ICYMI - Top Weekend Headlines #31

In case you missed it, here are the top news highlights over the weekend.

The summary:

• Bitcoin breaks past $81k for the first time ever
• GOAT officially becomes the first pump.fun token to hit $1 billion market cap
• BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF surpasses its gold ETF in size
• Coinbase launches ‘Get50’ initiative, giving $50 in BTC to new retail sign-ups
• Early leak of OpenSea v2 hints at points, loyalty, and retroactive rewards for past traders

Headlines

Bitcoin breaks past $81k for the first time ever

Bitcoin continues its upward streak, hitting an all-time high of $81k in the wake of Trump’s recent election win.

Ethereum, meanwhile, is closing in, currently priced at $3.2k.

GOAT officially becomes the first pump.fun token to hit $1 billion market cap

The original AI memecoin, GOAT - endorsed by the AI agent Truth Terminal - has reached a $1 billion market cap. Appetite for AI-driven meme coins shows no signs of slowing down, with GOAT leading the charge.

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF surpasses its gold ETF in size

In less than a year, BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF has outgrown its gold ETF, showcasing the strong demand for BTC.

Ethereum ETF flows are also beginning to increase.

Coinbase launches ‘Get50’ initiative, giving $50 in BTC to new retail sign-ups

Coinbase is offering $50 in BTC to new retail sign-ups through its ‘Get50’ promotion, which runs until November 22 at 11:59 PST.

Early leak of OpenSea v2 hints at points, loyalty, and retroactive rewards for past traders

A leaked preview of OpenSea v2 by @johnweth_ hints at points, loyalty benefits, and retroactive rewards, indicating a wave of future farming rewards for active users.

That's all folks - that should catch you up. Now let's start the week off strong!