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SummaryBox is rated Hold with a $36 price target, implying a modest 13.2% upside versus current levels.Q3 results highlight stable cash generation, 9% revenue growth, and durable gross margins near 80%, but EPS softness persists due to tax normalization and R&D investment.Management is executing a strategic shift toward AI-driven content infrastructure, with new partnerships and a subscription-first model supporting long-term value creation. Petr Osipov/iStock via Getty Images

Since my last Box (BOX) analysis, the stock has lost 3% in price; the company just reported Q3 earnings, which is the focus of this report. My price target for BOX is $36, and the current price is $31.80, so

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carrier Connect Data Solutions Inc. (TSX.V:CCDS OTCQB:CCDSF; WKN:A40XB1) (the “Company” or “Carrier”), a data center company on a mission to roll up Tier II/III data centers internationally that specialize in delivering co-location, today announced that Mark Binns, CEO, will present live at the Small Cap Growth Virtual Investor Conference hosted by VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on December 9th

DATE: December 9th
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This will be a live, interactive online event where investors are invited to ask the company questions in real-time. If attendees are not able to join the event live on the day of the conference, an archived webcast will also be made available after the event.

It is recommended that online investors pre-register and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates.  

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Recent Company Highlights

Acquired 4 Megawatts via 2 data centers in Ottawa, OntarioRaised CAD $4.3M in new financingAcquired 2MW data center in Perth, Australia
About Carrier Connect Data Solutions Inc.

Carrier Connect Data Solutions’ mission is to roll up Tier II/III data centers internationally that specialize in delivering co-location and data center solutions to AI companies, service providers, enterprises and small businesses. Data centers are the physical locations that store computing machines and their related hardware equipment, such as servers, data storage drives, and network equipment. As a carrier-neutral organization, Carrier’s systems are fully independent and owned outright within its leased space. The current principal markets for the Company are Vancouver and Ottawa, Canada and Perth, Australia, where it serves clients who use its facilities either as their primary datacenter or as an ancillary site depending on their needs.

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Virtual Investor Conferences (VIC) is the leading proprietary investor conference series that provides an interactive forum for publicly traded companies to seamlessly present directly to investors.

Providing a real-time investor engagement solution, VIC is specifically designed to offer companies more efficient investor access.  Replicating the components of an on-site investor conference, VIC offers companies enhanced capabilities to connect with investors, schedule targeted one-on-one meetings and enhance their presentations with dynamic video content. Accelerating the next level of investor engagement, Virtual Investor Conferences delivers leading investor communications to a global network of retail and institutional investors.

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SoFI's stock is down Friday afternoon after announcing a share sale.The company's stock is still riding high after beating analysts earnings expectations for seven of the last eight quarters.

SoFi's been on a winning streak. Today's it's taking a breather.

Shares of SoFi Technologies (SOFI), a fintech-turned-bank, are taking a hit after a $1.5 billion share sale announcement on Thursday caught investors and analysts off guard. The most recent capital raise was its second in six months. Still, its stock remains aloft, nearly doubling so far this year.

The company has been riding high on its achievements over the last two years, with seven of its last eight quarterly reports beating analyst earnings expectations, according to Visible Alpha. And the company plans to invest in its existing businesses, relaunch crypto trading, and expand its product offerings—good reasons to have cash on hand.

WHY THIS MATTERS TO YOU
SoFi plans to expand its offerings in the coming year. That could boost its stck, but the shares have rallied for much of 2025, sitting near all-time highs, and have recently slid after the company sold shares to raise capital. Some analysts believe the fintech could qualify for S&P 500 membership, which could also give the shares a lift.

SoFi's second capital raise in two quarters wasn't widely expected. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analyst Tim Switzer said in a recent note that he was "a little surprised" since the latest share sale followed another of the same amount in July. That said, the firm's capital levels are low compared to bank peers, according to Switzer.

"We believe the raise is largely opportunistic given the stock is near all-time highs," Switzer wrote yesterday.

The company sold shares at $27.50 apiece, just a touch below their November all-time high of around $32. Visible Alpha's Street consensus target is just under $26, perhaps an indication that the company managed a good price—though the Street's outlook on the shares, based on ratings, is broadly neutral. The stock was recently down about 7%, trading right near the recent sale price.

SoFi started out as a fintech company primarily offering student loan refinancing, but has since transformed into a full-service bank offering bank accounts, personal loans and investment products. It also relaunched a crypto trading platform last month after pausing that service in 2023 as it was securing its national bank charter. SoFi plans to launch its own branded stablecoin next year, according to the company.

"There's more happening at SoFi today than at any other time in my eight years with the company," SoFi's chief Anthony Soto said in its third-quarter earnings call late October.

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 5, 2025 / Markets misprice companies when they believe the business sits inside separate, unrelated verticals. Eventually, a moment arrives when the market realizes those verticals share a common technological core. When that happens, interest accelerates rapidly because adoption in one sector automatically increases the value in the others. SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) is entering exactly that moment. Not just as a participant but as an engine.

Gold authentication is where the shift started. For generations, the bullion market has depended on trust and documentation, neither of which survives heat. Identity disappears when a bar is melted or reshaped. SMX introduced a way for gold to retain its identity at the molecular level throughout its lifecycle. Authentication becomes intrinsic rather than external. A structural limitation dissolves. This alone commands market attention.

