Crypto News — November 3, 2026

The Zcash network prepares for its NU7 upgrade after the release of Zebra 7.0.0, addressing seven security vulnerabilities.

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Elon Musk's AI bot forecasts potential surges for XRP and Lighter, driven by hypothetical catalysts.

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Avalanche's network revenue has hit a new high of $18,660 per day, signaling increased blockchain activity.

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The meme coin absorbed a massive sell-off of 499 billion SHIB tokens from the Binance hacker.

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NEAR governance has approved a proposal to reduce token supply and adjust staking rewards, impacting tokenomics.

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XRP's price volatility has reached its lowest point in two years, coinciding with a surge in new wallet registrations.

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A crypto whale's early $13,700 investment in SHIB has grown exponentially, with recent on-chain activity detected.

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Genius Terminal has integrated Solana into its mobile app, expanding SOL token trading and token creation capabilities.

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1win's new Solana-based token $1WIN has debuted on Meteora following a successful $61M public sale.

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KuCoin has officially listed MEET48 (IDOL) for trading, enhancing its platform's asset diversity.

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An XRP investor has accused Ripple of prioritizing its stablecoin RLUSD over the interests of long-term XRP holders.

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Despite bearish price action, XRP network activity surges with nearly 8,000 new wallets in a single day.

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A significant Dogecoin transaction worth millions has raised eyebrows in the crypto community.

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Solana's price tests critical support levels amid mixed technical signals and upcoming network changes.

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XRP's price has fluctuated within a 2.4% range since Saturday, marking its narrowest trading band since August's breakout.

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Sam Altman's ChatGPT AI forecasts significant price swings for both Chainlink and Bitcoin by January 1, 2027.

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XRP's price remains near $1.25 despite bearish market sentiment and ETF outflows, with a surge in new wallets and tightening Bollinger Bands.

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Cardano's price drops to $0.188 as bearish derivatives data and technical resistance weigh on the altcoin.

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NEAR's House of Stake has approved a proposal to reduce the network's maximum annual token issuance rate from 2.5% to 1.6% over the next 24 months.

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NEAR's price fell to $3.75 as traders react to broader AI crypto market trends and potential changes in token issuance.

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Cardano's bearish momentum could push its price toward $0.15 as analysts warn of further decline.

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XRP sees record new wallet creation but faces headwinds from US investor pullback and market pressure.

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XRP's price hovers around $1.25, with analysts warning of a potential breakout or breakdown at a key technical level.

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NEAR Protocol has reached a significant milestone of $37 billion in all-time intents volume, showcasing its growing adoption despite the current market conditions.

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A significant token unlock of 101.6 million BTW occurred on November 2, worth approximately $110 million.

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Solana's Solflare wallet has upgraded its security features in response to recent security threats.

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Sui's price is projected to drop by over 23% in the next five days, according to CoinCodex's technical analysis.

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Crypto analyst Peter Anthony suggests an altcoin season could arrive sooner than expected, even with Bitcoin under pressure.

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NEAR Protocol has released a detailed 5-minute guide for its upcoming hackathon, featuring 13 distinct tracks and clear submission deadlines.

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NEAR, XRP, Zcash, and Shiba Inu face critical support tests as the broader crypto market remains under pressure.

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An independent comparison shows XRP's discount on Coinbase narrowed to 0.006% after converting USDT to USD.

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Jim Cramer's four-word post on X triggers Bitcoin price fluctuations and investor speculation.

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Tether's CEO revealed a 150,000 BTC position, significantly higher than the 100,060 BTC implied by its Q3 reserve report.

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Super Micro Computer reports a 298% year-over-year revenue increase and an 849% surge in net income for Q1 2027.

Pfizer's Q3 results show strong growth driven by key medicines, despite declines in COVID-19 product sales.

Fermi (FRMI) shares fell after missing the October 31st deadline for finalizing a key data center lease agreement with TensorWave.

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Binance's bStocks lead in value but trail in trading activity as custody patterns influence the market.

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An ex-XRP treasury has divested its entire $5 million Ripple stake following a private share buyback agreement.

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Gemini's analysis highlights Bitcoin's strong performance in the months following US midterm elections over the past decade.

