Is Crypto a Security? (Introduction)

Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law....

Pundit Shares How the Narrative for Full XRP Price Explosion in Coming Months Is Building

While the XRP ETFs have not triggered the sudden price surge many expected, a market commentator has noted how these funds could build momentum for a full price explosion. XRP now has four spot ETFs, with two, the Grayscale and Franklin products, launching as recently as Nov....

Bitcoin Surges as Major Investor Bets Big on Year-End Rally

Bitcoin's price recovered to $88,000 with a $1.76B options market position. The "call condor" strategy anticipates Bitcoin's year-end price between $100,000 and $118,000....

XRP Supply Wipe Out Begins. Here’s What Is Happening

In a post on X, crypto analyst Ripple Bull Winkle highlighted the rapid acceleration of XRP accumulation among newly launched exchange-traded products, drawing attention to the scale and pace of institutional absorption now underway....

The Surprising Purpose Of The GENIUS Act: Far Beyond Crypto Regulation, Says Expert

When President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law this past July, it marked a significant moment in the US legislative landscape, often heralded as the first comprehensive crypto bill aimed at fostering the growth and adoption of digital assets....

Is Bitcoin Yet To Top In This Cycle? What aSOPR Suggests

Bitcoin has been in freefall recently, but this popular indicator is yet to reach the same highs as the last two cycles....

Ethereum Hidden Bull Setup Builds on Rising Trendline, Targets $4,958 Possible Breakout

Ethereum's Hidden Bull setup is strengthening as it holds a rising trendline support, with bullish derivatives data indicating a potential breakout toward $4,958.75. This pattern suggests over 75% recovery from current levels near $2,797, driven by higher lows and increasing buyer interest....

MegaETH Opens USDm Deposit Channel With $250M Cap and Activates Ethereum USDC Cross-Chain Bridge on Mega Mainnet

MegaETH Opens USDm Deposit Channel With $250M Cap and Activates Ethereum USDC Cross-Chain Bridge on Mega Mainnet...

Galaxy Digital Ventures into Prediction Markets

Galaxy Digital is entering the digital asset prediction markets sector. They plan to enhance liquidity on Polymarket and Kalshi platforms....

SEC Grants No-Action Relief to Solana-Based Fuse, Offering Regulatory Protection for FUSE Token

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a no-action letter to Solana-based decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) project Fuse, providing rare regulatory protection for its FUSE token....

NABE Forecast: U.S. GDP to Grow 2% in 2026 as Inflation Eases and Job Growth Remains Weak; Fed Rate Cuts Expected

NABE Forecast: U.S....

Wallet in Telegram Lists Monad, Enabling Telegram TGE Trading & Expanding MON Distribution

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Baltex Launches Fully Cross-Chain Private Swaps

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Black Swan Capitalist Says XRP and Ripple Are Built for This

Versan Aljarrah of Black Swan Capitalist has brought to light new remarks from Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson regarding the trajectory of the U.S. dollar in global finance....

What’s behind Bitcoin’s slide? Five factors and the road ahead according to DB

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Byreal Platform Update Slashes LP Costs by 95%, Adds Social Sharing for Liquidity Farming

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Bitcoin as a Long-Term Inflation Hedge Amid Rising U.S. Debt, Michael Howell Says

Bitcoin as a Long-Term Inflation Hedge Amid Rising U.S....

The $1.7B Bitcoin Bet on Rally Above $100K, But Not Reaching New Record Highs

The strategy bets on a measured rally into the year-end, rather than a record-breaking surge....

Hamas 2023 Attack Victims Sue Binance, CZ Over $1B in Terrorism Financing

Crypto exchange Binance and its founder, Changpeng Zhao, are facing a new federal lawsuit over allegedly facilitating crypto transactions for Hamas, despite U.S. enforcement actions....