Four Markets All Needing Verification Infrastructure

Rare earth minerals bring a different set of pressures. These materials underpin modern technologies and national security. Yet their supply chains are notoriously opaque. Once ore is processed and refined, origin becomes impossible to prove. Manufacturers and governments have been calling for a solution for years because transparency affects defense readiness, economic independence, and technological competitiveness. SMX provided a mechanism for rare earths to retain identity from extraction through refining and alloy creation. A second global industry began moving toward the same technology.

ESG supply chains reveal a third dimension. Regulators and brands have shifted away from narrative sustainability toward measurable sustainability. But without material-level identity, recycled content claims, recovery percentages, and lifecycle data rely on estimates. SMX introduced scientific verification into a domain that had been defined by inference. Plastics, textiles, and industrial materials can now prove their journeys objectively. Auditors gain certainty. Regulators gain clarity. Brands gain credibility. ESG becomes a system grounded in truth rather than goodwill.

Digital assets complete the convergence. Markets have long needed a reliable source of real-world data to anchor digital value. The PCT turns authenticated physical activity into a digital signal with measurable integrity. A fourth industry begins responding to the same capability that transformed gold, rare earths, and ESG.

What looks like four distinct stories is actually one system creating a feedback loop. Gold validation increases confidence in rare earth validation. Rare earth validation strengthens ESG standards. ESG verification provides authenticated data for digital assets. The digital layer increases the visibility and demand for verified material identity. Each sector pushes value into the others because they all depend on the same underlying capability.

Understanding the Impact

The acceleration in interest is not the result of hype. It comes from markets paying attention. It is the product of cross-sector reinforcement. When adoption in one market improves the utility of the technology in another, interest multiplies. Markets are not responding to sentiment. They are responding to a discovery that SMX is not participating in four industries. It is foundational to all four.

This type of convergence has clear historical precedent. When the market realized cloud computing was not a niche service, adoption surged across unrelated sectors. When encryption standards unified payments, unrelated industries converged. When logistics systems standardized tracking, global supply chains reorganized. In each case, a shared layer created feedback loops that accelerated adoption.

SMX is experiencing the same dynamic. What changed is not the technology. What changed is the market's perception of its reach. The interest is deserved. The feedback loop is real. And those evaluating the move should view it as the natural repricing that follows when industries recognize a unifying infrastructure layer.

About SMX

As global businesses face new and complex challenges relating to carbon neutrality and meeting new governmental and regional regulations and standards, SMX is able to offer players along the value chain access to its marking, tracking, measuring and digital platform technology to transition more successfully to a low-carbon economy.

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The information in this press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate," "believe," "contemplate," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intends," "may," "will," "might," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "would" and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements in this press release may include, for example: successful launch and implementation of SMX's joint projects with manufacturers and other supply chain participants of steel, rubber, plastic and other materials; changes in SMX's strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects and plans; SMX's ability to develop and launch new products and services, including its planned Plastic Cycle Token; SMX's ability to successfully and efficiently integrate future expansion plans and opportunities; SMX's ability to grow its business in a cost-effective manner; SMX's product development timeline and estimated research and development costs; the implementation, market acceptance and success of SMX's business model; developments and projections relating to SMX's competitors and industry; and SMX's approach and goals with respect to technology. These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this press release, and current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and involve a number of judgments, risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing views as of any subsequent date, and no obligation is undertaken to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. As a result of a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, actual results or performance may be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Some factors that could cause actual results to differ include: the ability to maintain the listing of the Company's shares on Nasdaq; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations, and identify and realize additional opportunities; the risk of downturns and the possibility of rapid change in the highly competitive industry in which SMX operates; the risk that SMX and its current and future collaborators are unable to successfully develop and commercialize SMX's products or services, or experience significant delays in doing so; the risk that the Company may never achieve or sustain profitability; the risk that the Company will need to raise additional capital to execute its business plan, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; the risk that the Company experiences difficulties in managing its growth and expanding operations; the risk that third-party suppliers and manufacturers are not able to fully and timely meet their obligations; the risk that SMX is unable to secure or protect its intellectual property; the possibility that SMX may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and other risks and uncertainties described in SMX's filings from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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SummaryChipotle Mexican Grill offers a compelling long-term Buy opportunity after a valuation reset driven by temporary macro headwinds and traffic declines.CMG's best-in-class operating margins remain intact, supporting premium valuation despite recent comparable sales stagnation and guidance cuts.Unit expansion plans (350-370 new stores in 2026) provide a strong revenue floor, mitigating comp volatility as macro conditions stabilize.The 'Recipe for Growth' strategy, patient pricing, and targeted marketing position CMG for robust recovery over a 2-3 year horizon. Veronique D/iStock Editorial via Getty Images

For Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG), the valuation reset in view of a temporary and macro-driven decline in traffic and a few quarters of stagnation ahead, seems to be an opportunity for long-term

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MONTREAL, Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NanoXplore Inc. (“NanoXplore” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: GRA and OTCQX: NNXPF), a world-leading graphene company, held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) in person on December 4, 2025. All resolutions were adopted by the shareholders. During the Meeting, Rocco Marinaccio, newly appointed CEO of the Corporation, shared a presentation on NanoXplore. Such presentation can be found on NanoXplore’s website in the Investors section under Events and Presentation at www.nanoxplore.ca and on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

Altogether, 104,119,646 shares (60.99% of outstanding common shares) were accounted for at the Meeting. As part of the formal proceedings, the Corporation’s shareholders elected the Board of Directors and approved the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor of the Corporation. The complete voting results from the Meeting are presented below.

