XRP that have identifiable development entities, fearing that heavier compliance demands might favor traditional financial institutions over the broader crypto ecosystem. Experts suggest that Japan's current regulatory approach to crypto is fragmented and outdated and that self-regulation by industry groups falls short of effectively protecting investors.

Amundi, Europe's largest asset manager with over $2.3 trillion in assets, has launched its first tokenized fund based on the Ethereum blockchain in partnership with CACEIS. The fund is a tokenized share of Amundi's AMUNDI FUNDS CASH EUR money market fund, which aims to match the European Central Bank rate. The first transaction occurred on November 4th, offering access through both traditional and tokenized methods. CACEIS provides the technology for tokenizing fund units, digital portfolios, and the order platform. This move allows for 24/7 transaction availability and faster, cheaper transfers. Amundi is also planning to launch its first Bitcoin exchange-traded notes (ETNs) in early 2026. Currently, Ethereum is trading around $3,000, showing an increase of over 11% in the past week.

Following a significant crypto market crash around October 11th, stablecoin issuers Tether and Circle have injected approximately $17.75 billion worth of new stablecoins into the market. This increase includes a recent mint of $500 million USDC by Circle on the Solana blockchain. This surge in stablecoin supply is viewed as a boost of liquidity to the crypto market, potentially allowing traders to buy assets at lower prices or hedge their investments during volatile periods. Bitcoin and Ethereum prices experienced a sharp drop during the crash but have since recovered somewhat. The market is watching to see if this large influx of stablecoins will lead to renewed buying activity in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum or simply increase stablecoin trading volume.

Gold prices rose over 2% last week due to increasing expectations of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates. Several Fed officials signaled openness to easing monetary policy, boosting gold's appeal. Investors are now closely watching upcoming US economic data, including manufacturing and services PMI, jobless claims, and the PCE Price Index, to further assess the likelihood of a rate cut in December. Currently, markets estimate an 85% chance of a 25-basis-point rate cut. Technically, gold is trading above its 20-day Simple Moving Average, with support levels at $4,125, $4,085 and $4,030, and resistance levels at $4,245, $4,300 and $4,380.

Ethereum's trading volume reached $375 billion in November, showing strong market participation despite recent price drops. Throughout 2025, trading activity fluctuated, peaking at $599 billion in August. Binance remains the primary platform for Ethereum trading, with its spot volume reaching $198 billion in November. Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw nearly $35 billion in trading volume, indicating interest from traditional investors. Ethereum is currently trying to stay above the $3,000 level after a recent decline, with buyers defending a key support area. However, the overall market structure shows weakness, and regaining bullish momentum will require reclaiming key moving averages.

Arthur Hayes is maintaining his prediction that Bitcoin will reach $200,000 to $250,000 by the end of 2025. He believes the recent drop to $80,000 was the bottom of the cycle, driven by a drain in dollar liquidity. According to Hayes, the earlier rise was masked by ETF inflows and Digital Asset Treasury activities, which have now reversed. Hayes also notes that the ETF bid was primarily a basis trade, not long-term investment, and these positions are now being unwound. Hayes anticipates increased liquidity will drive Bitcoin's price up, stemming from commercial bank lending and government-backed industrial policies. While Bitcoin is currently around $90,000, Hayes attributes this to uncertainty regarding the implementation of these policies and the actual infusion of liquidity into the market.

The UK will require crypto platforms to report all user transactions to tax authorities, starting in 2026. This expands the Cryptoasset Reporting Framework (CARF) and gives the UK's tax authority, HMRC, access to crypto information both within the UK and internationally. The goal is to improve tax compliance before the first global CARF information exchange in 2027. While CARF initially focused on cross-border transactions, the UK is including domestic transactions to prevent crypto from being overlooked for tax purposes. A new 'no gain, no loss' tax plan will delay capital gains taxes for decentralized finance (DeFi) users until they sell their tokens. Globally, other countries are also updating crypto tax regulations, such as South Korea seizing crypto from suspected tax evaders, and Spain considering raising the tax rate on crypto profits. Switzerland has postponed automatic information sharing on crypto until 2027, and in the US, a bill proposes allowing citizens to pay federal taxes with Bitcoin.

Terminal Finance has decided to abandon its decentralized exchange (DEX) project, called Terminal, because the Converge blockchain it was designed to operate on failed to launch. The project had attracted over $280 million in deposits from users expecting the launch, including significant amounts of USDe, Ether, and Bitcoin. Terminal Finance stated that launching under these circumstances would compromise the project's integrity and sustainability. Users can withdraw their deposits, which are fully backed. Terminal Finance plans to release its codebase as open-source, allowing others to use or adapt its technology. The company acknowledged disappointment among its community and emphasized the importance of honesty in its decision.

Bitcoin has increased by over 12% since dropping to $80,000, but investor fear remains high after a large sell-off. For Bitcoin to continue to rise, it needs to break through two price ranges where many investors previously bought. The first range is $93,000 to $96,000, and the second, more important range, is $100,000 to $108,000. Overcoming these price points is important to avoid continued sales pressure. Bitcoin's price is currently trying to stabilize after a sharp drop, and it's attempting to reclaim a key moving average. Holding above the $80,000 level is critical to prevent a larger downturn. A sustained price above $92,000-$94,000 would improve the chances of further recovery, while a failure to break through could lead to another test of the $80,000 support.

Despite a recent price recovery to $3,000, Ethereum's market momentum is fragile with analysts suggesting a potential bear market. Ethereum is trading nearly 40% below its August high. However, Bitmine, a large player, has purchased 14,618 ETH worth about $44.34 million, increasing its total holdings to 3.436 million ETH valued at approximately $10.39 billion. This accumulation contrasts with the overall market's caution, suggesting Bitmine sees long-term value in Ethereum despite short-term volatility. Ethereum faces resistance from key moving averages and needs to break above the $3,300-$3,400 range to reverse its downtrend.

Intel's stock price surged by over 10% following a report by an analyst suggesting Apple might use Intel to manufacture its lower-end M-series chips. This potential partnership could see Intel supplying chips for devices like the MacBook Air and iPad Pro, with a possible start date in mid- to late-2027. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo notes Apple already has a non-disclosure agreement with Intel and has received an early version of Intel's 18AP PDK. This news arrives after Intel's restructuring efforts, including workforce reductions and a return to profitability, and significant investments from companies like Nvidia and SoftBank, as well as government support through the CHIPS Act. Institutional investors have also increased their stakes in Intel. A deal with Apple would be a boost to Intel's foundry business as it tries to compete with TSMC.

OpenSea's Chief Marketing Officer, Adam Hollander, has refuted rumors of a $150 million ICO (Initial Coin Offering) for a token called SEA, supposedly to be sold on Coinbase. Hollander stated the rumors, which included a fake screenshot of a Coinbase post, were entirely false and originated from a parody account. While the immediate ICO rumor is untrue, OpenSea is indeed planning to launch its SEA token in the first quarter of 2026. This token will be used for governance, staking, and rewards within the OpenSea marketplace. A significant portion of the SEA token supply will be distributed to the community, including past users. OpenSea plans to dedicate half of its platform revenue to a buyback program for SEA tokens to increase its value.

