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2026/11/04
First tokenized U.S. stock trades completed on the Canton Network under SEC framework
Odaily Planet Daily reports that Canton Strategic Holdings announced the first trades of its issuer-backed tokenized common shares on November 4 Eastern Time on TSV LLC, a tokenized securities trading platform on the Canton Network. The company stated that this transaction marks the first tokenized
Meta settles Cambridge Analytica claims for $250 billion in historic privacy case
CoinMarketCap reports:A judge in New Mexico wrote, “The harm in this case is beyond description.” The judge ordered tech giant Meta to pay one of the largest privacy fines in U.S. history—$25 billion—stemming from how Cambridge Analytica, a company linked to Trump’s campaign, deceitfully harvested F
TSV Executes First Tokenized CNTN Trades Under SEC Innovation Exemption
TSV LLC executed its first trades in tokenized Canton Strategic Holdings (CNTN) shares on Nov. 4, with existing shareholder Five North selling to DRW Cumberland through an automated liquidity pool on Canton, according to the issuer's announcement.Canton Strategic, a Nasdaq-listed investor in the Can
Mercado Bitcoin Announces Phased Recovery and Compensation Plan Starting November 9
ChainThink reports that on November 5, Mercado Bitcoin announced the platform will resume operations in phases starting November 9. The first phase will restore website access, allowing users to view their balances, bills, assets, and investment details;Transfer, withdrawal, and trading functions wi
Crypto Groups Sue to Block Illinois’ 0.2% Digital Asset Tax
Blockchain Association and the Crypto Council for Innovation asked an Illinois state court on Nov. 4 to strike down the state’s 0.2% Digital Asset Tax Act and permanently bar enforcement, moving beyond a temporary delay to seek a final judgment against the levy.The trade groups’ memorandum supportin
Arm's Q2 revenue increased 27% to $1.44 billion, driven by AI demand.
ChainCatcher report: Arm announced Q2 fiscal year 2026 revenue of $1.44 billion, a 27% year-over-year increase, surpassing the market expectation of $1.38 billion. Adjusted EPS came in at $0.52, above the expected $0.47. The company forecasts Q3 revenue of approximately $1.54 billion, largely in lin
TSV LLC Completes Its First Tokenized Stock Trade
Odaily Planet Daily reports that Fox Business’s crypto journalist posted on X that TSV LLC has completed its first tokenized stock transaction, becoming the first TSV to do so. According to the press release, Five North, operating the trading venue through TSV LLC using the Tradecraft protocol on Ca
Democrats Gain Control of Congress, Impact on U.S. Consumers and Policies
CoinDesk reports:As Democrats flipped control of Congress in the midterm elections, the shift in power on Capitol Hill could reshape household budgets—from student loan bills and health insurance premiums to housing costs and taxes.Experts say the election results show that rising prices were one of
Former FBI Agent Patrick Yaroch to Plead Guilty to Stealing $1 Million in Cryptocurrency
ChainCatcher report: According to The Washington Post, former FBI agent Patrick Yaroch is scheduled to appear before Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in Alexandria to plead guilty to allegedly stealing approximately $1 million in digital a
Ripple's $2.6 Billion RLUSD Stablecoin Grows on Ethereum, Not XRP Ledger
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse wants RLUSD, its $2.6 billion market cap stablecoin, to run on the XRP Ledger. However, about two-thirds of the RLUSD supply now sits on Ethereum, DefiLlama data shows.Garlinghouse made the comments on X. Replying to a user who called RLUSD great for XRP, the Ripple CEO
Copper Prices Drop to 3-Month Low Amid AI Stock Selloff
Copper prices plunged to a three-month low this week as fears over the AI boom spread from technology stocks into commodities.On Tuesday, copper fell 3.2% to $13,883 per ton on the London Metal Exchange. Prices recovered on Wednesday, climbing back above $14,100 following the US midterm elections.Th
Google Requires Schools to Disable Search to Block AI Features
ChainCatcher report: On Tuesday, Google announced that its AI products will be disabled by default for K-12 student accounts unless school administrators actively enable them. However, schools wishing to completely disable AI must also turn off Google Search—the very tool millions of students rely o
Huizenga Loses Re-election Despite $1M Support From Crypto PAC Fairshake
Rep. Bill Huizenga lost reelection to Democrat Sean McCann despite about $1 million in backing from crypto super PAC Fairshake. The Associated Press called Michigan's 4th Congressional District race on Wednesday afternoon. With more than 97% of ballots counted earlier today, McCann held a 50.1% to 4
KAST Abandons TGE and Airdrop Plans, Offers 120,000 Options to the Community
CoinDesk reports:Crypto neobank KAST is facing community backlash after abandoning its token generation event (TGE) plan and introducing KAST Pioneer Units (KPU) as an alternative reward for early users. On Monday (November 2), KAST announced that its points program will end on November 30, with eli
Huizenga Loses Michigan House Seat Despite $1M Support from Crypto PAC Fairshake
Rep. Bill Huizenga lost reelection to Democrat Sean McCann despite about $1 million in backing from crypto super PAC Fairshake. The Associated Press called Michigan's 4th Congressional District race on Wednesday afternoon. With more than 97% of ballots counted earlier today, McCann held a 50.1% to 4
