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XRP is defending the $1.29 level amid waning momentum in its $2.77 billion futures market. Technical analysis points to potential further declines, though oversold conditions may limit the downside.
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Chip stock futures contracts experienced a rapid $52 million liquidation in just ten minutes while traditional U.S. equity markets were closed, highlighting the risks of 24/7 crypto-integrated trading.
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In December 2020, the US Treasury Department under Steven Mnuchin proposed a rule requiring crypto exchanges to gather more data on self-custody wallet transactions. The rule was finalized with a remarkably short 15-day public comment period, but ultimately abandoned.
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The TRON network has facilitated $2.2 trillion in stablecoin transactions while the TRX token supply has increased for 108 consecutive days, defying expectations of deflation. Token burns have not kept pace with new rewards.
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Circle reported $1.4 billion in revenue for the first half of 2026, with $819 million allocated to distribution partners and transaction costs. The figures underscore the expenses involved in maintaining a widely-used stablecoin network.
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HEX founder Richard Heart was reportedly detained in Istanbul this week. Meanwhile, Evernorth highlighted its $473 million XRP holdings following its Nasdaq listing, and Binance US reportedly seeks new funding.
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Binance Pool, the cryptocurrency exchange’s mining operation, will halt operations on November 10th. Miners have a deadline to transition, with access to historical data ending November 24th.
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Ethereum (ETH) futures open interest totals $30.59 billion as the price oscillates between $2,324 and $2,575. Despite contracting positions, options traders lean bullish, with 62% of outstanding positions betting on price increases.
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US spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced roughly $82.4 million in net outflows on October 16th. BlackRock’s IBIT led the selling with $71.8 million withdrawn, followed by Fidelity’s FBTC at $10.6 million.
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