Election of Directors

The Board of Directors fixed at seven the number of directors of the Corporation to be elected at the Meeting. Each of the seven nominees listed in the Management Information Circular was elected as a director of NanoXplore. All of the nominee directors were already members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

NomineeVotes ForVotes Against#%#%Rob Wildeboer101,232,13799,90497,4500.096Soroush Nazarpour101,263,91499,93565,6730.065Arinder S. Mahal101,213,04499.885116,5430.115Joseph G. Peter101,201,77899.874127,8090.126Catherine Loubier101,223,57799.895%106,0100.105Jesse C.H. Stanley101,202,86799.875%126,7200.125Hélène V. Gagnon101,196,87099,869132,7170.131
Appointment of Auditor

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants, was reappointed as auditor of NanoXplore until the close of the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders, and the directors were authorized to fix the remuneration of the auditor.

Votes ForVotes Withheld#%#%103,938,92499.826180,7220.174
About NanoXplore Inc.

NanoXplore is a graphene company, a manufacturer and supplier of high-volume graphene powder for use in transportation and industrial markets. Also, the Corporation provides standard and custom graphene-enhanced plastic and composite products to various customers in transportation, packaging, electronics, and other industrial sectors. The Corporation is also a silicon-graphene-enhanced Li-ion battery manufacturer for the Electric Vehicle and grid storage markets. NanoXplore is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec with manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States and Switzerland.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 5, 2025) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (NASDAQ: TLX) between February 21, 2025 and August 28, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important January 9, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Telix securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

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Bitcoin price confirmed a firm rejection from the key $94,000 pivot, shifting momentum and increasing the probability of a move toward the next support at $78,000.

Summary

Rejection at $94,000 confirms the channel high as strong resistance.
Market structure shows another lower high, signaling continued bearish control.
Next major downside target sits at $78,000 to $78,430, aligned with high-time-frame support.

Bitcoin (BTC) is entering a deeper corrective phase after failing to break above the critical $94,000 resistance zone throughout the week. Several attempts to reclaim this level resulted in immediate sell-offs, confirming another decisive rejection from a region that has repeatedly capped upside expansion.

As bullish momentum fades and market structure weakens, Bitcoin now appears poised to revisit lower support levels, with the $78,000 region emerging as the next major area of interest. Traders are closely monitoring whether this rejection will lead to a full rotation back toward the lower boundary of the broader trading channel.

Bitcoin price key technical points

Bitcoin confirms rejection from the $94,000 pivot, a major channel high resistance zone.
Price remains below key structural levels, forming another lower high.
Next major downside target sits near $78,000 to $78,430, aligned with high-time-frame support.

BTCUSDT (4H) Chart, Source: TradingView
Bitcoin spent the majority of the week testing the $94,000 resistance region, an area reinforced by multiple technical confluences. The strongest of these is the channel high resistance, a level that has shown consistent precision in past cycles. Previous touches resulted in clean rejections, and this time was no different.

Price repeatedly tapped the channel ceiling before being pushed sharply lower, marking another failed attempt to break structure to the upside. This move unfolded amid a period of quiet de-leveraging, with total Bitcoin futures open interest signaling reduced speculative positioning as resistance continued to hold.

With the rejection now confirmed, Bitcoin has begun rotating lower toward the channel midpoint. This midpoint closely aligns with a previously established swing low and typically serves as the next technical checkpoint during corrective movements.

Should the price break below this level, the next major target is the high-time-frame support near $78,430. This region has significant liquidity and has served as a structural anchor throughout prior market rotations.

From a market structure standpoint, the recent rejection can be viewed as another lower high within the broader bearish trend. The rally earlier in the week now appears to have been a false recovery, or what is often called a dead-cat bounce.

Volume analysis also supports the bearish outlook. Buying activity during the attempted breakout was weak, while sell-side pressure increased each time Bitcoin tapped the resistance zone. This imbalance is characteristic of a failing rally. Without strong buyer participation, price is unable to sustain upward moves and becomes vulnerable to deeper retracements.

Momentum indicators have also begun to shift. With the rejection firmly in place and downward pressure accelerating, Bitcoin is now trending back into the heart of its channel. If bearish momentum continues to build, the probability of testing the $78,000 region increases significantly.

Reclaiming the $94,000 zone would be required to negate this bearish bias, but the current structure shows no immediate signs of such strength. Market conditions now resemble early 2022, with similar weakening momentum and structural breakdowns reinforcing the risk of deeper downside.

What to expect in the coming price action
Unless Bitcoin can reclaim the breakdown levels with strong volume, price is likely to continue its descent toward the $78,000 support area. A sweep of this region may produce a temporary bounce, but sustained recovery requires reclaiming the channel high resistance. Until that occurs, the dominant trend remains bearish.

Bitcoin is down 8.5% year-to-date.

Source: CoinGecko

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Wall Street is preparing to welcome a major player to the New York Stock Exchange as Twenty One Capital moves toward its public debut.

