Total Supply Losses For BTC, ETH, SOL Are Overstated: Data

Recent data from Glassnode showed Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), and Solana (SOL) reflecting record high levels of their supply held at a loss.  However, a closer examination of the locked supply, institutional holdings, and staking structures revealed that the effective liquid supply under pressure is significantly lower than the implied percentages, especially for Ether and Solana.  Key takeaways: A significant portion of Ether and SOL held at a loss is not liquid, with over 40% of ETH and more than 75% of SOL locked in staking, ETFs, or strategic reserves.…

Paxos Acquires Fordefi for Over $100M to Expand DeFi Custody Solutions

Key Notes Fordefi’s MPC-based wallet technology will integrate into Paxos’ custody infrastructure while maintaining independent operations. The acquisition marks Paxos’ second purchase in a year, following its Membrane Finance deal as institutional DeFi interest surges. Paxos continues expanding beyond stablecoins like PYUSD and USDG to offer comprehensive regulated crypto services. Paxos, a company known for issuing stablecoins like PayPal USD, is acquiring Fordefi, an institutional crypto wallet startup, for over $100 million. The acquisition addresses rising demand from Paxos’ customers for regulated access to decentralized finance (DeFi) products, according to…

How High Can XRP Still Go This Cycle? Chartist Says $8 Possible

XRP traders are once again arguing about upside targets after popular chartist Charting Guy reposted a bullish long-term setup and doubled down on his call that XRP can still reach $8 this cycle. “XRP still going to $8, idc,” he wrote on X in the early hours of Nov. 25, alongside a weekly XRP/USD chart from Bitstamp. XRP Price Still Has Room To Run At the time of the screenshot, XRP was trading around $2.25, up roughly 9.8% on the week, with the chart plotting an Elliott Wave structure from…

Bridgepoint to Acquire Majority Stake in ht.digital

Key Notes Bridgepoint cited ht.digital’s 700+ global clients and nearly 100% organic revenue growth over two years as deal drivers. The firm was spun off from Harris & Trotter in 2023, establishing itself as a specialist in proof-of-reserves verifications and blockchain audits. The investment comes as regulatory demand for independent digital asset assurance accelerates following the FTX collapse. Bridgepoint Group agreed to acquire a majority stake in ht.digital, a London-headquartered digital asset assurance specialist. Sky News reported a valuation of £200 million (approximately $262 million), though Bridgepoint did not officially…

Klarna Launches Stablecoin on Tempo Blockchain

Key Notes KlarnaUSD is the latest stablecoin launched by Klarna. It is leveraging Tempo, a blockchain started by Stripe and Paradigm, for the sole purpose of enhancing payments. This comes at the time when McKinsey estimated that stablecoin transactions have surpassed $27 trillion a year. Popular fintech giant Klarna has launched its United States dollar-pegged stablecoin, dubbed KlarnaUSD. According to the announcement on X, the new digital asset is a first-of-its-kind for the company. It has now gone live on Tempo blockchain, making it the first digital bank to make…

How to buy Bitcoin in 2025

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. This beginner’s guide shows first-time buyers how to purchase Bitcoin safely and confidently as global crypto adoption grows. Ready to join millions of people around the world who hold Bitcoin? New to buying cryptocurrency and still learning what this is all about? This guide is a walk-through on buying Bitcoin for the first time, and it will answer all the burning questions. Ready to get started? What is Bitcoin,…

Tariff Deal Rally?🔥Crypto Technical Analysis w/ @DataDash

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Cryptocurrency markets staged a recovery after a record $19 billion liquidation event, buoyed by signs of a temporary ceasefire in the US-China trade war. ~This Episode is Sponsored By Coinbase~ Buy $50 & Get $50 for getting started on Coinbase➜ Guest: Paul Sampson, DataDash Follow on Youtube➜ 00:00 Intro 00:10 Sponsor: Coinbase 01:15 Huge week ahead 02:00 Bitcoin analysis 04:40 End of cycle narratives 08:10 Catalyst to watch 09:00 $100K never again? 11:00 CNBC: Soybeans for Semi-conductors is not a win 12:50…

MoonPay Secures New York Trust Charter, Expands Regulated Services

Cryptocurrency payments company MoonPay said it would expand its offering of regulated services after being granted a trust charter by New York’s Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). In a Tuesday notice, MoonPay said New York’s financial regulator had granted the company a trust charter. The regulatory approval will allow the payments company to provide crypto custody and over-the-counter trading services in New York. Source: MoonPay MoonPay co-founder and CEO Ivan Soto-Wright said the approval would allow the company to “deepen relationships with global financial institutions,” and expand its existing regulated…

XRP Has Just Flashed ‘The Real Signal’, Analyst Reveals Where Price Is Headed

The XRP price is showing signs of recovery after crashing under $2 earlier last week due to broader market volatility and decline. With its renewed momentum, analysts are now sharing optimistic projections about its future trajectory. New reports from market expert, Egrag Crypto, highlight the reappearance of a crucial technical signal that could trigger a major trend reversal for XRP. Based on the formation of this signal, XRP may be positioning for an explosive price surge that contradicts the previous bearish developments. XRP Price Chart Forms Bullish EMA Cross Signal…

JPMorgan debanked me over Bitcoin and Epstein: Jack Mallers

JPMorgan cut ties with Strike CEO Jack Mallers, who said that his advocacy of Bitcoin and criticism of Jeffrey Epstein was behind it. Summary Strike CEO Jack Mallers claims JPMorgan debanked without a given reason Mallers called out JPMorgan over its alleged ties with Epstein Under current legislation, banks are still held liable for their clients’ criminal activity Despite significant regulatory and political changes, debanking remains a problem for crypto firms. On Monday, November 24, Mallers revealed that JPMorgan Chase closed his accounts without warning, citing suspicious activity. However, Mallers…