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TLDR The CFTC has approved spot crypto trading on regulated U.S. exchanges for the first time in history. This decision marks a significant step in advancing the U.S. vision to become the global leader in crypto markets. CFTC-registered futures exchanges will now allow spot crypto products to be traded under regulated conditions. Acting Chairman Caroline Pham emphasized the importance of offering Americans safe and regulated crypto markets. Bitnomial, a regulated exchange, will launch the first-ever leveraged retail spot crypto exchange under CFTC rules. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved the first-ever spot crypto trading on regulated exchanges.…
TLDR: SharpLink will allocate $200M in ETH to Linea via EtherFi and EigenCloud to enhance its DeFi-based yield strategy. The ETH deployment uses Anchorage Digital’s custody services for compliance and institutional-grade security. Linea’s zkEVM network offers scalable, Ethereum-aligned infrastructure for SharpLink’s multi-year ETH commitment. The move marks SharpLink’s expansion of its Ethereum treasury into staking, restaking, and institutional DeFi yield. SharpLink is putting serious weight behind Ethereum. The Nasdaq-listed firm plans to deploy $200 million worth of ETH on Linea, a Layer 2 network built by Consensys. The move ties SharpLink’s corporate treasury to a growing institutional DeFi ecosystem that…
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana traders brace for today’s over $4 billion in crypto options expiry. Traders anticipate short-term volatility in the broader crypto market. The event could cause the market cap to drop below $3 trillion once again ahead of next week’s FOMC rate decision. BTC, ETH, XRP, and SOL prices slip amid $270 million in crypto liquidations. In addition, 10-year US Treasury yields, Japan’s long-term government bonds, and gold prices are rising again, increasing selling pressure on Bitcoin price. $3.4 Billion Bitcoin Options Expiry According to Deribit data, more than 36K BTC options with a notional value of…
Tom Lee forecasts Ethereum at $20K, saying BTC’s old cycle is over and ETH will lead tokenized assets as its long consolidation breaks to the upside. Summary Tom Lee says Bitcoin’s classic four-year cycle is dead and expects new BTC highs in early 2026 after tracking the S&P 500 in 2025. He argues Ethereum is undervalued, could reach $20K, and will anchor future tokenized securities and payment infrastructure. ETH has broken a five-year range, with technicals showing a W-pattern and RSI behavior pointing to further upside despite near-term resistance. Fundstrat Global Advisors co-founder Tom Lee projected Ethereum could reach $20,000…
TLDR: Ethereum’s MACD posts its first bullish crossover since September, signaling renewed momentum near critical technical levels. Price rebounds sharply from the $2.7K–$2.9K support zone, reinforcing continued buyer strength during increased market volatility. Traders now focus on the $3,900 resistance, viewed as the barrier that could confirm a full trend shift if broken cleanly. Taker Buy/Sell Ratio nears 1.0 after the Fusaka upgrade, showing aggressive futures accumulation ahead of potential upside targets. Ethereum is stabilizing after an extended corrective phase, with price action showing renewed strength from a critical demand zone. The asset is attempting to build momentum as traders…
2025 – As the blockchain industry continues to expand and global demand for computing power continues to rise, cloud mining technology is becoming a new infrastructure trend. Recently, CLS Mining has garnered industry attention for its technological upgrades in multi-chain computing power services, providing more secure and efficient computing power support for Bitcoin (BTC), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Ethereum (ETH) users. Cloud Mining Technology Enters the Era of “High-Efficiency Profitability” Traditional mining relies on expensive equipment, complex operations and maintenance, and energy-intensive data environments. Cloud mining, through remote computing power, allows more users to participate in the computation and verification of…
A 21-year-old Ukrainian student in Vienna was beaten, forced to reveal crypto wallet passwords, then burned in his car, amid a global surge in violent “wrench attacks.” Summary Police say two suspects beat the victim in a hotel garage, kidnapped him in a Mercedes, and tortured him to obtain access to two cryptocurrency accounts. Investigators report the victim was doused in gasoline, set on fire in the back seat, and later found burned, with his crypto accounts completely emptied. Security data show over 60 violent “wrench attacks” on crypto holders in 2025, up more than 30% from 2024, with incidents…
CrunchDAO is spearheading decentralized AI/ML for companies across the planet. It’s a novel platform that is already making great things happen. With a simple system that makes connecting AI models with projects easy and safe, CrunchDAO could be the model for the future of decentralized data analysis. CrunchDAO Makes AI Data Analysis Easy to Access AI/ML is for specialists. But companies everywhere can benefit from the advanced data analysis that AI/ML systems offer. CrunchDAO knows that a competitive solution benefits everyone. Companies and other interested groups get access to top-tier modelers, and the modelers can use their best tools without…
TLDR: Blockrise secures MiCA license, enabling regulated Bitcoin services across all European Union markets. New Bitcoin credit service lets corporate clients borrow while keeping full ownership of their collateral. The company aims to raise 15 million euros to scale its Bitcoin-only platform across Europe. Blockrise says demand for regulated Bitcoin services is rising among corporate and institutional clients. Blockrise has secured a MiCA license that allows the Dutch Bitcoin company to deliver regulated services across Europe. The approval from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets gives the firm a unified path into the continent’s new crypto framework. The license…
TLDR: Strategy Inc. recorded $2.8B in Q3 profit driven by unrealized Bitcoin gains on its $69B crypto portfolio. The firm’s stock remains 45% below its November 2024 peak despite strong quarterly performance. Bitcoin gains fueled a rebound in Strategy Inc.’s books, reversing earlier losses from its leveraged exposure. The company plans to issue credit securities in offshore markets as part of its next funding phase. After months of financial pressure, Michael Saylor’s Strategy Inc. has returned to profitability. The firm, previously known as MicroStrategy, posted a strong third-quarter performance powered by unrealized gains on its massive Bitcoin holdings. It marks…