This Bitcoin price prediction examines what the landmark listing could mean for BTC’s trajectory amid ongoing market volatility.

Historic Bitcoin Treasury Firm Goes PublicBitcoin treasury firm Twenty One Capital, Inc., has received shareholder approval for its business combination with Cantor Equity Partners (CEP).

The transaction is expected to close around December 8, with the merged entity’s Class A common stock anticipated to begin trading on December 9 under the ticker symbol XXI.

“Game on. See you at the NYSE on Tuesday,” Twenty One CEO and co-founder Jack Mallers posted on X.

In July, Twenty One Capital announced it would hold about 43,500 BTC, currently worth approximately $4 billion, when it begins trading, following an addition of 5,800 BTC from stablecoin giant Tether.

This positions the firm as potentially the third-largest corporate Bitcoin holder, trailing only Strategy and Bitcoin miner MARA.

Twenty One, which was first announced in April, is a collaborative venture between Tether, Bitfinex, Cantor Fitzgerald, and SoftBank.

The company’s name refers to Bitcoin’s total possible supply of 21 million coins, with about 19.95 million BTC mined to date.

Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Eyes $81K Drop as Sellers Dominate $94K ResistanceBitcoin is showing signs of weakening after failing to break through the $94,000 rejection block, which has acted as a strong ceiling throughout the past month. The chart clearly shows a sequence of lower highs forming right beneath this level, indicating that sellers are still in control.

Even though price briefly formed a higher high on the most recent bounce, momentum quickly faded, and the market slipped back below the key mid-range structure.

Source: TradingViewThe bullish double-bottom that launched the prior rally has now run into resistance strong enough to stall the trend, and the current lower-high structure points toward exhaustion on the buyer side.

If Bitcoin loses strength below $90,000, the next support sits around $87,000. However, the major downside target remains the liquidity pocket between $82,000 and $81,400.

Unless price reclaims $94,000 with conviction, the structure favors a downside sweep toward $81,000 before any meaningful rebound materializes.

New Dogecoin-Themed Meme Coin Raises $4.2 Million in PresaleAs Bitcoin consolidates, Maxi Doge ($MAXI) is surging in popularity as an Ethereum-based meme coin fusing gym-bro culture with high-leverage futures trading utility.

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XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) slipped 2% on Friday as Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) extended their declines, with each chart now approaching critical technical levels that could determine short-term direction.

Solana Drops 5% As Downtrend Remains Firm

SOL Price Prediction (Source: TradingView)

Solana fell about 5% and remains capped beneath a steep downtrend line that has rejected every attempt at recovery. 

The latest bounce faded at the trendline and the 20-day EMA near $140, reinforcing this area as the first major barrier.

A dense band of Fibonacci resistance between $141 and $153 has repeatedly stopped upside attempts. 

Until Solana clears this zone, rallies are likely to fade rather than trigger sustained momentum.

RSI near 41 shows cooling momentum without signs of exhaustion, consistent with a slow-bleed environment. 

If selling continues, price could revisit the earlier base at $122–$121, where buyers stepped in during the previous downturn.

If bulls regain control, the next targets sit at $163 and $173 after clearing the trendline. 

Cardano Slides 7% And Tests Major Multi-Month Support

ADA Price Dynamics (Source: TradingView)

Cardano declined almost 7% as the chart continues to track a clean downtrend that has been intact since October. 

Every attempt to break the trendline has failed, and each bounce has weakened, highlighting fading demand.

Price is testing a heavy support cluster at $0.38–$0.41, an area that anchored several consolidation phases earlier this year. 

Buyers are reacting, but momentum remains soft and confidence limited.

The most important reference on the chart is the 2-Year MA Multiplier, which is currently sitting well above price and has turned flat. 

Unless ADA breaks its trendline convincingly, sellers are likely to treat each rebound as an exit opportunity.

On the upside, the first levels to watch are $0.43 and $0.48. 

Above the trendline, the next zone sits near $0.60. 

If support gives way, downside risk extends toward $0.32, the last major accumulation area on the chart.

XRP Compresses Inside A Large Triangle As Sellers Hold Control

Price Prediction for XRP (Source: TradingView)

The token is trading inside a broad descending triangle, with lower highs reflecting consistent rejection from a trendline that stretches back to July. 

Each rebound has lost momentum sooner than the last, underscoring persistent selling pressure at the top of the structure.

The most important level on the chart is rising support near $1.94. 

Buyers have defended this line several times, turning it into a key reference point for sentiment. 

A break below it would mark a major shift and remove one of the last structural supports in the pattern.

XRP also remains pinned beneath the Supertrend at $2.41, the first ceiling bulls need to reclaim before any strength narrative becomes credible. 

The Parabolic SAR has flipped bearish again, with signals printing above price and momentum still favoring sellers.

Compression is reaching its final stage as the triangle approaches its late-December to early-January apex. 

A close above $2.41 opens a path toward $2.90, while a breakdown from the rising base exposes $1.75 to $1.60. 

Broader sentiment remains weak, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) down about 4.5% and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) lower by almost 4%, reinforcing a risk-off backdrop that limits follow-through on altcoin rebounds

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South Korean cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon is about to face 12 years in prison for his role in the 2022 TerraUSD collapse, a “colossal” fraud that triggered $40 billion loss in users funds. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 11.

