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Arthur Hayes Predicts Equity Perpetuals Will Dominate Global Markets by 2026

Equity perpetuals are set to replace traditional derivatives as 24/7 crypto-native platforms take over global price discovery. Arthur Hayes explains why perps may dominate markets by 2026.

Is Bitcoin Really a “Trump Trade”? Why Crypto Is Moving from Politics to Protocols

Bitcoin’s latest sell-off has sparked claims it’s now a “Trump trade.” ATH.LIVE breaks down how political risk, institutional rotation, and Web3 infrastructure are reshaping where real value flows in crypto.

Uzbekistan to Launch Stablecoin Payments and Tokenized Securities in 2026

Uzbekistan is becoming Central Asia’s most structured crypto hub, approving stablecoin payments and tokenized stocks under strict oversight starting January 1, 2026.

Zcash Emerges as the First Quantum-Ready Crypto — Can ZEC Hit $5,000 in 2026?

Zcash is rapidly becoming a quantum-resistant, privacy-compliant crypto asset. Analysts project a breakout toward $1,750 and potentially $5,000 as the quantum threat narrative accelerates.

U.S. Bank Tests Regulated Stablecoin on Stellar With PwC — A New Challenger to USDT and USDC

U.S. Bank is piloting a fully regulated stablecoin on the Stellar blockchain with PwC oversight. The project could challenge USDT and USDC by combining compliance, reversibility, and bank-grade security.

Chinese Scammer Qian Zhimin Stole 195,000 BTC — Over 120,000 Bitcoins Still Missing After UK Seizure

Chinese scammer Qian Zhimin amassed nearly 195,000 BTC in a massive fraud scheme. UK police seized 61,000 BTC, but over 120,000 BTC remain missing. Victims received only partial compensation, exposing major gaps in global crypto enforcement.

Google Reduces Free Gemini AI Access as Monetization Push Accelerates

Google cut free usage limits for Gemini 3 Pro and Nano Banana Pro, signaling a shift toward subscription-first AI models. While not affecting crypto, the move highlights key trends in AI scaling and enterprise adoption.

Sony Launches Soneium Layer-2 to Reinvent Fan Engagement Across Asia’s Web3 Entertainment Ecosystem

Sony’s new Soneium Layer-2 blockchain powers fan participation through rewards, voting, and real engagement, starting with Idol Runway Collection. The system reflects Asia’s leadership in Web3 entertainment and aims to scale globally.

Binance Partners with Ho Chi Minh City to Build a Blockchain-Powered International Financial Center

Binance has partnered with Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Finance to support a new International Financial Center, focusing on blockchain, startups, and digital finance growth across Vietnam and Southeast Asia.

UK’s New DeFi Tax Proposal: HMRC Moves Toward “Tax on Realized Profits” for Lending and Liquidity Pools

The UK’s HMRC is proposing a new tax framework for DeFi lending, staking, and liquidity pools, deferring taxes until profits are realized. The move could simplify compliance for Ethereum users and set a global standard for DeFi tax policy.

Nasdaq Asks SEC to Lift IBIT Bitcoin ETF Options Limit to 1 Million Contracts

Nasdaq seeks SEC approval to raise BlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF options limit to 1M contracts, aiming to increase liquidity, improve hedging, and enhance transparency in regulated crypto derivatives markets.

Bitcoin Tests Critical Levels as Bearish Divergences Peak — $87K Is the Breakout Line

Bitcoin shows its strongest bearish divergence in years, but early reversal signals and key SMA retests suggest high-probability opportunities for disciplined traders. Daily closes above $87K are critical.

Upbit Halts Withdrawals After $36.8M Solana Hot Wallet Hack — Users to Be Fully Repaid

South Korean exchange Upbit temporarily paused withdrawals after a $36.8M exploit on its Solana hot wallets. Assets were moved to cold storage, part of the funds were frozen, and the exchange promises full user reimbursement.

