Crypto markets are heating up again. As investors anticipate XRP's long-awaited move toward $5, traders are also searching for earlier opportunities in projects with higher short-term upside. While XRP remains a favorite among long-term holders, analysts are now tracking a newer token that is quickly gaining traction - Mutuum Finance (MUTM). Strong presale outlook The ...

Digital Asset Treasuries Face Fierce PvP Competition Among Institutions. Photo by BeInCrypto A new short-seller report has been released on BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (BMNR), one of the largest Ethereum Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) companies. The report argues that investors no longer have a reason to pay a premium for indirect crypto investment vehicles like BMNR. The report, published by Kerrisdale Capital, a well-known activist short-selling firm, states that it holds a short position in BMNR ...

The crypto industry reacts to the UK’s FCA lifting its four-year ban on crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs) for retail investors. | Credit: Nicole Rathmayr / Pexels. Key Takeaways The U.K.’s financial watchdog will now allow crypto-linked exchange-traded notes to be sold to retail investors, ending a four-year ban. Ordinary investors now have a regulated route to gain exposure to bitcoin and other digital assets without directly holding them. The U.K. crypto industry has welcomed the lifting, but man ...

Despite the enthusiasm, analysts warn that retail access does not make crypto suitable for all investors. | Source: Gemini. Key Takeaways European crypto exchange-traded products attracted €972 million in Q3 2025. The FCA will lift its four-year retail ban on Oct. 8, citing a more developed market and improved consumer protections. While analysts view the change as a milestone for crypto adoption, Morningstar warns that extreme volatility means caution must remain. Crypto investment products have ...

Core Insights - The Russian Central Bank plans to conduct a large-scale audit of the nation's crypto holdings and transactions in early 2026, reflecting its growing attention to the risks and opportunities in the crypto space [1][2][3] Group 1: Audit and Review Plans - The Central Bank will review individual investments in digital financial products tied to cryptoasset prices, likely focusing on crypto derivatives launched on the Moscow Exchange [2][3] - A survey will be conducted over the first two months of 2026 to assess the volume of investments in cryptocurrencies by regulated entities, including for risk hedging purposes [3] Group 2: Regulatory Environment - The Central Bank and the Ministry of Finance have differing views on crypto policy, with the Ministry seeking to regulate and tax the industry while the Bank prefers to restrict crypto's role in the economy [4] - The information from the upcoming survey is expected to help form regulatory policy aimed at legalizing the market to generate tax revenue [5] Group 3: Current Market Dynamics - The Central Bank has ordered the Moscow Exchange and commercial banks offering crypto derivatives to provide monthly reports on transactions and volumes [3] - There are indications that several companies are engaging in direct crypto-powered trade with international partners [7]

Core Insights - Bitcoin has surpassed $120,000, with JPMorgan raising its year-end price target to $165,000, indicating a significant bullish outlook for the cryptocurrency [1][3] - Analysts believe Bitcoin is currently undervalued by $46,000 compared to its previous overvaluation of $36,000 in late 2024, suggesting a shift in market sentiment [2] - The BTC-to-gold volatility ratio has decreased below 2.0, implying that Bitcoin needs to increase by approximately 42% to align with private gold investment levels [1][2] Market Dynamics - The increase in Bitcoin's value is attributed to a retail-driven "debasement trade," where investors are turning to Bitcoin and gold ETFs as hedges against economic uncertainties such as inflation and weakening fiat currencies, especially in emerging markets [2] - Despite retail dominance in ETF inflows, institutions are still actively participating in CME futures, indicating a mixed market engagement [2][4] ETF Inflows and Institutional Activity - Bitcoin ETFs have seen substantial inflows, totaling $675.8 million on October 1, with BlackRock and Fidelity leading the charge [4] - Open interest in Bitcoin futures has reached $80.4 billion, the highest level since mid-September, reflecting increased institutional hedging activity [4] Regulatory Environment - The current U.S. government shutdown may delay new ETF approvals, which could impact the market dynamics for Bitcoin and related assets [5]

Bitcoin (BTC USD) price closed September near $113,400, slipping from an intraday high of $114,842 as trading wrapped up on September 30. The late-month pause came as gold pushed to fresh all-time highs, renewing debate over whether Bitcoin might follow bullion’s lead into Q4. Gold’s surge set the tone for the close. As per Reuters report, Spot XAU/USD touched roughly $3,871 per ounce on Sept. 30, lifted by US government shutdown concerns and expectations that the Federal Reserve may lean toward policy ea ...

The TSX (Canadian stock index) is now up 22% so far in 2025, one of the leading markets globally. And much of this performance is thanks to the TSX having a healthy amount of gold miners in the index.The gold miners’ weight in the TSX has obviously been climbing, starting the year at 7.2% and now about 9.4%.  This subcategory of the Materials sector is responsible for about one third of the TSX’s advance. The golds contributed 6.7% — without them the TSX would be a more average +15%.Gold bullion prices ...

When considering crypto assets, it’s easy to overlook the infrastructure needed to scale institutional adoption. I’m very vocal about my “picks and shovels” strategy. If you’re in the crypto market, you should own its supporting infrastructure and tap into the returns associated with crypto without caring much about coin price.The U.S. Senate’s digital asset market structure bill and the U.S. House’s clarity act are two upcoming pieces of regulation to watch; both create crypto regulation frameworks. Many i ...

Core Viewpoint - Jiuzi Holdings is adopting a crypto investment policy, allowing for up to $1 billion in investments in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and BNB, aiming to enhance long-term shareholder value [1][2]. Financial Position - As of October 31, 2024, Jiuzi Holdings reported approximately $943,000 in cash and cash equivalents, alongside a net income loss of around $55 million for the fiscal year [3]. Investment Strategy - The firm will not take custody of its crypto assets and has established a crypto risk asset committee as part of its investment policy framework [5]. - The company emphasizes a long-term investment approach, viewing crypto assets as stores of value rather than engaging in short-term trading or speculation [5]. Market Reaction - Following the announcement, shares of JZXN initially surged by 47% to $2.38 before retracing and are currently down nearly 10% at $1.46, reflecting a more than 99.9% decline over the past five years [1].