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After analyzing 166 blockchains, Bybit’s Lazarus Security Lab found 16 networks that can freeze or restrict user funds, raising questions about decentralization. A security research team at major crypto exchange Bybit has identified 16 blockchain networks that are technically capable of freezing or restricting user funds. Bybit’s Lazarus Security Lab on Tuesday released a report examining the impact of the fund freezing ability across multiple blockchains, analyzing a total of 166 networks. Using AI-driven analysis combined with manual review, the Bybit security team found that networks like Binance-backed BNB Chain are hardcoded with freezing functions. Read more

The asset manager’s Benji platform will now operate on Canton, a blockchain used for institutional settlement and collateral markets.

Calastone's exec noted the firm expects rapid expansion from pilot programs to full-scale operations as on-chain adoption grows.

The move links traditional finance infrastructure with blockchain rails as major institutions push deeper into tokenized markets.

BNY Mellon just joined Citi, Bernstein, and a chorus of Wall Street analysts calling for up to $3.6 trillion of digital cash by 2030. The bet is that stablecoins and tokenized deposits will become core market plumbing, replacing correspondent banking friction and lubricating corporate treasury operations. The question: does that world exist outside a slide […] The post Bank Rails vs DeFi: Now $3.6T of “Digital Cash” Bypasses Bitcoin and Ethereum appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Magazine explores the wild theory that Satoshi Nakamoto was a time-traveling AI sent back to build the perfect, unstoppable network. It sounds ridiculous. impossible but hear me out: What if the real reason Satoshi Nakamoto has never been identified and has managed to stay quiet for the last 15 years is that he was never a person at all? What if the inventor of Bitcoin is a super-advanced artificial intelligence from the future that sent itself back to create an ultra-resilient network for itself to run on? Thats precisely the theory some conspiracy-minded sci-fi fans have been spreading around for at least the last eight years. Most people think the idea is absolutely preposterous, of course, and some contributions to the discourse are tongue-in-cheek.  Read more

Bitcoin's recent price drop from $126,000 to $106,000 is forming a bullish falling wedge pattern.

Institutions and ETFs now absorb most BTC sales, signaling a silent transfer of wealth in the crypto market.

It's a major first for banks and fintechs as access to crypto trading becomes easier and easier.

Analysts say crypto's recent rebound is a short-term reprieve, with markets facing volatility from shutdown politics and key inflation data.

Bitcoin maintained its November pattern of higher lows as it rebounded to $105,000, but traders remained cautious about a potential rejection at key resistance. Bitcoin (BTC) eyed intraday highs into Wednesday’s Wall Street open as bulls battled for $105,000. Key points: Bitcoin creeps higher into the US trading session as traders seek $107,000 retest. Read more

Large investors have dumped almost $3.5 billion worth of XRP since mid-October.

Ethereum is once again testing critical support after failing to maintain momentum above the $3.6K zone. Current market positioning suggests that the recent bounce may have been a short-term corrective move within a broader consolidation phase. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, ETH remains confined within a descending parallel channel, […]

Ethereum is undoubtedly the backbone of decentralized finance, but the cracks in its dominance are becoming more visible. High gas fees, validator lock-ups, and the rising cost of participation have somewhat shifted investor sentiment. The network’s recent staking adjustments have failed to solve the structural exclusivity that limits access for smaller holders. That gap is […]

The USDC issuer beat analyst forecasts with $740 million in revenue and reserve income for Q3, up 66% year-on-year.

Bitcoin won’t win as a monetary asset while tokens power adoption through incentive layers. Zero-knowledge transport layer security unlocks verifiable data portability. Opinion by: Kamal Mokeddem, General Partner at Finality Capital The prevailing institutional narrative surrounding altcoins is as follows: If you want crypto exposure, simply buy Bitcoin and move on.  Bitcoin now has ETFs and has outperformed nearly every other digital asset. Unlike 2017 or 2021, there has been no broad altcoin rally this cycle. At its peak in 2021, more than 2.6 million tokens were live; today, there are more than 42 million. No wonder many people believe the game is over.  Read more

Sonic Labs’ strategic shift aims to bring “measurable, lasting value” for builders, validators and S token holders through upgraded fees, token burns and institutional partnerships. Sonic Labs, the organization behind the Sonic layer-1 blockchain, announced a major strategic shift as it pivots from emphasizing transaction speed to building long-term business value and token sustainability. After claiming industry-leading performance last year, Sonic Labs said its next chapter will focus on upgrades that deliver measurable financial outcomes, including new Ethereum and Sonic Improvement Proposals (EIPs and SIPs), token supply reductions and revamped rewards for network participants. “Every decision we make moving forward will be guided by the principles of building real value, with price, growth, and sustainability always in focus,” said Mitchell Demeter, the new CEO of Sonic Labs.  Read more

Between October 28 and November 10, US spot Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs) absorbed $343 million in net inflows across ten consecutive trading days. During that same stretch, SOL dropped from roughly $195 to touch the $145 zone. It currently sits around $159, as of press time. The divergence isn’t a bug, but the entire story. […] The post Solana ETFs Bought $343M, But SOL Still Dumped 15% Anyway appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Biotech firm Leap Therapeutics has rebranded as Cypherpunk Technologies Inc. and pivoted to a digital asset treasury strategy.

Arjun Sethi criticized the UK’s crypto regulations for burdening users with excessive disclaimers, saying they worsen customer experience. Arjun Sethi, the co-CEO of major crypto exchange Kraken, criticized the United Kingdom’s crypto regulations, which he said hinder services for their customers. In an interview with the Financial Times, Sethi said that “in the UK today, if you go to any crypto website, including Kraken’s, you see the equivalent to a cigarette box.” He suggested that the disclaimers have a significant impact on customer experience. Sethi suggested that disclosures slow users down and that, because of the importance of speed in crypto trading, “it’s worse for customers.” He concluded that “disclosures are important [...] but if there are 14 steps, it’s worse.” Read more