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Bitcoin Lightning's security issues persist; CLARITY Act faces midterms; crypto trading hits record volume.
Bitcoin Lightning’s year-old security fixes still missing from 71% of flagged nodes
CryptoSlate - An October 21 preprint estimates 71% of an exposed LND cohort remained on affected release lines at its October 13 cutoff. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
Sam Altman Thinks Your PC’s RAM Belongs in AI Data Centers. Crypto Leaders Disagree
BeInCrypto - Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson and Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz are mocking OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over his RAM comment. Altman had argued that memory sitting in home computers wastes a scarce resource that AI data centers could use better. The jokes carry a serious edge for crypto. Blockchains such as the XRP Ledger and The post Sam Altman Thinks Your PC’s RAM Belongs in AI Data Centers. Crypto Leaders Disagree appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Why Copper Prices Are Falling Despite China Paying a Record Premium
BeInCrypto - Chinese buyers are paying a record premium of over $200 a ton to import copper. The benchmark price in London, however, slid to a one-week low on Friday. Bloomberg tied Friday’s drop to a tech selloff and oil at its highest since April. The physical market, however, keeps tightening as copper piles up in the The post Why Copper Prices Are Falling Despite China Paying a Record Premium appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Prediction Markets Post Best Month on Record With $123B Volume, 643M Trades in October
Cryptopolitan - Predictions markets just had its best month on record. According to data from Artemis, monthly trading volume across all prediction markets blew past the $100 billion mark for the first time, reaching $123.3 billion. That’s approximately a 53.9% growth from the previous high set in September. October also saw the number of trades reach a...
Fed staff find dealer client financing persists beyond inventory clearance
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Federal Reserve research indicates that Treasury dealers continue financing client positions for a week after their own auction inventory clears, using balance-sheet capacity rather than held bonds. Read the original on Fed study: Dealer balance sheets expand 21 cents per dollar of issuance. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Treasury dealers’ financing burden can outlast their bond holdings, Fed study finds
CryptoSlate - Customer financing persisted beyond inventory effects in historical data, leaving Bitcoin spillover dependent on evidence from crypto credit markets. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
After a 49-50 Senate Stall, Crypto's CLARITY Act Now Hinges on the Midterms
CoinPaprika - The U.S. Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act on 15 September 2026, with a 49-50 procedural vote falling short of the 60 needed. The bill's path now depends on the 3 November 2026 midterm elections.
Apollo Launches €10 Billion European Credit Arm With ADIC, Meissner as Chair
Binance News - Apollo Global Management is launching a €10 billion ($11.2 billion) private-credit arm in Europe, with backers including the Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC) and veteran investment banker Christian Meissner as chairman, according to Bloomberg.
Ryanair CEO: Rising Oil Prices Could Mark a Strong Performance Period
Binance News - According to Jin10, Ryanair's CEO said rising oil prices could mark the start of a strong performance period for the airline.
AI TRENDS | Google Energy Chief Says Space Data Centers Could Cost Up to 100 Times More
Binance News - Google data center energy chief Amanda Peterson-Corio said space data centers could cost up to 100 times as much as ground-based facilities. According to Sina Finance, she said operators would also face challenges maintaining and upgrading equipment in orbit, unlike on Earth, where workers can replace servers and reconfigure systems. At the WTF Summit, Peterson-Corio urged companies to explore feasible ground-based options before moving computing infrastructure into space. She said inexperienced developers had contributed to growing local opposition to data centers and supported higher industry standards. ...
A Collector Paid $10 for an Old Eisenhower Dollar. It Just Sold for $189,000
Bitcoin.com - GreatCollections sold a 1971-S Eisenhower dollar prototype for $189,000 on October 18, 2026, after it was originally picked up for less than $10 at the Long Beach Coin Expo in 2008. The Judd-2147 piece is one of just three known examples, featuring an earlier reverse with extra lunar craters that was changed before the Ike […]
JPMorgan: U.S. Treasury Expected to Keep Auction-Size Guidance Unchanged
Binance News - According to Jin10, JPMorgan interest-rate strategists expect the U.S. Treasury to leave its guidance for future auction sizes, nominal coupon Treasury auction sizes and buyback auction sizes unchanged in its November refunding announcement. They see a risk that the Treasury could reduce long-term debt issuance, although they said they see no reasonable rationale for doing so. The strategists said the Treasury should remove the word “at least” from its long-standing forward guidance. Its reluctance to adjust the guidance last quarter, along with specific adjustments made in August, suggests it is taking a more cautious, gradual approach.
Anthropic Plans to Sell $3.5 Billion in Shares to Japanese Investors in IPO
Binance News - Anthropic plans to sell shares worth up to 552.9 billion yen ($3.5 billion) to Japanese investors in its U.S. IPO, according to documents. According to Odaily, proceeds from the new share issuance would be used for working capital, operating expenses and capital expenditures. The documents did not disclose the IPO’s size or valuation. Reuters previously reported that some investors had discussed a valuation of about $1.5 trillion for Anthropic.
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Founder Sam Altman Says Artificial Intelligence Is Getting “Smarter”
Binance News - According to Jin10, OpenAI founder Sam Altman said artificial intelligence is becoming “smarter.”
