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  1. Company Update

    Ethereum is shaping the infrastructure for tokenized finance

    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.

  2. News

    Key market updates and investment insights

    • 5 Things Investors Need to Know About Friday’s Markets • Markets Live: Nasdaq Futures Jump as Chip Stocks Rebound, Dow Points Sharply Lower • The AI Trade Is Melting Down. Here’s How I’m Protecting My Portfolio • ‘Know When to Fold ’Em’: My Rules-Based Strategy for Market Downturns • The Billionaire Investing and Tax Hacks My Advisor Uses on My Relatively Humble Portfolio • Upper, Middle, and Lower Income: What Counts in Each Bracket? • The American Dream Costs More in Florida Than the US Average, and Insurance Is to Blame

  3. Hacking News

    Binance Crypto Theft Laundering Update

    Elliptic, a blockchain analytics firm, reported that around half of the $6.43 billion stolen from Binance last month has yet to be laundered, with $3.11 billion remaining in addresses linked to the theft. The stolen funds, mostly in ETH and Bitcoin, are likely still held by North Korea. About $2.85 billion has been frozen or seized, mostly stablecoins. The laundering process involves more than 20,000 wallets on 16 blockchains and has been highly complex and automated, with some funds being mixed and converted into Bitcoin through services like THORChain.

  4. Update

    Casper's Regulatory Role Expands

    Casper, previously operating overseas, has now secured a seat at the table in Washington. Michael Steuer, from Kraken, discusses the company's listing and collaboration with regulators through the Blockchain Association.

  5. News

    Ripple's Dubai Event Presence Gets High-Profile Boost

    Ripple's booth at the Dubai FinTech Summit in November 2026 was visited by Emirates Airline Chairman and Chief Executive Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Ripple's Senior Executive Officer/Managing Director, Middle East and Africa, Reece Merrick, highlighted the summit as an 'incredible week' with strong engagement around Ripple's offerings in the Middle East region. Merrick also mentioned the presence of DIFC Governor Essa Kazim and DIFC CEO Arif Amiri, as well as the visit of Emirates Airline Chairman and Chief Executive Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, which underscores Ripple's commitment to the region and its hub in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

  6. News

    Asian Markets Lose $1.2 Trillion

    Asian markets lost $1.2 trillion after the US market's bloodbath on Thursday. Ethereum is expected to play a bigger role in global finance by 2029. Crypto ETFs have seen over half a billion dollars in outflows due to the post-midterm market slide. Safe reports $12.4 billion of smart-account assets in DeFi.

  7. News

    BIS Study on Currencies Challenges Bitcoin’s Longevity Argument

    A Bank for International Settlements (BIS) study of 568 currencies has been interpreted as evidence that crypto challenges government currencies. The BIS study, however, does not mention Bitcoin. The data comes from BIS Working Paper 1392, released on November 6, 2026, which tracks the lifespans of currencies from 1850 to 2026. The paper found that approximately 70% of the currencies in its database have been discontinued, with economic reasons being the usual cause. The BIS itself remains skeptical of crypto as money, as evidenced by a paper titled 'Money and the architecture of trust' published a few weeks earlier. This paper, written by Iñaki Aldasoro and released on October 14, 2026, places Bitcoin outside the core architecture that, in its view, makes money work at scale, including a central-bank anchor and credit elasticity.

  8. Company Update

    Centrifuge powers Schroders' first tokenized investment strategy on Solana

    Centrifuge launched the Schroder International Selection Fund Emerging Market Bond, the first tokenized strategy from asset manager Schroders, now live on Solana. The fund offers on‑chain exposure to sovereign and corporate bonds in emerging markets. Additional announcements include Janus Henderson's JQQQ Nasdaq‑100 fund, HYB/deHYB high‑yield credit on Stellar, Centrifuge's first formal protocol verification, and the hiring of Johnny Reinsch as Head of Transfer Agency. Market data, collaborations with Pendle, and industry perspectives on tokenized securities and repo markets are also noted.

  9. Update

    Tesla to Wind Down Cybertruck Production

    Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the Texas Gigafactory will stop making the Cybertruck around the middle of next year to make room for increased production of the Cybercab, Tesla's robotaxi. Sales of the Cybertruck have been below capacity, with deliveries of 8,295 vehicles in the third quarter, down 48% from a year earlier. Tesla has shifted its focus to autonomous vehicles, with the Cybertruck serving as a technology development platform for the Cybercab.

