On the morning of Nov. 18, the altcoin market experienced a steep decline, with the total market capitalization briefly falling to $1.28 trillion, following bitcoin’s plunge below $90,000. AI Bubble Fears Fuel Bearish Sentiment On early Nov. 18, just hours after bitcoin ( BTC) plunged below $90,000 for the first time since April 22, the […]
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The crypto market cap plunged to $3.15 trillion on Nov. 17, driven by a global market rout intensified by fears of an AI bubble burst, a concern echoed by Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai. Economist Tracy Shuchart argued the decline was inevitable due to the collapse of BTC’s recent macro narrative. Bitcoin’s Correction and Liquidation Cascade […]
The Trump Organization unveils Trump International Hotel Maldives and the first tokenized hotel development project. Dar Global and The Trump Organization announced on November 17, 2025 in Dubai the Trump International Hotel Maldives, a resort of about 80 ultra‑luxury beach and overwater villas located 25 minutes by speedboat from Malé, scheduled to open by the […]
UNIfication Proposal, JPM Coin Launch, USDC Tops $73B, XRP ETF Surge, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Uniswap’s “UNIfication Proposal” from founder Hayden Adams proposes fee activation, UNI burns and governance changes, JPMorgan rolled out JPM Coin on Coinbase’s Base network marking a tradfi–Web3 push, Circle reported record Q3 with USDC […]
Gabriel Campa, Head of Digital Assets at Towerbank, stated that he believes Argentine banks are ready to enter the cryptocurrency services market. He highlighted that many have already finalized software for this end, and are waiting to be greenlighted by regulators. Banks Are Already Prepared to Offer Crypto Services in Argentina, Says Towerbank Executive The […]
Pal stated that crypto markets are currently reflecting a problem in the U.S. economic plumbing, acting as a leading indicator for an upcoming crisis. While stock markets are shielded from this for now, he believes that if the liquidity crisis is not solved quickly, the could be contagion. Raoul Pal: Crypto Markets Are Suffering From […]
The company aims to build its first Latam restaurant in the country due to its bitcoin allegiance. During the Bitcoin Historico event, Dan Edwards, COO of Steak ‘n Shake, stated that El Salvador was a “bitcoiner country,” and they just had to be there. Steak ‘n Shake Eyes El to Start Latam Expansion The Facts […]
Amboss Technologies and Lightning provider Voltage announced an enterprise integration that pairs Voltage’s Lightning Payments API with Amboss Rails to let businesses accept near‑instant, low‑cost bitcoin and stablecoin payments while earning yield on self‑custodied bitcoin. The stack uses Taproot Assets for in‑flight exchanges between bitcoin and stablecoins and automates liquidity management so treasuries can generate […]
Alibaba’s cross‑border e‑commerce unit said it will roll out new artificial intelligence (AI) subscription features and explore a stablecoin‑like tokenization system for B2B payments using JPMorgan’s tokenization technology. Kuo Zhang, president of Alibaba.com, told CNBC the initiative aims to simplify cross‑border settlement by using tokenized fiat for faster, more uniform payments across its global platform. […]
Sierra Protocol has launched a new liquid yield token on the Avalanche network, designed to provide DeFi users with passive, risk-adjusted returns. Blending DeFi Yield with Institutional Security Sierra Protocol has launched a liquid yield token (LYT) on the Avalanche network that introduces a new way for decentralized finance (DeFi) users to earn passive, risk-adjusted […]
Rising demand for physical crypto access accelerates as Royal Farms integrates Bitstop’s multi-asset kiosks across its 310 stores, advancing digital engagement and setting the stage for broader consumer participation through an expanding retail crypto infrastructure. Royal Farms Taps Bitstop Partnership to Deliver Multi-Asset Crypto Access Across States Escalating demand for physical crypto access points is […]
Surging demand for regulated digital liquidity is reshaping tokenized finance as institutions rapidly converge on safer, government-backed structures poised to redefine market confidence and unlock the next wave of always-on transactional efficiency. Institutional Paths Into Tokenized Markets With New Reserve Framework A broad shift toward regulated digital liquidity is accelerating as institutions pursue safer structures […]
