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Nasdaq-listed DeFi Development Corp (DFDV) has bought the dip on SOL – Solana price predictions now eye recovery with renewed institutional support. The post Solana Price Prediction: Nasdaq-Listed Firm Increases SOL Holdings – Are Institutions Buying the Dip? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Led by Thrive Capital and Greenoaks, the raise comes less than two months after Stripe unveiled its layer-1 blockchain for stablecoin and real-world payments. Stripe’s blockchain project, Tempo, raised $500 million in a Series A round led by Greenoaks and Thrive Capital, valuing the payments-focused network at $5 billion, according to Fortune.  Sequoia Capital, Ribbit Capital and Ron Conway’s SV Angel also joined the round, while Stripe and Paradigm did not contribute additional capital, a person familiar with the deal said. The news comes less than two months after Stripe, a global payments and fintech giant, unveiled plans for its new layer-1 blockchain in partnership with Paradigm, a venture capital firm that invests in crypto and Web3 startups.  Read more

The FSB has warned that privacy rules have complicated cross-border oversight and data sharing in crypto. Regulators have tightened KYC and Travel Rule enforcement, while Ethereum groups have proposed privacy tools. G20 Privacy Crypto debates have pressed for consistent cooperation. The post G20 Watchdog Sounds Alarm: Privacy Rules Are Handcuffing Global Crypto Oversight appeared first on Cryptonews.

Amid a severe NFT market downturn, OpenSea has changed its business model to a crypto trading aggregator across 22 blockchains, although its trading volume reached a 3-year high in October. The post OpenSea Reinvents Itself as Crypto Aggregator Amid 90% NFT Volume Crash appeared first on Cryptonews.

The founder of the Chinese cryptocurrency exchange plans to announce the trust within a few weeks, with the backing of Ether supporters. Li Lin, the founder of cryptocurrency exchange Huobi and chair of investment company Avenir Capital, has reportedly raised about $1 billion as part of a strategy to invest in Ether. According to a Bloomberg report on Friday, Li has partnered with Fenbushi Capital co-founder Shen Bo, HashKey Group CEO Xiao Feng, and Meitu founder Cai Wensheng to launch an Ether accumulation strategy through a Nasdaq-listed shell company. The project raised $1 billion, which included $500 million from HongShan Capital Group and $200 million from Avenir. With the support of the Ether (ETH) backers, the group plans to announce the launch of the trust in two to three weeks. Read more

Russia has received $376.3B in flows from July 2024 to June 2025; Crypto large transfers have risen 86%, and Adoption via DeFi and stablecoins has increased. A7A5 has reached $500M, and a 2026 digital ruble rollout has been scheduled, Chainalysis has reported. The post Russia Tops Europe in Crypto Adoption With $376.3B in Transfers – What’s Driving the Surge?   appeared first on Cryptonews.

Wave 4 pause hints at one final leg down before a major bullish reversal for XRP.

Feist, who is one of the Ethereum Foundation's key researchers, said that Tempo and Ethereum share similar values and "complement" each other. Dankrad Feist, a longtime Ethereum developer and researcher at the Ethereum Foundation, announced Friday that he’s joining Tempo, a layer-1 blockchain for payments and stablecoins built by Stripe and Paradigm. Feist said he will remain as a “research adviser” at the Ethereum Foundation to provide input on scaling the layer-1 network, improving user experience (UX), and blobs, a feature of the Ethereum network that frees up blockspace by temporarily storing data. He added: I am looking forward to staying involved with the community and continuing to push Ethereum forward,” he said. Cointelegraph reached out to Feist but was unable to receive a response by the time of publication. Read more

Public companies now hold over 1 million Bitcoin worth $110 billion on their balance sheets, but only early adopters with disciplined strategies have seen major gains. Key takeaways: Early adopters with disciplined Bitcoin strategies outperform peers by 286% on average. Holding Bitcoin alone doesn’t guarantee stock gains as operational strength matters. Read more

ChatGPT's BTC Analysis has outlined a 2.78% decline to $105,191 with a test of the 200-day EMA at $104,901, as Trump has canceled China tariffs. $1.2B liquidations, RSI near 52 and a converging MACD have set the tone, while Polymarket has priced a 52% chance of sub-$100K this month. Volume higher. The post ChatGPT’s BTC Analysis: $105K Tests Key 200-Day EMA as Trump Cancels China Tariffs appeared first on Cryptonews.

Florida’s bold crypto bill and U.S. surplus fuel optimism — Bitcoin price prediction points to a breakout toward $120K. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Florida’s Crypto Bill and $198B U.S. Surplus Boost Market Outlook appeared first on Cryptonews.

A viral prank using AI-generated photos of a “homeless man” inside people’s homes has led to 911 calls, police warnings, and backlash over its cruelty.

Dogecoin price prediction has drawn attention to increasing whale activity, with onchain data showing billions in DOGE accumulated during a market dip. Despite retail traders pulling back, DOGE has held stronger than most major altcoins in recent sessions. The post Dogecoin Price Prediction: Hidden On-Chain Data Shows Whales Buying Billions in DOGE – Is Some Big News Coming? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Dogecoin trades near $0.18 after a 29% weekly drop. Analysts track repeating cycles that could push price to $5–$7 if trends hold.

AI for crypto trading has been assessed across Stoic AI, Botty, and CryptoHopper, outlining API-only connections, 24/7 automation, plug-and-play or customizable strategies, demo/paper modes, who each suits, and risks from volatility to gaps between backtests and live results. The post AI-Powered Crypto Trading Tools That Don’t Require Coding Skills: Review appeared first on Cryptonews.

The fund, to be run by Arthur Hayes and two associates, reportedly plans to use $40 million to $75 million for each acquisition of up to six crypto companies. Maelstrom, the family office connected to BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, is reportedly looking to raise $250 million for a private equity fund aimed at acquiring crypto companies. According to a Bloomberg report on Friday, the fund plans to use $40 million to $75 million for each acquisition of as many as six crypto companies, with funding expected to be completed by September 2026. Maelstrom will reportedly focus on companies offering trading infrastructure and analytics platforms. Maelstrom co-founder and managing partner Akshat Vaidya reportedly said investors in the fund “want exposure to the high-cash flow, high-growth crypto sector but lack the capabilities in-house to do this themselves.” Vaidya will reportedly run the fund with Hayes and Adam Schlegel, a new partner at Maelstrom. Read more

Dankrad Feist has left the Ethereum Foundation to help build Stripe's Tempo blockchain, which Fortune reports is now valued at $5 billion.

Ether’s price rebound potential hinges on improving US credit and labor data, as traders show caution after recent liquidations and volatility in derivatives markets. Key takeaways: ETH futures premium shows traders are staying cautious and avoiding heavy leverage even as banking stocks rebound from recent credit concerns. Ether whale activity near $3,700 suggests limited bearish conviction, though confidence in a swift recovery toward $4,500 remains subdued. Read more

CZ hits back at Peter Schiff’s “brutal bear market” warning, dismissing the gold advocate’s Bitcoin criticism as short-sighted and historically insignificant.

MrBeast trademarks crypto exchange app, but regulatory hurdles remain before the YouTube star can launch MrBeast Financial.