Crypto Briefs — Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Several stories dominate today's roundup: Mastercard's plan to settle card transactions on-chain with regulated stablecoins, Ethereum's break below $1,900, and Binance's closure of its centralized NFT marketplace. Mastercard's move would make round-the-clock settlement possible for the network, while Ether's loss of its last major support has left on-chain data divided, with bulls reportedly defending the $1,800 area. The Binance NFT shutdown, folded into Binance Wallet by July 3, extends a pattern of centralized exchanges retreating from the NFT category. Other items include the reappearance of Mt. Gox-linked coins and a $7.3 million drain of legacy DxSale contracts on BNB Chain.
Mastercard to Support Stablecoin On-Chain Settlement for Card Transactions
Mastercard announced on June 3 that it will expand its global settlement infrastructure to support on-chain settlement using regulated stablecoins, according to Bitcoinist, citing the company's official press release. The company says card transactions could settle 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and holidays, which would be a first for the network. The report's headline asks which altcoins are included, but the summarized announcement refers to regulated stablecoins rather than named altcoins.
Ether Breaks Below $1,900 as On-Chain Data Shows Market Split
Bitcoinist reports that Ethereum has lost momentum after falling below $1,900, a level it had held as its last major support. The outlet cites a CryptoOnchain analysis identifying a structural divide in on-chain data, with bulls reportedly defending the $1,800 area. The article's full analysis was truncated in the source feed, so the specific on-chain metrics behind the split are not detailed here.
Binance Shutters Centralized NFT Marketplace, Folds Service Into Binance Wallet
According to The Defiant, Binance is closing its centralized NFT marketplace and moving the service into Binance Wallet by July 3. The report places the move alongside Coinbase NFT's shutdown a year earlier and the sunset of X2Y2 four months earlier. The Defiant characterizes the moves as a near-complete unwinding of the centralized-exchange-backed NFT marketplace category.
Taurus Adds Stellar Smart-Contract Assets to Institutional Custody
Taurus says its Stellar integration now supports smart-contract assets, allowing institutions to perform additional tasks through existing custody controls. The update extends Taurus's custody and issuance services to assets built on the Stellar network. The company's announcement, as reported by NewsBTC, does not specify transaction volumes or client adoption figures.
Ohio Teachers' Pension Lifts Strategy Stake 83% to 110,011 Shares
Crypto Briefing reports that the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio increased its holding in Strategy, the Bitcoin-heavy company, by 83% to 110,011 shares. The outlet frames the move as a sign of growing institutional acceptance of crypto-linked equities. The article is a short report on the filing-based position change and does not detail the fund's rationale.
Liquid Restores Full Bitcoin Backing After Elements Exploit
According to The Defiant, the Liquid sidechain has restored full Bitcoin backing following an exploit affecting Elements, the software underlying the network. Full reserves are a condition for restarting direct federation withdrawals, which had been operating under enhanced operational controls. The report does not specify the size of the exploit or the amount of Bitcoin involved.
Binance Warns of Second Wave of Crypto Theft During Hack Recovery
According to CryptoSlate, Binance has warned of a possible second wave of crypto theft while its recovery from a $6.3 billion hack continues. The exchange's November 2 update states that the full proof is complete and that user replenishment stands at about 95%, with broader token coverage planned. The source reports these figures as Binance's own disclosures.
Chainalysis Estimates $49M Mercado Bitcoin Hack Across 17 Chains
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, as reported by The Defiant, puts the losses from the Mercado Bitcoin hack at $49 million spread across 17 blockchains. Separately, Mercado Bitcoin says it has blocked $11 million and has committed that no customers will lose funds. Access to its services remains suspended while the incident is handled.
Old DxSale Lockers Drained for $7.3M Across BNB Chain Pools
According to The Defiant, a dormant 2021 DxSale launchpad contract was emptied this week across roughly 1,400 BNB Chain liquidity pools, with losses totaling about $7.3 million. The attacker reportedly used a quiet ownership transfer and a one-wei fee reset to gain control of locked funds. The report frames the incident as part of a broader pattern of BNB Chain drains that exploit admin-level privileges.
Ripple and Water.org Expand Stablecoin Payments for Aid Funding
According to NewsBTC, Ripple and Water.org are expanding their collaboration on payments, RLUSD stablecoin use, and custody work. The central test of the initiative is how efficiently funding reaches local lenders. The report frames faster aid payments as the key outcome to watch.
Bitcoin Retests $66,900-$68,000 Band After Failed Recovery Attempt
According to CryptoSlate, Bitcoin has returned to the $66,900-$68,000 price area after weeks of attempting to hold the low-$80,000s as a new recovery zone. The publication says this band previously capped the 2021 rally and defined trading in 2024, making it a key level for the current cycle. The article frames the retest as a potential turning point for the rally.
Vitalik Buterin proposes DeFi designs that avoid automatic liquidations
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, in a June 1 Ethereum Research post cited by CryptoSlate, proposed building synthetic, index-tracking assets on top of options with collateralized debt removed from the base design. The aim is to challenge automatic liquidations, which close debt-backed DeFi positions when collateral falls below the required backing during price crashes. The proposal is a research idea rather than a deployed protocol change.
Mt. Gox-linked wallets move 10,422 BTC worth about $739 million
CryptoSlate reports that wallets linked to the Mt. Gox bankruptcy estate moved 10,422 BTC on June 2, worth roughly $739 million at the time of the transfer. The move coincided with a broader decline in bitcoin's price, which the outlet says revived market concern that legacy bankruptcy coins could reach exchanges and add to circulating supply. The source's account of where the coins were sent is incomplete in the excerpt provided.
SAT Japan Adds USDT and USDC Payments via Triple-A Dollar Settlement
According to NewsBTC, SAT Japan has begun accepting Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) payments for eligible overseas vehicle buyers. Through a partnership with Triple-A, the exporter receives US dollars in settlement rather than the stablecoins themselves. The report frames the arrangement as a way for buyers to pay in digital assets while the exporter keeps dollar-denominated revenue.
Binance Says Surplus Futures Reserves Were Reallocated; ADL Rules Explained
CryptoSlate reports that Binance says only surplus futures reserves were reallocated, not customer assets, and that its auto-deleveraging (ADL) rules can still reduce an opposing profitable position. The article focuses on the mechanics of how a winning Bitcoin hedge on the exchange can be cut even when customer assets remain fully backed. The report is a single-source account drawn from Binance's stated position.
Hyperscalers Reportedly Deploying About 1,000 NVL72 Racks Weekly
Crypto Briefing reports that hyperscale cloud operators are deploying roughly 1,000 NVIDIA NVL72 rack systems per week. The article links the pace of AI infrastructure buildout to rising scalability and energy requirements. The report is a single-source summary of unnamed-source figures and does not include primary deployment data.
Crypto.com to Shut Down Consumer App in Hong Kong by February 2027
Crypto.com will discontinue its consumer app in Hong Kong on February 1, 2027, according to Crypto Briefing. The report frames the decision as part of a strategic shift shaped by regulatory challenges and changing market priorities. The move will reduce retail crypto access options for users in the territory.
Rare Physical Bitcoin Worth $1.78 Million Redeemed After 12 Years
CoinDesk reports that a rare physical bitcoin, the S1-COIN-25 from Mike Caldwell's 2011-2013 mint, was redeemed on Wednesday after 12 years. The coin's tamper-evident hologram was peeled and its 25 BTC were swept on-chain. The article values the redeemed bitcoin at $1.78 million.
Zodia CEO Julian Sawyer Says All Banks Will Need Digital Assets
Zodia CEO Julian Sawyer told CoinDesk that every bank will soon need to hold digital assets. He also confirmed that Standard Chartered's full acquisition of Zodia is on track, with a signing targeted for the end of June and completion by the end of August.
CoinDesk Opinion Column Weighs CLARITY Act Stall and Consumer Impact
CoinDesk's weekly Crypto Long & Short column features Alex Tapscott on the stalling of the CLARITY Act and its effects on the average American consumer. The same installment includes a piece by Aisha Hunt arguing that crypto will grow by upgrading Wall Street's trusted products rather than replacing them. Both items are opinion commentary rather than reported news, and the column does not present new market data in this excerpt.
Stripe Alum Saikat Chakrabarti Loses California Congressional Race
Former Stripe engineer and millionaire Saikat Chakrabarti lost his bid to succeed Nancy Pelosi in California's congressional race, according to Decrypt. The winning candidate was backed by Chris Larsen, co-founder of Ripple. The story links a crypto-linked donor to a political outcome, though it reports no direct effect on digital-asset markets.
Kinetic's $24M XRP-Linked Lending Market Shows 0.04% Base Rate
CryptoSlate reports that Kinetic's $24 million XRP-linked lending market recorded a base rate of 0.04% before rewards in its November 1 snapshots. According to the report, the data separates modest FXRP loan demand from collateral use and incentive-supported returns. The figures suggest that much of the yield in the market depends on rewards rather than organic borrowing demand.
Walrus Memory Lets AI Agents Carry Context Across Apps, Mysten Labs Says
Decrypt reports that Walrus Memory, a new portable memory layer, allows AI agents to retain context across applications, sessions and providers. According to the report, Mysten Labs co-founder framed the product as enabling agents to "actually learn about us," with users retaining control over their data. The article presents the launch as a product announcement from the Walrus ecosystem, which is built around the Sui-linked storage network.
Law Enforcement Warns World Cup Fans of Crypto Payment Scams
According to Decrypt, law enforcement agencies have warned soccer fans about fake ticket websites and cryptocurrency payment schemes tied to the World Cup. The report frames the warnings as a consumer-protection issue, with scammers exploiting high demand for tickets and travel. Because the source is a single news report, the specifics of individual cases and the agencies involved should be verified against official advisories.
Lava Launches Secured Visa Credit Card With Bitcoin Rewards
Lava has launched a secured Visa credit card that users can fund with cash or stablecoins, according to Bitcoin Magazine. The card pays Bitcoin rewards on every purchase. The report is brief and does not include details on fees, issuing partners, or availability by region.
Ethereum Foundation Launches evm.fast Challenge on Block Limits
According to Crypto Briefing, the Ethereum Foundation has launched a challenge called evm.fast aimed at verifying block limits on the Ethereum network. The source says the challenge's outcome could enhance Ethereum's security and efficiency by establishing predictable verification costs and mitigating attack risks. The report is brief and does not include further technical details or specific figures.
