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  1. All Time Low

    ETH Hits New Low

    CryptoRank reports that October 2026 marked the second-worst October for ETH in recorded history with a decline of 16.1%.

  2. News

    Futures Market Shifts in BTC

    Traders in the futures market have become primary sellers of BTC, while options traders continue to acquire puts for hedging. Spot market demand remains stable. For more insights, read the Glassnode weekly report.

  4. News

    US dollar trades at 6.65 per yuan and 84.7 per ruble

    The US dollar is currently trading at 6.65 Chinese yuan and 84.7 Russian ruble in the foreign exchange market. These rates indicate the current valuation of the dollar against the two currencies as reported.

  6. Update

    Cryptocurrency Futures for OpenAI and Anthropic Decline

    Cryptocurrency futures for trading pre-IPO companies OpenAI and Anthropic have seen a decline of approximately 25% over the past two weeks. Anthropic has filed for an IPO on Nasdaq, planning to proceed during the week starting November 16, with a hoped valuation of $2 trillion. OpenAI has postponed its IPO until 2027.

  7. News

    Saudi Arabia and Turkey Leaders Urge Trump on Iran Diplomacy

    Saudi Arabia and Turkey's leaders call on U.S. President Trump to extend time for diplomatic efforts with Iran, while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu suggests a joint U.S.-Israeli military operation against Iran post-U.S. midterms elections.

  8. News

    U.S. Senator Rubio on Trump's Iran Military Strikes

    U.S. Senator Marco Rubio stated that former President Trump has not yet decided on new military strikes against Iran, emphasizing the U.S. openness to resolving issues with Iran in alignment with its interests.

  9. News

    Senator Rubio on G20 Participation

    U.S. Senator Marco Rubio mentioned that former President Donald Trump believes Russia should participate in G20 negotiations. Rubio also stated that the U.S. is open to inviting Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky to the G20 summit.

  11. News

    Democrats Demand Trump Preserve AI Chatbot Conversations

    Democrats in the House of Representatives have called for Donald Trump to keep records of his conversations with AI chatbots, including Elon Musk's Grok, due to concerns over AI influencing White House decisions and potential military consultations without Congress.

  12. News

    Protests Erupt in France and Germany Over Rising Costs

    Protests have taken place in France and Germany, with approximately 320,000 individuals in France and over 30 cities in Germany participating in demonstrations to voice concerns about the rising cost of living. In France, the protests are due to the cost of living issues, while in Germany, youth-led demonstrations are addressing reintroduction of military conscription, cuts in education and healthcare funding, and the overall increase in the cost of living.

  13. Update

    Mercado Bitcoin Suspends Withdrawals After Suspicious Transfers

    Brazil-based cryptocurrency exchange Mercado Bitcoin suspended deposits and withdrawals after unusual activity drained wallets associated with the platform across multiple blockchain networks. Security researchers estimate that more than $40 million in digital assets moved during the incident, including 2,852 ETH, 106 BTC, 10,700 SOL, 6.7 million XLM, and 77,000 AVAX, alongside more than 200 other tokens. The exchange identified and contained the security incident, but deposits and withdrawals remain suspended as a precaution.

  14. Update

    Unreleased Models and New Versions Leaked

    Users on X have reported that Anthropic is quietly testing an unreleased version of Mythos and Fable, and OpenAI is about to launch GPT 6.2 Astra. The rumors are based on a handful of showcase demos and a catalog entry with a hidden website label that was removed soon after appearing. Fable is the top commercial tier of Claude, a chatbot that competes with ChatGPT, and the priciest flagship Anthropic sells for writing software and handling office work. Anthropic filed for an IPO on October 26, reporting $16.29 billion in revenue for the first half of 2026 against $1.16 billion a year earlier.

  16. News

    Nvidia relies on China-made robot hands for humanoid push

    Nvidia showcased two humanoid training packages using mechanical hands from Chinese startups Sharpa and Wuji. Wuji Hand 2 can spin a pen; Sharpa’s hands are stronger but costlier. The hardware system, Agile One SN, combines Nvidia's Isaac software and Jetson Thor platform, with bodies from Agile Robots and Unitree. Early 2027 research labs like Stanford and ETH Zurich may use the system. Other Chinese firms such as Xiaomi and Meta are also testing robotic hands. The article also notes China’s industrial profit growth, Pop Mart’s revenue decline, and upcoming events in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Wuzhen.

