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Markets6 hours ago

Bitcoin Volatility Curve Shows Midterm Bump Nov. 2

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Regulation9 hours ago

Crypto flagged in China Party anti-graft push, 2 techs named

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Markets10 hours ago

Crypto Markets Face a Busy Week With Binance Fallout, U.S. Midterms and Jobs Data Ahead

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Markets13 hours ago

Bitcoin Volatility Curve Shows Midterm Bump Nov. 2

Bitcoin volatility showed a midterm bump on Nov. 2, 2026, with the term structure indicating elevated implied risk at intermediate maturities. The shift highlights traders’ focus on mid-horizon outcomes, with pricing diverging from nearer and longer-dated tenors. The development matters for hedging, options strategies and risk management across BTC markets.

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RegulationEmma Collins · 9 hours ago · 2 min

Crypto flagged in China Party anti-graft push, 2 techs named

Cryptocurrency and blockchain were singled out in a new anti-corruption directive from China’s ruling Communist Party, which explicitly named two technologies—virtual currency and blockchain—as targets for a crackdown on corruption schemes using such tools. The move elevates digital assets as an enforcement priority for authorities.

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MarketsJames Walker · 10 hours ago · 2 min

Crypto Markets Face a Busy Week With Binance Fallout, U.S. Midterms and Jobs Data Ahead

Bitcoin enters the week of Nov. 2 with 3 catalysts in focus: the market fallout from a Binance hack, U.S. midterm elections, and the monthly jobs report. Investors are watching how these events intersect to shape liquidity, policy expectations and risk appetite across cryptocurrency markets.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 13 hours ago · 2 min

Bitcoin ETFs post $643M outflows on Friday rout

Bitcoin ETFs shed $643 million on Friday, the first trading day after the Binance hack, marking the largest one-day withdrawal since June 25. The setback leaves 2026 only marginally positive for flows, underscoring fragile risk appetite around BTC-linked funds and their sensitivity to security shocks.

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MarketsJames Walker · 14 hours ago · 2 min

Bitcoin nears $79K as markets shrug off major hack

Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded toward $79,000 on Monday as broader crypto markets looked past the sector’s largest known hack. Zcash (ZEC) led major cryptocurrencies, while oil prices slipped on a report that Donald Trump favors giving Iran diplomacy more time ahead of U.S. midterm elections on Tuesday.

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BitcoinJames Walker · 31 Oct, 2026 · 3 min

Bitcoin at 18: White Paper’s Goals Met, Culture Looms Larger

Bitcoin marks 18 years since the white paper, prompting a clear question: what has it actually done, and for whom, today? Much of Satoshi Nakamoto’s original design has been realized in practice, yet the broader cultural impact may now outweigh the protocol itself—shaping finance, policy and technology far beyond BTC holders.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 31 Oct, 2026 · 3 min

Binance Buys Back Tokens as Ethena Sends 128.6M ENA

Binance is repurchasing assets lost in its $6.3 billion hack, with blockchain trackers flagging activity on October 31. Wallets linked to Ethena moved 128.63 million ENA—about $24 million—into a Binance deposit address in several tranches, aligning with on-chain data showing the exchange is sourcing coins via market channels and OTC deals.

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MarketsJames Walker · 31 Oct, 2026 · 6 min

Binance’s $6.3 Billion Hot Wallet Breach: How the Attack Unfolded

Binance suffered a security breach on October 29 that resulted in approximately $6.3 billion in unauthorized withdrawals across multiple blockchains. The incident involved malicious wallet authorizations, an extensive laundering operation, billions in frozen assets and a recovery plan backed by Binance’s company funds.

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RegulationJames Walker · 31 Oct, 2026 · 2 min

Australia Questions Retail Prediction Markets as ASIC Warns

Prediction markets for retail clients came under fresh scrutiny in Australia on Friday, as the securities regulator said the contracts have all the features of a bet. The stance, delivered 1 day after testimony by ASIC Chair Sarah Court, stops short of a ban but raises a high bar for approval.

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BitcoinJames Walker · 30 Oct, 2026 · 2 min

Bitcoin ETFs Add $423M in 3 Days as BlackRock Leads

Bitcoin ETFs added $423.66 million over three consecutive sessions this week, led by a $137.33 million haul on Wednesday. BlackRock’s IBIT accounted for $136.01 million of that day’s total, underscoring a concentration in flows. Net assets reached $104.88 billion as trading value eased to $1.26 billion, the week’s low so far.

