Regulators must protect the architecture of freedom
The EU’s near-approval of Chat Control reveals regulatory threats to encryption. Web3 risks centralizing surveillance unless privacy becomes foundational. Go to Source
Month: November 2025
Coinbase settles $24.7M fine in Ireland over transaction monitoring failures
Coinbase said it has enhanced oversight and compliance testing after coding errors led to gaps in transaction monitoring between 2021 and 2022. Go to Source
Crypto’s growth engine stalls as Wintermute warns of ‘recycled liquidity’
Wintermute says inflows across stablecoins, ETFs and digital asset treasuries have plateaued, leaving crypto liquidity recycling internally. Go to Source
Privacy coins surge 80%: Why Zcash and Dash are back in the spotlight
Privacy coins surge 80% as Zcash and Dash hit multi-year highs, driven by rotation, halving hype and renewed demand for transaction privacy. Go to Source
Stablecoin yield debate: US Treasury gets conflicting advice on GENIUS Act
While Coinbase insists that the US Treasury cannot override Congress’s intent on the GENIUS Act, banks continue to press for a blanket ban on stablecoin interest. Go to Source
Future Raises Strategic Funding to Build Swiss Bitcoin Treasury Platform
Swiss Bitcoin Treasury Company Future raises $34.6 million to scale institutional bitcoin services from Zurich. Future Holdings AG announces in Zurich on 5 November 2025 the successful close of a $34.6 million (CHF 28 million) strategic funding round anchored by Fulgur Ventures, Nakamoto and TOBAM to build Europe’s premier Bitcoin Treasury Company. The round backs … Read more
Spanish research institute to sell $10M Bitcoin stash bought for $10K in 2012
Researchers bought 97 BTC in 2012 for a blockchain study. Thirteen years later, they’re selling the stash to fund quantum research projects. Go to Source
Kalshi, Polymarket traders bet Supreme Court will curb Trump’s tariff powers
Prediction markets show waning confidence in Trump’s tariff authority, with both Kalshi and Polymarket traders bracing for limits on executive power. Go to Source
CMT Digital Closes $136M Fund IV to Back Next Phase of Crypto Adoption
CMT Digital raises $136 million for Fund IV to invest in blockchain infrastructure and re‑architecting global finance. CMT Digital announces the close of its fourth venture fund at $136 million, bringing the firm’s assets under management to over $600 million and targeting early‑stage founders building infrastructure and applications for the next phase of crypto adoption. … Read more
BoE Says UK Stablecoin Rules Will Roll out ‘Just as Quickly as the US’
Bank of England deputy governor vows UK stablecoin regime will be implemented promptly, with temporary holding limits. Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden tells a London conference on 5 November 2025 that the UK will unveil a proposed stablecoin regime on Monday and aims for it to be “up and running, just as quickly … Read more
