South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, is currently under scrutiny by regulators following a significant hack that led to the unauthorized withdrawal of approximately $36.9 million in assets on the Solana (SOL) network. The breach impacted over 20 different tokens and has prompted Upbit to freeze assets on its platform while an investigation unfolds. Lazarus Group Tied To Upbit Hack Authorities are now investigating the possibility of North Korean involvement in the cyber attack. Reports suggest that a group affiliated with North Korea’s intelligence agency, the notorious Lazarus Group, may…
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Analyst Predicts XRP Price Will Hit $100 Before Bitcoin Hits $1 Million
A crypto analyst has issued a decisive projection that challenges the long timelines often associated with major price milestones for Bitcoin. His outlook was presented in response to the ultra-bullish forecasts from Michael Saylor and Jack Mallers, who have spoken openly about the possibility of Bitcoin reaching between $1 million and $20 million per coin. Rather than focusing on Bitcoin’s distant targets, the analyst directed attention to XRP, insisting that XRP will reach $100 long before Bitcoin touches the seven-figure mark. Analyst Says XRP Will Reach $100 Before Bitcoin’s Million-Dollar…
Ark Invest Buys $16.5 Million Worth of COIN
Key Notes The recent purchase of the COIN stock happened across different Ark Invest portfolios. Cathie Wood signaled expectations of a crypto market recovery, citing an anticipated end to liquidity tightening. Ark Invest said improving liquidity conditions could fuel a broader market rebound, expecting another $300 billion in inflows in the coming weeks. Cathie Wood’s asset management firm, Ark Investments, purchased 62,166 Coinbase (COIN) shares for an investment value of $16.5 million. This purchase of the COIN stock comes amid its 30% drawdown over the past month. It is also…
Dogecoin ETF Debut Fails To Impress, Taking In Only $1.4 Million
According to trading records and company filings, Grayscale’s new spot Dogecoin ETF — ticker GDOG — opened quietly, pulling in just $1.4 million in trading volume on its first day on NYSE Arca. Muted Debut On NYSE Arca Reports have disclosed that the debut fell well short of some public forecasts. Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas had suggested the fund might see roughly $10–12 million in opening-day volume, a target that the actual figures did not meet. That gap has drawn quick commentary from traders and analysts, who say the launch…
DWF Labs Launches $75 Million Fund Targeting Institutional Phase Of DeFi
Crypto market maker and Web3 investment firm DWF Labs says it is investing up to $75 million in decentralized finance projects that could support institutional adoption. The firm shared its announcement via X on Wednesday, saying the fund will support projects with “innovative value” propositions that can scale to support large-scale adoption. “The initiative will target blockchain projects building dark-pool perpetual DEXs, decentralized money markets, and fixed-income or yield-bearing asset products, […] areas the firm believes are poised for major growth as crypto liquidity continues its structural migration onchain,” DWF Labs…
Texas Drops $10 Million On Bitcoin, Officially Buying The Dip First
Texas has moved public money into Bitcoin exposure, buying $5 million worth of shares in a regulated Bitcoin exchange-traded fund. Related Reading According to reports, the state’s purchase was made on November 20, 2025, and it used the BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) to gain price exposure without immediately holding the cryptocurrency itself. The state set aside a total allocation of $10 million for its new Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Lee Bratcher, who leads the Texas Blockchain Council, confirmed the state’s crypto purchase on X. State Uses ETF As Interim Step…
Texas Government Buys $5 Million Of BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF
The Texas state government has made a major Bitcoin move, snapping up $5 million worth of shares in BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund, with another $5 million lined up for a self-custodied Bitcoin buy. The government made the purchase on Nov. 20, with the move highlighted via X on Tuesday by Lee Bratcher, president of the Texas Blockchain Council. Bratcher said that the Texas government will eventually “self-custody Bitcoin,” but as it’s still finalizing the process, the initial $5 million “allocation was made with BlackRock’s IBIT ETF.” “$10M is allocated…
Exodus Uses Bitcoin to Fund $175 Million Onchain Payments Push
Crypto wallet provider Exodus plans to use its Bitcoin reserves to finance a major push into onchain payments, striking a $175 million deal to acquire W3C Corp, the parent company of payment infrastructure providers Monavate and Baanx. The agreement, announced on Monday, marked a major shift in strategy for the NYSE-listed company. By bringing Monavate and Baanx in-house, Exodus aims to become one of the few self-custodial wallets to control the entire payments stack, from crypto storage to card issuance. “By bringing card and payments infrastructure in-house, we are closing…
$400 Million XRP Offloaded in Just 48 Hours, What’s Behind the Massive Sell Pressure?
XRP has been hit by one of its most aggressive sell waves this year, with on-chain data revealing that major whale wallets offloaded nearly 200 million XRP, roughly $400 million, within just 48 hours. Related Reading: Ethereum Dead Cat Bounce Puts Price At $3,400, But What’s The Ultimate Target? According to Santiment analytics, wallets holding between one million and ten million tokens were the primary contributors, adding significant sell-side liquidity to an already fragile market. This sudden influx of supply arrived at a time when XRP was already battling bearish…
Bitcoin ETFs Face Near-Record Outflows With $903 Million Exit
Bitcoin ETFs suffered their second-largest outflow in history, while ether funds extended their losing streak to eight days. Solana ETFs once again delivered strong inflows, providing the day’s lone bright spot. Solana Stays Green as Massive Bitcoin Outflows Hit Market Some days test the conviction of even the most resilient investors, and Thursday, Nov. 20, […] Original