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10x Research says Ethereum faces structural risks as Bitcoin draws most institutional capital, making ETH a potential hedge short amid market caution. As Bitcoin continues to attract institutional treasury capital, Ethereum-focused companies are beginning to run out of dry powder, making the asset a potential shorting opportunity for investors looking to hedge their exposure to the digital asset sector. That was one of the key takeaways from a recent 10x Research report, which argued that shorting Ether (ETH) could be a smart hedge against Bitcoin (BTC). According to the report, Bitcoin remains the primary focus for institutional investment, while Ether exhibits structural weaknesses. The analysts said that “digital asset treasury” narratives around Ethereum have led institutions to accumulate ETH and later distribute it to retail investors — a pattern now breaking down amid a lack of transparency in private investment in public equity (PIPE) disclosures and uncertain capital flows. Read more

Ether, XRP, dogecoin and solana are all lower by 15%-20% over the past week.

Bitcoin price plummets to new lows, but analysts say BTC fundamentals show the asset trading at a deep discount. Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s decline mirrors Nasdaq weakness but lacks a fundamental justification. Spot BTC ETF inflows have cooled but remain net positive, showing resilient investor demand. Read more

CRE enables smart contracts that work across blockchains and tap into legacy financial messaging standards, with access to Chainlink's services.

Singapore – November 4, 2025 – LayerEdge, a Web3 infrastructure provider focused on zero-knowledge (zk) proof aggregation to leading layer-1 blockchain ecosystems, today announced an integration with the TRON network to bring Bitcoin-anchored security to TRON’s high-throughput ecosystem. LayerEdge’s edgenOS platform works by establishing an immutable verification framework for the network’s state. Through this integration, […] The post LayerEdge Brings Zero-Knowledge Verification to TRON Network with Bitcoin-Anchored Security appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The new platform lets users own and control autonomous artificial intelligence agents, aiming to shift power from centralized AI providers to individuals.

Ethereum drops 15% in 7 days, now near $3.4K. Analysts split on next move as ETH enters oversold zone and retests major support areas.

HBAR slid 4.2% as heavy technical selling erased ETF-driven gains, with traders prioritizing short-term chart signals over long-term optimism.

The selloff was driven by heavy volume and over $1.4 billion in long position liquidations, pushing TON through several support zones.

XLM plunged below critical $0.2800 support amid a 483% volume surge, reinforcing its short-term downtrend and exposing the next downside target near $0.2700.

Mastercard’s rumored $2-billion crypto deals could bring 24/7 settlement to traditional finance, but liquidity, risk and compliance may slow it down. Mastercard is in talks to buy Zero Hash, following earlier interest in BVNK, in a push toward 24/7 stablecoin settlement. The deals could give Mastercard a turnkey onchain payments stack, accelerating its move from pilot to production. Stablecoin-based settlement would let banks and merchants transact continuously, bypassing batch cutoffs and weekend delays. Read more

The Treasury Department sanctioned eight individuals and two entities accused of using crypto and shell companies to funnel millions into Pyongyang’s weapons programs.

A landmark ruling granting XRP property status in India strengthens investor rights and boosts confidence in digital asset ownership. The case began when Rhutikumari, an XRP (XRP) holder, filed a petition against WazirX after the exchange froze her account containing 3,532.30 XRP worth approximately $9,400. The dispute stemmed from WazirX’s response to a July 2024 hack that led to the theft of about $235 million in assets. To manage the losses, WazirX proposed a controversial “socialization of losses” plan, which would distribute the financial impact proportionally across all user accounts. Rhutikumari challenged the plan, arguing that it infringed on her ownership rights. Read more

Crypto majors continued their decline, dropping another 3–8% as the selloff persisted. Bitcoin (BTC) fell 3% to $104,500, Ethereum (ETH) dropped 5% to $3,520, Binance Coin (BNB) slid 6% to $955, and Solana (SOL) plunged 8% to $162. Meanwhile, Decred (DCR) surged 111%, Dash (DASH) climbed 50%, and Internet Computer (ICP) gained 30%, leading the day’s top movers. Liquidations totaled over $1.2 billion on Monday, with long positions accounting for 90% of the losses, and the Crypto Fear & Greed Index slipped into “Extreme Fear.” Balancer suffered a $128 million exploit following a so-called “vibe-coded” hack, prompting Berachain to halt its chain amid cascading pool drains across Ethereum and linked networks. In industry developments, Hollywood.com announced plans for an entertainment-focused prediction market in partnership with Crypto.com, while Ripple launched prime brokerage services for digital assets in the U.S. Strategy revealed plans to issue 3.5 million shares of its 10% Series A Perpetual Stream Preferr...

Stream's collapse shows operational risk extends beyond smart contracts to fund managers and custody, an expert told Decrypt.

Sam Bankman-Fried has appealed his 25-year sentence to the Second Circuit, alleging judicial bias, curtailed evidence, and pressured deliberations. He has sought a new trial before a different judge and a challenge to the $11 billion restitution order tied to the FTX collapse. The post Sam Bankman-Fried Appeals 25-Year Sentence, Claims He Was Presumed Guilty appeared first on Cryptonews.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs opened the week with -$186.5 million in net redemptions on Monday, Nov. 3, stretching a four-session drain to roughly -$1.34 billion since Oct. 29. This run shows how quickly flows can swing when a single mega-issuer turns into a seller. Data from Farside shows Monday’s outflows were effectively concentrated at IBIT, with […] The post Why Bitcoin ETFs started to bleed out as four-day outflows hit $1.34B appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The former FTX CEO is currently serving a 25-year sentence in federal prison, but has the opportunity to get a new trial. With 19 years remaining for Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried in prison, the former FTX CEO’s legal team will present arguments in the appellate court as to why a panel of judges should consider overturning his conviction or sentence. On Tuesday, the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit will hear oral arguments from SBF’s lawyers. Though the details of the appeal were unclear at the time of publication, the former FTX CEO’s legal team said in its initial appeals filing from September 2024 that it intended to argue SBF was “never presumed innocent,” claiming that it was not allowed to present information to the court regarding the crypto exchange’s solvency. “From day one, the prevailing narrative—initially spun by the lawyers who took over FTX, quickly adopted by their contacts at the US Attorney’s Office— was that Bankman-Fried had stolen billions of dollars of customer funds, driven FTX to i...

Sequans sold 970 Bitcoin to redeem half of its convertible debt, reducing total liabilities from $189 million to $94.5 million.

UBS has completed an end-to-end tokenized fund transaction using Chainlink DTA with DigiFT, automating subscription and redemption for the uMINT money market fund on Ethereum, with standardized communication improving reconciliation and efficiency. The post UBS Completes Tokenized Fund Transaction Using Chainlink’s DTA – A New Era for On-chain Finance? appeared first on Cryptonews.