The price of XRP was $2.20 on November 28, 2025, with investors watching for the Federal Reserve to stop its quantitative tightening on December 1. This policy shift, ending three years of reducing the balance sheet, could increase market liquidity and potentially boost the price of XRP. The Fed will start reinvesting maturing Treasuries, which aims to ease money market pressures. XRP is trading near its 200-day moving average of $2.10, with a market capitalization of $133.59 billion. Since mid-November, ETF inflows have topped $622 million, possibly testing resistance at $2.55. Some analysts predict XRP could reach $2.55 by the end of November, with potential for further increases due to regulatory clarity and developments in Ripple's ecosystem. Institutional flows are also significant, with nine U.S. XRP ETFs attracting $622 million since November 14.

Recent on-chain data indicates that newer Bitcoin whales (investors holding at least 1,000 BTC purchased within the last 155 days) have been selling their holdings at a loss as the price declined. These 'New Whales' are reacting to market volatility. In contrast, 'Old Whales' (investors holding at least 1,000 BTC for longer than 155 days) have remained largely inactive, showing less reaction to the price movements. Bitcoin's price has since recovered to $92,300, climbing back above the $84,500 level where significant buying previously occurred. A major resistance level for Bitcoin is now estimated to be at $112,300.

An analysis suggests XRP's current price pattern resembles its setup before a 600% price increase in 2024. XRP is currently trading within a descending channel, bouncing off its lower boundary. A key support level is identified between $1.90 and $2.00; maintaining this level is crucial for a potential breakout. A move past the channel's upper boundary, near $2.40, would signal stronger buyer control. The analysis also notes that Bitcoin dominance remaining above 57.5% would create favorable conditions for altcoins like XRP to gain momentum, particularly if Bitcoin dominance drops, leading to capital flowing into altcoins.

Ripple's stablecoin, RLUSD, has been approved by the Abu Dhabi Financial Services Regulatory Authority as an Accepted Fiat-Referenced Token, allowing it to be used as a valid payment method in Abu Dhabi Global Market. This approval comes eight months after a similar approval in Dubai, strengthening Ripple's presence in the Middle East. Ripple now has over 60 licenses globally. XRP's price has broken above a resistance level of $1.90, invalidating a bearish structure, and the Relative Strength Index shows a potential buy signal. The article also mentions Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), a Layer 2 solution for Bitcoin using Solana technology, which allows for decentralized applications and earning opportunities for BTC holders.

Bitcoin's dominance in the cryptocurrency market has decreased, falling to around 59%, which corresponds to the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement level. This decline suggests that traders may be shifting investments from Bitcoin to alternative cryptocurrencies (altcoins). Bitcoin's dominance faced resistance, leading to a potential shift of capital into altcoins, which are seen as having higher growth potential. Historically, a drop in Bitcoin's dominance has often coincided with increased investment in altcoins. If Bitcoin's growth slows down, altcoins may gain more attention in the market.

Zcash is gaining attention as a quantum-resistant cryptocurrency, with the total market capitalization of quantum-resistant tokens reaching $8.75 billion and daily trading volume exceeding $1 billion. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin warned about the potential threat of quantum computers breaking blockchain cryptography by 2028, leading to increased interest in projects like Zcash that are developing quantum-resistant solutions. Zcash's ability to offer both privacy and compliance is attracting institutional interest, potentially driving significant investment. Technically, Zcash is showing a bullish pennant pattern, suggesting a possible breakout above all-time highs around $760. If this level becomes a support, the price could potentially rise to $1,750 or even $5,000 as the market matures. The article also mentions SUBBD, an AI-powered content platform built for Web3, which has raised over $1.3 million in presales, is presented as a project with utility in content creation.

The cryptocurrency market is currently stable, with Bitcoin around $91,800 and Ethereum at $3,060. Investors are awaiting the next Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in early December, with increasing expectations of a potential interest rate cut. The article highlights PEPENODE ($PEPENODE) as a new cryptocurrency with the potential for high returns. PEPENODE uses a virtual mining platform where users can earn rewards in other cryptocurrencies like Pepe and Fartcoin by buying and upgrading virtual mining nodes. Users can also stake PEPENODE tokens at a current yield of 584%. The PEPENODE presale has raised over $2.2 million, with the token currently priced at $0.0011685. The price is expected to increase as the presale nears its end.

Bitcoin is attempting to recover after a recent price drop, facing resistance around $93,000. Analysts are closely watching this week's closing price, which also marks the end of November, to determine if Bitcoin can maintain its recovery. If Bitcoin closes above $93,500, it could signal further gains towards $96,000, with the potential to reach its 2025 goal. However, failure to hold above the $92,000-$93,000 level could lead to a drop below $88,000. Short-term market volatility is expected around Thanksgiving due to low trading activity. Currently, Bitcoin is trading at $90,500.

SpaceX, Elon Musk's aerospace company, moved 1,163 Bitcoin, worth approximately $105.23 million, to a new wallet. This activity has led to speculation about whether the company intends to sell these assets. While the large transfer initially raised concerns about potential selling pressure, current evidence suggests it may be part of an internal restructuring or a routine upgrade of their Bitcoin storage arrangements. The moved Bitcoin originated from a long-dormant SpaceX treasury wallet. SpaceX still holds a substantial amount of Bitcoin, roughly 6,095 BTC valued at $555.637 million. Despite the lack of clear evidence of a sale, the transfer has impacted market sentiment, particularly as Bitcoin had recently reached $91,000.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) experienced a 5% price increase following a burn of approximately 61 million tokens in the past 24 hours, representing a 676% increase in token burning activity. This burn has led to speculation about a potential supply shock and a possible bullish trend. SHIB has risen 16% over the past week. The price is approaching a key resistance level of $0.0000090; a break above this level could lead to a further increase towards $0.00001050. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicates a possible breakout. A new project called Pepenode ($PEPENODE), a virtual mining game where players can earn rewards and burn tokens, is attracting investor interest.

Tether, the company behind the USDT stablecoin, has ceased its cryptocurrency mining operations in Uruguay due to high energy tariffs. The company determined that the cost of electricity made the mining venture unprofitable. This closure signifies a shift in Tether's strategy regarding direct cryptocurrency mining, potentially impacting the overall mining landscape in Uruguay and influencing Tether's future involvement in similar projects.

Bitcoin experienced a price drop, reaching a low near $82,000, but has since recovered to above $90,000. Some analysts believe that altcoins like XRP, Dogecoin, and Shiba Inu may perform well. XRP is highlighted for its fast transaction speeds and partnerships, with a current price of $2.18 and a potential target of $10 by 2026 if regulations are favorable. Dogecoin, the original meme coin, maintains a large market cap and is used by companies like Tesla and PayPal, currently trading around $0.15, far below its peak of $0.7316. Shiba Inu, another meme coin, has grown into a more functional ecosystem, trading near $0.0000087, with potential to reach $0.00003 under favorable conditions. Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) is presented as a Bitcoin Layer-2 project in presale that has exceeded $28.6 million in commitments.

