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Adam Forsyth

Aptos Makes Encrypted Mempool Optional on Mainnet

Aptos crypto has activated its optional Encrypted Mempool on mainnet, letting compatible wallets and apps conceal pending transaction instructions, assets and amounts until validators finalize transaction ordering. The feature targets maximal extractable value (MEV), including frontrunning and sandwich attacks, but it is not free: encrypted transactions have a minimum gas price twice the network’s base…

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Why did Bitcoin’s latest rally stop near $84,000?

Bitcoin price has rebounded toward $84,000 on October 13 despite a steep selloff in South Korean equities, but weak ETF demand and heavy selling orders near resistance have prevented buyers from pushing higher. Summary Bitcoin recovered toward $84,000 despite heavy losses in South Korean technology stocks, with the KOSPI falling approximately 7.4% over the past…

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Ethereum price at risk as Tom Lee warns of selloff

Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee has warned that South Korea’s stock market crash could trigger further selling pressure on Ethereum, as the country’s benchmark KOSPI plunged more than 6% on October 13, 2026. Summary Tom Lee warned South Korea’s stock market selloff could spread into cryptocurrency markets through liquidations. South Korea’s KOSPI plunged over 6% intraday,…

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Sanctioned Russian payment network A7 unveils new USDT service

Russia’s A7 international settlement platform has announced a new payment service that will allow customers to settle foreign invoices using USDT while recipients receive funds through conventional SWIFT bank transfers. Summary Russia’s A7 has announced a new international payment service that allows customers to settle foreign invoices in USDT while recipients receive funds through SWIFT…

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Binance to shut down its crypto mining pool on Nov. 10

Binance has announced that it will permanently shut down Binance Pool and its related cryptocurrency mining services on November 10, 2026, at 07:00 UTC, ending support for mining connections, reward generation and several associated products. Summary Binance will discontinue its mining pool and related services on November 10 at 07:00 UTC. Miners must switch to…

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