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A Philippine digital asset exchange announced Project Bayani, an initiative to capture up to $60 billion in tokenization opportunities across real estate, infrastructure, and financial assets. The project aims to use blockchain-based tokenization to increase liquidity, broaden investor access, and enable fractional ownership for traditionally illiquid assets. Key objectives include creating compliance-ready token frameworks, partnering with regulators and institutional issuers, and building the technological infrastructure to support security tokens and asset-backed tokens. The exchange emphasises regulatory alignment, custody solutions, and investor protection to attract both local and international capital. Project Bayani positions the platform to benefit from growing global demand for tokenized assets, potentially expanding product offerings and trading volumes on the exchange.

Bitcoin faces renewed downside risk toward $77,400 after forming a bearish flag on the 4‑hour chart; a decisive break below the flag’s lower trendline would confirm continuation of the decline. Key technical resistance sits at the 50‑4H EMA (~$88,655) and the flag’s upper boundary (~$90,000); reclaiming those levels would invalidate the bearish view. Institutional risk has intensified after index provider MSCI began reviewing whether to exclude companies whose balance sheets are majority-held in digital assets, with MicroStrategy (MSTR) highlighted as a primary case. Market participants warn exclusion could force passive funds tracking MSCI benchmarks to sell MSTR shares, potentially triggering multi‑billion-dollar automatic liquidations and broader negative sentiment toward corporate BTC holders. Crypto analytics (CryptoQuant) and JPMorgan flagged the mechanical selling risk; some commentators accused JPMorgan of amplifying the story to redirect flows into its products. MicroStrategy responded on Nov. 26, saying it would maintain ~5.9x asset coverage on its convertible debt even if BTC fell to its ~$74,000 average cost basis. Trading takeaways for crypto traders: watch for a confirmed 4H flag breakdown to target ~$77.4k; monitor MSCI announcement risk (decision expected by Jan. 15, 2026) as a potential catalyst for outsized volatility; treat forced selling of MSTR as a crossover risk that could amplify spot BTC declines and pressure BTC‑correlated equities. This is informational and not investment advice.

Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, argues his U.S. sentence for the TerraUSD (UST) collapse should not exceed five years. Kwon pleaded guilty in August to conspiracy and wire fraud, avoiding a full trial. Previously detained in Montenegro for using a fake passport while facing charges in South Korea, he was later extradited to the United States. The case centers on the 2022 collapse of stablecoin TerraUSD and the wider legal fallout for Terraform Labs’ leadership. Key names: Do Kwon (Terraform Labs). Key events: guilty plea (conspiracy, wire fraud), Montenegro detention (fake passport), extradition to U.S., sentencing position (seeking ≤5 years). Relevant keywords: TerraUSD, UST, Terraform Labs, Do Kwon, guilty plea, extradition, fraud sentencing.

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said XRP is entering a new phase of value capture as the industry shifts toward stronger economic models for token holders. In an X thread he argued many networks are improving how value accrues to holders and that XRP is now part of that trend. The XRP community has recently discussed introducing native staking on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) — a significant change because XRPL currently uses the XRP Ledger Consensus Protocol (XLCP) with validator-based consensus and burns transaction fees rather than rewarding holders. RippleX engineering lead Ayo Akinyele and Ripple CTO David Schwartz have evaluated possible native staking designs; Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has encouraged community input. Meanwhile, DeFi solutions such as Flare Network’s FAssets (which lets holders stake XRP on Flare to mint FXRP for yield) already provide yield options. Bitwise’s newly launched XRP spot ETF on NYSE Arca is gaining inflows, with $163.11 million net inflows and $178.83 million AUM, holding about 80.5 million XRP. The discussion signals evolving value-capture mechanisms for XRP that could affect holder returns, DeFi utility, and institutional demand. (Not financial advice.)