AI TRENDS | Sam Altman: Today's Deal Is Another Step in OpenAI's Relationship With the UAE
Binance News - According to Jin10, OpenAI founder Sam Altman said today's deal is another step in OpenAI's relationship with the UAE.
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Founder Sam Altman: World Needs More Energy, and We Have New AI Ideas
Binance News - According to Jin10, OpenAI founder Sam Altman said the world needs more energy and that “we have new ideas for using artificial intelligence.”
STOCKS | Glencore Considers CEO Pay Changes That Could Accelerate Equity Awards in a Takeover
Binance News - Glencore is discussing changes to CEO Gary Nagle’s compensation that could accelerate the vesting of long-term equity awards if the company is acquired and he is replaced. According to Sina Finance, some shares would still have to be held for several years, and the proposed terms are under discussion. The change has renewed speculation about potential deals, after Glencore and Rio Tinto ended talks earlier this year on a proposed merger valued at about $260 billion, citing differences over valuation and the merged company’s management. An investor familiar with the compensation plan said the proposed changes could reignite deal speculation. ...
Oaktree's Howard Marks Says Investors Should Build Long-Term Portfolios
Binance News - Howard Marks, co-chair of Oaktree Capital Management, said investors should build portfolios of assets that can perform over the long term, according to Bloomberg. He spoke exclusively on “The China Show.”
AI TRENDS | Overoptimistic Earnings Expectations Threaten the AI-Driven U.S. Bull Market
Binance News - According to Jin10, market participants warned that the biggest threat to the AI-driven U.S. bull market may not be excessive valuations, but overly optimistic corporate earnings growth expectations. As financing costs rise, the risk of slower profit growth in 2027 is increasing.
South Korea Targets ‘World’s Highest-Performance’ Sovereign AI Model in Record Budget
Binance News - According to CNBC, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung unveiled the country’s largest-ever budget on Monday, with total spending for 2027 set to rise 12.8% to 820.9 trillion won ($610.14 billion). The plan allocates 21.3 trillion won to semiconductors, physical AI and AI data centers, nearly double the 2026 level, and 4.7 trillion won to developing a sovereign AI model Lee described as targeting the “world’s highest performance.” Lee said the increased spending would result in virtually no net increase in government debt, with newly issued bonds used to repay existing debt. Defense spending is set to rise 8.2% to 73.3 trillion won.
ADNOC CEO: Shipping and Logistics Costs Exceed 30% of Crude Oil Costs per Barrel After Disruptions
Binance News - According to Jin10, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company CEO said shipping and logistics costs account for more than 30% of the cost per barrel of crude oil following shipping disruptions.
AI TRENDS | Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Meets OpenAI CEO and Founder Sam Altman
Binance News - According to Jin10, Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince met OpenAI CEO and founder Sam Altman, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said.
Ryanair to Receive First 16 Boeing 737 MAX 10 Aircraft in Spring 2027
Binance News - According to Jin10, Ryanair will receive its first 16 Boeing (BA.N) 737 MAX 10 aircraft in spring 2027.
Address Reverses From SKHX Short to $3.37 Million Long, With $31.92 Million in Total Profit
Binance News - A wallet address closed about $720,000 in SKHX short positions and opened roughly $3.38 million in SKHX longs, while also closing about $788 in long positions. According to Odaily, the address held an SKHX long position worth about $3.05 million after the trades, and its derivatives account had cumulative profits of approximately $31.92 million. The address is 0xfc667adba8d4837586078f4fdcdc29804337ca06.
3 Crypto Earnings Reports to Watch For First Week of November
BeInCrypto - Block, Circle and Riot Platforms report third-quarter earnings this week, covering a July-to-September stretch when crypto prices climbed. The reports land days after Binance disclosed a $6.3 billion hack. All three stocks also closed lower on Friday. Block Opens the Week After Its Last Beat Sent Shares Lower Block goes first, and its crypto exposure The post 3 Crypto Earnings Reports to Watch For First Week of November appeared first on BeInCrypto.
S-OIL Relies on Two Saudi Routes for Crude Transport, Secures Most Supply Through Long-Term Contracts
Binance News - According to Jin10, South Korea's S-OIL relies on two routes in Saudi Arabia to transport crude oil and has secured most of its Saudi crude oil supply through long-term contracts.
OneKey Founder Warns North Korea May Target BlackRock Bitcoin ETF
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Yishi Wang of OneKey warned that North Korean hackers could target BlackRock's IBIT ETF following the $6 billion Binance hack attributed to the TraderTraitor operation. Read the original on North Korea May Target BlackRock’s $62 Billion Bitcoin ETF. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Blackstone-Led Group Agrees to Buy LNG Canada Stake for $3.1 Billion
Binance News - A Blackstone Inc.-led investor group agreed to acquire a stake in LNG Canada’s liquefaction business from a Mitsubishi Corp. subsidiary for $3.1 billion, according to Bloomberg.
