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Crypto News: Saylor’s Strategy Is Still In Line For S&P 500 Listing, Matrixport Says
Strategy remains stable after the Bitcoin dip. Analysts say its S&P 500 inclusion prospects are still on track despite the correction. Strategy drew fresh attention after the recent Bitcoin sell...
Ripple Explores Native Staking for XRP Ledger Following ETF Launch Success
XRP native staking on the Ripple XRP Ledger (XRPL) enables holders to lock tokens for network support and earn rewards, addressing a key gap in its consensus model. This development, alongside the Can...
Peter Brandt Predicts Bitcoin Crash to $58,000 Amid Sell-offs
Bitcoin is sliding deeper into weakness as veteran trader Peter Brandt warns that a confirmed bearish pattern could pull the market toward $58,000. New data shows traders rotating out of BTC and predi...
Trump to launch Genesis Mission to supercharge US AI race
President Donald Trump is set to launch an initiative called Genesis Mission at the White House on Monday, aimed at strengthening the United States’ position in the field of artificial intellige...
$228 Million BTC Deposit To Kraken Sparks Market Speculation
In a stunning development that’s shaking the cryptocurrency world, early Bitcoin investor Owen Gunden has made a monumental move that’s capturing global attention. Just hours ago, this pioneering Bitc...
CME Announces Spot-Quoted XRP and SOL Futures as Institutional Demand Escalates
Exploding institutional appetite for regulated altcoin derivatives is driving a powerful new wave of product growth, with fresh XRP and SOL futures poised to accelerate liquidity, sharpen price discov...
Japan’s recent economic indicators have been solid overall
Bank of Japan (BoJ) board member Toyoaki Koeda said on Thursday that Japan’s underlying inflation is now around 2%, supported by broadly solid economic indicators, tight labour-market conditions and d...
California’s Nvidia-Driven AI Stock Gains Yield $11B Tax Boost Amid Deficit Risks
California collected an extra $11 billion in tax revenue due to a surge in AI-linked tech stocks boosting capital gains for wealthy residents, exceeding forecasts significantly. AI-driven stock gains ...
Solana Price Prediction: SOL Leads Market Recovery as Bulls Target the $180–$200 Rebound Zone
Solana price is showing renewed strength, rebounding sharply from key support as participants watch for signs of a broader trend reversal. Solana price is starting to stand out again, breaking away fr...
Japanese Yen hangs near multi-month low as intervention fears loom
The Japanese Yen (JPY) touches a fresh low since mid-January against its American counterpart during the Asian session on Thursday, though the intraday downtick lacks bearish conviction. Investors now...
Michael Selig Backs Crypto Market Oversight in CFTC Confirmation Hearing
Michael Selig, nominated by President Donald Trump to chair the CFTC, expressed strong support for robust oversight in digital asset markets during his Senate confirmation hearing. He emphasized the n...
Grayscale Set to Launch XRP Spot ETF as Canary ETF Gains Momentum
TLDR Grayscale is converting its XRP Trust into a public XRP Spot ETF, offering broader market access. The Grayscale XRP Trust is currently a private investment vehicle for accredited investors, track...
NYT ‘Pips’ Hints, Solution And Walkthrough For Thursday, November 20
Another Thor’s Day, another NYT Pips puzzle to solve. We have an Easy, a Medium (which I found quite tricky!) and a pretty fun Hard Pips to solve today. Without further adieu, let’s lay down some domi...
Solana Whale Accumulation May Bolster Rebound Toward $168
Solana whale accumulation has intensified as major holders withdraw over 170,000 SOL from exchanges like Binance, signaling strong buyer confidence in a rebound from the $130 demand zone. This activit...
Nearly 7M Bitcoin Now Sitting At A Loss: Highest Unrealized Pain Since January 2024
Bitcoin is now holding ground around the $90K level as the market transitions into a new and uncertain phase. Sentiment is sharply divided: some analysts argue that the breakdown below $100K marks the...
