Trump taps crypto advocate Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary

President-elect Donald Trump announced Howard Lutnick, CEO of financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald, as his nominee for Secretary of Commerce on Nov. 19. The decision positions Lutnick, a vocal proponent of protectionist trade measures and cryptocurrencies, at the helm of US economic policy, focused on tariffs and trade reform. дальше »

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Phantom acquires Blowfish to boost wallet security

Phantom, the non-custodial crypto wallet for decentralized finance and non-fungible tokens on Solana, has announced its acquisition of web3 security platform Blowfish. The Solana (SOL) based cryptocurrency wallet disclosed the transaction on Nov. 19, noting in a blog post that… дальше »

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Crypto.com launching Visa card in Latin America

Crypto. com has announced the launch of its Visa card program in Latin America, bringing its popular cryptocurrency-linked rewards card to a region with growing interest in digital assets.   The Crypto. дальше »

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Thumzup to add Bitcoin payments for gig economy workers

Thumzup will soon pay its gig workers via Bitcoin. The Nasdaq-listed media and marketing firm recently added BTC as a treasury asset. Thumzup, the media marketing company that recently adopted a Bitcoin (BTC) strategy with a $1 million purchase, has announced plans to add crypto payments for gig economy workers. дальше »

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Crypto Milestone: Spot Bitcoin ETF Options Get CFTC’s Stamp Of Approval

Spot Bitcoin ETFs hurdle its biggest legal roadblock to date after the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) clarified that it’s no longer taking a role in clearing BTC ETF options. In a staff advisory dated November 15th, the CFTC, through its Division of Clearing and Risk, announced that it was transferring the approving authority […] дальше »

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Bybit brings bbSOL yield to more users via key DeFi integrations

Bybit is expanding yield opportunities for holders of its liquid staking token, bbSOL, by integrating several decentralized finance ecosystem. The crypto exchange, the second-largest globally by trading volume, announced the initiative on Nov. дальше »

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Thumzup approves $1m of Bitcoin as treasury reserve asset

Thumzup Media Corporation, a social media marketing company based in Los Angeles, announced its entry into the crypto space with plans to purchase up to $1 million in Bitcoin.  The company, which helps brands pay users to promote them on… дальше »

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Coincheck Makes History As 1st Japanese Crypto Exchange To Debut On Nasdaq

Coincheck, a company headquartered in Tokyo, is expected to become the first cryptocurrency exchange in Japan to list its shares on a US stock exchange. Related Reading: Dogecoin Explodes 113% After Trump Announced Key Admin Role For Elon Musk The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved Coincheck’s listing on the Nasdaq, which is […] дальше »

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Binance will launch USUAL stablecoin on Nov. 19

Binance will be the first platform to launch the stablecoin USUAL on Nov. 19. The crypto exchange will provide trading support for USDT and USUAL trading pairs. In a notice published on Nov. 14, Binance announced the 61st project that… дальше »

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BlackRock Expands Crypto Reach: BUIDL Fund Goes Multi-Chain Across These 5 Blockchainsc

Crypto ETF issuer and asset manager BlackRock announced on Wednesday the expansion of its USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) to include five new blockchain ecosystems: Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism, and Polygon. дальше »

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Italy’s Crypto Tax U-Turn: New 28% Rate Signals A Fresh Start

Crypto watchers and investors in Italy have received encouraging news: Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government is considering a watered-down tax hike. From the initial proposal of 46%, which was announced last second week of October, the Italian government is currently re-evaluating the plan to limit the increase “to just 28%”. Related Reading: No! Judge Rejects […] дальше »

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Dogwifhat spikes 37% as Coinbase announces WIF listing

Dogwifhat has surged more than 37% in the past 24 hours, with the meme coin’s price rising sharply after token listing news from crypto exchange Coinbase. Coinbase announced on Nov. 13 that it had added Dogwifhat (WIF) to its listing… дальше »

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Crypto giants Arca and BlockTower merge into one crypto management leader

Arca and BlockTower, two leading firms in digital asset management, announced their plans to merge in an all-equity deal.  Per a joint press release, the merger will create a combined entity that delivers regulated, institutional-grade crypto investment products to a… дальше »

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Dogecoin Explodes 113% After Trump Announced Key Admin Role For Elon Musk

Dogecoin was initially an “inside joke” among crypto enthusiasts but soon became one of the top 10 biggest digital assets by market cap. Today, it’s worth $55. 31 billion based on current prices and has been slowly increasing in value recently. дальше »

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Robinhood relists Solana, Cardano and XRP, adds Pepe

Robinhood has relisted major altcoins Solana, XRP and Cardano for its US customers. The platform also added support for Pepe, news that saw PEPE price skyrocket. Robinhood Crypto announced on Wednesday that it had added support for four digital assets – Solana, Pepe, Cardano and XRP. дальше »

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Crypto data firm Kaiko acquires European index provider Vinter

French blockchain analytics firm Kaiko has acquired crypto index provider Vinter, aiming to expand its presence in the European exchange-traded product market. Kaiko, a Paris-based blockchain data firm, announced the acquisition of European index provider Vinter as part of its… дальше »

