The latest developments in cryptocurrency, blockchain and digital finance.
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest bought over $5 million in Bullish shares following the exchange’s U.S. launch and regulatory approval across 20 states. Bullish, backed by Block.one and led by Tom Farley, has processed $1.5 trillion in global trades and is emerging as one of the most prominent regulated exchanges in the crypto industry.
Bitcoin enters November — historically its strongest month with an average 42% gain since 2013 — amid supportive macro conditions like easing U.S.–China trade tensions, potential Fed rate cuts, and the end of quantitative tightening. However, the ongoing U.S. government shutdown continues to delay ETF approvals and broader crypto regulation, tempering optimism.
Ether ETFs surpassed Bitcoin inflows in Q3 2025, drawing $9.6B compared to Bitcoin’s $8.7B. Analysts say this signals growing institutional demand and believe upcoming altcoin ETFs could trigger the next wave of regulated crypto investments, though BlackRock’s absence may temper overall inflows.
The AFP said a data scientist decoded a recovery phrase for an A$9 million crypto wallet. The assets were restrained pending court decisions.
AllUnity’s euro-backed stablecoin EURAU, backed by Deutsche Bank and DWS, is going multichain using Chainlink’s CCIP. The MiCA-regulated stablecoin will connect to Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, and other major networks, marking a key step toward building Europe’s interoperable and regulated tokenized finance ecosystem.
Ethereum’s daily transactions hit 1.6 million while average gas fees stay around $0.01 — near record lows. Thanks to upgrades like Dencun and Pectra, the network now processes more transactions efficiently, underscoring Ethereum’s maturity and scalability.
The Trump memecoin issuer is in talks to acquire Republic.com’s U.S. arm while planning a $200M buyback fund to revive its token. The move follows Coinbase’s $375M Echo acquisition, underscoring a broader race to dominate the onchain fundraising ecosystem.
Grayscale’s GSOL ETF debuts on NYSE Arca with $103 million in seed capital, directly competing with Bitwise’s $223 million Solana ETF. Both products offer staking rewards, marking a major step in Solana’s institutional adoption and solidifying its position as a leading blockchain network for next-generation finance.
Circle’s Arc blockchain is gaining momentum as BDACS prepares to launch South Korea’s first won-backed stablecoin, KRW1, connecting Korean fintech to global crypto infrastructure. The move comes amid debate over whether banks should control stablecoin issuance — highlighting Korea’s balancing act between regulation and innovation.
10x Research predicts Strategy has up to a 70% chance of joining the S&P 500 following its Q3 earnings, despite slowing Bitcoin purchases and weak investor sentiment. The move would make it the first Bitcoin-treasury company in the index — potentially signaling a new phase of crypto integration into traditional finance.
Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès used Claude AI to audit the exchange’s 2011 code, revealing severe security flaws that contributed to its early hacks. While AI could have flagged vulnerabilities, human oversight failures were central to the collapse — a lesson that still echoes in today’s crypto landscape.
Iran’s Ayandeh Bank has declared bankruptcy after accumulating $8 billion in losses, affecting over 42 million customers. The failure underscores deep fragility in Iran’s sanctioned banking system — and echoes the systemic risks that once inspired Bitcoin’s creation as a decentralized financial alternative.
Thailand’s SEC and cybercrime police raided a World iris scanning site for allegedly operating an unlicensed crypto service linked to its WLD token. The move adds to mounting international regulatory pressure on Sam Altman’s digital identity project, which continues to face privacy and compliance challenges across multiple countries.
Fetch.ai and Ocean Protocol are close to settling their dispute over 286 million FET tokens worth $120 million. The agreement could prevent a damaging legal fight and stabilize investor sentiment after the ASI merger fallout. Ocean’s founder denies wrongdoing, attributing FET’s price collapse to broader market dynamics.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao rebuked Senator Elizabeth Warren for falsely claiming he pleaded guilty to money-laundering, clarifying his charge was a compliance failure under the Bank Secrecy Act. His presidential pardon by Donald Trump has sparked accusations of corruption from Democrats, as political tensions over crypto policy continue to escalate.
Crypto spot trading on major centralized exchanges rebounded 31% in Q3, reversing months of decline as Bitcoin’s rally rekindled investor interest. Binance retained its market dominance with 43% of spot volume, while competition in the derivatives market continues to intensify across global platforms.
President Trump pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, ending the DOJ’s landmark crypto case. The White House called it a victory for innovation and the end of “Biden’s war on crypto,” potentially signaling a more favorable era for the digital asset industry in the U.S.
Revolut’s MiCA license and upcoming Crypto 2.0 platform underscore its ambition to become Europe’s leading regulated crypto provider. With over 280 tokens, zero-fee staking, and seamless fiat integration, the fintech giant is positioning itself at the forefront of MiCA-era digital finance, bridging mainstream banking with next-generation crypto innovation.