Bitcoin downtrend accelerates, but traders eye short liquidity at $100K
Bitcoin struggles to hold the $90,000 support, and while charts angle toward further price downside, traders have turned their attention to the short liquidity at $98,000 to $100,000.
Strategy Faces Index Removal Risk as MSCI Decision Nears
TLDR: Strategy faces a major index review as MSCI evaluates digital asset treasury companies. Billions in passive flows remain at risk if MSCI proceeds with removal in January. Crypto market weakness has erased the stock premium that once fueled Strategy’s rise. Funding conditions tightened as yields climbed across Strategy’s newer securities. Michael Saylor’s Strategy Inc. [...] The post Strategy Faces Index Removal Risk as MSCI Decision Nears appeared first on Blockonomi.
Bitcoin Core wins rare praise as independent audit finds no serious flaws
Bitcoin Core’s first independent audit found no serious vulnerabilities, with reviewers praising the project’s security, testing depth and overall code maturity.
Singapore’s ‘finance-savvy’ crypto retail prefers trust over low fees: Survey
Survey data points to cautious allocations, long-term holding and a preference for regulated platforms as Singapore’s retail market continues to mature.
BitMine sits on $3.7B loss as DAT ‘Hotel California’ meets BlackRock’s staked ETH ETF
BitMine’s $3.7 billion paper loss and the falling mNAV valuations are threatening the business model of DATs, according to 10x Research.
After Samourai, DOJ’s money-transmitter theory now looms over crypto mixers
Samourai Wallet’s co-founders received four- and five-year prison terms in the US for operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business through their non-custodial crypto mixer.
US Bitcoin ETFs snap five-day bloodbath as BTC reclaims $92K
US spot Bitcoin ETFs logged $75 million in inflows after five days of redemptions, hinting at early stabilization as Bitcoin recovers above the $92,000 level.
Bitcoin whale Owen Gunden dumps entire $1.3B stack as institutions tighten grip
Bitcoin OG Owen Gunden sells $1.3 billion in BTC as retail panic grows, while institutional ownership of Bitcoin ETFs climbs to 40% despite market fear.
Metaplanet eyes $135M raise via new Class B shares to fuel more Bitcoin buys
Metaplanet plans to raise $135 million through the issuance of new Class B perpetual preferred shares as part of a broader restructuring tied to its Bitcoin treasury strategy.
Aave, Chainlink ETPs among six new 21Shares listings in Europe
21Shares, one of the largest crypto ETF issuers with $8 billion in assets, continues to introduce more investment products in Europe as an influx of new crypto ETFs hits the US.
Aztec launches decentralized and private Ethereum L2 on mainnet, almost
Aztec launched its Ignition mainnet with no centralized operators, opening community staking amid its major token sale and positioning itself as a fully decentralized L2.
Tether backs Parfin to push institutional USDT adoption across Latin America
The investment will help Parfin expand its onchain settlement tools and strengthen stablecoin infrastructure that is already driving institutional crypto use in LATAM.
SEC enforcement actions dropped 30% under Paul Atkins: Report
The transition from Gary Gensler to Paul Atkins led to a significant decline in enforcement cases across the board, including those involving crypto companies.
Bitcoin downtrend accelerates, but traders eye short liquidity at $100K
Bitcoin struggles to hold the $90,000 support, and while charts angle toward further price downside, traders have turned their attention to the short liquidity at $98,000 to $100,000.
India’s government may consider stablecoin framework, diverging from RBI
India’s government is considering adopting a stablecoin regulatory framework while the Reserve Bank of India urges a "cautious" approach.
Bitcoin slump to $86K brings BTC closer to ‘max pain’ but great ‘discount’ zone
Analysts say Bitcoin is nearly in its “max pain” zone as the cost basis of BlackRock’s IBIT and Strategy’s massive BTC treasury draws near.
Coinbase launches ETH-backed loans as onchain lending tops $1.25B
Users can borrow up to $1 million in USDC against their Ether as Coinbase expands its Base-powered network, which has processed $1.25 billion in loans.
Bitcoin, stocks crumble after Nvidia earnings and Fed uncertainty over next rate cut
Bitcoin weakness persists as the BTC price drops to $86,000, alongside a US stock market sell-off and diminishing odds of a 50-basis-point Fed interest rate cut at the next FOMC.
