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Musk considers Nvidia's Huang for CEO; India probes CoinDCX; Bitcoin patches security flaws.
Strategy spent more than twice as much on preferred-share buybacks as Bitcoin. Now comes its MSCI exit
CryptoSlate - The November 30 close creates a financing test after MSTR proceeds funded larger preferred repurchases than Bitcoin purchases during November 2–8. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
Elon Musk Offers to Hire Jensen Huang as Nvidia CEO’s Exit Odds Hit 90%
Bitcoin.com - Polymarket odds that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will resign or be removed before the end of the year jumped following reports of a second affair with a direct subordinate. Details of the Allegations Prediction market odds that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will resign or be removed before the end of the year briefly surged […]
India's Financial Crimes Agency Searches CoinDCX, Delta Exchange Over Offshore Trades
Decrypt - The Enforcement Directorate alleges the exchanges routed Indian users' trades to Binance, Bybit and others via a Costa Rican shell entity.
Ethereum’s Co-Founder Has a 2-Year ETH Prediction
BeInCrypto - Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin expects ETH demand to outstrip supply as Wall Street moves in, while Arca CIO Jeff Dorman questions its value. The post Ethereum’s Co-Founder Has a 2-Year ETH Prediction appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Gate Releases October 2026 Transparency Report As Gate Money Launches
BeInCrypto - Gate, one of the leading global digital asset trading platforms, has released its October 2026 Transparency Report. The report highlights progress across derivatives trading, asset reserves, traditional financial assets, and wealth management. With the official launch of Gate Money, an all-in-one financial services application, Gate is accelerating its expansion into multi-asset management, cross-border payments, and The post Gate Releases October 2026 Transparency Report As Gate Money Launches appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Cointelegraph's CEO is Leaving Crypto Media for the AI Industry
CoinTelegraph - After almost five years at Cointelegraph, Yana Prikhodchenko says she learned to tell the difference between a technology people use and a story the industry wants to believe. That experience helped persuade the former CEO to leave crypto media for artificial intelligence. Prikhodchenko has joined Phase, a company developing infrastructure for autonomous AI agents, as The post Cointelegraph's CEO is Leaving Crypto Media for the AI Industry appeared first on BeInCrypto.
US moves to block China from renting Nvidia chips in seven countries
Cryptopolitan - The US has moved to close the backdoor route that allows Chinese firms to access high-end Nvidia chips, with Commerce Department rules being finalized that will require companies buying these chips from seven countries, including Singapore and Malaysia, to first seek approval, per The Information. The rules could be announced before the start of December....
India Overtakes Taiwan to Become World’s 5th Largest Stock Market Again
BeInCrypto - India has overtaken Taiwan to become the world’s fifth-largest stock market again. Its total value reached about $5.4 trillion after adding roughly $640 billion since late October, Bloomberg data shows. A faltering artificial intelligence (AI) trade and a slide in oil prices drove the gain. Yet India reclaimed the spot in June too, before Taiwan The post India Overtakes Taiwan to Become World’s 5th Largest Stock Market Again appeared first on BeInCrypto.
CFTC Approves tZERO Exchange Ahead of $350M SPAC Deal
TheDefiant - The November 10 designation follows October clearinghouse registration and satisfies an earn-out target, but merger closing conditions remain.
Pressure Mounts on Nvidia's Jensen Huang Amid Reports of Second Affair
Decrypt - Nvidia's board is reportedly preparing to oust its CEO, sending the chipmaker's shares down more than 5% in premarket trading.
Ethereum eyes $2k amid BitMine’s $6.3 billion loss
CoinJournal - Key takeaways Ethereum (ETH) is down 1.7% on Thursday, approaching the $2,000 psychological level. Ethereum treasury company BitMine Immersion Technologies reported a $6.3 billion annual net loss, largely driven by $6.23 billion in unrealized losses on its digital asset holdings. ETH faces immediate resistance at $2,101 and $2,204, while a failure to sustain the rebound […] The post Ethereum eyes $2k amid BitMine’s $6.3 billion loss appeared first on CoinJournal.
Major XRP Price Update and Important Ripple News: November 12
CryptoPotato - Here's the latest on Ripple, XRP, the XRP Ledger, and some controversy around a key figure in the structure.
3.1% Of Strategy Shares Sit In Funds MSCI Will Force To Sell
CryptoCoin.News - MSCI’s November 30 deletion will require index funds holding about 13 million Strategy shares, 3.1% of basic shares, to sell; it does not require Bitcoin sales. The post 3.1% Of Strategy Shares Sit In Funds MSCI Will Force To Sell appeared first on CryptoCoin.News.
