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AUD/USD hits highest since October as speculation of a hawkish RBA builds

AUD/USD hits highest since October as speculation of a hawkish RBA builds

The post AUD/USD hits highest since October as speculation of a hawkish RBA builds appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The Australian Dollar extends gains against the US Dollar on Thursday as markets scale back expectations of additional rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). At the time of writing, AUD/USD is trading around 0.6622, its strongest level since October 7. The shift in sentiment comes ahead of the RBA’s interest rate decision on December 9, with investors increasingly convinced that the central bank will maintain its wait-and-see stance. The RBA kept the cash rate unchanged at 3.60% in November and recent domestic indicators have done little to justify further easing. In fact, Speculation is building that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) may need to revisit the possibility of raising interest rates as inflation remains stubborn and domestic demand continues to show surprising resilience. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, household spending rose 1.3% in October, the strongest monthly increase since January 2024 and a sharp acceleration from September’s 0.3% rise. Spending is now 5.6% higher than a year earlier. Fresh trade figures released earlier in the day added support to the Aussie. Exports rose 3.4% MoM in October, while imports increased 2.0%, helping the trade surplus widen to AUD 4,385 million from AUD 3,707 million previously. The Asian session also delivered a notable policy signal from Beijing after China set the yuan midpoint at its strongest level since October 14, 2024. For the Australian Dollar, often traded as a liquid proxy for China’s economic outlook, the move provided an additional tailwind, reinforcing the pair’s upward momentum. A softer US Dollar is also helping lift AUD/USD, with the Greenback under pressure as markets maintain a dovish outlook for the Federal Reserve heading into next week’s policy meeting. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback’s value against a basket of six major currencies, is trading…
Are you doxxed? Crypto holders are now primary targets for violent gangs using one specific data overlap to locate homes

Are you doxxed? Crypto holders are now primary targets for violent gangs using one specific data overlap to locate homes

The post Are you doxxed? Crypto holders are now primary targets for violent gangs using one specific data overlap to locate homes appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. On the night of Nov. 26, Danylo K., a 21-year-old Ukrainian student and the son of Kharkiv’s deputy mayor, was lured to the underground garage of Vienna’s Sofitel hotel by a fellow student. As local outlets reported, what followed was a torture session designed to extract cryptocurrency wallet passwords: attackers beat him until his teeth were knocked out, forced him to reveal credentials to two wallets that were then drained, and finally doused him with gasoline and set him on fire in the back seat of his own Mercedes. Vienna police recovered a melted gas canister from the wreckage. The two suspects, a 19-year-old and a 45-year-old, fled to Ukraine hours after the murder and will face trial there rather than be extradited. The Vienna case is particularly brutal. Still, it sits within a pattern that has become unmistakable across 2025: crypto holders are now primary targets for coordinated physical violence, and the attacks are accelerating. Risk consultancies counted 21 incidents of violent crypto-linked extortion and kidnapping in just the first five months of this year, versus 31 in all of 2024. Jameson Lopp, who maintains an open database of physical attacks on crypto holders at Casa, told reporters his tally shows more than 50 documented wrench attacks globally in 2025. That is roughly double 2024’s count. Recent cases have ranged from tens of thousands of dollars to eight-figure sums. Hyperion Services, which tracks crypto kidnappings, wrote in a September assessment that such attacks are now happening “weekly,” and that in both France and Brazil, criminals have threatened to mutilate or kill children unless private keys were handed over. The operational security assumptions that worked when crypto was niche, anonymous handles, PO boxes, casual mentions of holdings in Discord, no longer hold when on-chain activity, social-media leaks, and property records…
Bitcoin price stalls under $94,000; downside rejection risk grows

Bitcoin price stalls under $94,000; downside rejection risk grows

The post Bitcoin price stalls under $94,000; downside rejection risk grows appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Bitcoin price continues to struggle below the $94,000 resistance zone, with weakening momentum and rising downside risk suggesting a potential move toward the next major support at $78,430. Summary BTC consolidates below $94,000 with strong resistance from multiple indicators. Weak bullish volume increases the probability of a rejection. Losing the point of control may trigger a move toward $78,430 support. Bitcoin (BTC) price is facing renewed bearish pressure as price action fails to reclaim the crucial $94,000 resistance level. After several days of consolidation below this threshold, the market has not shown the strength or volume required for a decisive breakout. Instead, the combination of technical resistance, weakening momentum and declining buyer participation has begun to raise concerns that a deeper corrective move may unfold. With multiple indicators aligning against upside continuation, Bitcoin now risks rotating back toward lower support levels as rejection pressure intensifies. Bitcoin price key technical points Bitcoin has consolidated beneath $94,000 for several days without a successful breakout. The $94,000 zone aligns with daily resistance, the 0.618 Fibonacci level and VWAP resistance. Failure to hold above the point of control may trigger a flush move toward $78,430. BTCUSDT (4H) Chart, Source: TradingView Bitcoin’s recent price behavior highlights clear difficulty in overcoming the heavy resistance cluster around $94,000. This region has acted as a ceiling for the past several days, preventing any meaningful upward continuation. A breakout in this area requires conviction supported by volume, but current price action has shown little such demand. Instead, the market continues to print weaker candles beneath resistance, revealing hesitation from buyers and a lack of bullish momentum.  This comes as industry attention increasingly shifts toward the idea of commoditized hashrate as Bitcoin mining’s next financial frontier, though broader narratives have done little to strengthen price at this critical level. The…
Yankees Legend Faces Uncertain Future After $550 Million Deal

Yankees Legend Faces Uncertain Future After $550 Million Deal

The post Yankees Legend Faces Uncertain Future After $550 Million Deal appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. TAMPA, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 26: A detailed view of the New York Yankees logo on top of Steinbrenner Field before the spring training game between the New York Yankees and the Washington Nationals at Steinbrenner Field on February 26, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) Getty Images The New York Yankees have had plenty of legendary players in their history — they even have at least one on their current roster in superstar slugger Aaron Judge. And the team is consistently focused on keeping those playing legends near the organization. There is Monument Park at Yankee Stadium, where fans can pay homage to several all-time greats. Then there are the coaches and instructors who were once players with the team. And local broadcasts of Yankees games are always decorated with former players, with YES Network employing Joe Girardi, Paul O’Neill and others in recent seasons. But one of those former players who has stayed around the Yankees thanks to his deal with YES now finds himself facing an uncertain future after multi-million dollar change to the broadcasting landscape. “ESPN’s new contract with Major League Baseball may cost them David Cone,” Bridget Hyland wrote for NJ.com. “For the last three seasons, Cone, along with Eduardo Perez and Karl Ravech, has been in the booth for the network’s ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ broadcast. But ESPN’s new three-year, $550 million deal with MLB may conflict with Cone’s YES Network schedule.” After striking a new broadcasting rights deal, MLB will see its ESPN schedule shift from Sunday nights to midweek. That would make it difficult for Cone to maintain his duties with both networks. “For example, if Cone’s calling a midweek game for ESPN, he probably can’t work a midweek Yankees series on YES,” Michael McCarthy wrote for Front Office Sports. “It…
Too funded to fail: Crypto needs a forest fire

Too funded to fail: Crypto needs a forest fire

The post Too funded to fail: Crypto needs a forest fire appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. This is a segment from The Breakdown newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. “Growth in revenues cannot exceed growth in people who can execute and sustain that growth.” — Packard’s Law Arboreal ecosystems operate on a brutal but necessary paradox: For a forest to grow, it occasionally needs to burn. Without these seemingly-apocalyptic conflagrations, the forest floor becomes choked with underbrush, preventing the new growth needed for regeneration and long-term viability. Dion Lim says this is how technology cycles work, too. “The first web cycle,” he explains, “burned through dot-com exuberance and left behind Google, Amazon, eBay, and PayPal: the hardy survivors of Web 1.0. The next cycle, driven by social and mobile, burned again in 2008-2009, clearing the underbrush for Facebook, Airbnb, Uber, and the offspring of Y Combinator.” The speculative frenzy of investment bubbles burns off non-productive capital much like a wildfire consumes dense fuel — and the inevitable crash clears the way for the market’s resources to be reallocated. Without these seemingly apocalyptic market conflagrations, a permanent underbrush of failed startups would drain the technology sector of the resources it needs to grow. This might be why crypto feels so left behind this year: A tangled undergrowth of big projects that never seem to die has been hoarding the resources the ecosystem needs to evolve.  In the real economy, labor is constantly being reallocated from failed companies to successful or promising ones: “Many of Google’s best early employees,” Lim notes, “were founders or early employees of failed Web 1.0 startups.” This seems to happen less in crypto. To cite just one example, the Polkadot blockchain — which collected $72 of fees yesterday — is supported by 482 full-time developers and 1,404 contributors. If a project like that — in its sixth year of operations — was funded…
Revolut Adds Full SOL Payments, Staking, and Transfers

