‍Bitcoin Metcalfe Value Suggests 96% Recovery Chance by 2026 Bitcoin (BTC) is trading 31.4% below its all-time high, falling below its network value (Metcalfe) for the first time in two years. This historical indicator suggests a high probability of recovery. Economist Timothy Peterson notes that similar situations in 2019, 2020, and early 2023 preceded significant rallies. Network activity and spot market data also show bullish signs, indicating strong adoption and renewed buy-side momentum.
‍Russian Financial Regulators Consider Broader Crypto Access Russian financial regulators are reportedly considering a significant shift away from current restrictions on cryptocurrency access, which primarily limit participation to qualified investors. Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov and First Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Russia Vladimir Chistyukhin have indicated that regulations are likely to be relaxed, acknowledging the widespread use of crypto assets by Russian citizens and businesses. This move could expand the reach of digital currencies within the nation.
‍Solana Dominates x402 Payments Driven by AI-Agent Demand Solana has emerged as the leading platform for AI-agent payments within the x402 ecosystem. On November 30, the network recorded an all-time high daily payment volume of approximately $380,000, marking a 750% week-on-week growth. This surge signifies genuine machine-driven demand for services, utilizing Solana's low fees and high throughput for gasless USDC transfers. The x402 protocol, designed for machine-to-machine interactions, is seeing broad adoption, unlocking new revenue flows and potentially becoming a consistent source of demand for Solana's blockspace.
‍Cronos Labs Appoints Edward Adlard as Head of Ecosystem Cronos Labs has announced the appointment of Edward Adlard as its new Head of Ecosystem. Adlard brings extensive experience from both traditional tech and Web3, having previously served as CEO of Instalabs and VP of Growth at Tezos. He also held leadership roles at Amazon. Adlard will focus on expanding the Cronos ecosystem, fostering strategic alliances, and driving institutional tokenization and AI-driven on-chain innovation. His vision aims to attract institutional capital by leveraging Cronos's compliance-ready infrastructure and partnership with Crypto.com. Cronos, supported by Crypto.com, boasts over 500 developers and a user base exceeding 150 million. The network comprises Cronos EVM, Cronos POS, and Cronos zkEVM, managing over $6 billion in user assets and processing over 100 million transactions.
‍Crypto Philanthropy Fuels Longevity Science The Longevity Science Foundation (LSF) is advancing research into extending human healthspan, the period of life spent in good health. The foundation strategically funds early-stage studies, supporting projects at institutions like the University of Oxford and the University of Copenhagen. The crypto ecosystem is emerging as a significant philanthropic force, with donors empowered to direct contributions to specific research areas. Donating cryptocurrency or stock can offer substantial tax advantages. LSF's work, gaining recognition in media like Forbes, positions aging as a manageable biological challenge and aims to increase not just lifespan, but healthspan.
‍OpenEden Secures Major Funding for Tokenized Treasurys OpenEden, a platform for tokenizing real-world assets (RWA), has successfully closed a new investment round with backing from prominent trading firms, venture capital funds, and institutional infrastructure providers, including Ripple. The capital will be used to scale offerings in tokenized US Treasurys and expand RWA products. The company plans to deploy funds to enhance its tokenization-as-a-service platform and introduce new products. Key offerings include TBILL, a fund for tokenized US Treasuries, and USDO, a yield-bearing stablecoin backed by these treasuries. OpenEden has also integrated its products across various decentralized exchanges and lending markets, with cUSDO approved as off-exchange collateral at Binance. The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation is the custodian and investment manager for TBILL's underlying treasuries, which have also received investment-grade ratings from S&P Global and Moody's.
‍BC.GAME Becomes Exclusive Gaming Partner for Crypto Fight Night 2025 BC.GAME has been named the Exclusive Gaming Partner for Crypto Fight Night (CFN) 2025. The collaboration integrates live boxing with Web3 gaming, featuring pre-fight betting markets on the BC.GAME platform for the full fight card. "Partnering with BC.GAME gives that spirit a clear destination outside the ring," said CFN co-founder Rahul Suri. "It turns the whole night into one connected experience." CFN 2025 will combine professional boxing, including a WBC Middle East title fight, with Web3 culture, serving as a networking hub for crypto industry professionals.
‍BlackRock Executives: Tokenization Poised to Redraw Global Market Infrastructure Top executives at BlackRock, including CEO Larry Fink and COO Rob Goldstein, foresee blockchain-based tokenization triggering the most significant overhaul in financial infrastructure since the advent of electronic messaging. They believe tokenization will enable assets to move faster and more securely, facilitating trading and settlement without traditional intermediaries. While acknowledging the transition will be gradual, BlackRock is actively investing in this future. Their USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) has already amassed $2.3 billion, positioning it as a leading tokenized asset. This marks a significant evolution towards a more digitized and efficient financial ecosystem.
‍FDIC to Propose Stablecoin Regulations and Tokenized Deposit Guidance The U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is set to introduce a framework for stablecoin laws and guidance on tokenized deposits this month. Acting chair Travis Hill confirmed the agency is developing rules under the GENIUS Act, aiming to enhance regulatory clarity in the digital asset sector. The FDIC will issue a proposed rule for its application framework and later for prudential requirements for stablecoin issuers. This initiative, in collaboration with the Federal Reserve and other regulators, signifies a crucial step towards a clear and compliant environment for stablecoins and tokenized deposits in the U.S.