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2026/11/09
California Orders Coinflip to Pay $4.8–5M to Scam Victims via Bitcoin ATMs
State regulators have directed the bitcoin ATM company to compensate consumers hit by fraud schemes run through its machines.California regulators have ordered Coinflip, a bitcoin ATM operator, to compensate consumers who lost money to scams carried out through its machines. The order marks one of t
Ethereum Foundation Explores Digital ID and Aid Coordination in Bhutan
TL;DR: The Ethereum Foundation has launched a public-infrastructure initiative explaining how open blockchain systems may support digital identity and cooperation between institutions. Its November 3 update points to Bhutan’s identity framework and a humanitarian coordination proof of concept, while
Democrats Secure Governorships in Multiple States, Shifting Power in Southeast
The author argues that Democrats securing a majority of governorships for the first time in more than 15 years represents the more durable midterm result. Democrats won the Senate majority and the House on Election Day last week. Six new governors from both parties will take office in the Southeast,
BNB Chain leads public chains with 4.86 million 24-hour active addresses.
ME News reports that, as of November 9 (UTC+8), according to DeFiLlama data, BNB Chain recorded 4.86 million active addresses in the past 24 hours, ranking first among public blockchains.During the same period, Solana had approximately 1.97 million active addresses, Ethereum had about 535,100, and B
Suspected UXLINK attacker address holds a $42.65M ETH long position on Hyperliquid
ME News reports that, as of November 9 (UTC+8), according to Onchain Lens monitoring, an address suspected of being linked to the UXLINK attacker (0xde8d...9524) currently holds a long position of approximately 20,230 ETH on Hyperliquid, with a position value of about $42.65 million, using 15x lever
Coinbase Granted U.S. National Trust Bank Charter, Expanding Digital Asset Custody and Stablecoin Operations
According to Zhitong Finance App, Coinbase (COIN.US), the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, announced that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has fully approved its application to become a nationally chartered trust bank. This marks the latest example of a digita
The UK FCA Allows Wholesale Banks to Apply for Crypto Business Licenses
ME News reports that on November 9 (UTC+8), the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) stated in its latest Wholesale Banking Supervisory Outlook report that wholesale banks—banks primarily serving corporate and institutional clients—may now submit a Variation of Permission (VoP) application to engage
Trump Denies Knowledge of UAE-Linked Investment in Trump-Connected Crypto Firm
The president distanced himself from reports of Gulf capital flowing into World Liberty Financial, the crypto venture tied to his family.President Donald Trump said he knows “nothing” about a reported UAE-linked investment in World Liberty Financial, the cryptocurrency venture associated with his fa
PhotonPay Completes RPAA Registration in Canada, Expands North American Compliance
ChainCatcher report: PhotonPay, the next-generation global financial operating system, has officially completed its registration as a Payment Service Provider (PSP) under Canada’s Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA) through its Canadian entity, Photon Dance CA Inc. This registration brings PhotonPa
Suspected UXLINK attack-linked address holds a $42.65M ETH long position on Hyperliquid
Odaily Planet Daily reports, according to Onchain Lens monitoring, the address (0xde8d...9524) suspected of being linked to the UXLINK attacker currently holds a long position of approximately 20,230 ETH on Hyperliquid, with a position value of about $42.65 million, using 15x leverage, and has been
BNB Chain Surpasses 4.86 Million Active Addresses in 24 Hours, Leading Public Blockchains
ChainThink reports that, according to DeFiLlama data as of November 9, BNB Chain recorded 4.86 million active addresses in the past 24 hours, ranking first among public blockchains.During the same period, Solana had approximately 1.97 million active addresses, Ethereum had approximately 535,100, and
Suspected UXLink hacker-linked address opens $45.3M ETH long on Hyperliquid
ME News reports that, on November 9 (UTC+8), according to PeckShield monitoring, an address suspected of being linked to the UXLink hacker holds a long position of 21,550 ETH worth approximately $45.3 million on Hyperliquid, with an average entry price of $2,134.45 and 15x full-collateral leverage.T
Elon Musk's Terafab Aims to Challenge Samsung with 1 Million Wafers/Month by 2032
CoinMarketCap reports:IT Home, November 9 — According to Nikkei today, Elon Musk’s semiconductor factory project, Terafab, has begun moving forward. He has proposed placing orders with Japanese equipment manufacturers and urged the factory to commence operations.According to Musk’s previously announ
Robinhood Launches IPO Access in the UK for Retail Investors
ChainCatcher report: Robinhood has announced the launch of IPO Access in the UK, allowing retail investors in the UK to submit subscription requests for U.S. IPOs at the official offering price prior to their public trading debut. Users can submit applications through their standard investment accou
Bitcoin Slides as Nvidia Shares Drop Amid CEO Allegations
Bitcoin BTC$74,108.84 is trading lower alongside steep losses in Nvidia NVDA shares in pre-market trading.The cryptocurrency is trading 1% lower on the day at $74,000, having rebounded from an overnight low of $73,761, just above its 200-day moving average at $73,151.Nvidia NVDA is down more than 4%
