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Asset manager signals deeper expansion into Ethereum investment products BlackRock has taken an early procedural step toward launching a new staked Ethereum trust ETF, signaling that the world’s largest asset manager is preparing to expand its presence in the growing Ethereum-based investment market. The move comes roughly 15 months after the rollout of its flagship Ethereum product, ETHA, which has already drawn significant institutional inflows. BlackRock eyes staking to boost Ethereum ETF returns According to newly surfaced Delaware filings, BlackRock has registered the name for a staked Ethereum trust, a precursor step normally completed before full ETF documentation is submitted.…

BONK Price Weakens as Market Structure Turns Bearish Amid Heavy Trading Volumes The Solana-based meme token BONK extended its decline this week after slipping below a major support region that had held since early summer. The move has intensified bearish sentiment, with technical signals pointing toward a vulnerable short-term structure and the possibility of deeper losses. On the daily chart, BONK broke beneath the wide liquidity zone near 0.00001000, an area that previously triggered multiple rebounds. Trading activity spiked as the level gave way, reflecting heightened volatility and growing uncertainty among short-term holders. The loss of this support marks a…

ADIC Boosts Exposure Despite Volatile Quarter for Bitcoin and IBIT The Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC) significantly expanded its exposure to Bitcoin during the third quarter, nearly tripling its holdings in BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, according to new market disclosures. The move is being interpreted as a strong signal that institutional appetite for digital assets continues to grow across the United Arab Emirates. ADIC, an investment arm of Mubadala Investment Company, described Bitcoin as the “digital equivalent of gold”, underscoring its long-term view despite recent market turbulence. The fund’s increased allocation came during one of Bitcoin’s most volatile stretches of…

Cybersecurity Researchers Warn of Rapidly Spreading Worm Delivering “Eternidade Stealer” Brazilian cryptocurrency users are being urged to stay alert following the discovery of a sophisticated WhatsApp-based malware campaign that targets digital wallets, bank accounts and financial logins. Cybersecurity researchers say the attack uses a combination of a hijacking worm and a powerful banking trojan designed to steal sensitive financial data. According to a detailed report from Trustwave SpiderLabs, the trojan — identified as “Eternidade Stealer” — is spreading through fraudulent WhatsApp messages posing as government programs, delivery alerts, investment groups, or messages from trusted contacts. SpiderLabs researchers Nathaniel Morales, John…

ZEC Technical Outlook Shows Weak High as Buyers Lose Control Zcash has recorded an exceptional multi-week rally, but new technical signals suggest that bullish strength may be cooling. The latest 4-hour chart reveals a sequence of change-of-character (CHOCH) patterns emerging near a major supply region. Analysts say that despite strong long-term momentum, price is now testing a critical zone that may dictate whether ZEC continues upward or enters a deeper retracement. Zcash Faces Key Resistance Zone ZEC/USDT is currently trading around the 619 level after reaching a local peak near the weak high marked on the chart. Price action shows…

Market Weakness Deepens as Price Breaks Key Structural Levels Bitcoin has slipped back below $89,500, erasing Tuesday’s brief outperformance and renewing concerns about deeper downside in the days ahead. Technical analysts say the market’s recent structure suggests that sellers remain firmly in control, with several indicators pointing toward a potential local bottom in the $84,000–$86,000 region. The daily chart shows Bitcoin breaking down from a descending channel, losing multiple short-term support zones and triggering a series of breaks of structure (BOS). Price has also fallen through a previously defended demand region around $92,000–$94,000, confirming bearish momentum. “The market is following…

New Feature Embraces High-Risk Trading Culture Decentralized exchange Aster has launched “Machi mode,” a feature that rewards traders for experiencing liquidations, highlighting the growing popularity of high-risk trading in the cryptocurrency sector. The update, scheduled to go live next week, aims to gamify the trading experience by awarding points each time a user gets liquidated. Announcing the feature on social media, Aster acknowledged Machi Big Brother (Jeffrey Huang), a prominent high-risk trader, stating: “You get liquidation points for getting rekt. This one’s for you, king @machibigbrother.” Users have responded enthusiastically, with one noting, “Love the machi mode energy. Can’t wait…

Analysts Expect 2026 To Be a Breakout Year for Digital Asset Funds The reopening of the United States government and the return of normal legislative activity may set the stage for a major expansion of crypto exchange-traded funds in 2026, according to industry analysts. Many expect that once the political gridlock lifts, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could accelerate its review of new crypto ETF applications. Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise, said growing institutional interest will push the market toward a significant ETF expansion. Speaking in a recent interview, he noted: “It’s going to be ETF-palooza in…

New authorization opens the door for more than 500 million investors in 30 EEA countries to access U.S. equities directly on-chain. Ondo Global Markets, a U.S.-based tokenization platform, has achieved a major regulatory breakthrough after receiving approval from the Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority (FMA) to offer tokenized stocks and ETFs across Europe. The authorization positions Ondo to deliver blockchain-based access to U.S. markets for millions of retail investors under a unified regulatory framework. Ondo Gains Access to 30 European Markets The approval allows Ondo to distribute tokenized versions of U.S. equities throughout the European Union and European Economic Area (EEA).…

HSBC is ramping up its digital finance offerings with the launch of tokenized deposits in the United States and the United Arab Emirates in the first half of 2026. The move reflects growing interest among megabanks to leverage blockchain-based deposit solutions as demand for faster, programmable financial services increases. Manish Kohli, HSBC’s global head of payments solutions, explained, “The topic of tokenization, stablecoins, digital money, and digital currencies has obviously gathered so much momentum. We are making big bets in this space.” What Are Tokenized Deposits? Tokenized deposits are digital representations of bank deposits issued on a blockchain by regulated…