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Nepal to fight crypto fraud with public awareness, transaction monitoring

The Financial Intelligence Unit of Nepal has identified growing crypto-related fraud despite a trading ban and proposed transaction monitoring, awareness campaigns and stricter regulations.

Polish presidential candidate pledges support for strategic Bitcoin reserve

Sławomir Mentzen, a Polish presidential candidate, has vowed to create a Bitcoin reserve if elected in 2025. 

'I put most of my wealth into Bitcoin, so I am fully committed' — RFK

RFK Jr. has been a longtime Bitcoin advocate, praising its power to transmute currency inflation as US government debt tops $36 trillion.

BTC price 'issues' include $70K dip despite Bitcoin whale accumulation

Bitcoin could still see "healthy cooling" before its trip to $100,000 and above, the latest BTC price analysis says.

OP_VAULT explained: How it could enhance Bitcoin security

OP_VAULT is a proposed upgrade to Bitcoin that introduces advanced security features, including multisignature vaults and conditional spending rules via covenants.

NFTs weekly sales surge 94% as crypto market continues bullish run

The Ethereum network led the week with $67 million in NFT sales, while Bitcoin-based NFTs recorded $60 million in sales over the last seven days. 

XRP price retreats 20% after hitting a multiyear high — Is the top in?

XRP price corrects after a 56% pump to three-year highs above $1.26 as retail traders book profits and tokens move to exchanges en masse. 

‘DOGE’ could increase economic freedom in US — Coinbase CEO 

After Elon Musk announced the government agency with the same acronym as Dogecoin’s ticker, the crypto token soared to a yearly high of $0.39.

'More brutal than I expected' — Lyn Alden on ETH/BTC post-election low

Macro economist Lyn Alden admits she has been a “polite long-term Ethereum bear,” but she was surprised by Ether’s performance after the United States election.

Bitcoin long-term holders do not see $90K 'as an enemy' — Analyst

A crypto analyst reiterates that "some of these" Bitcoiners have been “here for many years,” and $90,000 is the “first target” for profit-taking.

Saylor doubts $60K Bitcoin retrace, BTC ETF options, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Nov. 10 – 16

Bitcoin trader eyes $100K price tag by Thanksgiving day in US, Bitcoin ETF options pass ‘second hurdle’: Hodlers Digest

Ripple Labs and CEO come under fire amid rumors of a Trump meeting

Ripple's native currency, XRP, surged by more than 17% on November 15, based on expectations of a friendlier regulatory climate in the US.

Chainlink introduces the 'Chainlink Runtime Environment' framework

According to Chainlink, the Common Businesses-Oriented Language (COBOL) standard facilitates approximately 95% of all ATM transactions.

'There is a global race underway for Bitcoin' — Anthony Pompliano

The election of a pro-crypto President in the United States and growing macroeconomic turmoil will continue to drive investors to Bitcoin.

Ethereum 'dying a slow death' as ETH breaks 8-year trend vs. Bitcoin 

Ether could drop another 50% against Bitcoin by the end of 2024 after entering a technical breakdown setup.

Ethereum 'dying a slow death' as ETH breaks 8-year trend vs. Bitcoin 

Ether could drop another 50% against Bitcoin by the end of 2024 after entering a technical breakdown setup.

Chain abstraction explained: What it is and the problems it solves

Chain abstraction simplifies user experience by enabling interaction with assets and services across multiple blockchains, hiding technical complexities.

Bitcoin breakout or black swan? $90K BTC price lacks gold, stocks high

Bitcoin bulls have sealed BTC price all-time highs in US dollar terms but have yet to match macro asset records from 2021.

Trump policies could take DeFi, BTC staking mainstream — RedStone co-founder

Trump’s administration could push DeFi from niche to mainstream, with crypto advocates eyeing potential pro-crypto policy shifts.

No apology can 'undo the damage' Gary Gensler has caused: Tyler Winklevoss

"Let's be clear on one thing. Gary Gensler is evil," Tyler Winklevoss said in a detailed thread about the SEC chair amid resignation rumors.

Elon Musk 'shot down' OpenAI's ICO plan in 2018 over credibility concerns

According to a court filing, Elon Musk said that the proposed initial coin offering (ICO) "would simply result in a massive loss of credibility for OpenAI."

Bitcoin ETF options pass 'second hurdle' with CFTC clearance

ETF analyst Eric Balchunas says "the ball" is now with the Options Clearing Corporation, forecasting that spot Bitcoin ETF options will "list very soon."

Ethena adopts fee-sharing proposal for ENA token

Now the protocol is working on a value accrual mechanism for ENA stakers. 

Tether mints $1 billion USDt on Tron, pays zero fees — Arkham

According to stablecoin firm Tether, approximately $127 billion in Tether-USD tokens (USDt) are currently in circulation.

Crypto Biz: MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin bet swells

This week’s Crypto Biz features MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin strategy, Coinbase’s and Kaiko’s recent acquisitions, MARA’s third-quarter earnings, and MoonPay’s new fiat gateway.

Helix mixer operator gets 3 years in prison for money laundering

Larry Harmon laundered 350,000 BTC, but he was treated leniently for his help in jailing Roman Sterlingov.

Backpack Wallet, Blockaid prevent $26.6M loss from DeFi attacks on Solana

Blockaid scanned over 180 million transactions of Backpack’s users between June and September, detecting more than 71,000 malicious activities on the Solana network. 

US gov’t job could allow Elon Musk to defer capital gains tax

The “DOGE” department proposed by Elon Musk could allow the Tesla CEO to divest many of his assets and defer paying taxes.

XRP outperforms crypto market with 17% pump — What’s driving rally?

XRP price staged a double-digit rally as traders opened new positions in expectation of a crypto-friendly Trump administration.

Odds favor Solana ETF in 2025: VanEck

The United States has only approved ETFs for Bitcoin and Ether, versus some 30 digital asset types in Europe, according to the Financial Times.

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