Circle’s USDC has become the first stablecoin to receive the European Union’s “significant” e-money token classification under MiCA, bringing the dollar-backed cryptocurrency under direct European Banking Authority supervision beginning November …
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Starknet Considers Becoming an L1 to Reach Quantum Resistance by 2027
by Andrew Grantby Andrew GrantStarknet’s bridge still relies on elliptic-curve cryptography, creating a potential failure point if Ethereum upgrades more slowly. Starknet is considering becoming a standalone Layer 1 blockchain, with its builders …
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Crypto scam crackdown shuts 241 websites as Brooklyn DA and FBI act
by Andrew Grantby Andrew GrantBrooklyn prosecutors and the FBI have shut down 241 websites and seized 112 servers linked to an alleged Eastern European crypto scam network accused of stealing tens of millions of …
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Coplan previously fueled token rumors by replacing XRP with “$POLY” in a list of leading cryptocurrencies posted on X last October. Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan has renewed speculation about …
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The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has identified bank policies restricting digital asset businesses in a 47-page review of nine major banks, but has been unable to …
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Binance will shut down Binance Pool and related mining services at 07:00 UTC on November 10, 2026. The miners are required to redirect their hardware and Pool Savings users to …
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Which AI-Related Altcoin Will Perform the Best in Q4? (3 AIs Speculate)
by Andrew Grantby Andrew Grant“ICP looks like the laggard of the three,” Perplexity claimed. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most popular and widely adopted technologies in recent years, and …
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CryptoQuant says several key on-chain and demand indicators have entered bullish territory following Bitcoin’s 24% rally, suggesting that the cryptocurrency may be in the early stages of a new bull …
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AI Predicts XRP: Stripe’s Privy Hits the Ledger and Every New Wallet Locks 1 XRP
by Andrew Grantby Andrew GrantRipple (XRP) is bringing wallet technology from Stripe-owned Privy to the XRP Ledger, letting apps and AI agents hold funds and make payments without anyone managing keys. On that development, …
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Bitcoin Whales Resume Buying After Months of Selling: CryptoQuant
by Andrew Grantby Andrew GrantWhale holdings have reached their highest level since November 2025, while large borrowers are taking on more debt backed by Bitcoin. Large Bitcoin (BTC) holders have resumed accumulation after …