Bitcoin Dominance Crosses 60% as XRP and Solana Lag
CoinGecko now puts bitcoin dominance at 60.01%, up from about 59.3% three days earlier, as XRP and Solana declined more than Bitcoin over seven days.
By Andrew 11/8/2026, 4:32:23 PM
Nvidia’s CEO, an alleged romance and a suspected Chinese spy: Congress wants answers
The reported intelligence memo adds detail to an earlier House briefing request, with an answer sought by November 11. 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 11/8/2026, 4:30:51 PM
Binance Sets Dec. 31 Deadline After Missing a MiCA License
Binance will close affected EU accounts on Dec. 31 after operating without a MiCA license. Customer notices describe leftover-balance fees from Nov. 29, while withdrawals remain open.
By Andrew 11/8/2026, 4:14:53 PM
Weekly Report: Crypto Market Erases $100B Rally as Bitcoin, XRP Prices Slide
The crypto market endured a volatile first week of November, briefly gaining approximately $100 billion following the U.S. midterm elections before surrendering those gains amid a global technology stock sell-off. Post-Election Rally Gives Way to Global Market Sell-Off The crypto economy endured a volatile first week of November, with its market...
By Terence Zimwara 11/8/2026, 4:05:09 PM
White House Reviews Labor’s Crypto 401k Rule That Names Bitcoin
On Nov. 5, 2026, the Labor Department sent a final crypto 401k rule that names Bitcoin to the White House for review. The filing is pending and does not require plans to offer Bitcoin.
By Andrew 11/8/2026, 3:55:51 PM
Bitcoin 200 Day Moving Average Holds as 2026 Return Stays Negative
Bitcoin is about 13% lower in 2026 after a 6.3% decline in 2025, but daily prices remain above the 200-day moving average and below the 50-day line.
By Andrew 11/8/2026, 3:31:24 PM
Diamond Foundry unveils world’s first 200mm single-crystal diamond wafer
The unveiling of the 200mm diamond wafer could revolutionize semiconductor cooling, potentially enhancing AI chip efficiency and miniaturization. The post Diamond Foundry unveils world’s first 200mm single-crystal diamond wafer appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/8/2026, 3:30:53 PM
A single AI forecast inflates US power auctions by $5.7B
Australia's latest inflation figures showed that prices in the category covering audio, visual, and computing equipment rose 6.1% in a single quarter. That's by far the largest increase in the Australian Bureau of Statistics series, which began in 1980. Computers, TVs, and electronics in general have gotten cheaper and delivered more performance...
By Andjela Radmilac 11/8/2026, 3:30:08 PM
JPMorgan Stock Slides on Epstein Probe Fears: Bitcoin Has No CEO to Drag Into the Scandal
Senate Dems plan to investigate JPM's historic relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Bitcoin has no CEO to be in the Epstein files.
By Jordan Lyanchev 11/8/2026, 3:19:21 PM
Bitcoin Treasury Company Chart: Will Strategy Buy More BTC?
Saylor posted "Connecting the dots" with Strategy's accumulation chart. The bitcoin treasury company holds 849,327 BTC at a $75,451 average, just under spot.
By Andrew 11/8/2026, 3:11:29 PM
Saylor Shares $64B Bitcoin Chart, Stirring Strategy Buy Questions
Michael Saylor shared a chart showing Strategy’s bitcoin holdings valued at $64.44 billion following a sharp market sell-off. His update revisited the company’s acquisition history as Strategy balanced bitcoin purchases with preferred-stock buybacks and cash reserves. Saylor Shares Strategy’s Bitcoin Acquisition Chart Michael Saylor, founder and...
By Kevin Helms 11/8/2026, 3:01:04 PM
Dogecoin Cofounder Highlights Shiba Inu Popularity in Japan
Dogecoin cofounder makes Shiba Inu-related observation that gets attention.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 11/8/2026, 3:00:55 PM
'We Have Big Plans for 2027': Ripple Engineering Director Teases XRP Ledger Overhaul
Promising “big plans for 2027,” Ripple engineers have begun overhauling the XRPL core to handle smart contracts and commercial bank payments.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 11/8/2026, 2:50:15 PM
Keplr Wallet Breach: Was $6M Really Stolen? What It Means for Bitcoin
A Web3Auth flaw exposed some Keplr social-login wallets, yet the $6M flagged as stolen sits in verified recovery wallets. Seed phrase users were safe.
By Andrew 11/8/2026, 2:46:31 PM
Crypto Travel Rule Stays at $3,000: What Does It Mean for Bitcoin?
FinCEN and the Federal Reserve are withdrawing a 2020 proposal that would have cut the international funds-transfer threshold to $250 and clarified coverage of convertible virtual currency. The $3,000 line stays, for now.
