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Block Faces $764M DOJ Settlement as Bitcoin Profit Halves
Crypto

Block Faces $764M DOJ Settlement as Bitcoin Profit Halves

Block's proposed $764 million DOJ AML settlement coincides with a 50% drop in quarterly bitcoin gross profit, raising compliance and margin questions for the fintech.

CoinDesk Nov 6, 2026
Bitcoin Nears $78K as Post-Election Clarity Fuels V-Shaped Rally
Crypto

Bitcoin Nears $78K as Post-Election Clarity Fuels V-Shaped Rally

Bitcoin surges toward $78,000 as U.S. midterm election uncertainty clears, sparking a sharp V-shaped recovery. Traders eye key levels amid renewed volatility.

CoinDesk Nov 6, 2026
Ethereum Eyes 2028 for Quantum-Resistant Upgrade, One Year Ahead of Schedule
Crypto

Ethereum Eyes 2028 for Quantum-Resistant Upgrade, One Year Ahead of Schedule

Ethereum researcher Justin Drake says the network hopes to complete its post-quantum and post-AI transition by December 2028, a year earlier than previously targeted.

Cointelegraph Nov 6, 2026
Trump Applauds Democrats' Senate Win as Crypto-Backed Candidates Face 2026 Midterm Test
Crypto

Trump Applauds Democrats' Senate Win as Crypto-Backed Candidates Face 2026 Midterm Test

Live coverage of the 2026 US midterms: Senate control, crypto-backed candidates, and what divided government could mean for digital asset regulation.

Cointelegraph Nov 6, 2026
Dow Futures Slip as Apple Earnings Drag AI Trade; Midterm Elections Loom
Indices

Dow Futures Slip as Apple Earnings Drag AI Trade; Midterm Elections Loom

Dow Jones futures fall as Apple's earnings tumble and the AI trade dives, with midterm elections adding a layer of uncertainty for traders.

Investor's Business Daily Nov 4, 2026
Nasdaq Slips as Tech Weakness Weighs on Asia; Oil Retreats on Iran Signals
Indices

Nasdaq Slips as Tech Weakness Weighs on Asia; Oil Retreats on Iran Signals

US tech selling pressure clouds the Asian open while crude gives back ground on signs of easing Iran tensions. Here's what traders are watching.

Bloomberg.com Nov 4, 2026
Oil Climbs After Report of US Strike on Iran's Qeshm Island
Commodities

Oil Climbs After Report of US Strike on Iran's Qeshm Island

Crude prices rose following reports of a US strike on Iran's Qeshm Island, reviving supply-risk premiums as traders weigh potential disruptions to Gulf exports.

CNBC Nov 4, 2026
Silver Holds Near Key Levels as Traders Track 24-Hour Spot Action
Commodities

Silver Holds Near Key Levels as Traders Track 24-Hour Spot Action

Silver's per-ounce spot price remains the focus as traders monitor the 24-hour chart for direction. Here's what the metal's latest price action signals.

Kitco Nov 4, 2026
India's Food Inflation Stays Hot: Grains, Chicken and Milk Keep Prices Elevated
Economic Data

India's Food Inflation Stays Hot: Grains, Chicken and Milk Keep Prices Elevated

India faces prolonged food inflation as staples from grains to poultry and dairy remain expensive, keeping pressure on household budgets and monetary policy.

Reuters Nov 4, 2026
RBA Lifts Cash Rate to 18-Year High as Inflation Fight Grinds On
Economic Data

RBA Lifts Cash Rate to 18-Year High as Inflation Fight Grinds On

Australia's central bank has raised rates to their highest level in 18 years, extending its tightening cycle as sticky inflation keeps pressure on policymakers.

CNBC Nov 4, 2026
Inflation Election: Voters Weigh Rising Prices as a Ballot Issue
Economic Data

Inflation Election: Voters Weigh Rising Prices as a Ballot Issue

A new opinion piece argues inflation could shape election outcomes, with cost-of-living pressures dominating voter sentiment and market expectations.

The Washington Post Nov 4, 2026
Drew University Students Head to New York for Fed's College Challenge
Central Banks

Drew University Students Head to New York for Fed's College Challenge

Drew University economics students are set to compete in the Federal Reserve's National College Fed Challenge, a team-based contest that mirrors the FOMC's policy debate.

