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  1. News

    US Stocks Rise After Democrats Win Both Senate and House

    Results of mid-term elections in the US initially caused concern on financial markets, but investor sentiment changed after it was known that Democrats won both chambers of Congress. Investors anticipate that the balance of political power between the Blue House and Congress will lead to more predictable economic policies. This change is seen as a signal that Washington may become less inclined to make drastic economic decisions. Democrats now control both the House of Representatives and the Senate, making it harder for President Trump to push his legislative initiatives without opposition. For the broader market, this could be seen as a positive development, as divided government often leads to more predictable economic policies despite ongoing political disputes.

  2. Update

    Coinbase's x402 Protocol Adds Native Payment Method for APIs and AI Agents

    Coinbase's x402 protocol, built on top of the HTTP standard, allows APIs, apps, and AI agents to pay for services in stablecoins like USDC. The protocol, launched in May 2025, is the first major effort to use the 402 'Payment Required' code from the 1990s. It is now supported by multiple chains including Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, Arbitrum, and traditional card payments. The protocol is not a blockchain or a coin, but a set of rules for message formats and request-response flow that any server or client can follow.

  3. Hacking News

    Privacy Cash Suspends Deposits

    Privacy Cash has suspended deposits due to investigators tracing $1.2 million in Binance-linked funds into its pools, while withdrawals remain available. The incident involves a cyber/digital hack or exploit affecting the project's security.

  4. Update

    CFTC Clears US Stock Perpetuals for Eligible Exchanges

    The CFTC has cleared US stock perpetual futures for eligible regulated exchanges. Kalshi, which offers single-stock perpetuals, notes that scheduled closures prevent opening or closing positions. Holders can face different reopening prices and adverse moves may trigger liquidation. Coinbase's filing for stock-linked perpetuals is still pending, with the SEC's customer-margin proposal withdrawn.

  5. Update

    CFTC Approves Equity Perps Trading and Faces Legal Challenge

    The CFTC has approved the trading of perpetual futures on individual US stocks, a move that allows US traders access to popular overseas products. However, a lawsuit has been filed by the Capital Markets Alliance, backed by Cboe and Citadel Securities, claiming the CFTC exceeded its authority and encroached on the SEC's jurisdiction. The CFTC responded by emphasizing the need for governance by law rather than litigation to foster innovation.

  6. Event

    CNBC’s Digital Finance Forum

    Date From: November 17 · Date To: November 17 · Venue: New York City · Mode: Offline · Price: Free The forum gathers leaders from traditional finance, fintech, and digital assets to discuss AI, crypto, and the future of Wall Street, featuring panels with Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson, Bullish CEO Tom Farley, SkyBridge founder Anthony Scaramucci, and Ramp co‑founder Eric Glyman.

  7. Update

    Riot Liquidates Bitcoin for AI Infrastructure Deal

    American Riot Platforms Inc. (RIOT) liquidated 79% of its Bitcoin holdings, reducing its crypto reserves from 11,380 to 2,418 BTC. The company used the proceeds from the sale, totaling about $1.5 billion, to finance a 15-year, $28 billion AI infrastructure deal with Frontier AI Lab. The deal involves repurposing Riot's free energy capacity for high-performance computing at the Corsicana campus in Texas. Riot's CEO Jason Les noted that the agreement is structured as a triple-net lease, with the client purchasing and maintaining the computing equipment, reducing construction costs by half compared to standard Tier 3 data centers.

  8. News

    Crypto Regulation Outlook Shifts After Democrats Win Congress

    The 2026 U.S. midterm elections have reshaped the outlook for crypto regulation, with Democrats winning control of both chambers of Congress. The results could influence the future of digital-asset legislation, institutional adoption, and oversight of the crypto industry as lawmakers prepare for a new legislative session in January 2027. Bitcoin initially faced selling pressure following the election results but subsequently recovered, highlighting the market's ability to absorb political uncertainty.

