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Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has significantly advanced smart trading by launching six new AI trading avatars within its GetAgent platform. While other platforms test general AI models (like ChatGPT or Gemini) in trading, Bitget is offering ready-to-use AI traders with distinct personalities and strategies. These avatars are running live, trading real accounts, … Read more
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has secured $800 million in a dual-tranche funding round, propelling its valuation to $20 billion. This represents a 33% increase from its $15 billion valuation in September. Primary Tranche: The first tranche was led by institutional investors, including Jane Street, HSG, Oppenheimer Alternative Investment Management, and Tribe Capital. Secondary Tranche (Strategic Investment): … Read more
Senior officials from India and the United States have accelerated trade negotiations, generating strong optimism in Indian markets. The first phase of a new trade agreement, focused primarily on reciprocal tariff adjustments and market access, is reported to be nearing completion. The long-term goal of the talks is to expand bilateral trade to approximately US$500 … Read more
Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, reported exceptionally strong financial results for the third quarter, driven by a doubling of USDC circulation, and simultaneously announced it is exploring the launch of a native token for its proprietary Arc blockchain. Record Financial Performance The NYSE-listed company’s financial metrics for Q3 (ending September 30) were robust: … Read more
Pendle Finance has announced substantial growth in its third quarter (Q3) of 2025, cementing its position as a major player in decentralized finance (DeFi). Significant TVL Surge: The platform’s average Total Locked Value (TVL) soared to $8.75 billion in Q3 2025, a massive increase from $3.99 billion in Q2. Key Growth Driver: The growth was … Read more
Shares of Bitdeer Technologies Group saw a sharp drop of over 30% this week, falling from $23 to around $16, after the company’s third-quarter results failed to satisfy high investor expectations—particularly regarding its Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure progress. Investors were looking for major updates but received only incremental news, leading to the severe sell-off. Despite … Read more
The privacy coin Firo (FIRO), formerly Zcoin, has experienced an explosive rally in November, surging over 300% and reaching its highest price point since August 2022. The coin, which utilizes Bitcoin-like tokenomics and Zero-Knowledge (ZK) proofs for superior privacy, is catching the attention of investors hoping its momentum continues given its market cap is still … Read more
Hong Kong is significantly advancing its ambition to become a major crypto hub by launching the pilot phase of Project Ensemble. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the city’s de facto central bank, announced that the initiative is transitioning from a sandbox experiment to a live environment with real-value transactions using tokenized deposits and digital … Read more
The ASTER token has seen a significant price increase, rising over 8% today and 12% this week, successfully breaking out of a bullish “falling wedge” pattern. However, despite the sharp jump, the article highlights several warning signs that suggest the upward move might not continue immediately: Momentum Divergences: The Relative Strength Index (RSI) shows a … Read more
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest significantly increased its stake in Circle Internet Group, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, purchasing $30.5 million worth of shares across three of its exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on Wednesday. Ark’s major investment—spread across the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW), and ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF)—occurred after … Read more