Nomura Securities: BOJ December Hike to 1.5% Nearly Certain, Next Year's Path Unclear
Binance News - According to Jin10, Nomura Securities said a Bank of Japan rate hike to 1.5% in December was nearly certain after Governor Kazuo Ueda sent hawkish signals, but room for further monetary tightening next year remains unclear. The BOJ estimates the nominal neutral rate at 1.1% to 2.5%. Because the rate cannot be observed directly, policymakers have difficulty determining the endpoint for rate hikes. Japanese inflation has remained above the 2% target, while strong business spending has pushed the central bank to accelerate policy normalization. However, the long period of deflation and ultra-low interest rates may make households and businesses more sensitive to higher borrowing ...
S-Oil in Talks With South Korean Government Over Fuel Price Cap Compensation
Binance News - According to Jin10, S-Oil is consulting with the South Korean government on compensation related to its fuel price cap policy.
Benefits beat buzzwords in crypto adoption, one of Worldcoin’s first orb operators, Alejandra Corbella, says
Cryptopolitan - In July 2023, Alejandra Corbella took on one of the harder jobs in tech marketing. As one of Worldcoin’s first orb operators in California, she spent her days in Bay Area co-working spaces next to a chrome sphere, inviting strangers to let it scan their eyes. Worldcoin, the project co-founded by Sam Altman and now...
Initia L1 and Rollups Resume Normal Operations
Binance News - Initia L1 and its Rollups have resumed operations and are running normally. According to Odaily, cross-chain bridges and trading platforms are expected to resume transfers later today. LayerZero OFT assets WETH and AUSD0 will have a 24-hour withdrawal processing period, while Noble USDC withdrawals will be subject to hourly limits. Asset backing for AUSD0, USDC.n, and WETH has been fully restored.
STOCKS | Hong Kong Chip IPOs Reveal Investor Cross-Investments and Executives’ Networks
Binance News - Hong Kong listing hopefuls are revealing cross-investments and personal connections among investors as they pursue initial public offerings, Bloomberg reported. Regulators are increasing scrutiny of structures that risk distorting the market.
Apple CEO John Ternus Faces First Earnings Test as Holiday Results, AI and Chip Costs Loom
Binance News - Apple’s new CEO, John Ternus, will lead his first earnings call, facing scrutiny over holiday-quarter performance, artificial intelligence and rising memory-chip costs. According to ChainCatcher, analysts expect higher memory-chip costs to weigh on quarterly profit growth; they forecast fourth-quarter revenue will rise nearly 11% to $113.39 billion and net income will increase about 6% to $29.04 billion.
Toyota Sales in Japan Fall 5.8% in October, While Honda Sales Rise 10%
Binance News - According to Jin10, Toyota's sales in Japan fell 5.8% year over year in October, while Honda's sales rose 10%.
STOCKS | Samsung Electronics and SK hynix Shares Rise
Binance News - Samsung Electronics shares rose 3.1% to 232,000 won, putting them on track to end a two-session losing streak. According to Sina Finance, SK hynix shares gained 5.2% to 1,492,000 won and were poised to recover most of the previous session's losses.
AI TRENDS | Abu Dhabi Government Media Office: ADNOC, G42 and OpenAI Sign Frontier Technology Agreement
Binance News - According to Jin10, the Abu Dhabi Government Media Office said ADNOC, Abu Dhabi AI company G42, and OpenAI signed an agreement making ADNOC the first company in the energy sector to deploy OpenAI's frontier technology.
Copper Rebounds as Tech Rout Eases and Oil Prices Fall
Binance News - Copper recovered from its lowest close in a week as a technology-stock selloff subsided and oil prices pulled back, easing global growth fears, according to Bloomberg.
ASIA MIDDAY MOVES | KOSPI Rebounds 2.5%, Hang Seng Tech Gains 2.9% as Tokyo Electron Rises 7%
Binance News - According to RTHK, HKET and FTNN, Japanese stocks recovered from early losses on Monday, with the Nikkei 225 falling as low as 62,712 in early trade. As of 04:32 UTC, the Nikkei 225 stood at 63,521.85, up 231.74 points, or 0.37%. Chip-equipment makers gained, with Tokyo Electron up 7.00% and Advantest up 4.25%, while memory chipmaker Kioxia fell 14.66%. Seoul's KOSPI rebounded after a weaker open, having opened down 92 points, or 1.62%, at 5,637. As of 04:32 UTC, the KOSPI was at 5,875.89, up 145.15 points, or 2.53%. Samsung Electronics rose 2.22% and SK hynix added 4.72%. ...
Strategy posts massive Q3 profit driven by Bitcoin gains
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Strategy reported $19.12 billion in net income for the third quarter, driven by $20.91 billion in digital asset gains. The company holds 848,517 BTC and reports $5.07 billion in USD assets covering 3.4 years of obligations. Read the original on Strategy Q3 Net Income Hits $19.12 Billion on Bitcoin Gains. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
He Paid 75 Cents for a Record at a Street Sale. It Was a One-of-a-Kind Velvet Underground Acetate
Bitcoin.com - In September 2002, record collector Warren Hill picked up an unmarked acetate at a Chelsea, New York, sidewalk sale for 75 cents. The disc turned out to be a one-off 1966 Scepter Studios recording session tied to The Velvet Underground and frontman Lou Reed, and it later sold on eBay in December 2006 for $25,200. […]
Japanese Companies Make $21 Billion in Gas Deals Since 2023, Target U.S. Shale
Binance News - Japanese companies have pursued global deals worth $21 billion since 2023 to strengthen their control over natural gas supplies. According to Sina Finance, the investments are concentrated mainly in shale gas along the U.S. Gulf Coast as Japan, the world's second-largest liquefied natural gas importer, seeks to diversify supplies amid conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine; the companies also aim to support power infrastructure for U.S. AI data centers and resell LNG to developing Asian markets, in line with U.S. President Donald Trump's goal of American energy dominance.
