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U.S. Natural Gas Inventory Report Scheduled
The U.S. Natural Gas Inventory EIA report is set to be released at 17:30 Moscow time, with an anticipated rise of 75 BCF, down from the prior figure of 77 BCF.
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Alphabet Increases AI Spending to $300 Billion
Alphabet's CFO, Anat Ashkenazi, hinted during the company's earnings call that capital spending could rise significantly in 2027, potentially exceeding $300 billion. The company's quarterly earnings showed negative free cash flow of $9.1 billion, and it missed revenue estimates. Most of the capital expenditures went into AI compute, including data centers, chips, and supporting gear for training and running large models.
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Bitcoin Rallies as Democrats Gain Election Momentum
Bitcoin's price has historically rallied in response to US President Donald Trump's crypto-focused policies. However, with Democrats gaining momentum ahead of the US midterm elections, investors are cautious about the potential shift in congressional power affecting Bitcoin's bullish narrative. Democrats currently hold a 93% chance of taking control of the House and a 73% chance of taking the Senate, according to Kalshi data. This has raised concerns among crypto investors about the impact of a potential shift in congressional control on Trump's influence on Bitcoin's price.
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HashKey On-Chain partners with RD Technologies to support on‑chain testing for RDUSD
HashKey On-Chain, an on‑chain financial infrastructure provider, announced a strategic partnership with RD Technologies. The collaboration will focus on supporting on‑chain testing for the RDUSD stablecoin. Both parties aim to drive institutional adoption of RDUSD across cross‑border trade, financing, and corporate payments. The partnership will involve a series of technical initiatives, though specific details were not disclosed. The announcement was shared via BeInCrypto.
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Gate Says FROZEN Two Accounts Linked to Binance Hacker
Gate says it has frozen two accounts linked to the Binance hacker, who was flagged by Lookonchain for $250,000 in deposits over 12 hours. No details on the hacker's identity or the affected accounts are provided.
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Polymarket Updates on Football and Space IPOs
Polymarket has updated its odds for the upcoming AEK vs. Real Madrid CF football match, with AEK at 9%, Real Madrid CF at 79%, and a draw at 14%. The platform also tracks the largest IPO by market cap, with SpaceX at 58%, Anthropic at 44%, and OpenAI at less than 1% (250.00X). Both events have high popularity and are set with specific deadlines.
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Binance Hack Affects $6.3 Billion
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao reported a hack causing about $6.3 billion in impact. The FBI revelations and massive withdrawals have raised concerns. U.S. authorities helped freeze stolen cryptocurrency, limiting Bitcoin's decline.
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PENGU Reaches All Time High
PENGU, a cryptocurrency token, has reached a crucial point after revisiting a key breakout zone near $0.00773. Traders are watching closely as price tests whether former resistance can now serve as support. The latest rebound from lower intraday levels has kept bullish hopes alive, but confirmation remains essential. A strong four-hour close above the reclaimed trendline could strengthen confidence in the breakout and open the door for another move higher.
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BTCPay Servers Drained
BTCPay, a bitcoin payment tool, warns users to switch off their servers after reports of drained wallets. The warning comes amid concerns about potential cyber attacks or hacks affecting user funds.
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South Korea's President Proposes Record AI Budget
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposed a 2027 budget that allocates 820.9 trillion won ($615.62 billion), a 12.8% increase from the previous year. The budget places artificial intelligence at the center of the country's growth plan, with a record 15.97 billion won allocated specifically for AI initiatives. The budget also includes funding for semiconductors, physical AI, and AI data centers, with a 97.2% increase from the previous year. The budget also includes a new 162.3 trillion won 'Future Response Fund' to support growth sectors, youth and regional development, and education.
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GOLD All Time High
GOLD reached an all time high in 2020, signaling liquidity rotation into Bitcoin and its price soaring from $11,500 to $69,000.
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Accounts Frozen
Two related accounts have been identified and frozen. The relevant information is currently in the due diligence process, and the company will cooperate with law enforcement and an ongoing investigation.
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Binance Hacker Receives Dollar Payments
Strangers are sending micro-payments to 19 wallets containing stolen Bitcoin (BTC) from a hacker who compromised Binance. The payments, totaling under a dollar, include messages ranging from pleas for help to offers to launder the BTC.
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BTC, ETH Prices Rise Amid Market Fear
The market remains in a state of fear, with retail investors being handed exit liquidity. ZEC and TRX have seen significant gains, while NEAR, LINK, and AVAX have dropped. Liquidations hit $12.5 billion in October 2026, with long positions taking most of the damage. Thorchain experienced a one-block Ethereum reorg causing a double refund of 10 ETH, leading to an emergency pause on cross-chain swaps. SEC sued BG Wealth Sharing and DSJ Exchange over an alleged $130 million scheme selling a 'crypto trading signals' program. TRM Labs reported that 34 Sihanoukville casinos received about $1.07 billion in crypto from January 1 to September 7, 2026, with $687 million (64%) going to networks linked to OFAC-designated networks, despite a Cambodian crackdown. Fear & Greed index is at 37, up from 34.
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BCH Guru Updates Price Predictions and Volume Tracking
BCH Guru is updating its price prediction markets and volume tracking system. The update aims to stimulate more volume in the BCH play events, which are currently in development. The company hopes this will lead to growth in the product and community.
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Solana DApp Store Breach
A malicious app that asked for user seed phrases went live on Solana's dApp Store for an hour after a breach of its developer portal. The team has since pulled the app and patched the bug.
