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Quantum computing presents a significant security risk to Bitcoin, with analysts warning that advanced quantum algorithms could potentially derive private keys from public keys. This technological breakthrough might return millions of currently inactive bitcoins to the market, forcing critical decisions about cryptographic updates.

Monad launched its mainnet and deployed its native token MON with a total supply of 100 billion units, accompanied by a community-targeted airdrop. The launch aims to address key performance bottlenecks for high-frequency DeFi applications and provides a first read on adoption and the network’s economic design.

The digital asset market faced another challenging week, recording massive investment product outflows totaling 1.94 billion dollars. According to a latest report , this negative trend extends the current streak to four consecutive weeks, accumulating nearly 5 billion in withdrawals. Despite the strong selling pressure, tentative signs of stabilization were observed on Friday with the return of positive flows.

The recent drop in Bitcoin price towards the $80,000 zone has officially validated a feared technical pattern known as the death cross, signaling the possible start of a prolonged bear market. Analyst Rekt Capital confirmed this Friday that the macroeconomic bullish structure has been invalidated after losing key supports and closing the week in red. This event marks a critical turning point, as the general trend has shifted in favor of sellers in an environment of high volatility.

Coinbase announced the acquisition of Vector, a decentralized exchange (DEX) native to the Solana network, in what the company describes as part of an intense acquisition campaign. It is its ninth acquisition in 2025, with the deal aimed at strengthening Coinbase’s on-chain capabilities and accelerating access to new assets in the Solana ecosystem.

XRP slipped below the psychological barrier of $2 as it traded around $1.90–$1.92 despite multiple ETF approvals and launches during November. News of funds such as Canary Capital’s XRPC and Bitwise’s ETF, which recorded opening volumes of $58 million and $105 million respectively (another fund attracted $250 million), failed to arrest the contraction across the market.

In an unexpected turn against the widespread digital market correction, the Solana and XRP ETFs have managed to attract massive capital recently. While established Bitcoin funds face historical outflows, these emerging products register combined net inflows nearing 900 million dollars, standing out as rare green marks in a red financial landscape.

The privacy-focused asset has demonstrated remarkable resilience against general market weakness, decoupling from the sector leader’s bearish trend. According to a recent Zcash price analysis by Aaryamann Shrivastava, the cryptocurrency maintains a negative correlation of -0.78 with Bitcoin, allowing it to operate independently during periods of high volatility. This unique behavior has captured the attention of investors seeking refuge from current uncertainty.

The United Kingdom’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has formalized an exhaustive Basis Markets investigation, a hedge fund accused of defrauding its investors. Nick Ephgrave, director of the agency, confirmed the detention of two individuals and stated that they will decisively pursue those who use digital assets to scam. This event marks a turning point in British regulatory surveillance over unregistered investment schemes.

The highly anticipated collaboration between the memecoin ecosystem and Bitget Wallet has officially materialized with the launch of a tangible payment solution. Through their official X account, the Shib team confirmed the arrival of the Shiba Inu debit card, allowing users to make everyday expenses in the real world. This milestone aims to close the existing gap between traditional finance and the decentralized sector.