Category: Analysis

Buterin Unveils “Lean Ethereum” Roadmap

Key Notes Zero-Knowledge technology could allow smartphones to run full nodes within two years. The network’s gas limit has increased by 50% in 2025 with a push toward 60 million. Reports indicate a 2028 deadline for quantum resistance to secure the base layer. Ethereum ETH $3 084 24h volatility: 0.9% Market cap: $372.75 B Vol. 24h: $31.56 B co-founder Vitalik Buterin unveiled a new roadmap at Devconnect on Nov. 17. The “Lean Ethereum” strategy aims to allow consumer smartphones to run full nodes within two years. Speaking at the opening…

Coinbase Working on Prediction Markets Website

Key Notes Jane Manchun Wong has caught sight of a potential prediction markets website that Coinbase is working on. The prediction markets will be offered by Coinbase Financial Markets, the derivatives arm of Coinbase Global, through the prediction marketplace Kalshi. Coinbase had once hinted at launching a prediction market in a bid to be an “everything exchange”. A tech researcher named Jane Manchun Wong has hinted at the possibility that American cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is working on a prediction markets website. She shared some screenshots on X to back up…

Voting on Crypto Market Bill by US Senate to Happen Next Month

Key Notes Scott accused Democrats of delaying the legislation, arguing that the crypto market bill is essential for stronger consumer protections. The Senate’s version of the bill seeks to clarify regulatory boundaries between the SEC and CFTC and define “ancillary assets”. Meanwhile, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong continues lobbying in Washington for quick passage. Tim Scott, the US Senate Banking Committee chair, said the committee will soon vote on the crypto market structure bill to bring clearer regulations to the industry. Since the bill covers both securities and commodities, it must…

Crypto ATM Operator Charged in $10 Million Laundering Scheme

Key Notes The Chicago-based company operated crypto ATMs throughout the United States where criminals deposited illicit cash and converted it to cryptocurrency. Prosecutors allege Isa knew the funds were derived from fraud and transferred converted cryptocurrency to wallets to conceal ownership. Isa faces a maximum 20-year prison sentence if convicted and was released on $250,000 bond after pleading not guilty. U.S. federal prosecutors charged the founder of a Chicago cryptocurrency company with money laundering conspiracy. Firas Isa, 36, of Frankfort, Illinois, and his company Virtual Assets LLC face charges involving…

Bitcoin Year-End Rally Could Resume

Key Notes Standard Chartered analyst cited past Bitcoin price drawdowns, noting that the bottom could be in and recovery might begin soon. On-chain metrics point to capitulation, with traders’ realized BTC loss margin dropping to -16%, below the typical -12% level. Technical indicators show BTC in deep oversold territory, with the RSI at 26, the lowest since Bitcoin’s $76,000 bottom earlier in the cycle. Following the Bitcoin BTC $91 405 24h volatility: 0.3% Market cap: $1.82 T Vol. 24h: $77.82 B price crash under $90,000 earlier this week, the world’s…

First-Ever Bitcoin Municipal Bond Launched in US: Why It Matters

Key Notes BitGo will serve as the Bitcoin custodian for the bond, while the state assumes no repayment risk. Wave Digital Assets structured the bond using traditional municipal bond rules, requiring borrowers to post ~160% BTC collateral. State officials say the model could create a new digital-asset-backed debt market. The US State of New Hampshire has launched a first-ever $100 million Bitcoin-backed municipal bond. Companies in the state are now able to borrow against over-collateralized BTC held by a private custodian. The state’s top regulating agency, Business Finance Authority (BFA),…

Solana ETFs Are Slow and Steady Despite the Bitcoin, Ethereum Selloff

Key Notes Solana ETFs have recorded back-to-back inflows since Oct.31. New SOL-related investment products have entered the market. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw over $3 billion in outflows over the last five trading days. Solana SOL $140.6 24h volatility: 2.7% Market cap: $77.76 B Vol. 24h: $6.08 B is seeing growing interest from institutional investors while the leading assets — Bitcoin BTC $91 846 24h volatility: 1.2% Market cap: $1.83 T Vol. 24h: $79.61 B and Ethereum ETH $3 095 24h volatility: 2.1% Market cap: $371.75 B Vol. 24h: $32.27…

3 Cryptos that Post Huge Gains Despite Bear Market: ChatGPT Version

Key Notes Several altcoins turned green on Nov. 19, signaling selective strength. Starknet led the rebound with a +26% surge. SPX6900 (+14%) and Kaspa (+2–3%) also bucked the downturn. . With Bitcoin BTC $91 847 24h volatility: 1.7% Market cap: $1.83 T Vol. 24h: $83.07 B testing fresh lows under $90,000 earlier this week and risk appetite fading across crypto, a handful of altcoins flashed green on Nov. 19. While Cloudflare is lagging, crypto stocks are burning red, and analysts are losing their minds, the only thing left for us…

Bitcoin Volatility Keeps Dropping, And Michael Saylor Has the Data

Michael Saylor argues the entry of big finance hasn’t made Bitcoin wilder. If anything, he says, swings are narrowing as the asset base and market structure deepen. In a Fox Business spot this week, the MicroStrategy executive chairman said BTC $91 168 24h volatility: 1.7% Market cap: $1.82 T Vol. 24h: $83.29 B annualized volatility has dropped from ~80% when his firm began buying in 2020 to roughly the 50% area today, and he expects further incremental declines as the market scales. That claim isn’t out of left field. Independent research has documented…

Bitcoin Pauses Decline and Moves Into Consolidation Near Key Levels

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Bitcoin price found support near $89,250. BTC is now correcting some losses but faces many hurdles near $93,500 and $94,200. Bitcoin started a fresh decline below $94,000 and $93,500. The price is trading below $93,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $94,200 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might continue to move down if it settles below the $90,700 zone. Bitcoin Price Attempts Recovery Bitcoin price failed to stay in a…