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BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF records 20% growth in net assets during Q3
The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) surpassed $233 billion in net asset value (NAV) in the third quarter, registering a 20% quarterly growth, according to a Nov 7 to a 10-Q Form filing with the US
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France considering Polymarket ban after local trader makes $80 million on Trump win
France’s gambling regulator, the National Gaming Authority (ANJ), is expected to block access to Polymarket, a major cryptocurrency-based prediction platform, local news outlet the Big Whale
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Kraken lawyer slams SEC legal strategy, draws parallels to Ripple case misstep
Kraken’s legal team, led by attorney Michael O’Connor, has criticized the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its latest attempt to dismiss critical defenses raised by the
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Staking could lower fees and boost interest in Ethereum ETFs, analyst claims
Staking could significantly boost the flow of investments into US-traded Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to Tom Wan, a former crypto analyst with 21co On Nov 7, Wan pointed out that
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Coinbase premium hits seven-month peak as Bitcoin sees renewed US demand
Bitcoin’s “Coinbase Premium,” a key indicator of demand for the leading digital asset in the US, surged to its highest level in seven months following Donald Trump’s recent
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US Bitcoin National Defense Policy promotes ‘Mutually Assured Preservation’ – Lowery
US Space Force Major and author of “Softwar,” Jason Lowery, calls on the United States to reassess Bitcoin’s role with a US Bitcoin National Defense policy proposal He contends that
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Ethereum Foundation launches Mekong Testnet ahead of Pectra upgrade
The Ethereum Foundation has introduced the Mekong Testnet, a short-term testing environment designed to allow developers to explore new features from the upcoming Pectra upgrade before its mainnet
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Wintermute proposes fee switch for fair revenue sharing in Ethena protocol
The Ethena community is currently reviewing a proposal from crypto market maker Wintermute to activate a fee switch within the protocol In the Nov 6 proposal, Wintermute highlighted the lack of
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FTX’s former CTO pleads for non-custodial sentence, cites aid in Bankman-Fried’s conviction
FTX former Chief Technology Officer Gary Wang has requested leniency from the judge ahead of his Nov 20 sentencing, highlighting his cooperation with law enforcement and his testimony against Sam
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Bitcoin ETFs record $621 million inflow amid rare BlackRock outflow following US election
Major asset management firms reported significant inflows in their Bitcoin ETFs following Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 US presidential election On Nov 6, Fidelity’s FBTC saw an
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French trader netted $79 million from Donald Trump wagers on PolyMarket
Republican candidate Donald Trump is not the only one claiming victory in the just-concluded US elections Theo4, reportedly a French trader, is also making headlines for pocketing close to $79
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Increased demand and heightened volatility signal further upside for Bitcoin – Glassnode
Bitcoin (BTC) soared to a new all-time high on Nov 6 and is poised for further upside, spurred by significant institutional and retail capital inflows and rising market volatility, according to
