OKX Freezes MEXC User Deposits Following Strict FinCEN Order
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2026. Nov. 08. 17:13
Social media reports say some exchanges, including OKX, have begun flagging deposits from MEXC-linked addresses after the U.S. Treasury blacklisted the exchange for processing over $16 billion in illicit financial activity tied to sanctioned entities in Iran, Russia, and North Korea. MEXC Customers Face Transaction Holds After U.S. Treasury Blacklist Exchange The U.S. Treasury Financial […] Weekly Report: Crypto Market Erases $100B Rally as Bitcoin, XRP Prices Slide
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2026. Nov. 08. 16:05
The crypto market endured a volatile first week of November, briefly gaining approximately $100 billion following the U.S. midterm elections before surrendering those gains amid a global technology stock sell-off. Post-Election Rally Gives Way to Global Market Sell-Off The crypto economy endured a volatile first week of November, with its market capitalization rising by $100 […] Saylor Shares $64B Bitcoin Chart, Stirring Strategy Buy Questions
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2026. Nov. 08. 15:01
Michael Saylor shared a chart showing Strategy’s bitcoin holdings valued at $64.44 billion following a sharp market sell-off. His update revisited the company’s acquisition history as Strategy balanced bitcoin purchases with preferred-stock buybacks and cash reserves. Saylor Shares Strategy’s Bitcoin Acquisition Chart Michael Saylor, founder and executive chairman of Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), shared a […] Blue Wave, Red Week — Week in Review
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2026. Nov. 08. 14:00
This editorial is from this week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review, sent to subscribers on Friday. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week, with a comment on each story. Bitcoin fell to $75,618, a seven-week low near […] CZ Issues AI Warning Following Binance Hack, STRC Repegs, And More – Weekly Recap
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2026. Nov. 08. 10:30
This week’s stories focused on security, treasury strategy and institutional adoption. CZ warned that AI is accelerating cyberattacks faster than crypto firms can strengthen defenses after Binance’s $6.3 billion hack. Strategy’s STRC returned to $100 after shifting to daily dividends, while Binance warned users about post-hack scams. Bitmine moved to 99% of its 5% ETH […] Revolut Targets Latam Growth With Massive $1 Billion Investment
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2026. Nov. 08. 08:30
The British firm expects one in every four customers acquired in 2027 to come from Latam, and it is ready to invest at least a billion dollars in the coming years to sustain this growth through investments in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Argentina. Revolut Announces Significant Expansion Into Latam Markets As traditional markets are […] Crypto Market-Making Agreements: What Token Projects Should Negotiate Before Signing
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2026. Nov. 08. 06:30
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The opinion editorial below was written by Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. A token project is preparing for an exchange listing. A market maker offers to support liquidity in […] EU, Asia, or the US: Who Will Win the Regulatory Race for Crypto Business?
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2026. Nov. 08. 05:30
The biggest competition in Web3 has long moved beyond rivalry between individual exchanges or blockchains. What we are witnessing now is a competition between jurisdictions. Countries that manage to offer the industry the best conditions will not only generate new tax revenues but also attract capital, technology, and talent — and gain the power to […] Meta and Palantir Reject OKXICE Stock Tokenization Listings
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2026. Nov. 08. 04:30
Five new companies complete the list of 67 that have objected to being listed on the OKXICE platform, as disclosed in a filing published on November 5, 2026. The conglomerate faces a roadblock, as every major non-crypto-tied company in its original filing has opted out of having its stock tokenized. All Major Non-Crypto Companies Object […] Galaxy Flags New Risks for Crypto as Democrats Take Both Chambers
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2026. Nov. 08. 03:30
Galaxy identified potential congressional scrutiny of Trump-linked crypto businesses after Democrats won both chambers. The firm expected Washington’s policy agenda to shift toward tougher oversight while federal regulators continued developing digital asset rules under existing authority. Warren and Waters Positioned to Lead Financial Committees Galaxy’s head of firmwide research, Alex Thorn, outlined risks for crypto […] XRP $0.99 Call Draws Scrutiny as Santiment Tracks Growing Shorts
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2026. Nov. 08. 02:30
Among the most profitable XRP wallets tracked by Santiment, only one was long as of Nov. 6, while three active short sellers had added about 2.1 million XRP since late October. Santiment paired the data with a trader’s $0.99 call, asking whether a market-wide drop explained its early success. Santiment Tracks Bearish Positions Among Profitable […] Michael Saylor Reveals 400-Year History Behind Bitcoin Income
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2026. Nov. 08. 01:30
Michael Saylor traced Strategy’s model of financing bitcoin holdings through income-paying shares to four centuries of financial history. His analysis connected Dutch trading companies, railroad financing, and U.S. tax law to the company’s Stretch security. Saylor Traces Bitcoin Income to Four Centuries of Finance In a Nov. 7 analysis, Michael Saylor, founder and executive chairman […] XRP Is Ripple’s North Star: CEO Centers Strategy on ‘Things That Are Good for XRP’
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2026. Nov. 08. 00:10
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse reaffirmed XRP as the company’s north star, linking RLUSD expansion and business integration to greater liquidity and utility for the crypto asset. His strategy targeted more payments and institutional activity across the XRP ecosystem. Garlinghouse Reaffirms XRP as Ripple’s North Star Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse reiterated his longstanding commitment to XRP […] EU Deploys Dedicated Crypto Task Force to Block Russian Evasion
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2026. Nov. 07. 23:02
The new crypto task force will be part of a new sanctions office that will coordinate how national authorities apply the rules to avoid circumvention of these measures using digital assets, targeting crypto networks like A7, which provided a digital ruble stablecoin to skirt these restrictions. EU Launches Crypto Task Force to Curb Russian Digital […] Gnosis Pay Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Customer Records
