Category: crypto

Hedera’s HBAR token has been reinstated in the Coinbase 50 Index, allowing exposure through the KraneShares Coinbase 50 ETF and COIN50-PERP. Hedera uses hashgraph consensus for fast, efficient transactions. The token was initially included in the index but later removed. Its return follows increased trading volume and price strength.

Kyrgyzstan has launched USDKG, a gold-backed stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the USD with an initial issuance of $50 million. The stablecoin is built on the Tron blockchain, audited by ConsenSys Diligence, and issued by a state-owned company. The project aims to expand its gold reserves to $500 million and eventually $2 billion, promoting financial inclusion…

Sygnum CIO Fabian Dori says that sentiment, not fundamentals, influences the crypto market. The recent crash was driven by macro shocks, not underlying factors. Indicators show worsening sentiment, but Dori believes it is a correction, not a collapse. The market outlook is strong for the medium term with potential for recovery.

The Ethereum mainnet has raised its block gas limit to 60 million, the highest level in four years, following support from over 513,000 validators. This increase aims to improve transaction throughput and reduce congestion, ahead of the Fusaka upgrade scheduled for December 3. The move is part of ongoing efforts to enhance network scalability and…

Bitcoin Capital has launched a regulated exchange-traded product (ETP) for the Solana-based meme coin BONK on Switzerland’s SIX Swiss Exchange. The ETP structure locks tokens to reduce circulating supply and allows investors to access the meme coin through traditional financial markets. Bitcoin Capital plans to expand its BONK offerings in the future.

Bitcoin has rebounded above a key resistance level after days of selling pressure, but institutional selling from U.S.-based investors continues. The Coinbase Premium Index remains negative, indicating that institutional players are selling more aggressively than retail traders. Ongoing outflows from Bitcoin spot ETFs are seen as a key factor behind the sustained institutional selling.

Bitcoin is trading below recent highs, with mixed technical signals and fading gains in leading cryptocurrencies. Technical indicators suggest uncertainty, with RSI and MACD showing differing signals. Coinbase UK CEO notes increased institutional involvement in Europe. Bitcoin declined slightly, finding support at psychological levels. Analysts remain optimistic for medium to long-term price appreciation.

The SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee will meet on December 4 to discuss tokenized equities and AI disclosure rules, focusing on how these technologies impact U.S. corporate governance and investor protections. This meeting will provide insight into the SEC’s regulatory approach to blockchain assets and AI in the future.

Starknet’s v0.14.1 upgrade introduces faster blocks, BLAKE hash, and JSON-RPC improvements. Despite these advances, the STRK token is trading near multi-week lows. The upgrade aims to improve proof efficiency and reduce developer costs. Infrastructure changes have not significantly impacted the token’s price, which remains below its 2024 peak.

Revolut now offers 100% of Tezos delegation rewards to users, removing all platform fees. Customers holding XTZ will receive full rewards with no deductions. This change simplifies earning on the app and aligns with Tezos’ recent protocol upgrade. Revolut’s auto-delegation feature makes participation in the network easier for users.