Spot Bitcoin ETF options officially debuted on the Nasdaq, marking a pivotal development for the cryptocurrency market. With the arrival of these options, starting with the BlackRock BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT), investors inevitably received additional instruments for hedging risks and covering exposure to Bitcoin’s fluctuations. Nasdaq recorded 73,000 IBIT options contracts on the first 60 minutes of trading, ranking the company among the 20 most active non-index options.

Injective, a Cosmos-based Layer 1 blockchain, has launched the iAgent SDK, a tool designed to enable users to create their own on-chain artificial intelligence agents. This new development merges AI technology with blockchain, providing a more accessible way for users to interact with decentralized applications (dApps) and automate complex processes. Injective iAgent SDK for Onchain AI Trading and Data Tools The iAgent SDK leverages advanced AI models, including OpenAI’s ChatGPT,

The role of Howard Lutnick in the Donald Trump administration will extend beyond the transition team. According to a report from Punchbowl News, President-elect Trump will announce Lutnick as the next Commerce Secretary. As the CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald and major advocate for Tether, Howard Lutnick brings both crypto and TradFi experience to the Commerce department. Howard Lutnick Profile For the Commerce Secretary Job The glowing report from Punchbowl News

Toncoin price has formed a rare extremely bullish pattern, pointing to more gains in the coming weeks. TON token was trading at $5.6 on Tuesday, up by 27% from its lowest point this month as the number of on-chain activated wallets rose to 34.26 million. Toncoin Price Forms Bullish Patterns TON price has formed two bullish patterns, which could push it sharply higher in the coming months as the crypto

After months of consolidation, Stellar price made a strong comeback this month, mirroring the performance of Ripple (XRP), which soared to $1 this week. XLM jumped to $0.2555, its highest level since January 2022 and 220% above its lowest point this year. Crypto analysts are optimistic that Stellar Lumens could continue its rally. Stellar Price Analysis As Analysts See More Gains Ahead Crypto analysts believe that XLM price has room

BlackRock Exec Robbie Mitchnick has refuted Bitcoin’s classification as a “risk-on” asset amid the ongoing rally in BTC. Robbie, the Head of Digital Assets for the leading asset manager, recently challenged this label during an interview with Yahoo Finance. While acknowledging Bitcoin’s volatility and citing it as a “risky asset”, he emphasized that it does not behave like traditional “risk-on assets”, offering a distinct investment profile for institutional and retail

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP and the wider crypto market fell suddenly on Tuesday as Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree allowing wider use of nuclear weapons. Stock markets around the globe also saw sharp fall amid the reports. The move comes in response to US President Joe Biden’s authorization to Ukraine to strike Russia with US missiles. Putin Approves Nuclear Decree, Dumps Stocks and Crypto Market On November 19,

Bitcoin Options ETF is reportedly set to commence trading today, sparking optimism in the broader crypto market. Notably, the anticipated approval has also bolstered market sentiment over a potential BTC rally to $200K in the coming days. Besides, it also comes as the US Spot Bitcoin ETF has regained momentum, starting the ongoing week with a strong influx, indicating growing institutional interest in the digital assets space. Bitcoin Options ETF

Cryptocurrency prices today sees Bitcoin (BTC) rise to the $91K mark, a $1,000 increase from yesterday’s level. Major altcoins like Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Ripple (XRP) have shown steady growth of 1-2% over the past 24 hours. The global cryptocurrency market cap has touched $3.08 trillion, marking a 1% increase since yesterday. Meanwhile, the overall market volume surged to $198 billion, reflecting a 28% jump in trading activity. Hedera

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has raised concerns over Bob Stebbins, a key contender for the position of U.S. SEC Chair. Bob Stebbins, a former SEC General Counsel, has faced criticism from cryptocurrency leaders for his involvement in past regulatory decisions that many view as unfavorable to the industry. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Take On Stebbins’ Candidacy Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has voiced his opposition to Stebbins on social media, stating