Revolut Adds Full SOL Payments, Staking, and Transfers

The post Revolut Adds Full SOL Payments, Staking, and Transfers appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Altcoins Revolut has taken a major leap in its crypto roadmap by rolling out full support for the Solana blockchain, turning what was previously a trading-only asset into a fully functional on-chain experience. Key Takeaways Revolut now lets users move, spend, and stake SOL directly on-chain. USDT and USDC transfers over Solana are also supported. The integration positions Revolut as a major entry point into the Solana ecosystem. The update means Revolut customers can now interact with the Solana ecosystem directly from the app, without relying on external wallets or exchanges. BIG NEWS: @Revolut, Europe’s #1 neobank with 65 million+ users and 15 million crypto accounts, now supports Solana payments, transfers, and staking 🔥 pic.twitter.com/XFYCj70SfX — Solana (@solana) December 3, 2025 From Trading Asset to Full Network Integration Solana’s role inside Revolut has been relatively limited until now. Users could buy and sell SOL as an investment product, but actual on-chain movement wasn’t possible. With the new upgrade, that changes entirely: SOL can be staked through the app Payments and transfers on the Solana network are enabled P2P activity and withdrawals are supported The upgrade effectively turns Revolut into a Solana-compatible client. A major part of the announcement involves stablecoins, not just SOL. Revolut users can now send and receive USDT and USDC using Solana’s high-speed network, benefiting from lower fees and near-instant settlement — an attractive change for anyone using stablecoins for remittances, spending, or cross-border transfers. Solana’s Fintech Reach Continues to Surge The move places Revolut alongside a growing list of fintech players that adopted Solana rails earlier this year, including Venmo, Cash App, and Western Union. These integrations signal a shift in how mainstream financial apps view the blockchain: not as a niche trading tool, but as a fast, cheap payments layer. Europe’s fintech environment has been…
Fin Raises $17M to Launch Global Stablecoin Payments App

Fin Raises $17M to Launch Global Stablecoin Payments App

The post Fin Raises $17M to Launch Global Stablecoin Payments App appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Former Citadel engineers Ian Krotinsky and Aashiq Dheeraj have raised $17 million to launch Fin, a stablecoin-powered payments app designed for high-value cross-border transactions. According to Fortune on Wednesday, the startup, previously known as TipLink, closed the round with backing from Pantera Capital, Sequoia and Samsung Next. Fin plans to pilot the app within the next month, targeting import-export businesses that often move hundreds of thousands of dollars at a time. Built around stablecoin rails, Fin will enable users to send funds to other payment apps, bank accounts, and crypto wallets, aiming to reduce costs compared to traditional wire transfers.  The company plans to generate revenue from transaction fees, priced below bank alternatives, and from interest earned on stablecoin balances held in user wallets. Krotinsky told Fortune the app is built for high-value payments that services like Venmo and Zelle can’t process instantly, and that it will support global transfers without the delays typical of traditional banking networks. Related: Ethena’s synthetic USDe contracts sharply as dollar-backed stablecoins expand Banks, remittance giants and card networks pile into stablecoins Since the GENIUS Act took effect in the US in July, banks and major payments companies have accelerated their push into stablecoin products. JPMorgan Chase signaled a deeper push into stablecoins in July when CEO Jamie Dimon told analysts that the bank intends to participate directly in the sector in response to growing competition from fintech companies building payment tools that resemble traditional banking services. The same month, Citigroup outlined similar ambitions. CEO Jane Fraser said the bank is evaluating the issuance of its own stablecoin to support digital payment flows, marking another major US institution preparing to enter the stablecoin market. In October, Western Union said it would pilot a stablecoin-based settlement system aimed at modernizing remittances for its more than 150 million…
First Bitcoin-Native Company Is Going Public

First Bitcoin-Native Company Is Going Public

The post First Bitcoin-Native Company Is Going Public appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Welcome to the US Crypto News Morning Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead. Grab a coffee and brace for Wall Street’s latest twist: a Bitcoin-native company is about to hit the NYSE. Shareholders have approved a major merger, putting billions in Bitcoin under one roof and signaling a shift in how crypto meets traditional markets. Sponsored Sponsored Crypto News of the Day: Twenty One Capital Gains NYSE Approval Cantor Equity Partners (CEP) shareholders voted to approve the merger with Twenty One Capital, clearing the final major hurdle for the business combination. The deal, subject to standard closing conditions, is expected to finalize on December 8, 2025. Following the completion, the merged entity will operate under the Twenty One Capital name and begin trading the next day (December 9). Strike CEO Jack Mallers will lead the company, which Tether and Bitfinex hold as majority owners. The firm markets itself as the first Bitcoin-native company preparing for a public listing, offering investors a regulated pathway to gain exposure to the cryptocurrency. “Following the consummation of such transactions, the combined company will operate as Twenty One Capital, Inc., and its shares of Class A common stock are expected to trade on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) beginning on December 9, 2025, under the symbol XXI,” read an excerpt in the announcement. Public Equity Exposure to Bitcoin Amid Crypto and Banking Frictions Twenty One Capital currently holds 43,514 BTC, valued at approximately $4 billion, making it the third-largest Bitcoin holder among publicly traded companies, after Strategy and MARA Holdings. Top 22 Public BTC Treasury Companies. Source: Bitcoin Treasuries The firm emphasizes “capital-efficient Bitcoin accumulation” and plans to introduce a “Bitcoin Per Share” metric. This metric would enable shareholders to track Bitcoin holdings in real time…
Fink Frames Fear as Macro Insurance

Fink Frames Fear as Macro Insurance

The post Fink Frames Fear as Macro Insurance appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Speaking at a high-profile New York event, Larry Fink described a bitcoin hedge as the mirror image of the long-term optimism that underpins traditional asset management. BlackRock chairman and CEO Larry Fink used the New York Times’ DealBook “Crypto and Capital” event to sharpen his evolving view on Bitcoin. Sharing the stage with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, he contrasted Bitcoin demand with the roughly $13.5 trillion that BlackRock manages for clients worldwide. That institutional capital, Fink argued, is effectively “managing hope” over long horizons. “The $13.5 trillion that BlackRock managed on behalf of our clients, it is basically managing hope,” he said, stressing why investors commit to a 30-year outcome. However, he noted that such allocations depend on confidence in compounding over decades. Bitcoin as an ‘asset of fear’ By contrast, Fink framed Bitcoin as sitting on the opposite side of the psychological spectrum. “Bitcoin is an asset of fear,” he said, emphasizing that ownership often reflects anxiety rather than optimism about the future. According to Fink, investors turn to Bitcoin because they worry about physical safety, financial stability and the long-term erosion of purchasing power. “You own Bitcoin because you’re frightened of your physical security. You own it because you’re frightened of your financial security,” he said. Moreover, he linked demand to concerns over “debasement of financial assets because of deficits.” His remarks came after a dramatic reversal in the Bitcoin price. The asset hit an all-time high above $125,000 in early October 2025, then slid nearly 30% and briefly fell below $90,000 in mid-November. Fink highlighted the move to show how violently it can trade. Volatility, timing and the role of macro hedging Fink warned that anyone treating Bitcoin purely as a short-term trade must accept extreme swings. “If you had bought it at $125,000 and it’s now…
Ethereum Offline? 23% Network Disruption Causes Outage, Vitalik Buterin Reacts

Ethereum Offline? 23% Network Disruption Causes Outage, Vitalik Buterin Reacts

The post Ethereum Offline? 23% Network Disruption Causes Outage, Vitalik Buterin Reacts appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. An issue with the Prysm consensus client on mainnet saw about 23% of the Ethereum network going offline. In the early hours of Thursday, the Ethereum Foundation alerted the community about an issue with the Prysm consensus client on mainnet, urging node operators to reconfigure their CL nodes. This only affected those utilizing Prysm clients, with other network clients unaffected. In a confirmation tweet, Ethereum client Prysm stated that it had identified the issue and promised a quick workaround. It urged dependent nodes to disable the Prysm client. In a tweet, Ethereum angel investor and educator Sassal ETH revealed a shocking fact in the wake of this incident. The bug on the Ethereum Prysm client had caused about 23% of the network to fall off. Sassal shared an image alongside his tweet, which indicated Prysm accounting for about 23% share of the Ethereum consensus clients. Commenting on the data presented, Sassal noted it was accurate, with about 23% of the network going offline due to a bug with Prysm. He revealed a worse-case scenario, which would have happened if it were the Lighthouse client that had this issue. According to the image, Lighthouse accounted for a 48.47% share of Ethereum consensus clients, with Sassal adding that the ETH network would have lost finalization if it were Lighthouse that had the bug instead, which is not a good instance for the Ethereum network. Ethereum creator allays concerns  Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin weighs in on the discussion, dispelling such fears. “Nothing wrong with losing finalization once in a while imo,” Buterin said. Nothing wrong with losing finalization once in a while imo. Finalization is for when we’re really sure a block won’t be reverted. If finality delays a few hours when a major client has a bug, that’s fine. The chain keeps…
Ripple Moves $101M in XRP as Network Velocity Hits 2025 High

