Author: James Wilson
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The world’s central banks have embarked on a central bank digital currency, or CBDC, revolution — but midway through 2025, the results are mixed. Virtually every major economy is exploring CBDCs, rising from 35 countries in 2020 to 134 countries representing 98% of global GDP. Summary Retail CBDCs are stalling while wholesale CBDCs advance: Retail projects show minimal adoption due to redundancy with private payment apps and restrained design choices, while wholesale CBDCs see accelerating pilots with…
The World Liberty Financial token price has moved sideways in the past few days as whales have dumped it and USD1 stablecoin growth has decelerated. Summary WLFI price has formed an inverse head and shoulders pattern on the eight-hour chart. Whales have continued to dump their WLFI tokens in the past few weeks. The supply of USD1 stablecoins in circulation has dropped, a sign that its growth has lost momentum. World Liberty Financial (WLFI) price was trading at $0.1600, a range it has remained at in the past few days. This price is ~50% above the lowest level this month.…
Pi Network price had a relatively strong performance in November, as it did better than most coins. Summary Pi Network price has remained in a tight range in the past few days. The network will unlock 190 million tokens worth over $46 million in December. The token has formed a symmetrical triangle pattern on the daily chart. Pi Coin (PI) token was trading at $0.2500 today, on Nov. 30, up by nearly 70% from the all-time low. In contrast, other top coins like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) slumped to the lowest level in months. Pi Network had numerous catalysts…
In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, Visa partnered with Aquanow for regional stablecoin settlement expansion, China reinforced its prohibition on crypto, and the UK introduced comprehensive reporting requirements for cryptocurrency traders. Summary Visa expands stablecoin settlement while China and the UK tighten crypto rules. Tether exits Uruguay mining as Upbit, Polymarket and MoonPay face major shifts. Global regulators advance new licensing, reporting, and exchange liability laws. Visa extends stablecoin settlement across emerging markets The payments giant partnered with cryptocurrency infrastructure provider Aquanow to expand stablecoin settlement services across Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa regions.…
Ethereum price has slipped in the past few months, coinciding with the ongoing crypto market crash. Summary Ethereum price has formed the bullish falling wedge pattern. The network will launch the Fusaka upgrade on Wednesday. Tom Lee’s BitMine has continued buying ETH tokens this year. Ethereum (ETH) token was trading at an important support level at $3,000 on Sunday, down by nearly 40% from its highest level this year. Still, the token has numerous catalysts that may boost its price in the coming weeks. One of the main catalysts is the upcoming Fusaka upgrade, which will happen on December 3…
Dogecoin trades below a firm descending resistance line, with repeated failed rallies, bearish momentum and extreme fear keeping downside continuation the base case. Summary Price sits well below major moving averages, with lower highs, persistent bearish momentum and elevated volatility signaling trend deterioration. Each rally into the descending resistance line is met with strong selling, with volume spikes and long upper wicks confirming sellers’ control. Analysts say only a decisive breakout above the resistance band would challenge the bearish continuation scenario and projected lower target zone. Dogecoin extended its decline following another rejection at a descending resistance line, according to…
Analysts say no Pi Network ETF is in sight, stressing the need for real price discovery, liquidity, regulatory maturity and regulated custody before any filing. Summary No Pi Network ETF exists, and no issuer has filed or announced plans, according to industry observers and the ActuFinance analysis. ActuFinance says Pi needs a reliable public price, stronger trading volume, clearer regulation and a regulated custodian before institutional ETF interest. A rumored MiCA-compliant Pi listing on OKX Europe in late 2025 could aid liquidity, but an ETF still hinges on sustained stability and transparency. No Pi Network exchange-traded fund currently exists, and…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Security failures have shaped the crypto industry for more than a decade, making reliable crypto custody solutions essential for businesses managing large digital asset holdings. Summary Crypto custody providers help safeguard corporate digital assets, and choosing the right one requires evaluating security models, audits, regulation, integration options, liquidity access, and operational costs. ChangeNOW, Fireblocks, Coinbase Prime, BitGo, Anchorage Digital, Ledger Enterprise, and Gemini Custody stand out for strong security frameworks, compliance standards, and enterprise-grade tools. As hacks rise and…
Shiba Inu price has plunged by over 65% this year and is hovering near its all-time low as demand for one of the most common meme coins wanes. Summary Shiba Inu price has been in a freefall this year. The developers are working on a major upgrade for the Shibarium network. Technical analysis suggests that SHIB token is about to crash. Shiba Inu (SHIB) dropped to a low of $0.0000080, its lowest level since November 2023. It remains 90% below its all-time high. Shibarium upgrade in 2026 One of the main reasons why the SHIB price has lost momentum is…
Chainlink price dropped for three consecutive days and remains in a deep bear market despite important catalysts like the upcoming LINK ETF approval and falling exchange reserves. Summary Chainlink price remained under pressure this month. The supply of LINK tokens in exchanges has dived. Grayscale will launch the spot LINK ETF next week. Chainlink (LINK) token dropped to $13, down by ~53% from its highest level in September, a move that has erased billions of dollars in value. LINK price has crashed despite notable bullish catalysts. One of them is that Grayscale will launch its LINK ETF next week. As…