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2026. Nov. 07. 21:35
Gnosis Pay confirmed a data breach on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, after unauthorized access to its legacy consumer card system exposed customer information. One affected user reported that his name, home address, card number, and linked cryptocurrency wallets were compromised, although the company says customer funds remain secure. What Happened to Gnosis Pay? The cryptocurrency […] Solo Bitcoin Miners Strike Digital Gold as 2026 Jackpot Wins Reach 36 Blocks
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2026. Nov. 07. 20:12
A tiny bitcoin mining machine beat astronomical odds during the first week of November, adding another unlikely victory to a year of solo mining jackpots. From compact desktop devices to industrial-scale competitors, 2026 has delivered 36 documented solo-style block discoveries worth millions of dollars. A Tiny Bitcoin Miner Takes on the Giants and Wins Imagine […] Prediction Markets Favor Another Drop as Year-End Bitcoin Price Forecasts Sour
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2026. Nov. 07. 18:10
Bitcoin price prediction markets are signaling a difficult finish to 2026, with Polymarket traders assigning a 52% probability to a $70,000 retreat before January and just 9% to a $100,000 comeback, while Kalshi participants concentrate their year-end expectations around $70,000 to $80,000. As of noon Eastern time on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, bitcoin’s price traded […] Binance Hack Takes Another Twist as Hackers Amass 2,300 More Bitcoin
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2026. Nov. 07. 16:30
In the aftermath of the colossal $6.3 billion Binance hack, which saw 18,270.2 BTC drained from the crypto exchange’s wallet, onchain intelligence and blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has revealed that the attacker’s bitcoin holdings are growing considerably larger. According to Elliptic, the hackers have converted $175 million in stolen altcoins into approximately 2,300 BTC, further […] White House Reviews SEC Crypto Rules After Democratic Midterm Victory
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2026. Nov. 07. 14:54
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) submitted a proposed crypto broker-dealer rule to the White House on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, targeting four securities regulations governing capital, custody, and recordkeeping as Democrats prepare to take control of both chambers of Congress. SEC Crypto Broker-Dealer Rule Targets Four Securities Regulations According to the Office of […] Nubank and Mercadopago Suspend Crypto Withdrawals in Latam
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2026. Nov. 07. 13:00
The institutions attributed this pause in their crypto services to instability from an external data provider. The two companies use Paxos as a custody provider, which sparked rumours of a possible hack on social media, but no official reports have been released. Mercadopago and Nubank Stop Crypto Deposits and Withdrawals Two of the largest fintech […] Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Has Never Stayed Below Its Peak for This Long
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2026. Nov. 07. 11:30
Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has now spent 374 days below its October 2025 all-time high, the longest such stretch in the network’s history, beating a record set after the 2011 crash. A Record Nobody Wanted Economist and author Saifedean Ammous flagged the milestone on Saturday, writing that Bitcoin difficulty has been below its all-time high for […] XRP ETFs Go a Whole Week Without a Single Dollar of Inflows
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2026. Nov. 07. 10:30
U.S. spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) ended the week without one day of net inflows, logging a $529,500 outflow on Monday and four flat sessions after it. A Week of Silence Data from Sosovalue shows that Canary’s XRP ETF (XRPC) was the only fund to move on Monday, Nov. 2, posting a $529,500 net outflow. […] Indian Enforcement Raids CoinDCX Over Claims Its Trades Ran Through Binance
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2026. Nov. 07. 09:30
India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) searched premises linked to CoinDCX and Delta Exchange India, alleging they routed users’ trades to Binance, Bybit and other offshore platforms. The Searches The ED said its Bengaluru office searched three premises tied to Neblio Technologies, the parent of CoinDCX, and Excelium Technologies, which operates Delta Exchange India, between Nov. 4 […] Binance France To Charge Idle Accounts Fees Before Shutting Them Down
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2026. Nov. 07. 08:30
Binance France will close all of its customer accounts on Dec. 31, 2026, and will start charging monthly fees on Nov. 29 to anyone who still holds assets there. A Countdown for French Users French media reported on Nov. 6 that Binance had started emailing Binance France customers to say deposits were no longer possible […] Former FBI Agent Pleads Guilty to Stealing $2.47M in Crypto Across 35 Cases
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2026. Nov. 07. 07:30
A former FBI agent has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $2.5 million in cryptocurrency using confidential credentials obtained through dozens of federal investigations, expanding a case that initially involved approximately $1 million in stolen digital assets. Ex-FBI Agent Swipes Crypto Across 35 Investigations Patrick Steven Yaroch, a former FBI counterintelligence agent from Ashburn, Virginia, pleaded […] French Crypto Holder Gets 30 Months in Prison for Shooting at Attackers
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2026. Nov. 07. 05:30
A man who opened fire on his attackers in the midst of a crypto kidnapping in Vendée, France, was convicted of opening fire on his attackers during Halloween. This was the second time that the man was targeted, having already been kidnapped in 2022. Kidnapping Attempt Leads to Shooting In France Wrench attacks, or […] Binance Pulls Kevin O’Leary, Michael Lewis Into $1.76B FTX Clawback Lawsuit
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2026. Nov. 07. 03:30
Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao subpoenaed Kevin O’Leary and Michael Lewis as they defended a $1.76 billion FTX clawback lawsuit. The requests reached an investor paid to promote the exchange and an author who documented the rise and fall of its co-founder, Sam Bankman-Fried. Binance and CZ Seek Evidence Beyond FTX Binance and its founder […] Greece Approves 10% Crypto Gains Tax, 15% Levy on Staking and DeFi Income
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2026. Nov. 07. 01:45
