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Weekly Market Recap - November 16, 2025

Global markets traded defensively this week as equity gains narrowed, commodities softened, and the dollar strengthened, while crypto markets and tokenized RWAs declined amid de-risking flows, rising volatility, and cautious sentiment driven by uneven macro data and regulatory reactivation.

Ana Cabaleiro

Ana Cabaleiro16 Nov 2025

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Ana Cabaleiro 10 Nov 2025

Weekly Market Recap - November 9, 2025

Global markets came under pressure this week as tech stocks led a correction and safe-haven demand strengthened; simultaneously, cryptocurrencies tumbled on institutional outflows and macro uncertainty, reinforcing a risk-off tone across asset classes.

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Ana Cabaleiro 10 Nov 2025

Starke Finance rkSOL Report - October 2025

In October, rkSOL saw moderate drops in price, supply, and market capitalization, mainly due to overall Solana ecosystem adjustments. Nevertheless, we maintained stable validator performance, consistent user growth, and solid liquidity—underscoring our reliability as a liquid staking solution.

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What Is Zcash (ZEC)? A Guide to the Privacy-Focused Cryptocurrency thumbnail

Ana Cabaleiro 07 Nov 2025

What Is Zcash (ZEC)? A Guide to the Privacy-Focused Cryptocurrency

Zcash (ZEC), a privacy-focused cryptocurrency using zero-knowledge proofs, is gaining momentum amid growing concerns over data privacy.

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Spot Solana (SOL) ETFs in 2025: What Investors Need to Know thumbnail

Ana Cabaleiro 06 Nov 2025

Spot Solana (SOL) ETFs in 2025: What Investors Need to Know

Solana ETFs debuted on Wall Street in 2025, offering regulated exposure to SOL through traditional markets, while on-chain alternatives like rkSOL deliver higher yields and full liquidity.

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Ana Cabaleiro 05 Nov 2025

Starke Finance Solana Validator Report - October 2025

In October, Starke Finance demonstrated outstanding reliability and above-average returns as a Solana validator, reaffirming our commitment to transparency and performance. Despite changes in network delegations, our validator remained resilient, trusted, and well-positioned for continued community growth.

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Ana Cabaleiro 03 Nov 2025

Weekly Market Recap - November 2, 2025

The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 bps to support slowing growth, prompting a cautious market response. Crypto markets fell as regulatory delays and macro uncertainty drove investors toward stable, yield-based assets.

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