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Cointelegraph.com - 09:25 Nov 03, 2025
The license positions Zerohash as one of the first MiCA-approved stablecoin infrastructure companies, strengthening its appeal to institutions. Stablecoin company Zerohash has secured a license under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), making it one of the first infrastructure providers authorized to offer stablecoin services across the EU. Zerohash Europe announced Sunday that it acquired a license from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM). This allows the company to provide stablecoin and crypto products to banking institutions, financial technology companies and payment platforms across the 30 European Economic Area (EEA) countries. The AFM’s official registry confirmed that Zerohash has become a registered crypto-asset service provider (CASP). The approval positions Zerohash’s European arm as a CASP that can function as the backbone for organizations exploring tokenized assets, stablecoins and other blockchain-based financial products. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 01:44 Nov 03, 2025
Aster pumped after Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao shared a screenshot showing that he holds over 2 million Aster tokens. The native token for the decentralized exchange protocol Aster spiked over 30% on Sunday after Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao disclosed that he now holds over $2.5 million in Aster. CZ shared his wallet holdings in an X post on Sunday, and said he bought “some Aster today, using my own money on Binance.” “I am not a trader. I buy and hold,” he added. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 21:43 Nov 02, 2025
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation. Today in crypto, Coinbase is nearing a deal to acquire stablecoin startup BVNK. Romania’s gambling regulator has blacklisted prediction market Polymarket, and crypto market sentiment remains in a state of fear despite renewed clarity on US-China trade relations. Coinbase Global Inc., the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency exchange, is continuing its stablecoin push after key legislation in the United States sparked a renewed wave of corporate interest in blockchain-based payments. Coinbase exchange is reportedly in late-stage talks to acquire stablecoin infrastructure startup BVNK in a $2 billion deal, according to a report by Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 21:19 Nov 02, 2025
The EU is reportedly drafting a proposal to transfer crypto and financial sector oversight to the ESMA, as part of a wider push to improve capital markets for startups. The European Commission is exploring plans to bring stock and cryptocurrency exchanges under central supervision as part of a broader effort to make the bloc’s capital markets more competitive with those in the US. The incoming proposal would expand the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) jurisdiction to include stock and crypto exchanges, as well as crypto asset service providers and other trading infrastructure, the Financial Times reported on Saturday. The EU's current landscape comprises numerous national and regional regulatory agencies, which significantly raises the cost of cross-border trade, hindering startup development in the region. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 17:55 Nov 02, 2025
Despite an $8 billion rise in realized cap, Bitcoin’s recovery lacks the continued inflows from ETFs and Michael Saylor’s Strategy as the main demand drivers, according to CryptoQuant. Bitcoin's onchain inflows are signaling robust demand for the world’s largest cryptocurrency, with both investors and miners ramping up their activity despite the negative market sentiment since the $19 billion crypto crash. Over the past week, Bitcoin's (BTC) realized cap rose by over $8 billion to surpass $1.1 trillion, as BTC’s realized price rose above $110,000, indicating strong onchain inflows. Bitcoin’s realized cap measures the dollar value of all coins at their last moved price, revealing the total investment held by Bitcoin holders. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 16:50 Nov 02, 2025
Stablecoins are becoming an important source of income for Coinbase, as they accounted for about 20% of the exchange’s total revenue during the third quarter of 2025. Coinbase Global Inc., the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency exchange, is continuing its stablecoin push, after key legislation in the United States sparked a renewed wave of corporate interest in blockchain-based payments. Coinbase exchange is reportedly in late-stage talks to acquire stablecoin infrastructure startup BVNK in a $2 billion deal, according to a report by Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter. The $2 billion acquisition is expected to close later this year or in early 2026, pending due diligence from the exchange, according to the anonymous source. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 15:24 Nov 02, 2025
Bitcoin traders doubted the staying power of last-minute weekend BTC price upside as selling pressure from whales returned into the weekly close. Key points: Bitcoin reaches $111,000 for the first time in November, but traders anticipate the weekend's upside unraveling. Coinbase sell pressure comes as a Bitcoin whale resumes distributing BTC. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 13:30 Nov 02, 2025
