Nasdaq Races SEC Clock on Blockchain Stock Tokens Approval Bid
TLDR: Nasdaq elevates tokenized stock proposal to top priority as exchange purses SEC approval for blockchain trading Exchange plans stock tokens representing publicly listed shares with on-chain settlement and trading mechanisms Digital assets chief emphasizes responsible innovation under SEC oversight rather than disrupting market systems Nasdaq references electronic trading transition as precedent for bringing tokenization [...] The post Nasdaq Races SEC Clock on Blockchain Stock Tokens Approval Bid appeared first on Blockonomi.
Bitcoin price down 20%, stablecoin market cap down $2B: November in charts
Bitcoin’s price was down this month nearly 20% as markets worry about lower interest rates and a possible financial bubble in the AI industry.
Uzbekistan greenlights stablecoins for payments under new sandbox regime
Uzbekistan will reportedly roll out stablecoins as an official payment method from Jan. 1, 2026, under a new regulatory sandbox that also enables tokenized securities trading.
Proposal went live: How batching could transform Tron
A proposal submitted to CTDG Dev Hub suggests introducing native transaction batching to Tron.
Five XRP charts suggest a short-term price rally to $2.80 is next
Multiple technical, onchain and fundamental indicators suggest a potential XRP price rally toward $2.80 in the coming days.
Institutional slowdown or macro shock? Experts weigh in on the market dip
Crypto plunged over $1 trillion in weeks, but analysts say the downturn isn’t systemic and break down the macro drivers, institutional behavior and investor survival strategies.
Why quantum security is rising on layer-1 roadmaps and which networks are preparing first
Quantum security is moving from theory to practice as layer-1 blockchains prepare long-term plans to adopt post-quantum cryptography.
‘We refused to do an ICO’: The truth behind Canton’s tokenomics
As Tharimmune raises $540 million to build a Canton Coin treasury, the story behind the Canton Network shows that ICOs are not the only way to launch new blockchains.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange halts trading, sparking public outcry
Trading was halted for about 10 hours before being restored on Friday, sparking a public backlash from derivatives and commodities traders.
Cathie Wood still bullish on $1.5M Bitcoin price target: Finance Redefined
Bitcoin recovered after four consecutive weeks in the red, surpassing the key $89,600 flow-weighted cost basis of Bitcoin ETF holders, the most significant cohort driving BTC inflows.
Fire breaks out at Greenidge mining facility co-hosting NYDIG rigs
The fire forced the facility to go offline to maintain safety, but none of the company's mining hardware was damaged in the incident.
Polymarket puts December rate-cut odds at 87% as crypto stocks climb
Cleanspark, Riot, Cipher and Circle rose higher as the odds of a US rate-cut in December reached its highest level of the month on the prediction market.
CoinShares withdraws SEC filing for staked Solana ETF
Analysts expected more Solana ETFs to go live in 2025, as investors chase yield-bearing opportunities through staking and network validation.
UK widens crypto reporting rules to cover domestic transactions
The UK will require crypto platforms to report all activity from domestic users starting in 2026, as global tax authorities worldwide tighten oversight of digital assets.
Bitcoin hasn’t seen such ‘asymmetric risk-reward’ since COVID: Analyst
Bitwise crypto researcher André Dragosch said, “We’re staring at a similar macro setup” for Bitcoin as during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Price predictions 11/28: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, BCH, LINK
Bitcoin and several altcoins continue to show strength, but charts suggest that each needs a strong close above a key exponential moving average to continue the uptrend.
Ethereum tripling its gas limit is the ‘floor, we can go higher’ — Sassano
Ethereum educator Anthony Sassano said Ethereum’s gas limit could climb beyond three times next year, with some developers pushing for a fivefold increase.
How a weakening US labor market is putting pressure on Bitcoin and crypto prices
Cooling US labor data is shifting growth expectations, rate paths and liquidity, creating new macro pressures for Bitcoin and the broader crypto market.