Alibaba AI Predicts XRP, ADA, DOGE Volatility — Southeast Asia Faces Key Market Shifts

Alibaba’s AI forecasts major risks and long-term upside for XRP, ADA, and DOGE. Southeast Asia’s crypto market, closely tied to China, may see rising volatility and new opportunities in 2025.

S&P Downgrades USDT: How the Hit to Tether’s Rating Threatens Asia’s Crypto Liquidity

S&P cut USDT’s rating to “weak,” citing reserve risks and rising BTC exposure. China and Southeast Asia — where USDT powers P2P trading and remittances — are reassessing reliance on Tether.

Naver’s $10.3B Upbit Deal Could Rewrite Asia’s Crypto Playbook

Naver Financial is buying Upbit for $10.3B and eyeing a Nasdaq IPO, fusing a Korean super-app with a dominant crypto exchange and reshaping Southeast Asia’s digital-asset markets.

Grayscale Files for Zcash ETF as Privacy Coins Enter the Institutional Era

Grayscale moves to convert its Zcash Trust into a U.S. ZEC ETF after a 1,000% price surge, giving institutions regulated exposure to privacy coins and reshaping crypto markets in Southeast Asia.

Japan’s 2025 Crypto Reforms Could Make It a Bitcoin Superpower

Japan’s 2025 crypto reforms tighten exchange rules, protect investors and open the door for institutional Bitcoin demand, positioning Tokyo as a regulated BTC hub.

Binance Sends $200K in Blockchain-Powered Flood Relief to Vietnam

Binance deploys $200,000 in humanitarian aid to Vietnam after severe floods, highlighting how blockchain improves transparency and speed in crisis relief.

Japan FSA Tightens Crypto Exchange Rules with Liability Reserves and Stricter Oversight

Japan's FSA plans new crypto exchange regulations requiring liability reserves, insurance, and stricter compliance to protect users after major security incidents.

Robinhood Plans 2026 Futures & Derivatives Exchange After 9 Billion Prediction Trades

Robinhood is expanding into institutional-grade infrastructure with a 2026 derivatives exchange, MIAXdx acquisition, clearinghouse buildout, and explosive prediction market growth.

Vitalik Buterin Warns X’s Crackdown on Fake MAGA Accounts Creates Privacy Risks

Vitalik Buterin reacts to X exposing foreign-run MAGA accounts, warning that forced location disclosure helps trolls in the short term but undermines long-term user privacy.

Coinbase Ventures Unveils 2026 Crypto Roadmap: RWAs, AI, Solana Prop-AMMs & On-Chain Credit

Coinbase Ventures outlines the next major crypto cycle driven by synthetic RWA perpetuals, Solana Prop-AMMs, identity-backed credit markets, and AI-driven contract automation.

Thailand Suspends Iris-Scan Crypto Project, Orders Deletion of 1.2M Biometric Records

Thailand halts a nationwide iris-scan crypto program over PDPA violations and security risks, ordering the deletion of 1.2M biometric records and highlighting global concerns over consent and privacy in biometric systems.

TON Rallies 8% as Pavel Durov Unveils COCOON AI Network and Expands Tokenized Assets

TON jumps 8% after Pavel Durov launches COCOON, a decentralized AI network inside Telegram. With tokenized stocks, institutional support, and rising DeFi activity, TON emerges as a fast-growing blockchain ecosystem.

Bitcoin Rebounds to $88K as Google’s Gemini 3 Boosts Market Confidence

Bitcoin jumps back above $88K after Google's launch of Gemini 3 restores market confidence. Gemini 3 offers advanced reasoning, multimodal AI, and strong enterprise tools, indirectly stabilizing crypto markets.

Robert Kiyosaki Warns of “Biggest Crash in History,” Predicts Silver at $200 and Pushes Crypto

Robert Kiyosaki warns that AI job losses and collapsing real estate markets will trigger a global crash. He urges investors to buy gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum, predicting silver could reach $200 by 2026.

Vitalik Buterin Warns X’s New Country Labels Will Be Gamed and Harm User Privacy

X introduces country labels to boost transparency, but Vitalik Buterin warns the feature can be easily spoofed and endangers user privacy without offering an opt-out.

