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S&P Global Ratings downgrades Tether’s USDT stability assessment to 5, the weakest score on its 1-7 scale.
The move stems from increased holdings in volatile assets like bitcoin, now comprising 24% of reserves, up from 17% a year ago.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino dismisses the rating as outdated, emphasizing USDT’s overcapitalization and $10B+ profits in 2025.
Community reaction mixes concern over depegging risks with defense of...
Bitcoin Rebounds 12% to $91,000 Amid Mixed Economic Signals and Rate Cut Hopes
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Quick Take
Bitcoin Recovery: BTC climbs 12% from last week’s $80,000 bottom, trading near $91,000 as of November 29, 2025.
Macro Drivers: Rising odds of a December Fed rate cut bolster sentiment, countering mixed U.S. labor and growth signals.
Market Caution: Analysts warn of potential resistance at $93,000–$96,000, with broader risks from deflationary pressures.
Bitcoin has staged a notable rebound, gaining approximately 12% from...
Bitcoin Rebounds Above $90,000 Amid Fed Rate Cut Speculation and ETF Inflows
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Bitcoin price recovery: BTC climbs above $91,000, up 5% in 24 hours, after dipping to $81,000 last week and erasing 2025 gains.
Rate cut catalyst: Market prices in 85% chance of December Fed cut, boosting risk assets including crypto.
ETF momentum: Spot Bitcoin ETFs see $21 million inflows on Nov. 26, led by BlackRock’s IBIT returning to profitability.
Whale activity: Large holders flip to net buying for the first time...
Australia Introduces Bill to Fold Crypto Platforms into Financial Licensing Regime
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The Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025 establishes licensing requirements for crypto exchanges and custody providers.
Platforms handling assets like Bitcoin and stablecoins must obtain an Australian Financial Services Licence and adhere to strict conduct rules.
The reform could unlock up to A$24 billion in annual productivity gains while aligning crypto with traditional finance regulations.
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Texas Initiates Strategic Bitcoin Reserve with $5M BlackRock ETF Purchase
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Texas Comptroller’s office acquired $5 million in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) on November 20.
The purchase serves as an initial allocation for the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve while custody arrangements are finalized.
State officials plan to transition to self-custodied Bitcoin holdings once a suitable custodian is selected.
This move positions Texas as the first U.S. state to actively build a...




