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How Q Protocol is changing the future of blockchain governance: Report

Cointelegraph Research delves into Q Protocol’s unique governance framework, which combines onchain mechanism with legal agreements.

Bitcoin counts down to $100K BTC price as shorts risk 'violent breakout'

Bitcoin hitting $100,000 seems all but certain as sell-walls disappear and shorts risk getting "squeezed" by rampant BTC price momentum.

Charles Schwab incoming CEO: ‘I have not bought crypto, and now I feel silly’

Rick Wurster, who will take the chief executive role next year, said he still has no plans to buy crypto but wants to support Schwab clients that do. 

Charles Schwab incoming CEO: ‘I have not bought crypto, and now I feel silly’

Rick Wurster, who will take the chief executive role next year, said he still has no plans to buy crypto but wants to support Schwab clients that do. 

Texas taking baby steps toward strategic Bitcoin reserve: Satoshi Action Fund

Satoshi Action Fund CEO Dennis Porter said a Texas lawmaker has started conversations to introduce strategic Bitcoin reserve legislation at some point in the future. 

SEC lawsuits will ‘quietly go away’ after Gensler steps down: Pantera

The defendants will likely have to pay something along with "neither admit nor deny” type language, said Pantera’s chief legal officer, Katrina Paglia. 

Solana breaks all-time high on Coinbase, 2 years after FTX catastrophe

Solana prices surged 11% on the day, returning to an all-time high last visited three years ago. 

RMIT Blockchain Hub future in doubt amid claims it will ‘shut down’

The future of Australia’s Blockchain Innovation Hub at RMIT is unknown as it has reportedly entered discussions about whether it should be shut down.

Solana ETF regulatory filings flood in as Gensler sets departure date

Bitwise, VanEck, 21Shares and Canary Capital have submitted S-1 registration statements to list spot Solana ETFs in the US.

Trump Media hints at crypto trading, payments in TruthFi trademark filing 

The new trademark filing from Trump Media and Technology Group mentions digital wallets, cryptocurrency payment processing services and a digital asset trading platform. 

MicroStrategy completes $3B raise to buy more Bitcoin as MSTR falls 25%

The $3 billion offering of 0% convertible senior notes is part of MicroStrategy’s plans to raise $42 billion over the next three years —  primarily to buy more Bitcoin.

‘BITSANITY’ — Records broken with $70B in volume for Bitcoin stocks, ETFs

MicroStrategy saw more trading volumes than the US spot Bitcoin ETFs combined as its shares tanked over 25% on Nov. 21.

Bitcoin’s $100K push wakes taxman, Vitalik visits real Moo Deng: Asia Express

Bitcoin’s surge attracts tax vultures, BTC ruled a commodity in China but legal risks abound, Vitalik Buterin meets Moo Deng: Asia Express.

Industry execs seek positions on Trump’s crypto advisory council

President-elect Trump promised the establishment of a strategic Bitcoin ‘stockpile’ during the Bitcoin 2024 event in Nashville Tennessee. 

The Graph introduces GRC-20 standard for Web3 data structure

The Graph advances from subgraphs to knowledge graphs as it hones the search options for Web3 developers. 

FTX provides a timeline for creditor and client reimbursement payouts

After two years of bankruptcy hearings, FTX creditor reimbursements are set to begin, but the FTX estate remains embroiled in litigation.

UK to deliver comprehensive crypto regulation framework by early 2025

The Labour government is reportedly readying crypto, stablecoin and crypto asset regulations as Europe pulls ahead and the US changes its crypto policies.

SEC broker-dealer rule struck down by US courts, big win for crypto

The crypto industry’s recent legal wins include the CFPB excluding crypto wallets from oversight and Gary Gensler’s planned resignation.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler to step down

Gensler will step down as SEC Chair and depart from the agency entirely on Jan. 20, 2025, when President-elect Donald Trump starts his presidential term.

BiT Global claims Coinbase delisted wBTC for ‘competitive advantage’

Coinbase contends the delisting was based on a standard review of wBTC’s suitability to trade on the exchange.

Mastercard, JPMorgan integrate blockchain payment solutions 

The Mastercard Multi-Token Network is connecting with JPMorgan’s ambitious Kinexys Digital Payments for faster settlement.

CFPB leaves crypto wallets out of ‘Larger Participants’ rule

The agency highlighted consumer and industry comments in a 259-page report detailing the final draft of the “Larger Participants” rule.

What is the real potential of The Open Network (TON)?

In Cointelegraph’s latest video, we break down the rise, recent challenges and future potential of The Open Network (TON).

110M Doodles coffee cups appear at McDonald’s across the US: NFT Collector

The biggest NFT partnership in history between McDonalds, Doodles and Pharrell coincided with huge floor price increases for NFT collections.

US Bitcoin ETF assets break $100 billion

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds now collectively manage approximately $104 billion, and are on track to surpass gold ETFs in net assets.

SuiHub Global Accelerator launches with $200K, expert support in MENA

Sui is looking for new scalable and sustainable projects for its blockchain, and it’s offering generous encouragement. 

Cosmos co-founder proposes peer-to-peer clearing system in white paper

The objective of Cycles is to “clear the most debt for the most people with the least money,” Informal Systems’ CEO Ethan Buchman said.

Is MicroStrategy a bubble? What is the risk for Bitcoin’s price?

MicroStrategy offers leveraged Bitcoin exposure, amplifying risk but potentially offering higher returns with repurchasing options.

Bitcoin 'diamond hand' sell-off risks outpacing ETF inflows at $98K

Bitcoin long-term holders are speeding up likely profit-taking, as data shows their net BTC position dropping compared to a month ago.

Mara Holdings raises $1B for Bitcoin acquisition, debt buyback

Mara Holdings has secured $1 billion through convertible notes for strategic debt management and aggressive Bitcoin investment.

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