On November 20, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a hefty $903 million net outflow, the second-largest ever, mostly driven by BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) with a $355.5 million withdrawal. Ethereum spot ETFs also experienced significant outflows totaling $262 million, marking their eighth straight day of redemptions. Meanwhile, Solana spot ETFs bucked the trend with $23.66 …
Tether has invested in Parfin, a Latin American platform offering custody, trading, and on-chain settlement solutions, to accelerate institutional adoption of its stablecoin USDT. This partnership aims to expand use cases like global payments, real-world asset tokenization, and credit market settlements, making digital assets more accessible and efficient in the region. By supporting Parfin, Tether …
Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed company, is issuing $150 million in Class B perpetual preferred shares to expand its Bitcoin holdings further. Offering a fixed annual dividend of 4.9%, the funds raised will support continued Bitcoin acquisitions as part of Metaplanet’s aggressive growth strategy. Currently holding over 30,000 BTC, Metaplanet aims to strengthen its position as one …
BlackRock has filed to establish the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF in Delaware, marking a strategic move to launch a staking-enabled Ethereum fund. This new trust aims to let investors earn potential returns from Ethereum’s proof-of-stake system, expanding BlackRock’s crypto offerings beyond its current spot Ethereum ETF. The filing is an initial step pending further …
World Liberty Financial (WLFI) faced a security breach from phishing and exposed seed phrases before its platform launch, impacting a small number of user wallets. To protect users, WLFI froze the affected wallets and began a Know Your Customer (KYC) re-verification process. The platform developed new smart contract logic to securely migrate funds to new …
Senator Tim Scott announced the Senate aims to vote on a crypto market structure bill in December. The bipartisan legislation seeks to clarify crypto regulations, resolve agency oversight conflicts, and boost innovation. If passed, it could reach President Trump early next year for signing, potentially making the U.S. a global leader in crypto oversight. Committees …
Malaysia’s Energy Ministry reported that between 2020 and August 2025, illegal crypto miners stole more than $1.1 billion worth of electricity from national utility TNB. Authorities uncovered 13,827 sites tampering with or bypassing meters to power their mining rigs. TNB is working with enforcement agencies, using smart meters and conducting raids to fight back against …
At the Devconnect conference, Vitalik Buterin warned that quantum computers could break Ethereum’s elliptic curve cryptography before the 2028 U.S. presidential election. He urged the Ethereum community to upgrade to quantum-resistant cryptography within four years to safeguard the network. Buterin also advised that innovation should focus on Layer 2 solutions, wallets, and privacy tools, rather …
New Hampshire’s Business Finance Authority approved the first $100 million Bitcoin-backed municipal bond in the U.S., following the state’s earlier move to invest up to 5% of its treasury in digital assets. The bond uses over-collateralized Bitcoin held by BitGo, protecting investors if Bitcoin’s value falls. Fees and returns from Bitcoin collateral will fund the …
Brazil’s Finance Ministry is considering applying its financial transaction tax to cryptocurrencies used in international payments. The central bank has categorized these crypto transactions, including those involving virtual assets and stablecoins, as foreign exchange operations, which could make them taxable. This move aims to close regulatory gaps and bring crypto payments under existing financial tax …
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has removed cryptocurrency from its 2026 examination priorities, indicating it no longer views crypto as a top risk area. The new focus shifts to fiduciary duty, cybersecurity, and customer protection. While crypto isn’t a separate priority, the SEC remains watchful, reminding firms to maintain compliance amid evolving regulations. …
Mastercard has joined forces with Polygon to let users send crypto using verified usernames instead of long wallet addresses. The partnership, powered by Mercuryo’s identity checks, aims to cut down on transfer errors and make crypto more user-friendly for everyone. By adding a familiar and secure way to send digital assets, Mastercard and Polygon hope …
Fidelity’s FSOL spot Solana ETF is set to launch on November 19 with a low 0.25% fee, joining a growing Solana fund lineup that also includes Bitwise’s roughly $450 million BSOL, VanEck’s newly listed VSOL, and an upcoming product from Grayscale. Canary Funds will debut its SOLC ETF on the same day, teaming up with …
Mt. Gox has stirred the market again after eight months of silence, moving 10,423 Bitcoin, worth about 936 million dollars, to a fresh wallet address. On-chain data from trackers like Arkham Intelligence and analysts such as lookonchain confirm the shift from Mt. Gox–linked wallets as part of its long-running creditor repayment process. Traders are watching …
Strategy has made another massive Bitcoin buy, snapping up 8,178 BTC for about $835.6 million at an average price of roughly $102,171 per coin. The firm’s steady stacking strategy has paid off, delivering a 27.8% Bitcoin yield so far in 2025. As of November 16, Strategy controls around 649,870 BTC in total, purchased for nearly …