Blockchain has transitioned from arena sponsorships to mission-critical stadium infrastructure. Sport has enabled blockchain’s mainstream moment. Opinion by: Dima Saksonov, founder and CEO of Atleta Network The sports industry has become the distribution channel for blockchain’s mainstream moment. Leagues, teams and venues are running verifiable ticketing, identity and rights-management systems as mission-critical infrastructure that operates at stadium scale. This shift has positioned sports organizations as decisive buyers that carry blockchain into everyday fan experiences. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 11:34 Nov 02, 2025
FTX creditors may get only a fraction of their expected payouts once adjusted for Bitcoin, Ether and Solana’s current prices, according to creditor representative Sunil. FTX creditors may receive far less than initially believed once payouts are adjusted for today’s inflated crypto valuations, according to Sunil, a prominent FTX creditor representative. In a Sunday post on X, Sunil estimated that the real crypto recovery rate for FTX creditors ranges between 9% and 46%, noting that the actual value could be even lower as Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) and Solana (SOL) prices have surged since the exchange’s collapse in 2022. “FTX creditors are not whole,” he wrote, adding that the exchange’s planned 143% fiat repayment doesn’t reflect losses in crypto-denominated terms. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 09:56 Nov 02, 2025
Iran’s energy chief says 95% of the country’s 427,000 crypto mining rigs operate illegally, consuming massive power and destabilizing the national grid. Iran’s crypto mining industry is facing a widespread illegal mining crisis, with authorities estimating that over 95% of the country’s 427,000 active mining devices are operating without authorization. Akbar Hasan Beklou, CEO of the Tehran Province Electricity Distribution Company, said on Sunday that Iran has become the world’s fourth-largest crypto mining hub, fueled by the country’s heavily subsidized electricity prices, which have made it a “paradise for illegal miners.” These unlicensed operations consume more than 1,400 megawatts of power around the clock, placing immense pressure on the national grid and threatening the stability of electricity supplies. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 08:53 Nov 02, 2025
Polymarket’s ban in Romania follows similar crackdowns in the US, France, Belgium, Poland, Singapore and Thailand, where regulators cited unlicensed gambling activity. Romania’s National Office for Gambling (ONJN) has blacklisted leading prediction market Polymarket, calling it an unlicensed gambling platform operating outside state oversight. The decision follows what regulators described as a surge in crypto-based betting during Romania’s presidential and local elections, where Polymarket’s trading volume reportedly exceeded $600 million, according to a recent statement from the regulator. ONJN added that the platform’s activity constitutes “counterpart betting,” meaning users wager money against one another on the outcomes of future events, a model that falls squarely under gambling laws, regardless of its blockchain-based format. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 08:30 Nov 02, 2025
Fintechs bypass traditional banking to offer stablecoin access, yield and spending in emerging markets. Programmable money leapfrogs legacy infrastructure. Opinion by: Morgan Krupetsky, vice president of Onchain Finance at Ava Labs On the heels of the GENIUS Act’s passing, the next era of stablecoin usage is being driven by a growing cohort of fintechs and neobanks — integrating stablecoins into their product and service offerings, going where traditional systems have found it economically or operationally infeasible to do so, and, as such, growing their competitive edge. These challenger systems are providing a direct way for people and businesses to more readily access and store stable value in mobile wallets; to navigate financial stability concerns around hyperinflation and currency volatility; to effectuate remittances and other cross-border transactions; to access credit and savings; and ultimately to spend down or against their holdings in real time. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 06:46 Nov 02, 2025
A crypto analyst said the crypto market crash in October will be looked back on as one of the “bottom days in hindsight." A widely used crypto market sentiment indicator has remained in uncertain territory despite improved clarity on trade relations between US and China. It comes as US President Donald Trump reached a trade deal with China this week. However, some crypto analysts suggest the announcement could soon have a positive impact on the crypto market. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index, which measures overall crypto market sentiment, posted a “Fear” score of 37 on Sunday, up 4 points from its “Fear” score of 33 on Saturday. The slight uptick comes as the White House released a comprehensive statement outlining the trade agreement reached between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 03:31 Nov 02, 2025
