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  1. News

    AI and marketing trends roundup

    • ChatGPT has hit roughly 20% of Google search volume, becoming its biggest search competitor • B2B SaaS blogging volume up 37% YoY and 151% since ChatGPT launch, with longer posts and more how‑tos • New content‑collab formula drives sign‑ups, with 60‑70% attributed to recommendation engines • Analysis of 852 B2B video ads reveals top‑performing tactics for viewer engagement • HTML and XML sitemaps both recommended for ecommerce sites to improve crawling and internal linking • Guide to using GA4 for tracking social media traffic, conversions, and building Looker Studio dashboards • Study finds Reddit mentions most strongly correlate with AI visibility, followed by web and press mentions • Survey of 1,014 software buyers shows framing AI products as a team of agents boosts purchase interest

  2. Update

    Samsung Wallet Adds USDC on Solana

    Eligible U.S. Galaxy users can now buy, hold, send, and receive USDC on Solana directly in Samsung Wallet, without a separate crypto app or private keys to manage. The feature is available on about 82 million compatible Galaxy devices in the U.S. and is built with Bastion and Coinbase.

  3. Price Prediction

    Altcoins to Accumulate Before 2026 Bull Market Accelerates

    The cryptocurrency market may be approaching a critical turning point after experiencing another significant decline. Analysts predict a 27x-33x return for cryptocurrencies if bullish momentum picks up before December 2026. Investors are focusing on altcoins like Uniswap (UNI), Hedera (HBAR), Gigachad (GIGA), and Notcoin (NOT) due to their defined use cases, active communities, and secure ecosystems. The outlook for these altcoins is influenced by factors such as Bitcoin's direction, liquidity conditions, investor demand, and overall economic developments.

  4. Update

    Bitget Adds 10 New Indian Stocks to Stock Perpetual Futures Lineup

    Bitget, a cryptocurrency exchange, has added 10 popular Indian stocks to its stock perpetual futures lineup, including Reliance Industries, TCS, and HDFC Bank. The new contracts, launched on November 5, 2026, allow eligible users to trade futures linked to major Indian companies. These companies represent key sectors of India's economy, including banking, technology, telecommunications, energy, infrastructure, and consumer goods. Bitget's new listings give users access to major Indian companies through its stock perpetual futures contracts.

  5. News

    Stocks making biggest moves premarket

    Shake Shack, Wendy's, Peloton, Unity Software and other stocks saw notable premarket price changes, highlighting the most active movers before market open.

  6. Update

    Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz Retires

    Ripple's former CTO, David Schwartz, has retired from active development of the XRP Ledger. Schwartz, in a recent statement, highlighted the 'right time' to retire, citing the advancements in AI and cybersecurity. He has not completely left the game, as he continues to monitor and address issues within the XRP Ledger network, including a transaction queue bug that caused local load metrics to spike and led to fee spikes within the ledger.

  7. Event

    Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi Registration Opens

    The Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi registration for the 10–11 December 2026 event is now open, offering various pass options including Business Pass, VIP experience, and Standard Pass. The complete two-day programme and three-day programme details are available for download via the provided link.

  8. Update

    TRON to be First Quantum-Resistant Network

    TRON, a cryptocurrency network, is expected to be the first to implement quantum-resistant technology, according to a recent announcement. The update highlights TRON's commitment to security in the face of quantum computing advancements.

  9. News

    Apple reduces internal AI usage budgets

    Daily spending caps for AI models were cut, lowering engineer limits from $300 to $200 and potentially to $100, while non‑engineering groups saw caps drop from $100 to $25.

  10. News

    OpenAI launches Images 2.6 with GIF support

    The new model, available globally in ChatGPT and Codex, generates images 50% faster and can create editable GIFs, with new API features GPT-Image-2.6 Flare and Sunburst.

  11. News

    Trump memecoin drops nearly 30% after Democrats win midterm elections

    The Trump (TRUMP) memecoin fell almost 30% on November 5, trading at $1.27, after Democrats secured a majority in the U.S. midterm elections. The token is down about 98.31% from its January 2025 all‑time high of $75.35 and its market capitalization has slipped to $360 million. Launched on January 17, 2025 on Solana, the coin has a one‑billion supply, with 200 million initially released to the public and 800 million allocated to Trump‑affiliated entities. The price decline follows concerns that the new Congress may investigate Trump‑related crypto ventures.

  12. New Web Product

    Gate gStocks: A New Platform for Stock Token Trading

    Gate gStocks introduces a new platform for trading stock tokens, backed by real shares and offering features such as order-book trading, unified asset management, automatic dividend settlement, and flexible participation options. The platform combines investment tools and capital management capabilities into one platform, providing users with multiple ways to participate in the market.