Ethena's Trading Team Can Approve Borrowers of USDe Backing Assets
According to CryptoSlate, Ethena's trading team may now approve borrowers of the assets backing USDe under a framework dated October 29. The rules retain committee oversight but set no numerical lending ceiling. CryptoSlate notes the first use of the framework remains unverified.
Bitcoin Falls Below $77,000 as Chip Rout Deepens Before U.S. Midterms
CoinDesk reports that bitcoin dropped below $77,000 as a selloff in chip stocks deepened ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. The publication says ZEC fell nearly 10% and BNB slipped under $700 while the Nasdaq 100 entered a correction, pulling Asian equities lower. The report links the crypto decline to broader risk-asset weakness rather than to any crypto-specific development.
Tether-Backed Adecoagro to Start Sugarcane-Powered Bitcoin Mining in Brazil
According to Bitcoin Magazine, Adecoagro, a company backed by Tether, plans to begin Bitcoin mining operations in Brazil using electricity generated from sugarcane waste. The source reports a target launch date of July 1. The article is brief and does not provide further details on capacity or financial terms.
Bitcoin Magazine Op-Ed Sketches Bitcoin Payments Adoption by 2036
Bitcoin Magazine published a piece by David Marcus, CEO of Lightspark, titled "The 2036 Issue: Nobody Even Noticed," part of a themed issue on a possible roadmap for Bitcoin's adoption as a real means of payment. The article is an opinion-style contribution framing a future in which Bitcoin payments operate largely unnoticed by everyday users. The source offers no market data or price impact in the excerpt provided.
Binance XRP Outflows Surge to $226M as Whale Activity Hits 2022 Levels
According to CryptoPotato, XRP outflows from Binance rose to $226 million, with whale activity reaching levels last seen in 2022. The report also states that large XRP outflows from the exchange climbed to $80 million after withdrawals resumed. The source does not specify the time window for these figures in the excerpt provided.
BlackRock Sells $405M of Bitcoin as IBIT Redemptions Mount
According to Crypto Briefing, BlackRock sold $405 million worth of Bitcoin as redemptions from its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) accumulated. The article says the institutional outflows could signal broader market volatility and weigh on short-term Bitcoin prices and investor sentiment. The report is a single-source account and does not include further detail on the timing or buyers of the sales.
Arbitrum Council Moves $30M in Binance Hack Funds Without Hacker Key
According to CoinDesk, a 12-person Arbitrum council briefly rewrote one of the network's core contracts so it could spend from an address the council held no key for, then restored the original code. The report says the funds in question are $30 million tied to a Binance hack. CoinDesk notes this is the second such episode this year.
Binance Draws Down Half of SAFU Bitcoin Reserve, Data Shows
According to CoinDesk, Binance has spent about half of its SAFU (Secure Asset Fund for Users) bitcoin holdings, worth roughly $580 million. The user protection fund now sits below the $800 million threshold that Binance's own rules say should trigger a top-up. The exchange has not said when it plans to replenish the fund.
South Korean Lawmakers Propose Delaying Crypto Income Tax to 2029
According to Seoul Economic Daily, as reported by Crypto.news, members of South Korea's ruling Democratic Party have agreed to recommend another postponement of the country's cryptocurrency income tax. A two-year delay until 2029 is reported as the preferred option. The report says members of the National Assembly's Finance committee are involved in the recommendation, and the proposal would extend an already deferred tax regime for digital-asset investors.
Aave Horizon Uses Perpetual Futures to Price Stock Collateral on Weekends
According to CryptoSlate, Aave Horizon is using perpetual futures to price stock collateral during weekends, when traditional equity markets are closed, as Chainlink describes it. The source says this moving reference can reveal collateral declines that occur outside market hours. The report also notes that such pricing does not guarantee a buyer exists for seized assets.
Solflare Restricts Code Access and Extends Validator Migration Deadline
According to Crypto.news, Solflare has entered what it calls 'bunker mode' following recent crypto attacks, restricting access to its codebase. The wallet provider also extended its validator migration deadline to November 30 after a staking security incident. The report does not specify the scale of any losses or the attack vectors involved.
Bitcoin Falls to $76,455 as ETFs Shed $399 Million
Crypto.news reports that Bitcoin dropped to $76,455 on November 3, with spot Bitcoin ETFs recording outflows of $399 million. The publication links the decline to weakness in technology stocks and to traders watching the $76,400 support level ahead of U.S. elections. The report is based on a single outlet's market coverage and does not cite an official filing or on-chain source.
Analyst Says Democratic Midterm Sweep Would Mainly Shift Crypto Sentiment
According to CryptoPotato, an analyst argues that a Democratic sweep in the US midterm elections would mainly affect crypto market sentiment rather than policy. The analyst contends that crypto market rules in Congress are being developed as a bipartisan effort, limiting the likely impact of partisan control. The report is based on a single analyst's view and does not cite specific legislation or market data.
Study Finds Wider Non-Aggregator Solana Swap Spreads at Five of Six Pools
A CryptoSlate report on a September comparison of Solana trading venues found round-trip spreads were wider outside aggregators at five of the six sampled pools. The source notes the study does not prove current per-swap savings from using aggregators. The finding concerns execution costs for Solana DEX traders rather than any market-wide price move.
Bitcoin Bounces From Two-Month Low as Some Altcoins Hold Up
According to CryptoPotato's market watch, Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded from a two-month low while several altcoins held firm during the broader market decline. The report notes that Bitcoin's dominance has continued to fall amid the latest price moves. The source frames the divergence as a sign of shifting capital flows within the crypto market.
Ether Eyes $1,700 Low as Analyst Points to Shrinking Exchange Balances
CryptoPotato reports that ether (ETH) is trading near a potential $1,700 low, but an analyst argues the longer-term picture remains bullish. The analyst points to shrinking ETH balances on exchanges, which could tighten the supply available for sale. The source presents this supply dynamic as an additional layer to the long-term bullish case.
DMG Says Client Assets Are Secure, Cites Layered Transaction Controls
In a statement dated October 31, DMG said client assets are secure and described the layered transaction controls that limit what a compromised device can authorize. According to NewsBTC's report, the statement treats asset safety as distinct from the broader question of how approval controls constrain device-level compromise. The article does not provide detailed figures or incident specifics.
CoinShares Sees Ethereum Reaching $14,135 in 2031 Bull Case
CoinShares research associate Luke Nolan published a five-year sum-of-parts valuation framework for Ethereum, combining cash-flow, monetary premium and network overlay components. The model outputs a bear case of about $1,443, a base case of $4,935 and a bull case of $14,135 by 2031, implying annualized returns of -9%, 16% and 43% from current spot. The report argues that after the Dencun upgrade, ETH value depends more on its role as money, collateral and settlement infrastructure than on base-layer fees, which have fallen from above $200 million weekly in early 2024 to near $10 million.
Fed Holds at 3.75-4.00%; October Jobs Report Tests December Outlook
Cryptohopper Exchange News reports that the Federal Reserve held rates at 3.75-4.00% on 28 October by a 10-2 vote, with Governor Lisa Cook and Beth Hammack preferring a quarter-point hike. The article says the October jobs report due 6 November will be a key input before the 8-9 December meeting, with payrolls up only 29,000 in September. It also notes BTC fell about 7.7% over 10 days to near 77,600 on 30 October, and argues lower Treasury yields have not been reaching crypto prices.
Hong Kong Plans Gold Token Backed by 400-Ounce Bars
Hong Kong is planning a tokenized gold product that represents a 400-ounce gold bar for interbank trading, according to Crypto.news. The token would be priced against HAU, and banks are reportedly testing blockchain-based gold settlement. The report does not specify a launch date or the participating institutions.
XRP Pullback Seen Finding Support Near $1.20, Analyst Says
A NewsBTC analyst, speaking in a video report, says XRP is not expected to fall below $1 and points to the $1.20 area as a likely floor before a recovery. He attributes near-term pressure mainly to Middle East tensions and oil supply concerns rather than crypto fundamentals. The analyst also warns that even a peace deal could take months to restore energy supply chains, keeping risk assets exposed.
XRP Turns 14 as Ripple Expands Its Washington Presence
Bitcoinist reports that XRP marked its 14th anniversary on Tuesday, June 2, with Ripple executives and longtime community figures reflecting on the asset's origins. The same day, Ripple announced a larger footprint in Washington, D.C., a move the outlet links to ongoing US digital asset regulation debates. The article is a single-source report and does not disclose the scale of the expansion.
Spiko Reports $2.38B in SAFO as Tokenized Cash Funds Reach Businesses
According to NewsBTC, Spiko's October update put assets in its SAFO tokenized cash fund at $2.38 billion. The report says the product is increasingly being used by business treasuries for everyday cash management. The article frames the question as how tokenized fund shares can fit companies' operating cash needs.
Circle's November 4 Earnings to Spotlight USDC Growth and Reserves
NewsBTC reports that Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, will release its third-quarter results on November 4. According to the report, average USDC balances, returns earned on reserve assets, and distribution costs paid to partners are expected to be central to interpreting the figures. The article is a preview of the earnings release and does not report the results themselves.
Bitcoin Eyes U.S. Jobs Data as November 6 Payrolls Loom
NewsBTC reports that U.S. labor market releases on November 3 and 6 will test the outlook for interest rates, with the November 6 payrolls report in particular drawing attention. The publication argues that for Bitcoin, the underlying details of the data and the market's reaction will matter more than any single headline figure. The piece is a preview of the week ahead rather than a report on a completed event.
Kraken Adds Native USDG Deposits and Withdrawals on Arbitrum One
According to NewsBTC, Kraken added native USDG deposit and withdrawal support on the Arbitrum One network on October 29. The change extends funding access for USDG, a stablecoin the exchange already supports for trading. The report does not specify transfer limits or fees.
Tria Lets AI Agents Trade Perpetuals With Restricted API Keys
According to NewsBTC, Tria has launched an agentic trading feature that lets AI agents trade perpetual futures while separating withdrawal authority from trading access. The source reports that Tria's documentation states connected trades execute against real markets. The article frames the design as a security-oriented control for automated trading.
Dollar Stablecoin Use Stayed Elevated After Capital Controls Ended
New research reported by CryptoSlate finds that dollar stablecoin usage did not revert after capital controls were lifted, based on historical estimates. The study reportedly shows no detectable decline once restrictions ended. The article notes that the monetary-policy implications of this persistence remain unresolved.