Bitcoin's price is now heavily influenced by factors outside of the blockchain itself, specifically since the introduction of US spot Bitcoin ETFs in January 2024. Capital flow into these ETFs is the most important factor in predicting Bitcoin's price, more so than traditional crypto metrics. A strong indicator to keep an eye on is how much Bitcoin the ETFs are acquiring or selling. For example, in the first quarter of 2024, Bitcoin broke its all-time high as ETFs saw roughly $12.1 billion in net inflows, while a $3.7 billion outflow in November 2025 coincided with Bitcoin's price dropping. The leverage used by traders in perpetual swaps and futures contracts, the amount of stablecoins available, and overall global financial conditions also play key roles. The amount of Bitcoin held by long-term holders versus short-term holders impacts market volatility, and Bitcoin's price is increasingly tied to global financial liquidity and interest rate expectations, which are transmitted through the ETFs. These five factors work together to drive Bitcoin's price up or down.

A Chinese AI model called KIMI AI has made price predictions for XRP, Solana, and Cardano by the end of 2025, suggesting a volatile December for these cryptocurrencies. The model forecasts potential price swings based on market sentiment and crypto-specific events. For XRP, KIMI AI predicts a possible drop to $2.05 or a surge to $10, influenced by the approval of XRP ETFs. Solana could fall to $30 or rise to $750, depending on the adoption of Solana ETFs. Cardano might decrease to $0.18 or increase to $10, driven by its fundamentals and upgrades. The article also mentions Maxi Doge ($MAXI), a new meme coin raising funds through a presale, which is unrelated to KIMI AIs forecast models.

Hyperliquid (HYPE) has slightly recovered to around $36 after dropping below $30 last week, showing a 2% increase in the last 24 hours and 4% in the last 7 days. It's currently testing the $36 level, which is a critical point that could determine if it goes up or down further. Analysts suggest that if HYPE can't hold above this level, it might fall to around $25. However, if it breaks above $37, it could potentially rise to $43 or even $50. The price action around $36-$38 is crucial for determining the next move.

Amundi, Europe's largest asset manager with 2.2 trillion in assets, launched its first tokenized fund on the Ethereum blockchain on November 4, 2025. This fund, called AMUNDI FUNDS CASH EUR J28 EUR DLT, is a digital version of their existing 5 billion AMUNDI FUNDS CASH EUR money market fund, which invests in European government bonds and high-quality euro investments. Investors can choose between traditional fund shares or the new blockchain-based tokens, both giving access to the same investments and returns. The tokenized version records ownership and transactions on the Ethereum blockchain, providing a transparent record. This launch comes as the tokenized asset market is experiencing rapid growth, reaching $36.11 billion as of November 28, 2025. Amundi partnered with CACEIS to provide the technology infrastructure for tokenization, including digital wallets, blockchain-based order processing, and secure token management. Tokenization offers benefits like 24/7 trading, transparency, potentially lower costs, and global access. Amundi maintains full regulatory compliance and emphasizes that tokenization adds a new distribution channel rather than replacing existing regulations.

BlockchainFX ($BFX) is currently in presale, having raised over $11.6 million from more than 18,000 participants. It is priced at $0.03, with the next price increase to $0.031 and an eventual launch price of $0.05. The project aims to connect blockchain with global finance, offering a platform for trading various assets, and it uses a revenue-sharing model that rewards early investors with daily staking rewards in $BFX and USDT. For a limited time, using the code BF70 gives buyers an extra 70% in $BFX tokens. The platform projects significant user growth, estimating 25 million traders by 2030 and $1.8 billion in revenue. There is also a $500,000 community giveaway available.

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) experienced a significant disruption when a cooling system failure at a data center in Aurora, Illinois, halted trading for approximately 10 hours. This outage impacted various markets, including equities, currencies, commodities, energy, and crypto, preventing traders from closing or adjusting their positions. The issue stemmed from a malfunction at a CyrusOne-operated facility that supports CME's Globex electronic markets. While full functionality was restored later in the day, the interruption caused concerns, especially during a period of low trading volume following Thanksgiving. Some traders speculated about manipulation due to the timing of the halt. Notably, Bitcoin futures reopened higher after the outage, trading around $93,000 after closing at $90,355 before the holiday. This event occurs as CME plans to expand its cryptocurrency futures and options trading to a 24/7 cycle in 2026, pending regulatory approval.

Bitcoin has recovered to the $90,000 level after recent volatility, but its upward movement is limited due to market uncertainty. Selling pressure remains dominant, although the amount of Bitcoin sent to exchanges at a loss by short-term holders has decreased significantly from a peak of 67,000 BTC to around 11,600 BTC, indicating less panic selling. Despite this, investors are still cautious, and Bitcoin needs to stay above $90,000 to prevent further decline. Some short-term holders are testing the market to either secure small profits or reduce their exposure, creating a delicate market environment. Bitcoin's daily chart shows a recovery attempt, but it remains below key moving averages, signaling ongoing bearish pressure. Bitcoin's price faces resistance between $92,000 and $94,000, and the $85,000 to $87,000 range is critical support; a drop below this level could lead to further price decreases.

Ethereum is emerging as a key platform for global on-chain finance because of its reliability, security, and neutrality. While some criticize Ethereum's speed for trading, attempts to create faster systems often compromise on decentralization. Raya Network aims to address this by offering a decentralized exchange with the speed of traditional finance while maintaining Ethereum-level security. Raya's design includes sub-millisecond execution speeds, full verification on Ethereum, and no reliance on a single sequencer. Over 45% of Raya's token supply is allocated to the community, and its design is being considered a new standard for on-chain execution.

Upbit, a major South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, experienced a security breach resulting in the theft of approximately $32 million from one of its Solana hot wallets. The exchange has suspended deposits and withdrawals and plans to cover user losses from its own reserves. Investigations are underway, with authorities examining potential links to the Lazarus Group, a North Korean cyber unit implicated in previous crypto exchange attacks. The stolen funds were moved off Solana, converted through bridges, and spread across multiple blockchains in numerous small transactions to obscure their origin. Authorities are conducting on-site checks of Upbit's systems, focusing on identifying how the attackers gained access to sign withdrawal transactions. The timing of the theft coincides with discussions of a potential merger of Upbit's parent company, Dunamu, with Naver, which has prompted some speculation about the motives behind the attack. Upbit has pledged to share the investigation's findings when possible, while the broader implications involve renewed scrutiny of security measures at crypto exchanges and calls for stricter regulations.

CoinShares has withdrawn its application to the SEC for a staked Solana ETF because the necessary structuring agreement to support the fund fell apart. This happened despite significant inflows into existing Solana ETFs, which attracted over $369 million in November due to advertised yields of 5-7%. However, Solana's price has been declining since its September highs, dropping to a five-month low in November, and analysts are lowering their price expectations for the cryptocurrency. The initial price surge earlier in the year was fueled by meme coin trading activity, but that excitement has since faded.

Ethereum is scheduled to launch its Fusaka Upgrade on December 3, bringing improvements to speed, security, and user experience. This upgrade aims to make Ethereum applications faster and more user-friendly. Key features include enhanced data scaling for near-instant transactions, mobile-ready wallets with secure logins via passkeys, and PeerDAS (EIP-7594) to boost data throughput. The upgrade will also increase gas limits from 45 million to 60 million, support lighter and cheaper nodes with history expiry, natively support the secp256r1 cryptographic curve, and improve fee predictability. The upgrade may increase adoption, usage, and demand for Ethereum, potentially leading to further price recoveries.