Crypto sentiment moves up from ‘extreme fear’ after 18-day stretch
The crypto sentiment indicator has moved up from extreme fear, and other social media indicators suggest sentiment is moving more bullish toward Bitcoin.
Arthur Hayes warns Monad could crash 99%, calls it high-risk ‘VC coin’
Arthur Hayes says Monad’s token structure makes it vulnerable to a brutal selloff, while predicting money printing will fuel the next major crypto rally.
Why China’s Bitcoin mining activity is surging again after a 4-year crackdown
Bitcoin mining in China is rising again. From dominance to ban to resurgence, this makes an engaging story.
Bitcoin forms short-term bottom, $100K relief rally in sight: Analyst
Bitcoin may be forming a local bottom as RSI nears oversold and whales open longs, fueling a possible relief rally toward the $100,000–$110,000 zone.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs break four-week outflow streak with $70M in weekly inflows
Spot Bitcoin ETFs snap a four-week outflow run with $70 million in weekly inflows as Ether ETFs also turn positive and analysts flag a potential Bitcoin bottom.
DATs bring crypto’s insider trading problem to TradFi: Shane Molidor
Information asymmetry and front-running behaviors are migrating from token markets to institutional products like DATs, warns Shane Molidor of Forgd.
Crypto self-custody is a fundamental right, says SEC's Hester Peirce
Self-custody of assets and financial privacy are both fundamental rights consistent with the pro-freedom philosophy on which the US was founded.
1.75M Hyperliquid tokens unlocked today, but was the price impacted?
The Hyperliquid development team provided clarity on Saturday's token unlock in response to community fears of increased selling pressure.
BTC mining difficulty forecast to rise in Dec, as hashprice sits near record lows
Bitcoin miners caught a break on Thursday as difficulty dropped, but the relief may be short-lived if it rises in December, as forecast.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Nasdaq crypto chief pledges to ‘move as fast as we can’ on tokenized stocks
Nasdaq’s head of digital assets strategy, Matt Savarese, said the stock exchange is ready to answer any questions the SEC may have for its proposal for tokenized stocks.
ETH may reclaim $3.2K soon, based on low stablecoin yields: Santiment
Stablecoin yields not being overly high suggests the market hasn’t reached a “major top” and Ether may reach $3,200 in the near term, according to Santiment.
BlackRock exec says ‘perfectly normal’ as IBIT sees $2.3B outflows in Nov
BlackRock says $2.34 billion in November outflows from IBIT are normal as demand once pushed the ETF near $100 billion.
Monad CEO Fires Back After Arthur Hayes Predicts 99% Token Crash
TLDR: Arthur Hayes warned Monad could crash 99% citing high FDV and limited differentiation factors Keone Hon countered with 170-validator architecture rejecting centralized sequencer models MonadBFT consensus eliminates tail forking vulnerabilities that plague pipelined systems Token sale used bottom-fill method to prevent whale concentration during allocation phase Monad CEO Keone Hon issued a direct response [...] The post Monad CEO Fires Back After Arthur Hayes Predicts 99% Token Crash appeared first on Blockonomi.
Is Bitcoin Whales’ Game Now as Retail Investors Vanish?
ETF investors have also been more active lately.
BlackRock exec says ‘perfectly normal’ as IBIT sees $2.3B outflows in Nov
BlackRock says $2.34 billion in November outflows from IBIT are normal as demand once pushed the ETF near $100 billion.
Tom Lee: S&P 500 Faces 20% Drop While Bitcoin Eyes $100K Comeback
TLDR: Tom Lee forecasts S&P 500 could drop 20% in 2026 from policy changes despite Bitcoin’s $100K potential by year-end October 10 crypto crash liquidated $19 billion in positions, bankrupting one-third of market makers in single session The event wiped 1.6 million trader accounts and zeroed 2 million total accounts from pricing glitch and high [...] The post Tom Lee: S&P 500 Faces 20% Drop While Bitcoin Eyes $100K Comeback appeared first on Blockonomi.