Advocacy groups urge Trump to intervene in the Roman Storm retrial
Already convicted of one felony charge and facing a possible retrial on two others, the Tornado Cash co-founder’s future is uncertain.
Bitcoin for taxes? Proposed bill would let Americans pay the IRS in BTC
Tax revenue denominated in Bitcoin would be funneled into the US strategic BTC reserve and would not trigger a taxable event for the payer.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Solana ETF inflows soar: When will SOL price follow the trend?
Solana's newly launched ETFs continued to attract heavy inflows, but a weakening market structure threatens a deeper correction to $120 for SOL price.
Prospective CFTC chair’s nomination advances through committee
Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham may be one step closer to leaving the agency after the Senate Agriculture Committee advanced US President Donald Trump's pick to replace her.
AI hedge fund Numerai wins backing from top university endowments, token soars
Numerai's NMR token jumped over 40% after it announced a new funding round led by major university endowments, pushing the hedge fund to a $500M valuation.
ETH DATs have a problem: Ether’s crash below $3K vaporized a year’s worth of gains
Ether treasury companies are holding millions of dollars in unrealized losses, and the falling mNAV valuations and ETH’s potential to fall below $2,500 may further complicate matters.
SEC to hold privacy and financial surveillance roundtable in December
The slated roundtable discussion comes as privacy experiences a renewed focus from crypto industry executives and civil liberties activists.
Ex-prosecutor denies promising not to charge FTX executive's partner
One of the US attorneys behind the prosecution of former FTX executives testified as part of an evidentiary hearing exploring one of their plea deals.
Kalshi’s valuation marked up to $11B after $1B funding round: TechCrunch
Kalshi has joined predictions market rival Polymarket in the $10 billion-plus valuation club after reportedly raising another $1 billion from Sequoia Capital and CapitalG.
Tom Lee speculates wounded market makers behind crypto crunch
Crypto’s recent slump could be the result of a market maker liquidity crisis triggered by the crypto crash in October, speculates BitMine’s Tom Lee.
Traders eye Bitcoin’s bull-bear ‘tug-of-war’ to plan their next move
Nic Puckrin, an analyst at The Coin Bureau, said Bitcoin is being “pulled in different directions by conflicting news” as it heads into the weekend.
Bitcoin won’t hit $200K until Q3 2029: Veteran trader Peter Brandt
Bitcoin implodes as volatility from Big Tech, AI bubble fears, spreads to crypto
Bitcoin price corrected alongside major US equities as a tech-led sell-off and investor concerns over AI spending and a Federal Reserve policy shift hit markets hard.
Solana Price Nears Critical Support as Open Interest Stalls
Open interest tied to SOL futures has shown a stagnant trend around $7.3 billion, signaling a lack of…
Grayscale Expands SUI Access With GSUI Charging Into Public Markets
Grayscale’s latest move unleashes powerful new access to Sui’s fast-growing Layer 1 network, signaling a breakout moment for regulated crypto exposure as demand for high-speed blockchain infrastructure surges. Grayscale Sui Trust Expands Regulated Access Growing interest in blockchain infrastructure is creating new opportunities for regulated crypto exposure. Grayscale Investments announced on Nov. 20 that Grayscale […]
Bitcoin Core wins rare praise as independent audit finds no serious flaws
Bitcoin Core’s first independent audit found no serious vulnerabilities, with reviewers praising the project’s security, testing depth and overall code maturity.
Singapore’s ‘finance-savvy’ crypto retail prefers trust over low fees: Survey
Survey data points to cautious allocations, long-term holding and a preference for regulated platforms as Singapore’s retail market continues to mature.
BitMine sits on $3.7B loss as DAT ‘Hotel California’ meets BlackRock’s staked ETH ETF
BitMine’s $3.7 billion paper loss and the falling mNAV valuations are threatening the business model of DATs, according to 10x Research.
After Samourai, DOJ’s money-transmitter theory now looms over crypto mixers
Samourai Wallet’s co-founders received four- and five-year prison terms in the US for operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business through their non-custodial crypto mixer.
US Bitcoin ETFs snap five-day bloodbath as BTC reclaims $92K
US spot Bitcoin ETFs logged $75 million in inflows after five days of redemptions, hinting at early stabilization as Bitcoin recovers above the $92,000 level.
