StraitsX will launch XSGD and XUSD on Solana in early 2026, targeting on-chain FX, cross-border settlement, and AI-driven payments with x402 support. Summary StraitsX will deploy its SGD- and USD-pegged stablecoins XSGD and XUSD on Solana in early 2026, making it the first L1 to host both assets natively. The launch targets on-chain FX, instant…
BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc. has strengthened its position in the digital asset space, purchasing over 102,000 Ethereum, as co-founder Tom Lee argues that the company’s long-term strategy remains solid despite market volatility. Summary The purchase brings BitMine’s Ethereum holdings to approximately 3.97 million ETH, valued at $12.2 billion, placing the company on track to meet…
Bitcoin and Ethereum options worth billions expire Dec. 20, with max pain clusters and BTC put skew setting the stage for short‑term volatility. Summary Options data shows Friday’s expiry concentrates BTC and ETH open interest around clear max pain levels that often act as near‑term magnets. Bitcoin’s structure leans heavier to puts, signaling stronger demand…
mETH Protocol launches a Buffer Pool using Aave’s ETH market to process ETH redemptions in about 24 hours, aiming to unlock institutional demand for liquid restaking. Summary mETH Protocol adds a Buffer Pool that routes ETH into Aave, targeting 24-hour redemption processing versus Ethereum’s 5–20+ day native exit queues. The upgrade uses dual liquidity paths…
Ethereum price could be poised for significant upside as it forms a bullish reversal setup, as inflows into spot Ethereum ETFs return after a week of downturn. Summary Ethereum price is down 8% from its weekly high. Exchange balances have hit an all-time low amid accumulation by DATs. A multi-year inverse head and shoulders is…
Prysm developers released a post-mortem analysis explaining the December 4 Fusaka mainnet incident that threatened Ethereum network stability. Summary A Prysm bug after Fusaka caused validator participation to drop to 75%. The network missed 41 epochs and lost roughly 382 ETH in proof rewards. Ethereum avoided finality loss thanks to client diversity and rapid fixes….
Ethereum spot ETFs recorded $19.41 million in net outflows on December 12 as ETH price stalled near the $3,000 level. Summary Ethereum ETFs posted $19.41M in net outflows on December 12 amid mixed fund activity. BlackRock ETHA saw inflows, but Grayscale and Fidelity outflows dragged totals lower. Analysts flag bullish ETH setup despite short-term weakness…
Ethereum price is trading below key moving averages as rising futures open interest and flat price action flag liquidation risk and heightened two-way volatility. Summary Ethereum price briefly broke a descending trendline and tested resistance before rejection, staying capped under its 100-day and 200-day moving averages. RSI has cooled from overbought while a nearby bullish…
The crypto market slid on Thursday even as the Dow Jones Industrial Average soared to a fresh record, underscoring a sharp investor rotation out of tech and into economically sensitive stocks following the Federal Reserve’s latest interest-rate cut. Summary Crypto slumped even as the Dow hit a record high, with Bitcoin and Ethereum falling alongside…
ETH is rallying on whale accumulation, renewed spot ETF inflows, and improving risk sentiment as traders watch December seasonality, Fed policy, and $4k resistance. Summary Ethereum has outperformed Bitcoin and several altcoins as sentiment improves ahead of the FOMC decision, with whales and corporates ramping up accumulation and futures leverage. U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs have…
