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Cointelegraph.com - 17:56 Nov 07, 2025
A Columbia study found that up to 60% of Polymarket’s volume may stem from wash trading, raising new concerns about artificial activity in prediction markets. The rapid growth of the prediction market Polymarket may not be entirely organic but instead inflated by artificial trading activity, according to research published by Columbia University. In an 80-page paper titled “Network-Based Detection of Wash-Trading,” which has not yet undergone peer review, Columbia researchers identified extensive wash-trading activity on Polymarket beginning in July 2024. That month, they found that wash trades accounted for nearly 60% of the platform’s total trading volume. “This activity persisted through late April 2025 before subsiding substantially, and once again increased to about 20 percent of volume in early October 2025,” they wrote. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 17:47 Nov 07, 2025
Bitcoin bulls have held the price above the critical $100,000 support level, but a shallow bounce increases the risk of a breakdown. Will altcoins gain ground while BTC searches for direction? Key points: Bitcoin has remained above the $100,000 level on a closing basis, but the risk of a breakdown remains until the price rises above $108,000. Several major altcoins are holding onto their support levels, but a weak bounce heightens the risk of a breakdown. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 17:47 Nov 07, 2025
Bitcoin bulls have held the price above the critical $100,000 support level, but a shallow bounce increases the risk of a breakdown. Will altcoins gain ground while BTC searches for direction? Key points: Bitcoin has remained above the $100,000 level on a closing basis, but the risk of a breakdown remains until the price rises above $108,000. Several major altcoins are holding onto their support levels, but a weak bounce heightens the risk of a breakdown. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 16:34 Nov 07, 2025
Is ETH’s deflationary edge fading? Could XRP’s speed, compliance and liquidity network make it the next global bridge in digital finance? Since Ethereum’s Merge update in 2022, the network’s transition to a deflationary model has steadily reduced the supply of Ether (ETH), increasing its scarcity and reinforcing long-term investor confidence. The reduced supply has elevated ETH beyond a simple utility token, positioning it as a potential store of value within the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem. In contrast, XRP (XRP) has carved out a distinct role as a bridge asset, facilitating instant cross-border liquidity for banks and global payment networks. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 16:34 Nov 07, 2025
Is ETH’s deflationary edge fading? Could XRP’s speed, compliance and liquidity network make it the next global bridge in digital finance? Since Ethereum’s Merge update in 2022, the network’s transition to a deflationary model has steadily reduced the supply of Ether (ETH), increasing its scarcity and reinforcing long-term investor confidence. The reduced supply has elevated ETH beyond a simple utility token, positioning it as a potential store of value within the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem. In contrast, XRP (XRP) has carved out a distinct role as a bridge asset, facilitating instant cross-border liquidity for banks and global payment networks. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 16:11 Nov 07, 2025
Some Republicans’ initial plans to have crypto market structure out of committee by November have been sidetracked by the government shutdown. The shutdown of the US government entered its 38th day on Friday, with the Senate set to vote on a funding bill that could temporarily restore operations. According to the US Senate’s calendar of business on Friday, the chamber will consider a House of Representatives continuing resolution to fund the government. It’s unclear whether the bill will cross the 60-vote threshold needed to pass in the Senate after numerous failed attempts in the previous weeks. Amid the shutdown, Republican and Democratic lawmakers have reportedly continued discussions on the digital asset market structure bill. The legislation, passed as the CLARITY Act in the House in July and referred to as the Responsible Financial Innovation Act in the Senate, is expected to provide a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies in the US. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 15:55 Nov 07, 2025
Tempo leads an investment round in startup Commonware to advance blockchain infrastructure for real-world payments. Crypto infrastructure startup Commonware has raised $25 million in a funding round led by Tempo, a payments-focused blockchain network, underscoring a renewed effort to scale blockchain-based payment systems. The deal, first reported by Fortune on Friday, is notable because Tempo was launched in September by fintech giant Stripe and crypto venture firm Paradigm. Commonware said other investors participated in the round but declined to name them. Commonware develops open-source software that allows other companies to build and deploy their own blockchains, supporting the growing ecosystem of payment-oriented Web3 infrastructure. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 15:20 Nov 07, 2025