Binance Coin (BNB) is currently trading in a tight range, with analysts observing a potential breakout or breakdown imminent. The price is hovering around $890-$896, facing resistance at $898 and support at $884. A retest of a long-term ascending trendline has sparked concerns about a potential bearish (downward) movement, while short-term analysis suggests a compressed trading pattern that could lead to a sharp price move in either direction. A break above $910 with strong trading volume could push the price towards $950, while a failure to hold above $890 could result in a drop to lower support levels. Traders are waiting for a clear signal, with volume expected to play a crucial role in determining the next direction.

KuCoin has secured a license to operate legally across 29 countries in the European Economic Area, joining a small group of crypto firms approved by Austria's regulator. This allows them to serve over 450 million potential customers under unified European regulations. Austria is becoming a key location for crypto licensing due to its stable rules and skilled workers. The new EU rules, called MiCA, let companies licensed in one country offer services across the entire European area, but Malta is excluded. Getting into the EU crypto market is difficult because of high costs, with registration fees ranging from 50,000 to 150,000 and compliance expenses potentially reaching millions. Exchanges also need to upgrade their systems for data verification and security. However, compliant exchanges are seeing benefits, with most EU crypto transactions now happening on these platforms, and institutional deposits have increased. Major exchanges like Binance and Coinbase are also getting licensed, leading to market consolidation. As users increasingly prioritize regulated platforms, non-compliant exchanges are losing users. KuCoin's license allows them to capitalize on the growing European crypto market as regulatory barriers prevent many competitors from entering.

Bitcoin's price is stable at approximately $91,000 as U.S. stock markets saw gains on Black Friday. Over the last 24 hours, Bitcoin has remained unchanged, reaching a high of $92,800 earlier in the day. Ethereum's price has increased by 0.5%, while Solana's price has decreased by 3.5% during the same period. XRP's price has fallen by 1.9% to $2.19.

Shiba Inu's price has risen 5% in the past week, and analysts are watching for a potential breakout from a year-long downtrend. This downtrend, visually represented as a falling wedge pattern, shows signs of weakening, suggesting a possible price increase. Recently, Shiba Inu bounced off a low of $0.00000756. Shiba Inu's burn rate has increased significantly, with over 61.5 million tokens removed from circulation in a day, pushing the burn rate close to 800%. This burn activity, along with a slight increase in market value to $5.03 billion, indicates renewed interest in the token. Over the past week, Shiba Inu holders burned close to 99 million tokens. Analysts are waiting to see if Shiba Inu can break above the $0.0000090 resistance level.

Bitcoin's price has recently found stability above $90,000, leading some analysts to predict a possible rise to $100,000. BTIG analysts point to historical seasonal trends and the potential of Strategy to drive this upward movement. Another analyst, Rekt Capital, notes that Bitcoin reclaiming the $94,180 level could signal a rally. However, Bitcoin needs to maintain a weekly close above $93,500 to solidify its upward momentum. Bloomberg analyst Mike McGlone suggests a possible correction to around $50,000, citing Bitcoin's correlation with the S&P 500 and the index's low volatility.

The cryptocurrency XRP is seeing increasing interest from investment firms, leading to the launch of several XRP Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). Currently, more than 12 XRP ETFs are awaiting launch. Some XRP ETFs are already available, including those from Bitwise, Canary Capitals, Grayscale, Franklin Templeton and REX Ospreys. Canary Capitals XRP ETF reached $58 million on its first trading day. Inflows into XRP ETFs have reached approximately $643.9 million in just 10 days and are approaching $1 billion within the first month. As ETFs buy up XRP, the available supply may decrease, which could potentially increase the price of XRP.

Bitcoin advocate Max Keiser believes Bitcoin could reach a new all-time high due to Nasdaq potentially increasing options limits for BlackRock's IBIT Bitcoin ETF by about 40 times. This expansion is expected to remove barriers for larger institutional investments. Market makers will be able to manage larger positions more efficiently, potentially lowering spreads and increasing liquidity. JPMorgan is reportedly preparing Bitcoin-backed structured notes that would track BlackRock IBIT. Holders of large amounts of Bitcoin (10,000 BTC or more) have started accumulating more Bitcoin. Additionally, the price of Bitcoin bounced back after falling to around $80,000, a level considered attractive to institutional investors due to the average cost basis for US spot Bitcoin ETFs being near that price. However, the article also notes that price spikes and potential downward movements remain a possibility.

São Paulo, Brazil's economic hub, is launching a pilot program to provide microloans to farmers using blockchain technology. This initiative aims to streamline the lending process and potentially expand access to credit for agricultural workers in the region. The program will utilize blockchain to track loan disbursement and repayment, increasing transparency and efficiency. The specific details of the program, such as the amount of loans and the number of farmers involved, were not disclosed, but the initiative represents a significant step towards integrating blockchain solutions into Brazil's agricultural finance sector.

Amundi, a major European asset manager, has launched a tokenized share class of one of its funds on the Ethereum blockchain. This represents a move towards integrating traditional finance with blockchain technology. The tokenized share class offers investors a digital representation of ownership in the fund, managed by Amundi. It's intended to explore the benefits of blockchain such as increased efficiency and transparency in fund operations.

Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz is urging the EU to reconsider its 2035 ban on combustion engine vehicles. He suggests a more technology-neutral approach to CO regulations, focusing on the entire fleet's emissions rather than just new car registrations. This call comes amid concerns about the German automotive industry, which has already lost over 51,000 jobs this year. Industry leaders like Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen CEOs believe the 2035 ban is unrealistic and could collapse the European car market due to weak EV demand, Chinese competition, and potential US tariffs. They propose increasing blending quotas for biofuels to reduce emissions from existing vehicles. While some countries like France and Spain want to maintain the 2035 target, others like Italy have requested delays. Environmental groups oppose any changes, while some carmakers like Volvo support the original ban due to their EV investments. The European Commission is expected to announce its decision on December 10. Chinese EV manufacturers are expanding their presence in the EU, offering cheaper EVs and increasing competition. The EU automotive industry employs over 13 million people, and leaders warn of significant job losses if the 2035 plan proceeds as is.

MegaETH, a Layer 2 Ethereum scaling solution, is refunding all funds deposited into its Pre-Deposit Bridge. This decision reverses a pre-launch campaign designed to preload collateral for USDm, the stablecoin planned for their upcoming Frontier mainnet. The team cited poor execution as the reason, highlighting that the initial $250 million deposit cap was mismanaged, causing misalignment with their goal of guaranteed 1:1 USDm conversion. The refund process will be managed via a new smart contract, undergoing audit before reimbursements begin. Technical issues during the pre-deposit included transaction failures due to an incorrect SaleUUID, strict KYC rate limits, and deposits opening ahead of schedule. An attempt to raise the cap to $1 billion was also mishandled, resulting in contributions exceeding $400 million. Despite halting the process, MegaETH assures depositor funds are safe and that USDm remains central to their ecosystem. They intend to reopen the USDC-USDm conversion bridge before the Frontier mainnet launch to improve liquidity and user onboarding. This situation is similar to a recent incident with Stables pre-deposit rollout, where concerns of front-running and insider involvement emerged.

