On Nov. 25, 2025, Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov said DeFi is already about 30% of the way to mass adoption and could reach global scale within four years, with regulatory clarity a decisive factor.
Texas purchased $10 million in Bitcoin on November 20 to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, becoming the first U.S. state to hold BTC on its balance sheet. The move signals growing institutional acceptance of crypto.
Analyst Jeff Park said sovereign adoption of Bitcoin would be the 'ultimate upside catalyst' and could push BTC to $150,000 overnight — but only if the move is genuine. He framed such a shift as a wake-up call for markets, not a speculative flash.
Dogecoin (DOGE) made an appearance on Wall Street on Nov 21, 2025, drawing renewed attention from traders and market commentators. The moment is being seen as a symbolic step toward broader mainstream consideration of meme assets.
A senior official at Russia’s monetary authority said the forthcoming digital ruble is unlikely to become a major store of private wealth, benefiting the state and broader economy more than individual savers. The comment suggests limited retail uptake is expected once the CBDC launches.
Pi Network has formally registered under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, a regulatory step that could open doors for the Pi coin (PI) in European markets. The move signals increased legal clarity and potential for broader exchange access.
Aave has unveiled a bank-like DeFi application designed to simplify crypto access and broaden adoption beyond current users. The move aims to address long-running usability and trust gaps that have held decentralized finance back.
Towerbank’s Head of Digital Assets says many Argentine banks have completed crypto infrastructure and are waiting on regulatory approval to launch services, a development that could widen on‑ramps for local users.
Steak 'n Shake, which began accepting Bitcoin in May, is opening new locations in El Salvador as of Nov. 15, 2025. The move brings a U.S. fast-food brand into a country that made Bitcoin legal tender in 2021, widening on-the-ground crypto payment options.
Royal Farms has installed Bitstop multi-asset crypto kiosks at all 310 of its locations across several states, expanding in-store access to digital assets. The rollout aims to simplify on-ramps and broaden everyday engagement with crypto.