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Ethereum has entered a consolidation phase following a turbulent period of selling pressure driven by macroeconomic uncertainty and market fear surrounding the US government shutdown. Over the past week, Ethereum’s price has stabilized around the $3,500 level after briefly dipping below key supports, as traders and institutions reassess risk exposure across the crypto market. Despite the cautious sentiment, on-chain data reveals a contrasting story — large holders, or “whales,” are quietly accumulating ETH during the downturn. According to data from Lookonchain and CryptoQuant, several high-value wallets have increased their Ethereum positions significantly, signaling growing confidence among long-term investors even as…

For the first time since 2018, the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) will be released on a Friday, and this time, under highly unusual circumstances. The September inflation report, due this Friday, comes amid an ongoing government shutdown that has frozen most other federal data releases. This has left the Federal Reserve with limited insight ahead of its critical October 29 policy meeting. CPI Report Takes Center Stage as Shutdown Halts Other Key Economic Data No other major reports, including jobs and retail sales data, will be published until the shutdown ends. However, something will occur differently, with the CPI…

DefiLlama now tracks GTBTC, a Bitcoin staking product offered by Gate.io, the first indication of an increasing integration of Bitcoin and the decentralized finance (DeFi) movement. The relocation demonstrates the understanding of DefiLlama that GTBTC is an important force in yield generation in the Bitcoin sector. It was announced on the official X account of DefiLlama on November 13, 2025. It has said that users are now also able to monitor the GTBTC within the Bitcoin network. This achievement in fact underscores increased openness and transition to the staking ecosystem of Gate within the broader crypto analytics industry. Gate BTC…

SharpLink Gaming posted Q3 2025 revenue of $10.8 million, a 1,100% year-over-year increase, as its Ethereum-focused treasury strategy propelled net income to $104.3 million. The company’s crypto assets totaled nearly $3 billion, with ETH holdings rising from 817,747 tokens on September 30 to 861,251 ETH by November 9, 2025. Financial Performance Driven by ETH Strategy SharpLink’s ambitious treasury strategy has reshaped its financial outlook. The company reported net income of $104.3 million, or $0.62 per fully diluted share, for the third quarter ending September 30, 2025. This result sharply contrasts with the net loss of about $885,000 recorded in the…

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor said in a recent podcast that his preferred perpetual stock, STRD, is being overlooked by investors because it trades as a junior security, unlike STRF, which is a senior instrument. STRD’s junior status has caused it to receive less attention despite its higher potential returns, Saylor said. In a capital stack, senior securities are paid out first and typically carry lower risk and lower yields. Junior securities are paid out after senior ones and carry higher risk, offering higher potential returns in compensation. As a senior security, STRF is protected by penalty provisions and prioritized…

DefiLlama has also started monitoring Valdora Finance, which is a decentralized liquid staking protocol on ZIGChain. The Total Value Locked (TVL) of the platform has already reached $10.04 million, which is an indication that users are already using it and that they are becoming increasingly confident in the project. On November 13, 2025, it was announced by @DefiLlama that Valdora was included in one of the most reputable analytics databases of DeFi. Valdora Finance: Liquid Staking Entrant Valdora Finance will enable stakeholders to deposit their $ZIGs and also be issued with stZIG. These stZIG tokens are liquid, and also the…

In a groundbreaking move, Magic Eden has revealed that 30% of its secondary marketplace revenue will now fuel automatic buybacks, sending ripples through the NFT community. This strategic decision aims to enhance value for users and solidify the platform’s position in the competitive crypto landscape. If you’re invested in NFTs, this Magic Eden buybacks initiative could directly impact your digital assets. What Are Magic Eden Buybacks and Why Do They Matter? Magic Eden buybacks involve the platform using a portion of its earnings to purchase its own assets or tokens from the market. This process can increase scarcity and potentially…

SharpLink reported that its third-quarter revenue for 2025 jumped to $10.8 million, and the company said this happened after making only $0.9 million in the same quarter last year, according to the earnings press release. The numbers show an increase of more than 1,100%, and the company said this lined up with expectations for 313% full-year revenue growth. The company also reported $104.3 million in net income after posting a $885,000 net loss one year earlier. Earnings came in at $0.62 per share, and analysts said they expect $0.87 by year-end. The company also said it held 817,747 ETH valued…

Ethereium-based lending protocol Morpho has gotten the Elixir sdeUSD/USDC exchange off its USDC vault following the drop in value of its stablecoin, deUSD. The delisting led to a loss of 3.6% bad debt which is a significant loss in the Morpho system of vaults. This move was soon after Elixir announced that its stablecoin deUSD was permanently retired and declared worthless. How the Delisting Unfolded Morpho that has the best lending and borrowing markets in Ethereum, operates a variety of vaults that has funds allocated to particular lending pools. The delisting was according to Morpho standard procedure: The protocol established…

Table of Contents Fraction AI Confirms Season 1 FOXX NFTs Sold OutSeason 1 Overview and Supply BreakdownWhy FOXX NFTs MatterThe Role of Fraction AI in Decentralizing AI TrainingFunding, Leadership, and Early SupportWhy the FOXX Sellout Matters for the EcosystemConclusionResources: Fraction AI’s FOXX NFTs season 1 sold out in under 48 hours, confirming strong demand for the project’s first digital collection. The rapid sellout follows the launch of the collection on Base on November 3, 2025. …and that’s a wrap. FOXX NFT Season 1 was a resounding success! All common and rare NFTs sold out in under 48h.We’ve kept some legendary…