Ethereum Launches BlackRock Staked Ether ETF
@BlackRock has registered to seek approval for a yield-bearing ether product, following @VanEck’s similar trust registration, as competition heats up for staked ETH in U.S. ETFs. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Trump Targets State AI Policy Chaos
President Trump plans an executive order to override state AI laws, centralizing control federally and potentially affecting California’s regulations. #Breaking #Legal
Altcoin Soars 20% on Saudi Partnership
The native token of @WhiteBIT, WBT, surged 20% after a partnership with Durrah AlFodah Holding to advance blockchain in Saudi Arabia. #Update #Crypto $WBT
Bitcoin Mining Costs Malaysia $1.1B Loss
Malaysia’s national utility firm Tenaga Nasional Bhd lost over $1.11 billion due to illegal electricity use by crypto miners, impacting 13,827 premises. Legal
Bitcoin Crashes Below Key Cost Levels
Bitcoin fell below key cost-basis levels amid declining ETF demand and weak spot activity. Derivatives show muted engagement, reflecting broader bearish sentiment. #Update #Crypto $BTC
XRP ETF Launch Sparks Community Ticker Debate
@BitwiseAssetManagement’s new spot ETF tracking $XRP launches Thursday on the NYSE, raising community concerns over ticker confusion. Bitwise previously launched a physical XRP ETP in Europe. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Bitcoin Co-Founder Sentenced to 4 Years
William “Bill” Hill, co-founder of Bitcoin mixer Samourai Wallet, sentenced to 4 years for unlicensed money transmitting linked to $237M in criminal proceeds. #Update #Legal $BTC
Ripple Considers Staking Overhaul for XRP DeFi
Ripple executives discuss potential XRP staking, proposing dual-layer validator systems and zero-knowledge proofs; implementation remains complex and distant. $XRP trades at $2.13, up 0.2%. #Update #DeFi $XRP
Solana Surges Toward $155 Resistance
$SOL targets recovery with $155 resistance in focus, driven by positive market sentiment. No significant trading signals detected. #Update #Crypto $SOL
Stablecoin Momentum Forces Basel Rethink
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Surging stablecoin adoption pressures global banks to rethink capital rules amid regulatory fragmentation. #Update #Finance
Bitcoin Volatility Plunges Strategy Shares 10%
Bitwise Asset Management will launch its XRP ETF tomorrow, marking its expansion into altcoin markets with institutional-grade exposure. #Update #Crypto $XRP
Bitcoin ETF Sees Historic Capital Outflow
BlackRock’s IBIT fund saw a record capital outflow of $523.15M on November 18, marking the largest single-day withdrawal in history as total outflows exceed $2B weekly amid market corrections. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin-Backed Loans Launch for Institutions
@Anchorage is integrating Mezo’s BitcoinFi tools into its custody platform, enabling institutions to borrow against $BTC in a compliant manner. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Dips as Asia Markets Turn Defensive
Bitcoin is trading around $92,000 as demand weakens, with short-term holders realizing losses and ETF flows negative; support at $88,600 critical for market stability. #Update #Crypto $BTC