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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.

Bitcoin’s current price is driven by extreme bearish sentiment amid fears of recession, tightening monetary policy, and regulatory uncertainty, but experts argue the market may be underestimating the potential for a strong recovery. The article explores recent volatility, key macroeconomic influences, and analyst forecasts, highlighting why Bitcoin could see renewed gains as global conditions improve and investor confidence returns.

Crypto markets face new debates on real network effects, valuation models, and protocol revenue capture as L1 and L2 blockchains, Tether’s financial expansion, a Zcash privacy rally, Solana’s inflation changes, and Monad’s mainnet launch redefine sector dynamics. The article explores sustainable token launches, Berachain’s investor moves, and how meaningful adoption and fair token distribution will drive the next phase of innovation in digital assets.

Solana ETFs saw their first net outflows of $8.2 million after a 21-day inflow streak, signaling shifting investor sentiment and market dynamics. The article examines the reasons behind the outflows, highlights contrasting flows among top issuers like 21Shares and Bitwise, and analyzes the influence of Solana price movements and staking incentives on ETF performance. Despite this fluctuation, institutional demand for Solana ETFs remains strong, with nearly $1 billion in assets under management and continued interest from both retail and big investors.

Animoca Brands, a significant investor in crypto and web3 projects, plans to concentrate on stablecoin and real-world asset tokenization initiatives in the next year. The firm has announced joint ventures with Standard Chartered and Hong Kong Telecommunications, and has partnered with notables like Fosun Wealth and FinChain to bring traditional Asian finance sector to Web3 architecture. Animoca also plans to go public on the Nasdaq through a reverse-merger with Currenc Group, to bring its digital asset projects to US investors.

South Korean crypto exchange Upbit patched a severe vulnerability in its wallet system during an emergency investigation following a $30 million theft. The flaw could have allowed someone to infer private keys by analyzing publicly visible transaction data on the blockchain. The company has initiated a comprehensive security review and committed to covering all customer losses from its own reserves, while it continues to cooperate with law enforcement to freeze and recover stolen assets wherever possible.

The UK unveils a new tax framework easing the burden for decentralized finance (DeFi) users, deferring capital gains taxes for crypto lending and liquidity pool users. The HMRC proposes a no gain, no loss approach to DeFi including lending, borrowing, and liquidity pools. Industry experts welcome these changes, citing them as steps towards aligning tax with the economic reality of DeFi interactions.

Explore the explosive growth of prediction markets and DeFi, driven by record trading volumes, billion-dollar fundraises, and innovative platforms like Neutrl offering Wall Street-level yield strategies to everyday users. Discover key industry trends, the impact of AI and incentive programs, the dominance of sports prediction markets, and what the future holds for investors in the evolving crypto finance landscape.

Bhutan has staked 320 Ethereum, deepening its blockchain strategy in partnership with Figment.io and expanding its national digital initiatives. This move reinforces Bhutan’s belief in Ethereum’s long-term value, complements its major Bitcoin reserves, and supports development projects like Gelephu Mindfulness City. The government is also migrating its National Digital Identity system to Ethereum, highlighting a commitment to secure, transparent, and innovative digital governance while positioning Bhutan as a leader in blockchain adoption among small nations.