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VanEck has launched the Wealth Builder ETF (WBMO) on the NYSE. The fund holds stocks, bonds, gold and indirect bitcoin exposure in one product. It may matter to traders because it offers a simple way to get bitcoin and gold exposure alongside other assets.
The Lightning Network has tightened its invoice rules after a reported attack made some Bitcoin withdrawals appear unpaid. Under the new BOLT11 requirements, each invoice must include one payment hash and one payment secret. Operators also need to check how their software records withdrawals, which matters for traders who rely on Lightning payments.
Bitcoin was nearly unchanged over 24 hours, down 0.05% at $80,527, while about half of the 268 tracked coins rose. Ether fell 0.65%, XRP fell 0.88%, and Dogecoin rose 1.32%. Most traders are waiting for the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate decision, which is widely expected to be a hold.
The US derivatives regulator, the CFTC, is reportedly looking into whether Polymarket broke a 2022 settlement. The question is whether it let American users trade on its offshore platform. For traders, the case shows how closely US rules may apply to crypto-linked trading platforms.
Keystone has pulled its hardware wallets after attackers obtained the factory key used to verify that its devices are genuine. Records for 25,964 buyers were affected, but the company says recovery phrases and private keys were not involved. For traders, the concern is that counterfeit devices could now appear convincing, which may weigh on trust in hardware wallet security.
Chainalysis reported in its October 26 report that Iran-linked Bitcoin activity dropped about 80% and then rebounded during the blackout. The report tracks everyday-use activity, while household access remains unmeasured. For traders, it shows how network disruptions can quickly shift on-chain activity.
TD Cowen says a Democratic sweep in next week's midterms could stall the CLARITY Act. Meanwhile, regulators are still advancing rules that favor the crypto sector. For traders, the election result may affect how much political support crypto gets.
Kraken has opened Bitcoin and Ethereum options to eligible traders in the European Economic Area. The rollout adds USD-settled contracts to existing derivatives accounts. Shared futures collateral and portfolio margin are switched on by default, which may change how traders manage their positions.
On election day, Brazilian companies moved into stablecoins to protect themselves from a possible currency crash. Activity jumped on local exchange Mercado Bitcoin, and Binance's USDT/BRL market tripled. The shift shows how local currency worries can change where traders put their money.
SoFi shares rose 14.6% to $16.56 after the company reported a record third quarter. Its crypto offering reached 503,070 products, and adjusted earnings of $0.18 per share beat estimates. For traders, the move shows how strongly investors are responding to fintech firms that offer crypto access.
Bitfinex data points to possible selling from holders of 874,000 BTC if Bitcoin rallies. ETF inflows have returned, but only through the IBIT fund, so buyers still need to show a recovery can hold.
The crypto industry has spent about $176 million on more than 100 midterm races. The aim is a bipartisan group in Congress that can protect its interests after Trump leaves office. For traders, this signals that political backing for the sector could shape future crypto rules.
Some crypto traders believed the McRib's comeback at McDonald's would push Bitcoin's price higher. Experts reject that idea, saying there is no correlation at all. The story matters for traders because it shows how a social media theory can spread without evidence behind it.
Luxor, a former bitcoin miner that now focuses on AI compute, raised $16 million in a round led by CMT Digital. The money will go toward growing its AI hardware brokerage and compute trading business. For traders, it shows a bitcoin miner moving part of its business into AI.
A simulation of Bitcoin prices found that a model based on daily closes crosses the $126,000 record in 50.4% of paths. Yet only 34.8% of paths finish above that level. For traders, this suggests a brief break above the record may not be a reliable sign of a lasting move.
Jordi Visser, a former Morgan Stanley and Weiss executive, believes AI agents are increasing demand for crypto. He is also widening his holdings beyond Bitcoin, Ether and Solana. For traders, this is a view that crypto could outperform AI stocks, though it is one investor's opinion.
Deloitte's Rob Massey explains how the IRS is changing its tax guidance for crypto holders. He covers when wallet moves may count as taxable realization events and why 1099 forms fall short. For traders, the rules on reporting and taxable events could affect how and when they handle their bitcoin.
Bitcoin security expert Jameson Lopp says cyberattacks are on an exponential path. He points to Bitcoin Core security updates as AI automates the search for bugs, and to a move toward real-time defense. For traders, security risks like these could affect confidence in Bitcoin over time.
Luxor, a bitcoin mining company, raised $16 million to grow into AI hardware and trading. The move reflects a bet that computing power could become a market where companies hedge their costs and prices. For traders, it shows bitcoin miners are diversifying into new revenue areas.
UTXO analyst Duke Waldrop says a Bank of Japan liquidity shock could affect bitcoin. He explains how unwinding yen carry trades can drain liquidity from bitcoin's around-the-clock market. He also sees Metaplanet trading below its net asset value as a possible opportunity.
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