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.
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 $500 million 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.
Grok fan-girling Elon Musk shows why AI must be decentralized
Grok couldn’t stop singing Elon Musk’s praises, arguing he could beat Mike Tyson in a fight and was fitter than NBA superstar LeBron James.
Bitcoiners lose their mind after Scott Bessent walks into a Bitcoin bar
Bitcoiners viewed US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s appearance at the opening night of the Bitcoin-themed bar as “a sign” for Bitcoin.
MSCI index likely to kick out crypto treasuries, exec warns
If the MSCI decides to exclude digital asset treasuries, index-tracking funds would need to sell, and that alone “creates meaningful pressure on the affected names.”
Plume CEO tips RWA to grow 3-5x in 2026 as it grows past crypto natives
Plume announced on Wednesday that Securitize, a tokenization platform backed by BlackRock and Morgan Stanley, had inked a deal to deploy institutional-grade assets on Plume’s Nest staking protocol.
Peter Brandt: U.S. Should Crash Bitcoin to Liquidate Saylor and Accumulate BTC
Veteran trader Peter Brandt says that he remains bullish on Bitcoin even after the most recent crash .
Crypto Fear Index Drops to 9 as Market Maker Liquidity Falters
TLDR: Crypto fear index hits 9, below FTX and LUNA, reflecting extreme investor caution. BTC and ETH selling pressure stems from market maker liquidity shortages since Oct 10. Spot ETFs and institutional rails are operational, supporting faster potential recovery. Historical patterns indicate crypto rebounds quickly once liquidity normalizes. Cryptocurrency markets are experiencing extreme anxiety as [...] The post Crypto Fear Index Drops to 9 as Market Maker Liquidity Falters appeared first on Blockonomi.
American Bitcoin Targets 50 EH/s Bitcoin Mining Capacity
Trump backed $ABTC just dropped its first earnings as a public company. This “not just a miner, not just a treasury” company is now targeting 50 EH/s to power its BTC-focused growth strategy. The following guest post comes from BitcoinMiningStock.io, a public markets intelligence platform delivering data on companies exposed to Bitcoin mining and crypto […]
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 $500 million 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.
Grok fan-girling Elon Musk shows why AI must be decentralized
Grok couldn’t stop singing Elon Musk’s praises, arguing he could beat Mike Tyson in a fight and was fitter than NBA superstar LeBron James.
Bitcoiners lose their mind after Scott Bessent walks into a Bitcoin bar
Bitcoiners viewed US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s appearance at the opening night of the Bitcoin-themed bar as “a sign” for Bitcoin.
MSCI index likely to kick out crypto treasuries, exec warns
If the MSCI decides to exclude digital asset treasuries, index-tracking funds would need to sell, and that alone “creates meaningful pressure on the affected names.”
Plume CEO tips RWA to grow 3-5x in 2026 as it grows past crypto natives
Plume announced on Wednesday that Securitize, a tokenization platform backed by BlackRock and Morgan Stanley, had inked a deal to deploy institutional-grade assets on Plume’s Nest staking protocol.
Nillion Moves Fast After Unauthorized NIL Token Dump Sparks Market Shock
The Nillion team stepped in quickly after NIL tokens saw a sharp and unexpected price swing. The project confirmed that the sell-off was triggered by a market maker who unloaded a significant batch of tokens without authorization. The incident caused wide confusion across the community and within the team itself, as the sell orders hit the market without warning and with no communication from the party involved. Within hours, Nillion mobilized treasury funds and began buying back the affected NIL tokens. The team also worked with exchanges to freeze related accounts and started legal proceedings to hold the responsible party The post Nillion Moves Fast After Unauthorized NIL Token Dump Sparks Market Shock appeared first on The Merkle News.
India Unveils Sovereign Stablecoin Framework to Challenge Dollar Dominance
India is stepping into the global stablecoin race with a landmark move. The country is preparing to launch its first sovereign digital currency token, the Asset Reserve Certificate (ARC), a fully rupee-backed stablecoin aimed at tightening capital controls and reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar. The rollout is scheduled for early 2026, setting the stage for one of the world’s largest economies to enter the regulated stablecoin arena with state support. The initiative signals India’s intent to reshape the digital payments market with domestic infrastructure, offering a government-backed alternative to dominant players like USDT and USDC. 🚨BREAKING: INDIA TO LAUNCH The post India Unveils Sovereign Stablecoin Framework to Challenge Dollar Dominance appeared first on The Merkle News.
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 $500 million 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.
Grok fan-girling Elon Musk shows why AI must be decentralized
Grok couldn’t stop singing Elon Musk’s praises, arguing he could beat Mike Tyson in a fight and was fitter than NBA superstar LeBron James.
Bitcoiners lose their mind after Scott Bessent walks into a Bitcoin bar
Bitcoiners viewed US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s appearance at the opening night of the Bitcoin-themed bar as “a sign” for Bitcoin.
MSCI index likely to kick out crypto treasuries, exec warns
If the MSCI decides to exclude digital asset treasuries, index-tracking funds would need to sell, and that alone “creates meaningful pressure on the affected names.”
Citi and Swift Digital Currency Settlement Trial Shows Fiat and Crypto Can Sync
TLDR: Citi and Swift successfully tested PvP settlement for fiat-to-digital currency transactions. Trial used USDC tokens on Ethereum Sepolia to simulate near-production settlement conditions. Escrow and orchestration mechanisms ensured synchronized settlement without execution failure. Stablecoin market adoption could reach $1.9 trillion by 2030, requiring interoperable solutions. Citi and Swift completed a landmark digital currency settlement [...] The post Citi and Swift Digital Currency Settlement Trial Shows Fiat and Crypto Can Sync appeared first on Blockonomi.
Bitcoin OG Whales Sold More BTC in 2025 Than Any Other Cycle: Analyst
An analyst has revealed how 2025 has been the year of OG Bitcoin whales, with hands older than seven years spending more than ever before. OG Bitcoin Whales Have Maintained A High Selling Baseline This Year In a new post on X, Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards has talked about the trend in the Bitcoin […]
Spot XRP ETFs advance as 21Shares prepares to list ‘TOXR’ on Cboe BZX
Key Takeaways How was it approved? Through an auto-effective Form 8-A filing with the U.S. SEC. When will it start trading? Likely next week, pending final listing certification from Cboe. The post Spot XRP ETFs advance as 21Shares prepares to list ‘TOXR’ on Cboe BZX appeared first on AMBCrypto.
Crypto prices today (Nov. 21): BTC falls to $85K, ETH, XRP, SOL dip amid $950M in liquidations
Crypto prices today fell sharply as the market extended its month-long downturn. The total crypto market capitalization has dropped below $3 trillion for the first time since May 8, now standing at roughly $2.95 trillion. Bitcoin slipped to $85,310, down…
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.