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A governance vote at decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocol Aave sparked a backlash from key stakeholders after a proposal on ownership of Aave’s brand assets was escalated to a Snapshot vote amid unresolved discussion. The proposal asks the community whether Aave (AAVE) token holders should regain control over the protocol’s brand assets, including domains, social handles, naming rights and other intellectual property through a DAO-controlled legal vehicle. Aave founder Stani Kulechov said the community was interested in a decision, announcing that the proposal had been moved to a vote. “We realize the community is very interested in a path forward and is…

Key Takeaways Digital asset investment products saw $952 million in outflows last week, led by Ethereum and Bitcoin. XRP and Solana recorded strong inflows, defying the broader fund withdrawal trend. Share this article Crypto investment products shed $952 million last week as delays to the market structure bill and concerns over whale selling triggered a risk-off shift among investors, according to CoinShares.The pullback snapped a four-week inflow streak, largely driven by heavy outflows from Ethereum and Bitcoin funds. About $555 million exited Ethereum products, while Bitcoin funds saw $460 million in outflows.In contrast, XRP and Solana investment products continued to…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure On Sunday, the Ethereum price retested the $3,000 mark after trading below the level for the past few days due to a volatile market environment. ETH’s price may be gradually regaining upside momentum, but other aspects are still experiencing downward pressure, such as the Open Interest (OI). Sharp Drop In Ethereum Open Interest In the current volatile state of the cryptocurrency landscape, the Ethereum derivatives market is signaling a key indicator. This crucial signal is coming from the ETH Open interest, which has witnessed a significant pullback…

By Omkar Godbole (All times ET unless indicated otherwise)The week is off to a positive start with bitcoin BTC$90,202.04 up more than 1% at $89,800, approaching the upper end of the recent week-long range play between $85,000 and $90,000. Overhead supply between $92,000 and $95,000 remains a key hurdle to beat for the bulls, according to BRN. This week’s U.S. economic calendar is light but relevant, with third-quarter U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) and consumer confidence reports on Tuesday, followed by jobless claims on Wednesday.These figures could influence investors’ risk sentiment, although year-end holidays could keep market liquidity thin, leading…

Binance allowed hundreds of millions of dollars to pass through accounts flagged for suspicious activity even after agreeing to strengthen its compliance controls as part of a $4.3 billion settlement with US authorities in 2023, according to an investigation by the Financial Times. Key Takeaways: Binance processed large suspicious transactions after its 2023 US settlement, FT reported. Some funds were linked to alleged Iran- and Hizbollah-related networks. The findings raise questions about Binance’s post-settlement compliance. The report, based on internal files reviewed by the newspaper, claimed that accounts with serious red flags continued to trade on the platform well after…

As crypto heads into 2026, one trend is becoming impossible to ignore: investors are no longer satisfied with holding digital assets that only live on exchanges. The question many are now asking is simple: if crypto is money, why is it still so hard to spend?This shift has pushed crypto-backed Visa cards into the spotlight. Once considered niche products, these cards are now competing as gateways between on-chain value and real-world spending. From reward structures to token economics, not all cards are created equal.Based on adoption trends, reward sustainability, and economic design, here are the top three crypto cashback Visa…

Bitcoin (BTC) charged toward $90,000 during the early Asia trading hours on Monday as a key market metric suggested a “tactical” upside potential for BTC price. Key takeaways:Bitcoin is up 6.5% from recent lows, fueling “Santa Rally” hopes with targets up to $120,000. Short liquidations are dominating, which can provide fuel for the bulls. Bitcoin price must not fall below $84,000 for a sustained recovery. BTC/USD daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView”Santa rally” talk returns as BTC gains $5,000Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD hitting an intra-day high of $89,850, up 6.5% from a local low of $84,400.Bitcoin is “looking for…

The number of bullish bitcoin BTC$89,750.78 bets raised with borrowed funds continues to rise on Bitfinex, one of the oldest cryptocurrency exchanges. The so-called margin long positions have risen to roughly 72,700 BTC, the highest since February 2024, according to data source TradingView. The tally has increased from around 55,000 BTC since October, indicating a persistent dip buying operation throughout the price slide to $89,000 from over $126,000. At one point in November, prices hit a low of nearly $80,000 on some exchanges. The buildup in long exposure highlights confidence among traders even as bitcoin is on track for three…

UK stocks beat Wall Street in 2025, even as American markets ran on an AI-driven rally. And it happened while politics, taxes, and slow growth headlines kept hanging over Britain. London’s FTSE 100 index has surged by more than 21.1% year-to-date, putting it ahead of the Nasdaq Composite, which gained 20.7% and became the best-performing major index in the United States, far ahead of the S&P 500, which rallied by 16.2%. The UK rally pushed the FTSE 100 to an all‑time high of 9,930.09 points on November 12, after several record closes across the year. UK’s FTSE 100 rallies as…

Bitcoin (BTC) counts down to Christmas at a crossroads with bulls and bears locked in a struggle for control.Bitcoin price targets become increasingly divergent as frustration builds over the lack of a breakout.Japan ruffles feathers with record bond yields as gold and silver smash all-time highs.Bitcoin is anything but price discovery as the Bull-Bear Market Cycle Indicator sees multiyear lows.The Coinbase Premium is back in the red, with US sellers staying strong.Sentiment bets give rise to calls for a contrarian market move higher.Bitcoin end-of-year breakout bets divergeAfter initially wobbling at the weekly close, Bitcoin saw some much-needed relief as bulls…