  10. Update

    Hong Kong Approves Crypto Tax Reporting Law

    Hong Kong lawmakers approved a bill requiring crypto service providers to report customer transaction information. The new rules will begin collecting the data in 2027, adopting the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework and updating the Common Reporting Standard. The Inland Revenue Department will use the records for international exchanges starting in 2028, and provide guidance and technical support to affected businesses.

  11. Price Prediction

    Solana Faces $99 Hurdle and $103–104 Resistance

    Traders are keeping an eye on Solana's recovery efforts at $99, with resistance levels at $103–104. The market remains struggling to regain ground lost during October's decline. The article suggests that reclaiming $99 would improve the recovery case, but resistance above remains unresolved. Solana is currently trading at $93.76, up 1.55% on the 24-hour chart.

  12. News

    Centrifuge partners with Schroders to launch tokenized emerging markets bond on Solana

    Centrifuge announced a partnership with asset manager Schroders to bring the Schroder International Selection Fund Emerging Market Bond to the Solana blockchain via tokenization. The fund will give investors access to an under‑represented asset class in blockchain finance. Schroders, which manages more than $1 trillion in assets and has over 50 years of emerging‑markets debt experience, contributes a team of more than 40 investment professionals. This marks Schroders' first deployment on a public blockchain, while Solana already hosts over $4 billion in tokenized real‑world assets. The collaboration aims to expand institutional investment opportunities beyond traditional tokenized cash products.

  14. New Web Product

    Nano Foundation Launches Brand Kit for Nano Assets

    The Nano Foundation has launched a brand kit for nano assets, providing a toolkit for showing nano in apps, shops, and articles. The kit includes the symbol, logos, payment badges, colors, and typefaces, all with transparent backgrounds for easy integration. The Nano Foundation also offers free Google Fonts for headings and body text, and provides shortcuts for quick symbol access on computers and phones.

  15. Update

    Genesis StableStock Platform Launches

    StableStock and ETFs with USDT or USDC have been launched. Users can now earn points by depositing USDT or USDC and buying stocks and ETFs with the Points badge. Points are earned by holding the assets and will be credited to the dashboard by 02:00 UTC. Early users can receive an OG Boost and past activity is retroactively credited.

  16. New Web Product

    Orion Protocol Migrates to Lumia Protocol

    Orion Protocol, previously known for connecting different cryptocurrency markets, has now shifted to the Lumia Protocol. The migration occurred in 2024, where $ORN tokens were exchanged for $LUMIA tokens at a 1:1 ratio. This move signifies a new phase for Lumia Protocol, expanding its focus from connecting trading venues to building a blockchain for real-world assets such as credit, property, commodities, and funds. The platform also introduced Lumia Stream, which leverages Orion’s experience in connecting markets to facilitate liquidity and integration in the new ecosystem.

  17. News

    Tech Stocks Split After Democratic Sweep

    Technology stocks delivered a mixed performance on Wednesday after Democrats swept the U.S. midterm elections. Microsoft and Alphabet surged, while Nvidia and Tesla fell, reflecting investors' reassessment of Washington's approach to artificial intelligence (AI) and Big Tech.

  19. News

    Democrats win Congress, crypto election bets split

    Democrats secured both chambers, affecting crypto legislation. The industry’s $63 million campaign against Sherrod Brown failed. Polymarket trader 0xA2 holds ~$860 k unrealized gains on a Republican win bet. Bitcoin hovered around $75.7‑$77.6 k.

  20. News

    Crédit Mutuel Arkéa confirms crypto attack

    Arkéa reported a fraud attack with unspecified loss; analysts estimate $133 million stolen, tracing $108.8 million in USDC withdrawals from Kraken, Crypto.com and OKX over 21 hours on Nov 1‑2. Arkéa suspended some transactions and notified authorities; Crypto.com blocked related funds.

