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Anatoly Yakovenko: Bitcoin’s playbook won’t fit other coins
On Nov 5, 2025, Solana’s Anatoly Yakovenko argued that Bitcoin’s path to product‑market fit can’t be copied. Colosseum cofounder Matty Taylor extended the point, outlining two routes to non‑sovereign stores of value (SoV): privacy‑first money on its own L1, and a cash‑flowing token that rides Solana’s performance improvements. Trump’s CZ pardon ignites Hill backlash and tests crypto policy
President Donald Trump granted a pardon to Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, months after Zhao completed a four‑month sentence for anti‑money‑laundering violations tied to Binance’s past controls. The White House framed the case as “over‑prosecuted” under the prior administration, according to CNN. France expands AML inspections for Binance and crypto exchanges
France’s financial regulator has widened its anti-money laundering (AML) inspections on crypto exchanges as part of efforts to identify which firms will qualify for European Union-wide licenses under the bloc’s new regulatory framework. EBA warns of AML risks from crypto firms in MiCA transition
The European Banking Authority (EBA) warned on October 9 that crypto-asset service providers operating under transitional arrangements pose money-laundering and terrorist-financing risks as the EU phases in its Markets in Crypto-Assets regime. Polymarket valuation surges to $9B after ICE investment
Polymarket announced in a post on X that Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) will make a $2 billion strategic investment at a $9 billion post‑money valuation, confirming earlier reports. The tie‑up comes weeks after U.S. derivatives regulators signaled limited comfort with certain event‑contract models via a CFTC staff no‑action letter, clearing a path for Polymarket to operate in the United States. Nansen launches AI crypto chatbot powered by smart money
Nansen, a Singapore-based blockchain analytics firm, launched Nansen AI – the conversational crypto trading chatbot uses data from top-performing wallets across more than 24 public blockchains to help users research trades and monitor market activity. 
Senate Democrats unveil digital asset oversight framework
Twelve Senate Democrats released a policy framework that would give the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) authority over spot trading of digital assets that are not securities. The proposal also calls for clearer Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) guidance and stronger anti-money laundering requirements. Sam Altman seeks refund for 2018 Tesla Roadster deposit
Sam Altman is trying to cancel his Tesla Roadster reservation and get his money back after waiting since 2018. The OpenAI CEO posted email screenshots on X showing he put down a deposit seven and a half years ago and recently tried to request a refund, but the email bounced back. Global money hunts India banks as US credit wobbles
Foreign cash is piling into Indian banks while US credit jitters spook investors elsewhere. Over the weekend, Emirates NBD lined up $3B for RBL Bank. Earlier, Abu Dhabi’s IHC agreed to buy into Sammaan Capital (~$1B), and SMFG moved on Yes Bank with $1.6B for 20%. Australia gives enforcers authority to limit crypto ATM services
Australia’s Home Affairs Minister, Tony Burke, announced new legislation granting the country’s financial crimes agency AUSTRAC expanded powers to regulate or restrict the operation of crypto ATMs. The law, introduced on Thursday, allows AUSTRAC to limit or ban financial products and services deemed high-risk for money laundering or fraud. $400 billion destroyed in 4 hours: is crypto still decentralized?
Donald Trump posts on Truth Social about 100% tariffs on Chinese goods – and $400 billion in crypto market cap vanishes within hours. Over $19B in forced liquidations. 1.66 million traders lose money. Can we call a market decentralized when it depends on a single presidential post? Pantera Capital: it’s not too late to get into crypto
Bitcoin’s push to fresh highs has many newcomers wondering if they missed the boat. Pantera Capital’s Cosmo Jiang says they haven’t. In a CNBC Fast Money interview, he pointed to survey data showing a majority of investors still hold no digital assets – a sign that adoption is early, not late. 
