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Historic Activation of Bitcoin-Backed Casascius Coins Unlocks Over $179 Million Two vintage Casascius physical coins, each embedded with 1,000 Bitcoin, have recently been activated after more than 13 years, revealing a combined value exceeding $179 million. The discovery underscores the enduring allure of physical Bitcoin collectibles and highlights the remarkable growth of the cryptocurrency market since these coins were initially minted. Onchain analysis shows that one of these Casascius coins was minted in October 2012 when Bitcoin's price was approximately $11.69. The other was produced earlier in December 2011, at a mere $3.88 per Bitcoin. This means that the latter coin has an unrealized theoretical gain of around 2.3 million percent, not accounting for minting costs, illustrating the extraordinary appreciation of Bitcoin over the past decade. A Brief History of Casascius Coins Created by Utah-based entrepreneur Mike Caldwell, Casascius coins are physical metal tokens designe...

Strive Appeals MSCI Index Exclusion Over Bitcoin Holdings Nasdaq-listed Strive, the 14th-largest publicly traded Bitcoin treasury company, is urging MSCI to reconsider its proposed exclusion of major Bitcoin-holding firms from its indices. The move could significantly impact companies with substantial digital asset holdings, prompting industry leaders to voice concerns about potential repercussions in the market. In a detailed letter to MSCI’s CEO Henry Fernandez, Strive argued that excluding companies that hold more than 50% of their assets in digital currencies would diminish passive investment options in growing sectors. The company emphasizes that such a move would overlook the strategic importance of these firms and their contributions to the broader financial ecosystem. Earlier warnings from JPMorgan analysts highlighted the stakes, noting that Strategy, a prominent Bitcoin treasury enterprise listed in the MSCI World Index, could face losses exceeding $2.8 billion if MSCI procee...

Strategy CEO Addresses $1.44 Billion Reserve and Bitcoin Resilience Amid Market Concerns Strategy CEO Phong Le revealed that the company established a substantial $1.44 billion USD reserve to mitigate investor fears during Bitcoin's recent downturn. The move underscores strategic efforts to bolster confidence amid fluctuating crypto markets and demonstrate financial stability. Key Takeaways Strategy has created a $1.44 billion USD reserve, funded through a stock sale, to ensure dividend payments and financial stability. The reserve aims to cover at least 12 months of dividends, with plans to extend to 24 months. Le emphasized that the company’s liquidity measures were in response to recent FUD (fear, uncertainty, doubt) regarding its ability to meet dividend obligations. The firm asserts it has sufficient assets, including Bitcoin holdings, to sustain dividends for over 70 years, highlighting its resilience. Tickers mentioned: Strategy Sentiment: Bullish Price impact: Positive. ...

Bitcoin's Short-Term Outlook Hinges on Binance Metrics Indicating Market Reversal Risks Bitcoin’s recent price action suggests that its near-term trajectory may be influenced by evolving dynamics within Binance’s onchain activity and order flow. Several key indicators tied to Binance signal increased sell-side pressure and liquidity shifts, raising concerns about potential volatility and a deeper correction if certain support levels fail to hold. Key Takeaways Bitcoin whale deposits into exchanges are rising, indicating increased profit-taking activity. Bitcoin inflows to Binance have hit 2025 highs, a pattern historically linked to market pullbacks. USDT deposits on Binance surged to yearly peaks, reflecting traders’ readiness for upcoming volatility. The exchange Whale Ratio's rebound suggests a possible distribution phase among large holders. Indicators Signal Elevated Distribution Pressure The Exchange Whale Ratio, which compares large Bitcoin withdrawals or deposits on exc...

Bitcoin Shows Signs of Structural Weakness as Risks Mount Near $90,000 Despite maintaining levels above $90,000, recent data indicates that Bitcoin remains vulnerable to a significant correction. Analysts are flagging mounting systemic risks, with macroeconomic factors and on-chain market signals suggesting that the current bullish momentum may be fragile and susceptible to further declines. Key Takeaways Bitcoin’s risk-off indicator signals high vulnerability, previously associated with bearish phases. The profit-loss sentiment has plunged to an extreme -3, implying deep on-chain corrections. A 32% drawdown places Bitcoin between correction and capitulation zones, increasing the likelihood of a prolonged decline. Despite recent price stabilization, macroeconomic and on-chain factors point to persistent downside risks. Market Risk Indicators Signal Growing Concern CryptoQuant’s risk-off model, which scrutinizes six market metrics—including volatility measures, exchange inflows, funding...