Next Technology authorizes management to sell or pledge Bitcoin reserves
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Next Technology Holding has authorized management to sell or pledge its reported 5,833 BTC following a board review of custody and market risks, though no transaction has yet been executed. Read the original on Next Technology permits sale or pledge of 5,833 Bitcoin holdings. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Strategy Q3 results show massive Bitcoin holdings and cash reserves
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Strategy disclosed 848,517 BTC and $20.91 billion in digital-asset gains for the third quarter, while reporting $5.07 billion in USD assets covering 3.4 years of obligations. Read the original on Strategy posts $19.12 billion net income on Bitcoin gains. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Tokyo, Chubu Spot Power Prices Reach Multi-Year Highs as Fuel Costs Rise
Binance News - Japan’s weekend spot power prices surged to multi-year highs in Tokyo and Chubu, where elevated fuel costs drove rates higher, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | Sungrow Rallies on Forecast for Surging Battery Storage Demand
Binance News - Shares in Sungrow Power Supply Co. surged after the company said income had fallen and battery storage demand was set to soar, Bloomberg reported.
Chinese Steel Group Rebukes Mills for Ignoring Output-Curb Calls
Binance News - Chinese steel mills have ignored calls to curb output and reduce inventories, leaving the sector oversupplied and struggling to turn a profit, Bloomberg reported, citing commentary published by the industry’s main association.
AI TRENDS | Hong Kong SFC Plans Cybersecurity Framework for Licensed Firms, CEO Leung Says
Binance News - Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission CEO Julia Leung Fung-yee said the regulator plans to develop a cybersecurity framework for licensed institutions and set higher requirements for those with greater risk, aiming to strengthen their defenses against AI-driven cyber threats. According to Foresight News, Leung made the remarks at Hong Kong FinTech Week 2026 and said Hong Kong institutions are advanced in tokenization, which must deliver tangible economic benefits to the market to scale.
STOCKS | Reliance Industries Jumps Most in Nine Months After Earnings Beat
Binance News - Reliance Industries shares climbed the most in nine months after the company beat analyst estimates, driven by strong performance in its oil-to-chemicals business, according to Bloomberg.
Indonesia Supreme Court Invalidates Gibran’s High-School Equivalency Certificate
Binance News - Indonesia’s Supreme Court invalidated a high-school equivalency certificate Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka submitted as part of his candidacy in the 2024 election, raising questions about his ability to remain in office or run again in 2029, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | Indian Auto Shares Rise as Nifty Auto Index Gains 1.2% on Resilient Festive Demand
Binance News - Indian automakers’ shares rose on Monday, with the Nifty Auto Index up 1.2%. According to Sina Finance, strong October sales highlighted the resilience of festive-season demand. Analysts currently favor two-wheeler and commercial vehicle makers as rising input costs pressure passenger vehicle manufacturers. Maruti Suzuki rose 2.82% to 11,718 rupees, TVS Motor gained 2.01% to 4,279.6 rupees, and Tata Passenger Vehicles climbed 2.13% to 271.05 rupees.
STOCKS | Coal India Subsidiary South Eastern Coalfields Files for India IPO
Binance News - South Eastern Coalfields Ltd. has filed a draft prospectus for an initial public offering with India’s market regulator. According to Sina Finance, the prospectus submitted to the Securities and Exchange Board of India says the offering will consist entirely of existing shares sold by parent Coal India, with no new shares issued. Coal India plans to sell up to 668.1 million shares. The joint bookrunners are SBI Capital Markets Ltd., ICICI Securities Ltd., IDBI Capital Markets & Securities Ltd., and Motilal Oswal Investment Advisors Ltd. People familiar with the matter said the IPO could raise up to $800 million.
Account Buys $140,000 in Polymarket Contracts on Republicans Controlling Senate After 2026 Midterms
Binance News - An account with more than $600,000 in cumulative losses bought $140,000 worth of Polymarket contracts predicting Republicans will control the Senate after the 2026 U.S. midterm elections. According to Odaily, the account paid an average of 29.7 cents per share for 493,551.7 shares. The elections are scheduled for November 3, 2026.
AI TRENDS | Brookfield Leads South Korea’s First $8 Billion GPU Financing
Binance News - According to Jin10, global investment firm Brookfield appointed KB Kookmin Bank as lead arranger for South Korea’s largest-ever syndicated loan, a 10.7 trillion won ($8 billion) facility to fund AI chip purchases for NAVER. KB Kookmin Bank said in a statement on Sunday that the funds would finance AI computing infrastructure, including GPUs. The loan is part of a 12.6 trillion won financing package and marks South Korea’s first large-scale GPU financing deal. The AI chips will be provided to NAVER Cloud under a long-term lease. Banks and private credit funds in Asia are expanding AI financing beyond data center construction to include hardware such as chips that provide computing capacity.