Expert: ETF Demand Crushes Bitcoin Volatility, Kills Expected Drawdown Scenario
TLDR: Bitcoin volatility collapsed after ETF launches as institutional trading compressed price swings significantly ETFs and treasury firms buy ten times more Bitcoin than miners produce creating supply demand crisis Major trading firms report poor returns on Bitcoin options strategies throughout current year period Long-held Bitcoin positions unlock to meet demand as new supply proves [...] The post Expert: ETF Demand Crushes Bitcoin Volatility, Kills Expected Drawdown Scenario appeared first on Blockonomi.
Buying Bitcoin Gets An Upgrade As Apple Pay Joins The Crypto Wave
The pathway to acquiring Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has often been perceived as complex, involving multiple steps. However, a monumental shift is now underway as Apple Pay has integrated into leading crypto platforms, and getting a major upgrade is becoming as seamless and intuitive as any other digital transaction. This integration removes one of the […]
Hayes Flags Risk as Tether’s Gold and Bitcoin Exposure Climbs
TLDR: Hayes warns that a 30 percent drop in Tether’s gold and Bitcoin portfolio could erase reported excess reserves. Tether’s attestation shows $12.9 billion in gold and $9.9 billion in Bitcoin as part of its expanding asset mix. Replies argue that retained earnings and broader group equity provide stronger solvency buffers than snapshots show. Market [...] The post Hayes Flags Risk as Tether’s Gold and Bitcoin Exposure Climbs appeared first on Blockonomi.
Crypto Security Tips You Must Know as Threats Increase: a16z
TLDR: Rising incidents against crypto users drive increased demand for practical crypto security tips across platforms. Industry posts warn that attackers study routines and target users who expose personal details in public. Awareness, pattern changes, and reduced exposure form the core of modern crypto security tips. A secondary wallet strategy offers a defensive option during [...] The post Crypto Security Tips You Must Know as Threats Increase: a16z appeared first on Blockonomi.
ETH may reclaim $3.2K soon, based on low stablecoin yields: Santiment
Stablecoin yields not being overly high suggests the market hasn’t reached a “major top” and Ether may reach $3,200 in the near term, according to Santiment.
The Recipe for 1,500% Gains: Aurora Labs CEO Breaks Down ZEC Surge and Crypto’s Privacy Pivot
Aurora Labs CEO Alex Shevchenko attributes Zcash’s rally to a clear narrative as “encrypted Bitcoin,” years of development and legitimacy and authentic endorsements from respected voices. Privacy as a Human Right The cryptocurrency market has recently witnessed a seismic event: the price of privacy coin Zcash (ZEC) soared by an estimated 1,500% in just months. […]
Why XRP ETF proposals are increasing and what is keeping other issuers on the sidelines
Learn what is fueling the surge in XRP ETF filings, the advantages pushing issuers toward XRP and the hurdles keeping other tokens on the sidelines.
Bitcoin price down 20%, stablecoin market cap down $2B: November in charts
Bitcoin’s price was down this month nearly 20% as markets worry about lower interest rates and a possible financial bubble in the AI industry.
Uzbekistan greenlights stablecoins for payments under new sandbox regime
Uzbekistan will reportedly roll out stablecoins as an official payment method from Jan. 1, 2026, under a new regulatory sandbox that also enables tokenized securities trading.
Proposal went live: How batching could transform Tron
A proposal submitted to CTDG Dev Hub suggests introducing native transaction batching to Tron.
Five XRP charts suggest a short-term price rally to $2.80 is next
Multiple technical, onchain and fundamental indicators suggest a potential XRP price rally toward $2.80 in the coming days.