  13. Update

    Western Union Introduces USDPT Stablecoin

    Western Union, a 175-year-old remittance giant, has announced the introduction of its USDPT stablecoin. The company is exploring the use of stablecoins to address the issue of idle capital in its global payment network.

  14. Update

    EVM Chains Could Offer Post-Quantum Security Early

    Quantus CEO Christopher Smith argues in a research paper that EVM-compatible chains can offer optional post-quantum transaction security without waiting for Ethereum's wider roadmap. This could allow wallets, exchanges, and network operators to adopt new signature systems while keeping existing account addresses.

  15. Hacking News

    Binance Cuts Off SignalPlus API Keys Over 'Potential Security Issue'

    Binance has removed all API keys linked to SignalPlus, a third-party crypto trading platform, after SignalPlus reported a 'potential security issue.' The exchange said its own systems and user funds are unaffected, and recommended that SignalPlus users log into their accounts directly to review their positions and open orders. The incident comes a week after Binance was hit by the largest hack in crypto history, in which attackers drained about $6.4 billion from its hot wallets.

  16. Price Prediction

    Analysts Explain Bitcoin Pumping After Midterm Elections

    Analysts explain why Bitcoin price is pumping after US Midterm elections. One analyst suggests the price of oil breaking $95 is a bullish sign for Bitcoin and the crypto market. Other analysts highlight multiple events that have kept Bitcoin stable, including a $6.3 billion Binance hack and the Republicans losing the Midterm elections.

  17. Update

    AI Model Verification Tool Released by Anthropic

    Anthropic has released FlashProve, a prototype tool designed to verify the computation of AI models without exposing their private weights. The tool, which uses a cryptographic commitment to model weights, requires about 70 to 95 times the GPU time of ordinary inference in the company's benchmark. This release aims to provide a safeguard for buyers of third-party AI services, though it is not yet routine use.

  18. Price Prediction

    BTC to $81K on gold's coattails

    Bitcoin surged from around $75,600 to above $81,000 on November 4, riding the wave of gold's 3.4% jump to $4,061.10. The move was driven by short covering, with about 81% of bearish positions liquidated within one hour. Gold futures saw their biggest daily gain in three months, and the S&P 500 and Dow Jones indices also rallied. ETFs, particularly Fidelity's Bitcoin Trust, saw outflows, while BlackRock's Bitcoin Trust gained. The article suggests that the short squeeze is likely to continue, with most short-term holders now in the red.

  19. Update

    IPX to Introduce Minicoin Payments at LINE FRIENDS Stores

    Digital IP entertainment company IPX plans to introduce a payment service using 'minicoin' at LINE FRIENDS online and offline stores. The service, planned for a phased rollout starting in the first half of 2027, will connect LINE FRIENDS' commerce with a Web3-based digital ecosystem, offering customers an additional payment option for physical products. Minicoin is a utility coin developed by Mini Labs under an official license from IPX, integrating digital asset payment technology into IP merchandise purchases.

  20. News

    Washington's Power Shift Creates New Winners and Losers on Wall Street

    Democrats now control Congress, prompting investors to reassess sectors such as defense spending and AI infrastructure. AI‑related stocks face heightened risk as the election slows growth plans, while Qualcomm and Arm posted earnings beats but saw shares fall after hours. Market recap notes U.S. indexes rose after midterm victories, with consumer discretionary leaders Home Depot and Walmart, while oil prices dropped over 8% on expectations of an Iran deal. Upcoming focus includes jobless claims, productivity data, Fed Governor Beth Hammack’s speech, and earnings from Airbnb and Cloudflare. Additional highlights feature Cathie Wood’s surprising trades, Nancy Pelosi’s pending portfolio disclosures, Marvell’s $75 billion loss after its Lumentum acquisition, and Bitcoin’s rally despite Peter Schiff’s skepticism.

  21. News

    Trump-linked Tokens Plunge Amid Congressional Control Shift

    Trump-linked cryptocurrencies, including TRUMP, MELANIA, and WLFI, fell sharply after Democrats secured control of both chambers of Congress. TRUMP dropped 17%, MELANIA lost nearly 13%, and WLFI declined more than 7%. Bitcoin and Ethereum advanced, with Bitcoin gaining over 4% and Ether climbing 6%. The selloff unfolded as investors assessed the midterm results' implications for Trump family crypto ventures. Combined market capitalization of political memecoins dropped more than 16% to $477 million. However, falling token values alongside gains in Bitcoin and Ethereum do not establish that investors moved funds directly between them. Benjamin Sarquis Peillard, CEO of Cap, noted that political tokens may be especially sensitive to changing expectations in Washington.

  22. News

    Bank of England raises interest rate to 4%

    The Bank of England increased its benchmark interest rate to 4%, marking the first hike since the Iran war. The move reflects tightening monetary policy amid inflation concerns.