XRP Ledger Foundation outlines quantum-proof account upgrade plan
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The XRP Ledger Foundation outlined a roadmap for quantum-resistant accounts using ML-DSA-44 signatures, with development potentially beginning in late 2027. Read the original on XRP Ledger Foundation proposes quantum-proof accounts with $255,000 audit. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
XBTFX Unveils Its Biggest Rebuild Yet: New Brand Identity and a Redesigned Client Experience
BeInCrypto - An integrated client portal gives traders one place to manage Mega1 and MetaTrader 5 accounts, fund in crypto or fiat, and access investing and partner earnings. XBTFX, the multi-asset broker for forex, crypto and CFD trading, today unveiled the biggest rebuild in its history: a client portal built in-house, a redesigned website and a new The post XBTFX Unveils Its Biggest Rebuild Yet: New Brand Identity and a Redesigned Client Experience appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin Core patches three security flaws including mining bug
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin Core developers published advisories on Nov. 10 detailing three vulnerabilities, including a high-severity bug that could prevent miners from creating new blocks after a reorganization. Read the original on High-severity flaw in Bitcoin Core could disrupt mining operations. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin ETF Paradox: NVDA Stock Has a CEO Premium That Bitcoin Never Needed
99Bitcoins - Nvidia investors have Jensen Huang. Bitcoin investors have nobody, and that may be the biggest difference between the two assets. But here’s the catch: Wall Street has poured billions into Bitcoin ETF products, which were originally designed to operate without a corporate leader. NVDA stock, meanwhile, carries a CEO premium built around Huang’s influence over.. The post Bitcoin ETF Paradox: NVDA Stock Has a CEO Premium That Bitcoin Never Needed appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Binance Traders Price in Potential Jensen Huang Exit as Nvidia Falls 8%
CryptoPotato - About half of NVDAUSDT's $2 billion in 24-hour volume came after US cash session closed, as traders reacted to leadership reports.
Tesla Robotaxi Now Works 24/7 While Elon Musk's Robots Head to Optimus Academy
BeInCrypto - Tesla Robotaxi now runs 24/7 in every city it serves, while Musk points to an Optimus Academy where up to 20,000 robots will learn new tasks. The post Tesla Robotaxi Now Works 24/7 While Elon Musk's Robots Head to Optimus Academy appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Evernorth registers millions of shares for sale as XRPN stock falls
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Evernorth Holdings filed a prospectus registering 73.6 million Class A shares for potential resale by Ripple Labs and other major shareholders, following a 23.5% drop in its Nasdaq-listed stock. Read the original on XRPN drops 23.5% as Evernorth registers 73.7 million shares. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Base’s USDC transfer footprint does not prove merchant reach, data shows
CryptoSlate - USDT routes dominate stablecoin pay-in value at NOWPayments, while blockchain transfer totals measure a different pool of activity. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
Judge Says CFTC Kalshi Order ‘Smacks of a Collusive Effort’ in Novig Ruling
Bitcoin.com - A federal judge in Manhattan has refused to stop New York from applying its gambling laws to Novig, ruling that the prediction market’s sports contracts “are sports betting.” The judge also said the CFTC’s emergency order shielding Kalshi “smacks of a collusive effort” between the regulator and the company it regulates, potentially setting up a […]
Zcash Plan Would Pull 50,000 ZEC From Grants Treasury
TheDefiant - Polling starts Nov. 16 on a draft that would end ZCG's 8% funding stream and build a locked development and legal-defense reserve.
Kevin O'Leary Reveals What's Really Behind Crypto Market Crash
U.Today - Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary has revealed what he believes is really driving the crypto market crash, arguing that regulatory uncertainty is holding back institutional adoption of blockchain and stablecoins. Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary has revealed what he believes is really driving the crypto market crash, arguing that regulatory uncertainty is holding back institutional adoption of blockchain and stablecoins.
