Original Author: Mankun Brand Department Editor's Note: In this issue of the Little Tavern, against the backdrop of a quiet market, we focus on three major signals: Circle obtaining a US banking license Visa announcing support for USDC settlement SEC shifting attitude to promote crypto user education. This is not the traditional financial sector “taking over” the crypto world, but rather an active and in-depth process of compliance integration and differentiation. Traditional financial giants are entering the crypto space through compliance channels, while crypto-native forces are exploring different survival paths. Whether you are an industry trend observer, a builder seeking opportunities, or a cautious investor, this issue’s guests will clarify the connections and clashes between the crypto industry and traditional sectors from legal, financial, tax, and frontline risk perspectives, providing highly valuable insights. Meg from McGraw: The topics in the Little Tavern are quite relaxed, a change from the usual perception of lawyers being “serious”.

Gold and silver prices jumped sharply over the past few sessions, and the move caught many investors off guard. Most coverage pointed to the usual explanations, like inflation fears or safe-haven demand. But that doesn’t fully explain how fast the rally happened. Robert Kiyosaki was one of the

Written by: Blockchain Knight At the beginning of the year, Bitcoin still followed its usual trend under macroeconomic uncertainties, fluctuating with interest rates, the US dollar, and risk appetite. But this week, market focus shifted from "What will the central bank do" to "Can the central bank make decisions without being forced," with the core trigger being the escalation of conflict between Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Powell. Powell stated that he received a subpoena from a grand jury and faced criminal litigation threats related to testifying about the Federal Reserve building renovation project in Congress. The White House and Trump denied any misconduct, but the market has begun to reassess risks. In the initial market response, gold surged to a near-record high of $4,600 per ounce, the US dollar weakened, US stock futures declined, and Bitcoin initially rose then fell amid "trust hedging" sentiment. This linkage highlights that the dispute is not just political noise but involves substantive trading logic: for the first time, the market is considering "Federal Reserve independence."

CaptainAltcoin’S YouTube channel, best known for covering Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and broader crypto market trends on YouTube, recently stepped outside his usual lane to break down one market many viewers kept asking about: silver. In a dedicated video on the CaptainAltcoin YouTube channel, he

UIP-16 proposes U0R as eligible collateral for USD0, introducing the Usual Zero Rate Module for testing without altering existing systems or policies. It serves as a preparatory step for future governance decisions, enabling risk mitigation and data collection prior to broader infrastructure changes.

Author | ZeR0 Junda, Zhitongxi Editor | Moying Zhitongxi Las Vegas, January 5th report, just now, NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang delivered the first keynote speech of 2026 at the International Consumer Electronics Show CES 2026. True to his usual style, Jensen Huang wore a leather jacket, announcing 8 major releases within 1.5 hours, covering chips, racks, and network design, providing an in-depth introduction to the entire new generation platform. In the fields of accelerated computing and AI infrastructure, NVIDIA announced NVIDIA

The presale market is getting busy again as traders look for projects that feel different from the usual launches. Market interest remains engaged, with traders watching, comparing, and waiting for the next strong narrative to form. Right now, that search is pulling focus toward BlockchainFX,

No matter whether investors' performance this year is bountiful or under pressure, as the calendar is about to turn, the market will soon enter a brand-new starting point. The last trading week before 2026 secretly contains several key signals that could influence market sentiment at the beginning of the year, and investors should not take them lightly. This article is excerpted from Investopedia, for market observation purposes only, not investment advice. U.S. stocks will trade as usual until December 31 (Eastern Time) Since traders will take a day off on Thursday for the New Year's Day holiday, this week's trading hours will be shortened due to the holiday. Therefore, initial jobless claims, Federal Reserve meeting minutes, and pending home sales data will be the focus. The bond market will close early at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, while the stock market will trade as usual on New Year's Eve. First, this week is significantly affected by the New Year's holiday, resulting in shortened trading hours. U.S. stocks will trade as usual on New Year's Eve (December 31), but the U.S.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued a new statement on Monday, praising El Salvador's economic growth performance as better than expected, and no longer mentioning the previous recommendation for El Salvador to "pause buying coins." The public interprets this as a sign that the tense relationship over Bitcoin policy between the two sides is beginning to ease. Led by President Nayib Bukele, El Salvador has continued to promote its "Bitcoin strategy" in recent years. Even earlier this year, during negotiations to secure an IMF loan, the country did not stop accumulating Bitcoin. In November this year, when the cryptocurrency market experienced a significant correction, El Salvador even broke its usual "buy 1 Bitcoin per day" dollar-cost averaging rhythm, increasing its holdings by over 1,000 Bitcoins in a single month. To date, El Salvador holds nearly 7,500 Bitcoins, worth approximately $660 million. Chivo Wallet Sale Negotiation Makes Progress The IMF also in its statement

