Category: Analysis

Kraken Expands Crypto Access with Deutsche Börse Partnership

Key Notes Kraken and Deutsche Börse envision TradFi and DeFi integration with their new partnership. Phase one of their deal will see Kraken integrate directly with 360T, a Deutsche Börse Group subsidiary. Kraken has filed for an IPO with the US SEC to complement its year-long achievements. . Kraken and Deutsche Börse have inked a strategic partnership to bridge traditional and digital markets. They both announced the deal on Dec. 4, highlighting the improvement that their alliance will bring to the financial ecosystem. Kraken noted that the deal is designed…

Aster DEX Unveils Its 2026 H1 Roadmap

Key Notes Key upcoming developments include Shield Mode, an RWA upgrade, and the Aster Chain testnet. The DEX also plans to launch a Layer-1 chain along with developer tools, fiat on/off-ramps, staking, governance, and more features. Analysts expect a potential ASTER price breakout, with the next move towards $1.59, and further to $2.43. . BNB Chain-based decentralized exchange (DEX) Aster, which stirred major market sentiment, has recently released its roadmap for the first half of 2026. The DEX noted that during the next year, it will put major focus on…

Ethena Labs and Anchorage Partner to Reward USDtb and USDe Holders

Key Notes Anchorage Digital and Ethena Labs partner to bring in-platform rewards for USDtb and USDe users. USDtb’s market cap has dropped 22% despite the announcement. ENA token surges 6%, trading around $0.289. Ethena Labs has expanded its partnership with Anchorage, the only federally chartered crypto bank in the US, to introduce in-platform rewards for USDtb and USDe holders. Institutions can now earn on both products without staking or lockup requirements. Experts believe that this feature could encourage wider use of Ethena’s stablecoins among firms seeking regulated digital asset tools.…

Shiba Inu Burn Rate Rockets 217%, Will SHIB Price Follow?

Key Notes SHIB burn rate went up by 217% over the last 24 hours as many ecosystem metrics dropped. 4,971,698 SHIB were permanently removed from circulation. However, the SHIB price has failed to react accordingly, shifting focus to Maxi Doge. Shibburn, the dedicated burn tracker for the Shiba Inu SHIB $0.000009 24h volatility: 2.4% Market cap: $5.16 B Vol. 24h: $239.20 M ecosystem, revealed that the burn rate has increased by 217% over the last 24 hours. As a result, 4,971,698 SHIB have been permanently removed from circulation, adding to…

CZ Teases BNB-based Prediction Market Predict.fun

Key Notes The Predict.fun prediction market platform allows users to earn yield on locked funds. It has attracted 12,000 users and $300,000 in market volume, although small in comparison to peers like Kalshi and Polymarket. Predict.fun enters the market as US regulators increase scrutiny of prediction platforms such as Kalshi. . Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder of crypto exchange Binance, has backed a new prediction market based on the BNB Chain. The platform dubbed Predict.fun is built by former Binance employees, and allows users to earn yield on their funds.…

Strategy BTC Bets Fall 93%, Hamak Strategy to Bolster Its Bitcoin Treasury

Key Notes Strategy’s monthly Bitcoin buys collapsed 93% year-over-year. The company now prioritizes a dual-reserve structure. Hamak Strategy is preparing a $3M capital injection to grow BTC treasury. The world’s largest Bitcoin BTC $93 093 24h volatility: 0.1% Market cap: $1.86 T Vol. 24h: $74.05 B treasury company, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) saw its monthly BTC buys dropping from the November 2024 peak of 134,500 BTC to just 9,100 BTC in November 2025, a massive 93.3% drop. According to on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant, this month, Strategy has picked up only 135…

XRP ETFs Set Records, Short Sellers Set Prices

Key Notes Spot XRP ETFs extended the inflow streak, reaching $895 million since launch. XRP funding rates show strong short pressure and weak futures sentiment. XRP network activity hit a yearly high, with circulation speeding up. The US spot XRP ETFs have posted thirteen straight days of inflows. Data from SoSoValue shows that by Dec. 3, these products had drawn a cumulative $895 million. On that day, inflows reached $50.27 million, led by Grayscale’s GXRP at $39.26 million. The rapid climb places these products near the $1 billion inflow mark,…

ZCash (ZEC) Price Jumps 8%, Recovery or Dead Cat Bounce?

Key Notes Analyst Ardi reports strong sell pressure at the ZCash price of $380, with sell volume nearly triple buy volume. He said that failure to reclaim $380 could push ZEC toward the $250–$290 range. However, analyst Altcoin Sherpa sees a swing-long setup, noting support at the 0.618 Fibonacci level and potential 20–40% upside. After a 50% crash from its peak of $700 in mid-November, privacy coin ZCash ZEC $363.6 24h volatility: 8.3% Market cap: $5.97 B Vol. 24h: $1.44 B shows signs of recovery with 9% gains in the…

Ledger Expands Asset Coverage with Ethereum L2 Celo Integration

Key Notes A new deal between Ledger and Celo has led to the expansion of functionality with cross-chain sending, receiving, and swapping. It aims to strengthen user experience for those engaging with Celo through Ledger’s secure platform. This comes only 3 months after Ledger launched the Enterprise Mobile App for its institutional clients. Ledger has expanded its asset coverage with the Celo blockchain, which is built for the real world and designed for fast, low-cost transactions globally. Their latest partnership builds on a foundation of secure Celo management within Ledger Wallet,…

Connecticut Wants Robinhood and Kalshi to Stop Their Prediction Markets

Key Notes Connecticut believes that Kalshi and other players have violated state gambling laws and pose risks to consumer protection. Prediction markets face growing scrutiny across multiple US states, with New York and Massachusetts also taking action against Kalshi. The prediction market platform defended itself, arguing that it operates under the CFTC’s exclusive federal jurisdiction. The US state of Connecticut has ordered popular predictions market platform Kalshi to halt its operations of offering unlicensed sports betting via event contracts. A similar order has been issued to other market players like…