Author: CryptoHoppers

Bitcoin jumped to a record high, boosted by safe-haven bets, increased exchange-traded funds inflow, and the rising Fear and Greed Index. Summary Bitcoin’s latest surge underscores a renewed wave of investor optimism driven by improving market sentiment, expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, and mounting inflows into spot ETFs. The convergence of macroeconomic tailwinds, seasonal strength, and risk appetite has positioned BTC for another potential leg higher — signaling that the world’s largest cryptocurrency may be entering a new phase of institutional-led momentum.  Bitcoin price rises as Crypto Fear and Greed Index jumps Bitcoin (BTC) price continued its strong rally…

Key Takeaways Approximately $80 million in crypto short positions were liquidated in one hour. Short positions bet on price declines; their liquidation often signals bullish momentum. Share this article Around $80 million in crypto short positions were liquidated in the past 60 minutes as digital asset prices surged higher, forcing bearish traders to close their positions at losses.Recent market activity has shown bearish traders increasingly under pressure from sudden price surges across major digital assets. The forced closure of short positions often signals strengthening bullish sentiment in the crypto market.Liquidations typically occur when traders’ positions move against them beyond their…

TLDR VanEck has officially registered its Lido Staked Ethereum ETF in Delaware. The filing is an important step before seeking approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Lido Staked Ethereum offers investors exposure to yield-generating digital assets. LDO token saw a significant price surge of 7% following the registration announcement. Delaware’s favorable trust laws make it a popular jurisdiction for registering new funds. VanEck has officially registered its VanEck Lido Staked Ethereum ETF in the state of Delaware. If approved, this marks a significant expansion of its crypto ETF offerings. The registration indicates VanEck’s growing interest in offering new…

TLDR: Ripple provided $1.3M in stablecoin to fund UC Berkeley’s new Center for Digital Assets and blockchain research. The center will study blockchain, digital twin technologies, and valuation methods for real-world and digital assets. UC Berkeley and Ripple extend their seven-year partnership with a new accelerator for XRPL blockchain startups. The center will support research, education, and digital asset innovation while nurturing global academic and industry ties. Ripple and UC Berkeley have joined forces to push digital assets into a new chapter.  The university’s College of Engineering is opening a Center for Digital Assets, backed by Ripple’s $1.3 million contribution.…

Key Takeaways World Liberty Financial, a DeFi project with real-world asset tokenization focus and Trump family connections, sold tokens to mining firm Hut8 at $0.25 each. The sale is part of a growing trend where crypto projects partner with mining firms to build treasury reserves, linking DeFi and traditional asset management. Share this article World Liberty Financial, a DeFi project linked to the Trump family that emphasizes real-world asset tokenization, sold tokens to Hut8, a cryptocurrency mining company expanding into treasury management, at $0.25 each for treasury reserves.The transaction comes amid a broader trend of crypto projects building treasury reserves…

TLDR: Bill S.8518 taxes energy for proof-of-work crypto mining, with rates rising above 2.25M kWh in New York. Taxes scale from 2¢ to 5¢ per kWh for crypto miners above set thresholds under new NY plan. Exemptions apply if mining uses off-grid renewable energy not tied to electric grid. All collected funds would support energy affordability programs across New York State. Crypto miners in New York may soon face a new cost shock. A state senator has introduced a bill targeting energy use in proof-of-work mining.  The proposed law would levy an excise tax on electricity consumed by mining operations.…

Somewhere on a server, a chunk of today’s encrypted blockchain data is being saved. It’s a quiet act of digital piracy with a futuristic twist. The thief can’t read the data yet, but they’re betting that a machine that doesn’t exist today will pop it open like a cheap lock tomorrow. This strategy, “Harvest now, decrypt later,” turns blockchain’s famous immutability from a feature into a liability. The entire crypto world is built on a simple premise – Some math problems are just too hard for our fastest computers to solve. However, that premise is beginning to crack under the…

Key Takeaways Solana recorded $326 billion in decentralized exchange (DEX) volume in Q3 2025, a 21% increase from the previous quarter. The network has consistently outpaced other major blockchains in decentralized exchange trading activity for multiple consecutive months, highlighting its lead in recent on-chain financial volumes. Share this article Solana, a blockchain network positioned as the leading infrastructure for internet capital markets and real-world asset tokenization, recorded $326 billion in decentralized exchange volume during Q3 2025, representing a 21% increase from the previous quarter.The network has consistently outpaced other major blockchains in decentralized exchange trading activity for multiple consecutive months,…

TLDR: FIU-IND has issued notices to 25 offshore crypto firms under PMLA for AML rule breaches. Firms like CoinW, CEX.IO, and Paxful face potential fines up to Rs 1 lakh per violation. Separate orders under IT Act 2000 seek removal of unregistered crypto apps and websites in India. Regulators warned that all crypto firms must register with FIU-IND, even without a physical office. India has turned its attention to offshore crypto companies serving local users. Regulators are pressing down harder on compliance, warning that the rules are no longer optional.  The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) is now targeting firms that…

Bitcon price continued its strong recovery on Thursday as it moved close to the important resistance at $120,000. It has jumped by over 10% from its lowest level in September. Summary Bitcoin price could jump to $231,000 in the next 12 months, according to Citigroup. Such a move would be a 93% jump from the current level. Bitcoin is benefiting from the rising institutional demand and falling supply in exchanges. Citi predicts that the Bitcoin price could hit $232,000 Wall Street analysts are getting bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) as demand continues rising. In a research to clients, Citigroup delivered its…