Author: James Wilson
JPMorgan upgraded Cipher and CleanSpark, and cut targets for MARA, RIOT due to the increased risk of shareholder dilution. Summary JPMorgan cut targets for MARA and RIOT due to dilution of shares. Mining firms have up to 33% more shares than accounted for. Cipher and CleanSpark are in a strong position on disciplined issuance. Bitcoin miners are increasingly diversifying their operations from hashrate to high-performance computing. This targeting of AI compute demand did not go unnoticed on Wall Street. In a report published on Monday, November 24, JPMorgan noted this pivot to AI, but also highlighted risks for several firms…
Memecoin launchpad Pump.fun has transferred substantial stablecoin holdings to exchanges, drawing scrutiny from crypto investors amid declining platform revenue, according to blockchain data. Summary Since mid-October, Pump.fun has moved significant amounts of stablecoins to Kraken and then to Circle, likely representing withdrawals tied to its declining revenue. Pump.fun’s native PUMP token, sold to institutional investors in June, has fallen below its issue price. The official Pump.fun account and co-founder Alon have been largely inactive since mid-November, raising investor concerns. The Solana-based platform has moved significant amounts of stablecoins since mid-October 2025, following a crypto market downturn that reduced trading activity…
Stakes over the recent Cardano network split have risen further, with founder Charles Hoskinson calling it a deliberate, targeted attack. Summary Cardano split was not just a bug, says founder Charles Hoskinson The attack was targeted directly at himself, Hoskinson claimed He called it sabotage of critical infrastructure, and called the authorities A malformed transaction that triggered a chain split on the Cardano network might not have been just a bug. On Monday, November 24, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson called the incident an intentional exploit by a known individual inside the ecosystem. Hoskinson claimed that the malformed transaction that triggered…
Bitcoin’s price remains under intense pressure this month, having plunged 31% from its all-time high, as exchange-traded fund outflows jumped. Summary Anthony Pompliano believes that the Bitcoin price will rebound to a record high. He noted that the recent Bitcoin crash was a healthy reset. Potential catalysts are the Fear and Greed Index, healthy open interest, and Federal Reserve cuts. Bitcoin (BTC) traded at around $87,000 on Nov. 24, up by 6.5% from its lowest level this month. While this rebound could be a bull trap or a dead-cat bounce, Anthony Pompliano and other crypto experts believe that the coin…
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…