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Polymarket Relaunches in US, Eyes $10B Valuation Amidst Fierce Competition

Polymarket is set to relaunch in the United States, placing it in direct competition with Kalshi in the growing prediction market, fueled by increased interest in event-related contracts.

Noah Lee|--

SEC Halts Leveraged Crypto ETF Applications Amid Risk Concerns

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has put a pause on applications for leveraged crypto ETFs offering more than 200% exposure, citing concerns over potential risks to investors. This move follows significant liquidation events in the crypto market due to excessive leverage.

Ava Grace|--

ETHZilla Enters Onchain Credit, Acquires Stake in Auto-Finance AI Startup

ETHZilla plans to integrate Karus's AI models into its blockchain infrastructure to issue tokenized auto-loan portfolios, giving investors access to these high-quality assets.

Ava Grace|--

Taiwan Eyes Stablecoin Launch by 2026 as Legislation Advances

With new digital asset laws progressing, Taiwan anticipates launching its first stablecoin by the second half of 2026. The government is also exploring adding Bitcoin to its national reserves.

Sophia Claire|--

CleanSpark Maintains Bitcoin Production Amidst Market Volatility

CleanSpark maintained strong Bitcoin production in November, indicating solid revenue generation despite challenges faced by cryptocurrency mining companies.

Emma Rose|--

Binance's Post-CZ Era: He Yi and Richard Teng Lead the Organization Towards Sustainable Growth

Following Changpeng Zhao's departure, He Yi and Richard Teng take the helm at Binance. He Yi focuses on users and technology, while Richard Teng concentrates on regulation and compliance. Binance aims for sustainable growth and expanding its influence in the cryptocurrency industry.

Emma Rose|--

MicroStrategy's MSCI Index Retention Battle Amid Bitcoin Volatility

MicroStrategy is actively engaging with MSCI to maintain its position within the MSCI indices after its inclusion in 2024, amid fluctuating Bitcoin markets and MSCI's review of digital asset treasuries. This challenge raises questions about the future valuation of companies heavily invested in Bitcoin.

Noah Lee|--

Binance Co-CEO Yi He: Long-Term Strategy, User Focus, AI Integration & Compliance

Yi He emphasizes compliance, user culture, and AI integration in Binance's strategy, while also discussing industry challenges and market trends.

Liam James|--

US Private Sector Job Growth Unexpectedly Slows in November Amidst Small Business Struggles

The ADP report indicates a significant slowdown in US private sector job growth in November, driven by a sharp decline in employment at small businesses. The report raises questions about the strength of the labor market and influences Federal Reserve monetary policy decisions.

Liam James|--

Ethereum Treasury Trade Unwinds, Institutional Accumulation Persists

The Ethereum treasury market is experiencing a slowdown in investments, yet some financially robust entities continue to amass the cryptocurrency. BitMine is nearing its goal of holding 5% of the total ETH supply.

Sophia Claire|--

Crypto Veterans' War Stories: Lessons from Losses in the Digital Frontier

Experienced cryptocurrency investors recount their painful experiences with significant losses, ranging from exchange scams to security breaches. Learn from their mistakes and how to avoid them.

Noah Lee|--

Georgia Eyes Blockchain for Land Registry with Hedera Partnership

The Georgian Ministry of Justice has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Hedera network, signaling a potential move to digitize the country's land registry using blockchain technology and explore real estate tokenization. This initiative underscores Georgia's ongoing efforts to integrate blockchain solutions into its public infrastructure.

Ava Grace|--

Bitcoin & Stablecoins: Challenging Visa & Mastercard in Global Payments?

Bitcoin and USD-pegged stablecoins are emerging as viable global alternatives for moving value across borders, potentially disrupting traditional banking and card networks. Bitcoin's settlement volume is nearing that of payment giants.

Noah Lee|--

Solana Privacy Ecosystem Overview: Projects, Technologies, and Analysis

This article explores key projects focused on privacy within the Solana ecosystem, focusing on their technologies, potential use cases, and challenges.

Sophia Claire|--

Ethereum's Next Decade: From 'Verifiable Computer' to 'Global Economy'

Fede presents a bold vision for Ethereum's future as a verifiable computer driving a global economy, emphasizing the technical and cultural challenges the network faces.

Ava Grace|--

Cayman Islands See Surge in DAO Foundation Company Registrations

The Cayman Islands are experiencing a significant increase in foundation company registrations, particularly those used as legal wrappers for DAOs and Web3 projects. This surge reflects the attractiveness of the island's legal and tax framework for these entities.

Liam James|--

Further & 3iQ Launch $100M Crypto Hedge Fund for Institutional Investors

Further Asset Management and 3iQ have announced a $100 million hedge fund targeting institutional investors, with a focus on crypto assets and a Bitcoin-denominated share class.

Sophia Claire|--

Susquehanna International Group's Crypto Strategy: A Deep Dive

This article analyzes Susquehanna International Group's investments in the cryptocurrency sector, focusing on trading strategies, infrastructure investments, and participation in prediction markets.

Noah Lee|--

Ethena's USDe Contraction: Fiat-Backed Stablecoins Surge Ahead

USDe's market capitalization declined significantly in November as investors shifted towards fiat-backed stablecoins. This article analyzes the reasons behind this trend and its implications for the stablecoin market.

Liam James|--

Bitcoin's Crossroads: Short-Term Pain, Long-Term Gain?

Bitcoin faces a pivotal moment as short-term traders experience significant losses. Analysis suggests this could create an accumulation opportunity, while major financial institutions remain optimistic about Bitcoin's 2026 trajectory.

Emma Rose|--