Bitcoin whale Owen Gunden dumps entire $1.3B stack as institutions tighten grip
Bitcoin OG Owen Gunden sells $1.3 billion in BTC as retail panic grows, while institutional ownership of Bitcoin ETFs climbs to 40% despite market fear.
Metaplanet eyes $135M raise via new Class B shares to fuel more Bitcoin buys
Metaplanet plans to raise $135 million through the issuance of new Class B perpetual preferred shares as part of a broader restructuring tied to its Bitcoin treasury strategy.
Aave, Chainlink ETPs among six new 21Shares listings in Europe
21Shares, one of the largest crypto ETF issuers with $8 billion in assets, continues to introduce more investment products in Europe as an influx of new crypto ETFs hits the US.
Aztec launches decentralized and private Ethereum L2 on mainnet, almost
Aztec launched its Ignition mainnet with no centralized operators, opening community staking amid its major token sale and positioning itself as a fully decentralized L2.
Tether backs Parfin to push institutional USDT adoption across Latin America
The investment will help Parfin expand its onchain settlement tools and strengthen stablecoin infrastructure that is already driving institutional crypto use in LATAM.
SEC enforcement actions dropped 30% under Paul Atkins: Report
The transition from Gary Gensler to Paul Atkins led to a significant decline in enforcement cases across the board, including those involving crypto companies.
Bitcoin downtrend accelerates, but traders eye short liquidity at $100K
Bitcoin struggles to hold the $90,000 support, and while charts angle toward further price downside, traders have turned their attention to the short liquidity at $98,000 to $100,000.
India’s government may consider stablecoin framework, diverging from RBI
India’s government is considering adopting a stablecoin regulatory framework while the Reserve Bank of India urges a "cautious" approach.
Bitcoin slump to $86K brings BTC closer to ‘max pain’ but great ‘discount’ zone
Analysts say Bitcoin is nearly in its “max pain” zone as the cost basis of BlackRock’s IBIT and Strategy’s massive BTC treasury draws near.
Coinbase launches ETH-backed loans as onchain lending tops $1.25B
Users can borrow up to $1 million in USDC against their Ether as Coinbase expands its Base-powered network, which has processed $1.25 billion in loans.
Bitcoin, stocks crumble after Nvidia earnings and Fed uncertainty over next rate cut
Bitcoin weakness persists as the BTC price drops to $86,000, alongside a US stock market sell-off and diminishing odds of a 50-basis-point Fed interest rate cut at the next FOMC.
Advocacy groups urge Trump to intervene in the Roman Storm retrial
Already convicted of one felony charge and facing a possible retrial on two others, the Tornado Cash co-founder’s future is uncertain.
Bitcoin for taxes? Proposed bill would let Americans pay the IRS in BTC
Tax revenue denominated in Bitcoin would be funneled into the US strategic BTC reserve and would not trigger a taxable event for the payer.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Solana ETF inflows soar: When will SOL price follow the trend?
Solana's newly launched ETFs continued to attract heavy inflows, but a weakening market structure threatens a deeper correction to $120 for SOL price.
Prospective CFTC chair’s nomination advances through committee
Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham may be one step closer to leaving the agency after the Senate Agriculture Committee advanced US President Donald Trump's pick to replace her.
AI hedge fund Numerai wins backing from top university endowments, token soars
Numerai's NMR token jumped over 40% after it announced a new funding round led by major university endowments, pushing the hedge fund to a $500M valuation.
ETH DATs have a problem: Ether’s crash below $3K vaporized a year’s worth of gains
Ether treasury companies are holding millions of dollars in unrealized losses, and the falling mNAV valuations and ETH’s potential to fall below $2,500 may further complicate matters.
SEC to hold privacy and financial surveillance roundtable in December
The slated roundtable discussion comes as privacy experiences a renewed focus from crypto industry executives and civil liberties activists.
Ex-prosecutor denies promising not to charge FTX executive's partner
One of the US attorneys behind the prosecution of former FTX executives testified as part of an evidentiary hearing exploring one of their plea deals.
Kalshi’s valuation marked up to $11B after $1B funding round: TechCrunch
Kalshi has joined predictions market rival Polymarket in the $10 billion-plus valuation club after reportedly raising another $1 billion from Sequoia Capital and CapitalG.
