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Steak 'n Shake expands to El Salvador; Harvard boosts Bitcoin stake; Kiyosaki remains bullish on BTC.

Pro-Bitcoin restaurant Steak 'n Shake announces El Salvador expansion

CoinTelegraph - Steak 'n Shake, an American fast food restaurant company, first began accepting BTC in May and is now expanding its stores to El Salvador.

Prediction Markets Are Coming for Your Favorite Sport, Says NBA Star Tristan Thompson

Decrypt - Prediction markets dominated politics last year, but now they’re making a notable splash in the big leagues, NBA star Tristan Thompson said.

Crypto's long-term fundamentals strong despite market rout — Bitwise CEO

CoinTelegraph - Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley took a contrarian view to the prevailing crypto investor sentiment, which dropped to a six-month low on Saturday.

AI is cutting entry-level jobs fast, leaving new graduates with fewer white-collar options

Cryptopolitan - Over three million students finished college in America this year, and they were expecting the usual shot at stable white-collar jobs. Instead, they’ve met hiring freezes, automated interviews, and closed doors, according to a survey by CNBC. Employers across the U.S. are slashing entry-level roles, and AI is swallowing up tasks faster than career centers […]

Wall Street billionaires met with Donald Trump at the White House to discuss backing Elise Stefanik for governor to counter Zohran Mamdani

Cryptopolitan - A packed White House dining room turned into a political war room on Wednesday night as some of the richest and most powerful figures in American finance met with President Donald Trump to talk about one target, Zohran Mamdani, according to The Telegraph. The meeting brought together billionaires who wanted to figure out how to […]

Ethereum Holders Are More Willing Than Bitcoin Investors to Part With Coins: Glassnode

Decrypt - Ethereum holders move and sell their coins far more than Bitcoin holders, according to a new report from Glassnode.

The Future of Finance Is Borderless, Says Kraken – And It’s Already Being Built

cryptoDNES - While markets obsess over Bitcoin’s weekly swings, Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi says the real battle for the next decade has nothing to do with price levels. The post The Future of Finance Is Borderless, Says Kraken – And It’s Already Being Built appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.

Gold Becomes 2025’s Top Hard Asset, Leaving Bitcoin Behind

cryptoDNES - A surprising shift has taken shape in global markets this quarter: gold is now dramatically outperforming Bitcoin in 2025, something that hasn’t happened since BTC entered the mainstream investment landscape. The post Gold Becomes 2025’s Top Hard Asset, Leaving Bitcoin Behind appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.

XRP Price Analysis for November 15

U.Today - Can the decline of XRP continue to the $2 zone?

You don’t need to learn vibe coding: Build an AI ghost app in 30 mins and reclaim weeks of your life

CryptoSlate - Five years ago, if you wanted to bring a software idea to life you had two choices. Learn to code well enough to build it yourself or pay someone who knew what they were doing. Either way it took time, money, and the kind of technical commitment most people understandably avoided. Today that entire process […] The post You don’t need to learn vibe coding: Build an AI ghost app in 30 mins and reclaim weeks of your life appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Harvard Triples Its Bitcoin Position as Emory Expands BTC ETF Holdings

Decrypt - Harvard University and Emory both increased their Bitcoin exposure in the third quarter via ETF holdings, new filings show.

Bitcoin Options Traders Shrug off the Dip With Calls Leading Puts Across Markets

Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin’s derivatives markets remain active early Saturday as bitcoin hovered between $95,871 and $96,341 over the last hour at 9 a.m. EST, with traders scrambling to reposition after bitcoin spent the week tumbling back under the six-figure threshold for the first time since June. Futures Traders Cut Risk While Options Flow Points to Continued Volatility […]

At $96k, nearly 99% of BTC investors accumulating in past 155 days are holding at a loss

CryptoSlate - As the BTC price tumbles below $100,000, Glassnode would like to share a depressing stat. If you’ve been stacking sats anytime since late spring, it’s fair to say the honeymoon is officially on pause. With Bitcoin trading at $96,000, a whopping 99% of investors who bought in the past 155 days are in the red. […] The post At $96k, nearly 99% of BTC investors accumulating in past 155 days are holding at a loss appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Ethereum and XRP prices crash, investors flee to a new crypto called Remittix

CoinJournal - Analysts say the final stretch of November could be a busy one for two familiar names: Dogecoin and Remittix (RTX). Remittix is gaining its own wave of interest by doing something simple: existing. BitMart and LBank have already confirmed listings and the team has been teasing a third major exchange. As capital rotates out of […] The post Ethereum and XRP prices crash, investors flee to a new crypto called Remittix appeared first on CoinJournal.

Ethereum Hits ATH in Crucial Performance Metric

U.Today - Ethereum has broken a major scaling milestone as its price consolidates in readiness for a possible breakout.

Bitcoin Pullback Triggers New Clash Between Schiff and Saylor

cryptoDNES - Bitcoin’s latest slide has reopened one of the market’s most persistent feuds - the clash between Peter Schiff’s hard-money skepticism and Michael Saylor’s unshakeable Bitcoin conviction. The post Bitcoin Pullback Triggers New Clash Between Schiff and Saylor appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.

3 Made In USA Coins to Watch in the Third Week of November

BeInCrypto - Litecoin, Solana, and Chainlink are moving into the new week with a mix of divergence signals, whale accumulation, and key breakout levels coming into focus. Each has struggled through November, yet their charts and holder activity now show signs that a short-term rebound could form if critical levels are reclaimed. These made in USA coins may offer some of the more interesting setups as the market looks for direction. The post 3 Made In USA Coins to Watch in the Third Week of November appeared first on BeInCrypto.

'I Will Buy More Bitcoin': Robert Kiyosaki Shares Conditions to Stack BTC

U.Today - Robert Kiyosaki recommits to Bitcoin despite the heavy sell-off in the crypto market.

BitMine Appoints New CEO as ETH Treasury Tops $11 Billion

CoinPaprika - BitMine Immersion Technologies named Chi Tsang as CEO amid $11 billion ETH holdings surge.

11,000,000 DOGE Committed to Futures in 24 Hours as Futures Activity Prints Bullish Signal

U.Today - Dogecoin shows a notable resurgence in its futures activity, but the price has returned to the negative territory, sparking concerns among traders.

Robert Kiyosaki says cash crunch driving crash, stays bullish on Bitcoin, gold

CoinTelegraph - Robert Kiyosaki argues a global cash shortage is driving the market crash and says he’s holding Bitcoin and gold, adding he’ll buy more BTC once the downturn ends.

Harvard Triples Bitcoin ETF Stake to $443 Million in Q3

CoinPaprika - Harvard Management Company reports 257% increase in Bitcoin ETF holdings to $442.8 million for Q3 2025.

Kiyosaki Says The Real Crash Is Coming – And Bitcoin Will Survive It

cryptoDNES - Robert Kiyosaki has stepped into the latest wave of crypto fear with a message that cuts against the anxiety dominating markets. The post Kiyosaki Says The Real Crash Is Coming – And Bitcoin Will Survive It appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.

Founders Fund Reduces Stake in Bitmine

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, recent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reveal that Founders Fund, led by billionaire and prominent Silicon Valley investor Peter Thiel, has sold half of its shares in Bitmine. The venture capital firm now holds 2,547,001 shares in the company. Previously, it was reported that Founders Fund Growth II Management disclosed a 9.1% stake in BitMine Immersion Technologies as of July 8.

Berkshire Hathaway Adjusts Portfolio with Alphabet Investment Amid Apple Stock Reduction

Binance News - According to PANews, Berkshire Hathaway, led by U.S. President Donald Trump, has disclosed a $4.3 billion stake in Alphabet, Google's parent company, while simultaneously reducing its holdings in Apple. This move positions Alphabet as the tenth largest holding in Berkshire's portfolio. The decision marks a departure from Warren Buffett's traditional strategy of investing in value stocks rather than high-growth companies, as he approaches retirement at the end of the year. In the third quarter, Berkshire Hathaway sold approximately $11 billion worth of Apple shares. Aside from its investments in Apple and Alphabet, Berkshire's ...

Investor Increases Ethereum Holdings Despite Losses

Binance News - According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, investor Huang Licheng, known as 'Brother Ma Ji,' has recently increased his Ethereum holdings by purchasing an additional 200 ETH. Over the past eight hours, he has accumulated a total of 350 ETH. Currently, his leveraged position of 25 times on Ethereum is experiencing a floating loss of $1.925 million, equating to a 195% loss. His total position now stands at 7,750 ETH, valued at $24.6 million, with an entry price of $3,422 and a liquidation price of $3,047. Additionally, Huang has placed limit orders to close 475 ETH positions at prices ranging from $3,188 to $3,400.

This Bitcoin Price Level Stands Between Boom and Bust

BeInCrypto - Bitcoin has dropped almost 15% this month, pushing traders back into the “cycle top or deeper dip” debate. Several on-chain signals hint at selling exhaustion, but everything now rests on one resistance band. If Bitcoin clears it, the recovery starts. If not, the downside can accelerate quickly. The post This Bitcoin Price Level Stands Between Boom and Bust appeared first on BeInCrypto.

Investor Increases Ethereum Holdings Amid Market Fluctuations

Binance News - According to Odaily, investor Huang Licheng, known as 'Maji Da Ge,' has recently increased his leveraged Ethereum position. Utilizing a 25x leverage, Huang has added to his holdings, bringing his total to 7,745 ETH with a liquidation price of $3,047.88. Currently, he faces an unrealized loss of $1.968 million. Additionally, Huang has placed eight limit sell orders for ETH within the price range of $3,188.8 to $3,400.

ARK Invest resumes crypto buying spree, adds BitMine and Bullish shares

CoinTelegraph - ARK Invest boosted its crypto-linked holdings, buying $5.8 million in BitMine and $2.9 million in Bullish shares amid market dip.

