Author: Isabella Taylor

Yearn Finance has taken its first major step toward repairing the damage from its recent yETH exploit after securing a partial recovery. Summary Yearn Finance recovered $2.4M from the $9M yETH exploit through a coordinated effort with Plume and Dinero. The recovery covers assets still held by the attacker, while the laundered ETH remains out of reach. A full post-mortem is underway as Yearn prepares further steps to return remaining funds to affected users. Yearn Finance has recovered $2.4 million from the $9 million yETH exploit that hit the protocol at the end of November. The update came late on…

Large-holder activity in Dogecoin has declined to its lowest level in 60 days, according to data shared by cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez on Sunday, Nov. 30. Summary Large Dogecoin transactions dropped to just four, down from a recent peak of 38, according to analyst Ali Martinez. The pullback comes even as Dogecoin shows a short-term price uptick and trades near a key 2024 support level, still below its 200-day EMA. Technical indicators, including the RSI, remain weak — signaling fading momentum as whale activity hits a 60-day low. The number of high-value Dogecoin (DOGE) transactions dropped to four, down from…

Vanguard Group announced it will permit exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds holding Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana to trade on its platform beginning Tuesday, marking a policy shift for the asset management firm. Summary Vanguard will now allow ETFs and mutual funds holding Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana to trade on its platform, marking a notable shift from its long-held anti-crypto stance. The firm says crypto-backed ETFs have proven themselves during bouts of market volatility, prompting the move — but it still refuses to offer direct crypto trading. The policy reflects a “compromise,” giving investors regulated exposure to digital…

The Federal Reserve’s top bank cop is heading to Capitol Hill with a message that boils down to: yes, banks and crypto firms can play nicely — but rules must be followed. Summary Fed Governor Michelle Bowman will urge Congress to support new rules for banks and stablecoins. Innovation must be encouraged but supervised to protect financial stability, she says, according to Bloomberg News. Bowman will also update lawmakers on bank capital reforms amid broader tensions between banks and crypto firms over charters and regulatory parity. In prepared remarks for Tuesday’s House Financial Services Committee hearing, Fed Governor Michelle Bowman…

XRP balances on major cryptocurrency exchanges have declined sharply in recent weeks, a shift analysts attribute to the growing influence of newly launched spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) rather than traditional accumulation by long-term holders. Summary XRP balances on major exchanges like Binance, Upbit, and Kraken have dropped as spot XRP ETFs absorb large amounts into custodial wallets. Reduced exchange liquidity means smaller trades now trigger sharper intraday price swings, though ETF-driven arbitrage provides structural stability. Long-term outlook for XRP strengthens, but traders should brace for increased short-term volatility amid lower on-exchange spot volume. Analyst Vincent Van Code reported that substantial…

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has once again waded into crypto philosophy hour, this time offering his own spin on the age-old trader’s mantra: buy low, sell high. Summary CZ told traders to “sell greed, buy fear,” sparking both agreement and eye-rolling across Crypto Twitter. Bitcoin sentiment indicators have been swinging wildly, making his timing advice both relevant and hard to follow. Critics accused CZ of never actually telling anyone to sell—and some took shots at Binance itself. In a weekend post on X, Zhao—better known as CZ—declared that the smartest money in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is made by selling when…

Bitcoin price suffered a harsh reversal on Monday, wiping out some of the gains made last week when it soared to $93,000.  Summary Bitcoin price dived below the important support at $85,000. The Bank of Japan’s central bank governor pointed to a rate hike. A hike when the Fed is cutting may lead to unwinding of the carry trade. Bitcoin (BTC) token dived to $84,880, triggering a broader crypto market crash that affected most altcoins. The market capitalization of all coins dropped by ~8% to $2.9 trillion.  One potential reason why Bitcoin price crashed is a sudden flip by the…

As of Dec. 1, Ethereum is bouncing between $2,720 and $3,041, showing just how unpredictable the crypto market has been lately. With big outflows from Ethereum ETFs adding extra pressure, traders are keeping a close eye on ETH price to see which way it might swing in the coming days. Summary ETH is currently around $2,739, down sharply on the day and month, reflecting cautious investor sentiment. A rebound above $2,800 could trigger short-term rallies toward $3,000, while sustained selling may push ETH to $2,620–$2,640. Market sensitivity to macro trends and liquidity shifts keeps the ETH outlook uncertain and volatile.…

Bitcoin ETFs suffered a record $3.79 billion in outflows in November as price weakness deepened, risk sentiment deteriorated, and investors rotated into alternative crypto assets. Summary Bitcoin ETFs saw $3.79B in outflows, the most significant monthly withdrawal on record. Institutions shifted capital into Solana, XRP and thematic crypto ETFs. Macro headwinds and thinning liquidity amplified Bitcoin’s short-term downside pressure. Bitcoin-linked exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, experienced their toughest month since launch, with nearly $3.8 billion withdrawn from spot Bitcoin funds in November. The heavy redemptions followed weeks of profit-taking, worsening macroeconomic sentiment, and a noticeable shift toward alternative crypto instruments. These…

XRP price continues to break down as bearish market structure strengthens, placing the $1.80 support zone at risk amid persistent lower highs and rejection from key resistance levels. Summary XRP continues printing lower highs and lower lows, confirming bearish structure. Rejection from the bearish order block and 200-day moving average caps upside momentum. Limited support below current levels increases the probability of a drop toward $1.80. XRP (XRP) price is entering a deeper phase of bearish pressure as its market structure continues to deteriorate. After losing significant high-time-frame resistance and forming a clear bearish order block, the asset has struggled…