Greece’s parliament has approved a sweeping cryptocurrency tax framework that imposes a 10% tax on capital gains and a separate 15% tax on income from staking, lending, and decentralized finance (DeFi), marking the country’s first comprehensive approach to taxing digital assets. Greece Adopts Crypto Tax Law The legislation, approved Thursday, Nov. 5, will take effect […] CFTC Tells Prediction Markets to Drop State Geoblocks Within 30 Days
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2026. Nov. 07. 00:15
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission says federally regulated prediction markets generally cannot block traders based on which U.S. state they are in, and has given exchanges 30 days to lift such restrictions or explain why they can’t. The guidance came a day after a federal judge ordered Kalshi to block sports contracts on the lands […] Terawulf and IREN Bet Big on AI as Bitcoin Mining Revenue Shrinks
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2026. Nov. 06. 22:45
Despite top-line growth, Terawulf’s operating loss widened to $88.2 million in Q3 while IREN saw bitcoin mining revenue fall 88% year-over-year. Operating Losses Widen Amid Rising Costs For the third quarter of 2026, U.S. digital infrastructure provider Terawulf generated $76.2 million in total revenue, a significant year-over-year (YoY) increase driven primarily by its high-performance computing […] US Treasury Blacklists MEXC Over $16B in Alleged Illicit Crypto Activity
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2026. Nov. 06. 21:50
The U.S. Treasury Department has ordered American financial institutions to stop processing transactions involving cryptocurrency exchange MEXC Global, accusing the platform of facilitating at least $16 billion in illicit financial activity tied to sanctions evasion, cybercrime, and other illegal operations. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced the action Friday as part of Operation Economic […] Zcash Rises After Upgrade Freezes $16M in ZEC, Establishes Security Reserve
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2026. Nov. 06. 20:09
Zcash has activated Network Upgrade 7, which reduces block times from 75 to 25 seconds and will help fuel a long-term security reserve. However, the move also froze about $16 million worth of ZEC that will remain inaccessible in an outdated shielded pool. Zcash Cuts Block Times While Preserving Supply Cap Zcash has officially completed […] LuqEE Simplifies Solo Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash Mining
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2026. Nov. 06. 19:37
Buying and operating an ASIC miner remains a substantial barrier to solo Bitcoin mining. LuqEE offers another approach: time-based access to professionally hosted mining hardware for Bitcoin (BTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH), without the need to purchase or maintain a mining rig. The model has already produced a public record of block discoveries. On October […] Magnificent 7 Stocks Lose $1 Trillion, but Their Shift Is Just Beginning: Devere CEO
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2026. Nov. 06. 19:30
The Magnificent 7’s $1 trillion loss did not end the case for technology stocks, Devere CEO Nigel Green said. He predicted a more selective market as investors demanded evidence that artificial intelligence spending was generating revenue. Green Predicts a Shift in How Investors Buy Tech Nigel Green, CEO of financial advisory firm Devere Group, assessed […] US Treasury and Fed Abandon Plan to Track Smaller Bitcoin, Crypto Transfers
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2026. Nov. 06. 18:32
The U.S. Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve are withdrawing a proposal to expand information collection for international crypto transfers as small as $250. The decision preserves the existing $3,000 threshold as officials reassess rules proposed in 2020. Treasury and Fed Drop Proposed $250 Transfer Threshold The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) […] Stolen Binance Bitcoin, XRP on the Move as $3.1B Remains Unlaundered: Elliptic
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2026. Nov. 06. 17:50
Hackers behind the $6.4 billion Binance theft have begun moving stolen XRP and converting more cryptocurrency into bitcoin, although approximately $3.1 billion in assets remains largely untouched more than a week after the attack, according to the latest findings from blockchain analytics firm Elliptic. In an analysis updated Friday, Elliptic revealed that about 42 million […] Bitcoin Price Falls Below $75K for First Time Since August as Tech Sell-Off Deepens
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2026. Nov. 06. 16:50
Bitcoin briefly fell below $75,000 on Friday, hitting its lowest level since Aug. 21 as a U.S.-led technology stock sell-off spread across global markets. Bitcoin Slides to Lowest Level in Months Bitcoin briefly dipped below the $75,000 threshold on Friday, caught in the wake of a global equity sell-off that erased trillions in market […] Strive Posts $509M Q3 Profit as Bitcoin Holdings Surge to $3.25 Billion
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2026. Nov. 06. 15:47
Bitcoin treasury company Strive reported a $509 million third-quarter profit, fueled by gains in its cryptocurrency holdings, while continuing an aggressive buying campaign that has added more than 15,000 bitcoin since September. Strive Inc. (Nasdaq: ASST) reported net income of $509 million for the third quarter of 2026, or $5.24 per diluted common share, […] Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Drops to $52 Billion as Traders Retreat
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2026. Nov. 06. 15:06
Bitcoin futures open interest fell 1.88% to $52.04 billion as the leading crypto asset declined nearly 5% to $75,783 on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. Coinglass data shows declining exposure across major derivatives exchanges, while options activity reveals a curious divergence: Calls dominate outstanding positions, but puts lead trading volume. Meanwhile, November and December expirations carry […] Ukraine’s Central Bank Warns Crypto Bill Threatens Financial Stability
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2026. Nov. 06. 13:30
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has rejected the current draft of legislation regulating virtual assets, citing risks to monetary sovereignty, financial stability and fair competition. NBU Raises Concerns Over Legislative Transparency The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has said it cannot support the current version of draft legislation regulating virtual assets, citing significant risks […] Trump-Backed World Liberty Launches a WLFI Buyback as Democrats Circle
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2026. Nov. 06. 12:30
World Liberty Financial says it will buy back its own WLFI token with fees from its USD1 stablecoin, three days after House Democrats named the Trump family firm a likely first target of their investigations. The Announcement The Trump-backed decentralized finance (DeFi) project posted early Friday: “The success of USD1 and the growing WLFI ecosystem […] Morph: We Built a Layer 2. So Did Everyone Else.
