How Wall Street Locked In Guaranteed Returns in Ripple's $500M Share Sale

How Wall Street Locked In Guaranteed Returns in Ripple's $500M Share Sale

Ripple's latest funding round, where they had raised $500 million at a $40 billion valuation, has sparked fresh discussion across the industry. This is because of how the deal was structured, according to Bloomberg.

2025-12-08 12:37:39
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Tether just moved $4 billion Bitcoin for Twenty One, but the chain data reveals a deceptive liquidity trap

Tether just moved $4 billion Bitcoin for Twenty One, but the chain data reveals a deceptive liquidity trap

A $3.9 billion transfer moving 43,033 BTC was recorded on-chain and flagged by Whale Alert, with the receiving cluster matching labels used by intelligence dashboards for Twenty One, known as XXI.

2025-12-08 12:37:35
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Crypto Market Rebounds: XRP, ADA, ETH Lead, Bitcoin Rises on Fed Outlook

Crypto Market Rebounds: XRP, ADA, ETH Lead, Bitcoin Rises on Fed Outlook

TL;DR Bitcoin momentum: Bitcoin climbed 3.2% to $92,111, reflecting echoes of past cycle rebounds. Analysts highlight similarities to 2013, 2017, and 2021 recoveries. Altcoin recovery: XRP surged to $2.09, and Cardano rose to $0.43, reversing recent downtrends. BNB and Solana also posted gains, signaling resilience across major altcoins.

2025-12-08 11:37:31
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Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Reclaims $92K as Fed Rate-Cut Expectations Lift Sentiment

Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Reclaims $92K as Fed Rate-Cut Expectations Lift Sentiment

Bitcoin pushed back above $92,000 during Monday's Asia session as traders priced in a likely Federal Reserve rate cut this week; altcoins continued to lag.

2025-12-08 11:37:27
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What's Happening With XRP And Why Did Its Spot ETF Crash 20%?

What's Happening With XRP And Why Did Its Spot ETF Crash 20%?

XRP's price has continued to chop, trading sideways, which has impacted the price of the U.S. spot ETFs that provide exposure to the altcoin. Canary Capital's XRP fund has crashed 20% since its launch, although this fund remains the largest by assets under management (AuM).

2025-12-08 10:37:23
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Bitcoin Climbs Past $91K Ahead of Fed Decision

Bitcoin Climbs Past $91K Ahead of Fed Decision

Bitcoin's been creeping higher over the weekend.

2025-12-08 10:37:20
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Ethereum ‘smart' whales open $426M long bets as ETH price chart eyes $4K

Ethereum ‘smart' whales open $426M long bets as ETH price chart eyes $4K

ETH price rising to $3,000 drove whales to open 136,433 ETH long bets, as technical indicators suggest a short-term ETH price rally toward $4,000.

2025-12-08 09:37:17
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Harvard boosts its Bitcoin stake to $443 million while expanding into gold ETFs

Harvard boosts its Bitcoin stake to $443 million while expanding into gold ETFs

Harvard's Bitcoin ETF stake drops about $40 million amid a sharp crypto selloff despite its near-$500 million accumulation last quarter.

2025-12-08 09:37:14
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Is Ethereum to $5,000 Imminent? Enormous Whale Buying Spree Originates

Is Ethereum to $5,000 Imminent? Enormous Whale Buying Spree Originates

After its sharp decline in October and November, Ethereum has stabilized, finally, and the chart's structure is starting to resemble the early phases of a trend reversal rather than a straightforward relief bounce. With increasing momentum, the price is moving toward the 20-day moving average after regaining the $3,100 mark.

2025-12-08 08:37:10
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BTC sees unprecedented capital inflows in the 2025 cycle

BTC sees unprecedented capital inflows in the 2025 cycle

BTC is less volatile and depends more on institutional inflows. ETH and the altcoin market saw more internal rotation of liquidity during the 2025 bull market.

2025-12-08 08:37:07
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Bitcoin Quantum ‘Doomsday' Fears Are Overblown, a16z Research Says

Bitcoin Quantum ‘Doomsday' Fears Are Overblown, a16z Research Says

A new a16z crypto research paper argues that apocalyptic narratives about quantum computers instantly killing Bitcoin are badly misaligned with reality, and that the real risk for blockchains lies in long, messy migrations rather than a sudden “Q-Day” collapse.

2025-12-08 07:37:03
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XRP Makes History With First-of-Its-Kind U.S. Regulated Listing

XRP Makes History With First-of-Its-Kind U.S. Regulated Listing

XRP secures first-ever CFTC-regulated U.S. spot listing, marking a historic milestone for crypto.

2025-12-08 07:36:59
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