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Okto Wallet teams up with AggLayer to help cross-chain transactions

Okto announced that its Okto Wallet will now support AggLayer, a cross-chain settlement solution developed in collaboration with Polygon Labs.   The partnership, revealed at the Aggregation Summit and shared with crypto. дальше »

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MicroStrategy shares rise 10% after $2 billion Bitcoin acquisition at $74.4k

MicroStrategy has announced a major Bitcoin acquisition, securing approximately 27,200 BTC for $2. 03 billion between Oct. 31 and Nov. 10, according to a Nov. 11 statement. This purchase comes amid a broader crypto market rally that has seen Bitcoin price rally to a new all-time high of more than $82,000. дальше »

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Bitcoin Realized Cap At All-Time High As Price Hits $77,000 For The First Time

The Bitcoin price and the entire crypto market have been on a tear since the outcome of the United States elections was announced in the early hours of Wednesday, November 6. The premier cryptocurrency specifically has breached and printed new all-time high prices over the past few days. дальше »

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Fed Chair Jerome Powell's Remarks Ripple Through Crypto Market: Details

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South Korea’s Upbit will launch Solana-based DRIFT trading pairs

South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, Upbit, announced that it will launch DRIFT trading pairs for Korean Won, BTC, and USDT on Nov. 8. Drift Protocol’s governance token, DRIFT(DRIFT), will be available to trade on the Upbit crypto exchange starting on… дальше »

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Detroit becomes first city to fully adopt crypto payments for taxes, fees

Detroit is setting a national precedent by becoming the largest US city to accept crypto for taxes and city fees. City officials announced on Nov. 7 that residents will be able to pay these expenses with crypto starting in mid-2025 through a secure platform operated by PayPal. дальше »

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Detroit to accept crypto payments for taxes and city fees

Detroit is set to become the largest U.S. city to accept cryptocurrency for tax and fee payments.  Starting mid-2025, residents can use crypto to make payments through a platform managed by PayPal, Detroit officials announced today. This initiative aligns with… дальше »

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Hong Kong’s HashKey announces new launch date for HSK native token

Hong Kong crypto exchange HashKey announced its native token HSK will be available for deposits on Nov. 7, while HSK/USDT spot trading opens on Nov. 26. According to the HashKey’s announcement, the digital asset exchange’s token will be listed on… дальше »

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Crypto Advocate Bernie Moreno Takes Ohio Senate Seat, Vows Regulatory Clarity

In a closely contested Senate race, pro-crypto Republican candidate Bernie Moreno has emerged victorious over Democrat Sherrod Brown, marking a significant shift in Ohio’s political space. The Associated Press announced Moreno’s win in the early hours of Wednesday (November 6), ending Brown’s tenure and replacing a notable opponent of cryptocurrency regulation with a vocal supporter. […] дальше »

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Binance Targets Thailand’s Crypto Oasis As Launchpad To 1 Billion Users

Binance is shifting its focus to increase cryptocurrency adoption in Thailand which could transform the future of digital assets in the Asian region. Related Reading: Pakistan Legalizes Crypto: A Major Shift From Ban To Boom Binance announced it wants to make virtual coins a mainstream currency in the Thai market, which could propel the crypto […] дальше »

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Crypto.com introduces financial services and rewards program

Crypto. com is adding banking, credit cards, and stock trading services to its offerings over the next year. Crypto. com announced this significant expansion today, all under its new Level Up rewards program. дальше »

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Gate.io Shines in Fortune’s Top 10 Fintech Innovators Asia for Blockchain and Crypto

Fortune announced its 2024 Fintech Innovators Asia list, recognizing Gate. io among the top 10 in the “Blockchain and Crypto” category. This prestigious recognition highlights Gate. io’s leadership and commitment to technological innovation and market growth. дальше »

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Will U.S. Election Change Crypto? Maybe, but TradFi Giants Likely to Plow Ahead Regardless

Just this week, in the run-up to Election Day, some big finance projects were announced — suggesting no worries about the road ahead. дальше »

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Mt. Gox moves $2.2 billion in Bitcoin as it works to repay creditors

Mt. Gox moved 32,371 Bitcoin to two wallets, amounting to $2. 19 billion The movement follows the transfer of 500 Bitcoin worth more than $35 million In October, Mt. Gox announced it was pushing its repayment deadline to October 31, 2025 Defunct crypto exchange Mt. дальше »

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EarnBet.io Secures $2 Billion in Player Winnings and Industry-Leading Rewards

Leading online crypto gaming platform EarnBet. io has announced $2 billion in player winnings and rewards. This major feat shows EarnBet. io’s rapid growth and commitment to delivering a unique gaming experience to players. дальше »

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OSL Group makes strategic entry into Japan with CoinBest acquisition

OSL Group Limited announced that its Japanese subsidiary, OSL Investment (Japan) Limited, has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire an 81. 38% stake in local crypto exchange CoinBest K. K. , according to a Nov. дальше »

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Hong Kong’s OSL Group acquires Japanese crypto exchange CoinBest

