SushiSwap names Alex McCurry; SUSHI falls 12%
Jared Grey is handing day-to-day control of SushiSwap to Synthesis founder Alex McCurry after a fresh investment, while SUSHI slides 12% amid a wea...
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Tokenized Gold Rises as Bitcoin Falls and DeFi Cools
Bitcoin drops 24% and DeFi TVL sinks, but tokenized gold keeps climbing. Tether Gold and Paxos Gold now lead a $3.63B on-chain commodities market.
Europol Shuts Crypto Mixer; Coinbase Requests Surge
Europe steps up crypto enforcement: Europol closed a DeFi mixing tool, Coinbase logged 12,716 police requests, and the UK launches stricter tax rules.
Bitcoin drops to $85K after Asia rate fears shake crypto
Bitcoin fell to $85K and ETH sank 10% as Japan rate hike odds and soft China services data rattled traders, triggering $954M in crypto liquidations.
Crypto VC Jumps 290% but 7 Deals Take Half the Cash
Galaxy Digital says Q3 crypto venture funding hit $4.65B across 415 deals, yet seven late-stage rounds, led by Revolut and Kraken, took nearly half.
Kinetiq's KNTQ Launches at $130M FDV on Hyperliquid
Kinetiq's KNTQ debuts at $0.13 on Hyperliquid with ~$130M FDV, while TVL drops 60% from October's peak as airdrop activity fades and rewards shift.
Optimism Pivots to Enterprise Control on Ethereum
Optimism plans to give businesses more control over their chains after TVL and revenue fell, as the Ethereum Layer 2 faces tougher rivals like Solana.
Bitcoin Steady at $91K as Stocks and Gold Climb
Bitcoin stays near $91,000 as U.S. stocks and gold edge higher. $289M in leveraged positions were wiped out while altcoins split between winners an...
MegaETH Refunds USDm Deposits After Multisig Error
MegaETH will refund USDC from its USDm pre-deposit after a multisig slip. A new audited contract will process returns, with rewards still expected.
Fidelity Ethereum fund tops $266M amid RWA surge
Fidelity's tokenized Treasury fund on Ethereum grew 15% in a month to $266M, still behind BlackRock's $2.3B BUIDL, as real-world assets gain momentum.
Tether Slams S&P as USDT Gets Lowest Stability Score
S&P cut USDT to its weakest stability score, citing more risky reserves and Bitcoin exposure. Tether's CEO fired back, but traders barely reacted.
Bitcoin treasury firms face shakeout, says Bitwise
Bitwise expects consolidation across digital asset treasury companies, with only the largest likely to trade at premiums as costs and risks pile up.
Bitcoin Holds $91K; Ethereum ETFs See Inflows
Bitcoin holds $91K in a U.S. holiday lull. Ethereum ETFs drew $61M, beating Bitcoin funds, as $180M in leveraged trades were liquidated Thursday.
Tokenized Assets Eye $60B in 2026 as Private Credit Leads
RedStone sees tokenized assets hitting $50–60B by 2026, led by private credit and Treasuries, but says better oracles and risk controls are the key...
Berachain CEO Disputes Report on Investor Refund Deal
Berachain's CEO confirmed a refund clause for Nova Digital's $25M stake but disputes key details, as leaked docs outline a 12‑month post‑TGE refund...
Grayscale Moves to Convert Zcash Trust to Spot ETF
Grayscale seeks to list a spot Zcash ETF on NYSE Arca after a 1,000% ZEC rally. Coinbase will safeguard assets; SEC review timing is still uncertain.
Bitcoin, Ether Jump as U.S. Jobless Claims Slide
Crypto rallied after U.S. jobless claims fell, with Bitcoin near $89.8K and ETFs pulling in fresh money. Liquidations topped $236M as shorts got hit.
Hyperliquid Sparks Outcry, Gives MON Ticker to Monad
Hyperliquid moved the MON label on its site to Monad, renaming Pixelmon's token MONPRO. On-chain names didn't change, fueling decentralization conc...
JPMorgan Closes Strike CEO Jack Mallers Accounts
JPMorgan shut Jack Mallers personal accounts, reigniting debate over crypto debanking. Analysts say its risk control, not a coordinated crackdown.