Market Weakness Masks a Major Shift Toward Long-Term Holders

cryptoDNES - Crypto markets have spent the week sliding, but behind the red candles a very different story is unfolding. The post Market Weakness Masks a Major Shift Toward Long-Term Holders appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.

USDC Circulation Sees Modest Increase Over Seven Days

Binance News - According to PANews, official data reveals that Circle issued approximately 6.4 billion USDC and redeemed around 6.3 billion USDC in the seven days leading up to November 13. This activity resulted in a net increase of about 100 million USDC in circulation. The total circulation of USDC stands at 75.4 billion, backed by reserves totaling approximately $75.6 billion. These reserves include around $9.5 billion in cash and $66.2 billion held in the Circle Reserve Fund.

Santiment Report Suggests Unlikely Bottom for Cryptocurrency Market

Binance News - According to PANews, Santiment, a platform specializing in cryptocurrency sentiment analysis, released a report on Saturday indicating that the likelihood of the cryptocurrency market reaching its bottom is low, despite predictions from numerous analysts and traders. The report advises caution when there is widespread consensus on a specific price bottom, noting that true market bottoms often form when the majority expect prices to continue declining.

ZEC Surges Over 26% in 24 Hours, Briefly Exceeds 650 USDT

Binance News - According to Odaily, the cryptocurrency ZEC experienced a significant price increase, briefly surpassing 650 USDT. As of the latest update, ZEC is trading at 645.9 USDT, marking a 24-hour rise of 26.38%.

Harvard boosts BlackRock Bitcoin ETF holdings to $442.8 million, expanding exposure by 257%

CryptoBriefing - Harvard's increased Bitcoin ETF investment signals rising institutional trust in crypto, potentially influencing broader market adoption trends. The post Harvard boosts BlackRock Bitcoin ETF holdings to $442.8 million, expanding exposure by 257% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Avenir Group's Bitcoin ETF Holdings Increase in Third Quarter

Binance News - According to Odaily, SEC filings reveal that Avenir Group, the family office of Li Lin, disclosed its Bitcoin ETF holdings for the third quarter. As of September 30, 2025, the group holds 18,297,107 shares of BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), with a market value of $1.189 billion. This represents an approximate 18% increase from the second quarter, marking the fifth consecutive quarter as the largest institutional holder in Asia.

It’s foolish to pretend Bitcoin’s story doesn’t include $79k this year

CryptoSlate - Bitcoin is slipping again, and the mood across the market is shifting. Traders who were celebrating six-figure prices only weeks ago are suddenly watching key levels evaporate. The move below $106,400 was the first real warning sign, the collapse through $99,000 confirmed that the market is no longer treating those supports as serious areas of […] The post It’s foolish to pretend Bitcoin’s story doesn’t include $79k this year appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Hong Kong Securities Regulator Extends CEO's Term to 2026

Binance News - According to Foresight News, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has announced the reappointment of CEO Leung Fung-yee for another two-year term, effective January 1, 2026. During her new term, Leung will continue to focus on regulatory reforms, market development, and seamless leadership transitions to ensure the SFC's long-term effective operation. Leung was initially appointed as CEO on January 1, 2023, with her current term set to expire on December 31, 2025.

Crypto bottoms ‘rarely occur’ when everyone says they do: Santiment

CoinTelegraph - Crypto sentiment platform Santiment warned that when many people start calling a crypto market bottom, it’s wise to stay skeptical.

Whale Opens Significant Long Position on Bitcoin

Binance News - According to PANews, a whale identified by Lookonchain monitoring has recently opened a substantial long position on Bitcoin. Four hours ago, the entity, known as 0x0ddf, purchased 1,000 BTC, valued at approximately $95.3 million. The liquidation price for this position is set at $60,042.

U.S. Labor Department to Release September Employment Report

Binance News - According to PANews, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced on Friday that it will release the highly anticipated September employment report next Thursday. The report was initially scheduled for release on October 3 but was delayed due to a 43-day government shutdown.

Harvard University Increases Holdings in IBIT and GLD

Binance News - According to PANews, as of September 30, Harvard University significantly increased its holdings in IBIT and GLD, as revealed by 13F filings. The university holds 6,813,612 shares of IBIT, valued at $442.9 million, and 661,391 shares of the GLD gold ETF, worth $235 million. This marks a substantial increase from the end of June, when Harvard held 1,906,000 shares of IBIT and 333,000 shares of GLD, reflecting growth rates of 257.48% and 98.62%, respectively. Additionally, Harvard owns 583,931 shares of Nvidia, valued at $109 million.

Atlanta Fed President Bostic Weighs Future Rate Cuts Amid Economic Challenges

Binance News - According to Odaily, Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Raphael Bostic has indicated uncertainty about supporting another interest rate cut next month, despite backing the recent two reductions. Speaking at an event in Seattle on Friday, Bostic stated, "I was comfortable with the first two rate cuts, but as for the next one, we will have to wait and see. I want to rely on data to determine the most appropriate policy." Federal Reserve officials are currently divided on whether to continue cutting rates next month. This year, the Fed has reduced rates by a total of 50 basis points. Futures market pricing suggests that investors see a slightly less than 50% chance of another 25 basis point cut at the December 9-10 meeting. Bostic highlighted the challenging current ...

BitMine Appoints New CEO and Three Board Members

U.Today - BitMine has sparked discussion following the appointment of new leaders for its Ethereum-focused firm.

BitMine appoints new CEO amid Ether buying spree

CoinTelegraph - BitMine held about $11 billion worth of ETH as of this week, making it the largest Ether treasury in the cryptocurrency industry.

Bitcoin miners retreat sharply as BTC pulls back from recent highs

CoinTelegraph - Major mining stocks dropped 20%–50% this week, erasing billions in value as the sector continued to lag Bitcoin’s latest pullback.

Binance adds BlackRock’s BUIDL as off-exchange collateral for institutional traders

CoinTelegraph - The integration marks another step in centralized exchanges adopting tokenized Treasurys, expanding RWA collateral across major trading platforms.

Latest BTC market dip is relatively small, but sentiment is in freefall

CoinTelegraph - Bitcoin has seen bigger crashes during the current cycle, but investor sentiment is hovering near lows not seen since March.

Ripple won the fight—now it’s ghosting Wall Street despite a $40B IPO valuation

CryptoSlate - After defeating the US Securities and Exchange Commission over the status of XRP, Ripple has made a puzzling move: it’s not rushing to go public. Instead, the company is staying private. This choice says more about the uneasy fit between crypto firms and public markets than about Ripple’s finances. In July 2023, the court ruled […] The post Ripple won the fight—now it’s ghosting Wall Street despite a $40B IPO valuation appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Strategy’s NAV falls under 1, critics raise alarm after $5.7B Bitcoin wallet move

CoinTelegraph - Strategy moves $5.7 billion in Bitcoin as its net asset value to its Bitcoin holdings drops below one for the first time, sparking valuation concerns amid marketwide speculation.

BitMine Immersion Technologies stock dips with Ethereum post new CEO appointment

CryptoBriefing - BitMine stock fell alongside Ethereum after Chi Tsang was appointed CEO to lead the firms ETH-focused treasury plan. The post BitMine Immersion Technologies stock dips with Ethereum post new CEO appointment appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Trump Bros' American Bitcoin Stock Rises After Q3 Revenue Spike

Decrypt - The Trump family-backed American Bitcoin mining firm shared quarterly results on Friday, adding more volatility to its stock's performance.

Alibaba Quietly Builds a Global Settlement System With JPMorgan

cryptoDNES - Alibaba is preparing for one of its biggest payments overhauls in years, but the company isn’t turning to cryptocurrencies or central bank digital currencies to power it. The post Alibaba Quietly Builds a Global Settlement System With JPMorgan appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.

Real estate hybrid funds challenge DATs with mix of property and Bitcoin

CoinTelegraph - Most crypto treasury companies today lack an operational business that generates cash flow to finance additional digital asset purchases.

Michael Saylor Denies Bitcoin Sale Rumors, Says Strategy's BTC Buys Are 'Accelerating'

Decrypt - Strategy's co-founder and executive chairman described the company's hunger for Bitcoin as insatiable, while denying rumors of a recent sale.

'Some Bad Shit. Very Bad': Jeffrey Epstein Was Worried About Bitcoin and Crypto Taxes, Emails Reveal

Decrypt - A year prior to his death, the sex offender attempted to influence the Trump administration's crypto policy through Steve Bannon.

Bitcoin bull run ‘might actually be over’ as Wyckoff pattern points to $86K

CoinTelegraph - The oft-cited Wyckoff pattern suggests that Bitcoin price could be headed toward $86,000 next, especially if BTC fails to hold $94,000, which is the average cost basis of six to 12-month Bitcoin holders.

Ripple CTO’s ‘50-year Bitcoin’ joke has a point: Here’s the deeper lesson on crypto evolution

CoinTelegraph - The “50-year Bitcoin” joke reveals crypto’s split tempo, where the base layer ossifies while L2s and edge systems innovate rapidly.

Trump Family-Linked American Bitcoin Doubles Revenue in Q3 Amid Aggressive Mining Expansion

BitcoinMagazine - Bitcoin Magazine Trump Family-Linked American Bitcoin Doubles Revenue in Q3 Amid Aggressive Mining Expansion American Bitcoin (ABTC) more than quadrupled Q3 revenue and expanded mining capacity and BTC holdings, despite a crypto market pullback. This post Trump Family-Linked American Bitcoin Doubles Revenue in Q3 Amid Aggressive Mining Expansion first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

BlackRock and Binance Deepen Partnership With BUIDL Integration

cryptoDNES - The world’s largest tokenized Treasury fund is expanding its reach. BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund - better known as BUIDL - is now live on BNB Chain, deepening the partnership between the world’s biggest asset manager and the world’s largest crypto exchange. The post BlackRock and Binance Deepen Partnership With BUIDL Integration appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.

