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The stablecoin market has continued its rapid ascent, with overall capitalization hitting an all-time high above $314 billion as growth in Tether’s USDT and Circle’s (CRCL) USDC led the way, according to broker Canaccord Genuity. With the GENIUS Act in effect, compliant stablecoins such as USDC are now treated on par with cash by the U.S. government, a move Canaccord believes is fueling both momentum and confidence in the sector. This regulatory clarity strengthens the medium-term case for stablecoins to become the “money layer” of the internet, analysts led by Joseph Vafi said in the report on Wednesday. Stablecoins are…

US-based crypto exchange Coinbase has announced that it will be listing a new asset. Coinbase Launches Nomina (NOM) Spot Trading The exchange announced that spot trading support for Nomina (NOM) will begin on November 13, 2025. According to the announcement, the NOM/USD trading pair will be open for trading starting at 09:00 after sufficient liquidity is provided. Nomina stands out as a unified trading platform for perpetual futures decentralized exchanges (DEX). The platform allows users to implement pre-designed, advanced trading strategies from a single terminal. This provides professional traders with tools that optimize liquidity and facilitate strategic trade management. Coinbase…

Avalanche took to X on Thursday to highlight a milestone: “Avalanche is the number 2 chain by distributed RWA Value.” The claim is backed by a snapshot from RWA.xyz that paints a clear picture of how real-world assets are spreading across different blockchains, and how competitive the field has become. According to the table, Ethereum remains head and shoulders above the rest, with roughly $11.59 billion in distributed RWA value and nearly 98% of its tracked RWA counted as distributed. Behind it, Avalanche registers about $954 million in distributed RWA, putting it a hair ahead of BNB Chain, which sits…

Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs traded in the U.S. traded in opposite directions on Wednesday. As investors remain cautious following last week’s historic market crash, Bitcoin ETFs saw $104.1 million in outflows and Ethereum funds saw $169.6 million in inflows. $104 Million Outflow from Bitcoin ETFs, $170 Million Inflow into Ethereum Funds On the Bitcoin front, Grayscale’s GBTC fund saw the biggest outflow, recording a net outflow of $82.9 million. Invesco’s BTCO fund lost $11.1 million, and BlackRock’s IBIT fund lost $10.1 million. Other Bitcoin ETFs saw no movement. In contrast, Ethereum ETFs saw strong inflows. BlackRock’s ETHA fund saw…

In a stunning development that’s shaking the cryptocurrency world, BTCC has reportedly resumed its illegal operations in South Korea through clever regulatory evasion tactics. The Chinese-rooted exchange appears to have found a way around the country’s strict financial regulations, raising serious concerns about investor protection and market integrity. How Did BTCC Bypass South Korean Regulations? According to recent reports from Decenter, BTCC’s illegal operations in South Korea involve sophisticated methods to circumvent the ban. The exchange allegedly opened disguised domestic bank accounts to accept Korean won deposits from local users. This represents a significant escalation in the ongoing battle between…

Hedera Foundation introduces a new prediction platform, VictorAI, that allows users to place bets on the Hedera blockchain. There are plans to integrate VictorAI with X and the development of an AI-Powered Terminal for advanced users. Hedera (HBAR), an open-source, enterprise-grade public distributed ledger, is expanding into prediction markets through its new platform, VictorAI. According to the Hedera Foundation, VictorAI makes prediction markets feel as effortless as sending a message. Hedera Unveils VictorAI as New Predictions Market Platform The Hedera Foundation announced in a blog post that VictorAI is an AI-powered tool built specifically for the Hedera ecosystem. VictorAI is…

Hyperliquid, a growing DeFi platform, has rolled out HIP 3, a major upgrade that allows developers to create perpetual contracts without permission. This means builders can launch new products directly on the blockchain without waiting for approvals. This change makes Hyperliquid more open and flexible than before. Hyperliquid co-founder Jeff Yan said TradeXYZ, Ventuals, and Felix Protocol have launched HIP 3, introducing permissionless perp deployments on Hyperliquid after months of work on the core protocol and deployer. He added that HIP 3 is expected to improve capital efficiency and… — Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) November 16, 2025 Jeff Yan, co-founder of…

U.S. Bank has established a new Digital Assets and Money Movement organization, in hopes to “to accelerate development of and grow revenue from emerging digital products and services such as stablecoin issuance, cryptocurrency custody, asset tokenization and digital money movement.” In other words, U.S. Bank is further jumping into the bitcoin and broader crypto space. The Minneapolis-based institution, the fifth-largest bank in the United States, announced that payments veteran Jamie Walker will lead the new division. Walker, who has been with U.S. Bank for over two decades, currently serves as head of Merchant Payment Services (MPS) and CEO of Elavon,…

The prediction markets app targets sports bettors in states where online wagering remains illegal while offering trades on financial benchmarks. CME Group and FanDuel announced plans to launch a prediction markets platform in December, aiming to blur the traditional boundaries between financial derivatives and sports betting. The partnership pairs the century-old Chicago derivatives exchange with North America’s largest online gambling operator to offer so-called event contracts starting at one cent per trade. The deal raises questions about why a derivatives marketplace typically serving institutional clients and sophisticated traders would join forces with a company built on daily fantasy sports and…

Ultiland, a Web3-based protocol stack for the issuance of RWAs, has partnered with Sparkle, the earliest AI Disneyland for AI agents. The partnership aims to merge the on-chain ecosystem of RWAs, IPs, and arts with AI-based entertainment and intelligence capabilities. As Ultiland revealed in its official social media announcement, the development underscores a key move in combining AI-driven engagement and Web3 creativity. Thus, the joint effort is set to improve consumer experience, expedite innovation, and unlock unique revenue opportunities. 🚀 Partnership Announcement | Ultiland × @sparklefun2023 We’re thrilled to partner with Sparkle, the Binance-incubated & Folius-backed AI interactive entertainment platform…