Author: John Smith
Institutional investors largely unaware of Bitcoin Core-Knots debate, Galaxy Digital survey finds Summary 46% of surveyed institutional investors had no knowledge of the Bitcoin Core versus Bitcoin Knots debate Only 18% of respondents held strong opinions, all supporting Bitcoin Core’s approach Major mining operations show minimal concern about the protocol dispute, according to Galaxy Digital research Most institutional investors in the Bitcoin (BTC) sector remain either uninformed or indifferent to the ongoing debate between Bitcoin Core and Bitcoin Knots, according to a survey conducted by Galaxy Digital. Alex Thorn, head of research at Galaxy Digital, released findings showing that 46%…
Summary Tom Lee claims Ethereum is following in Bitcoin’s footsteps, warning of steep corrections but vast upside. Detractors ask what sets Ether apart from hundreds of rival coins and question its real-world utility for traditional finance. Future growth depends on stronger on-chain activity, Layer 2 innovation, and expanded institutional adoption. Ethereum (ETH) is “entering the same supercycle” that once powered Bitcoin to astronomical gains, says Tom Lee, executive chairman of BitMine Immersion Technologies and head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors. Lee likens the current Ether rally to Bitcoin’s 100x return between 2017 and today, but cautions that volatility —…
A major partnership between Kalshi and Coinbase is set to strengthen the infrastructure behind event-based trading in the U.S. Summary Kalshi adopts Coinbase Custody for USDC security. Partnership boosts trust and compliance. Kalshi continues rapid 2025 growth, including new Google Finance integrations and a valuation surpassing $10 billion. Kalshi, the largest regulated prediction market platform in the U.S., has chosen Coinbase Custody to hold the USDC used across its event contracts. The company announced the move on Nov. 13, saying it will give traders greater confidence in the stability and safety of the funds backing each market. Coinbase Custody provides…
Bitfarms will shut down its Bitcoin mining operations over the next two years and gradually convert them into AI-focused high-performance computing data centers. Summary Bitfarms will shut down its Bitcoin mining operations by 2027 and convert its sites into AI-focused data centers. The Washington site will support up to 190 kilowatts per rack using Nvidia GPUs, with completion targeted for December 2026. Bitfarms will begin this transition with its Washington site and repurpose the facility for a new generation of compute-heavy workloads, the company said in a Nov. 13 announcement. Expected to be completed by December 2026, the 18 megawatt…
The crypto market extended its downturn for a third straight day on Friday, Nov. 14, weighed down by mounting macroeconomic headwinds and Bitcoin’s drop below the $100k psychological support level. Summary The crypto market has shed $130 billion in value over the past 24 hours. Investor demand for cryptocurrencies remains muted amid macro uncertainty in the aftermath of the longest U.S. government shutdown. Over $1 billion in liquidations, led by long positions, have added to the downturn. Over the past 24 hours, the total cryptocurrency market cap dropped 3.8% to $3.42 trillion, wiping out nearly $130 billion in value, and…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. There’s a funny thing about progress: it doesn’t always look like progress. Every year, new blockchains launch with sleeker branding, faster confirmation times, and bold promises to “finally fix” what came before. Each chain introduces its own tooling, fee structures, and communities. Instead of forming a unified global network, these ecosystems feel siloed, leaving users and enterprises constantly second-guessing whether they’re following the correct procedures. Summary Despite faster and sleeker new chains, developers are split across ecosystems,…
Ethereum price crashed to an important support level as its open interest slipped and exchange-traded funds outflows accelerated. Summary Ethereum price has crashed by 35% from its highest level this year. The supply of exchanges has been in a strong freefall in the past few months. Ether has formed a small double-bottom pattern on the daily timeframe. Ethereum supply on exchanges has dropped Ethereum (ETH) token dived to the key support at $3,060, down by 35% from its highest point this year. It has moved to the lowest level since July 16 as the crypto bear market accelerates. ETH price…
Teresa Goody Guillén, Changpeng Zhao’s personal attorney, denied pay-to-play allegations surrounding the Binance founder’s presidential pardon. Summary CZ’s attorney says pay-to-play allegations are baseless and fueled by unverified reports. Guillén stresses CZ faced regulatory charges only, with no fraud, victims, or laundering. Attorney rejects claims linking CZ’s pardon to Trump-related crypto ventures. In a podcast interview with Anthony Pompliano, Guillén addressed critiques linking the pardon to Binance’s dealings with World Liberty Financial and other Trump-connected entities. Guillén explained that Zhao, aka CZ, was charged with Binance’s failure to implement anti-money laundering compliance programs, not money laundering itself. “This is a…
Iran is pushing forward with plans to adopt cryptocurrencies for international trade settlements as a way to circumvent U.S. and U.N. sanctions. Summary Iran advances crypto-based trade plans after sanctions return, calling it essential. Officials frame digital currencies as a required workaround to restricted payment rails. Industry leaders warn Iran’s unclear crypto rules threaten adoption and infrastructure. The strategy was shared at the deBlock Summit, Iran’s first government-backed international blockchain conference, where officials called digital currencies a necessity for the sanctions-hit economy. The move comes after France, the U.K., and Germany triggered a ‘snapback mechanism’ in August 2025 that restored…
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes transferred $2.5 million worth of Ethereum and ecosystem tokens to institutional market makers including Flowdesk, FalconX, and Wintermute. Blockchain analyst EmberCN reported the moves and questioned whether Hayes is selling assets to add to his Zcash position. Hayes has been vocal about his ZEC (ZEC) holdings during the recent privacy coin rally. On November 15, he posted, “This chart is just so strong I aped more. $ZEC” on X and suggested that he increased his position after the token’s 700% surge since October. X post by analyst EmberCN Arthur Hayes transfers ETH and ecosystem tokens worth…