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DeFiEmma Collins · 30 Oct, 2026 · 3 min

Hyperliquid Fees Hit 30-Day High as Perps Hit $17.44B

Hyperliquid fees climbed to a 30-day high as perpetuals turnover reached $17.44 billion on Oct. 29, signaling a sharp pickup in derivatives activity. Liquidations rose to about $252 million, while outstanding positions declined, indicating aggressive short-term trading and risk management across the venue.

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MarketsJames Walker · 30 Oct, 2026 · 2 min

Bitcoin Dips to $76,300 as Binance Confirms $6.3B Hack

Bitcoin (BTC) fell to around $76,300 on Thursday after Binance confirmed a security breach with an estimated $6.3 billion impact. BTC had touched a 24-hour high of $81,890 earlier before the selloff, which coincided with widespread liquidations. Binance said part of the funds, roughly $3 billion, were frozen onchain.

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MarketsJames Walker · 29 Oct, 2026 · 3 min

ICE plans U.S. venue for Hyperliquid perpetual futures

Hyperliquid perpetual futures could come to the U.S. as Intercontinental Exchange plans a new venue offering 24/7 perpetual contracts across stocks, commodities and crypto, pending Commodity Futures Trading Commission approval. ICE is also investing in Trade, aligning capital and infrastructure to support the rollout if regulators clear the model.

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RegulationEmma Collins · 29 Oct, 2026 · 2 min

Bitcoin Deemed Property by Thai Supreme Court, 10-Year Term Upheld

Bitcoin was recognized as property by Thailand’s Supreme Court, which found the cryptocurrency has a market price, can be cashed out, and is publicly holdable. The court upheld a 10-year prison sentence for a man who assisted robbers, underscoring that bitcoin can be treated as property in criminal cases.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 29 Oct, 2026 · 3 min

Bitcoin Traders Eye Key Inflation Inflection Chart

Bitcoin (BTC) traders are watching one pivotal chart that has reached an inflation inflection point, a setup that could sway pricing across risk assets. The signal matters now because it may influence how inflation trends develop next and, in turn, how bitcoin and tech stocks are repriced.

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BitcoinJames Walker · 29 Oct, 2026 · 2 min

Bitcoin nodes on Windows, Mac hit by 3 AI-found flaws

Bitcoin nodes on Windows and macOS can be crashed via three flaws uncovered by a language-model scan, with the issues now publicly disclosed. The vulnerabilities are the first announced under Bitcoin Core’s new rules for bugs that are easy to find, highlighting operational risks for node operators and the project’s evolving disclosure framework.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 29 Oct, 2026 · 3 min

Ripple RLUSD Gets Moody’s A2/P-1 After US Bank Nod

Ripple USD (RLUSD) received investment-grade ratings from Moody’s on Oct. 27, one day after Ripple won final approval for a national trust bank. Moody’s assigned A2 long-term and P-1 short-term deposit ratings, citing RLUSD’s backing and redemption framework. Ripple targets 103% reserve coverage, with bankruptcy risks noted in the assessment.

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MarketsJames Walker · 28 Oct, 2026 · 3 min

DTCC launches tokenization for $30T in eligible securities

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) launched a tokenization service Wednesday, enabling blockchain-based representations of traditional assets. At launch, 34 eligible securities representing about $30 trillion in market value are supported across the Canton Network and DTCC’s private Besu blockchain, covering select Russell 1000 large-cap stocks, ETFs, and U.S. Treasuries.

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MarketsJames Walker · 28 Oct, 2026 · 3 min

Bitcoin Rebounds Above $81K as Pepe Jumps 9%

Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded above $81,000 as an Asian chip rally lifted risk assets, with memecoin Pepe up 9%. The move follows $176 million of spot Bitcoin ETF inflows and comes ahead of a 18:00 UTC Federal Reserve decision, with futures pointing to firmer risk appetite and traders eyeing policy guidance.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 28 Oct, 2026 · 3 min

Bitcoin Averages 53.7% Gain After Midterms; S&P 15%

Bitcoin (BTC) has averaged a 53.7% gain in the 12 months following U.S. midterm elections, with the S&P 500 up 15%. With the next vote on Nov. 3, history points to a constructive backdrop for crypto and equities. Bitcoin last traded near $84,459.46.