Alchemy Pay Integrates Fiat On-Ramp Into Telegram's Walt App
Alchemy Pay has integrated its fiat-to-crypto and crypto-to-fiat payment services into Walt, the Telegram-based application, according to Crypto.news. The company said in a November 3 announcement that the integration lets users in 173 countries buy and sell supported cryptocurrencies directly within the app. The report describes the move as a way to bring payment rails into the Telegram ecosystem.
Cipher Reports $31M Profit as Bitcoin Miner Shifts Toward AI
According to CoinDesk, bitcoin miner Cipher posted a $31 million profit in the third quarter, though its revenue fell 63% year over year. The reported profit was driven by a $127 million accounting gain that offset an operating loss. The results coincide with the company's early pivot toward artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Bitcoin Chart Flashes Bearish Signal Despite Bullish Seasonality
CoinDesk reports that Bitcoin's price chart is showing a bearish signal, with Guppy Multiple Moving Average bands indicating negative momentum. The article notes this reading conflicts with seasonal patterns and post-midterm election history, which have historically leaned bullish. The piece frames the divergence between technical momentum and historical trends as the central tension for traders.
Mercado Bitcoin Pledges Full Reimbursement After Near $40M Hack
According to CoinDesk, Brazilian exchange Mercado Bitcoin has pledged to cover all user losses following a hack that drained nearly $40 million in assets. Partners including Tether, Circle, and Chainalysis helped freeze $11 million of the stolen funds. The incident highlights ongoing security risks at centralized exchanges and the role of industry partners in limiting losses.
Bitcoin Steadies Near $67,000 After 9.5% Weekly Slide
According to CoinDesk, bitcoin has steadied around $67,000 after falling 9.5% over the past seven days, with the price now at a critical juncture. The report notes that the recovery does little to offset the weekly decline, even as U.S. stocks reached record highs. CoinDesk also highlights a rally in AI-related tokens and a Coinbase deal involving Ethena that drew attention during the period.
Bitcoin Momentum Gauge Signals Possible Recovery, Analysts Stay Cautious
CoinDesk's day-ahead market outlook for June 3, 2026, reports that a Bitcoin momentum indicator is pointing toward a potential price recovery. The publication notes that experts remain cautious about reading the signal as confirmation of a sustained rebound. The brief relies on a single source and includes no independently verified price data.
Fairshake-Backed Candidates Win All June Primaries, Crypto PAC Reports
According to CoinDesk, crypto political action committees went undefeated in June primary races, with Fairshake's backed candidates winning a bipartisan streak. Reported winners include Democrats Zoe Lofgren, Ted Lieu, Dave Min and Rob Menendez, along with Republican Sen. Mike Rounds. CoinDesk notes Democrats accounted for 10 of the 11 victories.
Grayscale Launches Lowest-Fee U.S. Hyperliquid ETF Amid Rising Competition
Grayscale has launched a Hyperliquid exchange-traded fund listed on Nasdaq, according to CoinDesk, charging a 0.29% sponsor fee. CoinDesk reports the fee undercuts competing U.S. Hyperliquid ETFs from 21Shares and Bitwise. The launch comes as competition intensifies among issuers around the HYPE token.
Anthropic's FlashProve Uses Zero-Knowledge Proofs to Verify AI Outputs
Crypto Briefing reports that Anthropic has developed FlashProve, a system that uses zero-knowledge proofs to verify the outputs of large AI models. The publication says the cryptographic verification could improve trust in AI models, but notes that high computational costs currently limit widespread adoption.
Binance Posts $1.82B Daily Net Inflow After Withdrawal Restart
Binance recorded daily net inflows of $1.82 billion after resuming withdrawals, according to DefiLlama's exchange dashboard, as reported by The Defiant. Seven-day net outflows nonetheless remained at $11.832 billion, indicating the single-day reading has not yet reversed the broader trend. The data reflects exchange balance flows rather than confirmed trading activity.
HTX Weekly Recap: BEAMX Gains 104% as Meme Assets Hold Strength
According to Cryptohopper Exchange News, citing HTX data, Web3 gaming network BEAMX led weekly gainers from October 26 to November 1 with a 104% surge, while meme-sector assets AINVDA and PEPE also performed strongly. The same report notes broader volatility during the week, including a Federal Reserve decision to hold rates unchanged on October 28 by a 10-to-2 vote and a security incident at Binance that pressured major assets, with Bitcoin briefly dipping toward $77,000.
ZeroBeta and Lynq Integrate Tokenized Treasury Collateral for Lending
According to NewsBTC, ZeroBeta has integrated with Lynq to let institutions pledge tokenized assets as collateral for lending and margin while the assets continue to accrue interest. The article says the arrangement places collateral control at the centre of the workflow. The report contains no figures on volumes, participants, or timelines.
Midterm History Suggests S&P 500 Rally, Bitcoin Downside Risk
CryptoPotato reports that historical midterm-election patterns point to a bullish setup for the S&P 500 despite recent market weakness. The same analysis suggests Bitcoin could face another leg down during the midterm period. The piece frames these as historical tendencies rather than forecasts.
BTCPay Urges Merchants to Replace Wallets After $1.6M Hot-Wallet Theft
According to CryptoSlate, BTCPay has urged Bitcoin merchants to replace their wallets after hackers stole an estimated $1.6 million. In a November 2 update, the payment platform linked the hot-wallet thefts to a flaw that was patched in August. The update states that installing the patch cannot remove access that attackers have already gained.
Bitcoin Heads for Fifth Straight Weekly Loss Amid Midterm Jitters
CoinDesk reports that bitcoin is on track for a fifth consecutive weekly decline, which would tie its joint third-longest losing streak. The publication attributes the pressure to investor caution ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, a rebound in oil prices, and a margin warning from Apple. The live update frames these macro factors as weighing on risk assets broadly, including crypto.
George Santos Referred to DOJ, CFTC Over Kalshi Trades
According to a report cited by Decrypt, pardoned former Congressman George Santos has been referred to the Department of Justice and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission over alleged trades on Kalshi, a prediction market platform. The report alleges Santos bet against his own State of the Union appearance while publicly promoting that appearance. The referral highlights regulatory scrutiny of event-contract markets and insider-trading concerns on prediction platforms.
ZEC and NEAR Fall as BTC Dips Ahead of US Midterms
According to CryptoPotato's market watch, Zcash (ZEC) and NEAR Protocol (NEAR) declined sharply again while Bitcoin (BTC) dropped ahead of the US midterm elections. The publication noted that RAIN was among the few altcoins to resist the broader market weakness. The report frames the session as a broad risk-off move across the crypto market.
Tether Holds 150,000 Bitcoin Worth $11.5 Billion, Ardoino Says
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said the stablecoin issuer holds 150,000 bitcoin, valued at roughly $11.5 billion, according to CoinDesk. Ardoino did not disclose where the coins are held. CoinDesk noted that holdings outside Tether's USDT reserves, such as its investments, would not appear in the reserve report.
Adam Back Criticizes BIP-110 Supporters After Failed Bitcoin Fork
According to Crypto.news, Blockstream co-founder Adam Back has criticized supporters of BIP-110 following the failure of the proposed Bitcoin fork to win miner backing. The report says only eight nodes were observed enforcing the fork's rules. The article presents the episode as a sign of weak support for the proposal.
Binance Restores Access After $6.3B Theft Using Its Own Reserves
According to Crypto.news, Binance has begun restoring access following a theft of $6.3 billion and is drawing on its own reserves to replace customer assets. The article frames the recovery as a case study on how exchanges approve transactions, communicate during a crisis, and show customers they can recover funds. Crypto.news presents these points as lessons rather than as independently verified details of the incident.
Solana Records 3.3 Billion Successful Transactions in October
Crypto Briefing reports that the Solana network recorded 3.3 billion successful transactions in October. The outlet notes the surge highlights the network's scalability, while raising questions about whether it reflects genuine user growth or automated trading activity. The figure is reported from a single source and has not been independently verified in this brief.
Bybit and Bitget Deposits Rise Amid Reported Binance Hack Shutdown
CryptoSlate reports that Bybit and Bitget recorded larger deposit address counts during a period when Binance was shut down following a reported $6.3 billion hack. The outlet notes, however, that the on-chain data do not establish that Binance customers migrated to the two exchanges. The figures reflect address activity only and should not be read as confirmed user movement between platforms.
Strategy Sells 32 BTC to Cover Preferred Dividend Obligations
Strategy, the firm led by Michael Saylor, sold 32 Bitcoin worth roughly $2.5 million, according to Bitcoinist, marking its first Bitcoin sale since 2022. The sale was reportedly made to meet dividend-related obligations tied to the company's preferred stock offerings. Bitcoinist reports that the company remains committed to its long-term Bitcoin treasury strategy despite the sale.
Prediction Markets Price 66% Odds Bitcoin Falls Below $55,000
According to CoinDesk, prediction market traders now imply a 66% probability that bitcoin trades below $55,000 at some point before year-end. The same markets price roughly a coin-flip chance of bitcoin falling under $50,000 over that period. The figures reflect trader positioning on bitcoin's ongoing selloff and are not a forecast from CoinDesk itself.
Billions Network CEO Says Big Tech Fears AI Agents Will Erode Ad Revenue
CoinDesk reports that Billions Network CEO Evin McMullen says big tech companies are 'terrified' that AI agents could wipe out advertising revenue at firms such as Google and Facebook. The article notes that McMullen's view echoes similar remarks from Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson and Cloudflare chief strategy officer Stephanie Cohen. The piece presents the argument as the views of those executives rather than as an established market outcome.
XRP Bollinger Bands Signal Possible Major Price Move
CryptoPotato reports that XRP's Bollinger Bands are signaling a major price move is imminent. The article points to specific price levels that could determine the direction of the move. Bollinger Band squeezes are a technical indicator often read as a sign of volatility expansion, though the article does not attribute the signal to a primary data source.
Backpack Warns Users of Fake Tokenized Stock Airdrop Scams
According to The Defiant, crypto exchange Backpack has warned users that scammers may be circulating fake airdrops for tokenized stocks. The company said the fraudulent campaigns may reference genuine token addresses to appear legitimate. Backpack directed users to its official Solana mint directory to verify authentic token listings.
