News•Nov 25, 2025
21Shares Taps Standard Chartered for Custody as TradFi Tightens Grip on Crypto
Standard Chartered has been chosen by fund manager 21Shares as its digital‑asset custodian, marking a shift from the crypto‑native Zodia Custody, which the bank co‑founded in 2020. The bank will deliver custody services through its newly launched Luxembourg‑based digital‑asset custody platform, complementing its recent crypto trading service for institutions. The partnership underscores a broader trend of traditional banks expanding into crypto services, as rivals such as US Bancorp, Citigroup and Deutsche Bank also roll out custody offerings. Industry observers note that this move may further marginalize crypto‑native custodians and accelerate institutional adoption of crypto via familiar financial institutions.
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 25, 2025
South Korea Stablecoin Framework Stalls as Regulators Split over Banks’ Role
South Korean regulators remain deadlocked over the role of banks in issuing won‑backed stablecoins, pushing the expected 2025 framework into uncertainty. The Bank of Korea insists that banks must hold at least a 51% stake in any stablecoin issuer to...
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 25, 2025
SGX’s Bitcoin and Ethereum Perpetual Futures Debut Strong with $35 Million Volume
Singapore Exchange (SGX) launched Bitcoin and Ethereum perpetual futures, recording nearly 2,000 lots traded on the first day, equivalent to roughly $35 million in notional volume. The strong debut signals robust demand for crypto derivatives in the Asian market and showcases...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 25, 2025
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Index Drops 2% as All Constituents Trade Lower
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) fell 6.3% and Polkadot (DOT) dropped 5.8%, leading the index lower from Monday.
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 25, 2025
No, 800k BTC Didn’t Hit the Market: Why Exchange Internal Transfers Fooled Traders
Coinbase transferred approximately 800,000 Bitcoin—worth about $69.5 billion at current prices—between its own wallets over the weekend, labeling the move as a routine internal migration. On‑chain monitoring bots flagged the activity as a record surge in spent outputs, prompting headlines that...
By CryptoSlate
News•Nov 25, 2025
The Coming Bitcoin Treasury Bubble
Amid a volatile macroeconomic backdrop, corporate executives are turning to Bitcoin holdings as a showcase of innovation, according to Tony Yazbeck, co‑founder of The Bitcoin Way. He argues that firms are using Bitcoin treasuries to signal forward‑thinking leadership while sidestepping...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 25, 2025
Portfolio Diversification Leading Driver for Crypto Investment in 2025: Sygnum
Sygnum Bank’s Future Finance Report 2025 finds portfolio diversification has become the leading motivator for crypto investment, with 57% of respondents citing it as their primary reason, overtaking the previous focus on long‑term upside. The report also highlights strong demand...
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 25, 2025
Exodus’ W3C Deal Adds Stability as Firm Builds Full Payments Stack: Benchmark
The acquisition pushes the crypto-wallet maker toward a more fintech-style business model.
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 25, 2025
Over 8% of Bitcoin Changed Hands in Week, Markets on ‘Knife’s Edge,’ Analysts Say
Over 8% of Bitcoin’s total supply changed hands in the past week, marking one of the largest on‑chain migrations in the cryptocurrency’s history, according to Semler Scientific analyst Joe Burnett. The surge in activity coincides with heightened market volatility ahead...
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 25, 2025
Taurus Expands Institutional Footprint With Super Validator Role on Canton Network
Taurus, a digital‑asset infrastructure provider, has been appointed as a Super Validator on the Canton Network, a permissioned blockchain platform for institutional finance. In this role, Taurus will contribute to the network’s security and governance while extending its custody and...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 25, 2025
What Bitcoin CME Gaps Are and How They Influence Price Movements
The article explains that a Bitcoin CME gap occurs when the price of CME‑traded Bitcoin futures jumps between Friday’s close and Monday’s open, creating a blank space on charts that traders watch closely. Because CME futures are the primary regulated...
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 25, 2025
Solana Treasury Backs ‘Double Disinflation’ Plan Amid 30% Price Decline
Solana Digital Asset Treasury DeFi Development Corp. (DFDV) became the first Solana treasury to publicly back SIMD‑0411, a proposal to double the network’s annual disinflation rate from 15% to 30%, cutting projected SOL emissions by roughly 22 million tokens over six...
