Ethereum, Bitcoin users reignite scalability debate as gas fees surge

A recent spike in transaction fees on Ethereum and Bitcoin appears to have reignited the debate around solutions for scalability and the role of layer 2s. Over the last 24 hours, cryptocurrency... Read more »

Crypto charities can exploit ‘gambler’s fallacy’ to reap larger donations — Study

A team of academic researchers from the United States recently published a study exploring how the “gambler’s fallacy” affected cryptocurrency donations. Their findings indicate that organizations accepting crypto donations could benefit from... Read more »

Japanese banking giant Nomura launches ETH fund via crypto unit Laser Digital

Japan’s largest investment bank, Nomura Holdings, is launching an Ethereum-based fund for institutional investors through its digital assets subsidiary Laser Digital Asset Management, according to a Nov. 9 press release. The “Laser... Read more »

Bitcoin ETF launch could be delayed more than a month after SEC approval

With the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s first window opening up for the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF, analysts have noted that even if the SEC approves a spot Bitcoin... Read more »

Rep. Tom Emmer roasts Gary Gensler in fiery speech on the House floor

Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) sharply criticized Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler in a speech on the House floor that condemned the agency’s approach to regulating digital assets. Emmer said... Read more »

SEC’s first window to approve all 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs starts today

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission could approve all 12 of the pending spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange traded fund (ETF) applications within the next eight days.  Bloomberg ETF analysts James Seyffart... Read more »

HSBC to launch custody service for tokenized securities

Banking giant HSBC is set to introduce digital asset custody services for tokenized securities such as bonds on the blockchain. The bank expects to go live with the service in 2024. The... Read more »

2 years after John McAfee’s death, widow Janice is broke and needs answers – Cointelegraph Magazine

Janice McAfee, the widow of tech impresario John McAfee, is still in the midst of grief. She is doing “odd jobs to feed herself,” has run out of funds, and still doesn’t... Read more »

Bitcoin ‘short squeeze’ sends BTC price to $35.9K as OI stays elevated

Bitcoin (BTC) saw classic BTC price volatility into the Nov. 7 daily close as a “short squeeze” took the market near $36,000. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: TradingView Bitcoin hits “key” short squeeze... Read more »

Founder who suffered eye damage at Bored Ape Yacht Club event sends ‘formal legal notice’ to Yuga Labs

A founder who attended Yuga Labs’ recent Ape Fest in Hong Kong has sent legal notice to the company after suffering eye damage related to the event. Asif Kamal, founder of the... Read more »