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2026. Nov. 06. 12:00
As of 22 October 2026, Ethereum’s rollups hold about $31 billion in assets. More than $25 billion of that sits on two networks, Base and Arbitrum One. Dozens of other teams, after years of engineering, share what’s left. Morph is one of those teams, and so I’ll say what most of us won’t: the market […] As CZ Calls for Security Alliance, Binance’s Previous Alliance Just Closed
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2026. Nov. 06. 11:30
In an unfortunate coincidence, the T3 Financial Crime Unit, involving major crypto players Tether, Tron, TRM Labs, and Binance, had already shut down months before the $6.3 billion Binance hack. The two-year-old unit, which claimed to have frozen $450 million in illicit crypto assets, was closed in late August, Bloomberg reported, citing undisclosed people familiar […] Crypto’s Toughest Critic Elizabeth Warren Set to Run Senate Banking
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2026. Nov. 06. 10:30
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is expected to chair the Senate Banking Committee after Democrats took both chambers of Congress, putting crypto’s loudest Capitol Hill critic in charge of the panel that writes its rules. The Gavel Changes Hands The Wall Street Journal reported recently that the Massachusetts Democrat is about to take control of the committee, […] Jack Mallers Headlines Bitcoin Amsterdam 2026 as Finance, Privacy and Self-Custody Take the Stage
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2026. Nov. 06. 10:25
AMSTERDAM, November 6, 2026 — Bitcoin Amsterdam 2026 is underway at SugarFactory on November 5–6, 2026, with sessions covering institutional investment, European regulation, mining and self-custody. Strike Founder and CEO Jack Mallers is scheduled to deliver a keynote on November 6, 2026, from 16:15–16:45 CET on the Treasury Stage. Mallers also joins Robert Breedlove for […] Paraguay Congress Impeaches President Over Bank Collapse
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2026. Nov. 06. 09:30
The fall of Ueno Bank, one of the four systemic banks in Paraguay with nearly 3 million customers, has sparked a crisis involving an impeachment against President Santiago Peña and the arrests of the former Central Bank President Carlos Carvallo, who led the private bank before being. Ueno Bank Fall Unleashes Government Crisis in Paraguay […] Democrats Are Coming for AI Data Centers and Bitcoin Miners Could Pay Dearly
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2026. Nov. 06. 08:30
Newly empowered Democrats from Texas to Ohio are pushing to pause or restrict new data centers, a threat to the bitcoin miners betting their future on artificial intelligence (AI) hosting. A Party-Wide Push Data centers were on the ballot this week, and the winners are now talking about limits. Sen. Bernie Sanders, citing local referendums […] ECB Targets 2029 Digital Euro Launch After Massive 2027 Pilot
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2026. Nov. 06. 07:30
Piero Cipollone, a member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank, declared that the bank was still targeting 2029 for the issuance of the digital euro, and that its pilot would start in the second half of 2027, running for 12 months. ECB Lays out Digital Euro Roadmap, Targets 2029 for Potential Issuance […] Hollywood Studios Ban Employees From Prediction Market Betting: Report
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2026. Nov. 06. 06:30
Movie studios and production companies are warning employees not to bet on prediction markets using what they know about casting, release dates, and earnings, The Hollywood Reporter reported Thursday. At least one company has set up a hotline for staff to report colleagues. Studios Bar Bets on Casting, Release Dates, and Earnings Studios and […] Bitcoin Clings to $75K as Asian Markets Lose Over $1 Trillion in a Day
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2026. Nov. 06. 05:30
A post-midterm tech selloff hit Asia on Friday, triggering a circuit breaker in Seoul and pushing Japan’s Nikkei into a bear market, while bitcoin held just above $75,000. Seoul Hits the Brakes South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI fell as much as 9% during the early hours of the day, triggering a circuit breaker that halted trading, […] JPMorgan Gives Bitcoin Top Return Forecast, Grayscale Highlights
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2026. Nov. 06. 04:45
Grayscale highlighted a 10% projected compound annual bitcoin return in JPMorgan Asset Management’s long-term assumptions, exceeding estimates for other asset classes. The firm’s analysis connected growing institutional recognition with potential diversification benefits and substantial price risk. Bitcoin Forecast Leads Grayscale’s Institutional Assessment Grayscale Head of Research Zach Pandl said Nov. 4 that bitcoin’s inclusion in […] Ripple CEO Says Crypto Is Here to Stay as Pro-Crypto Lawmakers Win
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2026. Nov. 06. 03:20
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse cited 67 million American crypto users as he highlighted bipartisan election victories. His comments reinforced the company’s push to keep digital asset development in the United States under clearer rules. Garlinghouse Points to Crypto’s Staying Power Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said on Nov. 4 that pro-crypto candidates had won across party […] XRP Tradable Supply on Binance Tightens as Scarcity Hits Four-Year High
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2026. Nov. 06. 02:05
XRP’s tradable supply on Binance tightened as a scarcity gauge reached its highest reading since 2022, according to a new analysis. Separate reserve data showed rising exchange holdings, highlighting the distinction between trading availability and total balances. XRP Scarcity Gauge Reaches Highest Reading Since 2022 The XRP Binance Scarcity Index reached approximately 2.1, its highest […] Michael Saylor Flags Sharp Market Selloff as Nasdaq Crashes 5.5%
