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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
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.
Read the original at DecryptFranklin 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.
Read the original at The DefiantBNB 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.
Read the original at BitcoinistSEC 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.
Read the original at The DefiantJustin 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.
Read the original at The DefiantRevolut 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.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingCNAS 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.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingETH/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.
Read the original at NewsBTCMicroStrategy 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.
Read the original at 99BitcoinsCharles 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.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingCoinbase 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.
Read the original at Crypto.newsETH/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.
Read the original at BitcoinistBitwise 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.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingGitBook 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.
Read the original at DecryptMemecoins 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.
Read the original at Crypto.newsStellar'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.
Read the original at The DefiantBitcoin 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.
Read the original at BitcoinistSei 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.
Read the original at The DefiantAI 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.
Read the original at CryptoPotatoCFTC 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.
Read the original at DecryptBinance 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.
Read the original at CryptoSlateCboe-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.
Read the original at The DefiantZcash 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.
Read the original at Crypto.newsSanders 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.
Read the original at Bitcoin MagazineBitcoin 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.
Read the original at Bitcoin MagazineEuro 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.
Read the original at The DefiantCreative 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.
Read the original at Crypto BriefingBullish 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.
Read the original at The DefiantBinance 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.
Read the original at NewsBTCCertiK 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.
Read the original at Crypto.news