France Delays Budget Vote, Stablecoin Swap Tax Stays Pending
According to The Defiant, French lawmakers rejected a proposal to tax unrealized crypto gains for residents who move abroad, while a tax on stablecoin swaps remains in the provisional budget text. The budget vote has been delayed again, leaving the stablecoin provision unresolved. The report does not specify the proposed rates or the expected timeline for a final vote.
Reverse game theory proposed as route to aligning AI agents
Crypto Briefing reports that reverse game theory is being applied to AI alignment, with the aim of aligning AI agents with human values. The article says the approach could reshape regulatory frameworks by emphasizing incentive structures rather than interpretability. The source is a brief write-up and the full piece was not available in the feed, so details of specific proposals are not confirmed.
Bitcoin Steadies Near $76,900 as ETF Outflows Persist
CoinDesk reports that bitcoin rose 0.2% to around $76,900 after dipping to $76,300, as spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $399 million in net outflows for a second consecutive day. The report also cites $4.72 billion in net customer withdrawals from Binance, and attributes part of the pressure on crypto to the upcoming midterm elections.
XRP Falls Below Key Support as Price Hits 15-Week Low
According to CoinDesk, XRP lost another major support level on heavy selling and has dropped to a 15-week low. Traders are now watching whether buyers can defend the $1.20 area. The report notes that bullish signals have been emerging even as the price continues to decline.
Bitcoin Fear Gauge Jumps Nearly 20%, Largest Surge Since Feb. 5 Crash
CoinDesk reports that Bitcoin's 'fear gauge' rose nearly 20%, its biggest one-day jump since the Feb. 5 crash. The move signals a return of fear in the market after roughly two months of relatively calm sentiment. The article is a single-source report, and the underlying index and its readings are attributed to CoinDesk's coverage.
Microsoft Unveils Majorana 2 Quantum Chip, Renewing Bitcoin Security Debate
Decrypt reports that Microsoft has unveiled its Majorana 2 quantum chip, which the company describes as 1,000 times more reliable than its predecessor. Microsoft said AI tools helped accelerate the chip's development. The announcement adds to ongoing discussion about when quantum computers could become capable of breaking the cryptography that secures Bitcoin.
ETHGas Proposes Selling Advance Block Reservations on Ethereum
According to CoinDesk, ETHGas aims to bring Wall Street-style trading to public Ethereum by selling advance reservations of block space. The report notes a key gap: validators that fail to fulfill their commitments face no financial compensation requirement under the service. The article frames this as a caveat for the model's reliability rather than a settled outcome.
Binance Skips Monthly Luna Classic (LUNC) Burn for First Time Since 2023
Decrypt reports that Binance has not carried out its usual monthly burn of Luna Classic (LUNC) tokens for November, the first missed burn since 2023. The report links the delay to the exchange's recovery from a record $6.3 billion hack. LUNC holders who had expected the scheduled burn are still waiting for it.
Tokenized Stocks Log $12.4 Billion in DEX Volume Over 30 Days
Crypto Briefing reports that tokenized stocks generated $12.4 billion in decentralized exchange trading volume over a 30-day period. The outlet characterizes the growth as a shift toward decentralized finance that challenges traditional equity markets. The article is brief and does not detail the data source or methodology behind the figure.
Kraken Restricts Accounts Amid Suspected $133M-Plus EU Theft
According to The Defiant, Kraken has restricted certain accounts following a suspected theft in the European Union valued at more than $133 million. The exchange states that its own systems and customer accounts were not compromised. Kraken says it is working with law enforcement on recovery efforts.
Bitget Opens Anthropic-Linked Pre-IPO Token Subscriptions With Fees Up to 12%
Crypto.news reports that Bitget has opened subscriptions to Anthropic-linked tokens starting at $100, offering both VIP and public rounds. The article says fees can reach 12% and that eligibility is restricted, and it notes that buyers receive no shareholder rights. The report frames the offering as a pre-IPO exposure product rather than equity in Anthropic.
Bitcoin Breaks Midterm-Year Pattern Dating Back to 2014
CoinDesk's day-ahead outlook notes that bitcoin is breaking a midterm election-year pattern that has held since 2014. The piece frames the U.S. midterm elections scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026 as a market event to watch. The source's headline is the only basis for this summary, so the specifics of the pattern and its performance figures could not be verified here.
Tokenized Assets Top $46 Billion Onchain as Treasuries Lose Ground
Crypto Briefing reports that tokenized assets have surpassed $46 billion onchain, a sign that the market is shifting toward riskier financial products. The publication says the trend challenges the dominance of traditional assets such as Treasuries. The source also flags that regulatory clarity remains a open question for the sector.
XRP Trades in 2.4% Range Since Saturday, Tightest Since August
According to 99Bitcoins, XRP has traded between $1.2355 and $1.2646 since Saturday, a 2.4% range that the outlet describes as the second-tightest four-day stretch on Binance since early 2024. The article notes XRP was trading at $1.256 on Tuesday, November 3, while Solana, Cardano and Dogecoin continued to decline. The report frames the compression as a potential precursor to a directional breakout.
Bitcoin Network Activity Lags Price as ETFs Drive Institutional Exposure
CryptoPotato reports that Bitcoin's on-chain network activity is considerably lower than during 2021, even as institutional exposure to the asset grows through ETFs and funds. The article highlights a disconnect between price performance and network usage, suggesting that investment vehicles are increasing demand for Bitcoin without a corresponding rise in transactional activity on the network.
Hyperliquid (HYPE) Social Dominance Reaches 2026 High
According to CryptoPotato, Hyperliquid's HYPE token has reached its highest social dominance level of 2026, based on newly published data. The report notes that bullish traders are discussing triple-digit price targets for the token. Social dominance metrics track the share of crypto-related online conversation devoted to an asset and are often used as a sentiment indicator, though they do not by themselves confirm price direction.
Robinhood Enters Canada After Closing WonderFi Acquisition
According to CryptoPotato, Robinhood has officially entered the Canadian market following the closing of its acquisition of WonderFi. The deal gives Robinhood regulated crypto operations in Canada, along with an expanded workforce and customer base. The report presents the acquisition as a step toward broader North American crypto services for the platform.
Bitcoin Falls Below $70,000 as Price Dips to $66,111 Low
NewsBTC reports that Bitcoin failed to hold above $70,500 and fell below $70,000, touching a low of $66,111 on Kraken's BTC/USD hourly chart. The outlet notes the price is consolidating under the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement of the move from the $74,070 swing high, with near-term resistance cited at $68,000 to $68,500. It says a break below $66,000 could open downside toward $65,000 and $64,200.
Bitcoin Year-End Liquidity Hopes Face $150B Treasury Cash Rebuild
CryptoSlate reports that hopes for year-end liquidity relief supporting Bitcoin face a projected $150 billion rebuild of the U.S. Treasury's cash balance. According to the report, any reserve relief depends on actual cash flows and funding costs, and a larger first-quarter Treasury cash rebuild is already assumed. The piece frames Treasury liquidity as a macro variable that could affect risk assets including Bitcoin.
Binance Reports $5.3B Net Outflows After Record Hack, CEO Cites Recovery
CoinDesk reports that Binance recorded net outflows of $5.3 billion following a record hack. The article states that nearly $11 billion left the exchange over a 46-hour period. CEO Richard Teng said hourly deposits had begun to exceed withdrawals, which he cited as a sign of recovery.
Tom Lee Says Binance Hack Is Bullish for Ethereum; ETF Outflows Mount
Decrypt's Morning Minute reports that Tom Lee views the Binance hack as bullish for Ethereum. The same report says Bitcoin and Ether spot ETFs recorded outflows in the hack's aftermath, which pushed prices lower. The article is a brief market roundup and does not give further detail on the hack or the flows.
UK Cyber Agency Warns of AI-Powered Ransomware Threat by 2028
According to Crypto Briefing, the UK's National Cyber Security Centre assesses that AI-driven ransomware is highly likely to disrupt critical national infrastructure by 2028. The report says such attacks could significantly degrade essential services and call for stronger cybersecurity measures. Ransomware has long been a major source of crypto-linked criminal activity, since attackers commonly demand payment in digital assets.
CryptoPotato Outlines Privacy and Security Tools for Crypto Investors
CryptoPotato published an article on privacy and security tools aimed at crypto investors, arguing that fear of exploits and the public visibility of blockchain transactions deter many individuals and businesses from entering the market. The piece presents such tools as a way to make crypto investing safer and more private. The source excerpt available here is brief, so specific tools and their details are not covered in this summary.
Anthropic Files for Nasdaq IPO Under Ticker ANT
Crypto Briefing reports that Anthropic has filed for a Nasdaq initial public offering under the ticker ANT, which would create a large pure-play artificial intelligence listing. The source says the offering could set a precedent for future AI investments and signal market confidence in the sector. The article's summary is brief, and its details on filing terms and timing are not reproduced here.
Aave Borrowers Face Up to 36% APR as Reserve Freeze Blocks Collateral
According to CryptoSlate, borrowers in frozen Aave reserves continued accruing interest while restrictions prevented them from depositing additional collateral to protect their loans. Suppliers could still withdraw funds where liquidity allowed, and that withdrawal activity could push borrowing costs higher even though new borrowing was blocked. The report cites borrowing rates of up to 36% APR.
Bitcoin Trades Near $77,500 Amid Binance Hack, ETF Outflows and Rate Fears
Bitcoin Magazine reports that bitcoin is trading near $77,500 as US midterm voting begins. The article attributes pressure on the price to a record $6.3 billion Binance hack, outflows from ETFs, a Federal Reserve leaning toward a December rate hike, and oil prices above $100 on Iran tensions. The report is a single-outlet market summary and does not independently verify the hack figure.
Ethereum Exchange Supply Falls to Decade Low, Binance Reserves Down 37.1%
CryptoPotato reports that Ethereum (ETH) supply held on centralized exchanges has reached a decade low. According to the report, Binance's ETH reserves have fallen 37.1% from their 2025 peak. The article frames the decline as a possible signal of a major price move, though the source's own headline is framed as a question rather than a confirmed forecast.