Polymarket Trims Staff and Contractors as It Eyes Going Public: Report
Bitcoin.com - Polymarket laid off some full-time staff and significantly reduced the number of contractors it works with last week, Front Office Sports reported, as the prediction market reorganizes ahead of a possible initial public offering. A source disputed viral posts claiming the company cut 30% of its workforce. Contractors Told Their Agreements End Nov. 4 Polymarket […]
Trump Media Has Pledged Most of Its Bitcoin Just as Note Holders Can Demand Cash
cryptoDNES - Trump Media's 10-Q shows 73% of its bitcoin pledged to a yield program, with $1 billion in convertible notes eligible for cash repayment on 30 November. The post Trump Media Has Pledged Most of Its Bitcoin Just as Note Holders Can Demand Cash appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
XRP Large Wallets Keep Growing Through a 30% Slide Toward $1.05
Bitcoin.com - XRP wallets holding at least 10,000 tokens increased as the cryptocurrency fell roughly 30% over seven weeks, according to Santiment. The firm viewed the divergence as an accumulation signal, with $1 emerging as the immediate price level to defend. XRP Large Wallet Count Expands During Price Decline Blockchain analytics firm Santiment highlighted growth in large […]
Bitcoin short-term holders move billions to exchanges at a loss
TheCurrencyAnalytics - CryptoQuant data shows 47,300 BTC transferred to exchanges at a loss over 24 hours, dwarfing profitable inflows as Bitcoin trades near $74,000. Read the original on Short-term holders move $3.6 billion in BTC to exchanges at a loss. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
BitMine posts $2.8B quarterly profit driven by Ethereum gains, but yearly net loss surpasses $6B
CryptoSlate - The November 10 filing implies a June–August profit driven by unrealized crypto gains, alongside $17.557 million in operating cash outflow. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
predict.fun Puts Warriors at 33% to Beat Rockets After Eight Straight Wins
Binance News - predict.fun’s market placed the Warriors’ probability of beating the Rockets in their NBA regular-season matchup at 33%. According to Odaily, Houston was scheduled to host Golden State at 10:30 a.m. today during the 2026–27 NBA season. Both teams entered with 8–3 records near the top of the Western Conference, with Houston fourth and Golden State fifth. The Warriors have won eight straight after opening the season with three losses; they beat the Pelicans 138–87 in their previous game. Houston ended a two-game losing streak by defeating the Nuggets 110–100. ...
Elon Musk Says Hiring Jensen Huang Would Be an Honor
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher citing ZeroHedge and The Wall Street Journal, ZeroHedge suggested that Tesla CEO Elon Musk hire Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and Musk replied, “That would be an honor.” The Wall Street Journal previously reported that Nvidia’s board was considering removing Huang, drawing market attention to his future.
AI TRENDS | Baidu’s Robin Li: AI’s Next Stage Is the Intelligent Organization
Binance News - According to Jin10, Baidu founder Robin Li said at the opening ceremony of Baidu World 2026 on November 12 that the decade from 2016 to 2026 was when artificial intelligence developed into an independent technology stack, and that its four-layer chip-cloud-model-application architecture took shape. He said AI’s upstream is energy, while its downstream is organizational capability: an AI-native system different from today’s conventional hierarchy, which Baidu calls an “intelligent organization.” Li said this is the next stage of artificial intelligence. He added that if artificial intelligence is the new electricity, intelligent organizations are the new factories of the AI era, where productivity is generated; only when organizational models suited to ...
Sri Lanka Budget Seeks Growth as $3 Billion IMF Bailout Nears End
Binance News - Sri Lanka plans to unveil a budget aimed at keeping its economic recovery on track amid global headwinds as its $3 billion International Monetary Fund bailout draws to a close, Bloomberg reported.
SuperMicro to ship H15 servers powered by AMD
Cryptopolitan - Super Micro Computer (Supermicro) has began shipping its new H15 servers powered by AMD’s sixth-generation EPYC 9006 processors. The company also raised its revenue target for fiscal 2027 to as much as $82 billion, due to the increasing demand for AI data center equipment. The launch came a day after AMD released the new chips...
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Says GRAM Is Undervalued, Sees It Reaching CoinMarketCap Top Three
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov said GRAM rose despite a broad decline in the crypto market, arguing that it is the only cryptocurrency genuinely integrated into a large social ecosystem and remains significantly undervalued. Durov said GRAM deserves a place among the top three cryptocurrencies by market capitalization on CoinMarketCap and believes it can reach that position. He added that more than 1 million self-custodial Gram wallets were activated on Telegram in the past 48 hours, while GRAM gained about 14% in the 24 hours before his post.
Novig loses court shield, and New York gambling laws strike back
CryptoSlate - A judge said state rules could apply even if its sports contracts were swaps; Novig appealed the preliminary denial. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
WTI Crude Falls 1% to $85.54 per Barrel
Binance News - According to Jin10, WTI crude fell 1.00% intraday to $85.54 per barrel, while Brent crude also declined 1.00% to $91.65 per barrel.
Polymarket: Over 21.5 Map 3 Rounds in Legacy vs. Team Falcons Falls 23 Points
Binance News - On Polymarket, the Over option in the “Counter-Strike: Legacy vs. Team Falcons - BLAST Rivals Group A” market for “Map 3 Total Rounds: Over/Under 21.5” fell from 51% one hour ago to 28%, a drop of 23 percentage points. According to ChainCatcher, the probability is currently 28%.
