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Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson warned developers against hastily adopting post-quantum cryptography (PQC), saying premature upgrades could sharply reduce blockchain throughput, increase proof sizes and raise costs for users and validators. He noted NIST published PQC standards in 2024 but argued that deploying them before validator hardware and ecosystems are ready would be costly and could harm finality and performance. Hoskinson recommends a staged, benchmark-led approach — monitoring independent measures such as DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (targeting a 2033 feasibility decision) and NIST/DARPA objective metrics — before network-wide protocol changes. He contrasted two principal approaches: hash-based signatures (favoured by some projects for signatures) and lattice-based schemes (Cardano’s preference), noting lattice methods can better leverage existing GPU/AI infrastructure. For traders, the key takeaways are the potential for significant protocol upgrade costs and performance impacts if networks rush PQC, plus a lower near-term probability of immediate disruptive changes to Cardano (ADA) while the project advocates measured, hardware-aligned deployment.

PIPPIN memecoin jumped 20.27% from below $0.40 to a local high of $0.48 after aggressive buying across futures and spot markets. Futures open interest rose about 24.3% to $150.73m and net futures inflow surged 136.7% to $3.09m, signalling buyer dominance. Derivatives volume fell 16% to $551m while futures inflows slightly exceeded sell flows ($168.44m vs $165.35m). On spot, 24‑hour volume and liquidity dropped (≈$3m vs 14‑day MA $24.64m), but buy-side trades accounted for roughly 98% of spot activity (≈811k buy vs 70k sell). Market cap recovered from about $308m to $443m. Technical indicators turned bullish: RSI ~72 and Stochastic RSI crossing bullish at ~51. Traders should watch $0.50 as the next resistance and $0.40 as key support — continued accumulation and rising open interest could push PIPPIN to new highs, while profit‑taking or renewed sell pressure may trigger a pullback toward the $0.40 zone. Key SEO keywords: PIPPIN, memecoin, futures inflows, open interest, RSI, spot buy dominance.

A U.S. federal court approved an expanded class-action against Pump.fun, its executives and affiliates (including the Solana Foundation and Jito Labs) after a whistleblower released roughly 5,000 internal chat messages alleging insider trading and market manipulation. The filings allege 98.6% of memecoins launched on Pump.fun collapsed to zero and claim retail losses of $4–$5.5 billion. The news intensified selling pressure on the native PUMP token, which dropped about 39.3% from $0.0032 to $0.00196 since Dec. 9, 2025. On-chain and technical data signal continued downside. PUMP breached long-term support at $0.0025. Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) is below -0.05 and Money Flow Index (MFI) sits near 40, indicating seller dominance. CoinGlass shows a ~4% rise in futures open interest despite price weakness, concentrating leverage near $0.00193 and $0.00207—levels that could trigger cascade liquidations and short-term volatility. Fibonacci retracements point to potential bounces toward $0.0025–$0.0026, but short-term supply/resistance zones at $0.00207 and $0.0023–$0.0025 remain pivotal for any recovery. Trader guidance: maintain a bearish bias on PUMP. Consider short entries on retests of $0.00207–$0.0021 with tight stops (invalidate above $0.0021), or wait for a technical bounce toward $0.0026 to trim positions. Monitor liquidation clusters ($0.00193–$0.00207), open interest, and legal developments—ongoing litigation raises tail risk and may deter fresh capital until clarity emerges. Primary keywords: Pump.fun, PUMP token, class-action lawsuit, memecoin, market manipulation. Secondary keywords: Solana, Jito Labs, Fibonacci, open interest, liquidation map. Disclaimer: informational only; not financial advice.

A PG&E substation fire triggered a major San Francisco blackout that left roughly 120,000–130,000 customers without power and stranded numerous Waymo robotaxis at intersections. As outages persisted, about 21,000 homes and businesses remained without power in areas including the Presidio, Richmond District, Golden Gate Park and parts of downtown. Waymo paused its fully driverless service in the Bay Area while coordinating with city officials; no collisions have been reported and the company gave no restart time. The outage disrupted traffic signals, degraded cellular networks and street lighting—conditions that Waymo’s safety systems could not safely navigate. Experts urged retaining human backup systems and clearer regulatory limits on driverless fleets. The incident drew public and regulatory scrutiny, and commentary from Elon Musk noting Tesla’s robotaxis were “unaffected,” which prompted criticism given Tesla runs supervised FSD rides in San Francisco and lacks driverless permits in California. For crypto traders, the event is a reminder that even highly automated, decentralized technologies remain vulnerable to centralized infrastructure failures: outages can cascade into operational risk for services that depend on external systems (power, cellular, mapping). Traders should factor such systemic infrastructure risk into operational and counterparty assessments for blockchain services, oracle providers and smart-contract systems that rely on real-world data feeds or centralized gateways.

