Author: CryptoHoppers

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao’s blunt reminder about buying low and selling high landed at a tense time for crypto traders. His line — “Sell when there is maximum greed, and buy when there is maximum fear” — was posted as markets showed fresh signs of strain and debate over whether now is a buying moment or another stall. Related Reading CZ’s Message Meets Extreme Fear According to the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, sentiment recently climbed to 20, moving out of “Extreme Fear” after a streak of low readings. The index had hit a yearly low of 10 on Nov.…

Arthur Hayes warned that Tether is running a risky interest rate trade that could threaten USDT solvency if markets move against the stablecoin issuer. Summary Arthur Hayes says a 30% drop in Tether’s BTC and gold could erase its equity. Hayes argues the company’s interest-rate strategy may strain USDT solvency. Tether shuts Uruguay mining as reserves hit $181B dominated by U.S. Treasuries. The BitMEX co-founder analyzed Tether’s latest attestation report and noted that a 30% decline in the company’s Bitcoin and gold holdings would wipe out equity. The stablecoin issuer holds $9.86 billion in Bitcoin and $12.92 billion in precious…

Key Takeaways Arthur Hayes suggests Tether is in the early stages of a massive interest-rate trade, betting that Fed cuts will hurt Treasury income but send Bitcoin and gold higher. He argues that a major drop in Bitcoin and gold positions could wipe out Tether’s equity. Share this article BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes argues that Tether is positioning itself for an upcoming Fed rate-cut cycle by shifting a greater share of its reserves into Bitcoin and gold.Hayes wrote on X on Saturday that Tether’s most recent attestation suggests the firm is preparing for a rate-cut environment, which would reduce returns…

TLDR: TrueUSD reserve losses traced to global fund diversion linked to fiduciaries managing TUSD assets. Techteryx pursues fraud cases after funds moved through Dubai, Hong Kong, and other financial hubs. Justin Sun pledged personal resources to cover a $500 million shortfall linked to the alleged scheme. Court filings describe misleading trade finance claims that masked large-scale asset siphoning. TrueUSD entered a tense chapter this year as new allegations surfaced about large-scale misappropriation of reserve assets. Justin Sun detailed how Techteryx uncovered evidence pointing to a coordinated fraud involving several fiduciaries tied to TUSD reserves.  He said the discovery followed his…

Key Takeaways:On December 17, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong will announce a big update of the next chapter.Aspects speculated on include tokenized equities, a wider range of Base options, prediction markets, or an indication of a Base token.The use of countdown pages and minor types of social indicators has heightened expectations throughout the crypto world.Coinbase has set the crypto community on alert after CEO Brian Armstrong hinted at an announcement scheduled on December 17. The message, with the help of an additional countdown page and some puzzlelike profile settings has caused a lot of discussion concerning the next strategy of the…

TLDR: DAC8 requires EU crypto exchanges to report all transactions to tax authorities starting in 2026. User data includes full name, address, TIN, and date/place of birth for individuals. Reportable crypto transactions cover fiat trades, swaps, transfers, and intermediary-facilitated payments. Both domestic and cross-border activity will be automatically shared across EU member states. The European Union has finalized DAC8, a new rule requiring crypto exchanges and wallets to report user activity. The regulation targets both domestic and cross-border transactions, aiming to curb tax evasion.  Reportable activities include trading, transfers, and payments using crypto-assets. DAC8 will come into effect in 2026,…

Key Takeaways Arthur Hayes predicts most layer 1 blockchain tokens will fail except for Ethereum and Solana. He believes initial price surges in new layer 1 projects rarely translate to long-term success. Share this article Arthur Hayes, co-founder of crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX, said he expects most layer 1 blockchain coins outside Ethereum and Solana to fail, including Monad, a recently launched layer 1 backed by Coinbase Ventures. “I think pretty much every other L1 besides Ethereum or Solana is a zero,” said Hayes, speaking in an interview with Altcoin Daily. “And they’re not going to do very well.” Hayes…

TLDR: SEC filing confirms CoinShares withdrew its planned Staked Solana ETF before any shares were issued. The canceled registration covered a transaction that never occurred, according to the submitted request. The abandoned filing ends months of preparation for a regulated staking product tied to Solana. Market participants now look to future proposals as this ETF leaves no remaining launch timeline. Solana’s push into the ETF market hit a wall this week after CoinShares pulled its planned Staked SOL product.  The withdrawal appeared in a new US filing, confirming the fund will not move forward. The document stated that the registration…

Wingtech Technology Co. has filed an appeal at the Dutch Supreme Court to regain control of Nexperia, reopening a legal fight that never really cooled off, even after a short political truce allowed some chip parts to move again. The appeal targets a ruling by the Amsterdam Enterprise Chamber that took Wingtech’s shares in Nexperia and placed all but one under the control of a court-picked trustee. The same ruling also removed Zhang Xuezheng, Wingtech’s founder, from his role as chief executive at the Dutch chipmaker. Wingtech also links the court process to the Dutch government’s attempt to take special…

XRP gained more than 14% over the past week as large holders transferred 460 million coins, according to blockchain data and market analysts. Summary The cryptocurrency jumped over 12% in the past week as major holders transferred 460 million coins, signaling profit-taking and portfolio reshuffling. XRP ETFs from Canary Capital, Bitwise, Grayscale, and Franklin Templeton recorded strong net inflows, outperforming Bitcoin and Solana ETFs on Nov. 26. Analysts caution that XRP needs to convert current resistance into support to sustain upward momentum, with whale transactions and institutional flows closely watched for market signals. The cryptocurrency’s price increase followed a previous…