Amazon Enters AI Arms Race as Crypto and Risk Asset Fears Mount

AI agents, including GPT-5 and Claude, have demonstrated the ability to exploit vulnerabilities in Ethereum smart contracts, raising significant concerns about the economic risks posed by autonomous cyber capabilities in the cryptocurrency sector.

Bitcoin's price dipped below its 'fair value' for the first time in two years, prompting a network reset characterized by a flush of leverage and accumulation by long-term holders. Following this adjustment, the price has rebounded above fair value, suggesting a potential for significant gains in the coming months.

AAVE's native token surged by 14% following the integration with Bybit and Mantle, which connects the decentralized finance (DeFi) lender to a user base of 70 million. This upward movement has allowed the token to break through a significant resistance level, with a target of reaching $190 in the near future.

Bitcoin's volatility has recently diverged from the VIX, indicating a widening spread between BTC and S&P 500 implied volatility indices. This shift suggests potential trading opportunities as market dynamics evolve. Analysts are closely monitoring these changes as Bitcoin's price has recently rebounded to around $91,000 after a significant sell-off.

A Brazilian court has sentenced 14 individuals for their involvement in a $95 million drug money laundering scheme that utilized cryptocurrency and shell companies to obscure the origins of illicit funds. The defendants were found guilty of leveraging fake businesses and digital transactions to facilitate their operations.

Polkadot has surged by 13% after breaking above a key resistance level, with trading volume increasing by 34% above weekly averages. This upward movement indicates a significant shift in market dynamics for the cryptocurrency, reflecting heightened investor interest.

Iren has announced plans to sell up to $2.3 billion in convertible notes, alongside a share sale aimed at funding the repurchase of existing debt. This move has resulted in a decline in the company's shares, reflecting investor concerns over its financial strategy.

Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs) launched on October 28, 2025, and experienced a remarkable inflow of capital, achieving 21 consecutive days of positive inflows leading up to Thanksgiving. This surge highlights a strong investor interest in Solana as a viable asset in the cryptocurrency market.