Crypto Treasury Inflows Fall 95% in May to $180M, Lowest Since October 2024
Monthly inflows into crypto treasury companies dropped to $180 million in May, the weakest level since October 2024, according to DefiLlama data cited by NewsBTC. Bitcoin-linked firms accounted for $177 million of the total, while Litecoin recorded a $1.89 million outflow. The figure is down 95% from April's $4.4 billion and reflects growing investor scrutiny of token-accumulation strategies, with analysts urging treasury firms to generate yield through staking or DeFi activity.
Binance Research Links Bitcoin Drop to Capital Rotation Into US Equities
Binance Research attributed part of Bitcoin's recent slide below $67,000 to capital moving into traditional equities rather than crypto-specific factors, citing a CBOE Dispersion Index (DSPX) reading of 42, which it described as the third-highest ever. The firm said concentrated money flows into a few S&P 500 themes can drain liquidity from assets such as Bitcoin, pointing to past episodes in 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2022 when rotations preceded declines in BTC. The broader market also recorded $1.5 billion in liquidations since Monday, according to the source.
Schwab Targets Mid-2027 Rollout of Crypto Trading for Advisors
Charles Schwab is targeting a 2027 rollout of spot crypto trading, transfer, and custody capabilities for financial advisors on its custody platform, according to Citywire, which reported remarks from Jalina Kerr, Managing Director of Schwab Advisor Services. Kerr said the project is on track and that the launch would probably come in the middle of next year, though the timeline is not fixed. The move would extend Schwab's crypto push beyond its April launch of retail spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading, bringing direct digital asset access into advisor workflows.
XRP Lags as Stellar (XLM) Draws Retail Traders, Bitcoinist Reports
Bitcoinist reports that the long-running rivalry between XRP and Stellar (XLM), two payment-focused cryptocurrencies with shared origins, has shifted in some regions toward XLM. According to a new report cited by the outlet, retail traders are moving funds from XRP into XLM. The article's full details on the report's data and methodology were truncated in the source excerpt.
CME Group Records $1.3 Billion in October Crypto Weekend Trading
According to Crypto Briefing, CME Group posted a record $1.3 billion in crypto futures trading over October weekends. The report attributes the figure to CME's 24/7 crypto trading, which it says improves institutional access and liquidity and matches crypto's round-the-clock market. The source also notes that weekend volumes remained modest despite the record.
Strong US Factory Data Complicates Bitcoin's Rate-Cut Hopes
According to CryptoSlate, the ISM production index rose to 59.0, signaling stronger US factory activity. The same report notes that factory price increases became less widespread, leaving growth and funding signals in tension. CryptoSlate frames this mix as a complication for Bitcoin's hopes of lower interest rates.
LO:TECH Raises $12 Million to Expand Crypto Trading in U.S. and Asia
According to CoinDesk, LO:TECH has raised $12 million to expand its crypto trading business into the United States and Asia. The firm is pursuing round-the-clock trading of tokenized stocks, though the report says it did not specify whether it currently offers such trades. CoinDesk also cites a World Federation of Exchanges study finding that traditional stock exchanges still set prices.
Aztec Ships 'Tierra' Upgrade With Security Fix and Speed Gains
Aztec, an Ethereum privacy network, has rolled out its 'Tierra' upgrade, according to Decrypt. The release reportedly resolves a critical bug from the prior version, adds formal verification, and introduces an AI-powered testing harness. Decrypt's report describes the changes as security and speed improvements to the network.
Chainlink Expands APAC Equities Streams to Over $40 Trillion in Asian Markets
Chainlink has expanded its APAC Equities Streams, according to Crypto Briefing, extending coverage to Asian equity markets with a combined value reported at over $40 trillion. The source says the expansion could strengthen the link between blockchain systems and traditional finance, potentially supporting on-chain financial products that rely on reliable market data.
TRON Activates Proposal 108 as TRX Price Rebounds 2%
According to Crypto.news, TRON has activated governance Proposal 108 after approval from its Super Representatives. The upgrade introduces a smart contract storage optimization feature intended to improve network stability and reliability, with details drawn from the official proposal discussion on GitHub. The report also notes that TRX's price rebounded 2% around the time of activation.
Crypto Recovery Services: Due Diligence Checks Before Paying Fees
The Defiant says tracing stolen cryptocurrency is distinct from recovering it, and urges US consumers to vet recovery providers before paying. It recommends verifying the provider's identity, requiring written deliverables, clarifying fees, and scrutinizing any request for access to sensitive data. The guidance targets a common scam pattern in which victims of crypto theft are approached by services promising to recover their funds.
CZ warns AI tools will lower barriers for crypto exchange hacks
CoinDesk reports that Binance founder Changpeng Zhao warned of more AI-driven attacks following what it describes as a historic $6.4 billion heist from the exchange. The publication says investigators found no evidence that AI agents were used to launder the stolen Binance funds. Zhao stressed, according to CoinDesk, that automated tools are lowering the barrier to entry for complex breaches.
South Korea's central bank surveys major banks on crypto hack exposure
According to CoinDesk, South Korea's Bank of Korea has asked the country's largest banks how a major cryptocurrency hack, a sharp crypto price crash, and losses at another firm would affect them. The Bank of Korea's first such survey also asked each firm about its crypto teams, budgets and investments. The report signals growing regulatory scrutiny of traditional banks' exposure to digital-asset risk.
Bitcoin Has Already Hit Cycle Bottom, Moon Pursuit Capital Founder Says
According to Crypto Briefing, the founder of Moon Pursuit Capital contends that Bitcoin has already reached its cycle bottom. The source notes that a potential recovery could face obstacles from geopolitical tensions and monetary policy, factors that may weigh on investor confidence and market dynamics. The report is a single-source account and does not include further data or detail on the firm's reasoning.
Binance Says Fake Job Interview Led to $6.34 Billion Hack
According to The Defiant, Binance said attackers used a fake job interview and an internal AI tool to gain access to wallet engineers, which opened a path to a $6.34 billion hack. The report adds that persistent onchain permissions complicated efforts to contain the breach. The account rests on Binance's own statements as relayed by The Defiant.
CFTC Clears Equity Perpetual Futures on Dual-Registered U.S. Exchanges
According to Bitcoin Magazine, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has cleared perpetual futures on individual stocks to trade on dual-registered U.S. exchanges for the first time. The development extends the perpetual futures structure, commonly associated with crypto derivatives markets, into U.S. equity trading. The report is brief and does not detail product specifications, participating exchanges, or launch timing.
Ethereum Falls Below $2,000 as Momentum Wanes, Analyst Flags Rebound Pattern
Bitcoinist reports that Ethereum's price has slipped below the $2,000 mark after a persistent bearish stretch, raising questions about its near-term stability. The article says ETH is repeating a historical pattern that has preceded a rebound, which some analysts read as a bullish short-term signal despite ongoing volatility. The piece also covers how investors are currently positioning around the price action.
Bitcoin Approaches Lower Boundary of Daily Ascending Channel
Bitcoinist reports that Bitcoin has spent recent months trading inside a higher-timeframe ascending range and is now approaching the lower boundary of its daily ascending channel. The publication's technical analysis describes this structure as becoming more dangerous for traders as price nears that boundary. The article's headline frames the setup as a trap to be avoided, though the excerpt available does not include the specific price levels or trading scenarios it discusses.
Analyst CryptoMichNL Flags Key Bitcoin Support Levels for Buyers
Market analyst CryptoMichNL, as reported by Bitcoinist, says Bitcoin is at a critical price zone that could shape its next major move. He believes the broader bullish structure remains intact while identifying a lower price range he considers one of the most attractive areas for buying if the current level fails to hold. The article presents this as one analyst's technical view rather than a forecast of confirmed direction.
Cardano vs. Solana: Expert Weighs In After ADA, SOL Dip 10%
Bitcoin briefly slipped below $67,000 on Tuesday, pulling other major chains lower, with Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA) each recording a 10% weekly retrace, according to Bitcoinist. Against that backdrop, Motley Fool market expert Anders Bylund published a comparison of the two networks and named his top pick. The piece frames the pullback as broad market weakness rather than an asset-specific development.
Polymarket Settles First On-Chain Institutional Block Trade via FalconX
According to The Defiant, Polymarket has completed its first on-chain institutional block trade, a six-figure transaction settled against the Ornn Compute Price Index. The report says the deal moves the prediction market toward traditional-finance-style risk transfer, with FalconX committing to act as a dedicated market maker for future block trades.
NEAR Falls 7% to $3.82 Despite Approval of Issuance Cut
According to Bitcoinist, NEAR's price dropped approximately 7% on November 3, trading near $3.82, even though a proposal to reduce annual token issuance was approved. The proposal, HSP-029, would lower the maximum issuance rate from 2.5% to 1.6% over 24 months. The source says the change could keep 11.8 million NEAR tokens from entering circulation over that period.
LDK Fix Blocks Probe Linking Lightning Private Channels to Onchain Funding
According to CryptoSlate, a Lightning Development Kit (LDK) update released October 25 rejects a funding-location lookup that a probe relied on. The probe required connections to both endpoints of an unannounced Lightning channel to link private channels to their onchain funding transactions. The change addresses a privacy weakness in the Bitcoin Lightning Network.
Hohns Argues Bitcoin Reserve Could Defease US Debt via BitBonds
Bitcoin Magazine published an interview with Battery Finance's Andrew Hohns, who argues that tax increases will not resolve the roughly $40 trillion US national debt. According to the piece, Hohns contends that a Bitcoin reserve could be used to defease the debt and that the Treasury should pilot BitBonds. The article is a single-source opinion piece and presents these views as Hohns's own.
Jupiter Adds Asian Equity Perpetuals to Solana Using Chainlink Data
Crypto Briefing reports that Jupiter has brought Asian equity perpetual contracts to the Solana network, with pricing supplied by Chainlink data feeds. The source says the integration could widen access to Asian stock markets for traders on global crypto platforms. The article is brief and does not give contract specifications, volumes, or launch timing.
Hyperliquid (HYPE) Faces Possible 30% Drop Below $60, CryptoPotato Reports
CryptoPotato reports that Hyperliquid's native token HYPE faces a risk of a roughly 30% price decline, with the price potentially falling below $60. The article outlines the conditions it says could drive that drop and the factors that could prevent a collapse. The analysis is presented as the publication's own assessment rather than confirmed market data.
Kalshi's Midterms Index Settles to Pyth Oracle Values
According to The Defiant, prediction-market operator Kalshi has launched a tradable midterms index that combines 13 election events. Payouts are tied to a time-weighted index reading rather than to individual race calls, and the index settles to Pyth Network oracle values. The structure ties a regulated election-market product to on-chain price-feed infrastructure.