Analyst MMB Trader says Cardano (ADA) shows renewed bullish momentum after holding the $0.40 support and recovering above $0.43. ADA is up ~2.4% in 24 hours and posted its first weekly bullish close in five weeks. The analyst noted a rebound from $0.38 and growing volume, suggesting accumulation. His primary target is a retest of the multi-year descending resistance trendline near $0.819 — roughly a 100% rally from the observed entry; at the time of writing that upside measured ~88% after recent gains. If ADA decisively breaks the multi-year resistance, MMB Trader projects a secondary target of $1.390 (about +219% from current levels), slightly above the December 2024 high of $1.32. Other analysts (Arman Shaban, BullStar) also forecast moves above $1.30 following technical breakouts. The piece stresses the $0.40 support as a potential accumulation zone and includes a disclaimer that the views are informational, not financial advice.

South Korean authorities launched an urgent investigation after a cyberattack on crypto exchange Upbit resulted in the theft of about 44.5 billion won (≈$32.2 million) in assorted cryptocurrencies. The National Police Agency’s Cyber Terror Investigation Division began a preliminary probe on November 27 and dispatched cybercrime specialists to Dunamu (Upbit’s operator) for on-site forensics. Investigators are focusing on: forensic analysis of Upbit’s security systems, blockchain transaction tracing, identification of exploited vulnerabilities, and international cooperation for cross-border fund tracking. Upbit says it will cover user losses from its reserves and has upgraded security measures while cooperating with police. The incident underscores persistent exchange security risks; traders are advised to consider hardware wallets, enable two-factor authentication, diversify holdings across platforms, and closely monitor account activity. The investigation may take months and could set precedents for how authorities handle future crypto breaches.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) recorded effectively flat price action over the past 24 hours, with intraday candles showing near-zero change while volume sits around 258 billion and price near $0.00000859. The 30-day average volume is roughly 1.38 trillion, indicating a pause rather than a full liquidity freeze. Technicals show SHIB remains below the 50, 100 and 200 EMAs, leaving the longer-term EMA structure bearish. RSI has risen from oversold into the mid-40s, suggesting selling momentum may be waning even if aggressive buying has not arrived. Analysts outline two plausible scenarios: (1) bear momentum has exhausted, enabling a base to form; or (2) bulls are probing with limited conviction and face layered resistance around $0.00000990–$0.00001050. Expect range-bound trading between about $0.00000800 and $0.00000900 in the short term. A meaningful trend shift would require volume above the 30-day average and price clearing the EMA cluster. Key takeaways for traders: current low volatility implies compression before expansion, watch volume and EMA resistance for a validated breakout, and manage position size until a directional breakout with higher volume occurs.

Australia’s government has advanced the Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025, which will bring crypto exchanges, custodians and other firms that hold or arrange client digital assets under existing financial‑services law. Presented by Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino, the bill treats advising, dealing in, or arranging crypto transactions as providing financial services and requires affected platforms to hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) and register with ASIC. New categories — “digital asset platforms” and “tokenised custody platforms” — codify custodial responsibilities and require platforms to meet ASIC’s minimum standards for trading, settlement and client asset custody, plus clearer client disclosures on services, fees and risks. Exemptions apply to entities with under A$10 million in annual transaction volume and to firms whose crypto dealings are incidental; an 18‑month licensing grace period aims to ease compliance for existing operators. The bill is expected to pass the House under Labor’s majority and move to the Senate for further scrutiny. Key trader takeaways: expect stronger consumer protections and operational standards, higher compliance costs for platforms that may drive consolidation, potential short‑term liquidity impacts as smaller operators exit or restructure, and improved legal clarity for custodial services that could support institutional participation. Primary keywords: Australia crypto regulation, AFSL, crypto exchanges. Secondary keywords: ASIC registration, custodial platforms, 18‑month transition.

Binance launched its 59th HODLer airdrop project: APRO (ticker AT), a data oracle protocol that supplies real-world information to blockchains. Eligible users who subscribed with BNB to Binance Earn principal-protected products (fixed or flexible) or on-chain Earn products between Nov 4, 2025 08:00 and Nov 7, 2025 07:59 qualified for AT airdrop allocations. AT deposit opens on Nov 27 at 18:30 and spot trading begins the same day at 22:00, with trading pairs USDT, USDC, BNB and TRY; the listing follows Binance seed-tag trading rules. AT has a total supply of 1 billion tokens: 2% is allocated to the HODLer airdrop and 23% will be circulating at listing. This announcement provides token distribution specifics and timelines relevant for traders considering exposure at listing or participating in Earn product windows.