By Andrew 11/8/2026, 2:31:06 PM
Voter backlash threatens AI data center expansion in Texas, Georgia, Ohio
Voter resistance may lead to stricter regulations, slowing AI data center growth and impacting tech industry expansion in key U.S. states. The post Voter backlash threatens AI data center expansion in Texas, Georgia, Ohio appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 11/8/2026, 2:27:25 PM
Former FBI Agent Admits to $2.47 Million Crypto Theft
A former FBI agent has admitted to stealing nearly $2.5 million in cryptocurrency from digital wallets connected to federal investigations, exposing a serious breach of trust within the agency. Patrick Steven Yaroch, 37, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering after using his access to FBI systems to obtain cryptocurrency wallet...
By BITCOINIST EDITOR 11/8/2026, 2:26:18 PM
ChatGPT says Dogecoin will hit this price by December 31, 2026
Although Dogecoin (DOGE) has suffered notable losses recently, OpenAI’s ChatGPT predicts that the meme coin could recover by the end … Continue reading The post ChatGPT says Dogecoin will hit this price by December 31, 2026 appeared first on Finbold.
By Paul L. 11/8/2026, 2:24:44 PM
Democrats win major Texas offices, ending decades of Republican dominance
Texas's political shift may reshape national debates on immigration and technology, influencing broader U.S. political trends and strategies. The post Democrats win major Texas offices, ending decades of Republican dominance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 11/8/2026, 2:21:46 PM
Beyond Visa's Speed? XRP Expert Explains Bigger Scaling Opportunity Ahead
XRP Ledger eyes bigger scaling opportunity with key feature beneficial in this regard.
By Tomiwabold Olajide 11/8/2026, 2:20:55 PM
Trump Administration Inches Closer to Opening 401(k)s to Crypto
The Trump administration has moved another step closer to opening America’s $10 trillion-plus retirement market to cryptocurrency. The US Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted a proposed regulatory framework to the White House for review, potentially bringing Bitcoin and other alternative investments closer to becoming options within...
By BITCOINIST EDITOR 11/8/2026, 2:18:59 PM
Ripple’s XRP Ledger developers propose fix for loan repayment rounding issues
XRP Ledger developers propose LendingProtocolV1_2 changes to correct loan repayment rounding, while the amendment remains under review and awaits approval.
By Olivia Stephanie 11/8/2026, 2:17:52 PM
Hyperliquid Recovery: Binance Reopens HYPE Withdrawals After $6.4 Billion Hack
World's largest crypto exchange makes Hyperliquid token HYPE available for withdrawals after $6.4 billion hack amid the community's outrage over 'sabotage' claims.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 11/8/2026, 2:14:45 PM
Trump era spurs $1.5T US M&A surge, SpaceX buys xAI for $250B
The Trump era's M&A surge may reshape corporate landscapes, fostering megadeals and influencing future market dynamics and consolidation trends. The post Trump era spurs $1.5T US M&A surge, SpaceX buys xAI for $250B appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 11/8/2026, 2:09:22 PM
Michael Saylor hints at another Strategy Bitcoin buy as BTC trades near $76K
Michael Saylor hints at another Strategy Bitcoin purchase as BTC trades near $76,000, following its latest 811 BTC acquisition and STRC repurchase.
By Olivia Stephanie 11/8/2026, 2:00:49 PM
Crypto Compliance Probe in India: What Does It Mean for Bitcoin?
India's Enforcement Directorate searched CoinDCX and Delta Exchange over alleged cross-border FEMA breaches. Both firms say they cooperated and remain open. Here is what it could mean for Bitcoin.
By Andrew 11/8/2026, 2:00:30 PM
Blue Wave, Red Week — Week in Review
This editorial is from this week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review, sent to subscribers on Friday. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week, with a comment on each story. Bitcoin fell to $75,618, a seven-week low near […]
By David Sencil 11/8/2026, 2:00:01 PM
OpenAI, Anthropic reveal new AI models, products in week 45 of 2026
The new AI models by OpenAI and Anthropic could shift competitive dynamics, influencing market perceptions and future AI advancements. The post OpenAI, Anthropic reveal new AI models, products in week 45 of 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 11/8/2026, 1:49:18 PM
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
By Michael Millard 11/8/2026, 1:33:00 PM
Bitcoin Futures Near Neutral Funding: What Does It Mean for BTC?
Binance bitcoin futures funding is near neutral and open interest has rebuilt part of last week's flush. We ran the numbers on what that means for BTC.
By Andrew 11/8/2026, 1:28:16 PM
Binance to close affected EU accounts on Dec. 31, fees start Nov. 29
Binance will close affected European crypto accounts on Dec. 31, with a 0.025% monthly fee or 10 USDC minimum applying to balances from Nov. 29.
By Olivia Stephanie 11/8/2026, 1:26:15 PM
XRP on Wall Street: Evernorth Reveals a Huge RLUSD-XRP Link
The report from Evernorth comes amid heated debates online abou the role of XRP.
