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Digital asset treasury (DATs) companies slowed their Ether purchases in November, securing only 370,000 coins during the month, where the second largest cryptocurrency declined 16% down from a high of $3,656. According to data from asset management firm and ETF issuer Bitwise, treasuries bought 81% less coins from an August’s peak of 1.97 million Ether. ETH DAT bear continues. pic.twitter.com/5YhOwqTICd — Max Shannon (@cornMaxy) December 2, 2025 Bitwise senior research associate Max Shannon said the reversal was expected after the companies began piling up on Ethereum during the mid-year’s altcoin season, when most coins were hitting yearly highs. “Treasuries were…

Another rate freeze from the Bank of Korea – but what does this mean for your cryptocurrency portfolio? The central bank’s decision to maintain the Bank of Korea benchmark rate at 2.50% marks the fourth consecutive hold, creating significant implications for digital asset investors worldwide. Why Does the Bank of Korea Benchmark Rate Matter for Crypto? The Bank of Korea benchmark rate serves as a crucial indicator for global financial markets. When central banks maintain stable rates, it typically signals economic caution that can influence cryptocurrency prices. Moreover, this stability often drives investors toward alternative assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum…

Bitcoin miners are finally catching a breather as hashprice lifts off the basement floor after hitting punishing lows just days ago that squeezed operations to the edge. Even with that revenue dip, the network’s hashrate has held its ground, hovering in a tight band between 1,050 exahash per second (EH/s) and 1,100 EH/s. Miners Welcome a Hashprice Rebound The recent lift in bitcoin prices has handed BTC miners a much-needed gulp of fresh air after weeks of pinched revenue. At the tail end of November, on the final day, hashprice scraped the bottom at $36.35 per petahash per second (PH/s),…

Key Takeaways BlackRock transferred $135 million in Ethereum to Coinbase Prime, signaling ongoing institutional crypto activity. The move is likely related to operations and rebalancing for BlackRock’s spot Ethereum ETF. BlackRock, the investment management giant, moved 44,140 Ethereum worth around $135 million in Ethereum to Coinbase Prime today. The transfer represents the latest on-chain activity involving the asset manager’s crypto operations. BlackRock oversees spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds, focusing on integrating crypto into traditional investment portfolios. The firm has been actively depositing Bitcoin and Ethereum into Coinbase Prime to facilitate operations for its crypto ETFs amid portfolio adjustments. Coinbase…

Russia’s Treasury will start accepting payments to the country’s federal budget in the nation’s new digital ruble from the beginning of 2026. The news comes after earlier this year the agency made its first payments in the central bank digital currency (CBDC) issued by the Bank of Russia. Russian Treasury to process revenues in digital ruble The Federal Treasury of Russia is beginning to accept budget revenues in the digital ruble from January, the head of the government agency unveiled. Roman Artyukhin made the announcement at a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. Quoted by the TASS news agency…

Ethereum breaks above $3,000 after the Fusaka upgrade, which adds PeerDAS and higher blob capacity, but price still must clear a dense EMA cluster to confirm a sustained uptrend. Summary Fusaka introduces PeerDAS, doubles gas capacity, and lays groundwork for two blob-parameter expansions that could cut rollup fees into 2026 as Ethereum price inches up.​ ETH broke a months-long descending trendline and trades inside a broad triangle, with resistance at the 20/50/200-day EMA cluster and a still-bearish Supertrend.​ Open interest is rising as traders re-enter leverage; holding higher lows and breaking above the EMA cluster are key to avoiding a…

Alt5 Sigma (NASDAQ: ALTS) connected to the Trump family’s crypto project, has removed Acting CEO Jonathan Hugh and cut ties with COO Ron Pitters. The company didn’t provide a reason but said it wasn’t related to misconduct. Both executives declined to comment. Another Leadership Exit at Alt5 Sigma Notably, this is the second leadership change since Alt5 Sigma struck a major deal in August with World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a crypto venture co-founded by Trump family members. The agreement allows Alt5 Sigma to buy up to $1.5 billion in WLFI digital tokens, putting the fintech company in the spotlight. The…

Crypto Asset Management firm Bitwise said Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade, expected to go live later Wednesday, is the kind of unflashy infrastructure change markets tend to overlook in real time, and then credit later for making the network feel sturdier and more investable. The upgrade is constructive for Ethereum over time because it expands capacity, improves validator efficiency as rollups grow and, most importantly, strengthens the blockchain’s ability to capture value from layer-2 activity, wrote analyst Max Shannon. Fusaka also raises the layer-1 gas limit to 60 million per block, a move that should lift throughput and take some pressure off…

The Ethereum treasury trade appears to be unwinding as monthly acquisitions continue to decline since the August high, while the largest players continue to scoop up billions of the Ether supply. Investments from Ethereum digital asset treasuries (DATs) fell 81% in the past three months, from 1.97 million Ether (ETH) in August to 370,000 ETH in November, according to Bitwise, an asset management firm. “ETH DAT bear continues,” wrote Max Shennon, senior research associate at Bitwise, in a Tuesday X post. Despite the slowdown, some companies with stronger financial backgrounds continue to accumulate the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency or raise funds…

When the California State Teachers’ Retirement System makes a move, the financial world pays attention. The recent revelation that CalSTRS holds $80 million in MicroStrategy stock represents a significant milestone in institutional cryptocurrency adoption. This strategic CalSTRS investment demonstrates how major pension funds are positioning themselves for the digital asset revolution. Why Is the CalSTRS Investment in MicroStrategy So Important? As the third-largest pension fund in the United States, CalSTRS manages retirement assets for nearly one million California educators. Their investment decisions carry enormous weight and influence institutional investment trends. The $80 million CalSTRS investment in MicroStrategy isn’t just about…