Cryptonews

In what they’re calling a “long-term competitive strategy,” Bitfinex has decided to cut those pesky maker and taker fees. And guess what? This isn’t just a one-time offer; it’s the new default. They’ve thrown open the doors to spot trading, margin trading, derivatives, securities, and even OTC trading on Bitfinex Securities. Just don’t ask them when this glorious free-for-all is going to end. They’re keeping that under wraps, probably because they’ve misplaced the calendar. 🗓️

Yes, folks, Intuit is teaming up with Circle to sprinkle some USDC magic across its platform. Credit Karma, TurboTax, QuickBooks-oh, the possibilities! 🤯

Ah, Bitcoin, the eternal tightrope walker of finance, balancing on the edge of a $1.125 trillion realized cap, while its price plunges like a melodramatic hero in a Pasternakian novel. 🌪️💔 Is this the bull market’s last gasp, or merely a dramatic pause before the next act? The on-chain metric, which values each bitcoin at its last moved price, suggests the latter-a quiet rebellion against speculative frenzy. 🕵️‍♂️

The analysts are split, folks-like a bad marriage counselor’s office. Half say it’s heading to the depths of despair, while the other half whispers, “Wait for the big comeback!” Classic drama, baby!

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Apparently, this week was supposed to be as volatile as a Real Housewives reunion, thanks to all the economic data being thrown around like confetti. 🥂 And today’s big reveal? The Consumer Price Index for November, which turned out to be the economic equivalent of a “meh” emoji. 🤷‍♀️

Key Takeaways (With a Side of Sarcasm)

Kraken-backed tokenized securities platform xStocks is launching on TON Wallet, a self-custodial wallet on the Telegram messenger. Because nothing says “financial innovation” like a crypto wallet that’s basically a group chat. 📱💸

Apparently, Brett Knoblauch from Cantor has finally broken his silence, now waving a giant banner with “$72” fluttering proudly, claiming the deal is a “market waiting to happen.” Like some prophecy, if you believe in such things. The 15-year pact, good for a whopping 245 MW in Louisiana – a place not known for its icy winters but evidently perfect for AI data centers, or so we’re told. 🌞💻

Behold! Bitwise, the leading conjurer of crypto ETFs, has boldly declared its prophecies for our dear Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana! Despite the market’s cautious demeanor-like a shy lover at a ball-Bitwise holds firm in its belief that all three cryptocurrencies shall break their chains and soar to new all-time highs. 🕺💃