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2026/11/09
Flare Cofounder Urges XRP Holders to Focus on Ecosystem, Not Ripple
Flare cofounder Hugo Philion has pushed back against renewed criticism around XRP, arguing that the asset’s value proposition should not depend solely on what Ripple does—or does not do.- Advertisement -The comments come amid another wave of debate over XRP’s utility, Ripple’s growing focus on produ
The EU's Three Major Bodies Seek Nominations for the Tokenized Securities Standards Working Group
ChainCatcher report: The European Central Bank, the European Commission, and the European Securities and Markets Authority are jointly seeking nominations for members of an industry-led working group tasked with developing unified standards for the custody and settlement of tokenized securities. Eli
Analyst Warns of Potential Short-Term Dumps for HYPE, ONDO, and QNT
Instead of rebounding after Friday’s correction, the cryptocurrency market endured another wave of selling, dragging many popular altcoins into deep red territory.Hyperliquid (HYPE) and Ondo (ONDO) were not spared, and analyst Ali Martinez suggested they could slip even further soon. Quant (QNT) is
Mercado Bitcoin Resumes Balance Checks, Plans Phased Recovery of Services
ME News reports that on November 9 (UTC+8), Brazilian crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin tweeted that it has begun Phase One of recovery: users can now check their balances and asset holdings via the website, but trading, withdrawals, deposits, and transfers remain temporarily unavailable. User crypto
XRP Price Drops Toward $1.09 Ahead of US Inflation Data
Key takeawaysXRP breaks $1.15 support and approaches $1.09November 10 inflation data threatens renewed market volatilityLosing $1.08 could expose the psychological $1 levelXRP fell toward $1.09 on November 9, extending its latest selloff as investors prepared for a potentially decisive US inflation
Threshold Network Resumes tBTC Bridge After Nine-Day Security Pause
TL;DRThreshold Network began restoring tBTC onchain operations after a nine-day security pause, with patched node operators reconnecting following maintenance related to a Linux kernel vulnerability.New deposits, minting and redemptions remain unavailable until enough operators return, while roughly
The EU's ECB, Commission, and ESMA Form an Industry-Led Group on Tokenized Securities Standards
ME News reports that on November 9 (UTC+8), the European Central Bank (ECB), the European Commission, and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) are seeking nominations from industry groups to form an industry-led European Tokenization Standards Group, tasked with establishing common s
Hyperscale Data Proposes Tender Offer to Repurchase Up to $50 Million in Shares
CoinDesk reports:Las Vegas, November 9 (Reuters/PR Newswire) — Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE American: GPUS) today announced plans to launch an exchange offer to acquire up to 192,307,692 shares of Class A common stock, par value of $0.001 per share, in exchange for one unit for every 100 shares of Cl
Trump Claims No Knowledge of World Liberty Financial's UAE Connections
CoinDesk reports:SMSU.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview after the midterm elections that he “knew nothing” about World Liberty Financial when asked about its investors linked to the UAE.When asked why he didn’t simply divest his stakes, Trump said his sons are running the business and c
China Dismisses Allegations Linking Nvidia CEO to Spying
China's foreign ministry on Monday dismissed reports connecting Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair to alleged spying for China as "entirely baseless vilification and smearing". International coverage of the affair prompted criticism from China's state media and concern among members of the public. Nvi
Nvidia CEO's Affair with Suspected Chinese Spy Sparks Investigation and Market Concerns
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang acknowledged an affair with a suspected Chinese spy on Sunday. Nvidia's board announced an independent investigation. The consequences could extend across the AI economy because Nvidia's performance depends disproportionately on Huang, who cofounded the chipmaker decades ago.
Elizabeth Warren Criticizes Trump for Prioritizing AI Billionaires Over Regulation
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) criticized President Donald Trump over his approach to artificial intelligence regulation, arguing that his administration is prioritizing relationships with wealthy tech executives over public safety and national security.Warren Slams Trump Over AI RegulationOn Sunda
Mercado Bitcoin Resumes Balance Checks and Plans to Restore Fiat Withdrawals Next Week
ChainThink reports that on November 9, according to X platform, the Brazilian crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin has initiated its first phase of recovery. Users can now check their balances and asset information via the website, but trading, withdrawals, deposits, and transfers remain temporarily unav
XRP ETF Activity Hits Multi-Month Lows as Solana Funds Extend Outflow Streak
TL;DRU.S. spot XRP ETFs ended the week with $530,000 in net outflows after four consecutive sessions showed no reportable flows, the longest such stretch since August.Solana ETFs lost more than $26 million during the week, extending their streak to five weeks after October produced $143.71 million i
FinCEN and Fed Withdraw Crypto Travel Rule Proposal for New Public Input
The U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Federal Reserve have decided to withdraw a previous proposal to integrate cryptocurrencies into the Travel Rule definitions. This withdrawal, announced on November 6, 2026, aims to collect new public input on the matter as the market has
