Ethereum prices plummeted over 20% from a peak of $4,100 earlier in the week, dropping to $3,260 amid a broader market selloff influenced by the Federal Reserve's cautious interest rate outlook. In contrast, Bitcoin fared slightly better, losing about 12% from its all-time high of $108,000, as higher rates limit liquidity in the crypto market.
Following the parliamentary commission's report on the Credit Suisse crisis, significant criticism has emerged towards various stakeholders, including former Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer. The Swiss Bankers Association and the Federal Council acknowledge regulatory weaknesses, while calls for improved oversight and management practices intensify. The Greens propose a "Lex UBS" to address risks from the newly formed megabank, and UBS attributes CS's collapse to mismanagement and strategic failures.
XRP's price fell sharply below $2.20 amid a broader cryptocurrency market correction, with the global market cap down nearly 9%. Despite this decline, analysts remain optimistic, predicting potential rebounds to targets as high as $5, with some suggesting even greater peaks if a FOMO-driven rally occurs.
The parliamentary commission of inquiry (PUK) has criticized the management of Credit Suisse (CS) for the crisis that led to its bailout, while acknowledging the authorities' role in averting a global financial disaster. The PUK calls for stronger "too big to fail" regulations and clearer cooperation among financial stability authorities, highlighting shortcomings in the Federal Council's response and Finance Minister Ueli Maurer's inadequate communication. Despite FINMA's supervisory efforts, repeated scandals at CS indicate limited effectiveness in oversight.
Adam Back, a prominent figure in the Bitcoin community, reassured that the cryptocurrency's maximum supply of 21 million is not at risk of being increased, despite a disclaimer from BlackRock suggesting otherwise. He dismissed the disclaimer as legal caution, emphasizing that any change would fundamentally alter Bitcoin's identity. Meanwhile, Dogecoin's co-founder, Billy Markus, reacted to the recent market crash of major cryptocurrencies with his characteristic sarcasm, using the acronym "WAGMI" to convey a sense of ironic optimism amidst the turmoil.
The PUK report on the Credit Suisse crisis criticizes former Finance Minister Ueli Maurer for insufficient communication with the Federal Council, highlighting his verbal-only updates and lack of written documentation. The report calls for improved information exchange, risk management, and emphasizes the need for better capitalization of systemically important banks. Additionally, it points out the inadequate supervisory actions by Finma, despite regular audits and written expectations communicated to CS.
Cryptopia, the New Zealand-based crypto exchange that went bankrupt after a cyberattack, has begun returning approximately NZ$400 million (about $225 million USD) to 10,000 verified account holders. Liquidators from Grant Thornton reported that over NZ$400 million in crypto has been returned on-chain recently, with plans for further distributions next year for newly verified users. They encourage remaining account holders to register on the claims portal to be eligible for future distributions.
The CS-PUK report will guide future bank regulation by examining Finma's supervisory activities from 2015 through the recent crisis. During this period, Credit Suisse faced multiple negative incidents, including the "shadowing scandal," the Mozambique bond scandal, and the failures of Greensill and Archegos.
Nestle SA's stock has plummeted 25% this year, prompting J. Stern & Co. to increase its holdings, deeming the shares "far too cheap." Following the ousting of its CEO and reduced sales guidance, analysts are cautiously optimistic about a turnaround under new CEO Laurent Freixe, with expectations of a 20% stock rise in the next year. Despite the challenges, market sentiment suggests the selloff may have been excessive, particularly given Nestle's strong product portfolio in coffee, pet care, and nutrition.

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