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran described stablecoins as innovative tools that could provide users in jurisdictions with limited access to dollar assets. Miran estimates stablecoins could help satisfy about $3 trillion of foreign demand for dollar assets in the coming years. Fed’s Miran: Stablecoins Might Prop up Demand for Dollar Assets Globally The Facts Stephen […]
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Ecash, a cryptocurrency focused on payments, is on the verge of implementing Avalanche pre-consensus, a new development that brings almost instant finality to transactions using Ecash’s Nakamoto/Avalanche hybrid consensus. The development marks a milestone for Ecash, as it is the first time this has been implemented by a proof-of-work network. XEC Ready to Launch Avalanche […]
Gemini co-founder Tyler Winklevoss launches Cypherpunk to accumulate Zcash as a privacy-focused treasury asset. Tyler Winklevoss announced the launch of Cypherpunk, a company funded with over $50 million from Winklevoss Capital to accumulate Zcash (ZEC) as a privacy and self‑sovereignty treasury, stating the firm currently holds 203,775 ZEC (~1.25% of supply) and plans to reach […]
Sui has launched USDsui, a native stablecoin built on Bridge’s Open Issuance platform to serve as a foundational asset for the Sui network. Strategic Vision and Regulatory Compliance Sui, in partnership with Bridge, has announced the launch of USDsui, a native stablecoin built using Bridge’s Open Issuance platform. The collaboration introduces enterprise‑grade infrastructure to the […]
Yuga Labs launches Koda Nexus in Otherside metaverse as a central, evolving social and onchain hub. Yuga Labs opens the Koda Nexus in its Otherside metaverse on Nov. 12, 2025, unveiling a persistent city‑style hub with districts, an ancient temple core and recurring challenges, announced by co‑founder Greg Solano. Summit features let users log in […]
Coinbase Business debuts in Singapore, offering USDC stablecoin payments, global payouts, and rewards for local businesses. Coinbase Business launches in Singapore on Nov. 12, 2025 as the platform’s first international market, providing startups and small to medium-sized businesses with instant USDC payments, global payouts, payment links, integrated asset management, and accounting reconciliation; the service is […]
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Maestro has launched Mezzamine, a bitcoin yield platform that connects idle BTC with miners through on‑chain secured credit facilities. The $2 Trillion Liquidity and Centralization Problem Maestro, an infrastructure provider for bitcoin ( BTC)-native capital markets, has announced the launch of Mezzamine, a new BTC yield platform designed to connect idle bitcoin with the capital […]
Exodus acquires Uruguay-based Grateful to expand stablecoin merchant services and faster, lower-cost payouts. Exodus Movement, Inc. (NYSE American: EXOD) announces the acquisition of Grateful, a Montevideo-founded stablecoin payments orchestrator that enables merchants to accept wallet-to-wallet payments, QR point-of-sale, offramping and ecommerce checkouts, on Nov. 10, 2025; the deal is positioned to strengthen Exodus’s merchant services […]
Global institutional investors now prioritize diversification over speculation and increase crypto allocations despite near-term caution. Sygnum’s Future Finance 2025 report surveys 1,000+ institutional and professional crypto investors across 43 countries and finds 61% plan to increase digital-asset allocations while only 4% plan to decrease, though sentiment turns neutral or bearish within a year; 76% favor […]
The Central Bank of Brazil has finalized rules governing virtual asset service providers (VASPs) and stablecoin transactions, focusing on financial stability and reducing their use for illicit purposes, according to regulatory director Gilneu Vivan. Central Bank Issues Key Regulation for VASPs and Stablecoin Transactions in Brazil The Central Bank of Brazil has, at last, finalized […]
The broader crypto market experienced a strong rebound on November 10th, with the total market capitalization surging from $3.513 trillion to $3.68 trillion in 24 hours. Bitcoin and altcoins rose by an average of 4% in the same period. Political Catalyst and Bitcoin’s Resilience The broader crypto market rebounded on Nov. 10, with bitcoin and […]
