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META Hits $900 All-Time High
Meta (META) has reached an all-time high price of $900, with over $8 million in calls and LEAPS options traded in 30 minutes, currently trading at $698.
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Anthropic Enters into New Agreement for 460 MW Project
Anthropic is in discussions for another 460 MW project at Nscale's Monarch campus. Other companies like Google and Microsoft were also reportedly interested in the same site before Anthropic committed to the deal.
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Justin Drake Targets December 2028 for Ethereum’s Post-Quantum Transition
Justin Drake, a prominent Ethereum developer, proposes a fork sequence to accelerate work across three protocol layers for Ethereum's post-quantum transition. Existing wallets migration remains a separate task. The announcement is part of The Defiant.
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BTCPay Server Advises Updating to Newer Version
BTCPay Server warns operators of its v2.4.1 version or earlier to move to fresh servers and new wallets due to security concerns, as updating alone is not sufficient to remove existing access.
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IMF Economist Reports No Retreat in Stablecoin Activity
IMF economist Marco Reuter reports no significant decrease in estimated stablecoin activity following the removal of capital controls, according to his study measuring gross cross-border inflows using inferred country locations.
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All-Time High Liquidations Reported
200 million dollars in liquidations reported in the past 24 hours, including a single large loss of all funds by a single trader.
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CFTC Approval Challenged by Citadel Securities and Cboe
Citadel Securities and Cboe have filed a lawsuit in New York federal court challenging the CFTC's approval of stock perpetual futures. The plaintiffs argue these instruments are swaps under SEC jurisdiction, seeking to block the contracts and create a regulatory flashpoint for US exchanges.
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Crypto Extortion Case in Russia: Programmer Held for 10.39 BTC
Five suspects have been arrested for kidnapping and torturing a 22-year-old developer to extract his digital assets. The victim was targeted after publicly displaying a high-net-worth lifestyle, including luxury vehicles and international travel. During a five-hour ordeal in a garage, the victim was coerced into transferring 10.39 BTC. Authorities report the attackers abandoned him in a forest, having already diverted portions of the stolen funds into real estate and automotive assets.
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Cango's Bitcoin Mining Facility Fire
Cango's Georgia Bitcoin mining facility caught fire on October 22, injuring two workers who were airlifted to a burn center.
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Trust Wallet Users Targeted by Phishing Email
Criminals are using a phishing scheme to target Trust Wallet users, impersonating the official wallet to lure recipients into completing a mandatory security upgrade. The report urges users to click a link to enable 'Passkey Security Verification,' a tactic designed to steal credentials and compromise funds. Users are advised to stay vigilant as legitimate security updates do not arrive via unsolicited email links.
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Stock futures fall as traders speculate Democrats headed for big wins in midterm elections
Futures declined as market participants anticipated significant Democratic victories in the upcoming midterm elections, prompting a sell‑off in equity futures. The story is a live update on market reactions to the political outlook.
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Bitcoin Forms Potential Double Bottom Pattern
Bitcoin is forming a potential double bottom pattern while holding above key horizontal demand zones and the wedge's support trendline, indicating strength at these levels. If BTC continues to hold above these key supports, a potential recovery and further upside in the market could occur. A confirmed breakout above the double bottom's neckline would provide stronger bullish confirmation and could trigger a significant upward rally.
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Crypto Losses from Hacks Exceed Banking Losses
Crypto has lost an average of 24 basis points (bps) of market cap per year to hacks since 2018, compared to 1.7 bps of deposits lost to fraud by the US banking system, indicating a 14x gap in losses from hacks.
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Gate DEX Launches Halloween Swap Event
Gate DEX, a decentralized exchange (DEX), is launching a Halloween-themed swap event. Participants can create or import a Gate Web3 wallet, complete at least one swap worth $10 USDT equivalent, and submit their wallet address and transaction hash for verification. The event runs from October 29, 04:00 AM to November 9, 16:00 PM (UTC). Winners will receive a $5 token reward. The event is open to new and existing users, with a total prize pool of $100.