Market Cycle Reevaluation Sparks Debate on Bitcoin’s Future Path After more than a decade anchored by the traditional four-year cycle, Bitcoin investors and analysts are questioning whether this longstanding pattern remains relevant as we approach 2025. Changes driven by institutional capital, diminishing halving effects, emerging AI investment competition, and evolving global liquidity are prompting a reevaluation of Bitcoin’s market trajectory. Experts suggest that the cryptocurrency might be entering a new, shortened cycle phase, signaling potentially different investment dynamics ahead. Key Takeaways Institutional investment flows are reshaping Bitcoin’s market behavior, shifting away from retail-driven cycles. Analysts propose that Bitcoin may now follow a condensed two-year cycle instead of the traditional four-year pattern. This transition could influence investor strategies regarding market timing and volatility management. Liquidity trends and external macroeconomic factors ar...

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer, Matt Hougan, has firmly rejected growing claims that the company may be forced to sell its Bitcoin holdings. In a recent client note titled "No, Virginia, Strategy Is Not Going To Sell Its Bitcoin," Hougan addressed two primary concerns. First, the potential removal of Bitwise from MSCI’s index, and second, the idea that such an exclusion could force the firm to liquidate its Bitcoin position. MSCI, a prominent global index provider, is considering the removal of digital asset treasury companies from its investable indexes, with a decision expected by January 15. If Bitwise were excluded, JPMorgan estimates it could trigger up to $2.8 billion in passive selling of its stock. However, Hougan placed a 75% probability on the company’s removal. This reassured investors that index changes rarely result in significant market disruptions. Liquidity and Cash Reserves Ensure Stability Hougan emphasized that while market jitters over MSCI’s decision ha...

Poland Sees Setback in Crypto Regulation as President Veto Holds The Polish lower house failed to muster the necessary three-fifths majority to override President Karol Nawrocki’s veto against the Crypto-Asset Market Act. This legislative development hampers efforts to formalize the country’s digital-asset framework despite growing calls from lawmakers for urgent regulatory action amid expanding crypto activity. Key Takeaways Poland's crypto law, aligned with EU’s MiCA framework, was rejected after President Nawrocki vetoed it citing concerns over freedoms, property rights, and national stability. The bill was introduced by Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government in June and aimed to establish comprehensive regulation for crypto markets. Supporters viewed the legislation as crucial for national security, particularly to prevent misuse by foreign actors; opponents warned it would impose excessive burdens on startups and stifle innovation. Despite regulatory delays, crypto adopti...

Key Insights: Bitget’s GetAgent now customizes responses based on query complexity, offering both quick answers and in-depth market analysis. The platform has increased daily query limits, allowing users at all levels to benefit from AI-assisted trading tools. Bitget’s interface redesign and new AI avatars aim to simplify strategy development and improve overall user experience. Bitget has launched a significant upgrade to its AI-powered trading assistant, GetAgent, aimed at enhancing its speed and effectiveness for traders at all levels. The update brings faster response times and a more personalized approach to trading insights, allowing users to get quick, concise answers or more in-depth analysis depending on their needs. With the improved capabilities, Bitget hopes to deliver more value to both novice and experienced traders. Tailored AI Responses for Faster Trading Decisions The latest upgrade focuses on customizing the user experience by providing responses based on the...

Spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have quickly surged toward $1 billion in assets under management, marking a significant milestone less than a month after their launch. These funds, which debuted on November 14, have maintained consistent inflows, with no recorded outflows to date. According to data from SoSoValue, the total inflows into the XRP funds have now reached $881.25 million, with $12.84 million added just yesterday. The daily trading volume has remained steady at $26.74 million, a sign of sustained investor interest. In just under 30 days, XRP ETFs have emerged as one of the fastest-growing cryptocurrency investment products in the United States. The product's rapid growth has been driven by solid demand, with some analysts predicting even more inflows as market confidence continues to grow. To put it in perspective, spot Solana ETFs, which launched earlier, have accumulated over $600 million in assets since their inception. However, Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have ...

Ripple’s CTO, David Schwartz, has opened the doors to his long-running XRPL Hub, making critical network information publicly available. The move reveals real-time performance metrics such as uptime, peer data, and traffic charts, which were once kept within Ripple’s internal infrastructure. This decision transforms the previously private setup into a public reference point for XRPL operators. Schwartz shared impressive stats about his XRPL Hub, including that the system has been running on version 2.6.2 for over a month without encountering any issues. The disclosure provides the hostname and port for those interested in connecting, alongside charts that display peer counts, latency, traffic load, and disconnection rates. These metrics offer a comprehensive view of the hub’s performance, helping others gauge their own XRPL setups. My hub has been running 2.6.2 for more than a week now and there have been no issues. If you run an XRPL node, feel free to connect: Hostname: hub . distrib...

