Crypto Exchange Gemini Starts Up in France With EU’s MiCA Laws Weeks From Kicking In

Companies registered in EU nations by year-end will be able to operate in those countries while they secure licenses under MiCA regulations that take effect at the end of the year.
Bitcoin Mining Economics Improved in the First Half of November: JPMorgan

The total market cap of the miners the bank tracks grew 33% since the end October, the report said.
MARA Holdings Upsizes Convertible Notes Offering by $150M Amid Overwhelming Investor Demand

The second-biggest publicly traded company holding bitcoin, MARA, is looking to purchase more from the estimated proceeds of $833 million.
First Mover Americas: Options Coming to Bitcoin ETFs Is a Big Deal

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for November 19, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: HBAR Gains 13.3%, Leading Index Higher from Monday

Render was also among the top performers, gaining 5.1%.
Stablecoin Issuer Paxos to Buy Finland’s Membrane Finance to Gain EU Access

Paxos agreed to buy electronic money institution Membrane Finance, which is licensed in Finland.
El Salvador Is Getting Its First Tokenized U.S. Treasuries Offering

The new product aims to give access to T-Bill investments for individuals and organizations who were previously unable to invest in these products, the press release said.
Howard Lutnick, Tether’s Wall Street Banker, Is Trump’s Pick for Commerce Chief, Not Treasury Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick as Treasury Secretary.
AI Agents Can Help Crypto Become the Currency of AI

But there’s a lot of work to do, says Jesus Rodriguez, CEO, IntoTheBlock
Ethena Sees $1B Inflows as Crypto Rally Brings Back Double-Digit Yields

The protocol’s rejuvenation is driven by elevated perpetual funding rates, with more catalysts ahead for growth.
