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'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.

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.

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.

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."

Goldman Sachs holds $710M in Bitcoin ETFs — SEC filing

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

Hong Kong warns against crypto firms misrepresenting as ‘banks’

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

EU regulator sets restrictive measure guidelines for crypto providers

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.

South Korea probes Upbit for 600K KYC violations

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.

Don’t be delusional: Decentralization doesn’t compensate for regulation

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

FSB calls for stricter oversight against AI vulnerabilities

FSB explores AI’s potential to revolutionize finance while spotlighting risks like fraud, data governance and systemic vulnerabilities.

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