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Ethereum couldn’t even hold above $3,150. Pathetic. It joined Bitcoin in the “Let’s Disappoint Everyone” club, sliding below $3,120 and $3,050 like it had somewhere better to be.

In this riveting saga of market dynamics, we shall indulge our curiosity by dissecting the current state of affairs, pondering potential gains, and casting an anxious glance at the lurking shadows of downside risks, all in the hopes of discerning whether XRP can muster the audacity to reclaim its former splendor.

And so, we continue our journey through the murky waters of regulatory uncertainty, where crypto exchanges, issuers, and institutional investors in the US must navigate the choppy seas without the guiding light of clarity.

Filecoin, that paragon of digital virtue, crumbled through its support levels like a poorly constructed farce, shedding 5.1% to $1.24. A volume surge rivaling a mob at a bakery signaled institutions bidding adieu, according to CoinDesk’s crystal ball 🔮.

In a riveting chat with CNBC, our friend Lee waxes lyrical about fortunes to come. He’s particularly impressed by the tiny number of Bitcoin wallets with a cool ten grand-just four million. Well, compared to nearly 900 million IRA and brokerage accounts that also hold a shy ten grand, that’s roughly the size of a very angry ant trying to move a mountain. Bear in mind, he sees this as the tip of the iceberg.

And guess what? Their stablecoin settlement volume has hit a whopping $3.5 billion run rate as of November 30! That’s not just growth; that’s like finding out your favorite pizza place is offering free toppings for life! 🍕💰

Circle, that industrious architect of digital gold, has signed a pact to claim the Interop Labs team and their proprietary IP. The goal? To fuel their Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) and their Arc blockchain, which dreams of becoming the “Economic OS for the internet.” A poetic vision, if you ignore the existential dread of yet another layer of infrastructure.

Interactive Brokers, one of the world’s largest electronic brokerage firms, is rolling out stablecoin deposits for eligible individual brokerage accounts, Bloomberg reported. The feature is launching in phases beginning in the United States and allows customers to transfer supported stablecoins directly into their accounts, where they are converted to U.S. dollars for trading use. 🚀

BitMine Immersion Technologies, a grand establishment previously known for its endeavors in Bitcoin mining, has taken it upon itself to secure its position as one of the foremost corporate guardians of Ethereum. This week, it has boldly acquired 102,259 ETH, raising its total holdings to an impressive 3.97 million ETH, purchased at an average price that would make one’s head spin-$3,074 per token!

Bitcoin (BTC) dropped to $86,980, down by nearly 9% from its highest point this month. Like, “Wow, I’m not even close to being done with this drama.” 📉 Similarly, Ethereum (ETH) token dropped to the critical support level at $3,000, much lower than last week’s high of $3,468. Because nothing says “I’m resilient” like a 13% dip. 🧠