Institutional slowdown or macro shock? Experts weigh in on the market dip
Crypto plunged over $1 trillion in weeks, but analysts say the downturn isn’t systemic and break down the macro drivers, institutional behavior and investor survival strategies.
Why quantum security is rising on layer-1 roadmaps and which networks are preparing first
Quantum security is moving from theory to practice as layer-1 blockchains prepare long-term plans to adopt post-quantum cryptography.
‘We refused to do an ICO’: The truth behind Canton’s tokenomics
As Tharimmune raises $540 million to build a Canton Coin treasury, the story behind the Canton Network shows that ICOs are not the only way to launch new blockchains.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange halts trading, sparking public outcry
Trading was halted for about 10 hours before being restored on Friday, sparking a public backlash from derivatives and commodities traders.
Cathie Wood still bullish on $1.5M Bitcoin price target: Finance Redefined
Bitcoin recovered after four consecutive weeks in the red, surpassing the key $89,600 flow-weighted cost basis of Bitcoin ETF holders, the most significant cohort driving BTC inflows.
Fire breaks out at Greenidge mining facility co-hosting NYDIG rigs
The fire forced the facility to go offline to maintain safety, but none of the company's mining hardware was damaged in the incident.
Polymarket puts December rate-cut odds at 87% as crypto stocks climb
Cleanspark, Riot, Cipher and Circle rose higher as the odds of a US rate-cut in December reached its highest level of the month on the prediction market.
CoinShares withdraws SEC filing for staked Solana ETF
Analysts expected more Solana ETFs to go live in 2025, as investors chase yield-bearing opportunities through staking and network validation.
UK widens crypto reporting rules to cover domestic transactions
The UK will require crypto platforms to report all activity from domestic users starting in 2026, as global tax authorities worldwide tighten oversight of digital assets.
Bitcoin hasn’t seen such ‘asymmetric risk-reward’ since COVID: Analyst
Bitwise crypto researcher André Dragosch said, “We’re staring at a similar macro setup” for Bitcoin as during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Price predictions 11/28: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, BCH, LINK
Bitcoin and several altcoins continue to show strength, but charts suggest that each needs a strong close above a key exponential moving average to continue the uptrend.
Ethereum tripling its gas limit is the ‘floor, we can go higher’ — Sassano
Ethereum educator Anthony Sassano said Ethereum’s gas limit could climb beyond three times next year, with some developers pushing for a fivefold increase.
How a weakening US labor market is putting pressure on Bitcoin and crypto prices
Cooling US labor data is shifting growth expectations, rate paths and liquidity, creating new macro pressures for Bitcoin and the broader crypto market.
Crypto sentiment moves up from ‘extreme fear’ after 18-day stretch
The crypto sentiment indicator has moved up from extreme fear, and other social media indicators suggest sentiment is moving more bullish toward Bitcoin.
Arthur Hayes warns Monad could crash 99%, calls it high-risk ‘VC coin’
Arthur Hayes says Monad’s token structure makes it vulnerable to a brutal selloff, while predicting money printing will fuel the next major crypto rally.
Why China’s Bitcoin mining activity is surging again after a 4-year crackdown
Bitcoin mining in China is rising again. From dominance to ban to resurgence, this makes an engaging story.
Bitcoin forms short-term bottom, $100K relief rally in sight: Analyst
Bitcoin may be forming a local bottom as RSI nears oversold and whales open longs, fueling a possible relief rally toward the $100,000–$110,000 zone.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs break four-week outflow streak with $70M in weekly inflows
Spot Bitcoin ETFs snap a four-week outflow run with $70 million in weekly inflows as Ether ETFs also turn positive and analysts flag a potential Bitcoin bottom.
DATs bring crypto’s insider trading problem to TradFi: Shane Molidor
Information asymmetry and front-running behaviors are migrating from token markets to institutional products like DATs, warns Shane Molidor of Forgd.