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued a new statement on Monday, praising El Salvador's economic growth performance as better than expected, and no longer mentioning the previous recommendation for El Salvador to "pause buying coins." The public interprets this as a sign that the tense relationship over Bitcoin policy between the two sides is beginning to ease. Led by President Nayib Bukele, El Salvador has continued to promote its "Bitcoin strategy" in recent years. Even earlier this year, during negotiations to secure an IMF loan, the country did not stop accumulating Bitcoin. In November this year, when the cryptocurrency market experienced a significant correction, El Salvador even broke its usual "buy 1 Bitcoin per day" dollar-cost averaging rhythm, increasing its holdings by over 1,000 Bitcoins in a single month. To date, El Salvador holds nearly 7,500 Bitcoins, worth approximately $660 million. Chivo Wallet Sale Negotiation Makes Progress The IMF also in its statement

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued a new statement on Monday, praising El Salvador's economic growth performance as better than expected, and no longer mentioning the previous recommendation for El Salvador to "pause buying coins." The public interprets this as a sign that the tense relationship over Bitcoin policy between the two sides is beginning to ease. Led by President Nayib Bukele, El Salvador has continued to promote its "Bitcoin strategy" in recent years. Even earlier this year, during negotiations to secure an IMF loan, the country did not stop accumulating Bitcoin. In November this year, when the cryptocurrency market experienced a significant correction, El Salvador even broke its usual "buy 1 Bitcoin per day" dollar-cost averaging rhythm, increasing its holdings by over 1,000 Bitcoins in a single month. To date, El Salvador holds nearly 7,500 Bitcoins, worth approximately $660 million. Chivo Wallet Sale Negotiation Makes Progress The IMF also in its statement

International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued a new statement on Monday, praising El Salvador's economic growth performance as better than expected, and no longer mentioning the previous recommendation for El Salvador to "pause buying coins." The public interprets this as a sign that the tense relationship over Bitcoin policy between the two sides is beginning to ease. Led by President Nayib Bukele, El Salvador has continued to promote the "Bitcoin strategy" in recent years. Even earlier this year, during negotiations to secure an IMF loan, the country did not stop accumulating Bitcoin. In November this year, when the cryptocurrency market experienced a significant correction, El Salvador even broke its usual "buy 1 Bitcoin per day" dollar-cost averaging rhythm, increasing its holdings by over 1,000 Bitcoins in a single month. As of now, El Salvador holds nearly 7,500 Bitcoins, worth approximately $660 million. Chivo Wallet sale negotiations make progress IMF

Sei (SEI) is ending 2025 with clear growth on the network, even though price action remains quiet. This week, South Korean exchanges paused deposits and withdrawals to support a mainnet upgrade. Spot trading continued as usual. Sei Labs also launched the Market Infrastructure Grid, pointing to a

Kaspa has never followed the usual crypto playbook. No presale. No VC allocations. No quiet deals happening behind closed doors. That difference matters more now than ever, especially as questions keep circling around why Binance has not rushed to list Kaspa token on its spot market. A recent

A few weeks ago (at that time I hadn't yet read the article "Underground Argentina: Jewish Moneylenders, Chinese Supermarkets, Young People Giving Up, and Middle-Class Reverting to Poverty"), an old classmate I hadn't seen in a long time called me one day. During the conversation, he suddenly asked: Are you still paying attention to digital currencies? This old classmate and I have a very deep connection to the crypto ecosystem. When I was still clueless and attended my first offline Bitcoin lecture, I talked to him about my mindset at the time: I didn't understand what Bitcoin was, but I was very curious and wanted to listen. Since then, until now, he has been one of the very few people in my real life who knows about this experience of mine. The difference is that since then, I have fully immersed myself in the crypto ecosystem, while he still fights and struggles in the business world. Despite that, over the years, every time we chat, we talk about the crypto ecosystem and crypto assets. This time when he called, as usual, we started talking about...