Bitcoin's price experienced significant volatility, reaching as high as $93,000 before falling to around $90,200. The firm BTIG anticipates Bitcoin could rebound to $100,000 in December, noting its tendency to strengthen towards the year's end after bottoming around November 26. The forecast is supported by the Bitcoin's Relative Strength Index (RSI) reaching oversold levels. A renewed demand from institutional investors has turned the Coinbase Bitcoin Premium index positive after weeks in negative territory. This positive premium is often seen as a bullish indicator. Further supporting the potential rally is the expectation of the Federal Reserve initiating Quantitative Easing (QE) and potentially cutting interest rates in December. Polymarket traders estimate an 87% chance of a 25 basis point rate cut by the Fed in December.

A cooling system failure at a CyrusOne data center in Aurora, Illinois, caused a shutdown of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) on November 27. The outage disrupted futures and options trading across equities, foreign exchange, bonds, and commodities, impacting trillions of dollars in activity. The failure involved a chiller plant issue that affected multiple cooling units, leading to server shutdowns as temperatures rose. Although the facility has backup cooling systems, it's unclear if they functioned during the incident. Data centers, critical for markets, crypto, AI, and cloud services, consume large amounts of energy and generate substantial heat. Effective cooling is essential to prevent system failures. Overheating can damage equipment, cause data loss, and disrupt services, as seen in recent outages at Cloudflare, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, and CrowdStrike. The CME outage highlights the vulnerability of global markets to single-point failures despite redundancy measures.

FLOKI is currently trading around $0.000049, showing a slight increase of 1.44% over the last 24 hours. Its market capitalization is approximately $478.7 million, with a daily trading volume of $46.5 million. The price has been fluctuating between $0.0000490 and $0.0000510, indicating low volatility. Although there has been a minor recovery from a recent decline, the price is facing resistance around $0.000050, suggesting buyers are struggling to push it higher. Open interest, which reflects the total number of outstanding contracts, has decreased, signaling a lack of strong conviction among traders. Technical indicators, such as MACD and CMF, suggest that the downtrend may continue as participation remains weak and capital outflows persist.

LivLive, a new cryptocurrency project combining AR, blockchain, and gamification, is attracting investor interest during its presale. The project has already raised over $2.18 million. A limited-time Black Friday bonus offers investors an additional 300% in tokens. Stage 1 of the presale prices the $LIVE token at $0.020, with a planned launch price of $0.25. The project aims to reward real-world activities with crypto. Bitcoin is showing signs of recovery, trading around $91,000, while analysts suggest that LivLive's presale is a potential high-growth opportunity.

XRP has experienced a significant price increase, gaining 1.4% in the last 24 hours, 16.5% over the past week, and 52.4% since late November. Bitcoin's rise has fueled market optimism, and speculation around ETF launches and potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts are influencing XRP's trajectory. While a push towards $2.50 is possible, analysts predict a short-term pullback to around $2.21 by Sunday. A more substantial rally and a retest of its all-time high of $3.65 could happen in December if the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates again.

Turkmenistan is set to legalize cryptocurrency trading and mining starting January 1, 2026, under strict government control. The Central Bank of Turkmenistan will oversee the industry, licensing exchanges and custodians, and enforcing rules against money laundering. While crypto mining will be allowed with registration, cryptocurrencies will not be legal tender and cannot be used for payments. The move is part of Turkmenistan's plan to diversify its economy and attract foreign investment, leveraging its large natural gas reserves for potential large-scale mining. The government will closely monitor token issuances and has the power to intervene, voiding tokens, or forcing refunds. Credit institutions are banned from offering crypto services. Strict rules apply to advertising and branding, with warnings about financial risks required. All marketing materials must state that digital assets are not backed by the government.

CoinShares has withdrawn its application to launch a Solana staking ETF in the US, despite the popularity and inflows seen by existing Solana ETFs. The company had last updated its application in September but didn't launch a fund in November like some others. This means the planned product was canceled, and no shares were ever sold. While CoinShares still has a Solana staking ETP listed in Frankfurt, it's unclear why they decided against a similar product in the US. CoinShares also scrapped plans for XRP and Litecoin ETFs, possibly due to market conditions and an upcoming merger. Solana ETFs are generally seeing positive inflows, with Bitwise's BSOL accumulating the most assets, currently valued at $527.9M. Solana's price is around $137.50, despite ETF accumulation, suggesting potential future price movement.

Cardano (ADA) is currently trading near $0.42, experiencing a downtrend but attempting to stabilize. Trading volume is high, indicating strong market interest. Some analysts believe Cardano is undervalued, noting that its price aligns with historical areas where buyers have previously shown interest. A rare Wyckoff spring pattern has appeared on the monthly chart, suggesting a potential shift from distribution to accumulation. Bullish RSI divergence on the weekly chart also supports a possible recovery. If buyers can push the price above $0.46 to $0.48, it could lead to a move towards $0.55 and potentially $0.62. However, a drop below $0.40 could see the price decline to $0.36 or $0.33.

XRP spot ETFs have attracted $643.92 million in net inflows during their first month of trading, reaching $676.49 million in total net assets. This represents 0.50% of XRP's total market value. Leading issuers like Grayscale, Franklin Templeton, Bitwise, and Canary are driving these inflows, with their ETF holdings now exceeding 0.5% of the total XRP circulating supply. On November 26th alone, trading volume for these ETFs reached $38.12 million. While XRP's price has experienced volatility, demand for the ETFs has remained strong, with institutions continuing to build their exposure. Other companies, like 21Shares, are looking to launch their own XRP spot ETFs. In contrast, similar ETFs for Dogecoin, HBAR and Litecoin have not seen significant investor interest.

Avalanche (AVAX) is showing signs of recovery after a period of decline. The price is currently facing resistance around $17.80, a level that has previously caused setbacks. If AVAX can break through this resistance, the next target is around $19.00-$20.20. Support levels to watch are between $14.0 and $14.5. Technical analysis indicates a supply zone at $15.1-$15.5, which will influence whether AVAX can maintain its upward momentum. A bullish flag pattern has formed, suggesting a potential move towards $19.2 if the upper boundary of the flag is broken. Long term, if AVAX reclaims levels above $22-$25, the next major target is $40-$48, with a potential climb to $90-$100 possible in a strong market, but this is conditional on holding support and broader market conditions.

Uzbekistan will allow the use of stablecoins for payments and the issuance of tokenized stocks and bonds beginning January 1, 2026. This will be done under a special legal regime and regulatory sandbox managed by the National Agency for Perspective Projects and the central bank, allowing for controlled testing and monitoring. Licensed stock exchanges will also prepare platforms for trading tokenized securities. This move builds upon existing regulations requiring crypto transactions to go through locally licensed providers, banning anonymous transactions, and mandating customer identification. While crypto is treated as an asset, stablecoins will become the first digital assets allowed for payments within the controlled system. The new rules coincide with global trends toward formalizing oversight for stablecoins and the increasing standardization of blockchain payments.

Optimism, a company that helps make transactions on the Ethereum network cheaper and faster, is changing its business strategy. The CEO, Jing Wang, said that while they've helped other companies like Coinbase and Kraken create their own blockchains using Optimism's technology (OP Stack), they spread themselves too thin by doing too much. This involved over-hiring and a lack of clear strategy as the market changed. Optimism is now focused on improving its operations to adapt to the current market conditions.

