Latest from Sam Reynolds
Traders split over whether Lighter’s LIT clears $3 billion FDV after launch
Prediction markets show traders clustering around a $2 billion–$3 billion range, with odds for $4 billion and $6 billion outcomes falling steadily after October's crash.
Lighter DEX launches LIT token with 25% airdrop
The LIT token supply is split evenly between the ecosystem and team/investors, with a portion airdropped to early participants.
Silver overtakes bitcoin on volatility as year-end trading thins
Traders are forcing macro risk through metals rather than crypto, with silver volatility spiking on physical tightness while bitcoin stays trapped in a low-volatility holding pattern.
Tokenized silver volumes explode as metal's price rises to record
A sharp jump in tokenized silver trading suggests investors are getting exposure to the metal onchain.
Digital yuan holdings to earn interest under China's new framework
The new framework due Jan. 1 will let banks pay interest on clients' e-CNY holdings.
XRP and Cardano need to prove they're useful beyond just fans, Mike Novogratz says
Can Ripple and Cardano hold it together as the market matures to fundamental-focused projects, Galaxy's Novogratz asked Friday.
Coinbase says three areas will dominate the crypto market in 2026
Coinbase Institutional says shifting market structure, not hype cycles, will shape crypto trading and adoption in 2026 as activity concentrates in a few key areas.
Price-action of dog memecoins dogecoin, shiba inu muted amid thin holiday liquidity
The market remains technical, with DOGE and SHIB's movements reflecting broader risk sentiment and liquidity conditions.
Hong Kong regulators target 2026 legislation for virtual asset dealer and custodian rules
The FSTB and SFC concluded consultations on virtual regimes and plan to introduce new bill to LegCo next year.
Crypto breaks higher as BOJ decision clears a macro overhang
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield briefly touched 2% for the first time since 2006 after the central bank lifted its benchmark rate.
