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Binance, a cryptocurrency exchange, has requested approval to recover 8,426 ETH and 74.56 million ARB tokens that were frozen due to a hot-wallet exploit. The request is for the DAO's approval as more withdrawals are now possible and SignalPlus API keys have been removed.
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A 529 plan is a tax‑advantaged account for qualified education expenses such as college tuition, K‑12 schooling, apprenticeships, credential programs, and student loan repayment. It allows families to save for education costs while benefiting from tax advantages.
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Exolix, a cryptocurrency exchange, has added a feature to swap Raydium (RAY) tokens. The service does not charge any hidden or unreasonable fees for Raydium (RAY) swaps. Exolix offers an intuitive interface, secure transactions, and favorable exchange rates.
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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin advises crypto exchanges to prioritize security over market share and growth, given the increasing threat of cyberattacks. He suggests exchanges should adopt a defensive 'bunker mode' by implementing stricter approval steps and using multi-signature setups to secure their systems. Buterin also foresees government regulators stepping in if large hacks continue, and recommends moving more operations onto the blockchain for enhanced security.
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The Digital Chamber suggests Sherrod Brown's victory could lead to stronger consumer protections and regulatory accountability in crypto policy. Pro-crypto candidates won 29 of 34 US midterm races, with more than $60 million spent in Ohio, where Democrats regained control of Congress.
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The inaugural edition of The Future of Capital Markets, co-hosted by Bitfinex Securities and Blockstream Capital Partners, explored how bitcoin and tokenised assets are evolving into the foundations of a more efficient, accessible, and interconnected global financial system. The event featured discussions on the economic value of tokenised assets, which currently amount to between $30 billion and $40 billion on-chain, and the growing range of investment and financing structures being built around bitcoin. The conversation covered practical uses of tokenisation and the practical uses of tokenised assets, including US Treasuries, private credit, and equities.
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Sequoia Capital has merged its Early and Growth teams, increasing the number of general partners to seven. The letter does not mention the 2022 crypto fund, which is now part of the Sequoia Capital Fund. Sequoia has simplified its structure, but the crypto fund's status remains unclear. The new focus of Sequoia is on AI, space, biology, and reindustrialization. Sequoia is not the first major venture capital firm to restructure without mentioning crypto, as a16z renamed its crypto fund to a16z Frontier in October and promised to continue investing in crypto.
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The Nasdaq fell enough to enter correction territory while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped about 1,000 points, driven by a broad sell‑off in technology stocks. The update notes the market move as a developing story and references real‑time data with a 15‑minute delay.
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SKY, a cryptocurrency, trades near $0.0675 and a trader forecasts a price rise to $0.085. The company reports $37.19 million in quarterly net revenue and proposes a USDC vault deployment on Base.
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Bitcoin rallied on November 4 alongside gold as investors sought protection from a weakening dollar, while equities rose and Treasury yields fell. $378 million in crypto short liquidations occurred, casting doubt on a sustained debasement trade. Spot Bitcoin ETF inflows hit $74.6 million, with Fidelity’s FBTC gaining $236.7 million and BlackRock’s IBIT losing $201.2 million. Aave and Lido saw $1.7 billion total DeFi capital drop after the Binance hack, with Aave TVL down $1.03 billion and Lido $713 million. Pro‑crypto candidates won 241 congressional seats, though impact on policy remains unclear.
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Bitcoin's price suddenly dropped to under $77,000 after briefly reaching $81,000, resulting in nearly $500 million in liquidated positions within an hour. The volatility affected altcoins, with Ethereum dropping 7% and other cryptocurrencies like XRP and DOGE also experiencing notable declines. Over 165,000 traders faced liquidations, totaling approximately $560 million, with the largest single liquidation order valued at $6.62 million.
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Ripple's XRP price analysis suggests the asset is facing resistance levels at $1.40 and $1.50. The 4-hour chart indicates a shift in short-term structure, with the need for buyers to hold above $1.25 and clear $1.40 to confirm a bullish reversal. XRP briefly dipped to $1.20 but has since rebounded to around $1.34, breaking above the upper boundary of a short-term descending channel, while maintaining support at $1.25. The asset is still facing resistance levels at $1.40 and $1.50, with a decisive drop below $1.25 potentially exposing lower levels around $1.10 and $1.00.
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Trading volume was 485,944.5334 DOT and total value was 457,990 USDT.