HBAR is sitting around 0.14 right now and the chart feels like one of those moments where everything is calm before the usual storm. You can literally see liquidity stacked both above at 0.15 and below at 0.13 ![]()

Blockchain analytics firm Glassnode warned in its latest report that for Bitcoin to avoid year-end downside risk, the price must return to and remain in the $96,100 to $106,000 range. Data shows that more than 25% of Bitcoin supply is currently at a loss, and the market is facing higher-than-usual potential selling pressure. The derivatives market is displaying risk-averse sentiment, with futures open interest declining, funding rates resetting to neutral, and options implied volatility compressing.

A prominent TAO community member shared a blunt message ahead of Bittensor’s upcoming halving — and it’s far from the usual bullish narrative. With just 11 days left until the emission cut, he argues that the halving itself will not spark a rally. Instead, he claims the only thing that could

The precious metals are breaking out beyond all-time highs, that, in the case of silver, had stood for several decades. Now the dam has broken, and the usual banks are seemingly unable to keep the lid on, who knows how far the prices can go? All this said, Bitcoin (BTC) is likely to outperform

In the ever-changing world of crypto, some chase the latest trends, some shout slogans, while others choose to be believers in time. Lao Mao is exactly such a legendary figure. As one of the earliest evangelists in the industry, he has weathered four cycles of bull and bear markets, from being an early core member of exchanges, to a sharp venture capitalist, and now once again deeply involved as a product founder. His experiences are, in themselves, a condensed history of the industry's development. In this episode of "Friends of OKX," we had the privilege of a one-and-a-half-hour in-depth conversation with this "veteran OG." With his usual clarity and candor, he shared profound insights on market cycles, asset value, life philosophy, and even personal health, holding nothing back. Why does he assert that "the four-year Bitcoin cycle is dead"? Why does he compare Bitcoin to "the English language of the digital world"? What was his motivation for founding the new product "Anchpor"?

From the halving in April 2024 to reaching a new high of $120,000 in October 2025, Bitcoin took nearly 18 months. If we look only at this trajectory, it seems to still be following its cyclical pattern: bottoming out after the halving, hitting a peak within a year, and then entering a correction. But what truly puzzles the market is not whether it has risen, but that it hasn’t risen in the usual way. There hasn’t been the consecutive surges of 2017, nor the nationwide frenzy of 2021. This round feels sluggish, muted, and volatility has narrowed. ETF progress is inconsistent, altcoin rotations lack strength, and even after hitting new highs, Bitcoin dropped below $90,000 in less than a month. So is this really a bull market, or the beginning of a bear? Therefore, this article will explore in depth: (1) Why many people feel the four-year cycle has failed (2) Which parts of the four-year cycle theory are still valid (3) What has caused the cycle to be disrupted Why are more and more people

While most people chase the usual big names, some smart investors are quietly stacking coins under $1. Among them, Little Pepe (LILPEPE) has been making waves. With analysts calling it the best presale of 2025, it could deliver gains of up to 1000% once it hits major exchanges. Alongside XRP,

A strange pattern is unfolding across crypto circles: quiet wallets are suddenly waking up, and whales are taking positions earlier than usual. Their top pick for the best new presale crypto has caught the community by surprise, and the reason becomes obvious the moment the numbers are

Market sentiment has been steadily shifting, and a lot of traders are looking beyond the usual names for the next major mover. Right now, the louder conversations center on Opter, with some analysts pointing to the possibility of a 5,680% surge if current growth continues. In the same window, ICP

