Crypto

Mega Matrix is betting big on Ethena, positioning itself as the first public proxy for the ecosystem as stablecoin regulation heats up. Public holding company Mega Matrix (MPU) has made the Ethena stablecoin ecosystem the centerpiece of its digital asset strategy, betting that the synthetic dollar project can capture market share from incumbents like Circle. The company’s push comes on the heels of the US GENIUS Act, a comprehensive stablecoin bill that establishes federal oversight of issuers, sets capital and liquidity requirements and creates a framework for banks and fintechs to issue dollar-pegged tokens under regulatory supervision. However, Circle is currently the only publicly traded option to capitalize on the enormous growth of stablecoins, Colin Butler, Mega Matrix’s executive vice president and global head of markets, told Cointelegraph. Read more

Government crackdowns on social media amid social unrest have turned the new decentralized messaging app into a protest tool.

Initial jobless claims surged to 263,000 last week — the highest in 4 years — signaling weakening growth and bringing stagflation fears to the forefront.

Top markets on Myriad this week include predictions on a Solana all-time high, TROLL's next move, and SharpLink’s Ethereum holdings.

Grayscale's ETF filing sparks institutional interest as token shows technical strength ahead of November SEC decision deadline.

Ethereum trading above $4,430 sees bullish support from institutions, who pulled $342M from Kraken.

Stellar's native token experiences dramatic price swings with massive volume spikes before retreating from key resistance levels.

The sharp moves happened amid a relatively muted action in the broader crypto market, with bitcoin modestly up above $114,000.

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Bitcoin price action gets lively as US CPI data conforms to expectations, but traders are anything but unified on short-term price targets. Key points: Bitcoin nears three-week highs as US CPI data matches expectations. Plenty of market participants see Bitcoin heading higher as aresult, perhaps after a dip to trap late longs. Read more

Amid headlines of hacks and scams, the Clear Crypto Podcast uncovers the real data behind blockchain activity and the technologies building confidence in the industry’s future. Crypto often makes mainstream headlines for the wrong reasons, but beneath the surface lies a story of innovation, resilience and a community working to build a safer financial future. This week’s episode of the Clear Crypto Podcast, brought to you by StarkWare and Cointelegraph, takes a hard look at one of the most pressing, and misunderstood, issues in digital assets: crime in the crypto ecosystem. While mainstream headlines often associate blockchain with hacks, scams and fraud, the reality is more complex.  Read more

DYDX joins Aave and Uniswap in 21Shares’ DeFi lineup, showing how protocols are being repackaged for traditional investors.

21Shares has launched the first fund tracking dYdX's native token, offering investors exposure to DeFi derivatives protocol. Switzerland-based 21Shares, one of Europe’s largest issuers of crypto exchange-traded products, has launched the first fund tied to dYdX, a decentralized exchange (DEX) specializing in perpetual futures. According to an announcement shared with Cointelegraph, dYdX has processed over $1.4 trillion in cumulative trading volume and lists over 230 perpetual markets. The dYdX Treasury subDAO supports the physically backed product through a decentralized finance (DeFi) treasury manager, kpk. By positioning dYdX within a regulated exchange-traded product (ETP), 21Shares said it is creating an on-ramp for institutions. Read more

Avalanche (AVAX) breaks key resistance at $27, surging 16% in a week. Analysts project a rally toward $40–$42.

A Governador Island man was arrested for allegedly siphoning off-grid capacity to fuel a 24/7 illegal mining operation.

Total value locked on Kinetiq has jumped from roughly $458 million in July to over $2.1 billion today. Part of the increase can be attributed to a rise in the price of HYPE, and the other big driver has been raw deposits.

Joseph Chalom, co-CEO of SharpLink Gaming, told Decrypt that his company is educating traditional finance players about Ethereum.

From watchlists to trading loops, Google Gemini AI offers day traders new ways to cut through noise, manage risk and act on market catalysts with confidence. Gemini AI serves as a powerful tool for researching day trade strategies but cannot be used to execute trades directly. It summarizes fundamentals and compares assets to support daily trade decisions but still requires access to data sets. Gemini AI helps manage trading discipline by turning watchlists, catalysts and post-mortems into structured loops that prevent traders from chasing noise. Read more

Ripple’s native token continues to trade in a calm environment, with neither bulls nor bears showing decisive strength. The market is consolidating inside established structures, and order flow has not yet shifted strongly enough to break the deadlock. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, Ripple is holding above the $2.7–$2.8 […]

Ethereum is trading with muted volatility, as both buyers and sellers lack conviction. The asset remains trapped within established ranges, with participants awaiting a catalyst to determine the next directional move. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart On the daily chart, Ethereum continues to respect its ascending channel, though the price has slipped slightly […]