A debate over the XRP Ledger’s (XRPL) economy model has ignited after Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), David Schwartz, directly addressed questions about taxation on the blockchain. Critics have suggested that if XRP holders do not earn from the ecosystem, someone must be collecting a tax. Schwartz’s response challenges this assumption, framing the XRP Ledger as a public utility rather than a profit-generating mechanism for token holders. The debate has since sparked broader conversations about real-world use cases, passive income expectations, and the underlying purpose of the XRPL blockchain. Ripple…
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Aave launches iOS App for DeFi Savings With 6.5% Yields
Key Notes Aave Labs acquired stablecoin company Stable Finance in October 2025 to build the retail-focused app. The app promotes $1 million balance protection per account, but the insurance program is not yet active. Aave protocol manages approximately $55-56 billion in deposits across DeFi lending markets. Aave Labs AAVE $172.0 24h volatility: 0.1% Market cap: $2.62 B Vol. 24h: $390.67 M released its iOS savings app on Nov. 17, which offers 6% base annual percentage yield with an additional 0.5% boost for automatic monthly deposits. The app targets retail users…
Strategy Steps up Bitcoin Buys with 8,178 BTC Purchase
The company behind the largest Bitcoin treasury announced it had returned to buying large amounts of the cryptocurrency following a $835 million purchase. In a Monday filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Michael Saylor’s Strategy reported acquiring 8,178 Bitcoin (BTC) for about $835 million. The purchase represented a significant increase compared to the company’s BTC investments in October and earlier in November, which it reported to be about 400-500 coins per week. Source: Strategy The acquisition came amid significant volatility in the price of Bitcoin. According to data…
Cboe Sets Dec. 15 Launch for New Bitcoin and Ether Continuous Futures
Cboe is gearing up to launch bitcoin and ether continuous futures this December, introducing long-term, perpetual-style contracts designed to offer crypto exposure without the headache of constant rolls. U.S. Traders Get Perpetual-Style Bitcoin and Ether Futures via Cboe in December Cboe Global Markets plans to roll out bitcoin and ether continuous futures on Dec. 15, […] Original
Michael Saylor’s Strategy Buys 8,178 BTC
Key Notes Michael Saylor said that Strategy is up 27.8% year-to-date in 2025, even after the latest Bitcoin purchase made at prices above $100,000. MSTR stock continues to decline, falling 2.28% in pre-market trading and facing bearish outlooks, while falling further under $200 levels. BTC market weakness persists, with analysts pointing to a Wyckoff distribution phase and key support at $88,000-$90,000. Michael Saylor has kept his word, making yet another massive Bitcoin BTC $94 483 24h volatility: 0.9% Market cap: $1.89 T Vol. 24h: $87.80 B purchase of 8,178 BTC,…
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▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io 코인베이스 목표주가 상향_희망적 미래 제시? 코인베이스의 주가 상승을 더욱 부추긴 요인은 니드햄 & 컴퍼니 LLC가 목표 주가를 $290.00에서 $375.00로 상향 조정한 것으로, 이는 전일 종가 대비 22.61%의 상승 여력을 나타낸다. 이러한 상향 조정과 암호화폐 시장의 긍정적인 분위기가 주가 상승세에 기여했다. #코인베이스 #coinbase #CONL#코닐 #코인 #비트코인 #암호화폐 #미국주식 ▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Youtube version
Solana Price Prediction: Investors Are Ditching XRP for SOL – Are Institutions Quietly Choosing Sides?
Speaking at The Bridge conference in New York City, Bassili noted that while Solana is not yet universally accepted as the definitive “third asset”, it is clearly the one most institutions are evaluating. Despite posting impressive gains this year, XRP still lags behind in key metrics that matter most to institutions, particularly network velocity and active liquidity participation. According to Bassili, without strong signals of real-world usage, major investors are unlikely to elevate XRP into the top 3. SOL Price Analysis: $300 Target Next? As per the chart below, Solana…
Crypto Markets Brace for Macro Volatility as Bitcoin Weakens
Bitcoin has erased nearly all of its year-to-date gains after a sharp drop from all-time highs, raising fresh debate over whether the market is nearing a cycle bottom or entering a deeper correction. With macro data set to flood markets this week, volatility across crypto is expected to remain elevated. BTC Tests Key Support Amid […] Original
Solana Is Undervalued, Top Developer Claims
Key Notes Mert has defied the Solana Foundation by optimistically stating that the SOL price should be around $1,000. His statement was a response to an earlier post by the Solana Foundation Manager, who noted that he is prohibited from endorsing SOL publicly. SOL price is currently around $141, making $1,000 level a major high to reach. Solana SOL $140.1 24h volatility: 0.1% Market cap: $77.76 B Vol. 24h: $6.45 B price performance has caught the attention of a top developer known as Mert Muntaz, who claimed that the digital…
How the new US crypto bill could finally define commodities and securities
Senate bill targets crypto’s regulatory paradox: Security vs. commodity Since its inception, the US cryptocurrency industry has faced a regulatory challenge: determining when a digital asset qualifies as a security and when it qualifies as a commodity. This uncertainty has hindered institutional adoption, fueled legal disputes and made it difficult for crypto companies to interpret complex rules. But a draft bill from the Senate Agriculture Committee, led by Chair John Boozman and Senator Cory Booker, proposes changes that may address this. The bill is part of a broader effort to…