News•Nov 18, 2025
Cloudflare Global Outage Spreads to Crypto; Multiple Front Ends Down
A widespread Cloudflare outage disrupted major parts of the internet on Tuesday, knocking many crypto platforms offline.
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 18, 2025
Bonds Hint at Rebound: Crypto Daybook Americas
Your day-ahead look for Nov. 18, 2025
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 18, 2025
Crypto Markets Today: Fear Grips Market as BTC Tests Support, Volatility Spikes
Bitcoin hovered near $91,000 as sentiment hit "extreme fear," volatility jumped and leveraged traders absorbed over $1 billion in liquidations while altcoins fell further.
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 18, 2025
Bitcoin Correction Mirrors April Drop as 2025 Buyers Fall Into the Red
Market drawdown pushes bitcoin below 2025 key cost basis levels.
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 18, 2025
Libra Token-Linked Wallets Pull $4M and Bet Big on Solana
Wallets tied to the Libra token continue to draw liquidity and have purchased $61.5 million in Solana, despite asset freezes and fraud probes.
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 18, 2025
Deutsche Börse to Add SocGen’s MiCA Stablecoins to Core Market Systems
Deutsche Börse Group announced that it will integrate Societe Generale‑FORGE’s CoinVertible euro and dollar stablecoins into its post‑trade infrastructure, including the Clearstream settlement platform. The first phase will test the tokens as settlement assets for securities, collateral workflows and treasury functions, with...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 18, 2025
Grab Deepens Stablecoin Push with StraitsX Web3 Wallet and Settlements
Southeast Asian super app Grab’s MOU with StraitsX shifts its Web3 efforts from pilots to infrastructure, exploring a unified stablecoin settlement layer across Asia.
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 18, 2025
ARK Invest Scoops $10M in Bullish as It Hits Record Low Amid Crypto Stock Rout
Crypto stocks plunged on Monday, with Coinbase, Marathon Digital, Riot, CleanSpark, Circle and Strategy all sliding sharply.
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 18, 2025
Record $1.26B Outflow Hits BlackRock Bitcoin ETF as Bearish Options Cost Soars
BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) recorded a record $1.26 billion net outflow in November, the largest monthly redemption since its launch in January 2024. The ETF's price fell 16% to $52, a level not seen since April. The outflows are part of...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 18, 2025
Mastercard Picks Polygon to Bring Verified Usernames to Self-Custody Wallets
Mastercard announced a partnership with Polygon to launch its Crypto Credential system, enabling users to send crypto to verified, human‑readable usernames instead of long wallet addresses. Identity‑verification firm Mercuryo will issue these aliases and link them to self‑custody wallets, while...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 18, 2025
Bitcoin Dominance Is Bleeding With Price, but Market Observers Say Altcoin Season Is on Hold
Bitcoin’s price fell about 16% this month, dragging its market‑cap dominance from 61.4% to 58.9%, but the decline appears driven by a broad deleveraging rather than a rotation into altcoins. Altcoins such as ETH, ADA, DOGE and SOL posted deeper...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 18, 2025
Average Bitcoin ETF Investor Now Underwater as BTC Falls Below $89.6K
Bitcoin and Ether ETFs saw another day of heavy withdrawals, while Solana ETFs maintained an uninterrupted inflow streak since launch.
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 18, 2025
Dogecoin Eyes Rebound After Multi-Year Trendline Break Tests $0.15 Floor
Dogecoin slipped 5% from $0.161 to $0.153, breaking a multi‑year ascending trendline and triggering a volume surge of 168% above average, a pattern typical of institutional‑driven selling. Whale cohorts accumulated roughly 4.72 billion DOGE (about $770 million) over the past two weeks,...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 18, 2025
SEC Makes No Specific Mention of Crypto in 2026 Exam Priorities
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s latest examination priorities document didn’t mention crypto as an area of focus for the coming year, unlike in previous years.
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 18, 2025
Efforts Underway to Digitize Trade in Africa with Blockchain, Stablecoins
Chido Munyati, head of Africa at the World Economic Forum, said in a statement that outdated payments and documents are a significant obstacle for African trade, one that he hopes digitization can solve.
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 18, 2025
Mt. Gox Moves $956M Worth of BTC As Prices Tank
Mt. Gox transferred roughly 10,608 BTC—valued at about $950 million—to a new wallet on Monday, with a smaller tranche of 185.5 BTC routed back to its hot wallet. The exchange still controls approximately 34,689 BTC, worth near $3.1 billion, across multiple addresses. Historically,...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 18, 2025
Bitcoin Miner HIVE Shares Boost 7.5% on Record Quarterly Revenue
HIVE Digital has reported record revenues for its latest quarter, spurred by rising Bitcoin prices and an expansion of its mining fleet.
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 18, 2025
Bitcoin Whales Switch to Buying Amid ‘Extreme Fear’
On-chain data reveals the number of Bitcoin whales have been increasing since the start of October.
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 18, 2025
What Next For Bitcoin as BTC RSI Flashes Oversold Signal?