South Korea's largest crypto exchange, Upbit, experienced a security breach resulting in the theft of approximately $32 million in digital assets from a hot wallet. Authorities suspect the North Korean hacking group Lazarus is behind the attack, mirroring a similar incident in 2019. The funds were quickly moved through other exchanges and subjected to mixing, a technique used to obscure their origin. The timing of the hack, coinciding with a major company announcement, has raised further suspicions. Regulators have launched an on-site inspection of Upbit following the incident.

Crypto analysts are suggesting Dogecoin could potentially see a significant price increase. One analyst, EtherNasyonal, using Elliott Wave analysis, believes Dogecoin is in a holding pattern before a major breakout, potentially reaching targets from $0.50 to over $16 if historical patterns repeat. He suggests Dogecoin is stuck within a third-wave deadlock. Another analyst, Trader Tardigrade, predicts a more modest target of $1 by the first quarter of 2026, based on Dogecoin's historical reactions to a long-standing ascending support line. He notes past rebounds from this line have triggered substantial price rallies, with potential gains of over 600% from current levels. Despite a recent price decrease of over 20% in the past month, these analysts remain optimistic about Dogecoin's long-term potential.

Donald Trump announced he is invalidating all executive orders and documents from Joe Biden's presidency that he claims were signed using an autopen without Biden's direct involvement. Trump alleges that around 92% of Biden's executive documents were signed via autopen and are therefore void because Biden didn't explicitly authorize their use. Trump suggests that those responsible for the use of the autopen could have acted illegally and has threatened Biden with perjury charges if he claims to have approved the autopen signatures. This move is expected to result in legal challenges and political conflict regarding presidential authority and the legitimacy of past administrative actions.

Donald Trump announced he is canceling all executive orders and documents from Joe Biden's presidency that he claims were signed using an autopen without Biden's direct involvement. Trump alleges that about 92% of Biden's executive documents were signed using an autopen and therefore are invalid. He stated on Truth Social that unauthorized people took control of the presidency from Biden. Trump's move is expected to cause a legal and political clash, potentially affecting thousands of federal directives. Legal experts anticipate immediate challenges to this action, creating uncertainty about the future of many Biden-era policies.

CoinShares, a company focused on digital asset investment, has withdrawn its applications to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on XRP, Solana, and Litecoin. This decision effectively ends CoinShares' effort to launch these specific crypto ETFs in the U.S. market. The SEC filing indicates the company will no longer pursue regulatory approval for these investment products, which would have allowed investors to gain exposure to these cryptocurrencies through a traditional investment vehicle.

Avalanche's AVAX token saw a positive reaction after Securitize chose the Avalanche network to build the EU's first regulated blockchain-based trading and settlement system. This decision followed Securitize's authorization in Spain and marks a significant step for real-world asset tokenization in Europe, citing Avalanche's speed and institutional readiness as key factors. Following the announcement, AVAX rose 7.4%, but analysts indicate a potential short-term price drop towards the $13.5-$13.7 range due to liquidation pressures. Key support levels are being established around $14.84, but a drop below $13.91 could indicate weakening momentum. Avalanche is currently processing around 23 transactions per second, with 30,000 daily active addresses, and has the capacity to scale significantly higher.

Taiwan's government has revised its economic growth forecasts upward due to a significant increase in exports, particularly in AI-related hardware. The gross domestic product (GDP) is now projected to grow by 7.37% in 2025, marking the fastest growth since 2010, and by 3.54% in 2026, an increase from the previous prediction of 2.81%. This export surge is largely attributed to global demand for semiconductor chips, servers, and other AI components. In October 2025, Taiwan's exports jumped by almost 50% year-on-year, reaching a record high, with shipments to the United States also seeing a substantial increase. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has significantly contributed to this export growth, reporting increased sales and profits. However, traditional sectors such as textiles, petrochemicals, and steel are facing challenges due to weak global demand and overcapacity. The textile industry is experiencing a downturn, while the petrochemical sector is affected by increased supply from China and the Middle East. The steel sector is also facing similar issues because of Chinese products flooding international markets. Concerns remain about the potential impact of U.S. tariffs on Taiwanese exports, although semiconductors are currently exempt, and the Taiwanese government is seeking a more favorable tariff agreement with the U.S.

BNB's price is showing signs of potential recovery, currently trading around $882 and aiming for the $1,000 mark. This optimism is fueled by the overall cryptocurrency market rebound and the recent filing of a VanEck BNB ETF with the SEC, which, if approved, could attract significant investment. While technical indicators present a mixed outlook, with some resistance around $1,050, a breakout above $900 could lead to a rapid price increase. Bitcoin's stabilization above $91,000 after a drop has also contributed to the positive sentiment, with exchange-traded product flows turning positive after prior outflows.

MicroStrategy's stock (MSTR) has increased by over 5% to $185, despite discussions about its potential removal from the MSCI index. This possible delisting is due to MicroStrategy holding a large amount of digital assets. Some analysts believe the stock could reach $200 soon. The stock's price has fluctuated recently and is down compared to previous months and the past year. Concerns arose after MicroStrategy Chairman Michael Saylor's wealth decreased as both MSTR and Bitcoin prices fell. An analyst suggests that JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, and MSCI might be trying to devalue or delist MicroStrategy, potentially to free up capital for Bitcoin-related investments. Despite these concerns, figures in the crypto community and market analysts are supporting MicroStrategy, with some predicting a higher stock price target and emphasizing the company's financial stability if Bitcoin stays above a certain level.

The amount of Ether (ETH) held on the Aave lending platform has reached a new high, exceeding 3 million tokens. This increase in ETH deposits has doubled over the past year, solidifying Aave's position as a leading DeFi lending protocol. The utilization rate of ETH on Aave is currently above 94%, nearing Aave's preferred limit of 92%, which may prompt them to increase the threshold. Aave's ETH lenders currently receive an APY of 1.2%. Aave currently holds $21.4 billion in active loans, which is down from $30 billion in September. Aave locks in over $32 billion in value, down from a peak of $44 billion as of October 8. Total value locked has increased 5X in the past year, with Aave accounting for around 50% of all lending protocol liquidity. Aave's GHO stablecoin supply is currently at 416 million tokens, down from a record of 451 million tokens in the past two weeks. AAVE token is currently trading at $184.39.

OP has seen a slight price increase of 2.71% in the last 24 hours, bringing its price to around $0.33 and its market capitalization to $633 million. However, the overall trend is still weak after a significant drop in October. The amount of active trading interest, measured by open interest, initially increased during a small recovery but has recently decreased again, indicating uncertainty among traders. The coin is struggling to break above the $0.34 mark, and while it's holding above $0.32, it hasn't shown the strength needed for a full recovery. Technical indicators like MACD and CMF also suggest ongoing weakness and capital outflow, reinforcing the cautious outlook.

Solana's price is recovering after a period of volatility, supported by institutional investments through ETFs which have seen inflows of over $527 million since November 10. The price is currently around $139.50 and is approaching a key resistance area between $144 and $153. Overcoming this resistance could lead to further price increases towards $165-$180. However, failure to break through this resistance could result in a price decline back towards the $121-$126 support level. Long-term analysis suggests that if Solana maintains its current structure, it could potentially reach $320-$380 in the future.

