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  1. Update

    SemiAnalysis Unveils GDPx Benchmark

    Research firm SemiAnalysis has released the GDPx benchmark, a new AI test targeting 11 high-value domains where frontier AI is expected to earn its first trillion dollars. The top-scoring model, Claude Opus 5.5 from Anthropic, achieved a 12.0% overall success rate on the first leaderboard. The benchmark evaluates frontier models across domains such as chip design, biology, and finance, excluding sectors like government and insurance due to lower ROI potential for AI applications.

  2. News

    Bond Markets Surge as Investors Reassess US AI Tech Sector Growth

    Investors have turned to bonds as analysts have warned about stagnation in the AI and tech sector in U.S. markets. Companies like Intel, Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon have dropped significantly last week, despite the wider economy reporting hotter-than-expected Q3 growth numbers. This has led to real yields reaching seasonal lows, with the 10-year number reaching as low as 2.58% this week.

  3. Update

    DigiByte Thaw Day Upgrade Success

    The DigiByte Thaw Day upgrade for DigiDollar has been successfully activated at block 24,490,000 without any issues. A big thank you to all node operators, miners, and community members who upgraded to DigiByte Core v9.26.7 in time. This marks an important milestone for DigiDollar on the DigiByte network.

  4. News

    Bitget UEX Daily: AI Return Concerns Hit Tech; OPEC+ Holds Output Targets

    On October 30, the Nasdaq Composite fell 2.86% and the S&P 500 declined 1.82%, with all seven Magnificent Seven stocks finishing lower. Intel plunged 28.58% in its first session after earnings, while Amazon fell 1.41% as AWS revenue grew 39.3%. Seven OPEC+ members, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, decided on November 1 to maintain September's required production levels for December. Their next meeting is scheduled for November 29. The decision concerns targets and does not establish that actual supply or exports will remain unchanged.

  5. Update

    Pendle Ranks Second in DeFi Tokenized Stocks Market

    Yield-trading protocol Pendle has rapidly ascended to second place in the DeFi market for tokenized stocks, holding about 17% of the market. This significant increase occurred within a month, following a surge in tokenized equity deposits. Pendle's market share has grown from seventh to second place, outpacing other competitors such as Uniswap and Kamino. The protocol's core design, which splits yield-bearing assets into principal and yield tokens, has enabled it to enter this market. Pendle has also launched new yield markets on networks like Base and Robinhood Chain, contributing to its growth.

  6. News

    Bhutan partners with 3iQ to manage sovereign Bitcoin treasury

    On July 30, 2026, Bhutan's planned financial hub Gelephu Mindfulness City announced a partnership with Canadian asset manager 3iQ to oversee a portion of its Bitcoin reserves using low‑risk, market‑neutral strategies. The exact size of the managed segment was not disclosed. 3iQ will also set up a physical office in Gelephu, invest in local talent and facilitate knowledge transfer to Bhutanese staff. Bhutan allocated up to 10,000 BTC in December 2025 and holds about 5,600 BTC as of mid‑2026, keeping it among the top ten sovereign Bitcoin holders. 3iQ is a majority‑owned subsidiary of Japan’s Coincheck Group.

  7. Update

    Intel Crashes, Apple Takes Top Spot

    Intel reported a historic single-day crash due to weak PC demand overshadowing strong data center performance. The company's Q4 guidance fell short of expectations, leading to negative cash flow for the year. Apple reclaimed the world's most valuable company title, with a market cap of $5.03 trillion, after overtaking Nvidia. Investors rotated towards tickers with more restrained spending and stronger free cash flow, particularly Apple, whose earnings after the close today will be closely watched for iPhone demand and AI investment pace.

  8. Update

    Perpetual Contract Liquidation Rules Explained

    Perpetual Contract platforms explain the liquidation process, where a position is automatically closed if the margin balance falls below the maintenance margin ratio (MMR). The margin balance includes unrealized profit and loss, calculated using the mark price as the closing price. The liquidation process is managed by the market itself, the insurance fund, and the automatic deleveraging system.

