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‍Bitcoin Market Bottom: Key Indicators Signal Incoming Recovery Bitcoin (BTC) is showing signs of establishing a local bottom after a significant retracement. Technical and on-chain metrics, including miner capitulation and upward momentum in Stochastic RSI, suggest selling pressure is weakening. Historically, miner capitulation has preceded significant BTC price recoveries, with positive 90-day returns occurring 65% of the time following hashrate declines. Macroeconomic factors, such as shifts in the National Financial Conditions Index (NFCI) and potential Fed liquidity injections, also point to a possible recovery phase in the coming weeks.
‍Kraken IPO and M&A Growth Could Fuel Next Phase of Crypto Bull Market Despite recent corrections, industry experts suggest institutional milestones, like Kraken's potential IPO, could drive fresh capital into crypto. Dan Tapiero believes the Bitcoin bull market is in its "mid-stage," with Kraken's recent $800M funding round and potential public offering attracting Traditional Finance interest. While some analysts like Fidelity's Jurrien Timmer foresee a potential downturn in 2026, others, like Jimmy Xue, note that loosening global liquidity could support higher lows. Bitcoin currently trades near $87,015, following a $19B liquidation event. Smart money shows caution, though Avalanche (AVAX) and Pump.fun (PUMP) remain outliers.
‍Bitcoin Stalls Below $90,000 Amidst Yearly Low Network Activity Bitcoin (BTC) is consolidating near $87,000-$88,000, failing to break the $90,000 resistance. On-chain metrics reveal a significant slowdown, with active addresses at a yearly low of approximately 807,000. Exchange liquidity has also contracted, with Coinbase seeing inflows drop significantly. Technical indicators suggest a cautious market bias. Analysts are monitoring fair-value gaps at $85,800-$86,500 (containing over $60M in long liquidations) and $90,600-$92,000 (targeting ~$70M in short liquidations). Until new liquidity enters or network activity rebounds, BTC may remain range-bound.
‍Ondo Finance to Launch Tokenized US Equities on Solana in 2026 Ondo Finance plans to introduce tokenized US stocks and ETFs on the Solana blockchain in early 2026. This initiative aims to integrate traditional finance with DeFi, enabling users to manage equities and stablecoins in a single wallet. The platform will operate on a custody-backed model, with underlying securities held by US-registered broker-dealers. Solana's low fees and fast block times will facilitate near-instant settlement and 24/7 trading. Chainlink will provide oracle services for pricing and corporate actions.
‍Headway NOVA Honored with Top Industry Awards for Real Estate Tokenization Headway NOVA, a leading platform for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, has received two significant industry awards: "1st Most Trusted Financial Company – Community Choice 2025" from TrustFinance and "Real Estate Investment Firm of the Year" by Corporate LiveWire. These accolades highlight the platform's success in merging blockchain technology with real estate. The recognitions underscore Headway NOVA's commitment to security, user experience, and strategic innovation, particularly in high-growth regions like the UAE. The platform's NOVA 2.0 upgrade lowers entry barriers, enabling fractional ownership starting at $25. With over 70,000 users from 130+ countries, Headway NOVA is solidifying its position as a leader in RWA tokenization.
‍Jumper Exchange Enhances Cross-Chain Routing Jumper Exchange has significantly upgraded its cross-chain routing capabilities, aiming to simplify asset transfers between different blockchain networks. The update consolidates swap and bridge actions into a single, optimized flow to mitigate risks like fragmented liquidity and inconsistent bridge selection. This enhancement addresses the historical complexity and "bridge roulette" faced by users, reducing manual steps, minimizing slippage, and improving transaction success rates by identifying stable liquidity paths. Jumper Exchange also provides educational resources, such as a guide for the Linea network, to further support users in the DeFi ecosystem.
‍HTX Releases 2025 Proof of Reserves Report: 100% Asset Backing Maintained for 38 Months HTX has announced its 2025 Proof of Reserves report, confirming a 100% reserve ratio for core assets over 38 consecutive months. Notably, USDT deposits saw a surge of over 150%, indicating strong market confidence. The exchange utilizes Merkle Tree audits for on-chain transparency and guarantees 100% redemption. HTX has evolved into a Web3 ecosystem, focusing on global expansion and compliance, reinforcing its role as a secure gateway to the digital asset industry.
