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  1. News

    Nasdaq falls into correction as Nasdaq Inc. hits record high

    The Nasdaq-100 slipped into a correction, falling 10.4% below its Oct. 6 record, while Nasdaq Inc. (NDAQ) stock reached an all‑time high of $107.96. Intel dropped 28.6% in a single session, AMD fell 10.9%, and chip stocks fell 7.2% overall. Nasdaq’s revenue rose 14% to about $1.48 billion last quarter, with earnings of $1.04 per share beating estimates. Analysts see further upside, projecting the stock could reach $140, about 30% above the recent high.

  2. Update

    LDK Privacy Fix Blocks Funding-Location Probe

    The Lightning Development Kit (LDK), used to build Bitcoin Lightning applications, has implemented a privacy fix that blocks a probe linking unannounced Lightning channels to Bitcoin output funding. The fix requires connections to both suspected endpoints and a candidate real short-channel ID (SCID) to confirm the funding link, preventing the unannounced channel's real-ID lookup.

  3. New Web Product

    Frankencoins svZCHF Market Grows to $500k TVL

    The svZCHF market on the Llamalend v2 platform has grown to $500k in total value locked (TVL). The svZCHF represents zCHF deposited into the protocol's savings system, allowing holders to earn a savings yield. This market connects Swiss franc savings with dollar lending markets, providing a practical solution for users who want to borrow dollars against their Swiss franc savings without selling their CHF position.

  4. News

    Binance hack sparks crypto security concerns

    Binance suffered a $6.3 billion theft, the largest crypto breach, while Mercado Bitcoin halted deposits after $40 million in unauthorized transfers. Both exchanges said customers won’t bear losses; Binance resumed withdrawals despite $3 billion net outflows in 24 hours. Recent crypto exploits rose 111% YoY, with notable incidents including a Coldcard firmware flaw ($116 million loss) and tampered Ledger devices ($93 million loss). The fallout prompted $643 million outflows from US spot Bitcoin ETFs and continued inflows into crypto‑linked ETFs. Stablecoin supply remains flat near $286 billion, indicating limited new on‑chain capital. Industry focus shifts toward protocols integrating traditional finance, such as Hyperliquid, EtherFi, Aave, and others, as self‑custody challenges persist.

  5. Hacking News

    South Korea Asks Banks About Crypto Hack Impact

    South Korea has asked its largest banks how a major crypto hack would affect them. The inquiry comes as digital asset trading involves significant risk, including potential loss of principal and volatile market dynamics.

  6. Update

    CFTC Clears Perpetual Futures on Individual Stocks for U.S. Exchanges

    The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved perpetual futures on individual stocks for trading on U.S.-regulated exchanges for the first time. This expansion allows Americans to use the product, which was previously only available on offshore crypto venues. The contracts, which are considered security futures products, may list on exchanges that hold both CFTC designated contract market registration and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) national securities exchange registration. The CFTC Chairman, Michael S. Selig, stated that this move will allow U.S. market participants to access the advantages of perpetual futures without needing to use unregulated offshore venues.

  7. News

    US May Resume Strikes Against Iran After Midterm Elections

    President Donald Trump is planning to resume strikes on Iran after the midterm elections, according to a report from MS NOW. The U.S. has also alerted countries in the Persian Gulf about the potential for renewed attacks on Iran, with Washington's Gulf allies pushing for de-escalation due to Iran's retaliatory threats and the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports.

  8. Growth

    XRP Adds 7,934 New Wallets in a Day

    On-chain data shows XRP's network adoption has surged with 7,934 new wallets created on November 1, marking its sixth-highest single-day increase in 2026. This surge is attributed to the aftermath of the largest crypto exchange hack on record, which prompted more users to shift to self-custody and open new XRP wallets. The growth trend, combined with a price rally above $1.30, provides a constructive fundamental backdrop for XRP's potential price trajectory of $1.40 → $1.55 → $1.85 → $2.20 and above.

  10. News

    Claude Introduces Message Threads

    Anthropic released message threads in public beta, enabling agents to send only new messages, cutting median time to first token by ~35% for 500K–1M token requests without changing token usage.

