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Half-Life 2 marks two decades with record-breaking Steam activity
Half-Life 2 marked two decades of existence in style by beating its Steam player count record over the weekend. The game developed by Valve peaked at 64,085 players. The game’s developers also marked the occasion with an anniversary documentary discussing the canceled Half-Life 2: Episode 3.Cryptopolitan
Mon, Nov 18
XRP open interest tops $2.1B; Are bulls still in charge?
Ripple’s native crypto, XRP is stealing the spotlight as its price hits levels not seen in the last 3 years. Beyond price gains, futures open interest (OI) also hit a record $2.10 billion, hinting at a surge in traders’ activity. Investors are anticipating a possible repeat of XRP’s 2018 rally to $3. XRP price has […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Nov 18
Red weekend: Bitcoin posted biggest two-day retreat since the US election
The crypto community has expressed uncertainty about Trump’s promised crypto policies, causing Bitcoin to decline over the weekend. The crypto asset soared to new all-time highs after Trump emerged victorious in the presidential elections held on November 5th. Trump’s campaigns intensified their focus on the crypto community before the elections.Cryptopolitan
Mon, Nov 18
Democrats’ failure on inflation was a costly gamble that backfired at the ballots
Before Joe Biden even set foot in the Oval, his administration had already placed a $1.9 trillion bet that would define his presidency—and not in the way Democrats had hoped. With the ink barely dry on a $900 billion COVID-relief package passed under Trump, Biden and his advisers decided to double down. Their plan? The […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Nov 18
ADEX Launches to Bridge Traditional and Decentralized Finance, Redefining the User Experience in DeFi
Apex Digital Exchange (ADEX), a pioneering new decentralized exchange (DEX), aims to close the gap between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) by delivering a comprehensive ecosystem that extends beyond simple crypto trading and asset purchasing. Positioned as an accessible, secure, and user-centric platform, ADEX aspires to make DeFi mainstream and accessible for all […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Nov 18
BlackRock secures license to operate in Abu Dhabi
BlackRock, the $11.5 trillion asset management giant and spot Bitcoin ETF issuer, has secured a commercial license to operate in Abu Dhabi. The company has strengthened its regional presence by appointing Mohammad Alfahim as UAE business head. It also relocated Ben Powell as the first-ever chief Middle East and Asia Pacific investment strategist for the […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Nov 18
Top Online Crypto Casinos in the UK: Pivotal Factors Separating the Elite From Common
In recent years, the online gambling industry has undergone a significant transformation, marked predominantly by the integration of cryptocurrencies. As the digital currency realm proliferates, its intersections with various sectors become more evident, and online gambling is no exception. The United Kingdom, with its progressive stance on both online gambling and cryptocurrencies, has emerged as […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Nov 18
Will a US-China trade war put the brakes on Nvidia’s unmatched growth?
Nvidia has been running circles around the rest of the S&P 500 all year. So far this year, the company has tripled its market cap, single-handedly driving market returns while leaving rivals choking on dust. With its earnings set to drop exactly two days from now, investors are waiting to see if the chipmaker can […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Nov 18
Metars Genesis (MRS) leads $489M token unlocks, Solana tops linear unlocks
Major token unlocks worth over $489 million are scheduled between November 18 and November 25, with Metars Genesis (MRS) leading cliff-based unlocks. Solana (SOL) is dominating linear releases, according to data from Tokenomist. Metars Genesis (MRS) leads cliff-based token unlocks The upcoming cliff unlocks are headlined by Metars Genesis (MRS) with 10 million tokens valued […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Nov 18
Trump Cabinet pick stirs drama in Treasury race, Will tariffs shoot up?
The race for Donald Trump’s Treasury Secretary is heating up as business leaders, hedge fund managers, and Wall Street heavyweights jockey for influence. Scott Bessent and Howard Lutnick emerged as the top contenders but fresh developments suggest that Kevin Warsh is a much stronger contestant. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endorsed Howard Lutnik for Treasury Secretary, […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Nov 18
Wall Street races to exploit AI’s $1 trillion surge
The artificial intelligence boom has sent Wall Street bankers, private equity giants, and debt financiers into a frenzy as they scramble to get a piece of the $1 trillion—and possibly $2 trillion—needed to power AI’s takeover of the world.Cryptopolitan
Mon, Nov 18
