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Microsoft confirms global outage resolved, rules out cyberattack
Microsoft attributed the outage to a network capacity upgrade issue, confirming that the disruption was unrelated to cyberattacks or AI agents.
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MegaETH parent cuts 20% of staff amid restructuring, AI push
MegaETH co-founder Shuyao Kong said the restructuring affected employees who helped build the project’s blockchain, wallet and ecosystem.
Bitcoin ETFs shed $2.35B in two weeks as BlackRock’s losing streak hits 11 sessions
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $185.4 million in net outflows Friday, with BlackRock’s IBIT accounting for $143.5 million and Fidelity’s FBTC shedding $41.9 million.
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OpenAI launches AI payments in ChatGPT with Visa, Mastercard and Amex
OpenAI’s new payment wallet lets AI agents complete purchases using existing card networks, with plans to eventually allow preauthorized transactions.
Adam Back makes case for simpler security as Blockstream launches Bitcoin custody system
Blockstream’s new custody system, developed with Thales, uses dedicated hardware for transaction signing as Adam Back advocates for offline security to reduce cyber risks.
Kraken parent Payward gains market share as slower trading weighs on earnings
Payward’s adjusted EBITDA fell 66% year over year to $60 million, even as its share of global spot trading nearly doubled and fee-based services expanded.
US regulators move ahead on crypto trust charters as Senate scrutiny grows
Coinbase’s trust company received final clearance as lawmakers seek records on crypto firms’ compliance and potential conflicts of interest.
Metaplanet swings to $170M loss as Bitcoin sale hits earnings
Bitcoin sales, valuation losses and rising borrowing costs weighed on the Japanese company’s earnings despite higher revenue and operating profit.
Bitcoin holds below $70K as stocks slip despite a cooler US PPI print
Bitcoin was down about 4% on the day amid a tepid market reaction to October’s US PPI reading, which came in below expected levels.
Arthur Hayes ‘flattered’ as Coinbase backs US stock perps
Arthur Hayes said he was “flattered” by Coinbase’s defense of US stock perpetual futures, a decade after BitMEX launched perpetual swaps.
Nakamoto shares fall 6% premarket after Q3 revenue turns negative
A $5.8 million Bitcoin options loss pushed Nakamoto’s quarterly operating revenue below zero, while the company extended repayment of $60 million in Kraken debt to 2027.
Israeli police arrest five in $5M WhatsApp crypto trading probe
Police suspect the group drew up fictitious loan agreements to disguise crypto trading proceeds it transferred directly into bank accounts.
Unocoin keeps deposits and withdrawals halted over suspect transfers
Unocoin said the transfers were signed and broadcast outside BitGo’s platform, and BitGo said the account freeze worked as intended.
Bitcoin returns to 200-week trend line as analyst sees risk of $57.7K next
Bitcoin price action interacted with its 200-week simple moving average for the first time since mid-August as it fell below $68,000.
DOJ moves to seize $1.2B from Binance hack, disrupts FaceStealer scam
Authorities froze over $2.7 billion in Binance hack proceeds, while the separate FaceStealer scam stole over $400 million in 18 months.
Jane Street boosts Fidelity Bitcoin ETF holdings nearly 8x, trims IBIT
Jane Street ended Q3 with 19% fewer shares in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, and a higher share price lifted the stake’s value to $957 million.
Microsoft 365 outage hits Outlook email and Teams calendars worldwide
Microsoft began a wider patch rollout Friday as the outage disrupted government email and Microsoft 365 connectors in ChatGPT and Claude.
Bitcoin slides below $70K amid thin liquidity, ETF outflows
Bitcoin fell below $70,000 as crypto sentiment hit its lowest level in more than four months, with analysts warning of institutional outflows, thinning liquidity and elevated leverage.
Trump nominates Hester Peirce successor among SEC, CFTC picks
The White House also named a former CFTC commissioner and two CLARITY Act veterans as nominees to fill vacancies at the SEC and CFTC.
Former Nvidia CEO Huang had third alleged affair: Reuters
Reuters reported that Jensen Huang had a relationship with another Nvidia employee, hours after he resigned as CEO.
Gemini’s quarterly retail trading volume sinks to 3-year low
Gemini’s third-quarter trading rebound masked a deepening retail slump.
Maple Finance’s strategy rift sends co-founder, COO to the exits
Maple Finance co-founder Joe Flanagan and COO Ryan O’Shea are leaving over disagreements about the firm’s direction as SYRUP falls despite revenue growth.
NK hackers join memecoin trenches, xStocks adds Hong Kong equities: Asia Express
North Korean hackers launch memecoins to launder funds stolen in the Binance hack, while xStocks plans to add hundreds of Hong Kong-listed equities in the coming weeks.
Kalshi ends Donald Trump Jr. advisory role over Polymarket investment: Reuters
The prediction market operator said the decision was mutual and followed 1789 Capital’s investment in rival Polymarket, denying political considerations.
Strategy stock sheds 5% amid MSCI index removal, Bitcoin sell-off
Strategy shares declined Thursday following MSCI’s decision to remove the company from its indexes, as Bitcoin also fell amid a broader crypto market decline.
US Justice Department, business groups and DeFi firms challenge Illinois crypto tax
Industry groups argued in court filings that Illinois’ crypto tax, which applies even when a transaction yields no profit, could raise compliance costs and violate federal law.
DTCC Plans Solana Expansion as Wallet Rules Limit Access
The US securities clearinghouse plans to bring tokenized stocks to Solana in 2027, but analysts say restrictions could limit adoption.
Bitcoin slides toward $71K as Nvidia stock tumbles after Huang steps down
Bitcoin fell to its lowest leve since Aug. 20 as tech stocks slid following the resignation of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO, exits board; shares plunge
Colette Kress will remain Nvidia’s chief financial officer while serving as interim CEO as the board searches for a permanent successor.