Paypal Launches $1M Bitcoin Sweepstakes for Crypto Transactions in the US

Paypal offers over $1 million in bitcoin prizes through a nationwide sweepstakes for US residents, with multiple winning tiers and entry methods. Paypal is hosting a cryptocurrency sweepstakes from November 17 to December 21, 2025, offering participants multiple ways to win bitcoin prizes. Participants can gain entries by making crypto transactions on Paypal or through … Read more

Ondo Invests $25 Million in Figure’s YLDS to Enhance Tokenized Treasury Fund

Ondo Finance strategically backs Figure’s yield-bearing stablecoin to bolster its Onchain US Treasuries Fund (OUSG). Ondo Finance has invested $25 million in YLDS, the yield-bearing stablecoin issued by Figure Certificate Company (FCC), to support its Ondo Short-Term US Treasuries Fund (OUSG). The investment aims to diversify the fund’s yield sources and strengthen its portfolio, which … Read more

First-Ever State Bitcoin Purchase Puts Texas in the Spotlight

Texas has become the first U.S. state to obtain bitcoin exposure with public funds, allocating $10 million to its new Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Texas formally entered the bitcoin arena on Nov. 20, 2025, when officials deployed $10 million of surplus budget funds to acquire bitcoin exposure via Blackrock’s IBIT exchange-traded-fund (ETF). The buy stems from … Read more

ECB Warns Stablecoins’ Growth Spurs Potential Spillover Risks in Euro Area

The ECB says rapid stablecoin growth raises financial-stability concerns for the euro area despite currently limited local exposure. The European Central Bank (ECB) on Monday published a report authored by Senne Aerts, Claudia Lambert and Elisa Reinhold noting that global stablecoin market capitalization now exceeds $280 billion and is dominated by US dollar-denominated tokens ( … Read more

Counter Galois Onion Strengthens Tor Relay Encryption

Tor introduces Counter Galois Onion (CGO) to replace tor1 and harden relay encryption across clients and relays. On 24 November 2025 Tor announces adoption of Counter Galois Onion (CGO) for relay encryption, with implementations underway in Arti (Rust) and C Tor to protect circuit traffic from tagging attacks, add forward secrecy, and modernize authenticators; development … Read more

Animoca Brands Secures ADGM FSRA in‑principle Approval for Fund Management

Animoca Brands receives in‑principle FSRA approval to operate as a regulated fund manager in ADGM. Animoca Brands announced on November 24, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, UAE that it has received in‑principle approval (IPA) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) to operate as a regulated Fund Manager, subject to … Read more

Revolut Completes Share Sale at $75 Billion Valuation

Revolut announces a $75 billion valuation after a share sale led by Coatue, Greenoaks, Dragoneer and Fidelity. Revolut on 24 November 2025 completed a share sale valuing the company at $75 billion, led by Coatue, Greenoaks, Dragoneer and Fidelity Management & Research Company with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Franklin Templeton, T. Rowe Price and NVentures … Read more

Bitkub Weighs Hong Kong IPO to Raise About $200 Million

Thai crypto exchange Bitkub is reported to consider an IPO in Hong Kong that could raise roughly $200 million. Bloomberg reports on November 24, 2025 that Bangkok‑based Bitkub, founded in 2018, is considering an initial public offering in Hong Kong as early as next year to raise about $200 million, after previously weighing a Thailand … Read more

Hellotrade Closes $4.6M Seed Round to Build Blockchain Trading App

Hellotrade raises $4.6 million seed led by Dragonfly to build a MegaETH‑powered mobile trading app. Hellotrade announced the completion of a $4.6 million seed round led by Dragonfly Capital and closed in under a week, backing the blockchain‑powered trading platform founded by former Blackrock crypto directors Wyatt Raich and Kevin Tang. The founders say Hellotrade … Read more

Binance Japan Rolls out Paypay Money for Instant Crypto Trading

A broader shift toward integrated digital payments is accelerating in Japan as Binance Japan activates Paypay Money and Paypay Points for seamless spot-market crypto transactions, enabling rapid deposits, withdrawals, and asset purchases through updated mobile apps. The platform supports round-the-clock trading from ¥1,000, offers free deposits, and applies a ¥110 withdrawal fee. Read More: Japan … Read more