Ethereum has underperformed price-wise in 2025, trading about 12% down year-to-date as capital rotated into traditional assets such as gold and equities. Despite weak price action, on-chain data show the Ethereum Mainnet remains the dominant settlement layer for dollar-denominated stablecoins, processing roughly $90–100 billion in transfers daily (primarily USDT and USDC). Analytics from OnChainHQ and Chainalysis indicate Ethereum handles over 70% of stablecoin transfer value, favored for finality and security in large payments and treasury operations. Updated on-chain metrics (e.g., Glassnode) also show continued accumulation by large holders and long-term addresses: inflows to accumulation wallets have increased around realized-price levels even as whale profits compress toward zero. Together, sustained high stablecoin settlement volume and rising whale accumulation suggest persistent liquidity demand and reduced immediate selling pressure on ETH. Key takeaways for traders: monitor stablecoin flow and accumulation-address inflows as leading liquidity indicators; short-term price may remain pressured by macro capital rotation, but robust settlement utility and whale buying point to a cautiously bullish medium- to long-term outlook for ETH.

Former BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes says the Federal Reserve’s Reserve Management Purchases (RMP) — which he and some market observers view as a form of quantitative easing — could materially boost liquidity and push Bitcoin (BTC) much higher. Hayes expects BTC to trade in a choppy $80,000–$100,000 range through late 2024, reclaim $124,000, and then surge toward $200,000 by around March 2025, followed by a corrective pullback with a local bottom still above $124,000. He stresses that RMP-driven asset-price expectations should peak around early 2026 in one account and that the size of Treasury purchases relative to today’s money supply limits the credit impulse. Separately, on-chain analyst CryptoQuant warns of downside risk: if demand growth slows, BTC could fall toward roughly $56,000 with intermediate support near $70,000. At publication BTC was trading near $88,000, roughly 30% below its all-time high. Traders should monitor FOMC guidance, RMP implementation, liquidity metrics and on-chain demand signals — these will likely determine the magnitude and timing of BTC flows and volatility. Primary keywords: Bitcoin, Fed liquidity, quantitative easing, RMP, BTC price target.

Gem Wallet has launched native cross-chain USDT support across multiple blockchains, combining in-app swaps, bridges and built-in scam protections to simplify stablecoin flows for traders. The update lets users hold and exchange USDT on chains such as Ethereum, Tron, Solana, BNB Chain and TON without leaving the wallet, consolidating balances and reducing manual token management. Swap routing automatically seeks lower-cost, best-execution paths via integrations with 10+ DEXs and aggregators (eg. Uniswap, THORChain, Near Intents, Across Protocol), while bridge options expose transparent fee comparisons. Security features include address‑poisoning alerts, phishing/scam detection prompts and biometric mobile authentication, aimed at reducing losses from fraudulent contracts and poisoned addresses. Fiat on/off‑ramp partners (MoonPay, Paybis, Transak) support purchases in 120+ countries and 30+ payment methods. The release emphasizes self‑custody (user‑controlled private keys) and open‑source transparency (code on GitHub). For traders, the main benefits are faster cross‑chain transfers, consolidated USDT liquidity across networks, improved swap execution and reduced operational friction for arbitrage and liquidity management — potential time and fee savings when moving or trading USDT across chains.

Both articles argue that crypto’s failure to reach mainstream users is driven less by tech limitations and more by poor user experience (UX). Onboarding remains complex — seed phrases, custodial vs non‑custodial choices, L1/L2 decisions, bridging, unpredictable gas fees, failed transactions and opaque explorers — keeping ownership near ~5% of the global population and concentrated among developers and early adopters. Builders often design for themselves, producing fragmented, developer‑centric products that intimidate ordinary consumers. The pieces highlight examples of UX improvements (wallets using social logins or multisig, smoother custody flows) and stress that simplifying interfaces does not require abandoning decentralization; it requires managing complexity so users keep security and control without technical burden. The later piece emphasizes the market opportunity: consumer‑grade interfaces (think Apple Pay, Venmo, Revolut) and vertically integrated services around real human needs (remittances, savings, cross‑border payments) will likely win mainstream adoption. For traders: better UX can expand user demand and on‑ramp volumes over time, while failure to improve UX risks stagnation of retail growth. Primary keywords: crypto UX, onboarding, user experience. Secondary keywords: mass adoption, wallets, gas fees, bridging, Web3.

