Telegram’s CEO Unveils Cocoon AI-Blockchain Network on TON
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Discover the key themes shaping today’s markets and technology landscape – from asset prices and economic shifts to corporate strategy, policy changes, and emerging innovations. This section brings together timely news, analysis, and insights across all major sectors, helping readers stay informed about the forces driving global finance and the future of tech.
#Web3
#Crypto Wallets
Tangem Launches Visa-Ready ‘Pay’ Card to Bridge Crypto Self-Custody and KYC
Crypto wallet maker Tangem has rolled out the Tangem Pay virtual Visa card, enabling users to spend USDC stablecoin from their hardware wallet at millions of merchants worldwide while undergoing standard KYC.
#Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
#Stablecoins
Tangem Launches Visa-Ready ‘Pay’ Card to Bridge Crypto Self-Custody and KYC
Crypto wallet maker Tangem has rolled out the Tangem Pay virtual Visa card, enabling users to spend USDC stablecoin from their hardware wallet at millions of merchants worldwide while undergoing standard KYC.
Revolut Lets Users Swap U.S. Dollars for Stablecoins at 1:1 Rate
Fintech firm Revolut is offering U.S. dollar customers the option to swap fiat into major stablecoins at a one-to-one rate, signalling deeper integration of digital assets in everyday finance.
Visa to Support Four Stablecoins Across Four Blockchains
Payments giant Visa announced it will begin supporting four different stablecoins operating on four unique blockchains, expanding its crypto-asset infrastructure amid growing institutional demand.
Circle Launches Arc Testnet with BlackRock, Goldman Sachs and Visa
Circle Internet Group launched its public testnet for the Arc Layer-1 blockchain – a move backed by over 100 major institutions, including BlackRock, Mastercard, Goldman Sachs and Visa.
#Cardano
#XRP
BNB Flips XRP as Market Cap Surges Past $180B
BNB reached a record high near $1,330, surpassing XRP in market capitalization and reinforcing its position as the third-largest cryptocurrency.
#Solana
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan Sees $1 Trillion Market for Solana
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan outlined a bullish thesis for Solana (SOL), arguing it can mirror Bitcoin’s early dominance by tapping tokenisation and stable-coin growth.
Solana ETFs Launch, Yet SOL Trades Under $200
Despite the debut of spot Solana ETFs and strong institutional inflows, the SOL token remains stuck below $200, highlighting a gap between ETF launch momentum and asset performance.
#Crypto
#Commodities
Gold Slips as Profit-Taking and Higher Treasury Yields Pressure Prices
Gold prices retreated from a six-week high as rising U.S. Treasury yields and investor profit-taking weighed on the metal, while silver pulled back from its record peak.
Silver Surges to Record Highs in 2025 as Supply Crunch and Industrial Demand Tighten Market
Silver has outperformed gold in 2025, soaring 71% amid tightening supply, emptying vaults, and accelerating industrial demand from EVs, AI hardware, and solar technologies. Analysts say prices may continue rising.
Deutsche Bank Lifts 2026 Gold Forecast to $4,450 as Central Banks Drive Demand
Deutsche Bank increased its 2026 gold price forecast to $4,450 per ounce, citing stronger investor flows and persistent central-bank buying that continue to tighten supply.
Gold Hits Near Two-Week High as Softer U.S. Data Boosts Rate-Cut Expectations
Gold climbed over 1% to its highest level in nearly two weeks after soft U.S. economic data strengthened expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next month, lifting demand for non-yielding bullion.
#Ethereum
Bitcoin Plunges Below $90,000 as Volatility Surges and Major Players Buy the Dip
Bitcoin briefly fell below $90,000 amid more than $1 billion in liquidations, even as MicroStrategy and El Salvador ramped up purchases. Forecasts for long-term BTC gains remain sharply divided.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan Sees $1 Trillion Market for Solana
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan outlined a bullish thesis for Solana (SOL), arguing it can mirror Bitcoin’s early dominance by tapping tokenisation and stable-coin growth.
JPMorgan Plans to Accept Bitcoin and Ethereum as Collateral for Institutional Loans
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is reportedly preparing a program to allow institutional clients to use Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings as collateral for loans by the end of this year.
Tom Lee and Arthur Hayes Reaffirm $10K Ethereum Target Despite Market Drop
BitMine chair Tom Lee and BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes remain confident that Ether will hit $10,000 this year, despite a recent market crash and only months left in 2025.
#Bitcoin
Bitcoin Plunges Below $90,000 as Volatility Surges and Major Players Buy the Dip
Bitcoin briefly fell below $90,000 amid more than $1 billion in liquidations, even as MicroStrategy and El Salvador ramped up purchases. Forecasts for long-term BTC gains remain sharply divided.
J.P. Morgan Sees Bitcoin Undervalued vs. Gold, Sets $170K Target
J.P. Morgan argues that Bitcoin is undervalued compared to Gold on a risk-adjusted basis and estimates a fair price of about $170,000 for the cryptocurrency within 6-12 months.
Bitcoin Slips Below $100K as Analysts Warn of Further Drop
Bitcoin fell below the $100,000 level amid rising liquidation pressure and ETF outflows, as analysts flag a potential descent toward $90,000 or lower.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan Sees $1 Trillion Market for Solana
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan outlined a bullish thesis for Solana (SOL), arguing it can mirror Bitcoin’s early dominance by tapping tokenisation and stable-coin growth.
#Silver
Gold Slips as Profit-Taking and Higher Treasury Yields Pressure Prices
Gold prices retreated from a six-week high as rising U.S. Treasury yields and investor profit-taking weighed on the metal, while silver pulled back from its record peak.
Silver Surges to Record Highs in 2025 as Supply Crunch and Industrial Demand Tighten Market
Silver has outperformed gold in 2025, soaring 71% amid tightening supply, emptying vaults, and accelerating industrial demand from EVs, AI hardware, and solar technologies. Analysts say prices may continue rising.
Gold Tops $4,200 an Ounce in Fresh Record as Safe-Haven Demand Accelerates
Gold prices hit a new all-time high above $4,200 per ounce as investors reacted to deepening U.S.-China trade tensions and rising bets on further Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Gold Soars to Record $4,179 as Rate Cut Bets and Trade Tensions Drive Rush to Safety
Gold hit a record $4,179 per ounce on Tuesday as investors piled into safe-haven assets amid escalating US-China trade tensions and expectations for deeper Federal Reserve rate cuts.
#Gold
Gold Slips as Profit-Taking and Higher Treasury Yields Pressure Prices
Gold prices retreated from a six-week high as rising U.S. Treasury yields and investor profit-taking weighed on the metal, while silver pulled back from its record peak.
Deutsche Bank Lifts 2026 Gold Forecast to $4,450 as Central Banks Drive Demand
Deutsche Bank increased its 2026 gold price forecast to $4,450 per ounce, citing stronger investor flows and persistent central-bank buying that continue to tighten supply.
Gold Hits Near Two-Week High as Softer U.S. Data Boosts Rate-Cut Expectations
Gold climbed over 1% to its highest level in nearly two weeks after soft U.S. economic data strengthened expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next month, lifting demand for non-yielding bullion.
China’s Gold Imports Through Hong Kong Drop 64% in October as Demand Softens
China’s net gold imports via Hong Kong fell sharply in October, sliding about 64% from September as softer domestic demand and high global prices curbed buying activity.