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Bee Maps, the decentralized mapping project powered by Hivemapper, has raised $32 million in fresh funding to expand its global contributor network and scale its infrastructure, it announced Monday. The round was led by Pantera Capital, LDA Capital, Borderless Capital and Ajna Capital, marking one of the largest financings in the decentralized physical infrastructure (DePin) sector this year. Bee Maps is an application on the Hivemapper network, which is one of the largest decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) focused on mapping data on Solana. Hivemapper enables drivers to contribute data through AI-enabled dash cams, which detect real-time changes on roads…

A new piece of legislation introduced by Representative Warren Davidson could change the way U.S. taxpayers handle their taxes. The Bitcoin for America Act, unveiled on November 20, 2025, would allow Americans to pay their federal taxes in Bitcoin without triggering capital gains taxes. The bill also aims to direct Bitcoin tax payments into a proposed U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, a key part of an ongoing effort to improve the country’s position in the global digital asset market. A Step Toward Strengthening the U.S. Economy Rep. Warren Davidson, a longtime Bitcoin advocate, introduced the bill with the goal of modernizing…

Key Takeaways BlackRock deposited $321M in Bitcoin and $102M in Ether to Coinbase Prime as part of ETF management. The deposits are tied to BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, allowing traditional investors exposure to crypto. BlackRock, a leading asset management firm, deposited around 3,722 Bitcoin worth $321 million and 36,283 Ethereum worth approximately $102 million to Coinbase Prime today as part of its ongoing ETF operations. The deposits reflect BlackRock’s routine portfolio management activities for its spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, which allow investors to gain exposure to these crypto assets through traditional exchanges without direct ownership. Coinbase Prime,…

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) shares erupted higher in pre-market on Monday after OpenAI confirmed a multi-gigawatt GPU supply deal that could generate over $100 billion in revenue for the chipmaker in just the next four years. At its peak, the stock spiked more than 26% intraday, one of the sharpest single-day moves in AMD’s modern history, before settling near $207. The agreement marks a transformative moment for Advanced Micro Devices. OpenAI will deploy up to 6 gigawatts of AMD Instinct GPUs, beginning with a 1 GW rollout in 2026, in a project that rivals Nvidia’s dominance of the AI…

Congress is cracking down on AI-powered scams with bipartisan legislation that would send fraudsters to prison for decades after brazen impersonation attacks targeted America’s top officials. The AI Fraud Deterrence Act, introduced by Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) and Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL) on Tuesday, would raise maximum fines to $2 million and extend prison sentences up to 30 years for bank fraud committed with AI assistance, according to a Tuesday statement. Pleased to introduce the AI Fraud Deterrence Act today with @DrNealDunnFL2, which would expand penalties for AI scams and deepfakes, including impersonations of federal officials. Our bipartisan goal is…

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange platform by volume and number of users, announced today a significant expansion of its Banking Triparty solution. Starting from November 24, 2025, it will be possible to use the Swiss Franc (CHF) as off-exchange collateral, thus meeting the growing demands of institutional clients. This development follows just days after the introduction of support for the BUIDL token by BlackRock as collateral, marking a clear trend towards the diversification of financial instruments available to professional investors. Binance Introduces the Swiss Franc: Stability and Flexibility for Institutional Clients Banking Triparty: Security and Risk Control According to…

Blockchain lender Figure Technologies (FIGR) has “tremendous growth headroom” according to analysts at investment firm Bernstein, earning it an “outperform” rating and a new price target of $54 per share.  The new price target hints at more than 30% upside based on Monday’s opening FIGR trading price of $41.02. Shares of FIGR were up 6.4% since trading began, now changing hands at $42.76.  “Figure’s technology stack brings the liquidity of blockchain capital markets to consumer loans, transforming a ‘balance sheet heavy’ lending model to a ‘capital light’ marketplace business,” Bernstein analysts wrote.  “With addressable market for credit tokenization over $2…

Blockrise, a Netherlands-based Bitcoin-only startup, has secured a regulatory license that opens the door for fully regulated Bitcoin financial services across Europe. The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) has granted Blockrise a license under the new Europe-wide Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) framework, the company announced Wednesday. Issued on Tuesday, the MiCA license allows Blockrise to provide its Bitcoin (BTC) services, including custody solutions, trading and asset management, throughout Europe. Additionally, Blockrise is debuting a new service that allows its business clients to obtain Bitcoin loans, even though MiCA does not yet regulate cryptocurrency lending services. Business loans…

Crypto.com has activated Google Pay support for all UK-issued Crypto.com Visa cards, giving users the ability to make tap-to-pay purchases with their Android devices across any merchant that accepts Visa or Google Pay. Digital assets meet tradfi in London at the fmls25 Integration Via Crypto.com of Google Wallet According to the company, the integration allows UK customers to add their Crypto.com Visa cards directly through the Crypto.com app or Google Wallet. Once linked, users can tap their Android devices in stores, pay online, or complete in-app purchases at any merchant that accepts Visa or Google Pay. Exciting news for users…

Yield farming has become one of the most reliable ways for investors to make crypto assets work for them 24/7 while they sleep or engage in other things. Metrics shared today by market analyst Satoshi Club examined the world of DeFi yield farming, highlighting outstanding farming pools, helping investors understand which pools deserve their investment. As per the data, yield farming has become a strong investment strategy, helping users earn passive income while supporting the decentralized network’s operations and security. This enables people to earn higher yields and unlock access to yield opportunities in DeFi. Top yields right now (only…