Chainlink (LINK) is consolidating around $12.5 after breaking out of a falling-wedge pattern but failing to attract sustained follow-through buying. Large whale withdrawals from Binance totaled 445,779 LINK (≈$5.57M) in late December, contributing to an ongoing decline in exchange LINK balances — a behavior that historically preceded major rallies. On-chain metrics are mixed: Total Value Secured (TVS) rose 2.43% month-on-month to $46.03 billion, signaling steady network usage despite muted retail participation. Technical indicators urge caution: the daily MACD formed a bearish (death) cross and the RSI shows buyer fatigue. Key levels for traders are support at $12–$12.5 (failure risks a drop to $9–$10) and resistance at $27 (a decisive breakout could target prior range highs). Trading implications: monitor exchange flows and TVS for accumulation signals; rising TVS and sustained exchange outflows are constructive for medium-to-long-term upside, but bearish momentum and low retail volume increase short-term downside risk. For active traders, a confirmed break below $12 would likely trigger deeper selling, while a clean move above $27 would open higher-range targets.

Canton Network (CC) jumped sharply after the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) received a non‑action letter from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission clearing the way for tokenized U.S. Treasury infrastructure on Canton. CC rose ~36% intraday and has gained 54.3% since Dec 18; daily volume spiked about 307%. On‑chain and market indicators — a 12‑hour structure break, flipped resistance at $0.079–$0.082 into support, and rising On‑Balance Volume (OBV) — signal a bullish trend shift, though a short‑term bearish momentum divergence warns of a possible pullback. Traders are watching technical levels: a bullish invalidation near $0.095, potential accumulation/support near $0.01 on deeper dips, and retests of the new $0.079–$0.082 support. Key drivers include the DTCC regulatory nod, planned DTCC–Canton integration, partnership momentum (including RedStone oracle), and heavy volume. Risks remain from volatility and weekend liquidity; monitor Bitcoin performance as a potential catalyst. This is not financial advice.

The Bank of Korea has moved to a second round of central bank digital currency (CBDC) testing and has sent formal documents to major banks outlining the next phase. Officials say methodology and timing remain under discussion. The new pilot may test using a retail CBDC to distribute portions of government subsidies to curb misuse and lower administrative costs. The central bank previously ran a three‑month pilot in April with seven participating banks but paused after participants flagged limited practical benefits and several billion won in implementation costs. The renewed testing signals renewed institutional focus on targeted payment use cases for a retail CBDC while the Bank of Korea seeks to address prior cost and usefulness concerns; bank participation and final implementation details remain uncertain.

Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) has traded below $0.01 after rejecting $0.03, with price action weakening through the 20/50/100/200 EMAs. Early reports showed a 25% bounce to $0.012 after defending $0.01, fueled by retail buying and a surge in volume. Updated on-chain data indicates whales accumulated roughly 273 million PENGU (~$2.55M) over two weeks following a ~272.2M PENGU withdrawal from Binance, and top holders now control about 66% of supply (aggregate balances +5.52% during the decline). Despite whale accumulation and notable exchange outflows (reducing immediate selling pressure), overall sell volume remains elevated (~681M PENGU) and large holders have been conducting sizeable trades. Technicals are mixed: RSI improved from deeply oversold toward neutral in earlier readings, but the Directional Movement Index (DMI) shows continued bearish momentum. Key levels: EMA20 near $0.0104 is immediate resistance (break targets ~$0.013); failure to reclaim it risks a fall toward $0.0084–$0.0095. For traders: whale accumulation and exchange outflows create a potential support/discounted entry zone, but sustained high sell volume and bearish indicators increase short-term downside risk. Monitor on-chain flows, exchange netflow, whale balance changes, volume shifts (historically needs ~20–30% buy-side swing to reverse trend) and RSI/EMA cross confirmation before scaling long positions.

