Wait... Did the SEC just lose interest?

Regulators step back, Nvidia flexes big numbers, free airdrops roll in, and DappRadar says goodbye.

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November 20, 2025

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YOUR WEEKLY DOSE OF CRYPTO WISDOM AND ENTERTAINMENT

Hey HODLers,

Welcome back to another week in crypto. This week we’ve got regulators pretending they were never that interested in crypto, Nvidia casually flexing numbers that make the rest of us question our life choices, a fresh wave of airdrops tempting us like “free samples but digital,” and one long-time crypto tracker taking its final bow.

So settle in, take a deep breath, and let’s unpack the madness together.

NEWS NEWS NEWS

1. ✂️ “We don’t need to watch you” – U.S. SEC drops crypto from 2026 exam agenda

The SEC has quietly removed “crypto assets / blockchain-related services” as a standalone risk area in its 2026 examination priorities.
Instead, the focus shifts toward broader categories like fiduciary duty, data privacy, cybersecurity, and operational resilience.
What it means: The “crypto special project” mindset may be fading, and digital assets are being treated more like part of the mainstream financial ecosystem rather than an oddball outsider.

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💰 Nvidia prints cash, AI demand goes ping

Nvidia posted a jaw-dropping $57 billion revenue for Q3 2025, up 62% year-over-year, with its data-centre division alone hitting $51.2 billion.
The CEO called it a “virtuous cycle of AI” as the chips keep flying off the shelves.
Why crypto cares: Big tech pumping mega-dollars into hardware means more infrastructure. And when GPUs and AI go ballistic, the ripple across blockchain/crypto ecosystems tends to be… interesting.

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🕯️ Farewell DappRadar – seven years, lots of data, now shutting the lights off

The analytics platform DappRadar announced it’s shutting down after seven years due to financial sustainability issues in a tough crypto environment.
Its native token RADAR dropped ~34% on the news.
Why it’s a big deal: DappRadar was a go-to for tracking dApps across 90+ networks; its exit raises questions about the business model of independent analytics in crypto.

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🎁 Free tokens? Yes please. The hot list of upcoming crypto airdrops

If you like the idea of maybe getting something for nothing, this one's for you. The article lists major airdrops expected in 2025–2026. It also gives you how-to tips: track snapshots, manage wallets, and avoid sketchy claim portals.
Important bit: This is not “you’ll definitely win a Lamborghini” territory, just “here are reasonable chances if you’re active and clever.”

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