R25 Launches On-Chain Stablecoin Platform with Polygon Partnership

PANews reported on November 19th that, according to Onchain Lens , newly created wallets are making concentrated purchases: address " BRzF5 " has accumulated 100,791 SOL from multiple exchanges , equivalent to approximately $14 million ; address " bc1qa " received 636.59 BTC from BitGo , equivalent to approximately $58.27 million .

The post New Hampshire Approves First Bitcoin-Collateralized Municipal Bond appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Points: The U.S. issues a Bitcoin-backed bond, linking crypto and traditional finance. Bitcoin collateral protects bondholders if values drop significantly. Funds support New Hampshire’s innovation and economic development. New Hampshire’s Business Finance Authority approved the first Bitcoin-collateralized municipal bond in the U.S., amounting to $100 million, with BTC held by BitGo as collateral, on November 19, 2025. This bond represents a milestone in integrating digital assets with traditional finance, potentially influencing future municipal finance structures and attracting institutional investors to cryptocurrency-backed securities. New Hampshire Launches $100M Bitcoin Bond Initiative The New Hampshire Business Finance Authority announced its approval of a groundbreaking $100 million municipal bond, collateralized by Bitcoin. Managed by BitGo, this initiative involves Wave Digital Assets and Rosemawr Management in its design. This creates a link between digital currencies and traditional finance, marking a significant step in U.S. financial innovation. The bond’s over-collateralization aims to protect investors by automatically liquidating if Bitcoin’s value drops below 130%. Funds from the bond will fuel local innovations through the “Bitcoin Economic Development Fund”. This strategic approach secures both economic growth and investor protection. Governor Kelly Ayotte commended the initiative, calling it a pioneering financial strategy. Experts emphasize that this initiative could pave the way for more crypto-backed government financing. The collaboration presents a model for future bonds, benefiting from Bitcoin’s potential without risking taxpayer dollars. As Les Borsai, Co-founder of Wave Digital Assets, put it: “This isn’t just one transaction, it’s the opening of a new debt market… We believe this structure shows how public and private sectors can collaborate to responsibly unlock the value of digital assets and digital asset reserves.” Bitcoin Market Trends and Regulatory Implications Did you know? The U.S., considered a leader in technology and finance, now links cryptocurrency to municipal bonds, creating new pathways for digital…

The post Most Small Businesses Planning Price Hikes As Inflation Escalates, Report Finds appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Topline Almost two-thirds of small and mid-size business owners say they plan to increase prices next year as nearly all wrangle with inflation hitting their operations, a Bank of America report finds, yet many owners still expect higher revenue and plan to expand in the year ahead. A man wearing a striped apron and hat wraps a piece of meat, with many cuts of red meat visible in a display case, at Local Butcher Shop, an artisan butcher’s shop in the Gourmet Ghetto (North Shattuck) neighborhood of Berkeley, California, September 27, 2017. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) Getty Images Key Facts Bank of America reported Tuesday that 88% of small and mid-size business owners say inflation is hitting their operations, prompting 64% to plan price hikes and 39% to curb spending next year. The survey of more than a thousand small and medium-sized businesses found that 75% are facing supply chain strain. Among those affected by supply chain issues, 52% are raising prices and 32% reported difficulty sourcing products and services. Still, the report notes that 74% of small and mid-sized business owners expect revenue growth and nearly 60% plan to expand their business. The study accounted for business owners in the US with annual revenue between $100,000 and $50 million. Big Number $202 billion. That’s how much the U.S. Chamber of Commerce estimates small businesses will face in annual tariff tax, based on applying the tariffs announced on July 31 to the value of goods those firms are known to import. Read More Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/martinacastellanos/2025/11/18/most-small-businesses-planning-price-hikes-as-inflation-escalates-report-finds/