XRP is potentially entering a new upward phase, with technical analysts observing patterns suggesting a price increase. A break above the resistance level of $2.22 could signal the start of a 'Wave 5,' potentially pushing the price towards $5.85. Short-term charts also indicate bullish formations, suggesting targets between $2.30 and $2.60, with one analyst projecting a more ambitious target of around $24 based on a bull flag pattern. However, on-chain data reveals that large XRP holders, or 'whales,' have been selling off substantial amounts of XRP, with over 2.2 billion tokens sold in the past month. Binance's XRP reserves have also decreased significantly, reflecting a distribution of tokens and possible caution among major holders, despite a recent mild rebound in price.

The cryptocurrency market experienced a strong rebound this week, with roughly $300 billion flowing back into digital assets. This followed a period of significant selling and liquidations. The recovery was driven by improved liquidity conditions in the U.S., which boosted confidence in risk assets like crypto. Many crypto assets were also oversold after the selloff, leading to a technical reset. As Bitcoin surpassed $90,000 and Ethereum exceeded $3,000, institutional investors and large holders (whales) began to re-enter the market, further supporting the price increases. The sustainability of this rally depends on continued macro stability; any tightening of liquidity or macro shocks could reverse the gains.

Fidelity's tokenized money market fund, called Fidelity Digital Interest Token (FDIT), has reached over $250 million in value. This fund operates entirely on the Ethereum blockchain and provides investors with on-chain access to U.S. Treasury securities and similar short-term, government-backed investments. The fund was launched almost four months ago and represents a tokenized share class of Fidelity's existing Treasury money market fund.

Kinetiq, a staking platform built on the Hyperliquid blockchain, introduced its governance token, KNTQ, on November 27th. Currently, KNTQ's price is $0.13, reflecting an increase of nearly 19% in the last 24 hours. The trading volume for KNTQ is $27.7 million. The token's market capitalization stands at $35.3 million, suggesting a fully diluted valuation of approximately $130 million.

Uzbekistan will legally recognize stablecoins as a means of payment starting January 1, 2026, within a special regulatory framework. On the same day in 2026, domestic companies can issue tokenized stocks and securities. This follows a decree to develop financial technology, aiming to attract $1 billion in foreign investment over five years and increase fintech companies to 200, supported by a $50 million venture fund. Uzbekistan also plans to introduce open banking by year-end. This move aligns with other Central Asian nations regulating crypto, such as Kyrgyzstan launching a gold-backed stablecoin and Kazakhstan legalizing digital coin circulation.

The Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index, which measures the difference in Bitcoin prices on Coinbase versus other global exchanges, has turned positive for the first time in weeks, suggesting a potential recovery in US demand for Bitcoin. This shift coincides with silver reaching a new all-time high, indicating a broader interest in hard assets. A positive Coinbase Premium suggests that US buyers are paying a slight premium for Bitcoin again, signaling a possible stabilization of domestic demand after a period of negative premiums throughout November. While Bitcoin and silver are not currently correlated, the simultaneous rise in silver and the positive shift in the Coinbase Premium Index may indicate that macro conditions are beginning to favor alternative asset flows.

XRP's price has risen, exceeding $2.25, after the approval of the 21Shares XRP Spot ETF, scheduled to launch on December 1, 2025, with a 0.50% management fee. Analysts predict the ETF could attract over $1 billion in inflows initially, boosting institutional investment in XRP. Technical analysis indicates XRP has been consolidating for over a year, forming a Wyckoff reaccumulation pattern, suggesting potential price increases. It has also broken out of a Descending Wedge Channel, a bullish reversal signal, with short-term price targets set at $2.27, $2.50, and $3.00. XRP has gained approximately 14% in the past week, stabilizing above $2, with its 24-hour trading volume exceeding $3.55 billion.

A crypto analyst is predicting that the upcoming Ethereum "Fusaka" upgrade, scheduled for December 3rd, could significantly benefit the price of Ethereum (ETH). The prediction is based on a proposed change called EIP-7918, which is expected to make Layer-2 networks (L2s) on Ethereum burn more ETH. Currently, L2s don't pay much in fees to the main Ethereum network, but EIP-7918 would change this, requiring them to pay fees in ETH, a portion of which would be burned. The analyst believes that as L2 usage grows, this could lead to a substantial amount of ETH being burned, potentially making Ethereum more valuable. The analyst suggests this could extend to major corporations launching their own L2 networks and burning ETH. ETH is currently trading at $3,022.

Switzerland is delaying the automatic sharing of cryptocurrency account information with other countries' tax authorities until at least January 2027. Although new rules requiring crypto firms to report information domestically will start in 2026, the actual exchange of data with foreign nations is on hold. This pause is due to a committee needing more time to review which countries should be included in the exchange program to ensure legal and diplomatic standards are met. While a list of 74 partner countries, including most EU members and the UK, was previously prepared, technical and legal checks are ongoing. Some major economies like the US, China, and Saudi Arabia are not initially included. Crypto service providers in Switzerland will still need to register, verify customers, and collect data, making crypto holdings visible to tax authorities in participating countries when the exchanges eventually begin.

The Solana trading environment is changing, with less activity in memecoins and more in other areas. Memecoins, which once made up about 35% of trading on Solana's decentralized exchanges, now account for less than 9%. Despite this shift, the overall trading volume on Solana remains strong, around $18.6 billion per week. Traders appear to be moving away from highly speculative memecoins towards more stable investments like stablecoins, tokenized assets, and perpetual futures. There is also a move towards mid-sized trades between $1,000 and $10,000.

This week's crypto regulation news includes the SEC issuing a no-action letter to Fuse, a Solana-based project, meaning they won't take enforcement action against its FUSE token sales under specific conditions where the token is used for network participation rather than speculation. Also, Kevin Hassett, who is considered crypto-friendly, is a leading candidate to become the next Federal Reserve chair. In other news, a bipartisan bill, the AI Fraud Deterrence Act, has been introduced in Congress to combat AI-powered fraud, including scams related to crypto. Finally, the CFTC is creating a CEO Innovation Council to advise on emerging markets, with a focus on prediction markets.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss Hungary potentially taking over Russian-linked oil refineries in Eastern Europe that have been affected by sanctions. These refineries, located in countries like Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania, have faced operational challenges due to U.S. sanctions on Russian ownership. Orban is looking to acquire assets like Lukoil's refineries and a stake in Serbia's NIS refinery owned by Gazprom. Hungary currently has a sanctions waiver granted by the U.S., giving it an advantage in acquiring these assets. Putin has agreed to continue supplying Hungary with natural gas and oil and to proceed with expanding Hungary's nuclear plant, which is being built with Russian support. Hungary's energy company, MOL, is in talks with Serbia about buying Gazprom's stake in NIS to restart fuel production. Other parties, such as a consortium of SOCAR (Azerbaijan) and Cengiz Holding (Turkey), were previously interested in acquiring the Bulgarian Lukoil refinery but plans were halted after U.S. sanctions.

In the third quarter of this year, venture capital investments in crypto companies totaled $4.65 billion across 415 deals. This represents a significant increase of 290% compared to the second quarter, but is still lower than the investment levels seen in 2021 and 2022. According to research from Galaxy Digital, a large portion of this investment, nearly 50%, was concentrated in just seven deals. The majority of investments went to later-stage companies, indicating that funding is primarily directed towards more established businesses in the crypto space.