Ripple Moves $101M in XRP as Network Velocity Hits 2025 High

The post Ripple Moves $101M in XRP as Network Velocity Hits 2025 High appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Ripple’s recent movement of 46 million XRP has added pressure to an already active market, as traders assess rising on-chain activity and the asset’s approach to a key resistance level. The transfer occurred during a period of intense demand for crypto ETFs and followed a sharp rise in XRP Ledger velocity, which reached its highest level of 2025.  Ripple’s $101 Million Transfer Coincides With Rising Network Velocity Whale Alert data showed two consecutive transfers involving 46,019,328 XRP each. Ripple moved the funds from its “Ripple (50)” wallet to an internal address before routing the same amount to a wallet linked to Binance. The total value exceeded $101 million at current prices.  Besides the liquidity shift, CryptoQuant data confirmed a sharp rise in XRP velocity on December 2. The metric climbed to 0.0324, marking this year’s highest reading.  High velocity often signals strong network engagement and rapid circulation. Moreover, the surge indicates increased participation from traders and whales during a period of heightened volatility. Market activity intensified as investors monitored whether these movements would influence short-term liquidity conditions. Significantly, the token’s fast turnover suggested that market participants remain active despite the recent price pullback. Price Holds Below Resistance as Analysts Eye the $2.28 Breakout XRP traded at $2.13 as of press time, posting a mild daily decline while weekly losses remained near 2%. The market cap stood at $128.7 billion, with 60 billion tokens in circulation. The token continued moving inside a broad descending channel, which has consistently limited recovery attempts. Source: X This downward channel keeps traders focused on key resistance levels, with the $2.28 zone now standing as the first major barrier to upward momentum. Analyst Ali Martinez noted that a firm break above this area could open a path toward $2.47 and possibly $2.75.  Additionally, traders view this…
Russia’s VTB Bank Wants To Offer Its Clients Bitcoin

Russia’s VTB Bank Wants To Offer Its Clients Bitcoin

The post Russia’s VTB Bank Wants To Offer Its Clients Bitcoin appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Russia’s second-largest lender, VTB, is positioning itself to become the first major bank in the country to let customers trade bitcoin and crypto directly.  Andrey Yatskov, head of VTB’s brokerage arm, told Russian outlet RBC that client demand for “real” crypto — not just derivative products — is rising sharply. “As we see it, real cryptocurrency will be available for purchase via our brokerage accounts,” he said, according to DLNews reporting. The move comes despite the fact that crypto trading remains unregulated in Russia. For now, banks can only offer crypto-linked derivatives, a permission granted earlier this year to VTB, rival Sberbank, and the Moscow Exchange.  But momentum in Moscow has turned. After years of pushing for a full ban, the central bank has recently signaled it is ready to regulate crypto instead, reflecting mounting pressure from lawmakers, ministries, and businesses eager for a legal framework — and tax revenue. VTB plans to test its trading platform with “super-qualified clients,” those holding over $1.3 million in assets or earning more than $649,000 a year.  The bank expects broader permission as regulators ease restrictions, a shift the central bank’s first deputy governor called a “strategic response to sanctions regimes.” Commercial banks now see themselves playing a central role in a future market of licensed crypto brokers and depositories.  Yatskov said clear rules would “definitely boost” transparency and confirmed VTB intends to participate once regulations are finalized. Crypto is already finding new footholds in Russia, from cross-border payments to a rapidly expanding industrial mining sector.  With the tide turning, VTB aims to launch full crypto trading services as early as 2026. Earlier this year, the Bank of Russia reportedly started allowing domestic banks to conduct limited crypto operations under tight regulatory oversight. “We hold conservative views and think about how appropriate it…
Court Orders OpenAI to Disclose 20 Million Anonymized ChatGPT Logs in NYT Copyright Case

Court Orders OpenAI to Disclose 20 Million Anonymized ChatGPT Logs in NYT Copyright Case

The post Court Orders OpenAI to Disclose 20 Million Anonymized ChatGPT Logs in NYT Copyright Case appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. OpenAI Ordered to Hand Over Anonymized ChatGPT Logs in Copyright Lawsuit OpenAI must provide 20 million anonymized ChatGPT conversation logs as evidence in a high-stakes copyright lawsuit filed by The New York Times and other media outlets. This ruling by U.S. Magistrate Judge Ona Wang addresses claims that ChatGPT unlawfully reproduces copyrighted news content. The decision balances intellectual property protections with AI innovation, potentially reshaping how large language models use journalistic material. Key Evidence Source: The logs will reveal if ChatGPT generates outputs mimicking paywalled articles, supporting plaintiffs’ allegations of unauthorized use. Privacy Safeguards: OpenAI is required to remove all identifying information like names and emails before submission, with court-imposed protections in place. Legal Implications: According to court documents, this could impact over 100 million daily ChatGPT users and set precedents for AI training data practices, affecting industries valued at billions. Meta Description: In the ChatGPT copyright lawsuit, OpenAI must surrender 20 million anonymized logs to The New York Times. Discover how this ruling exposes AI’s use of news content and what it means for media rights. Stay informed on digital IP battles. (152 characters) What is the ChatGPT Copyright Lawsuit About? The ChatGPT copyright lawsuit centers on allegations that OpenAI trained its AI models using copyrighted material from news organizations without permission. Filed by The New York Times and MediaNews Group, the case claims ChatGPT outputs replicate or summarize protected articles, infringing on intellectual property rights. U.S. Magistrate Judge Ona Wang’s recent order mandates OpenAI to disclose anonymized user conversation logs to investigate these claims. How Do Anonymized ChatGPT Logs Factor into OpenAI Privacy Concerns? Anonymized ChatGPT logs are pivotal in the OpenAI privacy concerns surrounding this lawsuit, as they provide evidence of potential copyright violations without compromising user identities. Judge Wang ruled that OpenAI must strip out personal…
Aster (ASTER) price rebounds as 2026 roadmap unveiled: will bulls target $1.50 next?

Aster (ASTER) price rebounds as 2026 roadmap unveiled: will bulls target $1.50 next?

The post Aster (ASTER) price rebounds as 2026 roadmap unveiled: will bulls target $1.50 next? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Aster price could rally above $1 as the team unveils its 2026 roadmap. The token hit highs of $2.42 as the decentralized exchange platform outpaced its peers. Aster eyes a testnet, real-world asset upgrade, and native token staking. Decentralized exchange platform Aster sees its price change hands at $1.04, having bounced off lows of $0.88. While the DEX token is down 2% in the past 24 hours, buyers might target fresh upside action after the Aster team unveiled its highly anticipated roadmap for the first half of 2026. The roadmap’s ambitious plans, with a focus on infrastructure, token utility, and community engagement, have the market excited about the token’s price potential. Significantly, these new network goals come after a year of notable achievements for Aster. Aster releases outline for 2026 roadmap Aster has a robust ecosystem and community, despite being a relatively new project across the market. Partnerships and key buyback initiatives have helped ASTER price, and on December 4, the team announced its upcoming roadmap. The perpetuals and spot trading platform’s plan highlights a series of milestones starting in late 2025. It includes the introduction of Shield Mode for private high-leverage trading and TWAP (Time-Weighted Average Price) strategy orders in early December. Mid-December will see an upgrade to real-world asset (RWA) trading with deeper stock perpetual markets, followed by the launch of the Aster Chain testnet by the end of the month. In 2026, the Aster Chain Layer 1 (L1) mainnet rolls out. This Q1 launch will be accompanied by fiat on/off-ramp capabilities and the Aster Code platform for developers. According to the project, Q2 will introduce ASTER staking, on-chain governance, and smart-money tools to replicate top traders’ strategies. “2025 was about proving Aster can ship: we merged Astherus & ApolloX, launched multi-asset margin, released our mobile app, completed…
Tom Lee, who recently downgraded his Bitcoin price prediction, is back on the rise! He announced his latest predictions for Bitcoin and Ethereum!

Tom Lee, who recently downgraded his Bitcoin price prediction, is back on the rise! He announced his latest predictions for Bitcoin and Ethereum!

