Pro-cryptocurrency candidates will lead the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the launch of ETF options will push Bitcoin to new highs. Analysts: The launch of Bitcoin ETF options may lead to the emergence of new funds that include related options. BlackRock's IBIT asset size increased by 38% in the past 7 days, becoming the fastest-growing ETF in history. Trump nominated cryptocurrency supporter Howard Lutnick as Secretary of Commerce. JP Morgan: Bitcoin mining economics improved in the first half of November. The number of Bitcoins on exchanges has dropped to its lowest level since November 2018. Russia approved amendments to the cryptocurrency trading tax bill, with a tax rate not exceeding 15%. Rumble is considering incorporating Bitcoin into its balance sheet, with 93.8% of users supporting this move. BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF options IBIT saw nearly $1.9 billion in trading volume on its first day. Trump is considering appointing cryptocurrency lawyer Teresa Goody Guillén as the chair of the U.S. SEC. U.S. listed company LQR House's board approved the purchase of $1 million in Bitcoin as reserve assets. BlackRock's BUIDL token launched on Securitize's new platform for minting "synthetic dollars" and earning RWA returns