Donald Trump taps crypto advocate Lutnick as commerce secretary

Trump's choice for commerce secretary is a billionaire whose Wall Street firm has ties to Tether.

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VanEck Gives Official Backing To Donald Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve Strategy

On Tuesday, Matthew Sigel, the head of digital asset research at asset management firm and crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuer VanEck, officially endorsed President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal for a national strategic Bitcoin reserve. дальше »

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Grayscale unveils updated covered call ETFs for Bitcoin and Ethereum

Grayscale Investments has updated proposals for its Bitcoin and Ethereum Covered Call ETFs, according to Nov. 18 filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The funds aim to generate income through options contracts linked to the firm’s Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded products (ETPs), including the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), its mini Bitcoin trust, […] The post Grayscale unveils updated covered call ETFs for Bitcoin and Ethereum appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy Plans Another Mega $1.7 Billion Convertible Note Issuance To Boost Bitcoin Stash

Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin holder firm MicroStrategy announced Monday evening that it intends to raise $1. 75 billion through a private offering of zero-interest convertible senior notes, proceeds of which will be used to acquire additional bitcoin and on other corporate affairs. дальше »

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Bitcoin Boom: Financial Research Firm Analyst Explains Why BTC Rally Could Keep Going

A financial research company analyst expects Bitcoin to continue its price surge until year-end as it rides on bullish technical indicators and increasing market demand. In a CNBC interview uploaded via YouTube, Fundstrat’s Tom Lee shared his thoughts on Bitcoin’s continuing dominance in the context of incoming US President Donald Trump’s convincing election. Related Reading: […] 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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Bitwise expects options trading for its Bitcoin ETF to start tomorrow

Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley announced that options trading on the firm’s Bitcoin ETF product BITB will commence on Nov. 20. In a Nov. 19 post on X, Horsley stated: “We expect options on the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) to begin trading Wednesday. дальше »

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BIT Mining Pleads Guilty to Bribery, Pays $10 Million FCPA Fine

BIT Mining pled guilty to bribery, paying $10 million in penalties. Facing fallout, the firm is reforming its governance and shifting to sustainable industries. The post BIT Mining Pleads Guilty to Bribery, Pays $10 Million FCPA Fine appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Ethereum Core ETP gains staking rewards with 21Shares update

21Shares has added staking rewards to its Ethereum Core ETP, rebranding the product as Ethereum Core Staking ETP. Switzerland-based crypto exchange-traded product firm 21Shares AG added staking to its Ethereum Core ETP, renaming the product to 21Shares Ethereum Core Staking… дальше »

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Metaplanet adds 142 BTC to its holdings with $11.3m purchase

Publicly listed Japanese firm Metaplanet has expanded its Bitcoin holdings, now exceeding 1,100 BTC. On Nov. 19, Metplanet announced the acquisition of 124. 117 Bitcoin (BTC) for 1. 75 billion yen (roughly $11. дальше »

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BIT Mining settles with SEC for $4m amid bribery allegations in Japan

Crypto mining firm BIT Mining has agreed to pay a $4 million civil penalty after the SEC charged it with violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged crypto mining firm BIT Mining, formerly… дальше »

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Why US spot Bitcoin options launch is such a big deal

“The floodgates for Bitcoin’s next evolution in financial markets are about to open,” said Bitcoin custody firm Theya's head of growth, Joe Consorti.  дальше »

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Metaplanet To Expand Bitcoin Holdings With $11.3 Million Bond Sale

In an announcement today, Japanese firm Metaplanet revealed plans to increase its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings by issuing $11. 3 million worth of bonds to fund the purchase. Metaplanet To Increase BTC Holdings Through Bond Issuance The Tokyo-listed company announced on November 18 that its Board of Directors had approved a debt sale with a guarantee worth 1. дальше »

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Bitcoin Price Forecast: Fundstrat Sees BTC ‘Comfortably’ Over $100,000 This Year

Tom Lee, the head of research at independent financial analysis firm Fundstrat, has reiterated his optimistic outlook for the Bitcoin price, predicting that the cryptocurrency is on track to reach the $100,000 mark before the year concludes. дальше »

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ai16z token rockets 50% after nod from top venture firm

An X post from a16z's chief technology officer helped send the AI-led DAO’s token soaring. 

