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New fears over the stablecoin issuer’s reserves spark debate, but analysts argue current figures show no structural risk Fresh scrutiny has surrounded Tether this week after renewed claims suggested the stablecoin issuer could face solvency issues if the value of its reserve assets declined sharply. But new analysis from CoinShares argues that these concerns overlook the company’s sizeable surplus and current financial position. Tether’s Surplus Signals Strength, Not Distress CoinShares’ head of research said recent worries are “misplaced,” pointing to the firm’s latest attestation showing $181 billion in reserves against $174.45 billion in liabilities. This leaves Tether with a surplus…

Index provider faces pressure as critics warn the proposal could distort passive investing and sideline rapidly growing tech sectors Strive, one of the largest publicly traded firms holding bitcoin on its balance sheet, has called on global index provider MSCI to reconsider a proposal that would exclude companies whose digital asset holdings exceed 50% of total assets. The firm warned that the approach would create distortions in passive investment strategies and overlook key developments across the digital asset and artificial-intelligence infrastructure sectors. Concerns Over Reduced Market Exposure In a letter to MSCI leadership, Strive argued that a hard threshold for…

The firm builds a major cash reserve to calm investor uncertainty as market volatility persists Strategy has raised $1.44 billion in fresh capital to reassure investors amid a turbulent period for bitcoin, according to comments from the company’s CEO. The reserve, funded through a recent stock sale, is designed to secure dividend payments and strengthen confidence during what the firm describes as a temporary down cycle in the digital asset market. A Cash Buffer to Address Investor Unease Strategy’s leadership said the decision to build a sizable USD reserve stemmed from growing concerns about whether the company could maintain its…

On-chain evidence suggests seized assets and law-enforcement activity, though UAE authorities have yet to confirm A major development may have emerged in the investigation surrounding the $243 million theft from a Genesis creditor, as blockchain analyst ZachXBT said a British threat actor linked to the case has likely been detained in Dubai. While no official confirmation has been issued by local authorities, on-chain movements and sudden communication blackouts among associated individuals have fueled speculation. On-chain Clues Point to Possible Arrest In a recent update posted to his Telegram channel, the blockchain investigator reported that crypto assets tied to the suspect…

The Turkish exchange expands its regulated footprint across the Middle East as MENA crypto markets accelerate In one of Turkiye largest-ever fintech transactions, Paribu has acquired a majority stake in CoinMENA, a licensed cryptocurrency exchange operating in both Dubai and Bahrain. The deal, which values CoinMENA at up to $240 million, marks Türkiye’s first cross-border takeover of a digital asset platform and signals a strategic expansion into one of the world’s fastest-growing crypto hubs. Paribu Expands Beyond Türkiye With Major Regional Acquisition Paribu confirmed that the purchase will enable the company to scale its operations outside its domestic market, leveraging…

More than 1,000 coordinated wallets seized the sale, prompting a full restart and renewed warnings about rising Sybil threats across token launches A major Solana presale disruption has forced HumidiFi to cancel and rebuild its WET token launch after a large-scale Sybil wallet attack overtook the sale within seconds. The incident reflects a growing pattern of coordinated wallet manipulation across presales and airdrops, raising urgent concerns for teams preparing new token distributions. Sybil Wallet Network Snaps Up Nearly Entire WET Sale The WET presale, hosted on the Jupiter aggregator, sold out instantly—but organizers soon determined that a bot farm used…

Market Eyes $80K Demand Zone After Sharp Pullback From Major Resistance Bitcoin’s latest pullback has triggered renewed caution across the market, with traders increasingly revisiting sub-$90,000 price targets as weakness continues to unfold. The move follows a clear rejection near the yearly open zone, where selling pressure once again capped the asset’s attempts to regain upside momentum. The current market structure shows Bitcoin retreating from a dense cluster of supply between $112,000 and $120,000, an area that has repeatedly acted as a ceiling throughout the year. Multiple rejections marked by consecutive swing highs reinforce the importance of this region, where…

Spot ETF Inflows Signal Ongoing Institutional Accumulation Despite Price Weakness XRP’s price action has turned cautious as the market approaches a critical support area, with traders closely monitoring whether the asset will revisit the $2.05 level in the coming sessions. The pullback comes as broader crypto sentiment softens, driven in part by Bitcoin surrendering its latest weekly gains after a period of volatility. Despite the near-term weakness, market data shows sustained institutional interest in the asset. Spot XRP ETFs, launched in mid-November, have already accumulated nearly $850 million in inflows, marking one of the strongest starts for any altcoin-focused exchange-traded…

Nano-cap firm outlines ambitious fundraising and TON-aligned AI expansion plans despite steep stock decline AlphaTON Capital is pursuing one of the most aggressive fundraising strategies seen from a nano-cap issuer this year, unveiling plans for a $420.69 million shelf registration after officially exiting the SEC’s restrictive baby-shelf framework. The move signals a broader attempt to scale its presence in the TON ecosystem and expand its artificial intelligence infrastructure. AlphaTON Expands Fundraising Capacity With Meme-Sized Shelf Registration The company’s new filing maarks a notable shift as baby-shelf rules generally limit micro-cap firms from issuing large volumes of stock to protect investors…

Analysts maintain bullish outlook despite MSCI uncertainty and sharp valuation reset Cantor Fitzgerald has sharply reduced its 12-month price target for Strategy, the Bitcoin-focused company led by Michael Saylor, yet the firm insists that investor fears over potential forced liquidations remain overstated. The revised outlook underscores near-term market pressures while highlighting confidence in the long-term trajectory of both the stock and Bitcoin. Cantor’s Reassessment of Strategy’s Valuation In a recent note to clients, Cantor cut its target price by roughly 60%, lowering expectations from $560 to $229. Despite this significant adjustment, the firm upheld its buy rating, arguing that concerns…