📊 UPDATE: Digital asset ETPs recorded $2B in outflows last week, the largest since February. https://t.co/H0EyJhPFGF ...

Chainlink and UBS are featured in DigiFT’s new whitepaper, showcasing the first live, in-production tokenized fund workflow powered by the Chainlink Digital Transfer Agent (DTA) technical standard and Chainlink Runtime Environment (CRE).https://t.co/RtFMdCWPZiDeveloped under Hong Kong Cyberport’s digital asset program, the region’s primary digital tech hub and innovation accelerator, the solution leverages Chainlink to securely execute and automate onchain fund subscription and redemption processes, with CR ...

Digital asset hotspot Brazil is trying to crack down on criminal use of crypto through separate legislative and regulatory proposals issued by the government and central bank this month. https://t.co/wSECOrHcD7 ...

Hong Kong, Nov. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AsiaStrategy (Nasdaq: SORA), a leader in institutional digital asset strategy in Asia, announced changes in the shareholding structure of its major shareholder, which established Jason Fang, CEO of Sora Ventures, as the largest shareholder of AsiaStrategy. Previously, AsiaStrategy’s major shareholder, Pride River Limited, was held 70% by Mr. Ngai Kwan and 30% by Sora Vision Limited. Following the pending consummation of an agreement dated November 7, 2025, Pride ...

AI & Tech Sector - The AI sector is considered the biggest macro theme globally and is currently in a CapEx bubble, but the bubble has not yet burst [1] - Strong earnings from companies like Amazon and Alphabet are partially due to increased valuations of their AI investments, creating problematic circularity [3] - Concerns exist regarding investments and behavior related to data centers from AI and momentum stocks, indicating a frothy stage [3][4] - The recent tech selloff is not considered dramatic, and a buy-the-dip mentality is expected to prevail [2][4] Cryptocurrency Market - Bitcoin is trading below its one-year (365-day) moving average, making it one of the worst trades since Trump's election victory [5][6] - Digital asset treasury companies are facing problems, suggesting further outflows are likely [7] - The cryptocurrency market is expected to experience a sustained down wave, with Bitcoin undergoing a 70%+ correction [7][8] - A 70%+ correction in Bitcoin is anticipated, which will negatively impact the broader crypto sector and retail sentiment [8] - The crypto collapse is not expected to coincide with a broader market bubble burst, but will likely precede it by a couple of months [10] - Problems in the crypto market are growing and will hurt meme stocks and marginal momentum names, slightly impacting the tech sector and retail index, eventually feeding into a wealth effect on the economy [9][10]

Core Insights - Digital asset prices experienced a significant decline last month due to investor concerns regarding the Federal Reserve potentially halting interest rate cuts [1] Group 1 - Digital asset prices tumbled last month [1] - Investors are worried that the Federal Reserve may soon stop cutting interest rates [1]

Core Insights - The Winklevoss twins, Cameron and Tyler, have experienced significant financial fluctuations due to their investments in Bitcoin, losing over half a billion dollars in net worth following a price crash on October 10 [1][7] - Despite the losses, they remain influential figures in the cryptocurrency sector, having built a digital asset empire from their initial Facebook settlement [2][3] Investment Background - The Winklevoss twins' wealth originated from a $65 million settlement with Facebook in 2008, which included $20 million in cash and $45 million in Facebook stock [3] - Their stake in Facebook appreciated significantly by the time of the company's IPO in May 2012, effectively doubling in value [3] Bitcoin Investments - In 2013, the twins disclosed that they had invested $11 million in Bitcoin when it was priced around $120 per coin, acquiring over 91,000 BTC [5] - They have maintained a long-term holding strategy for Bitcoin, with little evidence of selling more than a small portion of their holdings [5] Business Ventures - The Winklevoss twins expanded their investments beyond Bitcoin by founding Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange, in 2014, targeting institutional clients and high-net-worth individuals [6] - In 2019, they further diversified by acquiring the NFT marketplace Nifty Gateway [6] Broader Investment Strategy - Through Winklevoss Capital, the twins have invested in various digital assets, including Ethereum, Tezos, and ZCash, and have backed several crypto companies such as Animoca Brands, Messari, and YellowCard [8] - They are estimated to still hold at least 70,000 BTC, valued at approximately $8 billion [9]