Hyperliquid Whale Increases Ether Long Position to $44.5M Amid Rally Signals

The Hyperliquid OG Whale, famous for a $200 million profit during the October 2025 market crash, has boosted its Ether long position by $10 million, reaching $44.5 million total amid signs of an Ethereum price rally....

Analysts See Major Bull Run Ahead Despite Market Meltdown

Crypto markets have hemorrhaged around a trillion dollars over the past month in the largest panic-induced retail sell-off since the COVID pandemic. However, market analysts remain confident that the bull market will continue, and we have not entered a bear market yet....

‘OG whale’ who called the October crash has a $44.5M long on Ether

The Hyperliquid whale that made $200 million in the October crash has just added another $10 million to its long position on Ether....

Ethereum Bolsters Privacy Tools Amid Potential Bank Data Breaches

Ethereum privacy enhancements are gaining urgency after a cyberattack on mortgage firm SitusAMC exposed sensitive data from major U.S. banks like JPMorgan Chase, Citi, and Morgan Stanley....

Crypto VC activity hits $4.6B in Q3, second-best quarter since FTX collapse

Half of the capital raised in the third quarter was from seven venture deals, with Revolut leading the way with a $1 billion investment....

Galaxy Digital is talking with Kalshi and Polymarket about becoming a liquidity provider

According to Bloomberg, Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital is preparing to become a liquidity provider for Kalshi and Polymarket, two of the biggest names in the fast-expanding world of crypto-based prediction markets. These platforms let people place simple bets on real-world outcomes; like election results, sports scores, or even policy decisions....

Japan’s FSA to Mandate Liability Reserves for Crypto Exchanges to Enhance Security

Japan's Financial Services Agency is set to require digital asset exchanges to maintain liability reserves to protect users....

Ethereum Hovers at Make-or-Break Price Level That Defined Entire Cycle

“ETH decision time here,” said analyst “Daan Crypto Trades” on Monday in reference to a critical price zone that needs to be defended. Ether is trading above a significant $2,800 level, which has acted as a strong support and resistance throughout this entire cycle, he observed....

US Retail Sales and September PPI Data Preview: Slower Consumer Spending and Likely December Fed Rate Cut

US Retail Sales and September PPI Data Preview: Slower Consumer Spending and Likely December Fed Rate Cut...

USDe De-Peg May Have Sparked Liquidation Cascade in Crypto Markets

Synthetic stablecoin depegs, like those of USDe and xUSD, triggered massive liquidations and eroded market confidence in 2025. The USDe de-peg on October 10 caused a 40% price drop, wiping out nearly $20 billion in positions, while xUSD's issues led to $93 million in losses and $40 billion in DeFi liquidity evaporation....

Stablecoin de-pegs: USDe, xUSD, and the aftermath of the October market crash

Crypto market is still under pressure from the October crash....

Binance Faces US Federal Lawsuit Alleging It Aided Hamas via Crypto Transfers, With 300+ Plaintiffs in North Dakota Court

Binance Faces US Federal Lawsuit Alleging It Aided Hamas via Crypto Transfers, With 300+ Plaintiffs in North Dakota Court...

KuCoin Registers With Austrac to Operate in Australia, Adds Fiat On-Ramps

The registration comes as Australian regulators tighten scrutiny on offshore crypto platforms, with ASIC stating that many digital assets may require licensing to operate....

Franklin Templeton Says XRP Plays a Foundational Role in Global Settlement Infrastructure

Global asset manager Franklin Templeton, which oversees more than $1.7 trillion in assets, has recognized the core role of XRP in global payments. This recognition coincides with Franklin’s official launch of its new XRP ETF (XRPZ) on Monday....

DOGE Pops 5% as ETF Debut Sparks First Clear Reversal Signal in Weeks

ETF analysts characterized the launch as another major inflection point for memecoin legitimacy, with early volume estimates near $11 million....

