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  1. Hacking News

    Core Lightning Nodes Can Keep Crashing After Upgrade Due to Malicious Announcement

    Core Lightning, software for Bitcoin's Lightning payment network, has a flaw that can cause nodes to crash on restart after an upgrade. Researcher Nishant Bansal disclosed that versions v25.02 through v26.04 are affected. The issue arises from a malformed channel announcement that remains on disk, leading to a crash. A preventive fix was available since April, but the patch only blocks new triggers. Operators must manually remove the stored record to restore the node.

  2. News

    High Rejection Rate for Letter of Credit Document Sets

    Around 70% of document sets presented under a letter of credit are rejected the first time, due to discrepancies such as date or name mismatches. Each rejection requires additional checks before payment to the exporter.

  3. Growth

    Sui, Render, and Injective Show Strong Growth Potential

    Three altcoins, Sui, Render, and Injective, are showing strong growth potential. Sui focuses on high-performance applications, Render supports decentralized computing, and Injective brings advanced financial tools to blockchain infrastructure. Their unique strengths could support significant growth as adoption increases. Sui Network has attracted attention due to its fast transactions and developer-friendly technology, while Render connects people with unused computing power in a decentralized marketplace.

  4. Event

    FinovateSpring 2027

    Date From: 2027-05-03 · Date To: 2027-05-05 · Venue: Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, San Diego · Mode: Offline · Price: Paid FinovateSpring showcases fintech innovations with 60+ live demos, targeting senior decision‑makers, C‑suite executives, and banking professionals. Early‑bird registration saves up to $600 if booked by November 6.

  5. News

    Monero hits record monthly close as Bitcoin falls after $6.3 billion Binance hack

    Hackers stole $6.3 billion from Binance, causing Bitcoin to drop to a six‑week low of $76,368 and Ether to a two‑month low. Meanwhile Monero rose about 12% in October, closing around $599, its highest monthly close ever. The article notes Monero’s privacy features, regulatory risks, and its breakout above the $450‑$475 resistance zone established since 2018.

  6. Price Prediction

    Ethereum Whales Buy Like 'Crazy': Price Rally Incoming?

    Ethereum (ETH) experienced a significant decline of over 16% in October, primarily due to market weakness, ETF outflows, and a major hack on Binance. Despite heavy selling from Ethereum Foundation-linked wallets, large investors have begun accumulating ETH. One whale purchased over $63 million worth, indicating potential bullish sentiment. Analysts suggest that if ETH breaks above the $4,000 mark, it could trigger a major price rally, with targets set between $13,000 and $15,000 for this cycle.

  7. Update

    HSBC’s RedCoin Stablecoin Gains 50,000 Users in Hong Kong

    HSBC’s RedCoin stablecoin, pegged to the Hong Kong dollar, has gained 50,000 users in Hong Kong within a week. The bank launched RedCoin through its own payment app PayMe, which has over 3.3 million users. Customers can now set up a RedCoin wallet to send tokens and pay merchants that accept it. HSBC plans to expand access through its Hong Kong mobile banking app and use RedCoin for tokenized investment products.

  11. News

    GPT‑Rosalind‑6 System Card Addendum

    GPT‑Rosalind‑6, a frontier reasoning model for biology and drug discovery, is available to qualified researchers and partners, using the same weights as GPT‑6 Astra and flagged as high capability in biological and chemical domains.

  13. News

    Bitmine Holds 6.06M ETH, Binance Hack Reaction

    Bitmine, a company holding 6.06 million ETH, which is approximately 4.96% of the total supply, has a total crypto, cash, and marketable securities portfolio worth $14.5 billion. Bitcoin.com News, a cryptocurrency news source, notes that the muted market reaction to the Binance hack is seen as a sign of the crypto industry's resilience.

