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  1. Update

    VivoPower PLC Divests $5 Million Stake in Ripple

    British company VivoPower PLC has divested its $5 million stake in Ripple Labs, following a private $300 share buyback deal. The stake was created in 2025 and liquidated in April 2026, with VivoPower's board deciding to wind down the crypto direction in February 2026. The buyback price was $300 per share, bringing VivoPower $264,600 in cash and $159,122 in net profit. The remaining stake was sold to two South Korean partners, KWeather Co. and Lean Ventures.

  2. Update

    Tesla and SpaceX Join Issuers Blocking OKXICE Tokenized Stock Trading

    Six more issuers have objected to third-party tokenized versions of their shares on the planned OKX and ICE venue. Tesla and SpaceX are now among the issuers refusing to let OKXICE TSV, the planned tokenized stock venue from OKX and Intercontinental Exchange, list third-party tokens of their shares. The latest batch pushes the venue’s running tally of objecting issuers to 56 as of November 2, 2026. Of the 62 companies proposed for tokenization, 49 have now formally objected, approximately 79% of the list. The venue aims to offer 24/7 trading of tokenized shares through Uniswap v4 liquidity pools.

  3. Growth

    Strategy's Bitcoin Holdings Reach $919 Million in Unrealized Profits

    The world's largest Bitcoin treasury firm, Strategy, has added another 811 BTC worth about $65.5 million to its Bitcoin stash during a market dip in the final week of October. As of November 3, Strategy's Bitcoin holdings are worth about $65.9 billion, up from the 848,516 BTC it held the previous week. The firm has generated over $919 million in unrealized profits, with Bitcoin trading above its average purchase price of $77,000. If Bitcoin recovers to around $80,000, Strategy could hit multi-billion profits later this month.

  4. Update

    Canada Becomes First EU Associated Member

    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has declared that Canada will be the first associated member of the European Union. The two parties aim to formalize Canada's new status by June 2027. Canada hosted the Canada-EU Summit in Montréal, Québec, where Prime Minister Carney was joined by the President of the European Council, António Costa, and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to launch the Alliance for the Future. Together, Canada and the EU will deliver more choice and lower costs for families, new export markets for businesses, and greater opportunities for young people to live, work, and study where they want – in Canada or the EU.

  5. Update

    Elon Musk’s Companies Object to OKXICE TSV

    Elon Musk’s Tesla and SpaceX have objected to the planned OKXICE TSV (NYSE owner Intercontinental Exchange and OKX’s U.S. holding company) tokenized stock venue. This brings the total number of objecting issuers to 56, including Amazon, Netflix, Lam Research, and SoFi Technologies. The list of objecting companies has grown since the venue’s initial notice, with new additions like Amazon, Tesla, and Netflix joining the previous batch of objectors.

  6. Update

    56 Companies Oppose OKX Tokenized Stocks Plan

    Amazon, Tesla, and SpaceX are among 56 companies opposing OKX and Intercontinental Exchange's tokenized stock trading plans. The companies have 30 days after receiving written notices to object, and trading venues must publish objections within five business days. The proposal, which would allow investors to trade tokenized U.S. stocks around the clock using stablecoins, operates under the SEC's five-year innovation exemption.

  7. Hacking News

    Binance Hacked: $6.3 Billion Drain

    North Korean hackers compromised a Binance engineer's work computer through a fake job interview, used an internal AI tool to gain control of other engineers' computers, and then used stolen credentials to hijack an internal wallet signing service, draining $6.3 billion from the exchange in what is the biggest crypto hack on record.

  8. Hacking News

    Freezers Go Rogue in Europe: Temperatures Hit 50°C

    Supermarket freezers in ten European countries, including Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Sweden, have reportedly gone into defrost mode, causing temperatures to reach 50°C. No group has claimed responsibility for the hacking wave, which began on Monday. The outbreak has affected about 700 out of 10,000 supermarkets in France, with some stores experiencing fires and display cases still out of service. The incident is believed to be the work of hackers who forced a continuous defrost cycle, leading to spoiled food and potential fires. The attack is believed to have originated in France, where Finance Minister Roland Lescure reported 700 affected supermarkets. Federal prosecutors in Belgium have opened an investigation into the incident, which also affected several stores in Luxembourg and Portugal.