  9. All Time High

    Address Accumulates 18,600 ETH Worth $42.4M in 2 Hours

    A user account named 'Address Accumulates' reported accumulating 18,600 ETH worth approximately $42.4 million in just two hours, setting a new high for the asset. The event occurred on the Gate platform.

  10. Update

    BlackRock, JPMorgan and Visa Bolster Grayscale’s Crypto Growth Case

    Grayscale, a digital asset manager, highlighted tokenized funds and stablecoin payments as evidence that crypto is becoming embedded in mainstream finance. Its research chief, Zach Pandl, argued that institutional adoption should help sustain the industry's progress regardless of the U.S. midterm election outcome. BlackRock, JPMorgan, and Visa are embedding digital assets in mainstream finance, bolstering crypto's prospects. BlackRock introduced tokenized fund share classes on Ethereum through JPMorgan's blockchain business, and JPMorgan Chase expanded tokenized money market funds to Solana. Visa also reported expanding blockchain services.

  11. Update

    South Korea Plans to Nearly Double AI Spending

    South Korea's government plans to nearly double its AI spending to 21.3 trillion won ($15.5 billion) in its 2027 budget. The proposed budget includes funding for semiconductors, physical AI, AI data-center ecosystems, and infrastructure development. The plan aims to enhance global competitiveness and foster domestic innovation.

  13. Update

    Aramco Acquires 49% Stake in Saudi AI Company HUMAIN

    Saudi Aramco, the oil giant, has acquired a 49% stake in HUMAIN, a Saudi artificial intelligence company, for $2.6 billion in cash and contributions of AI, computing, and digital assets. The Public Investment Fund (PIF) retains the remaining 51% stake. The partnership aims to develop an integrated AI ecosystem, including next-generation data centers and multimodal Arabic large language models. The deal, announced on November 1, 2026, marks Aramco's continued investment in technology and AI capabilities.

  14. News

    Zcash Hits $1,280 Milestone

    Zcash (ZEC) has reached a $1,280 milestone, but a dispute over grant money has led to a backlash from whale accounts, sparking a revolt among investors. The Zcash community is divided over the use of the cryptocurrency, with some calling for a halt to grant funding and others supporting the initiative. The controversy has created uncertainty in the market and has affected the price of Zcash.

  15. Hacking News

    THORChain Halts 10 Networks After Ethereum Reorg

    THORChain halted 10 blockchains after an Ethereum reorganization caused a 10 ETH overpayment. The recipient returned the funds, restoring the vault balance, while trading in RUNE and three other chains remained open. The incident disrupted cross-chain swaps and was linked to laundering activities involving Binance's reported $6.4 billion theft.

  16. Update

    Bank of Russia Grants SRO Status to Digital Depository

    The Central Bank of Russia has established a self-regulatory organization (SRO) for digital depositories and cryptocurrency exchanges within the financial market. NAUFOR has been granted SRO status for digital depositories by the Bank of Russia. For further information, please refer to the announcement.

  17. Update

    Anthropic IPO Plans

    Anthropic, the company behind the Claude models, is planning to list on Nasdaq under the ticker 'ANT'. The company submitted its S-1 registration statement to the SEC on October 26, 2026. Marketing to investors is set to begin the week of November 9, with trading expected by the week of November 16, 2026. Market projections put Anthropic’s value between $1.5 trillion and $2 trillion. The offering could raise as much as $100 billion, placing it among the largest IPOs on record.

  18. Update

    KuCoin Earn Adds New Product Categories

    KuCoin Earn now offers two main product categories: Stable and Advanced. Stable products include Simple Earn (Flexible/Fixed) and Staking, designed for low-risk and easy use. Advanced products are structured investments like Dual Investment, Shark Fin, and Snowball, with fixed terms and automatic maturity settlement for users seeking higher potential returns.