CF Benchmarks analysts, affiliated with Kraken, published a price-modeling note projecting Bitcoin (BTC) could reach roughly $1.4 million by 2035 under a probability-weighted scenario where BTC captures about one-third of gold’s market cap. Using capital-markets assumptions (expected return, volatility, correlation), the report models conservative, base and optimistic adoption scenarios: a conservative case (BTC captures 16–33% of gold at historical adoption rates) implies roughly $637,000 by 2035; the base, probability-weighted case implies ~ $1.42M; an optimistic bull case—where BTC surpasses gold as the dominant store of value—projects nearly $2.95M. Analysts cite growing institutional adoption, reduced volatility over time, low correlation with major asset classes (linked to sensitivity to fiat debasement), improved regulatory clarity, deeper liquidity and rising institutional recognition as primary drivers. The note also finds that a strategic 2–5% allocation to Bitcoin can materially improve portfolio efficiency. The report references prior high-profile forecasts (eg, Cathie Wood’s earlier $1.2M by 2030 estimate) and stresses the analysis is market commentary, not investment advice.

Solana has surged past Ethereum in annual on‑chain revenue, reaching an estimated $2.5 billion year‑to‑date in 2025 versus Ethereum’s roughly $1.4 billion. Earlier reporting showed Solana accelerating from about $28 million in 2021 to $1.4 billion in a previous estimate; the latest data (CryptosRUs, verified by DeFi Development Corp) updates that figure to $2.5 billion, driven by very low fees (average tx < $0.01), high throughput (2,000+ TPS), meme‑coin trading, DeFi activity, DEX volume and AI app usage. Monthly revenue averaged near $240 million from Oct 2024–Sep 2025, with a peak month above $616 million (Jan 2025). Network metrics cited include 1.2–1.5 million daily active addresses and a 372% increase in RWA capital. Institutional adoption accelerated after U.S. Solana ETF launches (Bitwise listed Oct 28, 2025, with $57M first‑day volume; other issuers followed), and nearly $700M of inflows were reported to Solana ETFs across sources. The coverage contrasts Solana’s revenue growth with Ethereum’s declining on‑chain revenue (from multi‑billion highs to about $1.4B), attributing part of Ethereum’s fall to value capture shifting to L2s, sequencers and staking services. Traders should monitor SOL and ETH fee/revenue metrics, ETF flows, institutional announcements, and on‑chain activity (DEX volume, NFT/meme‑coin trading, RWA inflows) for potential volatility and longer‑term reallocation toward low‑cost L1s.

On-chain data show large XRP holders (whales) have been transferring substantial amounts to exchanges—notably Binance—around the time of U.S. spot XRP ETF approvals. CryptoQuant inflow metrics indicate most exchange deposits come from wallets holding 100k–1M XRP and 1M+ XRP, signalling institutional/whale activity rather than retail movement. Whales likely accumulated ahead of ETF approvals and have been converting positions to liquidity, increasing exchange-available supply and creating persistent sell-side pressure that has repeatedly capped price near $1.95–$2.00. Price currently trades around $1.90–$1.93. Technical support zones cited are $1.82–$1.87 (primary) and $1.50–$1.66 (secondary); continued large inflows could drive deeper corrections. Meanwhile, U.S. spot XRP ETFs have shown strong demand—roughly $1.2b+ in net assets with notable first-day volume—yet ETF inflows have not fully absorbed the increased exchange supply. The near-term direction for XRP will likely be driven by whale behaviour and exchange inflows; unless inflows subside, downside risk remains for traders. Key keywords: XRP, whales, ETF inflows, exchange inflows, selling pressure, support levels.

CryptoQuant data show Bitcoin demand has weakened since October 2025, marking the start of a potential bear market. The analytics firm says three major spot-demand waves that drove 2025’s rally — heavy U.S. spot ETF inflows, corporate treasury buying and election-driven optimism — have rolled over. In Q4 2025 U.S. spot ETFs became net sellers, trimming roughly 24,000 BTC (~$2.12bn) of holdings. On-chain signs of waning demand include slower accumulation among large wallets (100–1,000 BTC), sharply reduced corporate treasury purchases, falling open interest and funding rates at their lowest since December 2023. Technical structure has weakened: BTC slipped below its 365‑day moving average, trading near $88,000 in late December, roughly 30% below October peaks. CryptoQuant flags realized-price support near $56,000 and sets intermediate support around $70,000 — implying a potential ~50–55% drawdown from recent highs if selling persists. For traders: expect reduced institutional bid, lower derivatives risk appetite, elevated volatility and cautious positioning. Key levels to watch are the 365‑day MA, $70k interim support and the realized-price floor (~$56k).