The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing the tariff authority of the Trump administration, but Taiwan-U.S. trade negotiations remain unaffected. In the face of the U.S. Department of Commerce's independent investigation into semiconductors and potential additional chip tariffs, Taiwan is accelerating negotiations with Washington. At the same time, the U.S. is also asking Taiwan to present an investment commitment "between the scale of Korea and Japan, at a level of hundreds of billions of dollars," with both sides closely negotiating the details. Taiwan aims to finalize the agreement by the end of this month, but the U.S. government shutdown adds uncertainty to the timeline, while the U.S. side is also pushing forward with negotiations in Asia before the ruling is announced, advancing the Taiwan-U.S. agreement together. The Taiwan-US negotiations are proceeding as usual, with the semiconductor investigation becoming a key issue. Even though the U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing the legality of the Trump administration's use of "emergency powers" to impose tariffs, countries including Taiwan continue to maintain their established negotiation progress. U.S.-China relations have slightly eased recently, and negotiations with Asian countries are also accelerating, while Taiwan has not slowed down. For Taiwan, the biggest challenge at the moment is

Dogecoin is back in the conversation after analyst Crypto Patel shared a bold long-term chart that suggests the DOGE price may be gearing up for another major move It’s not the usual meme-coin hype; he’s pointing to a repeating structure that has already played out twice – once in 2017, and

Author: Zhou, ChainCatcher On November 10th, a comparison chart of X followers ignited discussions in the crypto community. Binance founder Zhao Changpeng (CZ) unfollowed over three hundred people from his X account in less than two months. This number far exceeds his usual maintenance and is seen as a precise cleanup, revealing a hidden yet once highly active gray industry chain: accounts followed by CZ were once openly traded for tens of thousands of dollars. Image source: X user @_FORAB According to the crypto data platform RootData, on November 8-9, CZ unfollowed a batch of accounts, including active projects on the BNB Chain such as BakerySwap and ReachMe. CZ initially responded that he was simply cleaning up inactive accounts, and later publicly stated, "Do not buy the accounts I follow."

Coinbase is moving into token distribution in a way that feels a bit different from the usual rus

Original Title: "$PING Rebound 50%, Overview of the Launchpad Project Based on $PING c402.market" Original author: David Source: Reprint: Mars Finance x402 The narrative has been hot for half a month, but the new assets that emerged from it are not many. The reason is that x402 tends to be a payment service between AIs, which does not conform to the usual "asset creation" approach commonly found in crypto. Another reason is that most of the cryptocurrency projects surrounding the x402 protocol are focused on infrastructure, benefiting more from the hype of the technological narrative rather than making tangible progress on short-term products. However, based on the x402, the first asset created $PING ( (although it is a meme) became the one to initiate the action. On November 10, the official PING Twitter account

The Decred (DCR) price is having a strong day. DCR is up almost 90% in the past day and is now around 37.13$. Trading volume is more than ten times higher than usual, making it the top gainer across the crypto market right now. While most coins are still struggling with slow momentum, Decred has su

Shiba Inu tests $0.0000095 support as bearish pressure limits recovery potential. Weak Shibarium activity and low TVL signal reduced on-chain adoption. Technical indicators show limited bullish strength and risk of further decline. Shiba Inu is back in the spotlight, but not for the usual meme co

What if the next major crypto surge is happening right now, and most investors are overlooking it? While the market has its eyes on the usual giants, a new contender is rapidly building credibility among traders and Crypto Whales. BlockchainFX ($BFX), a presale project already raising over $10.5

The market’s attention fixates on the usual suspects. Endless speculation surrounds the next Dogecoin (DOGE) price prediction, while technical dissections of Algorand (ALGO) market analysis consume analyst bandwidth. Traders obsessively hunt for the best performing crypto today. Yet, does this

The cryptocurrency exchange Bybit announced that it will stop accepting new users in Japan starting from October 31 in order to comply with the regulatory guidelines of the local authorities, with the goal of enhancing investor protection. According to the announcement, current users can still continue to use the services as usual.

Recent updates show Noomez and Little Pepe generating significant buzz, capturing the attention of dedicated crypto circles. This activity is standard for exciting new projects. But what does it take for a project to move beyond the usual crypto forums and make a genuine bid for mainstream

Shiba Inu (SHIB) is currently struggling in its efforts to bounce back in price, a situation that analysts believe is the result of structural challenges on the platform, far exceeding the usual market volatility. According to the latest analyses, the goal of bringing SHIB to the price level of $0.0001 is considered

With Bitmine now holding over 3 million Ethereum tokens and excitement growing in the crypto world, a lot of people are wondering what the following big opportunities might be, beyond Bitcoin and the usual stuff. Here are three coins that are catching attention right now: Little Pepe, Aster, and