  14. Update

    Tether Burns 2 Billion USDT

    Stablecoin issuer Tether has burned 2 billion USDT from its Treasury address, according to blockchain monitor Whale Alert. This is the latest in a series of large supply cuts this year, with previous burns occurring on July 7, May 8, and August 21. The burn is a standard supply management practice and does not indicate an emergency. The circulating supply of USDT is approximately $180 billion to $184 billion, with the burn representing a bit over one percent of the float.

  15. Funding

    Strive Buys Another 124 BTC

    Strive has purchased an additional 124 BTC, bringing its total holdings closer to becoming the second-largest public company holder of Bitcoin after Strategy. The purchase brings Strive's Bitcoin holdings to a total of 124 BTC, potentially making it the second-largest public holder of Bitcoin.

  16. Hacking News

    Mercado Bitcoin Suspected $40M Hack

    Brazil's largest crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin has reportedly suffered a significant $40M+ hack, prompting the exchange to suspend deposits and withdrawals as a precautionary measure. This incident highlights another major security breach in the crypto industry.

  19. News

    Numerai NMR token analysis

    Numerai operates a hedge fund with $770M AUM and a token NMR used for staking model predictions; 316K NMR staked (4.1% supply), $24.1M paid out to contributors, $3.2M buybacks, token price around $75M market cap, and potential growth tied to fund fees.

  20. Update

    T7X Updates on Blockchain Infrastructure for Capital Markets

    T7X is developing infrastructure for a new era of capital markets by directly recording ownership on-chain, rather than using traditional tokenization methods. Unlike conventional tokenized stocks, T7X's approach keeps the token and asset under one legal framework, ensuring the holder owns the price movement but not necessarily the share itself. The platform aims to issue tokens that are part of the authorized issuance from the start, covering issuer authorization, investor verification, and transfer-agent validation.

  21. Hacking News

    BTCPay Server Attack Raises Concerns for Bitcoin Merchants

    TCPay Server’s investigation team identified an attack vector that grants unauthorized admin access and hot wallet drains on BTCPay Server versions 2.4.1, released on July 23, 2026, and older versions. There are no credible reports of hot wallet thefts linked to BTCPay Server users using the latest 2.4.7 release. However, the incident highlights the importance of upgrading to the latest version to protect funds.

  22. Update

    CoinoSwap Adds Multiple Exchange Options for Monero ($XMR) Swaps

    CoinoSwap, a platform for swapping Monero ($XMR), now allows users to compare offers from multiple exchanges. Features include no-KYC and private swap options for privacy, as well as fixed and floating rate choices. Users can swap $XMR without creating an account.

  23. Update

    Binance Verifies Proof of Reserves for 10 Assets

    Binance has now fully verified its Proof of Reserves for 10 assets including BTC, ETH, USDT, BNB, SOL, USDC, XRP, USD1, RLUSD, and ZEC via zero-knowledge proof. The exchange plans to resume withdrawals for more assets tomorrow.

  24. News

    Indian Enforcement Directorate Opens Case Against Essel Group Chairman

    The Indian Enforcement Directorate has opened a money laundering case against Subhash Chandra, the chairman of the Essel Group, following a loss reported by LIC Housing Finance of ₹1,322 crore. The case stems from two LIC Housing Finance facilities totaling ₹980 crore. The India Enforcement Directorate is examining potential laundering, while the CBI investigates alleged deception behind the lending decisions. The case involves two loans totaling ₹980 crore, one to Vasant Sagar Properties and the other to Digital Subscriber Management and Consultancy Services, both of which defaulted and reported losses without an explanation for the reported amount.

  25. Update

    Ethereum Withdrawals Exceeded Deposits

    Ethereum's paid withdrawals exceeded deposits by 110,763 ETH over October 1-30. Active effective stake rose by about 361,000 ETH, based on CryptoKeyhole daily share and supply data. Active stake counts validators securing the network; deposits and payments record movements across the staking boundary.

  30. News

    Crypto Treasury Stocks: How mNAV and Dilution Affect Value

    A post discusses the valuation formula for crypto stocks, specifically how a larger treasury does not necessarily mean more crypto per share or a positive stock return. The article highlights the importance of understanding these factors for investors.