Tom Lee, chair of BitMine, has backtracked from his widely cited $250,000 year‑end Bitcoin forecast and now says BTC is “very likely” to surpass $100,000 before year‑end and could revisit its October all‑time high near $125,100. Lee reiterated that Bitcoin’s gains often concentrate in a handful of trading days each year, so concentrated upside remains possible even after the headline downgrade. The revision follows market turbulence — a mid‑October ~$19 billion liquidation tied to tariff/geopolitical headlines — and a run of bearish long‑term technicals: the 200‑day trend rolling over, the 200‑day moving average turning down and a death cross versus the 50‑day MA. Some analysts (Crypto₿irb, Markus Thielen) read these signs as bear‑market signals; others (Henrik Andersson, Timothy Peterson) see potential stabilisation or a forming bottom. Shorter‑term traders note constructive four‑hour momentum while price holds roughly $90K–$92K; a break below about $88K would signal weakening momentum. Key takeaways for traders: Lee’s moderation reduces extreme bullish headline risk but still allows for sharp, concentrated rallies; long‑term technicals increase downside and volatility risk; watch near‑term support at ~$88K and $90K–$92K, and resistance at the October ATH near $125K. (Main keyword: Bitcoin — appears multiple times for SEO relevance.)

Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) has approved Ripple USD (RLUSD) as an eligible fiat‑referenced token for licensed firms operating in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The clearance permits regulated entities to use RLUSD for permitted activities — including payments, collateral and treasury management — provided they meet FSRA compliance requirements such as reserve management, disclosure and operational controls. RLUSD, launched in late 2024 under a New York limited‑purpose trust charter, is pegged 1:1 to the US dollar and Ripple says it is fully backed by cash and cash equivalents with a market cap above $1 billion. The approval follows Ripple’s broader UAE expansion earlier in 2024, including regulatory engagement and authorisations in Dubai financial free zones and partnerships with local banks and fintechs. Separately, the UAE has passed a new central bank law bringing DeFi and most Web3 services under central‑bank oversight, requiring providers of payments, lending, custody, exchanges or investment services to obtain UAE Central Bank licences by September 2026. Key SEO keywords: RLUSD, Ripple, ADGM, stablecoin approval, FSRA, UAE regulation.

The virtual "Blockchain by HIPTHER" meetup focused on making decentralized finance regulator- and enterprise-ready. Panelists — Dr. Dean Rakic (Blockcontrol), Thomas Giacomo (Teranode Group) and Andrei Cosma (Baciu Partners) — discussed how Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) and AML rules require real-time, auditable infrastructure rather than periodic reporting. Key themes: embedding compliance into infrastructure, creating a data-custody and interoperability “zero layer”, and using Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) to prove KYC/AML checks without revealing personal data. Speakers argued modular architectures speed deployment and lower costs but raise interoperability and cross-jurisdiction liability concerns. Recommendations for enterprise-grade DeFi included prioritizing identity, scalable real-time systems, transparent governance, and standardized data custody layers that enable auditable cross-border flows while preserving privacy. The meetup framed ZKPs as a practical compliance tool for banks and remittance services, and positioned modular, interoperable zero-layer designs as essential for regulator-ready DeFi adoption.

The US Treasury has sent the OECD-backed Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) regulations to the White House, marking a formal step toward adopting global crypto reporting standards by 2027. CARF will require Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), including exchanges and custodial services, to collect comprehensive KYC, tax residency and tax ID data and to annually report detailed transaction records — including sending and receiving wallet addresses — to users’ home jurisdictions. Reports under CARF will be transmitted to tax authorities (such as the IRS) rather than to individual users. Experts note CARF covers transfers and address activity in addition to sales, expanding the scope of reportable events. The IRS is expected to use advanced analytics to match CARF data against tax filings, increasing audit and enforcement risk for undeclared crypto activity. The rollout timeline targets initial enforcement in 2027 with broad international adoption across OECD members and roughly 70–90 participating jurisdictions. Separately, domestic US rules are tightening: from January 2026 US exchanges must comply with Form 1099-DA, which mandates detailed transaction reporting to the IRS. Market context: the news arrives amid recent Bitcoin price moves (recently trading around $80k–$90k). Primary keywords: CARF, crypto reporting, VASP, IRS, KYC.