Offchain Labs Proposes WASM Over RISC-V for Ethereum — Research Challenges Vitalik’s Architecture Vision

Offchain Labs argues that Ethereum should adopt WASM, not RISC-V, as its execution ISA. The team highlights modularity, safety, and cross-hardware efficiency while warning that RISC-V evolves too quickly for L1 enshrinement.

Malaysia Loses $1.1 Billion to Illegal Crypto Mining as Authorities Launch Crackdown

Malaysia’s power grid is under pressure as illegal crypto mining causes over $1.1B in electricity losses. Authorities launch coordinated raids, smart meter deployment, and new monitoring systems.

Analyst Robert “El Profesor” Ruszała Apologizes After Failed Bitcoin Prediction

Robert “El Profesor” Ruszała publicly apologizes after his Bitcoin forecast fails, sparking discussion about transparency, technical analysis errors, and rapid market shifts.

Zcash Surge Sparks Skepticism as Analysts Warn It Could Distract From Bitcoin

Zcash’s recent rise has triggered warnings from analysts like Eric Balchunas, who compare it to a political “third-party candidate” that disrupts Bitcoin without offering long-term value.

Bitcoin Traders Bet on $80K Downside as Deribit Put Open Interest Surges

Bitcoin’s $80K put option has become the most popular trade on Deribit, with over $2B in open interest signaling bearish sentiment and increased downside hedging among investors.

Bitcoin Falls From $126K to $82.5K as Coinbase Premium Turns Negative, ETF Inflows Surge

Bitcoin drops from $126K to $82.5K while the Coinbase Premium Index hits yearly lows, but strong ETF inflows show renewed institutional interest and hint at market stabilization.

Grayscale Launches Dogecoin and XRP Spot ETFs GDOG and GXRP on NYSE Arca

Grayscale will launch the first U.S. spot Dogecoin (GDOG) and XRP (GXRP) ETFs on November 24, 2025, expanding mainstream crypto exposure as derivatives markets surge ahead of launch.

NFT Buyers Surge Despite Declining Transactions as Crypto Market Drops

NFT buyers and sellers surged this week despite a 12% drop in total transactions, as Bitcoin and Ethereum slide during a major crypto market correction. Ethereum leads NFT sales while BNB and Polygon see explosive growth.

Asia’s Rapid Tech Growth Is Reshaping Global Industry, Study Finds

A new international study reveals how Asia’s technological innovation and policy momentum are reshaping global markets, driving corporate strategy shifts, and positioning Asia as the world’s new industrial center.

Major Crypto Exchanges Linked to Global Money Laundering Network, ICIJ Investigation Finds

A 10-month ICIJ investigation reveals how Binance, OKX, Coinbase, Kraken, Bybit, and Kucoin were used to move hundreds of millions tied to scams, cartels, and sanctioned hackers, exposing major weaknesses in crypto compliance.

Bitcoin Drops to $84K But Analyst Says $350K–$400K Blow-Off Top Still Possible

Bitcoin has fallen sharply, but on-chain analyst Gert Van Lagen says the bull market may not be over. His long-term regression model points toward a potential $350K–$400K blow-off top before any true bear market begins.

Binance Japan Integrates PayPay for Seamless Crypto Trading with PayPay Money and Points

Binance Japan and PayPay launch a new integration allowing users to buy and sell crypto using PayPay Money and Points, enabling instant deposits, low-fee withdrawals, and frictionless 24/7 trading.

Massive USDC Inflows Hit Exchanges as Bitcoin Dips — Are Whales Preparing to Buy the Dip?

On-chain data shows a surge in USDC stablecoins flowing onto exchanges just as Bitcoin dips, while short-term holders face some of their heaviest unrealized losses since 2022. Are crypto whales quietly preparing to buy the dip?