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence: Global EV Sales Rise 8% to 2.09 Million in October
Binance News - Global electric-vehicle demand returned to growth in October, reflecting a very low comparison base in the United States and continued growth in Europe. According to Sina Finance, citing Benchmark Mineral Intelligence (BMI), global sales of battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 8% year over year to 2.09 million in October; year-to-date sales increased 5% to 17.5 million. BMI data manager Charles Lester said China’s year-over-year decline narrowed to 12% as manufacturers increased exports, with passenger new energy vehicle exports nearing 600,000, a monthly record. European sales rose 36%, supported by subsidies, higher fuel prices, EU emissions regulations, and a wider selection of models. October was the first month compared with a period without federal ...
Polymarket cuts job and workforce as competition heats up in prediction market industry
Cryptopolitan - Polymarket has confirmed that it has laid off full-time staff and stopped working with many contractors as part of changes across the company. The cuts come as it falls behind rival Kalshi and considers selling shares to the public in 2027. New York-based Polymarket confirmed the job cuts after an internal email about the layoffs...
Jim Cramer Won’t Add Nvidia Shares Amid Reports Jensen Huang May Be Ousted
Binance News - According to CNBC, Jim Cramer said Wednesday night he would not buy more Nvidia shares amid reports that the company’s board was preparing to oust CEO and co-founder Jensen Huang. Nvidia shares fell 8% in extended trading Wednesday after The Wall Street Journal reported the board was preparing to discuss Huang’s future. With an earnings report looming next week, Cramer said he still believes Nvidia can succeed over the long term without Huang leading the company.
Japan FX Chief Cautions Against Forgetting Summer Intervention
Binance News - Japan’s currency chief said it was too soon to forget this summer’s intervention as the yen weakened sharply in recent days, signaling that authorities stand ready to intervene again to support the currency, according to Bloomberg.
AI | Pepperstone Expects Nvidia CEO Change to Leave AI Trade Intact
Binance News - Pepperstone Group head of research Chris Weston said he does not expect changes to Nvidia’s leadership to affect the company’s outlook, according to Bloomberg. He said a new CEO would probably have deep knowledge of the business and would probably not change product rollouts or the direction of AI. Weston spoke with Haidi Stroud-Watts on Asia Trade.
Ian Buck Leads Polymarket Odds for Next Nvidia CEO at 30%
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Ian Buck, Nvidia’s vice president of hyperscale and high-performance computing, leads Polymarket’s market on the company’s next CEO with a 30% probability. Nvidia Executive Vice President and CFO Colette Kress is at 21%, while the probability that Jensen Huang remains CEO is 19%. Arm Holdings CEO Rene Haas has an 11% probability, followed by Nvidia Executive Vice President and head of worldwide field operations Jay Puri at 9%, AMD Chair and CEO Lisa Su at 3%, and Nvidia Senior Director of Physical AI Platform Product and Technical Marketing Madison Huang at 2%.
Jim Cramer Says Investors Should Watch CoreWeave After Strong Earnings
Binance News - According to CNBC, Jim Cramer said he has become less skeptical of CoreWeave after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly revenue and raised its 2026 guidance. CoreWeave shares surged nearly 25% Wednesday. CEO Michael Intrator said demand for the company’s computing capacity was 10 times greater than its available supply. He also said some H100 chips purchased four years ago were being contracted at premiums of 20% to 50% above their original cost.
tZERO Wins CFTC Approval to Operate Regulated Derivatives Exchange
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approved tZERO DCM, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of financial market infrastructure provider tZERO Group, to register as a designated contract market and operate a regulated derivatives exchange. The CFTC approved tZERO DCO, LLC’s registration as a derivatives clearing organization on October 16, allowing tZERO’s regulated entities to support derivatives trading and clearing. tZERO said the registrations will be integrated into its infrastructure-as-a-service business to develop trading and clearing services ...
New Zealand Hosted Record US Visitors as Wellness and Weak Kiwi Dollar Drew Travelers
Binance News - New Zealand welcomed a record number of visitors from the US in the 12 months through September, as wellness, favorable exchange rates and increased air connections made the country more accessible, according to Bloomberg.
Jensen Huang Resignation or Removal Odds Rise 16.5% for Dec. 31, 2026
Binance News - On Polymarket, the “Yes” odds in the market on whether Jensen Huang will resign or be removed by Dec. 31, 2026, climbed to 90.5% from 74% an hour earlier. According to ChainCatcher, the increase was 16.5 percentage points.