BNB dropped below $1,000 after a sharp, multi-metric decline in activity on BNB Smart Chain. Daily transactions halved from a 31.3M peak on Oct 8 to about 15.1M, and network utilization fell from 51% to 19%. DEX volume on BNB Chain collapsed from $6.31B to roughly $1.29B (a $5.02B reduction). On-chain stablecoin supply fell by around $98M from its Nov 18 peak to $13.27B, suggesting capital rotation away from the ecosystem rather than sidelined buying. Price moved down from an ATH near $1,375, briefly held above $1,000 for 35 days (29 Sep–3 Nov), then slid to about $857 and is trading under a descending diagonal resistance. Traders should note the combined signals of markedly lower on-chain demand, big DEX outflows and shrinking stablecoin balances — factors that reduce liquidity, raise volatility and increase downside risk. Key actions: monitor DEX volume and stablecoin balances for signs of returning capital, watch for a decisive breakout above the descending resistance to signal renewed buying, and manage position sizing given heightened short-term tail risk.

On-chain analysis from Coinotag indicates a modest BTC rebound driven by concentrated whale activity on Hyperliquid. Key observations: an ETH long held by a notable whale (BTC OG Insider) is sized near $45.5M with $1.33M unrealized profit and a liquidation price around $2,326; major players have recently shifted positions — one top trader partially liquidated a 1x BTC short incurring ~$1.52M losses before flipping to a long. Current concentrated bets on Hyperliquid include ZEC ~$1.65M, SOL ~$0.75M and MON ~$0.51M. The largest BTC short (Ultimate Bear) remains near $100M notional with ~ $22.24M unrealized profit and a liquidation threshold near $95,000; a $3M margin top-up on Nov 25 reduced immediate liquidation risk. ZEC and MON shorts show ongoing adjustments and sizable unrealized losses (ZEC average raised to $419 with ~$5.88M unrealized loss; MON short ≈ $5.35M). For traders, the report highlights heightened risk around concentrated whale positions and potential volatility if large shorts face liquidations or margins change; directional bias is mixed as whales hold both large BTC shorts and significant ETH longs.

Oracle’s credit risk is rising as heavy AI infrastructure investment strains its balance sheet and funding clarity remains limited. Five-year credit default swap (CDS) spreads reached 1.25 percentage points — a three-year high — reflecting investor concern that mounting debt from data-center builds could worsen by 2026. Oracle issued $18 billion in bonds in September and is pursuing roughly $56 billion in loans tied to data centers (including an $18 billion project loan for a New Mexico campus and a $38 billion package for Vantage Data Centers in Texas and Wisconsin). Banks and traders have increased hedging activity, driving up CDS trading volumes as lenders protect exposure to construction loans. Morgan Stanley analysts say some hedges may unwind if loans are syndicated, but new participants could sustain demand for protection. Market moves include bond underperformance versus benchmarks and widening yields; traders have shifted toward outright CDS protection. Key watchpoints for traders: upcoming Oracle disclosures (earnings and capex/cash‑flow guidance), progress on projects such as the Stargate supercomputer, and loan syndication outcomes. Primary keywords: Oracle credit risk, CDS spreads, AI data centers. Secondary/semantic keywords: bond issuance, project finance loans, hedging, capex guidance, financing uncertainty.