‍ICBC Singapore Pilots Digital Yuan Top-Ups for Overseas Users ICBC Singapore has launched a pilot program allowing residents to top up digital yuan (e-CNY) wallets directly from local bank accounts. This initiative, guided by the People’s Bank of China and the Monetary Authority of Singapore, simplifies e-CNY use for international travelers, enabling retail spending in mainland China without a local bank account. The project streamlines cross-border access by integrating Singaporean financial infrastructure with the e-CNY ecosystem, addressing previous difficulties for foreign visitors. It also represents a strategic step towards the internationalization of the digital yuan, aiming to bolster financial cooperation between Singapore and China. This pilot program serves as a model for future cross-border retail interoperability of CBDCs.
‍Trend Research Amasses $1.72B in Ethereum, Employing High Leverage Investment firm Trend Research, linked to Jack Yi, has significantly increased its Ethereum holdings to $1.72 billion, acquiring an additional 46,379 ETH valued at $137 million. The firm has leveraged DeFi protocols, borrowing 887 million USDT against its ETH collateral, approaching a 2x leverage ratio. Despite current unrealized losses estimated at $141 million, this aggressive accumulation, averaging $3,208 per ETH, signals strong long-term conviction. Previously, the entity demonstrated successful market timing with a $24.48 million profit from a short position. The current strategy, a pronounced "buy the dip" philosophy supported by substantial debt, highlights high-stakes investment in the Ethereum ecosystem.
‍SEC Sues Morocoin, Berge, and Cirkor Over $14 Million Crypto Fraud Scheme The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against three cryptocurrency trading platforms—Morocoin, Berge, and Cirkor—and four associated investment clubs. The SEC alleges they orchestrated a fraudulent scheme that defrauded investors of over $14 million. The defendants allegedly used social media ads to funnel individuals into private WhatsApp groups, promising high yields from AI-driven recommendations. Tactics included presenting fabricated government licenses, falsified trading records, and bogus withdrawal fees. The SEC is seeking permanent injunctions, civil penalties, and disgorgement of ill-gotten gains. The case highlights challenges in investor protection due to investment solicitation on encrypted messaging apps.
‍DWF Labs Ventures into Physical Gold Market Amid Commodity Surge Prominent crypto firm DWF Labs has expanded into the traditional commodities sector, completing its first settlement of physical gold. This strategic move marks a diversification into tangible assets during a period of record valuations in global commodities. The firm plans to scale operations, including trading silver, platinum, and soft commodities like cotton, utilizing conventional infrastructure. This approach differs from many crypto firms focused on RWA tokenization. The expansion coincides with gold futures reaching new all-time highs, driven by central bank accumulation and macroeconomic uncertainty. DWF Labs maintains its commitment to the blockchain ecosystem with active funds for mid-cap projects and institutional DeFi.
‍Mono Protocol Nears $4.3M Presale Goal Amid Cross-Chain Expansion Mono Protocol, a Web3 infrastructure project focused on chain abstraction, has announced significant progress in its ongoing token presale, raising $4.2 million towards its $4.3 million target. The project is currently in Stage 21 of its funding round, with tokens priced at $0.0600. The protocol's core value proposition is chain abstraction, enabling dApps to function across multiple blockchains via a single balance model, simplifying operations for both developers and users. Development is proceeding according to roadmap, focusing on scalability and interoperability for the next generation of DeFi and cross-chain utility.
‍AI-Powered Phishing Scams Cost $7.23 Million in 2025 A CertiK report reveals that AI-powered phishing attacks have led to $7.23 million in losses across 248 incidents in 2025. Attackers are leveraging AI to create highly realistic phishing websites, deceptive wallet pop-ups, and multilingual scam messages, often using on-chain data for targeted social engineering. Traditional defenses are becoming less effective as AI-generated content and rapid domain rotation outpace manual detection. CertiK stresses the need for robust security protocols, including multi-factor authentication and hardware wallets, to combat these evolving threats.
‍Ethena’s USDe Market Cap Halves Amidst Market Turmoil Ethena’s synthetic stablecoin, USDe, has seen its market capitalization plummet from a peak of $14.7 billion to approximately $6.4 billion, a decline of nearly 50%. This sharp contraction follows a significant market downturn on October 10, which saw over $19 billion in crypto positions liquidated and the overall market cap drop by 30%. During the volatility, USDe briefly de-pegged to $0.65, attributed by Ethena Labs founder Guy Young to exchange oracle issues rather than protocol failure. While the stablecoin has since recovered its peg, the massive capital exit highlights the sensitivity of synthetic stablecoins to market conditions.