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RegulationJames Walker · 28 Oct, 2026 · 3 min

Ripple Swell 10th: Bessent Outlines Plan B on CLARITY Act

Ripple Swell featured U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Oct. 27, who said the Treasury will coordinate with the SEC and CFTC after the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act stalled in the Senate. The remarks signal a regulatory workaround that matters for crypto oversight and market certainty.

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BitcoinEmma Collins · 28 Oct, 2026 · 3 min

Datavault AI Drops 50% after Loss of Access to 1,309 BTC

Datavault AI (DVLT) tumbled 49.55% on Tuesday after disclosing it has been unable to withdraw bitcoin since June, forcing a restatement of results. The stock closed at $0.067 on volume of roughly 244 million shares, underscoring material exposure to a 1,309.04 BTC balance linked to a prior deal.

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AltcoinsEmma Collins · 27 Oct, 2026 · 3 min

Zcash founders split over $125M grant fund’s future

Zcash co-founders are at odds over the $125 million grant fund, with Josh Swihart rejecting Sean Bowe’s call to disable only the Zcash Community Grants stream. Swihart urged retiring the entire development fund instead, warning a partial change would sow market uncertainty and deepen community division.

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BitcoinJames Walker · 27 Oct, 2026 · 3 min

Bitcoin Accumulation Now, Galaxy Says Bear Ended Under $58K

Bitcoin (BTC) has traded listlessly near $80,000 after a rally to $84,459.46, but Galaxy Digital says it’s time to accumulate. Head of research Alex Thorn argues the bear market ended in June under $58,000, placing BTC in an accumulation phase that has preceded past advances. The call matters for positioning now.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 27 Oct, 2026 · 3 min

Bitcoin risk mood cools as JPMorgan flags AI funding

Bitcoin sentiment faces a reality check as lenders reevaluate AI-branded borrowers. On Oct. 23, a J.P. Morgan Private Bank strategist said the “AI” label no longer secures funding. That matters for crypto, where AI-fueled risk-taking has supported appetite for bitcoin since late 2022.

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RegulationJames Walker · 27 Oct, 2026 · 2 min

Ripple wins OCC nod for Ripple National Trust Bank

Ripple National Trust Bank won final approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, allowing Ripple to operate a specialized bank under federal supervision. The charter follows a July 2025 application and conditional approval that December, with CEO Brad Garlinghouse announcing the sign-off late Monday.

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MarketsJames Walker · 27 Oct, 2026 · 2 min

Bitcoin Odds Hit 21% for US Treasury Buy on Kalshi

Bitcoin odds on Kalshi rose to 21% that the U.S. Treasury will buy BTC by Jan. 1, 2028, even as trading interest remains thin. A shorter-dated market for 2026 shows just 2%, and the longer market has only $1,617 in total volume. The contract requires a formal purchase announcement.

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BitcoinEmma Collins · 26 Oct, 2026 · 3 min

Bitcoin: Strive Adds 6,182 BTC, Lifting Total to 43,000

Bitcoin holdings at Strive increased by 6,182 BTC to 43,000 BTC after a $511 million purchase, completed during a period that included the closing of a $630 million preferred-stock offering. The move lifted its balance by 16.8%, underscoring an aggressive treasury allocation to BTC.

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BitcoinEmma Collins · 26 Oct, 2026 · 4 min

Foundation Wallet Breach: Fake Recall Emails, 10-Minute Ouster

Hardware wallet maker Foundation said late Oct. 25 that attackers hijacked its email infrastructure to send fake recall notices using real customer data. The company said it expelled the intruders within ten minutes of user reports. The breach matters because names, addresses, and purchase details were abused in a targeted phishing campaign.

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MarketsJames Walker · 26 Oct, 2026 · 3 min

Crypto Week Ahead: Central Bank Rate Calls and Coinbase Results to Watch

Crypto markets face a dense macro slate this week as four central banks decide policy from Wednesday to Friday and Coinbase reports earnings. The focus is not the headline rate, but guidance from officials, including Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, which could shape digital-asset positioning into December.