Jesse Pollak, the creator of the Ethereum layer-2 network Base, expects the Coinbase Wallet feature to be available for users in 50 countries by the end of 2025.

Binance announces new trading pairs and trading bot services, enhancing user experience by introducing ACT/TRY, COW/TRY, CETUS/TRY, TROY/TRY, and PNUT/TRY pairs.

The Federal Bureau Of Investigation, on Wednesday, raided the home of Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan as part of a Justice Department investigation into allegations that the crypto prediction platform allowed U.S.-based users to place bets in violation of regulatory agreements. Coplan responded on social media, expressing dismay over what he characterized as "a last-ditch effort" by the administration to target companies perceived to be associated with political opposition.

Pro-crypto Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz has been nominated by US President Donald Trump to serve as the Attorney General of the United States. Gaetz, a Republican representative known for his strong stance on justice reform and cryptocurrency advocacy, has garnered attention in recent years for his outspoken views on federal oversight and digital currency policies.

Senator John Thune of South Dakota has been elected as the next Senate Majority Leader, succeeding Mitch McConnell and positioning himself as a key ally in advancing pro-crypto legislation in the upcoming Congress. The post Pro-Crypto Sen. John Thune Elected as Next Senate Majority Leader appeared first on Cryptonews.

Off The Grid achieves record-breaking active wallet numbers, exceeding 207,000. This web3 shooter's unique features and blockchain integration are attracting attention. Despite a crowded market, OTG's early access performance and influencer marketing campaigns generate substantial interest. The post Off The Grid Hits New Active Wallet High – Can This Cyberpunk Shooter Conquer Web3 Gaming? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Two years after the scandal, the wild tale of the former crypto wunderkind is set for a TV debut.

Binance, one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has experienced an unprecedented surge in user activity, with over $7 billion in inflows. This massive influx has contributed to a significant rise in the exchange's reserves and solidified its position as a dominant player in the digital asset market.

The crypto industry spent $40M to unseat Brown, but Warren's likely appointment keeps pressure on the sector.

Kevin Mirshahi and three others were initially kidnapped in late June, but only Mirshahi remained missing.

The former FTX executive who wrote computer code that enabled his imprisoned former boss Sam Bankman-Fried to steal billions of dollars from cryptocurrency customers has built software to help the U.S. government uncover fraud in the stock market.

Both the business units of the companies will transition into a unified brand, though BlockTower Venture Capital will stay independent.

After securing a Republican Senate and a pro-crypto White House, crypto firms are now pushing for reforms at the SEC.

BlockTower's venture capital arm, BlockTower Venture Capital, will continue to operate independantly.

Wyden, a digital asset trading infrastructure provider, secured $16.4 million in Series B funding to expand its client base and strengthen its platform. Wyden to Strengthen Poland Development Hubs On Nov. 13, Wyden, the digital asset trading infrastructure provider, announced it had secured approximately $16.4 million (CHF 14.5 million) in a Series B funding round.

Fireblocks extends its services with the tokenization of tax refunds through NongHyup Bank.

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Prosecutors suggested that the FTX co-founder would be better able to develop a tool to detect “potential illegal activity” in crypto markets if sentenced to time served.

Strategic initiatives drive revenue growth, balance sheet strength, and competitive position across AI compute and Bitcoin mining

BlackRock's USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) has expanded its reach to multiple blockchain networks, including Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism, and Polygon, according to a Nov. 13 statement. This expansion is part of BlackRock's strategy to strengthen its tokenization efforts, transforming BUIDL into a multi-chain asset.

In a groundbreaking move, Coincheck, a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange owned by Monex Group, has secured SEC approval to list on the Nasdaq, which makes it the first Japanese crypto exchange to do so. Coincheck is anticipated to make its debut as early as December 10th.

The Utopia Labs team will join the Base network to accelerate Coinbase Wallet's on-chain payments buildout.

L2 chains are waking up – and requiring the highest fees in the past three months. None of the L2 chains offer their usual negligibly cheap transactions under $0.01, and all of the leading chains are competing to post to Ethereum.

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) wants to seize about $16 million of crypto in a Binance account. In a civil forfeiture lawsuit filed before the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, the DOJ claims its lawsuit follows a year of federal agencies' investigation into Sam Bankman-Fried's (SBF) activities.