Grayscale: Zcash Active Developers Doubled in Two Years, Community Growth May Lift ZEC Valuation
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, Grayscale Head of Research Zach Pandl said Zcash’s monthly active developer count roughly doubled over the past two years, while the broader crypto developer community has declined from its peak. About 70% of Zcash’s active developers have more than one year of crypto development experience, compared with 58% across the industry. They also bring expertise in zero-knowledge proofs and research into post-quantum cryptography. Pandl said sustained developer participation indicates the network can continue to improve, and that its growing community’s privacy focus and goal of making private digital currency more accessible could support protocol innovation and eventually contribute to a higher ZEC valuation.
RICS Survey Finds UK Housing Sentiment at Its Weakest Since 2023
Binance News - British property agents are more downbeat about home sales than at any point in over three years, as soaring mortgage costs sap demand, according to Bloomberg.
Myanmar Company Makes Rare IPO Bet on Recovery Amid Civil War
Binance News - A Myanmar company is going public amid civil war and an economic downturn, betting on an eventual recovery, according to Bloomberg.
Atsushi Mimura: Foreign Exchange Fluctuations Have Been Too Rapid in Recent Days
Binance News - According to Jin10, Japan's top foreign exchange official Atsushi Mimura said foreign exchange fluctuations over the past few days have been too rapid.
Global Investors Drawn to Indonesian Bonds as Yields Reach Six-Year Peak
Binance News - Indonesian government bonds are attracting global funds and bargain-hunters after benchmark yields surged last week to their highest level since 2020, according to Bloomberg.
IMC Trading Targets Near-Doubling of Hong Kong Staff Over Two Years
Binance News - IMC Trading expects to roughly double headcount at its Hong Kong office over the next two years, according to Bloomberg. The plan is the latest sign of a rush among foreign firms to expand in the city.
STOCKS | Japan Auto Stocks May Extend Rally as Cheaper Oil Brightens Outlook, Investors Say
Binance News - Japanese automaker shares have surged since the US midterm elections, Bloomberg reported. Investors say prospects for easing Middle East tensions and lower oil prices will likely have long-term implications for the industry.
MSCI confirms Strategy’s removal from indexes at end of November
CoinTelegraph - Strategy, Metaplanet and Upexi are marked for deletion in MSCI’s final list, with changes taking effect after the Nov. 30 close.
AI TRENDS | AI-Related Stocks Fall After Hours as Nvidia Reportedly Plans to Oust Jensen Huang
Binance News - AI-related stocks fell after Wednesday's close, with Nvidia shares dropping as much as 10% in after-hours trading. According to Sina Finance, media reports said Nvidia's board was preparing to remove CEO Jensen Huang. CoreWeave fell more than 7%, while IREN and Nebius each dropped more than 4%. Server makers Super Micro Computer and Dell Technologies fell more than 4%, and optical component makers Lumentum and Fabrinet declined more than 3%. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) fell more than 3%. Intel lost 3%, Marvell fell 3.4%, KLA declined 2.9%, and Micron Technology dropped 3%. Nvidia competitors Broadcom and AMD rose more than 3% each.
STOCKS | South Korea's KOSPI Opens 8.64 Points Higher at 5,384.0, Up 0.16%
Binance News - According to Jin10, South Korea's KOSPI opened 8.64 points higher, up 0.16%, at 5,384.0 on Thursday, November 12.
Strategy Loses MSCI Index Spot as Bitcoin Bet Faces New Test
Bitcoin.com - MSCI confirmed Strategy’s removal from its USA Index, setting up portfolio changes for funds tracking the benchmark. The decision followed a dispute over how the index provider classifies companies whose businesses center on holding assets. Funds Face Strategy’s November Index Exit Index provider MSCI named Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) for removal from its USA Index […]
UK Three-Month RICS House Price Index at -36 in October; Forecast -34, Prior Revised from -32.00 to -34
Binance News - According to Jin10, the UK's three-month RICS house price index was -36 in October, versus a forecast of -34; the previous reading was revised to -34 from -32.00.
STOCKS | Nikkei 225 Opens 139.28 Points Higher on November 12
Binance News - According to Jin10, the Nikkei 225 opened 139.28 points higher on Thursday, November 12, up 0.23% at 61,387.87.
Juliana Liu: Washington Must Lead on South Korea’s $150 Billion Shipbuilding Pledge
Binance News - South Korea pledged $150 billion to revive US shipbuilding, but the first shipbuilding contract between Hanwha Group and the US Navy is worth only $269 million, Bloomberg Opinion columnist Juliana Liu says. Liu says Washington must take the lead to ensure the pledge is fulfilled, according to Bloomberg.
