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Regulatory action closes another chapter in the fallout from FTX’s collapse US regulators have taken another decisive step in the aftermath of the FTX scandal. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has confirmed multi-year bans preventing several former executives of FTX and Alameda Research from holding senior leadership roles, reinforcing accountability for one of the most significant failures in crypto history. According to the SEC, Caroline Ellison, the former chief executive of Alameda Research, has agreed to a 10-year officer-and-director ban, effectively barring her from leading or governing any public company for a decade. Former FTX executives Gary Wang and…

Veteran traders see regulatory clarity as constructive, not a price shock As momentum builds in Washington around the proposed US Clarity Act, expectations are rising across the digital asset market. However, seasoned market participants caution that while the legislation could strengthen the crypto ecosystem, it is unlikely to trigger dramatic moves in Bitcoin’s price in the near term. Market veterans argue that the Clarity Act represents an important structural milestone, but not a catalyst that would rapidly redefine Bitcoin’s valuation. The reasoning is simple: clearer rules reduce uncertainty, yet Bitcoin has already matured into a globally traded asset that often…

Arthur Hayes says market cycles favor new winners, not familiar names As traders continue debating when the next altcoin season will begin, a different perspective is gaining traction. According to crypto entrepreneur Arthur Hayes, the altcoin cycle never disappeared investors simply failed to identify the assets that outperformed. Hayes argues that altcoin rallies are always happening, but capital does not rotate evenly across the market. Instead of broad-based surges, recent cycles have rewarded specific narratives, platforms, and use cases, leaving many traders behind if they relied on outdated playbooks. He noted that many participants expected a repeat of previous cycles,…

Limited-access payment accounts could reshape how nonbank and crypto firms connect to the U.S. payments system The U.S. Federal Reserve has opened a public consultation on a proposed “payment account,” informally known as a skinny master account, that would allow eligible institutions to access core payment services without receiving the full privileges of a traditional Fed master account. The move signals a potential shift in how innovation-driven financial firms interact with the central bank. Under the proposal, the new payment account would enable institutions to clear and settle payments directly with the Federal Reserve, while excluding key benefits such as…

Short-term recovery emerges after sustained selling pressure, though broader trend remains cautious. Sui (SUI) posted a 7% rebound after finding demand near a critical support zone, signaling renewed short-term buying interest following weeks of downside pressure. The move comes after SUI briefly dipped toward the lower end of its recent range before buyers stepped in, pushing price back toward the $1.45–$1.46 area. Despite the bounce, overall market participation remains measured. Recent price behavior indicates a technical reaction from support rather than a full trend reversal. SUI had been trading within a declining structure, marked by lower highs and repeated breakdowns.…

Crosschain Inefficiencies Create Price Gaps and Capital Losses as Tokenization Scales The rapid expansion of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) is being undermined by a growing structural problem: blockchain fragmentation. New research estimates that inefficiencies caused by disconnected blockchain networks are already draining between $600 million and $1.3 billion per year from the tokenized asset market, raising concerns about scalability and long-term efficiency. As tokenized markets expand across multiple blockchains, assets that are economically identical are increasingly trading at different prices on different networks. Research indicates that price spreads of 1% to 3% are common for the same underlying asset issued…

SOL attempts a short-term rebound, but broader structure continues to favor downside pressure. Solana (SOL) traded near the $124 level after a brief recovery attempt, but price action remains constrained within a broader bearish trend. Despite small intraday fluctuations, the token continues to underperform its earlier highs, reflecting ongoing weakness in market structure and cautious trader sentiment. Solana Price Action Remains Bearish Solana respecting a descending trendline, with multiple failed attempts to reclaim higher resistance zones. Each bounce has been met with selling pressure, confirming that lower highs remain intact. While price has reacted slightly from a local low, the…

Post-Glamsterdam Ethereum Upgrade Signals Continued Twice-Yearly Network Evolution Ethereum developers have formally named the blockchain’s post Glamsterdam network upgrade “Hegota,” offering early insight into how Ethereum’s 2026 development roadmap is beginning to crystallize. The announcement reflects the network’s commitment to a predictable, twice-annual upgrade cadence as Ethereum continues refining scalability, efficiency and decentralization. The name Hegota combines two established naming traditions. “Bogota” represents the execution layer, following Devcon host city conventions, while “Heze” refers to the consensus layer, continuing the practice of using star-inspired names. Developers confirmed that no headline Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) has been selected yet, with a…

Bitcoin Four-Year Cycle May Be Ending Despite Long-Term Bullish Outlook Bitcoin may be approaching the end of its traditional four-year halving-driven bull cycle, according to a senior macro strategist at Fidelity. While maintaining a long-term positive stance on the asset, the outlook suggests 2026 could bring a meaningful reset, with prices potentially bottoming near $65,000. Fidelity Macro Outlook Signals Cycle Shift Fidelity’s director of global macro research has indicated that Bitcoin’s rally to a $125,000 peak in early October may have marked both a price and time-based top for the current cycle. Historically, Bitcoin has followed a rhythm of sharp…

Cathie Wood’s firm increases COIN exposure following Coinbase’s push to become an “everything exchange” Ark Invest has added to its position in Coinbase shares following the crypto exchange’s recent System Update product rollout, signaling continued conviction in the company’s long-term growth strategy despite ongoing market volatility. According to fund disclosures, Ark Invest purchased 17,386 additional Coinbase shares, valued at approximately $4.2 million, across three exchange-traded funds. The largest portion went to the flagship innovation fund, with smaller allocations added to its internet and fintech-focused portfolios. This follows an earlier purchase earlier in the week, bringing Ark’s total recent Coinbase buying…