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DescriptionHacking News
Nubank has blocked crypto deposits and withdrawals due to a suspected hacker attack on an external provider. The attack involved the exposure of usernames, encrypted passwords, and access tokens by Chainalysis, a service used by Nubank. Nubank claims there is no risk to users, but Mercado Pago has also halted crypto deposits. Buying and selling crypto on Nubank remains possible.
Price Prediction
Xpoint, a token, is currently worth approximately $1. The token has a premarket price of around $0.24, and the article provides various price predictions based on different point holdings. The article suggests that 1,000 points would be worth approximately $1,030, while 5,000 points would be worth around $5,140. The article also provides break-even points for different cost per point scenarios, indicating that the token is currently trading below its break-even points for most scenarios.
Hacking News
A whale executed a 25x long position on Ethereum (ETH) at a price of approximately $45.3 million, resulting in a 7% drop in ETH's value over 24 hours. The trade was executed at a time when ETH was near $2,200, touching almost $2,200 on November 6 before recovering to around $2,240. The trader has a track record of 10 consecutive successful trades, with the next key level at $2,350. The trader's strategy involves using leverage and targeting retracement levels, which could lead to a deeper correction if the retail crowd buys into the position.
Update
The network is in the first mainnet phase, Network Alpha. Key milestones include getting governance live, bringing independent ciphernodes online, and validating the infrastructure. The marketing strategy focuses on technical operators and developers, avoiding the KOL world to prioritize sustainable growth and broader adoption. The network aims for active participation from all stakeholders, including running infrastructure and contributing ideas.
Price Prediction
A notable whale investor opened a $45.3 million long position on ETH with 25x leverage, successfully completing 10 trades. Some analysts remain optimistic about a potential recovery for ETH, which has experienced a 7% drop to nearly $2,200 but has since rebounded to around $2,240. Analysts suggest that ETH is at a critical juncture, with key resistance levels around $2,350. A breakout could signal a return of bullish momentum, while a drop below current levels may lead to further declines.
Update
A US Department of Labor proposal to expand access to cryptocurrencies, private equity, and other alternative assets in 401(k) retirement plans has cleared White House regulatory review. The proposal aims to clarify fiduciary responsibilities for retirement plan providers considering alternative investments. The rule would not require 401(k) plans to offer crypto, and final approval remains a separate step.
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President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he is "100% in favor" of superintelligence and will collaborate with U.S. states seeking economic gains from advanced AI. He argued that states embracing the technology could generate significant wealth. Trump also criticized leaders who oppose its development. The comments were made amid ongoing debates over AI regulation, safety, and economic growth in the United States.
Event
Date From: November 10, 2026 · Date To: November 11, 2026 · Venue: Online · Mode: Online Two‑day virtual summit for cybersecurity executives covering trends, strategies, and emerging threats, featuring expert sessions and panels each day from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Price Prediction
The article notes that Bitcoin fell from $81,000 to $75,000 and Ethereum dropped from $2,400 to $2,200 in the last 24 hours. An analyst observed a repeating historical pattern for ETH and expects a massive bullish surge. The analyst targets a price of $3,000 for ETH, citing the current trading range around $2,218. CoinMarketCap data shows ETH has fallen over 8% in the past day while BTC fell over 6%. The analyst also mentions the possibility of ETH reaching $5,000 in the future.
Update
Layer3 Intel, a threat-intelligence firm, reported observing 236 proxy exit observations through White House-linked addresses across 28 services in about a month. The company noted that public online services repeatedly sent its web traffic through a White House-linked network. Layer3 identified the network as hosting White House connectivity. AS2650 is listed under the name EOP-ASN in ARIN's registration record, but does not identify the device or person behind any particular connection.
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The Nasdaq index is trying to rebound after its steepest decline in 19 months, with modest buying activity observed in artificial‑intelligence‑related stocks.
Hacking News
The only remaining oracle for BAL tokens on the Venus platform, Chainlink, will be deactivated on November 18, 2026. The Venus pool has already been discontinued, but assets remain deposited within it. After the oracle's deactivation, no more loans can be settled or withdrawals made. Users are advised to remove their positions as soon as possible.
