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Forward Industries, a digital asset–focused company that has built a significant position in Solana as part of its ongoing shift, has authorized a $1 billion share repurchase program — a move aimed at returning value to shareholders as it advances its transition into a digital asset treasury model. The share repurchase program, authorized on Monday, allows Forward Industries to buy back its stock on an ongoing basis through open-market purchases, block trades or privately negotiated transactions, the company announced. Forward said the authorization provides flexibility amid market volatility, though share repurchases are typically aimed at returning value to shareholders by…

In a swift and decisive move, South Korean cryptocurrency exchange giant Bithumb has announced a significant rebrand. Effective today, the token formerly known as APENFT will now operate under the new name AINFT. This strategic shift from APENFT to AINFT is more than a simple label change; it signals a potential evolution in the project’s vision within the dynamic non-fungible token (NFT) and digital asset space. What Does the AINFT Rebrand Mean for Investors? The change from APENFT to AINFT took effect at 5:30 a.m. UTC. Bithumb has confirmed that both the trading pair name and the token’s official English…

Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the co-founder of Binance, has reflected on a history of personal crypto purchases, with his recent ASTER acquisition now in the red. A few days ago, CZ bought ASTER, a token he has widely promoted since its launch. He announced buying over 2 million tokens, which at the time was a little under $1 per token. While the token surged on his “full disclosure” on November 2 to a high of $1.28, it has since crashed by over 25% to its current market price of $0.91. “100% record,” he added, highlighting that every one of his crypto…

Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the co-founder of Binance, has reflected on a history of personal crypto purchases, with his recent ASTER acquisition now in the red. A few days ago, CZ bought ASTER, a token he has widely promoted since its launch. He announced buying over 2 million tokens, which at the time was a little under $1 per token. While the token surged on his “full disclosure” on November 2 to a high of $1.28, it has since crashed by over 25% to its current market price of $0.91. “100% record,” he added, highlighting that every one of his crypto…

Binance, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has announced an upcoming maintenance of its wallet on the Ethereum network. This scheduled process is set to commence in the early hours of December 25, 2025, with a brief technical interruption anticipated. During this period, certain Ethereum network transactions will be halted temporarily. What to Expect from the Ethereum Network Maintenance?Will Users Notice Any Impact on Trading? What to Expect from the Ethereum Network Maintenance? The wallet maintenance will start precisely at 9:00 AM Turkish Standard Time and is expected to take about an hour. In preparation for this, Binance will suspend deposits and…

Tesla stock fell in early trading on Tuesday as investor uncertainty mounted over Chief Executive Elon Musk’s proposed $1 trillion compensation package. The decline comes just days before shareholders vote on the plan, which has divided major institutional investors and reignited debate over Musk’s influence at the electric-vehicle maker. The stock was down 2.6% at $456.40 in early trading. Broader market weakness added pressure, with S&P 500 futures down 1% and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures off 0.7%. Coming into Tuesday’s session, Tesla stock was up 16% year-to-date and 93% over the past 12 months, reflecting sustained optimism around its…

Key Notes Sling Money can now offer crypto services in the UK after receiving approval from the markets regulator. Avian Labs already has a license under the European Union’s MiCA regulatory framework. Stablecoin payments are becoming increasingly popular, with Sling Money now positioned to benefit. . Sling Money, a digital currency payment app developed by Avian Labs, has received regulatory approval in the United Kingdom to offer crypto-related services. This license comes at a time when stablecoin payments are gaining more popularity globally. Sling Money Joins Other Regulated Crypto Firms in the UK The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) granted…

Bitcoin briefly displayed $24,111 on Binance in a sharp wick on the BTC/USD1 trading pair late Tuesday before snapping back above $87,000 within seconds, according to exchange data. The move did not show up on any other major BTC pairs and appeared isolated to USD1, a stablecoin launched by Trump family-backed World Liberty Financial. The pair later normalized, with bitcoin trading back near prevailing market prices.These sudden “wicks” are typically caused by thin liquidity – or a possible display issue – rather than a broader crash. New or less-traded stablecoin pairs often have fewer market makers quoting tight prices, meaning…

Crypto majors continued their decline, dropping another 3–8% as the selloff persisted. Bitcoin (BTC) fell 3% to $104,500, Ethereum (ETH) dropped 5% to $3,520, Binance Coin (BNB) slid 6% to $955, and Solana (SOL) plunged 8% to $162. Meanwhile, Decred (DCR) surged 111%, Dash (DASH) climbed 50%, and Internet Computer (ICP) gained 30%, leading the day’s top movers. Liquidations totaled over $1.2 billion on Monday, with long positions accounting for 90% of the losses, and the Crypto Fear & Greed Index slipped into “Extreme Fear.” Balancer suffered a $128 million exploit following a so-called “vibe-coded” hack, prompting Berachain to halt…

Crypto majors continued their decline, dropping another 3–8% as the selloff persisted. Bitcoin (BTC) fell 3% to $104,500, Ethereum (ETH) dropped 5% to $3,520, Binance Coin (BNB) slid 6% to $955, and Solana (SOL) plunged 8% to $162. Meanwhile, Decred (DCR) surged 111%, Dash (DASH) climbed 50%, and Internet Computer (ICP) gained 30%, leading the day’s top movers. Liquidations totaled over $1.2 billion on Monday, with long positions accounting for 90% of the losses, and the Crypto Fear & Greed Index slipped into “Extreme Fear.” Balancer suffered a $128 million exploit following a so-called “vibe-coded” hack, prompting Berachain to halt…