The post Tom Lee, who recently downgraded his Bitcoin price prediction, is back on the rise! He announced his latest predictions for Bitcoin and Ethereum! appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Fundstrat co-founder and BitMine president Tom Lee, who recently abandoned his 2025 year-end $250,000 Bitcoin prediction, has announced his new predictions. Speaking at Binance Blockchain Week 2025 in Dubai, Tom Lee once again raised his price expectations for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) amid the recent recovery. Stating that the crypto super cycle is still valid, Lee said that the period of the last decline and recovery was actually a period with more upside potential. At this point, he predicted $300,000 for Bitcoin and $62,000 for Ethereum. “The crypto supercycle is still valid. Bitcoin could reach $300,000 next year, while Ethereum could reach $62,000. Stating that Bitcoin has increased 112-fold and Ethereum almost 500-fold in the last 10 years, Lee pointed out that despite this growth, growth for Ethereum has actually just begun. “In the last 10 years, Bitcoin has increased 112-fold and Ethereum almost 500-fold, but this is not the end, it is the beginning. The next 10 years will be much bigger for ETH and the crypto market when Wall Street fully embraces tokenization.” Describing the recent price correction as an unexplained selling wave, Lee said that while the magnitude of the correction may seem like winter, the fundamentals suggest the opposite. Referring to the collapse that followed the FTX bankruptcy, the celebrity said, “When FTX crashed in the past, it took eight weeks for market makers to recover. Now is no different, the timing is similar.” Describing Ethereum as the “payment gateway of the future of finance,” Lee also argued that Ethereum is the only smart contract platform where tokenization will take off. “We had reduced our Ethereum purchases and are now aggressively increasing them again,” said Tom Lee, who recently noted that Ethereum is extremely undervalued. *This is not investment advice. Follow our Telegram and Twitter…
Paramount letter questions Warner Bros. Discovery sale process

Paramount letter questions Warner Bros. Discovery sale process

The post Paramount letter questions Warner Bros. Discovery sale process appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. A bus passes near Warner Bros. Studio on Sept. 12, 2025 in Burbank, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images Paramount Skydance is calling foul on how Warner Bros. Discovery has conducted its sale process. In a letter reviewed by CNBC, Paramount attorneys told Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav that Paramount was questioning the “fairness and adequacy” of the process, which officially launched in October. This week, Paramount, Netflix and Comcast submitted second-round bids to acquire some or all of Warner Bros. Discovery’s assets, CNBC previously reported. “It has become increasingly clear, through media reporting and otherwise, that WBD appears to have abandoned the semblance and reality of a fair transaction process, thereby abdicating its duties to stockholders, and embarked on a myopic process with a predetermined outcome that favors a single bidder,” reads the letter from attorneys at Quinn Emanuel. “We specifically request and expect this letter will be shared and discussed with the full board of directors of WBD.” In particular, Paramount’s letter calls out reports that WBD’s management appears to favor Netflix’s offer. Netflix has made an offer of mostly cash, and all three companies submitted higher bids than their initial offers, according to people close to the matter who declined to be named speaking about confidential dealings. As of Thursday morning, Netflix was the leading bidder based on how WBD is valuing the offers, people familiar told CNBC. Comcast executives, for their part, continue to be disciplined in the company’s offer as to not anger shareholders by taking on additional debt and risking its balance sheet, according to people familiar with that company’s thinking. Comcast leadership has previously said that its bar for M&A is generally high. Warner Bros. Discovery told CNBC it confirmed to Paramount that it had received the letter and would share it…
YPF Considers Crypto Payments for Fuel Purchases in Argentina

YPF Considers Crypto Payments for Fuel Purchases in Argentina

The post YPF Considers Crypto Payments for Fuel Purchases in Argentina appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Points: Argentina’s YPF considering crypto payments for fuel with third-party facilitation. The system mimics existing USD payment methods using QR codes. Potential involvement of platforms like Lemon, Ripio, or Binance. Argentina’s state-owned energy firm, YPF, plans to accept cryptocurrency for fuel payments through third-party platforms, potentially integrating cryptocurrency with current payment systems. This move could enhance accessibility for crypto users and align with economic modernizations under CEO Horacio Marín, reflecting broader trends in digital payment adoption globally. YPF’s Crypto Payment Strategy: Platforms and Process Explained YPF is exploring the possibility of accepting cryptocurrency for fuel payments. Reports indicate that transactions could be facilitated by third-party platforms such as Lemon, Ripio, or Binance rather than direct wallet payments. Customers would scan a QR code to process payments. This potential shift would function similarly to YPF’s current USD payment method. The corresponding peso amount and exchange rate will be displayed on the application, based on Banco Nación’s buying rate. Such changes could alter how payments are processed in Argentina’s fuel sector. Reactions from the crypto community and financial sectors have been mixed. While some observers highlight the innovative aspect, others point to regulatory challenges. No official public statements from major figures like Horacio Marín or platform executives have emerged. Cryptocurrencies & Fuel: Historical Precedents and Expert Opinions Did you know? In the past, other countries have also adopted crypto payments for fuel purchases, often introducing regulatory adjustments similar to what Argentina might need to consider. Bitcoin (BTC) is valued at $92,639.90 with a market cap of $1.85 trillion, reflecting a 0.32% 24-hour increase. Trading volume declined by 20.16%, according to CoinMarketCap data. Recent metrics show a mixed performance over different time frames. Bitcoin(BTC), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 14:31 UTC on December 4, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap Experts from Coincu foresee…
EUR holds gains as Fed/ECB spread widens – Scotiabank

EUR holds gains as Fed/ECB spread widens – Scotiabank

The post EUR holds gains as Fed/ECB spread widens – Scotiabank appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The Euro (EUR) is consolidating this week’s advance, supported by widening rate differentials and a neutral ECB outlook, with little reaction to soft euro-area data. Bullish momentum is intact after clearing the 50-day MA, with the EUR now tracking a 1.1650–1.1750 range and eyeing resistance toward 1.18, Scotiabank’s Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report. Euro steady ahead of Lane’s speech “The EUR is quietly consolidating this week’s gains and entering Thursday’s NA session flat vs. the USD. Fundamentals remain supportive, as interest rate differentials reflect expectations for renewed dovishness at the Fed and a neutral policy outlook for the ECB. Yield spreads are up on the week, pushing to fresh 14 month highs and threatening a break to levels last seen in mid-2023.” “We note the absence of any material reaction to the release of as-expected euro area retail sales data for October (0.0% m/m) and see near-term headline risk centered around the ECB with a focus on Chief Economist Lane’s speech scheduled for 10am ET.” “The EUR’s latest gains have delivered a clear break of the 50 day MA (1.1612) as well as the mid-November highs in the mid-1.16s. The RSI is above 60 and confirming the EUR’s bullish momentum. We note the potential for near-term resistance at 1.17 and 1.1750 and highlight the importance of 1.18 as the next major resistance level. We look to a near-term range bound between 1.1650 and 1.1750.” Source: https://www.fxstreet.com/news/eur-holds-gains-as-fed-ecb-spread-widens-scotiabank-202512041416
OP Price Prediction: Targeting $0.37 Recovery Amid Mixed Signals – December 2025 Forecast

OP Price Prediction: Targeting $0.37 Recovery Amid Mixed Signals – December 2025 Forecast

The post OP Price Prediction: Targeting $0.37 Recovery Amid Mixed Signals – December 2025 Forecast appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Joerg Hiller Dec 03, 2025 09:22 OP price prediction suggests potential 16% upside to $0.37 resistance, though bearish analysts warn of possible decline to $0.24 support within 2-4 weeks. Optimism (OP) presents a complex technical picture as we enter December 2025, with conflicting signals creating both opportunity and risk for traders. Our comprehensive OP price prediction analysis reveals critical levels that will determine the token’s near-term trajectory. OP Price Prediction Summary • OP short-term target (1 week): $0.37 (+16% from current $0.32) • Optimism medium-term forecast (1 month): $0.24-$0.42 range with high volatility expected • Key level to break for bullish continuation: $0.37 resistance • Critical support if bearish: $0.29 (primary), $0.24 (secondary) Recent Optimism Price Predictions from Analysts The latest Optimism forecast from multiple analysts shows a predominantly bearish consensus for the short term. Blockchain.News maintains two distinct OP price prediction scenarios: a bearish $0.24 target representing 17% downside within 2-4 weeks, contrasted with a more optimistic medium-term view of $0.42 if the $0.37 resistance breaks. CoinCodex’s algorithmic OP price prediction aligns with the bearish sentiment, targeting $0.2412 by December 7, 2025 – a 24.27% decrease from current levels. Meanwhile, CoinLore’s forecast suggests a more modest decline to $0.3090 over the next 10 days, indicating less severe downside pressure. The analyst consensus reveals $0.37 as the critical inflection point that separates bullish recovery from continued bearish pressure, making this level essential for any meaningful Optimism forecast. OP Technical Analysis: Setting Up for Potential Breakout The current Optimism technical analysis presents intriguing mixed signals that support our measured OP price prediction. With OP trading at $0.32, the token sits precariously between key technical levels that will determine its next major move. The RSI reading of 41.82 indicates neutral momentum with room for…
Analysts set Google (GOOGL) stock price target