Grayscale’s IPO filing reveals strategic shift amid revenue dip

CryptoSlate - Grayscale filed an S-1 form with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Nov. 13 to list Class A common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker symbol GRAY. The firm manages approximately $35 billion across more than 40 crypto products, including spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. As a public company, Grayscale will […] The post Grayscale’s IPO filing reveals strategic shift amid revenue dip appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitwise’s spot XRP ETF may become the next launch as SEC moves to speed filings

CryptoBriefing - The expedited SEC process could accelerate the introduction of innovative financial products, potentially boosting market competition and investor options. The post Bitwise’s spot XRP ETF may become the next launch as SEC moves to speed filings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Tom Lee's $11 Billion Ethereum Treasury Firm BitMine Appoints New CEO

Decrypt - BitMine Immersion Technologies stock price is sliding Friday alongside Ethereum, following the firm's appointment of a new CEO.

Grant Cardone places an order for 935 Bitcoin

CryptoBriefing - Cardone's Bitcoin purchase highlights increasing institutional adoption, potentially boosting cryptocurrency's legitimacy as a store of value. The post Grant Cardone places an order for 935 Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

New XRP ETF Might Launch Sooner Than Expected

U.Today - The Bitwise XRP ETF may be the next XRP ETF to launch, and it might launch sooner than the expected November 19 date as the SEC fast-tracks the process upon resumption.

BlackRock's BUIDL Now Accepted as Collateral on Binance

U.Today - BlackRock's BUIDL, the world's biggest tokenized RWA fund, lands on BNB Chain as integration with Binance is announced.

Detroit Man Jailed for 9 Years Over Bitcoin Donations Intended for ISIS

Decrypt - Operating “in the shadows,” the man sent Bitcoin to a federal informant he believed was an ISIS operative.

Saylor says Strategy is buying “quite a lot” of Bitcoin

CryptoBriefing - Saylor's aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy highlights growing institutional confidence in digital assets despite market volatility. The post Saylor says Strategy is buying “quite a lot” of Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Michael Saylor dismisses rumor of Strategy selling Bitcoin

CryptoBriefing - Saylor's firm stance against selling Bitcoin reinforces market confidence and highlights the ongoing debate over Bitcoin's role as a value store. The post Michael Saylor dismisses rumor of Strategy selling Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Big tech stocks suffer $1.5 trillion loss in 48 hours

CryptoBriefing - The tech sector's massive selloff highlights investor concerns over interest rates and inflation, potentially impacting future tech investments. The post Big tech stocks suffer $1.5 trillion loss in 48 hours appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

BlackRock deposits $222M in Bitcoin and $137M in Ether into Coinbase Prime

CryptoBriefing - BlackRock's crypto deposits may signal increased institutional interest, potentially stabilizing market volatility amid ETF outflows. The post BlackRock deposits $222M in Bitcoin and $137M in Ether into Coinbase Prime appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

BitMine Immersion Technologies Appoints New CEO and Board Members

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE AMERICAN: BMNR) has announced the appointment of Chi Tsang as the new Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board, succeeding Jonathan Bates. Tom Lee, Chairman of BitMine, stated that the new CEO and board will further strengthen BitMine's position as a bridge between traditional capital markets and the Ethereum ecosystem. The company has also appointed three independent directors: Robert Sechan, founder of NewEdge Capital Group and CEO of NewEdge Wealth; Jason Edgeworth, asset manager at JPD Family Holdings; and Olivia Howe, Chief Legal Officer at RigUp.

American Bitcoin Reports Significant Growth in Q3 2025

Binance News - According to PANews, American Bitcoin (NASDAQ: ABTC) has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025. The company reported an increase of over 3,000 Bitcoins through low-cost self-mining and market purchases, bringing its total reserves to 3,418 BTC. Revenue surged to $64.2 million, a significant rise from $11.6 million in the same period last year. Net profit reached $3.5 million, marking a turnaround from a loss in the previous year, while the gross profit margin improved from 49% to 56%. During this period, American Bitcoin completed a stock-for-stock merger with Gryphon Digital Mining and listed on NASDAQ. The company's mining capacity ...

Strategy transfers $5.7B in Bitcoin to new wallets

CryptoBriefing - Strategy's Bitcoin transfer highlights its strategic focus on secure custody and institutional growth, potentially influencing market stability. The post Strategy transfers $5.7B in Bitcoin to new wallets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

American Bitcoin reports 453% YoY sales growth and 3,000 Bitcoin accumulation

CryptoBriefing - American Bitcoin's growth and strategic positioning may enhance its influence in the crypto market, attracting more investors and partnerships. The post American Bitcoin reports 453% YoY sales growth and 3,000 Bitcoin accumulation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bridgewater Reduces Nvidia Holdings by 65.3% in Third Quarter

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, Bridgewater, the world's largest hedge fund, released its holdings report for the end of the third quarter this year. The report reveals that Bridgewater held 2.51 million shares of Nvidia by the end of the third quarter, marking a 65.3% decrease from the 7.23 million shares held at the end of the second quarter. Notably, during the second quarter of this year, Bridgewater had significantly increased its Nvidia holdings by 154.37%. This reduction in shares indicates a more cautious outlook from Bridgewater regarding Nvidia's future performance.

UFC Polymarket Deal: Real-Time Prediction Scoreboard in 2026

CoinPaprika - UFC signs multi-year deal with Polymarket to integrate prediction markets into broadcasts.

Emory University doubles its Bitcoin investment: $52 million in Grayscale ETF

Atlas21 - The Georgia-based university is betting on bitcoin, alongside a strategy that also includes gold and Coinbase shares. The post Emory University doubles its Bitcoin investment: $52 million in Grayscale ETF appeared first on Atlas21.

Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs Shed Over $1 Billion in Assets as XRP Fund Soars

Decrypt - BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust totaled more than a quarter billion in investments, in the worst day of Bitcoin ETF outflows since February.

Tornado Cash: US government rejects Roman Storm’s acquittal request

Atlas21 - Federal authorities oppose the defense motion, arguing that Tornado Cash effectively transferred users' funds. The post Tornado Cash: US government rejects Roman Storm’s acquittal request appeared first on Atlas21.

Luxembourg Sovereign Wealth Fund Bitcoin Allocation: 1% to BTC in 2025

CoinPaprika - Luxembourg FSIL invests €7 million in Bitcoin as first European sovereign allocation in November 2025.

Ark Invest Increases Holdings in Circle and BitMine

Binance News - According to Foresight News, Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, has recently expanded its investment portfolio by acquiring additional shares in Circle and BitMine. The firm purchased 188,941 shares of Circle, valued at approximately $15.54 million. Additionally, Ark Invest acquired 242,347 shares of BitMine, worth around $8.84 million, and another 177,480 shares of BitMine, valued at about $6.49 million.

Binance Postpones PLANCKUSDT Perpetual Contract Launch

Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, the launch of the PLANCKUSDT Perpetual Contract, initially scheduled for 2025-11-14 at 08:00 (UTC), has been delayed. The new start time for trading this contract will be announced at a later date. This decision affects traders who were preparing for the original launch time, and they are advised to stay updated for further announcements regarding the rescheduling. The postponement of the PLANCKUSDT Perpetual Contract is part of Binance's ongoing efforts to ensure optimal trading conditions and platform stability. While the specific reasons for the delay were not disclosed, such adjustments ...

Whale '7 Siblings' Acquires Significant Ethereum Holdings

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, the whale known as '7 Siblings' has made a substantial investment in Ethereum. On November 14, Onchain Lens reported that '7 Siblings' purchased 2,211 ETH at an average price of $3,166, totaling $7 million USDS. Since November 4, the whale has acquired a total of 44,008 ETH, valued at approximately $152.99 million, with an average purchase price of $3,477.

Ethereum Developers Report Progress on Testnet Fork

Binance News - According to Foresight News, Christine Kim, Vice President of Research at Galaxy, summarized the 169th Ethereum Core Developers Consensus (ACDC) call. This week, developers reported smooth progress on the second block parameter-only (BPO) hard fork initiated on the Hoodi testnet. Client teams are nearing completion of interoperability test preparations, with Teku's ePBS implementation being the closest to running on Kurtosis. Ethereum advocate and ETH investor Ryan Berckmans opposed the inclusion of a forced inclusion list (FOCIL) in the Glamsterdam merge.

$300M in crypto longs liquidated in the past hour as Bitcoin falls to $97K

CryptoBriefing - The rapid liquidation highlights the volatility and risks in crypto markets, potentially undermining investor confidence and market stability. The post $300M in crypto longs liquidated in the past hour as Bitcoin falls to $97K appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

BlackRock’s IBIT sells 2,610 Bitcoin valued at $257M

CryptoBriefing - Institutional Bitcoin sales highlight shifting market dynamics and investor sentiment, potentially impacting future crypto asset management strategies. The post BlackRock’s IBIT sells 2,610 Bitcoin valued at $257M appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Anchorage Digital receives $405M in Bitcoin from major institutions in sign of renewed accumulation

CryptoBriefing - Institutional Bitcoin accumulation signals growing confidence in crypto's long-term value, potentially stabilizing market volatility. The post Anchorage Digital receives $405M in Bitcoin from major institutions in sign of renewed accumulation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

High-Leverage Bitcoin Trades Yield Profits Amid Market Fluctuations

Binance News - According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, recent monitoring by HyperInsight reveals significant trading activity from an address labeled as James Wynn. Over the past six hours, this address utilized a 40x leverage to open long positions in Bitcoin at an average price of $98,000, with a total position size of approximately $1.09 million. These trades have resulted in a floating profit of about 62%. Additionally, small long positions in ZEC and ASTER have also shown gains. Further analysis indicates that another known address associated with James Wynn holds a 40x leveraged short position in Bitcoin, valued at around $31,000, with ...

