How a weakening US labor market is putting pressure on Bitcoin and crypto prices
A “softening, not collapsing” jobs market meets a tired crypto rally Bitcoin has spent the later weeks of November struggling to hold momentum after setting new highs earlier in 2025. At the same time, US labor data has begun to signal a different kind of warning, not a jobs crash but a clear loss of
How Zcash went from low-profile token to the most-searched asset in November 2025
Key takeaways: Zcash surged more than 10x within weeks, briefly returning to large-cap territory with a valuation above $10 billion. On Coinbase, ZEC became the most-searched asset in mid-November, surpassing both Bitcoin and XRP. The rally is supported by several real shifts: the 2024 halving, rising shielded balances and the NU6.1 holder-controlled funding model. Analysts
How Ripple plans to bridge crypto and Wall Street in its $4B expansion
Key takeaways: Ripple is spending about $4 billion to combine prime trading, treasury tools, payments and custody into a single integrated setup. RLUSD trials aim to settle real card payments and corporate payouts onchain, then sync results back into ERP and TMS systems. To scale, Ripple needs strong controls with clear reserves, strict compliance checks
XRP as Wall Street’s dark horse: Why some funds see it like Bitcoin
ETF filings put XRP back in the spotlight When financial firms roll out exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for crypto, it often signals that an asset is crossing from niche into the mainstream. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are already trading in the US, attracting billions from institutions and retail investors who want exposure
Early crypto gems: How to discover them first
Key takeaways: Builders: Look for active repositories, steady commits and external validation to confirm real progress. Usage: Fees and retained revenue matter more than hype — use clean, consistent definitions. Liquidity: Depth and spread across venues show true tradability, not inflated volumes. Token design: Check float, fully diluted valuation and unlock cliffs to spot supply
Solana’s Alpenglow upgrade could make it faster than Google: Here’s how
The boldest step yet Solana has always pitched itself as the blockchain for speed. With Alpenglow, it’s attempting a quantum leap. Validators have voted overwhelmingly in favor of the upgrade, with almost 99% support across the network. If successfully implemented, Alpenglow is expected to reduce transaction finality from roughly 12.8 seconds to just 100 to