Most traders are busy watching Solana, Ethereum, or the usual big names. But while everyone’s distracted, one new project is quietly building something that could reshape the entire Bitcoin ecosystem – and possibly deliver the kind of gains that early Solana holders once enjoyed. This Solana

best crypto just got a new contender—could something fresh outshine the usual heavyweights in Q4 2025? The market is buzzing with ups and downs, as altcoins shuffle for dominance. Red candles shake weak hands, green surges bring cheers, and through it all, new projects are quietly gaining ground. Th

The crypto world was buzzing again — this time over claims that Charlie Lee, the creator of Litecoin (LTC), supposedly regrets ever creating his project. But did he really say that? As usual, the truth is far more interesting — and completely different from what some flashy headlines

Best crypto to watch in 2025 is on everyone’s mind as Uptober begins with its usual fireworks. History shows October often flips red Septembers into green candles, and this year is no different. Bitcoin is shaking off its slumber, and the ripple effect is spreading fast. Uptober is not just

For weeks, Cardano investors have watched hopes for a $1 rally slip further away. ADA, long hailed as a smart contract powerhouse, now feels quieter, its usual buzz replaced by a hint of hesitation. Traders are stepping back, with futures activity dropping 23% since mid-September. Additionally, the

Story Highlights Glassnode predicts BTC, ETH, and SOL will hit new all-time highs within the next 3–4 weeks. The usual “September Effect” is being dismissed, with rate cut optimism and institutional inflows driving

In the last three days, Bitcoin ETFs have consistently recorded net inflows In particular, yesterday they exceeded 700 million dollars, a figure not seen since mid-July Leading the way, as usual, is IBIT, which is the ETF from iShares/BlackRock. The Inflows on Bitcoin ETFs Until last week, the

Author: Ben Fairbank Compiled: Plain Language Blockchain A friend recently described the current cryptocurrency market as a "broken record"—Bitcoin and Ethereum are consolidating, and the time for altcoins to test resistance levels feels endless, with many coins testing far beyond the usual 3 times before confirmation or failure. If you're a newcomer, this silence can be deafening. After all the headlines about ETFs, institutional influx, and halving cycles, why is the altcoin bull market still delayed? Veteran traders who have experienced previous cycles understand that these boring periods are the times for wealth allocation, not for cashing out. For newcomers, the long wait feels eternal, while for veterans, it is still a phase of fear and panic, as they know there isn't much time left to complete their final position allocation. In 2017 and 2021, we witnessed a surge of funds flowing into Bitcoin.

xAI founder Elon Musk explained the logic of AI investment with a classic meme: "First buy a lot of GPUs, keep a question mark in the middle, and finally profit." (Background: Musk is angry! xAI accuses a former engineer of stealing Grok secrets and cashing out $7 million to join OpenAI) (Additional context: Musk's xAI launched the "Grok Code Fast 1" programming model: Cursor, Copilot, Windsurf... available for free for a limited time, breaking through speed, scale, and price) That familiar internet user, the one who loves to talk nonsense, is back! Today, as the founder of TSL and xAI, Elon Musk posted on his X account, using his usual meme format to depict the profit imagination of the tech industry: Step 1: Buy a lot of GPUs.

Bitcoin is struggling around $105K as repeated rejections and liquidity clusters keep short-term momentum tilted to the downside. Historical data shows August losses were smaller than usual, while September’s $100K support could decide the year-end rebound. Strong seasonal gains in March and

Crypto traders are talking after a top-ranked investor known as The White Whale had $3.1 million frozen on centralized exchange MEXC. The story is drawing attention not just because of the amount involved, but because the trader had completed all the usual KYC steps, including identity

In 2025, winning in crypto isn’t just about high valuations or flashy incentives — it’s about resilience, community strength, and attracting real users beyond the usual crypto crowd. That’s the message from Max Lomu, Arbitrum DAO Delegate and Grant Manager, who spoke at

The cryptocurrency markets have lately been undergoing unpredictable upheavals. The markets, otherwise known to be volatility-prone, are showing their usual course of ebb and flow. However, the recent Bitcoin crash has turned the usual market course upside down. Bitcoin fell $110K dramatically