Grayscale to launch first-ever U.S. spot Chainlink (LINK) ETF this week 🚀
Grayscale is converting its existing private “Chainlink Trust” into a publicly traded ETF (ticker: GLNK), becoming the first spot-LINK ETF available to U.S. investors. The listing is expected to begin Dec 2, 2025.
The new ETF will track the spot price of LINK — and, where regulation permits, may also deliver staking-related returns — giving investors regulated, simplified access to Chainlink without holding wallets or private keys.
This launch adds fuel to the growing wave of “altcoin ETFs” (beyond just Bitcoin/Ethereum), following recent ETFs tied to assets like XRP, Dogecoin and Solana — pointing to increasing institutional acceptance of crypto infrastructure tokens.
Bitcoin stumbles into December 📉 Eyes on Powell tomorrow.
Bitcoin stumbles as December kicks off, dipping below key support levels 😬 Traders are bracing for tomorrow’s Fed Chair Jerome Powell speech, looking for clues on interest rate moves and monetary policy. Market jitters are high, with investors debating whether this dip is just a prelude to a short-term shakeout or the start of a deeper correction. BTC whales seem to be cautious, keeping a close eye on liquidity and volatility.
💭 What’s your take — rebound after Powell’s words, or a chill December for BTC? Drop your thoughts below! 👇
Yearn Finance Hit by Major yETH Exploit 🛑 Millions Drained
On the night of Nov 30, 2025, Yearn Finance faced a yETH exploit. The attacker used an “Infinite‑mint” technique to create almost unlimited yETH, then swapped it for ETH and LST tokens, resulting in an initial loss of $2.8–9 million 💸
To obscure the trail, ~1,000 ETH were routed through Tornado Cash, with temporary smart contracts self-destructing after use 🔒
Vaults V2/V3 and other Yearn components were unaffected, keeping TVL above $600 million 🛡️
💭 Takeaway: Even top DeFi platforms remain code-risk vulnerable. Holders of yETH or related tokens should stay alert and monitor updates closely 👇 $ETH $YFI #YearnFinance #yETH #DeFiHack #Ethereum #CryptoRisk
Vitalik Warns Zcash ❌ Token Voting Could Threaten Privacy
Vitalik Buterin warns that token-weighted voting could undermine Zcash’s core privacy features 🛡️ Decisions dominated by large token holders (“whales”) may shift focus from long-term privacy to short-term profit incentives.
Cocoon, a decentralized AI network on The Open Network (TON), is now officially live! 🎉 GPU owners can lend their processing power to run AI tasks and earn Toncoin as rewards 💸
Cocoon emphasizes privacy and security — all data is encrypted and never exposed to the miners. AI tasks run through secure enclaves, ensuring developers and users can trust their information stays protected 🛡️
Telegram founder Pavel Durov highlights that Cocoon could be a new, accessible, and secure way to run AI, cutting cloud costs while letting everyday GPU owners generate income from Toncoin ⚡
💭 What do you think — will Cocoon become a “game-changer” for AI + blockchain for home GPU users, or will challenges like latency and service quality be the real test? 👇 $TON $NOT $DOGS #Cocoon #Toncoin #DecentralizedAI #PrivacyFirst
📰 MicroStrategy Reveals the “Last-Resort” Scenario for Selling Its Bitcoin
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) finally laid it out: the company will only sell its Bitcoin if two conditions hit at the same time —
1. The company’s stock trades below its net asset value (mNAV < 1x)
2. It can no longer raise new capital 💸
Right now they’re holding a massive 649,870 BTC, worth roughly $59.3B, with an average cost basis around $74,430. The BTC position is still in profit, but the stock price isn’t reflecting the true asset value — pushing management to keep a “break-glass plan” ready if liquidity ever tightens.
So far, Strategy has relied on issuing new shares to fund more Bitcoin buys. But if that path is blocked, selling BTC becomes the only emergency exit 😬
🚨 Mike McGlone Warns Bitcoin Could Revisit $50K This Christmas
Bitcoin may face a “Christmas nightmare,” according to Bloomberg’s Mike McGlone, who believes BTC is weakening against gold — signaling a potential structural shift in the market.
Gold’s strength vs BTC points to rising macro caution.
Hidden fragility in equities + tightening global liquidity could pressure crypto further.
Oversupply from high-inflation altcoins may dilute overall market momentum.
