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Europe-based ETF issuer 21Shares has opened a new chapter for Sui-linked investment products in the U.S. after receiving approval to list the first exchange-traded product tied to SUI. The debut comes as crypto ETFs continue to roll out across major exchanges, attracting steady interest from both retail and institutional traders.
Alphabet is back in focus after a Bloomberg report indicated rising investor confidence in its in-house semiconductor strategy. Interest in the company’s tensor processing units (TPUs) is reshaping expectations for future revenue and altering market sentiment. Many investors now see the chip program as a potential long-term growth driver, not just a tool used within Google Cloud.
Polymarket has entered a new phase of expansion as its US relaunch begins after years away from the domestic market. According to recent reports, the platform is moving quickly to bring waitlisted users into its updated app, starting with sports event contracts. Regulatory clearance arrived earlier this year, opening the door for a compliant return.
Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler rehashed debate over digital assets in a Bloomberg interview, saying Bitcoin stands apart from the rest of the crypto market. He warned that most tokens still act as speculative bets with little support behind their valuations, setting a cautious tone for investors.
European regulators are increasing pressure on cybercrime networks as they target services that conceal the movement of digital funds. A coordinated action supported by Europol has taken down Cryptomixer, a long-running platform used to mask crypto transactions on the clear web and the dark web. Authorities report that the site handled more than a billion euros over the past decade and became a prominent method for laundering illicit proceeds.
Kalshi is pushing prediction markets further into the crypto space as global demand accelerates. Rising interest in event-based trading has prompted the platform to tokenize event contracts on Solana, giving users more in sensitive markets. Analysts say this shift could position Kalshi to challenge competitors and keep pace with the industry’s rapid growth.
Momentum around Coinbase is rising as the company enters a new phase of financial stability and public-sector experimentation. Latest data show revenue increasing while costs remain controlled. And as expected, this combination has created a sturdier foundation than in earlier market cycles.
Bitcoin stumbled into the new month after a sharp weekend drop erased days of calm trading and reignited market-wide fear. Prices plunged without warning on Sunday, triggering heavy liquidations and closing out the asset’s weakest November in years. Traders now question whether the fall signals deeper trouble or a reset that clears the way for a rebound.
Self-custody and financial privacy have returned to the forefront of the U.S. crypto conversation after SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce reaffirmed them as core individual rights. Her remarks come amid regulatory uncertainty, rising ETF adoption, and renewed debate over Bitcoin’s founding principles.
Arthur Hayes is stirring debate across the crypto market with sharp criticism of Monad, a new layer-1 chain that launched with significant attention and industry backing. His remarks challenge the project’s early momentum and raise broader questions about high-valuation tokens supported by venture capital.
Ripple USD has entered a new phase of market growth as it surpasses the one-billion supply mark on Ethereum. RLUSD’s fast expansion has strengthened its position among major stablecoins, showing steady demand across trading platforms, wallets, and payment services. For an asset less than a year old, this milestone represents a notable achievement for the dollar-pegged stablecoin.
BitMine is drawing fresh attention as its aggressive buying spree in Ethereum continues. New on-chain activity suggests the company may be preparing another significant purchase, prompting traders to watch whether continued accumulation can steady sentiment in an uneven market. Interestingly, BitMine’s recent purchase activity comes amid broad macro pressures that remain a persistent drag on digital assets.
Fresh selling from large Bitcoin holders is putting renewed pressure on an already shaky market, as traders deal with one of the steepest pullbacks of the year. Price softness, rising exchange inflows, and cautious positioning across major trading venues all point to a market still trying to find its footing. Analysts at CryptoQuant say continued whale deposits could push Bitcoin lower if the pattern persists.
Growing confusion over Polygon’s token identity has prompted project leaders to reconsider a decision made just a year ago. Concerns from everyday users and long-time holders have reopened the discussion about whether the network should drop its current POL ticker and restore MATIC, the name many still recognize.
Fresh activity in Metaplanet’s financing plan suggests the company is accelerating efforts to increase its Bitcoin exposure amid ongoing market volatility. A newly executed $130 million loan backed by its BTC reserves signals a continued commitment to a balance-sheet strategy built around borrowing and long-term equity funding.