Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin Drops 256 ETH to Boost Next-Gen Encrypted Messaging

Vitalik Buterin donates 256 ETH to two messaging apps. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said end-to-end encrypted messaging is essential for protecting digital privacy, identifying permissionless account creation and metadata privacy as the next major priorities for the sector. He pointed to Session and SimpleX as two projects working on these areas and disclosed that he has donated 128 ETH to each of them. Major ETH Donations In a post on X this week, Buterin said both applications are attempting to strengthen decentralization and enhance user protections without relying on…

Bhutan Stakes 320 ETH with Figment in Latest Onchain Move

Blockchain data shows the Royal Government of Bhutan has staked 320 Ether (ETH) worth roughly $970,000 through Figment, marking the latest onchain activity from the Himalayan state as it expands its crypto holdings and validator operations. Figment is a staking provider that helps large investors and institutions stake digital assets across multiple blockchains and earn rewards for securing proof-of-stake networks. The move adds to a growing wave of Ethereum-focused activity from Bhutan. In October, the South Asian nation of roughly 800,000 people began migrating its self-sovereign digital ID system from…

Free vs Paid Crypto Tax Software: Which Should You Choose?

Crypto tax software tools have made fulfilling tax obligations easier. Instead of manually scanning through piles of crypto transactions every tax year, these automated tools help users to file tax reports with ease and accuracy. Still, most of these platforms charge a fee that some users may find expensive. This begs the question: Are there free crypto tax software tools? This article provides deep insights into free crypto tax software vs paid crypto tax tools. It also discusses popular crypto tax software tools and whether they are free. Why Use…

Strategy Supporters Say JPMorgan’s BTC Product Biases It against DATs

Members of the Bitcoin community and supporters of Strategy, the largest corporate holder of BTC, are criticizing JPMorgan’s proposed Bitcoin-backed notes, accusing the bank of spreading fear, uncertainty and doubt about Strategy and other crypto treasury firms. JPMorgan’s notes are a leveraged investment product tied to the price of Bitcoin (BTC). The product tracks BTC but amplifies the outcome, giving holders 1.5 times the gains — or the losses — through December 2028. The notes are slated for a December 2025 launch, according to an SEC filing.  The move drew…

Bitcoin Price Analysis: Has BTC Flipped Bullish After Surging Past $90K?

Bitcoin has recently attracted a wave of buyers at a critical support area, driving a sharp rebound into a short-term supply range. Despite this recovery, the broader trend remains bearish, and the latest move should still be viewed as a temporary pullback unless the price can reclaim and consolidate above the $100K threshold. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart Bitcoin saw meaningful buy-side interest around the $80K support range, triggering a strong bounce. This reaction suggests ongoing accumulation at discounted prices while broader sentiment was dominated by fear and…

Analyst Predicts XRP Price Will Hit $100 Before Bitcoin Hits $1 Million

A crypto analyst has issued a decisive projection that challenges the long timelines often associated with major price milestones for Bitcoin. His outlook was presented in response to the ultra-bullish forecasts from Michael Saylor and Jack Mallers, who have spoken openly about the possibility of Bitcoin reaching between $1 million and $20 million per coin.  Rather than focusing on Bitcoin’s distant targets, the analyst directed attention to XRP, insisting that XRP will reach $100 long before Bitcoin touches the seven-figure mark. Analyst Says XRP Will Reach $100 Before Bitcoin’s Million-Dollar…

Amundi Launches First Tokenized Money Market Fund on Ethereum

Amundi, Europe’s largest asset manager, has introduced its first tokenized share class for a euro money market fund. The fund is now offered in a hybrid structure, allowing investors to choose between the traditional version and the new blockchain-based one. The first transaction was recorded on the Ethereum network on Nov. 4. The rollout was developed in collaboration with CACEIS, a European asset-servicing group that provided the tokenization infrastructure, investor wallets, and the digital order system used to process subscriptions and redemptions. According to the companies, tokenizing the fund streamlines…

ETH Futures Surge Against BTC As Traders Eye $3.4K

Ethereum (ETH) traders are quietly rotating back into leverage, with fresh futures data signaling a major shift in market positioning as ETH approaches a critical technical zone. Key takeaways: Ether leads all major crypto assets in the futures-to-spot ratio, with the current rating at 6.84. Derivatives traders are reallocating risk into ETH while Bitcoin shows declining open interest. Technical structure remains constructive, with bulls eyeing a potential run toward $3,390 if key levels flip. ETH futures attract more attention from traders  Recent data from CryptoQuant indicated Ether’s futures-to-spot ratio on…

Whales Are Leaning Into Ethereum (ETH) and Cardano (ADA): Retail Is Lagging Behind

ETH and ADA are seeing rising whale interest. Whales are increasingly favoring long positions over retail traders in Ethereum (ETH) and Cardano (ADA), Alphractal found after gauging the Whale vs Retail Delta, a metric that measures net leveraged positioning between large and small investors. A positive delta indicates that whales are aggressively buying and leaning into longs, while a negative delta typically reflects distribution, with whales reducing longs or opening shorts even as retail continues buying. Whale Confidence Amid Market Turnaround The latest observation by the analytics firm comes…

XRP Crashes 18% This Month: But Here Are the Bullish Signals You Shouldn’t Ignore

XRP has fallen 18% this month, slipping to $2.19 at press time. The drop has brought the price near a strong support level, which could decide its next move. In the last 24 hours, Ripple’s token rose by 1%, and over the past week, it gained 3%. Daily trading volume is $3.89 billion. XRP is still trading 40% below its July 2025 high of $3.65. XRP Tests Critical Support Analyst CRYPTOWZRD described the current move as another “inverse parabolic decline.” A similar drop earlier this year led to a quick…