US FASB explores adding crypto asset transfers to agenda

CryptoBriefing - FASB's move could enhance financial transparency and standardization in crypto accounting, impacting how businesses report digital assets. The post US FASB explores adding crypto asset transfers to agenda appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Monochrome Bitcoin ETF Reaches Significant Holdings

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, the Australian Monochrome spot Bitcoin ETF (IBTC) has reported a substantial increase in its holdings. As of November 11, the ETF's Bitcoin holdings have reached 1,127 BTC, with a market value exceeding 181 million AUD.

XRP ETF Posts Year’s Strongest Debut With $58 Million in First-Day Trading

Decrypt - Canary's XRP fund opened with record activity for the year despite a broader market pullback that has weighed on crypto prices.

First spot XRP ETF achieves record $58m day-one volume, leading 2025 ETF launches

CryptoBriefing - The success of the XRP ETF debut signals growing investor interest and diversification in crypto assets beyond Bitcoin and Ether. The post First spot XRP ETF achieves record $58m day-one volume, leading 2025 ETF launches appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin's Correlation with Nasdaq Remains High Amid Market Shifts

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, a recent report by Wintermute highlights that Bitcoin maintains a strong correlation of 0.8 with the Nasdaq index. However, Bitcoin's trading patterns show a bearish tendency, reacting more significantly to market pessimism than optimism. Throughout this year, Bitcoin's decline on stock market down days has generally been greater than that of the indices, while its gains on up days have been smaller. This pattern was last observed during the bear market of 2022. Wintermute identifies two main factors contributing to this phenomenon. During most of 2025, funds typically directed towards the cryptocurrency sector, ...

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest buys additional 242,347 shares of Ether treasury firm BitMine

CryptoBriefing - ARK Invest's increased stake in BitMine signals a strong commitment to Ethereum, potentially influencing broader market confidence in crypto. The post Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest buys additional 242,347 shares of Ether treasury firm BitMine appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Singapore and Germany Collaborate on Cross-Border Digital Asset Settlement

Binance News - According to PANews, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the German Federal Bank have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on cross-border digital asset settlement. The agreement aims to develop new settlement solutions to reduce the cost and processing time of transfers between Singapore and Germany. It also seeks to establish universal standards for payments, foreign exchange, and securities flows involving tokenized assets. This initiative builds on MAS's 'Project Guardian,' which focuses on enhancing financial market efficiency through asset tokenization. The memorandum was signed by representatives of both central banks during the Singapore FinTech Festival. Both parties expressed optimism that this collaboration will ...

CME Group’s New Plan to Dominate Prediction Markets

99Bitcoins - CME Group is bringing prediction markets closer to everyday users in one of its most direct shifts from Wall Street to Main Street. FanDuel, the US sports-betting leader, and CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives exchange, said late Wednesday that they will roll out a new prediction-markets app in December. The app, called FanDuel Predicts, will.. The post CME Group’s New Plan to Dominate Prediction Markets appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Here’s How Polymarkets Will Change UFC MMA Forever

99Bitcoins - Millions of UFC fans are about to see the global crowd’s predictions flash on screen as every fight unfolds. TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of the UFC, announced on November 13 that it has signed a multi-year deal making Polymarket the official and exclusive prediction-market partner for UFC and Zuffa Boxing. The agreement will.. The post Here’s How Polymarkets Will Change UFC MMA Forever appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Blue Origin Marks First Ocean Landing of New Glenn Booster After Second Attempt

Decrypt - Blue Origin has landed its New Glenn booster at sea after launching NASA’s ESCAPADE Mars mission.

21Shares Launches Two Cryptocurrency Index ETFs

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, asset management firm 21Shares has introduced two new cryptocurrency index ETFs: the 21Shares FTSE Crypto 10 Index ETF (TTOP) and the 21Shares FTSE Crypto 10 ex-BTC Index ETF (TXBC). Both ETFs aim to provide broad exposure to digital assets by tracking the FTSE Russell cryptocurrency indices. The TTOP ETF includes the top ten cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, while the TXBC ETF excludes Bitcoin from its holdings, focusing instead on the remaining top assets.

FASB to Discuss Accounting for Crypto Asset Transfers

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) is set to meet on November 19 to deliberate on whether to formally include 'accounting for crypto asset transfers' in its technical agenda. The meeting will explore several potential approaches, including expanding the scope of the landmark crypto asset accounting standards introduced in 2023, clarifying derecognition accounting guidance for crypto asset transfers, or implementing both measures. This meeting comes just weeks after FASB added another technical project aimed at determining whether certain digital assets, such as stablecoins, can be classified as 'cash' equivalents.

Epstein Emails Reference Bitcoin Meeting With Brock Pierce at Manhattan Mansion

Decrypt - Brock Pierce spoke about Bitcoin with Larry Summers at Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan townhouse, emails from the financier’s estate indicate.

Elon Musk Announces New Communication Features on X Platform

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, Elon Musk has revealed that X has introduced a comprehensive suite of new communication features. These include encrypted messaging, audio and video calls, and file transfer capabilities. Additionally, Musk announced that X Money will be launched soon.

Bitcoin Miners Lead Crypto Stock Losses Amid Wider Market Dip—With BTC Falling

Decrypt - Bitcoin miners and other crypto-focused stocks plummeted on Thursday amid a wider downturn in crypto markets and other risk-on assets.

Czech Republic Invests in Crypto, With Eye on Eventual Bitcoin Reserve

Decrypt - The nation’s central bank has unveiled a pilot investment in Bitcoin, stablecoins, and tokenized deposits to better understand how to adopt digital assets.

This One Weird Trick Defeats AI Safety Features in 99% of Cases

Decrypt - New research shows that AI's extended reasoning creates a security vulnerability, with extremely high attack success rates across major models including GPT, Claude, and Gemini.

Luxembourg’s finance minister says state fund allocates its assets only to Bitcoin

CryptoBriefing - Luxembourg's strategic Bitcoin investment highlights Europe's growing focus on digital assets to enhance global financial competitiveness. The post Luxembourg’s finance minister says state fund allocates its assets only to Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Federal Reserve Considers Expanding Balance Sheet Due to Technical Factors

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, Federal Reserve official Hamack has indicated that the central bank may soon expand its balance sheet again, citing technical factors as the driving reason behind this potential decision.

XRP Surges as First US Spot ETF Debuts on Nasdaq

TheDefiant - Canary Capital’s XRPC ETF marks a major milestone for Ripple.

Kraken’s xStocks Hit $10B in Total Trading Volume

TheDefiant - The tokenized stock platform supports Ethereum and other networks, but the majority of capital is concentrated on Solana.

Bitcoin faces sell-side pressure as long-term holders sell 815K BTC in 30 days

CryptoBriefing - Long-term Bitcoin holders sell 815,000 BTC in 30 days, intensifying market supply and pressuring prices amid sluggish buying demand. The post Bitcoin faces sell-side pressure as long-term holders sell 815K BTC in 30 days appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Canary's XRP ETF Off to Hot Start, Has 'Good Shot' of Breaking Record: Analyst

Decrypt - The Canary XRP fund appears on track to notch the year's hottest start for any ETF, already beating estimates in just 30 minutes of trading.

Bitcoin Derivatives Might Not Fully Recover From October Crash Until Q2

Decrypt - If macro conditions turn up, open interest could return to pre-shock levels even earlier.

US GOV Re-Opens! XRP Up as ETF Launches! VISA Launch USDC Pilot!

Decrypt - Crypto majors traded lower, with most down 1–2% before rebounding on news of the US government reopening. Bitcoin (BTC) fell 2% to $103,200, Ethereum (ETH) slipped 1% to $3,500, Binance Coin (BNB) lost 1% to $966, and Solana (SOL) declined 2% to $157. XRP stood out, gaining 2% on the day and 9% over the week ahead of its ETF launch. Among top movers, AB surged 30%, while ZEC and QNT rose 8% and 7%, respectively. In macro and policy news, the White House Press Secretary remarked that October CPI data “may never come,” sparking market chatter. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index hit 15 (Extreme Fear) last night—its lowest since March 4, 2025. FanDuel announced a partnership with CME to launch a prediction market platform called FanDuel Predicts, while the U.S. Department of ...

ZEC Jumps as Winklevoss‑Backed Cypherpunk Reveals $100M Zcash Treasury

TheDefiant - The new Winklevoss-backed ZEC DAT aims to hold at least 5% of the total Zcash supply.

XRPC ETF Trading Volume Surpasses Expectations

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas reported that the XRPC ETF achieved a trading volume of $26 million within the first 30 minutes of its launch. This figure significantly exceeds his initial prediction of $17 million. Balchunas suggested that the XRPC ETF might surpass the first-day trading record of $57 million set by BSOL, potentially becoming the highest first-day trading volume among all new ETFs released this year.

Ethereum Layer 2 Network RISE Launches New Trading Infrastructure

Binance News - According to Foresight News, Ethereum's Layer 2 network RISE has introduced a new shared order book infrastructure called RISE MarketsCore and an on-chain decentralized perpetual contract exchange named RISEx. RISE MarketsCore is a component of the RISE network that enables anyone to create new trading markets directly on the blockchain. It offers a shared system where all buy and sell orders are interconnected, thereby automatically pooling liquidity. Developers can swiftly launch spot or perpetual trading markets, and RISE plans to introduce more complex products over time, such as options and prediction markets. ...

Repo Rates Decouple From Fed

Trustnodes - Is something going down deep in the pipelines? Ever since repo borrowing suddenly spiked this month, that's the question some have been asking.

U.S. Economic Report to Exclude Unemployment Rate

Binance News - According to PANews, the White House National Economic Council Director, Kevin Hassett, announced that the U.S. will release an employment report for October, but it will not include the unemployment rate. The report is expected to show a decline in GDP by 1.5% for the fourth quarter due to the government shutdown.