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Blue Origin introduces the BE‑7 engine for its New Glenn rocket, claiming 30% mass reduction and 50% fewer parts versus the BE‑4, with thrust increased to 715,000 lbf; no first‑flight date announced. …
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Qualcomm will provide its Dragonwing QRU100 radio unit and QDU100 distributed unit with massive MIMO for Starlink Mobile’s terrestrial 5G network, with deployments planned at tens of thousands of U.S. sites starting 2027.
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Agility Robotics begins trading after merging with Churchill Capital Corp XI, becoming the first US‑listed humanoid‑robot company; valuation about $2.5 B, expects $465 M gross proceeds, reported $1.8 M revenue and $138.1 M net loss in 2025.
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Waymo will shift rides in Austin and Atlanta to its own app starting January 2028, ending its Uber partnership that expires May 2028, aiming for direct rider relationships.
Update
The US October non-farm payrolls (NFP) report is projected to add 65,000 new jobs, with the unemployment rate expected to remain unchanged at 4.2%. Historically, a significant miss in macro data typically leads to expectations of aggressive Federal Reserve rate cuts, affecting financial markets including Bitcoin, gold, and the US dollar. The consensus expects a median rise of 65,000 in October, up from September’s gain of 29,000. Estimates range from about 35,000 to 125,000, reflecting uncertainty and recent private estimates such as the ADP’s +86,000. The economy requires a growth of about 40,000 jobs per month to match the increase in the working-age population.
Hacking News
A former FBI agent has pleaded guilty to stealing $2.47 million in crypto using credentials obtained during FBI investigations. The theft occurred through a wallet, indicating a cyber hack or breach.
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Coinspect revealed CVE‑2026‑122192 allowing a guest VM to read and modify VMM memory and gain host code execution; patches released in Firecracker v1.16.2 and v1.17.0 address the issue.
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Security researchers found that a browser extension can exploit Claude Dispatch to execute commands on a desktop client, leveraging shared sessions and a malicious npm package; Anthropic was aware since May but has not released a fix.
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Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis disclosed that a threat actor used “offensive agentic techniques” to access user names, usernames, password hashes and live tokens, prompting temporary shutdown of its Know Your Transaction service.
Company Update
tZERO announced a definitive business combination with FG Imperii Acquisition Corp., valuing the company at $350 million and targeting a NYSE American listing under “TZRO” in early 2027. The firm also received CFTC approval for its derivatives clearing subsidiary and partnered with Temple Digital to provide broker‑dealer and ATS services for a tokenized securities platform. Additional regulatory updates include SEC proposals on crypto custody and OCC stablecoin rules.
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OKX CEO Star Xu publicly criticized CZ for downplaying his responsibility in the Binance hack. Xu claims that only 2% of funds left Binance, which Binance's co-CEO Richard Teng says is already covered by the company's own money. Both CEOs have a point, as Binance's wallets now hold about 5% less bitcoin than on the day of the hack.
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Projects like Acurast enlist hundreds of thousands of smartphones to provide distributed AI compute, but face challenges in coordination, reliability, and cost.
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The company will wind down mining operations by Q4 2026 to focus on AI and high‑performance computing colocation, with mining contributing only $17.5 million (7.5%) of Q3 revenue.
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Updated disclosure reveals that usernames, password hashes, and live tokens of all users were accessed in a breach, prompting account locks and password resets, though no investigation data was compromised.
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President Santiago Peña announced his resignation following the collapse of Ueno Bank, whose solvency fell to 5.56%, triggering a political crisis and potential succession by Vice President Pedro Alliana.
All Time High
The number of stablecoin-holding addresses has reached a new milestone of 310M, with USDT and USDC together accounting for more than 91% of all stablecoin holder addresses.
Update
Bitcoin's price dropped by about 5% to 6% in tandem with a broader market sell-off, as the Nasdaq Composite Index (INDEXNASDAQ: .IXIC) plunged over 5.5%. The drop was attributed to $1 billion in crypto derivatives liquidations and a correlation with risk assets, including the Nasdaq and gold. Bitcoin's recent price action has been closely correlated with these factors, with a 90-day correlation of +0.49 with the Nasdaq and +0.51 with gold.
Company Update
Ethereum is the leading platform for blockchain‑based innovations, hosting about half of stablecoins (~$140 billion) and 40% of tokenized assets, with over 2,000 applications and the largest developer community. The ecosystem also includes extensive investment products, such as $13 billion in ETH‑linked exchange‑traded products and $3 billion in CME futures, positioning Ethereum as core digital infrastructure for the future financial system.