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Alloy provides AI agents with brand rules and approved assets, offering reusable animation packages and saving days of work for product demos. …
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Study shows “team of agents” label raised purchase interest by 6.3 percentage points versus single agent, though it didn’t increase willingness to pay and made the product seem harder to use.
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Recommend AI firms manage usage measurement, pricing logic, and balances internally while using specialist software for invoicing and revenue recognition.
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AI spend peaked in July; top firms spent less per employee in September. Anthropic revenue fell to $5.4 billion from $6.8 billion Q2.
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Labs secure GPUs on multiyear contracts at $2‑$4 per hour, rising to $13 when capacity runs out; Anthropic's GPU cost rose 82% in two quarters, with a $5 billion Q3 compute bill turning profit into loss.
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The US Treasury’s November 4 plan suggests a possible December respite for Bitcoin liquidity, with projected cash peaks near $1,025 billion in late November and late January. The Treasury’s operating account at the Federal Reserve can return reserves to banks, but December’s net cash movement is the first test of the funding case. The Treasury estimates a $1,025 billion balance at the end of December, with a $1 trillion balance at the end of March 2027. The bill schedule includes a seasonal mechanism, with reduced shorter-dated bill auction sizes expected around month-end and increased auction sizes across the bill curve in January.
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The Nasdaq fell about 3% while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gave back earlier gains, driven by broad tech sector selling. The update reflects a real‑time market snapshot with delayed data, indicating a downward pressure on major U.S. indices.
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Bitcoin price has recovered above $78,000 despite a series of negative developments including a $6.3 billion Binance hack, rising inflation, and US-Iran tensions. The market has absorbed recent shocks without a prolonged sell-off, raising questions about Bitcoin's sensitivity to political developments.
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Citrini Research notes that AI‑led Nasdaq growth has peaked, with hyperscaler capex nearing $1 T versus $200 B ecosystem ARR, and cites OpenAI’s July 30 token price cut as evidence of demand elasticity. Their Bottom Signals framework highlights that BTC has been flat versus Nasdaq since Nov 2017, and the NAS100/BTC ratio reached record overbought levels in Q2 2026, prompting a shift to BTC exposure. Recent data shows Hyperliquid’s HIP‑4 markets hit $31.6 M weekly volume, and an upcoming DAS London event on Nov 10‑11 will focus on institutional finance on‑chain.
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Democrats say they will investigate JPMorgan’s past ties to Jeffrey Epstein after gaining control of the Senate, seeking answers about the bank’s involvement and any misconduct. The story is developing.
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Date From: January 2027 · Venue: Davos, Switzerland · Mode: Offline Invitation-only program featuring live discussions, private dining, and networking for CEOs, policymakers, and leaders, organized by CNBC to facilitate conversations beyond the World Economic Forum.
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Ethereum's price drops below $2,350, reaching $2,349.01 in 24 hours, down 1.26% from its previous level.
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XRP Ledger has closed a security loophole that allowed approved token burners to create new tokens. The fix was activated after validators approved the update over two weeks. No exploitation was reported.
Price Prediction
Ethereum (ETH) is currently trading below $2.4K after facing resistance at the $2.5K level. A daily close above $2.5K is crucial for bulls to confirm a potential recovery towards $2.8K. Failure to do so may lead to further declines towards $2.2K and $2K support levels. The Coinbase Premium Index shows signs of recovery but remains negative, indicating weak US demand for Ethereum.
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Plante Moran Advisors, a wealth management firm, increased its Bitcoin ETF holdings by 70% to $42 million in the third quarter. The firm's exposure is spread across three Bitcoin ETFs: BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), and Fidelity's Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC). This trend suggests a growing interest in Bitcoin ETFs among financial advisors, potentially influencing broader market dynamics.
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Traders on the Kalshi prediction market have set a new price target of $86,000 for Bitcoin by the end of November. This prediction comes after Bitcoin retested previous low levels and showed signs of a potential rebound. The price level was last reached on October 4, suggesting Bitcoin has been trading below this mark for over one month.
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Gold & Silver Double Rewards program is in full swing on Gate.io. Users can trade XAUUSDT and XAGUSDT futures to unlock lucky draws and prize pools. Users need to meet the trading volume requirement to earn 10 draw chances and win up to $500 worth of XAUT per user, plus multiple tiers of SLVON rewards. The program is available at <