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Zhimin Qian, known as the ’Cryptoqueen’, was sentenced to 11 years and 8 months in the UK for orchestrating a £5 billion Bitcoin fraud. Between 2014 and 2017, she ran a Ponzi scheme via Lantian Gerui, defrauding over 100,000 Chinese investors with promises of high returns. In what the Metropolitan Police calls the UK’s largest digital asset seizure, authorities confiscated more than 61,000 BTC hidden on hard drives during a raid on her London mansion. Qian fled China on a fake passport and used embezzled funds to buy and hide cryptocurrency. Two associates, Jian Wen and Seng Hok Ling, were jailed for money laundering. Under the Proceeds of Crime Act, authorities are pursuing asset recovery. Investors are now engaged in civil claims to secure compensation at original costs or current market values. This Bitcoin fraud case underscores rising regulatory scrutiny, legal risks, and potential impacts on market liquidity that crypto traders must monitor.

Great Estate Blockchain reported Q3 revenue of $1.5M in the first three quarters of 2025, a 300% year-over-year increase, with operating profit exceeding $350,000. Following its rebrand from Vaycaychella, Great Estate Blockchain outlined a crypto strategy centered on blockchain-based real estate solutions, cross-border payments, and tokenized digital asset services. Management plans to expand partnerships and explore utility tokens to drive further growth. Traders should note that the robust revenue surge and clear blockchain pivot may boost market activity in VAYK shares, although OTC liquidity and scale constraints present risks.

Grayscale IPO: On Nov. 13, 2025, Grayscale Investments filed a Form S-1 with the SEC to launch its long-awaited IPO. Known for its flagship Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) and digital asset trusts like ETHE, the firm plans to convert these private vehicles into publicly traded products. This SEC filing under a pro-crypto administration signals Grayscale’s push into public equity markets. The Grayscale IPO aims to broaden investor access to institutional crypto products, boost liquidity and pave the way for future product launches. Although offering size, share price and listing date remain unspecified, analysts expect this move to set a new benchmark for digital asset fundraisings and strengthen regulatory compliance. Traders will watch for final SEC approval as a catalyst for market participation in one of the largest crypto fund managers.

Taiwan’s government is evaluating Bitcoin reserves as a strategic asset to diversify its US dollar–dominated foreign exchange holdings. The Executive Yuan and Central Bank will pilot holding confiscated Bitcoin in the national treasury to test operational and risk‐management protocols, with results due by December 31, 2025. Legislator Ju-chun Ko has called for an inventory and year‐end audit of all seized Bitcoin, aiming to retain these assets rather than auction them. In parallel, the Financial Supervisory Commission will draft pro-Bitcoin regulations within six months, integrating new rules into the VASP framework and draft digital-asset legislation. This move marks one of Asia’s most significant steps toward sovereign Bitcoin reserve integration, offering traders greater market clarity and potential demand catalysts in the region.

Fintech law firm Gofaizen & Sherle has launched the Crypto License Navigator, an interactive dashboard that helps crypto businesses and startups compare licensing options across jurisdictions ahead of the EU’s MiCAR full rollout in 2026. The tool evaluates key factors such as minimum capital requirements, corporate tax rates, license processing times, banking access, jurisdiction reputation, operating costs and regulatory stability. Users can model licensing strategies in real time and tailor plans to business goals. Leading jurisdictions highlighted include El Salvador (zero crypto taxes), Canada (transparent MSB regulation), Montana (low compliance burdens), Switzerland (flexible FINMA oversight) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (fast licensing outside MiCAR). The Crypto License Navigator aims to simplify regulatory compliance, guide strategic jurisdiction selection and support sustainable growth under evolving MiCAR compliance rules.

Czech National Bank has launched a $1 million Bitcoin pilot portfolio combining Bitcoin and US dollar stablecoins. The Bitcoin pilot portfolio sits outside official reserves and includes tokenized deposits. The move marks the first time a central bank has placed Bitcoin on its balance sheet. Over the next two to three years, CNB will test processes for acquiring, holding and managing blockchain assets. The bank will monitor market volatility, security protocols and regulatory risks. Insights from this experiment may guide future policy, regulatory frameworks and national digital currency strategies. The pilot underscores growing institutional adoption of digital assets and the potential of on-chain payment systems.

