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The following is a guest post and opinion of Eneko Knörr, CEO and Co-Founder of Stabolut. Months ago, in an op-ed for CryptoSlate, I warned that the EU’s flagship crypto regulation, MiCA, would achieve the opposite of its goals. I argued it would strangle euro innovation while cementing the US dollar’s dominance for a new generation. At the time, some thought this was alarmist. Today, with grim validation, the same concerns are being echoed from within the European Central Bank itself. In a recent blog post, also highlighted by the Financial Times, ECB advisor Jürgen Schaaf described the state of…

Key Takeaways Pacifica is now the largest perpetual DEX by trading volume on Solana, outpacing Jupiter Exchange. Pacifica achieved over $600 million in 24-hour trading volume. Pacifica, a Solana-based perpetual DEX, has become the largest perpetual exchange on Solana by trading volume, surpassing Jupiter Exchange in the network’s growing derivatives market. The platform reported over $440 million in 24-hour trading volume, positioning it ahead of established players like Jupiter in the Solana perpetual DEX space. Pacifica has processed billions of dollars in total trading volume while still operating in closed beta. The exchange has attracted over 10,000 active traders in…

The best trader, based on Profit and Loss (PnL) on Hyperliquid, the decentralized perpetual futures exchange, has just increased a bullish position on Ethereum. The trader has a new long of $15.61K at 4,129.60, which is being added to his or her humongous 1.38 million long position at an average price of 4,131.72, according to Whale Watch Perps (@whalewatchperps) on X. This trading emphasizes increasing belief in the Ethereum price that has been testing major support in the range of 4,170. Market Indicators and Whale Trust. The Layer-1 blockchain, which drives this trade, Hyperliquid, is becoming an increasingly popular whale…

Metaplanet stock price is in a free fall, erasing some of the gains made after its pivot to Bitcoin accumulation. Summary Metaplanet share price has slumped by 63% from the year-to-date high. Bitcoin treasury stocks have plunged in the past few months. Technical analysis points to more downside in the coming weeks. Metaplanet shares have plunged to ¥709, their lowest level since May 19, and 63% from their highest point this year. This performance makes it one of the worst-performing Bitcoin treasury companies in the industry. Have Bitcoin treasury firms fallen out of favor? Metaplanet, a Japanese hotel operator, has…

FalconX, an institutional digital asset prime broker, has launched its Electronic Options platform. The platform allows 24/7 trading of crypto options, combining electronic execution with features of over-the-counter trading. Previously, crypto options were mostly traded in fragmented OTC markets with limited exchange access. The new platform enables institutional investors to execute options strategies at any time through a user interface or an API. FalconX says the system is supported by its liquidity and existing market infrastructure. Josh Lim, Global Co-Head of Markets, FalconX, Source: LinkedIn The crypto options market has seen rapid growth. Demand has increased for hedging, volatility trading,…

Ethereum reserves are falling on exchanges, signaling strong buying interest and potential price surge soon. Over $11 billion in ETH short positions could face liquidation above $4,200 price level. Analysts predict Ethereum may climb to $5,900 if support holds and momentum continues upward. Ethereum is back in focus, not for big price moves, but because coins are leaving exchanges fast, showing strong buying interest. At the same time, over $11 billion in short positions could be forced to close if ETH climbs above $4,200. Currently trading around $4,122, Ethereum sits on the edge of a possible breakout, with analysts eyeing…

Everyone’s buying gold. The boomer rock blasted past $3,600 this week to mark a fresh all-time high and draw investors far and wide into its glittery orbit. So why is the gold price surging? It’s the result of a perfect storm: a cooling labor market in the U.S., expectations of rate cuts, relentless geopolitical jitters, and central banks diversifying away from the dollar. Just look around: El Salvador’s buying gold, BRIC countries are buying gold, central banks are buying gold, Aunt Mildred is buying gold; everyone’s buying gold. Should you? El Salvador’s golden hedge El Salvador lit up Crypto Twitter…

This is a segment from the Lightspeed newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Every industry has its crown jewel worth fighting for. In crypto, that crown jewel is perpetual derivatives. Perps give high-risk traders leveraged exposure to crypto markets, using periodic funding payments between longs and shorts to anchor prices to spot. It’s a highly lucrative financial instrument that dominates trading flow. Perps account for at least 70% of CEX volumes and the majority of its revenues. Based on Kaiko data, 68% of all bitcoin trading volume in 2025 came from perps alone. Given Solana’s stated ambitions to rival Nasdaq,…

Ethereum price is holding steady above key levels even as heavy ETF withdrawals test investor confidence. Summary Ethereum price rebounds above $4,100 despite a record $796 million in net outflows from spot ETFs last week. Major issuers led the Ethereum ETF withdrawals with Fidelity’s FETH seeing $362 million in redemptions and BlackRock’s ETHA losing over $200 million Technical setup shows consolidation, with ETH resistance around $4,300, as oversold conditions helped spark the bounce. Ethereum ETFs have been under pressure this month, posting mixed performance amid cooling institutional demand. The nine U.S.-listed funds recently recorded five consecutive days of net outflows,…

Citigroup has unveiled a major expansion of its blockchain-based platform, Citi® Token Services, announcing an industry-first integration with its 24/7 USD Clearing solution to enable near-instant cross-border payments and liquidity management for institutional clients. The integration, which Citi disclosed in a press release, promises to expand the bank’s ability to provide payments around the clock across its global network. With over 250 banking partners in more than 40 markets already utilizing the bank’s clearing system, the addition of tokenized settlement capabilities aims to reduce friction in transferring money. Citi integrates blockchain into its global clearing infrastructure Citi Token Services is…