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Cointelegraph.com - 10:06 Nov 19, 2025
US tokenization platform Ondo is preparing to offer tokenized stocks and ETFs in 30 European countries after receiving approval in Liechtenstein. Ondo Global Markets, a US-based tokenization platform, has received regulatory approval to offer tokenized stocks to European investors. Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority (FMA) has granted Ondo approval to launch its tokenized stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the European Union and the broader European Economic Area (EEA), the company announced on Tuesday. “With this milestone, more than 500 million investors in 30 European countries can soon access regulated exposure to US markets directly onchain,” Ondo said. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 09:54 Nov 19, 2025
Democratic senators are urging a probe into WLFI over alleged token sales to North Korea- and Russia-linked wallets, while researchers say some claims stem from false positives. World Liberty Financial, a crypto company closely tied to US President Donald Trump and his family, is facing fresh scrutiny after two Democratic Party senators urged federal regulators to investigate the firm over alleged ties to sanctioned actors in North Korea and Russia. In a letter sent to Attorney General Pamela Bondi and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed warned that the company’s token sales may have exposed US national security to risk, citing evidence that WLFI governance tokens were purchased by blockchain addresses linked to foreign entities, CNBC reported on Tuesday. The concerns stem from a September report by nonpartisan watchdog group Accountable.US, which claimed that World Liberty Financial sold tokens to traders with onchain connections to the Lazarus Group, North Korea’s state... -
Cointelegraph.com - 00:19 Nov 19, 2025
Bitcoin miner Bitfury started up in 2011, but has now pivoted to tech investing and will pour $1 billion into ethical AI and crypto startups. Bitfury is the latest Bitcoin miner to pivot away from the mining sector, announcing it will become an investment firm focused on “ethical emerging technologies,” including artificial intelligence and crypto. Bitfury said on Tuesday that it would pour $1 billion into AI and crypto startups as early as the fourth quarter of 2025, with the funds coming from its previous operations, successful investments, and a network of investors. “Our mission is to close the gap between innovation and ethics by acting as a catalyst for founders and investors building technologies that serve people and promote long-term resilience,” said Bitfury CEO Val Vavilov. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 23:20 Nov 18, 2025
Bitcoin has gained on average in November, but that figure is “skewed” and market participants shouldn’t always rely on it, a crypto executive says. Analysts have questioned whether November deserves its reputation as Bitcoin’s historically “strongest month” after the cryptocurrency dropped 10% over the past seven days and briefly sank below $90,000. “Historical averages suggest strength, but those numbers are skewed and the current backdrop is anything but normal,” James Harris, the CEO of crypto yield provider Tesseract, told Cointelegraph. Harris said that while the break below the long-term average is noteworthy, it is “not the full picture.” Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 23:00 Nov 18, 2025
Bitcoin’s recent weakness reflects broader economic stress, but improving liquidity and investors’ positive outlook for 2026 could set the stage for a strong rebound. Key takeaways: Federal Reserve balance-sheet limits and possible repo operations point to improving liquidity conditions that could boost Bitcoin and other risk assets. Fiscal strain and sector weakness currently weigh on markets, but easing tariffs and a targeted stimulus plan may support a recovery in crypto demand. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 21:58 Nov 18, 2025
Charts and onchain data suggest that SOL might have bottomed at $130. Should traders anticipate a rally back to $200? Key takeaways: Solana's rebound from its weekly support at $130 signals a potential price recovery to $250. An increase in open interest and spot demand signals the return of buyers into the market. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 21:31 Nov 18, 2025
The integration links token-based payroll with regulated cash-out rails, giving Filipino workers a way to receive stablecoin wages and convert them instantly to pesos. PDAX, a regulated cryptocurrency exchange in the Philippines, has partnered with Web3 payroll provider Toku to enable remote workers in the country to receive wages in stablecoins. According to Tuesday’s press release, the new integration connects Toku’s token-based payroll system with PDAX’s regulated cash-out rails, enabling companies to send stablecoin wages through their usual payroll flows and allowing workers to convert earnings to pesos without incurring wire fees or delays. Toku routes payments directly to PDAX wallets or external addresses for real-time, onchain settlement. Workers can then cash out to nearly any Philippine bank or e-wallet, including GCash and GrabPay, while employers have the option to fund payroll in either PHP or stablecoins such as (USDC), (USDG) or (RLUSD). Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 21:03 Nov 18, 2025
