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Nov 12, 2026

  1. MSCI confirms Strategy’s removal from indexes at end of November
    MSCI's final list removes bitcoin-treasury firms Strategy, Metaplanet and Upexi after the Nov. 30 close, potentially forcing passive index funds to sell their holdings.
    Cointelegraph · Markets & Policy

Nov 11, 2026

  1. Suiet wallet to shut down in latest exit from Sui ecosystem
    Suiet's wallet shutdown comes as Sui's DeFi total value locked fell more than 22% in a month, signaling ecosystem contraction.
    Cointelegraph · Markets & Policy
  2. Strategy, Metaplanet lose MSCI index membership in November reshuffle
    Losing MSCI index membership can shift passive fund flows away from bitcoin-treasury companies Strategy and Metaplanet, testing how index providers treat crypto-heavy balance sheets.
    The Block · Markets & Policy
  3. Nvidia-Backed CoreWeave Is Surging: Here’s What It Means for the AI Boom
    CoreWeave's 168% revenue jump lifted Nvidia and other AI stocks, signaling strong AI compute demand despite enormous buildout costs.
    Decrypt · Markets & Policy
  4. SEC enters fight over who regulates perpetual derivatives on stocks in the US
    The SEC is challenging whether its sister agency should have approved perpetual derivatives on individual stocks, a jurisdictional fight shaping how tokenized equity products reach US traders.
    The Block · Markets & Policy
  5. Uncalled US House races could send more crypto allies to Congress
    Uncalled House races could add pro-crypto lawmakers, which advocacy groups see as an opportunity for outreach that may influence future digital asset legislation.
    Cointelegraph · Markets & Policy
  6. Stablecoin Drain, ETF Outflows Leave Bitcoin 'Running on Empty'
    Stablecoin supply fell $14.2 billion in 30 days, the fastest contraction since June 2022, signaling thinning liquidity alongside weak bitcoin ETF demand.
    Decrypt · Markets & Policy
  7. Nomura explores sale of crypto unit Laser Digital: Bloomberg
    Nomura weighing a sale of crypto unit Laser Digital after a fourth straight quarterly loss in Europe signals traditional banks reassessing digital-asset bets.
    Cointelegraph · Markets & Policy
  8. Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Send $3.6 Billion in BTC to Exchanges at a Loss
    Recent Bitcoin buyers moved $3.6 billion in BTC to exchanges below purchase price, with Binance seeing sharp inflows, signaling potential sell pressure in crypto markets.
    Decrypt · Markets & Policy
  9. US data center restrictions could give Bitcoin miners an edge in AI, though challenges remain
    Local pushback against new US data centers could advantage Bitcoin miners whose existing facilities are already pivoting to AI compute.
    Cointelegraph · Markets & Policy
  10. DogeOS ‘very, very close’ to launching DeFi features, app layer for Dogecoin: CEO
    DogeOS plans an app layer adding DeFi, games and financial services for Dogecoin, aiming to expand utility for DOGE holders beyond simple transfers.
    The Block · Markets & Policy
  11. Deutsche Bank Goes Live With Crypto Custody After a Five-Year Buildup
    Deutsche Bank now custodies Bitcoin, Ethereum and three stablecoins for European institutional clients, deepening bank-grade crypto infrastructure.
    Decrypt · Markets & Policy
  12. OKXICE moves ahead with tokenized stocks as blue chips push back
    OKXICE's Nov. 23 tokenized stock launch tests a new SEC exemption while Nasdaq warns cross-platform trading could fragment liquidity.
    Cointelegraph · Markets & Policy
  13. GTA 6 might be censored in Japan, if the game's smaller install size and lack of "strong sexual content" warning is anything to go by
    GTA 6's smaller Japanese install and missing sexual-content rating hint at regional content regulation shaping the year's biggest launch.
    Eurogamer · Markets & Policy
  14. Bitcoin Faces First Back-to-Back Annual Losses in History, But There's a Catch
    Bitcoin is on track for its first consecutive annual losses, breaking an 18-year pattern.
    Decrypt · Markets & Policy
  15. The European Commission's new Digital Fairness Act could change monetisation in games forever - and not just in Europe
    The EU's proposed Digital Fairness Act could reshape game monetisation worldwide, targeting the in-game spending models virtual economies rely on.