Tom Lee speculates wounded market makers behind crypto crunch
Crypto’s recent slump could be the result of a market maker liquidity crisis triggered by the crypto crash in October, speculates BitMine’s Tom Lee.
Traders eye Bitcoin’s bull-bear ‘tug-of-war’ to plan their next move
Nic Puckrin, an analyst at The Coin Bureau, said Bitcoin is being “pulled in different directions by conflicting news” as it heads into the weekend.
Bitcoin won’t hit $200K until Q3 2029: Veteran trader Peter Brandt
Bitcoin implodes as volatility from Big Tech, AI bubble fears, spreads to crypto
Bitcoin price corrected alongside major US equities as a tech-led sell-off and investor concerns over AI spending and a Federal Reserve policy shift hit markets hard.
Bitcoin Core wins rare praise as independent audit finds no serious flaws
Bitcoin Core’s first independent audit found no serious vulnerabilities, with reviewers praising the project’s security, testing depth and overall code maturity.
Singapore’s ‘finance-savvy’ crypto retail prefers trust over low fees: Survey
Survey data points to cautious allocations, long-term holding and a preference for regulated platforms as Singapore’s retail market continues to mature.
BitMine sits on $3.7B loss as DAT ‘Hotel California’ meets BlackRock’s staked ETH ETF
BitMine’s $3.7 billion paper loss and the falling mNAV valuations are threatening the business model of DATs, according to 10x Research.
After Samourai, DOJ’s money-transmitter theory now looms over crypto mixers
Samourai Wallet’s co-founders received four- and five-year prison terms in the US for operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business through their non-custodial crypto mixer.
US Bitcoin ETFs snap five-day bloodbath as BTC reclaims $92K
US spot Bitcoin ETFs logged $75 million in inflows after five days of redemptions, hinting at early stabilization as Bitcoin recovers above the $92,000 level.
Bitcoin whale Owen Gunden dumps entire $1.3B stack as institutions tighten grip
Bitcoin OG Owen Gunden sells $1.3 billion in BTC as retail panic grows, while institutional ownership of Bitcoin ETFs climbs to 40% despite market fear.
Metaplanet eyes $135M raise via new Class B shares to fuel more Bitcoin buys
Metaplanet plans to raise $135 million through the issuance of new Class B perpetual preferred shares as part of a broader restructuring tied to its Bitcoin treasury strategy.
Aave, Chainlink ETPs among six new 21Shares listings in Europe
21Shares, one of the largest crypto ETF issuers with $8 billion in assets, continues to introduce more investment products in Europe as an influx of new crypto ETFs hits the US.
Aztec launches decentralized and private Ethereum L2 on mainnet, almost
Aztec launched its Ignition mainnet with no centralized operators, opening community staking amid its major token sale and positioning itself as a fully decentralized L2.
Tether backs Parfin to push institutional USDT adoption across Latin America
The investment will help Parfin expand its onchain settlement tools and strengthen stablecoin infrastructure that is already driving institutional crypto use in LATAM.
SEC enforcement actions dropped 30% under Paul Atkins: Report
The transition from Gary Gensler to Paul Atkins led to a significant decline in enforcement cases across the board, including those involving crypto companies.
Bitcoin downtrend accelerates, but traders eye short liquidity at $100K
Bitcoin struggles to hold the $90,000 support, and while charts angle toward further price downside, traders have turned their attention to the short liquidity at $98,000 to $100,000.
India’s government may consider stablecoin framework, diverging from RBI
India’s government is considering adopting a stablecoin regulatory framework while the Reserve Bank of India urges a "cautious" approach.
Bitcoin slump to $86K brings BTC closer to ‘max pain’ but great ‘discount’ zone
Analysts say Bitcoin is nearly in its “max pain” zone as the cost basis of BlackRock’s IBIT and Strategy’s massive BTC treasury draws near.
Coinbase launches ETH-backed loans as onchain lending tops $1.25B
Users can borrow up to $1 million in USDC against their Ether as Coinbase expands its Base-powered network, which has processed $1.25 billion in loans.
Bitcoin, stocks crumble after Nvidia earnings and Fed uncertainty over next rate cut
Bitcoin weakness persists as the BTC price drops to $86,000, alongside a US stock market sell-off and diminishing odds of a 50-basis-point Fed interest rate cut at the next FOMC.