Hedera has upgraded its Asset Tokenization Studio by integrating the ERC-3643 (T-REX) standard to enable globally compliant digital securities issuance. With ERC-3643, issuers can embed on-chain identity via KYC/KYB, configure compliance rules and metadata per jurisdiction without changing smart contract code. This update complements the existing ERC-1400 framework for U.S. markets, giving firms flexible options for tokenizing real-world assets. The open-source platform reduces operational risk, cuts paperwork and accelerates settlement. As institutions gain a streamlined path to issue tokenized equity, bonds and alternative assets, network usage and liquidity on Hedera are expected to rise. The move cements Hedera’s role as a leader in real-world asset tokenization, bridging traditional finance and blockchain efficiency.

Memecoin prices are deeply oversold as Dogecoin (DOGE), Pepe (PEPE) and Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) trade near key support levels. DOGE has formed lower highs and lows around a converging trendline at $0.15–$0.20. A decisive break above $0.18–$0.20 resistance, confirmed by an oversold weekly Stochastic RSI cross, could spark a near-100% rally toward $0.31 and $0.475. PEPE is holding at $0.0000059–$0.0000072 support, with RSI breaking its downtrend. An upside pivot may test $0.000009, $0.0000125 and $0.0000155–$0.000016 Fibonacci targets. PENGU retested the bottom of a weekly bull flag at about $0.0145. Its bottomed Stochastic RSI needs a trendline break to fuel a move to roughly $0.057. Traders seeking high-risk, high-reward memecoin plays can monitor these defined entry zones and upside targets, while managing extreme volatility and broader market trends.

Quhuo Limited (NASDAQ: QH) has formed a blockchain partnership with Topliquidity Management to advance its blockchain and digital currency strategy. Under the agreement, Topliquidity will advise on integrating blockchain technology, refining digital currency offerings, and developing DeFi and digital payment infrastructure for global expansion. This strategic deal underscores Quhuo’s commitment to enhancing its digital banking footprint and operational capabilities. Following the announcement, Quhuo’s shares dipped on Nasdaq as investors weighed the fiscal impact of increased blockchain investment. Traders will monitor how the partnership shapes Quhuo’s technology roadmap and market position in the crypto sector.

Metaplanet, Asia’s largest Bitcoin treasury firm, reported a year-to-date Q3 net income of ¥13.5 billion ($88 million), up from ¥12.7 billion the prior quarter. The surge was driven by ¥20.6 billion ($130 million) in BTC valuation gains, boosting non-operating income. Q3 revenue climbed 94% quarter-over-quarter to ¥2.401 billion ($15.5 million), and operating profit rose 64% to ¥1.339 billion ($8.7 million). Net assets jumped 165% to ¥532.9 billion, while Metaplanet holds over 30,800 BTC on its balance sheet. Stable performance in its hotel segment and positive operating income further strengthened results, although deferred tax expenses and share issuance amortization slightly offset gains. This quarter, Metaplanet rebranded its core segment as “Bitcoin-related business,” reaffirming its Bitcoin treasury strategy and commitment to transparency amid potential new crypto reserve regulations.

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet reported a 39% drop in Q3 Bitcoin valuation gains, falling from ¥17.4 bn to ¥10.6 bn after the October crypto crash. The firm holds 30,823 BTC at an average cost of $108,000, now trading around $103,000, marking a 5% unrealized loss. To lower its acquisition price, Metaplanet secured a $100 m Bitcoin-collateralized loan on October 31. Q3 share amortization costs reached $26 m, and the firm’s stock slid over 27% in a month amid JPX scrutiny of crypto-holding firms. Metaplanet aims to accumulate 210,000 BTC via equity financing by end-2027.

US government shutdown ended after 43 days, restoring federal services and data releases. The resolution eased macroeconomic headwinds and headline risk. Major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP saw measured gains as liquidity returned. This crypto rally boosted risk sentiment ahead of year-end fiscal talks and briefly lifted Bitcoin toward $105,000. Meanwhile, the Bitcoin Hyper presale surpassed $27 million in commitments. Bitcoin Hyper is a new layer-2 solution on Bitcoin, delivering Solana-level throughput, smart contracts and security via zero-knowledge proofs. Its Solana Virtual Machine execution layer and canonical BTC bridge enable near-instant finality and low fees. Priced at $0.013265 per token, the presale offers up to 43% staking APY. Whale and retail investors have made sizable purchases, signaling strong conviction. The strong demand makes the Bitcoin Hyper presale an attractive early opportunity. Traders should watch for volatility as macro risks subside and liquidity builds in the crypto market.

