Galaxy Expands to UAE as Part of Middle East Push

Galaxy, the digital asset management and infrastructure company, announced an upcoming office and a new arm in Abu Dhabi as part of its push into the Middle East. In a Wednesday notice, Galaxy said it would establish an entity under the registration authority of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the area’s international financial center….

BTC’s Next Big Move? What Past FOMCs Reveal About BTC Price

Bitcoin (BTC) price surged above $94,000 on Tuesday, a day before the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) interest rate decision, and history suggests that traders should brace for volatility. Throughout 2025, BTC’s performance around FOMC meetings revealed that macroeconomic expectations are often priced in, and this front-running by traders can overshadow the actual impact of…

BTC Holdings Narrow Q3 Profit

GameStop’s (GME) bitcoin stack was worth $519.4 million at the end of the third quarter (Nov. 1), with the company recording a $9.2 million loss digital asset holdings during the period. Bitcoin BTC$92,584.43 fell from roughly $115,000 to about $110,000 during the three months ended Nov. 1. The video game retailer likely continued to hold…

Ether Rallied 100% the Last Time ETH Price Reclaimed the 50-week Trendline

Ether (ETH) climbed 7% in the past day, reclaiming its 50-week moving average (MA) near $3,300, an occurrence that has historically preceded strong price rallies. Key takeaways: Ethereum may have found a floor around $2,800, signaling a local bottom. Ether price previously rose 100% after reclaiming the 50-week moving average. Ethereum whales accumulated nearly 1…

Stablecoins Enter Top 3 Growth Drivers for Web3 Gaming: Report

Blockchain game builders are increasingly prioritizing fundamentals and infrastructure over token-fuelled growth cycles, with stablecoin adoption emerging as one of the top three catalysts for the first time, according to the latest report from the Blockchain Gaming Alliance (BGA).  On Wednesday, the BGA published its 2025 State of the Industry Report, which shows a shift…

Ether Rallied 100% the Last Time ETH Price Reclaimed the 50-week Trendline

Ether (ETH) climbed 7% in the past day, reclaiming its 50-week moving average (MA) near $3,300, an occurrence that has historically preceded strong price rallies. Key takeaways: Ethereum may have found a floor around $2,800, signaling a local bottom. Ether price previously rose 100% after reclaiming the 50-week moving average. Ethereum whales accumulated nearly 1…

Donald Trump Set To Interview Final Shortlist For US Fed Chair Position

The race for the new US Federal Reserve chair is nearing the finish line, with US President Donald Trump reportedly set to begin interviewing finalists for the top job this week.  According to a report from the Financial Times on Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has presented a list of four names to the White…

Silk Road Wallets Awaken, Transfer $3M Bitcoin New Address

Darknet marketplace Silk Road-linked cryptocurrency wallets are moving again, less than a year after US President Donald Trump granted its jailed founder, Ross Ulbricht, a full pardon. Silk Road-tagged cryptocurrency wallets awoke Tuesday to transfer about $3.14 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC), according to blockchain data platform Arkham. The 176 transfers mark the wallet’s most…

XRP Price May Grow ‘From $2 to $10 in Less Than a Year: Analyst

XRP (XRP) may enter a faster-than-expected repricing phase, according to analyst Chad Steingraber, who predicted the price could move “from $2 to $10” in under a year. Key takeaways: XRP ETFs absorbed over 506 million XRP in a month, supporting a $10 price outlook. Two major chart patterns point toward $14–$15 upside targets. ETF demand…

Japan Moves to Mandate Liability Reserves for Crypto Exchanges

Introduction of stricter rules for crypto exchanges in Japan Japan is in the process of introducing significant changes to cryptocurrency regulation following renewed attention to Mt. Gox-related repayment activity in 2024. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) plans to introduce new rules requiring cryptocurrency exchanges to maintain special “liability reserves” to protect customers if their assets…