Trump says US government shutdown now impacts stock markets, warns of no quick resolution

Key Takeaways The US government shutdown is causing increased volatility in the stock market and broader economic impacts. President Trump has warned that a quick resolution is unlikely, extending market and economic uncertainty. Share this article US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the US government shutdown is now affecting stock markets, warning that there would be no quick resolution to the ongoing fiscal deadlock that is halting non-essential federal operations. The extended shutdown is disrupting federal services that support various sectors, leading to far-reaching economic impacts beyond immediate…

3 Things That Must Happen to Prevent the Bitcoin Bears From Gaining Control

Key takeaways: Bitcoin (BTC) tumbled more than 8% this week, slipping below the $100,000 mark for the first time since June as long-term holders offloaded roughly $45 billion worth of BTC. BTC/USD vs. Nasdaq, Dow Jones, and S&P 500 indexes year-to-date chart. Source: TradingView The sell-off intensified amid sharp declines in AI-related stocks, which fueled a broader risk-off shift across markets. Data resource The Kobeissei Letter said that BTC has “officially entered a bear market territory” after correcting by around 20% from its record high on Oct. 6. Nevertheless, some indicators…

Ripple secures $500 million investment led by Fortress and Citadel Securities at $40 billion valuation

Key Takeaways Ripple secures $500 million investment to expand its services. Fortress and Citadel Securities lead the funding round. Share this article Ripple, a US-based blockchain firm expanding its institutional custody and wallet services through strategic acquisitions, secured a $500 million investment at a $40 billion, backed by top-tier institutional investors including funds affiliated with Fortress Investment Group, Citadel Securities, Pantera Capital, Galaxy Digital, Brevan Howard, and Marshall Wace. Fortress, a crypto custody provider previously involved in blockchain infrastructure deals, partnered with Citadel Securities, a major market maker, to lead…

What’s Next for BTC After Slipping Below $100K?

Bitcoin’s recent shake-off has purged excessive leverage and pushed the price into a major accumulation zone around $100K–$102K. Although momentum remains weak in the short term, on-chain and order flow data suggest that smart money could be re-entering, capitalizing on retail fear and forced liquidations. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, BTC has dropped below both the 100-day and 200-day MAs, confirming a short-term breakdown from its previous equilibrium range. The rejection from the $114K resistance zone and the subsequent cascade toward $101K mark the…

Tether partners with Da Nang City to promote blockchain innovation in Vietnam

Key Takeaways Tether has signed a partnership with Da Nang City, Vietnam, to implement blockchain-based governance solutions. This marks an expansion of Tether’s activities beyond issuing stablecoins, into public sector blockchain infrastructure. Share this article Tether, the world’s leading stablecoin issuer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Da Nang City to develop blockchain-based governance solutions for the Vietnamese municipality. The collaboration will target blockchain policy development, sandbox frameworks, and tokenization of real-world assets. It also includes educational programs with universities to promote blockchain, peer-to-peer, and AI literacy, and…

When They Raise Prices — and When They Don’t

Key takeaways Token burns are a key part of many projects’ tokenomics. They permanently remove coins from circulation, but supply cuts alone don’t guarantee price gains. Burns work best when supported by strong fundamentals, meaningful burn volume and rising demand. Market trends, investor sentiment and burn transparency all shape price impact. Tokens with high burn rates, like Shiba Inu, haven’t seen matching price growth because demand didn’t rise with reduced supply. BNB shows that consistent, revenue-backed burns and strong ecosystem activity can drive lasting deflationary pressure. Imagine you own a…

BlackRock deposits $115M in ETH into Coinbase Prime

Key Takeaways BlackRock deposited $115 million in Ethereum into Coinbase on November 5. The deposit is part of BlackRock’s broader strategy to use Coinbase Prime as a custodian for its crypto initiatives, including ETF operations. Share this article BlackRock, the global asset management giant, deposited $115 million in Ethereum into Coinbase Prime today, according to on-chain data. Coinbase serves as a key cryptocurrency platform and primary custodian for institutional digital asset activities, including trading and liquidity management for major asset managers entering the crypto space. The latest transfers come as…

Can Ripple’s XRP Hold the Line? Analysts Point to Next Crucial Support

XRP trades near $2.23 after a 15% weekly drop. Analysts watch $1.94 support, ETF filings, and whale moves for signs of market direction. Ripple’s native token XRP is under pressure as market uncertainty continues. The asset is trading near $2.23, with a daily volume of around $8.8 billion. Over the past 24 hours, XRP has slipped almost 2%, adding to a 15% loss over the past week. Analysts are now watching several technical levels for signs of stability or further movement. EGRAG CRYPTO Highlights $1.94 as a Key Level…

MEV Is A Choice Blockchains Must Confront

Opinion by: Da Hongfei, founder of Neo Decentralized, permissionless and transparent. These are the principles that attracted many of us to the blockchain ecosystem. This vision is still being undermined, however, by an insidious, often invisible force: maximal extractable value (MEV). MEV isn’t inevitable; it’s a choice. Too many treat it as an unavoidable byproduct of blockchains. It is not. MEV is engineered into incentives, and it can be engineered out. Left unchecked, it becomes a hidden tax, a form of censorship, and a direct assault on fairness and decentralization.…

ZachXBT partners with BNB Chain to enhance security and transparency

Key Takeaways BNB Chain teams up with ZachXBT, a well-known onchain investigator, to strengthen security and transparency in its ecosystem. This collaboration aims to help BNB Chain maintain a cleaner and fairer blockchain environment by leveraging ZachXBT’s investigative expertise. Share this article BNB Chain, a blockchain platform emphasizing community-driven security and transparency initiatives, has enlisted ZachXBT, a prominent onchain investigator focused on tracing leads to enhance crypto ecosystem safety, to bolster community efforts in maintaining a cleaner and fairer ecosystem through investigative support. Anonymous crypto sleuth ZachXBT has built a…