US President Donald Trump’s proposed $2,000 tariff dividend has reignited market optimism by injecting fresh liquidity and triggering a broad crypto rally. Bitcoin climbed above $106,000, while Ethereum surged to around $3,600. Major altcoins—including XRP, Solana, Cardano, Dogecoin, Monero and Litecoin—also posted gains. Overall crypto market capitalization topped $3.5 trillion, and daily trading volumes spiked near $140 billion. Although the tariff dividend faces congressional hurdles, analysts liken it to 2021 stimulus checks that boosted retail crypto buying. Traders should monitor related ETF filings, fiscal developments and inflation indicators to assess short-term opportunities and long-term risks.

ARK Invest led by Cathie Wood purchased 353,328 shares of stablecoin issuer Circle—equivalent to about $30.5 million—across its ARKK, ARKW and ARKF ETFs after Circle stock fell 12.2% post-Q3 earnings. The move follows a strong quarterly report: revenue surged 66% to $740 million, net income rose 202% to $214 million, on-chain USDC circulation climbed 108% to $73.7 billion and transaction volume reached $9.6 trillion. William Blair upgraded Circle to outperform, citing its expanding payment network and partnerships despite regulatory and rate-cut risks, while Circle’s CFO emphasised resilience in a low-yield environment. Concurrently, Ark trimmed its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings amid rising stablecoin competition and boosted its Ethereum (ETH) exposure by acquiring 240,507 shares of blockchain services firm Bitmine Immersion. This reallocation underscores growing institutional confidence in USDC, blockchain payment infrastructure and Ethereum-focused services, reflecting Ark’s focus on disruptive technology assets.

ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood acquired $30.5 million of Circle stock (CRCL) across its ARKK, ARKW and ARKF ETFs after Circle stock slid 12.2% to $86.30 following Q3 results. Circle reported net income of $214 million, triple year-on-year, and EPS of $0.64, both beating estimates. The decline reflected concerns over potential US rate cuts lowering returns on assets backing USDC. William Blair maintained an ’outperform’ rating, highlighting growth from the Circle Payments Network and the Arc blockchain ecosystem. This ARK Invest purchase underscores institutional confidence in Circle’s fundamentals despite short-term volatility. Traders may view this Circle stock dip buy opportunity as bullish, though they should monitor risks including regulatory uncertainty, market fragmentation, competition, stablecoin infrastructure limits, governance delays and further rate falls impacting yields.

Whale.io Weekend sale offers a 50% discount on Crock Dentist NFTs, reducing minting costs to 250 USDT from 500 USDT from Nov 14 to 17. This campaign lifts previous minting limits and follows the collection’s launch last month, which saw over 300 NFTs minted and secondary-market activity. Each Crock Dentist NFT grants access to recurring airdrops funded by a 3% game house edge (97% RTP). The initial airdrop distributed roughly $5,000 in SOL (about 0.19 SOL per NFT), and future drops will also include $WHALE token rewards. Traders can track live game turnover, wager volumes, and projected airdrop sizes via Whale.io dashboards. Standard pricing and limits return on Nov 18. Updates and projections are shared on Whale.io’s official X account.

An unknown trader executed a coordinated market manipulation on Hyperliquid’s automated Hyperliquidity Provider (HLP) vault, burning $3 million in USDC to trigger cascading liquidations. The attacker withdrew $3 million from OKX, split the funds across 19 wallets, and opened over $26 million in leveraged long positions on the POPCAT-denominated HYPE perpetual contract. A fabricated $20 million buy wall at $0.21 pushed the price higher before being canceled, collapsing liquidity and forcing dozens of high-leverage positions into liquidation. Hyperliquid’s HLP vault absorbed approximately $4.9 million in losses—its largest single-event hit—while the attacker’s own capital was wiped out, suggesting the motive was structural disruption rather than profit. The platform paused withdrawals via an emergency vote lock and resumed operations within an hour. This incident highlights vulnerabilities in automated liquidity mechanisms and underscores the need for robust risk controls in DeFi perpetual markets.

