Tim Scott Eyes December Vote on Crypto Market Structure Bill

Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott says he’s looking to mark up a crypto market structure bill next month to have it on President Donald Trump’s desk by early next year. Scott told Fox Business on Tuesday that the committee has been negotiating with Democrats to reach a deal, but accused the party’s senators of…

Cboe to Launch Perpetual-Style Bitcoin and Ether Futures in the US

Cboe Global Markets plans to launch new Bitcoin and Ether “Continuous Futures” on Dec. 15, offering long-term, perpetual-style exposure to both assets on its futures exchange. According to a Monday announcement from the company, the contracts come with a 10-year term and a daily cash adjustment meant to mirror the economics of perpetual futures, removing…

Marshall Islands says UBI Program will Use Digital Wallet

Update (Nov. 18 at 12:10 am UTC): This article has been updated to include a statement from David Paul. The Republic of the Marshall Islands announced that it would allow citizens to access funds through a government-issued digital asset as part of the nation’s Universal Basic Income (UBI) program. In a Wednesday announcement shared with…

Can It Last Amid Inflation Concerns?

Key takeaways: Federal Reserve balance-sheet limits and possible repo operations point to improving liquidity conditions that could boost Bitcoin and other risk assets. Fiscal strain and sector weakness currently weigh on markets, but easing tariffs and a targeted stimulus plan may support a recovery in crypto demand. Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader crypto market could…

Solana Price Might Have Bottomed At $130: Data

Key takeaways: Solana’s rebound from its weekly support at $130 signals a potential price recovery to $250. An increase in open interest and spot demand signals the return of buyers into the market. Institutional demand for SOL rises with $390 million in cumulative ETF inflows, driven by investors’ excitement for future Solana ETF launches. Solana…

US Won’t Buy Bitcoin Until Other Countries Start

The US government is unlikely to start accumulating Bitcoin for its strategic reserve until other nations make the first move, says crypto entrepreneur Mike Alfred. Alfred said in a podcast published on Tuesday that the US government will start putting Bitcoin (BTC) into its reserve created earlier this year “when there is enough pressure externally.” …

Kraken Scores $800M Raise Backed by $200M Citadel Securities Investment

Crypto exchange Kraken has raised $800 million in fresh funding, including $200 from investment from Citadel Securities, to accelerate its efforts to bring traditional financial markets onto blockchain infrastructure, the company said Tuesday. The round was split across two tranches, with the main one led by institutional investors including Jane Street, DRW Venture Capital, HSG,…

Toku and PDAX Enable Stablecoin Payroll in the Philippines

PDAX, a regulated cryptocurrency exchange in the Philippines, has partnered with Web3 payroll provider Toku to enable remote workers in the country to receive wages in stablecoins. According to Tuesday’s press release, the new integration connects Toku’s token-based payroll system with PDAX’s regulated cash-out rails, enabling companies to send stablecoin wages through their usual payroll…

ETH Enters Buy Zone Under $3K as Liquidity Resets

Key takeaways: Ether’s 20% monthly decline has pushed it into a clear daily downtrend, retesting $3,000 for the first time since July. The Mayer Multiple falling below 1 signals a historically strong accumulation zone, resembling past bottoming phases. Leveraged liquidity has reset, but clusters at $2,900 and $2,760 warn of further volatility before a potential…

Marshall Islands says UBI Program will Use Digital Wallet

The Republic of the Marshall Islands announced that it would allow citizens to access funds through a government-issued digital asset as part of the nation’s Universal Basic Income (UBI) program. In a Wednesday announcement shared with Cointelegraph, the government of the island nation said it had launched a digital wallet called Lomalo, which will utilize…