Author: James Wilson

Bitwise’s $1.25b 10-asset crypto fund wins SEC approval to uplist from OTC to NYSE Arca as a regulated ETP, giving institutions index-style exposure to top coins. Summary SEC approves Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund to trade as an exchange-traded product on NYSE Arca after a delayed review and Dec. 4, 2024 rule change certification.​ The $1.25b rules-based fund tracks the 10 largest cryptocurrencies by market cap and liquidity, with monthly rebalancing and current holdings like BTC, ETH, SOL and XRP.​ Uplisting from OTC expands access for advisors and institutions, aligning crypto index exposure with traditional ETP structures alongside Grayscale’s multi-asset…

Binance co-CEO Yi He’s old WeChat account was hacked on Dec. 9, allowing scammers to push a memecoin called MUBARA in a coordinated pump-and-dump. Summary Yi He’s old WeChat account was hacked and used to promote the memecoin MUBARA. On-chain data shows coordinated buying before the scam posts and profit-taking during the surge. CZ and Yi He warned users to ignore the messages and avoid the token. Binance co-CEO Yi He, newly appointed to serve alongside Richard Teng, became the target of a hack involving an unused WeChat account tied to an old phone number. The account was taken over…

Solana price is pushing back toward $140 as rising volume and improving indicators show there may be a potential major move ahead. Summary SOL traded at $138 on Dec. 10 with a strong rebound in daily trading volume. Liquidity metrics show a deep-cycle reset that often comes before fast upside moves. Technical indicators and upcoming Solana Breakpoint 2025 event support a potential recovery. Solana was trading at $138 on Dec. 10, up 5% in the past 24 hours. Over the last week, the price has moved between $128 and $145, though it’s still down by 17% over the past month.…

If you have been following blockchain space for a while, you must have come across the word Dapps. but what are Dapps? Dapps stands for Decentralized Applications. They have been around since the launch of Ethereum and Smart Contracts. Dapps are very different from a classical web app. For instance, a web app runs on a centralized server, and whenever a client requests for information, it receives the requested information from the server. In addition, a centralized authority controls a web app, and if the server goes down, the web app will come to a halt. Web apps are more prone…

Mysterium VPN offers a unique twist on the traditional Virtual Private Network (VPN) by harnessing the power of decentralization and blockchain technology.  This review aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of Mysterium VPN, exploring its features, advantages, drawbacks, and overall performance. By the end, you’ll have a thorough understanding of whether this VPN meets your privacy and security needs. Quick Overview Decentralized Network; Private and Anonymous; Open Source; Flexible Payment Options; Global Node Network. What is Mysterium VPN? Mysterium VPN operates on the principles of decentralization, utilizing a peer-to-peer network and blockchain technology to deliver VPN services.  Unlike conventional VPNs…

The digital asset ecosystem increasingly depends on data infrastructure that is accurate, real-time, and capable of supporting advanced trading systems and multi-chain analytics. CoinMarketCap (CMC) and CoinGecko (CG) remain popular aggregators, but they rely primarily on centralized exchange (CEX) data. Bitquery’s Crypto Price API takes a fundamentally different approach by delivering on-chain, deterministic, multi-level, real-time pricing combined with Kafka, GraphQL, and WebSocket infrastructure for enterprise scalability. This article provides a detailed comparison suitable for CTOs, quant developers, data engineers, and DeFi builders evaluating which provider best fits modern crypto infrastructure demands. FeatureCoinMarketCapCoinGeckoBitqueryData SourceCEX-reportedCEX-reported + metadataOn-chain blockchain dataReal-time streamingNoNoGraphQL WebSocket +…

Crypto prices today are edging higher as traders position for the Federal Reserve’s December interest rate decision and a possible shift in liquidity conditions. Summary Bitcoin, Ethereum, and major altcoins rose ahead of the Fed policy decision. Traders expect a 25bp cut with mixed historical reactions after FOMC events. Analysts see possible short-term swings, with key support near $87,000. The total cryptocurrency market value rose 3% to $3.2 trillion, extending a quiet recovery across major assets. Bitcoin gained 2.3% in the past day to $92,496, while Ethereum increased 6% to $3,312. Solana rose 3.9% to $138, continuing its steady climb.…

Solana remains one of the strongest altcoins in the crypto ecosystem, backed by high developer activity, strong fundamentals, and constant network growth. While volatility persists, the current indicators show a mildly bullish trend with potential upside toward the $150–165 range in the near term. For on-demand analysis of any cryptocurrency, join our Telegram channel. Solana Next Target • Current Price: $142.58• Market Cap: $79.8 Billion• 24h Trading Volume: $4.1–5.2 Billion• 24h High / Low: $143.42 / $131.89• Circulating Supply: 560M SOL• Total Supply: 615.7M SOL• Market Trend: Mild bullish, strong liquidity• Short-Term Target: $150–165• Key Support: $135–140• Key Resistance: $150–155 The…

Aave Labs has proposed deploying Aave V3 on MegaETH at mainnet launch to capture early liquidity and borrowing demand. Summary Aave Labs reopened its ARFC to deploy Aave V3 on MegaETH at Day 0. Incentives include 30M MegaETH points and a 6% MEGA KPI reserve. Proposal follows MegaETH’s $1B pre-deposit event and Aave’s recent product updates. Aave Labs has submitted a new governance proposal to launch Aave V3 on MegaETH at mainnet Day 0, aiming to draw fast user growth, deep liquidity, and strong borrowing demand. The Dec. 8 proposal reopens an earlier discussion to prepare a V3 deployment on…

TRUMP memecoin is launching a Trump-themed mobile game to revive engagement after an 87% price slide from its all-time high. Summary TRUMP announces Trump Billionaires Club, a mobile game with NFT collectibles and token-based gameplay. A $1 million prize pool in TRUMP tokens targets early user onboarding and retail excitement. The launch follows a steep token drawdown and aims to renew activity through gamified incentives. The TRUMP memecoin has unveiled Trump Billionaires Club, a Trump-themed mobile game built to inject fresh engagement into the token’s ecosystem after a steep 87% drawdown from its early-2025 peak.  Announced on Dec. 9 through…