‍Ethereum Dominates Wall Street in 2025: Institutional Adoption Surges The year 2025 has seen Ethereum transition from a developer focus to the core infrastructure for global finance. Major financial institutions and regulatory shifts in the US have solidified its position for tokenized assets and enterprise solutions. The GENIUS Act, passed in July 2024, provided regulatory clarity, catalyzing blockchain adoption. Key trends include businesses moving onto blockchains, widespread use of Layer-2 solutions, and Ethereum's preference as a business platform. Notable developments include Base becoming an institutional hub, Fidelity & SWIFT using Ethereum for asset tokenization, and Robinhood launching its L2 network. Global players like Ant Group, Upbit, and Amundi are also utilizing Ethereum-based infrastructure. The Ethereum Foundation has also shifted its strategy, engaging more actively with institutions through targeted events and dedicated business development teams. The network is also positioning itself as the settlement layer for the AI agent economy. Ethereum's success lies in its efficiency, reduced counterparty risk, and transparency, establishing it as a backbone of the global financial system.
‍Libere Secures 2nd Place at Indonesia’s Infinity Hackathon Web3 infrastructure provider Libere achieved second place at the Infinity Hackathon, organized by Indonesia's Ministry of Creative Economy and the Financial Services Authority (OJK). This award highlights the project's innovative approach to digital book distribution and its potential to modernize public digital services via blockchain. Libere is developing an on-chain public library system using NFTs for digital ownership and transparent royalty payments. The platform aims to combat piracy and improve access to educational resources. The project has garnered interest from partners like the Bandung City Government and Institut Teknologi Bandung for pilot initiatives. Libere's participation in Protocol Camp, an elite builder program, further accelerates its growth.
‍Jumper Exchange Launches Intent-Based Routing for Simplified Cross-Chain DeFi Jumper Exchange has introduced an intent-based cross-chain execution model to enhance the DeFi user experience. This system uses advanced routing to simplify multi-network interactions, aiming to provide users with a single "best route" and eliminate manual bridge selection. The new approach addresses fragmented liquidity and execution risks by abstracting underlying complexity, reducing errors, consolidating multi-step workflows into single transactions, and evaluating numerous liquidity sources. This aligns with the industry's move toward "chain abstraction," where the blockchain used is less important than the transaction's outcome. Users can now express their desired end-state, and the system will automatically find the most efficient path, integrating DEXs and bridges. "Users want the destination and the result, not the complexity in between," stated Jordan Neary, Marketing Lead at Jumper Exchange. "Our focus is on routing quality and a simple interface that lets people execute cross-chain intentions quickly and confidently."
‍Bitcoin Trails Gold, Silver Amid $5.1 Billion ETF Outflows Recent market analysis indicates Bitcoin is underperforming traditional safe-haven assets and major equity indices due to sustained selling pressure from institutional players. Large-scale investors are retreating, leading to significant capital withdrawals from Bitcoin ETFs, totaling $5.1 billion from their peaks. While gold and silver reach multi-year highs, Bitcoin remains approximately 30% below its all-time high. This divergence suggests investors are favoring traditional assets and the current tech rally over Bitcoin, viewing it more as a risk-on asset.
‍Polymarket Predicts 86% Chance of LIT Token Airdrop by Year-End Speculation around Lighter's LIT token airdrop is intensifying, with traders on Polymarket assigning an 86% probability of a token generation event (TGE) before 2025. This surge follows Lighter's core contributors announcing the "final stretch" of their second incentive season and the implementation of anti-Sybil measures to ensure fair distribution. Hyperliquid's listing of the LIT token against USDC for pre-launch trading and Lighter's transfer of 250 million LIT tokens further fueled anticipation. Lighter recently secured $68 million in funding and has been added to Coinbase's listing roadmap, positioning it as a major player in the perp DEX sector.
‍Russia Considers Broadening Crypto Access for Retail Investors The Central Bank of the Russian Federation (CBR) is reportedly evaluating a policy shift that could grant retail investors formal access to cryptocurrency markets, a departure from previous restrictions. As of December 2025, regulatory bodies are working on a framework to integrate Bitcoin and other virtual assets into the domestic financial landscape. Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov indicated that authorities are reconsidering restricting crypto assets solely to "qualified investors." Discussions now focus on expanding market participation to include non-qualified retail investors, establishing a unified regulatory framework, and developing legal safeguards against high volatility. First Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, Vladimir Chistyukhin, confirmed that easing rules is being discussed to support economic activities of individuals and legal entities, particularly in the context of cross-border payment restrictions. This move aims to leverage decentralized finance (DeFi) tools to maintain liquidity and facilitate global trade.