Author: Isabella Taylor
MegaETH is moving into a new phase of development with a planned launch of its Frontier mainnet beta to builders. Summary MegaETH will open Frontier mainnet beta to developers next week. The month-long beta focuses on stability testing, early app deployment, and real-time performance trials. Recent bridge issues were resolved through full refunds as the network prepares for a full mainnet launch in early 2026. MegaETH is preparing to open its mainnet beta, known as Frontier, to developers next week. A Dec. 8 update on X confirmed that infrastructure teams have already started deploying to the network. The team said…
Ripple’s $500 million share sale in November raised its valuation to $40 billion, with institutional investors taking a cautious approach amid crypto volatility. Source link
U.S. and Canadian companies holding digital assets, or DATs, have experienced significant stock price declines in 2025, with median prices falling 43%, Bloomberg reported. Summary U.S. and Canadian companies holding digital assets in their treasuries have seen stock prices fall by a median of 43% in 2025. These companies, known as digital asset treasuries (DATs), adopted a strategy popularized by Michael Saylor. Smaller DATs have struggled to raise capital, with companies like Alt5 Sigma Corp. experiencing significant stock declines after their token purchases. The companies, known as digital asset treasuries (DATs), get a lot of flak. Why? Because they use…
Strategy has made its largest Bitcoin purchase in months, acquiring 10,624 Bitcoin for approximately $962.7 million last week. Summary Strategy Inc. acquired 10,624 Bitcoin for $962.7 million, bringing its total holdings to 660,624 BTC, despite a 60% decline in its stock price over the past six months. CEO Michael Saylor remains committed to accumulating Bitcoin long-term, rejecting the sale of assets to fund dividends, and has built a $1.44 billion cash cushion to support the company for nearly two years. The company faces increasing competition as major banks like JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley launch Bitcoin-linked products, challenging Strategy’s role as…
South Korea’s Virtual Assets Committee (VAC), launched a year ago to regulate the crypto space, has become inactive, with no meetings held since May. Summary South Korean regulators plan to impose strict liability rules on crypto exchanges to enhance investor protection, following a hacking incident at Upbit. The proposed rules would require exchanges to compensate users for losses from hacks or system failures, without needing to prove fault, similar to laws in high-risk industries. The new legislation comes as the VAC goes dark following President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment. South Korea’s newspaper Kookmin Ilbo reports that the government is focusing on…
The timeline for when President Trump will name a new Federal Reserve chair is uncertain. Jerome Powell, the current chair, will end his term in May 2026, and Trump is reportedly preparing to announce a successor soon, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Summary Trump is expected to announce Jerome Powell’s successor before Christmas, accelerating uncertainty around future Federal Reserve policy. Bitcoin and broader markets are reacting to expectations of rate cuts and Trump’s pro-crypto stance, with analysts noting strong historical links between Fed decisions and crypto performance. Kevin Hassett has emerged as a leading candidate for Fed chair,…
Dogecoin price continues to trade within a bearish market structure, yet emerging signals suggest a possible bottom forming as price compresses near key support levels. Summary DOGE maintains a confirmed bearish structure with repeated resistance failures. Weak buying pressure keeps downside risk elevated despite early bottoming signals. A true recovery requires a structural break supported by expanding bullish volume. Dogecoin (DOGE) price action remains firmly confined within a bearish market structure, with sellers dominating momentum since the rejection of the high-time-frame resistance near $0.21. Despite several attempts to break through regional resistance levels, DOGE has consistently failed to generate the…
Over the past day, the XRP price has been fluctuating, dipping to $2 before bouncing back about 1.3%. And the timing couldn’t be more interesting, with traders nervously eyeing tomorrow’s Fed meeting, which might set the mood for the whole crypto market as we head into the final stretch of the year. Summary XRP price has been fluctuating, hovering around $2.07 after dipping to $2. Traders are closely watching the December 9–10 Fed meeting, which could influence crypto market trends. XRP shows strong demand, supported by recent institutional traction and ETF launches. Upside targets include $2.20 and $2.40 if $2…
HBAR price remained in a narrow range above a key support level as exchange-traded funds’ inflows dried. Summary HBAR price has formed a head-and-shoulders pattern on the daily chart. It has also formed a death cross pattern as the 50-day and 200-day moving averages crossed each other. Demand for the recently launched HBAR ETFs has dried in the past few days. Hedera (HBAR) token was trading at $0.1350, down by 55% from its highest point in August. Data compiled by SoSoValue shows that the cumulative total inflows in Hedera ETFs stood at $82 million, bringing the total net assets to…
Major U.S. banks push accusations of political de-banking, urging caution as industry concerns surge. Evidence suggests compliance, not ideology, is driving most account closures. Summary Banks insist account closures stem from AML and regulatory compliance, not political views. Crypto businesses face real de-risking pressure but not targeted ideological suppression. Lack of transparency fuels misconceptions, highlighting the need for clearer banking standards. A wave of online outrage erupted this month after allegations surfaced claiming major U.S. banks were “de-banking” customers for political reasons. The narrative quickly spread through crypto circles, amplifying fears that traditional finance was weaponizing banking access against individuals…