The cryptocurrency market could be on the verge of a major breakout this week as two key macroeconomic developments converge a potential USIndia trade agreement and progress toward ending the US government shutdown. Together, these events could inject liquidity and optimism back into global markets, providing a strong tailwind for Bitcoin and other digital assets. US President Donald Trump announced that Washington is very close to finalizing a trade deal with India. Reports from Reuters and NDTV suggest the agreement would reduce tariffs on Indian exports from around 50% to 1516%, while...

Coinbase is reentering the token sale arena with a regulated platform aimed at reviving transparency, structure, and compliance in crypto fundraising. The exchange plans to host about one token sale each month, featuring a one-week purchase period and an algorithm-based allocation process to ensure fairness. Only verified users will be able to participate, and transactions will be conducted exclusively in USD Coin (USDC). The first project to launch through Coinbases new platform is Monad, a Layer-1 blockchain designed for scalability and efficiency. The upcoming sale will make 7.5% of the...

XRPs recent accumulation phase has reinforced its short-term price structure, signaling growing investor confidence and potential for continued upward momentum. Over the past week, on-chain data reveals a significant decline in XRP balances on exchanges, with approximately 216 million tokensworth over $556 millionwithdrawn from trading platforms. This large-scale movement indicates that investors are opting to hold XRP in anticipation of future gains, reducing immediate selling pressure and tightening available supply. As exchange balances fall, XRPs price action has responded positively. The...

Strive, the Bitcoin treasury and asset management firm founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, has announced a new $162 million Bitcoin purchase following the successful and oversubscribed listing of its SATA preferred stock on Nasdaq. According to the companys X post, Strive acquired 1,567 BTC at an average price of $103,315, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 7,525 BTC. This move positions Strive among the top 15 global corporate Bitcoin holders, surpassing Galaxy Digitals 6,894 BTC and just behind GD Culture Group, as reported by BitcoinTreasuries.net. The acquisition highlights Strives rapid rise...

Bitcoins market outlook is showing a remarkable turnaround as the balance of BTC on exchanges hits an all-time low, according to data from CryptoQuant. This decline signals tightening supply and reduced trading liquidity, pointing toward a potential supply shock. With more investors transferring their Bitcoin holdings into long-term wallets, market scarcity continues to grow, a pattern that often precedes major price shifts. Julio Moreno, head researcher at CryptoQuant, highlighted a strong surge in weekend Bitcoin spot demand, marking the first sustained increase since early October. This...

The Hedera (HBAR) price has recorded an impressive 11.13% jump in the past 24 hours, accompanied by a 140.74% spike in trading volume to $480.8 million. This surge reflects strong investor demand and renewed market optimism following the approval of the Canary HBAR ETF jointly launched by Bitwise and Canary. The ETF listing under Nasdaq, alongside Solana and Litecoin ETFs, has sparked institutional interest, reinforcing Hederas position in the broader crypto ecosystem. Currently trading at $0.1920, HBAR is rebounding from a key demand zone after weeks of consolidation within a descending...

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran has once again called for a 50 basis point (bps) rate cut ahead of the upcoming December Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, reinforcing his dovish stance that could significantly influence the U.S. economy and crypto markets. In a CNBC interview, Miran stated that a 50 bps cut is appropriate, though a minimum 25 bps cut should still be made. He emphasized that his outlook could shift depending on incoming economic data before the meeting. Miran remains the sole FOMC member to vote for a 50 bps reduction this year, having dissented during both...

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has introduced a new safe harbor policy that could revolutionize the crypto exchange-traded product (ETP) market by allowing funds to share staking rewards with investors. Announced on Monday, the guidance enables trusts to stake their digital assets without losing their tax classification as investment or grantor trusts under federal tax law. This move is a major milestone for the crypto industry, especially for proof-of-stake (PoS) networks like Ethereum (ETH). Under PoS, participants lock or stake crypto assets to secure blockchain networks and earn...

The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee has released its long-awaited draft of crypto market structure legislation, marking a crucial step toward clarifying how digital asset spot markets will be regulated. The proposal aims to define the Commodity Futures Trading Commissions (CFTC) authority while distinguishing its jurisdiction from that of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a long-debated issue in Washingtons effort to establish comprehensive crypto oversight. Led by Chairman John Boozeman and Senator Cory Booker, the draft bill introduces definitions for blockchain and related...

Despite early volatility, the cryptocurrency market held firm Monday as optimism over a potential U.S. government shutdown resolution buoyed investor confidence. Bitcoin (BTC) hovered near $106,000, regaining ground after a 1.5% dip during U.S. market hours. Ether (ETH) traded just below $3,600, slipping 0.5%, while Solana (SOL) rose 1.1% to $167. Among altcoins, XRP surged 9% amid speculation that a spot-based ETF could soon launch on U.S. exchanges. Meanwhile, Zcash (ZEC) and Monero (XMR)both recent high performersdeclined 9% and 11%, respectively. Crypto-related equities rebounded...