Crypto supporters are now wondering why such a harsh punishment, and what Do Kwon’s team says in his defense?

Do Kwon To Face 12-Year Prison TermOn December 4, a new filing was sent to Judge Paul Engelmayer in New York, where the government explained why it believes Do Kwon deserves such a long prison sentence.

Prosecutors explained that Kwon kept saying TerraUSD (UST) was safe and would always stay at $1, giving false hope to the investors. 

But in May 2022, UST suddenly collapsed, and billions of dollars vanished almost overnight. They say this crash didn’t just hurt Terra investors. It triggered big problems across the whole crypto market, even contributing to failures that later connected to huge disasters like FTX.

According to the US prosecutors, Kwon hid important facts and made people trust a system that was already unstable. Because of all this, they believe 12 years is a fair sentence.

Do Kwon’s Lawyers Request a Lighter SentenceDo Kwon’s lawyers disagree with the long sentence suggested by U.S. prosecutors. They say that a shorter sentence, around five years or less, would be more fair because the Terra crash was not caused by Kwon alone.

According to his defense team, several outside factors added to the collapse. They claim that:

Some large traders attacked the Terra system on purpose.Weak points in UST’s design were taken advantage of by other firms.The entire crypto market was already facing big pressure at the time.His lawyers also shared research papers and blockchain analysis to support their argument.

Do Kwon has already pleaded guilty to wire fraud and conspiracy to defraud, after being charged in March 2023 with several counts linked to fraud and market manipulation.

Sentencing is Scheduled for Dec 11The sentencing hearing set for December 11 will mark a crucial moment not just for Kwon, but for the broader crypto world. Many victims are hoping for justice. They say Kwon destroyed families, ruined retirements, and shattered dreams. 

Some people lost everything they had worked for their entire lives because they believed his promises.

Legal experts expect the judge will consider the enormity of losses and investor harm caused by the collapse.

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Key NotesBen-Sasson defended Zcash's privacy features while emphasizing regulatory compliance can coexist with shielded transactions.Open interest climbed 6% as traders added bullish leverage positions, with the long/short ratio flipping above 1.0.A bullish pennant pattern suggests potential breakout toward $730 if ZEC maintains support above the $272-$305 range.
Zcash

ZEC
$373.0

24h volatility:
2.7%

Market cap:
$6.13 B

Vol. 24h:
$1.28 B

regained footing above the $375 level on Dec. 5 after a heated public exchange between Zcash founder Eli Ben-Sasson and Bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor reignited market interest. The Bitcoin-maximalist stance led by the likes of Saylor, frames altcoins assets as securities vulnerable to market manipulation.

The dispute escalated on Nov. 16, just as Zcash briefly surged toward $700 in November, when Hunter Horsley, CEO of Bitwise, argued on X that Bitcoin maxis struggled to provide coherent criticisms of Zcash. His comments sparked heated debate that brought renewed attention to the privacy-coin.

On Dec. 5, Ben-Sasson shared details of his first discussion with Saylor, noting that newer project Starknet’s mission is ultimately to grow the Bitcoin economy through staking, yield generation and DeFi activity.

First conversation with @saylor:

I explained Starknet's mission: Grow the Bitcoin Economy.

How Bitcoiners (and DATs) can participate by staking, generating yield in STRK, and working with that. As Bitcoin GDP grows, fees –> STRK validators –> yield to DAT stock holders. I… pic.twitter.com/rieBh55nf1

— Eli Ben-Sasson | Starknet.io (@EliBenSasson) December 5, 2025

Ben-Sasson said, countering criticism of Zcash’s design, emphasizing that privacy and regulatory compliance can coexist alongside shielded transactions.

Reacting to Saylor warning about too-rapid innovation, Ben-Sasson argued that a decade of research is more than sufficient for activation. He concluded by noting he still intends to raise quantum-resilience in future discussions.

Coin Glass data shows Zcash open interest rose 6% mildly exceeding the 5% spot gains, showing that traders are backing spot purchases with healthy leverage, in anticipation of further upside. The long/short ratio flipped above 1.0 confirming that the fresh leverage positions were predominantly bullish on ZEC price.

Zcash (ZEC) Derivative Market Analysis | Source: TradingView

Zcash Price Analysis: Bullish Pennant Points Toward a Potential $700 Breakout
Zcash is trading near $369 at press time, recovering from a sharp late-November correction while forming a bullish pennant on the daily chart. The pattern follows a steep rally from the sub-$100 zone in September and now points to a potential retest of the $730 territory.

Zcash (ZEC) Price Analysis | TradingView

However, Zcash is yet to reclaim the middle Bollinger Band near $501. Holding this level prevents a return to the lower Bollinger band and keeps the ZEC bullish pennant in play. If momentum holds, ZEC could retest $500 first, followed by a breakout attempt toward $730, if leverage inflows persist.

On the downside, ZEC’s bullish pennant fails only if price closes below $272, the lower Bollinger Band and macro trendline. Before that level ZEC price is likely to find significant support at the weekly timeframe low of $305.

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Spectra launches on Flare, giving users a new way to trade and manage yield by splitting fixed and variable returns.

Summary

Spectra goes live on Flare, enabling users to trade fixed and variable yield by splitting interest-bearing assets.
By separating principal and yield tokens, Spectra lets investors lock in fixed returns or trade variable-rate exposure.
Spectra’s yield tokenization brings new tools to Flare, supporting advanced DeFi strategies and boosting capital efficiency.

