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Pakistan is considering a rupee-backed stablecoin and a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to expand financial inclusion. Pakistan is considering launching a rupee-backed stablecoin, as experts warn that delays in regulating digital assets could cost the country up to $25 billion in lost economic opportunities. Speaking at the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) Conference on Friday, Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) President Zafar Masud said the nation could unlock $20–$25 billion in crypto-related growth, according to a report by local news outlet Daily Times. Masud pointed out the booming global stablecoin market, adding that Pakistan is “seriously considering a rupee-backed stablecoin” and that a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) could improve financial access while reducing remittance costs. Read more

Samourai Wallet cofounder Keonne Rodriguez received the maximum sentence this week of five years in prison for writing code. As a developer sits in a jail cell for building privacy tools, many in the Bitcoin community, including Max Keiser, are pushing for a full pardon. Crypto crackdown: Beyond campaign promises Donald Trump vowed during his […] The post Privacy on trial as Samourai Wallet cofounder lands in jail for writing code appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin's three-year bull market remains structurally intact if ~$100K holds, according to Galaxy Research.

AI isn’t a bubble. It’s already reshaping markets. Autonomous AI agents now drive trading, outperforming humans and rewriting how money moves. Opinion by: Saad Naja, Founder and CEO at PiP World While the world debates whether AI is the next dot-com bubble, chasing valuations rather than implications, they’re missing the underlying innovation story. The same AI infrastructure fueling trillion-dollar bets is already rewriting how money moves. AI is no longer an investment theme. It’s the market itself.  What few noticed is that the same AI infrastructure driving the headlines is already reshaping the markets from within. Read more

AI isn’t a bubble. It’s already reshaping markets. Autonomous AI agents now drive trading, outperforming humans and rewriting how money moves. Opinion by: Saad Naja, Founder and CEO at PiP World While the world debates whether AI is the next dot-com bubble, chasing valuations rather than implications, they’re missing the underlying innovation story. The same AI infrastructure fueling trillion-dollar bets is already rewriting how money moves. AI is no longer an investment theme. It’s the market itself.  What few noticed is that the same AI infrastructure driving the headlines is already reshaping the markets from within. Read more

Zcash (ZEC) soared more than 400% over the past month, climbing above $700 before easing to $548 amid a rally in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has revealed that Zcash (ZEC) is now the second-largest holding in his family office Maelstrom, trailing only Bitcoin (BTC). “Due to the rapid ascent in price, ZEC is now the 2nd largest *LIQUID* holding in MaelstromFund portfolio behind BTC,” he wrote in a Friday post on X. The disclosure comes amid a sharp rally in Zcash, which has climbed from a low of $137 to over $730 in the past month, representing an increase of more than 400%.   Read more

Zcash (ZEC) soared more than 400% over the past month, climbing above $700 before easing to $548 amid a rally in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has revealed that Zcash (ZEC) is now the second-largest holding in his family office Maelstrom, trailing only Bitcoin (BTC). “Due to the rapid ascent in price, ZEC is now the 2nd largest *LIQUID* holding in MaelstromFund portfolio behind BTC,” he wrote in a Friday post on X. The disclosure comes amid a sharp rally in Zcash, which has climbed from a low of $137 to over $730 in the past month, representing an increase of more than 400%.   Read more

XRP recovered 4.59% to $2.3140 as Canary Capital, Bitwise, Franklin Templeton, and 21Shares filed amended S-1s to circumvent SEC delays from the government shutdown, positioning for potential November launches while the token trades below key moving averages ahead of a potential death cross. The post XRP Price Prediction: Post-Swell Volatility – Traders Watch for Confirmation of the XRP Death Cross and Next Move appeared first on Cryptonews.

Trump Media's $2 billion Bitcoin treasury acquired at $118,000 faces mounting losses as BTC tests the critical 50-week EMA support at $100,887, while analysts monitor resistance levels between $106,000 and $120,000. The post Bitcoin Price Analysis: $2 Billion Bitcoin Acquisition by Trump Media Now Underwater – Where Is the Onchain Support? appeared first on Cryptonews.

NEAR, RENDER, DOT, and VET are among the other double-digit gainers today.

Bitcoin’s mining industry is feeling the strain as profitability plunges to its lowest point in months, forcing many operators to weigh shutdowns. The post Bitcoin Miners Face Squeeze as Hash Price Nears Break-Even Levels appeared first on Cryptonews.

American Bitcoin (ABTC), backed by Eric and Donald Trump Jr., has expanded its holdings to 4,004 BTC worth $415 million. The post Trump-Backed American Bitcoin Expands Holdings to 4,004 BTC Worth $415M appeared first on Cryptonews.

XRP has gained around 5% daily but there's a big price warning from a prominent analyst.

Digital asset treasury companies are under heavy pressure as the month-long crypto downturn erases billions in balance sheet value. The post Crypto Treasuries Take a Hit as Month-Long Market Slump Erodes Balance Sheets appeared first on Cryptonews.

Dogecoin has entered another volatile phase, falling nearly 20% since the beginning of November despite analysts considering quite a few bullish long-term projections. The meme coin, still the largest in its category by means of total market capitalization, has oscillated between optimism and fatigue — a familiar rhythm for an asset driven largely by sentiment […]

ETH nearead $3,500 once again in the past 24 hours.

DOGE is the top performer from the larger-cap alts.

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest added $2 million in BitMine shares across its ETFs as the Ether-holding firm’s stock surged 415% in 2025. Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has increased its exposure to Tom Lee’s Ether treasury firm BitMine while reducing its position in Tesla. According to the firm’s daily trading disclosures dated Friday, ARK purchased a combined 48,454 shares of BitMine (worth around $2 million) across three of its exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), the ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) and the ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW). Wood’s investment funds have been increasing their exposure to BitMine since it started accumulating Ether (ETH) as a treasury asset in April. Read more

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest added $2 million in BitMine shares across its ETFs as the Ether-holding firm’s stock surged 415% in 2025. Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has increased its exposure to Tom Lee’s Ether treasury firm BitMine while reducing its position in Tesla. According to the firm’s daily trading disclosures dated Friday, ARK purchased a combined 48,454 shares of BitMine (worth around $2 million) across three of its exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), the ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) and the ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW). Wood’s investment funds have been increasing their exposure to BitMine since it started accumulating Ether (ETH) as a treasury asset in April. Read more

After a three-week trial, a New York jury was unable to reach a verdict on charges of money laundering and fraud related to a $25-million exploit on Ethereum. A New York jury was unable to reach a verdict in the case of Anton and James Peraire-Bueno, the MIT-educated brothers accused of fraud and money laundering related to a 2023 exploit of the Ethereum blockchain that resulted in the removal of $25 million in digital assets. In a Friday ruling, US District Judge Jessica Clarke declared a mistrial in the case after jurors failed to agree on whether to convict or acquit the brothers, Inner City Press reported. The decision came after a three-week trial in Manhattan federal court,  resulting in differing theories from prosecutors and the defense regarding the Peraire-Buenos’ alleged actions involving maximal extractable value (MEV) bots. Read more