Polymarket Wins CFTC OK for U.S. Access via FCMs
Polymarket secures CFTC approval to reach U.S. users through futures brokers, as prediction markets hit records and a rivalry with Kalshi heats up.
Ethereum Under $3K Puts Corporate Treasuries in Pain
ETH near $2,940 leaves public treasury firms deep in the red after buying higher. BitMine, SharpLink and others face paper losses; some have begun ...
Hyperliquid Fee Cut Lifts TradeXYZ to $540M Day
Hyperliquids 90% fee drop sent tokenized stock trades to $540M, led by TradeXYZ. Next test: Nov. 29 HYPE unlocks and a $91M unstake.
Klarna Unveils Stablecoin on Stripe's Tempo Network
Klarna launches KlarnaUSD to speed cross‑border payments, plugging into Stripe's Tempo and Bridge. Stablecoin volumes now top $27T–$52T a year.
Dogecoin ETF Debuts With $1.4M Volume, Trails Peers
Grayscale's new Dogecoin ETF opened with $1.4M in trades and $1.7M in assets, well behind XRP and Solana launches. Competition arrives this week.
Bitcoin, Ethereum Slip as US Producer Prices Rise
Crypto dipped after US PPI rose 0.3%. ETFs saw mixed flows; $318M in liquidations. Traders eye Fed cut odds and Ukraine peace talks amid uncertainty.
Monad Goes Live as Coinbase Lists MON Near $0.025
Monads Layer 1 mainnet is live and MON began trading on major exchanges. After a quick 14% jump, the token hovered near its ICO price around $0.025.
RAIN Jumps 120% as Enlivex Plans $212M Token Buy
Enlivex plans a $212M PIPE and a treasury move into RAIN, lifting the prediction-market token 120% as investors eye digital asset treasury strategies.
Court Blocks Maple's Bitcoin Yield Launch in Core Dispute
A Cayman court ordered Maple Finance to pause syrupBTC after Core alleged an exclusivity breach. The fight shows DeFi deals still run through real ...
Bitcoin tops $88K as Trump–Xi call lifts crypto
Bitcoin cleared $88,000 and Ethereum rose after a Trump–Xi call boosted risk sentiment. Spot ETFs drew new cash as crypto liquidations hit $310M.
ECB Flags Stablecoin Risks to $25T U.S. Treasuries
Europe's central bank warns stablecoins can depeg and spark bond sell-offs, putting the $25T U.S. Treasury market at risk as rules tighten under MiCA.
US, Brazil, Korea plan tougher crypto tax rules
US, Brazil, and South Korea are moving toward stricter crypto tax rules, from global reporting to cross-border levies, as trading and stablecoin us...
Bitcoin Tumbles as $2.2B in Liquidations Hit
Bitcoin and Ethereum plunged as $2.2B in leveraged positions were liquidated. ETF outflows and weak macro signals stoked fear across crypto markets.
Coinbase to Buy Solana App Vector, Boosts DEX Tools
Coinbase is folding Vector's team and token tools into its DEX stack, shutting Vector's apps as Solana activity surges past $1T in 2025 volume.
Kalshi Raises $1B as Polymarket Targets $12B
Kalshi reportedly raised $1B at an $11B value, narrowing the gap with on-chain rival Polymarket. Trading hit records as Google Finance adds data.
NFT Lending TVL Crashes 97%, Debt Down 45%
A new low for NFT lending: TVL near $8.3M versus $300M in March. Blend and Arcade contract, while Gondi grows and outstanding debt slips to $83M.
Bitcoin Volatility Puts Strategy at Risk of Index Cut
JPMorgan says Strategy may lose MSCI and Nasdaq 100 spots, risking $2.8B in passive outflows. Michael Saylor defends the Bitcoin-first playbook.
Coinbase Lists BOB; Bitcoin DeFi Token Jumps 25%
Coinbase lists BOB, a Bitcoin DeFi token, lifting prices 25% from launch. The rollup chases BTC-native yields, but airdrop complaints are mounting.
Dinari Brings Tokenized Stocks Across Chains via LayerZero
Dinari links tokenized U.S. stocks to LayerZero, letting dShares move across four blockchains today. 200 equities are live, with 150+ chains on deck.