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Tether invests in Dutch firm to launch MiCA-compliant stablecoins

Tether has announced plans to invest an undisclosed amount in Quantoz, a Dutch fintech company, to assist with the introduction of two new stablecoins — EURQ and USDQ, according to a Nov. 18 statement. дальше »

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Bitcoin Braces For Huge Price Shock As MicroStrategy’s BTC Holdings Reach $30 Billion Following Latest Insane Buy

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Tether to invest in Quantoz to support MiCA-compliant stablecoins

Tether will invest in Quantoz Payments to support the launch of euro and U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins, EURQ and USDQ. In an announcement on Nov. 18, Tether revealed plans for an upcoming investment in the Netherlands-headquartered payments firm to facilitate the… дальше »

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MicroStrategy makes record-breaking $4.6 billion Bitcoin purchase, its largest investment yet

MicroStrategy Inc. , known for its enterprise software solutions and bold foray into cryptocurrency investment, has made its largest Bitcoin purchase to date. Between November 11 and 17, the firm acquired 51,780 BTC for approximately $4. дальше »

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Bit Digital’s Q3 revenue jumps 96% amid HPC strength

Bit Digital posted nearly $23 million in Q3 revenue, a 96% increase year-over-year, driven by strong growth in its high-performance computing business. Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm Bit Digital said in a Q3 earnings report that its revenue for the quarter… дальше »

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Kraken-backed stablecoin issuer Quantoz to launch two MiCAR compliant tokens

Dutch fintech firm Quantoz to roll out MiCAR-compliant stablecoins pegged to the euro and U.S. dollar in a bid to facilitate payments and transfers across markets. Quantoz Payments, a Netherlands-headquartered payment tech firm, plans to debut two MiCAR-compliant stablecoins —… дальше »

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Kraken, Tether-Backed Dutch Firm Rolls Out MiCA-Compliant Euro, U.S. Dollar Stablecoins

The issuance comes at a time when the European stablecoin market is poised for a shake-up as regulations for issuers will enter into full force by the end of this year. дальше »

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Thala protocol resumes operations after $25.5m exploit

Decentralized finance firm Thala has restarted operations a day after the protocol’s liquidity pools were exploited for roughly $25.5 million. In a Nov. 17 X post, Thala notified users that all its offerings have been restored, except its staking service,… дальше »

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‘Evil’ And ‘Sociopathic Ambition’: Gary Gensler Blamed For Torching Crypto And Jobs

Gemini’s Tyler Winklevoss joins the growing chorus of crypto personalities calling out Chairman Gary Gensler of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Related Reading: Bitcoin At $120K? Trading Firm Links Trump’s Reserve Plan To Bold Prediction In a Twitter/X post, the Gemini co-founder lashed out at the agency’s chief, calling him “evil.” In the same […] дальше »

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Dogecoin Bulls Move Into New Prop Firm Coin FXGuys ($FXG) Poised To Rise Higher Than PEPE

Dogecoin (DOGE) and PEPE enthusiasts are turning their attention to a new contender in the crypto space: FXGuys ($FXG). As the hype around Dogecoin fades, many are seeking fresh opportunities among the best altcoins to buy. дальше »

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Goldman Sachs owns more than $710m in Bitcoin ETF

Goldman Sachs’ latest SEC filing revealed that the global investment firm holds approximately $718 million worth of shares in eight Bitcoin ETFs. According to Goldman Sachs‘ 13F report filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on Nov. 14,… дальше »

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London-based stablecoin firm BVNK targets $50m funding amid crypto boom

A Bloomberg report reveals stablecoin payments provider BVNK is reportedly in early discussions to raise at least $50 million in a fresh funding round, highlighting growing investor interest in the digital payments sector. дальше »

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Stablecoin firm BVNK looks to raise $50m amid market surge

The London-based stablecoin startup BVNK is exploring a new funding round, aiming to raise $50 million, as investor appetite for the sector grows. Stablecoin payments firm BVNK is said to be in early discussions to raise at least $50 million… дальше »

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Ex-Valkyrie CEO Leah Wald's Investment Firm Buys Four Validators, Including Solana Network's, for Nearly $18M

The firm will buy validators for SOL, SUI, MONAD and ARCH networks. дальше »

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French firm SG-FORGE plans EURCV stablecoin launch on XRP Ledger

SG-FORGE, the digital asset subsidiary of Societe Generale, is set to launch its Euro-pegged stablecoin EURCV on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), a move aimed at enhancing cross-border payment systems in Europe. дальше »

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French firm SG-FORGE to launch stablecoin on XRP ledger

Societe Generale-FORGE is set to launch its euro-pegged stablecoin, EURCV, on the XRP Ledger in 2025.  The launch on XRPL marks SG-FORGE’s latest expansion in their multi-chain approach, following earlier deployments on Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL).  By moving onto… дальше »

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SocGen Crypto Arm to Bring Its Euro Stablecoin to XRP Ledger, Lays Out Plan for Going Multichain

The French financial services firm said earlier this year it will also expand EURCV to the Solana network after struggling to attract users on Ethereum. дальше »

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Bitcoin Price Could Peak In 200 Days, Before US Recession In Mid-2025, Report Says

The current Bitcoin (BTC) rally could extend until mid-2025, with a potential price peak before a US recession. Bitcoin Could Peak In Mid-2025 Before US Recession A recent Copper Research report, a recent crypto research firm, posits that the leading cryptocurrency by market cap could extend its bullish momentum until mid-2025. дальше »