Crypto self-custody is a fundamental right, says SEC's Hester Peirce
Self-custody of assets and financial privacy are both fundamental rights consistent with the pro-freedom philosophy on which the US was founded.
1.75M Hyperliquid tokens unlocked today, but was the price impacted?
The Hyperliquid development team provided clarity on Saturday's token unlock in response to community fears of increased selling pressure.
BTC mining difficulty forecast to rise in Dec, as hashprice sits near record lows
Bitcoin miners caught a break on Thursday as difficulty dropped, but the relief may be short-lived if it rises in December, as forecast.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Nasdaq crypto chief pledges to ‘move as fast as we can’ on tokenized stocks
Nasdaq’s head of digital assets strategy, Matt Savarese, said the stock exchange is ready to answer any questions the SEC may have for its proposal for tokenized stocks.
ETH may reclaim $3.2K soon, based on low stablecoin yields: Santiment
Stablecoin yields not being overly high suggests the market hasn’t reached a “major top” and Ether may reach $3,200 in the near term, according to Santiment.
Quantitative Tightening Shift Signals Fresh Liquidity Ahead of December Pivot
TLDR: Fed’s quantitative tightening shift redirects MBS runoff into Treasuries, altering liquidity flows. About 7B dollars in MBS maturities last week sets a baseline for monthly reinvestments. Redirected demand may ease Treasury yields and free institutional liquidity for other assets. Crypto markets track liquidity rotations closely due to their influence on trading conditions. The Federal [...] The post Quantitative Tightening Shift Signals Fresh Liquidity Ahead of December Pivot appeared first on Blockonomi.
How High Can Pi Network’s (PI) Price Go in December? 2 AIs Speculate With Big Numbers
After a solid performance since the October low, what's next for PI's first December?
Spot Bitcoin ETFs break four-week outflow streak with $70M in weekly inflows
Spot Bitcoin ETFs snap a four-week outflow run with $70 million in weekly inflows as Ether ETFs also turn positive and analysts flag a potential Bitcoin bottom.
DATs bring crypto’s insider trading problem to TradFi: Shane Molidor
Information asymmetry and front-running behaviors are migrating from token markets to institutional products like DATs, warns Shane Molidor of Forgd.
Crypto self-custody is a fundamental right, says SEC's Hester Peirce
Self-custody of assets and financial privacy are both fundamental rights consistent with the pro-freedom philosophy on which the US was founded.
1.75M Hyperliquid tokens unlocked today, but was the price impacted?
The Hyperliquid development team provided clarity on Saturday's token unlock in response to community fears of increased selling pressure.
BTC mining difficulty forecast to rise in Dec, as hashprice sits near record lows
Bitcoin miners caught a break on Thursday as difficulty dropped, but the relief may be short-lived if it rises in December, as forecast.
Nasdaq crypto chief pledges to ‘move as fast as we can’ on tokenized stocks
Nasdaq’s head of digital assets strategy, Matt Savarese, said the stock exchange is ready to answer any questions the SEC may have for its proposal for tokenized stocks.
Japan Carry Trade Fears Grow as Kiyosaki Warns of Global Market Shake-Up
TLDR: Japan carry trade concerns grow after Kiyosaki links decades of liquidity to wider market stress. His post fueled renewed attention on funding risk and shifting asset demand across global markets. Energy exposure is a focus as he highlights rising power needs tied to expanding AI infrastructure. The thread gained strong engagement as users tracked [...] The post Japan Carry Trade Fears Grow as Kiyosaki Warns of Global Market Shake-Up appeared first on Blockonomi.