Analysts set Google (GOOGL) stock price target

The post Analysts set Google (GOOGL) stock price target appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) stock has been going through a rough patch this week, despite a number of positive GOOGL stock price forecasts coming from Wall Street. The Google share price drop can be chalked up to worries that the company’s latest rally moved faster than the underlying fundamentals. Google stock was trading at $316.74 at the time of writing, down nearly 2% on the five-day chart. GOOGL five-day price. Source: Google Finance Analysts say Google still has some room to run Still, a Wedbush report released on Tuesday, December 2, argued that the tech giant is still poised for further growth, as its Gemini large language model (LLM) is expected to serve as Apple’s (NASDAQ: AAPL) exclusive artificial intelligence (AI) partner.  In addition to Wedbush, several other investment firms have given Google a thumbs-up over the past few days. On December 2, RBC reiterated its “Buy” rating, leaving the target unchanged at $315. On the same day, Arete Research maintained its own “Buy” recommendation but raised the target price from $300 to $380, while HSBC adjusted the price from $335 to $370 and doubled down on the “Buy” rating too. A day earlier, December 1, Guggenheim raised its own forecast from $330 to $375, reiterating a “Buy” rating amid growing conviction in the tech giant’s AI-driven growth trajectory. The firm noted accelerating cloud backlog growth, YouTube’s dominance, and rising adoption of the Gemini platform as core drivers behind its upgraded outlook. Further, the analyst note argued, the market is still undervaluing Google Cloud’s revenue potential by as much as $40 billion. Moreover, Bank of America (BofA) argued on December 1 that Google’s custom AI chips could greatly benefit its partner Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) as unit shipments and selling prices increase in 2026 and 2027. Featured image via Shutterstock Source: https://finbold.com/analysts-set-google-googl-stock-price-target/
Senate Moves to Confirm Trump’s CFTC And FDIC Picks

Senate Moves to Confirm Trump’s CFTC And FDIC Picks

The post Senate Moves to Confirm Trump’s CFTC And FDIC Picks appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The Senate is moving quickly toward confirming Mike Selig to lead the CFTC. Travis Hill is also nearing confirmation as FDIC chairman. Trump’s personal crypto empire faces heavy losses. The U.S. Senate accelerated a sweeping overhaul of the federal financial regulatory apparatus Tuesday, invoking cloture on a resolution to confirm nearly 80 administration nominees. The maneuver, orchestrated by Majority Leader John Thune, clears the runway for Mike Selig and Travis Hill to assume permanent command of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), respectively. Meanwhile, the CFTC could claim the authority over crypto, since pending market structure plans in Congress would formally expand its remit.  It is important to note that Senate Majority Leader John Thune started a process called cloture on Tuesday where voting will be done for actions tied to 60 members. Thune’s resolution includes the nominations for a whopping 80 federal positions with eventual vote closure coming on Thursday.  Once confirmed, Selig would replace the current acting chief and operate alone on a commission meant to hold five votes, because the administration has yet to propose additional members. Related: SBF Lobbies for Trump Pardon as ‘Political Victim’; Markets Price 2025 Clemency Odds at Just 4% FDIC Shift Under Hill Gains New Attention Alongside Selig, Travis Hill is nearing confirmation to lead the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., an agency very important for bank interactions with the crypto sector and future stablecoin frameworks. Hill already guides the agency in an acting capacity and has reversed a previous policy that required banks to seek supervisory sign-offs before handling crypto accounts or partnerships. In his recent testimony, he said that banks simply must manage risk while facing no categorical limits on cooperation with crypto firms. Market Turmoil Shadows Trump’s Crypto Push These regulatory appointments arrive as…
Altcoin bottom in sight? Vanguard’s ETF and Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade hint at…

Altcoin bottom in sight? Vanguard’s ETF and Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade hint at…

The post Altcoin bottom in sight? Vanguard’s ETF and Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade hint at… appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Bitcoin faced rejection at the $92k local resistance zone last week, but has rebounded higher after a brief pullback. This price bounce from $83.8k measured 11.24%, made in under three days. It was argued that the recent, deep retracement below $90k was a part of a cyclical reset. The result is expected to be a transition to a bear market in the coming months and a further price drawdown. But what if this retracement was not the end? What if, instead, it marked a Bitcoin [BTC] and altcoin bottom, like it did in April? Understanding Tether and Bitcoin Dominance trends Source: Alternative.me The Fear and Greed Index showed fearful market conditions. Over the past month, it had been at “extreme fear” levels. These conditions were necessary to mark a bottom in the market. It is not a guarantee of a bottom, though. Source: USDT Dominance on TradingView Another positive sign was the Tether Dominance reaching a resistance level. USDT.D, or Tether Dominance on TradingView, showed how much of the crypto market cap Tether constitutes. As USDT.D rises, it implies market-wide selling and bearish conditions. At the time of writing, it faced rejection at the 6.47% resistance level. This level has served as resistance since November 2023. Each revisit has been followed by a sizeable drop in Tether dominance. In other words, the Bitcoin and altcoin bottom was likely in. The bearish scenario CEO and Founder of IntoThe Cryptoverse, Benjamin Cowen, believed that we are on the way to $60k-$70k in 2026. On the way, a bounce to the 200-day moving average (now at $109.4k) would mark a macro lower high. In the short term, whales closing their longs could also mean that smart money believed the upside is limited. The bull case for an altcoin bottom Vanguard Group allowed crypto…
Tesla gains in 2026 Consumer Reports’ auto brand rankings

Tesla gains in 2026 Consumer Reports’ auto brand rankings

The post Tesla gains in 2026 Consumer Reports’ auto brand rankings appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Refreshed versions of the Tesla Model Y are shown outside a Tesla store in San Diego, California, U.S. October 21, 2025. Mike Blake | Reuters DETROIT — U.S. electric vehicle sales leader Tesla made notable strides in Consumer Reports’ influential annual auto brand rankings, cracking the top 10 overall for the U.S. The EV manufacturer jumped from No. 18 on last year’s list of more than 30 automotive brands to 10th on the 2026 Consumer Reports Brand Report Card, which was released Thursday. “They definitely have their struggles, but by continuing to refine and not make huge changes in their models, they’re able to make more reliable vehicles, and they’ve moved up our rankings,” Jake Fisher, senior director of auto testing for Consumer Reports, told CNBC. The annual auto brand report card is based on Consumer Reports’ testing as well as reliability, safety and overall customer satisfaction according to owner surveys. Fisher said Tesla’s gain occurred as its vehicles have become more reliable over time, especially as the company hasn’t made significant design changes to many of its vehicles like traditional automakers tend to do. Tesla instead relies on remote, or over-the-air, updates to revise many features on the vehicles. Its powertrain reliability remains a standout among EVs, according to Consumer Reports. The only Tesla model to have a below-average score is the Cybertruck, its newest model that features a host of new technologies such as a 48-volt architecture system and “steer by wire.” A Tesla Cybertruck in front of a graffiti mural on Aug. 28, 2024 in Detroit.  Michael Wayland / CNBC “They’re definitely improving by keeping with things and refining, but if you look at their 5- to 10-year-old models that are out there, when it comes to reliability, they’re dead last of all the brands,” Fisher said.…
75% Chance Crypto Is ‘Crossing The Chasm’ Now, Says Moonrock Capital Boss

75% Chance Crypto Is ‘Crossing The Chasm’ Now, Says Moonrock Capital Boss

Moonrock Capital founder Simon Dedic says the crypto industry is nearing a decisive transition from an early-adopter niche to a mainstream market, assigning a 75% probability that the sector will “finish crossing the chasm and enter the early-majority phase next year.” Is The Crypto Market Crossing The Chasm? Dedic frames his outlook using the classic technology adoption curve, which splits the market into innovators (2.5%), early adopters (13.5%), an early majority (34%), late majority (34%) and laggards (16%). The critical “chasm” lies between early adopters—“people who want newest things” and accept a minimum feature set—and the early majority, who demand a “whole product solution” and prioritize complete, convenient offerings. In his base case, Dedic argues that crypto is now close to exiting that chasm. If so, he says, “the classic 4-year cycles are dead. The market will have matured and will increasingly correlate with macro cycles and industry fundamentals rather than self-fulfilling narratives.” Under this scenario, pricing would be governed less by reflexive narratives around halvings or “altseason” and more by the sector’s real economic role and its interaction with broader financial conditions. Related Reading: This Is The ‘Strangest’ Crypto Sell-Off Ever, Claims Arca CIO He assigns a 20% probability to a less advanced stage of adoption in which the industry is “still in the early-adopter phase and only now beginning to cross the chasm.” In that case, he believes crypto could face “a 1-3 year bear market while the industry finds itself and pushes toward early-majority adoption.” Here, the established four-year pattern could remain intact, with another prolonged downturn before mainstream product-market fit is fully achieved. The remaining 5% is reserved for a failure scenario in which the sector never secures such fit. “We get stuck in the chasm and never find true mainstream pmf,” Dedic writes, warning that crypto could then “turn into a zero sum game and we will just PvP trade money from one to the other.” Related Reading: Risk Runs Hot: Massive Crypto Liquidation Wave Slams Traders Overnight Dedic makes clear he views that outcome as unlikely. He cites “regulatory tailwinds, institutional adoption, and the accelerating fundamentals of our industry” as reasons to believe the market is already in scenario one, “standing right in front of the biggest adoption wave crypto has ever seen, and likely ever will see.” He also argues that market structure and culture must evolve alongside adoption. “The 4 year cycles and simple narrative chasing are dead,” he says. While “the onchain online casino will always be part of our identity, it will shrink into a niche. It’s time for the industry to mature and start playing the serious game.” For Dedic, that conviction is not theoretical. “An incredible decade lies ahead for those willing to evolve,” he concludes, adding that he is “betting basically all my money on the idea that this is only just getting started.” At press time, the total crypto market cap stood at $3.15 trillion. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
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Solmate moves to acquire RockawayX to build $2B Solana powerhouse

