Author: Mickael Rois

UAE Central Bank ($UAECB) revealed its digital dirham CBDC pilot completed a landmark $13.6 million cross-border transaction, advancing the UAE’s digital currency ambitions. The successful transfer, part of the UAE digital dirham CBDC pilot, signals rapid momentum and surprises analysts with its scale and speed. UAE’s Digital Dirham CBDC Pilot Moves $13.6M on First Live Transaction On November 12, 2025, the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates ($UAECB) confirmed its digital dirham Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot achieved its inaugural live transaction, transferring AED 50 million ($13.6 million) to China’s Agricultural Bank ($ACGB) via the mBridge blockchain platform.…

Bitcoin ($BTC) halted its rally and traded sideways near $36,800 as macroeconomic uncertainty weighed on crypto markets in November 2025. The focus keyphrase, “crypto sideways November 2025,” encapsulates a month where Moonvember hopes faded amid surprising stagnation. Can digital assets break out, or is more range-bound action ahead? Bitcoin Stalls at $36,800: November Trading Volumes Dip 18% Bitcoin ($BTC) capped a brief early-November surge, peaking at $38,200 on November 4 before retracing to $36,800 as of November 12, per CoinMarketCap data. Daily spot trading volumes slid 18% month-to-date, with turnover averaging $21.5 billion versus $26.3 billion in late October. Ethereum…

Bank of England ($BOENGL) Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden revealed that diluted stablecoin regulations could imperil UK financial stability, with the Bank of England stablecoin warning sparking debate across crypto and banking circles. Why is the UK risking its lead in digital assets at such a critical policy moment? Bank of England Raises Alarm Over Stablecoin Rule Loopholes On November 11, 2025, Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden of the Bank of England ($BOENGL) cautioned that efforts to relax proposed stablecoin regulations may introduce “real financial stability risks” to the UK. Speaking at the UK Finance Annual Crypto Conference, Breeden highlighted data from…

Canary Capital ($CANR) revealed an SEC filing on November 11 that appears to signal a spot XRP ETF launch as soon as this week, catching crypto markets off guard. The spot XRP ETF launch would represent the first U.S.-listed exchange-traded fund directly tracking XRP. Investors are now eyeing key regulatory and trading signals amid heightened anticipation. Canary Capital’s SEC Filing Triggers XRP Price Surge and Unusual Volume On November 11, Canary Capital ($CANR) filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission referencing plans for a ‘Canary Spot XRP Trust ETF.’ Within hours, XRP prices spiked 8.9% from…

SoFi Technologies ($SOFI) revealed its new crypto trading platform for U.S. customers on November 12, granting bank clients direct access to digital assets. The SoFi crypto trading US launch defies recent regulatory headwinds, raising questions about customer adoption and competitive banking trends. SoFi Unveils Crypto Access to 1.2 Million U.S. Bank Clients SoFi Technologies ($SOFI) announced the rollout of crypto trading to more than 1.2 million national bank account holders, effective November 12. Customers can now buy, sell, and hold over 25 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), through SoFi’s secure mobile platform. Per the company’s Q3 2025 financials,…

Bitwise Asset Management ($BITW) secured a spot for its proposed Chainlink ETF on the DTCC’s live eligibility list, igniting speculation about a near-term Bitwise Chainlink ETF launch. Investors are surprised as LINK surged 8.4% to $20.37 on volume exceeding $1.2 billion following the unexpected update. Bitwise Chainlink ETF Addition to DTCC Signals ETF Launch Near On November 11, 2025, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) added the “Bitwise Chainlink Trust ETF” to its live eligibility list, a move widely interpreted by the crypto community as a precursor to an imminent market debut. As of 07:00 UTC, Chainlink ($LINK) traded…

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad ($SYRIA) secured surprise sanctions relief after meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump in Amman, igniting a 4.6% rally in Syrian Eurobonds and fueling speculation about wider regional impacts. Investors are now re-evaluating risk premiums as the sudden policy shift brings opportunity—and potential volatility—for markets tracking Syrian sanctions relief 2025. Trump-Assad Talks Drive 4.6% Rally in Syrian Eurobonds, Oil Up 2.1% On November 10, President Assad met with Donald Trump in an unannounced summit in Amman, Jordan, resulting in an immediate easing of selected U.S. sanctions on Syrian state-owned enterprises and financial assets. Within hours, Syrian…

FTSE 100 ($FTSE) slipped 1.1% in early London trading as UK unemployment hits 5%, its highest level since February 2021, according to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) release. Investors are recalibrating in light of this unexpected jump in the labor market, raising urgent questions for equities and policy alike. FTSE 100 Falls 1.1% After UK Unemployment Jumps to 5% The FTSE 100 index ($FTSE) slides to 7,032.24 by 9:30 a.m. GMT on November 11, 2025 after official data confirms the UK unemployment rate rose to 5% in October. The figure marks a sharp increase from 4.7% in September…

Japan stocks trimmed early gains as investors locked in profits, with the Nikkei 225 ($NIKKEI) sliding 0.8% to 36,520.92 amid a busy earnings season. The Japan stocks profit taking trend emerged after a strong start, surprising analysts given upbeat GDP data and resilient tech sector earnings. Japan’s Nikkei 225 Falls 0.8% as Early Gains Reverse After Earnings The Nikkei 225 index ($NIKKEI) reversed course, declining 0.8% to close at 36,520.92 on November 11, 2025, after rising as much as 1.4% in morning trading, according to Bloomberg data. Trading volumes reached 1.15 billion shares, about 15% above the 30-day average, reflecting…

SoftBank Group Corp. ($SFTBY) secured $5.8 billion by selling its Nvidia ($NVDA) stake in a move that stunned markets and signaled a shift in AI investment sentiment. The SoftBank sells Nvidia stake news sparks debate among tech investors: why now, and how will it reshape sector dynamics? SoftBank Offloads $5.8 Billion Nvidia Stake Amid AI Market Surge SoftBank Group Corp. ($SFTBY) revealed on November 11, 2025, that it has exited its position in Nvidia Corp. ($NVDA), selling approximately 8.2 million shares for a total of $5.8 billion, according to Bloomberg and exchange filings. Nvidia shares closed at $705.23 on November…