STOCKS | India's NIFTY Oil & Gas Index Rises 2.21% in Pre-Market Trading
Binance News - According to Jin10, India's NIFTY Oil & Gas Index rose 2.21% in pre-market trading.
Midterms, Jobs Data and Apple Earnings Test Wall Street This Week
Binance News - Wall Street faces midterm elections, Friday’s jobs report and Apple earnings this week, as rate-hike bets and AI-spending doubts test stocks. The Nasdaq Composite fell 2% last week and posted its worst month since March 2025, according to BeInCrypto. The Fed held rates, with two of 12 voters backing a hike; economists expect October payrolls to add 55,000 jobs, while CME FedWatch priced an 84% chance of a December hike before the October decision. Democrats are expected to win the House Tuesday, with Senate control uncertain. Apple reports after Monday’s close; oil rose more than 10% in October and Kioxia fell about 14% Monday.
RLUSD supply fell 29% on XRPL. One XRP trading pool barely changed
CryptoSlate - Ledger readings showed similar XRP/RLUSD pool reserves and uneven funded offers, while the reported supply decline's cause remains unresolved. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
AI Reading Network Readora Raises $6.5 Million With Becker Ventures Participation
Binance News - AI reading knowledge network Readora has completed a $6.5 million funding round, with Becker Ventures, GaeaVentures and Aurumx Capital participating. According to ChainCatcher, Readora’s product supports BNB Chain (BSC) and Morph.
Whale Buys 3,052 ZEC and Opens 2x Long Position
Binance News - A whale bought 3,052 ZEC and opened a 2x long position of 8,000 ZEC. According to Foresight News, Lookonchain tracked the activity.
Sam Altman Makes Surprise South Korea Visit as OpenAI Builds Chip Partnerships
Binance News - According to CNBC, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman made an unannounced visit to South Korea over the weekend, meeting with about 50 executives from Samsung affiliates in Yongin to discuss AI developments and potential business opportunities. South Korean media reported that Altman also had lunch with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, with senior executives from SK Hynix and SK Telecom attending; SK Hynix said it could not confirm the meeting. Altman’s visit builds on partnerships announced in October 2025 with Samsung and SK Group through OpenAI’s Stargate initiative, which includes plans to expand advanced memory chip production and explore AI data center development in South Korea.
S&P Global Market Intelligence: Japan’s Manufacturing PMI Shows Steady Expansion Amid Cost Pressures
Binance News - According to Jin10, S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Phil Smith said Japan’s manufacturing sector maintained a steady pace of expansion at the start of the fourth quarter, despite slower output growth and fewer new orders. The manufacturing PMI fell to a seven-month low of 53.3 in October, but remained above its long-term average of 50.6 and the 50-point threshold separating expansion from contraction. Smith said business confidence remained firm, supported by rising order backlogs and AI-related demand. Cost pressures remained high, but manufacturers showed strong pricing power as outstanding orders increased.
Primavera Capital's Fred Hu Urges Bolder Steps by China
Binance News - China’s policymakers should focus on improving the country’s fundamentals rather than short-term volatility and have room to take “much bolder” steps, Primavera Capital CEO Fred Hu said, according to Bloomberg.
Bitcoin Core 32.1 fixes IP exposure and updates interface compatibility
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin Core releases version 32.1 with privacy fixes and interface changes, alongside maintenance updates 31.2 and 30.4 for node operators. Read the original on Bitcoin Core 32.1 fixes IP exposure and interface compatibility issues. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin Payment Processor Btcpay Hit by Hot Wallet Theft Reports
Bitcoin.com - Btcpay Server issued an emergency shutdown warning Nov. 1, 2026, after reports that attackers were draining bitcoin from hot wallets connected to self-hosted payment servers. Founder Nicolas Dorier linked the reported compromises to versions predating 2.4.2, while indicating that public servers running version 2.4.7 had not been attacked. The warning arrived just three days after […]
Apple to Report Fiscal Q4 Results, With Early iPhone 18 Pro Sales in Focus
Binance News - Apple is set to report its fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results after the U.S. market closes on Monday, with investors watching for early sales data on the iPhone 18 Pro. According to ChainCatcher, citing Cailian Press, the quarter ended in late September, and analysts expect earnings per share of $2 and revenue of $113.46 billion, compared with $1.85 per share and $102.46 billion in revenue a year earlier. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max were unveiled on September 10, with starting prices of 9,999 yuan and 10,999 yuan. Preorders opened on September 12, and sales began on September 18. Analysts forecast iPhone revenue of $56.48 ...
AI | Macquarie Executive Sees AI Advancing Junior Analyst Careers
Binance News - An executive at Macquarie Capital said junior research staff need not worry too much about AI taking their jobs, according to Bloomberg.
Crude Oil Pricing Shifts Beyond Shortage Logic to Three Key Factors
Binance News - According to Jin10, recovering Middle East crude exports are weighing on oil prices, while high prices are no longer supported by shortage logic alone; rerouting costs, thin inventory buffers, and tail risks are the three main drivers of crude oil’s new pricing model.
