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In a market renowned for its volatility, Bitcoin is currently navigating a particularly challenging period that is poised to mark an unfortunate milestone. As the trading week draws to a close, BTC is on track to post its worst weekly performance in over a year.  Will This Week Mark A Capitulation Point For Bitcoin? Bitcoin is now firmly on track to log its worst weekly performance in over a year, and it’s also shaping up to become its second-worst November in history. A full-time crypto trader and investor, Daan Crypto Trades, has mentioned on X that historically, November is the best-performing month in terms of average returns. This sharp deviation from the norm is a significant disappointment for many, making 2025 a challenging year so far for the crypto market. Daan believes that BTC will shine again in the decade to come. These unexpected downturns in the market may not always be enjoyable, but they are essential in the long run. The most crucial thing you need to do is...

Dogecoin is now moving closer than ever to joining the roster of cryptocurrencies with their own US-listed exchange-traded funds, and the timeline for the first launch is becoming clearer.  After a series of regulatory filings and updates from major fund issuers, analysts now believe that the debut of the first Spot Dogecoin ETF is just days away. All signs now point to a launch window that could open as early as Monday, bringing the long-anticipated product to market far sooner than many expected . Grayscale Positions Its Dogecoin ETF For A Close Launch The clearest signal came after Grayscale updated its Dogecoin ETF filing, which started a 20-day countdown under the SEC’s new fast-track listing rules. These rules allow certain crypto ETFs to go live without the lengthy and restrictive approval process that previous products faced.  Unless the SEC steps in with an objection, the end of this 20-day window will become the launch date of the proposed ETF. Based on the timi...

According to reports, Japan’s Financial Services Agency is preparing a major rewrite of how crypto are treated under the law, moving to classify certain digital assets as “financial products” and placing them under stricter rules and tax treatment. The change would affect 105 cryptoassets, and it could reshape trading, reporting and who is allowed to hold these assets. Rules For Assets The move would force domestic exchanges to publish far more detail about each listed token — for example, whether an asset has a clear issuer, the technology that runs it, and its volatility profile. Bitcoin and Ether are among the listed names covered. The proposed shift would fold these tokens into the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, bringing them under the same insider-trading framework that governs stocks and other securities. The regulator is said to plan to present a draft of the law in 2026. A Flat Tax Proposal That Lowers The Top Rate Reports have disclosed that the FSA wants ga...

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has responded to the latest market downturn with one of his most forceful defenses of crypto to date, urging investors not to panic-sell and portraying exits to fiat as a vote for a dystopian future. Speaking from Colorado in a video dated November 15, he noted that “since October, you know, we lost about a trillion dollars of value,” but stressed he has “lived through” multiple boom-and-bust cycles. Reviewing long-term Bitcoin charts, the Cardano founder mocked the recurring emotional swings of the market. “It goes up, it goes down and everybody freaks the f*** out. Paper hands. So papery,” he said, comparing himself to a calm rider on a violent amusement-park drop, reading a book while others scream. Cardano Founder Predicts 1 Billion Users By 2030 Hoskinson argued that the sell-off has not been driven by deteriorating fundamentals for crypto, but by leverage, manipulation and trader behavior. “Have any of the fundamentals changed between now and...

After breaking below the $100,000 level for the second time this month, the bears look to have taken full control of the Bitcoin price. The last week has been categorized by slow market movement, with Bitcoin chopping more sideways and then moving further down with each decision. At this point, it seems that there is a major hunt for liquidity in the market that could trigger further decline, something highlighted by crypto analyst TehThomas in a recent post. Bitcoin Price Needs To Reclaim $97,000 Thomas’ analysis focuses on the recent Bitcoin price breakouts that have ultimately ended with the cryptocurrency giving the gains back to the market in a dramatic way. This comes after the Bitcoin price completed its foray into new all-time high levels, clearing $126,000 in the process. However, since then, it has been a tale of a slow decline. Most of this decline has been a result of direct selling , especially with billion-dollar whales dumping their considerable BTC holdings on the ...

