Major layer-1 blockchain networks are incorporating post-quantum cryptography into their technical roadmaps as a long-term security priority. The shift follows NIST's standardization of quantum-resistant algorithms between 2022 and 2024. Teams are addressing potential vulnerabilities in elliptic-curve signature schemes before quantum computers reach cryptanalytic capability.

Canary Capital's spot XRP exchange-traded fund recorded approximately $58 million in trading volume on its first day, setting a 2025 record for new ETF debuts, according to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas. XRP closed the session at $2.31, down 2.3%. Crypto strategist Xoom stated that ETF approval alone cannot drive XRP to $10 or $100, emphasizing that sustained price growth depends on real-world adoption and integration into payment networks.

Bitcoin has climbed back above $92,000 after posting gains exceeding 12% over seven days. Bloomberg senior commodity strategist Mike McGlone projects a possible decline to $50,000, citing Bitcoin's correlation with S&P 500 volatility and deflationary market signals.

The International Monetary Fund has warned that tokenized financial markets may experience heightened volatility as automation accelerates settlement processes. The institution highlighted potential flash-crash scenarios driven by instant execution mechanisms. Early modeling suggests asset-management costs could decline by up to 20%, though speed-driven efficiency may amplify systemic shocks during periods of market stress.

Three additional XRP exchange-traded funds are preparing to launch in the United States. 21Shares, CoinShares, and WisdomTree will debut their XRP ETF products following the recent launches of Grayscale and Franklin Templeton spot ETFs this week. Binance XRP reserves have declined to 2.7 billion tokens since October, with over 300 million XRP withdrawn since Oct. 6, according to CryptoQuant data.

Binance will delist 12 cryptocurrency margin trading pairs on December 4 at 6:00 a.m. UTC. The affected pairs include WAXP/BTC, SXP/BTC, ONT/BTC, ID/BTC, ZRX/BTC, CHR/BTC, ENJ/BTC, ONG/BTC, POWR/BTC, AGLD/BTC, and UMA/BTC across Cross Margin and Isolated Margin platforms. The exchange will close user positions, perform automatic settlement, and cancel all pending orders during the delisting process.

Bitcoin fell 16.77% in November, matching the 16.23% decline in November 2022. The cryptocurrency dropped from its October 6 all-time high of $126,198 to $82,000 by November 21, before recovering 5.5% over the following week to $91,464. Short-term holder sentiment and institutional positioning now determine BTC's next direction.

A wallet linked to Ethereum's 2014 initial coin offering transferred $60 million in ETH to exchanges this week, extending a gradual sell-off that started in September. On-chain data shows the top 1% of Ethereum addresses now control 97.6% of circulating supply, up from 96.1% a year ago, reflecting sustained accumulation by large holders during the recent market downturn.