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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…

Key Takeaways The return of a positive premium indicates that US buyers are paying above global prices for Bitcoin. The shift suggests a revival in institutional accumulation following a prolonged negative phase. Share this article Coinbase Bitcoin Premium turned positive, indicating renewed buying activity from US-based institutions after an extended period of negative sentiment. The premium tracks Bitcoin’s price difference on Coinbase compared to other global exchanges, serving as a key gauge for US investor demand.The metric functions as a market indicator that reveals when US participants are paying higher prices for Bitcoin relative to international platforms. When positive, it…

TLDR: Miran urges regulators to revisit leverage rules to refine the supplementary leverage ratio’s treatment of key assets. The statement warns that current leverage calibration may constrain Treasury market liquidity during volatile periods. Treasurys and reserves remain central to liquidity mandates, yet still increase leverage exposure under existing rules. Miran links clearer standards to smoother Treasury intermediation and reduced stress during major market dates. The Federal Reserve moved forward with its updated capital framework as Governor Stephen Miran voiced support for the final leverage rule. He argued that the measure should not restrict how banks manage their balance sheets in…

Key NotesThe 2-year MVRV Z-Score shows Bitcoin at its lowest historical levels, comparable to previous major market bottoms in 2018 and 2022.Analyst Michaël van de Poppe identifies a hidden bullish divergence following October’s massive liquidation event and subsequent price crashes.Large traders are positioning bullish with high-leverage longs on BTC and ETH while Arthur Hayes accumulates altcoins including ENA, ETHFI, and PENDLE. Bitcoin BTC $91 457 24h volatility: 1.4% Market cap: $1.82 T Vol. 24h: $68.45 B has reclaimed the $91,000 price while traders wonder if the bottom is in for the leading cryptocurrency and other digital assets. In this idea,…

TLDR: Binance and Ho Chi Minh City advance a structured plan to support regulated digital asset development. The MoU includes investor outreach, sandbox testing, and training for financial regulators. A joint working group will guide IFC implementation and address emerging challenges. The partnership supports Vietnam’s strategy to build a regional finance and innovation hub. Ho Chi Minh City moved closer to its International Financial Center plan after signing a cooperation deal with Binance on November 26. The agreement was completed during the 2025 Autumn Economic Forum in the presence of national and city leaders.  It sets out a broad agenda…

Key Takeaways Jupiter launches the Refinance feature for seamless migration of lending and borrowing positions from other DeFi protocols. Users can migrate active positions without slippage and keep custody of their funds throughout the process. Share this article Jupiter, a decentralized finance platform on Solana, today launched its Refinance feature that allows users to seamlessly transfer their borrowing and lending positions from other protocols directly to Jupiter with improved terms. The new feature enables users to migrate active positions without slippage while offering better rates and higher loan-to-value ratios. All transactions are executed within users’ wallets, maintaining custody of funds…

TLDR: Blockrise secures MiCA license, enabling regulated Bitcoin services across all European Union markets. New Bitcoin credit service lets corporate clients borrow while keeping full ownership of their collateral. The company aims to raise 15 million euros to scale its Bitcoin-only platform across Europe. Blockrise says demand for regulated Bitcoin services is rising among corporate and institutional clients. Blockrise has secured a MiCA license that allows the Dutch Bitcoin company to deliver regulated services across Europe. The approval from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets gives the firm a unified path into the continent’s new crypto framework.  The license…