Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong recently sparked debate after asserting that cryptocurrency promotes economic freedom and injects capitalism into every nation. According to Armstrong, If we want greater prosperity, especially for the poorest people in society, we need more capitalism, and less socialism. The crypto leaders statement followed a quote from popular economics blogger Noah Smith, who compared the economic trajectories of Venezuela and Poland. Armstrongs post reignited long-standing discussions about the role of capitalism and socialism in shaping national prosperity. Venezuela, once...

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has joined forces with decentralized AI infrastructure firm Zero Gravity (0G) to launch a groundbreaking S$5 million research hub dedicated to advancing blockchain-powered artificial intelligence technologies. Marking 0Gs first partnership with a university, the four-year collaboration aims to create transparent, secure, and accessible AI systems that redefine how data and computation are managed in the age of decentralization. Through this strategic partnership, NTU and 0G will fund multiple research projects focused on...

Zenrocks wrapped Zcash token, zenZEC (ZEC), has achieved nearly $15 million in total trading volume since its launch on the Solana blockchain on October 31. While modest compared to the billions traded by leading cryptocurrencies, this milestone represents a major step toward integrating privacy-focused assets into decentralized finance (DeFi) a feature long missing from the broader ecosystem. Zenrock aims to merge Zcashs strong privacy features with Solanas speed and scalability, giving traders and institutions a new way to balance privacy, usability, and security. Privacy is core to the...

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) faced their third-largest weekly outflow on record, with over $1.2 billion exiting spot Bitcoin products, despite renewed optimism in crypto markets. Data from SoSoValue shows that Ethereum ETFssaw $508 million in outflows, while Solana ETFs attracted $137 million in new investments. The trend comes even as Bitcoins price rebounded 4.4% to $106,172 and Ethereum rose 7.2% to $3,617, recovering from losses triggered by U.S. macroeconomic uncertainty and the government shutdown. Analysts say the recent Bitcoin ETF outflows are less about investor panic and...

XRP extended its bullish breakout on Tuesday, soaring 6.2% to reach $2.40 amid a surge in institutional trading activity. The cryptocurrency decisively broke above the key $2.35 resistance level on 169% higher-than-average volume, marking its strongest single-day gain in over a week. XRP briefly hit new cycle highs near $2.43 before consolidating just below its intraday peak. Market excitement intensified after Canary Capital, Bitwise, Franklin Templeton, and 21Shares filed amended S-1 registration statements for spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These filings, now listed on the DTCC,...

U.S. financial powerhouse Franklin Templeton, which manages over $1.5 trillion in assets, has updated its S-1 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its proposed XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF). This move follows similar actions by Canary Capital and Bitwise, signaling increasing regulatory progress toward the potential approval of an XRP-based ETF in the United States. An S-1 filing is a key regulatory document submitted to the SEC by companies seeking to list new securities on public markets. In this case, Franklin Templetons update to its XRP ETF application...

Dogecoin (DOGE) appears to be entering one of its weakest technical phases in months, with market signals hinting at a potential 40% decline. The once-promising meme coin has lost crucial support, and analysts warn that this breakdown could open the door to deeper losses through 2025. DOGE recently slipped below the key $0.18 support zonea level that previously acted as a solid floor for bullish recovery. This move wasnt mere market manipulation or a temporary dip; instead, it marked a critical breakdown confirming a growing bearish trend. With that line now breached, traders are eyeing $0.12...

Ripple Labs latest $1 billion share buyback at a $40 billion valuation has reportedly seen the lowest participation rate to date, according to a recent report by The Information. The blockchain company, known for its native cryptocurrency XRP, initiated the repurchase last month as part of its ongoing efforts to manage equity ownership and provide liquidity options for early investors and employees. However, the tepid response suggests that many private shareholders are holding onto their stakes, signaling strong confidence in Ripples long-term growth potential. The low participation...

Former Ohio State Treasurer Josh Mandel, once a crypto pioneer, has revealed a staggering $1.2 million loss after a risky Bitcoin options trade failed to deliver. Mandel had boldly predicted that Bitcoin would hit $444,000 by November 8, a forecast that has fallen far short of reality. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mandel admitted to going all in on IBIT call options, which ultimately expired worthless. He explained that his earlier trades on MicroStrategy (MSTR) stocks and options were initially profitable, but impatience with his ambitious Bitcoin prediction led to his costly misstep....

Bitcoin (BTC) climbed to $104,501, marking a 3% increase within the last hour, as optimism grows over a potential end to the prolonged U.S. government shutdown. The crypto markets momentum follows a quiet weekend but has reignited amid fresh political developments in Washington. According to reports, Senate Democrats are moving to pass bipartisan spending bills aimed at reopening the government, which has furloughed about 750,000 federal workers and disrupted several public services. Market observers, including Bitcoin Archive and Walter Bloomberg, noted that a vote could happen as soon as...