SEC Chair Gary Gensler to Depart in January 2025 as Trump Prepares Pro-Crypto Leadership Overhaul
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/sec-chair-gary-gensler-to-depart-in-january-2025-as-trump-prepares-pro-crypto-leadership-overhaul
MediaGary Gensler, chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has announced his resignation, effective Jan. 20, 2025, coinciding with President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Hamster Kombat Plans Comeback Amid Drop in Monthly Active Users
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/hamster-kombat-plans-comeback-amid-drop-in-monthly-active-users
MediaWeb3 game Hamster Kombat is strategizing a return as it faces a significant decline in monthly active users (MAUs).
Monkey Tilt Secures $30 Million in Series A Funding Led by Pantera Capital
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/monkey-tilt-secures-dollar30-million-in-series-a-funding-led-by-pantera-capital
MediaMonkey Tilt, a crypto casino gaming platform launched in March 2023, has successfully raised $30 million in a Series A funding round.
Grayscale Revamps Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs With Major Reverse Share Splits, Boosting Prices and Investor Flexibility
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/grayscale-revamps-bitcoin-and-ethereum-etfs-with-major-reverse-share-splits-boosting-prices-and-investor-flexibility
MediaGrayscale Investments has completed reverse share splits for its Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF and Ethereum Mini Trust ETF, effective from Nov. 19, 2024.
Floki's Market Surge Accelerates as Coinbase Announces Listing, Following a Massive Rally in Meme Coins
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/flokis-market-surge-accelerates-as-coinbase-announces-listing-following-a-massive-rally-in-meme-coins
MediaFloki (FLOKI), the Ethereum-based meme coin, saw a significant surge in trading volume after Coinbase confirmed it would list the token.
Russia To Implement Temporary Ban on Crypto Mining in Select Regions
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/russia-to-implement-temporary-ban-on-crypto-mining-in-select-regions
MediaRussian authorities are set to impose a temporary ban on crypto mining in several regions, including some occupied territories in Ukraine.
Howard Lutnick, Crypto Powerhouse and Cantor Fitzgerald CEO, Tapped as Trump’s Commerce Secretary To Shape Trade and Tech Policy
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/howard-lutnick-crypto-powerhouse-and-cantor-fitzgerald-ceo-tapped-as-trumps-commerce-secretary-to-shape-trade-and-tech-policy
MediaOn Nov. 19, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump announced Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, as his choice for Secretary of Commerce.
Dogecoin Traders Face Massive Liquidations as Shorts Get Rekt Amid Surge in Meme Coin Momentum
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/dogecoin-traders-face-massive-liquidations-as-shorts-get-rekt-amid-surge-in-meme-coin-momentum
MediaDogecoin (DOGE) saw a sharp price spike on Tuesday, rising to nearly $0.42, following Bitcoin’s record-breaking surge past $94,000.
Bitcoin Nears $94K Milestone as Market Cap Hits $1.85 Trillion Amid ETF Options and Liquidity Hunt
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-nears-dollar94k-milestone-as-market-cap-hits-dollar185-trillion-amid-etf-options-and-liquidity-hunt
MediaBitcoin continues its remarkable rally, nearing the $94,000 mark and cementing its position as one of the world’s top assets.
Russia Proposes 15% Tax on Crypto Income From Trading and Mining
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/russia-proposes-15percent-tax-on-crypto-income-from-trading-and-mining
MediaThe Russian government has introduced draft amendments to regulate the taxation of income derived from crypto transactions and mining activities.
What Happened in Crypto Today: Is Ethereum Inching Closer to Death?
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/what-happened-in-crypto-today-is-ethereum-inching-closer-to-death
MediaHere is a 2-minute breakdown of everything important that happened in crypto today.
Razzlekhan Sentenced: Heather Morgan Gets 18 Months for Role in $10.8 Billion Bitfinex Bitcoin Laundering Scheme
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/razzlekhan-sentenced-heather-morgan-gets-18-months-for-role-in-dollar108-billion-bitfinex-bitcoin-laundering-scheme
MediaHeather Morgan, also known as the rapper "Razzlekhan," was sentenced to 18 months in prison for her involvement in laundering cryptocurrency stolen during the 2016 Bitfinex hack.
Bitcoin ETF Options Set To Hit Nasdaq: OCC Clears Path for Groundbreaking Crypto Investment
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-etf-options-set-to-hit-nasdaq-occ-clears-path-for-groundbreaking-crypto-investment
MediaThe Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) announced its readiness to manage the clearance and settlement of options on spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Grass Token Surges Following Airdrop and New Incentivized Program
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/grass-token-surges-following-airdrop-and-new-incentivized-program
MediaThe Grass (GRASS) token has seen a remarkable surge, climbing 40% in a single day to reach an all-time high of $2.89 on Nov. 7, 2024.
Metaplanet Inc. Announces $11.3 Million Bond Issuance for Bitcoin Purchases
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/metaplanet-inc-announces-dollar113-million-bond-issuance-for-bitcoin-purchases
MediaTokyo-based investment firm Metaplanet Inc. has unveiled plans to issue one-year ordinary bonds totaling 1.75 billion yen (approximately $11.3 million), aiming to expand its Bitcoin holdings.
