Author: James Wilson

President Trump officially announced the plan for a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve on March 6. Since then, the digital asset stockpile’s returns are now in the red, and no public accounting is in sight. Summary U.S. strategic crypto reserve is losing value as altcoins underperform There’s still no public accounting of how much crypto the U.S. government holds Assets are mostly comprised of crypto seized from criminals According to Arkham data, the U.S. government currently holds $28.7 billion in crypto assets. This is down from over $42 billion in early October, and down from $30 billion since Trump signed an…

Ethereum price continues to show weakening momentum as bullish volume fades and bearish candles strengthen, increasing the likelihood of a deeper correction toward key lower support levels. Summary Selling pressure continues to outweigh buying interest across multiple time frames Recent bounce shows limited strength, signalling momentum remains unstable Broader structure indicates Ethereum may still be searching for a confirmed bottom Ethereum’s (ETH) recent price movements reflect growing downside pressure as bullish momentum continues to fade across higher time frames. A series of bearish engulfing candles, combined with weakening buyer participation, has shifted the market’s tone toward caution. Even as BitMine ramps…

Russian police detained a man who tried to rob a crypto exchange with fake grenades, as Russia faces rising crypto-related crimes and asset thefts. Summary A suspect attempted to rob a Russian crypto exchange using smoke and airsoft grenades to threaten employees. Law enforcement notes an increase in criminal cases linked to cryptocurrency holdings in Russia. The investigation is ongoing, with the suspect facing charges for attempted robbery and threats. Russian authorities have detained a man who attempted to rob a cryptocurrency exchange using smoke and airsoft grenades to threaten staff members, according to reports. The suspect allegedly used the…

Monad may turn out to be one of 2025’s breakout Layer-1 blockchains — and with the mainnet and token going live today, the market’s attention is sharply focused on its first trading hours. This Monad crypto price prediction is designed to be digestible — exploring the most recent estimates, key influencers, and possible scenarios for MON after launch. Summary Monad’s mainnet and MON token launch today, drawing strong market attention as early trading begins. Token distribution: 10.8% of MON unlocks at launch, while 38.5% for ecosystem development also begins unlocking with the mainnet. Catalysts: successful Coinbase token sale ($269M), today’s…

Bitcoin rallied over the weekend after sharp weekly losses, driven by thin market liquidity, CME futures gaps, and major geopolitical developments. Summary Bitcoin saw a weekend rebound despite a 23% quarterly decline, while altcoins like Hyperliquid and Zcash lost double digits. Thin liquidity from closed Wall Street ETF trading amplifies weekend volatility and the “CME gap” effect. Talks on Ukraine peace and looming US rate decisions influenced investor sentiment and global market moves. Bitcoin experienced a weekend rally following a week of significant losses across cryptocurrency markets, according to market data. The digital asset had approached critical support levels earlier…

South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit is preparing to hit several local crypto exchanges with penalties after finding lapses in their anti‑money laundering controls. Summary South Korea’s FIU is preparing penalties for more domestic exchanges after fining Upbit 35.2 billion won for AML violations. Offshore platforms like KuCoin were also blocked earlier this year for operating without registration and basic compliance safeguards. Sources familiar with the development have told local media that the financial crime agency wants to intensify pressure on exchanges it has deemed negligent or systematically non-compliant. The FIU will continue its enforcement drive that began with Dunamu, which…

Bitcoin price may be gearing for a rebound with a cleaner setup after prolonged leverage wipeout. Summary Bitcoin trades near $87K after a major leverage flush that cleared out excessive long positions. CryptoQuant analysts say fear, oversold readings, and reduced open interest could support a slow recovery. The chart still leans bearish with downward-sloping averages and weak momentum. Bitcoin was trading near $86,646 at press time, up 0.6% in the last 24 hours. The daily range sat between $85,483 and $87,995. The coin remains down 10% over the past week after a 31% pullback from the $126,080 all-time high set on Oct.…

Pump.fun is back in the spotlight after new on-chain activity raised fresh questions about the project’s finances. Summary On-chain analysts reported over $400M in USDC transfers linked to the Pump.fun team. Private placements raised roughly $720M, giving insiders a large share of PUMP supply. PUMP is trading below its ICO price, with analysts expecting further declines amid weak market sentiment. Pump.fun is facing renewed scrutiny after large USDC transfers linked to the team were spotted on-chain. The project transferred over $400 million in USDC via Kraken over the previous week, according to an analysis shared by EmberCN on Nov. 24.…

Kalshi raises $1B to lead global prediction markets. Summary Kalshi, a CFTC-regulated U.S. prediction market, raised $1B at an $11B valuation, led by Sequoia and CapitalG. The platform’s annual transaction volume hit $50B, up from $300M a year prior—a more than 100x increase. Kalshi now rivals Polymarket ($8B value), as the sector attracts new entrants and fast investor growth. Kalshi, a U.S.-based prediction market platform regulated by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission, has raised $1 billion at an $11 billion valuation, according to a TechCrunch report. The company has not publicly confirmed the funding round. The latest fundraising more than…

Dogecoin price continued its recent crash and moved below an important support level as sentiment in the industry worsened.  Summary Dogecoin price has crashed to a crucial support level.  Grayscale will launch the spot DOGE ETF on Monday. The coin has moved to an important support level ahead of the launch. Dogecoin (DOGE) token has crashed in the last four consecutive weeks and is now hovering at its lowest level since April this year. It has slumped by over 70% from its December high.  Dogecoin price will be in the spotlight this week as the market welcomes two DOGE ETFs.…