November 2023 - A Month of Crypto Surprises
In the fast-paced crypto world, November 2023 was nothing short of stunning. From the resurgence of #Bitcoin to groundbreaking developments in various sectors, it was a month filled with noteworthy events.
Bitcoin enthusiasts had reason to celebrate as the cryptocurrency posted its third consecutive positive monthly gain, marking an impressive +8.81%. But that’s just the beginning. Analysts James Seyffart and Eric Baluchnas increased the probability of #ETF approvals by January 10th to a whopping 90%, signalling potential mainstream acceptance.
Crypto stocks also grabbed the spotlight, with Coinbase experiencing a remarkable 71.9% surge in share price. Interestingly, this coincided with Binance’s record-breaking $4.3 billion fine, sparking speculation about the connection between the two events. Additionally, Northern Data AG secured a substantial $610 million in debt financing from Tether.to, while Hut 8 and USBTC joined forces to form Hut 8 Corp, a U.S.-based crypto mining entity.
The DeFi sector witnessed a resurgence, with DEX trading volume soaring nearly $100 billion. Discover what fueled this remarkable growth and get insights into platforms like Blast and the security incident that impacted KyberSwap.
In the world of derivatives, the CME took the lead in Bitcoin futures, overshadowing Binance for most of the month. Bitcoin ETPs attracted approximately $1.5 billion in inflows, highlighting growing institutional interest. Long liquidations on specific dates led to significant price fluctuations, providing opportunities for savvy traders.
Mining enthusiasts had plenty to discuss, with Antpool making headlines for refunding an 83 #BTC transaction fee mistakenly paid by a user. The network’s hash rate and difficulty hit new all-time highs, doubling since January. Dive into the details, including Jack Dorsey’s investment in a new mining pool called OCEAN.
Real-world asset tokenization saw significant regulatory developments as Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission moved to treat tokenized securities like traditional ones. Taiwan awarded its first security token offering license, and HSBC introduced a service to tokenize physical gold.
Venture capital continued to flow into the crypto industry, recording a 37.3% increase from October. Notably, the Wormhole Foundation completed a $225 million venture round, attracting investments from prominent players.
This is just a glimpse of the crypto wonders November brought us.
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