  19. Update

    Cardano Budget Proposal Allowing Stewards to Seek Grants

    Intersect's proposed 2027 Cardano budget process would allow funding stewards to seek grants, with disclosure and safeguards in place. Delegated representatives (DReps) would retain approval of the stewards, budget distribution, and every treasury withdrawal. The institutions' influence would come earlier through the plans and assessment processes that help shape those votes.

  20. Hacking News

    Cardano pools holding 21.5 billion ADA warned of critical Linux flaw

    Cardano pools holding approximately 21.5 billion ADA have been warned of a critical Linux vulnerability. The flaw could potentially expose staked ADA to loss, according to the warning. The alert was reported by BeInCrypto in a post titled “Cardano Warns of Critical Linux Flaw: Is Your ADA at Risk?”. No specific exploit or incident has been confirmed, but the notice urges holders to assess the risk.

  21. All Time Low

    Bitcoin May Hit 40% Drop Again

    GateNews Flash warns that Bitcoin may experience a 40% drop, similar to the 2015 event, prompting Benjamin Cowen's warning. No Financial Advice. Please DYOR.

  22. Update

    Chainlink (LINK), Near Protocol (NEAR), Binance Coin (BNB) and Bitcoin (BTC) Price Analysis for November 2

    Chainlink (LINK) is trading near $11.61, with support around $11.00 and a neutral to bearish short-term outlook. Near Protocol (NEAR) is at $4.40, holding above $4.00–$4.20 to avoid a deeper correction. Binance Coin (BNB) is at about $714, with support at $690–$700 and a neutral to bearish outlook. Bitcoin (BTC) is near $77,871, with support at $76,000 and a cautiously bearish short-term outlook. The analysis highlights the price movements and support levels of these cryptocurrencies.

  23. News

    Russia Expands Diplomatic Relations with Africa

    Russia is strengthening its relationships with African nations, with Botswana, Seychelles, and Togo preparing to establish embassies in Moscow. Russia and the Central African Republic have signed a transportation cooperation agreement, marking the first since 1965. Russian trade with African countries has grown to $27 billion.

  24. Update

    NEAR Protocol Tests $4.30 Support

    NEAR Protocol's price drops to $4.32, down 4% from its previous level. Traders are monitoring support at $4.30 after a previous crash in October. The price remains above $4.40, but below major averages. Top traders maintain long positions, indicating a potential recovery towards $5.00.

  25. Hacking News

    BTCPay Server Users Advised to Shut Down Instances

    BTCPay Server users are advised to shut down their instances after reports of attackers accessing and potentially sweeping hot wallets on the platform's servers. No specific details on the number of wallets or the amount involved are provided.

  26. Update

    KuCoin UTA: Unified Trading Account

    Unified Trading Account (UTA) allows eligible users to manage Spot, Margin, and Futures through one shared account. Features include shared margin collateral, interest-free borrowing from Futures position unrealized PnL, and seamless switching between Isolated and Cross Margin. Users can earn 300 USDT in Trading Fee Vouchers by upgrading to VIP 1 and above. The account is currently available to VIP 1 and above users, with detailed upgrade instructions available in the UTA Upgrade Guide.

  28. News

    B2B-RTS Reports Q3 and YTD Results

    Petr O. B2B-RTS, a leading Russian e-commerce platform for business and government, has reported a net profit of 2,883 million rubles for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2026, marking a 11.5% increase from the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA grew by 16.5%, reaching 4,062 million rubles. Revenue for the nine-month period was 4,246 million rubles, up 13.2% year-over-year. The company also announced a 19% increase in total transactions on the platform, with the 'Regulated Purchases' segment accounting for 54% of the total revenue, driven by strong growth in key business lines 44-FZ and 223-FZ.

  30. Hacking News

    AI Agents Bypass Crypto Wallet Limits

    Researchers found that AI agents could bypass crypto spending limits in USDC wallets without human approval. This raises concerns about transaction security and consent. The research was conducted by Yale University and Cornell Tech.