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📉 BTC open interest has fallen to 2022 levels CryptoQuant analysts report that Bitcoin’s open interest has dropped to its lowest levels in the past three years. This decline is interpreted as a market reset — a factor that often coincides with the formation of a local bottom.

🪙 BlackRock: Bitcoin remains primarily a capital-preservation tool Robert Mitchnick, head of digital assets at BlackRock, noted that BTC currently functions more as a store of value rather than a global payment system — it lacks advanced L2 solutions such as the Lightning Network. According to Mitchnick, Bitcoin should be viewed as a long-term asset, and investors shouldn’t try to predict short-term market moves.

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💬 VanEck’s CEO questioned Bitcoin’s technological resilience VanEck CEO Jan van Eck stated that BTC is vulnerable to risks from quantum computing, full transaction transparency, and potential weaknesses in encryption. He noted that the fund may walk away from Bitcoin, while some investors are already turning toward privacy coins like Zcash.

😯 Rumor: a Strategy top executive sold $13 million worth of MSTR shares Executive Vice President Shao Wei-Min sold 58,004 company shares over the past 10 days for approximately $13 million. The market is debating whether this is tied to internal expectations or simply a routine portfolio rebalancing.

👀 The BTC and Strategy community calls for a boycott of JPMorgan Following reports about the possible removal of Strategy and other crypto companies from key indexes, investors sparked a wave of outrage: this could force index funds to sell off their shares. Grant Cardone withdrew $20 million and sued the bank, Max Keiser is calling to “crush JPMorgan,” and meanwhile the bank has closed the accounts of Strike’s CEO and 21 Capital’s Jack Mallers — once again raising the issue of debanking crypto entrepreneurs.

🇺🇸 The White House disbanded the D.O.G.E department The U.S. government abolished the Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E), led by Elon Musk, eight months before the end of his term. Throughout its entire existence, the department did not publish a single report.

🌐 The father of carbon credits backs tokenization and blockchain 📈 The founder of the Chicago Climate Exchange and inventor of carbon credit trading, Richard Sandor, believes that all assets will be tokenized within the next 5–10 years. Carbon will become another asset of the digital world, and in the future AI, tokenization, and carbon-credit trading will merge to create a better world.

‼️ New Zealand introduces digital currency and blockchain into school curriculum 🟠 Starting in 2026, New Zealand schools will be able to incorporate digital currency and blockchain materials into the national financial literacy curriculum, with mandatory implementation beginning in 2027. ✅ In Years 1–5, students will learn basic concepts such as earning, saving, spending, and the role of simple digital wallets. From Year 6 onward, they will study more advanced topics, including tokenomics and value transfer. So far, such school courses are offered only in a few countries, including Estonia, Singapore, and some regions of Australia.

‼️ Chainlink becomes critical DeFi infrastructure Grayscale stated that Chainlink is becoming a key bridge between blockchain and traditional finance, accelerating the growth of tokenization. 👉 The market for tokenized assets has grown to $35 billion, and demand for Chainlink’s solutions continues to increase. CCIP, oracles, and Proof of Reserve make Chainlink critical infrastructure for the future of on-chain finance. ✅ Partnerships with S&P Global and FTSE Russell confirm Chainlink’s role in scaling tokenization.

⚡️ Coinbase enhances security architecture Coinbase is migrating funds from older internal wallets to new ones to further strengthen its security framework. ✅ During the transfer, on-chain data showed large BTC and ETH movements between Coinbase-controlled wallets. The migration began on November 22 at 9:00 a.m. ET and was completed the same day at 10:05 p.m. ET.

💥 Crypto Dispensers considers possible sale Crypto Dispensers, a Chicago-based crypto ATM operator, is exploring a potential $100 million sale after the U.S. Department of Justice accused the company of involvement in a $10 million money-laundering scheme. ❗️ The company and its CEO, Firas Isa, have pleaded not guilty to the charges. Crypto Dispensers said it has hired advisors to review and assess the potential deal.

💬 Larry Fink: Bitcoin could reach $700,000 The CEO of BlackRock stated that in the current cycle, the price of BTC could potentially rise to $700,000. This forecast reflects the growing institutional interest in the leading cryptocurrency.

📉 The current November may become the worst in the past 6 years for Bitcoin The current trend makes this November the weakest period for Bitcoin since 2022. The market continues to show a bearish sentiment amid high volatility and selling pressure.

💰 WPAHash launched mining of USDT and USDC stablecoins The platform has enabled mining of stablecoins, offering investors stable income without volatility risks. The new mining format is designed for those who want fixed returns with minimal market fluctuations.

🚀 Saylor and CZ expect a new Bitcoin record Michael Saylor said on FOX that the current drop is temporary and BTC will soon set a new all-time high. CZ also forecasts Bitcoin’s growth in the current cycle — from $500,000 to $1,000,000.

🐋 A Satoshi-era whale bought 457,000 ETH for $1.25 billion This legendary wallet has once again gone “all in,” just like during every previous market crash. Investors are now wondering: does this mean the bottom is already behind us?

🇺🇸 Scott Bessent causes a stir at Pubkey Bitcoin bar opening 💸 U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made an unannounced appearance at the opening of the Pubkey bitcoin bar in Washington, giving hope to the bitcoiners gathered there. As Bitcoin fell below $83,000 on Friday, gestures like this signal that the U.S. government has not forgotten about its bitcoin reserve. ➡️ Meanwhile, according to Santiment, social-media mentions were split roughly evenly between predictions of a drop to $20,000–$70,000 and more optimistic forecasts of $100,000–$130,000.

‼️ ASIC manufacturer Bitmain suspected of espionage 🟠 According to Bloomberg, Bitmain — a leading manufacturer of bitcoin mining ASICs — is under investigation in the United States over national-security concerns. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is conducting an inquiry known as Operation Red Sunset to determine whether Bitmain’s ASIC devices can be remotely controlled and potentially used to affect the power grid. ✅ Bitmain denies having any such capabilities. The company currently controls more than 80% of the global bitcoin-mining hardware market.

❇️ Coinbase acquires Solana-based DEX Vector.fun Coinbase has announced the acquisition of the decentralized exchange Vector.fun. The integration will expand the company’s access to the Solana network and strengthen its strategy in the decentralized trading sector. 📌 The deal was confirmed by Coinbase executive Max Branzburg. The price has not been disclosed, and the transaction is expected to close by the end of the year.