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Apple's stock fell after reporting a $33 billion increase in manufacturing commitments and a lower gross margin forecast for Q4.

Hong Kong is developing a blockchain-based token representing a 400-ounce gold bar for interbank transactions.

Tom Lee of Fundstrat believes the AI stock selloff has bottomed out, while highlighting crypto's resilience despite recent challenges.

BitMine Chairman Tom Lee views the muted market reaction to the $6.3B Binance hack as a bullish sign, despite contradicting data from stablecoins and sentiment metrics.

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Solana-based stablecoin card payments reached an all-time high of $141 million in October, signaling growing adoption of blockchain-based payment solutions.

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Bitmine increases its Ethereum holdings as Vitalik's cosplay at Devcon captures attention.

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Cathie Wood's ARK Invest purchased shares in Coinbase, Circle, and Robinhood while reducing exposure to Bullish.

XRP options are pricing in significant volatility, with an expected price swing of 8.7% through November 8th.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP are experiencing deteriorating sentiment, with social media conversations skewing increasingly negative.

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Historical trends favor stock market gains after US midterms, but 2023 presents unique challenges.

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Brazil's largest crypto exchange, Mercado Bitcoin, has halted operations after a $38 million security breach.

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Strategy's share repurchase plan and Bitcoin investments drive STRC price increase.

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OKX's latest reserve report shows increasing Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings but declining USDT balances.

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Tom Lee suggests AI stocks may have reached a bottom despite recent market turbulence.

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Taurus integrates Stellar smart-contract assets into its institutional custody and issuance platform.

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Advocacy group Stand With Crypto forecasts a historic pro-Bitcoin shift in the upcoming US Congress.

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Tron founder Justin Sun has filed a motion for sanctions against World Liberty Financial, alleging the company hid UAE ownership ties in their ongoing token dispute.

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Betting markets show growing confidence in Democrats retaining control of both the House and Senate.

A total of 56 companies, including major tech firms, now oppose OKXICE's tokenized stock trading platform.

The CFTC has approved stock perpetual futures for trading on regulated US exchanges, marking a significant regulatory milestone.

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The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased its benchmark interest rate to 4.85%, the highest level in 18 years, citing AI investment and energy prices as key inflation drivers.

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The crypto exchange will discontinue its consumer app services in Hong Kong due to regulatory changes while seeking a separate institutional license.

The New York Stock Exchange adds four transfer agents to its tokenized securities platform, aiming for 24/7 trading and instant settlement.

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT claims a European entity may be covering up a crypto theft exceeding $133 million, with new evidence of post-allegation withdrawals.

Elliptic reports North Korean hackers are laundering a record $6.4 billion Binance heist using sophisticated automation across 12,000 wallets and 11 blockchains.

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The NCSC has issued a warning about AI's potential to enhance ransomware attacks on UK critical infrastructure within five years.

Wyoming voters will choose a successor to pro-bitcoin Senator Cynthia Lummis, with Trump-endorsed Harriet Hageman favored to win.

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A significant crypto theft in Europe resulted in the conversion of $106 million in stablecoins to Monero.

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South Korean lawmakers are pushing for a two-year postponement of cryptocurrency taxation until 2029 amidst budget vote delays.

Offshore crypto cards enabling Indian residents to spend digital assets face scrutiny from RBI and FIU-IND due to potential regulatory violations.

Prediction markets and options data suggest a high likelihood of Democrats controlling the House, but Bitcoin's reaction remains muted.

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Bitcoin has consistently shown strong performance following US midterm elections, with a median gain of 63%.

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BitGo's new service allows institutional investors to earn BTC rewards through staking on the Stacks network.

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A significant Bitcoin transaction was detected from Coinbase Institutional to an anonymous wallet.

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Crypto analyst Markus Thielen forecasts Bitcoin reaching $90,000 by December 2023, while questioning institutional ETF demand and Ethereum's value proposition.

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A 22-year-old programmer was kidnapped and tortured in Russia to extract access to his crypto holdings, resulting in the theft of 10.4 BTC worth approximately $1 million.

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Bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor reaffirmed confidence in Bitcoin's long-term potential despite mixed market signals and price fluctuations.

