KLEA Crypto Daily: Thursday, November 13, 2025

Published: November 14, 2025 – 00:04 UTC

Here’s a look back at the key stories from November 13, 2025.

Bitcoin Price Plummets Below $100,000 as Fear Mounts Over Looming Fed Decision

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experienced a significant drop as fear grew over the Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting where interest rates are expected to remain steady. This led to Bitcoin falling to $98,200, its lowest value since May, while Ethereum also saw a sharp decline.

BNY Opens Treasury-Backed Reserve Fund for U.S. Stablecoin Issuers

BNY has launched a money market fund aimed at holding reserves for U.S. stablecoin issuers, marking the first major bank to introduce such a vehicle under the country's new federal framework for digital dollars. The fund is designed to maintain a stable $1 share price and provide clear regulatory parameters for institutions venturing into digital assets.

Telcoin Surges 75% After Firm Receives Crypto Bank Charter in Nebraska

Telcoin sees a 75% surge in its token value after securing a banking charter in Nebraska, allowing the firm to offer banking services using its stablecoin within regulated financial industries.

OKX Adds Built-In DEX Trading Across Base, Solana and X Layer

OKX integrates decentralized exchange trading into its self-custody wallet, allowing users to manage centralized and decentralized trades in a unified portfolio view, including access for U.S. customers.

Grayscale Kicks Off IPO Bid as SEC Reopens After 43-Day Shutdown

Grayscale Investments files for a public listing on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker GRAY, marking a significant milestone in digital asset management as the SEC resumes full operations after a 43-day shutdown.

First Spot XRP ETF Records $36M Volume, Challenges BSOL Record

Canary Capital's spot XRP ETF surpasses $36 million in trading volume within the first three hours, positioning itself as a strong contender for the best exchange-traded fund debut of 2025. The fund's performance signals concentrated buying interest in the new investment vehicle.

Australian Federal Police Warns of Sophisticated Impersonation Scheme

Cryptocurrency scammers in Australia have been impersonating police officers and using official government systems to deceive victims into transferring their digital assets, according to the Australian Federal Police. This sophisticated impersonation scam involves abusing Australia's ReportCyber platform to lend credibility to their fraudulent activities.

Acurast Raises $11M for Smartphone Confidential Compute Network

Acurast raised $11 million to launch a smartphone-based confidential compute network, promising tamper-resistant execution on consumer phones.

Uniswap Finally Turns On the Money Machine

Uniswap's "UNIfication" proposal, activating a fee switch to support token burning, has sparked a sharp rally in UNI prices and stirred debate within the DeFi community, potentially reshaping the tokenomics of the popular platform.

Institutions Must Stake Ether on Decentralized Infrastructure

Institutions are now required to stake ETH on decentralized networks using Distributed Validator Technology to secure Ethereum and optimize returns, emphasizing the shift towards decentralized infrastructure.

Whale.io Launches Weekend Sale Campaign for Crock Dentist NFTs and Unlimited Minting

Whale.io has announced a Weekend Sale campaign for Crock Dentist NFTs, offering a 50% discount on NFT minting for Whale users. The Crock Dentist NFT collection has already seen over 300 NFTs minted and active trading on secondary marketplaces.

Sui Partners With Bridge to Launch Native Stablecoin USDsui

Sui has introduced USDsui, a native stablecoin developed on Bridge’s Open Issuance platform to serve as a foundational asset for the Sui network. This collaboration aims to bring enterprise-grade infrastructure to the stablecoin ecosystem.

Ark Invest Buys $30 Million Worth of Circle Shares Amid Post-Earnings Selloff

Ark Invest has purchased $30 million worth of Circle shares following a post-earnings selloff, indicating confidence in the company's future despite market fluctuations.

Trump-Endorsed GENIUS Act Provided ‘Regulatory Clarity,’ Fueled Circle’s Strong Q3, Says CEO Jeremy Allaire

Circle Internet Group's CEO, Jeremy Allaire, attributes the company's strong Q3 performance to regulatory clarity provided by the GENIUS Act, leading to increased market activity and adoption of stablecoin by major financial institutions.

Australia Warns Criminals Are Abusing National Cybercrime Platform to Drain Crypto Wallets

Police in Australia have issued a warning about criminals exploiting the national cybercrime platform to drain cryptocurrency wallets. Australians are advised to be vigilant, watch for warning signs, and take steps to protect themselves from cybercrime.

FATF Unveils New Guidelines to Enhance Virtual Asset Recovery

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has introduced new guidelines to improve the recovery of virtual assets, emphasizing the use of blockchain analytics and specialized training. These comprehensive guidelines are aimed at enhancing the process of recovering virtual assets in cases of illicit activities.

Source: KLEA News