Amboss and Voltage Partner to Turn Bitcoin Payments Into a Source of Yield

BitcoinMagazine - Bitcoin Magazine Amboss and Voltage Partner to Turn Bitcoin Payments Into a Source of Yield Amboss and Voltage have partnered to launch an enterprise payment stack that enables instant, low-cost Bitcoin and stablecoin transactions while turning payment processing into a potential revenue source. This post Amboss and Voltage Partner to Turn Bitcoin Payments Into a Source of Yield first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Whale Investor Opens New Wallet After Profitable ETH Trade

Binance News - According to Odaily, a whale investor recently closed a long position of 10,695 ETH, securing a profit of $335,000. Following this, the investor created a new wallet and deposited 5.66 million USDC into it. The funds were used to open a 25x leveraged long position on ETH, currently holding 7,695 ETH valued at $26.1 million.

Upexi Announces $50 Million Share Buyback Plan

Binance News - According to Odaily, Upexi, a Solana treasury company listed on Nasdaq, has announced that its board of directors has approved a share repurchase program. The company plans to buy back $50 million worth of its outstanding common stock. The timing, method, price, and quantity of the repurchase will be determined by management based on factors such as stock price, market conditions, and available liquidity.

Grayscale Investments Submits IPO Application

Binance News - According to PANews, Grayscale Investments Inc. has filed an application for an initial public offering (IPO) with regulatory authorities, as reported by Bloomberg.

Cash App now lets users pay in bitcoin, even without owning any

Atlas21 - Block Inc.’s mobile app now enables fiat transfers over the Lightning Network. The post Cash App now lets users pay in bitcoin, even without owning any appeared first on Atlas21.

JPMorgan Upgrades Circle's Rating Amid Strong Q3 Performance

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, JPMorgan has upgraded Circle's (CRCL) rating from 'underweight' to 'overweight,' raising the target price from $94 to $100, indicating a potential 16% increase. Analyst Kenneth Worthington highlighted Circle's improved fundamentals and robust third-quarter performance. Since its IPO at $31, Circle's stock has surged 178%, although it remains 67% below its June peak. Worthington views this as a buying opportunity, noting that stablecoins are increasingly integrating into mainstream finance, with Circle's USDC leading the trend. Following the rating upgrade, Circle's stock rose by over 1%.

JPMorgan Predicts Year-End Stock Market Rally Amid Hedge Fund Caution

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, JPMorgan has indicated that the stock market may experience a rebound by the end of the year. This follows hedge funds reducing their stock exposure to the lowest level in over a year during October. Analyst Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou highlighted that this cautious stance could allow for an improvement in market sentiment. Retail investors continue to play a significant role in the market. Although their trading activity, which surged during the pandemic, has stabilized, it still impacts overall market capital flows.

Federal Reserve December Rate Cut Probability Assessed

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, data from CME's 'FedWatch' indicates a 53.9% probability that the Federal Reserve will reduce interest rates by 25 basis points in December. The likelihood of maintaining the current rates stands at 46.1%.

Bitdeer Plans $400 Million Convertible Senior Notes Offering

Binance News - According to PANews, Bitdeer (Nasdaq: BTDR) has announced its intention to privately issue $400 million in Convertible Senior Notes due in 2031. The company is offering initial purchasers an option to increase the issuance by up to $60 million. The interest rate and initial conversion rate will be determined based on pricing, with conversion consideration available in cash, Class A common stock, or a combination of both. The funds raised are intended for several purposes, including entering into capped call transactions with option counterparties to hedge dilution, repurchasing its 5.25% convertible bonds due in 2029, expanding data centers, ...

Emory University Expands Bitcoin ETF Holdings Amid Market Shifts

Binance News - According to Cointelegraph, Emory University, a prominent private research institution in Georgia, has significantly increased its investment in Grayscale Investments' Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF. The university's holdings have surpassed one million shares, valued at approximately $51.8 million, as revealed in the quarterly Form 13F report submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission. This marks a substantial increase from the second quarter of the year, with Emory doubling its position by acquiring an additional 487,636 shares worth around $25 million. Emory University initially entered the Bitcoin ETF market in October 2024, ...

Bitdeer Plans $400 Million Fundraising Through Convertible Notes

Binance News - According to Odaily, Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company Bitdeer has announced its intention to raise $400 million through the issuance of convertible senior notes. The company also plans to grant initial purchasers of the notes an option to buy up to an additional $60 million within 13 days of the initial issuance. This could increase the total fundraising amount to $460 million. The new funds are intended for the expansion of data centers, development of ASIC mining machines, expansion of AI and HPC cloud business, and general corporate purposes.

Vanguard Group Acquires Shares in Bitcoin Treasury Firm Nakamoto

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, Vanguard Group, which manages assets worth $11 trillion, has acquired 6 million shares of Nakamoto (NAKA), a company involved in Bitcoin treasuries. Despite this investment, Vanguard Group has not yet offered Bitcoin to its clients.

Bitcoin News: Taiwan Premier Commits to Bitcoin Reserve Assessment Report by End of 2025

Binance News - Key TakeawaysTaiwan will release an official report assessing the country’s seized Bitcoin holdings before the end of 2025.The report will evaluate the feasibility, benefits, and risks of establishing a national Bitcoin reserve.The move follows rising global government interest in Bitcoin, including the U.S. creation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve earlier this year.Taiwan is preparing an official assessment of its Bitcoin holdings, marking the government’s first formal step toward evaluating whether the country should establish a national Bitcoin reserve.Premier Zhuo Rongtai confirmed during a legislative fiscal inquiry that the government will publish a comprehensive report on all Bitcoin confiscated by domestic law enforcement agencies. The report is scheduled for ...

Morpho USDC Vault Faces Challenges After Elixir Asset Removal

Binance News - According to Odaily, MEV Capital has provided an update on the operations of the Morpho USDC vault on the X platform. The Ethereum-based vault has removed the sdeUSD/USDC trading pair associated with Elixir, resulting in bad debt equivalent to approximately 3.6% of the vault's total locked value (TVL) at the time. The vault no longer holds any Elixir assets, while other markets and parameters remain unchanged. MEV Capital continues to collaborate with relevant parties to address issues faced by Elixir creditors. Previously, Elixir announced the retirement of its stablecoin deUSD, declaring it to have no value. A compensation process using USDC has been initiated for ...

Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Accelerate Selling Amid Market Pressures

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, Glassnode's recent analysis indicates that Bitcoin long-term holders are rapidly selling off their assets, leading to a swift decline in their supply holdings. The net position change has also sharply turned negative. As bullish investors strive to maintain the $100,000 threshold, long-term holders are seizing the opportunity to realize profits.

Web3 AI Security Project LISA Secures $12 Million Funding for Innovative OS

Binance News - According to PANews, Web3 AI security project LISA has successfully raised $12 million in funding to develop its Agentic Security OS, which integrates AI with blockchain technology. The funding round saw participation from Redpoint, UOB Venture Management, Signum Capital, NGC Ventures, and Hash Global. LISA aims to enhance the security of smart contracts and decentralized applications by utilizing AI to detect complex logical vulnerabilities that traditional auditing tools often miss.

Retail Investors Dominate U.S. Stock Options Market in Q3 2025

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, the third quarter of 2025 saw a significant milestone in the U.S. stock market as the total quarterly options trading volume surpassed 3.5 billion contracts for the first time. Over the past five years, the total trading volume of options contracts has doubled. Retail investor participation reached a record high of 55% last quarter, indicating that retail investors now account for the majority of market trading. Since 2023, this percentage has increased by 10 points, compared to a five-year average of approximately 49%. During last week's market pullback, retail investors engaged in one of the largest buying-the-dip events ever recorded, further asserting their dominance ...

Capital B Aims to Become Europe's Leading Bitcoin Treasury Firm

Binance News - According to Odaily, Alexandre Laizet, the Deputy CEO of Capital B, has expressed the company's ambition to establish itself as the largest Bitcoin treasury firm in Europe. This statement was monitored by BitcoinTreasuries.NET, highlighting Capital B's strategic focus on expanding its influence in the cryptocurrency sector.

Taiwan considers adding bitcoin to national reserves

Atlas21 - The government of Taipei is weighing a diversification of its $602 billion reserves and has ordered a review of the bitcoin holdings seized by authorities. The post Taiwan considers adding bitcoin to national reserves appeared first on Atlas21.

Ripple to Invest $4 Billion in Crypto-Wall Street Integration

Binance News - According to Odaily, Ripple is planning a significant investment of $4 billion to enhance its services and bridge the gap between cryptocurrency and Wall Street. The investment will focus on developing prime brokerage services, custody solutions, fund management tools, and promoting stablecoins.

XRP News Today: XRP Price Up 2.33% on ETF Expectations

Binance News - Key TakeawaysXRP price rises 2.33% in 24 hours, outpacing the crypto market’s 1.29% declineNasdaq certifies Canary’s spot XRP ETF (XRPC)Macro relief from the U.S. government reopening fails to boost broader crypto marketXRP ETF Approval Fuels Market OptimismXRP price advanced 2.33% over the past 24 hours, outperforming the wider crypto market’s decline of 1.29%. The rally came as Nasdaq certified Canary Capital’s Spot XRP ETF (XRPC) for trading. The ETF will be launched as the U.S. market opens today, and it positions XRP alongside established crypto assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum in the regulated ETF landscape, offering investors simplified exposure and raising its profile among mainstream investment instruments.Early projections from Canary Capital suggest ...

