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Crypto-friendly Republican French Hill won reelection in Arkansas but is expected to lose his House Financial Services Committee chairmanship after Democrats gained control of the House. Hill sponsored the CLARITY Act and supported the GENIUS Act, while Democrat Maxine Waters is the leading contender to replace him as chair; crypto-backed PACs spent more than $176 million during the election cycle. The leadership change could increase regulatory scrutiny and create uncertainty around the future of US crypto legislation.
Lido DAO has introduced dual-layer loss protection for its EarnETH and EarnUSD products, adding a second layer of capital protection for depositors.
Firelight provides the first layer, followed by Lido DAO, which is committing an initial $5 million in shares to back eligible losses.
The additional protection could improve depositor confidence and strengthen adoption of Lido's Earn products, although coverage remains subject to limits and conditions.
Bitcoin fell below $76,000 as a broad AI-stock selloff spread across financial markets, dragging cryptocurrencies and crypto-related stocks lower.
The Nasdaq dropped nearly 6%, crypto miners plunged 15%-20%, and more than $1 billion in crypto derivatives positions were liquidated, mostly bullish bets.
Despite the sharp selloff, crypto's relative resilience compared with AI-linked stocks could support longer-term optimism, although continued weakness in AI sentiment may pressure digital assets.
US regulators have reportedly contacted banks to assess unusual activity and potential service disruptions following Binance’s $6.34 billion hack, raising scrutiny of crypto-related security exposures across the banking sector.
The Federal Reserve and OCC are examining potential risks involving crypto custody, counterparty exposure and incident response, while $2.85 billion in affected digital assets had been frozen or intercepted.
The inquiries could intensify cybersecurity oversight of banks serving crypto businesses and increase pressure on institutions to strengthen controls against sophisticated attacks.
Multiliquid has launched an institutional Treasury product offering continuous 3-month US T-Bill-linked yields with instant 24/7 redemptions for corporate cash balances.
The product offers indicative annualized yields of up to 3.5%, backed by tokenized government money market funds, and is live on Ethereum and Solana.
The launch could accelerate institutional adoption of tokenized real-world assets and increase demand for on-chain Treasury products.
How investors stake ETH and SOL can significantly change how much of their staking rewards they ultimately keep, with exchanges retaining up to 35% and self-custody providers typically taking 5% to 15%.
Staking ETP sponsors retain approximately 5% to 25% of rewards, while ETP shares offer T+1 settlement compared with potentially weeks of unstaking delays for directly held tokens.
Growing awareness of reward deductions, custody risks and liquidity differences could increase demand for staking ETPs and put pressure on providers charging higher fees.
Anchorage Digital has applied for CFTC swap dealer registration to expand its institutional cryptocurrency options business under a federally regulated derivatives framework.
If approved, the firm expects to offer European-style Bitcoin and Ethereum options with maturities of up to one year, while meeting CFTC capital, risk management, and margin requirements.
The move could strengthen institutional access to regulated crypto derivatives and support greater demand for BTC and ETH options.
$631 million in crypto long positions were liquidated within 24 hours as leveraged traders absorbed heavy losses during volatile market swings. Bitcoin accounted for $200M-$410M in liquidations, while Ethereum saw $170M-$250M, with Binance representing approximately 40%-50% of total liquidations. Persistent leverage and concentrated forced selling could intensify volatility and increase the risk of further liquidation cascades across crypto markets.
Zilliqa plans to abandon its standalone Layer 1 network and transition to an Ethereum Layer 2 designed for regulated institutions, citing insufficient usage to sustain independent operations.
The proposed Zilliqa Institutional Layer will use Ethereum for settlement and introduce built-in identity, compliance mechanisms and permissioned markets for verified participants.
The pivot could give Zilliqa access to Ethereum's security and institutional markets, but its long-term success will depend on adoption of the new network and execution of the transition.
Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies extended their gains as a broad risk-asset rally and a $730 million crypto liquidation wave fueled a short squeeze, pushing total crypto market capitalization to $2.66 trillion.
Short liquidations surged to $448 million from $179 million a day earlier, while U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded $75 million and $53 million in net inflows, respectively.
Continued short covering and renewed ETF demand could support further crypto gains, although mixed performance across major altcoins may limit the breadth of the rally.
US banking regulators are investigating potential spillover effects on traditional financial institutions following the $6.3 billion Binance hack, the largest recorded theft in crypto history.