Bitcoin and Treasury Yields Fall Together as $80,000 Recovery Stalls
CryptoSlate reports that Bitcoin and U.S. Treasury yields declined together in a rare divergence from their usual relationship, as Bitcoin failed to hold a recovery toward $80,000. The article links Bitcoin's latest decline to a drop in real yields through October 30 and to ETF redemptions on November 2, which it cites as a demand concern. The source frames the redemptions as a factor weighing on near-term institutional demand.
XRP Adds Nearly 8,000 New Wallets in One Day Despite Bearish Price Action
According to ZyCrypto, XRP recorded nearly 8,000 new wallet creations in a single day even as its price remained under bearish pressure. The outlet notes that network activity is diverging from market sentiment, though the article flags a caveat that it says limits how much the wallet growth should be read as a bullish signal.
Société Générale Accepts $10M in DTCC-Tokenized Treasuries as Collateral
According to The Defiant, Société Générale accepted $10 million in DTCC-tokenized U.S. Treasuries as collateral in a controlled transaction on the Canton network. The transaction ran through the bank's existing collateral systems. Recurring collateral movements and repo financing are described as planned next steps rather than completed activity.
Sui Foundation Blames Three Mainnet Halts on Gas and Randomness Bugs
According to The Defiant, the Sui Foundation's post-mortem attributes two of three mainnet outages to an edge case in the v1.72 address-balances feature that affected gas charging. The third halt is attributed to a randomness-state bug exposed by an interim fix the team had shipped while aware it carried halt risk. The report frames the incidents as a product of known-risk patching rather than an unforeseen failure.
Franklin Templeton Links BENJI Money Fund to MoonPay Stablecoin Swaps
According to The Defiant, Franklin Templeton, which it describes as a $1.74 trillion asset manager, is allowing institutions to swap directly between stablecoins and shares of its tokenized US government money-market fund through MoonPay's new institutional rails. The report says this is one of the first listings of a US-registered tokenized money-market fund on a third-party onchain trading venue.
Coinbase Ventures Buys Ethena Tokens Ahead of Savings Integration
CoinDesk reports that Coinbase Ventures, the venture arm of exchange Coinbase, bought Ethena tokens on the open market. The purchase comes as Ethena prepares to roll out an integration with Coinbase next week, which is expected to give the exchange's 100 million users access to a savings product. The report attributes the details to CoinDesk's coverage of the deal.
Justin Sun Seeks Sanctions Against World Liberty Financial Over UAE Disclosure
Tron founder Justin Sun has asked a court to impose sanctions on World Liberty Financial and its lawyers, alleging the Trump family-backed crypto company withheld information about its UAE citizenship for months during their ongoing legal dispute, according to Crypto.news. The report says Sun's request was made in a November 3 statement. The dispute centers on alleged non-disclosure during litigation between the two parties.
Cross River Bank Taps Arbitrum for Onchain Loan Tokenization
Cross River Bank has partnered with Offchain to tokenize loans on Arbitrum One, according to an announcement the bank made on Nov. 3. The platform would let loans be funded, held, and transferred onchain, with a launch planned for early 2027. The move signals continued traditional-bank interest in using public blockchain infrastructure for credit markets.
Kraken, Crypto.com Freeze Funds Tied to Suspected $133M Crypto Theft
According to a report published by Crypto Briefing, Kraken and Crypto.com have blocked funds linked to a suspected theft of $133 million in cryptocurrency. The report says the case underscores persistent vulnerabilities at centralized exchanges and the difficulty of tracing and recovering stolen digital assets. The article is a single-source report, and the underlying details were not independently verified in this brief.
BitGo Adds Stacks Bitcoin Staking to Qualified Custody Offering
According to The Defiant, BitGo has added Bitcoin staking through the Stacks network to its qualified custody service. Eligible institutions must pair their BTC with STX tokens worth 5% of their Bitcoin position to participate. The arrangement offers roughly six-month bonds funded by Stacks miners.
Spot Ether ETFs Record $139.7M in Net Outflows on November 2
US spot Ether ETFs saw approximately $139.7 million in net outflows on November 2, according to daily data from Farside Investors, as cited by NewsBTC. The article describes the outflows as extending a difficult run for fund flows into the products. The figures are a single-day snapshot and do not by themselves indicate the duration or scale of the broader trend.
Open Standard Sets Fee Structure for OUSD Stablecoin Governance
CoinDesk reports that Open Standard, the governance group behind the OUSD stablecoin, will charge a management fee of 0.1 basis points on payment volume. The fee is capped at $0.01 per payment. The article also says the group is offering an equity earning pool, details of which were not included in the summary provided.
Amazon, Tesla and SpaceX Object to OKX-ICE Tokenized Stock Plan
According to CoinDesk, Amazon, Tesla and SpaceX have joined a growing list of companies objecting to tokenized stock products tied to a venture between OKX and ICE. Objections have reached 56 companies, and CoinDesk reports that nearly 80% of the venture's initial stock selection has opted out. The objections come as a deadline approaches, raising questions about the venture's launch scope.
Crypto Community Revisits Lost 8,999 BTC Mystery Amid Muted Market
According to ZyCrypto, Bitcoin and Ethereum have recorded only small price movements as the crypto market remains undecided. Several X users have revived discussion of Bitcoin fortunes lost through irreversible mistakes, including a case involving an early holder who reportedly lost access to 8,999 BTC, a stake the article says is worth about $741 million. The piece is a community-driven retrospective and does not report any new on-chain or regulatory development.
Ripple Urges SEC to Replace Case-by-Case Crypto Enforcement With Clear Rules
According to ZyCrypto, Ripple has called on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to abandon its case-by-case approach to crypto enforcement and set clear industry rules. Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty announced on Wednesday that the company had submitted a filing making the case, arguing regulatory uncertainty is pushing innovation offshore and costing firms millions in litigation, which it cited as a roughly $150 million legal fight over XRP.
Investor Accuses Ripple of Neglecting XRP Holders in Favor of RLUSD
According to ZyCrypto, an XRP investor has publicly accused Ripple of prioritizing its dollar-pegged stablecoin RLUSD over longtime XRP holders. The investor called on company leadership to recognize the community's loyalty and take action to help unlock XRP's long-anticipated $20 valuation. The report reflects growing frustration among parts of the XRP community, though the claims are those of an individual investor and are not confirmed by Ripple.
Brazil's Largest Crypto Exchange Mercado Hit by Cyberattack, $45M Lost
ZyCrypto reports that Mercado, described as Brazil's largest digital asset exchange, suffered a cyberattack that drained more than $45 million. The outlet says the incident is one of several crypto attacks over the past 30 days, and cites blockchain reporters who warn that repeated hacks weigh on market sentiment. Blockchain security firms reportedly confirmed the attack, and the exchange says it has taken steps to protect users.
Binance Reports Blocking 57 Suspected North Korea-Linked Cyber Threats
Binance says it blocked 57 suspected North Korea-linked cyber threats in 2026 and has replaced 98% of the tokens stolen in a $6.34 billion hack, according to crypto.news. Co-founder and co-CEO Yi He outlined the attempted intrusions in a November 3 post. The report is based on Binance's own disclosures, and the figures have not been independently verified.
CZ Says Rival Exchanges Helped Binance Through Its Security Breach
Binance founder Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao said rival crypto exchanges provided support that helped Binance get through a security breach, according to a Crypto Briefing report. The article characterizes the cooperation as evidence that collective security measures matter for trust and stability in the crypto market. The source's brief coverage does not include details of the breach's scale or timing, so those points remain unverified here.
Ripple Integrates Stripe-Owned Privy Wallets to Extend XRP Ledger Reach
According to ZyCrypto, Ripple is expanding the XRP Ledger's reach into digital payments through a partnership with Privy, the embedded wallet provider owned by Stripe. The report frames the move as a route for XRP to target Stripe's payments ecosystem, which the article cites as valued at $1.9 trillion. The source does not provide further details on terms or timing in the excerpt reviewed.
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung Calls for a Cybersecurity Czar
According to CoinDesk, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said the country needs a 'cybersecurity czar' and a government-wide agency to address cyberattacks. He cited growing security concerns from artificial intelligence across financial institutions and critical infrastructure. The article references a $6.3 billion Binance hack as context for the proposal.
U.S. Sanctions Four Iranian Crypto Exchanges, Including Nobitex
According to CoinDesk, the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has blacklisted Nobitex and three other Iranian cryptocurrency exchanges, along with several of their executives. OFAC cited the entities' links to terrorism and other crimes. The action adds to U.S. restrictions on Iran-linked digital asset activity.
Bittensor Co-Founder Compares Bitcoin's Compute to Top Supercomputers
Bittensor co-founder Ala Shaabana, in comments reported by CoinDesk, says Bitcoin's network compute power exceeds that of the world's top 100 supercomputers by a factor of roughly 600,000. He argues that Bitcoin's model of coordinating participants and rewarding them with tokens could be applied to AI development to challenge the concentration of AI capabilities among large corporations.
Bitcoin Slide to $67,000 Drives Shift Into Dollar Stablecoins
CoinDesk reports that Bitcoin's decline to $67,000 is accelerating a flow of capital into dollar-linked stablecoins. According to the report, this movement is occurring while equity markets and the Dollar Index remain relatively calm. The shift suggests crypto-specific risk aversion rather than a broader cross-asset sell-off.
Tron Stablecoin Supply Rises $256.5 Million in Largest Weekly Gain
According to Crypto Briefing, stablecoins on the Tron network recorded their largest weekly gain, adding $256.5 million in supply. The report highlights Tron's dominance in stablecoin transfers and its role as payments infrastructure. It also flags concentration risk, given the network's heavy reliance on Tether's USDT.
Binance Expands Token Withdrawal Routes After Security Checks
According to NewsBTC, Binance's November 3 security-recovery notice set out a wider withdrawal restart covering additional tokens and networks, beginning around 04:00 UTC. The source describes the step as part of the exchange's post-security-check recovery process. The report does not detail which specific tokens or networks are included.