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THORChain Restores Trading on Most Networks
THORChain's RUNE token rose about 15% over the past 24 hours as the cross-chain swap protocol restored trading on most networks following a weekend halt triggered by an Ethereum block reorganization. THORChain's network status page showed trading and transaction signing marked 'OK' on 10 of its 13 listed external networks. BNB Smart Chain, Cosmos Hub, and Solana continued to show warnings for both functions. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Dogecoin, Litecoin, Tron, and Zcash were among the networks showing trading was re-enabled. Avalanche, Base, and XRP were already operating when Cointelegraph reported on the halt on Monday. The disruption began on Saturday when a one-block Ethereum reorganization removed a 10 Ether deposit that THORChain had already credited, according to the protocol's account. After the swap failed to meet its price limit, THORChain issued a refund against funds its vault had never received. The sender's actual deposit was also refunded, resulting in an extra 10 ETH payout and triggering an automatic pause. Node operators subsequently paused trading across multiple networks while developers investigated. The halt also disrupted attempts to move funds stolen in the $6.3 billion Binance hack, according to blockchain analytics company Chainalysis, which said the pause had inadvertently delayed laundering by North Korean hackers. The partial restart restores access to several cross-chain swap routes.
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Democrats Lead Partial Senate Count in US Midterm Elections
The ongoing US midterm elections are beginning to affect former President Trump’s political outlook. Early results indicate that Democrats are ahead in the partial Senate tally, holding 35 seats while Republicans have secured 31 seats.
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Stock Perpetual Futures Face Lawsuit Over CFTC Approval
Stock perpetual futures have faced a lawsuit filed by the Capital Markets Alliance against the CFTC. The alliance, which includes Cboe Global Markets and Citadel Securities, argues that these derivatives should be overseen by the SEC due to their security-based swap nature. The lawsuit seeks to halt trading until the case is resolved, citing concerns about investor protections and inadequate risk assessments. CFTC Chairman Michael Selig announced earlier that stock perpetual futures could begin trading on qualifying U.S. exchanges, but the alliance argues this bypasses established rules and investor protections.
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Binance traces $6.34B hack to fake job interview and details attack timeline
Binance disclosed that a months‑long hack costing about $6.34 billion began when a recruiter on a legitimate job site approached an engineer in September, leading to a fake CEO interview that prompted the download of malicious code. The malware spread to wallet engineers, and on Oct 20 attackers used an internal AI tool to access two engineers. On Oct 29 they exploited a signing service via an EIP‑7702 delegation to empty a hot wallet. Binance halted the delegation at 8:10 p.m. ET, froze roughly $2.85 billion, and is rebuilding its wallet system. The report notes no cyber insurance and that the attack involved trusted personnel and tools rather than cryptographic breaks.
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XRP, NEAR Protocol, Zcash, and Cardano Price Analysis for November 4
XRP is trading near $1.28, down from its September highs around $1.65. NEAR Protocol is trading around $3.91, having come down from its October peak near $6.00. Both tokens are facing selling pressure and bearish sentiment, with XRP also trading below its major moving averages. The short-term outlook remains bearish, with support levels at $1.24-$1.25 and resistance at $1.30-$1.33.
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SHIB Hits $0.00000465
SHIB cryptocurrency has reached a price of $0.00000465, up 1.8% in 24 hours after breaking the August trendline.
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Ethereum Foundation Enhances Wallet Protocols for Enhanced Privacy
The Ethereum Foundation has highlighted wallet protocols aimed at making private transactions a default feature, rather than a specialist add-on. This initiative, centered around the Kohaku SDK, seeks to democratize blockchain privacy by enabling ordinary wallets to offer shielded transactions without requiring users to be cryptographers. The Kohaku SDK includes features such as private sends and receives, stealth addresses, and isolated accounts for each decentralized application (DApp) a user interacts with. It also supports integrations with privacy tools like Railgun, Privacy Pools, and Tornado Cash, ensuring user activity remains unlinkable. The Foundation emphasizes the importance of post-quantum security and has structured the project around the acronym CROPS, which stands for Censorship Resistance, Capture Resistance, Open Source, Privacy, and Security.