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2026. Nov. 06. 00:45
Michael Saylor compared a sharp equity sell-off and bitcoin’s retreat with Strategy’s preferred stock trading near par. His assessment followed the company’s shift to daily dividends and the shares’ return to their $100 benchmark. Saylor Compares Equity Losses With STRC’s Closing Price Michael Saylor, founder and executive chairman of Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), compared equity […] Elon Musk Jokes About ‘Election-Interfering Space Lasers’ as Polymarket Whale Scores on Texas
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2026. Nov. 05. 23:45
A Polymarket user who goes by the name Domer made about $62,700 betting against a Republican win in Texas’ Senate race and mocked the roughly $250 million that Elon Musk-backed groups spent trying to keep the seat Republican, calling it the stupidest thing anyone could do. Musk, posting separately, joked that his “election-interfering space lasers” […] Arkansas Sues Kalshi, Alleging Deceptive Trading Practices and Unjust Enrichment
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2026. Nov. 05. 22:15
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin introduced a lawsuit that alleges Kalshi knowingly lied to customers in Arkansas, presenting its platform as legal and safe while violating the state’s Deceptive Trade Practices Act by offering unlicensed gambling products and making its services available to underage users. Arkansas Sues Kalshi, Joins Other States In Semantics Battle Kalshi, […] Canary Capital Brings Injective to Nasdaq With New INJ Staked ETF
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2026. Nov. 05. 21:15
Canary Capital has launched an exchange-traded fund for Injective’s INJ token, allowing investors to gain exposure to the cryptocurrency and earn potential staking rewards. Meeting Demand for Specialized Blockchain Networks Digital asset investment management firm Canary Capital has launched an exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on Injective (INJ), providing investors exposure to the cryptocurrency through traditional […] Chainalysis Breach Exposes Passwords and Tokens for All Users, Forcing Service Shutdowns
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2026. Nov. 05. 20:15
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has disclosed that hackers accessed password hashes and active authentication tokens for all users of its platform, prompting the company to shut down several major services as it responds to an ongoing cyberattack. In its latest update, published Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 11 p.m. ET, Chainalysis said it discovered on Monday […] BTCC Copy Trading Surpasses 680,000 Users, With Cumulative Copy Trading Earnings Exceeding $530 Million
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2026. Nov. 05. 19:20
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, November 5, 2026 — BTCC, the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange, announced that its Copy Trading feature has surpassed 680,000 users, with cumulative copy trading earnings of more than $530 million and over 236 million successful copy trades. First launched in 2023 on BTCC, the copy trading feature lets users automatically replicate […] Thailand Targets Crypto Exchange Bitget With Criminal Complaint, Imminent Ban
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2026. Nov. 05. 19:15
Thailand’s securities regulator has filed a criminal complaint against the operator of the crypto exchange Bitget for running an unlicensed digital asset business, with plans to ban access within the country in December. Allegations of Unlicensed Operations Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a criminal complaint against cryptocurrency exchange Bitget and a local […] Eric Trump’s American Bitcoin Banks $126M Profit—But ABTC Shares Dive
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2026. Nov. 05. 18:22
American Bitcoin Corp., the bitcoin mining company co-founded by Eric Trump, reported approximately $126 million in third-quarter net income and $221 million in adjusted EBITDA, reversing losses from the preceding quarter. The Nasdaq-listed company expanded its holdings to 8,427 BTC, ranking 13th among publicly traded corporate bitcoin holders. However, mining costs climbed 15.3%, production declined […] Keel Infrastructure Dumps Entire Bitcoin Treasury for $192M as Mining Exit Accelerates
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2026. Nov. 05. 17:15
Former bitcoin mining company Keel Infrastructure sold its entire BTC treasury during the third quarter, generating $192 million in proceeds as it accelerates its transition into artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure amid a broader sell-off in mining and AI-related stocks. Keel Infrastructure, formerly known as Bitfarms, disclosed Thursday that it sold 2,520 BTC during the quarter […] Apple, Boeing Reject OKXICE Tokenized Stocks Plan as List of Objectors Hits 62
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2026. Nov. 05. 16:30
Apple, Boeing, Home Depot, and three other companies have joined the growing opposition to OKXICE’s proposed tokenized stock trading platform over the past two days, bringing the number of objecting businesses to 62—including 54 of the 62 companies originally targeted by the venture. The six additional objections were disclosed across public notices dated Nov. 3 […] Bitcoin Price Tumbles Below $77,000 in Tech Stock Selloff
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2026. Nov. 05. 15:47
Bitcoin surrendered $5,046 from its Nov. 4 peak as a technology stock selloff rattled cryptocurrency markets Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. Bitstamp data showed BTC falling from $81,105 to $76,059, with selling accelerating around 10 a.m. Eastern time. The decline erased Wednesday’s post-election recovery as semiconductor stocks weakened, leaving traders watching the $75,600 to $76,000 support […] Fed and OCC Probe Bank Security After Binance’s $6.3B Hack: Report
