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The new SurrealDB 4 release rebuilds its query engine with over 240 fixes, adding PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB compatibility and reporting significant performance gains across CRUD and indexed operations.
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Halodoc migrated its Redshift warehouse from RA3 to Graviton‑based RG instances, achieving 6× faster COPY operations, 2.1‑5.2× faster reporting queries, and roughly 70% lower queue times, reducing overall costs by 32%.
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Airbnb fine‑tuned a 2‑billion‑parameter model to detect pricing‑policy violations, raising its F1 score from 0.563 to 0.902 and cutting median latency to 35 ms versus ~900 ms previously.
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PostHog is transitioning its warehouse product from DuckDB to a new Trino‑based solution called HogLake after performance issues with DuckLake, which held about 1 trillion rows and could take over three minutes for a single‑table write.
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Date From: 20 November 2026 · Date To: 20 November 2026 · Venue: Workshop17 Watershed, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town · Mode: Offline · Price: Paid One‑day Web3 conference covering stablecoin payments, security, institutional adoption and regulation, featuring industry leaders, panels and networking opportunities.
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Wall Street futures mixed after the Dow’s biggest one‑day gain since April 2025, driven by a Democratic‑controlled Congress and falling oil prices. Oil settled lower after an 8% drop linked to the Iran war. Asian markets fell, Europe rose. President Trump said he can work with Democrats. Tesla and SpaceX fell over 3% following Musk’s $474 million election bet loss. Qualcomm shares dropped over 9% after weak Q4 smartphone chip sales, prompting analysts to cut price targets. Bitcoin hovered around $80,000 as crypto investors gauge political impacts.
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House Democrats are reportedly considering a crypto bill that includes expanded SEC oversight and stricter rules on crypto withdrawals, custody, proof of reserves, and investor protection. The bill, built partly on Rep. Maxine Waters' earlier investor-rights proposals, aims to revive stricter rules after the CLARITY compromise failed in the Senate. Industry sources and Democratic staff have provided the basis for this account, but the bill text remains unpublished.
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Hong Kong’s crypto tax reporting rules, which take effect in 2027, will require cryptocurrency companies to collect new information about customer transactions for tax reporting. Five altcoins, including SUI, RENDER, TAO, PENGU, and PEPE, are expected to be impacted by the regulatory shift. The new rules may add to operational expenses for cryptocurrency businesses but could also defuse regulatory uncertainty in the region.
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Gate WCTC S9 Global Trading Competition has been announced, bringing together traders from various markets including crypto, stocks, and TradFi CFDs. The main prize pool is up to 6,000,000 $USDT, with a team prize pool of up to 3,200,000 $USDT and an individual prize pool of up to 400,000 $USDT. Competitors can participate as teams or individually in Event Contracts PK challenges and 30-minute market call rounds.
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The crypto community is pleased to see both Bitcoin and altcoin prices showing signs of recovery over the last 24 hours, following the results of the US Midterm elections. Ethereum and altcoins prepare to outperform Bitcoin, hinting at a possibility for the long-awaited altseason to finally play out. The price of Bitcoin (BTC) is currently trading in the $80,000 price range, up by about 3% in the last 24 hours, while the price of Ethereum (ETH) is currently trading at the $2,400 price range, up by over 5% in the last 24 hours.
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Bitget has updated its platform to offer 1:2,000 leverage on 21 forex CFD pairs, effective November 1, 2026. The update includes a tiered margin system, requiring higher margins as position sizes increase. Bitget CEO Gracy Chen highlighted the flexibility this offers for managing funds and trading currency movements influenced by interest rates and economic data. The exchange also introduced CFD sub-accounts and Open API access to provide more trading options.
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Terra Classic's $LUNC token has seen a recovery due to token burns. The next phase of growth depends on increasing real network activity through DeFi applications, stronger liquidity, and cross-chain connectivity. Layer 2 projects and staking will continue to support the network, while developer activity and community governance will remain important for sustainable development. The ecosystem needs to attract users with real reasons to use the blockchain.
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Bitget, a cryptocurrency exchange, has launched a new CandyBomb promotion exclusively for new futures users. The promotion period is from November 5, 18:00 (UTC+8) to November 15, 18:00 (UTC+8). Users can complete futures trading tasks to grab their share of rewards. The promotion is available on Bitget's website, Twitter, Telegram, Discord, and Reddit.
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The article examines MLB's consideration of a salary floor and cap, citing proposals for a $258.2 million cap and $180.2 million floor starting in 2028. It contrasts MLB spending disparities—teams like the Mets and Dodgers exceeding $335 million versus the Marlins and Guardians under $90 million—with the NFL’s strict cap model. NBA’s “second apron” is highlighted as a de facto cap that has increased competitive balance, eliminating long‑standing dynasties. Quotes from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and MLB executive Morgan Sword discuss the impact of dynasties on fan interest and argue that a cap could prevent dominance by high‑spending teams while still allowing excellence.
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Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Tax, and Customs Policy recommended that Parliament adopt bill No. 10225-d at second reading. The bill aims to establish a legal framework for virtual assets, define regulators' powers, and set requirements for crypto service providers. It could complete the process left unfinished after Ukraine's Virtual Assets Law in 2022, which has not yet entered into force due to the need for supporting tax legislation.
