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Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid has added support for Arbitrum and Base, enabling faster, cheaper, and more efficient crypto payments for merchants. CryptoProcessing by CoinsPaid, one of the world’s leading crypto payment gateways, has integrated Arbitrum and Base, two of the most advanced Layer 2 blockchains, to bring faster, cheaper, and smoother transactions to its users. The integration adds support for ETH (Ethereum) and USDC (USD Coin) on both networks, giving merchants access to instant payments with dramatically lower fees, all…
BlackRock’s U.S. Bitcoin ETF grew to $70B AUM, generating about $245M in annual fees, helping push the firm’s total bitcoin allocations toward $100B across products. Summary BlackRock’s U.S.-listed Bitcoin ETF amassed $70B in assets within 341 days and now holds over 3% of Bitcoin’s supply. Combined U.S., Brazilian and overseas bitcoin products have attracted nearly $100B, with net inflows of $52B in the first year alone. The ETF is now BlackRock’s most profitable product line, reinforcing institutional confidence despite normal volatility-driven outflows. BlackRock’s Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have become the asset management firm’s most profitable product line, according to Cristiano Castro,…
Crypto fraud victims are recovering stolen assets at higher rates as blockchain forensics, exchange cooperation and major seizures like the 127,271 BTC Prince Group case reshape recovery odds. Summary Advances in blockchain forensics let specialists trace funds through mixers to regulated exchanges, where assets can be frozen and seized. Professional firms report 58–72% recovery success when cases are reported within 90 days, but most victims still never file. Legitimate recovery firms avoid upfront fees and never request seed phrases, instead working with law enforcement using government-grade forensic tools. Cryptocurrency fraud victims are recovering stolen assets at increasing rates as blockchain…
About Edward Manoukian Name: Edward Manoukian, MSc, CDSE Designation: Blockchain Strategy Specialist & Blockchain Analyst Company: CryptoGnosis Country: Kansas City, Missouri, United States Edward’s Learning Journey That Inspires Which 101 Blockchains course(s)/certification(s) did you complete? I achieved 101 Blockchains’ Certified Blockchain Security Expert (CBSE)™ certification. Why did you choose this program, and how was your overall learning experience with 101 Blockchains? As someone who regularly researches and works with blockchain smart contracts as well as advises on risk, I needed the most up-to-date, practitioner-level security curriculum available. The CBSE stood out for its depth on reentrancy, oracle manipulation, access-control…
Canaan and SynVista plan an AI-driven platform that matches Bitcoin mining to surplus renewable power and tokenizes energy, carbon savings, and mining yields on-chain. Summary Platform uses AI scheduling to align Bitcoin hash-rate demand with real-time renewable energy availability while limiting grid stress. Energy output, carbon savings, and mining yields will be tokenized to create verifiable data and enable securitization of green-power assets. Initiative targets Bitcoin’s energy footprint, aiming to use stranded renewables and improve transparency and liquidity in renewable energy investment. Canaan, a Bitcoin mining and hardware company, announced a partnership with SynVista Energy to develop a platform integrating…
Solana price prints bullish RSI divergence, rising CMF and steady ETF inflows at key support, but bulls need a breakout above resistance to confirm a sustained reversal. Summary Solana price forms bullish RSI divergence and rising CMF as price hits a long-term weekly support trendline dating back to 2023. Spot Solana ETFs show sustained positive inflows, helping absorb supply and support price despite recent weakness. Reversal thesis hinges on a decisive close above resistance; a break below support would invalidate the bullish setup. Solana’s price chart is displaying early technical signals that suggest potential buyer interest despite recent declines, according…
BitMine Immersion Technologies has added over 7,000 ether for roughly $19.8 million to its stash that currently accounts for more than 3% of the flagship altcoin’s total supply. Summary BitMine has bought 7080 ETH for approximately $19.0 million. The firm now holds over 3.7 million ETH, representing more than 3% of Ethereum’s circulating supply. Data tracked by on-chain analytics platform Lookonchain on Dec. 2 shows that a wallet associated with BitMine picked up 7,080 ETH on FalconX, continuing a fresh buying spree that began Saturday. Over the weekend, the same wallet acquired 16,693 ETH for approximately $50.1 million, bringing the…
Aster price is building a clean bullish reversal as the Stage 4 buyback begins ahead of schedule and traders return with stronger volume. Summary Aster trades near $0.98 after a bounce from the $0.92 area. The team launched its Stage 4 buyback eight days early to support price amid market volatility. Technical indicators show improving momentum with RSI, Stochastic, and CCI turning upward. Aster traded at $0.984 at press time, down 1.8% on the day, with a weekly range between $0.9007 and $1.18. The token sits about 15% lower over the past week and roughly 59% below its $2.41 all-time…
Crypto prices today have slid further as pressure from Japan’s bond market flowed into digital assets. Summary Total crypto market value slipped 5% as BTC, ETH, XRP, and BNB extended their decline. Japan’s surging bond yields and the fading yen carry trade triggered heavy liquidations and renewed risk aversion. Traders are watching the BOJ’s mid-December decision, which could deepen risk-off mood if rates rise. The total crypto market cap slipped by 5.3% to just above $3 trillion, adding to the weak momentum that has carried into December. At press time, Bitcoin was down 1.2% to $85,945 while Ethereum fell 1.5% to $2,812.…
Alt5 Sigma is facing fresh scrutiny after conflicting timelines in its SEC filings raised questions about how and when the company disclosed the resignation of its independent accountant. Summary Conflicting timelines in Alt5 Sigma’s SEC filings raise concerns over its auditor resignation and quarterly report delays. Separate date mismatches involving management changes add to scrutiny over the company’s disclosure practices. The firm’s ties to Trump-linked World Liberty Financial continue to shape its governance, balance sheet, and market reaction. In a Black Friday submission, Alt5 Sigma told the SEC it learned on Nov. 21 that its independent accountant, William Hudgens, had…