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Ethereum sold off hard this week, sliding more than 12% and briefly touching $3,245 before recovering to the $3,300 area in the last 24 hours. The drop came just as U.S. spot ETH ETFs finally turned green again. On Nov 6, 2025 (ET), the funds posted a net $12.5 million inflow, ending six straight sessions of redemptions. BlackRock’s ETHA pulled in the most, with Fidelity’s FETH following, while Grayscale’s ETHE still saw outflows. Total ETH ETF holdings now stand at $21.75 billion, about 5.45% of Ethereum’s current market value, which tells traders that institutional demand has not disappeared even during…
Stablecoin payments expanded in 2025, with a growing share of B2B transfers. According to Artemis, the tokens saw 70% more usage as a payment tool since February. In 2025, stablecoin payments expanded by over 70% since February. The fiat-pegged market evolved, with payments becoming one of the key vectors of development, with Circle’s USDC leading the trend. Artemis, one of the leading crypto data hubs, collected data from 22 crypto payment companies to estimate the real-life usage of stablecoins. An additional 11 startups were interviewed for extra data, coming from B2B, P2P, B2C, card payment, and prefunding payments. The data…
Hong Kong authorities charged 16 people, including former lawyer and social media influencer Joseph Lam, in connection with the JPEX cryptocurrency scandal that allegedly defrauded more than 2,700 investors out of HK$1.6 billion ($205.8 million). The case is the largest alleged financial fraud in Hong Kong’s history, according to police. Charges include conspiracy to defraud, fraudulently inducing investment and money laundering, the South China Morning Post reported. Six of the accused are believed to be core members of JPEX’s operations. Seven others, including Lam, are influencers or involved in over-the-counter crypto trading. Authorities also said Interpol issued red notices for…
Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, is preparing to launch prediction market contracts, according to sources close to the situation who wished to remain anonymous. This move would position Gemini among the many financial firms entering a new field of prediction markets. Reports highlighted that this market will provide a controlled method for betting on outcomes of elections, sports games, and other events. The launch represents Gemini’s effort to diversify its offerings amid a competitive crypto exchange market. Gemini aims to remain competitive in the crypto space Recently, Gemini has been making significant moves to strengthen…
A groundbreaking moment in global digital finance has just unfolded! The world of cryptocurrencies and traditional banking is increasingly converging, and at the forefront of this evolution is the remarkable Chainlink DvP Settlement. This innovative development signals a significant step forward in how international transactions are conducted, bringing unprecedented efficiency and security to cross-border payments. What is the Chainlink DvP Settlement and Why Does it Matter? Recently, Chainlink announced its pivotal role in facilitating a Delivery versus Payment (DvP) settlement between the Central Bank of Brazil and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. This isn’t just a technical achievement; it’s a…
On October 24, 2025, ETHZilla, an Ethereum treasury company listed on Nasdaq, sold approximately $40 million worth of ETH. The sale was made by the company when Ethereum was priced at around 3338 per coin, and the company sold approximately 11,900 ETH. The move was validated by ETHZilla itself as part of its strategy to transform crypto assets into the share buyback capital. The company indicated that the deal was part of its bigger plan to create shareholder value by achieving financial restructuring discipline. Buyback Plan Focuses on Net Asset Value Disconnect The company accepted the idea of the buyback…
France’s National Assembly has adopted a controversial wealth tax amendment that, for the first time, explicitly targets cryptocurrency holdings, triggering criticism from industry experts who warn the measure could penalize innovation and drive talent abroad. Amendment No. I-3379 to France’s 2026 Finance Bill, passed by a narrow 163-150 vote last Friday, adds digital assets under Article L.54-10-1 of France’s Monetary and Financial Code to a new “unproductive wealth” tax base alongside gold, yachts, and classic cars. The measure, introduced by centrist MP Jean-Paul Mattei of the Les Démocrates group, imposes a flat 1% annual tax on net wealth exceeding $2.2…
Bitget Launches Zero-Interest Loan Initiative for Market Makers to Strengthen Altcoin Markets
Bitget has rolled out a new Institutional Financing Program that offers market makers a rare piece of breathing room: up to 2 million USDT in interest-free loans aimed squarely at boosting liquidity for altcoin markets. The program, announced November 4, 2025, runs from November 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026, and is expressly designed to give professional traders and market-making firms cheaper capital to support smaller, less liquid tokens. What makes the initiative notable is how aggressively Bitget has lowered the bar for participation. Instead of the full trading-volume thresholds the exchange normally requires for institutional financing, teams need only…
Chainlink has launched the Chainlink Runtime Environment (CRE), a new software platform designed to let institutions deploy smart contracts across public and private blockchains with built-in tools for compliance, privacy, and data integration. Unveiled during Chainlink’s SmartCon, CRE is part of the platform’s push to become core infrastructure for financial institutions moving into blockchain-based rails. Chainlink positioned CRE as a foundation for the tokenization shift, pointing out that major institutions including Swift, Euroclear, UBS, and Mastercard are adopting it “to capture the $867 trillion tokenization opportunity.” CRE was first unveiled a year ago, where Chainlink likened the platform’s significance to…
Ethereum news surfaces amid a neutral daily regime and sub-50 momentum. Meanwhile, this note covers the short-term context, daily technicals, pivot zones and actionable scenarios for ETHUSDT. Readers will find clear indicator readings and concise trade triggers, with implications for risk and liquidity. Market Overview Technical Analysis — Ethereum update Daily Chart (D1) Intraday Sentiment (H1 60) Key Levels and Pivot Zones Trading Scenarios Market Context 6thereum news Final Outlook Market Overview The D1 structure for ETH/USDT shows a neutral main scenario, as the daily regime is labelled neutral and price sits below short EMAs. Moreover, market sentiment is cautious…