The Federal Reserve and OCC contacted banks to check for unusual transactions or service disruptions, while Binance reported recovering 90%-95% of the stolen assets with help from Tether and Circle freezes.
The investigation and renewed calls for offshore exchange oversight could intensify regulatory pressure on the crypto industry and weigh on market confidence.
Bitcoin fell back below $80,000 on Thursday as investor optimism following the Democratic midterm sweep faded, reversing part of Wednesday's rally.
Bitcoin traded 0.7% lower at $79,607 after its strongest daily performance since September 21, while Ether dropped 1.1% to $2,389.93.
Uncertainty over future U.S. crypto regulation and upcoming October payrolls data could intensify volatility in Bitcoin and broader crypto markets.
Bitcoin fell below $80,000 on Thursday, dropping 0.7% to $79,607 as post-midterm investor optimism faded and Wednesday's rally lost momentum.
Bitcoin had surged alongside U.S. stocks on Wednesday as oil prices plunged more than 8%, while Ether also reversed lower, declining 1.1% to $2,389.93.
Concerns over potentially tougher or slower crypto regulation under Democratic congressional control could pressure sentiment, while persistent U.S. fiscal deficits may strengthen the longer-term case for scarce assets like Bitcoin.
Bitcoin ETFs recorded $74.57 million in net inflows on November 4 as Bitcoin rebounded, but trader James Wynn doubled down on his bearish position after three consecutive short liquidations.
Fidelity’s FBTC attracted $237 million while other Bitcoin ETFs collectively lost about $162 million, and Ethereum ETFs recorded $53.02 million in inflows after five straight days of outflows.
Continued ETF inflows could support Bitcoin’s recovery and intensify pressure on leveraged short sellers, although upcoming sessions will determine whether institutional demand is sustained.
Global markets rallied as investors assessed the Democratic midterm election victory, with US and European equities advancing, the dollar weakening, and cryptocurrencies posting strong gains.
Bitcoin climbed 2.46% to $80,449, Ethereum gained 4.04% to $2,418, and Solana advanced 3.60% to $96.86, while gold rose 1.59% and bond yields eased across major regions.
Improving risk appetite and easing geopolitical concerns could support further gains across cryptocurrencies and broader risk assets, although US payrolls data and the Bank of England's expected rate hike remain key uncertainties.
Zilliqa is abandoning its standalone Layer 1 direction and repositioning as the Zilliqa Institutional Layer, an Ethereum Layer 2 focused on regulated institutions.
The project retains ZIL as its native token, but technical details and migration steps have not yet been published after nine years of operating its own Layer 1.
The institutional pivot could create new opportunities for ZIL, but uncertainty around the network transition and future token utility could weigh on sentiment.
HTX has launched a winter Earn promotion offering boosted APYs of up to 10% on seven cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, with subscription quotas reaching approximately $14 million per user. Eligible assets include BTC, ETH, TRX, USDT, USDC, USDS and USDD, with each asset eligible for up to $2 million in 7-day fixed-term subscriptions. The promotion could encourage users to retain assets on HTX, increase platform deposits and support demand for participating tokens, although the short-term campaign does not guarantee broader market recovery.
Bitcoin is holding above $80,000 after Wednesday's rally, while Injective surged following Nasdaq's approval of a staked INJ ETF listing. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $74.6 million in inflows, ending a three-day outflow streak, while BTC's 24-hour liquidations reached $267 million, with 93% coming from shorts. Nasdaq's approval of Canary Capital's proposed INJ ETF, trading under INJC, helped INJ gain around 10% over 24 hours. Continued ETF inflows and reduced demand for downside protection could support further crypto upside, although Bitcoin's rally remains heavily driven by short liquidations rather than fresh long positioning.
Bitcoin rebounded above $80,000 as Tom Lee maintained a bullish outlook on crypto and Michael Saylor highlighted bipartisan support for Bitcoin.
BTC traded at $80,355, up more than 3% in 24 hours, while Saylor pointed to Bitcoin reserve support from politicians in both parties.
Continued bipartisan backing could strengthen Bitcoin's long-term adoption narrative, although Democratic control of Congress introduces uncertainty over future crypto policy.
Bitcoin recovered above $80,000 on Thursday after a midterm-driven selloff, as improving risk sentiment following the Democrats' congressional sweep lifted crypto and broader markets. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted about $75 million on Wednesday and Ether ETFs took in $53 million, while ETH and SOL each gained nearly 4%; Democrats have also indicated opposition to the CLARITY Act. Renewed ETF demand and easing geopolitical concerns could support further crypto gains, although uncertainty over U.S. crypto legislation may limit momentum.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin warned that crypto exchanges and custodians must prioritize security and survival over competition for the next two years amid a growing wave of major hacks.