Visa has launched a pilot program enabling instant USDC payments via Visa Direct. The cross-border payments solution lets businesses send fiat funds while recipients settle USDC payments directly to their wallets, bypassing SWIFT delays and reducing fees. The program targets creators, freelancers and global marketplaces. Announced at Web Summit 2025, it follows a September SIBOS pilot that pre-funded payouts with stablecoins. Visa processed over $15 trillion in transactions and $140 billion in stablecoin volume since 2020. It has launched 130+ stablecoin-linked card projects across 40 countries. According to Visa’s 2025 Creator Economy Report, the market will reach $185 billion this year and could exceed $376 billion by 2030, with 57% of digital creators preferring instant settlement. Visa chooses USDC over USDT amid evolving regulations, planning a broader rollout in late 2026. This move signals a shift toward large-scale on-chain payments.

PEPE price prediction for 2025–2030 shows a mixed outlook. Analysts now expect PEPE to trade between $0.000008 and $0.000045 in 2025. Longer-term forecasts project $0.00008 by 2026, $0.0001–$0.0002 in 2027, and a peak near $0.0008 by 2030. The PEPE price prediction underscores the memecoin’s reliance on community engagement, trading volume, and broader crypto market sentiment. However, PEPE’s lack of intrinsic utility, limited development updates, and intense memecoin competition heighten volatility. Regulatory scrutiny and security risks also pose challenges. Reaching $0.01 remains highly unlikely without massive market cap expansion or token burns. Traders should apply strict risk controls, monitor social media sentiment, and benchmark performance to navigate this high-risk, speculative asset.

CME Group and FanDuel will launch FanDuel Predicts, a new app-based prediction market platform, in December. The platform offers binary event contracts on sports, cryptocurrencies, oil, gas, stocks and economic indicators like GDP and CPI, with contract prices set between $0.01 and $0.99 for simplified profit-and-loss. Built on CME’s regulated framework with KYC, deposit limits and self-exclusion tools, it allows users in states without online sports betting. CME CEO Terry Duffy highlighted that FanDuel Predicts targets a younger generation and gives CME direct access to FanDuel’s millions of U.S. users. The launch reinforces CME’s position in the prediction market, intensifying competition with firms like Kalshi and Polymarket, and broadening real-time pricing tools for crypto traders amid ongoing liquidity and regulatory challenges.

BC.GAME has been named the Best Crypto Casino at the 2025 SiGMA awards in Rome, recognising its product quality, customer experience and blockchain innovation. Launched in 2017, the platform offers a unified multi-crypto wallet that supports a wide range of digital assets. It features provably fair gaming, token-based rewards and a diverse portfolio spanning casino, sports and esports. The award follows BC.GAME’s history of industry honours and underscores ongoing improvements in blockchain gaming and crypto payments. Traders should note the platform’s robust integration of cryptocurrencies and user-centric features as indicators of growing adoption in the crypto casino market.

Canary Capital CEO Steven McClurg predicts the upcoming XRP ETF could deliver first-week inflows and volumes twice those of the Solana ETF. He cites XRP’s institutional focus—serving banks, payment providers and major financial players—versus Solana’s retail-driven appeal. McClurg notes precedent in the HBAR ETF’s $70m three-day inflows as evidence institutional backing accelerates adoption. He highlights the XRP Ledger’s expanding ecosystem, from smart contracts to cross-border payment solutions, and expects SEC regulatory clarity to ensure a smooth ETF launch. If approved, the XRP ETF may shift market dynamics from retail speculation to structured institutional investment, boosting trading volumes, enhancing stability, and signaling wider mainstream integration of digital assets.

Zcash (ZEC) has surged over 40% in the past week, climbing past $600 on November 9 and settling around $515 after a 21% spike to $543 on November 13. The rally follows a $12.12 million whale purchase of 20,800 ZEC at $509.50 and a $58.88 million private placement by Winklevoss-backed Cypherpunk Technologies acquiring 203,775 ZEC (1.25% of supply). Privacy advocate Arthur Hayes has also endorsed Zcash’s shielded pools, which now hold 29% of supply after a 55% monthly increase. On-chain data shows the whale’s position holds an unrealized $1.5 million profit. Technically, ZEC trades within a 4-hour descending channel; a breakout above $600 could target $700, supported by a bullish MACD, though market caution might retest $400 support. Traders should monitor Zcash’s $500 level and growing whale accumulation, while considering broader market trends and privacy coin regulations for long-term impact.

