XRP Ledger targets Nov. 4 fix for unauthorized token minting
XRP Ledger has moved closer to activating a Nov. 4 fix for a flaw that can let accounts authorized only to burn issued tokens create new ones under certain conditions. XRPL’s official documentation identifies the problem in PaymentBurn, a permission…
By Lawrence Mondal 11/2/2026, 5:24:11 PM
Most tokenized stock trading on Jupiter happens after Wall Street closes
The rise in after-hours tokenized stock trading highlights a shift towards decentralized, 24/7 markets, challenging traditional exchanges. The post Most tokenized stock trading on Jupiter happens after Wall Street closes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 11/2/2026, 5:22:48 PM
EU entity suspected of losing $106 million from crypto exchange accounts, ZachXBT says
The unidentified attacker moved funds through ether, instant exchanges and Monero, but the victim and affected exchanges remain unknown.
By Olivier Acuna 11/2/2026, 5:21:04 PM
NVIDIA details Workload Map for Kubernetes AI frameworks
NVIDIA says Workload Map provides a shared way to describe Kubernetes workloads across frameworks, with support for JobSet, KAI Scheduler and Run:ai. (Read More)
By N/A 11/2/2026, 5:19:30 PM
S&P 500 slips 4% from its peak as AI selloff stirs recession fears
The AI stock slump could exacerbate global economic slowdown, highlighting vulnerabilities in market concentration and growth dependency. The post S&P 500 slips 4% from its peak as AI selloff stirs recession fears appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/2/2026, 5:14:43 PM
ORE weekly mining volume nears $12 million, highest since February
The surge in ORE mining activity suggests a broadening user base, potentially enhancing the protocol's sustainability and market appeal. The post ORE weekly mining volume nears $12 million, highest since February appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 11/2/2026, 5:14:25 PM
Binance says $6.34 billion hack recovery came entirely from its own balance sheet
Binance's self-funded hack recovery reinforces its commitment to user protection, setting a precedent for industry accountability and resilience. The post Binance says $6.34 billion hack recovery came entirely from its own balance sheet appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 11/2/2026, 5:13:41 PM
Trade.xyz restores GitBook docs but keeps link warning in place
Trade.xyz has restored its GitBook documentation after identifying unauthorized activity on Nov. 2, while warning users to avoid links within the pages as its investigation continues. Trade.xyz said in its Nov. 2 announcement that unauthorized activity had affected its GitBook…
By Lawrence Mondal 11/2/2026, 5:00:00 PM
Base Sets November 5 Denim Activation as Apps Prepare for Native 200ms Blocks
Base plans to activate Denim on November 5. The upgrade changes block handling, giving node operators and applications separate readiness tasks.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 11/2/2026, 5:00:00 PM
DeFi Development expands Solana treasury to 2.6M SOL as tokenized assets hit $5B
DeFi Development Corp's strategic shift to smaller SOL acquisitions reflects a cautious capital management approach amid rising financing costs. The post DeFi Development expands Solana treasury to 2.6M SOL as tokenized assets hit $5B appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 11/2/2026, 4:58:05 PM
Ripple Price Forecast: XRP trades sideways as negative Coinbase Premium Index weighs
Ripple (XRP) hovers around $1.25 on Monday, as bulls and bears engage in a tug-of-war to determine trend direction after consolidation lapses. The remittance token corrected sharply alongside other cryptocurrencies last week, after the $6.3 billion Binance security breach.
By N/A 11/2/2026, 4:57:42 PM
Over $106M in Crypto Stolen From EU Entity? ZachXBT Tracks Attacker’s Laundering Trail
ZachXBT said that multiple laundering indicators give him high confidence that the North Korean threat actor Lazarus Group is not responsible.
By Chayanika Deka 11/2/2026, 4:56:04 PM
NYSE taps Broadridge to enable shareholder voting on blockchain
The integration of blockchain in shareholder voting could revolutionize market operations, enhancing transparency and efficiency while awaiting regulatory approval. The post NYSE taps Broadridge to enable shareholder voting on blockchain appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 11/2/2026, 4:46:21 PM
Brazil’s Mercado Bitcoin Halts Withdrawals After Estimated $46M Stolen
Mercado Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in Brazil, said Monday that it had halted deposits and withdrawals following a “security incident.” A prominent analyst pegged the damages at $46 million worth of crypto and counting across numerous chains, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. Brazil’s Top Crypto Exchange Attacked On Monday, Mercado...