Global Challenges in Combating Cybercrime Highlighted at National Conference

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, the eighth National Criminal Trial Work Conference emphasized the growing global challenge of combating cybercrime. The conference outlined three key areas for enhancing cybersecurity measures. First, it called for a focus on handling issues related to virtual currency, obscene online performances, jurisdiction over cybercrime cases, and the authentication of electronic evidence. The aim is to improve judicial rules, standardize judgment criteria, and promote lawful and civilized internet usage. Second, the conference stressed the need for stringent legal action against cross-border online gambling crimes. It highlighted the importance of holding ...

Auradine unveils new Teraflux ASICs with 9.8 J/TH efficiency

Atlas21 - The lineup includes air-cooled, hydro-cooled, and immersion models, designed to reduce energy costs and increase fleet uptime for large-scale operators. The post Auradine unveils new Teraflux ASICs with 9.8 J/TH efficiency appeared first on Atlas21.

Binance Extends BFUSD Promotion with Boosted APR Rewards

Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, the ongoing promotion for users holding BFUSD in their USDⓈ-M Futures and Portfolio Margin Accounts has been extended. Eligible users who meet the daily Open Interest requirement will continue to have the opportunity to earn boosted APR rewards on their BFUSD. The extended promotion period runs from 2025-11-18 00:00 (UTC) to 2025-12-01 23:59 (UTC). To qualify for the promotion, users must hold BFUSD in their Futures Account or Portfolio Margin Account and maintain a minimum daily Open Interest of 1,000 USD across their USDⓈ-M and COIN-M Futures positions. Binance will take random ...

Metaplanet Reports Significant Growth in Third Quarter

Binance News - According to BlockBeats, Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet has released its financial results for the third quarter. The company reported sales of 24.01 billion yen, marking a 94% increase from the previous quarter. Operating profit reached 13.39 billion yen, up 64% from the last quarter. Net profit was recorded at 127 billion yen, while net assets grew by 165% to 532.9 billion yen.

Whale Trader Closes Position with Significant Profit

Binance News - According to Odaily, Onchain Lens has reported that a major trader, who previously deposited $8 million in USDC to leverage a long position on Ethereum at 25x, has now fully closed their position. The trader realized a profit of $336,000 from this transaction.

Binance to Offer Up to 29% APR on Tezos Locked Products

Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, the platform is set to introduce a new promotion for Tezos (XTZ) on its Simple Earn Locked Products. This initiative allows users to earn up to 29% in annual percentage rate (APR) rewards by subscribing to XTZ during the specified promotion period. The promotion will run from 2025-11-13 10:00 (UTC) to 2026-02-11 23:59 (UTC), and existing XTZ locked positions will also be eligible for the enhanced rewards. The subscription process will operate on a first-come, first-served basis, with specific minimum and maximum subscription limits impacting the APR. The reward calculation period begins at 00:00 (UTC) the day after a subscription is ...

Taiwan Launches Bitcoin Reserve Study

CoinPaprika - Taiwan s Central Bank starts a formal review to add Bitcoin to national reserves.

BitFuFu's Revenue Surges Amid Rising Bitcoin Demand

Binance News - According to Cointelegraph, Singapore-based cloud Bitcoin miner BitFuFu reported a significant increase in its third-quarter revenue, doubling its earnings from the previous year. The surge was primarily driven by heightened demand for cloud mining and mining equipment, as miners sought to benefit from the rising price of Bitcoin. BitFuFu's total revenue reached $180.7 million, with cloud mining contributing $122 million, as detailed in the company's Q3 earnings report released on Wednesday. The growth in revenue was fueled by a strong interest in cloud-mining solutions, increased purchases of mining equipment, and the expansion of mining capacity. ...

Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Advocates for Decentralization in New Declaration

Binance News - According to Odaily, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has signed a 'Declaration of Decentralization,' urging developers to resist reliance on intermediaries. The declaration emphasizes that decentralization is fundamental, with all other developments built upon this principle.

Japanese Exchanges Explore Measures to Limit Corporate Cryptocurrency Hoarding

Binance News - According to Foresight News, Japanese exchanges are investigating strategies to curb corporate accumulation of cryptocurrencies. The exchanges are considering various options, such as stricter application of reverse merger regulations and mandating new audits for companies. These measures aim to address concerns over the growing trend of businesses stockpiling digital assets.

OpenAI to Release Enhanced GPT-5.1 Version This Week

Binance News - According to Odaily, OpenAI has announced on the X platform that the GPT-5.1 version of ChatGPT will be available to all users this week. The new version is described as more intelligent, reliable, and conversational. Key improvements include better adherence to custom instructions and enhanced reasoning capabilities for more accurate responses. Overall, the conversational abilities of GPT-5.1 have been significantly improved. GPT-5 will remain accessible to paid users for three months, and its phase-out will not affect the availability of older models. OpenAI also plans to update GPT-5 Pro to GPT-5.1 Pro soon.

SKY Surges 14% as Savings TVL Passes $4 Billion

TheDefiant - The Sky Savings Rate is attracting significant capital, with deposits growing by more than 60% over the last 30 days.

Dromos Labs Merges Aerodrome and Velodrome into New DEX Aero

TheDefiant - The platform will expand to Ethereum mainnet and Circle’s Arc and is set to go live in Q2 2026.

Crypto Rebounds! Lighter $1.5B Valuation! Winklevoss Capital fund Zcash DAT!

Decrypt - Crypto majors are rebounding after Tuesday’s selloff, with Bitcoin (BTC) up 1% at $105,000, while Ethereum (ETH) remains even at $3,550, Binance Coin (BNB) steady at $978, and Solana (SOL) down 2% at $159. Among top movers, CC (+30%), SKY (+15%), DCR (+13%), and ASTER (+10%) led the gains. Meteora’s MET token surged 35% following news of the Uniswap fee switch. Meanwhile, Ethereum whales have accumulated over $350 million during the latest dip, with indications that institutional players are behind the buying. Circle confirmed it is evaluating an $ARC token for its stablecoin chain, while Coinbase reportedly abandoned its planned $2 billion acquisition of stablecoin firm BVNK, according to Fortune. In other developments, SoFi introduced crypto trading for its customers, offering ...

Finland Targets 100,000 Crypto Tax Evaders with Tighter Tracking

CoinPaprika - Finland s tax office ramps up crypto profit tracking after 100,000 citizens skipped 2024 declarations.

Lighter Rises to Top Perp DEX by Volume, Reveals $68M Raise

TheDefiant - The funding round, led by Founders Fund and Ribbit Capital, values the company at about $1.5 billion.

China accuses the United States of stealing $13 billion in bitcoin

Atlas21 - China’s cybersecurity agency has pointed the finger at Washington for the 2020 hack of the LuBian mining pool. The post China accuses the United States of stealing $13 billion in bitcoin appeared first on Atlas21.

Ethereum Sees First Sustained Validator Exit Since Proof-of-Stake Shift

TheDefiant - Ethereum’s validator count has slipped back to April 2024 levels, with exit queue wait times hitting new record highs.

Bitcoin and Stocks Ease Gains as CoreWeave Dives

Trustnodes - Stock futures have turned red with Nasdaq expected to open down by 0.5% while bitcoin has fallen from a brief touch of $107k to $104k.

Tristan Thompson is Keeping a Close Eye on Prediction Markets & Sports

Decrypt - NBA star Tristan Thompson views prediction markets as an evolution of today's gambling scene, with stickier feedback loops that are changing sports culture. Here's why.

Institutional investors: 61% plan to increase exposure to digital assets

Atlas21 - Data from Sygnum show that institutional investors remain confident in the digital asset market. The post Institutional investors: 61% plan to increase exposure to digital assets appeared first on Atlas21.

XPL Rallies After Plasma Reveals Collaboration with Daylight Energy

TheDefiant - Daylight’s GRID stablecoin and sGRID yield-bearing token connect decentralized finance with energy revenues.

Crypto Majors Surge! US Gov may re-open soon! BTC back above $106k!

Decrypt - Crypto majors surged following news of the U.S. government’s reopening, with Bitcoin (BTC) up 4% to $106,000, Ethereum (ETH) gaining 4% to $3,590, Binance Coin (BNB) rising 1% to $996, and Solana (SOL) advancing 5% to $168. Among the top movers, Starknet (STRK) soared 40%, Wolfi (WLFI) jumped 27%, Pump (PUMP) climbed 17%, and Near Protocol (NEAR) added 18%. Zcash (ZEC) briefly spiked to $750 on Friday before retracing to $630, still up 57% for the week. In regulatory news, the UK announced plans to cap stablecoin holdings at £20,000. Meanwhile, Ledger is reportedly considering either a New York IPO or private financing within the next year. In traditional markets, Michael Burry made headlines after placing a $1.1 billion bet against AI giants Nvidia (NVDA) and ...

Bitcoin Recovers as Stocks Green

Trustnodes - Bitcoin has recovered from a brief dip below $100k to currently trade at $105k as QQQ gains 1.9% while SPY rises 1.2%.

Hong Kong Launches Multi-Currency "Digitally Native" Bonds

CoinPaprika - Hong Kong's blockchain bond issuance advances its position as Asia's crypto asset hub.

JPMorgan Bitcoin ETF IBIT Holdings Rise 64% to $343M 2025

CoinPaprika - JPMorgan boosts BlackRock IBIT Bitcoin ETF holdings 64% to $343 million in Q3 2025 filing.

Web3 Bug Bounty Firm Immunefi Plans ICO, Targets TGE in February 2026

TheDefiant - The firm is selling IMU tokens for about $0.013 and will offer 3.7% of the total supply.

Privacy Coins Extend Rally as Zcash Soars Above $700

TheDefiant - ZEC is up 35% on the day, and has gained a whopping 1,700% over the past three months.

South Korea Mulls North Korea Sanctions Crypto Theft 2025

CoinPaprika - South Korea considers North Korea sanctions over crypto theft in 2025 amid U.S. actions.

Art Basel Unveils ‘Zero 10’ Digital Art Platform

TheDefiant - The platform is supported by Opensea and will debut in Miami before heading overseas next year.

