Bybit finds 16 blockchains with power to freeze user funds
After analyzing 166 blockchains, Bybit’s Lazarus Security Lab found 16 networks that can freeze or restrict user funds, raising questions about decentralization.
Bitcoin maintained its November pattern of higher lows as it rebounded to $105,000, but traders remained cautious about a potential rejection at key resistance.
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Canary Capital filing signals spot XRP ETF set for launch this week
Canary Capital’s XRP ETF is set to be the first US-based fund to directly hold the token, following the company’s key SEC filing that could see it launch on Thursday.
Bank of England’s Breeden warns watered-down stablecoin rules risk stability
Bank of England deputy governor Sarah Breeden has backed the central bank’s proposed rules for stablecoins, some of which the local crypto industry had criticized.
Prospective CFTC chair to face hearing after Trump pulls first pick
With the US government shutdown expected to end this week, the Senate Agriculture Committee scheduled a hearing to consider President Donald Trump’s pick to head the CFTC.
Analysts say Bitcoin could be starting its Wave III expansion, and if it plays out according to previous instances, BTC could reach the $200,000 to $240,000 range.