Category: Reviews

Bitcoin Policy Institute Launches Interactive US Tax Payment Model in Support of Bitcoin For America Act

Key Notes The Bitcoin for America Act aims to codify a national Bitcoin reserve while allowing Americans to remit federal taxes using cryptocurrency. BPI’s tax payment model projects net advantages ranging from $34.6 trillion to $1.11 quadrillion depending on adoption rates and timeframes. The bill frames Bitcoin accumulation as a national security priority, citing competition with China and Russia in strategic crypto reserves. Nonpartisan crypto policy think tank The Bitcoin Policy Institute has offered its official endorsement for the Bitcoin for America Act of 2025, which would allow citizens to…

21shares Launches Six New Crypto ETPs to European Markets

Key Notes Six new 21shares crypto ETPs launched on Nasdaq Stockholm to broaden investor access. All listed ETPs are fully collateralized, offering institutional-grade exposure to digital assets. 21shares now manages about $8 billion in assets with 16 products listed in Sweden. 21Shares, a major issuer of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETP), has announced the cross-listing of six additional ETPs on Nasdaq Stockholm. The new products include single-asset and index-based ETPs, bringing the total number of 21Shares ETPs available in Sweden to sixteen. According to the announcement, the six new listings are…

Tether Expands in Latin America to Boost USDT Use

Key Notes Tether’s partnership will leverage Parfin’s regulated digital asset infrastructure, enabling secure, scalable blockchain integration. Tether continues global expansion with major strategic deals, including a potential 1 billion Euro investment in German robotics firm Neura. The company has also invested in Bitcoin-backed consumer lending firm Ledn. The largest stablecoin, Tether, has recently disclosed its expansion in Latin America through its investment in the digital assets custody platform Parfin. With its latest move, it seeks to accelerate the adoption of its native USDT stablecoin for institutional use cases. Tether Pushes…

66 Crypto Orgs Call on Trump for Tax Clarity

Key Notes 66 organizations including Coinbase, Uniswap Foundation, and Blockchain Association signed the Nov. 20 letter requesting Treasury publish rules treating staking rewards as self-created property taxed when sold. The coalition urged the Department of Justice to dismiss charges against Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm following Trump’s Oct. 23 pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao. Letter demands align with recommendations from Trump’s own July 2025 Working Group Report on digital assets, requiring no congressional approval for implementation. 66 cryptocurrency organizations including Coinbase, Uniswap Foundation, and Blockchain Association delivered a letter…

Cybercriminals Exploit WhatsApp to Steal Crypto from Brazilians

Key Notes Brazilian crypto holders are being targeted by the Eternidade Stealer banking Trojan via WhatsApp. Clicking malicious links allows the malware to steal financial data and crypto assets. Cybercriminals are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to exploit messaging apps and launder stolen funds. Brazilian crypto holders are being targeted by a hijacking worm and banking trojan spread through WhatsApp. The malicious messages may appear as “fake government programs” or even come from a friend, so users should stay alert and avoid clicking suspicious links. Rise in WhatsApp Scams Threatens Brazil’s…

Crypto Lending Hits $73.6B as DeFi Dominates Market

Key Notes DeFi lending applications reached $40.99 billion in Q3 2025, growing 54.84% quarter-over-quarter and capturing 55.7% of the total crypto lending market. Tether maintained $14.6 billion in outstanding loans as of Sept.30, holding 59.91% of the centralized lending market tracked by Galaxy Research. The Oct.10 liquidation event wiped out more than $19 billion in futures positions but did not reflect systemic credit risk in the collateralized lending market. Crypto-collateralized lending reached an all-time high of $73.59 billion at the end of Q3 2025, according to Galaxy Research. The figure…

Bitwise Launches Spot XRP ETF on NYSE, Ticker “XRP” Live

Key Notes The ETF charges a 0.34% fee with a temporary waiver for early assets. The launch follows the enactment of the GENIUS Act in July 2025. Bitwise previously launched a physical XRP ETP in European markets in 2022. Bitwise Asset Management launched its Spot XRP ETF on the New York Stock Exchange on Nov. 20. The fund secured the ticker symbol “XRP” for the listing. This choice distinguishes the product from Canary Capital’s offering, which trades as “XRPC.” Securing the asset’s native ticker suggests strong exchange confidence in the…

ChatGPT Picks 3 Cryptos to Buy Before Black Friday

Key Notes ETF flows, staking demand, and institutional tokenization pilots position Ethereum for a potential late-November rebound. Chainlink’s CCIP and ongoing SWIFT/banking pilots reinforce its role as core tokenization infrastructure. Telegram’s massive distribution, new listings, and in-app finance tools strengthen TON’s growth setup despite the pullback. With Black Friday landing on Nov. 28, some large-cap and large-cap-adjacent tokens still have credible catalysts and resilient trading footprints despite the recent chop. Here are three altcoins picked by ChatGPT for their performance and fundamentals. Learn why they may be positioned for a…

50 ETH or Nothing, Shibarium Hacker Rejects Bounty Offer

Key Notes Shibarium hacker is asking for “50 ETH or nothing” as a bounty offer. Shibarium Network noted that this shows that the hacker is out to harm the protocol. In September, the hacker began moving the siphoned funds. The hacker behind the exploit on Shibarium, the Layer-2 scaling solution of Shiba Inu SHIB $0.000009 24h volatility: 0.6% Market cap: $5.15 B Vol. 24h: $164.56 M , has demanded a bounty reward of 50 Ethereum ETH $3 026 24h volatility: 2.3% Market cap: $365.23 B Vol. 24h: $37.20 B .…

Metaplanet Pledges $119M to Bitcoin

Key Notes Metaplanet will purchase Bitcoin directly with $107 million and allocate $12 million to Bitcoin options trading operations during December 2025 through March 2026. The preferred shares carry a 4.9% annual dividend and ¥1,000 conversion price, representing a 166.7% premium above the Nov. 19 market price of ¥375. Goldman Sachs Japan and Cantor Fitzgerald arranged the offering with participation from SMALLCAP World Fund, an $81.6 billion institutional fund. Metaplanet Inc. committed $119 million of its $151 million preferred share raise to Bitcoin-related purposes, representing 73% of the total proceeds,…