AI | Pivotal Advisors CEO Says Investors Should Include AI in Portfolios
Binance News - Tiffany McGhee, CEO and CIO of Pivotal Advisors, said AI demand remains strong after last week’s sharp stock selloff, with hyperscalers reporting demand above supply and accelerating cloud growth, according to Bloomberg. McGhee spoke with Romaine Bostick and Vonnie Quinn on The Close before news that Nvidia may oust CEO Jensen Huang.
STOCKS | Nvidia Works With Outside Firm to Find New CEO
Binance News - Nvidia's board has been working with an outside firm to identify potential successors to CEO Jensen Huang after reports emerged of multiple extramarital affairs, according to a person familiar with the matter. According to Sina Finance, the person, who requested anonymity because the information was not public, said the board is considering appointing an interim CEO while it searches for a permanent successor. People familiar with the matter also said the board met Wednesday to discuss Huang's future. Since Huang acknowledged on Sunday that he had had an extramarital affair, the board has faced a succession crisis, exposing a gap in Nvidia's succession planning.
STOCKS | Foreign Investors Net Sell ¥105.2 Billion in Japanese Stocks, Versus ¥1.1293 Trillion Previously
Binance News - According to Jin10, foreign investors recorded net sales of ¥105.2 billion in Japanese stocks in the week through November 6, compared with net purchases of ¥1.1293 trillion in the previous reading.
RUM Group Cuts Bitcoin Holdings by 198.46 BTC in Q3, Retains 94.68 BTC
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher, U.S.-listed AI infrastructure and video platform company RUM Group, formerly Rumble, reduced its Bitcoin holdings by 198.46 BTC in the third quarter and held 94.68 BTC as of September 30. Rumble previously reported that third-quarter revenue rose 290% year over year and that it achieved adjusted EBITDA profitability for the first time.
CoreWeave Seeks at Least $4 Billion Loan to Buy Nvidia Chips
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher citing Bloomberg, CoreWeave is seeking at least $4 billion through an investment-grade, asset-backed loan led by Morgan Stanley. The funds would pay for Nvidia chips and other computing equipment for a contract with an investment-grade customer. The loan is expected to carry an annual interest rate of 7% to 7.5%. CEO Michael Intrator previously said the company would not issue unsecured bonds at current rates.
STOCKS | Dana Telsey Says Nordstrom’s Move to Private Ownership Was Right
Binance News - Dana Telsey, CEO and chief research officer of Telsey Advisory Group, said Nordstrom’s transition to private ownership was the right decision, citing improving business performance, a broader range of brands in stores and faster growth at Nordstrom Rack, according to Bloomberg. She spoke with Romaine Bostick on The Close.
Scott Colom Defeats Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi Senate Election
Binance News - According to CNBC, Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi’s Senate election, the Associated Press reported Wednesday. Two sources close to Colom’s campaign said Hyde-Smith called him late Wednesday afternoon to concede. Colom, a local district attorney, will be Mississippi’s first Black senator since the post-Civil War Reconstruction Era. Democrats will hold at least 55 Senate seats after flipping at least eight seats from Republicans.
South Korea Plans Measures to Improve Financial Institution Governance
Binance News - South Korea plans to tighten governance rules for financial institutions. According to Sina Finance, a joint statement from South Korean financial regulators said the measures would raise the threshold for bank holding company CEOs seeking reappointment and introduce independent directors across all financial institutions. The plan would make CEO nomination committees entirely independent and bar incumbent CEOs from improperly interfering in succession processes. Listed financial companies would also allow shareholders meeting a specified ownership threshold to recommend independent director candidates. The Financial Services Commission plans to complete preparations to amend the Financial Company Governance Act by year-end.
Strategy, Metaplanet Lose MSCI Index Membership in November Reshuffle
Binance News - MSCI will remove Strategy (MSTR) from its USA Index and Metaplanet (3350.T) from its Japan Small Cap Index at the close of Nov. 30. The removals were disclosed in filings published Wednesday, according to The Block. They follow new eligibility rules adopted last month that assess operating assets and five financial measures; Ethereum treasury company Sharplink was not listed among the deletions. Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor and Phong Le called the proposed treatment of digital asset treasuries “discriminatory.” Strategy shares fell 2.6% in after-hours trading to $119.06; Metaplanet closed Wednesday down 2.53% at 231 yen.
Nvidia Board to Discuss Huang's Future, FT Reports
TheDefiant - The reported leadership talks follow the board's public backing of Huang on Nov. 8. Trump said Nov. 9 that the FBI was looking into the situation, separately from the company's review.