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has directed government agencies to expand cryptocurrency mining, saying the move could help the country cut reliance on the US dollar. Reports say he made the remarks during a high-level energy meeting in Minsk on November 14, where he framed mining as a priority use for surplus electricity. Lukashenko Orders Mining Push According to state reports , Lukashenko asked officials to present concrete measures to increase electricity consumption and to lay out how mining could be scaled across the country. He suggested that, rather than simply inviting foreign miners, Belarus might consider holding state crypto reserves if mining proves profitable. Those comments were made alongside calls to study how energy capacity can be better used to support industry. Nuclear Power Capacity Driving Plans Belarus already has a significant new power source to lean on. The Ostrovets (Astravyets) nuclear plant now has two units with combined generation capa...

OKX CEO Star Xu has offered a bounty of 10 BTC for users to provide evidence on an alleged backdoor in the exchange’s DeFi wallet. This development comes after the Seychelles-based exchange recently launched DEX trading for users.  Prove Backdoor Existence, Xu Tells Crypto Community  On November 15, an X account with the username OKxiaohai claimed that the OKX wallet featured a backdoor that allowed bad actors to steal users’ private keys. OKxiaohai, an employee at hardware wallet firm OneKey, with previous experience in customer service, hinged this audacious allegation on a survey of former heist victims with OKX wallets.  The tweet read:  Find 100 victims whose private keys have been leaked and stolen, ask them what wallet they used, and you will come to a conclusion: all wallets have backdoors. OKxiaohai’s statement drew several reactions from certain X users, such as im23pds, who disagreed with linking the loss of private keys to users’ personal mistake...

According to reports, Steak ‘n Shake has publicly signaled plans to expand into El Salvador after taking part in the Bitcoin Histórico event in San Salvador on Wednesday and Thursday this week. The fast-food chain, which began taking Bitcoin in the US on May 16, 2025, has been highlighting the move as part of its public image. The company also rolled out a themed menu item called the “Bitcoin Steakburger” to mark the payment launch. Bitcoin Friendly Expansion Based on reports, the chain first hinted at a crypto push with an X post on May 9, 2025, saying a crypto option was coming soon. The payment option went live at all its US locations on May 16, 2025, and the company’s Chief Operations Officer, Dan Edwards, told reporters they aim to offer BTC at all locations worldwide. The messaging has been clear: Steak ‘n Shake wants to be known as a merchant that welcomes BTC payments. El Salvador is a great country We were honored to be in Bitcoin Country serving Beef Tallow Fries and...

XRP investors are once again considering whether now is the right time to enter the market . New reports from analysts warn that XRP could soon become the center of a significant wealth shift, creating a rare opportunity for early adopters. They warn that acting sooner may give investors a critical advantage before broader forces and institutions jump in and limit access to the cryptocurrency.  Early XRP Buyers To Gain Massive Edge Time Traveler, a pseudonymous XRP commentator on X social media, has described XRP as the digital asset at the center of an upcoming financial shift. In his post, he stated that individual investors are largely inconsequential to global financial systems, representing less than 0.09% of the world population.  According to him, roughly 8 million investors who participate in rail systems are already factored into the strategies of financial elites. This means that the actions of average investors are unlikely to sway market outcomes significantly...

Kraken said it has no plans to rush into a US public listing, stressing that its current cash and risk controls give it room to wait. According to co-CEO Arjun Sethi, the exchange is “financially sound” and holds enough capital on its balance sheet as a private company. Kraken has raised $530 million since its 2011 founding, with a $500 million round in September that valued the firm at $15 billion. “We have enough capital on our balance sheet as a private company,” Sethi said. “We don’t race to the door as quickly as possible.” Company Says It Has Plenty Of Capital Sethi told Yahoo Finance that Kraken won’t rush things up just because peers are going public. Reports have disclosed that other crypto firms have seized the moment; still, Kraken’s leaders say they prefer to set their own timetable. A Wave Of Crypto Listings Has Shifted Investor Views Several rival businesses have listed this year, and that has helped push investor interest in crypto firms. Circle’s IPO attracted ...

On-chain data has revealed an interesting trend among XRP investors amid certain crucial updates regarding the leading altcoin, particularly the XRP Spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). With the market shifting towards a bearish state, the current behavior of investors could play a pivotal role in shaping the token’s next trajectory. Before Vs. After The XRP Spot ETFs Update XRP’s market dynamic has entered a decisive new chapter, as holders make key moves in the market. A recent report from CryptoQuant, a leading on-chain data analytics platform, has broken down the actions of investors before and after the announcement of XRP Spot ETFs , revealing a notable trend. In the quick-take post, Woominkyu, a market expert and author, highlighted that whale investors acted prior to the spot ETFs announcement, but retail investors only arrived after the crucial update. This trend ended up changing the asset’s market setup.  Once the ETF confirmation was released, sentiment transformed ...