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 25, 2025
Aptos' APT Underperforms Wider Crypto Markets
Aptos (APT) has been trading in a tight range near a critical support level, with price consolidation persisting despite heightened trading volume that exceeds its weekly average. The token's performance lags behind broader cryptocurrency benchmarks, indicating relative weakness in market...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 25, 2025
VanEck Quietly Backpedals on BNB ETF Staking in Latest SEC Filing
VanEck has removed any reference to staking Binance Coin (BNB) in its updated S‑1 filing for a proposed spot BNB ETF, stating the trust will not earn staking rewards and may never engage in staking activities. The change follows earlier...
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 25, 2025
Metaplanet Leans Into Bitcoin Debt Play with Fresh $130M to Buy More BTC
Tokyo‑listed Metaplanet, a Bitcoin treasury firm, drew an additional $130 million from its $500 million Bitcoin‑backed credit facility, bringing total borrowings to $230 million. The loan, executed on Friday, will be used to purchase more BTC, fund its Bitcoin income program and potentially...
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 25, 2025
The Next Memecoin Paradigm: Charting a Broader Course Beyond Chain-Centric Islands
The memecoin market is entering a subtle inflection point as traders navigate a fragmented landscape of chain-specific hype, shifting from Solana to Base and other public blockchains. Consolidation is underway, with investors seeking broader, cross‑chain opportunities rather than isolated "island"...
By CryptoSlate
News•Nov 25, 2025
U.S. Hours Account for Nearly All of Bitcoin’s November Losses
Bitcoin’s price decline in November was overwhelmingly driven by activity during U.S. trading hours. While the cryptocurrency showed relative stability in Asian markets and modest softening during the European session, the bulk of the month’s losses materialized when U.S. equity...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 25, 2025
Monad Airdrop Farmer Spends Full $112K MON Reward on Gas for Failed Trades
A crypto airdrop farmer identified by wallet 0x7f4e…fa7d received roughly $112,700 worth of Monad (MON) tokens and subsequently burned the entire amount on gas fees from hundreds of failed transactions, according to Solscan data. The user likely used an automated...
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 25, 2025
Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Leads Rebound, Altcoins Rally During Longer-Term Downturn
Bitcoin surged back above $87,000 on Tuesday, buoyed by a renewed risk appetite and a robust equities rally, pulling major altcoins higher in the process. The price rebound follows a recent correction that had seen Bitcoin dip below $80,000, marking...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 25, 2025
Strike CEO Debanked by JPMorgan, Lummis Sounds ‘Chokepoint 2.0’ Alarm
JPMorgan Chase closed the personal accounts of Jack Mallers, CEO of Bitcoin Lightning‑network payments firm Strike, without providing a reason, reigniting fears of a renewed "Operation Chokepoint 2.0"—alleged government pressure on banks to cut ties with crypto firms. U.S. Senator...
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 25, 2025
Solana ETFs Pull $369M in November as Investors Look to Productive Yield Assets
Solana ETFs attracted $369 million of net inflows in November, contrasting sharply with Bitcoin ETFs’ $3.7 billion and Ether ETFs’ $1.64 billion net redemptions over the same period. The surge reflects investors treating SOL as a yield‑generating asset, buoyed by native staking rewards...
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 25, 2025
Metaplanet Draws $130M for Further Bitcoin Acquisitions Under Credit Facility
Metaplanet, a Japanese firm specializing in Bitcoin investments, secured a $130 million credit facility to fund additional Bitcoin acquisitions. The new borrowing expands the company's existing financing framework, which already supports its aggressive crypto‑asset accumulation strategy. The facility, provided by a...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 25, 2025
UAE’s New Financial Law Pulls DeFi and Web3 Into Regulatory Scope
The United Arab Emirates has enacted Federal Decree Law No. 6 of 2025, a central‑bank statute that brings decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, Web3 middleware and infrastructure providers under the regulatory umbrella of the Central Bank of the UAE. Effective Sept. 16, 2025,...
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 25, 2025
Dogecoin ETF Debut Flops with No Inflow Revealing Concerning Market Reality
Grayscale’s Dogecoin ETF (GDOG) launched on the NYSE Arca on November 24 but recorded zero net creation units on its first trading day, indicating no investor inflow. The debut highlights a lack of demand for a regulated vehicle that offers...
By CryptoSlate
News•Nov 25, 2025
Bitcoin Faces $13.3B Monthly Options Expiry as BTC Trades Well Below Max Pain
A sharp drawdown has pushed BTC towards heavy put positioning at $80,000 ahead of Friday’s expiry.