Turkmenistan To Open Doors To Crypto Operations In 2026
Digital asset adoption continues to grow after Turkmenistan announced plans to legally accommodate cryptocurrency operations from 2026. Following this move, the Central Asian nation joins the expanding list of countries opting for regulation in the crypto industry against an outright ban. Related Reading: Bitmine Resumes Ethereum Accumulation: 14,618 ETH Bought in Latest Move Turkmenistan Explores […]
Arthur Hayes warns Tether’s Bitcoin and gold bet exposes it to major downside risk
Tether's strategy could amplify financial instability concerns, potentially affecting market confidence and USDT's perceived reliability. The post Arthur Hayes warns Tether’s Bitcoin and gold bet exposes it to major downside risk appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Thirteen years after the first halving, Bitcoin mining looks very different in 2025
Bitcoin mining faces record competition as solo and hobbyist miners stage a comeback using new mining strategies.
Why XRP ETF proposals are increasing and what is keeping other issuers on the sidelines
Learn what is fueling the surge in XRP ETF filings, the advantages pushing issuers toward XRP and the hurdles keeping other tokens on the sidelines.
Bitcoin price down 20%, stablecoin market cap down $2B: November in charts
Bitcoin’s price was down this month nearly 20% as markets worry about lower interest rates and a possible financial bubble in the AI industry.
Uzbekistan greenlights stablecoins for payments under new sandbox regime
Uzbekistan will reportedly roll out stablecoins as an official payment method from Jan. 1, 2026, under a new regulatory sandbox that also enables tokenized securities trading.
Proposal went live: How batching could transform Tron
A proposal submitted to CTDG Dev Hub suggests introducing native transaction batching to Tron.
Five XRP charts suggest a short-term price rally to $2.80 is next
Multiple technical, onchain and fundamental indicators suggest a potential XRP price rally toward $2.80 in the coming days.
Institutional slowdown or macro shock? Experts weigh in on the market dip
Crypto plunged over $1 trillion in weeks, but analysts say the downturn isn’t systemic and break down the macro drivers, institutional behavior and investor survival strategies.
Why quantum security is rising on layer-1 roadmaps and which networks are preparing first
Quantum security is moving from theory to practice as layer-1 blockchains prepare long-term plans to adopt post-quantum cryptography.
‘We refused to do an ICO’: The truth behind Canton’s tokenomics
As Tharimmune raises $540 million to build a Canton Coin treasury, the story behind the Canton Network shows that ICOs are not the only way to launch new blockchains.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange halts trading, sparking public outcry
Trading was halted for about 10 hours before being restored on Friday, sparking a public backlash from derivatives and commodities traders.
Cathie Wood still bullish on $1.5M Bitcoin price target: Finance Redefined
Bitcoin recovered after four consecutive weeks in the red, surpassing the key $89,600 flow-weighted cost basis of Bitcoin ETF holders, the most significant cohort driving BTC inflows.
Fire breaks out at Greenidge mining facility co-hosting NYDIG rigs
The fire forced the facility to go offline to maintain safety, but none of the company's mining hardware was damaged in the incident.
Polymarket puts December rate-cut odds at 87% as crypto stocks climb
Cleanspark, Riot, Cipher and Circle rose higher as the odds of a US rate-cut in December reached its highest level of the month on the prediction market.
CoinShares withdraws SEC filing for staked Solana ETF
Analysts expected more Solana ETFs to go live in 2025, as investors chase yield-bearing opportunities through staking and network validation.
UK widens crypto reporting rules to cover domestic transactions
The UK will require crypto platforms to report all activity from domestic users starting in 2026, as global tax authorities worldwide tighten oversight of digital assets.
Bitcoin hasn’t seen such ‘asymmetric risk-reward’ since COVID: Analyst
Bitwise crypto researcher André Dragosch said, “We’re staring at a similar macro setup” for Bitcoin as during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Price predictions 11/28: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, BCH, LINK
Bitcoin and several altcoins continue to show strength, but charts suggest that each needs a strong close above a key exponential moving average to continue the uptrend.
Ethereum tripling its gas limit is the ‘floor, we can go higher’ — Sassano
Ethereum educator Anthony Sassano said Ethereum’s gas limit could climb beyond three times next year, with some developers pushing for a fivefold increase.