Senator John Thune from South Dakota, a pro-crypto advocate and veteran GOP lawmaker, just won the vote to lead the Senate Republican majority next year. Thune served as Mitch McConnell's right-hand man for years, and he is stepping into the leadership role as McConnell retires after nearly two decades as the Republican leader.

Senator John Thune from South Dakota, a pro-crypto advocate and veteran GOP lawmaker, just won the vote to lead the Senate Republican majority next year. Thune served as Mitch McConnell's right-hand man for years, and he is stepping into the leadership role as McConnell retires after nearly two decades as the Republican leader.

After Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown lost reelection, Elizabeth Warren said she would become the ranking member of the Senate Banking Committee.

BlackRock announced on November 13th that it was launching its tokenized BUIDL Fund on Aptos, Avax, Arbitrum, OxPolygon, and Optimism. The tokenized fund will expand its access to multiple blockchains through new share classes, said BlackRock's press release.

Explore the emerging role of AI agents in the crypto space, examining key projects, challenges, and potential future impacts on the market.

After a stellar run in 2020 and 2021, NFTs fell out of favour with the public and seemed to be over.

Hyla Fund Management wants to become the Goldman Sachs of crypto. The firm plans on launching a new Latin America crypto fund as part of its strategy.

For companies like Tesla and Lamborghini, embracing crypto may open new opportunities and even stabilize stock performance by aligning with the tech-savvy emerging tech.

Sen. John Thune, who has backed crypto-related bills, has been elected to serve as Senate Majority Leader next year.

The Bank of France, like a warrior of old, demands order over the chaos of cryptocurrencies, calling for Esma for support.

Crypto asset managers Arca and BlockTower sign LOI to merge in an all-equity deal, strengthening institutional digital asset offerings. The post Crypto firms Arca and BlockTower merge as institutional interest in digital assets spikes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Arca and BlockTower, two leading firms in digital asset management, announced their plans to merge in an all-equity deal.

A new Binance report explores the rise of AI-powered crypto applications, highlighting the success of an AI-backed meme coin and the emergence of platforms for creating and managing AI agents.

Robinhood has added new tokens and re-listed some it had removed as the crypto market revels in Donald rump's election victory.

The FDIC's 2023 survey uncovers that underbanked U.S. households, at 6.2%, lead in cryptocurrency usage over their fully banked counterparts (4.8%). This report dives into the demographics, adoption trends, and the evolving role of crypto as a financial tool, shedding light on banking disparities and digital asset growth. The post Underbanked Us Households Use Crypto More Than Banked: FDIC Reports appeared first on Cryptonews.

The app's new update seeks to boost transparency in the market by exposing token ownership patterns that may indicate centralization or manipulation.

Crypto market seems to be little overheated, some industry leaders say that amidst the ongoing parabolic rally the crypto market crash could happen before the next surge. Historically, there are key indicators that can help predict an impending crypto market crash.

Bitfinex is collaborating with the Thalex platform to expand its offering of derivative instruments.

TL;DR BlackRock has expanded its tokenized BUIDL fund, initially launched on Ethereum, to include new blockchains such as Aptos, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism, and Polygon. The expansion allows more investors, DAOs, and digital asset companies to interact with BUIDL, offering on-chain yields, dividends, and near real-time transfers.

The DOJ claims that in November 2021, SBF authorized a $40 million payment in USDT from Alameda Research to bribe Chinese officials.

A crypto-friendly Trump Administration could pressure China into easing up on its digital asset hostility, according to the executive at a prominent Web3 firm.

Four Utopia Labs members, including Kaito Cunningham and Alexander Wu, are joining Coinbase to develop stablecoin payment solutions. Utopia raised $23 million from investors, including Coinbase, and will cease operations after the sale.

U.S. officials filed a complaint to seize crypto tied to Sam Bankman-Fried's alleged $40M bribe to Chinese officials in 2021. The funds sought to unlock Alameda Research accounts frozen during Chinese crackdowns. Bankman-Fried, now serving a 25-year sentence, faces increasing legal scrutiny. The post U.S. Government Seeks Crypto in Connection With SBF's Bribes to Chinese Officials appeared first on Cryptonews.

A look at the history of cryptography regulations under Bill Clinton, and what this might imply for cryptocurrencies under Donald Trump.