Bitcoin slipped below $90,000 on Tuesday, a 28% drop from its recent $126,000 peak, pushing the 14‑day relative strength index (RSI) beneath the 30‑point oversold threshold. The oversold reading mirrors a similar signal in late February that preceded a slowdown...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 18, 2025
Bitcoin Sinks Under $90K: BitMine, Bitwise Execs Tip Bottom This Week
Bitwise’s Matt Hougan said a price bottom is coming soon and will present a “generational opportunity” and a “gift for long-term investors.”
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 18, 2025
Crypto Bank AMINA Gets Hong Kong License to Launch Institutional Trading
Crypto-friendly AMINA Bank has secured a license to expand its institutional crypto services in Hong Kong, a market where crypto trading volumes rose 233% in the first half of 2025.
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 18, 2025
VanEck Solana ETF Goes Live, Grayscale DOGE ETF Expected on Monday
The flood of crypto ETFs has begun, with VanEck’s Solana ETF launching on Monday, and many more ETFs expected to go live over the next week.
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 18, 2025
XRP ‘Structurally Fragile’ as 41.5% of Supply at a Loss
XRP supply in profit is at its lowest levels in 12 months, and one analyst has warned of further downside if investors decide to cut their losses. Could XRP ETFs bring the bulls back?
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 18, 2025
BNY’s New Fund Pushes for Safer Stablecoin Reserves
BNY Mellon launched the BNY Dreyfus Stablecoin Reserves Fund (BSRXX) on Nov. 13 as a regulated money‑market vehicle for stablecoin issuers to park cash under the GENIUS Act, with Anchorage Digital providing the seed investment. The fund offers a safer, standardized...
By The Defiant
News•Nov 18, 2025
Digital Chamber Seeks to Guide Crypto Policy Across US States
Cody Carbone, CEO of The Digital Chamber, said in a statement that through collaboration with nonprofit Future Caucus, the initiative hopes to develop leaders ready to introduce and support crypto legislation.
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 18, 2025
White House Weighs IRS Bid to Tax Foreign Crypto Accounts via CARF
The White House is reviewing a proposal to join an international crypto tax standard that could deter Americans from moving their digital assets to offshore exchanges.
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 17, 2025
Crypto Firm LevelField Secures Illinois Approval to Buy Chicago Bank
LevelField could become the first crypto-friendly FDIC-insured bank to offer crypto services after receiving approval from the Illinois financial regulator to acquire Burling Bank.
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 17, 2025
DappRadar Shuts Down, Citing ‘Financially Unsustainable’ Market
DappRadar, the leading analytics platform for on‑chain activity since its 2018 launch, announced on X that it will cease operations, citing a financially unsustainable market environment. The service, which tracked NFT markets, DeFi flows and dozens of blockchains, said it...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 17, 2025
ETH Falls to 4-Month Low Under $3K: Is the Bull Market Over?
ETH price fell below $3,000 for the first time since July. Cointelegraph explains what is required for a trend reversal.
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 17, 2025
Bitcoin Miners Can Lower Your Power Bill — if Energy Grids Let Them Plug In
Power markets are beginning to price Bitcoin mining as a flexible, on‑demand load that can absorb renewable curtailment and earn ancillary services, especially in regions like California and ERCOT where midday surplus and scarcity spikes are common. With a spot...
By CryptoSlate
News•Nov 17, 2025
How Market Structure Votes Could Influence 2026 Crypto Voters
A community director at the advocacy organization Stand With Crypto said US lawmakers’ voting records on a pending market structure bill could impact their reelection chances.
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 17, 2025
XRP Traders Hope Fresh Wave of ETF Launches Will Restore the Bull Trend
A handful of XRP ETFs could launch this week, leading traders to predict the start of a new rally, but the desired bullish momentum is dependent on the altcoin holding above $2.20.
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 17, 2025
Price Predictions 11/17: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE
Bitcoin attempted a recovery but is facing selling at higher levels, indicating that bears continue to sell on rallies.
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 17, 2025
Cboe to Launch Perpetual-Style Bitcoin and Ether Futures in US
The exchange's 10-year Bitcoin and Ether contracts mimic perpetuals through daily cash adjustments, giving users a regulated way to trade crypto futures in the US.
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 17, 2025
Binance to Invest over $4 Billion in America if It Gets a Refund After CZ Pardon
President Trump granted a full pardon to Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, wiping out his personal criminal conviction but leaving the $4.3 billion Binance has already paid to U.S. agencies untouched. The settlement comprises criminal forfeiture and fines from the DOJ, civil...
By CryptoSlate
News•Nov 17, 2025
$1T Crypto Market Drawdown Masks Bitcoin’s Strong Fundamentals: Coinbase Exec
Despite a $1 trillion crypto wipeout, a Coinbase executive said Bitcoin’s decline is structural and not bearish since few fundamentals have changed since its September price peak.