An Argentine federal judge has ordered the freezing of assets belonging to Hayden Davis, a co-founder of Libra, and two informal crypto‑exchange entrepreneurs who received funds from him. The two entrepreneurs received millions on key dates. Federal Judge Blocks Assets Of Hayden Davis and Two More Crypto Entrepreneurs Linked To Libra The Facts The Argentine […]
Edward Snowden’s apparent endorsement of Zcash as the leading privacy coin has sparked debate with supporters of rival digital asset monero. Privacy Debate: Zcash vs. Monero U.S. whistleblower and former National Security Agency (NSA) contractor Edward Snowden has weighed in on the Zcash (ZEC) debate, calling the cryptocurrency the “best in this space.” Snowden’s apparent […]
Balancer’s $116M exploit, Stream Finance’s $93M stablecoin crash, Sequans’ bitcoin sale backlash, the Silent IPO theory for bitcoin, and Solana ETFs’ inflows in this Week in Review. Week in Review Balancer was exploited for over $116 million after a V2 pool vulnerability was abused, Stream Finance saw a $93M blow that sent its XUSD peg […]
According to Crescat Capital’s Macro Strategist Otavio Costa, Latin America might offer an alternative for U.S. investors as it is currently on the brink of a structural transformation, with Argentina and El Salvador leading the charge of a region-wide change. Latam Stocks Surpass S&P 500 Index: The Region Is ‘Open for Business’ The Facts Even […]
The Italian Banking Association supports a digital-euro central bank digital currency (CBDC) while urging that investment costs be spread over time. Italian banks, led by the Italian Banking Association (ABI), say they support the European Central Bank’s (ECB) digital euro project, ABI General Manager Marco Elio Rottigni told a Florence press seminar on Nov. 8, […]
Banks are using their proxies, organizations like the Bank Policy Institute and Better Markets, to promote the approval or modification of current regulation to affect the level of involvement of crypto and stablecoins in U.S. retail and institutional markets. Banks Are Taking Action Against Existing and Upcoming Crypto Regulation The Facts Banks are now taking […]
A Spanish High Court judge has ordered cryptocurrency entrepreneur Álvaro Romillo Castillo into provisional detention without bail over allegations that he orchestrated a $300 million pyramid scheme. Political Connections and Arrest A Spanish High Court judge has ordered Álvaro Romillo Castillo, the cryptocurrency entrepreneur known as “Cryptospain” and “Luis Crypto,” into provisional detention without bail. […]
The budget introduces a massive deficit and still requires a vote of confidence from Parliament; otherwise, another federal election will be triggered. Canada’s New Budget Channels Resources into Developing Stablecoin Governance It’s hard to believe, but for much of 2025, Canada operated without a budget after its new Prime Minister Mark Carney, narrowly won a […]
Satnotes to dispense 500 satoshi‑denominated banknotes via a community ATM pilot on Jan 1, 2026. The Satnotes El Zonte Experiment announces in El Zonte, El Salvador on 6 November 2025 a pilot launch of the world’s first physical bitcoin banknote ATM network, with the inaugural dispensing of 500 “El Zonte Founding Edition” Satnotes scheduled for […]
A team of analysts led by JPMorgan strategist Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou said bitcoin is currently oversold relative to gold. Panigirtzoglou estimated bitcoin would need to rise above $170K to reach gold’s private-investor level of investment. JPMorgan Analysts: Bitcoin Oversold Compared to Gold, Fair Value Close to $170K The Facts Analysts from JPMorgan have estimated that bitcoin, […]
OKX rolls out OKX Pay and OKX Card in Brazil to offer USD stablecoin access, up to 10% APY, and no IOF tax on international spending. OKX announces in São Paulo the launch of OKX Pay and OKX Card in Brazil, enabling instant PIX‑linked conversion of reais to USD‑denominated stablecoins, domestic and cross‑border stablecoin transfers, […]
Bank of England deputy governor vows UK stablecoin regime will be implemented promptly, with temporary holding limits. Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden tells a London conference on 5 November 2025 that the UK will unveil a proposed stablecoin regime on Monday and aims for it to be “up and running, just as quickly […]