European Regulators Penalize Social Platform X and Emphasize Broader Market Oversight European authorities have levied a substantial fine of 120 million euros (approximately $140 million) on the social media giant X, owned by Elon Musk, for violations of EU online content regulations. This action follows a comprehensive two-year investigation conducted under the Digital Services Act (DSA), which found that X failed to adequately address illegal and harmful content on its platform. The European regulators criticized the platform’s use of blue check marks, stating they misled users and undermined the ability to reliably assess account authenticity. This crackdown signals an intensified effort to regulate Big Tech companies, particularly social media services, across member states. Notably, TikTok managed to avoid a similar penalty by implementing certain concessions. The ongoing tensions between the EU and the US are evident, with Vice President JD Vance asserting that European regulator...

Turkish Crypto Exchange Paribu Acquires Major Stake in Sharia-Compliant Dubai-Based Platform Turkish cryptocurrency platform Paribu has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in CoinMENA, a regulated, Sharia-compliant crypto exchange operating in Dubai and Bahrain. Valued at up to $240 million, this deal marks Turkey’s largest fintech transaction and the country’s first cross-border digital asset platform acquisition, signaling a significant step in regional crypto expansion. According to a formal announcement, Paribu intends to leverage the acquisition to extend its footprint beyond Turkey’s borders. CoinMENA, licensed by Bahrain’s central bank in early 2021 and later by Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority in late 2023, provides a regulated environment for trading digital assets aligned with Islamic finance principles. The strategic move aims to tap into the growing demand for compliant crypto services in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Paribu an...

AlphaTON Capital Looks to Raise Over $420 Million After Exiting SEC Limitations AlphaTON Capital, a small-cap publicly traded firm focused on artificial intelligence and the Telegram ecosystem, has signaled ambitious plans to significantly increase its fundraising capacity. The company recently filed a shelf registration statement worth over $420 million, aiming to access larger pools of capital to support its growth initiatives in the rapidly evolving AI and blockchain sectors. By surpassing the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) “baby-shelf” limitations, AlphaTON Capital can now pursue broader offerings, a move that positions it for potentially substantial capital influxes. The “baby-shelf” rules restrict small companies from raising large sums through shelf registrations to prevent market dilution, but AlphaTON’s filing indicates its desire to expand beyond these constraints. Nonetheless, raising such a substantial amount will depend on sustained investor demand and institut...

21shares today launched the first-ever leveraged SUI ETF (TXXS) on Nasdaq following approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 21shares, one of the world’s largest issuers of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs), will offer investors a regulated and listed vehicle that aims to provide double direct exposure to SUI’s performance without directly holding the underlying asset. This marks the first ETF tied to the Sui ecosystem and one of the few of its kind across all blockchains networks. TXXS offers investors leveraged exposure to Sui through a familiar, regulated ETF structure, meeting investor interest in capitalizing on the industry’s shift towards fast, secure, and scalable decentralized applications with Sui’s seamless user experience. This launch also follows news of 21shares’ proposed spot SUI ETF currently under SEC review, and offers U.S.-based investors an additional avenue to engage with the Sui ecosystem while broader access continues to deve...

ABU DHABI UAE – December 5, 2025 – Solmate Infrastructure “Solmate” (Brera Holdings PLC NASDAQ: SLMT), the Abu Dhabi focused Solana infrastructure company, has signed a non-binding term sheet to acquire RockawayX in an all-stock transaction. The planned combination would create one of the most significant institutional players in digital asset infrastructure liquidity and asset management with more than 2 billion in combined AUM and third-party stake. The combined entity would trade under the ticker SLMT and is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to final documentation and approvals. Under the proposed structure, Marco Santori will continue as CEO of Solmate overseeing the unified treasury and infrastructure strategy. Viktor Fischer will remain CEO of the RockawayX subsidiary and will assume the role of Executive Chairman of Solmate while Rockaway Capital founder Jakub Havrlant will join the board. The announcement follows the launch of Solmate and RockawayXs high per...

Sovereign funds Bitcoin buying grows as they reassess long-term financial risks. BlackRock says sovereign funds view Bitcoin as a hedge against currency weakness. New sovereign funds Bitcoin investments highlight expanding global institutional adoption BlackRock CEO Larry Fink  confirms several sovereign wealth funds increased their Bitcoin purchases during the recent market decline. He notes that these state-backed investors waited for Bitcoin to fall well below its $126,000 peak and then added to their holdings through steady accumulation. BTC now trades near $92,553. He also says some sovereign funds continued buying when the price slipped into the $80,000 range. These institutions position their exposure for many years. They avoid short-term trading and instead follow long-term allocation strategies that focus on structural financial risks. According to Fink, the buying of Bitcoin by these sovereign funds is indicative of the fear of increasing debt, currency devaluation, ...

