Author: John Smith

In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, Visa partnered with Aquanow for regional stablecoin settlement expansion, China reinforced its prohibition on crypto, and the UK introduced comprehensive reporting requirements for cryptocurrency traders. Summary Visa expands stablecoin settlement while China and the UK tighten crypto rules. Tether exits Uruguay mining as Upbit, Polymarket and MoonPay face major shifts. Global regulators advance new licensing, reporting, and exchange liability laws. Visa extends stablecoin settlement across emerging markets The payments giant partnered with cryptocurrency infrastructure provider Aquanow to expand stablecoin settlement services across Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa regions.…

Ethereum price has slipped in the past few months, coinciding with the ongoing crypto market crash. Summary Ethereum price has formed the bullish falling wedge pattern.  The network will launch the Fusaka upgrade on Wednesday. Tom Lee’s BitMine has continued buying ETH tokens this year. Ethereum (ETH) token was trading at an important support level at $3,000 on Sunday, down by nearly 40% from its highest level this year. Still, the token has numerous catalysts that may boost its price in the coming weeks. One of the main catalysts is the upcoming Fusaka upgrade, which will happen on December 3…

Two major cryptocurrencies, XRP and Binance Coin, have been identified as potential candidates to reach $200 billion in market capitalization by 2026, according to analysis platform Finbold. Summary XRP is seeing strong accumulation from long-term holders, declining exchange reserves, and growing institutional adoption, with an XRP-focused ETF expected before year-end. Binance Coin’s recent price surge is supported by new partnerships, institutional initiatives, and a pending spot ETF filing, bolstering its bid toward a $200 billion market cap. Potential catalysts include regulatory developments for Ripple and broader adoption trends for Binance Coin. The crypto market has begun recovering following a period…

Three mid-cap and micro-cap cryptocurrency tokens posted significant gains during trading sessions this week as market volatility drove activity toward higher-risk digital assets, according to market data. Summary Basic Attention Token jumped over 19% in 24 hours following Brave Browser’s announcement of 101 million monthly active users, with on-chain transfers up 72% and trading volume more than doubling. Turbo rose 57% in a single session after breaking a two-month downtrend, fueled by high social media buzz and a technical breakout, showing strong correlation with Bitcoin price action. Nubila, a decentralized infrastructure project, posted the largest percentage gain thanks to new…

Chainlink price dropped for three consecutive days and remains in a deep bear market despite important catalysts like the upcoming LINK ETF approval and falling exchange reserves. Summary Chainlink price remained under pressure this month. The supply of LINK tokens in exchanges has dived. Grayscale will launch the spot LINK ETF next week. Chainlink (LINK) token dropped to $13, down by ~53% from its highest level in September, a move that has erased billions of dollars in value.  LINK price has crashed despite notable bullish catalysts. One of them is that Grayscale will launch its LINK ETF next week. As…

According to CryptoSlam data, NFT sales volume has climbed by 9.78% to $77.04 million, up from last week’s $72.53 million. Summary NFT sales hit $77M as buyers and transactions surge across nearly all major blockchains. DX Terminal on Base jumps 456%, while Algebra and DMarket extend strong multi-week leads. Bitcoin reclaims $90K and Ethereum rises above $3K. Market participation has surged across the board, with NFT buyers jumping by 25.34% to 397,409 and sellers rising by 15.56% to 349,725. NFT transactions posted the strongest gain, soaring by 42.96% to 1,398,844. Bitcoin’s (BTC) price has bounced back to the $90,000 level…

Pepe Coin price has crashed by 83% from its highest level this year, and technicals and exchange flows points to more downside in the coming weeks. Summary Pepe Coin price has formed a head-and-shoulders pattern in the past few months. The amount of Pepe tokens in exchanges has soared by over 7.4 trillion since last month. Demand for meme coins has continued falling in the past few months. Pepe Coin (PEPE) token dropped to the current $0.0000045, and is hovering near its lowest level in October when liquidations surged. Data compiled by Nansen shows that Pepe investors have started to…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. For decades, the U.S. dollar has been the backbone of global finance. Today, its newest champion may not be a central bank or bond market, but in fact a piece of code. With the stablecoin market now surpassing $300 billion, these digital assets are reshaping how value moves across borders. The question is no longer whether stablecoins matter, but what kind of financial order they will help create or impact. Could they be a threat to the…

Solana spot ETFs recorded $5.37 million in net inflows on November 28, breaking a 21-day losing streak. Summary Solana ETFs saw $5.37M inflows after 21 days of outflows, led by Grayscale and Fidelity. SOL price stayed below $140 despite ETF recovery, continuing its 30-day decline. Cumulative SOL ETF inflows hit $618.59M. The recovery comes as Solana’s (SOL) price fell below $140, dropping to $137 amid broader market weakness. Grayscale’s GSOL led the inflows with $4.33 million, while Fidelity’s FSOL attracted $2.42 million. 21Shares’ TSOL saw $1.38 million in outflows, partially offsetting the gains. Bitwise’s BSOL, VanEck’s VSOL, and Canary’s SOLC…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Biometric security gains traction as crypto platforms adopt eKYC and liveness tools to combat rising digital threats. Summary Crypto platforms adopt biometrics like eKYC and liveness checks to stop fraud and strengthen identity security. Biometric tools such as eKYC, Face2Face, and liveness tests verify users remotely and prevent spoofing attacks. Trust Stamp seeks approval for its quantum-secure biometric crypto wallet as demand for stronger protection rises. Biometric technologies use physical features to enable identity verification, such as voice, fingerprints,…