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  1. Update

    HTX Daily Update (Nov 4, 2026)

    The HTX Global Announcement Channel has released a daily update. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization is $2.61 trillion with a 24-hour trading volume of $63.1 billion. Bitcoin (BTC) market dominance is 59.3%, and Ethereum market dominance is 10.6%. The Fear & Greed Index is at 34, up 8 points from yesterday, at the 'Fear' level. Total liquidations in the last 24 hours amounted to $216 million, with 64,645 traders liquidated. The BTC contract long/short ratio across all exchanges is 1.0551, with longs holding the advantage.

  2. Hacking News

    BitMart Founder Confirms Hack During Restructuring

    BitMart's founder confirms a hack during the company's restructuring, with Bitquery tracing about $391,000 in outflows from BitMart-linked wallets to an address used in the Mercado Bitcoin attack. The hack occurred during the restructuring process.

  3. Update

    Bitcoin Plunges Below $76,000

    Bitcoin dropped below $76,000 for the first time since mid-September due to institutional outflows and liquidations. Nearly $250 million in leveraged crypto positions were liquidated over November 3 and 4, 2026, causing the price to break below the $76,000 mark. The drop played out over two days, with Bitcoin trading between $76,400 and $76,700, down around 2% on the day. The heavy concentration of long liquidations reflects individual positions getting flushed rather than a deeper structural breakdown.

  4. Update

    Bitget Halloween BTC Price Guess Winners Announced

    Bitget has announced the winners of its Halloween BTC Price Guess event. The top predictor received 50 USDT, and the 2nd to 6th place winners received 20 USDT each. Additionally, 10 lucky winners received 5 USDT each. All winners will receive their rewards within 7–14 working days after the announcement.

  5. Update

    KuCoin Futures Adds Seven New Contracts and Announces Contest Winners

    KuCoin Futures added seven new perpetual contracts between October 26 and November 1. The latest weekly report also covers the winners of the PROOF: Go The Distance Futures Contest and the performance of three lead traders on its Copy Trading platform. The additions include AXISUSDT, FWDIUSDT, MSTUUSDT, USDEXUSDT, GSUSDT, and URNMUSDT, with leverage up to 20x. Trader 7548 took the Solo Championship in the PROOF: Go The Distance Futures Contest, generating $46.35 million in trading volume. The top teams in the team competition claimed shares of the $60,000 USDT prize pool. KuCoin’s Copy Trading update highlighted the performance of traders Happyman, Investment bank trader, and Degendary over the past 30 days.

  6. Update

    BTC and ETH Prices Up, Market Uncertain

    ZEC is the only significant mover with a 8.2% increase on $183 million of volume. BNB and LINK are among the losers, with BNB down 0.2% and LINK down 1.4%. Fear & Greed index is at 34 (Fear), up from 26 the previous day. Mercado Bitcoin's withdrawal freeze is a potential wildcard for the market.

  7. Exchange Listing

    Bitget to List KOR Protocol (KOR) in Spot Market

    Bitget, a cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the listing of KOR Protocol (KOR) in the spot market. Trading will open on November 4, 2026, at 14:00 UTC, with withdrawals opening on November 5, 2026, at 15:00 UTC. More details are available on Bitget's support page.

  8. All Time High

    Bhutan's King Signs Decree for Central Bank

    Bhutan's King signed a decree allowing Gelephu Mindfulness City to have a central bank authorized to manage monetary policy and potentially launch its own currency.

  9. Hacking News

    Venus Protocol Warns of Phishing Attacks

    The Venus Protocol reminds users to be vigilant against phishing attempts and impersonation of Venus Protocol or its team. They advise not to provide private keys or seed phrases to anyone, and to always access the official Venus decentralized application (dApp) at when interacting with the protocol. Users are also advised not to click on suspicious links and to verify the identity of anyone claiming to be a Venus Protocol team member before continuing communication.

  10. Price Prediction

    XRP Bull Eyes $5-$8 in 2027

    An analyst predicts XRP could reach $5 to $8 by 2027, but anticipates short-term weakness before the year's end. Currently trading around $1.25, XRP has seen significant declines over the past month and year, with concerns about potential further drops unless it regains the $1.30 support level.

  11. News

    South Korea's Crypto Tax Delayed

    South Korea's ruling party seeks to postpone the implementation of crypto tax regulations by approximately two years, citing the need for global tax-sharing rules and a new digital assets law.

