Category: crypto

Vanguard Group will now allow ETFs and mutual funds holding Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana to trade on its platform, a significant shift from its previous anti-crypto stance. The decision reflects a compromise to give investors regulated exposure to digital assets as demand in the financial industry rises. Vanguard will not offer direct crypto trading.

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman will speak to Congress about the need for new regulations for banks and stablecoins. She emphasizes the importance of supervision to protect financial stability while encouraging innovation. Bowman will also address the ongoing tensions between banks and crypto firms over charters and regulatory parity.

Large Dogecoin transactions have decreased to just four, down from a recent peak of 38, according to analyst Ali Martinez. This drop comes despite a short-term price increase and the coin trading near a key support level. Technical indicators, such as the RSI, suggest fading momentum as whale activity hits a 60-day low.

Yearn Finance has recovered $2.4 million from the $9 million yETH exploit with the help of Plume and Dinero. The recovered funds will be returned to affected users. The exploit targeted the legacy yETH stableswap pool but did not affect V2 and V3 vaults. Yearn is conducting a post-mortem and additional recovery efforts.

Alt5 Sigma is facing scrutiny over conflicting timelines in SEC filings regarding the resignation of its independent accountant and delays in quarterly reports. The company’s ties to Trump-linked World Liberty Financial have also raised governance and market concerns. Legal experts suggest that these discrepancies in filings could raise regulatory questions.

Peter Schiff criticized Michael Saylor and Strategy, calling Bitcoin a “fake asset.” Despite Bitcoin’s recent market dip, BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETFs are thriving. Corporations and central banks continue to buy Bitcoin as a strategic asset. While Schiff claims Bitcoin is imaginary, real-world investments and interest in the cryptocurrency continue to grow.

Binance founder CZ advised traders to “sell greed, buy fear” in a recent post on Twitter. This advice sparked mixed reactions, with some agreeing with the sentiment while others criticized CZ and Binance for not giving clear sell signals. The clash highlights the challenge of applying trading wisdom in a volatile market.

Trump Media & Technology Group and Crypto.com plan to launch a publicly traded Cronos through a merger with Yorkville Acquisition Corp., creating Trump Media Group CRO Strategy, Inc. with a treasury exceeding $6 billion. Despite a recent price decline, the firms aim for long-term growth, staking rewards, and integration into Truth Social and Truth+ programs.…

Tom Lee predicts Bitcoin will reach a new all-time high in January 2026 as the Federal Reserve potentially pivots from quantitative tightening. Despite a recent downturn, Lee remains optimistic about Bitcoin’s future, predicting it will recover and potentially reach $100,000 by the end of the year, with a possible peak of $200,000 in 2026.

XRP balances on major exchanges have decreased due to the influence of newly launched spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) rather than traditional accumulation by long-term holders. This has led to reduced exchange liquidity and increased short-term volatility, with arbitrage providing structural stability. The long-term outlook for XRP remains strong.