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In a move that’s turning heads across the cryptocurrency space, Trend Research has just executed a massive Ethereum purchase despite facing significant paper losses. The institutional investor, believed to be a subsidiary of LD Capital, acquired an additional 6,379 ETH worth approximately $130 million through a leveraged loan. This bold Trend Research ETH purchase strategy reveals much about institutional confidence in Ethereum’s long-term potential, even during challenging market conditions. Why Is Trend Research Doubling Down on ETH? The latest Trend Research ETH purchase represents a continuation of an accumulation strategy that began last November when Ethereum traded around $3,400. According…

Researchers at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology in Korea just proved that AI models can develop the digital equivalent to a gambling addiction. A new study put four major language models through a simulated slot machine with a negative expected value and watched them spiral into bankruptcy at alarming rates. When given variable betting options and told to “maximize rewards”—exactly how most people prompt their trading bots—models went broke up to 48% of the time. “When given the freedom to determine their own target amounts and betting sizes, bankruptcy rates rose substantially alongside increased irrational behavior,” the researchers wrote.…

ShapeShift, one of the longest-running community-led multichain DEX aggregators, has announced the introduction of its Version 4.0 platform update, which marks a significant return to privacy-first, self-custody trading. According to a press release sent to Invezz, the update follows a year of continuous engineering work and reaffirms the platform’s core values at a time when most of the cryptocurrency industry is shifting towards custodial risk, compelled disclosure, and opaque transaction flows. Version 4.0 prioritises private value transfer, clearer transaction verification, and increased user control, while continuing ShapeShift’s long-standing commitment to operate without accounts, tracking, or Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements.…

US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell recently stated that the Fed will soon expand its balance sheet again — effectively preparing for a new phase of quantitative easing. The news sent crypto investors into a frenzy in anticipation of a surge in fresh liquidity. At the same time, skeptics warned that it could inflate a dangerous bubble. Powell Hints at Quantitative Easing The Federal Reserve has recently announced the conclusion of its quantitative tightening program, confirming plans to halt balance-sheet reductions as of December 1. “Our long-stated plan has been to stop balance sheet runoff when reserves are somewhat above…

Key Takeaways Fetch.ai launched the first AI-to-AI payment system using USDC and FET through its platform ASI:One. Personal and business AIs can now autonomously execute bookings and payments using on-chain transactions and Visa integration. Fetch.ai announced the first AI-to-AI payment system, allowing personal AIs to complete transactions autonomously via ASI:One, its proprietary agentic AI platform. The system supports payments by Visa, as well as on-chain transactions using USDC and FET. In its first live use case, a Personal AI built on ASI:One planned a shared dinner, booked a reservation through OpenTable, and completed the payment, all while the user was…

Russia is reportedly discussing new options for managing the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. This includes the potential use of its electricity for Bitcoin mining. The idea surfaced during recent comments by Vladimir Putin according to reporting by Kommersant. The discussion forms part of broader talks involving the future operation of the plant and possible cooperation with the United States. Zaporizhzhia Plant Enters Strategic Talks Kommersant reported that Russia is holding discussions with the U.S. Which involve the management of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. It’s the largest nuclear facility in Europe. Vladimir Putin reportedly acknowledged that joint management ideas are…

Coming out of the weekend, the Ethereum price had attempted another recovery alongside Bitcoin, but eventually, the recovery attempt failed again. Taking to TradingView, crypto analyst DomicChaina explains what is happening behind this phenomenon and why the Ethereum price is unlikely to see any meaningful recovery. As it stands, it seems the leading altcoin is more likely to suffer a rejection toward new monthly lows than actually stage a rebound. Technical Factors Drive Ethereum Price Further Down The crypto analyst highlights some technical developments that point to the Ethereum price being stuck in a bearish phase. One of the major…

In a move that could reshape the landscape of digital finance, the owner of the world’s most famous stock exchange is reportedly eyeing a major MoonPay investment. According to Bloomberg, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) – the powerhouse behind the New York Stock Exchange – is in active discussions to pour capital into the cryptocurrency payments processor. This potential partnership represents more than just another funding round; it signals a seismic shift in how traditional financial giants view crypto infrastructure. Why Is This MoonPay Investment Such a Big Deal? When the parent company of the NYSE considers a MoonPay investment, the financial…

Ethereum price remained below the important support level at $3,000 as demand for the coin eased modestly. ETH dropped to a low of $2,935 on Wednesday, down sharply from the year-to-date high of $4,945. This article provides an ETH price prediction and what to expect in the near term. Ethereum price prediction Copy link to section The daily chart shows that the ETH price has plunged in the past few months. It has crashed from the year-to-date high of $4,945 to the current $2,2935. The token formed a death cross pattern as the 50-day and 200-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMA)…

Chris Larsen just broke into the global top‑200 richest people, and it happened fast.The move came after the U.S. government and Wall Street shifted their tone toward crypto. The Securities and Exchange Commission ended its five‑year lawsuit against Ripple back in August, clearing a major weight off the company. Then this Wednesday in San Francisco, investors tied to Fortress Investment Group and Citadel Securities put $500 million into Ripple, valuing the company at $40 billion, according to Bloomberg. The timing was almost rude. The new valuation plus a roughly 9% rise in XRP this year pushed Chris into billionaire territory…