Ki Young Ju: Bitcoin Fundamentals Stronger Than Ever Despite Price Weakness

Ki Young Ju warns that Bitcoin fundamentals have never been stronger even as prices decline, citing tokenized TradFi growth, macro liquidity pressure, and profit-taking cycles.

Robert Kiyosaki Sells $2.25M of Bitcoin — Plans to Buy Back More

Robert Kiyosaki sells $2.25M in Bitcoin to invest in surgery centers and billboard businesses, planning to reinvest new cash flow into crypto despite market volatility.

Ondo Approved to Offer Tokenized U.S. Stocks & ETFs Across Europe

Ondo Global Markets secures EU-wide approval to provide tokenized U.S. equities and ETFs to 500M+ retail investors across the EEA, marking a major step in regulated asset tokenization.

Ray Dalio Warns: Don’t Exit AI Trades — Bubble Burst Depends on Monetary Policy

Ray Dalio says investors shouldn’t exit AI despite bubble fears, noting that market bubbles burst from monetary tightening—not valuations. Long-term AI growth remains strong.

SEC to Hold Crypto Privacy Roundtable — Monero & Zcash Face Regulatory Spotlight

The SEC will host a December 2025 roundtable on crypto privacy and surveillance, focusing on Monero, Zcash, and tools like Tornado Cash. Here’s what it means for the future of privacy coins.

Zcash Decouples From Bitcoin as Institutional Buying Targets $1,000

Zcash rebounds to $671 with a –0.78 BTC correlation, institutional accumulation, and a 2025 halving. Analysts target $1,000 as ZEC shows breakout momentum

Japan Approves $112B Stimulus as Yen Drops and Bond Yields Surge

Japan passes a ¥17.7T ($112B) stimulus budget, sending the yen to a 10-month low and pushing bond yields higher. Here’s how it may impact global markets and crypto.

Elon Musk Says Work Will Be Optional — And Money Will Lose Relevance

Elon Musk predicts AI and robotics will make work optional and render money less relevant within 20 years. Bitcoin stays stable near $92K despite the bold forecast.

Will Khabib Bring TON and Telegram Web3 Gifts to the Masses?

The TON Community teases a “legendary collaboration” with UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov to front Telegram’s Web3 gifting system. Analysts say celebrity-backed gifts could drive TON adoption — if fans convert into active Web3 users.

Bloomberg Analyst Warns Bitcoin Could Crash to $10,000 — Comparing 2025 to 2018

Bloomberg’s Mike McGlone warns Bitcoin could drop to $10,000 as ETF outflows and speculative trading pressure the market. Analysts highlight key danger levels below $90K.

Bitcoin Quantum Threat Timeline: Adam Back Says 20–40 Years Before Real Risk

Blockstream CEO Adam Back says Bitcoin faces no real quantum threat for decades and already has quantum-resistant migration plans via BIP-360 and NIST-approved signatures.

35% of Young High-Income Americans Switching Advisors Over Crypto Access: Zerohash Survey

An unverified Zerohash survey claims 35% of high-income U.S. investors aged 18–40 left advisors over poor crypto access, while tZERO launches new crypto funding rails for brokerage accounts.

Canada Approves New Stablecoin Framework Under Bank of Canada Oversight

Canada passes a federal budget introducing a regulated stablecoin framework with 1:1 reserves, instant redemption, and Bank of Canada supervision, aligning with U.S. and EU standards

WhiteBIT Enters Saudi Arabia With Strategic Partnership Backed by HRH Prince Naif

WhiteBIT signs a landmark cooperation agreement with Durrah AlFodah Holding to lead Saudi Arabia’s blockchain, tokenization, and CBDC initiatives under Vision 2030.

Circle Launches xReserve — The Future of Multichain USDC Without Bridges

Circle unveils xReserve, a new interoperability system enabling native USDC-backed stablecoins across chains without bridges. Stacks and Canton lead integrations.

Zcash Drops 14% After Hitting Seven-Year High — Cooling Phase or Deeper Correction?

Zcash falls sharply after a massive rally. Analysts debate whether ZEC’s pullback is temporary or the start of a deeper correction. Key level: $608.

