4 Things That Could Impact Crypto This Week
After last week’s hack-driven crash, the expectations for another volatile week are quite high. Bitcoin and the broader crypto market enter another potentially volatile week with the US midterm elections, crucial labor-market data, major tech earnings, and several Federal Reserve speakers on deck. The leading cryptocurrency tanked to $76,000 at the end of last…
7 Best Travel Mugs (2026): Insulated, Leakproof, and Self-Heating
Honorable Mentions Some travel mugs are perfectly good enough—just not as great as the top picks above. KeepCup 12-ounce Coffee Cup for $31: This double-walled, insulated mug aims to replicate (and replace) paper cups from coffee shops. It’s a solid option if you’re looking for a glass cup (the rubber grip is plastic, though). That…
Binance Has Shed $16B Since The Hack as Its Proof Lands Tuesday
Key Takeaways Defillama shows Binance’s tracked assets fell from $144.9B on Oct. 29 to about $128.3B on Nov. 2. Binance reopened withdrawals for 15 assets on Nov. 1, but critics say hundreds of tokens remain locked. Binance’s zero-knowledge reserve proof is due by Nov. 3 UTC, after 40 to 50 hours of computation. A $15.7…
Sible Network suspends three-account mining plan after Sybil concerns
Sible Network has suspended its proposed multi-account mining feature less than a day after announcing it, following community concerns about fake accounts, unfair rewards and potential Sybil attacks. Summary Sible Network has suspended its proposed three-account-per-device mining feature following complaints from users and ambassadors. The November 1 proposal would have allowed three different individuals to…
Binance resumes withdrawals following $6.3 billion breach
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced early on Sunday that it would begin allowing withdrawals in a phased process. The company froze all deposits and withdrawals after hackers stole $6.3 billion worth of crypto from Binance wallets. In its latest update, Binance said it has now covered 95% of the stolen assets, and it’s still working to…
Ripple (XRP) ETFs Beat Every Major Rival in October: But Two Problems Remain
In line with the impressive month for Ripple, the ETFs recorded some net inflows. In a rather bearish environment for most exchange-traded funds tracking the largest cryptocurrencies, the funds behind XRP managed to maintain their green monthly streak. However, there are still two issues that deserve attention, as it’s not all good news. XRP…
Moon phase today explained: What the Moon will look like on November 2, 2026
The Moon has now reached its Waning Crescent phase, which means less than half of its surface illuminated. It will continue to decrease now until we reach the New Moon. What is today’s Moon phase? As of Monday, Nov. 2, NASA’s Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in the Waning Crescent phase,…
A Collector Paid $10 for an Old Eisenhower Dollar. It Just Sold for $189,000
Key Takeaways A sub-$10 coin bin pick turned out to be a six-figure rarity. Only three known examples exist, each found in an unlikely place. The resale price landed well below its earlier peak. At the Long Beach Coin Expo on February 15, 2008, collector Lee C. Lydston spotted something off about a 1971-S Eisenhower…
BTCPay Server warns of wallet drains, urges server shutdowns
BTCPay Server has warned users to shut down their payment servers after receiving reports of attackers gaining unauthorized access to older installations and draining funds from connected Bitcoin hot wallets. Summary BTCPay Server has urged operators to shut down their payment servers after receiving reports of attackers gaining unauthorized access and draining funds from connected…
Lenovo LOQ 15: The Only Gaming Laptop Worth Buying Below $1,500
Prices on gaming laptops are out of control. The ongoing memory shortage has made laptops more expensive across the board, but it’s hit gaming laptops especially hard. Some manufacturers have even resorted to launching “new” gaming laptops in 2026 with the RTX 4050 as the starting configuration—and that graphics card is more than three years…
