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XRP sellers face massive slip as USD order book depth fakes size
At the November 4 close, a capped sample of Bitstamp-issued USD offers held less funded inventory than the smaller RLUSD book. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 traders face Friday’s $2.7 billion options expiry with a dangerous five-hour blind spot
Deribit’s Friday expiry precedes payrolls by five and a half hours, while later-dated puts span different risks at higher quoted prices. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and…

South Korea wants to delay its 22% crypto tax again and give investors a new break on losses
The November 4 request cites preparation needs, while tax guidance retains January 1, 2027 and no replacement date is settled. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to…

Bitcoin crashes below $76,000 as AI bubble fears wipe $2.5 trillion from Wall Street
Technology stocks plunged after the Democratic midterm sweep intensified concerns over AI spending, dragging Bitcoin lower as leveraged traders suffered heavy losses. Bitcoin hit an intraday low of $75,568 on Thursday…

Strategy’s $100 STRC comeback could turn a cash drain into fresh Bitcoin buying power
Strategy's STRC preferred stock briefly returned to $100 on Nov. 4, potentially restoring a funding channel for Bitcoin purchases after months of cash-consuming share buybacks. The company announced on Nov. 4 that its…