The Ethereum Foundation announced a strategic shift prioritizing security over raw speed for zkEVM development. It will require zkEVM implementations to meet a minimum 128-bit cryptographic strength by 2026 and emphasize formal verification, advanced security audits, attack-resilience and risk management. The Foundation warned that some high-performance zkEVM schemes depend on mathematical assumptions that lack full formal verification and could theoretically allow on-chain state forgery. To address this, it will offer security review and assessment tools and make security criteria central to institutional adoption. The move may slow certain aggressive scaling optimizations in the short term but aims to strengthen long-term resilience and institutional trust — factors likely to attract higher-value applications and capital. Keywords: Ethereum Foundation, zkEVM, 128-bit, formal verification, cryptographic security.

Tether is developing an AI-powered, self-custodial mobile crypto wallet focused on privacy, on-chain automation and native Bitcoin and USDT support. CEO Paolo Ardoino said the wallet will be built on the open-source WDK self-custodial wallet framework and Tether’s decentralized AI runtime QVAC, with AI features running locally (P2P) to avoid centralized APIs. The company is recruiting senior engineering talent to accelerate delivery. Tether’s AI division (Tether Data) is already building related tools — an AI Translate, AI Voice Assistant and an AI Bitcoin Wallet Assistant that can display balances and execute transactions by voice or text. The project prioritises user-controlled private keys, native on-chain payments, and autonomous AI agents that help manage transactions while keeping user authorization for execution. Roadmap targets 2025 for broader platform rollouts. For traders, key implications include deeper USDT and BTC integration in consumer wallets, potential privacy gains from local P2P AI processing, and the possibility of increased on-chain activity for USDT and BTC if adoption grows. Watch hiring notices, developer releases, GitHub/WKD updates and any wallet integrations or mainnet tooling that could drive on-chain volume for USDT and BTC.

A single investor wallet has deposited a cumulative 31.28 million ETHFI to Binance following token unlocks, according to on-chain monitoring and reports on December 21, 2025. The latest observed transfer from the same wallet moved 900,000 ETHFI (about $738,000). The total transfers equal roughly $36.58 million in ETHFI. Movements from a concentrated holder to a major centralized exchange increase exchange-level supply and signal potential selling pressure. Traders should monitor order books and short-term liquidity: concentrated deposits on Binance can heighten volatility and negative price pressure for ETHFI in the short term, though long-term impact depends on whether the tokens are sold or simply custody-shifted. Key points: total deposits 31.28M ETHFI (~$36.58M), latest transfer 900k ETHFI (~$738k), destination Binance, source a single wallet tracked since token unlocks.

Ethereum developers are planning a coordinated 2026 upgrade called “Glamsterdam,” combining an Execution-layer Amsterdam upgrade with a Consensus-layer Gloas change. The package’s headline features are enshrined proposer-builder separation (ePBS, EIP-7732) and block-level access lists (ACLs, EIP-7928). ePBS formalizes separation between builders and proposers so proposers accept sealed, highest-paying blocks without seeing internal transactions, reducing MEV manipulation and limiting centralization from off-chain relays. Block-level ACLs let blocks declare beforehand which accounts and contract storage they will touch, enabling clients to preload state, speed and make execution more predictable, and smooth gas dynamics. Developers aim to maintain throughput and validator incentives while improving finality, lowering latency and bolstering decentralization. The scope is not finalized; additional EIPs may be added and deployment is targeted for 2026. Traders should watch potential effects on MEV-derived revenue, validator economics and short-term network dynamics during rollout, as reduced MEV capture and protocol changes could alter revenue streams, liquid staking behavior and market microstructure.