Spectra, a yield trading platform, is now live on Flare, introducing a new way for users to buy, sell, and manage yield from interest-bearing assets. The platform allows users to separate the fixed and variable components of yield, a structure that could expand how investors earn, trade, and manage returns across the Flare network.

How does Spectra work?
At its core, Spectra protocol splits any yield-bearing tokens (e.g. sFLR) on Flare into two parts that can be used independently. The Principal Tokens (PTs) represent the principal value of the underlying asset and are designed to reach their full face value at maturity. Holding PTs allows users to lock in a predictable, fixed return. 

Yield Tokens (YTs), on the other hand, represent the right to future yield that the asset will generate. YTs can be traded independently, giving users a way to speculate on or hedge against changes in yield rates.

By making yield itself composable and tradable, Spectra opens the door to new, flexible DeFi strategies. Users can lock in income, take on leveraged yield exposure, or use these tokens as building blocks for new products in the Flare ecosystem. The tokens could also serve as collateral in future lending protocols, adding potential utilities across the ecosystem.

The arrival of yield tokenization by Spectra marks a notable development for Flare. Developers and liquidity providers gain access to new building blocks for products such as fixed-rate lending, leveraged yield markets, or structured financial products. The model also increases capital efficiency by allowing the same assets to circulate across multiple protocols, which is an important characteristic for networks aiming to attract institutional participation.

Spectra introduces a core financial primitive to the Flare ecosystem — yield tokenization — which marks a major step toward a more mature, interconnected onchain economy.  Not only does this broaden the toolkit available to developers and liquidity providers, but it also strengthens the foundation for long-term ecosystem growth and institutional adoption. 

Who is it for?
Spectra allows anyone to launch their own yield-trading market for assets such as sFLR or FAssets and earn fees on swaps in a model similar to Uniswap. While this system attracts advanced DeFi users and institutions seeking control over on-chain returns, newcomers and the broader Flare community can also use Spectra.

The Fixed Rate tool in the Spectra app allows anyone to obtain PTs and lock in a known, predictable outcome, for example: pay 1 today, receive ~1.1 in X days. It’s a way for users to gain initial experience with yield while still leaving room to explore more advanced strategies over time.

What are the details of the initial pools and liquidity?
At launch, Spectra includes a liquidity pool for its native sFLR token that supports both fixed-rate (where PTs are minted and traded) and yield-leverage markets  (where YTs are minted and traded). Liquidity providers earn swap fees from PT and YT trading and may receive additional rewards such as rFLR or SPECTRA. Expanding liquidity across Spectra’s pools on Flare will be a priority in the early weeks, with Firelight’s stXRP expected to be added next, increasing the range of markets available to users and developers.

Users can engage with the protocol by holding PTs for fixed returns, trading YTs to adjust yield exposure, or supplying liquidity to support and earn trading fees. Spectra is now available on Flare, with more information accessible through its official website.

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Dogecoin has quietly been trying to find its footing again. The price has started to firm up after a period of declines that dragged the meme coin to as low as $0.134 in early December, trading around $0.14 to $0.15 and showing signs that bearish pressure might be easing. 

In that backdrop, a recent chart analysis shared by crypto analyst BitGuru on X shows that Dogecoin could be forming a bullish base, and it offers a possible setup for a rebound towards $0.2.

A Recovery Attempt Begins To Take Shape
The daily candlestick price chart shows Dogecoin rebounding from the lower boundary of its demand zone after briefly dipping beneath it on December 1. That bounce is significant because it represents the willingness to defend the area that held price earlier in July and again during the October pullback. This playout means that Dogecoin has now created a higher low relative to the November breakdown, and this detail means that bullish movement might be moving in.

As it stands, Dogecoin’s price is now pushing back toward the middle of the broader range highlighted in green and teal on the chart below. Recent bullish candle closes on the daily timeframe show that the Dogecoin price is trying to push into that region once again, suggesting that buyers have begun testing the strength of mid-range resistance.

The chart reflects this pattern by displaying earlier price expansions in July and September, both of which unfolded after the Dogecoin price created a higher low.

Dogecoin Price Chart. Source: @bitgu_ru On X

Dogecoin On A Path To $0.188
Dogecoin’s higher-low structure is the signal BitGuru highlights as the earliest sign that momentum may be shifting. Now that the price is now climbing away from the demand zone, the first area to watch is the dotted mid-range line on the chart, which is at $0.188. 

A clean move above that level would mean that buyers have regained control of the market structure. This could open the door for a broader recovery and see Dogecoin returning above $0.20.

At its current price of $0.148, the targets at $0.188 and $0.20 represent gains of roughly 27% and 35%. These levels fall within a range of short-term price targets that Dogecoin could realistically reach before the end of the year if there’s even a little bullish momentum.

However, Dogecoin’s near-term outlook isn’t just about its own chart. Its fate is linked to the broader crypto market, especially Bitcoin. Therefore, Dogecoin’s price action might remain vulnerable to more declines and consolidations unless the wider crypto market turns bullish again. On the other hand, tentative signs of recovery, including rising trading volume, point to a bullish setup for Dogecoin.

DOGE price moves down with sell-offs | Source: DOGEUSDT on Tradingview.com
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USELESS plunges 12% amid rising outflows from whales and smart money.

