Altcoins Are Headed to $0...

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• Adam Back Says Altcoins and Meme Coins May Head to Zero

• Russia Dumps Gold, Pushes XRP as Sanctions Pressure Mounts

• Polymarket and Kalshi Face Heat as Congress Opens Insider Trading Probe

• NYT Report Alleges CFTC Helped Trump-Connected Crypto Firms

👀 Adam Back Says Altcoins and Meme Coins May Head to Zero

Adam Back warned that increasing Bitcoin dominance and changing market conditions could push many altcoins and meme coins toward “$0.”

🪙 Russia Dumps Gold, Pushes XRP as Sanctions Pressure Mounts

Russia reportedly sold close to 900,000 ounces of gold in 2026 as sanctions and war costs mount, and analysts also noticed growing interest in blockchain-based settlement systems tied to XRP infrastructure.

⚖️ Polymarket and Kalshi Face Heat as Congress Opens Insider Trading Probe

US lawmakers launched an investigation into Polymarket and Kalshi over concerns that politically connected traders may have used insider information to profit from major geopolitical and election-related bets.

🔎 NYT Report Alleges CFTC Helped Trump-Connected Crypto Firms

A New York Times investigation claims senior CFTC officials helped clear regulatory hurdles for crypto firms tied to the Trump family, while internal staff raised concerns over consumer protections and approval standards.

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