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Europol warns of escalating crypto crime sophistication, with illicit flows exceeding $40.9 billion in 2024 and further tens of billions noted in the 2025 EU-SOCTA report. High-profile cases include a €460 million money-laundering ring in Spain, a Latvian network laundering over $330,000, $23 million seized in hawala-linked proceeds and a $540 million fraud that victimized 5,000 investors. Criminals are exploiting advanced on-chain scams, mixing services, AI-driven automation, private payment rails and shell companies. Physical attacks, such as over ten “wrench attacks” in France this year, have also surged. EU law enforcement units now coordinate cross-border investigations using Europol’s forensic tools and evidence-sharing platforms. Yet gaps in specialized training and standardized blockchain analytics continue to slow fund tracing. Europol calls for stronger international cooperation, faster information exchange, clearer legal frameworks and enhanced public-private partnerships. These measures aim to counter sophisticated crypto crime and bolster digital asset security.

XRP is set to leverage its strongest seasonal profile in November, with a 10-year average gain of 81%. The token trades around $2.51, supported at $1.60–$1.80 and facing resistance at $3.10–$3.20. Meanwhile, Bitcoin shows its first bearish monthly signal since breaking $88,000, trading near $110,500. Momentum and volume have contracted, suggesting consolidation unless BTC reclaims $113,000. Coinbase reported $1.8 billion in net revenue for October, driven by partnerships with Citi, USDC DeFi lending, expanded DEX access and a pending OCC trust charter. Traders should watch XRP’s breakout above $2.70, Bitcoin’s hold above $100,000 and Coinbase’s stock against $350 resistance for trade setups.

Zcash surged from about $50 in mid-September to over $420 after Electric Coin Co. (ECC) unveiled its Q4 2025 privacy roadmap. The plan covers four major upgrades: NEAR Intents protocol for ephemeral transparent addresses, automatic rotation of transparent addresses, expanded Zashi wallet support for Keystone hardware wallets, and P2SH multisignature for developer fund security. ECC will also add decentralized entry and exit channels in Zashi and temporarily remove the Coinbase pipeline to reduce centralization. Over 4.1 million ZEC have been shielded under the Orchard protocol, and Zcash’s market cap has overtaken Monero. However, blockchain researcher ZachXBT warns integrations may still leak data. Future plans include interoperability with Solana and a potential shift to proof-of-stake via the Polaris Vision. Regulatory scrutiny of privacy coins poses compliance challenges as Zcash scales.

UAE telecom operator du has introduced a Bitcoin cloud mining service called "Cloud Miner". Subscribers can bid in an online auction from November 3–9 for 250 TH/s of computing power on a 24-month contract. The cloud mining service manages hardware, electricity, and maintenance, lowering barriers for UAE users. Mined BTC is credited directly to user wallets. du enforces KYC/AML via UAE Pass and two-factor authentication. The service runs on du’s data centers and features transparent pricing with no hidden fees. du’s chief ICT officer emphasised trust and clear regulation. The launch benefits from the UAE’s transparent crypto framework overseen by the SCA, VARA, and FSRA. As the first UAE telecom to offer Bitcoin cloud mining, du plans to expand into exchanges and lending services. This move could boost retail participation in BTC mining and strengthen the UAE’s blockchain ecosystem.

DeFi buybacks surged as leading protocols spent $800 million on token repurchases and dividends in 2025, a 400% year-on-year increase. Aave (AAVE) ran a $1 million weekly repurchase at a loss, MakerDAO’s (MKR) Smart Burn Engine briefly lifted prices, and Ether.fi (ETHFI) approved $50 million to defend its token under $3. PancakeSwap (CAKE) and Synthetix (SNX) executed programmed buybacks and burns, while GMX paused repurchases amid falling fees. Hyperliquid (HYPE) stood out, allocating $645 million—46% of the total—and driving a 500% token surge on the back of real revenue and user growth. Despite theory that buybacks reduce supply and signal confidence, most DeFi buybacks faltered due to poor timing at market peaks, reliance on treasury reserves, and dilution from token unlocks. Total value locked recovered to $160 billion, but secondary market liquidity and speculative capital remain muted. Traders should focus on fresh capital inflows, sustainable growth cycles, and robust tokenomics rather than short-term repurchase strategies to drive lasting market support.

