Author: James Wilson

Avax One Technology increases AVAX holdings to 13.8M in November, launching a buyback program to align long-term growth with Avalanche ecosystem goals. Summary Avax One added 9.3M AVAX in November, bringing total holdings to over 13.8M as part of a treasury scaling strategy. The company started a share repurchase program and aims for yield-generation on Avalanche. Management prioritizes AVAX per share growth, opportunistic buying, and onchain financial economy leadership. AVAX One Technology Ltd. has increased its AVAX token holdings to over 13.8 million following an aggressive acquisition campaign in November, according to a company press release. The firm acquired an…

XRP price is showing signs of life again after a rough stretch of selling pressure, boosted by momentum from exchange-traded funds. Summary XRP price rose as the market saw strong activity from both spot and derivatives traders. The wave of new U.S. spot XRP ETFs has helped push the token back above the $2 psychological zone. The chart shows a clean bounce from support, but bulls still need to protect $2 to avoid another slide toward the late-October lows. The has token jumped 8.2% in the last 24 hours, trading around $2.24 and reclaiming the upper end of its weekly…

Cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan would be required to set aside dedicated reserves to cover potential liabilities under a new mandate that Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) plans to introduce next year to protect investors. Summary Japan’s FSA plans to mandate crypto exchanges to hold liability reserves to cover customer losses. A bill formalizing the reserve requirement is expected to be submitted during the 2026 parliamentary session. With a number of high-profile security incidents unfolding over the past years, Japanese authorities are looking to introduce stricter safeguards to ensure customers can be compensated in the event of a major loss. Japan’s…

The stablecoin market surpasses $280B, drawing warnings from the ECB about systemic risks and triggering a push for tighter regulation worldwide. Summary ECB warns stablecoins could destabilize banks, with sudden runs risking Treasury market turmoil. U.S. dollar stablecoins dominate, while EU advances with MiCA; regulatory gaps fuel cross-border risk. Major stablecoins hold vast U.S. Treasuries, making issuers significant financial system players. The global stablecoin market has surpassed $280 billion in combined market capitalization, reaching a new record that has drawn increased scrutiny from financial regulators worldwide, according to market data. The European Central Bank (ECB) has issued warnings about potential…

Strategy raised $21B in 2025, shifting to preferred equity and maintaining record pace, to expand its bitcoin holdings and attract institutional investors. Summary $21B raised through common equity, preferred equity, and convertible debt, up to November 2025. Preferred equity forms a major part of 2025 funding, unlike prior years. Pace of capital raising supports Strategy’s large corporate bitcoin accumulation strategy. Strategy announced it has raised $21 billion in capital year-to-date in 2025, according to a company statement released with detailed funding breakdowns. The capital raise reflects a shift in the company’s funding structure compared to fiscal year 2024, when Strategy…

Crypto prices today are showing signs of recovery as easing fed rate expectations and renewed risk appetite lift major assets. The total crypto market capitalization has risen 2.4% to $3.1 trillion. Bitcoin traded at $88,590, up 1.6% over the past… Source link

Paxos has taken its next step in multi-chain stablecoin infrastructure with a targeted launch across key networks. Summary Paxos introduced USDG0, a fully backed omnichain version of its regulated USDG stablecoin using LayerZero’s OFT standard. Plume, Hyperliquid, and Aptos were selected as the first networks to deploy USDG0. New tooling such as the USDG0 Portal and cross-chain APIs supports unified liquidity and reduces the risks tied to traditional bridges. Paxos has named three fast-rising networks as the first venues for its new omnichain stablecoin, setting the stage for regulated liquidity across multiple ecosystems. According to a Nov. 24 press release…

The Grayscale spot DOGE ETF opened far below projections and well under expectations set by recent altcoin exchange-traded fund launches. Summary GDOG posted $1.41M in day-one volume versus the $11–12M forecast. The fund launched with $1.71M in net assets, 94,700 shares outstanding, and a three-month 0% fee waiver. GDOG is the first spot Dogecoin ETF in the U.S., converted from Grayscale’s private Dogecoin Trust. Grayscale’s new Dogecoin ETF fund (ticker: GDOG) opened on the NYSE with softer-than-expected activity, drawing modest trading on its first day. According to data from SoSoValue, GDOG recorded $1.41 million in first-day trading volume, with net…

Prediction-market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi are in discussions with Galaxy Digital as institutional interest begins shifting toward event-driven trading. Summary Galaxy Digital is in talks to act as a market maker on Polymarket and Kalshi as institutional firms examine the growing event-trading sector. Prediction-market volume and valuations have surged, supported by Google Search integration, new funding rounds, and major trading firms joining. Regulatory steps, including Polymarket’s QCEX acquisition and Kalshi’s CFTC approvals, have opened the door to broader U.S. participation. Galaxy Digital is in discussions to provide liquidity on Polymarket and Kalshi as prediction markets draw new attention from major…

JPMorgan upgraded Cipher and CleanSpark, and cut targets for MARA, RIOT due to the increased risk of shareholder dilution. Summary JPMorgan cut targets for MARA and RIOT due to dilution of shares. Mining firms have up to 33% more shares than accounted for. Cipher and CleanSpark are in a strong position on disciplined issuance. Bitcoin miners are increasingly diversifying their operations from hashrate to high-performance computing. This targeting of AI compute demand did not go unnoticed on Wall Street. In a report published on Monday, November 24, JPMorgan noted this pivot to AI, but also highlighted risks for several firms…