STOCKS | South Korean Shares Recover Early Losses as Strong Exports Spur Buying
Binance News - South Korea’s KOSPI recovered from early losses on Monday and rose more than 1% intraday as strong export data encouraged investors to buy on dips. According to Odaily, the index had fallen nearly 2% earlier, tracking declines on Wall Street amid concerns about heavy spending by AI companies. Kiwoom Securities analyst Han Ji-young said the market had entered oversold territory again, while fundamentals remained solid and corporate earnings expectations were improving. She said stronger-than-expected October exports could increase the likelihood of further upward revisions to consensus earnings forecasts. ...
Whale Spends $52,000 on ‘Yes’ in Polymarket Market on Republicans Winning Senate Swing States
Binance News - A whale made a single $52,000 purchase of the “Yes” option in Polymarket’s market on Republicans winning Senate swing states, where the option currently has a 26% implied probability. According to ChainCatcher, the transaction was detected through on-chain data monitoring.
Bond Markets Surge as Investors Reassess US AI Tech Sector Growth
Bitcoin.com - Investors have turned to bonds as analysts have warned about stagnation in the AI and tech sector in U.S. markets, with companies like Intel, Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon all dropping significantly last week, even when the wider economy reported hotter-than-expected Q3 growth numbers. Bonds Surge As A Hedge Against US AI Sector Stagnation While the […]
Analysts See Bitcoin’s Next Cycle Bottom in Late 2026 to Early 2027
Binance News - Bitcoin’s bottoms in the past three cycles came after U.S. midterm elections: 71 days after the 2014 election, 39 days after the 2018 election, and 13 days after the 2022 election. According to Odaily, analysts said that if the pattern repeats, late 2026 to early 2027 could be the window for the next cycle bottom.
Minoru Kiuchi: Japan’s Cautious Approach to Deflation Is Unchanged
Binance News - According to Jin10, Japan’s Economic and Fiscal Policy Minister Minoru Kiuchi said, “Our cautious approach to addressing deflation remains unchanged, and we will carefully assess the supply-demand gap.”
Capital Group Plans Middle East Office Opening in November
Binance News - Capital Group will formally open its Middle East office this month, Vice Chair Jody Jonsson said, citing investment opportunities and a source of client wealth, according to Bloomberg. Jonsson spoke with Yvonne Man at the Women Chief Executives Summit in Hong Kong.
67 of 76 STAR Market Chip Designers Report Revenue Growth, Led by Storage and Computing
Binance News - Of 76 STAR Market-listed chip-design companies that had disclosed third-quarter reports, 67 posted revenue growth and 53 recorded positive net profit attributable to parent shareholders. According to ChainCatcher, figures compiled by Cailian Press’s Venture Capital Tong show that the respective shares were 88.16% and 69.74%; storage and computing were the two leading areas amid an industry-wide recovery. Storage companies posted strong results. ChangXin Technology reported revenue of RMB 269.0 billion for the first three quarters, up 738.5% year over year; BIWIN Storage recorded RMB 21.72 billion, up 230.3%; and Dongxin Co. reported RMB ...
predict.fun Puts Warriors' Win Probability Against Clippers at 36% as Curry and Green Sit Out
Binance News - predict.fun listed the Golden State Warriors' probability of beating the Los Angeles Clippers at 36%. According to Odaily, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green were out due to injury management. The Warriors hosted the Clippers at 9:30 a.m. today in the 2026–2027 NBA regular season. The first quarter had ended with the Clippers leading. Golden State entered the game on a three-game winning streak with a 3–3 record, while the Clippers were 1–4 and had lost four straight. Jimmy Butler, Moses Moody and Kristaps Porzingis were also unavailable for ...
Fidelity: S&P 500 Rose in 95% of Years After Midterm Elections Since 1938
Binance News - Fidelity data show a 95% probability that the S&P 500 will rise in the 12 months after a U.S. midterm election, with an average return of about 14% since 1938. According to ChainCatcher, several institutions also found that the index rose in all 19 12-month periods following midterm elections since 1950, averaging about 15%; gains ranged from about 1% after the 1986 election to about 33% after the 1954 election. The index fell about 5% in the 12 months after the 1938 election and was roughly flat after the 1946 election. By comparison, the S&P 500’s average return in the second year of a presidential term, which coincides with a midterm election year, is about 5%. This year’s U.S. midterm elections will be held on November 3. The S&P 500 has risen more than 11% this ...
U.S. Explores Russia Gas Transit Deal Through Ukraine
Binance News - The United States is exploring a new agreement with Russia to transport Russian natural gas to Europe through Ukraine, according to people familiar with the matter. According to ChainCatcher, U.S. negotiators believe gas sales could give Russian President Vladimir Putin an incentive to agree to an energy ceasefire with Ukraine.
UKMTO: Tanker Struck by Two Unidentified Projectiles in Arabian Gulf
Binance News - A tanker sailing southeast in the Arabian Gulf was struck on its port side by two unidentified projectiles. According to Sina Finance, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it received a report of an incident 72 nautical miles east of Ras Al Khafji, Saudi Arabia, and that all crew members had been accounted for.
