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The Ethereum price usd pair is trading in a fragile spot, caught between heavy overhead pressure and pockets of dip-buying interest. In this piece we look at how the higher time frame and intraday signals line up, and what that could mean for the next directional move. ETH/USDT — daily chart with candlesticks, EMA20/EMA50 and volume. Summary Ethereum price usd: Market Context and Direction Technical Outlook: reading the overall setup Intraday Perspective and ETH token Momentum Key Levels and Market Reactions Future Scenarios and Investment Outlook Summary The asset changes hands around 3,000, below all key daily moving averages, which…

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Auction house Christie’s will shift the focus of its venture capital arm to invest funds in projects that fit four key categories: web3, AI, fintech and hardware. Summary Christie’s venture capital fund is expanding its focus beyond traditional art-related technologies to include innovations in AI, fintech, Web3, and hardware. CEO Bonnie Brennan said the stabilization of the global art market and rising participation in online auctions have prompted the firm to attract more collectors and support early-stage tech ventures. In an exclusive interview with Caixin media, Christie’s CEO Bonnie Brennan said that the venture capital fund will invest in innovative…

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The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued new policy guidance that lays out how national banks can maintain crypto assets to be used for the payment of blockchain networks’ “gas fees.” In what’s known as “interpretive letter No. 1186,” the agency said Tuesday that the banks can keep on their balance sheets digital assets they think will reasonably be required for their operations. Blockchain networks routinely require the use of their own specific token as a fee for transactions, so banks that wish to handle such activity need to have the necessary assets on-hand. Activity “explicitly allowed…

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Cryptocurrency exchange OKX TR has announced the launch of spot trading for its popular blockchain project, Horizen (ZEN). The exchange has shared key dates for the listing process and provided a comprehensive calendar to help users prepare. OKX TR Announces Spot Listing of Horizen (ZEN) According to the announcement made by OKX TR, deposits for ZEN opened at 4:00 PM on November 17, 2025. This step will allow users to prepare for the opening of trading by transferring their ZEN assets to the exchange. Then, the “pre-open” period will take place between 08:00 and 09:00 on November 18, 2025. This…

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The Ethereum price is slightly red today, near $3,013, down about 1.8%, while Bitcoin stays marginally green. The underperformance is not new. Ethereum has also dropped nearly 23% this month, again weaker than Bitcoin. There is a fresh reversal attempt on the chart, but this setup has already failed once. It will likely fail again unless one key level finally breaks. RSI Shows a Clear Bullish Divergence, but History Says It Can Still Fail A clean bullish divergence has formed between Nov. 4 and Nov. 19. The price made a lower low, but the RSI, a momentum indicator that measures…

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There are 17 critical metals that comprise Rare Earth Elements (REEs). Neodymium and dysprosium prevail in the manufacture of magnets. EVs, wind turbines, and smartphones are powered by NdFeB magnets. They also take care of military technologies. China dominates 60-70 percent of the world in the production of rare earths. It provides 85-90% refined output. This offers significant geopolitical power to China. China has tightened the controls over exports, since April 2025. These include seven REES and important magnets. Analysts associate actions with U.S tariffs and technology bans. The pressure can be experienced instantly in the global supply chains. 💥BREAKING:🇨🇳…

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Canada’s government managed to pass its federal budget in parliament that would — among many other things — institute a stablecoin policy. Parliament narrowly passed Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first budget on Monday evening. Deep in the lengthy document is a section that would govern the issuance of stablecoins, overseen by the Bank of Canada. There remain other procedural hurdles for the budget’s specific provisions, but this marked a major win for the new government. In an echo of many of the points from the recent U.S. law regulating issuers of U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins, issuers in Canada must maintain one-to-one…

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Cboe Global Markets is ushering in a new era for US crypto derivatives. The exchange operator announced today that its Cboe Futures Exchange (CFE) will begin offering Continuous Futures for Bitcoin (PBT) and Ether (PET) on December 15, 2025, pending final regulatory review. This marks the first time that US-regulated markets will host perpetual-style crypto exposure, which has traditionally been offered only on offshore exchanges. Cboe Brings Perpetual-Style Crypto Futures Into the US Regulatory Fold The new products are designed to provide professional investors with long-term, capital-efficient exposure to the two largest digital assets. It eliminates the operational friction of…

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In a surprising strategic move that’s shaking up the cryptocurrency investment landscape, FG Nexus has executed a massive ETH share buyback by selling 10,922 Ethereum tokens. This bold decision reveals crucial insights about institutional crypto strategies and market positioning that every investor should understand. What Does This ETH Share Buyback Mean for Investors? The recent ETH share buyback by FG Nexus represents a significant shift in corporate cryptocurrency strategy. By converting 10,922 ETH into traditional share repurchases, the company demonstrates a sophisticated approach to balancing digital and traditional asset management. This move highlights several key considerations: Capital allocation optimization between…

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France’s financial regulator approved operating rules for what will become the country’s first stock exchange built entirely on blockchain technology, clearing the path for small and mid-sized companies to list tokenized shares for direct retail investor trading. The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) signed off on LISE SA’s 72-page rulebook on October 13. The approval allows LISE to operate as both a multilateral trading facility and settlement system using distributed ledger technology once it receives final authorization from French banking regulators. LISE will function under the European Union’s Pilot Regime, an experimental regulatory sandbox launched in 2022 that lets market…

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