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Here are the top crypto news stories of the past week!
Market Updates 📈
Here are the crypto highlights of the week:
- Bitcoin is up 17% vs the previous seven days, now at $80,610.42.
- The weekly top gainer in the top 100 coins is Dogecoin ($0.29), up 92%
- The weekly top loser in the top 100 is USDC ($1.00), down 0.1%! 🙂
- Noteworthy: ADA ($0.595) is up 78.2% vs the past week.
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Feature Story: Bitcoin in Unchartered Territory
Bitcoin (BTC) surged past the $80,000 milestone over the weekend, marking a historic peak and continuing a strong upward trajectory that has captured the attention of global investors.
- The milestone comes after BTC steadily climbed from the mid-$70,000s, driven by heightened retail and institutional interest.
The numbers:
- Glassnode’s on-chain data shows increased spot trading volumes and a decline in exchange reserves, suggesting significant buying pressure.
- “This move was fueled by sheer spot demand,” noted analyst James Check. “We’re seeing fewer liquidations compared to previous runs, which indicates a more organic rally.”
What’s next: As Bitcoin enters uncharted territory, traders and analysts are cautious yet hopeful. The focus now shifts to whether BTC can maintain momentum or if profit-taking will temper gains.
Check out a longer version of this article here.
Local Crypto News 🇵🇭
- YGG shared the one-week event schedule of the YGG Play Summit.
- Coins.ph announced that it is now part of the Circle Alliance.
- BlockchainSpace’s Yey is now on web3 review platform for projects and communities GATH3R.
- ICP Hub PH announced its Pitch and Innovate: #Web3 Solutions on ICP, an official iThink Hackathon as part of Philippine Startup Week 2024.
Noteworthy 🌟
Key updates and announcements from around the crypto and blockchain world:
- Hackers exploited Metawin’s Ethereum and Solana wallets, stealing $4 million, but the casino has restored funds and notified authorities.
- Crypto losses reached $129.6 million in October due to hacks and exit scams.
- OpenSea CEO Devin Finzer announced that a new platform, built “from the ground up,” will launch next month.
- Rooch Network CEO Haichao Zhu was robbed at knifepoint in Bangkok ahead of Devcon.
Educational Corner 🎓
This week, BitPinas shared multiple trading and gaming guides:
- The US SEC issued a wells notice to web3 gaming firm Immutable.
- Pakistan is proposing amendments to the SBP Act to legalize cryptocurrency.
- CoFTRA‘s new regulations allow institutional investors to enter Indonesia’s crypto market.
- Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is strengthening crypto laws to prevent domestic assets from being moved abroad during a financial crisis.
Regulation Watch 📜
Stay informed about the latest regulatory updates from here and around the world and what they mean for you:
- Donald Trump elected US President.
- The US SEC issued a wells notice to web3 gaming firm Immutable.
- Pakistan is proposing amendments to the SBP Act to legalize cryptocurrency.
- CoFTRA‘s new regulations allow institutional investors to enter Indonesia’s crypto market.
- Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is strengthening crypto laws to prevent domestic assets from being moved abroad during a financial crisis.
The following people were feature in last week’s community spotlights:
- Paul Soliman, CEO, Bayanichain. (November 5)
- Gilbert Lazaro, content creator, Tito Vlogs. (November 6)
- James Pebenito, Even the Philippines. (November 8)
More Web3 and AI News 💡
Discover the latest in web3 and AI innovation.
- SafePal launched a Mini Wallet App on Telegram, enabling users to create compliant Swiss bank accounts and access a digital Visa card for crypto transactions.
- Curve Finance and TON are partnering to advance DeFi on the TON blockchain in 2025.
- Ozean and HELIX partner to bridge institutional private credit with DeFi, using blockchain to bring real-world asset yields to decentralized finance.
- SatoshiDEX is launching its SATX token to enhance Bitcoin trading with decentralized finance features.
Web3 Gaming Section 🎮
The future of web3 is gaming, and here are the latest news.
- Tomarket has reinstated airdrop eligibility for many players initially banned for alleged cheating.
- Crystalfalla steampunk RPG from Crypto Rogue Games, will have its open beta on December 13th on Epic Game Store.
- Delabs Games is shifting to Telegram as its main platform.
- NXI launched “Billionaire’s Path,” a wealth-building game on Telegram, alongside a $500,000 airdrop campaign.
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