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Crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen says Ethereum (ETH) is entering a “window of weakness” that may extend into December as the asset struggles to hold key levels against both the US dollar and Bitcoin (BTC). In his latest update, Cowen says ETH continues to oscillate in a familiar range between $4,900 and $2,900. He notes that the pattern resembles the last cycle when ETH rallied near $4,900 before breaking down to $2,100. “Now $2,100 is also an important level because $2,100 for ETH would be basically back at the low it had in June.” He adds that a move to $2,100…

Crypto fund providers are adding staking to ETFs and ETPs, giving mainstream investors access to passive crypto income. Recent SEC guidance and advances in staking technology are fueling an industry-wide race to launch staking-enabled products. Top Crypto Fund Providers Adopt Staking Major names such as Grayscale, 21Shares, and REX-Osprey are launching products that offer both digital asset exposure and staking rewards. Grayscale, which manages $35 billion in assets, now offers staking in its US-listed Ethereum and Solana ETPs. Grayscale’s Ethereum Mini Trust ETF and Solana Trust allow investors to earn staking rewards in addition to holding the assets. According to…

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has been inundated with applications for the coveted stablecoin issuer licence. As many as 80 companies have expressed interest. But regulators say only a select few will be approved when the first batch of licenses are revealed in early 2026. Hong Kong is the first jurisdiction where stablecoin reserves must be backed exclusively by High Quality Liquid Assets – ultra safe, short-term holdings that can be converted to cash on demand. This rigorous rulebook hasn’t proved a deterrent. “It’s a sign that firms are eager to tap into the crypto system without taking on…

The University of Namibia has launched a Master’s program in blockchain technology to position Namibia as a hub for blockchain research and talent development in Africa. Program Background and National Interest The University of Namibia (UNAM), in partnership with the Africa Blockchain Institute (ABI), has announced the approval and rollout of a Master of Science in Blockchain Technology program. The new postgraduate degree is reportedly designed to establish Namibia as a leading hub for blockchain research and talent development in Africa. The introduction of the Master’s program is the culmination of UNAM’s long-standing effort to integrate emerging technologies into its…

MAGACOIN FINANCE has officially passed its smart contract audit by Hashex, which has determined that the project is 100% safe and fully transparent. The audit confirmed that the system has no vulnerabilities, backdoors, or risk of investor funds. After going through the results, some analysts defined MAGACOIN FINANCE as being the most secure crypto presale for the year 2025, with realistic 100x potential once it lists on major exchanges. This development has added a new excitement to the presale market. Many projects like to claim safety and not prove it. MAGACOIN FINANCE did the opposite by proving its security before…

Whale Watch Perps announced a huge selling action by Solana (SOL) at 07:46 UTC on October 9, 2025. One of the leading traders in terms of profit and loss (PnL) on the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid initiated a new long position of 30530.00 at 224.47. The total holdings of the trader now comprise of $7.6 million worth of the SOL having been acquired at an average price of $226.90 each token. Liquidation level of the account stands at $55.27 and this implies that there would be a leveraged trade at an estimate of 4x to 5x. A top trader by PnL…

The Kyrgyz Republic has officially launched its first issuance of the national gold-backed stablecoin USDKG. The ceremony, held on November 20 at the Presidential Administration, was attended by President Sadyr Japarov, Minister of Finance Almaz Baketayev, and Biibolot Mamytov, CEO of the project. The initial tranche includes 50,000,000 USDKG tokens issued on the Tron blockchain. Each token is pegged 1:1 to the US dollar and fully backed by physical gold. According to officials, the launch marks a significant step toward strengthening Kyrgyzstan’s position in the global financial landscape. The initiative is expected to lay the groundwork for the country’s emerging…

Web3 entertainment platform Audiera enters strategic partnership with Endless Protocol. This is yet another crucial collaboration in the effort to transform Blockchain-based Gaming and Entertainment. This partnership is set to provide a cohesive cloud infrastructure along with enhanced performance capabilities for Web3 applications. It seamlessly integrates Audiera’s AI-driven entertainment platform with Endless’s state-of-the-art cloud technology. Transforming the Infrastructure of Blockchain The agreement states that Endless Cloud is transforming blockchain into a cloud protocol. Every resource is able, provable, and automatically settled on-chain when storage, traffic, and computing are combined into a verifiable trust domain. Endless provides tens of thousands of…

Bitmine continues its Ethereum buying spree while chairman Tom Lee warns that crypto markets are still struggling with weak market maker liquidity. Summary Bitmine’s latest ETH purchase strengthens its push to build one of the largest corporate crypto treasuries. The firm continues buying through OTC desks during market volatility, leaning on equity raises and staking rewards. Tom Lee says the market slump is tied to damaged market maker balance sheets after the October liquidation shock. Bitmine has purchased another 17,242 ETH, worth about $49 million, according to data shared by analytics firm Onchain Lens on Nov. 21. The company now…

The crypto market has truly matured since its early days a decade ago, evolving from a niche community into one with increasing adoption on both Wall Street and Main Street, marked by exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and even sovereign adoption. Yet, despite this growth and sophistication, most crypto market participants across the globe continue to cling to one metric – market capitalization. It remains the primary way people assess and rank cryptocurrencies by multiplying the total supply by the current price per coin, giving a snapshot of each asset’s value in the market. Institutions, too, did the same for years, viewing…