Author: James Wilson

Aster token price fails to reclaim the $1.10 point of control, triggering a rejection that raises concerns the recent rally was a dead-cat bounce lacking meaningful bullish volume. Summary Failure to reclaim $1.10 confirms strong resistance and bearish momentum. Weak bullish volume undermines the sustainability of the latest rally. Downside continuation toward the $0.92 high-time-frame support appears likely. Aster (ASTER) token price is entering a fragile phase after failing to reclaim the $1.10 point of control, a major resistance zone within its current trading range. The rejection from this level has shifted momentum back in favor of sellers and cast…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. DeFi BI gains momentum as XRP ETF optimism pushes investors toward early yield strategies and cloud mining participation. Summary XRP gains fresh momentum after its ETF launch, as investors eye ecosystem growth and new hashrate-driven yield models. Cloud-mining platform BI DeFi surges in popularity post-ETF, offering regulated, green, and transparent mining access. BI DeFi boosts investor confidence with cold-wallet custody, insurance, AI monitoring, and PwC-verified compliance. As discussions about the “next crypto breakout” intensify, XRP (Ripple) has once again…

XRP price rose for two consecutive days as sentiment in the crypto market improved and demand for its exchange-traded funds rose.  Summary XRP price rose for two consecutive days as the crypto market rebounded. Technicals suggest that the token may soon rebound by ~40%. XRP ETFs have continued to experience substantial inflows this year. Ripple (XRP) token rose to $2.1785, up by $20% from its lowest point in November this year. This rebound could be the start of a prolonged rally, as the token has fundamental and technical catalysts. XRP price technicals point to more gains The three-day chart shows…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Over the past five years, DeFi has grown from a niche concept into a functioning, if still volatile, alternative to parts of traditional finance. As of November 2025, its total value locked sits in a $100–$120 billion range, which is enough to confirm activity, but no longer enough to mean transformation. Summary DeFi’s TVL has fallen from its 2021 peak because most early “yield” was synthetic — driven by token emissions rather than real economic activity —…

21Shares has taken another step toward launching a spot Dogecoin exchange-traded fund in the U.S., filing an amendment that reveals the fund’s fee structure and adds fresh operational details. Summary 21Shares updated its S-1 to reveal the fund’s sponsor fee and confirm its cold-storage structure. The amendment arrives during a surge in DOGE-related investment products from major issuers. Trading activity around DOGE has picked up as investors position ahead of potential ETF clearance. In a new development, ETF issuer 21Shares is advancing its push to bring another spot Dogecoin ETF to the U.S. market.The firm filed a new amendment to…

AAVE price has confirmed a breakout from a bullish reversal pattern, even as activity in its ecosystem continues to slow down. Summary AAVE price is down 10% over the past month. The network’s TVL and revenue have fallen over the past months. It has confirmed a bullish reversal pattern on the daily chart. According to data from crypto.news, Aave (AAVE) rebounded 13.5% on Wednesday, Dec. 3, after being in a downtrend over three months that had kept bullish momentum in check. Trading at $192.8 at press time, the 46th-largest crypto asset with a market cap of $2.92 billion was still…

Crypto prices today have rebounded sharply amid improving market sentiment and institutional flows. Summary Market sentiment has improved and liquidations dropped as risk appetite returns. Institutional inflows and ETF activity are supporting short-term gains. Investors are now watching upcoming Fed and BOJ decisions, which could shape Q4 trends Bitcoin climbed 8% to trade at $93,786 at press time, while Ethereum pushed back above $3,000 and BNB broke past $900. Many smaller altcoins saw even bigger gains. Sui jumped 30%, Pudgy Penguins surged 26%, and Hyperliquid gained about 10%. Investor sentiment is also picking up. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index…

The United States Justice Department has seized a web domain linked to a scam compound in Burma that ran cryptocurrency investment scams. Summary U.S. authorities have seized tickmilleas.com, a fraudulent crypto investment site operated from Burma’s Tai Chang compound. The operation was found to have ties with entities sanctioned by the U.S. Over 2,000 related social media accounts were removed. U.S. authorities have shut down the domain tickmilleas.com, which posed as a trading platform but was actually part of a wider fraud operation run out of the Tai Chang compound, also known as Casino Kosai, in Kyaukhat, Burma, a Dec.…

Kalshi has struck a newsroom deal with CNN that brings its prediction data into a media outlet for the first time. Summary Kalshi’s prediction data will appear on CNN across TV and digital segments. The company raised $1 billion at an $11 billion valuation to expand markets and blockchain integrations. Legal wins and new distribution give Kalshi a stronger path toward wider, real-time adoption. Kalshi has taken a major step into mainstream media after securing an exclusive partnership that brings its real-time prediction market data directly into CNN’s newsroom. The company announced the deal on Dec. 2, in a statement…

Kraken, the third-largest centralized exchange by volume in the U.S., announced the acquisition of Backed Finance on Tuesday to expand its tokenized stock offering. Summary Kraken agreed to buy Backed Finance for an undisclosed price. Backed Finance boasts 23% market share; it offers exposure to more than 60 tokenized equities and ETFs. The integration is expected to enhance Kraken’s capabilities. The acquisition will support Kraken’s tokenized equity platform, xStocks, which surpassed $10 billion in total trading volume in November, according to the company. “Bringing Backed fully into our ecosystem also allows greater alignment on strategy and investment priorities, unlocking the…