ChatGPT’s latest XRP price forecast expects XRP to rise from current ~$2.4 to a base-case of $4.85 by November 30, 2025, and potentially $5 in a bullish scenario. Forecasts draw on three pillars: historical bull-cycle patterns trailing Bitcoin’s April 2024 halving; technical momentum such as a 2024 double-bottom, a multi-year trendline breakout and an accumulation zone at $2–$3.5 with Fibonacci resistance near $4.7; and growing fundamentals, including Ripple’s $1 billion GTreasury acquisition, Evernorth’s institutional treasury initiative, cross-border payment use cases, tokenization pilots and CBDC trials. Key legislation like the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts could classify XRP as a regulated commodity, paving the way for institutional ETFs and settlement products. This XRP price forecast highlights scenarios ranging from bearish $1.8–$3 and base $3.7–$4.85 to bullish extensions up to $6.1 or $9 in rapid adoption cases. Traders should watch for regulatory clarity, liquidity flows and technical confirmations to time entries and manage risk.

Pi Network Ventures, the investment arm of Pi Network, has announced a strategic investment in OpenMind to advance decentralized AI and robotics. Pi Network Ventures leveraged its 350,000-node network to power a proof-of-concept on OpenMind’s OM1 operating system and the FABRIC protocol for distributed AI computing. The test deployed decentralized facial recognition models across global nodes and showed robust performance. Following OpenMind’s $20 million Series A led by Pantera Capital, the partnership plans to refine OM1 and FABRIC, expand pilot deployments, and onboard new partners over the next year. By enabling node operators to earn Pi tokens and combining blockchain incentives with OpenMind’s hardware-agnostic platform, this deal marks a milestone in merging decentralized AI, robotics, and blockchain. Traders may view this as a catalyst for renewed interest in the Pi ecosystem.

Europol’s EFECC head Burkhard Mühl warns that crypto crime has become more sophisticated. In 2024, illicit addresses received $40.9 billion in digital asset proceeds. Since early 2025, Europol led major operations: dismantling a Latvian cyber-laundering network that moved $330,000; a hawala ring handling $23 million; and a fraud scheme defrauding 5,000 victims for $540 million. Europe also saw over 16 “wrench attacks”, where criminals use force to seize private keys. Investigators face hurdles in cross-border enforcement. They cite inconsistent blockchain analytics, no standard wallet attribution, and a skills gap in anti-money laundering tools. At the 9th Global Conference on Criminal Finances and Crypto Assets, experts urged unified methodologies, unbiased training, and AI-driven blockchain analytics. They propose enhanced cross-border investigations and shared intelligence to strengthen market integrity and deter future crypto crime. Traders should note that rising crypto crime sophistication and regulatory focus could tighten compliance. Improved analytics and enforcement may reduce illicit flows and impact liquidity in some digital asset markets. Staying informed on blockchain analytics and cross-border enforcement trends is key for risk management.

Bitcoin price surge pushed BTC above $108,000 on Binance before extending gains to trade above $111,000 on the USDT market, driven by renewed institutional demand and growing retail FOMO. The rally reflects major investors allocating capital to Bitcoin as an inflation hedge amid macroeconomic uncertainty and supply scarcity ahead of the next halving. Ongoing network upgrades and a favorable global economic outlook have further amplified buying pressure. Traders should manage market volatility by using clear stop-loss orders, prudent position sizing, and portfolio diversification beyond BTC. Sustained trading above $111,000 could establish a new support level, paving the way for further upside, while rapid rallies may still invite short-term corrections. Continuous monitoring of regulatory updates and network developments is essential to navigate risks and capture opportunities.

H1 2025 on-chain fees reached $20B across 1,124 profitable protocols. DeFi drove 63% of revenue, while wallets (+260% YoY), consumer apps (+200%), and DePIN networks (+400%) saw rapid growth. Transaction costs fell 86% since 2021, and profitable protocols grew eightfold. ETH’s fee share declined despite lower costs and an 8× protocol boom. The top five projects—Meteora, Jito, Jupiter, Raydium and Solana—capture 70% of fees. Yet DeFi tokens trade at a 17× P/E versus 3,900× for public chains, reflecting a valuation disconnect. Forecasts project on-chain fees rising to $32B by 2026, driven by tokenized real-world assets, DePIN expansion, wallet monetization and consumer crypto adoption. Improved infrastructure and clearer regulation signal a mature on-chain economy. Crypto traders should track revenue-driven tokens and high-growth sectors for strategic allocation and risk management.

Berkshire Hathaway closed Q3 2025 with a record $381.7 billion cash reserve as operating profits rose 34% to $13.5 billion. The conglomerate also posted $17.3 billion in net investment gains, up from $16.2 billion a year earlier. Warren Buffett net-sold $6.1 billion of equities for the 12th consecutive quarter and paused share buybacks for five straight quarters. The insurer arm saw underwriting profits boost thanks to historically low catastrophe losses, offsetting a 13% drop in cash income from falling interest rates. This cash build reinforces Berkshire Hathaway’s cautious capital allocation amid market volatility and scarce large deals. For crypto traders, this strategy highlights the importance of liquidity management and disciplined valuation. As focus shifts to successor Greg Abel, crypto traders should watch diversified business lines for early signals on broader risk appetite and capital flows.