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 25, 2025
Bitcoin Faces Short Squeeze Risk Above $87K as Funding Rates Hint Local Bottom
Derivatives data indicate that Bitcoin's bearish bets have surged, but a sudden drop in open interest and a price rally above $87,000 suggest the market may be approaching a short squeeze. Funding rates have turned more favorable for longs, hinting...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 25, 2025
Monad’s Debut Shows Why FDV Forecasts Broke as Bitcoin Fell
Monad’s debut on the market highlighted the outsized influence of low‑float token launches on valuation, as its price surged despite a broader decline in Bitcoin and crypto sentiment. The token’s limited supply anchored its fully‑diluted valuation (FDV), exposing the flaw...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 25, 2025
KuCoin Registers With Austrac to Operate in Australia, Adds Fiat On-Ramps
KuCoin, a major offshore cryptocurrency exchange, has completed registration with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) to legally operate in Australia and will now offer fiat on‑ramps for local users. The move comes amid heightened regulatory scrutiny, as...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 25, 2025
DOGE Pops 5% as ETF Debut Sparks First Clear Reversal Signal in Weeks
Dogecoin surged 5% following the debut of a dedicated exchange-traded fund, marking the first clear reversal signal for the memecoin in weeks. Analysts noted the ETF launch as a pivotal moment for memecoin legitimacy, with early trading volume estimated at...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 25, 2025
XRP Surges 7% in Strongest Breakout in Weeks as Ripple Linked ETFs Go Live
XRP rallied 7% in its strongest breakout in weeks after the launch of Ripple-linked exchange-traded funds, pushing the cryptocurrency into a key descending channel that technical analysts view as a bullish pattern. The price surge was driven by renewed investor...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 25, 2025
The $1.7B Bitcoin Bet on Rally Above $100K, But Not Reaching New Record Highs
The strategy bets on a measured rally into the year-end, rather than a record-breaking surge.
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 25, 2025
‘OG Whale’ Who Called the October Crash Has a $44.5M Long on Ether
An anonymous trader dubbed the “OG Whale” or “$10B HyperUnit Whale,” who earned roughly $200 million from shorting the October 10 crypto crash, has increased a long position in Ether to $44.5 million, adding $10 million on Monday, according to Arkham Intelligence. The...
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 25, 2025
Crypto VC Activity Hits $4.6B in Q3, Second-Best Quarter Since FTX Collapse
Crypto‑focused venture capital investment surged to $4.65 billion in Q3, marking the second‑largest funding round since the FTX collapse and a 290% quarter‑on‑quarter increase. The $4.65 billion was spread across 414 deals, but seven deals—including Revolut’s $1 billion round, Kraken’s $500 million, and Erebor’s...
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 25, 2025
Bitcoin’s Sharpe Ratio Is Nearly at Zero, a Rare Risk-Reward Signal
CryptoQuant analyst I. Moreno notes that Bitcoin’s Sharpe ratio has fallen to near‑zero, a level historically seen at market bottoms in 2019, 2020 and 2022, indicating poor returns relative to volatility but a potentially more attractive risk‑adjusted setup. The low...
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 25, 2025
Asia Morning Briefing: BTC Steadies as Polymarket Traders Lean Toward December Rate Cut
Crypto markets steadied on Tuesday as Polymarket’s odds of a Federal Reserve rate cut in December rose, signaling a growing expectation of a monetary policy pivot. Data from Quantitative Crypto Research (QCP) and Glassnode showed a decline in leveraged long...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 25, 2025
Wall Street Need Not Be Squeamish About Bitcoin’s Ups and Downs: Pomp
Crypto investor Anthony Pompliano told CNBC that Bitcoin’s recent 30% drawdown, the 21st such event in a decade, is routine for seasoned Bitcoiners but unnerves many Wall Street newcomers accustomed to lower volatility. He noted that the sell‑off, which pushed...
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 25, 2025
SOL Rebounds Alongside Wider Crypto Market Bounce: Is $160 Possible?
Solana’s native token SOL failed to break back above $140, remaining 30% lower over the past month and lagging the broader altcoin market. Weak on‑chain activity, a 20% drop in total value locked to $10.5 billion, and the lowest weekly network...
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 25, 2025
Crypto Coin Minute for November 25th, 2025 at 05:15 AM Pacific Time.