    Eurogamer · Markets & Policy
  16. Stablecoin supply drops $14.2 billion in largest contraction since 2022 bear market
    Stablecoin supply fell $14.2 billion, the largest contraction since 2022, with USDT and USDC down nearly $11 billion in a month.
    The Block · Markets & Policy
  17. What Are Solana Privacy Rings? Inside Helius’ Privacy Protocol for Solana
    Helius' Solana Privacy Rings encrypt balances and transfer amounts on-chain, a privacy layer relevant to payments compliance debates.
    Decrypt · Markets & Policy
  18. Apex Group joins Hedera Council to explore tokenization and settlement
    Apex Group, overseeing $3.5 trillion in assets, joined the Hedera Council to explore tokenization and settlement.
    The Block · Markets & Policy
  19. A High-Severity Bug Could Have Stalled Bitcoin Mining—Bitcoin Core Has a Fix
    Bitcoin Core patched three bugs, the most serious able to halt a miner's block building, a network reliability risk now closed.
    Decrypt · Markets & Policy
  20. Pyth Network adds NYSE stock and ETF data to its marketplace
    Pyth Network now offers real-time NYSE stock and ETF data, feeding traditional market prices into on-chain applications.
    The Block · Markets & Policy
  21. Bitcoin hovers near $74K as stocks rise despite US bond yield rebound
    Bitcoin held near $74K as US bond yields rose on high CPI data.
    Cointelegraph · Markets & Policy
  22. StoneX sees 111% upside for Securitize shares as tokenization revenue rebounds
    StoneX sees 111% upside for Securitize, citing tokenized equities, fund demand and structured credit as growth drivers.
    The Block · Markets & Policy
  23. OKX-ICE Tokenized Stock Venue Sets Launch, Turning to Crypto Companies After Big Tech Opts Out
    OKXICE launches Nov. 23 with 70+ tokenized assets led by crypto firms after 67 companies objected to listing their shares.
    Decrypt · Markets & Policy
  24. Crypto Long & Short: The GENIUS Act’s guarantees don’t cover DeFi lending
    Ajna authors argue GENIUS Act stablecoin backing offers no protection against governance changes to DeFi loan terms.
    CoinDesk · Markets & Policy
  25. EU Digital Fairness Act proposes major regulation on gaming lockboxes, subscriptions, and dark patterns
    The EU's draft Digital Fairness Act targets lockboxes, subscriptions and dark patterns, core monetization levers across the games industry.
    Massively Overpowered · Markets & Policy
  26. Bitcoin ‘ripe for a squeeze’ as options traders raise odds of sub-$70,000 Christmas
    After five weekly losses, options on Derive price 31% odds Bitcoin ends below $70,000 at Christmas.
    The Block · Markets & Policy
  27. Deutsche Bank launches crypto custody for companies and institutions
    Deutsche Bank now holds private keys for institutional Bitcoin, Ether and stablecoins, deepening bank entry into digital asset custody.
    Cointelegraph · Markets & Policy
  28. Duolingo, Strava, and Ticketmaster Are All Caught Up in EU’s New Digital Fairness Rules
    The Digital Fairness Act would let users disable streaks and force paid influencer disclosure, reshaping engagement models at Duolingo, Strava and others.
    WIRED Business · Markets & Policy
  29. Nomura’s Laser Digital helps launch Saudi SME credit vault targeting $100 million on BNB Chain
    A tokenized Saudi SME private credit vault targets $100 million on BNB Chain with Nomura's Laser Digital advising.
    The Block · Markets & Policy
  30. Paraguay bank collapse shows stablecoins can offer a lifeline... of sorts
    Ueno's collapse in Paraguay saw stablecoins used as an alternative access to funds amid digital banking fragility.
    Cointelegraph · Markets & Policy
  31. OKXICE sets Nov. 23 launch for tokenized securities venue under SEC innovation exemption
    OKX-ICE's tokenized securities venue launches Nov. 23 under an SEC innovation exemption.
    The Block · Markets & Policy
  32. OKXICE to debut tokenized stock trading with Strategy, Coinbase, Circle this month
    OKX-ICE will list over 70 tokenized assets from Nov. 23, including Strategy shares and 59 Direxion ETFs.
    CoinDesk · Markets & Policy
  33. Meet Spiko, the largest tokenized fund in the world you’ve probably never heard about
    Spiko's Amundi overnight swap fund held $2.39 billion, making it a large tokenized fund.