The launch of the UBI program, utilizing a “digital sovereign bond,” occurred two months after the IMF warned against the island nation using an “untested” digital asset. Update (Nov. 18 at 12:10 am UTC): This article has been updated to include a statement from David Paul. The Republic of the Marshall Islands announced that it would allow citizens to access funds through a government-issued digital asset as part of the nation’s Universal Basic Income (UBI) program. In a Wednesday announcement shared with Cointelegraph, the government of the Pacific island nation said it had launched a digital wallet called Lomalo, which will utilize the US dollar-pegged stablecoin USDM1 to enable citizens to access the UBI program. According to the government, the first disbursement of funds will occur in late November, allowing citizens to access them through their wallet, by physical check, or via direct deposit. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 20:03 Nov 18, 2025
The new omnichain token brings fully backed dollar liquidity to Hyperliquid, Plume and Aptos while keeping a single regulated supply across networks. Paxos Labs has launched USDG0, an omnichain extension of its regulated USDG stablecoin, bringing fully backed dollar liquidity to Hyperliquid, Plume and Aptos through LayerZero’s OFT standard. According to an X post from Paxos Labs on Tuesday, USDG0 extends USDG (USDG), a 1:1 dollar-backed stablecoin issued by Paxos and governed by the Global Dollar Network, to new chains without creating separate wrapped versions. By using LayerZero’s OFT standard, USDG0 can move across blockchains as a single native asset while preserving the same regulatory protections and backing as USDG on Ethereum, Solana, Ink and X Layer. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 19:30 Nov 18, 2025
Bitcoin whales are accelerating their purchasing despite BTC’s short-term bearish outlook. Meanwhile, Wall Street analysts expect BTC to hit new all-time highs before the end of 2025. Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s drop below its MVRV Mean band puts $75,700 as the next major downside target. BTC whales are accelerating their purchases as Wall Street analysts predict a 40% price rebound by year-end. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 19:15 Nov 18, 2025
The OCC said authorized national banks could hold crypto under specific circumstances, citing examples under the recently passed GENIUS act. The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued guidance to banks confirming their authority to hold specific cryptocurrencies for the purpose of paying network gas fees. In a Tuesday notice, the OCC said US banks were allowed to hold crypto on their balance sheets to pay network, or gas fees, provided the transactions were for permissible activities. The regulator said that an authorized national bank “may hold amounts of crypto-assets as principal necessary for testing otherwise permissible crypto-asset-related platforms.” “As with any activity, a national bank must conduct these activities in a safe and sound manner and in compliance with applicable law,” said the OCC. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 18:33 Nov 18, 2025
Bitcoin jumped 4% as US equities dropped ahead of Nvidia’s earnings report, but onchain data noted weak institutional demand. Does data show BTC's rebound as a sign of spot buying? Key takeaways: Bitcoin rebounded 4% from a key range under $90,000, outperforming US equities on Tuesday. Tech stocks slid ahead of Nvidia’s pivotal Q3 earnings, which may determine the next phase of the AI trade. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 17:29 Nov 18, 2025
Ether retests $3,000 as its Mayer Multiple falls below 1, entering a historical buy zone, while liquidity clusters signal short-term volatility ahead. Key takeaways: Ether’s 20% monthly decline has pushed it into a clear daily downtrend, retesting $3,000 for the first time since July. The Mayer Multiple falling below 1 signals a historically strong accumulation zone, resembling past bottoming phases. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 17:15 Nov 18, 2025
The investment from the stablecoin giant coincides with accelerating institutional interest and Wall Street participation in the crypto-backed loans sector. Stablecoin issuer Tether has invested in Ledn, a platform providing consumer loans collateralized by Bitcoin, the company said Tuesday. The funding is targeted toward developing financial infrastructure that allows businesses and individuals to access liquidity and credit against their Bitcoin (BTC) without needing to sell their holdings. Ledn, founded in 2018, provides users in over 100 countries with custody, risk management and liquidation services. In October, the company reported it had originated $392 million in Bitcoin-backed loans for the third quarter of 2025. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 17:00 Nov 18, 2025
