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Oil prices slipped under $90 per barrel after U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen attributed the Republican Party's electoral loss to the ongoing war in Iran, prompting market concerns about geopolitical risks.
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StealthEX, an instant cryptocurrency exchange, has added support for $BONK, a community-driven token. The platform now offers quick and safe swaps for 2000+ coins and tokens, prioritizing data privacy and security with non-custodial swaps. StealthEX is available on its website, mobile app, YouTube, Medium, and CMC.
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The Dow surged by 1,500 points following a decisive Democratic win in the midterm elections, while oil prices fell. The update notes the market movement as a developing story.
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Tether Gold reserves reached a record $3.44 billion in September, up 59% from December. The reserves grew to 827,418 fine troy ounces, equivalent to approximately 25.7 tonnes. Tether reported XAU₮ circulation at 827,417.63 tokens, matching its gold reserves. The company added more than nine tonnes of gold this year. Swiss vaults held 2,057 gold bars at the end of September. Tether also expanded XAU₮ access through new trading services in India, starting at ₹100, and filed seven South Korean trademark applications for its name, logo, and gold token.
Hacking News
On October 13, 2026, an attacker exploited a bug in several xExchange legacy farm contracts, leading to the theft of funds. 99.6% of the stolen funds were recovered, and all affected legacy farm balances were restored. The current farm contracts were not affected, and the attacker converted the stolen funds into USDC, which was recovered and used to rebuild the missing positions. No other services were impacted.
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Circle beat estimates with $865 million revenue, a 17% YoY rise, and launched the Arc network mainnet with over 100 partners, boosting USDC infrastructure.
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Riot offloaded $1.5 billion worth of Bitcoin over nine months to finance AI data‑center growth, ending September with 2,418 BTC and $748 million cash.
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A one‑hour squeeze erased over $415 million in short positions, with $330 million in losses as Bitcoin rallied.
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Bitcoin surged past $80,000 following Democratic victories in both Senate and House, raising regulatory scrutiny concerns but highlighting macro influence.
Price Prediction
Zcash (ZEC) has surged over 14% in the past 24 hours, surpassing $1,300, driven by bullish sentiment and expectations of a new all-time high. The upcoming NU7 upgrade, set for November 5, aims to reduce block time significantly, which analysts believe could lead to further price increases. Despite the recent gains, there are concerns about a potential pullback post-upgrade, as recent exchange netflows indicate increased selling pressure from investors moving assets to centralized platforms.
Hacking News
India's cybercrime agency has warned financial institutions about AI-powered cyberattacks targeting banks, fintech companies, payment processors, and non-bank lenders. The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) identified weaknesses in financial institutions' IT systems and recommends stronger cybersecurity measures to prevent financial losses.
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ApeChain is migrating from LayerZero to Chainlink CCIP as its canonical cross-chain stack. Key assets including $APE and $USDC will be upgraded to a Chainlink Cross-Chain Token (CCT) to facilitate easier connections for dApps and communities.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman temporarily changed his X handle to 'Ram Altman' during an appearance on the Cheeky Pint podcast. He argued that putting heavy amounts of RAM into individual home computers is a waste of the world's limited memory supply. After a user joked about the change, Altman clarified that his point had been misunderstood, emphasizing the need for more memory production to meet demand.
New Web Product
Morgan Stanley has launched the DTCC Tokenization Service, a platform that converts U.S. equities and Treasuries into tokenized form. The service, which went live on October 28, is run by the Depository Trust Co., a subsidiary of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corp. The DTCC Tokenization Service allows eligible firms to convert securities held at DTC into tokenized 'digital twins' and back again, delivering them to digital wallets of their choice. The tokens maintain the same ownership rights, investor protections, and economic entitlements as the originals.
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Bitcoin long liquidations reached $31.86 million in one hour, with Bitcoin falling 0.56% to $76,349. Crypto liquidations in total reached $97.21 million in one hour, with long positions accounting for 98% of losses. Short positions made up $554 million of $913 million in crypto liquidations, including $396 million in Bitcoin and $236 million in Ether liquidations. Ether long liquidations reached $19.46 million across three exchanges, with ETH falling 1.45% to $2,237.
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BitMart users claim that founder Sheldon Xia blocked appeals to return 800,000 ATEG tokens. The users say the exchange has proposed recovery options but has not provided a withdrawal date. The allegation was. No further details were provided about the status of the tokens.
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The market opened with the Dow up 1,000 points and the Nasdaq up 0.2% following a congressional shift after the election. Solar stocks surged while AI infrastructure and data center names fell, driven more by a state governor's pledge than federal policy. The commentary notes that index moves mask individual stock reactions and predicts the repricing effect will persist for up to two weeks.
