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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.
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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.
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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.
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President Donald J. Trump’s cryptocurrency ventures could face increased congressional scrutiny as Democrats prepare to investigate the Trump family’s crypto business dealings after regaining control of Congress in January 2027. The investigation is expected to begin in February 2027, potentially leading to subpoenas and public hearings that could affect the secondary market and the liquidity of related projects.
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Sei's Monaco trading platform is integrating Chainlink's APAC Equities Streams, which covers $40 trillion worth of equities across China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. The integration aims to tokenize stocks and build Giga as the venue for these tokenized stocks.
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Date From: 10 November 2026 · Date To: 10 November 2026 · Venue: Level39, One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, United Kingdom · Mode: Offline Kim Verhaaf, MD of Group Payments at Lloyds Banking Group, joins Applied Blockchain founder Adi Ben‑Ari for a private fireside chat. The event includes other industry leaders and requires registration approval.
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Date From: November 4, 2024 · Date To: November 4, 2024 · Venue: Online · Mode: Online · Price: Free Live webinar where Matt Maley analyzes the midterm election results and their impact on technology, energy, and financial sectors, including AI demand pressures and credit market insights.
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Discover the top 3 crypto projects anyone can invest in. Learn why LINK, LTC, and DOT are worth your attention. These projects focus on providing real-world data to smart contracts, processing transactions faster and with lower fees, and have a long history in the crypto market.
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Riot (RIOT) and Hut 8 (HUT) have sold thousands of Bitcoin to fund AI data centers and buy back shares. Riot has sold 20,264 Bitcoin this year, leaving it with 2,418 BTC, while Hut 8 sold 3,102 Bitcoin to buy back $250 million worth of stock.
Hacking News
Binance confirmed it will cover the cost of stolen funds from a recent security incident using its own resources. The exchange has set aside more than 100% of the amount needed to compensate affected users. It reports that approximately 98% of the impacted assets have already been replenished. Binance is continuing to purchase the remaining token assets through market and OTC channels. The remaining 2% is expected to be acquired more slowly because those tokens are less liquid. The company said it will provide further updates.
All Time High
Circle's CRCL payments network volume has increased to $58 billion annually, up from $23 billion in July. The company is also developing Arc Sectors, including a payments lane aiming for over 100,000 transactions per second.
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Robert Kiyosaki, author of 'Rich Dad Poor Dad', has expressed his anticipation of the next Bitcoin crash, contrasting with the prevailing market panic. He suggests that growing global debt is the real threat, not the recent market volatility, and recommends investors to focus on physical assets like Bitcoin, gold, and silver.
Exchange Listing
Bitget, a cryptocurrency exchange, has listed the FISVUSDT stock perpetual contract on November 4, 2026 (UTC+8). The FISV (Fiserv, Inc.) contract is available for trading through Bitget's official website or app. The exchange provides details on the contract's specifications, including funding fees and settlement frequency.
Funding
Meta Platforms has raised $15 billion through a five-part U.S. dollar bond offering to fund its expanding artificial intelligence infrastructure. The financing comes as the company projects capital spending of $135 billion to $145 billion this year, primarily for data centers, computing capacity, and cloud expansion. The deal includes a $3.25 billion tranche due in 2031 with a 5.85% coupon and a $3.25 billion tranche due in 2033 at 6.25%, with an additional longest-dated tranche due in 2056. Orders reportedly reached $58 billion, about 3.9 times the offering's size. Moody’s assigned the debt an Aa3 rating and expects Meta to maintain low-risk financial policies and a positive net cash position as spending rises. Meta is also preparing its first euro-denominated bond sale, which could price as soon as Wednesday and raise the equivalent of $5 billion to $10 billion, with combined dollar and euro fundraising potentially reaching $20 billion to $25 billion.
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Tether Gold (XAU₮) saw a 59% increase in physical gold backing from 520,089 fine troy ounces (16.2 tonnes) at the end of 2025 to 827,418 fine troy ounces (approximately 25.7 tonnes) by the end of 2026. This increase brought the total number of London Good Delivery bars to 2,057 from 1,291. The total market value of the reserves rose from US$2.25 billion to US$3.44 billion.
All Time High
The ASTER/USDT market has reached an all-time high of 0.7098 USDT, up 0.94% from the previous day.
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Institutional finance leaders will gather at DAS London on November 10‑11. Tickets are available for registration, offering access to discussions on on‑chain finance and institutional participation.
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Research shows L1 tokens correlate with Bitcoin beta and capital inflows rather than on‑chain activity. Metrics like REV, active addresses, DEX volume and stablecoin supply were regressed against market cap, revealing Ethereum’s market cap rose despite declining REV, while Solana’s metrics moved together. Multiple valuation models were tested, with mcap/REV showing predictive power for 13‑week returns on Ethereum and TRON. Holder concentration differs across chains, with Bitcoin having the highest long‑term holding base.
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Bitcoin shrugs off the midterm results, while experts say a Democratic sweep was priced in and could complicate crypto policy. Bitcoin and XRP rose more than 2% as Democrats took control of Congress.
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Introduces cryptographic zKSNARK proofs enabling verification of model outputs, aiming to meet AI compliance requirements.