ETH price fell below $3,000 for the first time since July. Cointelegraph explains what is required for a trend reversal. Key takeaways: ETH falls to a 4-month low despite recent layer-2 growth cutting base fees and boosting Ethereum’s use in tokenization and stablecoin. ETH may recover as global risks ease and new liquidity enters markets, helping the price move back toward $3,900. Read more
With higher yields and flexible deposits, Aave’s new app marks a deeper move into the consumer banking terrain as inflation drives demand for better savings tools. Aave, a popular decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, has unveiled a new savings app that offers higher-yield deposit options and real-time interest tracking for retail users. According to a Monday blog post, the Aave App will offer 5% to 9% APY and show interest accrual in real time. The app includes up to $1 million in balance protection, lets users model potential earnings and supports recurring deposits. The app accepts deposits from thousands of banks, debit cards and supported stablecoins, and offers instant withdrawals with no waiting period. A waitlist is currently open for early access. Read more
A community director at the advocacy organization Stand With Crypto said US lawmakers’ voting records on a pending market structure bill could impact their reelection chances. With the longest US government shutdown in the country’s history now over, some lawmakers have turned their attention to passing a digital asset market structure bill that could become a defining issue for many voters in the 2026 midterm elections. The US Senate Banking Committee and the Senate Agriculture Committee have released discussion drafts for their versions of the market structure bill, building on the CLARITY Act passed by the House of Representatives in July. Although the current session of Congress will last until January 2027, lawmakers may have a limited window to pass the bill, known as the Responsible Financial Innovation Act, amid the holiday season and as campaigns for the midterm elections begin. “Going into 2026, market structure is still [the] number one priority for everybody,” Mason Lynaugh, community director of ...
A handful of XRP ETFs could launch this week, leading traders to predict the start of a new rally, but the desired bullish momentum is dependent on the altcoin holding above $2.20. Key takeaways: Four spot XRP ETFs are set to go live across major US exchanges, unlocking institutional capital into XRP’s market. XRP price must reclaim $2.20 as support to continue upside toward $2.60. Read more
Bitcoin attempted a recovery but is facing selling at higher levels, indicating that bears continue to sell on rallies. Key points: Bitcoin’s fall has resulted in three consecutive weeks of outflows from crypto ETPs, indicating a negative sentiment. Several altcoins are struggling to start a rebound, indicating a lack of demand from buyers. Read more
The exchange's 10-year Bitcoin and Ether contracts mimic perpetuals through daily cash adjustments, giving users a regulated way to trade crypto futures in the US. Cboe Global Markets plans to launch new Bitcoin and Ether “Continuous Futures” on Dec. 15, offering long-term, perpetual-style exposure to both assets on its futures exchange. According to a Monday announcement from the company, the contracts come with a 10-year term and a daily cash adjustment meant to mirror the economics of perpetual futures, removing the need to roll expiring positions. Futures are standardized contracts that let traders buy or sell an asset at a set price on a future date, often used for hedging or speculation. Read more