South Korea’s largest exchange Upbit disclosed an unauthorized outflow from its Solana hot‑wallet infrastructure totaling roughly 54 billion KRW (~$36M). The breach, detected on Nov. 26–27, moved multiple Solana‑ecosystem tokens — including SOL, BONK, USDC, RENDER, PYTH, RAY, JUP, ORCA and IO — to unknown addresses; a frozen holding of Solaire (LAYER) worth about 12 billion KRW was also reported. Upbit immediately suspended deposits and withdrawals for Solana‑based assets, froze systems, moved some assets to cold wallets, published the wallet addresses linked to the irregular transfers and began emergency inspections and on‑chain tracking. The operator Dunamu and CEO Oh Kyung‑seok said customer balances are safe and the company will reimburse affected users fully from its own reserves. Upbit is coordinating with affected projects and authorities while conducting a forensic investigation to determine whether the compromise targeted hot‑wallet systems; no confirmed link to the 2019 Upbit hack has been established. The incident occurred amid reports of strategic moves around Dunamu (including a reported Naver approach), increasing scrutiny on corporate governance and security. Upbit plans to reopen services gradually after completing security checks. Traders should watch Solana ecosystem token liquidity and order‑book depth, potential sell pressure on affected tokens, announcements on recovered funds or reimbursements, and any developments from the ongoing on‑chain tracing and law‑enforcement coordination.

Upbit, South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, detected unauthorized Solana‑based withdrawals on 27 November 2025 that moved roughly 54 billion KRW (≈$36–38M) of assets to an external wallet. Stolen tokens included SOL, USDC and several Solana‑ecosystem tokens (BONK, JUP, RAY, RENDER, ORCA, PYTH). Upbit immediately suspended Solana deposits and withdrawals, initiated a full security audit of wallet operations and deposit/withdrawal channels, and began on‑chain tracing and coordination with projects and authorities. The exchange says it has frozen some of the stolen assets on‑chain and will cover the full loss from its own funds to protect customer balances. Market reaction was muted for SOL — prices were resilient and even rose modestly — suggesting traders view the incident as a hot‑wallet compromise specific to Upbit rather than a systemic Solana failure. The breach echoes Upbit’s 2019 hack and underlines persistent hot‑wallet risk at centralized exchanges. For traders: expect short‑term volatility in Solana‑ecosystem tokens, tightened exchange hot‑wallet controls and possible temporary liquidity constraints for affected tokens; on‑chain freezes may immobilise some funds but do not guarantee full, rapid recovery.

Spot DOGE ETFs listed in the U.S. have catalyzed a technical breakout in Dogecoin (DOGE). Grayscale’s GDOG and Bitwise’s BWOW began trading on NYSE Arca, formalizing regulated institutional access to DOGE. GDOG recorded $1.41 million in first-day volume, while overall ETF launches helped DOGE consolidate near $0.14 and break above multi-week resistance at $0.1525. Daily trading volume surged to 616.9 million coins (about 135% above the 262.1M average), and sequential higher closes at $0.1499 and $0.1548 confirm short-term bullish momentum. Hourly closes above $0.1550 and an expanding wedge on the 12-hour chart suggest upside targets of $0.157, $0.16, $0.179 and a potential extension to $0.27 if macro conditions remain favorable. Key near-term support levels are $0.1548 and $0.1499; a drop below $0.152 risks retesting lower support. The ETF launches increase market legitimacy and may attract institutional flows, improving sentiment for DOGE traders. Disclaimer: this is not investment advice.

Pi Network has formed a strategic partnership and investment with CiDi Games to integrate the native PI token across multiple Web3 games and a dedicated H5 (HTML5) gaming platform. The deal includes a library of Pi-native titles, wallet-level PI payments, and support for developer tools such as the Pi Ad Network and Pi Wallet integrations to accelerate developer engagement and daily token utility. The collaboration is backed by Pi Network Ventures — a $100 million investment arm — as part of a broader effort to fund Pi-native projects and make gaming a core pillar of the Pi ecosystem. Pi’s core team expects gaming to increase Pioneer engagement, attract developers, and produce more on-chain activity. The announcement coincided with short-term PI price movement (around $0.25, briefly touching $0.26) and a market cap above $2 billion; community chatter about a rumored network update (speculated for Nov 28) was also cited as a contributing factor to recent price action. Related Web3 gaming news noted: Cross The Ages launched alpha tests for its multiplayer RPG Arise on the Epic Games Store. Key SEO keywords: Pi Network, CiDi Games, PI token, Web3 gaming, in-game payments, H5 game platform, Pi Ad Network.