Crypto Lending Sets Record; DeFi Takes 63% Share
Galaxy Digital reports a $14.5B jump in Q3 borrowing, lifting crypto loans to a record $73.6B. DeFi leads gains, but CeFi opacity may inflate totals.
Securitize Deploys on Plume; Solv Commits $10M
Securitize will list Hamilton Lane funds on Plume's Nest, linking tokenized assets to 280,000 RWA users as Solv plans up to $10M in vaults.
Bitcoin Stays Near $91K as Traders Parse Jobs Data
Bitcoin holds around $91K while Ethereum struggles with $3K. Fear gauges stay red, liquidations jump, and ETF flows split ahead of more U.S. data.
Bitcoin Tax Plan Would Build U.S. BTC Reserve
A House bill from Rep. Warren Davidson would let Americans pay federal taxes in Bitcoin and create a long-term reserve, with sales limited to 5% a ...
Polymarket Eyes $12B Value as Trading Hits New Highs
Polymarket chases a $12B valuation after a trading surge. November could beat October's $3B volume, even as odds of a 2025 US launch fall.
S&P Slams TrueUSD as Dubai Freezes $456M; Sun Steps In
TrueUSD gets S&P's weakest stability score as a Dubai court freezes $456M tied to reserves. TRON's Justin Sun backs redemptions with fresh liquidity.
MegaETH $250M Pre-Deposits Open Nov. 25
MegaETH opens a $250M pre-deposit bridge on Nov. 25. USDC deposits mint USDm, and early users may get reward credit, though not confirmed.
Bitcoin Holds $90K as ETFs See Outflows, Fear Rises
Bitcoin stays near $90K as risk appetite fades. ETFs see outflows, fear is high, and traders get hit with $276M in liquidations across majors.
BlackRock Registers Trust for Staked Ethereum ETF
BlackRock formed a Delaware trust for staked Ethereum, hinting at a yield-focused ETF. ETH edged higher as traders weighed the move and broader reb...
Kraken Targets IPO, Scores $800M and $20B Valuation
Kraken moves toward an IPO with a confidential SEC filing after raising $800M. Citadel Securities led a $200M slice at a $20B valuation.
Hyperliquid Cuts Fees 90% to Boost New Perp Markets
Hyperliquid will enable "growth mode" for HIP-3 markets, slashing taker fees by 90% to jumpstart new perps, with rules to curb abuse and copycat as...
PayPal: 17% of Americans Want Crypto Gifts This Year
PayPal/NCA find younger adults driving crypto gifts and spending: 17% prefer crypto over cards and 23% plan to shop with it this holiday season.
Bitcoin slips under $90K as fear spikes, $806M wiped out
Bitcoin and Ethereum fell as risk appetite wanes. ETFs saw outflows and $806M in liquidations, while analysts see key support near $90K.
Zcash Holders With Old Coins Hit Ledger Roadblock
Zcash's rally hits a snag as Ledger won't sign some pre-2018 transactions. A fix is planned for Q2 2026 after user complaints over dropped support.
World Liberty Financial Faces Senate Probe Push
U.S. senators asked DOJ and Treasury to review World Liberty Financial after $10K in WLFI allegedly touched a Lazarus-linked wallet. The token rose...
USDC Cross-Chain Boost: Circle Launches xReserve
Circle's xReserve lets blockchains mint USDC-backed tokens that move natively, cutting reliance on bridges. Canton and Stacks are first partners.
Paxos and LayerZero Launch USDG0 to Bridge USDG
USDG0 lets Paxos's USDG stablecoin hop to new chains. Launch starts on Hyperliquid, with Plume and Aptos next, as stablecoins keep gaining.
0xbow Secures $3.5M to Scale Privacy Pools on Ethereum
New funding will help 0xbow grow Privacy Pools, expand beyond Ethereum, and hire talent after $6M in use and a recent Kohaku wallet integration.
Ethereum Interop Layer brings one-click L2 access
Ethereum's Interop Layer hits testnet, aiming to make Layer 2 apps feel like one chain. Wallets plug in via SDK or new ERCs; $6K bounties invite fe...
BNY Mellon's BSRXX Targets Stablecoin Reserves: Safety Step, Not a Cure-All
A reserve-only money market fund from BNY Mellon aims to standardize how issuers hold cash under the GENIUS Act. It trims operational friction but ...