On-chain data reveal significant BTC whale transfers into Kraken over the past week. Lookonchain first flagged a 100 BTC deposit and a reduced Hyperliquid short, while Ai analytics confirm a total of 1,200 BTC moved, including a 500 BTC transfer just 50 minutes ago. These BTC whale transfers point to rising sell-side liquidity, even as the whale trims its Hyperliquid short to 1,300 BTC, suggesting a slightly less bearish stance. Traders should monitor on-chain metrics, Kraken exchange reserves and depth charts for early signs of price swings. Historically, large whale deposits have led to short-term volatility rather than sustained trends, underlining the need for real-time risk management.

Roblox will fully deploy its AI age verification tool by December to validate the ages of its 150 million daily users, focusing on under-13s amid rising regulatory pressure. The 30-second facial scan aims to enhance minor safety and strengthen age checks but may introduce ‘engagement friction,’ potentially disrupting the average 2.5-hour daily play and reducing mobile sessions. In Q3, Roblox reported $1.36 billion in revenue (up 48% YoY), 70% growth in bookings and daily active users, but saw its net loss widen to $257.4 million. Management warns of short-term user pushback as new verification steps roll out, while JPMorgan keeps an Overweight rating but cuts its 2026 price target from $160 to $145. Despite higher AI infrastructure spending and possible engagement dips, Roblox plans to expand AI tools and build new data centres to support long-term growth.

Coinbase added 2,772 BTC to its treasury in Q3, using excess cash and signaling a strategic shift toward long-term Bitcoin accumulation. The exchange reaffirmed plans to keep buying Bitcoin as a reserve asset and hedge against inflation, reflecting growing institutional demand amid market volatility and clearer U.S. regulations. This Q3 haul significantly raised Coinbase’s total Bitcoin holdings and underscores its alignment with other corporate investors treating BTC as a core balance sheet asset. Traders view the sustained purchases as a bullish signal for Bitcoin’s price stability and potential upward momentum, possibly driving further market demand.

Virtuals Protocol’s VIRTUAL token surged up to 100% over four days after integrating Coinbase’s x402 payment protocol, then climbed to a four-month high of $1.86 on an OKX listing. The x402 integration boosted on-chain activity, raising AI agents to 18,216 and wallets holding agent tokens on Ethereum and Base to 172,437, with Solana wallets hitting 10,674. Weekly agent transactions jumped from under 5,000 to over 25,000, while OKX listing lifted spot volume 576% to $16.7 million and DEX daily users by 142% to 9,700. Technical indicators show VIRTUAL’s RSI above 90 and bullish crossovers in DMI and Stochastic Momentum, pointing to a pullback to $1.30 support before potential gains toward $2.10.

Ripple’s US dollar-pegged stablecoin RLUSD has launched on Bitpanda, marking its first listing on both EU and UK platforms. Traders can now access RLUSD via EUR and BTC trading pairs, benefiting from deep liquidity, low fees and fast settlement under EU regulatory oversight. The token is backed 1:1 by USD reserves and designed to integrate with Ripple’s on-demand liquidity services and blockchain-based cross-border payment solutions. This listing follows RLUSD’s earlier integrations with payment platforms and reflects growing institutional interest. For crypto traders, the RLUSD debut on Bitpanda expands transparent, fully collateralised stablecoin options, boosts arbitrage opportunities against USDT and USDC, and enhances market stability in volatile conditions.

VIRTUAL token surged 33.9% to $1.83 after co-founder everythingempty unveiled an approved performance-based funding plan for Virgen Labs. The proposal allocates 2% of the total VIRTUAL token supply at each of three price milestones—$10, $20 and $40—unlocking up to 6% (60 million tokens) if all targets are met. Each phase is verified by a 30-day TWAP on the Binance spot market with daily volume above $10 million, and allocated tokens vest at 0.013% weekly over 36 months via smart contracts, with no new tokens minted. If the $40 milestone is reached, the DAO treasury share falls from 34% to 28%, further tightening circulation. Traders view the plan as a supply-limiting mechanism that aligns developer incentives with price growth, driving bullish sentiment for VIRTUAL token.