  21. Hacking News

    Coinbase Highlights Security Measures After Binance Hack

    Coinbase has emphasized its security measures following a reported $6.34 billion cryptocurrency theft at Binance on October 29. Coinbase states that more than 99% of customer assets remain in offline cold storage. The exchange highlights its separate hot and cold wallets, emergency controls, and strict transfer limits to protect customer holdings. Coinbase also disclosed $377 billion in platform assets and $8.6 billion in cash and equivalents.

  22. News

    Bitcoin rallies to $80,000 as midterm elections boost crypto

    Bitcoin rebounded to $80,000, driving a rally that lifted Ethereum, XRP, and Solana up to 6% while triggering $320 million in short liquidations. Lower oil prices and reduced political uncertainty supported the move. Morgan Stanley joined a tokenization service to digitize stocks and Treasuries, aiming for launch in early 2027. A new disclosure feed tracks congressional trades. Market commentary noted Elon Musk’s $250 million election spend and a tightening Bitcoin supply on exchanges.

  23. News

    Paraguay: 3 Million People Locked Out of Their Money Due to Bank Shutdown

    The central bank of Paraguay shut down Ueno Bank, one of the country's largest banks, affecting 3 million customers, including 60% of all adults. The closure led to political tensions, with the central bank chief resigning and the CEO being detained. The incident has sparked protests and calls for the president's impeachment.

  24. Update

    StealthEX Adds +2000 Assets for Instant Swaps

    StealthEX, a cryptocurrency exchange, has expanded its available assets for instant swaps to include 2000+ coins and tokens. The platform offers free, non-custodial swaps without requiring user registration or storing funds on the platform. StealthEX emphasizes data privacy and security as a top priority.

  25. Update

    Democrats Gain in Midterms: Crypto Policy Uncertainty

    Democrats gained in both chambers of Congress, potentially reshaping crypto policy. Analysts noted that the result was already priced in, and crypto legislation faces delays and policy uncertainty. Bitcoin showed little reaction to the midterms, with the SEC staff's digital commodity view supporting the market. Circle reported $865 million in Q3 revenue and cut 5% of staff.

  26. Update

    Bitcoin Miners Face Weak Dollar Revenue

    Bitcoin miners may face weak dollar revenue despite a 16.4% difficulty rebound, according to an October 30 analysis by mining data platform Hashrate Index. The expected daily mining revenue per petahash per second per day fell 8.7% in the week to November 2, with Hashprice at $32.86 per petahash per second per day. This could give miners a respite after difficulty's 16.4% rebound.

  27. Update

    ETHBEAT Rebrands to ETHBEAT, Expanding Coverage

    The analytics site ETHBEAT, formerly known as L2BEAT, has rebranded to ETHBEAT. The rebrand, announced on November 4, 2026, alongside Devcon 8 in Mumbai, expands its coverage to include privacy protocols, interoperability, staking, and other parts of the Ethereum ecosystem. The site now lists $983 million in value locked across privacy protocols, up 19.1% year-on-year, and $3.94 billion in deposits across 16 protocols, up 50.1% year-on-year. ETHBEAT also plans to cover base-layer changes and has launched the CROPS guide to assess projects on four criteria: censorship resistance, openness, privacy, and security.

  28. News

    National Bank of Ukraine Head Rejects Resignation

    National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) head, Andrіy Pishny, has denied plans to resign. He stated that he did not submit a resignation request and has no intention of leaving his position due to political pressure. Pishny also mentioned attempts to bring the resignation issue to the agenda of the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament).

  29. Update

    CoinLaunch Shares OTC Trade Analysis Framework

    CoinLaunch, a points program provider, shares a framework for understanding the pricing of points programs. The framework includes the formula for determining the value per point, sourced facts, and labelled scenarios. The analysis shows that the market thought $VAR would be worth about $706 million FDV based on OTC trades at $20 per point. The description also mentions projections and the impact of weekly drops on the points pool.