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Crypto startup investment company Republic has selected Avalanche as the blockchain to launch its native token, the Republic Note, as part of its mission to democratize private market investing. According to an announcement seen by CryptoPotato, Republic chose Avalanche for the launch due to the network’s scale, speed, and customizability, with intentions to expand its footprint to a subnetwork next year. Republic Picks Avalanche for Token Launch The Republic Note has...

With U.S. spot Ethereum (ETH) ETFs now a realistic prospect, some experts are questioning whether their approval will impact the market as much as a Bitcoin (BTC) equivalent. Bitwise – the world’s largest crypto index fund manager – says they won’t be. In conversation with CryptoPotato, the firm’s analyst Juan Leon explained why. Ignorance Of Ethereum According to Leon, while many institutional investors have grown more informed and receptive to BTC as an investment asset,...

South Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS), which is one of the largest pension funds in the world, bought approximately $20 million worth of Coinbase stock (COIN), an investment that has raked in an unrealized 40% profit for the fund. The move marked the first time NPS would include a crypto-based company in its U.S. stock portfolio. NPS Coinbase Shares Purchase in Profit In a stock holdings report submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Nov. 16,...

The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has published a set of new rules guiding the listing and delisting of digital assets to ensure the activities of crypto firms protect investors from financial harm. According to an official post from the department, the new guidance is effective immediately and will replace older standards issued in 2020. All virtual asset firms are expected to incorporate the latest standards into their coin listing and delisting...

Cardano’s native token experienced an upsurge, alongside various alternative cryptocurrencies, fueled by growing optimism among investors in the broader market. With a remarkable monthly gain exceeding 55%, ADA reached a price level reminiscent of April, briefly touching $0.40 this week. This positive momentum has the potential to boost ADA to surpass a significant resistance level in the near future. New data also indicates that the ongoing consolidation phase closely...

A United States judge has concluded the dismissal of a class action lawsuit against stablecoin issuer Tether and its affiliate crypto exchange Bitfinex, two years after the plaintiff made a move against the firms. According to a blog post, Chief Judge Laura Taylor Swain of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York denied Shawn Dolifka’s motion for leave to amend the class suit. Dolifka has now chosen not to appeal the judge’s decision. The Class Suit...

Litecoin (LTC) has experienced a monthly surge of approximately 20%, briefly surpassing the $74 mark, in tandem with a broader resurgence in the cryptocurrency market. The increased network activity has played a pivotal role in this upward trend. Data compiled by IntoTheBlock reveals that active addresses on the Litecoin Network have reached a six-month high. On November 13th, the count of active addresses, indicating those involved in transactions, soared to 979.55k,...

The Polygon Ecosystem Growth address has distributed 217 million MATIC tokens to approximately 70 addresses within the last 24 hours. This strategic move aims to foster development and expand the ecosystem. As a result of this token distribution, there has been a slight impact on MATIC’s market price, leading to minor declines. Polygon Ecosystem Growth 217 Million Distribution According to etherscan data, approximately 70 wallets were credited with 217 million MATIC,...

Immutable, a prominent player in the layer-2 blockchain arena, has announced a transition for its Immutable zkEVM Testnet. Starting November 20, the testnet will undergo a regenesis, transitioning to a Geth-based client from its current Polygon Edge framework. Immutable zkEVM Testnet Embarks on Major Regenesis On November 15, Immutable announced that its layer-2 blockchain, the Immutable zkEVM Testnet, is set to undergo a regenesis for a smooth transition to a Geth-based...

Commerzbank AG – the fourth largest bank in Germany – has received its Crypto Custody License after unveiling plans to break into digital asset safekeeping almost two years ago. This makes Commerzbank the first full-service bank in Germany to receive the license. Commerzbank Enters Crypto Custody Per a press release on Wednesday, the bank’s new license opens it to launching a “broad range” of new digital asset services, especially pertaining to crypto assets. Its first goal...