Solmate moves to acquire RockawayX to build $2B Solana powerhouse

The post Solmate moves to acquire RockawayX to build $2B Solana powerhouse appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Takeaways Solmate Infrastructure is pursuing an all-stock acquisition of RockawayX. The combined entity is valued at $2 billion and centers around the Solana blockchain ecosystem. Solmate, a publicly traded Solana-focused digital asset infrastructure company, has reached a preliminary agreement to acquire RockawayX. The proposed transaction would create a combined entity with more than $2 billion in assets under management, including third-party stakes. The merger would bring together Solmate’s validator operations, staking infrastructure, and treasury strategy with RockawayX’s liquidity provisioning, market-making, and venture investing in early-stage Solana projects. RockawayX currently manages multiple funds backing Solana ecosystem companies. Solmate rebranded from a previous entity to focus on acquiring and staking Solana tokens while establishing validator operations in strategic locations. The company operates as a digital asset treasury centered on Solana’s native token. The deal reflects increased institutional adoption of the Solana infrastructure. Public companies have been repositioning their treasuries to focus on digital assets related to the blockchain platform, contributing to institutional-scale operations within the network. Solana has attracted increased institutional interest through its high-speed transaction capabilities and growing ecosystem of decentralized applications. The platform benefits from strategic backers launching funds for early-stage projects, signaling deeper institutional integration across the network. Source: https://cryptobriefing.com/solmate-acquires-rockawayx-2b-solana-powerhouse/
XRP Faces $3 Breakout or $1.20 Dump as SUBBD Token AI Creator Presale Grows

XRP Faces $3 Breakout or $1.20 Dump as SUBBD Token AI Creator Presale Grows

The post XRP Faces $3 Breakout or $1.20 Dump as SUBBD Token AI Creator Presale Grows appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. XRP Faces $3 Breakout or $1.20 Dump as SUBBD Token AI Creator Presale Grows Sign Up for Our Newsletter! For updates and exclusive offers enter your email. As a crypto writer, Bogdan’s responsibilities are split between researching and writing articles and entertaining the team with his humor bordering on the politically incorrect, an aspiring Bill Burr, if you will. Thanks to his 12+ years of writing experience in just as many fields, including tech, cybersecurity, modelling, fitness, crypto, and other topics-that-shall-not-be-named, he’s become a genuine asset to the team. While his position as a senior writer at PrivacyAffairs thought him valuable lessons about the power of self-management, his entire writing career was and is an exercise in self-improvement. Now, he’s ready to sink his teeth into crypto and teach people how to take control of their own money on the blockchain. With fiat as an eternally devaluing currency, Bitcoin and altcoins seem like the best-fitting alternative for Bogdan. Bogdan’s biggest professional accomplishment, aside from securing a position as a main writer for Bitcoinist, was his 5-year run as a writing manager at Blackwood Productions, where he coordinated a team of four writers. During that time, he learned the value of teamwork and that of creating a working environment that breeds efficiency, positivity, and friendship. This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy Center or Cookie Policy. I Agree Source: https://bitcoinist.com/xrp-price-outlook-as-subbd-token-presale-continues-to-pump/
Nedbank And Australian Open Deliver High-Stakes DP World Tour Weekend

Nedbank And Australian Open Deliver High-Stakes DP World Tour Weekend

The post Nedbank And Australian Open Deliver High-Stakes DP World Tour Weekend appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. SUN CITY, SOUTH AFRICA – DECEMBER 03: A view of the golf course prior to the Nedbank Golf Challenge in honour of Gary Player 2026 at Gary Player CC on December 03, 2025 in Sun City, South Africa. (Photo by Luke Walker/Getty Images) Getty Images In the most action-packed weekend of the DP World Tour’s Opening Swing, we get a true two-continent doubleheader. Though the calendar has yet to officially flip the page, the DP World Tour’s 2026 Race to Dubai is already gathering steam. The Nedbank Golf Challenge and the Crown Australian Open now share the spotlight, splitting fan focus between the richest event of the Opening Swing and a national championship offering coveted Open Championship berths. After an aperitif in Brisbane got the ball on a new season trickling, this weekend picks up the pace with simultaneous action taking place at Royal Melbourne and Gary Player GC. The top three finishers in the Melbourne event, who have not yet qualified, will punch a ticket to the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. Meanwhile, the Sun City South Africa event shines just as brightly with a $6 million purse, the heftiest prize fund of the Opening Swing. Sandwiched together as they are, the two events showcase the DP World Tour’s global breadth and early season stakes. Africa’s ‘Major’ The field at the Nedbank Challenge is comprised of global headliners alongside a cadre of local up-and-comers, in what is, in every meaningful way, Africa’s Major. Norway’s Viktor Hovland, the marquee man in the field who is making his Nedbank debut, had his “welcome to South Africa” moment during the Pro-Am when his peanuts were pilfered by the local wildlife. Also making his first start in the tournament is Canada’s Nick Taylor, a five-time PGA Tour winner. Another intriguing storyline is…
Next Stop – The Omnichain Future

Next Stop – The Omnichain Future

The post Next Stop – The Omnichain Future appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Multicoin wallets defined 2021. Standalone apps took over in 2023. Today, in 2025, we’re watching chains intertwine into a living, interconnected system that shares both assets and execution How Bridges Grew Up Cross-chain bridges were initially hobbled contraptions in a messy ecosystem. Assets would be locked on one chain and minted on another, and users relied heavily on the security of keys. Today, bridges operate at real scale: total value locked in bridges reached ~$19.5 billion by January 2025, and cross-chain bridges collectively facilitate over $1.3 trillion in annual transfers, contributing to 54% of all DeFi activity. LayerZero and Axelar have made significant progress in reducing liquidity fragmentation, and Wormhole alone has moved over $52 billion in lifetime transfers. LayerZero now processes over $5 billion monthly. Cross-chain transactions measured in the tens of billions are now routine. Why “Omnichain” Matters The term ‘omnichain’ encompasses more than just token movement; it facilitates logical continuity. DeFi strategies can execute on Ethereum, settle via Arbitrum, and be arbitraged on Solana using cross-chain protocols within minutes. Connectivity is creating a composable financial system. Liquidity is no longer fenced in: a trader on BSC can access Ethereum’s deep liquidity, and vice versa. Today, a single codebase can run across multiple chains. LayerZero processes messages between 130+ networks, with over 150 million delivered, and Axelar’s cross-chain activity grew 536% in a year. This is how wallets and apps achieve true omnichain flow. Enterprises Are Getting On Board Enterprise adoption is growing. For example, USDC has transitioned from being primarily an Ethereum ERC-20 token to a globally native stablecoin through CCTP, spanning Ethereum, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Solana, and Base. Tokenized bonds on one platform can settle via code on another, and custodians and exchanges are building multichain settlement layers. The infrastructure parallels traditional finance messaging systems, but in…
U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Fall to 3-Year Low Ahead of FOMC Meeting

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Fall to 3-Year Low Ahead of FOMC Meeting

