A new and increasingly talked-about project on X, Dark Veil (@DarkVeilIO), is positioning itself as the “dark pool layer of DeFi,” aiming to introduce private, encrypted, and MEV-resistant trading to on-chain markets. The project has gained notable traction since joining the platform in July 2025, gathering over 4,000 followers and forming a niche community called the Veiled Circle, focused on confidential execution and zero-MEV research. Dark Veil describes its protocol as a next-generation trading environment offering private spot and perpetual trading, zero slippage, and what it calls “true strategic privacy.” Their messaging emphasizes eliminating front-running and predatory order-flow extraction—issues that…
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Despite the rise of bitcoin ETFs, gold remains the preferred asset for central banks and institutional allocators Gold has taken a decisive lead over bitcoin in 2025, not only in price performance but also in global investor confidence. While bitcoin was expected to rally strongly following the launch of spot ETFs, its decline alongside tightening liquidity has highlighted a deeper issue: gold still holds the trust, infrastructure, and utility that major institutions rely on. Gold’s Institutional Advantage in 2025 Since early 2024, bitcoin has fallen around 12%, while gold has surged by more than 58%. This divergence reflects structural realities.…
A federal judge’s decision questions federal preemption and raises new regulatory challenges for prediction market operators Prediction markets are facing fresh uncertainty after a federal judge ruled that sports-based event contracts offered by Kalshi fall under state gaming authority, not exclusive federal oversight. The decision, now heading to an appeals court, signals a potential shift in how prediction markets may be regulated across the U.S. State vs. Federal Oversight of Prediction Markets Kalshi, which traditionally operates under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), argues that its event contracts qualify as swaps under the Commodity Exchange Act, placing them firmly under…
Bitcoin Rebounds, Altcoins Stabilize, and ETF Rotation Highlights Shifting Market Dynamics The cryptocurrency market experienced a notable recovery during the week , following a period of sharp downside volatility earlier in the month. A combination of gold strength, rate-cut expectations, and shifting ETF flows influenced investor positioning across major assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin, and Solana. The week closed with renewed stability, though broader trends suggest that risk conditions remain fragile. Gold Pullback Sets Macro Tone Gold began the week elevated as expectations increased for a potential near-term Federal Reserve rate cut. Although the metal cooled from its…
Despite November outflows, BlackRock highlights strong long-term demand and near-record asset peaks BlackRock’s flagship spot Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, closed November under pressure after significant withdrawals. Yet the asset manager remains unfazed. According to BlackRock executives, the recent “compression-driven outflows are perfectly normal”, especially for a product heavily influenced by retail flows. IBIT Outflows Reflect Natural Market Adjustments IBIT recorded an estimated “$2.34 billion in net outflows” during November, with the largest redemptions occurring mid-month. Withdrawals of “$523 million on Nov. 18” and “$463 million on Nov. 14” marked the most active selling days. BlackRock business development director Cristiano Castro explained…
Crypto payments firm enables real-time stablecoin spending with self-custody wallet and low fees Crypto payments company Truther is set to roll out a non-custodial USDT Visa card in El Salvador on January 29, allowing users to spend stablecoins directly from their self-custody wallets. The card removes the need for preloading funds or relying on custodial services, marking a significant step in making crypto payments more practical for everyday use. Real-Time Spending and Fee Structure The card operates by deducting the USDT equivalent in real time at the point of purchase. For example, a 30-euro hotel bill is automatically converted from…
How Denis Dariotis turned childhood trading and early programming skills into a global digital-asset infrastructure company At just 22 years old, Denis Dariotis has emerged as one of the most influential young founders in the digital-asset industry. His company, GoQuant, now processes over $1 billion in daily trading volume, but the journey began long before the crypto boom—when he was still a child checking market prices between school lessons. Early Start in Trading and Programming Growing up in Montreal, Dariotis became fascinated with market tickers flashing across financial news programs. By the third grade, he was already managing a personal…
Strong balance sheet, long-dated debt, and opportunistic equity programs underpin the firm’s bitcoin-focused growth strategy Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, is reinforcing its position as a bitcoin-forward enterprise through a capital structure designed for flexibility. CEO Phong Le emphasizes that the firm’s access to both equity and debt markets enables sustained accumulation of bitcoin without near-term refinancing pressure. Capital Structure Supports Bitcoin Strategy Le explained that the company’s long-dated convertible notes and equity programs provide significant flexibility to navigate market cycles. The first debt maturity does not occur until December 2025, minimizing liquidity stress and allowing the firm to opportunistically…
Low stablecoin yields and improving sentiment hint at short-term upside Ethereum is showing early signs of a potential rebound as low stablecoin yields and shifting market sentiment suggest the crypto market has not yet reached overheated conditions. Analysts see room for ETH to retest the $3,200 resistance in the near term. ETH Price Forecast Based on Stablecoin Yields A leading crypto sentiment platform notes that average stablecoin lending yields are hovering around 3.9%–4.5% across major protocols. According to their research, low yields signal limited speculative leverage and reduce the likelihood that the market is at a major top. With Ether…
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce reinforces the principle of individual financial control as lawmakers delay key crypto legislation The debate around crypto self-custody and financial privacy is taking center stage again in the United States, driven by renewed comments from SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce. Her remarks arrive at a time when investors are increasingly shifting from personal wallets to exchange-traded products, raising questions about the long-term direction of digital asset ownership. Crypto Self-Custody and Financial Privacy in U.S. Regulation In a recent podcast interview, Peirce emphasized that holding one’s own digital assets is a fundamental right, aligning closely with the nation’s…