McGlone sees a real probability BTC retests the $50,000 support zone. ⚠️
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Bithumb has announced a temporary halt on USDT trading effective Nov 28 after South Korea’s FIU investigated potential AML risks and cross-platform order book sharing with foreign partners ⚠️ All pending USDT orders will be canceled, while KRW trading pairs remain operational. This move highlights growing regulatory pressure on stablecoins in South Korea and could impact short-term market liquidity 💱. Traders are watching closely to see if confidence in USDT holders will be affected 🔍 $BTC #Bithumb #USDT #Regulation #Stablecoin
SpaceX transferred 1,163 BTC (≈ $105M) to a new wallet on Nov 26. After the move, Elon Musk’s company still holds around 6,095 BTC, valued at $550M+. Analysts say this is unlikely to be a sell-off, but more of a custody/security reshuffle. So far, no inflows to exchanges have been detected — easing short-term sell pressure concerns. Still, a whale-size transfer like this keeps traders watching the next move closely 👀 $BTC #SpaceX #Bitcoin #BTCWhale
📰Upbit has been hit by a major security breach involving its Solana hot-wallet, with unauthorized withdrawals leading to an estimated loss of ₩54 billion (≈ $36–37M). The stolen assets include SOL, USDC, and several Solana-ecosystem tokens such as BONK, JUP, RAY, ORCA, PYTH, and more. Upbit immediately suspended all Solana-network deposits and withdrawals, and reassured users it will fully cover all customer losses using its own reserves. The incident highlights ongoing security risks for centralized exchanges — even top-tier platforms remain vulnerable when hot wallets are exposed. $SOL $JUP $PYTH #UpbitHack #CryptoSecurity #ExchangeRisk
📉 Nvidia Falls 6% as Meta Eyes Google Chips – Crypto Markets on Alert
Nvidia shares tumbled over 6% after reports that Meta is negotiating to buy Google AI chips (TPU) instead of relying solely on Nvidia GPUs 🌪️ This move signals heightened competition in the AI accelerator market and potential erosion of Nvidia’s monopoly — affecting both tech stocks and investor confidence. Crypto traders are watching closely because Nvidia GPUs are crucial for crypto mining and AI workloads. Any drop in GPU prices or availability could impact mining costs and AI operations 💻💰 Markets are now evaluating how Nvidia might respond with new chips or pricing strategies — a sign that volatility could ripple through both tech stocks and crypto 🧨
📌BTC–ETH–SOL Supply at Loss Surges, but ETF Buyers Keep Holding Strong
📰New Glassnode data shows Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana hitting record-high levels of supply held at a loss 📉 However, a large share of these “underwater coins” are held by ETF investors — a group known for long-term conviction rather than panic selling. For BTC, major portions of the losing supply sit inside ETF custody and institutional wallets, reducing real sell-side pressure. ETH shows a similar pattern, with ETF holdings staying stable despite price drawdowns. SOL, despite deep unrealized losses, is still being accumulated by newly launched SOL ETFs, with no signs of outflows or de-risking.
💬 Bottom line: The market looks bearish on the surface, but ETF holders are acting as a stabilizing force — keeping liquidity risk lower than headline numbers suggest.
XRP jumps 8% as Franklin Templeton & Grayscale launch new XRP Spot ETFs
• XRP surged more than 8% after Franklin Templeton and Grayscale officially rolled out their XRP Spot ETFs in the U.S., signaling renewed institutional appetite for the token 📈 • The launches come shortly after regulatory pressure on Ripple eased, opening the door for compliant investment products tied directly to XRP. • Early trading saw strong activity, with combined ETF volumes climbing quickly — a sign that institutional capital is beginning to rotate into XRP-focused products. • Market analysts say this could mark a pivotal moment for XRP, potentially setting up further upside if fund inflows continue.
🔥Aster DEX Completes S3 Buyback – Burns 77.8M Tokens and Preps Major Year-End Airdrop
Aster DEX has wrapped up its Season 3 Buyback, accumulating a total of 155.7M ASTER repurchased — a strong signal of long-term value reinforcement for the token 💰
The project will burn 77.8M ASTER, roughly 1% of total supply, aiming to reduce circulating supply and strengthen token economics 🔥
Another 77.8M ASTER is allocated for a large community airdrop, with eligibility checks opening on Dec 1 and claims starting Dec 15 🎁
Season 4 begins Dec 10, where 60–90% of platform fees will continue funding ongoing buybacks — reinforcing Aster’s deflationary roadmap
Rumors are swirling that JP Morgan may hold a short position on MicroStrategy (MSTR) — if MSTR spikes 50%, the bank could face severe financial pressure, potentially triggering a massive short squeeze 💥 At the same time, leaked documents suggest JPM might actually be long MSTR, holding around 2.37M shares (~$765M), creating confusion and psychological pressure in the market 🧐 Crypto investors see this as more than a simple speculation — it highlights a growing tension between legacy finance and the crypto community. A MSTR surge could spark a GameStop-style short squeeze, rattling both BTC and MSTR markets 🌐⚡ $BTC $ETH #JPmorgan #MicroStrategy #ShortSqueeze
🚨 Crypto Investors Pull Funds from JP Morgan Amid Market Manipulation Allegations
Thousands of crypto investors are closing accounts and withdrawing funds from JP Morgan after allegations surfaced that the bank intentionally pushed down Bitcoin and MicroStrategy (MSTR) through unusually large sell orders 💥 Activity spotted on X suggests the sell-off may have been a coordinated move, fueling a wave of distrust toward the banking giant. The incident is shaking confidence in TradFi and driving more crypto users to consider DeFi as a safer long-term alternative 🌐⚡