  9. Hacking News

    GitBook Revokes All Personal API Tokens After Breach

    GitBook has revoked all personal API tokens due to an attack that used AI agents. The company suspects that integration credentials and questions submitted by documentation visitors may have been exposed.

  10. News

    Binance hack prompts stronger security practices and highlights institutional custody

    The Oct. 19 hack on Binance stole over $6 billion, attributed to North Korea, raising total 2026 crypto security losses above $8 billion. Binance restored 95% of assets and expects the remaining frozen funds to be returned. Analysts say the breach may temporarily dent market confidence but will drive tighter security across exchanges and underscore the value of institutional custody solutions such as US‑listed crypto ETPs that offer offline storage, multi‑signature wallets and insurance.

  11. News

    Horizen L3 bridge to close on Nov 4, users advised to withdraw and move assets

    The Horizen L3 bridge will shut down on 4 November at 13:00 UTC. Staking rewards stopped on 25 October, so users should withdraw their ZEN stake and claim any rewards before the deadline. To move funds, ZEN and USDC.e can be bridged to Base via Stargate, while ETH should use the native bridge, which takes about two weeks on Base. Users with smart‑contract wallets are asked to email before the closure, and the DAO‑managed fund return is expected in the second half of November.

  12. Price Prediction

    Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Recovers to $2.3K, but Bears Still Eye $2K

    Ethereum is struggling to maintain its price above $2.3K, with recent recoveries failing to reverse the broader downtrend. Key support is identified in the $2.17K–$2.22K region, with a potential breakdown exposing the psychological $2K level and broader demand zone around $1.82K–$1.98K. Liquidation concentrations below the current price, particularly around $2.15K–$2.20K and $2K–$2.05K, could amplify downside volatility if Ethereum fails to hold its recent lows.

  13. All Time High

    Tether Reserve Gap Exceeds Reported Holdings

    Tether's reported USDT reserve holdings are roughly 50,000 BTC above actual holdings, according to CoinDesk. The difference could be explained by proprietary investments, but Tether did not clarify or confirm any new purchases.

  14. Hacking News

    Binance Foils 57 Suspected North Korean Cyberattacks

    Binance, a cryptocurrency exchange, identified and stopped 57 suspected North Korea-linked cyberattacks in 2026. The attacks involved fake job interviews, malicious software, and compromised developer tools. Binance engineers were also targeted through bogus recruitment offers. The exchange reported losses of approximately $6.34 billion and has pledged to cover these losses without affecting customers. Binance has tightened wallet controls and expanded AI-based threat detection.

  15. News

    Crypto market updates and regulatory news

    • CFTC clears stock‑tied perpetual futures for US traders, aiming to shift volume from offshore platforms. • Bitcoin on track for a fifth straight weekly loss, hovering near $77K amid election talk and geopolitical tension. • Tether holds about 150,000 BTC and plans to expand its mining operations. • Binance attributes a $6 billion hack to a fake job interview and compromised internal AI tool, highlighting new social‑engineering threats. • Kraken and Crypto.com froze funds linked to a $133 million theft.

  16. All Time Low

    China's STAR 50 Tech Stock Index Hits All-Time Low

    China's STAR 50 tech stock index has fallen 42% since reaching its all-time high in June, marking its longest and worst weekly losing streak in history, with $480 billion in market capitalization lost during the period.

  17. Hacking News

    Europe's Freezers Go Rogue Due to Hacking

    A suspected hacking wave has caused supermarket freezers in ten European countries to defrost, with temperatures reportedly reaching 50°C. No group has claimed responsibility, and the outbreak began in France, where about 700 out of 10,000 supermarkets were affected. The CERT-FR, a cybersecurity group, suspects hackers forced a continuous defrost cycle, leading to spoiled food and fires at some stores. The affected countries include Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Sweden.