Advocacy groups urge Trump to intervene in the Roman Storm retrial
Already convicted of one felony charge and facing a possible retrial on two others, the Tornado Cash co-founder’s future is uncertain.
Bitcoin for taxes? Proposed bill would let Americans pay the IRS in BTC
Tax revenue denominated in Bitcoin would be funneled into the US strategic BTC reserve and would not trigger a taxable event for the payer.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Solana ETF inflows soar: When will SOL price follow the trend?
Solana's newly launched ETFs continued to attract heavy inflows, but a weakening market structure threatens a deeper correction to $120 for SOL price.
Prospective CFTC chair’s nomination advances through committee
Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham may be one step closer to leaving the agency after the Senate Agriculture Committee advanced US President Donald Trump's pick to replace her.
AI hedge fund Numerai wins backing from top university endowments, token soars
Numerai's NMR token jumped over 40% after it announced a new funding round led by major university endowments, pushing the hedge fund to a $500M valuation.
ETH DATs have a problem: Ether’s crash below $3K vaporized a year’s worth of gains
Ether treasury companies are holding millions of dollars in unrealized losses, and the falling mNAV valuations and ETH’s potential to fall below $2,500 may further complicate matters.
SEC to hold privacy and financial surveillance roundtable in December
The slated roundtable discussion comes as privacy experiences a renewed focus from crypto industry executives and civil liberties activists.
Ex-prosecutor denies promising not to charge FTX executive's partner
One of the US attorneys behind the prosecution of former FTX executives testified as part of an evidentiary hearing exploring one of their plea deals.
Kalshi’s valuation marked up to $11B after $1B funding round: TechCrunch
Kalshi has joined predictions market rival Polymarket in the $10 billion-plus valuation club after reportedly raising another $1 billion from Sequoia Capital and CapitalG.
Tom Lee speculates wounded market makers behind crypto crunch
Crypto’s recent slump could be the result of a market maker liquidity crisis triggered by the crypto crash in October, speculates BitMine’s Tom Lee.
Traders eye Bitcoin’s bull-bear ‘tug-of-war’ to plan their next move
Nic Puckrin, an analyst at The Coin Bureau, said Bitcoin is being “pulled in different directions by conflicting news” as it heads into the weekend.
Bitcoin won’t hit $200K until Q3 2029: Veteran trader Peter Brandt
Bitcoin implodes as volatility from Big Tech, AI bubble fears, spreads to crypto
Bitcoin price corrected alongside major US equities as a tech-led sell-off and investor concerns over AI spending and a Federal Reserve policy shift hit markets hard.
Kalshi secures $1B in fresh funding as valuation jumps to $11B
Kalshi has raised another $1 billion, lifting the prediction-market platform to an $11 billion valuation. The raise comes less than two months after the startup secured $300 million at a $5 billion valuation, marking one of the fastest valuation jumps…
Shiba Inu unleashes debit card—spend SHIB, fetch rewards
Shiba Inu has introduced a cryptocurrency debit card in collaboration with Bitget Wallet, according to an announcement from the project, marking an expansion of the token's payment utility.
Bitcoin implodes as volatility from Big Tech, AI bubble fears, spreads to crypto
Bitcoin price corrected alongside major US equities as a tech-led sell-off and investor concerns over AI spending and a Federal Reserve policy shift hit markets hard.
Bitcoin Core wins rare praise as independent audit finds no serious flaws
Bitcoin Core’s first independent audit found no serious vulnerabilities, with reviewers praising the project’s security, testing depth and overall code maturity.
Singapore’s ‘finance-savvy’ crypto retail prefers trust over low fees: Survey
Survey data points to cautious allocations, long-term holding and a preference for regulated platforms as Singapore’s retail market continues to mature.
BitMine sits on $3.7B loss as DAT ‘Hotel California’ meets BlackRock’s staked ETH ETF
BitMine’s $3.7 billion paper loss and the falling mNAV valuations are threatening the business model of DATs, according to 10x Research.
After Samourai, DOJ’s money-transmitter theory now looms over crypto mixers
Samourai Wallet’s co-founders received four- and five-year prison terms in the US for operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business through their non-custodial crypto mixer.