A new study by Bybit’s Lazarus Security Lab has revealed that 16 major blockchain networks can freeze users’ crypto on-chain. This capability allows blockchain foundations or validators to step in and restrict transactions , thereby challenging the core principle of decentralization. While these freezing mechanisms are often employed to prevent hacks , and other security risks, they also raise concerns about control, transparency, and the potential reintroduction of centralized authority in decentralized networks . Bybit has disclosed that its research report is the first large-scale investigation to identify which blockchains possess freezing capabilities and how they operate.  Bybit Exposes Blockchains With Crypto-Freezing Powers In a Press Release , Bybit released a new research, unveiling blockchains with fund freezing mechanisms and examining the impact these capabilities have in the DeFi space. The study analyzed a total of 166 different blockchain networks and found tha...

McDonald’s has officially brought back the McRib to US stores, and that has unexpectedly reignited a discussion in crypto circles about Bitcoin’s next possible move. The sandwich, which returned on Nov. 11, has been oddly linked by some traders to past Bitcoin rallies. Bitcoin traded around $104,400 after hitting $106,000 earlier in the day, still struggling to break past $110,000. McRib Returns And Bitcoin Buzz The buzz started after the popular Bitcoin Archive account posted on X, saying every McRib comeback has coincided with major Bitcoin price surges. The post listed past returns and price moves side by side, fueling debate across social media. “McDonald’s McRib signals MAJOR Bitcoin rally. Every comeback has led to explosive BTC price action,” the account wrote. McDonald’s McRib Signals MAJOR Bitcoin Rally Every comeback has led to explosive BTC price action: • 2017: Nov → BTC +1,000% • 2020: Dec → BTC +200% • 2021: Nov → BTC to $69K ATH • 2024: Dec → BTC new ATH $126...

Bitcoin has regained critical levels after a week of intense selling pressure, sparking renewed optimism across the market. Despite uncertainty among traders, key on-chain data from CryptoQuant suggests that a new surge may be brewing — provided current momentum continues to build. According to top analyst MorenoDV, Bitcoin is entering a liquidity configuration that has only appeared a handful of times since 2020, each marking a pivotal turning point in the cryptocurrency’s trajectory. He explains that when stablecoin reserves reach extreme levels relative to Bitcoin’s market cap, the market rarely stays quiet for long. This setup typically signals an imbalance between available liquidity and Bitcoin’s valuation — meaning that a large pool of “dry powder” is sitting on the sidelines, waiting to be deployed. Historically, such conditions have preceded strong directional moves, either upward or downward, depending on how confidence returns to the market. Stablecoin Liquidity Suggests...

Spammers already found exploits in Segwit and Taproot to spam the blockchain. I believe if the controversial change to the op_return filter in Core v30 is intended to push spammers towards op_return instead of other more harmful methods, if nothing is done about those other more harmful methods, core is only making available more methods of spamming the chain. Does core intend to implement filters to discourage inscriptions, runes, and fake pubkeys, to push spammers towards the less harmful op_return method? from Recent Questions - Bitcoin Stack Exchange https://ift.tt/3m4C76j via IFTTT

The U.S. Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have officially approved staking for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), marking a historic turning point for digital asset investing. Related Reading: Hedera Hashgraph Added To Google BigQuery Public Datasets The new guidance, issued under Revenue Procedure 2025-31, allows ETFs and trusts holding proof-of-stake (PoS) assets such as Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) to stake their holdings and distribute staking rewards directly to investors, without jeopardizing their tax status. U.S. Treasury Opens Door for Crypto ETF Staking Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the advances as a major step in keeping the U.S. at the forefront of blockchain innovation. The framework introduces a “ safe harbor ” for regulated funds, clarifying how staking rewards will be taxed and distributed. Investors will now pay taxes only when they take control of rewards, while the ETFs themselves remain exempt from trust-level taxation. Industry ex...

