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Starknet Deploys v0.14.1 Upgrade with BLAKE Hash and Faster Blocks

As reported by Crypto.News, Starknet has deployed its v0.14.1 mainnet upgrade on November 25, introducing faster block production during low activity, a transition to the BLAKE hash family, and improved JSON-RPC formatting. The update, developed by StarkWare, aligns the network with the Stwo prover ...

Hyperliquid Custom Perpetual Markets Hit $500M Daily Volume

According to Forklog, decentralized exchange Hyperliquid launched custom perpetual markets as part of the HIP-3 upgrade. Platform data shows daily trading volume exceeded $500 million. The update introduced three segments: xyz, flx, and vnti, each targeting different asset classes and offering lever...

Bitcoin Faces Further Downside Risk After Sharp November Drop

According to Bijié Wǎng, Bitcoin lost nearly a quarter of its value in November, with the crypto market losing over $1 trillion in total value. Large Bitcoin holders reduced their holdings in the weeks before the drop, while retail investors also cut positions, further reducing buyer support. The pr...

Token Cat Appoints Saff Persico as COO to Accelerate Crypto Strategy

As per Bijié Wǎng, Token Cat Limited (NASDAQ: TC) has appointed Saff Persico as Chief Operating Officer to accelerate its transformation into a leading player in the cryptocurrency and crypto asset management sectors. Persico brings over three decades of experience in blockchain technology, crypto i...

Dutch Startup Blockrise Secures EU MiCA License, Pioneering Regulated Bitcoin Services

Citing BitcoinWorld, Dutch Bitcoin-focused startup Blockrise has obtained the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license, becoming one of the first companies to achieve full regulatory compliance under the new framework. The license allows Blockrise to legally operate across all 27 EU member states,...

Analysts: Bitcoin Sell-Off Nears Saturation, Now May Be a Relatively Strong Buying Opportunity

According to a new report by Vetle Lunde, Head of Research at K33, Bitcoin has underperformed the Nasdaq index on 70% of trading days over the past month, and is currently 30% weaker relative to the index than it was on October 8th. The recent Bitcoin sell-off is nearing saturation, evidenced by pan...

U.S. initial jobless claims for the week ending November 22 were 216,000, lower than the expected 225,000

According to Odaily Planet Daily, the number of initial jobless claims in the U.S. for the week ending November 22 was 216,000, the lowest since the week ending April 12, 2025, compared to expectations of 225,000 and a revised 222,000 for the previous week. The four-week moving average of initial jo...

18.5M ENA Worth $5.17M Moved from DoubleUp to Galaxy Digital

Derived from ChainCatcher, on November 26, 2025 at 21:13, 18.5 million ENA (valued at approximately $5.17 million) was transferred from DoubleUp to Galaxy Digital, according to Arkham data. Galaxy Digital then moved the tokens to another address.

Aurelion Inc. Completes Name Change and Secures $100M in Funding for Tether Gold Business

According to Bijié Wǎng, Aurelion Inc. (NASDAQ: AURE), formerly known as Prestige Wealth Inc. (NASDAQ: PWM), has completed its name change and is now trading under the new name on NASDAQ. The rebranding follows a $100 million private investment in equity (PIPE) and senior debt financing led by Antal...

Polymarket 'Sports Prediction God' Loses $3.8M in One Week After Month-Long Win Streak

Derived from MarsBit, a Polymarket trader known as Mayuravarma rose to fame after turning $5,000 into $3.8 million in a month through sports betting. However, within a week, his profits nearly vanished due to a series of losses in NHL and CFB matches. Mayuravarma's account was deleted on X following...

Naver Financial Merges with Dunamu in $10.28 Billion Deal to Boost South Korea's Digital Asset Market

As reported by 36 Crypto, Naver Financial has confirmed a merger with Dunamu, the operator of South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchange Upbit. The deal, valued at approximately $10.28 billion, will be executed through a stock-swap transaction and is set to take effect on June 30, 2026. The merge...

Base's Creator Economy 2.0 Sparks Debate: Revolution or Another Play for Whales?

According to MarsBit, content coins may be the only way to excite Rollups about creators, but critics argue whales always win. The launch of $JESSE on Base faced backlash on Crypto Twitter, with concerns over timing, high transaction fees, and flash loan attacks. Despite this, Jesse defended the mov...

UK OBR Leaks Fiscal Outlook, Sending GBP and Gilts into Volatility

Citing Bpaynews, the UK’s Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) accidentally released its fiscal outlook ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ budget statement, triggering sharp swings in GBP and gilts. The OBR’s projections showed fiscal headroom expanding to around £22 billion, driven by tax increas...

DOGE Agency Dissolves Amid Controversies and Cryptocurrency Link

Derived from Forklog, the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), founded by Elon Musk in 2024, lost its centralized structure eight months before its planned dissolution. Initially aimed at reducing government spending and fighting bureaucracy, the agency became known for a series of scand...

Blockrise Obtains Dutch MiCA License, Offers Bitcoin Loans to EU Businesses

Citing HashNews, Blockrise, a Dutch Bitcoin startup, has obtained a regulatory license under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, enabling it to provide regulated Bitcoin financial services in Europe. The company announced on Wednesday that it will now offer services such as custody, ...

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