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SEC seeks dismissal of Kraken defenses in ongoing legal dispute

The SEC argued that Kraken’s defenses about the major questions doctrine are a “due process fail as a matter of the law.”

Crypto.com faces scrutiny in Poland as regulator issues public warning

Polish authorities have issued a cautionary alert on Crypto.com’s operations, citing possible regulatory noncompliance but stopping short of a ban.

Ethereum holder turns $38K into $30M after 8 years

The Ether whale moved the funds for the first time in eight years with 800x gains as ETH price edged above $2,800. 

Trump victory may pave way for $100K Bitcoin by end of 2024

Markets are bracing for post-election volatility, which may take Bitcoin as high as $100,000 before 2025.

Ethereum launches Mekong testnet to preview Pectra upgrade features

The Ethereum Foundation launched Mekong, a short-term testnet allowing developers to explore UX and staking updates for the upcoming Pectra fork.

Election delivers big win for crypto, economic freedom — Coinbase CEO

The 2024 US election signals a positive shift for crypto and economic freedom, with Coinbase’s CEO expressing optimism for regulatory change and industry growth.

SEC’s Mark Uyeda has strong chance of becoming next chair — Lawyer

The SEC’s “Crypto Mom” Hester Peirce is unlikely to replace Gary Gensler as the new chair, crypto lawyer Jake Chervinsky said.

Bitcoin preps FOMC reaction as BTC price coils below new $76.5K record

BTC price targets already include $100,000, with Bitcoin traders bracing for more volatility around the Fed interest-rate decision.

Avalanche buys back $53M of AVAX tokens from Terra’s LFG

The AVAX tokens were purchased for $100 million a month before the infamous Terra Luna collapse. 

Ethereum ETF inflows clock six-week high as ETH pumps 10% 

The bumper inflow day came despite BlackRock’s leading fund, ETHA, showing a net zero flow. 

Ethereum set for a ‘monster rally’ as price nears $2.9K

Ether traders argue the asset is still “too cheap” and is due for a “monster rally” as it neared the $2,900 price level.

Elon Musk’s net worth soars over $20 billion after Trump win

The world’s richest man just got richer following Donald Trump’s presidential election victory. 

FTX co-founder and key witness Gary Wang asks judge for no jail time

Gary Wang, one of Sam Bankman-Fried’s longtime friends and a key witness at his trial, is set to be sentenced on Nov. 20.

DeFi tokens soar 30% as traders tip ‘friendlier’ DeFi landscape under Trump

DeFi firms have feared implementing “value accrual mechanisms” for their tokens under the SEC’s oversight — but that could change with president-elect Donald Trump.

Bitcoin open interest tops chart after hitting $75K ‘sweet spot’ 

Bitcoin Open Interest reached $45.4 billion on Nov. 6 after Donald Trump won the US presidential election and Bitcoin tapped all-new highs.

Trump memecoin massacre: Tokens plummet 50% after US election victory

Most of the Donald Trump-themed memecoins have tanked while the rest of the crypto market continues to gain. 

Crypto stocks close on huge gains riding Donald Trump’s US election win

Traders have seized on optimism that the more pro-crypto Republicans could also win a majority in Congress after the party won the Senate and the White House.

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF sees 'biggest volume day ever' with $4.1B traded

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF saw its largest day of trading activity following Donald Trump’s reelection as the president of the United States. 

Hut 8 tips 66% hashrate boost after deal to buy 31K Bitcoin miners

Hut 8 could see its hash rate rise from 5.6 exahashes per second to 24 EH/s by Q2 2025 should it also execute a 15 EH/s purchase option with Bitmain.

Bitcoin gained 1,900% in Trump’s first term: Will BTC price hit $1M this time?

Bitcoin could top $1 million per coin during Trump’s second term, according to historical price data.

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