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Assemble AI, an AI-powered Web3 intelligence layer, has collaborated with Infiblue World, a Web3-native NFT and SocialFI platform. The partnership is aimed at delivering AI-led intelligence to advance the creator economy within the Web3 ecosystem. As per Assemble AI’s official X announcement, the collaboration promotes community-led ownership, creative expression, and digital identity. Additionally, the development underscores a key move toward improving information accessibility across the rapidly-growing NFT and Web3 sector. Assemble AI 🤝 Infiblue WorldWe’re excited to share the start of a strategic collaboration between Assemble AI and @InfiblueNFT, a Web3-native NFT ecosystem focused on digital identity, creative expression, and…

A joint report published by the New York Times and the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) on November 17 revealed that major cryptocurrency exchanges facilitated the inflow of approximately $28 billion in illicit funds over two years. New York Times: $28 Billion in Illicit Funds Flowed into Global Stock Exchanges According to the report, leading exchanges such as Binance, OKX, and Bybit have become major flow points for funds generated by North Korean hacker groups, Southeast Asian-based fraud networks, and globally widespread “pig butchering” investment scams. The investigation revealed that Binance continued to accept transactions from risky entities despite…

While the crypto market remains weak, the outtrend in both Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs continued last week. Bitcoin and Ethereum Spot ETFs Hit Hard: Third Week in a Row of Net Outflows According to SoSoValue data, there were net outflows of $1.11 billion from Bitcoin spot ETFs between November 10 and 14. This marked the third consecutive week of outflows for Bitcoin ETFs. The Bitcoin spot ETF with the highest weekly inflow was ARKB, managed in partnership with Ark Invest and 21Shares. The fund saw net inflows of $1.68 million last week, bringing its historical total net inflow to…

One of the most brutal, yet telling, fakeouts we have seen in weeks was just delivered by Ethereum. Bulls briefly believed that a breakout was in progress as the price pushed straight into the intersection of key resistance levels (the 50 EMA, 100 EMA and the general downtrend structure). Ethereum’s price review Rather, ETH was hit hard almost immediately, rebounding under important averages and rejecting close to $3,500. Such a move is not haphazard, rather, it is an aggressive test of market conviction, coupled with a liquidity grab. The subtlety is that such a fakeout typically occurs close to the…

Billionaire venture capitalist Peter Thiel sold the last remaining 537,000 units of Nvidia shares he owned in Q3 with zero warning and no comment. The numbers were disclosed in his latest 13F filing on Saturday, which showed that nearly 40% of his entire fund’s equity portfolio was torched in one move. Peter also reduced his Tesla stake, leaving just 65,000 shares behind. No statement, no interview, and no context whatsoever. The timing couldn’t be more jarring. Nvidia just blew past a $5 trillion valuation, its rel=”nofollow noopener” target=”_blank”>holdings, as he now holds just 65,000 shares of the Elon Musk-led company,…

After the FED announced interest rate cuts, major whale wallets began pouring capital into long positions on Ethereum (ETH). These moves signal strong confidence in ETH’s upside. They also increase overall risk. Several factors suggest that their long positions may face liquidation soon without effective risk management. How Confident Are Whales in Their Ethereum Long Positions? Whale behavior offers a clear view of current sentiment. On-chain tracking account Lookonchain reported that a well-known whale, considered a Bitcoin OG, recently expanded a long position on Hyperliquid to 120,094 ETH. The liquidation price sits at only $2,234. This position is currently showing…

The European Central Bank (ECB) may soon be compelled to view stablecoins not just as a regulatory concern, but also as a potential source of macroeconomic shocks, according to Dutch central bank governor Olaf Sleijpen. In a Financial Times interview, Sleijpen warned that the fast-growing dollar-pegged stablecoins could become systemically relevant to Europe’s financial ecosystem. He said that if the tokens were to destabilize, they could affect financial stability, the wider economy and even inflation. “If stablecoins are not that stable, you could end up in a situation where the underlying assets need to be sold quickly,” he said, underscoring…

Olaf Sleijpen, a top European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker, warned that a sudden run on stablecoins could force the ECB to reconsider its interest rates. Stablecoins are digital currencies that aim to keep a steady value against major currencies like the euro or dollar. JUST IN: 🇪🇺 A run on stablecoins could force ECB to rethink interest rates, warns top policymaker Olaf Sleijpen – FT. pic.twitter.com/fJsl439enD — Whale Insider (@WhaleInsider) November 17, 2025 These digital assets have grown rapidly. Many people use them for fast payments, online trading and cross-border transfers. However, Sleijpen emphasized that if investors withdraw huge amounts…

Ethereum (ETH) transaction fees have dropped to their lowest point in eight years, falling to levels last seen in 2017 only days after the Fusaka upgrade went live. Data from CryptoRank shows that daily gas costs have collapsed toward the lower boundary of the historical range, marking one of the sharpest fee declines since Ethereum’s early phase of network growth. The Fusaka upgrade appears to be delivering its intended effect by improving execution efficiency and reducing congestion at the protocol level. Lower fees have long been one of Ethereum’s most persistent challenges, particularly during periods of heavy on-chain activity. The…

Japan’s new government plans to roll out a stimulus package exceeding 17 trillion yen (approximately $110 billion) to counter rising prices and revive economic momentum. The move follows a 1.8% annualized contraction in Japan’s economy during the third quarter of 2025, which ended a six-quarter growth streak. Analysts say the scale of the liquidity boost could place renewed pressure on the yen and redirect capital toward risk assets, including Bitcoin (BTC). Japan’s Economic Contraction Fuels Policy Response According to Bloomberg, the economy contracted less than many economists expected. Forecasts had indicated a 2.4% decline, so the actual 1.8% drop proved…