Author: John Smith
Cardano price stabilizes above key support as RSI recovers, EMAs compress and MACD improves, but stacked ask walls and strong resistance still limit breakout potential. Summary RSI has rebounded from oversold into the low 40s, while the 9-day EMA starts to curl up against a still-descending 20-day EMA. MACD histogram is expanding positively below zero, signaling early bullish momentum inside a broader downtrend. Order-book data shows strong bid walls below and dense ask liquidity above, creating a tight range where failure at resistance risks renewed downside. Cardano’s price action entered a stabilization phase on the daily chart following a period…
AI agents are now capable of exploiting smart contracts on Ethereum and other blockchains, raising urgent questions about the economic risks of autonomous cyber capabilities. Summary Frontier AI models, including GPT-5 and Claude, exploited smart contracts on Ethereum and other blockchains in simulated tests. The AI models discovered previously unknown security flaws—called zero-day vulnerabilities—in software (in this case, smart contracts on Ethereum). Findings highlight the urgent need for proactive AI-powered defense strategies, as AI agents now rival human hackers in identifying profitable blockchain exploits. A joint project by Anthropic and MATS Fellows used the newly created Smart CONtracts Exploitation benchmark…
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently distributed a 256 ETH grant to two privacy-focused messaging applications, Session and SimpleX Chat, according to publicly available blockchain records reported by CryptoSlate. Summary Buterin donates 256 ETH (~$600,000) to privacy-focused messaging apps. Grants were given to Session and SimpleX Chat to support development of metadata-resistant communication systems. Neither app integrates with Ethereum or other smart contracts, highlighting a focus on communication privacy infrastructure rather than typical blockchain functionality. The grant, valued at approximately $600,000 based on current ETH prices, targets development of metadata-resistant communication systems. Both recipient projects operate independently of blockchain infrastructure and…
Michael Burry, the investor known for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, has renewed his criticism of Bitcoin, stating the cryptocurrency is “worth nothing.” Summary Michael Burry says Bitcoin is “worth nothing” The investor, famous for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, renewed his criticism of the cryptocurrency as a speculative bubble lacking fundamental support. Crypto markets remain volatile and sensitive to regulation and investor sentiment. Burry claimed Bitcoin’s rise to six-figure price levels represents a speculative bubble not supported by quantifiable fundamentals. The investor noted on Michael Lewis’ podcast that widespread acceptance of Bitcoin’s elevated valuations demonstrates market behavior consistent with…
Kraken, the third-largest centralized exchange by volume in the U.S., announced the acquisition of Backed Finance on Tuesday to expand its tokenized stock offering. Summary Kraken agreed to buy Backed Finance for an undisclosed price. Backed Finance boasts 23% market share; it offers exposure to more than 60 tokenized equities and ETFs. The integration is expected to enhance Kraken’s capabilities. The acquisition will support Kraken’s tokenized equity platform, xStocks, which surpassed $10 billion in total trading volume in November, according to the company. “Bringing Backed fully into our ecosystem also allows greater alignment on strategy and investment priorities, unlocking the…
Chainlink finally got the Wall Street makeover it’s been hinting at for years. Once Grayscale rolled out the exchange-traded fund tied to LINK, the token rallied. At last check on Tuesday, it was up 12.7% to $13.40 — a welcome bounce for an asset that’s been slogging through a rough year. Summary LINK jumps 8% after Grayscale launches the first U.S. ETF dedicated to the Chainlink token. GLNK offers regulated exposure to LINK but isn’t a traditional 1940 Act ETF. The debut comes as LINK remains down nearly 40% on the year. LINK technicals Source: CoinGecko Trading under the ticker…
Zora crypto price returns to a key accumulation zone within its higher timeframe range, raising the possibility of a 2x rally if support holds and momentum rotates back toward the range high. Summary Price revisits higher-timeframe range support, signalling early accumulation. Value area low aligns with support, strengthening the bullish rotation setup. Successful defense could trigger a move toward the range high, roughly a 2x rally. Zora (ZORA) crypto price is showing early signs of entering a structured accumulation phase as it returns to a higher-timeframe support zone. After a full-range rotation from support to resistance and back again, the…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. A miner earned $235k through HMining, drawing fresh attention to the cloud mining giant’s growing global footprint. Summary A miner earned $235k in BTC on HMining, boosting global interest in the platform’s high-efficiency cloud mining services. The London-based cloud mining firm has expanded its eco-friendly, secure mining solutions, serving millions across 100+ countries. HMining has launched a new cloud-mining contracts as demand grows, offering users upgraded hashpower and simplified earning options. Recently, a miner earned a Bitcoin reward worth…
Bitcoin’s monthly MACD turns bearish as BOJ tightening risks, strong dollar and ETF outflows hit liquidity, triggering liquidations and raising odds of a deeper crypto downturn. Summary Bitcoin’s monthly MACD histogram printed a fresh negative bar, repeating patterns that previously preceded extended market downturns since 2012. A macro shock from rising Japanese yields, strong dollar and higher funding costs triggered a thin‑liquidity sell-off and heavy leveraged liquidations. Ethereum shows a death cross and weakening structure, reinforcing the case for broader crypto weakness if Bitcoin loses its key trendline supports. Bitcoin’s monthly Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator has turned bearish,…
Crypto fraud victims are recovering stolen assets at higher rates as blockchain forensics, exchange cooperation and major seizures like the 127,271 BTC Prince Group case reshape recovery odds. Summary Advances in blockchain forensics let specialists trace funds through mixers to regulated exchanges, where assets can be frozen and seized. Professional firms report 58–72% recovery success when cases are reported within 90 days, but most victims still never file. Legitimate recovery firms avoid upfront fees and never request seed phrases, instead working with law enforcement using government-grade forensic tools. Cryptocurrency fraud victims are recovering stolen assets at increasing rates as blockchain…