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Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has expanded its forex CFD offering by increasing the maximum leverage to 1:2000 across 21 currency pairs. The new limits took effect on November 1, 2026, covering major forex pairs such as EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, and AUD/USD, alongside other currency combinations. The adjustment introduces lower margin requirements for eligible positions, with the applicable rate determined by the size of a trader's exposure. Bitget also noted that leverage limits may be temporarily adjusted around major economic announcements, when market volatility can increase.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated during a conversation with Indian entrepreneur Raj Shamani that India has become ChatGPT’s largest market by user numbers. Altman attributed this to the country’s “incredible builder energy,” noting that people are using AI to start businesses and complete practical tasks. He also mentioned a school student who used OpenAI tools to manage a fundraising process.
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Microsoft ($MSFT) hit a record high on strong cloud growth following the U.S. election results. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose over 1,500 points, while the S&P 500 also gained. Apple ($AAPL) passed $5 trillion in value. Several major companies are set to report earnings today. Asian chip stocks fell sharply due to fears of tighter U.S. data center rules, while Chinese tech stocks rose. Oil prices dropped for a fourth straight day as Iran tensions eased.
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Alchemy Pay has obtained a Money Transmitter License (MTL) in Mississippi, bringing its total number of U.S. state licenses to 20. The company aims to strengthen its regulatory foundation and expand its compliant payment network.
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The Zano project released a monthly update covering the months of September and October. Key points include the HF7 recovery and the activation of Gateway Addresses, which were compromised by an unauthorised minting vulnerability. The team released an emergency update to roll back the chain to block 3,833,000 and remove the illicit supply of $ZANO and $fUSD. Gateway Addresses were temporarily disabled and updated, and the update also covered new releases for the desktop wallet, Lite Wallet, and Companion, as well as the upcoming ZanoNames marketplace for Zano aliases.
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The Zano project has released a monthly update for September and October. It includes updates on the HF7 recovery, new releases for desktop wallet, Lite Wallet, and Companion, the launch of the ZanoNames marketplace, BTCPay Server plugin testing, and participation in AIBC World in Rome and Exit and Build 6 in Texas.
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Gate Trenches, a professional on-chain trading aggregation platform, has added $CORLA to its listings. The contract address for $CORLA is 0xba300df4c929eb137e266d17d1fe6db058837777. Users can now trade $CORLA on the platform. Gate Trenches is also hosting a BSC Chain Peak Trading Competition with a prize pool up to 10,000 USDT for the champion.
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On 25 September a vulnerability in Gateway Addresses was discovered that allowed unauthorized minting of $ZANO and $fUSD. An emergency update on 27 September rolled back the chain to block 3,833,000, activated Hard Fork 7, and disabled the vulnerable feature. Subsequent maintenance releases on 5 October and 27 October restored wallet synchronization and introduced new versions of the Android, Lite, and mobile wallets, along with updates to the Zano Companion extension. The team also announced ongoing fixes, audit plans, and the cessation of CoinEx operations affecting Zano trading.
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HTX has launched FTNT/USDT perpetual futures, supporting 1-20x leverage for long and short trades. The platform also provides details on USDT-margined futures conditions, including tiered adjustment factors, index references, transaction fees, and funding calculations. HTX may adjust these parameters to ensure asset safety and users are advised to check the real-time parameters on the trading page for the most up-to-date information.
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KuCoin has launched the “Prepare for Winter Bootcamp” campaign, inviting users to complete tasks for a chance to win a futures bonus. The campaign runs from October 28 to November 8 (UTC). A total prize pool of 20,000 USDT is offered, with 200 winners each eligible for a 100 USDT futures bonus. Participants must finish the Gleam tasks and can share their winter‑ready signals on social media using #KuCoin and #WinterBootcamp.
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Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin filed a lawsuit against KalshiEX LLC and Kalshi Inc., alleging the platform offers illegal, unregulated gambling to state residents. The suit claims violations of the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and seeks restitution, penalties, taxes, and an injunction. Griffin said wagering on events like the Razorbacks' games constitutes gambling prohibited by state law. Kalshi, regulated by the CFTC, argues its contracts fall under federal jurisdiction. Arkansas joins over a dozen states challenging prediction markets.
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Bitget has listed 10 popular Indian stock perpetual contracts, including RELIANCE, HDFCBANK, ICICIBANK, SBIN, INFY, TCS, BHARTIARTL, ITC, and HINDUNILVR. The exchange aims to meet users' diversified investment needs and explore India's growing market.
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Riot's Bitcoin mining revenue decreased by 28% year-over-year in Q3, but its data center business is gaining importance. Despite liquidating much of its Bitcoin holdings, Riot's shares rose by around 15% following announcements. Investors are more enthusiastic about Riot's AI infrastructure plans than its Bitcoin investments.
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The article discusses the recent decline in the value of Ukrainian commemorative coins, which previously showed good investment potential. The author explains that on the Ukrainian numismatic market, there has been a correction in the prices of many positions in coins made of precious metals and nickel. The value of nickel coins has dropped due to the decline in the initial hype after the coin's release and the subsequent 'price floor' effect. Meanwhile, the value of gold and silver coins is influenced by the current price of the precious metals themselves. The article provides examples of specific coins, such as the 2025 silver coin 'World of Couture. Love Panchenko' with a nominal value of 10 hryvnia, which saw a significant drop in value from the peak in July 2026 to the current average of 7,800 hryvnia in November 2026.
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Riot, an AI infrastructure company, has sold 20,264 BTC worth $1.5B in the first nine months of 2026. In Q3 alone, it sold 10,599 BTC, more than six times the Bitcoin it mined during the quarter. Its BTC holdings have dropped nearly 79%, from 11,380 BTC at the end of June to just 2,418 BTC by September.