McDonald’s Partners with Doodles for Collector Cups and Digital Promotion
McDonald‘s has announced its latest collaboration with Doodles, a media franchise that originally began as a non-fungible token (NFT) project. The collaboration, set to launch on November 18, features limited-edition…
SEC Chair Gensler Reaffirms Crypto Stance Amid Threat of Trump Removal
Gary Gensler, the chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), is facing increased pressure as his position comes under threat with the approaching presidency of Donald Trump. In…
Sen. Warren Assumes Role as Leading Democrat on Key Senate Committee for Cryptocurrency Policy
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, following her reelection victory over Republican challenger John Deaton, is set to become the leading Democratic member of the United States Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban…
Trump Nominates Pro-Bitcoin Matt Gaetz as U.S. Attorney General
On November 13, President-elect Donald Trump announced the nomination of Representative Matt Gaetz of Florida as the new U.S. Attorney General. In response to the nomination, Gaetz immediately announced his…
Bitcoin Miner Outflows Surge as Price Hits New Record Highs
As Bitcoin continues its bullish rally, the cryptocurrency’s price has been reaching new all-time highs, driving significant outflows from mining pools. On November 12, Bitcoin’s price peaked at $88,025, and…
Crypto Industry Optimistic About Senate Leader John Thune’s Support
The cryptocurrency industry is expressing optimism as Senator John Thune of South Dakota was elected as the new Senate Majority Leader on November 13. Thune’s victory over Elon Musk-backed Senator…
Bitcoin Closes In on Google as Market Cap Nears $2 Trillion
On November 14, Bitcoin (BTC) achieved a historic milestone, recording a market capitalization of $1.81 trillion for the first time. This surge pushed Bitcoin into the ranks of the world’s…
FBI Conducts Raid on Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan’s Residence
On November 13th, the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) executed a raid on the New York City home of Shayne Coplan, the CEO of the prediction market platform…
Bengal Man Arrested in $235M WazirX Crypto Hack Investigation
In a significant development in the investigation into the $235 million hack of the WazirX cryptocurrency exchange, Delhi Police arrested a suspect from the Bengal region. The arrest marks a…
Prospects for a U.S. Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Under President Trump Are Slim
Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital, has expressed doubts about the feasibility of the United States establishing a Bitcoin strategic reserve during President-Elect Trump’s term. Speaking to Bloomberg TV, Novogratz…
SEC Greenlights Coincheck for Nasdaq Debut as First Japanese Crypto Exchange
Coincheck, a Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange under the umbrella of Monex Group, is poised to mark a significant milestone by becoming the first Japanese crypto exchange to be listed on the…
Revolut Expands Cryptocurrency Exchange to 30 New European Markets
Revolut, the cryptocurrency-friendly neobank, has extended its crypto exchange services to 30 new markets across the European Economic Area (EEA). The expansion includes countries such as Belgium, Cyprus, and Denmark,…
Guilty Plea Entered in $73 Million Cryptocurrency Laundering Case
In a recent legal development, Daren Li, a 41-year-old dual citizen of China, has entered a guilty plea for his involvement in a sophisticated scheme that laundered $73 million obtained…
Ethereum ETFs Experience Net Positive Flows with Significant Contributions from BlackRock
The total investments into United States-based spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have shifted to a net positive, largely propelled by substantial inflows into BlackRock’s fund. This marks a significant milestone…
EU Regulator Issues Restrictive Measure Guidelines for Crypto Providers
The European Banking Authority (EBA), Europe’s key regulatory body overseeing the banking sector, has released two sets of guidelines aimed at improving compliance with the European Union’s restrictive measures, particularly…
EDX Markets Sees $36 Billion Trading Volume Surge in 2024
Crypto exchange EDX Markets has reported impressive trading activity in 2024, with over $36 billion in volume generated since January from institutional clients. The exchange has experienced significant growth, particularly…
Trump Nominates RFK Jr., a Vocal Anti-Vaccine Advocate, as Secretary of Health and Human Services
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist and former 2024 presidential candidate, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Kennedy, who endorsed…
Italy Moderates Proposed Crypto Tax Increase
The Italian government is reportedly revising its approach to cryptocurrency taxation, proposing to increase the capital gains tax on digital assets from 26% to 28%, rather than the previously speculated…
North Korean Malware Bypasses Apple’s Security Measures to Target macOS Systems
Researchers at Jamf Threat Labs have uncovered a series of applications developed by North Korean hackers that managed to bypass Apple’s stringent security protocols, including its notarization process. This development…
Coinbase Unveils COIN50 Index for Global Digital Asset Tracking
Coinbase has expanded its offerings with the introduction of a new index, the Coinbase 50 Index (COIN50), which monitors over 50 digital currencies available on its platform. Announced on November…