Crypto digest — November 5, 2026

Key points

1. ·Hyperliquid (HYPE) Whales Turn Stan Druckenmiller's Hype Into a $5 Million ExitU.Today
2. ·Bitcoin (BTC) Predicted to Hit $86,000 This November: KalshiU.Today
3. ·Google could take stake in bitcoin miner TeraWulf’s $19 billion AI project if Anthropic defaultsCoinDesk
4. ·Bitcoin miners are oversold following 35% October rout, VanEck saysCoinDesk
5. ·Trump-linked American Bitcoin swings to $126 million profit but misses revenue estimatesCoinDesk

SOL2

• Samsung Wallet launches USDC accounts on Solana for US Galaxy users

  Samsung Wallet's Stablecoin Account is now live for eligible U. S. Galaxy users, allowing them to use USDC on Solana.

  2026-11-05via The Block

• Stablecoins Go Mainstream as Samsung Wallet Adds USDC on Solana

  Eligible U. S. Galaxy users can now buy, hold, send and receive USDC on Solana directly in Samsung Wallet, without a separate crypto app or private keys to mana…

  2026-11-05via Decrypt

ETH3

• Tether CEO Reacts to Massive USDT Demand in Paraguay

  Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has reacted to a reported surge in USDT demand in Paraguay, where a major banking crisis involving Ueno Bank has left millions of custo…

  2026-11-05via U.Today

• Arkansas Sues Kalshi, Joining a Growing List of States Targeting Prediction Markets

  Attorney General Tim Griffin said betting on "whether the Razorbacks win or lose" is gambling, and wants restitution, penalties and taxes.

  2026-11-05via Decrypt

• Solana (SOL), Ethereum (ETH), Near Protocol (NEAR) and Zcash (ZEC) Price Analysis For November 5: Crypto Market's Chance to Turn Bullish Again

  Solana, Ethereum and NEAR Protocol are under pressure on November 4, while Zcash holds up better.

  2026-11-05via U.Today

More43

• Payward-affiliated fund and clients buy AAVE token stake on secondary market

  Payward disclosed neither the size nor price of the AAVE purchases and said it may acquire more tokens.

  2026-11-05via The Block

• Hyperliquid (HYPE) Whales Turn Stan Druckenmiller's Hype Into a $5 Million Exit

  Stan Druckenmiller's endorsement of Hyperliquid tech last week granted the crypto whales a perfect opportunity for a $5 million exit out of HYPE token.

  2026-11-05via U.Today

• Gate CEO says crypto exchanges must prove they can survive a hack like Binance’s

  Lin Han says Gate holds enough assets in cold storage to cover customer balances even if its hot wallets are emptied. An independent audit is underway.

  2026-11-05via CoinDesk

• Bitcoin (BTC) Predicted to Hit $86,000 This November: Kalshi

  Traders on Kalshi have set a new price target for Bitcoin this month as the world's largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization begins to show signs of a po…

  2026-11-05via U.Today

• Zcash (ZEC) Co-Founder Issues Warning on AI Security Threat

  Zcash co-founder Eli Ben-Sasson has warned that increasingly capable AI systems could undermine the cryptography.

  2026-11-05via U.Today

• Kraken parent Payward and its clients buy AAVE tokens in DeFi investment push

  The investment follows talks first reported by CoinDesk in June that included a proposed equity stake in Aave Group.

  2026-11-05via CoinDesk

• Sam Altman Says It's 'Fucking Annoying' His RAM Comments Were Taken Out of Context

  The OpenAI CEO briefly renamed himself "Ram Altman" on X after Elon Musk mocked him for saying idle home PC memory is "quite terrible. "

  2026-11-05via Decrypt

• Blockchain is ‘perfect solution’ for AI agent trust, VeChain CEO says

  Sunny Lu said AI agents would need identity and reputation systems, making the case while promoting agent-building platform VeWorld. ai.

  2026-11-05via Cointelegraph

• Can decentralized phone networks power the AI revolution?

  Decentralized AI networks want to turn everyday phones into an alternative to centralized computing infrastructure — but skeptics have their doubts.