  12. Hacking News

    Binance Hack Suspected Through Fake Interview

    Binance has reported that attackers used a fake job interview to compromise an employee's work computer ahead of the $6.34 billion hack. The incident highlights a security vulnerability in Binance's systems.

  13. New Web Product

    KuMining Cloud Mining Simplifies Bitcoin Mining

    KuMining Cloud Mining offers a cryptocurrency mining solution that allows users to mine Bitcoin and other assets like Dogecoin, Litecoin, Zcash, and Kaspa without the need for purchasing mining machines or managing power and equipment. This service eliminates the need for technical know-how and physical resources, providing stable mining output on a daily basis.

  15. Company Update

    Pyth Network reports $13.67M ARR, 18.9% month‑over‑month growth

    Pyth Network’s October report shows annual recurring revenue (ARR) of $13.67 million, up 18.9% from the previous month. The month added $2.17 million net new ARR from 332 paying accounts, with 29% from self‑serve and 44.6% from existing account expansions. Terminal signups rose 37% to 4,451, and unique visitors increased 19% to 124,705. Self‑serve checkout contributed $725 k in new ARR, and Pyth Indices generated $2.88 million ARR across 21 clients.

  18. Update

    Elysium Mainnet Teased for Nov 9

    CoinLaunch, a team preparing a list of projects to watch, has shared a list of 19 projects including trading, launchpads, prediction markets, and games. The list is available on Twitter.

  19. Event

    Digital Transformation Kuwait Conference Announced

    800+ delegates and 500+ organizations are expected to attend the 5th Digital Transformation Kuwait Conference, taking place on November 9-10, 2026. The conference, organized by The Great Minds Group in collaboration with Kuwait's Central Agency for Information Technology (CAIT), will feature topics such as AI, cybersecurity, smart infrastructure, and intelligent government. The Cryptonomist is an official media partner of the event. The conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Kuwait. A buy 2 get 1 free offer is available for delegate passes.

  20. News

    Ukraine postpones internal bond repayments to 2029

    In September, Ukraine's Ministry of Finance announced it would shift part of the repayment schedule for internal sovereign debt bonds to a later date. The postponed payments, originally due in October 2026, are now scheduled for February 2029, according to MP Danilo Hetmanets. The move is intended to ease near‑term debt servicing pressure while the obligations remain outstanding. At the end of September, the combined state and guaranteed debt was reported at a multi‑trillion‑hryvnia level, having risen since the start of the year but slightly decreasing in September. Hetmanets warned that the deferred payments do not disappear and urged using the extra time to support economic recovery and avoid overburdening the budget.

  24. News

    Fashion Retailer Resolve Hack Stole Payment Card Data

    Revolve disclosed attackers accessed systems, stole names, contact details, and card numbers of 127,200 Texas residents and 1,328 Vermont residents, hired a cybersecurity firm, and said operations and finances were unaffected.

  25. News

    CFTC clears equity perpetual futures on US exchanges

    The Commodity Futures Trading Commission approved trading of perpetual futures that track individual US stocks on regulated American exchanges. Kalshi, an exchange filing to list the contracts, requires 15.5% margin, and a Washington reform group warned such leveraged positions could be automatically liquidated in steep sell‑offs.

  26. News

    CFTC Chairman Announces Perpetual Futures on U.S. Equities

    CFTC Chairman Michael Selig announced that perpetual futures on individual U.S. equities can begin trading on CFTC-registered exchanges. The announcement comes as global financial markets continue to move rapidly with economic data and geopolitical events influencing the crypto market and other asset classes.

  27. Hacking News

    South Korean Traders Shift to Tether After Binance Hack

    South Korean crypto traders are shifting funds into Tether (USDT) following Binance’s $6.3 billion hack. Trading activity across the country's five largest exchanges rose 45.4% over two days, indicating investors seeking protection from market volatility. Upbit's USDT trading volume surged 27-fold within an hour of the first hacking reports, with its share of daily trading briefly exceeding 7%, making USDT the second-most traded asset. The FBI attributed the hack to Tiger Research, leading to increased demand for USDT to limit exposure to further declines.

  29. News

    French lawmakers reject crypto exit‑tax proposals

    France’s National Assembly postponed the 2027 budget vote and rejected proposals to tax unrealized crypto gains on residents moving abroad, though a tax on crypto‑to‑stablecoin conversions remains under debate.