US Jobless Claims Below Expectations
The number of people filing for unemployment benefits for the first time in the week ending November 29 was 191,000. Market expectations were 220,000. The previous week’s revised figure was recorded as 218,000 (previously 216,000). The data shows a stable outlook for the labor market.
BlackRock CEO: Sovereign Funds Bought Bitcoin During the Latest Crypto Downturn
Larry Fink stated that some sovereign wealth funds have been gradually accumulating Bitcoin. As the price fell from its peak of $126,000, the funds aimed to establish long-term positions at around $80,000. Fink emphasized that if the US does not increase its investment pace in digitalization and tokenization, it could fall behind other countries, and predicted that tokenization will experience significant growth in the coming years.
VTB Plans to Launch Cryptocurrency Trading Service in 2026
Russia’s second-largest bank, VTB, plans to launch a service in 2026 that will allow investors to buy and sell crypto assets through brokerage accounts. Once regulatory approval is obtained, customers will be able to directly buy and sell crypto assets like Bitcoin.
Michael Saylor: Major Banks Are Adopting Bitcoin Quickly
Saylor stated that major banks are adopting Bitcoin faster than expected and that 2026 will be a crazy year for crypto.
Ripple CEO: Bitcoin Could Reach $180,000 by the End of 2026
Brad Garlinghouse predicted that Bitcoin could reach $180,000 by the end of 2026. Solana Foundation President Lily Liu considers Bitcoin rising to $90,000 normal and exceeding $100,000 quite likely. Binance CEO Richard Teng highlighted market volatility but emphasized increased institutional participation.
Critical Resistance Levels in the Crypto Market
According to Adam, a researcher at Greeks.live, the critical resistance level for BTC is $94,000-$95,000, and for ETH, it is $3,150-$3,500. Investors are divided on whether the price will pull back once these levels are reached.
Grayscale Chainlink Trust Begins Trading as an ETF
Grayscale Chainlink Trust (GLNK) began trading as an ETF with a 0% fee as of December 2. The original trust was launched as a private product in February 2021.
Ethereum Foundation Deepens Crypto Education in Argentina
The Ethereum Foundation has launched educational projects on blockchain and distributed systems in collaboration with the University of Buenos Aires and other educational institutions. Starting in 2026, students will be able to obtain EF-approved certificates.
Putin’s Economic Advisor: Crypto Should Be Included in Russia’s Trade Ledger
Maxim Oreshkin stated that cryptocurrencies have a real impact on the foreign exchange market and should be included in the national trade balance. It was stated that Bitcoin mining and foreign trade contribute to the government’s economic goals.
CZ and Peter Schiff Debate to Begin Soon
CZ announced that the debate between Peter Schiff and himself on Bitcoin and tokenized gold will begin soon. Schiff had challenged CZ on this topic on the X platform.
Chicago Fed: November Unemployment Rate May Remain Steady at 4.4%
The Chicago Fed forecasts that the US unemployment rate will remain steady at around 4.4% in November.
Digital Asset Receives Support from Leading Institutional Investors
Digital Asset received strategic investments from BNY Mellon, iCapital, Nasdaq, and S&P Global. This move is seen as a step to accelerate TradFi and DeFi integration.
Franklin Templeton Reveals Details of Solana Futures ETF
Franklin Templeton’s Solana ETF will initially trade with a position of 17,000 SOL. Staking rewards will be included in the fund’s income. The transaction fee rate has been set at 0.19%, and the number of shares in circulation is 100,000.