New Zealand Dollar holds positive ground above 0.5600 as PBOC holds rates
The NZD/USD pair recovers some lost ground around 0.5605 during the early European session on Thursday. The upside for the pair might be limited, as the imminent rate cut from the Reserve Bank of New ...
What Traders Must Know About The Temporary Halt
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit has just announced a crucial Upbit 0G suspension that affects all ZeroGravity traders. This temporary halt in deposits and withdrawals comes as the platform ...
Senators Call for Probe Into Trump-Linked Crypto Firm Over Security Risks
World Liberty Financial, a crypto company closely tied to US President Donald Trump and his family, is facing fresh scrutiny after two Democratic Party senators urged federal regulators to investigate...
PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.0905 vs. 7.0872 previous
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead on Thursday at 7.0905 compared to the previous day’s fix of 7.0872 and 7.1201 Reuters estimate. PBOC...
Spark Protocol Shifts Focus to Institutional DeFi Solutions
Key Points: Spark Protocol shifts focus away from mobile app development. Company invests $1 billion in PayPal’s PYUSD. Institutional lending and liquidity infrastructure are prioritized. On November ...
New Hampshire Awaits Bitcoin Bond Buyer to Get First State Effort Rolling
New Hampshire moved this week to foster the state’s first issuance of a $100 million bitcoin BTC$92,460.76 bond, which would be directed by a state agency but backed by a private-sector firm, ac...
Lainey Wilson, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney And More
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – NOVEMBER 19: EDITORIAL USE ONLY Lainey Wilson attends the 59th Annual CMA Awards at Music City Center on November 19, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Tibrina Hobso...
Block Projects $15.8 Billion Gross Profit by 2028 in Investor Day Outlook
Block projects gross profit of $15.8 billion by 2028, driven by mid-teens annual growth in its Cash App and seller ecosystem, including crypto services. This outlook follows its investor day, aiming t...
‘Never Back Down’: Strategy’s Saylor Reacts to 30% Bitcoin Price Plunge
As the cryptocurrency market braces for the Nvidia earnings report, which will be published after today’s trading session in the U.S. closes, investors are looking to gauge risk appetite and und...
Semrush joins Adobe to power next-gen generative AI marketing
Adobe has reached a deal to acquire Semrush in a cash transaction for approximately $1.9 billion, the companies announced on Wednesday. Adobe’s acquisition is a bold step in the broader effort t...
$75.9 Million Move Shakes Crypto Markets
Have you ever wondered what happens when a cryptocurrency giant makes a massive move? The crypto world is buzzing after a suspected Bitmain wallet executed a staggering $75.9 million ETH withdrawal fr...
KuCoin Expands Into Australia, Appoints James Pinch as Managing Director
KuCoin has launched a new Australian headquarters in Sydney and appointed James Pinch as Managing Director to lead its regional expansion. The company is strengthening its presence through local hirin...
What Ethereum’s New Privacy Push Means for Tokens Like ZEC, XMR, and ZEN
Key Insights Privacy coins may act as a bear market hedge because major names like ZEC, XMR, ZEN, and FIRO stayed strong even as most of the market fell. Ethereum’s new privacy update, Kohaku, increas...
Block Announces $5B Buyback and 30% Annual Growth Goal in Bold Three-Year Strategy
Block, Inc. shares soared almost 9% on Wednesday after revealing plans to achieve $15.8 billion in gross profit by 2028 and announcing a $5 billion share repurchase, underscoring confidence in continu...
Bitcoin Price Battles Sharp Decline as Famous Executive Predicts What Will Happen Starting in the New Year
While the cryptocurrency market is grappling with sharp declines, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan has hinted at a new trend that could dominate the coming year. Speaking to CNBC, Hougan said that with the reo...
Bitcoin Dips Below $89K as December Rate Cut Odds Fall to 33%, Raising Bear Market Concerns
The odds of a December Federal Reserve rate cut have dropped to 33%, reflecting heightened investor caution amid persistent inflation concerns and a Bitcoin price decline below $89,000. This shift, tr...