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Key Takeaways: Bitwise’s proposed spot Chainlink (LINK) exchange-traded fund (ETF) has appeared on the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) registry, a key milestone suggesting the fund could be close to launching. While SEC approval is still pending, the move is attracting attention from investors looking for regulated exposure to Chainlink. DTCC Listing Marks a…
Key Takeaways: VCI Global’s Strategic Crypto Move Malaysia-based technology consulting firm VCI Global has announced plans to acquire $100 million worth of OOB tokens, marking a major step into the crypto payments sector. The acquisition is part of the company’s strategy to expand its digital finance footprint and integrate blockchain assets into its fintech and…
Key Takeaways: Arthur Hayes Makes Triumphant Return to UNI Arthur Hayes, co-founder and former CEO of BitMEX, has made a high-profile return to Uniswap (UNI) after a three-year hiatus. On November 11, Hayes acquired 28,670 UNI tokens worth approximately $244,000, reigniting market speculation about the DeFi protocol’s short-term potential. This move comes immediately after Uniswap…
Key Takeaways Crypto Market Slips as Asian Stocks Gain The global crypto market fell nearly 4% on Wednesday, even as Asian equities edged higher, fueled by optimism that the US government shutdown may soon end. Bitcoin alone has lost around $340 billion in market capitalization since early October, as large holders reduced positions and weak…
Key Takeaways: Crypto giant Coinbase has officially ended talks to acquire UK-based stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK in a deal valued at $2 billion. The mutually agreed termination signals a potential cooling in high-value stablecoin mergers and acquisitions, following Stripe’s $1.1 billion acquisition of Bridge last year. Why the Deal Fell Through BVNK, which specializes in…
Key Takeaways: Bitcoin Miners Face Survival Test Ahead of 2028 Halving The bitcoin mining industry is approaching a critical juncture. MARA Holdings CEO Fred Thiel warns that only miners with access to cheap energy or innovative strategies are likely to survive the next BTC halving in 2028. Smaller miners relying on the grid face mounting…
Key Takeaways XRP Investors Brace for Liquidity Shock The XRP market is entering a pivotal phase as five spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) move into the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) active queue. Crypto commentator 589bull (@589bull10000) warns that this marks “the quiet part before the storm,” highlighting potential shifts in liquidity that could…
Key Takeaways Kraken Slams UK Crypto Regulations as “Overly Restrictive” Kraken Co-CEO Arjun Sethi has sharply criticized the United Kingdom’s tightening grip on cryptocurrency regulation, calling the rules “restrictive” and harmful to innovation. While the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) claims its measures protect consumers, Sethi argues they are instead slowing transactions, limiting access to crypto…
Key Takeaways XRP holders are closely watching the market this week as Canary Capital prepares to launch the first spot Ripple exchange-traded fund (ETF). Analysts suggest trading could begin as early as Thursday, marking a pivotal moment for the digital asset. The potential debut of a regulated XRP ETF could attract fresh institutional and retail…
Key Takeaways Canary Capital’s Spot XRP ETF Could Launch Thursday After SEC Filing The long-awaited spot XRP ETF may debut this week, as Canary Capital moves closer to becoming the first U.S. firm to launch a fund directly holding Ripple . Following a crucial SEC Form 8A filing, industry experts believe the ETF could hit…