Bitcoin under $95K as ETFs bleed and fear spikes
Bitcoin hovers near $94K as crypto liquidations hit $765M and ETFs see heavy outflows. With $92K in focus, traders watch U.S. data and Fed tone thi...
PayPal's PYUSD Adds $625M, Now 6th-Largest in DeFi
PayPal's stablecoin minted $625M since Nov. 10, lifting supply 22% in a week. PYUSD now holds just over 1% of the $303B market, mostly on Ethereum.
1inch Opens Aqua to Builders, Targeting Liquidity Fragmentation With Strategy‑Ready AMMs
Developers can start experimenting with Aqua's SDK on GitHub and compete for bounties up to $100,000, while a public interface is planned for Q1 2026.
BlackRock's BUIDL Jumps to BNB Chain as Binance Switches On Collateral Utility
BlackRock's tokenized U.S. Treasury fund, BUIDL, is now live on BNB Chain and eligible to post as collateral on Binance—extending a $2.5B RWA produ...
STRK Jumps as Starknets TVL Rebounds; Staking Tops 900M Tokens Despite Looming Unlocks
Against a weak crypto tape, Starknets token is up more than 20% as TVL climbs and staking crosses 900M STRK b even with monthly emissions and a l...
Aztec Bets on Uniswap's New CCA for Token Debut, Pairing Fairness Caps with ZK Compliance
Aztec Network will launch its token through Uniswap Labs' Continuous Clearing Auction, opening registration Thursday at 10 a.m. EST and running bid...
Kraken–Backed xStocks Clears $10B in Turnover as Solana Anchors Liquidity
In under five months, Kraken's tokenized equities venture with Backed has clocked $10B in total trading across CEXs and DEXs. Nearly $2B has settle...
Nasdaq Lists XRPC: First U.S. Spot XRP ETF Lands as Ripple Turns a Regulatory Page
Canary Capitals XRPC ETF begins trading on Nasdaq, sending XRP higher and signaling a new phase for Ripples market access. Early volumes were bri...
Dromos Labs Unveils Aero Super‑DEX to Unite Aerodrome and Velodrome, Eyes Ethereum and Circle's Arc by 2026
Dromos Labs will fold Aerodrome and Velodrome into a single cross‑chain DEX called Aero, with Base as the hub and early expansions to Ethereum main...
Yield Magnet: Sky Savings Breaks $4B TVL as SKY Jumps 14%
Deposits into Sky's yield vaults have surged more than 60% in a month, propelling TVL past $4B and lifting SKY even as the broader market struggles.
Zero-Fee Perp DEX Lighter Surges to No. 1 as It Raises $68M at $1.5B Valuation
Backed by Founders Fund and Ribbit Capital, Lighter has vaulted ahead of rivals on daily and weekly trading volumes while onchain perps hit record ...
POPCAT Gambit Leaves Hyperliquid LP Vault Nursing ~$5M Loss; Bridge Auto‑Lock Briefly Engaged
An engineered POPCAT liquidation loaded Hyperliquid's HLP vault with roughly $25M in inventory, resulting in about a $4.9M loss and a short-lived A...
XRP DeFi Gets a Catalyst: Flare TVL Rebounds as Firelight Preps Liquid Staking Launch
Flares on-chain liquidity is climbing back toward record levels while Firelight readies liquid XRP staking on mainnet, setting the stage for new y...
Ethereum Validator Retreat: Sub-1M Active Nodes, Record Exit Lines, and a Quiet Power Shift
Ethereums active validator count has slipped below 1 million for the first time since April, while exit times stretch past a month. Behind the hea...
Monad's Coinbase Sale Ignites Backlash Over Sparse Airdrop and Low-Float Design
Monad will sell 7.5% of MON on Coinbase's new token sale platform at a $2.5B FDV while airdropping just 3.3%. Community members say years of engage...
Ethena Opens Season 4 Payouts as ENA Bounces 9%
Ethena begins Season 4 payouts after weeks of delay. ENA ticks up 9% while TVL stays below peak. Here's what's claimable now and what's next.
LayerZero Buys $10M of ZRO, Token Jumps 11%
LayerZero snapped up $10M in ZRO, lifting the token as crypto teams increasingly return revenue to holders through buybacks and direct payouts.