The post U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Fall to 3-Year Low Ahead of FOMC Meeting appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The weekly jobless claims have fallen to its lowest level in over three years, a development that could allay fears over a weakening labor market. This comes ahead of the FOMC meeting, where the Fed is likely to lower rates, which is a positive for Bitcoin and the broader crypto market. U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Come In At 191K Ahead of FOMC Meeting Department of Labor data show that initial claims were 191,000 for the week ending November 29, down 27,000 from the previous week’s revised level. This also marked the lowest level for initial claims since September 24, 2022, when it was 189,000. This labor report comes just a day after the ADP report showed that private payrolls fell by 32,ooo in November, the biggest drop since March 2023. The report had further strengthened the case for another rate cut at next week’s FOMC meeting. However, this latest weekly jobless claims could allay fears over a sharp decline in the labor market. According to a Reuters report, economists currently view the labor market as being in a “No fire, no hire” state. Meanwhile, market experts such as Mohamed El-Erian noted that labor market data is inherently volatile around holiday weeks, such as Thanksgiving last week. As such, there is the possibility that this is just a ‘seasonal noise’ which is masking the cooling labor market. This is significant as Fed officials head into next week’s FOMC meeting, contemplating whether to prioritize the softening labor market or rising inflation. While on US data:Weekly jobless claims just came in significantly below expectations: 191,000 versus the consensus forecast of 220,000, the lowest since 2022.While this weekly series is inherently volatile — especially around holiday weeks like Thanksgiving — this drop will… — Mohamed A. El-Erian (@elerianm) December 4, 2025 What Are The…
Shiba Inu Strengthens as Analyst Javon Marks Signals Bullish Rise

Shiba Inu Strengthens as Analyst Javon Marks Signals Bullish Rise

The post Shiba Inu Strengthens as Analyst Javon Marks Signals Bullish Rise appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Shiba Inu has gained renewed attention this week as market expert Javon Marks repeated his bullish long-term price outlook. He said the token continues to follow a constructive pattern despite recent volatility. SHIB held its weekly momentum and stayed aligned with the broader market’s recovery phase. Marks argued that the meme coin’s structure points to higher valuations as bullish divergence develops. Analyst Highlights Strengthening Divergence Marks noted that Shiba Inu has maintained a clear bullish divergence on the 3-day chart. He explained that SHIB’s price created lower lows since early July 2024, while its relative strength index formed higher lows. He said this contrast builds a foundation for a potential reversal because the RSI trend shows improving strength. According to him, the divergence strengthens each time SHIB forms a new low without the RSI confirming it. Source: X SHIB extended last week’s green candle with more gains from Monday through Thursday. The token moved more than 5% early in the week and reached a weekly high of $0.00000952. That peak represented a 26% jump from the mid-November low of $0.00000755. SHIB then retraced and traded at $0.000008758 at the time of writing. SHIB price chart, Source: CoinMarketCap Marks pointed out that the structure remains intact even after the slight pullback. He referenced July 2024 as the start of the pattern when SHIB dropped to $0.0000126. He said that decline completed a lower low formation, which later connected to a lower high at $0.0000334 in December 2024. SHIB continued to break lower levels after December, yet the RSI kept rising. He argued that the RSI’s higher low trend signals building momentum inside the market. He believes that the mismatch between price and strength reflects underlying accumulation. Therefore, he expects the market to respond once the divergence matures. SHIB’s Price Pattern Supports…
Kan de XRP koers naar $2,40 na de dubbele bodemstructuur die crypto-analisten volgen?

Kan de XRP koers naar $2,40 na de dubbele bodemstructuur die crypto-analisten volgen?

XRP beweegt al meerdere weken rond dezelfde brede steunzone. Nieuwe data van Brave New Coin en TradingView laat zien dat er veel handelsvolume aanwezig blijft. In de afgelopen 24 uur ging meer dan $4.300.000.000 aan XRP tokens over de toonbank. Deze toename in activiteit speelt zich af terwijl de markt onderzoekt of de interesse bij de recente vraagzone sterk genoeg is voor een nieuw herstel. Welke richting zal de XRP koers op korte termijn kiezen? Check onze Discord Connect met "like-minded" crypto enthousiastelingen Leer gratis de basis van Bitcoin & trading - stap voor stap, zonder voorkennis. Krijg duidelijke uitleg & charts van ervaren analisten. Sluit je aan bij een community die samen groeit. Nu naar Discord XRP koers: belangrijke analysegebieden De XRP koers bevindt zich nog steeds boven de vraagzone die volgens TradingView rond $1,90 begint. Deze zone werd meerdere keren getest sinds eind 2025. De XRP prijs daalde eerder vanaf een piek in september, maar bleef boven de bovengenoemde regio. Hierdoor blijft de technische structuur volgens meerdere crypto-analisten intact. Het cryptotoken staat bekend om sterke reacties wanneer deze oude steunpunten opnieuw worden bereikt. Dit heeft te maken met de manier waarop XRP binnen internationale betalingen wordt gebruikt. Een grote liquiditeit zorgt ervoor dat bepaalde prijszones extra aandacht krijgen, omdat daar veel orders eerder zijn uitgevoerd. Crypto-analist ChartNerd vertelt op X dat het vasthouden van deze steunzone mogelijk tot een dubbele bodem leidt. Een dubbele bodem is een patroon waarbij de prijs twee keer rond dezelfde bodem draait, wat soms wordt gebruikt om een mogelijke trendomslag te herkennen. ChartNerd zegt dat een verdere koersdaling de kans vergroot dat XRP in een langere heraccumulatiefase terugvalt. TradingView grafieken ondersteunen dat het gebied rond $1,90 al sinds 2025 invloed op het sentiment heeft. Deze data laat zien dat XRP steeds stabiliteit vond zodra dit niveau opnieuw werd getest. Daardoor kijken veel crypto-analisten naar dit prijsgebied voor aanwijzingen over de volgende belangrijke koersbeweging. De community reageert echter verdeeld. Een deel zegt dat er eerder al een dubbele bodem zichtbaar was rond $1,80. Anderen wijzen op de bredere onzekerheid in de cryptomarkt. Hierdoor ontstaat er regelmatig een debat onder retail investeerders en holders. $XRP: Hold the multi-month support line, and we may see a double bottom form before a break to the upside. Fail to hold, we resort back to the reaccumulation spring. pic.twitter.com/jqxaTa6jfB — ChartNerd (@ChartNerdTA) December 2, 2025 Crypto-analist Amonyx meldt op X dat geduld belangrijk blijft voor langetermijnscenario’s. In een gedeeld TradingView schema laat Amonyx een groot dalend patroon zien dat van 2014 tot 2026 doorloopt. De analist verbindt hier brede koerszones aan. Deze schema’s dienen vooral om het grotere plaatje te schetsen, maar blijven speculatief en mogen niet als concrete voorspellingen worden beschouwd. Bookmark this: The day $XRP starts moving… The entire timeline will panic trying to catch up. You, on the other hand… You were here early. pic.twitter.com/WEsjJ2KvnQ — Amonyx (@amonbuy) December 3, 2025 Welke crypto nu kopen?Lees onze uitgebreide gids en leer welke crypto nu kopen verstandig kan zijn! Welke crypto nu kopen? De langste government shutdown in de geschiedenis van de VS is eindelijk achter de rug. Dat zorgt ervoor dat er eindelijk weer vooruitgang geboekt kan worden. Dit is erg bullish voor crypto, en dus gaan wereldberoemde traders ineens all-in op altcoins als XRP. Eén vraag komt telkens terug: welke crypto moet… Continue reading Kan de XRP koers naar $2,40 na de dubbele bodemstructuur die crypto-analisten volgen? document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() { var screenWidth = window.innerWidth; var excerpts = document.querySelectorAll('.lees-ook-description'); excerpts.forEach(function(description) { var excerpt = description.getAttribute('data-description'); var wordLimit = screenWidth wordLimit) { var trimmedDescription = excerpt.split(' ').slice(0, wordLimit).join(' ') + '...'; description.textContent = trimmedDescription; } }); }); Brede structurele patronen en drukpunten voor de XRP koers Een andere analyse komt van TradingView gebruiker SpyOnGems. Volgens deze crypto-analist beweegt XRP binnen een dalende driehoek. Een dalende driehoek is een patroon waarbij de weerstandslijn omlaag loopt terwijl de steunlijn relatief horizontaal blijft. In sommige gevallen kan dit patroon een voortzetting van de trend bevestigen, maar dat hangt volledig af van het niveau waarop de prijs uit het patroon breekt. SpyOnGems zegt dat XRP nog steeds net boven de belangrijkste vraagzone beweegt. Daarbij wijst de analist op de EMA9, een korte moving average, die licht neerwaarts loopt. Dit laat zien dat er op korte termijn extra voorzichtigheid nodig kan zijn, maar de analyse blijft feitelijk omdat deze indicator rechtstreeks uit de XRP grafiek komt. De TradingView data toont meerdere opvallende prijsniveaus. De directe steun ligt tussen $2,00 en $2,10. De prijszone rond $1,90 vormt de primaire steun. Daaronder liggen diepere niveaus tussen $1,80 en $1,70. Aan de bovenkant liggen er weerstanden tussen $2,28 en $2,40. De grote dalende trendlijn die door meerdere crypto-analisten wordt gevolgd ligt rond $3,20. Volgens de gedeelde gegevens kan een stevige opleving boven de prijszone rond $2,00 ruimte geven richting de kleine weerstandszones die hierboven liggen. Een doorbraak boven de grote dalende trendlijn opent volgens de TradingView structuren ruimte naar hogere prijsgebieden die eerder in 2025 bereikt werden. Dit valt samen met bredere accumulatiepatronen die al een langere tijd zichtbaar zijn. Wanneer de prijs echter onder de prijszone rond $2,00 sluit, neemt de kans toe dat XRP opnieuw richting $1,80 tot $1,70 beweegt. Aangezien whales en retail investeerders deze prijszones al eerder kochten, kunnen ze bij een nieuwe benadering opnieuw als koopgebied fungeren. De genoemde prijsniveaus zijn rechtstreeks te herleiden uit de TradingView grafieken en dus objectief verifieerbaar. Wat dit technisch betekent voor de XRP koers in de komende weken De besproken steunzones blijven het belangrijkste referentiepunt volgens de grafieken van onder meer Brave New Coin en TradingView. Zolang XRP boven de prijsregio rond $2,00 blijft, blijft het huidige structurele patroon intact. Een koersbeweging boven de lokale weerstanden opent ruimte richting de hogere XRP prijszones die eerder in het artikel zijn genoemd. Bij een sluiting onder de steun rond $2,00 verschuift de focus echter terug naar $1,80 tot $1,70. Best wallet - betrouwbare en anonieme wallet Best wallet - betrouwbare en anonieme wallet Meer dan 60 chains beschikbaar voor alle crypto Vroege toegang tot nieuwe projecten Hoge staking belongingen Lage transactiekosten Best wallet review Koop nu via Best Wallet Let op: cryptocurrency is een zeer volatiele en ongereguleerde investering. Doe je eigen onderzoek. Het bericht Kan de XRP koers naar $2,40 na de dubbele bodemstructuur die crypto-analisten volgen? is geschreven door Dirk van Haaster en verscheen als eerst op Bitcoinmagazine.nl.
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Author: Coinstats2025/12/04 23:16
Solmate + RockawayX Merger Builds $2B Solana Giant — Is SOL Ready for $150+?