The post provides a snapshot of cryptocurrency market prices as of November 25, 2025, highlighting Bitcoin at $87,481.25 (+1.37% 24‑hour), Ethereum at $2,924.76 (+3.88%), XRP at $2.22 (+6.06%), Binance Coin at $852.61 (+1.34%), and Solana at $136.04 (+4.45%). It briefly...
By Crypto Coin Minute
News•Nov 24, 2025
XRP, SUI Lead Crypto Rebound as Bitcoin Tops $89K; Relief Rally Faces $100K Wall, Trader Says
Cryptocurrencies rallied on Tuesday, with XRP and the newly launched SUI token posting the strongest gains while Bitcoin surged past $89,000, its highest level since June. The rally was fueled by growing optimism that the Federal Reserve may cut rates...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 24, 2025
Japanese Watchdog to Require Exchanges to Hold Liability Reserves: Report
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is set to tighten crypto regulations by mandating that domestic cryptocurrency exchanges establish liability‑reserve funds to quickly compensate users after hacks or other security breaches, according to a Nikkei report. The requirement will be outlined...
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 24, 2025
Filecoin Rises 2% After Breaking $1.63 Resistance
FIL broke out on heavy volume as technical momentum accelerated past critical threshold levels.
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 24, 2025
My Medium Term Bitcoin Bear Thesis – and Why This Winter Could Be the Shortest Yet
The author argues that despite claims of a new market paradigm, Bitcoin’s price action remains fundamentally cyclical, with each rally followed by a predictable bear phase. He contends that liquidity alone cannot explain recent moves and that historical patterns suggest...
By CryptoSlate
News•Nov 24, 2025
Bitcoin Data Calls $80K the Bottom, Analysts Say BTC Bulls Are Back
Analysts are interpreting Bitcoin's recent slide to $80,000 as the market bottom, citing data that suggests a 91% probability of a trend reversal. The forecast projects the cryptocurrency could rally to approximately $118,000, marking a potential resurgence for BTC bulls....
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 24, 2025
TON Rallies 8% as Telegram Ecosystem Expands With AI Launch, Tokenized Stocks
TON, the native token of Telegram's blockchain, jumped 8.33% to $1.60 in 24 hours, breaking the $1.60 resistance and outpacing the broader crypto market. The rally was sparked by the October ecosystem recap that unveiled the Confidential Compute Open Network...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 24, 2025
Bitcoin Clears $88,000 After Trump-Xi Call
Bitcoin rose 1.5% to $88,600 on Monday after news of a phone call between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, sparking a brief rally in the cryptocurrency market. While Bitcoin remains down 4.5% for the week, Ethereum gained...
By The Defiant
News•Nov 24, 2025
CME Crypto Futures Volume Hits Record 795K Contracts Amid Volatility
CME Group set a new daily record on Nov. 21, trading 794,903 cryptocurrency futures and options contracts, pushing its year‑to‑date average daily volume to 270,900 contracts—$12 billion in notional value—up 132% from 2024. Open interest rose 82% year‑over‑year to 299,700 contracts,...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 24, 2025
BNB Rebounds Above $860 After Testing Key Support
BNB rallied 1.9% to $863 after testing a key support level near $833, reclaiming ground lost earlier in the month when it briefly fell below $800. The bounce pushed the token above several resistance zones, but the move was supported...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 24, 2025
Celestia’s TIA Token Rises as ‘Matcha’ Upgrade Preps Network for Cross-Chain Future
Celestia launched its largest software upgrade to date, called Matcha, which expands the maximum block size from 8 MB to 128 MB and revamps data propagation to dramatically increase throughput. The upgrade also halves annual token inflation to roughly 2.5% and removes...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 24, 2025
Price Predictions 11/24: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH
Bitcoin slipped to $80,600 last week but attracted $238.4 million of inflows into spot BTC ETFs, prompting analysts at Swissblock to argue that the worst of the capitulation may be over and that a bounce above $88,000 could signal a more...
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 24, 2025
Ondo Turns to Figure’s Stablecoin with $25M Investment to Back Tokenized Fund
Ondo Finance has allocated $25 million to purchase YLDS, the yield‑bearing stablecoin issued by Figure Technology Solutions, to diversify the reserve backing its tokenized short‑term US government bond fund (OUSG). The fund, which offers on‑chain exposure to Treasurys with 24/7 redemptions...
By Cointelegraph