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In brief Academic literature increasingly finds that crypto and equities are tightly intertwined, especially during periods of stress. Studies find that crypto increasingly behaves like a high-beta tech sector. An academic consensus is forming that crypto is now firmly embedded in the global risk ecosystem. Professor Andrew Urquhart is Professor of Finance and Financial Technology and Head of the Department of Finance at Birmingham Business School (BBS).This is the tenth installment of the Professor Coin column, in which I bring important insights from published academic literature on cryptocurrencies to the Decrypt readership. In this article, I discuss how crypto’s relationship with…

PIPPIN has emerged as one of the strongest performers in the AI Agent token market, rallying sharply over the past few days. The impressive surge has pushed the token into the spotlight, with investors now questioning whether PIPPIN can extend this momentum.Sponsored SponsoredPIPPIN Investors Are Showing SkepticismThe Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) shows that PIPPIN recently enjoyed a period of strong inflows. This signaled rising confidence and capital entering the market. Yet the indicator is now flattening, pointing to slowing inflows. A decline in fresh capital could limit PIPPIN’s ability to sustain its rally, making upward movement more difficult.This shift suggests that…

With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s time to start piling presents under the tree. Here’s our pick of the best options for the crypto fan in your life.Ledger Nano Gen5Ledger Nano Gen5. Image: Ledgerledger.com, $179Hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger is doing its level best to present itself as the Apple of crypto, enlisting iPod designer Tony Fadell to create its new product line, and now Apple Macintosh icon designer Susan Kare to work on the graphics for its latest offering.As you might expect, the Nano Gen5 is a slick-looking, consumer-friendly bit of kit, with an E Ink touchscreen…

The European Commission’s proposal to expand the powers of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is raising concerns about the centralization of the bloc’s licensing regime, despite signaling deeper institutional ambitions for its capital markets structure.On Thursday, the Commission published a package proposing to “direct supervisory competences” for key pieces of market infrastructure, including crypto-asset service providers (CASPs), trading venues and central counterparties to ESMA, Cointelegraph reported.Concerningly, the ESMA’s jurisdiction would extend to both the supervision and licensing of all European crypto and financial technology (fintech) firms, potentially leading to slower licensing regimes and hindering startup development, according to…

The “infinite money glitch” of the corporate Bitcoin treasury has stalled.For much of this market cycle, the trade was simple: stock in companies holding Bitcoin traded at a massive premium to the underlying Net Asset Value (NAV).This allowed firms to issue expensive equity to buy cheaper coins, thereby accretively increasing Bitcoin per share. It was a flywheel of financial engineering that relied on one crucial input: a persistent equity premium.Why Bitcoin treasury company premiums evaporatedHowever, that input is gone amid Bitcoin’s recent price struggles.Data from Glassnode shows that BTC’s price has slipped below the 0.75 quantile since mid-November, leaving more…

Monet Bank, a small Texas community bank owned by a billionaire political supporter of President Donald Trump, has stepped into the field of crypto lenders, billing itself as an “infrastructure bank” with a focus on digital assets. “Monet is focused on being the premier digital asset financial institution, providing innovative and forward-facing solutions for the digital economy,” according to its website. Though at less than $6 billion in assets and slightly more than $1 billion in capital, according to state records, the institution would be considered a very small, community bank.The Texas lender opened in 1988 as Beal Savings Bank…

In December 2025, the financial sector faces a pivotal challenge as it grapples with maintaining innovation within a heavily regulated environment. The banking industry has long been a bedrock of economic stability, yet its future growth is now threatened by an overemphasis on order and control, which could stifle the creative disruptions necessary for advancement. Central to this concern is the concept of controlled chaos, a theory positing that a certain level of disorder and tension within a system can actually drive progress. In the context of banking, this means allowing for pockets of autonomy and innovation within the overarching…

Jamie Coutts highlights capitulation volume and a hammer candle on MSTR, hinting at a potential trend reversal. Shares of Strategy (MSTR), the enterprise software firm turned Bitcoin (BTC) holding company, have flashed one of its most active technical setups in months this week, according to market analyst Jamie Coutts, who today highlighted a cluster of signals forming near the $195 zone. He said the pattern may reflect a turning point for the company as Bitcoin steadies after weeks of volatility. The potential move matters because Strategy has once again become a bellwether for market sentiment, with major institutions now treating the…

Bitcoin consulting has evolved into a specialized field as more people acquire bitcoin and choose to take control of their digital wealth rather than relying on others to store it for them.  Read on to discover seven market-leading Bitcoin consulting companies you can consider contacting so that you get step-by-step guidance on how to secure your bitcoin. The Top Bitcoin Consulting Companies The following are the seven best Bitcoin consultants we’ve analyzed based on the services they offer, their target clients, and their strengths.  The Bitcoin Way The Bitcoin Way is a Bitcoin consultancy that helps people build confidence in…

Devconnect Buenos Aires wrapped up as the largest Ethereum Foundation event yet, bringing together a global mix of developers, founders, creators, and curious newcomers. Key numbers from the week 14,000+ attendeesfrom 130+ countries45% from Argentina53% first-time EF event attendees1,000+ visas issued in collaboration with Argentina’s Dirección Nacional de Migraciones80+ application exhibitors40+ deep-dive events15 Community Hubs200 volunteers500+ community-run side events across the city 📸 Find the Devconnect photo gallery here.📋 Share your feedback with us and fill out the survey. 🎡 A World’s Fair for Ethereum with La Rural as the Schellingpoint For the first time, Devconnect introduced a World’s Fair-style…