Buterin highlighted attacks targeting user interfaces and centralized infrastructure rather than smart contracts, warning that continued breaches could trigger stricter regulatory requirements.
The warning could accelerate security investments across centralized crypto platforms while increasing regulatory pressure on exchanges and custodians.
US spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs attracted a combined $127.6 million in inflows on Wednesday, ending prolonged withdrawal streaks as crypto markets rebounded after the midterm elections. Bitcoin ETFs received $74.6 million, reversing three consecutive sessions of $1.16 billion in outflows, while Ether ETFs attracted $53 million after seven sessions of $657 million in withdrawals. Renewed institutional demand could support further BTC and ETH recovery, although continued IBIT outflows highlight persistent institutional selling pressure.
OpenAI says its AI identified 948 Linux kernel vulnerabilities and developed working attacks for each, highlighting the growing ability of AI to uncover exploitable weaknesses across critical infrastructure.
The flaws could allow attackers with limited access to take full control of Linux machines, while Ethereum infrastructure is exposed through its reliance on Linux, with roughly two-thirds of nodes reportedly using the operating system.
AI-driven vulnerability discovery could intensify cybersecurity risks for blockchain infrastructure while accelerating defensive security improvements across the crypto industry.
Bitcoin held above $80,000 as investor optimism returned following a historic Democratic sweep of Congress in the U.S. midterm elections.
BTC traded at $80,520, up 0.4%, after its strongest daily gain since September 21, while tumbling oil prices and a recovery in U.S. stocks supported the rebound.
Potential concerns over tougher or slower crypto regulation could create headwinds, although Bitcoin's deeper integration into traditional finance may help cushion the impact.
The US dollar fell to its lowest level in more than a month as Democratic election victories coincided with declining oil prices and US Treasury yields, while major currencies strengthened.
The dollar index dropped 0.22% to 101.25, the 10-year Treasury yield declined to 4.847%, and the euro climbed to $1.1261; meanwhile, the yen strengthened on expectations of further Bank of Japan rate hikes.
Lower energy prices and Treasury yields could continue pressuring the dollar, while expectations of tighter monetary policy in Japan and the UK may support their currencies.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $74.6 million in net inflows on Wednesday despite BlackRock's IBIT suffering $201 million in outflows, signaling demand across competing funds. Other Bitcoin ETFs attracted a combined $275.6 million, while spot Ether ETFs added $53 million, ending a seven-day outflow streak. Continued inflows across multiple funds could strengthen institutional demand for BTC and ETH, although recent flow volatility remains a risk.
Bitcoin held above $80,000 as crypto markets rebounded following Democratic victories in both houses of Congress, with Zcash surging nearly 12% to lead major tokens. BTC traded around $80,484, up 5.7% in 24 hours, while ETH gained 8% and ZEC climbed 11.7% with $1.2 billion in daily trading volume.
Sherrod Brown's victory in Ohio and Democratic control of Congress could significantly complicate the outlook for U.S. crypto legislation, according to The Digital Chamber.
Crypto PACs spent more than $63 million backing Brown's opponent, while Elizabeth Warren is viewed as the leading candidate to chair the Senate Banking Committee, a potential obstacle to the Clarity Act.
The political shift could increase regulatory uncertainty and delay comprehensive crypto market-structure legislation, although bipartisan opportunities around stablecoins, custody, tax reporting, and self-custody rights remain.
Binance will gradually restore withdrawals for additional assets following its security incident, including UNI, AAVE, VIRTUAL, MORPHO and ASTER across multiple blockchain networks.
The phased resumption begins November 5 at 04:00 UTC across ETH, BSC, BASE, TRX, MATIC and SUI, with each asset subject to security and readiness checks while deposits remain open.
The withdrawal recovery could improve liquidity and restore market confidence as Binance progressively reopens access to affected assets.
Grayscale and BlackRock say crypto's long-term growth prospects remain intact despite weakening U.S. legislative support following Democrats' midterm election victories.
Grayscale estimates that 80% to 85% of global cryptocurrency activity occurs outside the U.S., while BlackRock sees limited impact from political changes on its crypto business.
Continued global demand and institutional adoption could support crypto's expansion, although stalled U.S. legislation may slow regulatory progress and broader market conditions could pressure digital assets.