  2026-11-05via Cointelegraph

• Google could take stake in bitcoin miner TeraWulf’s $19 billion AI project if Anthropic defaults

  A $19 billion data-center agreement includes an unusual provision allowing Google to acquire part of the project if Anthropic fails to pay its rent.

  2026-11-05via CoinDesk

• Morning Minute: Democrat Sweep Pumps Crypto as Clarity Act Resurfaces

  The Dems are already talking compromise on the Clarity Act and their requests all seem logical - does the bill have new life?

  2026-11-05via Decrypt

• Binance cuts SignalPlus access after security warning, urges users to check accounts

  The exchange says its systems are unaffected but has removed trading connections to the third-party platform as a precaution.

  2026-11-05via CoinDesk

• Ukraine’s central bank opposes crypto bill, citing monetary sovereignty concerns

  Ukraine’s central bank won’t back a crypto legalization bill in its current form and wants lawmakers to revise it before a final vote.

  2026-11-05via CoinDesk

• XRP/Bitcoin Short-Term Golden Cross Just Emerges: Potential Targets

  XRP versus Bitcoin chart flashes positive short-term signal with the market now paying close attention.

  2026-11-05via U.Today

• Trump’s memecoin ventures derailed CLARITY Act, Scaramucci says

  The SkyBridge founder said disputes over ethics restrictions also stalled negotiations, with both sides responsible for the setback.

  2026-11-05via Cointelegraph

• Autonomous AI Hacking? Ripple CTO Emeritus Says He Picked 'Right Time to Retire'

  As OpenAI researchers dig deeper into disruptions AI causes in cyberspace, Ripple's veteran David Schwartz is sure he chose the 'right time' to retire.

  2026-11-05via U.Today

• Binance Cuts Off SignalPlus API Keys Over 'Potential Security Issue' at Trading Platform

  The exchange said its own systems and user funds are unaffected, a week after it lost $6.4 billion in a hack blamed on North Korea.

  2026-11-05via Decrypt

• Canadian Man Extradited to US Over Plot to Hijack University Supercomputers for Crypto

  Prosecutors say Ryan Roach and a co-defendant targeted U. S. universities with supercomputers, stealing logins and secretly mining crypto.

  2026-11-05via Decrypt

• Bitcoin miners are oversold following 35% October rout, VanEck says

  Investors dumped AI infrastructure providers across the board in October, treating companies in very different sectors as one monolithic trade.

  2026-11-05via CoinDesk

• Trump-linked American Bitcoin swings to $126 million profit but misses revenue estimates

  Revenue fell to $63.4 million in the third quarter and missed analysts’ forecasts as bitcoin production declined and higher summer electricity prices pushed min…

  2026-11-05via CoinDesk

• Thailand to block Bitget in December over unlicensed crypto trading

  Thailand’s SEC filed a criminal complaint against Bitget’s operator, with access to its website and app set to be blocked from Dec. 5.

  2026-11-05via Cointelegraph

• Binance Revokes API Keys, Security Issue Found at SignalPlus

  Binance has revoked API keys linked to SignalPlus following a security vulnerability, cutting off third-party trading access.

  2026-11-05via U.Today

• Bitcoin holds above $80,000 after Wednesday’s jump as injective rallies on staked ETF listing

  Bitcoin slipped 0.2% to around $80,250 since midnight UTC, holding above $80,000 after Wednesday’s jump, as spot ETFs ended a three-day outflow streak.

  2026-11-05via CoinDesk

• Bitcoin Mining Giant MARA Sparks Selling Concerns With $133 Million Transfer

  Bitcoin mining giant MARA Holdings has sparked fresh Bitcoin selling concerns after transferring $133 million worth of BTC to institutional crypto platforms.

  2026-11-05via U.Today

• South Korea Announces Delay in Crypto Taxation Policy

  South Korea plans to delay its 22% cryptocurrency gains tax until 2029, giving investors two more years of tax relief as regulators refine the framework.

  2026-11-05via U.Today

• Bitcoin win rate vs. S&P 500 recovers as post-midterm history favors stocks

  Bitcoin outperformed the S&P 500 in half of the past 90 US trading sessions, while historical midterm data highlights gains for stocks.