  12. News

    Democrats Win Control of US Senate

    Democrats have won control of the US Senate, according to the Associated Press. This shift could reshape the outlook for the stalled CLARITY Act and bring more congressional scrutiny of Trump-linked crypto businesses. The result could also affect confirmation of future presidential nominees to regulatory posts.

  13. Update

    Arthur Hayes: Bitcoin Rally May Depend on Banks, Not Just Fed

    Cryptocurrency derivatives exchange Bitmex co-founder and Maelstrom chief investment officer Arthur Hayes linked bitcoin's next rally to renewed dollar liquidity from commercial banks or the Federal Reserve. His outlook includes bitcoin potentially reaching $1 million and a money-creation-driven crypto bull run.

  14. News

    Democrats Take Control of Congress

    Democrats are expected to gain control of the Senate and House in the midterms, signaling a shift in government branches dominated by Republicans. The crypto industry will likely experience changes in policy and regulations as a result.

  15. News

    Democrats Sweep US Midterms as Bitcoin Falls Below $77k

    The Democratic Party regained control of both the Senate and House of Representatives in the midterm elections, reversing the anticipated Republican gains. Bitcoin's price dropped to $76,700 following the election results, reflecting negative sentiment towards a party historically less favorable to the crypto industry. Despite the setback with the Clarity Act being blocked, analysts believe that regulatory clarity could still be achieved through actions by the SEC and CFTC, suggesting a resilient outlook for the crypto sector.

  16. News

    Leaders Call for Iran Diplomacy or Military Action

    Leaders from Saudi Arabia and Turkey are calling for Trump to extend diplomatic efforts with Iran. Netanyahu pushes for a U.S.-Israeli military operation against Iran, influenced by the upcoming U.S. midterm elections.

  17. Update

    Kalshi and Polymarket US Set All-Time Monthly Volume Records

    Kalshi and Polymarket US both achieved all-time monthly volume records in October. Hyperliquid: Kraken parent Payward is set to be the first CFTC-regulated HIP-3 deployer. Initia halted its network due to a security incident, with an attacker reportedly minting tokens. HSBC launched its first HKD stablecoin, RedCoin, for retail users.

  18. Hacking News

    Binance Reveals Details of $6.34B Security Breach

    Binance has disclosed details of a security breach that resulted in a $6.34 billion loss. The attack involved fake job interviews, malicious software, compromised employee devices, stolen credentials, and the exploitation of internal AI tools. Binance has frozen or intercepted $2.85 billion and has replenished 98% of the impacted assets.

  19. Update

    Bitget Launches VIP Subscription

    Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange, is offering VIP subscription services for users who wish to trade with USDT or USDGO. The VIP subscription is available up to $3 million per user, and the historical allocation rate for the subscription is 40-80%.

  20. Funding

    Bitget IPO Prime Launches Two Subscription Rounds

    Bitget, a cryptocurrency exchange, is launching two subscription rounds for its IPO Prime product. The VIP Round, running from November 5 to 9, offers a higher chance of receiving a larger allocation but with higher fees. The Public Round, from November 10 to 17, has lower fees and broader access but with less certain allocation. Users can subscribe using USDT and receive an rToken for their allocation in their Bitget account. The product is designed to give retail investors access to US IPOs through an institutional placement network.

  21. News

    AMD Reports Q3 Revenue Up 45%, Sets $17B Q4 Guidance

    AMD reported third-quarter revenue of $13.377 billion, up 45% year-over-year, setting a new quarterly record. The company guided for approximately $17 billion in fourth-quarter revenue, implying roughly 66% year-over-year growth and about 27% sequential growth. The stock rose more than 9% in after-hours trading.

  22. Update

    DigiFinex Delisting Three Tokens

    DigiFinex, a cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the delisting of three tokens: VELO, DIMO, and DOLO. Trading, deposits, and withdrawals for these tokens have been affected. The exchange will continue to monitor all pairs and protect user interests.

  23. Growth

    XRP Million-Token Wallets Reach Highest Count of 2026

    XRP wallets holding at least 1 million tokens reached their highest count of 2026, according to Santiment. The analytics firm interpreted the increase during price weakness as a sign of accumulation, with stronger confirmation dependent on a sustained recovery. Santiment reported that XRP now has 2,147 wallets holding at least 1 million tokens, the highest count of 2026. The group gained 28 wallets over the preceding 10 days, including 18 during the final three days, accounting for nearly two-thirds of the overall increase.