Solana Surges Past $260 as Bitwise, VanEck and 21Shares Drive Institutional Confidence With ETF Filings
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/solana-surges-past-dollar260-as-bitwise-vaneck-and-21shares-drive-institutional-confidence-with-etf-filings
MediaSolana's recent surge to over $260 marks a significant recovery from its low of $8 in late 2022.
Ethereum-Bitcoin Price Ratio Hits Lowest Level Since March 2021
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/ethereum-bitcoin-price-ratio-hits-lowest-level-since-march-2021
MediaThe Ether-to-Bitcoin price ratio has fallen to 0.032, marking its lowest point since March 2021, as Bitcoin continues its upward trajectory, recently surpassing $97,700.
MicroStrategy Doubles Down on Bitcoin, Upsizes $2.6B Convertible Note To Fuel Its Crypto Empire as BTC Soars Past $96K
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/microstrategy-doubles-down-on-bitcoin-upsizes-dollar26b-convertible-note-to-fuel-its-crypto-empire-as-btc-soars-past-dollar96k
MediaMicroStrategy has boosted the size of its convertible note offering to $2.6 billion, significantly higher than the initial $1.75 billion announced just days ago.
Crypto Revolution On Hold: SEC Pushes Franklin Templeton’s Bitcoin-Ethereum ETF Decision to 2025
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/crypto-revolution-on-hold-sec-pushes-franklin-templetons-bitcoin-ethereum-etf-decision-to-2025
MediaThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has again delayed its decision on Franklin Templeton’s proposed Crypto Index ETF, setting a new deadline for Jan. 6, 2025.
Bitcoin Surpasses $97,000 as Traders Eye $100,000, Breaking Records and Fueling Market Optimism
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-surpasses-dollar97000-as-traders-eye-dollar100000-breaking-records-and-fueling-market-optimism
MediaBitcoin has hit new all-time highs, surpassing $97,000 as it continues its impressive rise in 2024.
Robinhood Named Top “Crypto Deregulation Trade” Following Election Results
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/robinhood-named-top-crypto-deregulation-trade-following-election-results
MediaAnalysts at Bernstein have identified Robinhood as the leading “crypto deregulation trade” following the recent U.S. elections.
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Options Soar to $1.9B on Debut, Fueling Bitcoin's Surge to New All-Time Highs
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/blackrocks-bitcoin-etf-options-soar-to-dollar19b-on-debut-fueling-bitcoins-surge-to-new-all-time-highs
MediaBlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ETF options, launched on Nov. 19, 2024, saw an unprecedented $1.9 billion in notional exposure on its first day of trading.
Bonk Surges Past Dogwifhat as Solana’s Top Meme Coin, Fueling Market Buzz as SOL Approaches All-Time High
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bonk-surges-past-dogwifhat-as-solanas-top-meme-coin-fueling-market-buzz-as-sol-approaches-all-time-high
MediaOn Tuesday, Bonk (BONK) reclaimed its title as Solana’s largest meme coin by market cap, surpassing Dogwifhat (WIF).
X Empire Launches $X Holder Status Program With Exclusive Rewards
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/x-empire-launches-dollarx-holder-status-program-with-exclusive-rewards
MediaX Empire has introduced a new initiative called "$X Holder Status," aimed at rewarding holders of its $X token.
Metaplanet Inc. Reports 15% Surge in Shares Following BTC Acquisition
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/metaplanet-inc-reports-15percent-surge-in-shares-following-btc-acquisition
MediaTokyo-listed Metaplanet Inc. saw its shares increase by 15.1% on Tuesday, closing at 2,295 yen ($15.22) after announcing the purchase of an additional 124.1 BTC.
Bitcoin ETFs Soar to Record $138 Billion as Bitcoin Price Surge Drives Unprecedented Inflows, Ethereum Follows Suit
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bitcoin-etfs-soar-to-record-dollar138-billion-as-bitcoin-price-surge-drives-unprecedented-inflows-ethereum-follows-suit
MediaBitcoin-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have reached a new milestone, with total assets under management for crypto investment products surpassing $138 billion.
MicroStrategy Goes All In on Bitcoin: Purchases $4.6B in BTC, Plans $1.75B Fundraise To Expand Holdings
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/microstrategy-goes-all-in-on-bitcoin-purchases-dollar46b-in-btc-plans-dollar175b-fundraise-to-expand-holdings
MediaMicroStrategy has increased its Bitcoin holdings to 331,200 BTC, following the acquisition of 51,780 BTC for approximately $4.6 billion.
AI16Z Token Soars 50% After a16z CTO's Public Endorsement, Boosting Market Cap to $480M
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/ai16z-token-soars-50percent-after-a16z-ctos-public-endorsement-boosting-market-cap-to-dollar480m
MediaThe AI16Z token saw a dramatic 50% price increase today after Eddy Lazzarin, chief technology officer at a16z, engaged with one of the DAO's founders on the X platform on Nov. 18.
Bernstein Analysts Forecast Bitcoin Could Hit $200,000 by 2025
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/bernstein-analysts-forecast-bitcoin-could-hit-dollar200000-by-2025
MediaAnalysts from the research and brokerage firm Bernstein have identified several catalysts that could drive Bitcoin's price to a target of $200,000 by the end of 2025.
What Happened in Crypto Today: To Bull or Not To Bull?
https://coinmarketcap.com/academy/article/what-happened-in-crypto-today-to-bull-or-not-to-bull
MediaHere is a 2-minute breakdown of everything important that happened in crypto today.