  17. News

    America’s Retro Pastime: Election Betting

    The article recounts how U.S. election nights in the late 19th and early 20th centuries turned into public spectacles with crowds gathering at newspaper offices, streets, and Madison Square to watch telegraph updates projected onto walls. Betting on election outcomes was widespread, from Wall Street bookmakers to informal “freak bets” like rolling peanuts or eating crow. Historians estimate half of the nation’s election betting occurred in New York City, with up to 500,000 bets placed on the 1900 election. Candidates sometimes visited bookmakers to signal confidence, and campaigns used fictitious bets to inflate perceived support.

  18. Hacking News

    Stolen Binance Funds Drive DeFi Protocol Revenue Gains

    North Korean hackers laundered hundreds of millions in stolen crypto from Binance, generating over $100,000 daily in revenue for several DeFi protocols. THORChain, Relay, and SunSwap were the biggest beneficiaries, with revenue increases of up to 2,229% compared to typical October levels. The FBI attributes the hack to North Korea's TraderTraitor.

  19. All Time Low

    ONDO/USDT Market All Time Low Hit

    The ONDO/USDT market reached its lowest point of the day at 0.3815 USDT, down 3.1% from the previous day's high of 0.4065 USDT.

  22. All Time Low

    Bitcoin Searches Reach 6-Year Low

    Bitcoin Google searches have fallen to a 6-year low, which Willy Woo considers a buy signal, but traders are now pushing the data.

  23. News

    MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Purchases Drop Significantly

    MicroStrategy, led by CEO Michael Saylor, has reduced its Bitcoin purchases to just 250 Bitcoin in the past two weeks, marking its second consecutive smallest weekly purchase. The company has shifted focus towards stock buybacks, consuming more of its available cash.

  24. Update

    Strive’s Bitcoin-backed Credit Instruments Could Absorb Volatility

    Strive’s chief risk officer, Jeff Walton, argues that the company’s Bitcoin-backed credit instruments can absorb Bitcoin’s downside volatility and dampen future price swings. These instruments, called SATA and SATS, are designed to pay steady income while the company’s common stock carries most of the price risk. Strive raised nearly $700 million from an oversubscribed SATS offering, and the company holds between 32,773 and 36,800 Bitcoin as collateral for these securities.

  27. News

    Strive adds 124 Bitcoin, boosting its treasury to 43,124 BTC

    Strive, a Dallas‑based Bitcoin treasury company, purchased 124 BTC for roughly $10 million, bringing its total holdings to 43,124 BTC valued at about $3.3 billion. The purchase, disclosed in an SEC filing, was made at an average price of $80,526 per Bitcoin, slightly below the current market price of $77,000. With the addition, Strive moves to fourth place among publicly traded Bitcoin‑holding firms, trailing Twenty One Capital by 390 BTC and Metaplanet by 876 BTC. The acquisition was funded mainly from existing cash, which fell from $504.4 million to $490.4 million over the week.

  28. News

    Prediction Markets Favor Democrats in 2026 Midterms

    Prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi predict a Democratic sweep in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, with Democrats holding a 78% chance of winning both the House and Senate. This prediction comes despite a recent upset victory by President Lula in Brazil's runoff election. The platforms' markets have seen over $58 million in volume and $100 million in total volume, with Democrats favored in individual Senate races such as Texas, Maine, and Michigan.

  29. Company Update

    Binance reopens withdrawals and publishes reserve proof

    Binance resumed Bitcoin withdrawals on Sunday and continued reopening other networks, processing $4.649 billion in withdrawals and $1.01 billion in deposits in the first 9.5 hours. The exchange has replaced about 95% of the $6.3 billion loss with its own funds, moving 7,499 BTC (~$581 million) from its SAFU fund. Binance released a zero‑knowledge proof of reserves for ten assets and plans further snapshots, while the FBI attributes the hack to a North Korean group.