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Bitcoin 39% Below Peak, Meme Coins Down 99%, S&P 500 Near Record
Bitcoin is currently trading 39% below its all‑time high. Many meme‑type cryptocurrencies have fallen as much as 99% from their recent levels. The U.S. S&P 500 index is about 3% shy of its record high. The figures were reported by BeInCrypto.
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XRP ETFs see $18.83M net inflows in October despite price drop
XRP exchange-traded funds recorded $18.83 million in net inflows for October, marking a seventh straight month of positive inflows. The inflow amount was the second‑worst monthly gain for XRP ETFs, only marginally higher than the $15.59 million recorded in January. Despite the ETF inflows, XRP’s price fell about 16% in October, closing near $1.25 after being rejected at $1.50. The contrast highlights a disconnect between the ETF performance and the underlying asset’s market price.
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Ethereum ETFs See Largest Monthly Outflow Since 2024 Launch
US spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) lost $1.61 billion in October, marking their largest monthly outflow since launching in July 2024. This coincided with a 16.1% drop in ETH, which saw its weakest October since 2016.
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Bitcoin Claws Back as Crypto Hack Reported
Bitcoin recovers near $79,000 amid reports of a major crypto hack, with ZEC leading gains and oil prices falling due to a report suggesting Trump may extend diplomacy with Iran for U.S. midterm elections.
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Hong Kong Dash Meetup
A Hong Kong meetup for Dash (DASH) enthusiasts is scheduled on November 5, 2026. Attendees can trade DASH and benefit from copy trading services and bonuses up to 6000 USDT.
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Gate Launchpool $DNA Now Live
Gate Launchpool for $DNA is now live, offering pools for $ETH, $BTC, and $DNA with estimated APRs of 80.11% for $DNA, 5.38% for $ETH, and 3.99% for $BTC. Rewards are distributed hourly and can be staked or redeemed at any time for flexible asset management. Stake now at
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Virtuals App Adds Copy Trading Feature and Android Support
Virtuals has added a copy trading feature to its platform on X, allowing users to mirror trades from any wallet. The app now supports Android devices, expanding its mobile-only presence. Additionally, the platform has released an agent token tax toggle for creator teams, and the DegenClaw competition for perpetuals trading is live on Hyperliquid. Virtuals also announced a closed beta for its app on Android in Google Play, and introduced Butler, a portfolio management tool that can run strategies set by users, including macro event decisions and copy trading.
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Gate CandyDrop $RITUAL Special Live
Gate CandyDrop for $RITUAL is now live, offering a prize pool worth over $100,000 with tasks including first spot trade, spot trading, and inviting friends. Users can earn up to 7,200 $RITUAL (approximately 150 $USDT) per user.
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BONK/USDT Market All Time Low
BONK/USDT market price reaches its lowest point at 0.000002878 USDT, down 0.27% from the previous day.
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Bank of Korea surveys banks and brokerages on crypto‑risk exposure
The Bank of Korea began a survey on Oct. 23 of 18 banks and 13 brokerages, totaling 31 financial institutions, to assess how a major exchange hack, a steep crypto price fall, or heavy losses at another firm could affect their operations. The questionnaire covers crypto‑related staffing, budgets, business activities and investments in domestic and overseas crypto companies. Responses are due on Wednesday. The review follows recent regulatory focus on cybersecurity after a $6.3 billion Binance hack attributed to North Korean actors. South Korean firms have also been testing stablecoin services amid ongoing legislative discussions.
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Brazil Sets Deadline for Crypto License Applications
Brazil's Central Bank has announced a deadline for companies to obtain a crypto license. The deadline applies to firms that want to operate as virtual asset service providers in the country. Among the applicants are the nation's largest banks, its stock exchange, and several of the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchanges. These entities are seeking authorization to offer crypto‑related services under the new regulatory framework.
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CardsRelay Coin Sales Update for October 2026
CardsRelay reported strong coin sales performance in October 2026, with Monero maintaining the top position at 57.8%, up from 51.4% in September. Dash, enabled with InstantSend, came in second with 17.4%. Other coins like ETH, PIVX, USDT, Solana, BNB Chain, Ethereum, and Arbitrum also saw sales, with some showing significant growth. CardsRelay plans to continue supporting privacy-focused coin networks like Dash and explore engagement with other privacy communities.
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Crypto Becoming Part of Wealth Strategy
Nearly two in three investors under 45 in a new OKX survey expect to increase the share of their investments in crypto over the next five years. The survey, conducted in the United States, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Poland, found that digital assets are moving beyond speculative investments and into the broader conversation of long-term financial planning. Property remains the most popular asset for long-term wealth, with about one in three respondents choosing it. Crypto assets and retirement accounts each attracted about one in seven responses. Among Gen Z respondents, nearly one in four chose crypto as the best representation of long-term wealth.
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ChatGPT Predicts XRP to Reach $1.45 by December 31, 2026
ChatGPT, a language model, predicts that XRP, the ticker for Ripple's cryptocurrency, could reach $1.45 by December 31, 2026. According to the model, XRP is currently trading at $1.25 and is below its 50-day and 200-day Simple Moving Averages (SMA). The base-case forecast places XRP at $1.45 by year-end, with a 50% probability. The model outlines both bearish and bullish scenarios for XRP's price movement, depending on market conditions. The bullish scenario suggests XRP could rise to between $1.70 and $2, while the bearish scenario predicts a potential drop to between $0.95 and $1.15.