Key Takeaways

  • MetaMask introduces 'Transaction Shield' with up to $10,000 monthly coverage.
  • USDC Treasury mints 500 million USDC on Solana.
  • Coinbase to list Dash perpetual contract on December 4th.
  • Anthropic preparing for Initial Public Offering (IPO) as early as 2026.
  • CME Group introduces Bitcoin Volatility Index.
  • Celestia-based Astria Network shuts down shared sequencer network.
  • Trust Wallet launches prediction market, initially integrating Myriad.

News Details

MetaMask Transaction Shield: MetaMask has announced the launch of 'Transaction Shield,' providing users with up to $10,000 monthly coverage for securely verified transactions. The service is currently available for extension users at $9.99 per month or $99 annually, supporting multi-chain interactions. New users can try it free for 14 days, and it will be expanded to mobile devices later.

USDC Issuance on Solana: USDC Treasury minted $500 million USDC on the Solana network in two consecutive transactions, underscoring the continued growth and utility of USDC within this ecosystem.

Coinbase and Dash Futures: Coinbase plans to list Dash perpetual contracts on December 4th, offering users a new way to gain exposure to this cryptocurrency.

Anthropic IPO: AI startup Anthropic has begun preparations for a potential Initial Public Offering (IPO) in 2026, in what could be one of the largest ever deals. The company is currently negotiating a private funding round at a valuation exceeding $30 billion.

CME's Bitcoin Volatility Index: The CME Group has introduced a Bitcoin Volatility Index, a new benchmark intended to measure market volatility and provide enhanced risk management and options pricing tools.

Astria Network Shutdown: Astria Network, built on Celestia, announced the shutdown of its shared sequencer network, marking the end of an initiative aimed at providing decentralized sequencing solutions for Layer 2 networks.

Trust Wallet Prediction Markets: Trust Wallet has launched an integrated prediction market, starting with Myriad integration, allowing users to trade on their predictions of real-world events.


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