Author: John Smith
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Whales shift from ETH and SOL to Digitap, the fintech-crypto hybrid aiming to redefine real-world crypto utility. Summary Whales rotate from Ethereum and Solana into Digitap, a fintech crypto with real-world payment utility. Digitap has raised $1.2m as investors back its working omni-bank app connecting fiat, crypto, and Visa cards. With a live product and AI-driven tools, Digitap positions itself as one of 2025’s breakout altcoin contender. The early days for Solana and Ethereum were wild rides that printed…
Bitcoin’s price rose over the last three days, moving from a low of $106,340 to the current $110,000, as investors bought on the post-Federal Reserve interest rate decision dip. Summary Bitcoin price has formed a death cross pattern on the daily chart. Spot Bitcoin ETFs shed over $600 million in assets last week. Odds of the Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in December fell to 66%. Bitcoin price death cross points to a steep crash The daily timeframe chart shows that Bitcoin (BTC) has slumped in the past few days, moving from a high of $126,172 in September to the…
A Solana Foundation manager has challenged XRP community members and Ripple executives to a livestream debate on X. Summary Solana’s Vibhu invites Ripple execs to a facts-based debate on network metrics. Data shows Solana averages 2.5M daily active users vs XRP’s 25K. Vibhu says XRP could still succeed but calls its current traction “mediocre.” Vibhu, a mid-tier manager at the foundation, issued an open invitation for a facts-based discussion comparing blockchain activity between the two networks. “You bring facts, I bring facts. Facts are important. Let the internet decide who wins,” Vibhu wrote on X. The challenge follows his posting…
While prediction platform Polymarket is gearing up for a high-profile return to the U.S. market, regulators in Romania are taking a harder line. Romania’s National Office for Gambling (ONJN) effectively banned the betting service from operating in the country. The regulator said the Shayne Coplan-led company was carrying out gambling activities without a license and, as of Thursday, placed the website on its blacklist. See below. “The decision to include Polymarket on the blacklist is not related to technology, but to the law,” said ONJN President Vlad-Cristian Soare. “Regardless of whether you bet in lei or crypto, if you bet…
Electric Coin Co. (ECC), the firm behind Zcash and the Zashi wallet, has released its roadmap for the fourth quarter of 2025. Summary ECC’s Q4 plan targets Zashi privacy upgrades and multisig wallet integration. Zcash hits $409, soaring over 970% in a year amid growing shielded supply. Roadmap focuses on reducing tech debt, improving privacy, and dev fund security. The announcement comes amid a surge in the privacy-oriented token’s shielded supply and price. ZEC (ZEC) is trading at $409 and has posted a 225.9% gain over the past 30 days. The token has also climbed 971.1% over the past year,…
The XRP price has remained under pressure in the past few days as traders eye the upcoming Ripple Swell Conference and the potential XRP ETF approvals. Summary The XRP price will be in the spotlight this week as the Swell event happens. Swell is an important event that brings together top executives in New York. The other major XRP news will be potential approval of spot ETFs. Ripple (XRP) token was trading at $2.52 on Nov. 2, down by over 30% from its year-to-date high. On the positive side, this price is about 83% above its lowest point this year.…
Crypto trader The White Whale has offered to serve as an unpaid advisor to MEXC following the resolution of a months-long dispute over $3.15 million in frozen funds. Summary MEXC unfroze $3.15M after public backlash and apology from CSO Cecilia Hsueh. Trader The White Whale offered to serve as unpaid advisor to help rebuild trust. White Whale defended Hsueh against false rumors, urging community integrity. The prominent trader extended the offer after an hour-long video call with MEXC Chief Strategy Officer Cecilia Hsueh. “If you truly want to fix what was broken — I’ll support you. I’ll make myself available…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The crypto and web3 community has long struggled with the fundamental disconnect between the technology’s world-changing potential and the reality of the volatile market: NFTs, memecoins, and high-risk speculative trading. But could a focused approach on “boring” everyday financial utility be Ethereum’s (ETH) “Google Search moment”? Summary Ethereum’s future should prioritize stable, reliable infrastructure — payments, savings, and low-risk lending — over speculative hype, enabling real-world utility and global financial access. The “Sizzle Paradox” shows that hype-driven…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. On October 10, 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) fell sharply, from around $122,000 to $102,000 in less than an hour. It was one of the biggest liquidation events in crypto history, wiping out more than $19 billion in leveraged positions across exchanges. Some traders watched in disbelief as BTC briefly dipped below $100K before recovering hours later. Summary On October 10, 2025, Bitcoin dropped from ~$122K to ~$102K in under an hour, wiping out $19B+ in leveraged positions, with…
Solana price is languishing at a technical bear market after plunging by over 27% from its highest level in August this year. Summary Solana price has plunged into a bear market after falling by 27% from the year-to-date high. Spot SOL ETFs crossed the important $500 million milestone on Friday. They have had cumulative inflows of almost $200 million. Solana price drops despite ETF launches Solana (SOL) token was trading at $185 today, Nov. 1, much lower than the year-to-date high of nearly $300. SOL token remains in a bear market, even after the Securities and Exchange Commission gave its…