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Decentralized digital communities are challenging the centuries-old nation-state model through blockchain, transparency, and self-sovereignty. For nearly four centuries, the nation-state has been the cornerstone of global governance. But as technology continues to outpace traditional institutions, a new paradigm — the network state — is beginning to rise. These emerging digital societies leverage blockchain, decentralized governance, and privacy-preserving tools to form borderless communities that exist beyond the reach of centralized power. The Decline of the Nation-State Model The nation-state system, established around 1648, has served as the dominant political model for modern civilization. Yet experts argue that this structure is losing…

Rising volume and bullish structure hint at a possible reversal in the meme coin’s trajectory. Bonk (BONK) recorded a 17% surge over the past 24 hours, reaching $0.00001259, as renewed market interest drove strong buying activity across meme-themed assets. The move comes amid heightened trading volume of over 130 billion BONK, reflecting growing confidence that the token may be preparing for a rebound after weeks of consolidation near a major demand zone. The daily chart reveals that BONK has successfully defended its key support level around $0.00001200, an area where accumulation patterns have historically formed. The rebound follows several failed…

Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao dismissed claims that his pardon from U.S. President Donald Trump was politically or financially motivated. CZ Says Pardon Came as a Surprise Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has denied any personal or business relationship with the Trump family, following speculation that his October presidential pardon was the result of political connections or financial deals. In an interview with Fox News on Friday, CZ said he was “somewhat surprised” by the pardon and had no direct contact with former President Donald Trump before or after it was granted. He confirmed that he met Eric Trump only once…

Analyst Adam Livingston says Bitcoin’s price has been stuck near its fair value for months — a rare setup that historically precedes explosive upside moves. Bitcoin’s Power Law Points to a Massive Upside Bitcoin (BTC) could be on the verge of a major breakout, according to author and analyst Adam Livingston, who argues that the Bitcoin power law model shows BTC behaving like a “coiled spring” ready to burst upward. Livingston’s analysis places Bitcoin’s current fair value at around $142,000, while projecting an upper-band target of $512,000 by the end of 2025. The model also defines a lower-band support just…

With Bitcoin dominance sliding and bearish signals building, analysts suggest a new altcoin cycle could emerge — though this time, it may be more selective than before. Bitcoin Dominance Weakens, Altcoin Signals Strengthen A growing number of market analysts believe that altcoin season could be on the horizon, as Bitcoin’s dominance shows persistent weakness after months of volatility. Crypto analyst Matthew Hyland noted that Bitcoin’s dominance chart “has looked bearish for many weeks,” suggesting that capital could soon rotate toward altcoins. In a follow-up video, Hyland speculated that recent Bitcoin price swings — particularly the drop below $100,000 earlier this…

Volume recovery and trendline resistance test hint at a short-term bullish shift. Shiba Inu (SHIB) surged 5% on Friday to trade around $0.00001008, rebounding from multi-week lows amid renewed buying interest across major altcoins. The move followed a sharp uptick in trading volume exceeding 870 billion tokens, signaling a potential stabilization phase after an extended period of selling pressure. On the daily chart, SHIB continues to trade within a descending trendline that has capped price action since early March. The latest rebound occurred near a weak low zone around $0.0000090, where buyers stepped in to defend support levels that have…

The prolonged U.S. government shutdown has sidelined key crypto regulatory efforts, leaving the long-awaited digital asset market structure bill stalled in Congress. Shutdown Overshadows Crypto Legislation The U.S. government shutdown has entered its 38th day, forcing lawmakers to prioritize reopening federal operations over advancing pending legislation — including the long-anticipated crypto market structure bill. The Senate is scheduled to vote Friday on a House continuing resolution that would temporarily restore government funding, but whether it can secure the required 60 votes remains uncertain. The shutdown, now one of the longest in U.S. history, has paralyzed numerous agencies and delayed key…

Islamabad explores a national stablecoin and CBDC prototype as experts warn delays in crypto regulation could cost billions in lost economic potential. Pakistan Eyes Digital Currency to Boost Financial Inclusion Pakistan is actively considering the launch of a rupee-backed stablecoin, alongside a central bank digital currency (CBDC), as part of a broader push to modernize its financial system and expand access to digital finance. Speaking at the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) Conference on Friday, Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) President Zafar Masud highlighted that delays in regulating cryptocurrencies could cost the country between $20–$25 billion in untapped growth opportunities, according…

A new Columbia University study reveals that much of Polymarket’s explosive growth may have been fueled by wash trading, raising doubts about the authenticity of activity in blockchain-based prediction markets. A recent study from Columbia University has raised serious concerns about the integrity of trading activity on Polymarket, one of the world’s largest decentralized prediction platforms. The 80-page report, titled “Network-Based Detection of Wash-Trading,” found that up to 60% of Polymarket’s total trading volume during mid-2024 may have been artificially generated through wash trading — a form of manipulation where traders buy and sell the same asset to simulate demand.…

Crypto-related equities tumbled as macroeconomic jitters, government shutdown fears, and fallout from October’s $19 billion liquidation event weighed heavily on investor confidence. It has been a brutal week for crypto-linked stocks, with major firms including Coinbase, Block Inc., and Robinhood posting steep declines as broader market volatility and lingering fallout from October’s $19 billion crypto liquidation dragged the sector lower. According to Google Finance data, shares of these companies have dropped between 11% and 14%, erasing recent gains and exposing the fragile sentiment surrounding digital asset equities. Earnings Fail to Sustain Momentum Despite reporting stronger-than-expected Q3 results, Coinbase (COIN) failed…