STOCKS | Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Extend Cybertruck Production Until Late Summer 2027 to Clear Backlog
Binance News - Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Wednesday on X that Cybertruck production would be extended until late summer 2027 to help clear more backlogged orders. According to Sina Finance, five days earlier Musk had said Tesla planned to remove the model from its lineup around mid-2027 to devote more assembly capacity to Cybercab, a steering-wheel-free autonomous taxi. Musk said the Cybertruck remained profitable but its manufacturing process was too complex, requiring Tesla to discontinue production; he had also said Tesla would have to refund deposits to many reservation holders. Tesla said it had received more than 1 million reservations since the Cybertruck debuted in 2019, each with a $100 deposit. Musk had forecast annual sales of 150,000 to 250,000 vehicles. Cox ...
Gary Marcus: Data Centers Are Probably Being Overbuilt
Binance News - Gary Marcus said investors should avoid Anthropic’s IPO because its financial outlook depends on rapid, sustained growth, and argued that data centers are probably being overbuilt, according to Bloomberg. He spoke with Romaine Bostick and Vonnie Quinn on The Close.
Nvidia prepares to remove the CEO who built its AI empire as Jensen Huang scandal escalates
Cryptopolitan - Nvidia (NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang could be forced out of the company he helped build after 33 years, with directors reportedly preparing to decide whether he should remain in charge following allegations of two extramarital affairs. The Wall Street Journal said Wednesday that the board was looking into firing Jensen because of his connection with...
STOCKS | Nvidia Falls as Investors Weigh Company Without CEO Jensen Huang
Binance News - Nvidia Corp. shares sank in extended trading Wednesday as investors considered the possibility of the company without Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang, Bloomberg reported.
Woodside Energy CEO Liz Westcott Discusses US LNG Development, Investor Outreach
Binance News - Woodside Energy CEO and Managing Director Liz Westcott said the company is working to build awareness among U.S. investors, citing 35 years of LNG operating experience and its aim to create additional shareholder value as new projects come online, according to Bloomberg.
Nvidia's Jensen Huang had an affair with another woman apart from Chinese spy
Cryptopolitan - Nvidia (NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang is facing a second set of affair allegations, and this one involves somebody inside his own company. Some people who have worked at the chipmaker allegedly told The New York Times that Jensen had a relationship with Kimberly Powell, the executive running Nvidia’s health care business. They are both married...
Katana Plans Revenue-Funded Buybacks for KAT Stakers
TheDefiant - The Layer 2 will retire emissions voting and shorten its unstaking cooldown on Nov. 17. Buybacks will begin separately, with full onchain automation to follow.
AI | CoreWeave Seeks at Least $4 Billion in Investment-Grade Loan
Binance News - CoreWeave Inc. plans to raise at least $4 billion through an investment-grade loan offering, according to Bloomberg. The AI computing supplier raised its annual sales forecast, easing investor concerns about its debt-laden business.
Nvidia Falls After Report of Huang Affair With Executive
TheDefiant - The New York Times reported a relationship with health-care VP Kimberly Powell, who reports to Huang, raising a separate workplace-governance question while a board investigation is underway.
Nvidia preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang after affairs: WSJ
CoinTelegraph - The report about Huang’s possible departure came after the New York Times reported that he had a second extramarital affair.
NYT Reports Jensen Huang Had Affair With Nvidia Executive Kimberly Powell
Binance News - The New York Times reported that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had a relationship with Kimberly Powell, the company's vice president of health care, Bloomberg reported.
Nvidia-Backed CoreWeave Is Surging: Here’s What It Means for the AI Boom
Decrypt - CoreWeave's 168% revenue jump sent its shares soaring and lifted Nvidia and other AI stocks. Strong demand is reassuring investors, but the cost of building it remains enormous.
BC Partners Agrees to Buy Investcorp BDC Amid Private Credit Consolidation
Binance News - BC Partners agreed to purchase Investcorp BDC, a struggling business development company, as turbulence in the $1.8 trillion private credit market fuels consolidation, according to Bloomberg.
Uncalled US House races could send more crypto allies to Congress
CoinTelegraph - The remaining races feature pro-crypto candidates and others without a stated position, giving advocacy groups what they see as “an opportunity” for outreach.
STOCKS | BHP Names Adrian Wood as CFO Successor to Vandita Pant
Binance News - BHP Group named Adrian Wood to succeed Chief Financial Officer Vandita Pant when she steps down in February next year, according to Bloomberg.