Market volatility follows inflation data, signaling investor caution despite stable economic indicators.

Key Takeaways

Bitcoin fell below $89,000, causing over $100 billion to be wiped from the crypto market.
US PCE inflation data largely matched expectations and indicated stable underlying inflation pressures.

Over $100 billion was wiped from the crypto market in the past 24 hours as Bitcoin slipped below $89,000.

According to CoinGecko data, the total market capitalization decreased from approximately $3.2 trillion to $3.1 trillion over the same period. Bitcoin was trading near $89,400 at the time of press, down about 3% on the day.

The pullback followed the release of the latest US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report, which largely matched expectations.

Headline PCE rose 2.8% year over year, slightly above last month’s 2.7%, while the monthly figure held steady at 0.3%.

Core PCE, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, increased 2.8% year over year, just below both forecasts and the prior reading. On a monthly basis, core PCE remained stable at 0.2%, indicating persistent but contained underlying inflation pressures.

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XRP’s price slide has pushed traders into one of the least confident stretches of the year — but counterintuitively, several analysts see this fear as a constructive signal rather than the start of a breakdown.

Market intelligence firm Santiment noted that discussions around XRP have flipped decisively negative.

Online chatter is filled with doubt, disappointment, and frustration — the same emotional cocktail that appeared just before XRP launched a 20%+ relief rally in late November.

Santiment interprets this as exhaustion rather than rejection — a setup that has previously rewarded contrarian buyers.

The Token Still Looks Heavy — Yet Analysts Don’t See Structural Damage
The price action isn’t flattering: XRP trailed other large-cap tokens and slid below $2.10, deepening the drawdown from its mid-year highs.

😨 XRP (-31% in the past 2 months), unlike Bitcoin, is seeing the most fear, uncertainty, & doubt (FUD) since October, according to our social data.

🔴 Circles indicate days where there are abnormally higher BULLISH comments compared to BEARISH comments, about XRP (Greed Zone)… https://t.co/lJNW8zlRwK pic.twitter.com/ZoFmwrtw3h

— Santiment (@santimentfeed) December 4, 2025

Yet voices tracking institutional behavior argue that this stagnation often disguises accumulation phases.

Arctic Digital’s Justin d’Anethan framed the price area as one where markets “give up” — historically fertile ground for larger upside once catalysts appear.

Those Catalysts Haven’t Disappeared
Supporters highlight ongoing developments in compliance, international payments use cases, and policy discussions that could favor XRP over time.

They argue that without those structural drivers, sentiment wouldn’t be as polarized — and capitulation would likely look far worse.

LVRG Research’s Nick Ruck added that institutional flows contradict retail pessimism. XRP ETFs have collectively pulled in hundreds of millions since launching, a sign that larger investors don’t view the drop as the end of the story.

ETF Growth Slows, but the Trend Isn’t Negative
Daily allocations into XRP-backed exchange-traded products have dipped recently, marking the smallest inflow since late November.

But the key detail analysts point to is that flows remain positive — meaning investors are reducing enthusiasm, not reversing it.

Total ETF holdings are approaching $900 million across multiple issuers, reinforcing the idea that the strong hands continue adding quietly.

The Bigger Question: Does Fear Mark the Bottom?
XRP’s current mood reflects frustration, not rejection. Analysts tracking social metrics and fund flows see the ingredients for another bounce — provided external catalysts align.

Whether sentiment capitulation unlocks that move or fizzles into more indecision remains the unknown — but the consensus emerging across desks is that despair may be closer to recovery than it appears.

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TLDR:

BNB shows a firm reaction from the 0.786 Fibonacci demand zone, hinting at early strength from weekly support.
Buyers appear active as the weekly candle prints a long lower wick, signaling reduced selling pressure.
Ecosystem growth accelerates with new DeFi, AI, and prediction market projects supported by major investment funds.
BNB Chain leads in active addresses with 57.6M users, reinforcing steady network participation and expanding adoption.

BNB is showing a decisive reaction from a crucial Fibonacci demand area, signaling that the asset may be entering a transition phase.

The latest weekly movement shows buyers stepping in as the price stabilizes above a structural support block.

This development comes as BNB Chain records steady network growth and increasing activity from new ecosystem sectors. The combination of technical strength and expanding adoption places the asset at a pivotal point in the current market cycle.

Weekly Structure Suggests Strength at the 0.786 Fibonacci Demand Zone
According to Rose Premium Signals, BNB is responding firmly from the 0.786 Fibonacci demand zone, a level traders often monitor as the final retracement before a potential shift. 

$BNB Weekly Demand Zone Reversal Ready🚀#BNB Binance Coin is reacting strongly from the 0.786 Fibonacci demand zone, showing early signs of a major trend reversal📉➡️📈

As long as price holds this weekly support block, BNB is positioned for a powerful breakout in the coming… pic.twitter.com/81vxTYSobA

— Rose Premium Signals 🌹 (@VipRoseTr) December 5, 2025

The current weekly candle displays a long lower wick and a firm close, suggesting that selling pressure has weakened in this region. This reaction points to active accumulation as market participants defend the zone.

The analysis emphasizes that this demand block now acts as essential support. 