Drew University Nov 4, 2026
RBA Hikes to 18-Year High, Split Vote Signals Possible Pause Ahead
Central Banks

RBA Hikes to 18-Year High, Split Vote Signals Possible Pause Ahead

Australia's central bank raises rates to an 18-year high but a split vote hints the tightening cycle may be nearing a pause.

Reuters Nov 4, 2026
PBoC Tightens Forex Reserve Rules to Defend the Yuan
Forex

PBoC Tightens Forex Reserve Rules to Defend the Yuan

China's central bank adjusts foreign-exchange reserve requirements in a fresh effort to slow the yuan's slide and curb one-way speculation.

WSJ Nov 4, 2026
China Raises FX Reserve Requirement to Curb Yuan Strength
Forex

China Raises FX Reserve Requirement to Curb Yuan Strength

The People's Bank of China lifted the FX forward reserve requirement, a fresh attempt to slow the yuan's rally without direct intervention. Here's what traders should watch.

Reuters Nov 4, 2026
Gold and Silver Test Critical Long-Term Support in High-Stakes Backtest
Gold

Gold and Silver Test Critical Long-Term Support in High-Stakes Backtest

Gold and silver are retesting major long-term technical levels, a backtest that could define the next big move for precious metals traders.

GoldBroker Nov 4, 2026
Gold Slips as Traders Trim Positions Before US Midterm Vote
Gold

Gold Slips as Traders Trim Positions Before US Midterm Vote

Gold prices softened as investors squared positions ahead of the US midterm elections, with the dollar and rate expectations still steering the metal's near-term direction.

Reuters Nov 4, 2026
Gold Opens at One-Year Low as Traders Brace for Midterm Volatility
Gold

Gold Opens at One-Year Low as Traders Brace for Midterm Volatility

Gold prices fell to their lowest level in more than a year on Monday, November 2, 2026, as markets positioned for the U.S. midterm elections and the policy uncertainty they may bring.

Yahoo Finance Nov 4, 2026
Bitcoin Slips Under $77K as Chip Selloff Deepens Before U.S. Midterms
Crypto

Bitcoin Slips Under $77K as Chip Selloff Deepens Before U.S. Midterms

Bitcoin fell below $77,000 as a semiconductor rout pushed the Nasdaq 100 into correction, dragging ZEC down nearly 10% and BNB under $700.

CoinDesk Nov 4, 2026
Arbitrum Council Rewrites Contract to Move $30M From Binance Exploit Wallet
Crypto

Arbitrum Council Rewrites Contract to Move $30M From Binance Exploit Wallet

Arbitrum's 12-person council briefly altered a core contract to transfer $30 million from a wallet tied to the Binance hack, then restored the code. It's the second such action this year.

CoinDesk Nov 4, 2026
Binance's SAFU Fund Drains $580M in Bitcoin, Drops Below $800M Top-Up Trigger
Crypto

Binance's SAFU Fund Drains $580M in Bitcoin, Drops Below $800M Top-Up Trigger

Binance has spent half of its SAFU bitcoin stash, leaving the user protection fund below the $800 million threshold that requires a top-up, with no refill timeline announced.

CoinDesk Nov 4, 2026
RBA Hikes to 4.85%: AI and Energy Costs Drive Inflation
Crypto

RBA Hikes to 4.85%: AI and Energy Costs Drive Inflation

Australia's central bank raises rates to an 18-year high as AI investment and energy prices fuel inflation. What it means for crypto and risk assets.

Cointelegraph Nov 4, 2026
Crypto.com to Exit Hong Kong Retail Market in February 2025
Crypto

Crypto.com to Exit Hong Kong Retail Market in February 2025

Crypto.com will shut down its consumer app in Hong Kong next February, citing regulatory changes. The move highlights growing compliance pressures in Asia's crypto hubs.

Cointelegraph Nov 4, 2026
AI Stock Sell-Off Cools After Nasdaq Logs Worst Month in a Year
Indices

AI Stock Sell-Off Cools After Nasdaq Logs Worst Month in a Year

Global AI-linked equities steady after a brutal stretch that gave the Nasdaq its sharpest monthly decline in more than a year, with traders watching whether the bounce holds.

Financial Times Nov 2, 2026