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Crypto prices plunged alongside stock market indices early Friday after President Donald Trump threatened to ratchet up tariffs on China.Bitcoin dove below $119,000 for the first time since October 2, and was recently trading for $119,028—down 1.7% on the day. But other leading cryptocurrencies saw sharper dips, with Ethereum and Solana both down almost 5%…
In brief The Monetary Authority of Singapore has deferred new crypto prudential standards to the start of 2027. MAS delayed the rollout from January 1, 2026 due to crypto industry concerns raised in a consultation on the changes. Respondents warned that the proposed risk classifications could unfairly penalize assets built on permissionless blockchains, potentially stifling…
In brief Prediction market Kalshi has been valued at $5 billion as it raised $300 million with participation from Sequoia, Andreessen Horowitz, Paradigm, and more. It comes the same week that rival Polymarket was valued at $9 billion via a $2 billion investment, which made its CEO the youngest “self-made” billionaire. The projects have been…
In brief Bitcoin volatility has risen since the government shutdown began, though it remains below March’s tariff-driven peak. The U.S. deficit has reached $1.973 trillion, $76 billion higher than last year, raising concerns about fiscal sustainability. Bitcoin has lagged behind stocks, gold, and silver recently, but analysts expect crypto markets to remain supported if ETF…
In brief Zcash (ZEC) surged over the past week to its highest level since April 2022, leading a sector-wide rally for privacy coins including Railgun and Dash. The rally comes as concerns mount over financial surveillance and sanctions, with investors seeking assets that offer greater privacy and protection from capital freezes amid geopolitical uncertainty. Analysts…
In brief The Bank of England may exempt crypto-exchanges and other big firms from its proposed £10 million ($13.3 million) limit on stablecoin holdings. The central bank would retain the cap for individuals, who would be limited to holding a maximum of between £10,000 and £20,000 ($13,300 and $26,600). Industry figures believe that the caps…
In brief Salaries and token incentives declined across nearly all roles and regions, according to Dragonfly’s latest crypto compensation report. Western Europe remains a dominant labor hub, while Asia’s hiring share nearly doubled year-over-year. Most crypto firms remain remote-first, with slower hiring and a widening gap between top executives and staff pay. Crypto salaries are…
In brief Solana daily transactions fell to 64 million, down nearly 50% from July’s peak. Capital rotation to rivals and network friction are key reasons for the decline, one expert said. Despite a likely ETF approval Friday, Solana’s price is expected to follow Bitcoin’s lead. Solana’s daily transactions are on a steady decline, even as…
In brief Bitcoin bull Arthur Hayes thinks BTC’s traditional four-year cycle is over. The entrepreneur says increased money supply will benefit the asset. Hayes, however, has previously labeled his bullish predictions as “pretty shit.” Crypto entrepreneur Arthur Hayes continues to say that an increased money supply will benefit Bitcoin—and now believes that the leading cryptocurrency’s…
In brief Solana exchange-traded funds could get the green light this month. But investor fatigue and more interest in Ethereum could dampen inflows into the products, JP Morgan analysts have said. A number of top asset managers have this year tried to get SEC approval for a SOL ETF. U.S. exchange-traded funds giving investors Solana…