Q3 Crypto VC Funding Hits $4.65B, Led by Revolut Amid Bitcoin ETF Shifts

Crypto venture capital investment surged to $4.65 billion in Q3 2025, marking the second-highest level since the FTX collapse in late 2022. This 290% quarter-on-quarter increase highlights renewed interest in sectors like stablecoins, AI, and blockchain infrastructure, driven by major deals including Revolut's $1 billion raise....

University of Namibia Launches Africa’s ‘First’ Master’s Program in Blockchain Technology

The University of Namibia has launched a Master’s program in blockchain technology to position Namibia as a hub for blockchain research and talent development in Africa....

XRP Surges 7% in Strongest Breakout in Weeks as Ripple Linked ETFs Go Live

Technical indicators suggest a bullish trend, with XRP testing a major descending channel that could lead to further gains....

EOS Falls 11% In Bearish Trade

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Berachain Founder Disputes Inaccuracy in BERA Investor’s Refund Report

Berachain's founder has refuted a report claiming that investor Nova Digital received a one-year refund right on its $25 million Series B investment, describing it as inaccurate and incomplete. The arrangement was standard for all investors and included additional liquidity commitments from Nova....

BitMEX Turns 11 - The Exchange that Taught Crypto How to Trade

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Hoskinson Ruthlessly Mocked by Crypto Twitter

The Cardano founder has been mocked by the cryptocurrency community over his self-aggrandizing social media post....

Bitcoin price today: rate cut cheer spurs recovery to $88k, but caution persists

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Bloomberg Analyst Mike McGlone Reveals What He Expects for Bitcoin Going Forward – Gives Two Levels

Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Commodity Strategist Mike McGlone assessed the recent decline in cryptocurrency markets and the record highs in gold prices. The recent pullback in cryptocurrency markets and Bitcoin's (BTC) slide below critical support levels are worrying market experts....

Critical Update: Upbit Halts Optimism Network Services During Major Hard Fork

BitcoinWorld Critical Update: Upbit Halts Optimism Network Services During Major Hard Fork Attention cryptocurrency traders and Optimism network users! South Korea’s leading crypto exchange Upbit has announced a crucial service suspension that affects all OP token holders. Starting December 2nd at 1:00 p.m....

Berachain disputes ‘framing’ of a $25M refund deal to Brevan Howard

Berachain’s founder says a report that it gave one of its Series B investors a year-long refund right on its $25 million investment is both “inaccurate and incomplete.”...

Bitcoin’s Mild Rebound Signals Potential Upside Amid Extreme Market Fear

The crypto market today experienced a mild rebound, with Bitcoin retesting $88,000 and Ethereum surpassing $2,800, driven by $50 billion in inflows mostly into BTC. However, extreme fear persists, and altcoin participation remains low, indicating cautious sentiment among investors....

Today’s Hot Topic: Did JPMorgan Really Declare War on Bitcoin? Here’s Everything We Know and the Facts

A claim that has been circulating rapidly on X in recent days suggested that JPMorgan holds a massive short position in MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares, suggesting that a 50% rise in the price of Bitcoin (BTC) would pose an “existential threat” to the bank....

New Development in Tariff Tensions: Trump to Visit China – Here Are the Details

Following his telephone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump announced that the two leaders will exchange official visits. Trump said he would travel to Beijing in April, while Xi would come to the U.S. later next year....

How Much Money Did the Trump Family Really Lose in the Latest Bitcoin and Altcoin Crash?

The sharp correction in global cryptocurrency markets in recent months has also severely affected the family of US President Donald Trump. The Trump family's total wealth has eroded by $1 billion, falling from $7.7 billion at the beginning of September to about $6.7 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index....

XRP price prediction after strong Franklin, Grayscale ETFs debuts

The XRP price has moved into a bull market after rising by over 24% from its lowest point this month. It has risen in the last three consecutive days and is now hovering at its highest level in a week. This rebound happened after the successful launch of the Grayscale XRP ETF on Monday....