By Andrew Hayward 11/2/2026, 4:41:58 PM
NYSE taps Wall Street giant Broadridge to bring shareholder voting to tokenized stocks
A key provider of shareholder voting and corporate services on Wall Street, Broadridge will help bring investor rights onchain for the exchange's upcoming venue.
By Krisztian Sandor 11/2/2026, 4:41:46 PM
ETH vaults lagged staking while dollar strategies beat Treasuries, Glassnode finds
Glassnode’s latest review puts September ETH vaults behind staking and USD curators ahead of Treasuries, despite growth in its tracked balance. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 11/2/2026, 4:40:04 PM
Anthropic narrows quarterly loss as revenue jumps ahead of Nasdaq IPO
Anthropic's IPO could reshape the AI industry landscape, attracting massive investments and setting new benchmarks for tech valuations. The post Anthropic narrows quarterly loss as revenue jumps ahead of Nasdaq IPO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/2/2026, 4:39:43 PM
Musk says Grok Bot usage limits were cut because costs ran too high
The reduced usage limits highlight the financial challenges of scaling AI services sustainably, impacting user satisfaction and trust. The post Musk says Grok Bot usage limits were cut because costs ran too high appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/2/2026, 4:37:47 PM
Onlend Unveils No-Code Infrastructure to Launch Custom Onchain Lending Apps
Built by a team with experience scaling a leading DeFi lending protocol, Onlend aims to make it easier for fintechs, asset managers, curators, and asset issuers to build and operate their own lending products. Onlend has publicly unveiled its decentralised infrastructure platform designed to let anyone create, launch, and operate their own onchain...
By BlockmanPR 11/2/2026, 4:36:32 PM
42AI exits stealth with roughly $63M to build AI that forecasts human behavior
42AI's focus on predicting behavior could revolutionize decision-making processes, but its success hinges on data access and ethical considerations. The post 42AI exits stealth with roughly $63M to build AI that forecasts human behavior appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/2/2026, 4:34:30 PM
Solana’s monthly stablecoin card spending hits record $141 million in October
Solana's rising stablecoin card spending highlights growing crypto adoption, but reliance on few issuers poses potential concentration risks. The post Solana’s monthly stablecoin card spending hits record $141 million in October appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 11/2/2026, 4:31:09 PM
CFTC Opens Regulatory Path for Crypto Markets as US Lawmakers Stall
TL;DR The CFTC is developing a federal framework for certain leveraged and margined retail crypto transactions. The proposal could give eligible crypto exchanges a route to operate under a national regulatory system rather than relying solely on state-level licensing. The agency opened a public consultation on October 5, seeking feedback on...
By BITCOINIST EDITOR 11/2/2026, 4:30:17 PM
Half-Time Markets Explained: Betting the First 45 Minutes With Crypto
How half-time markets work, from first-half totals and goal in the first half to HT/FT combinations, and how to bet the opening 45 minutes with crypto.
By Crypto Daily 11/2/2026, 4:29:15 PM
Ripple Price Analysis: What Happens to XRP If $1.2 Support Is Lost?
XRP is attempting to stabilize around $1.25 after briefly slipping toward $1.20 last week, extending the decline that has been unfolding since late September. The token is now back inside a key support zone, where the buyers’ response would likely decide whether the correction pauses or extends toward lower demand. Ripple Price Analysis: The USDT...
By Shayan Markets 11/2/2026, 4:26:59 PM
Clean Sheets and Goalless Draws: How Defensive Football Markets Work
How clean sheet, win to nil, both teams to score and goalless draw markets work, what moves defensive prices and how these bets behave in accumulators.
