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Trump-backed World Liberty Financial plans token buyback after 66% year-to-date slide
The crypto venture may use fees from its USD1 stablecoin reserves to fund token purchases as it seeks to boost governance.

Zcash’s major network upgrade NU7 goes live on mainnet, cutting block time by threefold
NU7 also activates the Network Sustainability Mechanism, which removes 60% of each block's transaction fees from circulation.

Chainalysis says breach exposed password hashes and live tokens
Chainalysis disclosed password hashes and live tokens were exposed after initially reporting only non-sensitive customer data was accessed.

Bitcoin’s rate cut relief stalls as service inflation flares
October’s services prices index eased to 73, but its 12-month average reached 69.2, the highest since April 2023. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get…

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.

Zcash’s landmark NU7 upgrade goes live, speeding up private payments
NU7 cuts the target time between blocks to 25 seconds, reduces the work wallets must do to find private payments and sets aside fees for future miners.

Crypto exchanges tout cold storage ratios after Binance attack
Coinbase says it keeps more than 99% of customer assets offline, while Gate reports 88.26% of its total assets are kept in cold storage.

Unpatched Bitcoin Lightning nodes face channel-draining bug
The v26.06.10 update adds channel checks and remote-command fixes, while maintainers also advise restricting and replacing unaccounted-for credentials. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories…

IREN’s bitcoin mining revenue drops 58% as firm plans full exit by year-end
IREN has been shifting its focus to the AI infrastructure business, and its AI cloud revenue rose 182% in the past quarter to $200 million.

Ark Invest buys more Coinbase as shares plunge 10% in wider market rout
Cathie Wood's Ark Invest bought $2.44 million worth of Coinbase on Thursday as the stock plunged 9.69% amid a broader sell-off.

Hyperliquid treasury firm seeking U.S. regulatory nod as a domestic futures platform
The company said it's trying to establish a U.S. "futures commission merchant" with full compliance for activity with U.S. clients, though the timing is uncertain.

Optimism new proposal weakens council power over standalone chains
The proposed policy would let qualifying transfers proceed without another governance vote, changing who users rely on for upgrades. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what…

Bitcoin developer proposes ‘landmines’ to make quantum thieves lose their own BTC
Anyone trying to move vulnerable bitcoin would have to put up matching collateral, giving prepared owners a chance to take both.

Gate boasts 104% cold reserve coverage, but separate snapshot dates raise red flags
Its new hot-wallet loss test uses separate measurement bases, while independent verification of current PoSEC data remains in progress. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and…

Core Scientific to quit Bitcoin mining by year-end as AI business surges
The former Bitcoin mining heavyweight plans to become a pure-play data center provider in 2027, with mining now accounting for just 7.5% of quarterly revenue.

Treasury bought back $6B in bonds, but dealers say bigger isn’t enough
The US Treasury bought back $6 billion of older government bonds on Nov. 4, hitting the full limit of its latest operation. On paper, that looks like a success for a program designed to make the Treasury market easier to…

Claude Gets Personal Finance—Anthony Pompliano Accuses Anthropic of Copying His Startup
Anthropic's Claude finance assistant analyzes spending from linked accounts in the U.S., and Anthony Pompliano has a big problem with it.

American Bitcoin’s $126M profit masks mining pressure as rivals turn to AI
The Eric Trump-backed miner reported $126 million in quarterly net income, largely driven by gains on its Bitcoin holdings, despite rising mining costs and shrinking margins.

Asian crypto exchanges batten down the hatches as hacks surge: Asia Express
Asian crypto exchanges are scrambling to tighten security on fears of a wave of potentially AI-assisted hacks, even as regional governments embrace tokenization and stablecoins.

Bitcoin Fixes This? Paraguay President Resigns After Bank Lockout Hits 60% of Country
Ueno’s collapse trapped millions of Paraguayan depositors and triggered a president’s resignation, reviving Bitcoin’s argument for self-custody.

Hyperliquid Strategies files to become CFTC-registered FCM, posts $13.3 million in quaterly revenue
Hyperliquid Strategies posted $13.3M in revenue and $620.6M net income, and filed with the CFTC to become an FCM for U.S. HIP-3 perp markets.

Solana developers propose major overhaul to address hidden risk that could disrupt its network
The draft defines a common target while leaving starting-state trust, implementation testing and upgrade reviews to address. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch…

Bitcoin Price Trades Near $76,000 as Nasdaq Tumbles into Correction
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Trades Near $76,000 as Nasdaq Tumbles into Correction Bitcoin price traded near $76,000 on Thursday afternoon, down more than 5% on the day after sliding through the mid-$75,000s as a…

Crypto ally French Hill wins reelection but set to lose House chair
Republican French Hill secured another term in Congress but will lose his leadership of the House Financial Services Committee when Democrats take control in January.