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Why Iran wants crypto for Strait of Hormuz tolls
Iran is now accepting bitcoin and stablecoins from cargo ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, charging $1 per barrel of oil. Experts say the move fits into the IRGC's existing crypto-based sanctions evasion network, which has facilitated billions in cross-border trade. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
Morgan Stanley launches cheapest Bitcoin ETF
Morgan Stanley's spot Bitcoin ETF begins trading today under the ticker MSBT, making it the first proprietary Bitcoin fund from a major U.S. bank. With 16,000 financial advisors and $6.2 trillion in client assets behind it, the launch could open a new phase for institutional Bitcoin adoption. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
Lawmakers outraged over "disgusting" war bets on Polymarket
Polymarket removed a betting market on the rescue of U.S. service members in Iran after lawmakers criticized it for reducing a military operation to a financial trade. Will this incident add to the pressure prediction markets face in Washington? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
NYSE targets weekend investors with new blockchain platform for 24/7 stock trading
The Intercontinental Exchange-owned operator is seeking SEC approval for a new venue that promises instant settlement and stablecoin funding to meet the growing global demand for "around-the-clock" markets.
Crypto trading platform with CZ as advisor sees sudden $2 billion volume surge on 'airdrop' hype
Users are actively trading in hopes of qualifying for future perks, with the platform hinting at an airdrop in 2026 and receiving a multi-8-figure investment from YZi Labs.
U.S. Hours Account for Nearly All of Bitcoin’s November Losses
BTC drifts or stabilizes during Asia trading hours, softens slightly during the European handover and then absorbs most of its losses once U.S. equity markets open.
What Next for DOGE Price as Grayscale's GDOG ETF Debuts?
The $0.1495 resistance level remains a significant barrier, while $0.144 serves as the last short-term support.
XRP Drops With Market as Bitcoin Weakness Pulls Altcoins Into Oversold Territory
Technical indicators suggest oversold conditions, but a break above $1.96 is needed to reverse the current downward trend.
'Fat-Finger' Fail? Cardano Whale Torches $6M After Hitting Illiquid USDA Pool
The decision to route through an illiquid micro-cap stablecoin might go down as one of the year’s most costly errors.
Bitcoin, Ether, Solana Traders Liquidated for Over $1B as Prices Dump 5-10%
Long traders accounted for nearly 90% of the liquidations, with $1.14 billion in bullish bets erased.