Solmate + RockawayX Merger Builds $2B Solana Giant — Is SOL Ready for $150+?

A major merger in the Solana ecosystem is set to reshape the landscape. Solmate and RockawayX have combined forces, creating a $2 billion powerhouse. Market watchers are buzzing with speculation. Could Solana's native coin, SOL, be on the verge of a significant price surge? Discover the details and the coins poised for growth in this new era. Solana Shows Potential for Growth Despite Recent Dips Source: tradingview  Solana's price is hovering between $126 and $143, showing a slight positive movement over the past week. Despite some drops in the last month, Solana is holding above its support levels, suggesting room for growth. If it breaks through the $151 mark, it could target the next resistance around $168. That would mean a climb of over one-sixth of its current upper range. Solana's recent performance hints at recovery potential, with its RSI standing in a neutral zone. With the current support and resistance levels, Solana might push higher, but it remains crucial to keep an eye on market trends. Conclusion The merger between Solmate and RockawayX positions Solana as a leading player with a valuation of $2 billion. This consolidation could impact SOL's market position positively. With robust backing and increased resources, SOL might be poised for significant growth. Market observers will be keen to see if SOL can reach or surpass the $150 mark. The future looks promising for SOL, given the momentum from this merger.   Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.
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Author: Coinstats2025/12/04 23:12
Commodity wrap: oil and gold flat, while silver plunges ahead of Fed decision

Commodity wrap: oil and gold flat, while silver plunges ahead of Fed decision

Oil prices were steady on Thursday as Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil assets raised concerns over lower supply among investors.Meanwhile, gold prices edged lower with stronger equities limiting safe-haven appeal for the yellow metal. However, prices rebounded and were slightly higher at the time of writing.On the other hand, silver prices fell sharply as volatility continued ahead of next week’s US Federal Reserve monetary policy decision.Oil flatOil prices were flat on Thursday after spending most of the day higher.Prices climbed on Thursday due to the market’s attention on Ukrainian assaults against Russian oil facilities, alongside the dampening of hopes for a deal that would reinstate Russian oil supplies because of stalled peace negotiations.Ukrainian military intelligence reported on Wednesday that Ukraine had struck the Druzhba oil pipeline in Russia’s central Tambov region.This marks the fifth attack on the pipeline, which is a key route for Russian oil destined for Hungary and Slovakia.Despite the reported attack, both the pipeline operator and Hungary’s oil and gas company later confirmed that oil supplies were flowing through the pipeline as usual.Prices were also bolstered by the lack of progress on a Ukraine peace plan.This perception followed talks between US President Donald Trump’s representatives and the Kremlin, which failed to yield specific breakthroughs on ending the war.Traders had previously driven prices down based on the expectation of a war resolution, anticipating that a deal would reintroduce Russian oil into an already saturated global market.“However, geopolitical developments helped offset the bearish supply narrative,” said David Morrison, senior market analyst at Trade Nation.President Trump noted that talks between his envoy, Steve Witkoff, and President Putin were “reasonably good”.This sounds like an improvement on Tuesday’s “it’s a mess” statement, but who knows?Gold steadyGold started the week strongly, reaching $4,265, its highest price since October 21. This rally followed the post-record lows seen at the end of October.However, in contrast to the consistent, gradual ascent to all-time highs observed throughout September and early October, the recent daily price movement has been notably more volatile and less certain.Global shares saw a slight uptick on Thursday, driven by the anticipation of a US interest rate cut next week.This expectation stems from recent data indicating a slowdown in employment, suggesting the rate cut will provide support to the world’s largest economy.Meanwhile, new applications for US unemployment benefits fell last week to their lowest level in over three years, signaling continued strength in the labor market.According to the US Labor Department’s report on Thursday, initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped by 27,000 to a seasonally adjusted 191,000 for the week ending November 29.This is the lowest figure recorded since September 2022 and came in below the 220,000 claims economists surveyed by Reuters had anticipated.The labor market continues to be characterised by a “no fire, no hire” pattern, according to economists.Next week, Fed officials will convene to make a decision on interest rates. Within the central bank’s rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee, three core members of the Washington-based Board of Governors favor cutting rates.However, as many as five of the 12 voting policymakers have expressed opposition to or skepticism about any further rate reduction.At the time of writing, the COMEX gold contract was at $4,229.90 per ounce, largely steady from the previous close.SilverDespite hitting a new all-time high on Wednesday, silver quickly reversed course. Soon after the European open, it dropped sharply by 4%, settling at $56.62.“This was another demonstration of the kind of volatility one can expect when silver gets going,” Morrison said.The question now is whether this is a buying opportunity ahead of fresh all-time highs, or if silver has peaked?Silver prices will likely need a further correction to establish a base for a renewed upward move, as the daily MACD has slightly retreated from overbought territory.Despite the shorter-term MACDs indicating that silver is oversold, there is a possibility of a price bounce, according to Morrison.But there’s no doubt that volatility has picked up in silver, and traders must be extremely nimble, whether they are playing over the short or longer term.At the time of writing, the COMEX silver contract was at $57.353 per ounce, down 2.1% from the previous close.The post Commodity wrap: oil and gold flat, while silver plunges ahead of Fed decision appeared first on Invezz
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Author: Coinstats2025/12/04 23:05
Exclusive data from EigenPhi reveals that sandwich attacks on Ethereum have waned

Exclusive data from EigenPhi reveals that sandwich attacks on Ethereum have waned

                                                                               Exclusive data shows that MEV attacks hit hundreds of traders on Ethereum each month and continue to result in millions in losses.                     Maximal extractable value (MEV) refers to the economic value diverted from users by block builders through the manipulation of transaction ordering. The most harmful type of MEV are sandwich attacks, where an attacker simultaneously frontruns and backruns a victim’s swaps. This gives the victim a suboptimal execution price while the attacker pockets a spread. Most MEV activity occurs on Ethereum because it has high activity on DEXs and features an open block-building market that exposes order flow to searchers.In this article, Cointelegraph Research provides insights into sandwiching activity from November 2024 to October 2025, based on a data set of more than 95,000 sandwich attacks exclusively provided by the data platform EigenPhi. Our research indicates that, despite the slowdown in sandwich extraction, the risk to ordinary users persists. While attacks result in about $60 million in annual losses for traders, block builders capture most of this value through gas fees. Attackers end up with a profit margin of merely 5%. Almost 40% of all sandwiches hit low-volatility pools, which indicates that traders can experience severe slippage even on swaps that are typically considered safe. Nevertheless, the decline in extraction may also suggest that more traders are now using MEV-protection tools. Read more
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Author: Coinstats2025/12/04 23:00