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- Grayscale files for IPO to list as "GRAY" on NYSE, signaling crypto sector's public market push amid regulatory clarity. - Dual-class structure grants DCG 10x voting power over public shares, maintaining control as a "controlled company." - Proceeds will acquire membership interests in Grayscale Operating LLC, not directly fund operations. - Projected $30-33B valuation faces scrutiny over DCG influence, despite post-government shutdown crypto market rebound. - Morgan Stanley-led underwriters highlight Wa
- AB shares surged 30% driven by USD1 stablecoin integration and ETF expansion, boosting liquidity and user engagement. - Zero-fee USD1 transfers and cross-chain wallet upgrades enhanced AB's utility, linking ecosystem activity to token demand. - Fed rate-cut expectations and AB's 0.68 equity beta position it to benefit from dovish policy, despite Saba Capital's stake reduction. - AUM surpassed $869B in October 2025, with private markets targeting $90-100B by 2027, reinforcing growth potential amid digital
- Zero-knowledge identity protocol Self raised $9M in seed funding led by Greenfield Capital and SoftBank's fund, alongside angel investors like Casey Neistat and Polygon's Sandeep Nailwal. - The startup launched a points program incentivizing on-chain identity verification using ZKPs and verifiable credentials, partnering with Google , Aave , and Velodrome to bridge privacy-compliance gaps. - By enabling biometric passport verification and Aadhaar integration without exposing sensitive data, Self aims to
- Acurast, a smartphone-based decentralized computing project, secured $11M in funding led by Ethereum co-founder Gavin Wood and others. - The platform launched its mainnet on November 17, aiming to transform 150,000 smartphones into secure compute nodes for confidential tasks. - By leveraging hardware-backed security and eliminating intermediaries, Acurast challenges traditional data centers while addressing privacy and environmental concerns. - Despite scalability challenges, the project's 494 million pr
VeChain is attempting a November rebound, yet stagnant open interest and fading trader confidence threaten its recovery outlook.
- D'CENT Wallet's v8.1.0 update enables multi-wallet management for up to 100 accounts, streamlining digital asset handling across investment, NFTs, and events. - Competitors like Exodus and Blaqclouds advance crypto adoption through features like Mastercard-linked debit cards and decentralized identity systems with biometric security. - Innovations such as fee-free transactions (D'CENT GasPass) and on-chain identity management (.zeus domains) highlight industry focus on accessibility and security for main
- Grayscale files U.S. IPO via S-1, joining crypto firms like Circle and Bullish in public markets. - IPO details remain undetermined, contingent on SEC review and market conditions. - Japan's TSE tightens crypto listing rules amid volatile "crypto hoarding" stock collapses. - U.S. regulators advance crypto rulemaking post-shutdown, potentially accelerating Grayscale's approval. - Grayscale's IPO highlights crypto's institutional push amid global regulatory divergence.
- BNY Mellon launches BSRXX, a regulated fund enabling stablecoin issuers to hold GENIUS Act-compliant reserves without direct stablecoin investments. - The fund supports 24/7 digital markets by providing ultra-safe, short-term liquidity under federal requirements for stablecoin backing. - Anchorage Digital's participation highlights growing institutional adoption, with stablecoin reserves projected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030. - BNY's $57.8T custody expertise positions it as a key infrastructure provid
- French authorities lifted a travel ban on Telegram CEO Pavel Durov after he complied with judicial supervision for a year. - Durov faces charges of complicity in alleged Telegram misuse for crimes, with potential 10-year prison and $550k fine if convicted. - He criticized French legal procedures and Macron's policies, highlighting tensions over digital privacy and blockchain integration. - The case underscores regulatory challenges for encrypted platforms, balancing user rights with accountability in a "
- Avient's stock rose 8% after Q3 results showed $0.70 adjusted EPS and 16.5% EBITDA margin, driven by productivity gains despite weaker sales. - Organic sales fell across key divisions (-4% in Color/Inks, -1% in SEM), with mixed regional performance and ongoing supply chain challenges. - 2026 guidance ($540M-$550M EBITDA) reflects cautious optimism, while analysts diverged on price targets amid macroeconomic risks and strategic shifts in packaging markets . - Management emphasized defense/healthcare growt