Capital Group's Fundamental Investors Adds ~$20M in Strategy Shares
According to Crypto Briefing, Capital Group's Fundamental Investors fund has added approximately $20 million in shares of Strategy, the bitcoin-treasury company formerly known as MicroStrategy. The report characterizes the increased stake as a signal of institutional confidence in crypto-linked equities. The source notes that such moves can shape market perceptions and risk profiles for companies with significant bitcoin exposure.
GitBook Revokes All Personal API Tokens After Breach
According to The Defiant, documentation platform GitBook revoked all personal API tokens following a security breach. The company said the attack involved AI agents and may have exposed integration credentials and questions submitted by documentation visitors. The report does not specify the scope of affected users beyond these details.
Solana Mobile Says Daily SKR Buybacks Have Burned 1.2 Million Tokens
Crypto Briefing reports that Solana Mobile says its daily SKR buyback program has burned 1.2 million tokens. The program links SKR's supply to revenue from the Solana Mobile ecosystem, which could help stabilize the token's value. According to the report, that benefit depends on sustained user trust and ecosystem activity.
Decrypt Outlines Five North Korean Methods for Infiltrating Crypto Firms
Decrypt reports on the techniques North Korean hackers use to penetrate cryptocurrency companies, including AI-generated deepfakes and poisoned code libraries. The article also examines how Binance was breached. The piece frames these tactics as a continuing threat to exchanges and blockchain developers.
Binance bStocks Leads Tokenized Stocks With $1.4B in Value
Binance's bStocks has reached roughly $1.4 billion in tokenized stock value, placing it ahead of rival issuers in a market that RWA.xyz values at $3.69 billion. According to RWA.xyz's dashboard dated Nov. 3, bStocks lists 104 products, with Ondo ranking next. The figures are as reported by Crypto.news, citing RWA.xyz data.
TD Cowen Says Democratic Congress Would Stall CLARITY Act for Two Years
According to Bitcoin Magazine, TD Cowen analyst Jaret Seiberg argues that a Democratic sweep of Congress would block the CLARITY Act for two years. The firm's analysis says such an outcome would give Senator Elizabeth Warren control of the Banking Committee and allow Democrats to block President Trump's nominees for the SEC and CFTC. The report frames the midterm election outcome as a key risk to the legislation's timeline.
Strategy Shares Fall Again After Company Sells Bitcoin
Shares of Strategy (MSTR), the leading Bitcoin treasury firm, fell for a second straight day, according to Decrypt. The stock is now more than 70% below its 52-week high following the company's sale of bitcoin. The report describes the sale as a reversal for a firm that has historically been among the largest corporate holders of BTC.
Standard Chartered Says Ethereum Could Outperform as Bitcoin Falls
Bitcoin is declining after Strategy sold BTC for the first time since 2022, according to a report from Decrypt. Standard Chartered analysts view the sale as a potential catalyst for Ethereum to outperform Bitcoin. The article frames the call as an analyst view rather than a confirmed market trend.
Binance-linked hacker moves $798K in SOL into Privacy Cash mixer
According to Crypto Briefing, a wallet tied to a Binance hack moved approximately $798,000 worth of SOL into the Privacy Cash mixing service. The report notes that the use of privacy mixers to launder stolen crypto raises ongoing challenges for regulators and may invite greater scrutiny of privacy tools.
Solana's Real-World Asset Ecosystem Surpasses $5 Billion in Value
According to Crypto Briefing, the total value of real-world assets (RWAs) tokenized on Solana has passed $5 billion. The outlet notes that this growth reflects rising adoption of tokenization, though it flags sustainability and competition from rival blockchains as ongoing challenges. The report does not detail the specific data source or breakdown of asset types behind the figure.
Cysic Pivots to AI Inference as ZK Proving Demand Fades
According to Crypto Briefing, Cysic is shifting its focus toward AI inference as demand for zero-knowledge (ZK) proving declines. The source characterizes the move as an example of adaptability and resource optimization in response to changing market demand. The report is brief and does not include further figures or details on the company's new product plans.
THORChain Declines to Block $387M Bitget Hacker Funds, Citing Decentralization
According to The Defiant, Bitget asked THORChain to block addresses linked to a hack that drained $387.5 million from the exchange, and THORChain declined. The report says Tether later froze four THORChain vaults on Tron holding 1.45 million USDT, then unfroze them about three hours afterward. The article also notes that THORChain itself lost $10.7 million in May to a flaw in the GG20 protocol.
CertiK Expands UAE Partnerships Amid Documented Crypto Security Losses
According to Crypto.news, blockchain security firm CertiK is expanding its work with UAE-based digital asset businesses and institutions. The firm's new research identifies approximately $8.02 million in documented losses across four UAE-linked security incidents in 2026, and reports five incidents in total. The article presents the findings as evidence that security risks for crypto firms in the region persist.
Binance Publishes Zero-Knowledge Proof-of-Reserves Snapshot After October Attack
NewsBTC reports that Binance said on November 2 it had completed a zero-knowledge proof-of-reserves procedure for a snapshot taken October 31. The disclosure follows an attack on the exchange in October. The article's excerpt does not include further details on the reserve figures or verification results.
Bullish Plans Tokenized Shares on Solana, Aptos and Ethereum
According to The Defiant, crypto exchange Bullish has picked Solana, Aptos and Ethereum as blockchains for tokenized shares. The report notes that its BLSH token already trades in tokenized form on Solana, while the announcement gave no launch dates for Aptos or Ethereum. The move extends Bullish's tokenization of equity exposure across several networks.
Creative Planning Expands Bitcoin ETF Holdings by 43% in Q3
According to Crypto Briefing, wealth manager Creative Planning increased its holdings of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds by 43% during the third quarter. The publication says the move points to growing institutional acceptance of crypto and could influence broader market trends. The report is a single-source summary, and the underlying filing data was not detailed in the excerpt provided.
Euro Stablecoins EURC and EURR: How Redemption Rights Differ
The Defiant explains that euro stablecoins EURC and EURR both disclose a right to redeem at €1 per token. The article notes that redemption through issuer accounts and sales on exchanges carry separate access conditions, which can affect how holders realize that €1 value. The piece is an explainer rather than a report of a new event.
Bitcoin Stocks Fall Sharply as BTC Drops to Mid-$67,000s
Bitcoin Magazine reports that bitcoin's slide into the mid-$67,000s, driven by ETF outflows, Mt. Gox wallet movements, geopolitical tensions and Strategy's first bitcoin sale in years, triggered an outsized selloff in crypto-linked equities. Strategy (MSTR) led the decline among bitcoin-exposed stocks. The report frames the equity drop as amplified relative to the move in the underlying asset.
Sanders and Warren Urge Labor Department to Drop Crypto 401(k) Proposal
Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren are calling on the U.S. Department of Labor under President Donald Trump to withdraw a proposed rule that would permit Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in retirement accounts, according to Bitcoin Magazine. The report, written by Micah Zimmerman, is brief and does not detail the lawmakers' specific arguments. The push signals continued political resistance to bringing digital assets into employer-sponsored retirement plans.
Zcash Foundation details seven Zebra 7.0.0 security fixes before NU7
The Zcash Foundation has outlined seven security fixes in Zebra 7.0.0, according to Crypto.news, as node operators prepare for the NU7 mainnet upgrade planned for around Nov. 5. The details appear in the foundation's engineering update published Nov. 3, which covers the period from Oct. 20 through Nov. 2. The fixes are aimed at node operators ahead of the network upgrade.
Cboe-Backed Group Sues CFTC Over Single-Stock Perpetuals Approvals
The Defiant reports that a group backed by Cboe has filed a lawsuit against the Commodity Futures Trading Commission over its approval of single-stock perpetual contracts. The complaint names Coinbase, Kalshi and Bitnomial, and seeks emergency relief to stop their contracts from being listed as security futures. The case highlights an ongoing dispute over how crypto-linked derivatives tied to equities should be classified and supervised.
Binance Says Thinly Traded Tokens Delay Stolen-Asset Replacement
According to CryptoSlate, Binance attributes its last reported 5% gap in replenishing stolen assets to thinly traded tokens that are harder to acquire at scale. The exchange's November 3 withdrawal plan reopens withdrawal routes progressively as replacement continues. The report indicates the replenishment shortfall is being narrowed through this staged approach rather than a single complete restoration.
CFTC Chairman Selig Opens Equity Perpetual Futures on Registered Exchanges
According to Decrypt, CFTC Chairman Michael Selig said so-called equity perpetual futures can now trade on CFTC-registered exchanges. The change extends a crypto-native instrument, the perpetual futures contract, to traditional stocks. The report frames it as a move that brings crypto-style derivatives into conventional equity markets.
AI Chatbots Name Three Cryptocurrencies for a $1,000 November Investment
CryptoPotato reports that several popular AI chatbots were asked which three cryptocurrencies to buy with $1,000 in November, and their answers diverged. According to the article, Perplexity and Gemini did not agree with ChatGPT's picks. The piece is framed around comparing AI-generated investment suggestions rather than reporting on any market event.
Sei Validators Approve SIP-6 Autobahn Consensus Upgrade Proposal
According to The Defiant, a governance vote on Sei's SIP-6 proposal cleared quorum. The upgrade, known as Autobahn, would let validators propose transactions simultaneously rather than in sequence. The report notes that a public testnet and security audits must be completed before the change can be activated on the network.
Bitcoin Trades Above 200-Day Average on Midterm Election Day
Bitcoin traded near $76,990 on the morning of November 3, about $3,821 above its 200-day moving average, according to Bitcoinist. The outlet reports that on each of the previous three U.S. midterm election days, Bitcoin was still trading below that moving average. The article frames the crossing as a pattern investors may watch, though the source's full analysis is truncated in the excerpt.
Stellar's Bell Upgrade Goes Live on Testnet Ahead of Mainnet Vote
According to The Defiant, the Stellar network's Bell upgrade is now live on testnet ahead of a mainnet governance vote. Wallet providers and indexers are required to update their software to stay compatible. The upgrade also adds optional post-quantum signature verification for smart contracts.
Memecoins Using Jesús de Miguel's Name Draw Backlash After Striker's Death
According to Crypto.news, memecoins using the name and image of Jesús de Miguel have drawn criticism from crypto traders after CD Tenerife confirmed the 30-year-old striker's death on Nov. 3, following an on-field collision the previous evening. The report says the tokens emerged in the days after the incident, prompting objections over the use of a deceased person's identity for speculative trading. The story highlights ongoing ethical concerns around memecoins that exploit real-world tragedies.