Nomura explores sale of crypto unit Laser Digital: Bloomberg
CoinTelegraph - The potential sale of Laser Digital follows a fourth straight quarterly loss for Nomura’s European operations.
Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo Says Crypto Market-Structure Debate Is About Jurisdiction
Binance News - According to ChainCatcher citing Bitcoin Magazine, former U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Chris Giancarlo said the debate over crypto market-structure legislation is increasingly about jurisdiction rather than sound regulation. He said the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and CFTC have clarified their respective oversight areas and are cooperating smoothly. Giancarlo also said that with Democrats controlling both chambers of Congress, the direction of Bitcoin and crypto regulation will face renewed political contest. He pointed to the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation’s progress on tokenized collateral as evidence that Wall Street is moving toward digital-network finance regardless of policy changes in Washington. The ...
Russian Diesel Sellers Approach Brazil After New Jersey Cargo Plans Fall Through
Binance News - Brazilian fuel distributors are being offered Russian diesel after plans to send some cargoes to New Jersey’s largest US petroleum hub fell through amid domestic political opposition to doing business with Moscow, according to Bloomberg.
Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Send $3.6 Billion in BTC to Exchanges at a Loss
Decrypt - Recent buyers are moving billions in Bitcoin to exchanges below their purchase prices, while Binance sees sharp inflows from recently moved coins.
Costco Declares $30 Special Dividend, Announces $4 Billion Buyback
Binance News - According to CNBC, Costco announced a $30-per-share special dividend and a $4 billion stock buyback plan. Investors must be shareholders of record by the close of business on Nov. 24 to receive the dividend, which is payable Dec. 4.
The Cost of Buying the Dip: Inside BitMine’s Massive $6.3 Billion Ethereum Loss
CryptoPotato - BitMine's ETH had cost $19.9 billion and was worth $14.6 billion at the fiscal year-end.
Oil Prices Edge Higher on November 11 as WTI Gains 0.57% and Brent Rises 1.39%
Binance News - According to Jin10, December-delivery light sweet crude futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose 49 cents to settle at $86.53 a barrel, up 0.57%, while January-delivery Brent crude futures in London gained $1.27 to settle at $92.76 a barrel, up 1.39%.
S&P 500 Sits 2.5% From Record High Despite Stock Market Crash
Binance News - The S&P 500 rose 3.65% this week and is now 2.5% below a record high, recovering much of last week’s losses. The rebound followed an AI-driven selloff in which the Nasdaq Composite fell 5.5% on November 5; October CPI rose 0.4% month over month, above the 0.3% expected, while core prices rose 0.3% for a third straight month, according to BeInCrypto. Traders now see an 87% chance of a Fed rate hike in December, though falling oil prices and buying in AI and chip stocks helped support the recovery. Bitcoin, near $74,400, remains roughly 40% below its all-time high, and spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded nearly $1.3 billion in outflows in early November. NVIDIA-related concerns have also weighed on tech stocks. Bitcoin could target its 50-day moving average near $82,000 if the stock rally ...
Ethlabs Puts Ethereum Quantum Defense Ahead of Speed
TheDefiant - The lab targets quantum- and AI-resistant Ethereum in 2027, withdrawing Quick Slots from its Hegotá push and asking developers to rethink the upgrade.
STOCKS | U.S. Lawmakers Say Congress Is Ready to Subpoena Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
Binance News - Two key House Republicans said Wednesday that Congress is prepared to subpoena Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to compel him to address an alleged extramarital relationship with a woman. According to Sina Finance, Rep. John Moolenaar said Huang had until the end of Wednesday to respond to a request for a closed-door briefing, while House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast said the committee was preparing a subpoena if Huang did not respond to its inquiries. Moolenaar, Mast and House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rick Crawford had ...
Zelensky: Political Shifts in the U.S. and Elsewhere Open New Window for Russia Peace Talks
Binance News - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said political changes in the United States and elsewhere had created an “window of opportunity” to discuss peace with Russia. According to Sina Finance, he urged European allies to seize the opening and choose a specific leader to represent Europe after years of divisions. Zelensky made the remarks in Dublin on Wednesday before meeting U.S. envoys Witkoff and Kushner. He said Europe needed to select its representative in November. ...
Brazil, Venezuela Plan Oil Talks to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Binance News - Brazil’s energy minister will visit Venezuela before the end of the year to discuss oil-sector opportunities, according to Bloomberg. The talks could mark a new chapter in bilateral ties after years of strained relations.
US data center restrictions could give Bitcoin miners an edge in AI, though challenges remain
CoinTelegraph - As US voters push back against new data centers, Bitcoin miners already expanding into AI could benefit from their existing facilities.