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

"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.

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."

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

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

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

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.

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

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. 

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

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

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

Expectations of improving economic policies under the Trump administration may drive Bitcoin’s price above $100,000 before the end of the month.

Bitcoin is witnessing a shallow pullback, but bulls still anticipate a rally toward $100,000 in the short-term.

The state Department of Environmental Conservation botched the permitting process, but it still gets a do-over.

Analysts say a “higher than normal influx of stablecoins to exchanges is just one sign that traders are preparing for the next leg of the Bitcoin rally.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is often associated with Dogecoin after the businessman mentioned the memecoin on various channels in 2021.

This edition of Cointelegraph’s VC Roundup features Eidon AI, Brevis, Multiledgers and Alluvial. 

Scott Hartman reportedly said authorities in New York’s Southern District had filed “a lot of big cases” after a crypto market downturn but suggested it was petering out.

The PAWS Mini App is a fast-growing Telegram application that rewards users with PAWS points for engaging within the Telegram ecosystem.

Even a small allocation of Bitcoin in a traditional investment fund can be beneficial. 

Even a small allocation of Bitcoin in a traditional investment fund can be beneficial. 

Blockchain AI projects have seen record fundraising but few end-users. Here is where industry leaders see the technology heading next.

NYSE Arca has filed with the SEC to list the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund, aiming to convert the $1.3 billion trust into a regulated ETP.

The real-world asset tokenization industry is projected by some to exceed $30 trillion by 2030, driven by nimble and mainstream financial institutions.

Since the second quarter, Goldman Sachs has added $300 million to its portfolio in Bitcoin ETF holdings, increasing exposure by 71%.

Hong Kong’s central bank said it may be illegal for unlicensed companies to represent themselves as banks in Hong Kong. 

Crypto-asset service providers that carry out transfers must choose a screening system that allows them to comply with the EU's restrictive measures regimes.

Due to the alleged KYC violations, Upbit reportedly faces fines of $71,500 per case in addition to possible issues with its business license renewal.

DeFi needs regulation to build trust, attract institutional investment, and ensure long-term viability despite its decentralized nature.