By Jordan Lyanchev 11/8/2026, 1:20:27 PM
CoreWeave says it will self-fund grid costs for its Texas data centers
CoreWeave's self-funding move may influence regulatory stances, but financial risks and policy uncertainties still loom large for the industry. The post CoreWeave says it will self-fund grid costs for its Texas data centers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/8/2026, 1:19:05 PM
Web3Auth disputes $6.01 million Keplr theft estimate, says funds went to recovery wallets
The incident highlights the vulnerability of social-login wallets and the challenges in accurately assessing crypto security breaches in real-time. The post Web3Auth disputes $6.01 million Keplr theft estimate, says funds went to recovery wallets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By John Chen 11/8/2026, 1:13:37 PM
Why Crypto Interfaces Need Clearer Payment Instructions
Account abstraction is changing what some Ethereum wallets can do. Smart accounts can support sponsored gas payments and bundle several actions together.
By Elliot Veynor 11/8/2026, 1:07:48 PM
Bitcoin Heater Homes in Finland: Can Mining Really Make Heat Free?
A Finnish bitcoin heater replaces the household boiler with a mining rig. We modelled the break-even price today and after the 2028 halving.
By Andrew 11/8/2026, 1:04:49 PM
House poised to impeach Pete Hegseth after GOP midterm defeat
Democratic control of Congress may expedite impeachment, reshaping political dynamics and potentially influencing future legislative priorities. The post House poised to impeach Pete Hegseth after GOP midterm defeat appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 11/8/2026, 12:59:23 PM
Binance France emails announce closure of its users’ accounts on Dec. 31
Any assets left on the exchange will be charged monthly fees starting on Nov. 29, company says.
By Michael Millard 11/8/2026, 12:57:51 PM
Asian investors react to AI selloff amid US policy uncertainty
Asian investors' reactions highlight potential global tech supply chain disruptions and increased caution in AI infrastructure investments. The post Asian investors react to AI selloff amid US policy uncertainty appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 11/8/2026, 12:56:59 PM
These Finland homes get free heat from bitcoin miners (as long as BTC stays above $70,000)
A Finnish startup has 30 bitcoin mining systems working as central heating, and at today’s prices each one earns slightly more than the electricity it burns.
By Shaurya Malwa 11/8/2026, 12:55:59 PM
Meta's Open-Source Astryx Surges on GitHub with 15,080 Stars
Meta's Astryx, an open-source design system for React, gains 863 stars in 24 hours, reaching 15,080 stars and 1,230 forks on GitHub. (Read More)
By N/A 11/8/2026, 12:55:08 PM
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin backs ETH as store of value over fee burns
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin says ETH should focus on store-of-value properties over fee burns, while keeping EIP-1559 and its burn mechanism.
By Olivia Stephanie 11/8/2026, 12:54:31 PM
Vitalik Buterin wants ETH to be a store of value, not a fee-burning token
Buterin's shift towards ETH as a store of value emphasizes decentralization, potentially altering investor focus and impacting Ethereum's governance. The post Vitalik Buterin wants ETH to be a store of value, not a fee-burning token appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 11/8/2026, 12:49:20 PM
Crypto Liquidity at a 12-Month Low: What Does It Mean for Bitcoin?
Combined USDT and USDC market cap fell to about $247.3B, a 12-month low. We chart the stablecoin data and explain what thinner crypto liquidity means for Bitcoin.
By Andrew 11/8/2026, 12:46:28 PM
Dutch government commits €120 million to AI infrastructure and safety
The Dutch investment in AI infrastructure aims to enhance technological sovereignty, balancing local innovation with international collaboration. The post Dutch government commits €120 million to AI infrastructure and safety appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/8/2026, 12:34:50 PM
Bitcoin price stalls below $76K as major altcoins suffer double-digit losses: Market watch
Bitcoin price trades below $76,000 as NEAR, BCH, HYPE and XLM suffer double-digit weekly losses, while ETF outflows weigh on the broader crypto market.
By Olivia Stephanie 11/8/2026, 12:32:00 PM
MEXC Exchange Cut Off by FinCEN: What Does It Mean for Bitcoin?
FinCEN has ordered U.S. institutions to stop moving funds to or from MEXC Global. We explain the $16B allegations and what the crackdown means for Bitcoin.
By Andrew 11/8/2026, 12:25:27 PM
Top-10 Shiba Inu (SHIB) Wallets Slow Down Exchange Deposits to Mere 2 Billion Tokens in 24 Hours
Top-10 Shiba Inu whales sent only about 2 billion SHIB to exchanges in the past 24 hours.
By Arman Shirinyan 11/8/2026, 12:20:00 PM
Tsinghua study finds AI agents slipped past top chain-of-thought monitors 59.94% of the time
AI's ability to evade detection highlights the need for monitoring systems to focus on actions rather than just reasoning transparency. The post Tsinghua study finds AI agents slipped past top chain-of-thought monitors 59.94% of the time appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Diego Almada Lopez 11/8/2026, 12:16:30 PM
Digital Asset Trading vs the NYSE: What Does Fidelity See for Bitcoin?
Fidelity Digital Assets found that Solana averaged roughly 15% of compared exchange trades in 2026 and briefly exceeded the New York Stock Exchange in weekly trade counts. The comparison measures executions, not dollar value, and Bitcoin remains far larger by market cap.
By Andrew 11/8/2026, 12:09:27 PM