Category: Reviews

Pepe Price Prediction: 550% Move Appears on the Chart – Traders Are Watching This Now

The trading volume also jumped by almost 16% as PEPE aimed for a $2 billion market cap, according to CoinMarketCap data. PEPE Price Analysis: Major Levels Ahead The PEPE weekly chart shows that the meme token is pressed against a major support band that has held through multiple market cycles. Each time the price touched this region in the past, it later formed a large impulsive leg to the upside. The pattern now resembles a broad bottom structure that suggests a reversal attempt. Notably, the price has consistently respected both…

Prediction Market Kalshi Adds NEAR Support for US Users, Momentum Heats Up

Key Notes The integration provides NEAR tokens with additional utility as a trading currency on one of the largest prediction markets. NEAR trades at $1.89 near year-long support levels, with analysts suggesting potential upside to resistance zones around $3. NEAR Intents protocol recently surged from $2 billion to $6 billion in volume within 45 days, showing strong ecosystem growth. Kalshi, one of the leading prediction markets by traded volume, has added support for the Near Protocol, enabling NEAR NEAR $1.88 24h volatility: 4.2% Market cap: $2.42 B Vol. 24h: $269.74…

KuCoin Exchange Secures Fiat Trading License in Australia

Key Notes The exchange partnered with Echuca Trading to expand into regulated crypto futures markets in the Asia-Pacific region. Australian users can now purchase digital assets through local banking rails and AUD-denominated payment methods under compliance. Japan’s FSA mandates exchanges hold liquid assets covering operational risks following historical exchange failures like Mt Gox. On Nov. 25, prominent cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin obtained regulatory licenses to operate legally in Australia, marking a major expansion into one of the Asia-Pacific region’s stricter markets. KuCoin confirmed the milestone in a post on X on…

Standard Chartered Becomes Digital Asset Custodian for 21Shares Crypto ETPs

Key Notes Traditional banking giant Standard Chartered will now safeguard 21Shares’ crypto-backed products through its Luxembourg-regulated platform. The custody switch from crypto-native Zodia to a TradFi bank signals evolving institutional preferences in digital asset security. This partnership exemplifies 2025’s trend of legacy financial institutions claiming larger roles in cryptocurrency infrastructure. Standard Chartered has been appointed as the new digital asset custodian for 21Shares, a leading issuer of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs). This partnership highlights the growing involvement of traditional financial (TradFi) institutions in the crypto market by providing bank-grade custody…

MoonPay Joins “Dual License Club” After Securing NYDFS Limited Purpose Trust Charter

Key Notes The regulatory approval positions MoonPay alongside Coinbase, PayPal, and Ripple as rare dual-licensed entities in New York. Industry experts highlight the company’s strategic focus on state-level compliance over federal charter routes. MoonPay now operates with full licensing across US, UK, EU, Canada, and Australia markets serving 30 million users. US-based fintech firm MoonPay has been granted a Limited Purpose Trust charter from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) to provide digital asset custody and over-the-counter (OTC) trading. The company has joined a small group of…

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…

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…

$1.74B Bitcoin Options Target $100K-$112K

Key Notes Institutional trader deployed $1.74B in Bitcoin options via Deribit, targeting $100K-$112K profit zone by Dec.26. Four strikes dominate December expiry with 55,000 BTC in open interest, ranking as top positions on Coinglass data. Trade aligns with 63% market call dominance but requires 15% Bitcoin rally from $87K to reach lower profit threshold. An institutional trader executed a massive options position of 20,000 BTC BTC $87 205 24h volatility: 0.8% Market cap: $1.74 T Vol. 24h: $72.14 B (worth $1.74 billion) on Deribit via Paradigm on Nov. 24. This…

CZ Faces New Hamas-Linked Lawsuit

Key Notes The case against Binance is backed by more than 300 victims and families and has been filed under the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act. The lawsuit claims Binance enabled transactions linked to sanctioned terrorist groups, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. It argues that the platform prioritized profit over compliance and intentionally operated as a channel for illicit finance. Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder of Binance, is facing another lawsuit alleging that the exchange facilitated transactions linked to Hamas ahead of the October 7…