Ethereum has regained the $3,500 level after a volatile week marked by heavy selling pressure and uncertainty across the crypto market. Bulls, who briefly lost control as ETH dipped below key support levels, are showing renewed strength as liquidity surges and sentiment begins to shift. According to a recent CryptoQuant report, data from Binance — the world’s largest Ethereum trading platform by volume — reveals a notable on-chain trend that could signal deeper structural strength. The ETH supply on Binance has been in steady decline since mid-year, following a peak between June and July. By November, it had dropped to its lowest level since last May, now sitting around the 0.0327 level. This consistent decrease in available ETH on exchanges typically reflects a migration of coins into cold storage or private wallets, suggesting that investors are opting to hold rather than sell. Historically, this behavior has been viewed as bullish in the medium to long term, as it reduces the amo...

I recently installed Bit Core and run a Bit Coin wallet. I also installed Sparrow, which created the cormorant wallet in Bit Coin Core. I sent a transaction to my Sparrow wallet from an Exchange - and it appeared in Sparrow In Bitcoin core I see it in my Cormorant wallet. I want to transfer the contents of my Cormorant wallet to my Bit Coin Core Wallet and maintain all my bitcoin in the Bit Coin Core wallet. I sent contents of my Cormorant Wallet to my BitCoin Core wallet Transaction is processed on the block chain and confirmed for my Bit Coin core wallet address I see my cormorant wallet has been debited the transaction amount I never see the transaction amount in my BitCoin Core wallet. Any idea what the issue is? And is it best practice to use the Bit Coin Core wallet to to hold my BTC before moving off to cold storage. I intend to leave Sparrow entirely out of the picture moving forward, as it did not work as expected with my Bit Coin core wallet Thanks for any help and...

Bitcoin steigt gerade, da sich in den USA ein Ende des Government Shutdown ankündigt. Die Aussicht auf Stabilität und neue Finanzhilfen sorgt für bessere Stimmung an den Märkten. Davon kann besonders BTC profitieren, der deutlich an Stärke gewinnt. Der wochenlange Stillstand in der US-Regierung sorgt für Unsicherheit – doch nun scheint sich endlich etwas zu bewegen. Eine mögliche Einigung im Kongress lässt Investoren aufatmen. Besonders der Kryptomarkt reagiert spürbar: BTC legt kräftig zu. Die Hoffnung auf Stabilität und frisches Geld weckt die Risikofreude der Anleger – und könnte den Startschuss für eine neue Rally bedeuten. US-Senat stimmt für Öffnung – Anleger atmen auf Ein wichtiger Schritt im US-Senat sorgt für neue Hoffnung: Am Sonntag stimmten die Senatoren für einen Gesetzentwurf, der die Regierung wieder öffnen soll. Dieses Signal hat die Stimmung an den Finanzmärkten deutlich verbessert. Viele Experten sind überzeugt, dass ein Ende des Shutdowns Unsicherheit beseitig...

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson used a weekend update from “up here at the clinic” in Wyoming to move the quantum-computing debate from speculation to planning. Framing DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI) as the turning point, he said, “finally, finally, finally, we have an objective source of truth,” adding that “as of November 6, 2025, DARPA has selected 11 companies to enter the second stage […] which aims to rigorously verify and validate whether any quantum computing approach can achieve utility scale operation […] by the year 2033.” DARPA Advances 11 Quantum Teams He emphasized that QBI is designed to separate “fact from fiction about quantum computers,” and relayed the program manager’s stark split among experts: “Half of them are convinced that quantum computing is going to be the best thing since sliced bread […] and the other half are convinced that even if you could build a quantum computer , which you definitely won’t be able to do, it’s never going to be mor...

A recent report from Bitcoinist highlighted a disturbing trend among early Bitcoin investors that could explain why the cryptocurrency’s price has been in a perpetual state of decline. According to data from on-chain data analytics platforms, these early Bitcoin whales , who hold thousands of BTC, had begun selling their considerable stash. But even after a month of consistent dumping, it seems these large investors are far from done, and more pain could be ahead. Bitcoin Whales Dump Billions Of Dollars On The Market As the Bitcoinist report showed, two early Bitcoin whales began moving their holdings into centralized exchanges back in October. This selling continued into the new month, and by the first week of November, these two whales had sent more than 16,000 BTC to exchanges. In total, the value of the BTC came out to over $1.7 billion, showing the considerable sell pressure that Bitcoin had faced at the time. Following these initial sell-offs into the start of November, there...