By Crypto Daily 11/2/2026, 4:25:16 PM
Anthropic’s amended IPO filing warns its models may soon hit a key AI progress threshold
Anthropic's IPO filing highlights potential AI advancements, signaling increased scrutiny and possible delays, impacting investor confidence. The post Anthropic’s amended IPO filing warns its models may soon hit a key AI progress threshold appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/2/2026, 4:23:26 PM
Securitize brings Arista, ExxonMobil, Uber and Disney shares to Solana
The integration of major US equities into Solana via Securitize could enhance blockchain adoption in traditional finance, boosting market liquidity. The post Securitize brings Arista, ExxonMobil, Uber and Disney shares to Solana appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 11/2/2026, 4:21:14 PM
Asian Totals Past 2.5: Reading Goal Lines in Low-Scoring Leagues
How Asian totals split goal lines into quarter steps, how over 2.25 and under 2.75 settle, and why quarter lines suit low-scoring football leagues.
By Crypto Daily 11/2/2026, 4:21:05 PM
tZERO agrees to $350M SPAC merger with NYSE American listing planned
tZERO has agreed to go public through a merger with FG Imperii Acquisition Corp. at a $350 million pre-money equity valuation, with an NYSE American listing under TZRO expected after closing in early 2027. According to tZERO’s Nov. 2 announcement,…
By Lawrence Mondal 11/2/2026, 4:20:14 PM
6.7 Million Stellar (XLM) Stolen in Massive $40 Million Mercado Bitcoin Breach
Brazil's biggest crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin discloses the specific on-chain address holding 6.7 million stolen Stellar (XLM) after a $40 million hack.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 11/2/2026, 4:12:30 PM
Sam Altman says AI is now mostly smarter than top scientists
AI's growing capabilities could reshape white-collar work, necessitating human oversight and infrastructure expansion to manage increased demand. The post Sam Altman says AI is now mostly smarter than top scientists appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/2/2026, 4:09:39 PM
Brazil’s Mercado Bitcoin Freezes Deposits and Withdrawals Due to Ongoing Security Incident, Losses Estimated Near $40 Million
Bitcoin Magazine Brazil’s Mercado Bitcoin Freezes Deposits and Withdrawals Due to Ongoing Security Incident, Losses Estimated Near $40 Million Brazil’s largest crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin says customers suffered no losses, but it has not said how much was taken or when it will reopen. This post Brazil’s Mercado Bitcoin Freezes Deposits and...
By Micah Zimmerman 11/2/2026, 4:09:05 PM
Bitcoin Price Analysis: Is the September Rally Structure in Danger as BTC Hangs by a Thread?
Bitcoin is attempting to stabilize around $78K after posting its fourth straight weekly loss, with sentiment weighed down by the record Binance hack and a $643.3 million withdrawal from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs on Friday. The asset now sits inside a key demand zone that could decide whether the September rally structure survives. Meanwhile, the […]
By Shayan Markets 11/2/2026, 4:06:43 PM
Anthropic swings to a $567 million operating loss in amended IPO filing
Anthropic's financial volatility highlights the challenges of scaling AI ventures, impacting investor confidence and IPO valuation prospects. The post Anthropic swings to a $567 million operating loss in amended IPO filing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/2/2026, 4:06:30 PM
Meituan releases LongCat-2.5, a 1.6 trillion parameter multimodal model built for agentic work
Meituan's LongCat-2.5 model signifies a shift towards domestic tech independence and enhances AI's role in complex, autonomous tasks. The post Meituan releases LongCat-2.5, a 1.6 trillion parameter multimodal model built for agentic work appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/2/2026, 4:04:29 PM
BitMine Edges Toward 5% of ETH While Saylor Adds 811 BTC
Strategy started buying Bitcoin again after a one-week pause and paid for it by selling new common shares. Strategy used cash it already held to buy back part of its STRC preferred stock. BitMine is a few weeks of buying away from owning 5% of Ethereum’s supply. BitMine’s reported portfolio value fell because ETH’s price [...]
By Alexander Stefanov 11/2/2026, 4:03:49 PM
Trezor Expands Wallet Security Features Following $100M Coldcard Exploit
TL;DR Trezor expands wallet maximum passphrase length from 50 to 128 characters. The update follows July’s Coldcard vulnerability, which exposed weaknesses in recovery phrase generation and contributed to more than $100 million in reported losses. Strong, unique passphrases helped protect some users whose wallet backups were compromised. The new...
