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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.

Ethereum increases its block gas limit to 60 million, enhancing base-layer capacity and enabling more aggressive scaling. The decision that was endorsed by over half of the validators was implemented automatically on Nov. 25. Improvements such as EIP-7623, client optimizations, and positive testnet results have made this possible. The move coincides with Ethereum’s upcoming Fusaka hard fork scheduled for Dec. 3. Ethereum Co-creator Vitalik Buterin suggests future adjustments for more tailored optimization.

Market optimism over a potential Federal Reserve rate cut has reignited risk appetite in both traditional and crypto markets, driving sector rotation and fueling major fintech-crypto developments like Klarna’s new stablecoin launch and MegaETH’s innovative USDm debut. This article analyzes current macro trends, blockchain adoption by major payment players, the evolving stablecoin landscape, and lessons from high-profile crypto project launches, providing insight into how fintech and crypto convergence is shaping the future of global settlement infrastructure.