Author: CryptoHoppers

TLDR: Top DATs capture the majority of market share; smaller tokens struggle to sustain value. Growth driver decomposition separates fundamental growth from market sentiment for clarity. DAT flywheel works when capital is raised cautiously and per-share value is defended. Transparent issuance and treasury behavior determine long-term DAT sustainability. The rise of digital asset tokens (DATs) has drawn mainstream attention in 2025, with market capitalization among tracked tokens reaching $117 billion. Investors have often focused narrowly on mNAV, overlooking deeper drivers of value.  Pantera Research Lab aims to shift this perspective with its new DAT Dashboard. The tool provides structured insights…

Key Takeaways Figment and OpenTrade launched a stablecoin yield product offering 15% APR on stablecoins, with Crypto.com serving as custodian. Yield is generated by staking Solana (SOL) and using perpetual SOL futures, delivering returns more than double traditional SOL staking. Share this article A new stablecoin yield product from Figment and OpenTrade seeks to deliver 15% APR by combining staking rewards with hedging strategies.According to a Monday announcement, leading staking provider Figment has teamed up with OpenTrade, a lending and yield infrastructure solution backed by a16z Crypto and Circle, to roll out OpenTrade Stablecoin Staking Yield Powered by Figment, with…

TLDR Michael Selig will face a Senate hearing for his nomination as the new CFTC chair. President Trump withdrew Brian Quintenz’s nomination for CFTC chair earlier this year. The Senate Agriculture Committee has scheduled Selig’s nomination hearing for November 19. Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham has announced plans to leave after a new chair is confirmed. The CFTC is facing regulatory changes, particularly regarding digital asset regulations. Michael Selig, currently chief counsel for the crypto task force at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), will face a Senate hearing next week. The hearing will address his nomination as the…

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes transferred $2.5 million worth of Ethereum and ecosystem tokens to institutional market makers including Flowdesk, FalconX, and Wintermute. Blockchain analyst EmberCN reported the moves and questioned whether Hayes is selling assets to add to his Zcash position. Hayes has been vocal about his ZEC (ZEC) holdings during the recent privacy coin rally. On November 15, he posted, “This chart is just so strong I aped more. $ZEC” on X and suggested that he increased his position after the token’s 700% surge since October. X post by analyst EmberCN Arthur Hayes transfers ETH and ecosystem tokens worth…

Key Takeaways Bitcoin profits are currently declining, signaling continued market weakness. Altcoin profits, while weak, have stabilized, diverging from Bitcoin’s performance. Share this article Bitcoin profits are declining while altcoin profits stabilize during a deep capitulation phase, creating an unusual divergence between the two market segments, according to Glassnode.The current market environment reflects continued pressure across crypto assets, with both Bitcoin and altcoins showing signs of capitulation rather than growth. However, the stabilization in altcoin profits contrasts with Bitcoin’s ongoing decline.Social media discussions highlight that most altcoins are underperforming, with only a small portion generating profits for investors. This underperformance…

TLDR: Polymarket reopens in the U.S. through a phased beta rollout, offering real bets on live markets. After a $1.4 million CFTC fine, Polymarket returns under a regulated structure via QCX acquisition. The beta launch follows completed U.S. probes as interest in prediction markets continues to grow. Polymarket’s U.S. entry bridges blockchain prediction markets with fully regulated trading systems. Polymarket has quietly relaunched in the U.S. in a limited beta mode, allowing selected users to place real-money bets on live contracts.  The platform returned after paying a $1.4 million fine to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and moving offshore.…

Strategy moved 43,415 Bitcoin worth $4.26 billion across more than 100 addresses since 00:00 UTC on November 14. Summary Strategy transferred 43,415 BTC in custodian migration, not selling any holdings. Michael Saylor confirms Strategy continues buying Bitcoin at current levels. Custodian migration follows ongoing rotations; Strategy remains overcollateralized. The massive transfers caused speculation before blockchain analytics firm Arkham clarified the movements were part of an ongoing custodian migration. Arkham stated the transactions are not Bitcoin (BTC) sales. The firm explained that Strategy has been transferring assets from Coinbase Custody to a new custodian over the past two weeks, with similar…

TLDR:  The current crypto downturn is milder than 2022, with markets showing functional resilience. 2022 featured collapses of Luna, 3AC, FTX, Genesis, BlockFi, and NFT projects. Crypto networks remain operational, supporting staking, trading, and decentralized finance activities. Clearer regulatory frameworks reduce systemic risk and support market stability today. The current crypto market downturn is showing signs of stability, with fundamentals remaining largely intact. Dragonfly Capital’s managing partner, Haseeb, described the present bear market as “ the easiest bear market” he’d ever seen.  He contrasted it with 2022, a period marked by multiple collapses, including Luna, 3AC, FTX, Genesis, and BlockFi.…

Key Takeaways Despite Anthony Scaramucci’s public break with Donald Trump, he and his son AJ invested heavily in American Bitcoin. The move signals growing institutional confidence in the long-term value of Bitcoin and its mining infrastructure. Share this article American Bitcoin, a Bitcoin mining and accumulation company co-led by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., secured a $220 million pre-IPO funding round in July led by Solari Capital, according to Fortune.Founded by AJ Scaramucci, son of Anthony Scaramucci, Solari Capital invested more than $100 million, with Anthony Scaramucci adding a small personal stake.Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson, real-estate investor Grant Cardone,…

TLDR: U.S. Treasury sanctions 27 individuals linked to Hysa Organized Crime Group for money laundering. Ten Mexico-based casinos face proposed U.S. financial restrictions under FinCEN rules. Operations span Mexico, Canada, and Europe, targeting illicit cash and crypto flows. Measures aim to block U.S. property, enforce sanctions, and curb cartel funding. The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned Mexico-based gambling establishments tied to cartel-related money laundering. The coordinated action involves OFAC, FinCEN, and the Mexican government.  Twenty-seven individuals and entities linked to the Hysa Organized Crime Group face sanctions. FinCEN also proposed cutting off 10 gambling establishments from the U.S. financial system to…