Author: James Wilson
Analyst Kevin Svenson says Monero’s two-year parabolic trend could fuel an 80%+ rally and new all-time highs by mid-2026, backed by strong development activity. Summary Kevin Svenson argues Monero has quietly formed a two-year parabolic uptrend that could drive the privacy coin to new all-time highs around July 2026. Santiment data places Monero among the most active privacy projects on GitHub, signaling sustained developer commitment to the protocol. Svenson’s bullish view stands out against a sluggish wider crypto market, with no broad analyst consensus yet on his upside price target. Cryptocurrency analyst Kevin Svenson has projected that privacy-focused digital asset…
Bitwise forecasts new highs for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana as ETFs absorb more than new supply, stablecoins surge, and tokenization reshapes institutional portfolios by 2026. Summary Bitwise projects Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana will hit new all-time highs as traditional four-year cycles give way to ETF-driven flows and macro factors by 2026. The firm expects ETFs to buy more than 100% of new BTC, ETH, and SOL issuance, while stablecoin growth and tokenization funnel institutional capital on-chain. Bitwise sees crypto equities outperforming tech stocks, forecasts 100+ US crypto ETFs, and predicts Ivy League endowments and on-chain vaults will deepen adoption. Asset…
EE makes Wi-Fi 7 standard on all full-fibre plans, targeting in-home coverage, latency and multi-device performance rather than just headline broadband speeds. Summary EE launches Wi-Fi 7 smart hubs across all full-fibre tiers, from sub-100 Mbps to multi-gigabit, marking the first large-scale UK deployment. Consumer research shows households now prioritise reliable indoor coverage over price or peak speed, so EE pairs Wi-Fi 7 with management and security tools. Redesigned hubs and optional extenders are meant to sit in living spaces, tackling router-driven dissatisfaction and signalling wider Wi-Fi 7 adoption in Europe. British mobile operator EE has launched Wi-Fi 7 smart…
Coinbase’s new Custom Stablecoins lets brands mint compliant, USDC-backed digital dollars on Coinbase Business, tapping 100M+ wallets and new revenue streams. Summary Coinbase’s Custom Stablecoins lets businesses issue branded, USDC-backed tokens with issuance, custody, and compliance handled by Coinbase Business. Brands can plug into 100M+ Coinbase wallets and use tokens for rewards, payments, DeFi access, and cross-chain transfers across supported networks. The launch lands alongside stock trading, prediction markets, Base App, and institutional partnerships that position Coinbase as full-stack financial infrastructure. Coinbase has launched a Custom Stablecoins service that enables businesses to create branded digital currencies backed by USDC, the…
Brazil’s B3 plans RWA tokenization, a BRL stablecoin and Bitcoin, ETH, SOL options to link digital assets with the country’s stock market infrastructure. Summary B3 will launch a tokenization platform for real-world assets, starting with tokenized equities integrated into its existing exchange infrastructure. The exchange plans a real-pegged stablecoin for on-chain clearing and settlement, alongside proposed weekly BTC, ETH, and SOL options pending CVM approval. The move follows Brazil’s narrowed Drex pilot, positioning B3’s blockchain rails as an extension of the traditional market rather than a separate crypto venue. Brazil’s stock exchange B3 plans to launch a tokenization platform and…
Ava Labs’ John Nahas says Avalanche is betting on sovereign, purpose-built blockchains, targeting ~200 institutional and enterprise chains across finance and AI. Summary Ava Labs’ John Nahas says Avalanche’s growth comes from purpose-built chains for specific use cases, not chasing three-month crypto Twitter narratives. Avalanche is approaching 80 live layer-1 chains with over 100 on testnet and targets about 200 institutional and enterprise networks next year. Firms like Toyota, FIFA and SMBC are building separate Avalanche environments as banks, asset managers and enterprises demand dedicated blockchain rails. Ava Labs is pursuing a long-term strategy focused on purpose-built blockchains as the…
Bitcoin price keeps falling as miner liquidations, Asian whale selling, and China’s renewed mining crackdown outweigh ongoing institutional BTC accumulation. Summary China’s renewed mining restrictions cut Bitcoin hash rate by about 8%, pressuring miners to liquidate BTC and adding forced sell-side flow. Long-term “OG” Asian holders accelerate distribution on exchanges like Binance, Bybit, and OKX, offsetting institutional accumulation on Coinbase. U.S. institutions keep buying BTC, but regional selling from Asia and distressed miners caps upside until excess supply is fully absorbed. Bitcoin prices continued to decline despite institutional purchasing activity, as selling pressure from miners and Asian holders weighed on…
The United States Federal Reserve has withdrawn old guidance that prevented certain banks, including uninsured state institutions, from engaging with crypto-facing activities under the same conditions as federally insured counterparts. Summary The Federal Reserve has rescinded its 2023 guidance that prevented uninsured state-chartered banks from engaging in crypto-related activities under Federal Reserve supervision. New guidance offers crypto-native banks a formal route to join the Fed and settle payments directly, without relying on intermediaries. According to the Fed, the decision to rescind the 2023 policy was grounded in the view that it was outdated and that both the financial system and…
BNB price hovered near $830 as increased trading activity and falling open interest showed traders cutting risk during the recent pullback. Summary BNB trades near lower Bollinger Band after a sharp drop from recent highs. Volume rose while open interest fell, pointing to position unwinding. Charts still favor sellers unless price reclaims key resistance levels. BNB changed hands at $832 at press time, falling roughly 4% over the past 24 hours as the recent pullback extended. Price has moved between $830 and $899 over the last seven days and is now down 4.3% on the week. Losses are deeper on…
Bitcoin price has been experiencing volatility for over a month, which has led to the formation of a bearish inverse cup and handle pattern. This comes as liquidation spikes continue to sideline buyers. Summary Bitcoin price has been trading range-bound since late November. $160 million was liquidated from Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. A multi-month inverse head and shoulders pattern has formed on the daily chart. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) price went up from $86,000 to an intraday high of $90,165 on Wednesday before settling at $86,612 at the time of writing. The world’s largest crypto…