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson said zero-day exploits and software bugs are inevitable for blockchains, commenting after a Nov. 21 Cardano chain-split that exposed a years-old vulnerability. Hoskinson framed blockchain as engineered software where some vulnerabilities will eventually be found and exploited; he noted it took more than eight years after Cardano’s 2017 mainnet launch for a major compromise to surface, which he views as evidence of Cardano’s resilience. The split produced a “poisoned” and a “healthy” fork but did not cause network downtime—blocks continued to be produced—though major exchanges temporarily halted ADA deposits and withdrawals. Hoskinson stressed that actors who deliberately exploit bugs should be held accountable, referenced FBI involvement (which drew community backlash), and said the incident threatened stakeholders’ livelihoods. He praised Cardano’s engineering and rapid recovery, and ADA has since recovered modestly (about +2.4% to $0.43 at report time).

Veteran attorney and Bitcoin advocate John Deaton publicly criticized JPMorgan and CEO Jamie Dimon after the bank began offering an institutional structured product tied to BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF (IBIT). Deaton highlighted Dimon’s prior anti-Bitcoin statements and accused the bank of hypocrisy, noting JPMorgan’s history of large fines and controversial ties while it quietly builds Bitcoin exposure. JPMorgan’s product offers institutional clients early termination with a guaranteed 16% return if IBIT meets a set price within a year, extends to 2028 if not, and can pay 1.5× the principal if a higher price is hit by 2028; it also provides full principal protection if IBIT falls up to 30% by 2028, with losses beyond that absorbed by investors. The announcement coincided with a near 4% intraday Bitcoin rally and BTC trading near $91,400, suggesting renewed investor confidence as banks and asset managers roll out BTC-linked offerings. For traders: the story underscores growing institutional productization of Bitcoin, potential liquidity and demand support from structured notes and ETFs, and the ongoing narrative divergence between public criticism by some executives and institutional accumulation.

Spot XRP ETFs have attracted $644 million since Nov. 13, reigniting speculation that XRP could surge to $100 by year-end. Proponents like Jake Claver (Digital Ascension Group) claim ETF demand is draining OTC liquidity and could force exchanges to supply fresh liquidity, potentially triggering sharp price moves; Claver placed odds of the $100 move near 97–99.99%. Critics — including Zach Humphries (Crypto Breakfast Club) and analyst Chart Nerd — call the prediction implausible, noting XRP would need about a $6 trillion market cap (roughly 43x current levels) to reach $100, while the entire crypto market caps at about $3 trillion. The article outlines the potential gains for holders if XRP did hit $100 and notes distribution of holdings among large wallets. Overall, the piece highlights a clash between aggressive bullish sentiment tied to ETF inflows and skeptical market-cap-based realism.

Bithumb, one of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has listed Irys (IRYS) with a direct KRW trading pair. Trading for IRYS/KRW began at 10:00 UTC today. The direct fiat pairing removes the need for intermediate currency conversions, lowering transaction costs and simplifying access for Korean traders. Bithumb’s listing followed an evaluation of Irys’s technology, team, community support and regulatory compliance. Expected outcomes include higher liquidity and visibility for IRYS in Asian markets, potential price discovery, and increased adoption among local users. Traders should expect elevated volatility during initial trading hours and apply standard risk management. Deposits and withdrawals for IRYS are typically enabled upon listing, and Bithumb’s standard trading fees apply. The announcement signals growing institutional recognition for projects that meet exchange standards and may influence short-term trading flows for IRYS.

Thailand’s regulators have ordered Worldcoin to delete more than 1.2 million iris scans collected from Thai residents, citing breaches of the Personal Data Protection Act and alleged collection of biometric data in exchange for WLD token rewards without proper consent. The action follows a joint October probe by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, which included a raid on an iris‑scanning centre and detention of staff amid suspicions Worldcoin was offering unlicensed crypto services. Worldcoin paused verification operations in Thailand and removed Orb locations from its site but says it complied with Thai law and is open to dialogue to resume legally, warning that suspension could weaken biometric defences against AI‑driven identity fraud. Key points for traders: deletion order exceeds 1.2M iris scans; cited law: Personal Data Protection Act; enforcement: SEC and Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau raid and detentions; alleged incentive: WLD token rewards; Worldcoin response: paused operations and seeking regulatory talks. Market implication: this is a regulatory enforcement event that raises immediate downside pressure on WLD token sentiment, increases regulatory risk premium for identity‑biometric crypto projects, and may prompt sell‑side reactions while longer‑term impacts depend on Worldcoin’s ability to negotiate compliance and redesign data practices.