Aave’s Horizon RWA Market Nears $540 Million, Adds VanEck Treasury Fund

TheDefiant - The move comes as institutional interest in tokenized assets continues to grow.

MegaETH ICO Allocations Leave Community Split

TheDefiant - Some investors are left questioning their allocations, or lack thereof, to the highly oversubscribed MEGA ICO.

BTC Holding $102K! ZEC Skyrockets! Ripple raises $500M!

Decrypt - Crypto markets were slightly green, with Bitcoin trading just below its 200-week moving average—BTC rose 0.5% to $102,800, while ETH gained 1% to $3,380. BNB and SOL remained flat at $950 and $157, respectively. Among top movers, ICP surged 28%, ZEC climbed 15%, and DASH rose 12%. In corporate developments, Ripple raised $500 million at a $40 billion valuation from major investors including Fortress, Citadel, and Brevan Howard. Asset manager WisdomTree, with $130 billion in AUM, adopted Chainlink to bring NAV data on-chain and power subscriptions for its CRDT tokenized fund on Ethereum. Robinhood beat Q3 estimates as its crypto revenue saw a substantial increase. Meanwhile, YouTube clarified that its gambling policy is not targeting crypto content broadly, ...

BTC Holds Out Above $102,000 as Markets Trade Flat

TheDefiant - Crypto markets are mostly flat today with a total market cap around $3.48 trillion while Bitcoin chops between $102K and $103K.

Ripple Secures $500M Funding, Valuation Reaches $40 Billion

CoinPaprika - Ripple completed a $500 million funding round led by Fortress Investment Group and Citadel Securities on November 5, 2025. The round values the company at $40 billion, following a prior $1 billion tender offer at the same valuation.

Madras High Court Declares XRP Legal Property in India

CoinPaprika - Indian court granted legal property status to XRP in a ruling blocking exchange asset redistribution.

Zohran Mamdani Wins New York

Trustnodes - The democratic socialists have taken over the richest city on earth in an energizing campaign that wrecked havoc in the opposition to the point Donald Trump endorsed a democrat, Andrew Cuomo.

Tokyo Firm Metaplanet Taps Bitcoin Treasury for $100M Loan

CoinPaprika - Metaplanet executed a $100 million Bitcoin-collateralized loan representing 3 percent of its 30,823 BTC treasury.

Privacy Coin Rally Continues as DASH Surges 150%

TheDefiant - The DASH token is following in Zcash’s footsteps and is up 200% over the last month.

Kraken Opens Crypto-Collateral Futures to EU Traders

CoinPaprika - Kraken launched crypto-collateralized perpetual futures for EU traders under MiFID II and MiCA frameworks.

Lava Raises $200M, Launches Bitcoin Loans at 5% Interest

CoinPaprika - Lava raised $200 million and launched Bitcoin-backed loans with 5 percent fixed interest rates.

GME Shortseller Turns on Anson as Tradfi Dirt Spills Out

Trustnodes - The hedgies got done, but now four years on court drama has began with Andrew Left of Citron Research, who lost 100% shorting GME during the squeeze, blaming Anson Funds for what SEC and DOJ allege are dirty dealings.

Standard Chartered CEO Says All Money Will Be Digital

CoinPaprika - Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters said all transactions will settle on blockchains and all money will become digital.

Web3 Funding Reaches $3.9B in October, Second-Highest Ever

CoinPaprika - Web3 secured $3.877 billion in funding in October 2025, driven by three companies that took over 70% of the total.

T3 FCU Has Frozen Over $300 Million in Illicit Funds

TheDefiant - The financial crime unit created by Tether, Tron, and TRM Labs has frozen over $300 million since its September 2024 launch.

Japan’s New Experiment: Bitcoin Mining Directly Powers Grid Efficiency and Resilience

CoinPaprika - Japan launches national Bitcoin mining pilot, using Canaan's hydro-cooled rigs to absorb surplus renewable energy and balance utility grid loads.

Ripple Unlocks 1 Billion XRP on November 1, 2025—Expected Net Supply Increase of $500–750M

CoinPaprika - Ripple unlocks 1 billion XRP on November 1, 2025, valued at $2.49 billion, but expected relock of 700–800 million limits net new supply to approximately $500–750 million.

The Next $100B DeFi Market: Real DNS Domains

TheDefiant - Domains are one of the largest untapped asset classes on the internet — 360M+ names, most of them not even hosting a site. They’re traded like real estate, through slow, trust-based, broker-intermediated systems with fees as high as 30%.

Rate Cuts NOT certain! MegaETH raised over $1.25B in public ICO! Crypto Majors Fall 2-3%!

Decrypt - Crypto Majors Are Red After Fomc’s Shaky Guidance And A Successful Trump Xi Meeting; Btc -3% At $110,100, Eth -3% At $3,900, Bnb +1% At $1,120, Sol -2% At $192. Zec (+9%) And Aero (+7%) Led Top Movers. The Federal Reserve Board Cut Interest Rates By 25 Bps And Said Qt Would End On Dec 1, Though Powell Did Call A December Rate Cut Far From Guaranteed. Odds Of 1 More Rate Cut In 2025 Fell From 84% To 67% After Powell’s Comments. Openai Shared Plans To Ipo At $1t As Soon As H2 2026. Michael Saylor Still Targets $150k Btc By Year-end, Citing Declining Volatility And Improving Market Structure. Mastercard Plans To Acquire Blockchain Startup Zero Hash For Up To $2b Per Fortune. Consensys (Metamask) Is Prepping An Ipo, Hiring Jpmorgan And Goldman As Leads. ...

The Bitcoin ETFs Sold the Dip

Trustnodes - The US bitcoin ETFs saw outflows of $470 million on Wednesday while bitcoin's price fell from $113k to currently trade at $108k.

Trump Xi Tariff Cuts 2025: US-China Deal Impacts Crypto Markets

CoinPaprika - Trump and Xi agreed to reduce tariffs from 57% to 47% during APEC summit in Busan.

MegaETH ICO Crosses $1 Billion in Commitments

TheDefiant - The public token sale conducted via Sonar is oversubscribed by 20x, with just over nine hours until it closes.

Former FTX US President Brett Harrison to Launch Perpetuals Exchange

TheDefiant - Harrison’s Architect exchange will primarily focus on TradFi assets.

Bittensor Rallies Ahead of First TAO Halving

TheDefiant - The decentralized AI network is preparing for its first halving event on December 10.

Bitcoin Dips Under $110,000 After Fed Cuts Rates

TheDefiant - Ethereum and major altcoins fall as investors weigh the Fed’s move and trade uncertainty.

The Magic Seven Are Now Worth More Than the GDP of the Entire EU

Trustnodes - Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, Google, Amazon and Facebook are now worth a combined $20 trillion, more than the GDP of the entire European Union which is currently at $19.4 trillion.

Germany AfD Bitcoin Reserve Motion: Party Proposes National Crypto Strategy

CoinPaprika - AfD, Germany's second-largest party, filed a motion for a national Bitcoin reserve.

CRO Jumps After Trump’s Truth Social Announces Prediction Market Partnership with Crypto.Com

TheDefiant - Truth Predict will let users trade on elections, sports, and other events.

France Debates 2% Bitcoin Reserve Bill

CoinPaprika - France considers bill to buy 2% of Bitcoin supply and create strategic BTC reserve.

IBM Enters Crypto with Institutional Haven Platform

CoinPaprika - IBM's Digital Asset Haven targets institutions with crypto services by Q4 2025.

AI Sector Rebounds as Agent Payment Systems Gain Traction

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Bitcoin Climbs Above $115,000 on US-China Trade Deal Optimism

TheDefiant - Crypto markets rose on Monday as investors responded to a potential trade truce.

TVL on Kraken’s L2 Ink Surges 3,800% in Less Than Two Weeks

TheDefiant - The surge is led by a single protocol, Tydro, launched by Ink itself.

Bitcoin Rises, Stocks Green as the Glorious Bull Run Continues

Trustnodes - Bitcoin is back to $115k from as low as $103k earlier this month with the cryptocurrency gaining due to the return of a more risk on investment environment.

China's Ant Group's AntCoin Filing Signals Crypto Ambitions

CoinPaprika - Ant Group files AntCoin and blockchain trademarks in Hong Kong.

GENIUS Has Yet to Take Effect, Despite Some Firms Claiming to Be ‘Regulated’ and ‘Compliant’

TheDefiant - Three months after the landmark U.S. stablecoin legislation was signed into law, the bill is still in a public comment period.

XRP Surges as Ripple Completes Hidden Road Acquisition

TheDefiant - As part of the deal, Hidden Road is now rebranded as Ripple Prime.

JPMorgan Enables BTC, ETH Collateral for Institutional Loans

CoinPaprika - JPMorgan will accept Bitcoin and Ether as collateral for institutional loans by year-end.

Fed Rate Cuts Could Trigger $7.4T Liquidity Surge into Bitcoin, Stocks

CoinPaprika - The Federal Reserve’s planned rate cuts could shift $7.4 trillion from money market funds into riskier assets like stocks and Bitcoin by 2026.

Aster Rallies on ‘Rocket Launch’ Incentives Campaign

TheDefiant - The DEX token is up 12% today after falling more than 50% from its all-time high.

Bitcoin Attempts to Reclaim $110,000 as US Stocks Rebound

TheDefiant - Bitcoin and Ether rose 1.5% on Thursday as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq approached their all-time highs.

Trump grants pardon to Binance founder Changpeng Zhao over crypto-case

CoinPaprika - Trump issues pardon to Binance's CZ for 2023 AML violations, ending Biden crypto probes.

Revolut Gets MiCA Approval from Cyprus for EEA Crypto Services

CoinPaprika - Revolut received MiCA license from Cyprus CySEC on October 23, 2025, enabling EEA-wide crypto services.