  2026-11-05via Cointelegraph

• SHIB Community Warned Amid Powerful iOS Spyware Exploit: What to Know

  Powerful iOS Spyware Exploit may put crypto wallets at risk, with crucial alert issued.

  2026-11-05via U.Today

• South Korea seeks 4th crypto tax delay, targets 2029 start

  South Korea is seeking a fourth delay to its 22% crypto tax, months after reaffirming plans to begin taxing digital asset gains in January 2027.

  2026-11-05via Cointelegraph

• Polygon Plans Hard Fork to Seize $6.5 Million From Polymarket and Binance Hackers

  Polygon proposes a radical hard fork to wipe hacker wallets and save Binance and Polymarket funds, but breaking Web3’s main rule.

  2026-11-05via U.Today

• Why Shiba Inu (SHIB) Didn't Join Rally: Bitcoin (BTC) $80,000 Surge Leaves Altcoins Behind

  Bitcoin has climbed back above $80,000, but Shiba Inu has not joined the rally.

  2026-11-05via U.Today

• Eric Trump’s American Bitcoin swings to $126 million profit in Q3 on digital asset gains

  American Bitcoin reported Q3 net income of $126 million, swinging from a $57.2 million net loss in the previous quarter.

  2026-11-05via The Block

• Arkansas sues Kalshi, says its alleged illegal gambling operations cause mental harm

  The lawsuit adds Arkansas to a growing list of states taking legal action against the prediction market platform.

  2026-11-05via The Block

• Binance's CZ Sounds Alarm Over New Crypto Phishing Scam

  Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has sounded the alarm over a dangerous phishing scam involving a fake Trust Wallet website designed to trick crypto users…

  2026-11-05via U.Today

• The Digital Chamber calls Sherrod Brown’s win ‘most consequential unfavorable result’ for crypto

  Democrats are set to reorient the crypto policy debate toward stronger consumer protections and regulatory accountability, the group said.

  2026-11-05via The Block

• Why Bitcoin's Next Soft Fork Could Feel Like a Practice Run

  Matt Corallo explains why patching four legacy bugs is about rebuilding muscle memory, just as much as it’s about Bitcoin maintenance.

  2026-11-05via Decrypt

• ChatGPT Is Getting a GIF Maker Powered by OpenAI's Unannounced Images 2.6 Model

  OpenAI is rolling out animated GIF creation in ChatGPT, with frame-by-frame editing and speed controls.

  2026-11-05via Decrypt

• Google Tells Schools They Can Reject AI—But They'll Lose Search, Too

  Google is giving schools more control over Gemini, but districts that want Search without AI are out of luck, fueling accusations that the company is pressuring…

  2026-11-05via Decrypt

• Coinbase Says 99% of Customer Crypto Is Offline and Out of Hackers’ Reach

  Coinbase told customers it wasn’t affected by the $6.4 billion Binance hack and detailed its security controls, including offline storage for over 99% of assets…

  2026-11-05via Decrypt

• US Bank Regulator Issues First AI Framework as Banks Battle Rogue Agents

  The OCC's first examiner guide weighs autonomy and financial harm, and directly addresses outside AI agents—the same risk that recently prompted major banks to…

  2026-11-05via Decrypt

• Ripple Executive Reveals Massive Growth of Company's London Hub

  Ripple’s London office has grown from a modest two-floor operation into the company’s largest international hub outside the U. S. , with Managing Director Cassi…

  2026-11-05via U.Today

• US Voters Back AI Data Center Restrictions in At Least 29 Communities

  Voters across the United States backed measures to curb data centers, raising new obstacles for the infrastructure powering AI as electricity bills, water suppl…

  2026-11-05via Decrypt

• Canton Coin Gets SEC Nod as Wall Street Tokenization Heats Up

  SEC staff said they view Canton Coin as a digital commodity and won’t recommend enforcement over how it’s minted, a week after DTCC launched a tokenization serv…

  2026-11-05via Decrypt

• What Is x402? How AI Agents Pay With Crypto

  Coinbase's x402 protocol puts the web's long-unused 402 code to work so AI agents and apps can pay for APIs and data in stablecoins like USDC.

  2026-11-05via Decrypt