Fortuva released a major update to its on-chain, high-frequency prediction market on Solana, adding enhanced automation, activity-based rewards and improved round execution. Rounds last three minutes; users bet SOL on UP or DOWN and winners split pooled SOL. New Automation Engine enables auto-entry, auto-claiming winnings, auto-applied strategies and 24/7 play. Actions now earn the native FN token—awarded for joining, winning, streaks, high-volume bets and comeback multipliers—supporting progression, reward tiers and future integrations. Fortuva runs fully on-chain using Pyth price feeds and HashEx-audited contracts with transparent round histories and on-chain settlement. The update positions Fortuva as a hybrid between market trading and interactive gaming, emphasizing fast-paced rounds, leaderboards, and automation aimed at boosting engagement. The announcement is a paid press release and not investment advice.

Bitcoin rallied past $91,000 after a period of consolidation, driven partly by renewed investor interest in XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs). XRP ETF flows and growing attention toward tokenized investment products boosted risk appetite across crypto markets, supporting Bitcoin’s recovery. Market participants noted heightened trading volumes and increased search and on-chain activity for XRP-related products, while commentators highlighted that ETF approvals and inflows often lift speculative demand for major tokens. Despite the uptick, analysts cautioned that volatility remains elevated and macro factors — including interest rates and risk sentiment — could cap gains. Key metrics: BTC price > $91,000, notable XRP ETF attention and inflows, higher trading volumes; short-term momentum improved but downside risks persist.

XRP edged up less than 1% over 24 hours to trade around $2.21 after dipping below $2.18 midweek. Institutional interest in spot XRP ETFs remains strong: four U.S. ETFs (Canary XRPC, Bitwise XRP, Grayscale GXRP, Franklin Templeton XRPZ) recorded $35 million of inflows on Tuesday, bringing cumulative ETF volume to $622 million and net assets to $645 million. Retail demand looks muted — futures open interest (OI) averaged $3.96 billion on Wednesday, still below the $4 billion threshold and far below July’s record $10.94 billion. On the 4-hour chart, XRP has failed to break $2.35 resistance (near the 50-day EMA at $2.37). Technicals show a 4-hour RSI around 58 and a positive MACD, supporting a modest bullish bias, but failure to clear $2.35 could send XRP back toward recent support near $1.82. Key takeaways for traders: monitor ETF inflows and futures OI for signs of stronger retail participation; a sustained OI above $4B and a daily close above $2.35/$2.37 would be bullish catalysts, while rejection at $2.35 could trigger short-term downside toward $1.82.

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) warns that rapid growth in tokenized money market funds — from about $770 million at end-2023 to nearly $9 billion by late 2025 — has created material liquidity-mismatch and operational risks for crypto markets. These funds typically tokenise holdings of short-term Treasuries and offer daily redemptions on-chain, while the underlying assets settle off‑chain the next business day. That timing gap can produce stressed redemptions, amplified volatility and contagion through use as on‑chain collateral, margining and leverage; BIS likens the vulnerabilities to past stablecoin failures. Major managers (e.g., BlackRock’s BUIDL, Franklin Templeton’s BENJI, WisdomTree, State Street) dominate supply, concentrating liquidity in a few large pools and permissioned wallets that can impede effective run management. BIS highlights technology fixes such as intraday tokenized repo systems (for example, Broadridge’s Distributed Ledger Repo) that can shorten settlement lags but stresses the need for stronger oversight, risk monitoring and safeguards. IOSCO and IMF experts echo calls for proactive regulatory frameworks. Key takeaways for traders: monitor tokenized money market funds and on‑chain Treasury liquidity (main keyword: tokenized money market funds), concentration of large holders (notably BUIDL), on‑chain/off‑chain settlement frictions, integration with stablecoins and borrowing markets, and any regulatory responses — all of which can affect short‑term funding rates, stablecoin liquidity and leveraged positions.