No-KYC Crypto Casinos are blockchain-based gambling platforms that let users deposit, play and withdraw cryptocurrencies without identity verification. They deliver full privacy, instant deposits and withdrawals, global access and self-custody of funds. Dexsport leads the sector with a valid offshore license from Anjouan, security audits by CertiK and Pessimistic, over 10,000 provably fair games, a global sportsbook, support for 38 tokens across 20 networks and on-chain transparency plus attractive bonuses. Other notable no-KYC casinos include Mega Dice, BetPanda, Lucky Block and Cybet, all offering wallet-only logins and rapid payouts. Traders should prefer audited or licensed platforms, perform small test withdrawals, use a dedicated crypto wallet and comply with local laws. The rise of no-KYC Crypto Casinos marks a shift towards anonymous, wallet-based blockchain gambling, a trend likely to grow as privacy demands and regulatory constraints intensify.

Ripple Labs invested nearly $4 billion in 2025 to acquire Hidden Road and GTreasury, boosting its valuation to $40 billion. The firm also secured $500 million in funding and launched Ripple Prime, a US institutional OTC spot trading platform. At Swell 2025, CEO Brad Garlinghouse outlined plans to integrate XRP Ledger technology into traditional finance through partnerships with major banks. Despite XRP’s price remaining flat this year, Ripple expects regulatory easing and rising institutional demand for digital assets to drive future growth. Banks, however, await clearer US crypto regulations before fully adopting these solutions.

Global Games Show 2025 returns to Abu Dhabi’s Space42 Arena on December 10–11. Hosted by VAP Group and backed by the Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau, this B2B gaming conference attracts over 5,000 attendees, 200 speakers, 100 sponsors and 150 media outlets. Delegates will dive into AI game design, eSports expansion, next-gen engines and blockchain-based Web3 gaming. Key panels feature founders from The Sandbox and Animoca Brands, plus roundtables on Unreal Engine 6 evolution, AI-generated game development and metaverse-driven multiplayer experiences. Co-located with the Global Blockchain Show, the event kicks off a 10-day Games Show Week (December 3–12) with indie showcases, esports tournaments and Web3 meetups. The Global Games Show 2025 also offers crypto traders exclusive insights into blockchain gaming trends, NFT integration strategies and token-based investment opportunities within the UAE’s $1.5 billion gaming economy.

Solana Company (NASDAQ:HSDT) has notified the SEC it will delay its Q3 2025 Form 10-Q filing due to unreasonable effort and expense. The Solana 10-Q delay stems from unresolved issues not detailed in the notice. This missed deadline risks SEC scrutiny, eroding investor confidence and heightening HSDT share volatility and liquidity concerns. Solana prioritizes SEC compliance and aims to complete the filing as soon as feasible. Traders should monitor SEC updates, the revised filing schedule and market reactions to manage risk amid this Solana 10-Q delay.

Taiwan’s Executive Yuan and Central Bank Governor Yang Chin-long have pledged to audit government-held Bitcoin reserves and issue a year-end report, marking the first inclusion of BTC reserves in the country’s formal policy agenda. The audit will account for locally seized assets (approximately US$1.46 billion) and international findings, including US$15 billion in Bitcoin seized by foreign authorities. Legislators, led by Ge Rujun, propose freezing confiscated crypto assets and adding Bitcoin to Taiwan’s strategic reserve. Meanwhile, the VASP Special Act has been stalled for five months, delaying stablecoin framework and regulations crucial for monetary sovereignty and fintech innovation. Lawmakers are urging accelerated VASP regulation and clear stablecoin rules to attract institutional investors and prevent Taiwan from missing global crypto financial benefits. Tracking Bitcoin reserves will clarify public sector holdings and guide future Bitcoin policy.

Solana price has fallen nearly 10% from a weekly high of $171.9 to around $155. The breakdown of a symmetrical triangle on the daily chart confirmed a bearish trend after losing the $180 support level. On-Balance Volume (OBV) is declining and the Money Flow Index (MFI) remains below 50, signalling sustained selling pressure. SOL price on hourly charts shows the $145–$155 demand zone, in place since November 4, subject to repeated tests amid weak buying pressure. A liquidation heatmap reveals liquidity clusters at $144 and $140, suggesting a likely dip to $140, or even $120 in extreme cases, before any rebound. Solana’s correlation with Bitcoin stands at 80–90%. Its recovery now hinges on Bitcoin holding above $98,000–$100,000; a BTC sell-off could accelerate Solana’s fall. Despite robust on-chain fundamentals, short-term sentiment remains neutral to bearish. Traders should monitor key support levels, Bitcoin’s trajectory and prepare for short-term entry and risk management opportunities.