GitBook Breach Prompts Crypto Docs Users to Rotate Keys
According to Decrypt, GitBook, the documentation platform used by many crypto projects, disclosed a security breach in which attackers accessed infrastructure credentials in an AI-assisted attack. The company shut down affected services and reset tokens as an emergency measure. Decrypt reports that GitBook is urging users to rotate their keys and credentials as a precaution.
Bitwise and Coinbase Executives Back CCIP's Split Model for Blockchain Use
Crypto Briefing reports that executives from Bitwise and Coinbase have endorsed the split model of Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) for real-world blockchain applications. The article says adoption of CCIP by Coinbase and BitGo points to its potential to influence security and interoperability standards. The source is a brief summary, and it does not provide detailed technical specifics of the split model.
ETH/BTC Ratio Nears 0.03 as Ether Outpaces Bitcoin
According to Bitcoinist, one ether bought about 2.3% more bitcoin on November 3 than on October 29, lifting the ETH/BTC ratio to roughly 0.02954, its highest reading in CoinGecko's seven-day snapshot. The report says ether would need about another 1.6% gain against bitcoin to reach 0.03 BTC. The article's full account of what drove the move was truncated in the source excerpt.
Coinbase Invests in ProShares GENIUS Money Market ETF Ahead of Rules
According to a Crypto.news report citing BlockBeats, Coinbase has invested in ProShares' GENIUS Money Market ETF, which trades under the ticker IQMM. The move comes as stablecoin issuers prepare for stricter reserve requirements under the GENIUS Act. The report's remaining details were not available in the excerpt reviewed.
Charles Schwab Launches 24/7 Bitcoin, Ether, Solana and Ripple Futures
According to Crypto Briefing, Charles Schwab has debuted 24/7 futures trading on Bitcoin, Ether, Solana and Ripple. The brokerage also plans to offer spot crypto trading to its financial advisors next year. The source characterizes the expansion as potentially enhancing digital asset accessibility and market engagement.
MicroStrategy Reportedly Sells Bitcoin for First Time Since 2022
According to 99Bitcoins, MicroStrategy has sold bitcoin for the first time since 2022. The source's headline asks whether investors should panic, but the article text available to us contains only the headline and a link, with no sale size, price, or company statement. Treat the report as single-source until corroborated by filings or other outlets.
ETH/BTC Pair Retests February Support After 14 Straight Lower Closes
According to NewsBTC, analyst BLADE shows the ETH/BTC pair falling through 14 consecutive lower closes, dropping below 0.027 to its lowest level since July 2025. The pair's RSI has returned to a support zone near the lower 30s, the same area that preceded an Ethereum rebound against Bitcoin in February. The most recent candle on the pair is a doji, a sign of indecision, followed by a green candle that suggests ETH is currently outperforming BTC.
CNAS Warns Sovereign AI Agents Could Pose Next Major Threat
Crypto Briefing reports that a Center for a New American Security (CNAS) analysis warns that so-called sovereign AI agents could challenge existing regulatory frameworks, affect cryptocurrency markets, and require stronger national security measures. The article is a brief summary and does not detail specific figures or policy recommendations. The warning is framed as a potential future risk rather than a current market event.
Revolut Reports About 90% Cut in AI Coding Costs With Self-Hosted Models
Crypto Briefing reports that Revolut has cut its AI coding costs by about 90% by running self-hosted models. The outlet says the approach boosts productivity and cost-efficiency and could set a precedent for scalable fintech AI adoption. The source offers little detail on the models, deployment scope, or how the savings were measured.
Justin Drake Targets December 2028 for Ethereum Post-Quantum Transition
According to The Defiant, Ethereum researcher Justin Drake has proposed a fork sequence aiming for a December 2028 target to move the network toward post-quantum cryptography. The proposal would accelerate work across three protocol layers. The report notes that migrating existing wallets is a separate task not covered by the fork timeline.
SEC Staff Grants Canton Coin No-Action Relief for Token Minting
According to The Defiant, SEC staff has granted no-action relief covering token minting for Canton Coin. The Defiant reports that the division views Canton Coin as a digital commodity, citing its network utility and the absence of a controlling central party. The report is a single-source account, and the underlying staff letter was not quoted in the summary provided.
BNB Chain Draws Institutional Interest With US Spot ETF Debut
Bitcoinist reports that the BNB Chain ecosystem saw significant institutional activity last week, highlighted by the launch of the first US spot exchange-traded fund tied to the network. The article also says BNB Chain was named among the top networks expected to benefit from upcoming regulatory clarity. The report frames the developments as part of a broader pattern of financial institutions increasing their exposure to crypto.
Franklin Crypto's Chris Perkins Sees Institutional Crypto Shift
In an interview with The Defiant, Franklin Crypto's Chris Perkins argues that crypto is entering a new phase led by institutions rather than retail investors. He says regulatory clarity is drawing large institutions off the sidelines, and that while market sentiment remains poor, fundamentals are improving, which he describes as a coiled spring.
Bitcoin Miner Hive Reports Revenue Surge as It Pivots Toward AI Data Centers
Decrypt reports that Hive, a Bitcoin miner, mined nearly 2,900 Bitcoin last year. The company is now building what it describes as Canada's largest private AI data center, as it bets on demand from the AI boom. Decrypt frames the shift as part of a broader trend of crypto miners repurposing power and infrastructure for AI computing.
NEAR Governance Approves Major Supply Cut; Token Falls 7%
According to CryptoPotato, NEAR governance has approved a tokenomics change that could reduce projected supply by 4.36% over six years. The same report says the change would also lower staking returns. The article notes the NEAR token declined 7% following the approval.
Fed Bank Lending Survey Flags Tighter Credit Standards Amid Bitcoin Concerns
CryptoSlate reports that the Federal Reserve's November 2 survey shows banks tightening loan approval standards while nonbank lenders see stronger demand. The article says the survey provides no evidence that Bitcoin holders are being forced to sell, though it argues bitcoin investors could still be affected by the tighter lending environment.
Ethereum's leanVM Clears Formal Verification in Quantum-Resistance Push
According to Crypto Briefing, Ethereum's leanVM has passed formal verification, a step in Ethereum's broader effort toward quantum resistance. The source describes the milestone as relevant to future blockchain security and protocol development. The report is brief and does not include details of the verification scope or timeline.
Block Beats Q3 Estimates and Raises Full-Year Guidance
Per Crypto Briefing, payments company Block beat third-quarter earnings and revenue estimates and raised its full-year guidance. The report notes that the results were strong overall, though the company's Bitcoin segment faced challenges. The article characterizes the outlook as signaling sustained growth potential for the business.
Bitcoin Spot Trading Cools in October as Options Volume Rises
According to Crypto Briefing, Bitcoin trading activity cooled in October as traders shifted from spot markets toward options. The publication characterizes the rotation as a sign of a cautious market, with participants hedging positions amid uncertainty and anticipated volatility. The report provides no specific volume figures in the source excerpt.
Shopify and Coinbase Partner on Stablecoin Payments on Base
Crypto Briefing reports that Shopify and Coinbase have teamed up to enable stablecoin payments on the Base platform. The outlet says the collaboration could accelerate stablecoin adoption in mainstream commerce and enhance Base's platform utility. The article notes possible effects on token dynamics but provides limited detail on terms, timing, or rollout scope.
Block Reaches Three-Year DOJ Deferred Prosecution Agreement Over Money Laundering
According to Crypto Briefing, Block has reached a three-year deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice over a money laundering charge. The source describes the agreement as highlighting the need for fintech companies to prioritize compliance amid intensifying industry-wide regulatory scrutiny. The report is brief and does not detail the specific conduct or financial terms of the settlement.
Bitcoin Falls Below $69K as Fed's Hammack Flags Rate-Hike Risk
Bitcoin extended its losses below $69,000, according to Crypto Briefing, after Federal Reserve official Hammack warned that sticky inflation could force a rate increase. The source says higher interest rates could reduce investment in cryptocurrencies and weigh on market stability and investor confidence. The article is a short item with limited detail on price levels or timing.
TRON Leads Stablecoin Transfers With $19.4B in Daily USDT Volume
According to Crypto Briefing, the TRON network recorded $19.4 billion in USDT transfer volume in a single day, making it the leading chain for stablecoin transfers. The outlet notes that TRON's dominance underscores its central role in the crypto ecosystem, while also pointing to concentration risk from reliance on Tether's USDT. The report is a single-source summary and does not include independent verification of the figure.
Citadel-Backed Group Sues CFTC Over Stock Perpetual Futures
A group backed by Citadel Securities and other firms has sued the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, according to CoinDesk. The plaintiffs argue the regulator's move to open a path for perpetual futures on stocks belongs under the Securities and Exchange Commission's jurisdiction. The lawsuit follows the CFTC's earlier steps clearing a path for crypto perpetual futures.
Ocelot Launches Leveraged Trading on Solana Across 25+ Assets
According to Crypto Briefing, Ocelot has launched leveraged trading on Solana covering more than 25 assets. The source says the move could broaden access to leveraged products, while shifting reliance onto the platform's own risk-management controls. The report is a single-source summary and does not include independently verified figures on volumes or fees.
Crossmint Launches Visa-Backed Card Payments API for AI Agents
Crossmint has launched an API, built with Visa, that allows developers to enable AI agents to make card payments using tokenized credentials, according to Crypto Briefing. The product connects agent-driven commerce with existing card rails rather than requiring on-chain settlement. The report does not disclose pricing, availability timelines, or transaction volumes.
Tokenized Securities Theft Risk Raised After Binance Hack Comparison
CoinDesk analysis examines what could follow if North Korean hackers stole tokenized Wall Street assets, citing the $6.3 billion Binance hack as an example of how quickly crypto can vanish on blockchain networks. The article argues that tokenized securities may offer better legal recourse than unregulated crypto after a theft, but notes that the markets trading those assets can still break down under stress.
Coinbase XRP Price Discount Narrows to 0.006% After USDT Conversion
CryptoSlate reports that an independent comparison of XRP prices on Coinbase at the November 2 close showed the apparent discount narrowing from 0.168% to 0.006% once USDT pricing was converted into U.S. dollars. The article indicates that XRP's price on Coinbase was effectively in line with its market value after accounting for the stablecoin conversion. The finding suggests that an apparent price gap was largely an artifact of quote currency rather than a genuine dislocation.
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