Here’s what happened in crypto today November 2, 2025, 4:43 pm
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
EU mulls SEC-like oversight for stock, crypto exchanges to bolster startup landscape November 2, 2025, 4:19 pm
The EU is reportedly drafting a proposal to transfer crypto and financial sector oversight to the ESMA, as part of a wider push to improve capital markets for startups.
Bitcoin 'money vessel' amasses $8B but recovery lacks ETF inflows November 2, 2025, 12:55 pm
Despite an $8 billion rise in realized cap, Bitcoin’s recovery lacks the continued inflows from ETFs and Michael Saylor’s Strategy as the main demand drivers, according to CryptoQuant.
Coinbase mulls $2B BVNK startup acquisition in stablecoin push: Report November 2, 2025, 11:50 am
Stablecoins are becoming an important source of income for Coinbase, as they accounted for about 20% of the exchange’s total revenue during the third quarter of 2025.
Bitcoin price hits $111K November high but bear market fears persist November 2, 2025, 10:24 am
Bitcoin traders doubted the staying power of last-minute weekend BTC price upside as selling pressure from whales returned into the weekly close.
Blockchain has earned its place in sports as core infrastructure November 2, 2025, 8:30 am
Blockchain has transitioned from arena sponsorships to mission-critical stadium infrastructure. Sport has enabled blockchain’s mainstream moment.
FTX creditor says real recovery could be as low as 9% amid inflated crypto prices November 2, 2025, 6:34 am
FTX creditors may get only a fraction of their expected payouts once adjusted for Bitcoin, Ether and Solana’s current prices, according to creditor representative Sunil.
95% of Iran’s 427,000 active crypto mining devices operate illegally, official says November 2, 2025, 4:56 am
Iran’s energy chief says 95% of the country’s 427,000 crypto mining rigs operate illegally, consuming massive power and destabilizing the national grid.
Romania blacklists Polymarket for illegal crypto betting amid $600M election wagers November 2, 2025, 3:53 am
Polymarket’s ban in Romania follows similar crackdowns in the US, France, Belgium, Poland, Singapore and Thailand, where regulators cited unlicensed gambling activity.
Fintechs and neobanks drive the next era of stablecoin adoption November 2, 2025, 3:30 am
Fintechs bypass traditional banking to offer stablecoin access, yield and spending in emerging markets. Programmable money leapfrogs legacy infrastructure.