UBS and Ant International have partnered to digitize bank deposits and make global payments faster and easier. The collaboration uses blockchain-based, tokenized deposits so money can move instantly across borders, instead of waiting for traditional banking cut-off times. This upgraded system also helps businesses manage their cash and liquidity more efficiently in multiple currencies. By …
Bitcoin has reached 95% of its total supply mined, with nearly 19.95 million coins created out of 21 million. Mining rewards halve roughly every four years, slowing new Bitcoin creation. The last coins will be mined around 2140. As rewards shrink, miners will rely more on transaction fees. This milestone highlights Bitcoin’s growing scarcity, strengthening …
Olaf Sleijpen, Dutch central bank governor and ECB member, warned that the rapid growth of U.S. dollar stablecoins, now worth over $300 billion after a 48% rise this year, could risk Europe’s economy. He cautioned that if there’s a rush to redeem stablecoins backed by U.S. Treasuries, it might cause quick sell-offs, threatening financial stability …
On November 14, Bitcoin spot ETFs experienced $492 million in net outflows for the third day in a row, while Ethereum spot ETFs saw $178 million in outflows for the fourth consecutive day. Meanwhile, Solana spot ETFs received $12 million in net inflows, showing positive investor interest. The newly launched XRP ETF had no inflows …
Michael Saylor confirmed that MicroStrategy bought Bitcoin every day this week as part of its ongoing strategy. Even though Bitcoin’s price dropped below $95,000, the company kept adding to its holdings, now over 640,000 BTC. The purchases were funded through stock sales, showing MicroStrategy’s strong belief that Bitcoin is a good long-term investment and a …
On November 14, 2025, 41,000 Bitcoin options contracts worth $3.95 billion expired, with a Put-Call Ratio of 0.61 and a max pain point at $105,000. At the same time, 228,000 Ethereum options worth $730 million expired, showing a Put-Call Ratio of 0.59 and max pain near $3,475. This big expiration may cause short-term price swings …
Bitcoin spot ETFs in the U.S. saw net outflows of $870 million on November 13, ranking as the second-biggest withdrawal ever. Spot Ethereum ETFs were also hit, losing $260 million and logging their third straight day of outflows. In contrast, U.S. spot Solana ETFs attracted $1.49 million in net inflows, continuing their streak as the …
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse marked the long-awaited debut of the first U.S. spot XRP ETF with an enthusiastic post on X, writing, “It’s (finally!) happening.” The launch by Canary Capital officially opened XRP to U.S. investors through a regulated exchange-traded product on Nasdaq. According to Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas, the Canary XRP ETF (XRPC) saw a …
Cypherpunk Technologies ($LPTX) has revealed it purchased 203,775 Zcash ($ZEC) for a total of $50 million. The investment has since more than doubled in value, leaving the company with an unrealized gain of $54 million. The move highlights growing institutional interest in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies like Zcash, as firms seek diversified exposure beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Binance has secured the 1 ranking in both spot and derivatives trading with an AA rating, according to CoinDesk’s 2025 Exchange Benchmark — the only platform scoring above 90 in both categories. The report highlights growing maturity in the crypto sector, with more exchanges now regulated, audited, and publishing proof-of-reserves. As the industry increasingly resembles …
The Ethereum Foundation announced on X that its Account Abstraction team, along with Vitalik Buterin, has released a “Trustlessness Manifesto.” The document reaffirms Ethereum’s mission to enable coordination without trusted intermediaries, focusing on credible neutrality, self-custody, and verifiability rather than mere financial efficiency. The manifesto is permanently stored on-chain in an ownerless, adminless contract. Its …
According to Bloomberg, Japan Exchange Group (JPX) is considering stricter rules to curb “coin-hoarding” listed companies, known as Digital Asset Traders (DATs), after heavy retail investor losses. JPX may tighten backdoor-listing enforcement, mandate re-audits, and restrict financing for firms prioritizing crypto accumulation. The exchange has already asked three prospective DATs to pause listing plans. Japan …
After a record 43-day shutdown, the US government is officially back in operation. The House passed the funding bill to end what Republicans called the “Democrat Shutdown,” and President Donald Trump signed it into law at 9:45 PM ET. “It’s an honor to sign this incredible bill and get our country back to work,” Trump …
The UAE has officially launched its Digital Dirham pilot, completing its first government-to-government transaction using the CBDC. Powered by the mBridge platform, the transaction settled in just two minutes, showcasing the potential of distributed ledger technology for state-level finance. This milestone signals a new era of instant cross-border settlements, putting central banks worldwide on alert …
Circle’s Q3 2025 earnings revealed strong growth, with USDC circulation reaching $73.7 billion—up 108% year-over-year. Total and reserve revenue climbed 66% to $740 million, while net income rose 202% to $214 million. The company also launched the Arc testnet and is exploring the development of a native Arc network token. Reflecting growing demand and ecosystem …