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Elon Musk suggested that moving computing infrastructure into space is becoming increasingly appealing, particularly in the context of the 2026 US midterm elections. This development raises questions about the future of AI infrastructure and its environmental and political implications, especially in states with significant energy consumption and data center construction issues.
All Time Low
The BLESS/USDT market has reached its lowest price at 0.0081379 USDT, down 7.55% from the previous day.
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Bitcoin rebounded above $80,000 on November 4, following $464.67 million in liquidations within one hour. Bitcoin's market capitalization reached $1.617 trillion, with daily trading volume at $34.602 billion. Perpetual futures open interest was $70.41 billion. Bitcoin accounted for $395.70 million in liquidations, with 75.9% of those losses from short positions. Ethereum saw $236.47 million wiped out, while Solana and Zcash recorded smaller losses. Binance handled 38.9% of total exchange liquidations. The market fell below $77,000 amid spot ETF withdrawals and Binance's October 29 breach, before Bitcoin climbed back above $80,000.
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The XRP Ledger (XRPL) network is set to undergo a maintenance fix on November 4, with a security update that has already received 33 out of 35 validator votes. However, the proposed built-in lending system remains stalled due to a lack of validator support. The update includes several technical fixes, including a fix to prevent certain accounts from minting unauthorized tokens. The lending system relies on two key amendments: SingleAssetVault and LendingProtocol, which currently have 21 and 19 votes respectively, short of the 29 needed for activation. The update is planned to go live on November 4 at 14:46 UTC.
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A small business is a firm of limited size measured by revenue or number of employees, typically fewer than 500 employees. It can be structured in various ways for tax and legal purposes. The term is used by the Small Business Administration and includes guidance on cash flow, continuity planning, and adaptability.
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Circle reported that USDC accounted for 79% of the transaction volume of all stablecoins in the third quarter of 2026, up from 66% a year ago. USDC's on-chain transaction volume reached $13.9 trillion, up 49% year-on-year. Circle's infrastructure, including Arc Mainnet and Circle Payment Network, also saw significant growth during the quarter.
New Web Product
Morgan Stanley has tokenized U.S. equities and Treasurys through DTCC’s new service, joining 20 institutions ahead of planned 2027 equity trading. The move allows for digital representation of real-world assets.
Funding
Evernorth's original XRP funding share allowance equated to approximately $63 million at November 3's closing price, down from $81 million at October 22's closing price. The registration met one condition, but weaker shares have reduced the value of the original Cantor allowance to about $63 million. The facility allows Evernorth to sell up to 5,218,935 new shares to CF Principal Investments, a Cantor Fitzgerald affiliate, with the amount ultimately raised depending on share sales and market prices.
Price Prediction
Bitcoin reclaims $79,000 after a 5% rebound from its election-night low. Ether and Solana also recovered, with the S&P 500 and gold futures gaining about 3% over a matched overnight window.
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Canton Coin (CC), the native token of the Canton Network, has seen regulatory clarity after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) classified it as a 'digital commodity' in a no-action response. The SEC's Division of Corporation Finance stated that it would not recommend enforcement action over the token's issuance, provided it is minted programmatically without registration under specified provisions of U.S. securities law. The classification offers greater regulatory clarity for the institutional blockchain network and its token distribution model.
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Binance reported that attackers used a compromised work computer and an internal AI tool to obtain a deployment token, leading to a $6.34 billion theft. The exchange stopped 57 suspected North Korean-linked threats in 2026 but acknowledged the recruitment scam. Replenishment of stolen assets is delayed by thinly traded tokens, and withdrawal access varies by asset. Bitcoin fell 8.25% from Oct 21‑30 while ten‑year real Treasury yields dropped 16 bps, with $398.6 million net outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs on Nov 2. Binance plans a broader reserve snapshot on Nov 4 and an independent security review of its AI environment.
Event
Date From: November 11, 2026 · Date To: November 11, 2026 · Venue: Online (webcast) · Mode: Online · Price: Free Educational webcast offering 1 CE credit, covering core and satellite digital assets, portfolio impact, and optimization strategies for integrating Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital assets into traditional portfolios.
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Bitcoin surged to $81,000 after dropping to a seven-week low of $75,600 following the US midterm elections. Over $910 million in both long and short positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours, with $380 million in shorts liquidated in just one hour. The market's rapid recovery is attributed to the removal of uncertainty after the Democratic Party regained control of Congress, coinciding with positive movements in traditional markets like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq.