U.S. Leads NFT Transaction Volume
The U.S. accounted for 41% of global NFT transaction volume in 2025, driven by activity on Layer 2 networks. Gaming and NFT transactions on Layer 2 rose 42% year-over-year.
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Crypto (37 articles - click to expand)
XRP ETF Cleared by SEC
The SEC approved the Canary XRP ETF, pushing XRP up 2% to $1.12. This regulatory move is seen as a positive signal for crypto ETFs in the U.S.
U.S. Crypto Market Cap Surges
The U.S. crypto market cap reached $380 billion amid increased stablecoin and ETF inflows. Regulatory clarity is cited as a key driver for renewed investor confidence.
TRON Network Revenue Tops $49M
TRON generated $49.1 million in revenue last week, remaining the highest-earning DeFi ecosystem. The total number of addresses rose by 1.5 million to 344.5 million.
Layer 2 Networks Hit $39.4B TVL
Layer 2 networks processed over 1.9 million daily transactions in 2025, with TVL reaching $39.39B. Retail Layer 2 users grew 42% year-over-year, outpacing institutional adoption.
Bitcoin Volatility and Drawdown
Bitcoin dropped below $95,000 in its deepest weekly drawdown since May, with spot ETFs seeing $1.1B in net redemptions. Institutional outflows and Fed tightening contributed to the decline.
Litecoin Surges Nearly 11%
Litecoin (LTC) jumped 10.95% last week, starting the new week at $110.31 and gaining 17% against Bitcoin. Its market cap reached $8.2 billion, climbing to 18th place globally.
DeepSnitch AI Crypto Presale Gains Attention
New Web3 project DeepSnitch AI launched a presale, attracting significant interest in the crypto community.
NFT Market Faces Decline, Shows Signs of Rebound
Blue-chip NFT collections saw a drop in market cap, but October brought a swift rebound and renewed interest.
Balancer Protocol Suffers Major Exploit
Balancer was hacked for $128.6 million, raising concerns about DeFi security and infrastructure resilience.
EU Plans Expanded Crypto Oversight
The European Commission is preparing to expand central oversight over crypto exchanges to reduce fragmentation and boost competitiveness.
Tradeweb Integrates U.S. Treasury Data On-Chain
Tradeweb now provides U.S. Treasury benchmark prices on-chain via Chainlink, boosting institutional blockchain adoption.
Doublezero (2Z) and ENA Plunge
Altcoins 2Z and ENA slumped by 30% over the past week, reflecting heavy sell pressure in the market.
Zcash Surges Nearly 30%
Zcash (ZEC) climbed 29.27% this week, driven by whale accumulation and strong momentum.
Tapzi Redefines Web3 Gaming with Skill-to-Earn Model
Tapzi introduces a skill-based approach to GameFi, eliminating bots and random rewards for a fairer gaming economy.
Web3’s Future: Focus on Real Utility, Not Hype
Vitalik Buterin advocates for Ethereum and Web3 to prioritize payments, savings, and low-risk lending over speculative assets for mass adoption.
HTX Ventures Wins Web3 VC Fund of the Year
HTX Ventures was honored for its global influence and investment strategy at Blockchain Life 2025, reflecting growing institutional trust.
Crypto Ownership Rises Globally
Crypto ownership reached 24% in the US, UK, France, and Singapore in 2025, with the UK showing the largest jump among surveyed nations.
Stellar Sees Institutional Surge and Real-World Asset Growth
Stellar's XLM stabilized near $0.30 as Q3 saw a 700% surge in smart contract use and $5.4B in real-world asset volume, driven by institutional partnerships.
Tapzi Emerges as GameFi Standout
Tapzi, a skill-based Web3 gaming token, is attracting strong investor attention and is tipped as a top gainer for November.
Ethereum, BNB, XRP, Solana Lead November Gains
Ethereum, BNB, XRP, and Solana were among the best performing coins in early November, driving major shifts in digital markets.
PepePort Launches Meme Finance Presale
PepePort, an ERC-20 meme token, launches its presale and plans NFT vaults, cross-chain bridges, and a dedicated NFT marketplace for frog-themed art.
Crypto Content Creator Campus to Boost Web3 Economy
The Crypto Content Creator Campus in Lisbon (Nov 14–16) is set to spotlight NFT and Web3 creator platforms, drawing industry leaders and new capital.
Regulatory Clarity Drives Institutional Adoption
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF approvals and clearer regulations fueled a $3.9B surge in institutional crypto fundraising, reinforcing mainstream adoption.
Crypto Hacks Drop 85% in October
October 2025 saw an 85% drop in crypto hacks, but a historic $20B market crash overshadowed security improvements and raised new concerns.
KapKap Raises $10M to Expand Web3 Gaming
KapKap, an AI-native Web3 platform, secured $10M seed funding led by Animoca Brands to scale its attention-driven gaming economy and NFT integrations.
Crypto Fundraising Surges to $3.9B in October
Crypto companies raised $3.9 billion in October, with Polymarket securing a record $2 billion investment. Total 2025 fundraising now exceeds $21 billion.
Altcoins in Focus: High Potential Despite Market Dip
As Bitcoin and majors dipped, altcoins like Bitcoin Hyper and Virtuals Protocol gained attention as top picks for 2025. Investors seek outsized returns in smaller caps.
Bitcoin's Red October: First Monthly Drop Since 2018
Bitcoin ended October 2025 in the red, breaking a six-year streak of positive Octobers. Only a handful of altcoins managed gains during a volatile month.
Ethereum Ecosystem Upgrade Benefits 7 Altcoins
A major Ethereum upgrade in October 2025 boosted seven altcoins in its ecosystem.
Fed Rate Cut Expected to Boost Crypto Liquidity
Markets anticipate a 25-basis-point Fed rate cut, which could inject fresh capital into crypto.
Decentralized Exchanges Handle 20% of Spot Volume
DEXs now account for 20% of all spot crypto trading, reflecting a shift to self-custody.
US Crypto Transaction Volume Up 50% in 2025
US crypto transaction volume exceeded $1 trillion between January and July, up 50% year-over-year.
Global Crypto Market Cap Tops $4 Trillion
The total crypto market cap surpassed $4 trillion for the first time, signaling mainstream adoption.
Bitcoin Dips Below $113K Ahead of Fed Decision
Bitcoin fell 1.1% to $112,806 as traders awaited the US Fed's rate announcement.
COMMON Surges 12% This Week
COMMON token rose 12% over the past seven days, despite a minor 2% dip for the month.
ATHENIUM Plummets 97.7% in 24 Hours
ATHENIUM's price dropped by 97.7% in the last 24 hours, making it one of the week's biggest losers.
ai (16 articles - click to expand)
AI Hallucinations Raise Compliance Risks
Up to 48% of LLM outputs may be false, prompting regulators to require more transparency and expert review in high-stakes use.
EU and US Tighten AI Compliance Oversight
Regulators emphasize model risk management and human oversight as new laws like the EU AI Act and California SB 53 take effect.
California Sets AI Regulation Benchmark
California's SB 53 introduces safety protocols and whistleblower protections for advanced AI, influencing national policy trends.
AI Simulates 100-Billion-Star Milky Way
Researchers created a Milky Way simulation tracking over 100 billion stars using deep learning and physics.
Argonne Lab Unveils AI Climate Model
Argonne National Laboratory introduced AERIS, an AI-powered climate model delivering high-resolution seasonal forecasts.
IBM Warns Data Silos Slow AI Adoption
IBM highlights that fragmented data infrastructure is a major barrier to enterprise AI deployment and scaling.
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.1
OpenAI rolled out GPT-5.1 with improved reasoning, faster responses, and customizable conversational modes for business applications.
Baidu Debuts Multimodal ERNIE Model
Baidu's ERNIE model outperforms GPT and Gemini on visual benchmarks, excelling in tool-based reasoning and metadata extraction.
Meta Releases Omnilingual ASR Model
Meta unveiled an open-source speech recognition model supporting over 1,600 languages. It adapts to new languages and outperforms previous models.
Microsoft CEO Urges Responsible AI Practices
Satya Nadella called on Microsoft employees to build trust and operate responsibly in AI, emphasizing the importance of ethical standards.
NVIDIA NVQLink Bridges AI and Quantum Supercomputing
NVIDIA announced NVQLink, an open architecture connecting GPU computing with quantum processors to accelerate quantum supercomputers for AI research.
Confluent Launches Real-Time Context Engine for AI
Confluent introduced a managed service delivering real-time, structured data to AI agents and LLM-powered applications, enhancing trustworthy context delivery.
AgiBot Deploys Reinforcement Learning in Industrial Robotics
AgiBot achieved the first real-world deployment of reinforcement learning in industrial robotics, enabling robots to adapt quickly on factory floors.
LeapXpert Uses AI for Business Messaging Oversight
LeapXpert leverages AI to bring order and compliance to business messaging, enhancing transparency and control for enterprises.
NVIDIA Hits $5 Trillion Valuation Amid AI Boom
NVIDIA became the world’s first company to reach a $5 trillion valuation, highlighting the explosive growth and market power of AI technologies.
FSNet: Faster, Feasible Problem Solving with Neural Networks
MIT researchers introduced FSNet, a neural network tool that finds optimal solutions to complex problems while guaranteeing feasibility. It outperforms traditional solvers in speed and constraint satisfaction.
Tech (17 articles - click to expand)
Longer, Safer Solid State Battery Research
Breakthroughs in solid-state battery technology promise longer life and improved safety.
China Creates New Visa to Woo Global Tech Talent
China is launching a new visa program to attract international tech professionals.
Tesla Software Update 2025.38.9
The update adds Tron Mode, 3D buildings, satellite view, and new dashcam features.
Samsung’s New 2nm Chip Promises 30% Cooler Performance
Samsung’s Exynos 2600 chipset features improved thermal efficiency and performance.