As AI-powered trading tools gain traction across crypto markets, industry insiders say most traders misunderstand how these models actually work and where their real risks lie. AI-powered trading bots are rapidly gaining attention across crypto markets, sparking both excitement and unease among traders hoping to automate their strategies. But industry experts say most people still misunderstand what these bots can and cannot do and why specialized trading AIs behave very differently from general-purpose tools like ChatGPT. This week’s episode of Byte-Sized Insight dives into the rise of AI trading tools, the hype behind them and the risks investors should consider before trusting automated systems with their capital. Brett Singer, sales and research lead at Glassnode, and Nodari Kolmakhidze, chief financial officer and partner of Cindicator — which built Stoic.AI — are two professionals working directly at the helm of the data, algorithms and traders shaping the next generation of AI-driven strategies. Read m... -
Cointelegraph.com - 14:50 Nov 07, 2025
Bitcoin sought a higher low while risking a breakdown of $100,000 support, as analysis said a BTC price rebound could come without much fuel. Key points: Bitcoin liquidity games continue as pressure mounts on $100,000 support. Signs of price forming a higher low combine with RSI strength slowly increasing. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 14:48 Nov 07, 2025
Privacy coins are on a tear this week, with Zcash flipping Monero for the largest privacy coin. Privacy tokens are taking center stage this week, bucking the slump that has affected the broader cryptocurrency market. Notable commentators in the cryptocurrency space have been predicting a spike in privacy coin prices for months. Their projections now appear to be coming true. Some have wondered whether there hasn’t been a coordinated effort to pump privacy coin prices. Zcash Foundation’s executive director, Alex Bornstein, has told Cointelegraph that Zcash’s recent success is due to broader concerns about governments infringing on users’ right to privacy. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 14:25 Nov 07, 2025
Ether's price drop to $3,000 was likely a buy-the-dip opportunity with ETH set to recover, based on several key market metrics. Key takeaways: Ether’s profitability metrics drop to levels that have historically marked local bottoms. Ethereum fees up 83% weekly, signalling strong onchain demand. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 14:13 Nov 07, 2025
The government is reportedly considering converting part of its sovereign wealth and gold holdings into digital assets, signaling the rise of crypto as a state-level asset class. Kazakhstan’s government is reportedly considering converting a portion of the country’s National Fund assets, as well as part of its gold and foreign exchange reserves, to fund a cryptocurrency reserve. According to The Times of Central Asia, Berik Sholpankulov, deputy chairman of Kazakhstan’s National Bank, announced the initiative during a recent parliamentary session. A Bloomberg Law report Friday suggested the government aims to allocate between $500 million and $1 billion to the effort. “I think by year end, January next year, we will have it up and running,” Sholpankulov said, according to Bloomberg. Sholpankulov said the creation of a state-managed crypto asset fund is under discussion among government officials. “We are considering the possibility of using part of the National Fund’s assets and gold and foreign exchange reser... -
Cointelegraph.com - 13:32 Nov 07, 2025
Ripple won’t pursue an IPO after resolving its SEC case despite record growth, major new investors and increasing industry momentum for public listings. Ripple, the US blockchain company behind the XRP cryptocurrency, will not pursue an initial public offering following the conclusion of its years-long legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Ripple president Monica Long said the company has no plans or timeline for an IPO, according to a Bloomberg report on Wednesday. “We’re in a fortunate position where we’ve been able to be very well capitalized and fund all of our organic growth, inorganic growth, strategic partnerships, anything we want to do,“ Long said. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 13:30 Nov 07, 2025
