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Thinkstock The current dynamics playing out in the stock market are really hard to describe right now. On the one hand, there are pockets of the economy that are red-hot, with hundreds of billions of dollars flowing into high-powered growth trends like AI that are clearly propping up valuations across the board. The Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) provides defensive exposure with one-third to one-half of returns coming from dividends. The iShares 20 Plus Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) offers 4.3% yield and hedges against stock market corrections. The Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) provides non-U.S. developed market exposure at…

As of November 2025, Simon Kim, CEO of Hashed, argues that Ethereum, one of the leading altcoins in the cryptocurrency market, is significantly undervalued. Through a comprehensive analysis using 12 different valuation methodologies, including both traditional financial metrics and crypto-native approaches, Kim suggests that the intrinsic value of Ethereum should be $4,869. This figure starkly contrasts with its current market price of just under $3,000, indicating a potential undervaluation of over 62%. This analysis is crucial due to Ethereum’s role in the blockchain ecosystem. Ethereum’s blockchain has been instrumental in fostering decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts. Historically, Ethereum has…

As market participants consider strategies for the period before the end of 2025, three projects—the established assets Cronos ($CRO), Toncoin ($TON), and the emerging presale project BlockchainFX ($BFX)—are being analyzed for their potential. Market uncertainty often presents strategic entry points. This analysis examines the utility and market positioning of each of these projects. $BFX: Bridge Between Blockchain and Global Finance — 70% Token Boost + $11.4M Raised BlockchainFX ($BFX) aims to solve the critical problem of fragmented global trading. Its vision is to be the “bridge between blockchain and global finance,” offering a unified trading platform for 500+ assets, including crypto, forex, stocks,…

DMND, a new mining pool built around Stratum V2 which began taking applicants for a soft private launch earlier this year, is now open for all miners to create accounts. Miners can register here to begin onboarding.  DMND’s full public launch comes after a successful SOC 2 Type 2 audit, proving compliance with security policies necessary for large scale miners.  “With our SOC 2 Type 2 compliance and streamlined business verification practices, the DMND pool is built for operators who value security, transparency, and professional-grade standards,” said DMND Co-Founder & CEO, Alejandro De La Torre. “Combined with miner-controlled block construction,…

Atul Shinghal, Founder and CEO of Scripbox, notes that stable government and optimism about the economy have contributed to strengthening investors’ confidence in IPOs. He emphasised that investing solely for listing gains can be detrimental, as it carries significant risks. In an interview with Mint, Shinghal shared his views on IPO market trends and investment strategy for SME IPOs. Here are edited excerpts of the interview:What is driving retail investors to IPOs?Retail investors in India have been driven by a potent combination of abundant domestic liquidity, easy access via emerging digital investment platforms, and the allure of quick listing gains.The…

When the market cools down, smart investors do not panic. They rotate. Downtrend periods often create the perfect entry points into the next cycle’s biggest winners. That is why traders are closely watching the best altcoins to buy now before the recovery phase kicks in. The goal is simple. Accumulate projects with low market caps, strong fundamentals, and early-stage momentum.Across every metric that matters, one project stands out as a clear frontrunner. Noomez ($NNZ) is currently dominating presale attention and showing on-chain demand that analysts say could set it up as the next altcoin to explode in 2025.Below is a full…

24/7 Wall St. Over the past two years, Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL), and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) have collectively committed nearly $3 trillion to AI infrastructure. Microsoft alone plans $80 billion in fiscal 2025 capex, mostly data centers; Alphabet raised its 2025 guidance to $75 billion; and Amazon’s AWS is on pace for $100+ billion annually by 2026. The stated goal: lock in dominance before rivals do. Wall Street cheers every upward revision, sending these stocks to repeated all-time highs. Earnings calls overflow with phrases like “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” and “land-grab phase.” Analysts now bake in 20% to 30% cloud and AI revenue…

The .sweat extension gives Sweat Wallet’s 20M+ users the ability to own a simple, personal identity within Web3. Instead of depending on long wallet addresses or in-app handles, users can register a domain that belongs to them and use it across platforms and future onchain applications. The extension reflects Sweat Wallet’s mission to make crypto accessible through movement and expands the identity layer around its growing ecosystem.“This collaboration brings user-owned identity to a community already interacting with crypto daily,” said Mattia Martone, COO and Co-Founder of Freename. “Sweat Wallet has introduced millions of people to Web3, and giving them a…

Steady minting Moving up the rankings According to the data provided by Ripple Stablecoin Tracker, Ripple has minted another 10 million RLUSD on the XRP Ledger. According to the data provided by CoinGecko, the market cap of RLUSD currently stands at $1.26 billion. Steady minting On Oct. 22, the treasury executed a substantial mint of 24.5 million RLUSD. Just six days later, on Oct. 28, another 5 million RLUSD entered circulation, followed within three days by an even more notable issuance: 36 million RLUSD on Oct. 31. November took that trajectory and pulled it sharply upward. On Nov. 3, Ripple minted a massive 50 million RLUSD,…

An advisor at Bitwise believes the Bitcoin trend has shifted from a four-year to a two-year cycle as institutional players have begun to dominate market dynamics. In an analysis mirroring the views of Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley and DLT Austria CEO Ed Prinz, Bitwise advisor Jeff Park said Bitcoin’s (BTC) four-year market cycle is over. Instead, it has been replaced by a two-year cycle. Bitcoin’s Four-Year Cycle In his latest blog post, Park explained that the Bitcoin halving event and retail market psychology drove the four-year cycle. The halving usually introduced a supply shock by cutting block mining rewards by…