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How a $115M Crypto Fund With Big Ambitions Plans to Invest In Latin America

Hyla Fund Management wants to become the Goldman Sachs of crypto. The firm plans on launching a new Latin America crypto fund as part of its strategy. дальше »

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Bitwise acquires Ethereum staking service Attestant, boosting AUM to $10 billion

Bitwise Asset Management has acquired Attestant Limited, an institutional-grade Ethereum (ETH) staking provider, in a deal that boosts the firm’s total assets under management (AUM) to over $10 billion, according to a Nov. дальше »

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US and Canadian banks face tenfold rise in digital scams, new report reveals

Digital scams have surged tenfold this year in the US and Canada as fraudsters increasingly leverage social engineering to deceive customers, according to cybersecurity firm BioCatch. This rise highlights the shift in criminal tactics that exploit human behavior rather than bypassing technology, posing significant challenges for financial institutions. дальше »

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VanEck introduces SUI ETN to European investors as token hits all-time high

VanEck, a global asset management firm and US spot Bitcoin ETF issuer has launched a new exchange-traded note (ETN) tied to the SUI token from the Sui blockchain network, according to a Nov. 13 statement. дальше »

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VanEck lists SUI-based product on Euronext

VanEck just launched a SUI ETN on European stock exchanges, offering exposure to a high-speed blockchain suited for decentralized finance. Asset management firm VanEck has announced the listing of its SUI (SUI) exchange-traded note on Euronext Amsterdam and Paris, according to… дальше »

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Hut 8 beats Q3 revenue expectations, increases revenue to $43.7m

Bitcoin mining firm Hut 8 reported third-quarter earnings that surpassed expectations, with revenue exceeding $43. 7 million. Miami-headquartered crypto mining firm Hut 8 reported third-quarter earnings results Wednesday morning. дальше »

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Dogecoin Explodes 150% As Shark & Whale Buying Returns

Dogecoin has rocketed up with a rally of over 150% during the past week as on-chain data shows the return of sharks and whales on the network. Dogecoin Sharks & Whales Have Seen Their Count Grow Recently According to data from the on-chain analytics firm Santiment, the sharks and whales have shown a reversal in their count recently. дальше »

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Here’s how this Korean group lured investors in $230m crypto fraud

South Korean police uncovered a phony organization that lured investors into fraudulent crypto investments. The Gyeonggi Southern Provincial Police Agency’s Anti-Corruption and Economic Crime Investigation Unit arrested 215 individuals for operating, joining and participating in a fraudulent quasi-investment consulting firm,… дальше »

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AI firm Genius Group surges 66% after ‘Bitcoin-first’ treasury strategy

Genius Group has recently reshuffled its board with crypto and Web3 execs and is now targeting to hold $120 million in Bitcoin. 

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Ethereum Layer-2 Project Starknet to Roll Out Staking Feature Later This Month

StarkWare, the main developer firm behind Starknet, had shared in July that it would introduce a proposal for staking on the blockchain, but had not previously fixed the date of the rollout. дальше »

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AI Firm Genius Group Adopts Bitcoin as Primary Treasury Asset; Shares Spike 50%

Singapore-based artificial intelligence company Genius Group said it has adopted bitcoin as its primary treasury asset, committing 90% of its current and future reserves to be held in the largest cryptocurrency. дальше »

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Bernstein Urges Investors to Buy Crypto as It Predicts $200k per Bitcoin in 2025

Asset management firm, Alliance Bernstein, tells investors to “buy everything you can” as analysts expect major altcoins to outperform Bitcoin over the next 12 months. This comes as Bitcoin broke the $82,000 level. дальше »

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FanDuel founders launch crypto casino, raise $6m in seed funding

BetHog, a new crypto-based casino and sportsbook founded by FanDuel co-founders, has launched with $6 million in seed funding to offer innovative games and expand its global reach. The funding round was led by investment firm 6MV, with contributions from… дальше »

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Aptos hits 8-month high after Bitwise launches APT Staking ETP

Aptos price rose sharply on Tuesday amid a major announcement from asset management firm Bitwise. The price of Aptos (APT), which had jumped to above $11. 00 as the broader crypto market mirrored Bitcoin’s (BTC) explosive run, shot to highs of $13. 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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Animoca Brands secures additional $10m for web3 platform Mocaverse

Hong Kong-based Animoca Brands has raised an additional $10 million to accelerate the development of its web3 platform Mocaverse. Animoca Brands, a Hong Kong-based firm known for investing in non-fungible tokens and web3 games, has raised an additional $10 million… дальше »

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CoinShares launches educational campaign targeting Swedish investors

European asset manager CoinShares is launching an educational initiative to inform Swedish investors about cryptocurrencies. CoinShares is doubling down on educating Swedish investors about the crypto market in an effort to promote its Nordic product, CoinShares XBT Provider, the firm… дальше »

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