Cyclical financial crises and the steady growth of the money supply have eroded the ability to build capital and achieve social mobility. Bitcoin (BTC) is the solution to the loss of purchasing power and downward social mobility. However, individuals must understand the root economic issues to see Bitcoin’s true value as a savings vehicle, according to Natalie Brunell, journalist and author of “Bitcoin is for Everyone.” Brunell is a first-generation immigrant; her family came to the US for economic opportunities, but was negatively impacted by the 2008 financial crisis, she told Cointelegraph. “I didn't understand the financial system at the time, Brunell said, adding that it would take over a decade for her to see that most social and economic problems are rooted in currency inflation and a broken monetary system that eats away at the value of money. She said: Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 17:00 Nov 18, 2025
In a recent Cointelegraph interview, Mark Yusko outlined the indicators pointing to a Bitcoin bear market and the forces shaping the road ahead. After an explosive two-year run that pushed Bitcoin to new heights, the tide has turned. In our latest interview, renowned investor and Morgan Creek Capital founder Mark Yusko breaks down why he believes we’ve officially entered a Bitcoin bear market — and why this one may look very different from the brutal winters of the past. According to Yusko, the key to understanding what’s happening now starts with Bitcoin’s (BTC) fair value. Using network-based models such as Metcalfe’s Law, he argues that Bitcoin reached only modestly above fair value during the recent peak — far less exuberant than previous cycles. That alone, he says, suggests any correction we face is likely to be milder. But that doesn’t mean the market won’t feel cold. In the interview, Yusko details the forces pushing Bitcoin downward: a slowdown in new buyers, OG wallets finally taking profits, and he... -
Cointelegraph.com - 15:45 Nov 18, 2025
Institutions across the globe are adopting cryptocurrency, offering new services and buying into blockchain tech, despite slumping Bitcoin price. Markets are in a slump, with Bitcoin’s (BTC) price sinking below the $100,000 threshold. Despite a downward correction in markets, institutions continue to adopt digital assets in their operations. In the US, a major digital trading platform and chartered bank has opened crypto trading to institutional clients. The derivatives arm of the Singapore Exchange is getting into digital assets as well, opening up perpetual futures trading in crypto. Policy changes have allowed some firms to offer crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs), expanding the availability of crypto-related institutional financial products. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 15:18 Nov 18, 2025
Is the Santa Rally driven by retail FOMO or whale-sized capital flows? Here’s what actually fuels December’s market surge in stocks and crypto. Traditionally tied to the last five trading days of December and the first two of January, the Santa Rally now influences Bitcoin and major altcoins as seasonal optimism, low liquidity and renewed risk appetite shape year-end trading. With institutional desks quiet during the final week of December, even small retail trades can move prices. Social media narratives, year-end bonuses and FOMO often amplify that effect. Retail traders chase narratives, quick trends and speculative opportunities, while whales focus on risk management, balance-sheet adjustments and optimizing capital ahead of the new year. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 14:51 Nov 18, 2025
Many users reported not having access to websites, including Coinbase and Blockchain.com, and social media platforms after Cloudflare reported an “internal service degradation.” Cloudflare, the company responsible for providing network services to websites and platforms across the internet, reported disruptions, which removed access to the front end of many cryptocurrency websites and communications through social media. In a Tuesday update to its system status, Cloudflare said it had implemented a fix after reporting an “internal service degradation” at 11:48 am UTC. “[W]e believe the incident is now resolved,” said Cloudlfare in an update on its status. “We are continuing to monitor for errors to ensure all services are back to normal.” Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 14:26 Nov 18, 2025
Brazil is reportedly considering imposing a tax on the use of cryptocurrency for international payments, as it aligns its rules with a global standard for sharing tax data. Brazil is reportedly weighing a tax on the use of cryptocurrencies for international payments as it moves to adopt a global crypto tax reporting data exchange framework. A Tuesday Reuters report, citing “officials with direct knowledge of the discussions,” claims that the Brazilian government aims to tax cryptocurrency use for international payments. During the confidential talks, representatives of the country’s finance ministry reportedly expressed interest in expanding the Imposto sobre Operações Financeiras (IOF) tax to include some digital asset-based cross-border transactions. Read more
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