Core Insights - JPYC, a Tokyo-based fintech firm, has launched a Japanese Yen-backed stablecoin, fully backed 1:1 by bank deposits and government bonds, maintaining parity with the Japanese yen [1] - The global stablecoin market has surpassed $300 billion, prompting interest in Yen-backed digital assets [2] - JPYC aims to achieve an issuance balance of 10 trillion yen within three years, positioning its stablecoin as a foundation for new digital financial infrastructure in Japan [5] Company Developments - JPYC President Noriyoshi Okabe described the launch as a significant milestone, with seven companies already interested in integrating the stablecoin [3] - Alongside the stablecoin, JPYC introduced JPYC EX, a platform for issuing and redeeming the token, ensuring compliance with Japan's regulations [4] Market Context - JPYC may face competition as Monex Group plans to launch its own yen-pegged stablecoin, and Japan's largest banks are collaborating to issue a yen-backed stablecoin [6] - Japan's Financial Services Agency is considering regulatory changes that could allow banks to invest in cryptocurrencies, indicating a shift towards digital asset adoption [7]

Core Insights - BlackRock is intensifying efforts to integrate traditional finance with blockchain technology, aiming to enhance market access and asset trading efficiency [1][2] - The digital asset market, currently valued at over $4.5 trillion, is expected to experience significant growth in the coming years, according to BlackRock's CEO Larry Fink [2] - BlackRock has established itself as a leader in the tokenization space, with notable products including the largest tokenized money market fund and significant assets in Bitcoin and Ether ETFs [3][4] Company Developments - BlackRock's assets under management (AUM) increased to $13.4 trillion in Q3, up from $11.4 trillion the previous year, indicating strong growth [5] - The firm reported $61 million in revenue from digital asset products, a small portion of its total revenue of $6.5 billion [5] - BlackRock's USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) is the largest tokenized money market fund, valued at $2.8 billion, and is available on multiple blockchains [4]

Core Insights - A consortium of major banks, including Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, UBS, Deutsche Bank, and Bank of America, is exploring blockchain-based assets pegged to G7 currencies, marking a significant collaborative effort in the banking sector [1][2] Group 1: Blockchain and Stablecoin Initiatives - The initiative aims to develop tokenized settlement systems backed by major currencies like the U.S. dollar and euro, targeting regulated financial institutions [2] - Citigroup has made a strategic investment in BVNK, a stablecoin infrastructure company, highlighting Wall Street's confidence in stablecoins as part of global payment modernization [4][5] - The global stablecoin market has reached a record capitalization of $314 billion, with significant transaction volumes indicating robust growth [6] Group 2: Market Dynamics and Predictions - Analysts at JPMorgan estimate that dollar-backed stablecoins could create an additional $1.4 trillion demand for U.S. dollars by 2027, suggesting a strengthening of the dollar's role in global finance [7] - Standard Chartered warns that emerging market banks could lose up to $1 trillion in deposits as savers shift towards digital dollar alternatives, driven by inflation and currency instability [8] Group 3: Regulatory Environment - The GENIUS Act has clarified regulatory frameworks, allowing U.S. banks to issue and hold blockchain-backed currencies, which is seen as a turning point for Wall Street's digital strategy [3][10] - The act prohibits yield-bearing stablecoins but is expected to accelerate adoption in developing regions as users seek stability from local monetary volatility [9] Group 4: Future Implications - The entry of major banks into the stablecoin market signals a potential challenge to fintech firms and aims to ensure compliance within a regulated framework [11] - Stablecoins are evolving from utility tokens to foundational elements of a new financial order, with the potential to rival traditional payment systems like SWIFT and Visa [12] - If stablecoins capture a portion of the $100 trillion payments market, it could significantly reshape global finance [13]