PBOC Shifts Policy Anchor to Daily Overnight Reverse Repos
Binance News - China’s central bank began daily overnight reverse repurchase operations on Monday, launching a revamped liquidity framework that establishes the short-term tool as its primary policy anchor, according to Bloomberg.
China's RatingDog Manufacturing PMI at 52 in October, Above 51.6 Forecast
Binance News - According to Jin10, China's RatingDog Manufacturing PMI was 52 in October, compared with a forecast of 51.6 and a previous reading of 52.1.
Nikkei 225 Rises 0.6% Intraday to 63,323.66
Binance News - The Nikkei 225 rose 0.6% intraday to 63,323.66 points, up from its opening level of 62,972.02. According to ChainCatcher, the figures were based on RootData market data.
Citi: Delayed Consumer Purchases Weaken Lithium Price Outlook
Binance News - According to Jin10, Citi expects lithium prices to remain weak in the short term amid supply-chain destocking; prices have fallen by as much as 40% since early September, and Citi said the key question is whether the current correction has ended. Citi said its team's recent channel survey was not encouraging and that consumers may delay purchases while keeping inventories low, increasing downside risks until supply is cut or downstream inventories are exhausted. Citi cut its 0-to-3-month price targets for lithium carbonate from $20,000 to $12,000 per ton, lithium hydroxide from $17,000 to $12,000 per ton, and spodumene concentrate from $2,000 to $1,200 per ton.
Goldman Sachs Raises Oil Price Forecasts for December and 2027
Binance News - According to CNBC, Goldman Sachs raised its December Brent forecast to $105 per barrel from $90 and set its WTI forecast at $94 per barrel. It also lifted its 2027 average forecasts to $88 per barrel for Brent and $78 per barrel for WTI, from $80 and $73, respectively. A note led by strategist Daan Struyven cited elevated supply-disruption risks tied to the conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and in the Middle East, as well as broader geopolitical fragmentation. The bank’s base case includes a 1 million barrels per day global supply-disruption allowance in 2027. Markets are pricing in a higher risk premium, as many traders expect a lasting diplomatic breakthrough to be difficult.
South Korean President Lee Says Government AI Investment Will Nearly Double to $16 Billion Next Year
Binance News - South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said the government will nearly double its AI investment spending next year to 21.3 trillion won. According to Odaily, the planned spending is equivalent to about $16 billion.
Blackrock, JPMorgan and Visa Bolster Grayscale’s Crypto Growth Case
Bitcoin.com - Grayscale points to tokenized funds and stablecoin payments as evidence that crypto is becoming embedded in mainstream finance. Its research chief argues that institutional adoption should help sustain the industry’s progress regardless of the U.S. midterm election outcome. Blackrock and JPMorgan Expand Tokenized Fund Access Blackrock, JPMorgan, and Visa are embedding digital assets in mainstream […]
ANZ Research: Copper Rises as Data Center Investment Boosts Demand Expectations
Binance News - According to Jin10, copper prices rose during Asian trading. ANZ Research analysts said the continuing boom in data center investment was driving expectations that base-metal demand would remain strong and had supported copper prices in recent months. They added that signs of strong demand had partly offset concerns about economic growth stemming from rising energy prices. Continued supply tightening could also further support copper prices.
Japan Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama: Japan Ready to Act to Stabilize Foreign Exchange Markets
Binance News - According to Jin10, Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Japanese authorities were ready to respond to disorderly moves in foreign exchange markets and would act in line with existing agreements between Japan and the United States. Katayama said Japan would act in response to disorderly fluctuations or excessive speculative moves, adding that it had been coordinating and consulting with the United States frequently and expected the two sides to continue responding this way. The United States will hold midterm elections on Tuesday, with the results determining control of both chambers of Congress. Polls and prediction markets indicate that Democrats could regain control of the House, while control of the Senate remains uncertain. If ...
Japan Government Bond Yields Rise Amid High Energy Prices and Rate-Hike Expectations
Binance News - According to Jin10, Japanese government bond yields rose amid persistently high energy prices and expectations of further Bank of Japan rate hikes, offsetting safe-haven demand triggered by a sell-off in AI-related stocks. On Friday, the Bank of Japan held interest rates unchanged and declared victory in its decades-long fight against deflation, paving the way for further rate hikes. Investors are closely monitoring developments in the Middle East and oil prices.
Ripple CEO Garlinghouse Says XRP Could Become Institutional Crypto’s ‘Gold Standard’ Within Five Years
Binance News - Ripple CEO Garlinghouse said XRP could become the “gold standard” for institutional crypto channels within five years. According to ChainCatcher, Ripple prioritizes XRP where appropriate, though some transactions are better suited to fiat currencies or its RLUSD stablecoin. Garlinghouse said about half of RLUSD’s issuance is on the XRP Ledger, bringing liquidity and trading volume to the network. He also described XRP as a bridge asset between different currency pairs.
South Korea’s KOSPI Composite Rises 1.9% to 5,745.41 Intraday
Binance News - South Korea’s KOSPI Composite Index rose 1.9% from its opening level of 5,637.77 to 5,745.41 intraday. According to ChainCatcher, the figures were based on RootData market data.
