Category: Reviews

Long-term Investor Moves 2,300 BTC to Paxos: Will Bitcoin Price Go to $100K?

Key Notes Whale wallet from 2018 moved $250 million in Bitcoin to Paxos while retaining 32,490 BTC valued at $3.4 billion. Bitcoin ETFs experienced three consecutive withdrawal days totaling $798 million in net outflows during late October. Technical indicators show BTC trading at $107,256 with RSI at 40.50 suggesting weakening momentum and potential breakdown risk. A dormant Bitcoin BTC $106 878 24h volatility: 2.8% Market cap: $2.13 T Vol. 24h: $71.71 B wallet dating back to 2018 has transferred 2,300 BTC, worth roughly $250 million, to Paxos Exchange. The whale…

Samourai Devs Could Face Maximum Sentence in Controversial Privacy-Related Case

Key Notes Developers face five-year sentences despite arguing they followed legal guidance and never held user funds. Privacy features allegedly facilitated criminal transactions including darknet markets and fraud schemes totaling over $237 million. Case follows Trump’s pardon of CZ and echoes Tornado Cash prosecution amid growing debate on crypto privacy tools. US prosecutors are calling for the maximum five-year prison terms for Samourai Wallet developers Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill, following their guilty pleas to conspiracy charges for operating an unlicensed money transmitter. Based on the government’s sentencing memorandum…

Zcash Price Prediction: Network Activity Hits Record High – Are Privacy Coins the New Trend?

The rally did not just capture traders’ attention but sent the network’s hashrate to an all-time high, making ZEC mining one of the most profitable coins as Bitcoin remains range-bound. ZEC Mining Booms as Hashrate Hits Record Levels Zcash’s PoW system, powered by the Equihash algorithm, is seeing unprecedented activity. The network’s hashrate has surged to an all-time high of 12.53 GS/s. Unlike Bitcoin’s SHA256, Equihash makes Zcash mining more resource-intensive but now, significantly more rewarding. Currently, Bitmain’s Antminer Z15 Pro ASIC generates roughly $39.56 in daily profits after electricity…

Can Bitmine’s Latest Purchase Keep Ethereum Price Above $3,500 Amid $120M Balancer Exploit?

Key Notes Bitmine purchased 82,353 ETH on Nov. 3, raising total holdings to 3.4 million ETH valued at $14.2 billion. Ethereum dropped to $3,566 following a $120 million Balancer exploit before rebounding to $3,620 amid oversold conditions. Death cross formed as 50-day MA crossed below 200-day MA, signaling potential downtrend unless bulls reclaim $3,750. On Nov. 3, Tom Lee-led Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine announced a new purchase of 82,353 ETH, expanding its total Ethereum holdings to 3.4 million ETH, valued at $14.2 billion. According to the company’s press release, the firm…

Will The Top Altcoin Drop 70-80% From Here?

Tony “The Bull” Severino, CMT, is a distinguished figure in the cryptocurrency analysis sector, renowned for his in-depth technical expertise and innovative approach to market trends. As the Head of Research at NewsBTC, Tony leads a team dedicated to providing cutting-edge insights and forecasts, helping both novice and experienced traders navigate the complexities of the crypto market.A seasoned Chartered Market Technician, Tony’s prowess in identifying and capitalizing on market patterns is unmatched. His academic and professional journey in market analysis has firmly established him as a leading authority in technical…

Argentines Hold More Bitcoin Than Stablecoins, Pesos Per Lemon

Key Notes Bitcoin leads portfolio allocation at 34.54% on Lemon, surpassing stablecoins and Argentine pesos as users prioritize long-term value storage. Cryptocurrency purchases grew 126% in 2024 while stablecoin growth reached only 44.4%, marking a behavioral shift in Argentina’s digital economy. Over 800,000 Lemon users now hold Bitcoin fractions, accumulating assets through daily transactions that reward crypto cashback on routine purchases. Bitcoin BTC $106 608 24h volatility: 3.1% Market cap: $2.13 T Vol. 24h: $62.44 B is the favorite currency by portfolio allocation to Argentine users of the financial app…

Crypto.com, Hollywood.com to Launch Predictions Market for Movies, TV

Key Notes The platform enables real-time trading on entertainment outcomes from Broadway to award shows. Crypto.com holds FCM, DCM, and DCO licenses making it the first major crypto platform with all three in the US. The launch follows similar ventures by MoviePass’s Mogul and Kalshi’s $300M Series D funding round. Fintech platform Crypto.com has inked a deal with entertainment news website Hollywood.com to launch a predictions market platform covering film, television, and related awards events. The new platform will enable users to trade their “opinions on entertainment event contracts across…

Ripple Activates US Spot Prime Brokerage After $1.25B Hidden Road Takeover

Key Notes Institutional clients can cross-margin OTC spot transactions with their broader digital asset portfolios on the platform. The service supports dozens of digital assets including XRP and RLUSD stablecoin alongside derivatives and CME futures trading. Hidden Road has been rebranded as Ripple Prime following the October 2025 acquisition completion and infrastructure integration. Ripple launched digital asset spot prime brokerage capabilities for US institutional clients on Nov. 3, 2025. The service allows clients to execute over-the-counter spot transactions across dozens of digital assets. The launch represents the first major…

AMINA Bank Gets MiCA Approval in Austria

Key Notes AMINA (Austria) AG received authorization for custody, crypto-fiat exchange, crypto-crypto exchange, portfolio management, and transfer services. AMINA Group holds licenses in Switzerland (FINMA), Hong Kong (SFC), and Abu Dhabi (FSRA), positioning it as a multi-jurisdictional crypto bank. AMINA competes with Swiss rival Sygnum and traditional banks like Societe Generale that are launching regulated digital asset services. AMINA Bank announced on Nov. 3 that its Austrian subsidiary, AMINA (Austria) AG, received a Crypto-Asset Service Provider license under the Markets in Crypto-Assets framework. The authorization allows the Swiss-regulated bank to…

Strategy Expands Bitcoin Portfolio with 397 BTC Purchase

Key Notes Michael Saylor-led Strategy has acquired 397 Bitcoin to expand its portfolio. Its total holdings are 641,205 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $69 billion. Strategy has inspired the likes of Aifinyo AG and DDC Enterprise to acquire Bitcoin. Michael Saylor-led business intelligence and software firm Strategy Inc has purchased an additional 397 Bitcoin BTC $107 853 24h volatility: 2.2% Market cap: $2.15 T Vol. 24h: $50.34 B . This takes its total holdings to 641,205 BTC, valued at roughly $69 billion based on the current value of the flagship cryptocurrency. …