  18. News

    Justin Sun Seeks Sanctions Against World Liberty Over Undisclosed UAE Ownership

    Tron founder Justin Sun has escalated his legal dispute with World Liberty Financial by seeking sanctions over allegedly misleading ownership disclosures. Sun claims the Trump-linked crypto company concealed its United Arab Emirates (UAE) connections during their ongoing litigation. He argues that the late disclosure undermined his legal strategy and forced unnecessary litigation expenses. Sun initially invested $30 million in WLFI tokens in November 2024, and his total investment eventually reached $45 million. Sun sued World Liberty in April, accusing the company of fraudulently securing his investment and unlawfully freezing his tokens. He also challenged World Liberty’s attempt to move their dispute into private arbitration, arguing that the company’s revised disclosure could undermine federal court jurisdiction and escape federal proceedings. Sun plans to refile his lawsuit in California state court after resolving the sanctions motion.

  19. News

    Market Minutes – XRP, Bitcoin, SpaceX Highlights

    XRP wallet growth hits records but price stays near $1.25; Bitwise’s Matt Hougan says Bitcoin will dominate regardless of AI hype; a Sequoia partner praises SpaceX’s AI lead over Amazon and Google.

  20. News

    AMD Earnings Prediction Market Preview

    Analysts anticipate AMD Q3 earnings of $1.95 EPS on $13.09 B revenue, a 42% YoY rise; prediction markets expect CEO Lisa Su to discuss Helios AI, OpenAI, Meta collaborations, and memory supply, with options pricing a potential 10.85% post‑earnings move.

  22. News

    Ukraine Resists Permanent Grain Export Restrictions Post-EU Membership

    Ukraine's Prime Minister Serhiy Korsunskykyi stated at the EU expansion meeting that Ukraine will not agree to permanent export restrictions on grain and other agricultural products after joining the European Union. This stance contrasts with the European Commission's proposal to impose specific restrictions on certain Ukrainian agricultural products, such as wheat and other grains, even after Ukraine obtains EU membership. This position highlights Ukraine's concerns about competition from EU farmers.

  26. Update

    Walmart Advises Users on USDT Transfer Issues

    Walmart168 advises users to check the withdrawal status and transaction hash on OKX and Binance if their USDT transfer is pending. Users should contact Binance support with the transaction hash to resolve deposit issues.

  27. New Web Product

    AstralBeam Moves Tokenized Netflix Stock Between Chains

    AstralBeam, a platform for moving tokenized assets between different blockchain networks, demonstrates the process of transferring a tokenized Netflix stock from the Casper chain to the Robinhood Chain. The token is burned on the Casper chain, verified by five independent relayers, and then the original ERC-20 tokens are unlocked on the Robinhood Chain. The process ensures that an asset never exists on two blockchains simultaneously, with the token disappearing from one network and reappearing on the other after verification.

  28. Update

    CFTC Approves US Stock Perpetuals, Boosting Hyperliquid

    Hyperliquid’s native token (HYPE) rallied after the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approved the first-ever regulated US stock perpetuals. The regulatory shift validates Hyperliquid’s core trading architecture, opening the way for institutional expansion of the project’s infrastructure. The new CFTC classification matches the structure advocated by Hyperliquid in its submissions to the authorities, and now financial giants ICE and Payward are accelerating the launch of similar products.

  29. News

    Banks Face Interest Rate Hike and Political Risks

    Banks are facing potential interest rate hikes from the Bank of England, which could impact their profits. Additionally, the Budget has not significantly affected them, but political and regulatory risks remain. The next major test for banks is expected on Thursday.

  30. Update

    UK Banks' Returns on Equity

    UK banks' returns on equity are estimated at 9% to 14% by Edelsten, who considers this lower than their own measure. Third-quarter return on tangible equity at Barclays, Lloyds, and NatWest were 11.7%, 17.9%, and 21.6% respectively. Edelsten prefers emerging markets where governments protect banks, and his fund owns China's ICBC at half its book value.