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2026. Nov. 05. 14:35
The Federal Reserve and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) contacted U.S. banks following Binance’s $6.3 billion hack, Reuters reported Nov. 5. Supervisors sought information about suspicious activity, service disruptions, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The regulatory inquiries followed the Oct. 29 Binance theft, which investigators attributed to North Korean hackers, and was followed by […] Binance Revokes Signalplus API Access Days After $6.34B Hack
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2026. Nov. 05. 13:00
Binance revoked all API keys linked to Signalplus on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, after the third-party trading platform reported a potential security issue. The exchange said its internal systems were unaffected, and customer funds remained safe. The precaution comes just one week after the Binance $6.34 billion hack on Oct. 29, when attackers reportedly compromised […] EVM Chains Could Add Post-Quantum Security Before Ethereum 2029
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2026. Nov. 05. 12:05
In a research paper shared exclusively with Bitcoin.com News, Quantus CEO Christopher Smith argues that EVM-compatible chains can offer optional post-quantum transaction security without waiting for Ethereum’s wider roadmap. Quantus Maps Faster Post-Quantum Path for EVM Accounts EVM chains may not need to wait until the end of the decade to begin protecting user accounts […] South Korea Pushes Implementation of Crypto Income Tax to 2029
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2026. Nov. 05. 11:05
South Korea plans to delay its 22% tax on cryptocurrency gains by another two years, moving the planned implementation date from 2027 to 2029. South Korea plans to delay its planned capital gains tax on cryptocurrency by another two years to 2029, the government announced Nov. 4, citing the timeline for international data sharing and […] Why Major US Companies Are Pushing Back Against Stock Tokenization: MEXC CEO
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2026. Nov. 05. 09:30
Equity tokenization is rapidly evolving into a multi-billion-dollar sector as global investors seek relief from legacy market inefficiencies like rigid hours. According to MEXC CEO Vugar Usi Zade, the shift is primarily driven by changing capital dynamics and accessibility. Unlocking Idle Stablecoin Capital Equity tokenization is rapidly transitioning from a niche blockchain experiment into a […] A Man Bought an Old Photo Album for Under $100. Inside Was the Oldest Known Baseball Card
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2026. Nov. 05. 07:30
A man antiquing in Baileyville, Maine, bought a photo album alongside old Coca-Cola bottles and a couple of oak chairs for under $100 at a yard sale. Inside was an 1865 photograph of the Brooklyn Atlantics mounted on a card, which the Library of Congress has called the first dated baseball card, later selling at […] That Old Pyrex Dish in Your Grandmother’s Cabinet Could Be Worth $4,000
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2026. Nov. 05. 06:30
A 1959 Pyrex one-quart Cinderella casserole in the elusive Lucky in Love pattern has sold for more than $4,000 on eBay, a four-figure outlier in a market where many vintage pieces still trade for $15 to $45. Corning Museum of Glass’s Pyrex Potluck archive calls the design one of the most elusive, and PyrexVault says […] CZ Warns AI Is Outpacing Crypto Defenses After $6.3B Binance Hack
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2026. Nov. 05. 05:30
In his first interview since Binance suffered a record $6.3 billion hack, founder Changpeng Zhao warned that AI is accelerating cyberattacks faster than financial firms can strengthen their defenses. He also called for government support and a crypto-wide security alliance. CZ Wants US, China Help After Binance Hack The Binance hack was not merely a […] Kalshi Election Day Volume Hits $4.15B, Short of Its October Record
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2026. Nov. 05. 04:30
Kalshi traded $4.15 billion in notional volume on Election Day, Nov. 3, its biggest weekday yet—but still well below the $5.3 billion record it logged on Saturday, Oct. 24. Single-market contracts did the lifting, as parlay-style combos fell to 58.6% of volume from about three-quarters on the record day. Kalshi Election Day Volume vs. the […] Convicted Murderer Wins Back Bitcoin Wallet Despite Life Sentence
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2026. Nov. 05. 03:30
Convicted killer William Sandeson won a court order for the return of his bitcoin wallet while serving a life sentence for murder. The ruling covered a laptop seized after his arrest, while cash remained withheld. Why the Judge Ordered Sandeson’s Bitcoin Returned William Sandeson secured the return of his bitcoin wallet despite serving a life […] Saylor Links Republican and Democratic Wins to Bitcoin Reserves
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2026. Nov. 05. 02:30
Michael Saylor cited victories by Republican Byron Donalds in Florida and Democrat James Talarico in Texas as evidence of bipartisan support for government bitcoin holdings. Their legislative records connected the election results to federal and state reserve initiatives. Saylor Cites Republican and Democratic Election Winners Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), stated […] Kiyosaki Buys Bitcoin During Market Panic, Warns of a Bigger Threat
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2026. Nov. 05. 01:30
Robert Kiyosaki said he added bitcoin, gold, and silver while others panicked over falling prices. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author tied his purchases to concerns about growing debt and the treatment of workers’ savings under government-issued money. Kiyosaki Reports Buying During Market Declines Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, stated on X […] Analyst Sees Bitcoin Rally Potential Despite Democratic Sweep
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2026. Nov. 05. 00:30
Bitcoin could see a relief rally as U.S. midterm election uncertainty clears, with a Democratic sweep largely priced in, an analyst said. He warned that slower crypto reform could weigh more heavily on companies awaiting regulatory permissions. Analyst Sees Room for a Bitcoin Relief Rally James Butterfill, head of research at digital asset investment firm […] Crypto Industry Braces for Tougher Rules After Democrats Dominate Midterms
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2026. Nov. 04. 23:45
Democrats’ midterm election victories, which secured the party control of both the Senate and House of Representatives, are expected to reshape legislative priorities, with greater emphasis on stricter oversight of emerging technologies. Democratic Midterm Victories Reshape Tech Policy Democrats’ victories in the U.S. midterm elections, which secured the party control of both the Senate […] Morgan Stanley Among First to Adopt DTCC’s Tokenization Service
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2026. Nov. 04. 22:30
Morgan Stanley said it is among the first major financial institutions to tokenize real-world assets using the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation’s newly launched Tokenization Service. Digitizing Legacy Instruments Wall Street giant Morgan Stanley announced Nov. 4 that it is among the first major financial institutions to tokenize real-world assets (RWAs) following the official debut […] Bitcoin Fork ECX Price Crashes 76% From Peak as Binance Hack Steals Spotlight
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2026. Nov. 04. 21:19
The recent $6.3 billion Binance hack and subsequent cryptocurrency market downturn largely eclipsed Drivechain creator Paul Sztorc’s ECX launch on Oct. 29, 2026. Since the start of the phased launch and subsequent trading, the forked digital asset climbed to an all-time high of $134.97 per coin before relinquishing 76% of its peak valuation, leaving it […] He Paid 75 Cents for a Record at a Street Sale. It Was a One-of-a-Kind Velvet Underground Acetate
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2026. Nov. 02. 04:30
In September 2002, record collector Warren Hill picked up an unmarked acetate at a Chelsea, New York, sidewalk sale for 75 cents. The disc turned out to be a one-off 1966 Scepter Studios recording session tied to The Velvet Underground and frontman Lou Reed, and it later sold on eBay in December 2006 for $25,200. […] This Week in Crypto Law (November 1, 2026)
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2026. Nov. 02. 03:30
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The opinion editorial below was written by Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. This week brought significant developments concerning prediction markets, offshore exchanges, digital-asset taxation and international crypto fraud. The […] Bitcoin Payment Processor Btcpay Hit by Hot Wallet Theft Reports
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2026. Nov. 02. 03:00
Btcpay Server issued an emergency shutdown warning Nov. 1, 2026, after reports that attackers were draining bitcoin from hot wallets connected to self-hosted payment servers. Founder Nicolas Dorier linked the reported compromises to versions predating 2.4.2, while indicating that public servers running version 2.4.7 had not been attacked. The warning arrived just three days after […] Bond Markets Surge as Investors Reassess US AI Tech Sector Growth
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2026. Nov. 02. 02:30
Investors have turned to bonds as analysts have warned about stagnation in the AI and tech sector in U.S. markets, with companies like Intel, Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon all dropping significantly last week, even when the wider economy reported hotter-than-expected Q3 growth numbers. Bonds Surge As A Hedge Against US AI Sector Stagnation While the […] Blackrock, JPMorgan and Visa Bolster Grayscale’s Crypto Growth Case
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2026. Nov. 02. 01:30
Grayscale points to tokenized funds and stablecoin payments as evidence that crypto is becoming embedded in mainstream finance. Its research chief argues that institutional adoption should help sustain the industry’s progress regardless of the U.S. midterm election outcome. Blackrock and JPMorgan Expand Tokenized Fund Access Blackrock, JPMorgan, and Visa are embedding digital assets in mainstream […] Ripple CEO Sees XRP as Institutional Gold Standard Within 5 Years
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2026. Nov. 02. 00:30
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse sees XRP continuing to emerge as the institutional gold standard for crypto rails over the next five years. David Schwartz envisions mass retail adoption, with blockchain supporting how people manage money, receive payments, invest, lend, and borrow. Garlinghouse and Schwartz Outline XRP’s 5-Year Future Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and board member […] Only 40 Crypto Firms Survive Brazil’s Strict Licensing Deadline
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2026. Nov. 01. 23:30
Reports indicate that after the October 30 deadline, out of the 150-200 companies expected, only 40 applied for operating licenses. The licensing process has consolidated the VASP industry, with many companies exiting Brazil as compliance requirements and costs ramp up. Around 40 Companies Applied to Continue to Operate as VASPs in Brazil The period established […] Bitcoin Mining Revenue Hits 11-Month High Despite Brutal Hashprice Decline
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2026. Nov. 01. 22:30
While bitcoin prices have tumbled in the aftermath of the massive $6.3 billion Binance hack, miners closed October with their highest monthly revenue since November 2025. However, the leading crypto asset’s recent price deterioration has taken a considerable toll on mining profitability, with current hashprice figures sitting 17.54% below their levels just 30 days earlier. […] Crypto Weekly: Binance Hack Deepens Crypto Rout as Market Cap Falls to $2.7T
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2026. Nov. 01. 21:30
The cryptocurrency market ended October down 10%, with its total capitalization falling from $3 trillion to $2.7 trillion amid widespread losses. Bitcoin declined 3.3% in the final week, extending its year-to-date losses to 11%, while ethereum fell more than 15% over 30 days. Pre-Hack Weakness The cryptocurrency economy shed tens of billions of dollars in […] CZ Praises US Authorities for Halting $6B Binance Hack Fallout
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2026. Nov. 01. 20:29
The co-founder and former CEO of Binance praised the role U.S. law enforcement agencies played in handling the aftermath of the over $6 billion hack the exchange suffered at the hands of North Korean hackers, crediting them with keeping the market afloat. CZ Praises US Role in Binance Hack Aftermath As Binance continues to recover […] Thorchain Glitch Blocks Binance Hack Route as FBI Presses Nodes
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2026. Nov. 01. 19:30
A one-block Ethereum reorganization on Saturday triggered a double refund involving 10 ETH on Thorchain, setting off an emergency pause that disrupted cross-chain swaps across most of its supported networks. Chainalysis said the malfunction inadvertently delayed laundering activity connected to Binance’s $6.4 billion theft. Meanwhile, the FBI urged Thorchain node operators to block transactions associated […] BTCC Exchange Supports Red Eagle Foundation’s 2026 Charity Golf Season Finale, Featuring Ashley Cole as Headline Guest
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2026. Nov. 01. 19:04
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, November 1st — BTCC, the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange, sponsored the final Red Eagle Foundation charity golf day of 2026, held at London Golf Club on 22 October 2026, which raised £34,750 for the organization. England football legend Ashley Cole was the headline guest. After a round of golf played by […] North Korea’s $1.4B Bitcoin Haul From Binance Hack Remains Untouched
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2026. Nov. 01. 18:20
On Oct. 29, during the Binance hack, approximately 18,270.2 BTC worth $1.4 billion was stolen, with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) subsequently identifying the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) as the principal perpetrator. The stolen bitcoin remains untouched, dispersed across 19 separate wallets to this day. Unlike the other compromised assets, the […] Binance Processes $4.65B in Withdrawals Across 15 Networks After Hack
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2026. Nov. 01. 17:20
Binance said withdrawal volumes were stabilizing after processing $4.649 billion following its post-hack restart. Deposits offset part of the withdrawals, leaving approximately $3.64 billion in net outflows as the exchange continued restoring access. Withdrawal Volumes Stabilize After Initial Spike Binance processed $4.649 billion in withdrawals and $1.01 billion in deposits between 06:00 and 15:30 UTC […] Bitcoin’s ‘Uptober’ Goes Bust With Worst October Finish Since 2014
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2026. Nov. 01. 16:05
Bitcoin’s celebrated “Uptober” tradition suffered another setback in 2026, with the leading crypto asset closing October down 7.32% against the greenback, its weakest performance for the month since 2014. Over the past seven days, BTC traded between $76,337 and $81,840 as the major $6.3 billion Binance hack rattled markets. The decline also marked bitcoin’s first […] Even More Orange: Saylor Sees Bitcoin Bull Run, Hints at More Buying
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2026. Nov. 01. 15:01
Michael Saylor hinted at another Strategy bitcoin purchase after declaring that a new bitcoin bull market was beginning. His latest orange-themed chart showed 848,517 BTC valued at approximately $66 billion, following a week without acquisitions. Saylor Shares Another Orange-Themed Bitcoin Signal Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) Founder and Executive Chairman Michael Saylor signaled a potential expansion […] The $6 Billion Wake-up Call — Week in Review
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2026. Nov. 01. 14:00
This editorial is from this week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review, sent to subscribers on Friday. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week, with a comment on each story. Bitcoin fell back toward $77,000 as news of […] Does Your Noncustodial Crypto Business Need a Money Transmitter License?
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2026. Nov. 01. 12:30
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The opinion editorial below was written by Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. A startup builds a wallet that lets customers sign transactions on their own devices. The company never […] A Family Paid $3 for a Bowl at a Yard Sale and Used It as Decor for Years. It Sold for $2.2 Million
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2026. Nov. 01. 11:30
A $3 tag-sale find from upstate New York turned into a $2.2 million payday when a roughly 1,000-year-old Northern Song dynasty Ding ware bowl sold at Sotheby’s in New York on March 19, 2013. The five-inch bowl had sat on display in the family’s living room for about five to six years before it was […] Record Breaking Binance Hack Hits Markets, Kalshi Hits New Valuation, And More – Weekly Recap
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2026. Nov. 01. 10:30
This week’s stories spanned exchange security, prediction markets, bitcoin treasury risk, earnings and tokenization. Binance investigated a potential multibillion-dollar hack, while Kalshi raised another $1 billion at a $40 billion valuation. Datavault AI said it could not access 817.6 BTC, Coinbase returned to profit with $719 million in Q3 net income, and DTCC launched a […]