Equation Founder Vida Plans $20 Million A-Share Purchases, Has Bought InnoLight, CQQQ and Tencent
Binance News - Equation founder Vida said in a post on his personal channel last night that he plans to allocate about $20 million to buying A-shares and has begun purchasing InnoLight Technology, CQQQ and Tencent Holdings (TCEHY). According to Odaily, Vida said some leveraged investors in the A-share market are being forced to sell holdings at low prices. Vida said the ChiNext Index has fallen about 44% over four months, a pace of decline comparable to a three-month drop of about 55% in 2015, the only similar rapid decline he cited. He expects a possible sharp rebound similar to the movement in South Korean stock indexes from late July to mid-August. ...
AI TRENDS | Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman: AI Should Remain Unconscious
Binance News - Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman said current AI systems are not conscious and should remain that way, and that he opposes developing conscious AI even if it becomes technically possible. According to Sina Finance, he argued that developers have no right to bring a new conscious species into the world and said evidence of AI consciousness or a capacity for welfare should be made public so society can decide how to proceed. Suleyman said he would call for AI development to pause if consciousness emerged during training, until the trait could be removed. He advocated designing AI without consciousness or intrinsic motives, with the goal of advancing human welfare, and warned that conscious AI could put its own needs first and compete with people for resources.
Ripple CEO Sees XRP as Institutional Gold Standard Within 5 Years
Bitcoin.com - Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse sees XRP continuing to emerge as the institutional gold standard for crypto rails over the next five years. David Schwartz envisions mass retail adoption, with blockchain supporting how people manage money, receive payments, invest, lend, and borrow. Garlinghouse and Schwartz Outline XRP’s 5-Year Future Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and board member […]
NYSE Veteran Peter Tuchman Says Wall Street Has Never Faced So Many Market Forces
Binance News - NYSE floor trader Peter Tuchman says Wall Street has never faced so many forces at once, citing oil above $100, two wars, a split Federal Reserve and uncertainty over AI spending. The S&P 500 fell 1.8% on Friday, while CME FedWatch showed 72% odds of a December rate hike, according to BeInCrypto. Tuchman said he could not tell which factor would move markets next.
Contrary Partner Kyle Harrison Says Venture Capital Is Being McDonaldized
Binance News - Contrary General Partner Kyle Harrison wrote on October 31 that venture capital is undergoing “McDonaldization,” as efficiency, calculability, predictability and control can produce unintended outcomes. According to ChainCatcher, Harrison described scale and consensus as symptoms and said the industry has split into different models that share the same name. Harrison cited PitchBook data showing that a16z raised $23.8 billion in the first three quarters of 2026, accounting for more than 20% of U.S. venture fundraising during the period. U.S. venture funds raised $108.5 billion in those three quarters, about 39% more than in all of 2025. The number of first-time ...
Eagles vs. Commanders: Polymarket’s Commanders O/U 12.5 Over Probability Rises 15.5 Points
Binance News - On Polymarket’s “Eagles vs. Commanders” market, the “Over” option in “Commanders O/U 12.5” rose from 66.5% an hour ago to 82%, a 15.5-percentage-point increase. According to ChainCatcher, the change was recorded in the prediction market.
Elon Musk Says Grok Bot’s Service Costs Are Unsustainable After Users Report Rapid Quota Use
Binance News - A user on X said Grok Bot usage quotas were being depleted unusually quickly this week and asked Elon Musk whether they could be reset. According to ChainCatcher, Musk replied that the service’s costs are unsustainably high relative to its revenue.
STOCKS | CITIC Securities Sees Potential U.S. Tech Rebound After Midterm Elections
Binance News - According to Jin10, CITIC Securities said U.S. technology stocks have fluctuated around changes in high-frequency AI narratives in the second half of 2026, while the transmission of bond CDS movements to stock prices has added to short-term market volatility. The decline in U.S. semiconductor hardware stocks since early October has broadly followed the market’s trading logic since mid-June, but pressure from macro liquidity and midterm election uncertainty has outweighed temporary pessimism about AI. With major macroeconomic and industry disruptions largely cleared over the past one to two weeks and AI optimism returning, CITIC Securities sees potential for a rebound in U.S. technology stocks after the midterm elections and recommends semiconductor hardware as its top priority.
STOCKS | Berkshire's Alphabet Stake Shrinks by More Than $10 Billion as Coca-Cola Rises to No. 3
Binance News - Berkshire Hathaway's Alphabet stake fell from $40 billion at its early-August peak to $29.6 billion on Friday, a decline of $10.4 billion. According to Sina Finance, Coca-Cola's value in Berkshire's portfolio rose nearly 16% from a late-July low of $32.5 billion to $37.6 billion, making it the company's third-largest stock holding; Alphabet ranked fourth. Alphabet lost about $500 billion in market value on Thursday as its shares fell nearly 13%, their steepest one-day decline since the company went public in 2004. Its third-quarter report showed negative free cash flow of $9.1 billion, compared with analysts' expected negative $2.7 billion, while search revenue ...
Music Industry Faces $20 Billion Public-Market Challenge
Binance News - The two publicly traded record labels are struggling to attract investor interest, according to Bloomberg.