This week’s M&A deals span multiple sectors, highlighting consolidation in technology, finance, healthcare and hospitality. Skyworks Solutions announced the acquisition of Qorvo to fortify its radio-frequency chip market position. Huntington Bancshares agreed to buy Cadence Bank, expanding its regional banking footprint in the US South. Thermo Fisher Scientific will acquire Clario Holdings to enhance its contract research services, while Novartis finalised its purchase of Avidity Biosciences to broaden its RNA therapeutics pipeline. Other notable transactions include Chewy’s acquisition of Mason Petcare, CSG Systems’ purchase of Nexus Systems and Sotherly Hotels’ portfolio-reshaping sale. These M&A deals underscore strategic efforts by companies to increase market share, diversify offerings and achieve economies of scale. For crypto traders, the direct impact on cryptocurrency prices is likely neutral, but chip sector consolidation could affect mining hardware supply and banking M&A may influence institutional crypto services.

Elon Musk has rebuilt X Chat’s messaging infrastructure to feature Bitcoin-style peer-to-peer (P2P encryption), offering full end-to-end encryption and minimizing metadata collection. Announced on the Joe Rogan Experience, the new X Chat encryption removes ad targeting ports and reduces metadata exposure to boost user data privacy. The service, currently in beta for Premium subscribers, will launch in the coming months as both an embedded feature and standalone app. It will support text messaging, media, GIFs, file transfers, and soon voice and video calls. By prioritizing data minimization over advertising integrations, the P2P encryption design enhances security compared with rival platforms. This shift toward privacy-focused messaging could influence user adoption and market competition in social media.

Berkshire Hathaway Q3 earnings jumped 34% to $13.5 billion, fuelled by a 200% surge in insurance underwriting income. The strong Berkshire Hathaway Q3 earnings performance underscores robust cash flow and disciplined capital allocation as cash reserves hit a record $381.6 billion after minimal buybacks and $10.4 billion in equity sales. CEO Warren Buffett plans to hand over to Greg Abel, stoking succession risk as Class B shares tumbled 11.5%, widening underperformance versus the S&P 500 to 10.9 percentage points. Analysts warn of peaking GEICO margins, softer reinsurance rates and railroad tariff headwinds. Meanwhile, Berkshire acquired OxyChem for $9.7 billion, its largest deal since 2022. Crypto traders should watch how leadership shifts, cash liquidity and market confidence alter risk appetite and crypto correlations.

Market overview: meme coins show split performance. Leading tokens like Dogecoin (DOGE) rose just 0.6% to $0.1871, while Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) slid 2.9%, dropping out of CoinGecko’s top 100, and SPX6900 (SPX) fell 3.3%, extending weekly losses beyond 13%. Yet the aggregated meme coins market cap climbed 2.2% to $61.4 billion, driven by a rotation into AI-themed tokens. AI meme coins ai16z (AI16Z) surged 21% above $0.10 overnight, OKZOO (AIOT) jumped 30% to $0.60 on major DEXs, and AIXBT also posted double-digit gains across Gate and MEXC. In the wider crypto market, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) posted modest 0.4–0.5% gains near $110,200; XRP and Solana (SOL) lagged, reflecting sector divergence. Traders are eyeing meme coins’ split performance for short-term opportunities. The rise of AI meme coins highlights speculative momentum. Market participants should monitor trading volumes and regulatory developments for potential impact on price volatility.

Reddit CEO Steve Huffman confirmed that AI chatbots are not a significant source of Reddit traffic. Traditional channels—Google Search and direct visits—each account for roughly 50% of all visits, underscoring the enduring importance of organic search and direct user relationships. Despite partnerships with OpenAI and Google for dataset licensing and model training, external AI referrals have yet to boost engagement. Reddit has shifted its data licensing strategy, requiring commercial contracts for access to its datasets, and is pursuing legal action against unauthorized scrapers such as Anthropic and Perplexity. Internally, the company is investing in AI to improve on-platform search: its AI-powered Answers feature now handles 20% of search queries, serving 75 million users weekly. Financially, Reddit reported strong Q3 2025 results: $585 million in revenue (up 68% year-on-year), 116 million daily active users (+20%), and 444 million weekly active users (+20%), with international daily users up 31%. These figures highlight Reddit’s robust growth driven by advertising, data monetization, and AI-enhanced features. For crypto traders, Reddit’s evolving data licensing model may set a precedent for monetizing digital platforms in the AI era, but the limited impact of AI chatbots on Reddit traffic underscores the continued value of traditional traffic sources.