  10. Update

    Zcash NU7 Upgrade

    Zcash has activated NU7, reducing target block times from 75 to 25 seconds and increasing private payment capacity. $ZEC is trading near $1,300, but open interest has decreased by 7.8%.

  11. News

    Super Micro Computer Reports Strong Q1 Earnings

    Super Micro Computer reported net sales ranging from $19.5 billion to $21.5 billion in Q1 2027, surpassing the estimated $16.53 billion. The adjusted earnings per share (EPS) was $1.81, exceeding the anticipated $1.06. The company also updated its full-year net sales forecast to between $72 billion and $82 billion, up from the previous estimate of $65 billion to $72 billion.

  18. News

    US Jobs Smash Forecasts, Sending Gold and Bitcoin Lower

    US jobs data showed 165,000 new jobs in October, far exceeding forecasts and prompting a stronger dollar. The stronger dollar pressured non‑interest‑bearing assets, causing gold and Bitcoin to fall. The report arrived five weeks before a Federal Reserve meeting where markets anticipate a possible rate hike.

  19. Update

    Bitcoin Holds Critical $76K Level

    Bitcoin holds a critical level of $76,000 after a sharp market-wide sell-off pushed the cryptocurrency toward $75,000. The recovery remains fragile, with investors cautious following heavy losses across technology stocks and crypto liquidations.

  20. Update

    Ethereum Developers Delay Glamsterdam Upgrade

    Ethereum core developers have delayed the implementation of the Glamsterdam upgrade on the Hoodi testnet until security concerns tied to eight smart contract invariants are resolved. The delay follows a report from smart contract auditor ChainSecurity, which found that the two Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) could break smart contracts that rely on fixed gas-related assumptions when external calls fail. The delay gives developers more time to identify potential smart contract issues and determine whether changes are needed before Glamsterdam progresses toward mainnet deployment.

  21. Hacking News

    Record Losses in Crypto Custody in 2026

    Exchanges and hardware wallets were both hit in 2026, with gross hack losses totaling approximately $9.43 billion. October 2026 saw the highest losses on record, mainly due to an attack on Binance that drained $6.3 billion. CertiK confirmed these losses, and Binance froze $2.85 billion in assets, subject to reconciliation and market-price changes. Cold wallets, also known as hardware wallets, have been a target for attackers, with major incidents leading to the theft of hundreds of millions in Bitcoin and other assets.

  22. Hacking News

    Binance Hacked $6.3B

    Binance, a major cryptocurrency exchange, suffered a massive attack resulting in a $6.3 billion hack. Bitcoin's price remained stable, and withdrawals resumed. Exchange losses were covered, and billions of dollars reportedly returned to the platform. The episode explores whether Binance's quick recovery indicates crypto's resilience or the growing risk of large exchanges becoming too big to fail.

  23. News

    Bitcoin Optech Weekly Summary

    Ongoing work on TCP hole punching aims to improve connectivity for home Bitcoin nodes, featuring a new addr v2 design and an alternative message board approach, with debate over security implications. A draft BIP proposes standardized co‑signer spending policies for covenant emulation, outlining design principles, policy structure, and open questions about serialization and verification. Continued discussion of BIP54 focuses on a consensus cleanup soft fork targeting 64‑byte witness‑stripped transactions, noting a Bitcoin Core implementation under review and related interoperability efforts.

  24. News

    Bitcoin Price Reacts to US Jobs Report

    Bitcoin's price reacted sharply to the US jobs report for October, which showed 165,000 jobs added, significantly exceeding expectations of 59,000. Following the report, Bitcoin's price initially dropped from $76,000 to $75,200 before recovering, reflecting volatility in response to economic data.

  26. News

    Private Equity Is Cooked?

    AI‑driven renewal uncertainty and higher rates raise required EBITDA growth for software buyouts from 5% to 10‑12%, slowing deals.

  30. Update

    KuCoin Crypto Loan Adds Liquidity Feature

    KuCoin Crypto Loan now allows users to use their crypto as collateral to access liquidity without selling their holdings. The feature supports multiple assets as collateral, which continue to earn yield while pledged. Users can borrow other assets like USDT or USDC for trading or investment purposes. For more information, see the Crypto Loan page.