OSL Group has signed an agreement to acquire over 80% of Japan’s FSA-licensed crypto exchange CoinBest, marking its entry into the Japanese crypto market. Hong Kong‘s licensed crypto operator OSL Group has announced plans to acquire an 81.38% stake in… дальше »

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Victory Securities to launch first SFC-approved virtual asset structured products in Hong Kong

Victory Securities will be the first licensed Hong Kong crypto broker to launch cash-settled virtual asset structured products to professional investors. In a press release published on Nov. 4, Victory Securities announced its plans to launch virtual asset structured products… дальше »

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BitGo appoints ex-Silvergate president to oversee reward-bearing stablecoin

BitGo has appointed Ben Reynolds, former president of Silvergate Bank, as managing director to lead its stablecoin USD Standard. Global crypto custodian firm BitGo announced Reynolds’ appointment to oversee the growth and global adoption of its recently launched USD Standard… дальше »

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Spacecoin XYZ wants to launch the first blockchain network in space

Crypto startup Spacecoin XYZ announced plans to launch the first blockchain network in outer space using a fleet of nanosatellites. According to a Spacecoin XYZ’s whitepaper published on Nov. 1, the blockchain system will benefit from an Iridium distributed network… дальше »

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Flipster Partners with BNB Chain for Fee-Free Withdrawals

Flipster, a global crypto derivatives exchange, has announced a collaboration with BNB Chain, a community-driven blockchain ecosystem, to offer fee-free withdrawals, aiming to democratize access to cryptocurrency trading. дальше »

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Suilend launches SpringSui to accelerate liquid staking on Sui

Suilend, a decentralized finance lending and borrowing platform, has launched a new liquid staking standard for layer 1 blockchain network Sui. The DeFi platform announced the launch of SpringSui on Oct. дальше »

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AlixPartners teams up with Chainalysis to expand crypto tracing expertise

AlixPartners and Chainalysis have teamed up to enhance cryptocurrency compliance and forensic investigation services, addressing growing fraud risks. AlixPartners, a financial advisory firm recognized for its work in high-profile restructurings, announced a collaboration with blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis to strengthen… дальше »

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Two firms announce new layoffs: What’s happening and what does the SEC have to do with it

Two crypto companies, dYdX and ConsenSys, have announced a new round of layoffs. What’s happening, and why are American regulators being blamed for this? Antonio Juliano, the CEO of the decentralized derivatives exchange dYdX, announced a 35% layoff. He thanked… дальше »

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Algoz taps Wincent to streamline its fiat-to-crypto onboarding process

Digital asset investment firm Algoz has announced a strategic collaboration with regulated market maker and top over-the-counter desk Wincent. Algoz shared details of the new partnership via a press release sent to crypto. дальше »

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Coinbase, Visa to Allow Real-Time Crypto Deposits Through Debit Card

Customers of payments giant Visa can now integrate their eligible debit card into their Coinbase accounts and deposit funds, at times instantly, the two firms announced on Tuesday. дальше »

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Vantard ICO aims for rapid sale as seed round reaches $220k

When Vantard announced crypto’s first-ever meme index fund on Oct. 22, the market’s attention quickly showed as the pre-seed allocation swiftly sold out in just two hours. The project raised $500k and announced itself as the token of the meme super cycle. дальше »

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Student Coin Announces Token Redemption following Operational Halt

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Consensys cuts workforce by 20%, cites macroeconomic and regulatory challenges

ConsenSys, the blockchain software firm behind the popular crypto wallet MetaMask, is laying off a significant portion of its workforce, founder and chief executive officer Joseph Lubin announced. The layoffs will impact about 20% of the company’s staff, Lubin said… дальше »

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Kraken Picked Optimism's 'Superchain' After Getting a Pile of OP Tokens

Crypto exchange Kraken announced last week that it will build a layer-2 network atop Optimism's OP Stack blockchain framework. CoinDesk is first to report that the deal was reached early this year, involving a grant of 25 million OP tokens, at the time worth roughly $100 million. дальше »

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Winklevoss’ crypto exchange Gemini secures in-principal approval from Singapore’s MAS

Gemini has received in-principle approval from Singapore’s Monetary Authority for a major payment institution license, marking a key step in its APAC expansion. Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, announced it has received in-principle approval from Singapore‘s… дальше »

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FV Bank and Visa launch new cards to merge crypto and USD

FV Bank and Visa have partnered to introduce new debit and corporate expense cards, which were announced at Money 20/20 in Las Vegas. FV Bank’s new Visa cards let customers spend fiat and digital assets globally, marking a first in… дальше »

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Coinbase developer launches new tool to help users build AI agents in minutes

Coinbase developer Lincoln Murr announced the launch of a new tool called ‘Based Agent’ in an X post on Oct. 26. According to Murr, the tool will allow users to build an artificial intelligence (AI) agent using their crypto wallet in less than three minutes. дальше »

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Crypto VC funding: Stripe buys startup Bridge for $1.1b, Bluesky bags $15m

Bridge, a stablecoin startup founded not even three years ago, announced a deal this week that would cause most crypto entrepreneurs to salivate. Stripe, the San Francisco-based payment processing company, agreed to buy Bridge for $1.1 billion. The transaction likely… дальше »

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