Author: Vortex Cryptonews

Aerodrome Finance (AERO) Price Rally Targets $3 as TVL Hits $1.6B

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Aerodrome Finance’s Total Value Locked (TVL) hits $1.6B, with weekly trading volumes reaching record highs. Voting rewards soared to a new all-time high of $9.8 billion, showcasing increased engagement over the platform. AERO token forms a rounding-bottom reversal, sustaining above the $2.00 psychological level. Based on Fibonacci levels, AERO is projected to hit $2.95. With a boost in buying pressure, the space is heating up as it crosses the $177 billion market cap. Aerodrome Finance is the top performer, with a surge of 15.50% over the past 24 hours. With…

Bridgewater Founder Ray Dalio Advocates “Hard Money” Like Gold and Bitcoin Over Debt

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Billionaire investor Ray Dalio advocates prioritizing “hard money” assets like gold and bitcoin over debt assets. Dalio warns of rising global debt levels, particularly in the US and China, leading to potential currency instability. Gold and bitcoin are nearing record highs, with bitcoin surpassing $100,000, amid growing economic uncertainty. This week, global investors flocked to Abu Dhabi for a series of finance and cryptocurrency conferences. Against this high-stakes backdrop, billionaire investor Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, a thought-provoking investment strategy: prioritize “hard money” assets like gold and bitcoin over…

21Shares Predicts Another Nation to Embrace Bitcoin as Reserve Asset after El Salvador

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21Shares forecasts that countries like Argentina may follow El Salvador’s lead and adopt Bitcoin as a reserve asset. El Salvador became the first country to add Bitcoin to its reserves in 2021, sparking global interest in its potential as a financial asset. 21Shares, one of the largest issuers of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs), has forecasted that another nation-state will likely follow in El Salvador’s footsteps by adopting Bitcoin as a reserve asset. According to their 2025 State of Crypto Market Outlook, Bitcoin’s growing recognition as a legitimate financial asset has…

Binance Coin (BNB) Spikes to New ATH Above $770, Confirming Onset of Altseason

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The total BNB futures Open Interest (OI) surged over 39% today, signaling rising demand from investors. The Binance ecosystem has registered a sharp uptick in on-chain activity amid bullish sentiment. After consolidating below the 2021 peak for the past eight months, Binance Coin rallied to a new all-time high (ATH) earlier today. The large-cap altcoin, with a fully diluted valuation of about $111 billion and a daily average traded volume of over $6 billion, surged over 17% in the past 24 hours to trade about $765 on Wednesday, December 4,…

Circle and Binance Partner to Boost USDC Adoption

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Circle and Binance have partnered to boost USDC utility, enhancing integration of stablecoins in finance. Binance plans to list more USDC pairs and hold USDC in its corporate treasury, though exact amounts are undisclosed. Tether dominates the $204 billion stablecoin market, with USDT holding $139 billion compared to USDC’s $41 billion. Circle, the company behind the stablecoin USDC, has with crypto giant Binance to expand the utility of its token on the trading platform. The strategic partnership aims to accelerate growth, setting the stage for a deeper integration of stablecoins…

BNB Chain Unveils Template to Drive Web3 Innovation

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Binance-backed BNB Chain has unveiled plans to back new projects. The protocol aims to compete with top rivals in several key markets like memecoin and DeFi. BNB Chain sponsors a hackathon to identify new talents and promising projects. In a recent , BNB Chain discussed how it has emerged as a hub that provides developers with the tools and infrastructure required to innovate and thrive. It is the backbone of several Decentralized Applications (dApps) and smart contracts. As a result, it is designed to promote growth in (DeFi) and even…

Binance to Delist Six Cross and Isolated-margin Trading Options

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Binance is conducting in-house cleaning on top altcoins like GTC and PERP. The impacted altcoins have liquidity pairs with Bitcoin. Despite the delisting update, each of the tokens have retained upticks amid broader market momentum. Leading cryptocurrency exchange has removed several Bitcoin margin trading pairs. The affected digital assets include Band Protocol , Gitcoin [NC], Highstreet (HIGH), Perpetual Protocol , STP , and AVA . It is worth noting that this action will impact both cross- and isolated-margin trading options for these assets. This move will ultimately reduce the number…

Coinbase Taps Apple Pay to Streamline On-Ramp Services amid Global Expansion

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Coinbase introduced Apple Pay on its Coinbase On-ramp platform to simplify fiat-to-crypto transactions. The platform allows users to purchase digital assets via debit cards linked to Apple Wallet and aims to reduce onboarding friction with simple KYC processes. Coinbase’s On-ramp platform currently supports over 60 different fiat currencies. Leading American cryptocurrency exchange has integrated Apple Pay into its Coinbase On-ramp platform to streamline fiat-to-crypto transactions. This feature lets users purchase digital assets quickly and securely using debit cards linked to their Apple Wallet. According to a blog post on Monday,…

Coinbase CEO Draws Line against Law Firms Hiring Ex-SEC Officials

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Brian Armstrong vows to cut ties with law firms hiring individuals linked to regulatory crackdowns on crypto under the Biden Administration. The Coinbase CEO said the company ended its partnership with Milbank after hiring former SEC Enforcement Chief Gurbir Grewal. Armstrong urged other crypto firms to boycott law firms employing individuals who participated in anti-crypto policies. CEO has taken a firm stand against law firms employing individuals connected to what he described as the “unethical actions” of the Biden Administration. His statement came shortly after the New York-based law firm…

Bitcoin and Ethereum Options Worth $3B Set to Expire Today: What’s Next?

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Nearly $3 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options contracts are expiring, sparking potential price swings in the market. Bitcoin options expiry includes 317,212 contracts worth $2.1 billion, with a put-to-call ratio of 0.54 signaling bullish sentiment. Ethereum’s options market shows 2.15 million contracts expiring, valued at $8.36 billion, with a more bullish put-to-call ratio of 0.48. As crypto markets continue to ride high on what many are calling the “Trump rally”, traders and investors are eyeing today with a mix of hope and caution. Nearly $3 billion worth of Bitcoin…