Bitcoin Cash price (BCH) has climbed above the 21-day simple moving average (SMA) but remains capped by the 50-day SMA near $553. Since late October, bulls and bears have battled at this key resistance. A decisive break above the 50-day SMA could open the door to targets at $615 and $650. On the daily chart, BCH has traded between two downward-sloping moving averages, with heavy selling pressure evident around $580. On the 4-hour chart, however, BCH has formed an upward bias, trading above the 50-day SMA and overcoming the 21-day SMA resistance, signaling growing bullish momentum. Key resistance levels sit at $600, $650, and $700. Key support zones lie at $500, $450, and $400. Traders should watch the 21-day SMA near $520 and the 50-day SMA near $553. A sustained rally above $553 would confirm a bullish trend, while a drop below $520 could trigger deeper retracements.

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has launched a three-year asset tokenization pilot under its Digital Asset Innovation Hub. The asset tokenization initiative will begin proof-of-concept trials in 2026 and expand to broader pilots in 2027. An industry working group will gather feedback on use cases including supply chain finance, Islamic finance products and green tokenization. Market participants can submit real-world asset tokenization proposals by March 1, 2026, under defined eligibility criteria. This follows Malaysia’s Climate Sukuk green tokenization and approval of its first Shariah-compliant digital bank using stablecoins. The move underscores Malaysia’s commitment to digital asset innovation and positions the country at the forefront of blockchain infrastructure.

Bitcoin slid from about $118,000 to $110,000 in October’s Uptober rally as retail activity waned and on-chain metrics weakened. Active addresses fell 26%, transaction fees plunged, and RSI dipped below neutral as price traded under key EMAs. Faded expectations for a December Fed rate cut, persistent China crypto restrictions and strong U.S. equities added pressure. However, historical data shows a median November return of 8.8% since 2013, while the end of quantitative tightening, a likely Fed rate cut and potential spot Bitcoin ETF approvals offer bullish catalysts. Traders should monitor on-chain metrics, open interest trends and macro signals to navigate short-term volatility and position for a possible November rally.

Bitcoin ended October down 3.7%, marking its worst ‘Uptober’ since 2018. US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $679 million in outflows over two days—$488 million on Thursday and $191 million on Friday—signalling renewed institutional sell pressure. Despite the Fed’s rate cut, Bitcoin failed to sustain a rally. Bitcoin price has been confined to a tight $107,000–$116,000 trading range. Record-narrow monthly Bollinger Bands point to an imminent volatility spike. Traders eye a break above $116K to spark bullish momentum, while a weekly close below $100K would confirm a downtrend. Historically, November delivers an average 42.5% gain, but caution prevails amid ongoing ETF outflows and institutional uncertainty. With volatility indicators at extremes, traders brace for sharp price swings in the near term.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) rebounded 2.49% after briefly dipping below the $0.00000998 support level. The token had earlier lost 0.26% but regained upside momentum by breaking local resistance at $0.00001010. SHIB now faces resistance at $0.00001017. A daily close above this level could trigger a breakout toward $0.00001025–$0.00001050. On higher timeframes, SHIB bounced off support zones at $0.00000956 and $0.00001019, indicating likely sideways trading in the $0.00001000–$0.00001100 range as bulls accumulate strength. Overall momentum remains moderate, and with SHIB still trading below the key $0.00001145 level, traders should expect limited volatility in the near term. At press time, SHIB trades around $0.00001014.

Fundstrat Global Advisors’ technical strategist Mark Newton argues the current crypto cycle has not peaked. He points to five technical signals: an unfinished Elliott-Wave pattern; positive DeMark Sequential setups; an unconfirmed MACD bearish crossover amid low trading volumes; unbroken higher lows since late 2022; and a subdued Crypto Fear & Greed Index at 33/100. Bitcoin has reclaimed $110,000 and Ethereum trades near $3,880. These combined indicators suggest further upside in the crypto cycle. Traders should monitor wave counts, DeMark signals, moving-average trends and sentiment extremes when planning entries and managing risk.

Coinbase has strongly refuted allegations from Senator Chris Murphy that it contributed $46 million to Trump’s campaigns and inauguration to secure lenient SEC regulation—a claim Murphy labelled a “corruption factory.” Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal dismissed the accusations on X as baseless, highlighted multiple court rulings against SEC overreach and noted the abrupt withdrawal of a 2023 securities lawsuit. The company pointed to decades of bipartisan inaugural donations rather than political favoritism. Coinbase also cited strategic partnerships with Citigroup for stablecoin payments and Figment for expanded staking services on Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA) and Sui (SUI) as evidence of its compliance focus and growth. Crypto attorney John Deaton criticised the SEC’s inconsistent approach and former chair Gary Gensler’s perceived anti-crypto agenda. Traders should watch ongoing Senate probes, the GENIUS Act and nearly 100 planned blockchain initiatives for regulatory clarity, as political scrutiny may affect market sentiment and trading strategies.