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Macro guru Lyn Alden is revealing her top asset pick for next year amid signs of increasing liquidity. In a new interview with finance journalist YouTuber David Lin, the analyst says that the asset she is most bullish on in 2025 is Bitcoin (BTC). Alden believes Bitcoin will have a strong market performance next year because of the flagship digital asset’s tendency to rise when liquidity increases and monetary policy eases. “We’re kind of coming out of signs of peak credit tightening in the US and so that’s pro-liquidity. And globally, we’re seeing more stimulus out of China. That’s generally…

A major Ethereum whale, holding 398,891 $ETH ($1.14 billion), has sold a portion of its holdings, moving 29,897 $ETH for 84.87 million $USDC. The sale was executed at an average price of $2,839 per ETH, following a recent price surge. The whale bought the Ethereum at an average of $3.5 per coin and has earned an astonishing $84.7 million or 810 times its investment. The whale with 398,891 $ETH($1.14B) has sold 29,897 $ETH for 84.87M $USDC at $2,839 after the $ETH price rose!The buying cost was only ~$3.5, and has realized a profit of $84.7M, an 810x return!The whale still…

A recent paper released by Ulster University has reignited speculations within the XRP community, especially with the mention of a private Ripple ledger. The paper, titled “CBDC – Lessons from China,” was released in August 2024, discussing the lessons obtained from a test of the e-CNY project from China. Prominent XRP community figure WrathofKahneman (WOK) recently shared these findings with the community. Notably, the research includes a table that compares the transactions per second (TPS) capabilities of various platforms, including a blockchain dubbed “Ripple’s private ledger,” which it describes as being used for “testing for Digital Euro.” Ripple Private Ledger…

Introduction Introducing the Bitcoin Popularity Index (BPI), the first comprehensive search study of its kind. This index has been curated in an attempt to measure the global reach and impact of Bitcoin through a broad analysis of Google search queries. Unlike many studies that offer absolute data or blend various aspects of cryptocurrency, the BPI data aims to deliver insights of Bitcoin interest specifically, by considering factors such as language diversity, Google’s browser dominance and population sizes. This approach allows us to gauge not just the raw interest but also the relative intensity of Bitcoin engagement across different nations. We…

This is a segment from the 0xResearch newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. It started with an understated “woo-hoo” and a laugh. The latest Ethereum All Core Developers (ACD) call marked a milestone for being the 200th such meeting. As Galaxy’s Christine Kim noted on X, “[W]hat’s cool about these calls is that through the years they’ve remained open, transparent and accessible for anyone to join and listen in on. [A]lso, devs still rely on these calls to act as a critical forcing function for making key governance decisions about [E]thereum.” As usual, developers discussed key updates around testing networks…

A new scandal involving popular cryptocurrency Cardano (ADA) has erupted on social media. The case concerns the ADA staking mechanism device, with some crypto-entertainers stating that the only reason why the token is still at the top of crypto rankings is that its stakers cannot sell it because their assets are locked in staking. Moreover, the unlocking should happen in October and then, according to these analysts, it remains to be seen whether the Cardano token is being held for real. Statements like this have caused quite a stir in the ADA community and have even caught the attention of…

Mark Yusko, CEO and CIO at Morgan Creek Capital Management, believes that the price of Bitcoin could potentially reach six-digit territory within a month. During a recent appearance on Paul Barron Network, Yusko stated that the largest cryptocurrency could go right through its “fair value” “As soon as the price starts to rise, what do human beings do? We chase momentum. So, the momentum followers come in, and that pushes further, and then we get what I call the ‘Thanksgiving effect.’ I think that this Thanksgiving will be the best Thanksgiving ever,” he explained. According to Yukso, the network value…

Republican Mike Collins, re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in Georgia’s 10th Congressional District, holds Ethereum. Collins disclosed an investment in Ethereum (ETH) worth nearly $80,000, according to the platform Quiver Quantitative. The platform, which tracks investment purchases and trades of key public figures, shared this via a post on X on Nov. 8. As well as Ethereum, the lawmaker has reportedly also purchased $15,000 worth of Aerodrome (AERO). Aerodrome is an automated market maker and decentralized exchange that functions as the central liquidity hub for Base, a layer-2 network on Ethereum launched by Coinbase. Rep. Collins disclosed the…

Polygon rapidly expands with upgrades, partnerships, and the migration from MATIC to POL tokens. The network’s stablecoin market cap has doubled to $2.1 billion. Polygon is accelerating its growth and influence in the blockchain space with a series of strategic upgrades, partnerships, and developments. From tokenized assets to breakout applications, the platform is positioning itself as a hub for decentralized projects and real-world asset integration. The transition from MATIC to POL, combined with increased daily active addresses and NFT sales, highlights Polygon’s position as a leading force in the blockchain industry. • token upgrades• $2.1B stablecoin market cap• #2 tokenized…

U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown, a longtime crypto skeptic and chair of the powerful Senate Banking Committee, has lost his re-election bid in Ohio to Republican Bernie Moreno, handing a significant win to the crypto lobby after a record-breaking investment campaign. Brown’s loss comes after Fairshake, a pro-crypto super PAC, poured an astonishing $40 million into unseating the influential Democratic incumbent, marking the largest share of its national budget. The former Democratic incumbent has secured 2.4 million votes, or 46.1%, to Moreno’s 2.6 million, representing a 50.5% share, according to the latest figures from The Associated Press. His defeat represents a…