NFT market activity rebounded last week, with total weekly volume rising roughly 11–12% to about $69 million, driven mainly by renewed demand on Ethereum. CryptoSlam data show buyer counts jumped ~50% to ~231k and sellers rose ~43–45% to ~165k, while transactions were flat to modestly higher. Ethereum-led NFT sales surged (around $28M; increases reported between ~36% and ~46%), including some flagged wash trading. Top chains by volume included BNB Chain (~$8.7–9.6M), Bitcoin-based NFTs (~$7.4M), Polygon (~$4.1–4.7M), Solana (~$4M), Mythos (~$3.2M), Immutable (~$3.2M) and Base (~$2M). High-value sales reported: Wrapped Ether Rock #38 (90 ETH, ~$265.6k), Beeple Spring Collection #100100001 (60 ETH, ~$186.5k), a $X@AI BRC-20 NFT (~1.7951 BTC, ~$160.3k), Autoglyphs #192 (55 WETH, ~$156.3k) and CryptoPunks #5133 (44.99 ETH, ~$131.2k). Market context: spot crypto prices softened (BTC around $88k; ETH under $3k) and total crypto market cap slipped slightly. For traders: the pickup in NFT volume and large increase in buyer participation — concentrated on Ethereum — signals improved liquidity and renewed speculative demand for NFTs, though presence of wash trades and mixed performance across chains (BNB underperformed) warrant caution when sizing positions.

Investor-author Robert Kiyosaki renewed warnings that looming hyperinflation and persistent fiat debasement will hit the unprepared, and he recommended protecting wealth with assets outside the traditional banking system — notably Bitcoin and precious metals. Kiyosaki blamed expansive government fiscal policy and money printing for accelerating inflation, framed Bitcoin as a primary store of value and defensive core allocation, and advised holding gold and silver as supplements. The commentary repeats his long-standing stance rather than providing new data, timing, or institutional catalysts; its primary market effect is on retail sentiment. For crypto traders: expect potential short-term bullish sentiment for Bitcoin (BTC) driven by amplified retail media narratives around inflation hedging, but no direct fundamental or regulatory changes were announced that would alter institutional demand or on-chain fundamentals.

Market technician EGRAG Crypto advises traders against selling XRP at current levels. XRP has fallen roughly 8% over the past week to about $1.88–$1.92 and sits nearly 49% below its July high of $3.66. EGRAG frames the decline as an emotional, sentiment-driven correction within a longer accumulation phase rather than a structural market breakdown. He warns that bear-market environments routinely produce countertrend relief rallies, so selling now risks crystallizing losses before a likely short-term rebound. Citing historical XRP consolidation patterns (notably early‑2014 and 2014–2017) that preceded 2x–14x breakouts, EGRAG highlights an extended accumulation since the January 2018 peak and uses past average surge multiples (example: 6.75x) to illustrate upside potential, even suggesting a long-term target near $27 under favourable breakout conditions. The commentary is framed as market analysis and not financial advice.

Euro‑denominated stablecoins surpassed $1 billion in combined market value in 2025, led by Circle’s EURC which roughly doubled supply year‑to‑date and now counts over 150,000 holders. Regulatory clarity in the EU, plus rising use in payments and DeFi, supported EURC’s market‑share consolidation among euro stablecoins. At the same time, USD Coin (USDC) is expanding across multiple blockchains and recording record cross‑chain transfer volumes. Circle’s Cross‑Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) pushed quarterly flows past $30 billion in Q4 2025, with activity spanning Ethereum, Solana, Base, Arbitrum, Polygon and XDC. Native USDC holder counts are highest on Base (~6.4M), Polygon (~6.2M) and Solana (~5.7M), and USDC supply on XDC recently topped $200M after rapid growth. Together these trends point to stronger regional adoption for euro stablecoins and greater USDC interoperability and liquidity — developments that could increase payment and DeFi utility and affect stablecoin on‑chain activity and settlement flows.

Bybit has relaunched operations in the United Kingdom after a two-year withdrawal following the FCA’s 2023 financial-promotion rules. The Dubai-based exchange opened a UK-dedicated platform offering 100 spot trading pairs and peer-to-peer (P2P) trading. Bybit says the relaunch meets rigorous AML/KYC standards and aligns with UK financial-promotion requirements by partnering with Archax — an FCA-authorised digital asset exchange, broker and custodian. Executives including Mykolas Majauskas (senior director of policy) emphasised transparency, compliance and plans to roll out additional UK-focused products. The FCA estimates about 8% of UK adults hold crypto (down from ~12% a year earlier). Bybit notes services offered in the UK are not covered by the Financial Ombudsman Service or FSCS. Market context at publication: total crypto market cap ~ $2.95 trillion with modest intraday gains and a weekly decline. Primary keywords: Bybit, UK crypto, spot trading, Archax, AML/KYC. Secondary keywords included: FCA, P2P trading, digital asset pairs, market cap.