Legacy Giant T. Rowe Price Bets on Multi-Crypto ETF

CoinPaprika - T. Rowe Price filed an S-1 with the SEC on October 22, 2025, for an active crypto ETF holding 5-15 digital assets.

Standard Chartered Hong Kong To Launch Virtual Asset ETF Trading in November

CoinPaprika - Standard Chartered Hong Kong plans to launch virtual asset ETF trading services in November 2025.

Crypto Leaders Meet Senate Democrats on Stalled Market Bill

CoinPaprika - Senate Democrats host crypto executives on October 22, 2025, for market structure talks.

Coinbase US Bitcoin Yield Fund Targets Accredited Investors

CoinPaprika - Coinbase launches Bitcoin yield fund for accredited US investors with lending focus.

TeraWulf to Sell $3.2 Billion in Bonds

Trustnodes - TeraWulf, the bitcoin miner and high-performance computing AI provider has announced plans to offer $3.2 billion in 7.750% senior secured notes due 2030.

Ripple $1B SPAC Raise Targets XRP Holdings Expansion

CoinPaprika - Ripple Labs leads a $1 billion fundraise to accumulate XRP.

G20 - Crypto's Rapid Rise Outpaces Global Regulators

CoinPaprika - As crypto surges to $4T, G20 regulators admit they're falling behind.

SEC's Atkins: U.S. Ten Years Late to Crypto, Vows Quick Reforms

CoinPaprika - SEC Chair Paul Atkins stated the U.S. lags ten years behind in crypto innovation.

Kraken Buys Small Exchange $100M for US Derivatives Expansion

CoinPaprika - Kraken acquired Small Exchange from IG Group for $100 million on October 16, 2025.

BlackRock Transfers Out $1 Billion Bitcoin

Trustnodes - The BlackRock IBIT onchain bitcoin address has made 30 transfers of 300 bitcoin each around midnight UTC after the market closed.

Bitcoin Stocks Moon

Trustnodes - Bitcoin mining stocks have reached the stratosphere with crazy gains over the past six months even while bitcoin makes a new all time high by just 0.3%.

Revolution Takes The Air

Trustnodes - A South Asian spring is bringing down governments as the left starts to rise in prominence with a fresh new narrative.

Bitcoin Dives Again on Shaky Markets

Trustnodes - Bitcoin has returned to near the Friday low levels, trading at $110k at one point today with it currently trading near $111k in pre-market opening.

Bhutan says its national digital identity has integrated with Ethereum.

CoinPaprika - Bhutan’s state media says the National Digital Identity has integrated with Ethereum, marking a shift from last year’s Polygon-based deployment.

Morgan Stanley Recommends 4% in Bitcoin for "Opportunistic Growth"

Trustnodes - Morgan Stanley, one of the biggest bank in the world, is warming up to cryptocurrencies and bitcoin in particular with a new Global Investment Committee (GIC) advisory recommending that as much as 4% should be allocated to bitcoin in an investment portfolio.

BlackRock’s IBIT poised to set fastest path to $100B AUM

CoinPaprika - BlackRock’s IBIT sits near $100B AUM and is set to break the speed record, contingent on closing above the threshold.

Bitcoin Recovers After Big Dip

Trustnodes - Bitcoin has gained in pre-market, rising to $115,000 after a brief dive to $107k on Friday with market sentiment somewhat improving for now.

Binance sets depeg payouts; $283M already reimbursed

CoinPaprika - Binance set depeg compensation rules with a 72-hour payout target and noted $283M in reimbursements already credited to affected users.

Bitcoin Core 30.0 Is Live — Major Update Boosts Wallet Efficiency and Data Capacity

CoinPaprika - Bitcoin’s newest upgrade is here — Core 30.0 delivers faster wallets, cleaner data handling, and steady protocol continuity.

Galaxy Digital Secures $460M to Turn Texas Bitcoin Mine Into AI Data Center

CoinPaprika - Galaxy Digital is investing $460 million to convert its Texas Bitcoin mining site into a large-scale AI data center.

María Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize, Once Called Bitcoin a Lifeline

CoinPaprika - From political exile to global recognition, María Corina Machado—who once called Bitcoin a lifeline—has won the Nobel Peace Prize.

South Korea Expands Crypto Seizures to Enforce Unpaid Taxes

CoinPaprika - South Korea authorities move to freeze and seize wallets belonging to tax delinquents as enforcement intensifies.

NY Opens Doors: Coinbase Now Lets New Yorkers Stake Ethereum & More

CoinPaprika - Coinbase announced it has secured regulatory clearance to offer staking services to New York residents.

S&P Global Plans Launch of Digital Markets 50 Index With Dinari

CoinPaprika - S&P Global announced plans to launch the Digital Markets 50 Index, combining cryptocurrencies and crypto-linked equities with Dinari.

Japan’s 30-year yield nears 3.3%, threatening a global carry unwind

CoinPaprika - Japan’s 30-year yield near 3.3% signals the carry era fading and a tighter global liquidity regime emerging.

Morgan Stanley Quietly Joins Bitcoin Bulls with Controlled 2–4% Allocation

CoinPaprika - Morgan Stanley’s Global Investment Committee approves a 2–4% Bitcoin allocation cap, aligning its wealth portfolios with new institutional demand for crypto exposure.

OpenDoor hints at accepting Bitcoin for home purchases

CoinPaprika - OpenDoor is signalling plans to accept Bitcoin payments for home purchases, following CEO’s remarks on crypto integration.

India’s digital rupee era nears: Piyush Goyal says launch coming soon

CoinPaprika - India will soon launch an RBI-backed sovereign digital currency, Piyush Goyal confirmed, while cautioning against crypto not backed by assets.

Curve Founder Michael Egorov Launches Bitcoin Yield Platform

CoinPaprika - Curve founder Michael Egorov has launched Yield Basis, a Bitcoin-focused protocol designed to offer on-chain yield through a new AMM model.

IMF Praises UAE for Advancing Digital Dirham Launch

CoinPaprika - IMF has commended the UAE for its Digital Dirham launch, calling the project a step forward in cross-border payment innovation.

Coinbase files for National Trust Charter to expand regulated crypto services

CoinPaprika - Coinbase announced its application for a National Trust Charter with the OCC, seeking unified federal oversight for its crypto custody and payments business.

BBVA launches Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for retail clients

CoinPaprika - BBVA has rolled out Bitcoin and Ethereum trading with custody support for retail clients in Spain.

Vanguard might flip on crypto — trading ETFs under consideration

CoinPaprika - Vanguard is reportedly evaluating whether to allow clients to trade third-party crypto ETFs, reversing its long-held avoidance of digital assets.

Metaplanet buys 5,419 BTC for $615M, now 4th-largest corporate holder

CoinPaprika - Metaplanet has purchased 5,419 BTC worth $615 million, making it the fourth-largest public holder of Bitcoin.

Zhimin Qian pleads guilty in UK’s $7B Bitcoin laundering case

CoinPaprika - Zhimin Qian, linked to a massive $7 billion crypto fraud, has admitted laundering Bitcoin in a landmark UK case.

A new kids’ show will come with a crypto wallet when it debuts this fall

TechCrunch - A new animated kids’ series expected to premiere this year won’t be headed for a TV network. Or a streaming service. Instead, the founders of production studio We Ghosted Media plan to launch on a decentralized web platform that uses blockchain technology. And yes, a crypto wallet will be involved. We Ghosted Media — founded by […]

Researchers accuse North Korea of $1.4 billion Bybit crypto heist

TechCrunch - North Korea is behind the massive crypto hack, according to several blockchain monitoring firms and a well-known researcher

Sam Altman’s Worldcoin becomes World and shows new iris-scanning Orb to prove your humanity

TechCrunch - Worldcoin, the Sam Altman co-founded “proof of personhood” crypto project that scans people’s eyeballs, announced on Thursday that it dropped the “coin” from its name and is now just “World.” The startup behind the World project, Tools for Humanity, also unveiled its next generation of iris-scanning “Orbs” and other tools at a live event in […]

Aptos CEO Mo Shaikh shares his journey to web3 and market opportunities in Asia and Middle East

TechCrunch - TechCrunch sat down with Shaikh this week at the Korea Blockchain Week 2024 conference in Seoul to talk about Aptos' expansion; its partnerships with major Asian web2 companies; and how Aptos uses blockchain to make financial transactions seamless and cost-effective.

South Korean tech giant Naver launches crypto wallet in partnership with Chiliz

TechCrunch - Many tech companies are expanding their reach into the web3 market, integrating blockchain and web3 technologies into their products and services. In the latest development, South Korean internet giant Naver is launching its first digital asset wallet, Naver Pay Wallet, for the Korean market. It is partnering with Chiliz, a blockchain provider for sports and […]

Global crypto firms turn to Hong Kong for refuge — and opportunity

TechCrunch - With U.S. regulators continuing to ramp up their scrutiny of crypto, startups and founders in the space are looking overseas to find friendlier climates to support their growth. One such destination is Hong Kong, which, seeking to restore its status as a financial hub, is banking on favorable crypto regulations to draw a fresh raft […]

Vana plans to let users rent out their Reddit data to train AI

TechCrunch - In the generative AI boom, data is the new oil. So why shouldn’t you be able to sell your own? From Big Tech firms to startups, AI makers are licensing e-books, images, videos, audio and more from data brokers, all in the pursuit of training up more capable (and more legally defensible) AI-powered products. Shutterstock […]

Nine crypto VCs on why Q1 investments were so hot and how it compares to previous bull market

TechCrunch - If the 2023 crypto venture landscape was an ice-cold pot of water, the first quarter of 2024 is the part where the bubbles start to form right before water boils, Tom Schmidt, a partner at Dragonfly Capital, said to TechCrunch. And he’s not wrong: $2.52 billion in total capital has been raised across the crypto […]