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 17, 2025
Figure Stock Jumps as Druckenmiller Invests $77M, Analysts Raise Price Targets
Figure Technologies’ shares surged up to 15% after billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller disclosed a $77 million stake, roughly 2.1 million shares representing 1.9% of his portfolio. Analysts at Bank of America, Mizhou and Piper Sandler lifted price targets, pointing to the firm’s shift...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 17, 2025
Rare Bitcoin Futures Signal Could Catch Traders Off-Guard: Is a Bottom Forming?
Bitcoin futures flip negative for the first time since March as internal flows surge and the market downturn deepens.
By Cointelegraph
News•Nov 17, 2025
Trump’s Maldives Hotel Will Be a Tokenized Real Estate Project
The Trump Organization, in partnership with Saudi developer Dar Global, announced that the Trump International Hotel Maldives will be tokenized, allowing investors to purchase digital shares in the luxury resort during its early development. The resort, slated to open by...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 17, 2025
High-Stakes Gambler Liquidated for $168M After Shorting the Bottom of Crypto Plunge
A high‑stakes crypto gambler was liquidated on HyperLiquid after a $168 million leveraged short‑bet on Bitcoin, XRP, ZEC and other assets, wiping out $5.5 million as prices bottomed. Undeterred, the trader immediately opened additional short positions worth $115 million on the GMX decentralized...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 17, 2025
Bitcoin Accumulation Amid Market Weakness? Sharp Rise in 1K BTC Holders Suggests So
The number of entities holding at least 1,000 BTC rose to 1,436 this week, bucking the 2025 trend of net selling by large holders as Bitcoin slipped below $100,000. Glassnode’s Accumulation Trend Score shows whales (>10,000 BTC) moving from heavy distribution to...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 17, 2025
Internet Computer Slides as Break Below $5.00 Reinforces Bearish Technical Shift
Internet Computer (ICP) fell 5.57% to $4.8119, breaking the psychologically important $5.00 level and extending its pullback from November highs near $9.50. Trading volume surged to almost double its daily average, with intraday attempts to hold near $4.70 suggesting a...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 17, 2025
Figment, OpenTrade and Crypto.com Offer 15% Stablecoin Yield Product for Institutions
Figment, OpenTrade and Crypto.com have launched a stablecoin yield product for institutional investors that promises roughly 15% annual returns. The strategy stakes Solana (SOL) and employs perpetual futures to neutralize SOL price volatility, allowing investors to earn staking-like yields on...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 17, 2025
DeFi Lender Aave to Roll Out Retail Crypto Yield App on Apple’s App Store
Aave, the leading DeFi lending protocol, is launching a consumer‑focused yield app on Apple’s App Store that promises up to 6.5% annualized returns. The app will accept deposits from bank accounts, debit cards or stablecoins and offers balance protection for...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 17, 2025
Short-Term Holder Bitcoin Supply in Loss Climbs to Highest Level Since FTX Collapse
Short‑term Bitcoin holders now have about 2.8 million BTC in loss, the deepest underwater position since the FTX collapse of late 2022. The loss stems from purchases made after June 15, when BTC was around $104,000, while the price is now roughly 25 %...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 17, 2025
Africa Embraces Stablecoins Via IOTA to Unlock $70B Pan-Continent Trade Tech
The African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat and the IOTA Foundation have launched the Africa Digital Access and Public Infrastructure for Trade (ADAPT) initiative, backed by the Tony Blair Institute and the World Economic Forum, to embed USDT stablecoin settlements...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 17, 2025
1inch Unveils Protocol Letting Multiple DeFi Strategies Share the Same Capital
1inch has launched Aqua, a liquidity protocol that creates a shared liquidity layer allowing a single wallet’s assets to be used across multiple DeFi strategies simultaneously without locking funds. The protocol lets liquidity providers authorize tokens for various strategies—such as...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 17, 2025
How Did a Pro-Bitcoin Government End up Overseeing This $1 Trillion Market Implosion?
The Trump administration’s crypto-friendly stance initially sparked a surge in spot Bitcoin ETFs, corporate treasury holdings, and bullish expectations for a 2025 bull market. However, a combination of macro shocks—Trump’s October tariff expansion on China and a 43‑day U.S. government...
By CryptoSlate
News•Nov 17, 2025
Delayed U.S. Jobs Report, Zcash Network Upgrade: Crypto Week Ahead
The week of Nov. 17 features a slate of crypto network upgrades—including Zilliqa’s 0.19.0 launch, Firo’s hard‑fork, Avalanche’s Granite upgrade, and Zcash 6.1—alongside key governance votes from Convex Finance, Extra Finance DAO, and Usual DAO. Macro headlines include the delayed U.S. September...
By CoinDesk
News•Nov 17, 2025
TRON and RealOpen Launch $50,000 Holiday Campaign to Power Luxury Real Estate Purchases with USDT on TRON
TRON and RealOpen have launched a "Fast Moves, Fast Payments" holiday campaign that rewards U.S. homebuyers with up to 50,000 USDT for purchasing qualifying luxury properties using USDT on the TRON blockchain. Eligible buyers can earn up to 10,000 USDT...
By CryptoSlate