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A recent update to the Lightning Development Kit (LDK) prevents a probing technique that connects private channels to on-chain funding sources.

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BTCPay Server has advised operators to shut down their instances after hackers exploited a patched flaw to steal an estimated $1.6 million from hot wallets.

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Bitcoin's price dropped as geopolitical tensions and a surge in crypto hacks rattled investor confidence.

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Bitcoin's price fell as spot ETF outflows and tech stock declines weighed on investor sentiment.

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Tether CEO discloses the company holds approximately 150,000 BTC, valued at over $3.1 billion at current prices.

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Bitcoin expected to face downward pressure until monetary expansion resumes, according to Arthur Hayes.

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Binance clarifies its futures trading mechanisms, revealing how it manages positions during market fluctuations.

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Bitcoin's price hovers around $76,850 as US midterm elections approach and geopolitical tensions escalate with Iran.

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Aave has halted new tBTC supply and borrowing on its Ethereum market following a temporary pause by the Threshold network.

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THORChain has restarted trading on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other networks after addressing a refund bug, though some chains remain paused.

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Chainlink has launched new APAC Equities Streams to facilitate the development of advanced financial products in the crypto space.

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Hyperliquid's US expansion plans attract institutional interest while facing competition from tokenized stock opponents.

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Consensys has launched a new institutional settlement infrastructure as MetaMask prepares for independent operation.

Alchemy Pay's integration with Walt allows users in 173 countries to buy and sell crypto directly through Telegram.

A recent comparison of six Solana liquidity venues shows wider spreads at five non-aggregator pools.

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The collaboration explores new models for fund engagement with blockchain technology.

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Ethena's trading team gains authority to approve borrowers for assets backing its USDe stablecoin under a new framework.

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Kinetic's new FXRP lending market offers loans at a 0.04% base rate, with rewards boosting returns.

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Pendle reports a dramatic surge in the total value locked (TVL) for tokenized stocks within decentralized finance over the past year.

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Aave's retweet signals growing DeFi integration with traditional finance products.

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Binance has nearly completed asset replenishment following its October security breach while completing a new Proof of Reserves verification.

Binance reports progress in asset recovery but cites liquidity issues with less-traded tokens as a hurdle.

The cryptocurrency exchange has disclosed how the multi-billion dollar hack was executed.

A sophisticated attack on Binance resulted in a $6.3 billion loss after hackers infiltrated the exchange through compromised employee computers.

ETHGas's new service allows institutions to reserve Ethereum network capacity for future transactions.

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Binance's Ethereum reserves have fallen significantly, contributing to a broader decline in exchange-held ETH.

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The upgrade aims to enhance the speed and security of private transactions on Ethereum's Layer 2.

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The Ethereum Foundation has launched the Devcon opening ceremony, potentially influencing market sentiment.

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Bitmine's latest purchase brings its Ethereum holdings to nearly 5% of the total supply, with the company now holding over 6 million ETH.

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The long-dormant Pando Rings attacker has resumed activity, laundering 4,000 ETH through Tornado Cash.

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The cybersecurity firm is investing nearly half a billion dollars to enhance protection for autonomous AI agents.

Hedera's new agent accounts aim to improve transaction security and user experience on the platform.

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Vitalik Buterin emphasizes the need for trust-minimized systems while warning about AI's potential threat to crypto security.

The Ethereum Foundation is partnering with humanitarian organizations to develop a decentralized aid coordination platform.

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The USDC Treasury has minted $250 million in new tokens to bolster liquidity amid stablecoin market conditions.

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Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin has seen significant growth, surpassing competitors like USDe, while Binance has resumed withdrawals for the asset.

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OKX has introduced a U.S.-based virtual debit card enabling fee-free payments using major stablecoins.

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SAT Japan partners with Triple-A to accept USDT and USDC payments, settling in US dollars for international vehicle buyers.

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Ripple and Water.org are scaling their partnership to expedite aid payments using RLUSD.

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Arbitrum's Security Council has taken emergency action to secure funds from the recent Binance hack, but their final disposition requires a governance vote.

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Solflare has restricted code access and paused new features following recent security incidents in the crypto industry.

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US manufacturing activity strengthens, potentially delaying hopes for lower interest rates that could boost Bitcoin.

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