Experts say the milestone highlights Bitcoin’s maturity, even if it isn’t an immediate price catalyst Bitcoin has reached one of the most significant points in its 17-year history: 95% of its total 21 million supply is now in circulation. With only about 2.05 million coins left to be mined, the milestone underscores why scarcity has always been central to Bitcoin’s identity. But analysts say the implications go far beyond simple supply numbers. The milestone serves as a reminder that Bitcoin’s monetary policy continues to function exactly as designed, even as global economic conditions shift and institutional interest grows. Why 95%…
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Tokenized Deposits to Revolutionize Global Corporate Treasury Operations Investment bank UBS has partnered with fintech leader Ant International to explore tokenized deposits for real-time cross-border payments and enhanced global liquidity management. Anchored in Singapore, one of the world’s most active hubs for institutional blockchain innovation, this collaboration represents a significant step toward modernizing corporate treasury operations. The agreement, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding, aims to tackle longstanding inefficiencies in traditional treasury settlement systems. These systems are often limited by cut-off times, fragmented networks, and multicurrency delays, which slow down intra-group fund transfers. By leveraging UBS Digital Cash, tokenized bank…
Singapore Exchange Expands Crypto Offerings to Meet Growing Institutional Demand Singapore’s primary derivatives exchange, SGX, is set to introduce Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) perpetual futures, reflecting the rising institutional interest in digital assets. The new products, launching November 24, will allow accredited and expert investors to trade exposure to these cryptocurrencies without an expiration date. Perpetual futures are derivative contracts tied to the spot price of the underlying asset, but unlike traditional futures, they do not have a set maturity. This feature enables continuous trading and enhanced liquidity, making them among the most actively traded crypto derivatives globally. For…
Market structure shows weakening momentum with traders watching critical demand blocks for the next major move Introduction BNB is trading below the $1,000 level, signaling a notable shift in market momentum after months of strong upside. Recent price action, as shown in the chart, highlights a clear rejection from the $1,300–$1,370 zone, with the token now retesting deeper demand areas that previously fueled its breakout rally. Traders are closely evaluating whether BNB can hold these key levels or if further downside remains likely. BNB Technical Overview Current market structure shows that BNB has formed a series of Break of Structure…
Bitcoin is unlikely to face any meaningful threat from quantum computing for at least the next two to four decades, according to cryptographer and long-time cypherpunk Adam Back — one of the few people cited directly in the Bitcoin white paper. Back responded to a question on X on Nov. 15 about whether Bitcoin is at risk from rapid advances in quantum computing. His answer was clear: “Probably not for 20–40 years.”He added that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has already approved post-quantum encryption standards that Bitcoin could adopt long before any “cryptographically relevant” quantum machines emerge.…
Dutch central bank official says rapid liquidation of reserves could ripple across European markets European regulators are growing increasingly uneasy as the stablecoin market expands at a pace that could influence the continent’s financial stability. Dutch central bank governor Olaf Sleijpen cautioned that a sudden loss of confidence in major dollar-pegged stablecoins could force issuers to unwind billions in reserve assets, triggering broader market stress. Sleijpen noted that the European Central Bank (ECB) may soon need to treat stablecoins not simply as a regulatory item but as a potential source of macroeconomic disruption. Stablecoin Panic Could Trigger Broad Liquidations In…
SOL Extends Weekly Decline Despite Bounce Attempt, Market Structure Signals Ongoing Weakness Solana fell 9% over the past week, continuing a steady retreat from its recent swing highs and slipping closer to a critical higher-timeframe support region. Despite a modest intraday rebound, the broader trend shows sustained pressure on buyers, with technical structure indicating that momentum remains in favor of sellers. The market is now watching whether SOL can stabilize before revisiting deeper demand levels. SOL Tests Mid-Range Levels After Break of Structure On the daily chart, Solana continues to react within a narrow zone following a series of breaks…
Institutional retreat and weakening momentum place Bitcoin at a critical turning point ETF Outflows Intensify Market Pressure Bitcoin’s latest downturn is deepening as U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded another week of heavy withdrawals. The funds posted $1.1 billion in net outflows, signaling that one of the market’s largest institutional drivers is losing momentum at a time when the broader crypto environment is already under strain. The decline in ETF demand coincides with a sharp pullback in Bitcoin’s price, which slid nearly 10% over the past week. Analysts warn that the combination of weakening flows and shifting macro conditions…
CZ’s attorney calls accusations false and frames pardon as a matter of justice amid crypto crackdown Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, co-founder of Binance, was pardoned by former U.S. President Donald Trump in October following a prison sentence related to alleged failures in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance. Critics, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, suggested the pardon could reflect “pay-to-play” dynamics, citing CZ’s previous involvement with Trump’s crypto ventures. CZ’s personal attorney, Teresa Goody Guillén, has strongly denied these allegations, describing them as a “pile up of false statements” and highlighting misrepresentations in media and political narratives. Attorney Rejects “Pay-to-Play” Allegations Appearing on the…
Crypto executives cite ETF outflows, whale sales, and geopolitical tensions as driving recent volatility Bitcoin briefly fell to a year-to-date low of $93,029 this past weekend, pulling the overall crypto market capitalization down from $3.7 trillion on Nov. 11 to $3.2 trillion. Crypto executives and analysts are pointing to multiple factors behind the selloff, emphasizing that such corrections are a normal part of the crypto cycle. Multiple Factors Behind the Recent Dip Ryan McMillin, CIO of Australian crypto investment firm Merkle Tree Capital, highlighted long-term holder sales as one key factor. “On-chain data shows holders finally cashing in after an…