Maintaining structure above this area introduces room for a recovery leg over the coming sessions. A short pullback may appear during the process, but the setup still leans toward a continuation move aimed at reclaiming higher ranges.

Technical checkpoints sit at the 0.618, 0.5, and 0.236 Fibonacci levels. 

Breaking each one would indicate rising bullish momentum and improved market confidence. The projected pathway identifies two upside objectives: $1,296.11 as a structural resistance level and $1,456.54 near a previous weekly swing high.

Network Expansion Strengthens the Bullish Technical Outlook
BNB Chain’s ecosystem has continued to expand in key sectors such as prediction markets, DeFi innovation, and AI-linked solutions.

New project inflows are supported by the $1 billion YZiLabs fund, which is attracting builders and strengthening utility across the network. This activity provides an additional layer of support for long-term demand.

Recent data shows substantial growth in the network’s user base. 

BNB Chain now records more than 57.6 million active addresses, with total users exceeding 300 million. These figures reflect sustained participation and broad adoption across multiple use cases.

Insights from CryptoRank further show BNB Chain leading the industry in active addresses. 

Solana and Near follow with 43.7 million and 42.1 million, while Polygon continues to rise due to strong performance from Polymarket. This positioning suggests that network engagement remains stable as technical conditions improve.

TL;DR

Ripple CTO David Schwartz has made his XRPL Hub fully public, sharing uptime, peer connections, and traffic data.
He emphasizes that XRPL upgrades should focus on real-world value rather than profit-driven motives.
XRP recently reached $2.85, outperforming Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana this quarter, highlighting growing market confidence in the network. This move reinforces transparency and encourages a data-driven approach for the future of XRP.

Ripple CTO David Schwartz has opened the XRPL Hub, previously used only internally, to public access for the first time. The hub now provides detailed uptime metrics, traffic charts, and peer connection data, along with information about historical performance trends. Schwartz noted that the node has been running on version 2.6.2 for over a month without interruptions. He even shared the hostname so operators can connect directly. Operating below full capacity, the hub has not required peer reservations, offering developers and investors a clear view of XRP’s network stability and operational efficiency.

My hub has been running 2.6.2 for more than a week now and there have been no issues. If you run an XRPL node, feel free to connect:
Hostname: hub . distributedagreement . com
Domain: distributedagreement . com
Port: 51235
PubKey:… pic.twitter.com/bcE3Dt4GPQ

— David 'JoelKatz' Schwartz (@JoelKatz) December 4, 2025

Transparency Drives Discussion on XRPL Upgrades
The hub disclosure comes as discussions around XRPL programmability have gained momentum. By sharing performance data openly, Schwartz provides insight rarely seen from senior figures in blockchain networks. He cautioned against implementing new features solely to increase validator revenue. While acknowledging the appeal of allowing XRP holders to earn yield, Schwartz stressed that incentives alone are not sufficient to justify major network changes. This approach underscores careful evaluation of which upgrades deliver meaningful value, while promoting long-term resilience across the network.

Prioritizing Real-World Value and Controlled Expansion
According to Schwartz, the XRPL already offers robust financial tools that can be applied more widely. Adding complex smart-contract systems carries engineering risks and may produce unpredictable results, especially when combined with high transaction volumes. Features like the AMM upgrade, although technically sound, require evidence of real-world usage before widespread adoption. Schwartz’s strategy focuses on measured growth, ensuring the XRPL evolves in ways that address actual demand rather than introducing features purely for short-term gains or complexity. Analysts note that this approach strengthens the network’s credibility and encourages institutional participation.

Market Performance and Outlook
XRP closed the third quarter at $2.85, up 27.2% from the previous quarter, outperforming Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. Its circulating market cap increased 29% to $170.3 billion, reflecting investor confidence. Schwartz’s transparency initiative signals a stronger focus on data-driven decisions and careful upgrades. By prioritizing measurable value and network stability, the XRPL positions itself for sustainable growth, broader adoption across payment systems, and continued relevance in the competitive crypto ecosystem.

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Market analysts are flagging renewed instability in Bitcoin’s structure after fresh on-chain readings show a growing share of holders slipping into loss territory.

Glassnode’s latest assessment highlights that Bitcoin has failed to reclaim important retracement markers for weeks, suggesting buyers who entered near the highs are increasingly under pressure.

A Quarter of Supply Underwater Points to Investor Stress
With Bitcoin stuck below a critical Fibonacci marker since mid-November, more than one in four coins are now held at a loss.

Rather than indicating exhaustion of sellers, analysts say this dynamic leaves the market delicately balanced between fear and opportunity.

Market Balancing on a Knife’s Edge
Glassnode’s read of current positioning suggests two very different outcomes could unfold.

If underwater holders capitulate, wave-like selling could wash price lower.

But if enough buyers absorb pressure, the same zone could form a temporary accumulation floor — setting the stage for recovery.

Analysts characterize this price region as a “stress zone,” where sentiment can flip dramatically depending on incoming catalysts.

Why the Next Levels Matter
Bitcoin’s trading near $92,000 means macro headlines still carry outsized influence.

Glassnode notes that broader confidence likely won’t improve unless BTC retakes higher Fibonacci bands — particularly levels near $95,800 and $106,200 — which serve as psychological and technical milestones.

So long as those barriers cap price, on-chain data suggests traders should expect choppy behavior, uneven liquidity, and sensitive market reactions.

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