The governor spoke about the complexities of U.S. monetary policy at the Brookings Institute this past Monday in Washington, DC. Fed’s Lisa Cook Highlights Delicate Balance of Inflation and Employment Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook seems to have pushed the pause button on her high-profile feud with U.S. President Donald Trump. The governor recently made […]
The decentralized finance platform Balancer has acknowledged a significant security breach affecting its V2 protocol and its forks on other chains. Balancer Confirms ‘Significant’ V2 Exploit The decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Balancer has acknowledged that a recent security breach targeting its V2 protocol and forks on other chains “was significant.” In its latest update, Balancer […]
Zerohash Europe obtains AFM MiCAR authorization to provide regulated crypto and stablecoin infrastructure across the EEA. Zerohash Europe announces in Amsterdam that it has received authorization under the EU’s Markets in Crypto‑Assets Regulation (MiCAR) from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), enabling the company to offer regulated crypto‑asset and stablecoin infrastructure services, including […]
Google announces Project Suncatcher to test space‑based TPUs, optical links, and scalable artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Google unveils Project Suncatcher on 4 November 2025, announcing plans to test Trillium‑generation tensor processing units (TPUs) in space and to launch two prototype satellites with Planet by early 2027 to validate optical inter‑satellite links, radiation tolerance, and clustered […]
The privacy-focused cryptocurrency has seemingly defied gravity during the most tumultuous period for crypto this year. What’s Driving Zcash’s 40% Rally in the Middle of a Crypto Sell-Off? Bitcoin fell below $100K on Tuesday for the first time since May 2025. Liquidations across the broader crypto market topped $2 billion. How did a privacy-focused second-generation […]
The crypto economy kicked off the second day of the week in a downturn, with bearish sentiment resulting in a 3.2% decline in total market capitalization, dropping to $3.55 trillion. Bitcoin Leads the Crash, Triggering Massive Liquidations The crypto economy began the second day of the new week deep in the red, as bearish sentiment […]
The recent donation from Coinbase, the largest U.S. crypto exchange, to the construction of the White House ballroom pushed by President Trump, has awakened concerns from Senator Chris Murphy, who alleges the involvement of the company is part of a “corruption factory.” Senator States Coinbase’s Donation to White House Ballroom Are Part of Trump’s ‘Corruption […]
Nasdaq-listed NIP Group Inc, is expanding its bitcoin mining operations, increasing its total capacity to approximately 11.3 EH/s and is projected to generate around 160 per month. NIP Group Scales Bitcoin Mining Capacity to 11.3 EH/s NIP Group Inc. (NIPG), a Nasdaq-listed digital entertainment firm, announced the expansion of its bitcoin ( BTC) mining operations, […]
Swiss crypto-banking group AMINA’s Austrian unit secured a MiCAR crypto-asset service provider license from the Austrian regulator. AMINA Bank AG announces in Zug, Switzerland on 3 November 2025 that its subsidiary AMINA (Austria) AG (AMINA EU) has received a Crypto‑Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA) under the Markets in Crypto‑Assets […]
Euroclear, one of Europe’s leading clearinghouses, has implemented a procedure allowing Russian investors to unfreeze their assets without an OFAC license. The move opens a path to potentially unblocking more than $200 billion in Russian assets frozen by the institution. Euroclear Opens a Path for Unfreezing Russian Assets Without US Approval The Facts Euroclear has […]
While Russia prepares for a nationwide launch of the digital ruble, the Russian CBDC, it has also rejected crypto for domestic payments. Elvira Nabiullina, governor of the Bank of Russia, stated that cryptocurrencies cannot be used for settlements within the country. Bank of Russia Rejects Crypto Usage for Internal Payments The Facts The Bank of […]
CZ reminded that Nigeria detained ex‑Binance employee Tigran Gambaryan, responding to Trump and War Secretary Hegseth. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) tweeted that “Nigeria also basically kidnapped Tigran Gambaryan, an ex‑Binance employee and an ex‑US federal agent, for 8 months without cause a year ago,” posting the remark in reaction to a Truth Social post […]
