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Bitcoin Depot has disclosed an $18.47M arbitration award tied to alleged defects in BitAccess ATM systems used by Cash Cloud, as it contests overlapping claims in U.S. bankruptcy court and reports year-over-year Bitcoin ATM revenue growth but weaker quarter-on-quarter profit. The post Bitcoin Depot Hit With $18.5M Award – Faces Dual Lawsuits Over “Crippling” ATM Failures appeared first on Cryptonews.

Fiat currency inflation, US dollar shortages, and global competition are prompting the government to integrate cryptocurrencies. The government of Bolivia will integrate cryptocurrencies and stablecoins into the financial system in a push to modernize the country’s economy, Bolivia’s economic minister, Jose Gabriel Espinoza, announced on Tuesday. Banks will be allowed to custody crypto on behalf of clients, enabling digital currencies to function as a legal tender for savings accounts, credit products, and loans, according to Reuters. “You can’t control crypto globally, so you have to recognize it and use it to your advantage,” Espinoza said. Read more

The ratings agency cited bitcoin's rising share in the stablecoin reserves, making USDT vulnerable to falling prices.

Ethereum has doubled its gas limit from roughly 30 million to 60 million in a year, increasing throughput as client teams back a higher-capacity mainnet while Vitalik Buterin outlines targeted opcode changes and a gradual scaling roadmap alongside proto-danksharding. The post Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum’s Growth Will Be “Less Uniform” as Gas Costs Face Targeted Adjustments appeared first on Cryptonews.

The SEC’s 2025 agenda proposes clearer rules, safer market practices and stronger oversight for the crypto ecosystem, potentially influencing regulations worldwide. For years, US crypto firms operated under overlapping rules from the SEC, CFTC, FTC and FinCEN. The revised 2025 plan signals Washington’s intent to build a more flexible and structured framework tailored to digital assets. The SEC is moving toward a model centered on innovation, capital formation, market efficiency and investor protection. This marks an acknowledgment that crypto requires dedicated rules rather than adaptations of older regulations. The plan may lead to exemptions, safe harbors, DLT-specific transfer agent rules and crypto market structure amendments. These steps could help integrate digital assets into traditional market infrastructure. Read more

Check out why PEPE's bulls may take another major blow soon.

Tech investor Cathie Wood's investment firm remains bullish on crypto and AI, adding shares of Google, Coinbase, and a Bitcoin ETF on Tuesday.

Grayscale is riding the recent Zcash hype with plans to convert its trust into an ETF.

Altcoin season has persisted only in isolated pockets, with Dash, Monad and SPX6900 posting double-digit daily gains on payment partnerships, fresh access through Telegram and Polymarket, and meme index flows, while Bitcoin and broader crypto sentiment have stayed in deep fear. The post Bitcoin Sentiment Shattered – Yet Altcoin Pockets Hint At Early Season Sparks appeared first on Cryptonews.

In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Martin Gaspar shares a snapshot of where we are post 10/10 and where potential opportunities from dislocations may lie. Then, we take a look at investor sentiment in the wake of the relentless market selloff — confusion, resolve and humility — with Andy Baehr’s “Vibe Check.

Staying under the Active Realized Price means discomfort and possible increased selling, which makes $88,800 a crucial level for Bitcoin's next direction.

Crypto majors were slightly red, with BTC down 1% at $86,600 and ETH down 1% at $2,910, while BNB gained 1% to $856 and SOL held steady at $136. Among top movers, MON (+24%), SPX (+13%), and IP (+7%) led the market. In policy and institutional developments, Texas launched its Bitcoin reserve with a $5 million purchase of BlackRock’s IBIT ETF, marking the first deployment of its approved $10 million BTC budget. U.S. Bank completed a test of issuing a proprietary stablecoin on the Stellar network, and MoonPay secured a New York trust charter, joining firms like Coinbase and Ripple to expand institutional custody and service capabilities. Polymarket received CFTC approval to reenter the U.S., enabling it to onboard domestic users, brokers, and intermediaries, while Kalshi was blocked in Nevada from offering sports and election markets after a judge reversed an earlier ruling. Klarna introduced its own stablecoin, KlarnaUSD, on Tempo. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security has reportedly been investigatin...

Crypto markets stagnate as traders eye potential Thanksgiving volatility, with a $2B options bet signaling a capped Bitcoin rally.

Bank of America forecasts US real GDP growth of 2.4% in 2026, propelled by five different tailwinds. Meanwhile, JPMorgan stressed various headwinds for the macroeconomic landscape next year. The OBBBA fiscal package adding roughly half a point through consumer spending and capex, lagged Fed cuts boosting activity in the second half, more growth-friendly trade policy, […] The post US growth projected at 2.4% for 2026: Does this protect Bitcoin from harsh crypto winter? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The company's chief revenue officer and chief of staff both recently left the firm, according to a source.

As British taxes have been hiked once again, the U.K.-based publication took a victory lap on bitcoin's recent struggles.

Bitcoin faces downside risks as a bear flag breakdown targets $77,400, while tensions between Strategy and MSCI can add new pressure on the BTC price. Bitcoin (BTC) is showing fresh downside risks as a deepening standoff between corporate Bitcoin holder Strategy (MSTR) and global index provider MSCI collides with a weakening technical structure. Key takeaways: BTC risks a slide toward $77.4K if the bear flag breaks down. Read more

The fresh bitcoin purchase lifts holdings to 1,183 BTC as management emphasizes disciplined long term strategy.

AMINA Bank has completed a GCUL pilot with Crypto Finance Group and Swiss banks on Google Cloud, demonstrating 24/7 settlement of domestic fiat transfers with programmable commercial bank money while keeping current regulatory frameworks in place. The post AMINA Bank and Crypto Finance Demo Real-Time Cross-Currency Settlement on Google Cloud appeared first on Cryptonews.

Kevin Hassett, a White House economic adviser, has reportedly emerged as a leader among the Trump administration’s short list to replace Jerome Powell. US President Donald Trump is slated to choose a new Federal Reserve chair by Christmas, and the frontrunner, Kevin Hassett, could be a boon for the crypto industry. Hassett is a White House economic adviser who has reportedly emerged as a strong candidate for the Fed chair position. He is the director of the National Economic Council and oversaw the digital asset working group directed by the White House earlier this year. Trump has been trying to increase his administration’s control over the Federal Reserve, the country’s central bank, thereby expanding the White House’s influence over monetary policy. Read more