By BITCOINIST EDITOR 11/2/2026, 4:00:09 PM
Anchorpoint Plans Native HKDAP on Solana as Hong Kong Dollar Access Expands
Anchorpoint and Solana Foundation are exploring native HKDAP issuance, while the stablecoin remains in an institutional beta on Ethereum.
By NewsBTC Editorial Team 11/2/2026, 4:00:00 PM
Tether freezes over $4.5m USDT linked to Mercado Bitcoin breach
Tether froze more than 4.5 million USDT linked to Mercado Bitcoin’s Nov. 2 security incident, as the Brazilian exchange suspended deposits and withdrawals while investigating suspicious fund movements. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino announced the freeze while sharing Mercado Bitcoin’s official…
By Lawrence Mondal 11/2/2026, 3:57:37 PM
Injective (INJ)launches Institutional Rail for block production access
Injective (INJ)said its Institutional Rail gives firms direct access to block production, next-block inclusion and pre-commit acknowledgement. (Read More)
By N/A 11/2/2026, 3:57:37 PM
Bitmine Hits 99% of Ether Goal as Tom Lee Downplays Impact of $6.3B Binance Hack
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has moved closer to its ambitious goal of owning 5% of ether’s total supply, while Chairman Tom Lee argues that the cryptocurrency market’s relatively muted response to last week’s massive Binance hack demonstrates the industry’s growing resilience. Bitmine Nears 5% ETH Goal The publicly traded company announced...
By Andrew Hayward 11/2/2026, 3:55:53 PM
Brazil’s Mercado Bitcoin halts withdrawals after $40 million drained across 10 chains
The Brazilian exchange paused deposits and withdrawals after wallets on at least 10 chains were emptied, days after the $6.3 billion Binance hack.
By Oliver Knight 11/2/2026, 3:53:29 PM
SBI Holdings to invest $100 million in Robinhood-backed Erebor Bank
SBI's investment in Erebor could accelerate blockchain adoption in banking, enhancing cross-border transactions and stablecoin integration. The post SBI Holdings to invest $100 million in Robinhood-backed Erebor Bank appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Kaye Quema 11/2/2026, 3:46:33 PM
OpenAI launches Grid Protectors Program for future compute campuses
OpenAI said its Grid Protectors Program will work with utilities to support grid reliability and help protect consumer electricity costs. (Read More)
By N/A 11/2/2026, 3:42:21 PM
Core Lightning nodes can keep crashing after an upgrade until a stored trigger is removed
The flaw was patched in April, but a malicious announcement already saved on an affected node needs separate removal. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 11/2/2026, 3:40:25 PM
Immunefi credits return valid-report fees to over 700 researchers
Immunefi has launched a credits system that returns submission fees on valid bug reports to more than 700 researchers, including hunters whose findings were closed as duplicates or private known issues. According to Immunefi’s announcement on Nov. 2, the program…
By Lawrence Mondal 11/2/2026, 3:39:18 PM
Binance Outflows and ETF Selling Weigh In On BTC
TL;DR Bitcoin slipped 0.4% to around $77,900 as investors assessed the fallout from Binance’s $6.3 billion hack as binance outflows pressure BTC’s price. Binance reported $3.64 billion in net outflows during the first nine and a half hours after withdrawals resumed. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $643 million in outflows on Friday, adding to...
By BITCOINIST EDITOR 11/2/2026, 3:36:42 PM
HKMA and HKUST launch PQC Toolkit for bank quantum preparedness
HKMA and HKUST have launched a Post-Quantum Cryptography Toolkit to help banks assess exposure, set governance and plan transitions. (Read More)
By N/A 11/2/2026, 3:35:21 PM
Orbscan lets anyone track Polymarket trader positions and PnL
Orbscan's transparency in tracking Polymarket trades could revolutionize market strategies, enhance data-driven decisions, and spur innovation. The post Orbscan lets anyone track Polymarket trader positions and PnL appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 11/2/2026, 3:33:15 PM
Solana Officially Scores 1,000 Days Without Outage
Solana has officially reached 1,000 days without a network-wide outage, marking a major turnaround for a blockchain once notorious for frequent disruptions and highlighting significant improvements in network reliability.
By Alex Dovbnya 11/2/2026, 3:32:25 PM