    CoinDesk · Markets & Policy
  34. Morning Minute: What Anthropic’s $1.4 Trillion IPO Means for Crypto
    A reported $1.4 trillion Anthropic IPO is framed as a potential signal for crypto market liquidity, a speculative scenario.
    Decrypt · Markets & Policy
  35. Bitcoin Core discloses three patched security flaws, including high-severity mining bug
    Bitcoin Core disclosed three patched flaws including a high-severity block template bug affecting miners.
    The Block · Markets & Policy
  36. Kraken Parent Payward Brings 200 UK and EU Stocks Onchain as xStocks
    xStocks passes 1,500 tokenized assets though UK investors cannot buy the new UK tokens.
    Decrypt · Markets & Policy
  37. FSB urgest Turkey to tighten crypto oversight, set stablecoin rules
    The FSB urged Turkey to tighten crypto enforcement and set stablecoin rules.
    Cointelegraph · Markets & Policy
  38. Live news: Bitcoin remains under pressure as CoreWeave, Nvidia lead AI rebound
    AI chip stocks rebounded led by CoreWeave and Nvidia while Bitcoin tested its 200-day average.
    CoinDesk · Markets & Policy
  39. Barclays boosts BlackRock Bitcoin ETF stake 48% as banks expand holdings
    Barclays held a $187 million BlackRock Bitcoin ETF stake and Citigroup a new $119 million Fidelity position.
    Cointelegraph · Markets & Policy
  40. Deutsche Bank goes live with digital asset custody service, signs asset management deal
    Deutsche Bank's custody launch includes a deal covering tokenized funds, crypto ETCs and stablecoins.
    The Block · Markets & Policy
  41. Bitcoin sits out stock rebound as ETF outflows extend to fourth day
    Hot inflation lifted US rate-hike odds to about 90% as Bitcoin ETF outflows hit a fourth day.
    CoinDesk · Markets & Policy
  42. Kraken parent adds over 200 tokenized UK and EU stocks to xStocks
    xStocks added 200+ tokenized UK and EU equities including all 40 DAX firms, with Hong Kong next.
    Cointelegraph · Markets & Policy
  43. Bitcoin short-term holders send 47K BTC to exchanges at a loss
    Short-term holders moved 47K BTC to exchanges at a loss as price fell to $72,670, below their ~$75,700 cost basis.
    Cointelegraph · Markets & Policy
  44. Crosschain protocol Across restores systems after domain hijack
    Across's domain was hijacked via social engineering at registrar Namecheap, exposing DeFi front-end risk.
    The Block · Markets & Policy
  45. Kraken parent Payward adds 200 tokenized UK and European equities to xStocks offering
    Payward's xStocks now exceeds 1,500 tokenized assets after adding 200 UK and European equities.
    The Block · Markets & Policy
  46. Avalanche Won Over the NYSE. Now It Has to ‘Capture Value’ for AVAX
    The NYSE will use Avalanche infrastructure, though experts doubt it lifts AVAX's price.
    Decrypt · Markets & Policy
  47. Kraken's xStocks adds 200 UK and EU shares as its assets top $1.1 billion
    xStocks holds over $1.1 billion; tokens are share-backed but confer no company ownership.
    CoinDesk · Markets & Policy
  48. Bitcoin stuck under $74,000 as CoreWeave earnings revive AI outlook, Anthropic said to raise IPO valuation
    CoreWeave's revenue surge lifted AI infrastructure stocks while Anthropic reportedly raised its IPO valuation.
    CoinDesk · Markets & Policy
  49. Bitget Wallet reports sevenfold jump in crypto phishing risk alerts
    Bitget Wallet flagged about 37,000 phishing signing requests weekly in Q3, a sevenfold rise partly from better monitoring.
    Cointelegraph · Markets & Policy
  50. Bitmine posts $6.3B net loss for fiscal 2026 as Ether prices slide
    Bitmine's $6.2B unrealized loss on 6.07M ETH, nearly 5% of supply, shows treasury-company exposure to ether price swings.
    Cointelegraph · Markets & Policy
  51. ECB warns legislative delays could postpone digital euro launch
    ECB warns legislative delays could push back the digital euro's potential 2029 rollout.
