Today, crypto starts the week with a comeback after last week's sell-off. New research shows more crypto investors are turning to stable coins as a form of protection from market volatility. And Matt Sava Ree of NASDAQ breaks down the exchanges push into digital assets.Welcome to CNBC's Crypto World. I'm Mackenzie Seagalos. Digital currencies making a comeback over the weekend and starting the last week of November in the green.By noon Eastern, Bitcoin crossed above the $87,000 level. That's after last week ...

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack. GM! Today’s top news: Crypto majors chop ahead of NVDA earnings today; Bitcoin at $91,400 Kraken raises $800M at $20B valuation led by Citadel Ethereum Foundation unveils “Interop Layer” where L2s function as 1 chain Fidelity launched its Solana ETF; SOL ETFs see most inflows since Nov 6 MegaETH ...

The explosive rise of stablecoins has triggered pressure from U.S. banks and regulators on the Basel Committee to reconsider its stringent capital requirements for crypto assets. Despite being marketed as lower-risk digital currencies, stablecoins remain subject to the same harsh regulatory treatment as volatile cryptocurrencies under current Basel rules. Erik Thedéen, chair of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, acknowledged in a Financial Times interview that the global framework needs recalibr ...

And as I was saying, the gains right now for Bitcoin up 2.2% ether as the having having a stronger session then up 4.1%. But this in the context of that pressure that we've seen in recent weeks and months for crypto, what's been going on is this we've seen this story before. Is things different given given the ETF inflows we saw at the start of the year, the regulatory focus in the US.So it's very different, right. Normally when we had these big crashes, it was around some big events, like a big exchange co ...

Kraken’s co-CEO Arjun Sethi blasts UK crypto rules as overly restrictive, as industry leaders hit out at Britain for falling behind. | Credit: Getty Images. Key Takeaways Kraken Co-CEO Arjun Sethi claims Britain’s FCA rules are overreaching and discouraging investors. The firm’s British customers reportedly can’t access around 75% of the products available to U.S. users. While the FCA defends its cautious approach, Sethi and other industry figures say the U.S. is speeding ahead. Kraken’s Co-CEO ha ...

The Bank of England has proposed temporary limits on stablecoin holdings for retail and business users and new rules for how issuers can manage their reserves. In a consultation paper published Monday, the central bank said individuals would be allowed to hold up to £20,000 (US$26,000) in a single systemic stablecoin, while businesses would face a £10 million (US$13.1 million) cap. Notably, the proposal “would not cover stablecoins used as assets for non-systemic purposes, such as the buying and selling ...

Core Insights - Digital currencies are experiencing a pullback, with Bitcoin holding around the $100,000 level, while Ether and Solana have also seen declines [2][5] - Robinhood reported a significant increase in revenue driven by its crypto business, with a 129% year-over-year rise in transaction-based revenue and a 271% increase in net income [6][5] - Kraken's co-CEO discussed the positive changes in the regulatory environment for crypto in the US, highlighting increased institutional interest and engagement with lawmakers [15][19] Company Performance - Robinhood's revenue from digital assets rose over 200% to $268 million, contributing to a net income of $556 million [6][5] - Despite strong earnings, Robinhood's stock fell nearly 9% following the earnings report [7] - Kraken is exploring an IPO and has reportedly raised $500 million at a $15 billion valuation, with plans for further fundraising [33] Market Trends - A report indicated that 55% of hedge funds surveyed are invested in crypto, up from 47% in 2024, with institutional investors citing changing US regulations as a key reason for increased investment [11][12] - Kathy Wood from ARK Invest noted that stablecoins are taking on roles previously expected of Bitcoin, potentially reducing Bitcoin's projected value by $300,000 in future forecasts [8][9] Regulatory Environment - The regulatory landscape for crypto in the US has improved, with Kraken's co-CEO noting positive engagement with Congress and regulators [15][19] - New legislation, including the "genius bill," is seen as a significant step forward for the industry, fostering a more favorable environment for institutional investment [15][19] Product Development - Kraken has launched tokenized equities, which are backed one-for-one with shares of stock, and is looking to expand this offering to the US market [21][20] - The company is focused on public equities for tokenization, considering the complexities involved with private stocks [27][29]

Core Insights - Global hedge funds are increasingly investing in crypto markets, with over half now holding crypto-related assets, driven by the U.S. government's supportive stance on digital assets [1][2] Group 1: Hedge Fund Investment Trends - 55% of hedge funds hold crypto-related assets, up from 47% the previous year, with an average allocation of 7% of their holdings to crypto [2] - More than half of the hedge funds with crypto investments allocate less than 2% of their total assets to this sector [2] - An influx of new capital has led hedge fund assets to reach nearly $5 trillion in Q3 2025 [5] Group 2: Market Dynamics and Regulatory Environment - Cryptocurrency prices have surged in 2025, with Bitcoin reaching record highs, influenced by U.S. President Donald Trump's support and favorable regulations [3] - The past year has been pivotal for U.S. crypto regulation, with expectations for long-term regulatory stability [4] - 67% of funds invested in crypto plan to increase their investments in the next 12 months, primarily through crypto derivatives [4] Group 3: Risks and Challenges - The use of crypto derivatives, which allow funds to speculate on price movements without holding the underlying assets, introduces market risks [4] - A flash crash in October highlighted vulnerabilities related to excessive leverage and inadequate institutional infrastructure [5] - The funds surveyed manage approximately $982 billion in assets [5]

Britain will roll out its stablecoin regulatory framework "just as quickly as the U.S.," a senior Bank of England official said Wednesday, rebuffing industry concerns that the UK is falling behind in the global race to regulate the assets. At the SALT conference in London, BoE Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said the bank remains committed to matching the U.S.'s pace, where President Trump signed stablecoin framework the GENIUS Act into law in July, which has triggered momentum for the assets’ adoption. "O ...

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, announced it will suspend new user registrations in Japan starting October 31 as the country’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) prepares to roll out tighter oversight of the crypto sector. In a statement on Wednesday, the exchange said the suspension is part of its “proactive approach” to comply with Japan’s evolving regulatory framework for digital assets. Bybit Hits Pause in Japan — Compliance Move or Caution Signal? According ...