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YGG Play Summit Returns to Manila, Highlights Web3 Resilience and Ecosystem Launches During Conference

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. BitPinas has no commercial relationship with any mentioned entity unless otherwise stated. 📬 Get the biggest crypto stories in the Philippines and Southeast Asia every week — subscribe to the BitPinas Newsletter. YGG Play Summit, the only major event for the…

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Senators Release Bipartisan Draft Outlining Crypto Policy and Federal Market Structure

A sweeping Senate draft accelerates momentum for clear crypto oversight by empowering the CFTC, tightening consumer protections and signaling broader federal support that could lift liquidity and spur wider adoption across regulated U.S. trading venues. Senate Draft Released With Crypto Safeguards, Trading Rules, and CFTC Funding A sharper regulatory push is taking shape as lawmakers…

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Bitcoin’s Brutal Flush Sets the Stage for a Violent Upside Rebound

Bitcoin’s latest wipeout has all the hallmarks of a classic capitulation event—exactly the kind of deep washout that often precedes explosive, face-ripping upside. Crypto Capitulation May Be the Fuse for Bitcoin’s Next Explosive Rally A quick scroll through social media on Thursday makes it clear plenty of crypto loyalists not only buy into this theory…

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Bitwise XRP ETF Lands on NYSE Today as Mainstream Interest Accelerates

XRP’s leap into mainstream investing accelerates today as Bitwise’s new XRP ETF spotlights rising payment-layer demand, expanding tokenization activity and growing investor appetite for blockchain utility. Bitwise XRP ETF Debuts Today on NYSE Market enthusiasm intensified as crypto asset manager Bitwise announced that its Bitwise XRP ETF would begin trading today on the NYSE under…

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El Salvador Adds 1,090 BTC to Reserves Amid Price Fall

Key Takeaways El Salvador made a record BTC purchase despite a sharp market drop and IMF loan restrictions. The government may be using technical workarounds to keep buying without using fiscal-sector funds. Supporters praise the long-term strategy, while critics warn of financial risk and mixed transparency. El Salvador has made its biggest bitcoin purchase ever….

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Santiment Flags BTC and XRP in ‘Good Buy Zone’ Despite Sell‑Off

The cryptocurrency market has experienced significant volatility this week, driven by macroeconomic pressures and concerns about the bursting of the AI bubble. Despite this, the market intelligence platform Santiment argued that the onchain market value to realized value ratio indicates a prime buying opportunity. Macro Headwinds Batter Altcoins The volatility of the cryptocurrency market has…

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Europol Traces $55 Million in Crypto Linked to Digital Piracy Services

Europol, working with the European Union Intellectual Property Office and Spain’s National Police, said on Nov. 19, 2025, that investigators traced roughly $55 million in cryptocurrency connected to illicit streaming and other digital piracy services. The operation identified 69 targeted sites (with an estimated 11.8 million annual visitors), referred 25 illicit IPTV services to crypto…

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Malaysia’s National Power Company Loses Over $1.1 Billion to Illegal Crypto Mining

Malaysia’s national utility firm Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) lost over $1.11 billion to illegal electricity use by crypto miners between 2020 and August 2025, with 13,827 premises implicated. Intensified Enforcement and Regulatory Clarity Malaysia’s national utility company, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), has suffered losses exceeding $1.11 billion (4.6 billion ringgit) due to illegal electricity usage…

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