Stablecoins are shifting from crypto-native experiments to instruments embedded in existing banking and payment infrastructure. Traditional finance institutions across the US, Europe and Asia are moving into stablecoins now that regulatory uncertainties are easing. Payment companies like PayPal, Mastercard and Visa are either launching stablecoins, integrating stablecoin settlement into payment systems or building the infrastructure to support them. The race is not limited to corporations but is also developing at the banking level. In early October, a group of major international banks, including Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, Bank of America, BNP Paribas and Citi, formed a consortium to explore issuing a “reserve-backed” digital money on public blockchains. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 12:53 Nov 07, 2025
AIMA says 55% of traditional hedge funds now hold crypto, with most planning to increase exposure as US regulation boosts confidence. More than half of traditional hedge funds now have exposure to digital assets, reflecting a steady institutional shift toward the cryptocurrency market despite recent volatility, according to a new survey. A survey released on Thursday by the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) found that 55% of traditional hedge funds had exposure to digital assets as of 2025. This is an 8% increase over the 47% reported in the 2024 survey. The survey reportedly drew the participation of 122 hedge fund managers, representing $982 billion in assets under management. AIMA also found that on average, funds allocate 7% of their portfolios to crypto-related assets. Still, most hedge funds maintain low exposure, with most investing under 2% in crypto. However, 71% plan to increase their exposure over the next year. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 12:30 Nov 07, 2025
Tokenomics favor speed over conviction, using genuine supporters as exit liquidity. Crypto’s mainstream future requires replacing extraction with participation incentives. Opinion by: Jake Antifaev, CEO of Thrust Every token launch is a story about belief. Crypto narratives often romanticize early buyers as visionaries who saw potential when others didn’t. The reality is far less noble. The bonding curve, currently the dominant mechanism for price discovery in crypto, sets the stage: Price increases with each purchase, rewarding those who arrive early with the best entry point. On the surface, this seems fair. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 12:01 Nov 07, 2025
Ethereum smart account wallet platform SafeWallet has rearchitected its systems in the wake of the infamous $1.5 billion theft of ETH from Bybit. In February, the cryptocurrency ecosystem stood on the precipice of calamity. Hackers stole $1.5 billion of Ether from crypto exchange Bybit, the largest theft the industry had ever seen. Fears of a contagion-driven market collapse were alleviated by an industry-wide effort to plug the gap at Bybit, and within hours, the exchange regained control of the situation. The post-mortem revealed that Bybit’s routine transfer of Ether (ETH) between wallets had been captured by hackers. The attackers, believed to be North Korean Lazarus Group, compromised a SafeWallet developer machine, injecting malicious JavaScript into the user interface, which tricked Bybit’s multisignature process into approving a malicious smart contract. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 11:53 Nov 07, 2025
XRP price charts confirm a bear flag breakdown as a death cross looms, signaling potential continuation of its downtrend toward key support levels near $1.65. Key takeaways: XRP fell over 9% after Ripple’s Swell event, extending its November losing streak. A bear flag breakdown and looming death cross point to a possible drop toward $1.65. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 11:45 Nov 07, 2025
Zcash tops privacy coins with a $10.6 billion market cap, outperforming Monero amid renewed investor demand for onchain anonymity. While the rest of the crypto space has entered a slump, traders are banking on privacy tokens, with Zcash leading the charge. CoinMarketCap data shows that Zcash (ZEC) climbed to a high of $655 earlier Friday, reaching a market capitalization of about $10.6 billion. At the time of writing, the rally had cooled and retraced to $632, giving it a $10.3 billion valuation and positioning it as the 12th-largest crypto asset by market cap. ZEC is up by almost 23% in the last 24 hours and has increased in value by more than 63% in the last week, according to CoinMarketCap. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 01:29 Nov 07, 2025
Bloomberg analyst Mike McGlone says Bitcoin hitting $100,000 is “a speed bump” to $56,000, but other analysts say Bitcoin has bottomed out. Bitcoin’s price may decline by almost 50% if its current downward trend over the past month continues, says a traditional finance analyst. However, onchain analytics firm Glassnode suggested that Bitcoin’s (BTC) current downtrend may not be as severe as some market participants believe. Bloomberg analyst Mike McGlone said in an X post on Thursday that Bitcoin hitting $100,000 could be “a Speed Bump Toward $56,000.” Read more
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