Bitcoin Drops Below $100K — Fear Index Hits 14 as Liquidity Clusters Form

Bitcoin battles extreme fear, distorted equity correlations, and massive liquidation zones. Analysts say BTC is forming a macro bottom-phase structure despite volatility.

DappRadar Shuts Down After 7 Years — Cites Financial Unsustainability

Web3 analytics giant DappRadar is closing after seven years, citing financial unsustainability. RADAR token drops 36% as uncertainty grows around the DAO and the platform’s future.

Satya Nadella Says AI Isn’t a Zero-Sum Game — Calls for Shared Platforms, Not an Arms Race

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella urges the AI industry to move beyond winner-takes-all competition and focus on shared platforms that deliver real-world value in drug discovery, education, and productivity.

Grab & StraitsX Introduce Web3 Wallet and Stablecoin Payments Across Asia

Grab partners with StraitsX to launch a Web3 wallet enabling stablecoin payments, real-time cross-border settlement, and programmable finance for merchants across Southeast Asia.

Coinbase Lists Toncoin — TON Trading Launches Nov 18 on The Open Network

Coinbase adds Toncoin (TON) with TON–USD trading live Nov 18. Users are warned to send TON only on The Open Network. TON ecosystem expands with Devconnect Buenos Aires.

Ethereum Launches Kohaku SDK — Vitalik Reveals New Privacy Toolkit at Devcon

Vitalik Buterin unveils Kohaku, a modular privacy SDK for Ethereum. Supporting Railgun and Privacy Pools, it marks a major milestone in Ethereum’s push for secure, private blockchain interactions.

Mt. Gox Moves $954M in Bitcoin Ahead of Repayments — Market Remains Stable

The Mt. Gox trustee transferred 10,608 BTC worth $954M ahead of 2025 creditor repayments. Unlike past events, markets stayed calm, signaling growing maturity and reduced fear around Mt. Gox movements.

Japan Plans to Reclassify Crypto as Financial Products and Cut Taxes From 55% to 20%

Japan’s FSA is preparing to reclassify 105 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, as financial products — slashing taxes from up to 55% to a flat 20% and introducing clear insider trading rules for digital assets.

Kraken CEO Blasts UK FCA Rules — “Crypto Feels Like Cigarette Warnings”

Kraken Co-CEO Arjun Sethi criticizes the FCA’s restrictive crypto promotions rules, saying UK users lose access to 75% of services and innovation is being slowed. Regulators defend their stance as consumer protection.

Zcash Surges Over $700 as Whale Short Loses $22M — Privacy Trade Explodes in Q4

Zcash soars above $700, forcing a whale short into $22M losses as privacy narratives, regulatory pressure, and meme-driven hype fuel a 1,335% rally.

DOJ Opposes Acquittal for Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm After Conviction

Federal prosecutors urge the court to deny acquittal for Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, arguing he actively controlled the platform and enabled illicit activity. Court decision pending.

Bitcoin Drops to $95K — Analysts Say Bull Market Still Intact Despite Extreme Fear

Bitcoin falls to $95K and Fear & Greed Index hits 10, but analysts argue the bull run is far from over. Market structure, adoption, and liquidity remain strong.

Zcash Explodes 1,335% — Privacy Coin Rally Strengthens as ZEC Reclaims Momentum

Zcash rebounds from a sharp pullback and extends its 1,335% Q4 rally. Rising privacy demand, tech upgrades, and strong fundamentals fuel ZEC’s continued surge.

Monero (XMR) Breaks Into Bullish Momentum — Eyes $440 Resistance

Monero surges toward $420 on strong inflows, bullish EMAs, and trendline support. Key resistance at $440 could confirm a full trend reversal.

Ron Baron Warns: Inflation Is Halving Your Money — Why Stocks (and Even Bitcoin) Still Win

Billionaire investor Ron Baron explains why inflation threatens long-term wealth and why stocks remain the best hedge — with a rare positive remark about Bitcoin

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