Bulls dominate as Bitcoin options open interest soars to $63B
Bitcoin options open interest reached a record $63 billion, with bullish strike prices at $120,000 to $140,000 dominating. Source link
Crypto Trader Who Shorted Trump’s Tariff Crash Wins On Pardon Bet
The crypto trader who supposedly made millions shorting the crypto market before US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement appears to have profited again by betting that Trump would pardon the founder of Binance. On-chain sleuth Euan pointed to Etherscan data to make the connection between the trader and the Polymarket account. The crypto wallet reportedly…
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Delayed US Inflation Report Unlikely to Impact Fed Rate Cut Decision
Crypto market observers have locked their gaze on the delayed US inflation report for September, which is expected to be published on Friday and to exceed 3% for the first time in 2025, which could have a knock-on effect on crypto markets. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics is scheduled to publish the Consumer Price…
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Trump Admin Eyes Investment in US-Based Quantum Computer Companies: Report
The United States is reportedly in “early talks” with quantum computing companies to provide financial assistance to the sector, citing national security interests. Department of Commerce officials are exploring investing in quantum computer technology using funds earmarked for the CHIPS Act to remain competitive with China, Bloomberg reported on Thursday. The officials signaled that the…
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Brian Armstrong Says Senate Nears Crypto Market Structure Legislation
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says he’s optimistic that US senators are moving closer to advancing key cryptocurrency market structure legislation by Thanksgiving, suggesting that there’s now far more agreement on both sides of the aisle than there are differences. “Even though the government is shut down, the Senate is working hard on getting market structure…
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Despite gov’t shutdown, crypto market structure bill ‘90% there’ — Coinbase CEO
The remaining “10%” of issues center mainly on DeFi, which Brian Armstrong says lawmakers are addressing carefully to preserve innovation. Source link
Ledger And Trezor Release 2025 Hardware Wallets: Key Updates
Major hardware crypto wallet providers Ledger and Trezor have both released new wallet iterations, giving users additional options to safeguard their assets through self-custody. Paris-based Ledger introduced its latest device, the Ledger Nano Gen5, on Thursday. In a notable shift, the company has dropped the term “hardware wallet” entirely, now referring to all its devices…
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Trump Pardons Binance Founder CZ
US President Donald Trump has pardoned convicted Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, following months of lobbying and appeals from the company and its former CEO, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. President Trump signed the pardon on Wednesday, the people said, though no official details have been published on…
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Blockchain.com Wins MiCA License In ‘Controversial’ Malta
Blockchain.com, one of the oldest crypto platforms operating a wallet and a blockchain explorer, has received regulatory approval in Europe as it ramps up compliance efforts. Blockchain.com obtained a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license from the Maltese Financial Services Authority (MFSA), the company said on Thursday. With the license, Blockchain.com is enabled to provide…
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Bitcoin Whales Go Short BTC Into New Trump White House Address
Key points: Bitcoin whales flip bearish on BTC price action hours before Trump makes another White House announcement. “Insider” market bets have featured prominently since Oct. 10, when Bitcoin hit $102,000 on Binance. Traders say that $107,000 is now the next line in the sand. Bitcoin (BTC) risked fresh losses into Thursday’s Wall Street open…
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