Apple Security Updates November 2025
Apple released security updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and other platforms.
Google System November 2025 Update
Improvements include smarter tools, CVV autofill for payments, and enhanced Google Wallet.
Windows 11 November 2025 Update Features
The update introduces AI-powered file actions, a redesigned Start menu, and smarter widgets.
AI Shopping Assistants Transform Online Shopping
AI-powered shopping assistants are changing how users discover and buy products online.
EU to Ease Key Provisions of AI Regulation Framework
The European Commission plans to soften parts of its AI Act to boost innovation and reduce compliance burdens on startups.
Snapmaker 3D U1 Printer Launches
Kickstarter’s most successful product, the Snapmaker 3D U1 Printer, debuted after a $20 million pre-order campaign, targeting makers and pros.
AMD Continues Support for Radeon GPUs
AMD confirmed ongoing driver and game support for Radeon RX 5000 and RX 6000 GPUs, ensuring stability and optimizations for gamers.
Apple Vision Pro Update Delayed
Apple delayed its Vision Pro headset refresh by at least six months due to supply chain issues with micro-OLED displays and sensors.
SentinelOne Patches Zero-Day Flaw
SentinelOne issued an emergency patch for a critical zero-day vulnerability in its endpoint detection platform, urging immediate updates.
Adobe’s FrameForge AI for Video Editing
Adobe introduced FrameForge, an AI tool in Premiere Pro that edits entire video clips from a single frame, streamlining creative workflows.
Apple Releases iOS 26.1 and More
Apple rolled out iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS 26.1 with new features like the Liquid Glass appearance toggle and improved multitasking.
Web3 Gaming Platform KapKap Gets $10M
KapKap, a Web3 gaming startup, raised $10 million to expand blockchain-based virtual economies. The funding round was led by Animoca Brands.
AI Chipmaker Grok Raises $800M
Grok Semiconductors secured $800 million to scale its energy-efficient AI chips for IoT and autonomous vehicles. The chips use 70% less power than traditional GPUs.
stocks (21 articles - click to expand)
DigitalOcean (DOCN) jumps on strong earnings
DigitalOcean rallied after quarterly results beat expectations, driven by demand for AI services for small businesses.
Qnity Electronics (Q) debuts, joins S&P 500
Qnity Electronics, spun off from DuPont, launched last week and was added to the S&P 500 after raising its outlook.
US government shutdown ends, markets steady
Markets took the 43-day US government shutdown in stride, with the S&P 500 rising 2.4% during the period.
Tesla shareholders approve Musk's record pay
Tesla shareholders voted for Elon Musk’s compensation package, potentially worth nearly $1 trillion if targets are met.
S&P 500 and Dow finish higher, Nasdaq dips
The S&P 500 and Dow ended the week slightly up, but the Nasdaq closed lower due to tech weakness.
AI stocks retreat as value stocks surge
AI-related tech stocks led the market lower, while value sectors like health care and financials outperformed.
Dividend stocks outperform in volatile week
Health care and financials, sectors known for dividends, outperformed as investors rotated out of tech.
Coca Cola (KO) leads Dow gainers
Coca Cola rose 2.16% on Friday, topping Dow winners, while IBM led losers with a 1.93% drop.
Pinterest (PINS) plunges 22% after earnings
Pinterest stock cratered by 22% following its third-quarter earnings report, despite positive metrics.
Super Micro Devices (SMCI) drops on weak earnings
SMCI shares fell after missing earnings and revenue estimates, with margin pressure from increased competition.
Marriott (MAR) rallies on Asia demand
Marriott stock jumped 12%, its largest weekly gain in five years, driven by strong demand in Asia.
Kenvue (KVUE) soars after takeover
Kenvue had the biggest gain in the S&P 500 last week after a takeover by Kimberly-Clark. The deal boosted shares significantly.
Meta shares decline 12%
Meta Platforms fell 12% after announcing higher capital expenditures for next year, dampening investor sentiment.
Amazon rallies on cloud revenue
Amazon shares jumped 10.8% after reporting a 20% increase in cloud revenue for Q3, beating estimates.
Nasdaq surges 4.7% in October
The Nasdaq Composite gained 4.7% last month, led by strong earnings in the technology sector.
S&P 500 hits record highs
The S&P 500 reached about 6,840 points, up 16% for the year. Gains are driven by tech giants like Amazon.
FMC Corporation drops 50.18%
FMC shares fell 50.18%, making it the second-worst performer of the week among major US stocks.
Intellia falls 50.72%
Intellia was the biggest loser, dropping 50.72% last week. The decline marks a sharp reversal for the biotech stock.
Shoals Technologies up 24.86%
Shoals Technologies gained 24.86% and now trades at a 44% premium to its fair value estimate.
Dayforce jumps 30.86%
Dayforce stock rose 30.86%, ending the week at $69.20. The company continues its upward trend over the past months.
Nio surges 31.81%
Nio was the top gainer last week, closing at $6.34, up 31.81%. The stock trades at a 27% premium to its fair value.