Analyst Matthew Kratter argues Bitcoin (BTC) is better suited than gold as a long‑term store of value due to its fixed 21 million supply, ease of transfer, verifiability, and divisibility. Kratter contrasts BTC’s programmed scarcity with gold’s 1–2% annual supply growth from mining (which can double supply over decades) and cites historical episodes—such as the 16th‑century New World gold influx—that undermined gold’s monetary role. He highlights Bitcoin’s instant, borderless transferability and lower counterparty risk versus tokenized gold, which can suffer over‑issuance, custodian refusal to redeem, or confiscation. Practical drawbacks of physical gold—high shipping and insurance costs and difficulty moving meaningful quantities—are emphasized. The combined view from both pieces concludes that Bitcoin’s hard cap and digital native traits position it as a forward‑looking wealth preservation tool for the digital economy, and traders are advised not to sell BTC to buy gold during temporary gold rallies. Primary keywords: Bitcoin, store of value, scarcity, gold. Secondary/semantic keywords: BTC, gold supply, tokenized gold, portability, verifiability, inflation hedge.

Midnight (NIGHT), a privacy-focused Cardano sidechain, saw a 24-hour trading volume surge of about 68% to $3.53 billion while the price rose roughly 3.15% to $0.06866 after intraday moves between $0.06389 and ~$0.07. Technicals show the RSI near 63.7 (approaching overbought) and the Crypto Fear & Greed Index at 27 (fear). Analysts cite key support in the $0.06–$0.063 range and resistance around $0.07; holding above $0.0659 would favor further upside, while a drop toward $0.063 could trigger retracement to ~$0.06. Momentum appears linked to prospective adoption catalysts: the Midnight Foundation is reportedly close to finalising a partnership with a major stablecoin issuer, and Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has promoted Midnight amid EU digital ID and privacy debates — a narrative lifting interest in privacy and zero-knowledge projects. Traders should monitor volume, RSI, support/resistance levels and confirmation of the stablecoin deal for short-term volatility and potential sustained adoption-driven flows. This summary is informational and not investment advice.

EverValue Coin (EVA), an Arbitrum-based token, has consolidated an on‑chain economic model that ties EVA’s value to Bitcoin mining revenue and a public Burn Vault. EVA’s proprietary and partner mining operations (five facilities, 2,000+ ASICs) generate net mining profits of roughly 15 BTC per month, which are converted to wBTC and deposited daily into the Burn Vault. The vault now holds over 330 wBTC and only releases BTC when EVA tokens are permanently burned, creating a verifiable burn-price floor that increases as reserves grow. EVA also burns liquidity fees, distributes holder rewards and airdrops linked to burns, and maintains CEX listings (BingX, BitMart, Weex, Mercado Bitcoin) plus DEX liquidity on Arbitrum. The team emphasizes operational transparency with mining-site visits and a public dashboard and has increased institutional visibility and sports sponsorships. Market demand has pushed EVA’s market price above its current redeemable backing; the team plans a second backing vault to enable redemptions closer to market value. For traders: the model creates an auditable, Bitcoin‑backed collateral floor for EVA that can support price stability, but liquidity, redemption mechanics and actual on‑chain redemption terms will determine how strongly the burn vault translates into tradable price support.

Zcash (ZEC) has seen a sharp rally across two reporting windows: an initial surge toward ~$440 driven by rising volume and renewed focus on privacy, followed by an 11% 24‑hour jump as on‑chain and ecosystem developments increased demand. New multi‑chain yield features (up to ~2% APY) and staking/yield‑farming activity have tightened circulating supply, while institutional accumulation (notably a large address flagged by DeFiLlama and Grayscale’s growing ZEC Trust holdings) provided additional bid. Technicals improved — breakout from a symmetrical triangle, price trading above key EMAs, Aroon Up > Aroon Down and MFI around 65 — supporting near‑term upside toward prior highs (references near $500–$750), though some analysts caution the move may partly reflect rotation and pattern risk (bearish pennant, Wyckoff phases). Traders should watch on‑chain shielded supply metrics, volume confirmation on pullbacks, institutional flows (Grayscale and large addresses), liquidity, and regulatory developments affecting privacy coins to gauge sustainability.