Hyperliquid Still Rules the Perps Market, but HYPE Bulls Face Trouble
Key Takeaways Hyperliquid’s HYPE trades 22% below its September record despite commanding $11 billion in open interest. Hyperliquid’s RWA perpetuals market share has fallen from approximately 80% to 26%. HYPE buybacks face mounting pressure from token unlocks, declining volumes and…
Bitcoin Withstands Headwinds — Week in Review
Bitcoin round-tripped from last Friday to now, pushing up through the week before giving back all its gains on Thursday, when an oil spike (Brent crude jumped roughly 7% to above $113) and a tech rout hit risk assets. An…
Milei Blasts Argentine Press After Beating Libra Crypto Charges
Key Takeaways Argentine President Milei demanded compensation for slander after his acquittal in the Libra token fraud case. Milei accused major media outlets and journalists of orchestrating a political smear campaign to extort him. Critics blasted the ruling, accusing officials…
Brazil Pushes Mandatory Tokenization to Overhaul Market Tracking
Key Takeaways Brazil’s CVM is pushing mandatory asset tokenization and AI to overhaul its overwhelmed $2.32T fund market. The regulator is testing DLTs and smart contracts to automate compliance, enable audit trails, and cut risks. This shift cuts fund entry…
Russia Hits 270,000 Digital Ruble Accounts in Rapid CBDC Launch
Key Takeaways Russia’s digital ruble hit 270,000 accounts since its September launch, far exceeding expectations. Driven by strong SME demand, the central bank will launch CBDC subscription services and offline payments. To boost adoption, the government is offering CBDC payroll…
US Extradites Chinese National in $36.9M+ Crypto Scam With 174 Victims
Key Takeaways Eight co-conspirators have pleaded guilty in the investment fraud case. More than $36.9 million allegedly passed through one Bahamas account. Zheng Zhao faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of the conspiracy. Extradition Brings Zhao Before…
Electrum Wallet Attack Hid Bitcoin Theft Behind a Fee Increase
Key Takeaways Electrum 4.8.3 fixes a high-severity flaw that allowed malicious servers to substitute Bitcoin transactions. Electrum confirmed reports of a user who lost funds after increasing a transaction fee. Electrum users should upgrade immediately and verify destination addresses before…
Grok, GPT and Claude Voice Modes Guess Bitcoin’s Price
Key Takeaways ChatGPT and Grok voice both finished at $82,000, but their explanations contained important weaknesses. Claude Opus 5.5 voice disclosed limitations sooner than its text session, which predicted $78,000. All 4 AI sessions lacked reproducible price calculations, leaving voice-versus-text…
A Machine That Prints Gold
Key Takeaways Marathon Fusion claims it converted mercury into stable gold, beating CERN’s production rate by ten times. Gold closed near $3,996 on Oct. 23, approximately 26% below its January peak amid broader market weakness. World Gold Council estimates put…
Keystone Wallet Data Breach Exposes Buyers’ Addresses to Scammers
Key Takeaways Keystone disclosed an Oct. 24 breach exposing customer shipping information and purchase details. Keystone says private keys, recovery phrases and payment information were not compromised. Coldcard, Ledger, Trezor and Safepal also faced major security incidents in 2026. Keystone…
