Business

November, 2025

• 13 November

  Polymarket Makes a Quiet Return to the US with Limited Beta Launch

  

  In a low-key pivot signaling crypto’s maturing dance with regulators, Polymarket has soft-launched its U.S. exchange in beta mode, granting select American users access to live trading on real prediction contracts. The move, confirmed by founder Shayne Coplan at a recent Miami conference, caps years of exile following a 2022 $1.4 million CFTC settlement that booted the platform offshore. Now, …
• 13 November

  Bitcoin Stable, Stocks Mixed – Trump Signs Bill to Reopen US Government

  

  In a pivotal move ending the longest U.S. government shutdown on record, President Donald Trump signed a funding bill late Wednesday, restoring federal operations after 43 grueling days of stalemate. The measure, passed by the House in a razor-thin 222-209 vote, secures operations through January but sidesteps heated debates over expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies, leaving Democrats fuming and vowing …
• 12 November

  Bitcoin Bulls Defend $103K as U.S. Crypto Breakthroughs Lift Market Sentiment

  

  Bitcoin (BTC) is clinging to the $103,000 support level on November 12, 2025, with bulls fending off downside pressure amid a flurry of U.S. crypto milestones that have reignited market fervor. After dipping to $98,953 earlier this week, BTC rebounded to $102,961, up 0.5% in the last 24 hours, per CoinMarketCap data. Trading volume surged 15% to $68 billion, underscoring …
• 12 November

  Hidden Gem Alert: New Crypto Under a Penny Poised for Major Exchange Debut

  

  A fresh meme coin blending viral frog lore with browser-based crypto mining is capturing retail frenzy as its presale wraps up, trading at a sub-penny price with whispers of major exchange debuts. PEPENODE ($PEPE), launched in July 2025, has surged past $2.01 million in funding, positioning it as a top micro-cap contender amid November’s market dip. At the heart of …
• 12 November

  XRP Eyes Breakout as Wall Street ETFs Emerge and U.S. Shutdown Fears Fade

  

  XRP is surging toward a potential breakout, buoyed by imminent spot ETF launches and relief from the U.S. government’s protracted shutdown. After consolidating in a $2.35–$2.50 channel, the token hit $2.54 intraday on November 12, 2025—up 6% in 24 hours—fueled by DTCC listings and Nasdaq filings signaling regulatory green lights. The Senate’s 60-40 vote on November 10 cleared a bipartisan …
• 12 November

  Malaysia’s VCI Global to Snap Up $100M in OOB Tokens From Tether-Backed Oobit

  

  Malaysia’s Nasdaq-listed VCI Global Limited (VCIG) is diving deeper into crypto with a $100 million acquisition of OOB tokens from Oobit, the Tether-backed payments app rebranding ahead of its Solana migration. Announced November 11, 2025, the deal positions VCI as treasury manager for the OOB Foundation, while Tether—USDT’s issuer with $183 billion in circulation—emerges as VCIG’s largest shareholder via its …
• 12 November

  Coinbase Expands in Asia: Launches Singapore Business With USDC Payments for Startups

  

  Coinbase has kicked off its first international expansion of Coinbase Business in Singapore, equipping local startups and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) with seamless USDC payments, crypto trading, and automated financial tools. Announced November 12, 2025, the platform—initially unveiled in the U.S. last June—partners with Standard Chartered for real-time Singapore dollar (SGD) transfers, enabling instant settlements via stablecoins like USDC and XSGD. …
• 12 November

  Kraken CEO Blasts UK Crypto Rules, Says They’re Choking Retail Growth

  

  Kraken’s co-CEO Arjun Sethi has unleashed a scathing critique of the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) crypto promotion rules, likening mandatory risk warnings to “cigarette box” labels that scare off retail investors and block access to 75% of global crypto products. In a November 11, 2025, Financial Times interview, Sethi—co-leading the exchange with David Ripley—argued the regime creates “unnecessary friction,” …
• 12 November

  JPMorgan Unveils Blockchain-Based Deposit Token ‘JPM Coin’ for Institutional Transfers

  

  JPMorgan Chase has launched JPM Coin (JPMD), a blockchain-based deposit token enabling institutional clients to execute 24/7 dollar transfers in seconds, ditching days-long settlements for real-time efficiency. Announced November 12, 2025, the token—fully backed 1:1 by U.S. deposits at the bank—debuts on Coinbase’s Base Layer 2 network, marking Wall Street’s deepest dive into public blockchain infrastructure. Unlike volatile stablecoins like …
• 12 November

  Bitwise’s Spot Chainlink ETF Pops Up on DTCC Registry, Hinting at Imminent Launch

  

  Bitwise Asset Management’s proposed spot Chainlink ETF has surfaced on the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) registry, a pivotal step that often heralds an imminent U.S. launch. Listed under ticker CLNK in both “active” and “pre-launch” categories on November 11, 2025, the filing underscores the asset manager’s push to deliver regulated exposure to Chainlink’s (LINK) oracle network amid surging …