Bitcoin will continue to experience cyclical booms and busts, MEXC apologizes to ‘White Whale’ trader over $3M freeze: Hodler’s Digest Bybit, the worlds second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has announced it will pause new user registrations in Japan starting Oct. 31, as it adapts to new regulations from the countrys Financial Services Agency. The company said the move is part of its proactive approach to align with Japans emerging regulatory framework for digital assets, according to a Wednesday announcement. It has always been Bybits commitment to operate responsibly and in compliance with local laws and regulatory expectations, the exchange said. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 03:31 Nov 02, 2025
Bitcoin will continue to experience cyclical booms and busts, MEXC apologizes to ‘White Whale’ trader over $3M freeze: Hodler’s Digest Bybit, the worlds second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has announced it will pause new user registrations in Japan starting Oct. 31, as it adapts to new regulations from the countrys Financial Services Agency. The company said the move is part of its proactive approach to align with Japans emerging regulatory framework for digital assets, according to a Wednesday announcement. It has always been Bybits commitment to operate responsibly and in compliance with local laws and regulatory expectations, the exchange said. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 03:31 Nov 02, 2025
Bitcoin will continue to experience cyclical booms and busts, MEXC apologizes to ‘White Whale’ trader over $3M freeze: Hodler’s Digest Bybit, the worlds second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has announced it will pause new user registrations in Japan starting Oct. 31, as it adapts to new regulations from the countrys Financial Services Agency. The company said the move is part of its proactive approach to align with Japans emerging regulatory framework for digital assets, according to a Wednesday announcement. It has always been Bybits commitment to operate responsibly and in compliance with local laws and regulatory expectations, the exchange said. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 03:31 Nov 02, 2025
Bitcoin will continue to experience cyclical booms and busts, MEXC apologizes to ‘White Whale’ trader over $3M freeze: Hodler’s Digest Bybit, the worlds second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has announced it will pause new user registrations in Japan starting Oct. 31, as it adapts to new regulations from the countrys Financial Services Agency. The company said the move is part of its proactive approach to align with Japans emerging regulatory framework for digital assets, according to a Wednesday announcement. It has always been Bybits commitment to operate responsibly and in compliance with local laws and regulatory expectations, the exchange said. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 03:31 Nov 02, 2025
Bitcoin will continue to experience cyclical booms and busts, MEXC apologizes to ‘White Whale’ trader over $3M freeze: Hodler’s Digest Bybit, the worlds second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has announced it will pause new user registrations in Japan starting Oct. 31, as it adapts to new regulations from the countrys Financial Services Agency. The company said the move is part of its proactive approach to align with Japans emerging regulatory framework for digital assets, according to a Wednesday announcement. It has always been Bybits commitment to operate responsibly and in compliance with local laws and regulatory expectations, the exchange said. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 03:31 Nov 02, 2025
Bitcoin will continue to experience cyclical booms and busts, MEXC apologizes to ‘White Whale’ trader over $3M freeze: Hodler’s Digest Bybit, the worlds second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has announced it will pause new user registrations in Japan starting Oct. 31, as it adapts to new regulations from the countrys Financial Services Agency. The company said the move is part of its proactive approach to align with Japans emerging regulatory framework for digital assets, according to a Wednesday announcement. It has always been Bybits commitment to operate responsibly and in compliance with local laws and regulatory expectations, the exchange said. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 03:31 Nov 02, 2025
Bitcoin will continue to experience cyclical booms and busts, MEXC apologizes to ‘White Whale’ trader over $3M freeze: Hodler’s Digest Bybit, the worlds second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has announced it will pause new user registrations in Japan starting Oct. 31, as it adapts to new regulations from the countrys Financial Services Agency. The company said the move is part of its proactive approach to align with Japans emerging regulatory framework for digital assets, according to a Wednesday announcement. It has always been Bybits commitment to operate responsibly and in compliance with local laws and regulatory expectations, the exchange said. Read more
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