    Cointelegraph · Markets & Policy
  52. Stock ETF buyers pounce on dip as Bitcoin funds bleed $1.6 billion
    US spot Bitcoin ETFs lost $1.6B in November while stock funds drew inflows.
    Cointelegraph · Markets & Policy
  53. Bitmine reports $6.3 billion net loss in latest fiscal year, driven by 44% ether decline
    Bitmine's $6.3B loss was driven by a 44% ether decline, per its SEC filing.
    The Block · Markets & Policy
  54. Tron Inc reports 22% rise in Q3 net income as unrealized staking revenue grows
    Tron Inc's Q3 net income rose 22% to $14.9M, aided by unrealized staking revenue.
    The Block · Markets & Policy
  55. Steam's age verification in Australia now takes your account's age into consideration
    Steam uses account age in Australian age verification, showing platform compliance approaches to regulation.
    PC Gamer · Markets & Policy

Nov 10, 2026

  1. Forward Industries grows SOL treasury to 8.7 million as token hits nearly three-month low
    Forward Industries holds 8.7M SOL and added a $50M credit line for more purchases.
    The Block · Markets & Policy
  2. Trump Media Posts $410 Million Profit. Bitcoin Gains Did the Heavy Lifting
    Trump Media's $409.7M quarterly income came largely from crypto gains while stock sits 94% below peak.
    Decrypt · Markets & Policy
  3. OpenAI, Anthropic face new oversight as New York’s AI safety law takes effect
    New York's AI safety law requires major developers to register, disclose safety practices and report incidents or face fines.
    TechCrunch AI · Markets & Policy
  4. Former NYSE president says stock issuers hold the key to tokenization as Bullish builds its platform
    Bullish's planned Equiniti acquisition targets stock issuers as the route to equity tokenization.
    CoinDesk · Markets & Policy
  5. Bitcoin slides below $74,000 after hotter-than-expected CPI as analysts warn of drop to $70k
    Bitcoin fell below $74,000 after hotter October CPI.
    The Block · Markets & Policy
  6. Grayscale Bets $1 Million on Zcash as Privacy Coin Tumbles
    Grayscale commits $1M of Zcash ETF fees to ecosystem nonprofits as ZEC fell over 11%.
    Decrypt · Markets & Policy
  7. Goldman, Citi and Global Banks Commit $270 Million to Challenge Crypto’s Stablecoin Giants
    Global banks committed $270M for five years to Project Faro, a US stablecoin issuer challenging Tether and Circle.
    Decrypt · Markets & Policy
  8. Goldman Sachs, Citi among banks said to commit $270 million to stablecoin venture
    Goldman, Citi and banks reportedly back $270M Project Faro dollar stablecoin.
    CoinDesk · Markets & Policy
  9. Bitcoin Falls as Hot US Inflation Fuels Fears of Bigger Fed Rate Hike
    Hot October inflation raised odds of a December Fed hike, pushing bitcoin under $74,000.
    Decrypt · Markets & Policy
  10. SEC Announces Enforcement Annual Results for Fiscal Year 2026
    The SEC published enforcement results for fiscal 2026 ended September 30.
    U.S. SEC · Markets & Policy
  11. Plume affiliate lands broker-dealer license to bring real U.S. assets onchain
    Kimber Digital Securities' SEC and Finra approval enables tokenized US assets to self-custodial wallets.
    CoinDesk · Markets & Policy
  12. Europe is about to get very tough on loot boxes in games, according to a leaked draft of the landmark Digital Fairness Act
    A leaked Digital Fairness Act draft proposes tough EU loot box rules that could reshape how games are monetised across the European Union.
    Eurogamer · Markets & Policy
  13. Piero Cipollone: Cash and the digital euro: two sides of the same coin
    ECB board member Piero Cipollone frames the digital euro as a complement to cash, a key policy signal for European digital payments.
    European Central Bank · Markets & Policy
  14. Will stablecoins survive once the banks catch up?
    An opinion piece questions whether stablecoins keep an advantage as banks and crypto firms converge on digital payments.
    CoinDesk · Markets & Policy
  15. U.S. CPI rose stronger than expected 0.4% in October; core rate rose 0.3%
    October US CPI rose 0.4%, above expectations, with Fed Governor Waller suggesting a possible 50-basis-point December hike, tightening conditions for risk assets.
    CoinDesk · Markets & Policy

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