Crypto, Forex & Blockchain News

Crypto markets tumbled as Bitcoin led losses and leveraged ETFs suffered steep declines while equities held steady and gold edged higher Investors are on edge amid uncertainty over Federal Reserve rate policy and tightening liquidity Meanwhile the highly anticipated launch of HumidiFi’s WET token highlights both the rapid growth and ongoing transparency issues in DeFi as questions linger about its tokenomics and governance

sonnet biotherapeutics has made a bold shift by merging with hyperliquid strategies, creating a 1 billion dollar hype digital asset treasury and expanding from biotech into blockchain finance. learn how sonn’s pivot aims to blend cancer immunotherapy research with digital asset innovation, the risks and opportunities driving this transformation, and what this means for the future of hybrid biotech-fintech business models

Bitcoin and global crypto markets face heightened volatility as Japanese monetary tightening and China’s renewed crypto crackdown trigger major price drops, historic liquidations, and a sharp decline in yields. Discover the mechanics behind the latest market turmoil, the impact of yen carry trade unwinds, and what it means for DeFi, stablecoins, and the future of crypto yields amidst ongoing macro uncertainty

Canary Capital’s XRP ETF XRPC sets new records as the largest US spot XRP ETF, leading the digital asset investment sector with over 336 million in assets under management and record-breaking trading volume. Discover how XRPC is transforming mainstream access to XRP, driving institutional and retail adoption, reshaping the regulated crypto ETF market, and setting the pace for the future of digital asset investment products

Global crypto investment products managed by prominent asset managers observed net inflows of $1.07 billion last week, indicating a reversal from previous outflow trends. Despite Bitcoin’s drop, U.S. led the weekly flows with crypto funds adding $994 million. Ethereum and XRP-based funds also reported significant inflows. However, investors remain cautious as the total exit from global crypto funds reached $3.2 billion in November.

Bitcoin’s sudden drop below $86K marks a change in wallet behavior, as bigger holders have slowed accumulation while smaller retail wallets have been buying more, indicating a late-cycle phase of increased fragility. This coincides with a liquidity event that erased about $144 billion in total crypto market value. The market pressure is linked to a series of bearish developments in Asia, such as Japan’s Bank’s hawkish remarks and China’s PMI contraction. Bitcoin is currently trading near $86,500, with analysts suggesting violent two-way action and caution about potential deeper phases.

Discover why IPO Genie is emerging as a top crypto project for 2025, offering retail investors exclusive private market access through its utility-driven token, transparent on-chain operations, and a growth-focused presale. Explore its unique value proposition, innovative tokenomics, strong security measures, and user-friendly platform designed for long-term portfolio growth and risk management.

Amazon and Flipkart are disrupting India’s financial sector by expanding into digital lending with pay-later, personal loans, and SME credit products, challenging traditional banks and NBFCs. Leveraging their vast ecommerce user bases and payment ecosystems, both tech giants are making credit more accessible and convenient for consumers and merchants. As regulatory oversight increases, the battle for leadership in India’s fast-growing digital lending market promises new opportunities and challenges for fintech innovation, financial inclusion, and retail credit delivery.

Crypto veteran Arthur Hayes issues a warning about the recently launched blockchain Monad, predicting a potential downfall. As the former BitMEX chief, Hayes is also positive about the future of cryptocurrencies driven by renewed monetary expansion, with potential interest in privacy technologies. The article further explores his perspective on the survival of other protocols like Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and Zcash, and the importance of liquidity in the crypto market.