Cardano has reached a new high with over 11 million token policies on its network, indicating increased activity involving meme coins, NFTs, DeFi projects and community tokens. Simultaneously, the founding entities of Cardano have proposed a $70 million plan to the Cardano Treasury for funding integrations of new tools. These tools include tier-one stablecoins, custody solutions, wallets, on-chain analytics, cross-chain bridges, and pricing oracles, to enhance the network's capabilities. Early voting data shows initial support for the proposal from DReps, although the proposal requires full approval. The outcome of the vote and the implementation of these integrations could potentially impact the price of ADA.

A Goldman Sachs survey of institutional investors indicates a strong expectation for gold prices to reach $5,000 per ounce by the end of 2026, with 36% projecting this outcome. An additional 33% foresee prices between $4,500 and $5,000. Over 70% of those surveyed anticipate higher prices in the coming year. The survey suggests that central bank buying is the main driver behind the rally, cited by 38% of investors, while 27% point to fiscal stress. The price of spot gold increased by 0.45% to $4,175.50, and futures rose by 0.53% to $4,187.40. A technical issue at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange temporarily disrupted trading in gold futures and options, but gold still maintains a weekly gain of approximately 3%. Gold is on track for its best annual performance since 1979.

Hedera's price is softening after a recent rebound, indicating a potential pause before its next significant move. The price currently trades around $0.15, down 1.81% in the last 24 hours, with a market capitalization of $6.16 billion and a daily trading volume of $165.9 million. Open interest, which reflects investor participation, has flattened, suggesting reduced speculative activity. The price is stabilizing within a narrow range, fluctuating between $0.143 and $0.149, mirroring lower trading volumes and a general cooling trend across the altcoin market. Traders are watching to see if Hedera can break above the $0.15-$0.152 resistance zone, while technical indicators point to a potential breakout depending on whether the price exceeds $0.16-$0.17 resistance or falls below the $0.135 support.

BlackRock, a major investment firm, has purchased $589 million worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum. This investment comes as the cryptocurrency market shows signs of recovery. The large purchase by BlackRock indicates increasing institutional interest in digital assets and could potentially influence market stability and growth.

The cryptocurrency market experienced mixed results. Bitcoin briefly approached $93,000 before falling back below $91,000. Analysts see $90k levels as key supply wall zones, while major support remains in the $82k-$80k area. Ethereum rose but encountered resistance around $3,000, struggling to maintain upward momentum despite a recent dip and a weekly gain. XRP also faced resistance at $2.25, trading around $2.18 after a slight dip. Bitcoin ecosystem tokens such as BounceBit and Stacks did see gains earlier in the day, though analysts believe this may be a short-lived 'dead cat bounce'. Zcash, Dash and Aptos led the top losers in the leading 100 coins by market cap.

The crypto market is showing signs of a cautious uptrend, with the XWIN Trend Index reaching 72 out of 100. Bitcoin is holding steady near $91,000, supported by accumulation from large holders and spot market demand. Despite this, fear remains in the market, and liquidity is thin, making prices susceptible to sharp swings. Bitcoin has been consolidating between $86,500 and $99,500, staying above key cost basis levels. Large holders of Bitcoin, those with over 10,000 BTC, are accumulating again, and corporations are increasingly holding Bitcoin as a core asset. Recent data shows outflows of Bitcoin from exchanges and a significant decrease in futures open interest, indicating less leveraged trading. A large number of Bitcoin options contracts, worth $13 billion, are set to expire on November 28, which could cause volatility. Altcoins are lagging behind Bitcoin's performance, but analysts believe capital is building in stablecoins for a potential altcoin rally. Ethereum is showing positive signs with its price above $3,000, network upgrades, and new projects launching.

Wingtech Technology is appealing a Dutch court ruling that took away its control of chipmaker Nexperia. The appeal challenges the court's decision to transfer Wingtech's Nexperia shares to a trustee and remove Wingtech's founder, Zhang Xuezheng, as Nexperia's CEO. Wingtech argues the court process was unfair and influenced by the Dutch government's attempts to gain special control over Nexperia. The Dutch government denies interfering in the court's proceedings. This legal battle follows a dispute where the Dutch government tried to block Wingtech's decisions at Nexperia due to concerns about technology transfer, leading to export restrictions from China that impacted the global auto industry, forcing companies like Honda and Volkswagen to slow production. While a temporary agreement eased some supply issues, the ownership and control dispute remains unresolved.

Ripple's stablecoin, RLUSD, has been approved by Abu Dhabi's financial regulator, potentially increasing demand for XRP as RLUSD's usage grows. RLUSD is recognized as one of the fastest-growing stablecoins. A report highlighted Ripple's role in improving cross-border payments, suggesting integration into traditional finance and further increasing XRP's value as a bridge currency. XRP reserves on Binance are decreasing significantly, possibly due to institutional demand through new U.S. XRP ETFs. Since October, Binance's XRP holdings have dropped, indicating increased buying pressure and a more structured market phase due to expanding institutional interest. At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $2.21.

Cathie Wood of ARK Invest maintains her prediction that Bitcoin could reach $1.5 million by 2030, viewing the recent market downturn as a temporary pause. She anticipates that the end of the Federal Reserve's quantitative tightening program on December 1st will increase liquidity, benefiting both Bitcoin and AI-related stocks. ARK analysts note that stablecoins and gold are currently attracting some investment that previously favored Bitcoin. Other investors like Tom Lee and Chamath Palihapitiya have also made bullish long-term price predictions for Bitcoin, with targets ranging from $250,000 to $1,000,000.

The US job market is showing signs of weakness with rising layoffs reaching levels not seen since 2003. This is increasing pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, possibly as early as December. Because the crypto market has low trading volume, any changes from the Federal Reserve, such as cutting interest rates, could cause bigger price swings for Bitcoin and Ethereum compared to stocks. If the Federal Reserve cuts rates, crypto prices could increase, but if the Federal Reserve doesn't cut rates, prices might fall. The job market report coming out in December will be key to understanding how the economy is doing and how crypto prices might move in January. Investors are watching how the Federal Reserve responds to the job market and how much money is flowing into or out of crypto investment products.

XRP's available supply on exchanges, particularly Binance, is decreasing significantly. Binance's XRP reserves have dropped by approximately 300 million tokens since early October, reaching a low of about 2.7 billion. This decline coincides with the launch of several XRP spot ETFs in the U.S. by companies like Canary Capital, Franklin Templeton, Bitwise, and Grayscale, which has expanded institutional access to XRP. While XRP's network activity and price remain stable between $2.15 and $2.30, the reduction in available supply on exchanges, combined with new ETF options, suggests that XRP's price is getting support from limited supply.

Worldcoin's price sentiment is uncertain, experiencing short-term gains but facing a 30% monthly decline. Hedera's price significantly dropped, raising concerns despite its strong technology and partnerships. This market behavior has investors looking at new opportunities like Milk and Mocha, a token combining community appeal, utility, and structured tokenomics. Milk and Mocha's presale features a staged pricing system with token burning, aiming to create scarcity. The project also integrates staking, gaming, NFTs, and merchandise, using its token for transactions. The focus is shifting towards projects actively building during the market downturn, with Milk and Mocha gathering users early. Worldcoin's price is below major moving averages, signaling caution due to regulatory pressures and data privacy concerns. Hedera's recovery hinges on reclaiming resistance levels around $0.175.