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AVAX One Technology (AVX), an Avalanche-centered digital asset treasury company with hedge fund veteran Anthony Scaramucci heading the advisory board, is the latest to turn to share buybacks to arrest plunging stock prices. The firm said Thursday its board authorized an up to $40 million stock repurchase program, which will be executed at the company’s discretion depending market conditions. “We expect to hit the open market soon and will continue to assess additional repurchases as conditions warrant,” CEO Jolie Kahn said in a statement. Shares are roughly 70% below their closing price on the day the company announced its crypto…
Kraken has activated a new on-chain option for stablecoin users, integrating kraken usdt0 support directly with the Plasma network for efficient transfers. USDT0 deposits and withdrawals live on Plasma What is Tether (USDT0)? Plasma as a settlement layer for stablecoins Trading availability and access conditions Future asset listings on Kraken USDT0 deposits and withdrawals live on Plasma Kraken now supports deposits and withdrawals of Tether (USDT0) on the Plasma blockchain, adding another rail for stablecoin transactions. Moreover, this integration targets users seeking faster and cheaper on-chain movements without relying on complex bridge infrastructure. USDT0 funding via Plasma is already live…
Flare’s DeFi ecosystem just took a major step forward. Enosys has officially launched Enosys Loans, the first Collateralized Debt Position (CDP) protocol on the network—bringing a trustless, overcollateralized, XRP-backed stablecoin into the Flare ecosystem for the very first time.—The launch begins with support for FXRP and wFLR, with staked XRP (stXRP) coming next. For XRP holders, this unlocks something entirely new: borrow against XRP without selling it—while earning additional yield across Flare DeFi.How the Launch WorksUsers can now deposit FXRP or wFLR into Enosys Loans, open a CDP (“Trove”), and mint the new decentralized stablecoin. Initial configuration:FXRP mint cap: $4MwFLR…
Ethereum price continued its uptrend today, Dec. 9, its highest point since Nov. 13, and 30% above its lowest level in November. Summary Ethereum price has rebounded in the past few days as demand rose. The token is about to flip the Supertrend indicator from red to green. Ether shorts liquidations rose to over $120 million on Tuesday. Ethereum (ETH) token soared to a high of $3,380 as the crypto market bounced back ahead of the Federal Reserve interest rate decision, scheduled on Wednesday. The coin is rising as market participants boost their odds for a cut. Polymarket and Kalshi…
Norges Bank, the central bank of Norway, has lost hundreds of millions of dollars on its Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) investment. Unlike the Federal Reserve and other central banks, Norges Bank invests directly into equities, including stock index constituents like Strategy’s common stock, MSTR. Sometimes, those investments go south. Indeed, the sovereign wealth fund has lost money this year on Canaan, MARA, and various public companies in the crypto sector. Norges Bank has been buying small amounts of MSTR since 2008 — before Strategy even became a bitcoin (BTC) treasury company — but ramped up its purchases during 2024. As of…
Bitcoin miner adoption rises fast as market behaviour evolves. This shift creates new energy in the corporate world. Companies watch how miners expand operations and adjust strategies. Each move influences treasury planning and market behaviour. Firms sense a new direction in digital asset growth. Corporate buying slowed over the past months. Many companies wait for clearer signals from the market. They also reconsider risk exposure and liquidity. Yet a fresh trend emerges as miners invest aggressively. Their expansion builds confidence and sends a strong message to institutions. The data shared by BitcoinTreasuries.net highlights this shift clearly. This change does not…
Folks Finance has reached a major growth milestone by passing the mark of 10 million in the overall value locked on the Monad blockchain. The milestone indicates high user engagement in the cross-chain feature of the platform and excellent yield returns on FOLKS tokens on the high-performance Layer 1 network of Monad. Folks on @monad has crossed $10M in TVL.$FOLKS incentives continue to deliver some of the strongest yields on Monad, with the @USDT0_to market driving the highest activity and largest USDT0 pool on the chain. pic.twitter.com/nJvmnTHc2q — Folks Finance (@FolksFinance) December 11, 2025 Users observe this milestone as Folks…
Ethereum has spent the past several days consolidating in a tight range between $3,000 and $3,200, signaling a moment of hesitation as the broader market struggles to find direction. Despite attempts to push higher, momentum has flattened, and uncertainty continues to dominate sentiment. Many analysts now warn that Ethereum may be entering a deeper bearish phase, pointing to weakening spot demand, fragile market structure, and fading optimism across major exchanges. However, one on-chain development has captured the market’s attention. According to new data from CryptoQuant, December 5, 2025 saw a massive spike in Ethereum Exchange Netflow to Binance, marking one…
SwissBorg and Mastercard join forces on new crypto card Instant crypto-to-fiat conversion at point of sale Web3 integration and real-world utility SwissBorg and Mastercard join forces on new crypto card In a move that tightens the links between digital money and traditional banking, the new swissborg debit card aims to make crypto spending far more intuitive for everyday users. SwissBorg has unveiled a strategic partnership with Mastercard to launch the SwissBorg Debit Card, a product designed to connect cryptocurrencies with traditional payment rails. The joint initiative seeks to simplify how users pay with digital assets, while maintaining the familiar user…
Solo Bitcoin miner secures 3.133 BTC reward worth $284K, beating 1-in-180 million odds. Block 927474 included 1,117 transactions generating 0.008 BTC fees, mined via Solo CKPool. Since 2014, Solo CKPool recorded 309 solo-mined blocks, showing rare but possible individual success. A solo Bitcoin miner has just hit a jackpot after surprisingly mining block 927474, securing a 3.133 BTC reward worth about $284,000. This win is almost like hitting a lottery, as the chance of success is nearly 1-in-180 million due to heavy competition from large mining farms. This rare success comes as Bitcoin trades above $92,500, up 2.48% in the…