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Ethereum has now broken back below the $3,200 mark after failing to hold the 100-day moving average. Despite the broader downtrend playing out over the past few weeks, the on-chain supply dynamic remains interesting. But technically, the buyers are losing ground fast as momentum shifts further in favor of the sellers. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, ETH is holding just above a key support zone around $3,000. The price has dropped below the $3,800 level and the 100-day moving average, located around the $3,400 mark, flipping both levels into resistance. The 200-day MA is…
Bolivia’s Bitcoin mining hash rate grows to 0.29% globally as inflation devalues the national currency. Venezuela’s advanced USDT adoption offers lessons on risk management and corporate financial protocols. Bolivia’s economy is navigating a complex scenario marked by a scarcity of foreign currency. The national currency, the boliviano, faces consistent pressure on its value. Within this context, Bitcoin mining and the use of stablecoins like USDT have gained traction as practical alternatives for the population and businesses. Growth of Bitcoin Mining in a Challenging Economic Environment The global heat map from the Hashrate Index for the fourth quarter of 2025 placed…
Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm’s trial followed the law and the judge overseeing his case should not consider acquitting him of all charges, federal prosecutors said. In a post-trial filing dated last Wednesday, attorneys with the Department of Justice’s Southern District of New York office pushed back against Storm’s motion for acquittal, saying they had proved with sufficient evidence that he had built and controlled Tornado Cash, the crypto mixing service that was once sanctioned by the U.S. due to its use by North Korean and other actors. At the end of September, Storm’s attorneys filed a post-trial motion arguing…
The developer release provides early access to Aqua’s SDK, libraries, and documentation, enabling builders to experiment, integrate, and optimize new strategies. Aqua introduces a breakthrough model where multiple DeFi strategies can operate on the same capital simultaneously, all while maintaining full self-custody for users. 1inch is offering bounties of up to $100,000 for contributions that help shape the product. ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, November 17, 2025 – 1inch, the leading DeFi ecosystem, announces the developer release of Aqua, a revolutionary liquidity layer built to transform how capital and yield strategies operate in DeFi. Aqua marks the beginning of a…
A week ago, it was reported that Polymarket, a prediction-market protocol, recently hit a $9 billion valuation following a large $2 billion investment. Interestingly, data and analysis shows that a remarkably small fraction of users achieve consistent profits. To rank within the top 0.51% by profit and loss, an individual must realize gains surpassing $1,000. Similarly, a trading volume exceeding $50,000 is required to be in the top 1.74% by that same metric. Also, simply executing 50 or more trades places a user ahead of 77% of the entire user base. Two strategies driving profit Right now, a strategy known…
Gabriel Campa, Head of Digital Assets at Towerbank, stated that he believes Argentine banks are ready to enter the cryptocurrency services market. He highlighted that many have already finalized software for this end, and are waiting to be greenlighted by regulators. Banks Are Already Prepared to Offer Crypto Services in Argentina, Says Towerbank Executive The Facts Gabriel Campa, Head of Digital Assets at Towerbank, stated that he knows banks are prepared to enter the cryptocurrency services market in Argentina. Following a discussion on the same subject at LABITCONF 2025, one of the largest crypto events in Latin America, Campa highlighted…
DeFi yield protocols see significant retail activity, yet only a handful of wallets make up the bulk of value locked. Yields for stablecoin and other deposits are still mostly a DeFi tool used by whales. The bulk of value locked in yield protocols comes from whale wallets, where just 5.4% of user deposits make up 94.3% of total value locked. Retail deposits make up 62% of the total raw number of inflows, though contributing only a small amount to each protocol’s TVL. Whales are driving yield protocol liquidity, with most deposits coming from a handful of wallets. | Source: DeFi…
In a groundbreaking revelation that’s shaking the cryptocurrency world, Nasdaq-listed Etherzilla has disclosed it holds a massive 102,273 ETH. This stunning Etherzilla ETH holdings announcement signals growing institutional confidence in Ethereum’s future. But what does this mean for the broader crypto market and everyday investors? What Are Etherzilla ETH Holdings Telling Us About Institutional Adoption? The recent filing reveals Etherzilla’s substantial Etherzilla ETH holdings have reached 102,273 Ethereum tokens. This represents one of the largest publicly disclosed institutional positions in ETH. Moreover, this move demonstrates increasing mainstream acceptance of cryptocurrency investments. Etherzilla’s strategy focuses on long-term Ethereum accumulation. Their approach…
According to the FED’s latest Beige Book report, no significant change has been observed in economic activities across the country recently. Consumer spending declined slightly, employment levels remained largely stable, but labor demand weakened. Wages rose modestly across all regions, but prices continued to rise due to import costs, spending on services, and tariffs. Three of the Fed’s 12 districts reported a slight increase in economic activity, five reported no change, and four reported a slight weakening. While retail spending declined, some districts saw increased car sales due to strong demand for electric vehicles. While high-income consumers increased their spending…
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao returned to public discussion this week. After responding to a question about the massive $4.3 billion fine imposed on Binance. During its 2023 settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice. When asked whether the fine could now be refunded following his presidential pardon in 2025. CZ gave a calm and surprising answer. If any refund ever happens, he plans to invest it back into the United States. He also made it clear that he has not asked for a refund. That balancing gratitude with fairness is important to him. CZ Says He Won’t Push for More…