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US Midterms Election 2026: Crypto Industry's Role
The US midterms election 2026, including key congressional races, is underway. The results could influence cryptocurrency regulation, particularly the stalled CLARITY Act. Democrats need a net gain of four Senate seats and three House seats to take control of the respective chambers. Crypto industry groups have spent approximately $176 million across more than 100 races, with Fairshake leading the spending. The election could intensify scrutiny of President Trump's crypto ventures if Democrats gain control of either chamber.
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1inch Wallet Enhances Cross-Chain Swap Functionality
A cross-chain swap feature is now available in the 1inch wallet, allowing users to move crypto assets between different blockchain networks in a single transaction. The feature supports 18+ networks and includes simple swap and classic execution modes. Simple swap is the default mode, providing the best rate, zero swap gas fees, and MEV protection. Classic mode offers advanced users full control over gas, slippage, and routing, along with the responsibility for execution. MEV protection is included via intent-based execution, safeguarding against MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) attacks and front-running.
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OpenAI Announces Grid Protectors Program to Reduce AI Data Center Electricity Consumption
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has announced a national initiative called the Grid Protectors Program. The program aims to reduce electricity consumption during emergencies and periods of high demand by coordinating with utility companies. OpenAI plans to use its planned facility in Effingham County, Georgia, as an example. The facility has a 25-year agreement with Georgia Power covering approximately 3,200 megawatts of electricity demand, with up to 1,000 megawatts available for temporary reductions during periods of high demand. Georgia Power projects annual customer savings of at least $15 per month for a typical residential customer starting in 2029.
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Coinbase XRP Discount Shrinks to 0.006%
Coinbase's discount for XRP relative to Binance's XRP/USDT quote shrank from 0.168% to 0.006% at the Nov. 2 close. The adjustment multiplies Binance's XRP price by USDT's dollar price, then compares Coinbase against that converted figure. The user Arab Chain reported an approximately -0.16% XRP Coinbase Premium Index reading on Nov. 2, describing it as an eight-month low and interpreting it as relatively weaker Coinbase demand.
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Binance Theft Wallet Uses Privacy Cash for $798K SOL Transfers
A wallet linked to the Binance hacker deposited 8,567 SOL into Privacy Cash, valued at about $798,000. Other addresses showed similar activity. Elliptic reported that about 87,000 SOL had left the original Binance theft wallet by 08:40 UTC on November 3, valued at $8 million. Transfers passed through new wallets, lending vaults, and a liquid-staking service before sales or Bitcoin conversions. Binance co-CEO Richard Teng announced that 98% of assets affected by the $6.34 billion breach had been replenished, with purchases continuing for less liquid tokens.
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Crypto Sentiment and Open Interest
Crypto markets show weak investor sentiment and rising derivatives activity, with open interest reaching levels observed only four times over the past 12 months. This has drawn attention to previous market reversals. Investors are considering a new space in the crypto sector: XRP, Hyperliquid, Zcash, Sui, and Stellar. XRP is linked to cross-border payments and financial settlement infrastructure, while Hyperliquid is part of the decentralized trading industry offering leveraged crypto positions.
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130-Year-Old Mathematical Law Predicts Bitcoin Price at $1 Million in 2033
A 130-year-old mathematical law predicts that Bitcoin (BTC) will reach $1 million by 2033. The law suggests that BTC returns are slowing every year. The disclaimer advises investors to consider the risks of digital asset trading and to understand the product before engaging in any transactions.
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Render Network and Solana Art Activation at FRAMELESS
Render Network and Solana are hosting an immersive art event at FRAMELESS in London on November 16, 2026. The event features bespoke immersive 3D art rendered on the Render Network, showcasing works from a curated lineup of 3D artists. Guests will enjoy complimentary cocktails and hors d'oeuvres and RSVP is required as space is limited.
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Over $220M in Token Unlocks Expected This Week (Nov 2‑8)
It states that more than $220 million worth of tokens are set to become unlocked during that period. The tokens mentioned are $BTW, $MMT, $STABLE, $KITE, $AVAX, $HYPE and $ENA. The information is presented as a way for traders to anticipate potential market impact.