Market Outlook for Bitcoin Amid Current Volatility Market analysts are weighing in on Bitcoin’s prospects as volatility persists through the end of 2023. Ophelia Snyder, co-founder of 21Shares, suggests that the current macroeconomic conditions will hinder Bitcoin's ability to replicate its early 2025 rally into 2026, emphasizing that prevailing uncertainty is unlikely to resolve in the near term. Despite historical seasonal patterns, Snyder highlights that a repeat of January’s typical influx of investors remains uncertain this year due to subdued market sentiment. Market Dynamics and Historical Trends Snyder pointed out that January often witnesses renewed inflows into Bitcoin-focused exchange-traded funds as investors rebalance portfolios. However, with Bitcoin currently trading at around $92,150—down nearly 10% over the past month—market participants remain cautious. Bitcoin soared to a peak of approximately $109,000 in early January 2023, just prior to Donald Trump’s inaugurat...

Dubai, UAE, 04 December 2025 – Binance Blockchain Week 2025 featured one of its most highly anticipated events: a spirited debate between Changpeng Zhao (CZ), founder of Binance and Giggle Academy, and Peter Schiff, Senior Economist and Founder of Euro Pacific Asset Management and Schiff Gold. The debate centered on a pivotal question facing investors, institutions, and policymakers worldwide: which asset represents the future of sound money, Bitcoin or tokenized gold? As global markets navigate inflation, mounting debt, and rapid digital transformation, the debate brought two contrasting visions into sharp focus. CZ, a leading advocate for Bitcoin and decentralized, internet native financial systems, championed the censorship resistant, programmable nature of Bitcoin as the future of money. Opposing him, Peter Schiff, a long time critic of Bitcoin and a staunch supporter of gold, argued for the enduring value of gold enhanced by tokenization, combining centuries old scarcity with mod...

TLDR: The multi-month bullish divergence is an indicator of losing control by the sellers and gaining a prospective extreme reversal of the trend by SHIB. The increasing open interest is an indicator of solid positioning as traders brace up against volatility around the SHIB critical resistance zone. Taker Buy CVD Strengthening indicates long-term buyer action, which promotes early accumulation at the time of SHIB momentum change. Liquidation clusters around $0.0000084–$0.0000087 could fuel upward acceleration if SHIB breaks the resistance levels. The technical indicators of Shiba Inu (SHIB) have shown signs of losing downward momentum as it continues to decline. The recent upward movement of the momentum indicators has indicated a reversal of market control and suggests a change of direction for Shiba Inu. The divergence of the technical indicators from the actual price of Shiba Inu at this time has sparked considerable interest from traders, as it typically develops at th...

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, December 4, 2025/ -- Binance ( www.Binance.com ), the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest digital asset exchange by trading volume and users, today announced on stage at Binance Blockchain Week that its co-founder, Yi He, has been appointed Co-CEO. “Yi has been an integral part of the executive leadership team since the launch of Binance. Her innovative and user-focused approach has been instrumental in shaping the company’s vision, culture, and bottom-up business strategy,” said Binance CEO Richard Teng. “This appointment is a natural progression and she will continue to guide the organization from strength to strength.” “We remain dedicated to being the most trusted and regulated exchange in the world, always putting our users first. Yi plays a critical role in growing our community and driving product innovation as we work to reach one billion users. Together, we are focused on building the Web3 infrastructure and promoting financial fr...

Abu Dhabi, UAE: Thursday 4 th December 2025 - Ahead of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend, COINPAYMENTS, a leading global digital payment gateway, announces it has become a global partner and the Global Digital Payments Processing Partner for the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team. COINPAYMENTS is the gateway that underpins the future of digital commerce, empowering merchants to operate beyond traditional currencies.​ This collaboration brings together two brands centred around trust, innovation, speed and high-performance. The COINPAYMENTS logo will appear on both the Formula One car and race suits throughout the partnership to mark its status as a Global Partner of the team. On- car branding will debut in Abu Dhabi this coming weekend, initially appearing on the headrest side of the AMR25. The partnership was announced through a unique activation that saw an Aston Martin Aramco Formula One car travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi on a super yacht, where the...

US Investor Sentiment Shifts Away from Crypto Amid Rising Caution Recent findings from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) reveal a notable decline in risk appetite among American investors concerning cryptocurrency investments. Despite steady overall participation, fewer investors are considering increasing their holdings or entering the market for the first time, reflecting broader macroeconomic uncertainties and shifting investor priorities. Key Takeaways Investor willingness to take risks, especially among younger demographics, has decreased significantly since 2021. Majority of US investors now view cryptocurrencies as a risky asset, up from previous years. The pace of new entrants into crypto markets has slowed considerably over the past two years. Despite risk aversion, many investors still recognize crypto’s role in achieving financial goals, often accepting higher risks. Tickers mentioned: None. Sentiment: Bearish Price impact: Negative. Increasing caution a...