The Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) was once the corporate worlds gateway to crypto glory. By placing Bitcoin on their balance sheets, firms hoped to project modernity, innovationeven courage. That illusion is now collapsing. When BitMines Tom Lee declared this week that the DAT bubble had burst, he was not wrong. Several companies holding cryptocurrencies are now worth less than the assets they own. But the real story isnt the implosionits the evolution. For a few years, the market rewarded exposure over execution. Firms didnt need to build in Web3; it was enough to buy into it. A corporate...

The Bitwise Solana Staking ETP (BSOL) has officially surpassed $100 million in assets under management (AUM), signaling a surge in institutional interest for Solana-based investment products. Traded across major European exchanges, BSOL offers investors direct exposure to Solanas (SOL) performance while providing daily staking rewards. Each share is fully backed by tokens securely held in cold storage and benchmarked to the Compass Solana Total Return Monthly Index, net of all fees. According to Bitwise, the milestone reflects a growing appetite for regulated Solana investment products that...

French authorities have launched an extensive investigation into global cryptocurrency exchange Binance as part of a broader effort to strengthen anti-money laundering (AML) compliance across Europe. The move comes as regulators tighten oversight of the crypto industry ahead of the EUs upcoming Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, which will reshape how digital asset firms operate across the bloc. According to Bloomberg, Frances Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority (ACPR) has begun comprehensive inspections of crypto platforms to assess whether they meet the countrys...

Bitcoins (BTC) price continues to struggle, slipping below key support levels even as investors hope for a shift of capital from golds ongoing rally into the leading cryptocurrency. Market analysts note that Bitcoin is now at its most oversold level against gold since late 2022, based on the 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI), which recently fell to 22.20. Typically, RSI readings below 30 signal oversold conditionssuggesting that Bitcoin may be undervalued relative to gold after heavy selling pressure. However, technical analysts warn that an oversold RSI doesnt automatically guarantee a...

U.S.-listed cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) faced a significant setback Thursday, ending a two-week streak of steady inflows as investors withdrew funds amid heightened market turbulence. Data from SoSoValue revealed that the 11 U.S. Bitcoin ETFs recorded a combined net outflow of $536.4 million, while Ether ETFs saw an additional $56.8 million in withdrawals. Among major issuers, BlackRocks iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) lost $29 million, Fidelitys FBTC reported $132 million in outflows, and Grayscales GBTC shed $67 million. Smaller funds, including Bitwise and VanEck, also...

XRP faced renewed selling pressure between October 1617, slipping 2% from $2.41 to $2.36 as institutions trimmed exposure following a volatile mid-month stretch. Daily trading volume surged past $150 million, signaling heightened activity as long-term holders reduced their positions by 34% in two weeks. The Hodler Net Position Change fell sharply from 163.7 million to 107.8 million XRP, indicating rotation out of existing holdings as investors recalibrated risk. Despite the downturn, derivative market signals turned constructive. Open interest rebounded to $1.36 billion, suggesting traders...

Ethereums price momentum faces renewed scrutiny as analysts highlight a potential bearish MACD crossover on the weekly chart. This technical setup, which has previously preceded major corrections of 43% and 61%, signals that short-term downside pressure may intensify. Currently, Ethereum trades below $4,200 after multiple rejections near $4,700, reflecting weakening short-term sentiment. Despite this, Ethereum maintains a strong structural base. The cryptocurrency continues to form higher lows since early 2025, with solid support around $3,700 and the 50-week moving average acting as a key...

The global crypto market continues its downward spiral today despite U.S. President Donald Trumps latest announcement, which did not involve new tariffs as traders had feared. According to TradingView data, the total crypto market cap has dropped nearly 3%, falling to around $3.6 trillion. Bitcoin (BTC) leads the decline, slipping from an intraday high of $111,000 after a $127 million short position was opened by the so-called Trump Insider Whale just before the announcement. This same whale previously shorted $735 million worth of Bitcoin before Trumps 100% China tariff announcement last...

The long-standing debate between gold and Bitcoin (BTC) has reignited after economist Peter Schiff criticized Bitcoins recent performance. Schiff argued that Bitcoin cannot yet be considered digital gold nor a valid alternative to the U.S. dollar, citing its recent 32% decline against gold since August. He described the trend as a de-bitcoinization phase, claiming investors are losing faith in BTCs long-term value. Schiff asserted that Bitcoins inability to maintain its value proves that gold remains the superior hedge against monetary instability. Gold is eating Bitcoins lunch, Schiff wrote,...

Bybit Limiteds Kazakhstan branch, licensed by the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA), has successfully demonstrated a groundbreaking crypto transaction using a QR code. The live demonstration occurred at the Digital Bridge 2025 forum, Central Asias largest fintech event, marking a significant step toward merging blockchain innovation with national payment systems. Through Bybit Pay, users can scan standard merchant QR codes to complete purchases directly from their crypto wallets. The system automatically converts crypto payments into Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT), allowing everyday...