The company, Brazil’s largest of its kind, repurchased nearly 100,000 ordinary shares between Oct. 27 and 30 as net asset value (NAV) fell below 1. OranjeBTC said the move “represents an efficient way to increase shareholder exposure to bitcoin.” OranjeBTC Repurchases Stock Amid Price Slump The Facts OranjeBTC, the largest Brazilian bitcoin treasury company ( […]
Canaan revealed it has inked a 4.5-megawatt deal to deploy its Avalon A1566HA hydro-cooled mining servers in Japan to help balance and stabilize the nation’s power grid. Canaan’s Avalon Systems to Power Japan’s Sustainable Energy Effort The Singapore-headquartered company, Canaan Inc. (Nasdaq: CAN), said the project will support grid reliability by dynamically adjusting frequency, voltage, […]
A recent study by Electric Capital reveals that while stablecoin usage is global, the Americas lead in stablecoin activity compared to more populous regions. Wallet Size and User Activity Patterns According to the latest study by Electric Capital, stablecoin usage is global, but the Americas generate more stablecoin activity than even more populous regions. The […]
Ripio stated that the Argentine peso stablecoin, wARS, would be available on Ethereum, World Chain, and Base, as a key element to expand the exchange’s infrastructure in Latam. It stated that additional local stablecoins would be launched to support several use cases using blockchain tech. Ripio Debuts Digital Peso in Argentina, Plans Local Currency Stablecoin […]
Global momentum against crypto crime is accelerating as Tether, TRON, and TRM Labs drive a powerful enforcement alliance that has frozen over $300 million in illicit assets, redefining blockchain’s role in global financial integrity and security. Global Crackdown on Crypto Crime Advances as $300M in Assets Frozen Global cooperation against crypto-related financial crime is accelerating […]
Nordea will allow customers to trade a Coinshares‑manufactured bitcoin synthetic ETP on its platforms from December 2025. Nordea announced on October 30, 2025, that it will permit customers in the Nordics to trade an externally manufactured crypto‑linked product — a synthetic exchange‑traded product (ETP) with bitcoin as the underlying asset — produced by Coinshares International […]
Conexus, a payment‑processing company, is in the early development stages of a system to integrate stablecoins and bitcoin into Venezuela’s banking network. Rodolfo Gasparri, president of Conexus, said that current stablecoin adoption as a hedge against devaluation is driving the initiative. Venezuelan System to Integrate Bitcoin, Stablecoins Into Banking Network The Facts: A system that […]
Flutterwave partners with Polygon PoS to power instant, low‑cost cross‑border payments across 30+ African countries. Polygon Labs and Flutterwave announced a multi‑year partnership making Polygon PoS the default blockchain for Flutterwave’s new cross‑border payments product, with a pilot for select Flutterwave for Business customers in 2025 and full availability to business and Send App users […]
Taurus expands into the United States with a New York office to support institutional digital‑asset adoption. Taurus, a Swiss‑regulated digital asset infrastructure provider, announces the opening of a New York office on October 29, 2025, marking its second North American base after Vancouver, Canada and signaling U.S. expansion amid clearer regulatory conditions. The firm supports […]
G‑Bot enables nontechnical users to create and run Fedimint federations for Lightning, onchain bitcoin, and e‑cash payments. Fedi launches the G‑Bot Federation Setup Service, a chatbot‑guided tool that walks users through a three‑step process inside the app to create a private federation with hosted Fedimint servers, instant matching of three trusted guardians, Lightning connectivity, liquidity, […]
OpenAI is reportedly prepping for a $1 trillion IPO that could make Silicon Valley’s wildest fever dreams look quaint—cementing Sam Altman as the ringmaster of the world’s most valuable AI circus. According to Reuters, the artificial intelligence (AI) giant, OpenAI, is quietly setting the stage for a blockbuster initial public offering (IPO) that could debut […]
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