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Bitcoin News posted on the X platform that the Moscow Exchange plans to launch a digital currency market on December 1, supporting trading of Bitcoin, ETH, and USDT. Trading will take place on the stock market platform and will be cleared by the National Clearing Center.The trading hours are from 06:50 to 23:50 Moscow time, with initial pilot trading to be conducted, and participants will gradually be onboarded. Retail investors must pass a test and can purchase digital currency worth up to 300,000 rubles per year through a single broker.

According to monitoring by Arkham, the Mercado Bitcoin hacker is swapping PENDLE for ETH through CowSwap and 1inch. In the past hour, this address has transferred over 760,000 PENDLE, worth approximately 1.3 million USD.As of now, the CowSwap and 1inch platforms have seemingly not taken effective measures to stop the related hacking activities, raising concerns in the community about DeFi protocols being used to handle and transfer stolen funds.

According to CoinDesk, Russia's largest stock exchange, the Moscow Exchange, plans to launch trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT starting December 1, with trading hours from 06:50 to 23:50 Moscow time. The National Settlement Depository will be responsible for clearing, using same-day or next-day settlement, and providing swap tools to manage liquidity.Ordinary investors must pass a test and can purchase up to 300,000 rubles (approximately $3,700) of crypto assets per year through a single broker, while qualified investors have no limit. Both the Moscow Exchange and the National Settlement Depository were sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury in June 2024. Reports indicate that USDT is issued by Tether, which will freeze wallets on the U.S. Treasury's sanctions list. Anatoly Popov, Vice Chairman of the Moscow Exchange, has stated that under the new regulations, Russia's crypto trading volume could reach 4 trillion rubles, approximately $49 billion, in the first year.

According to Cointelegraph, the Moscow Exchange plans to launch trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether's USDT on December 1, calling it Russia's first organized digital currency market.The exchange stated that pilot trading will begin simultaneously as participants gradually access the platform, with trading relying on its existing stock market infrastructure and clearing completed through the National Clearing Center (NCC). Trading hours will be from 6:50 AM to 11:50 PM Moscow time, initially supporting same-day and next-day settlements as well as swap trading. Non-qualified investors must pass a test before purchasing cryptocurrencies, and each brokerage has an annual purchase limit of 300,000 rubles (approximately $3,700).The plan is advancing based on a cryptocurrency law in Russia, the main provisions of which took effect on September 1. This law allows regulated trading but still prohibits the use of cryptocurrencies for payment of goods and services within Russia. The Moscow Exchange and NCC have been under U.S. sanctions since June 2024, with the UK also imposing sanctions that year, and the EU listing them on the sanctions list in July 2026.Sergey Mendeleev, founder of the Russian cross-border payment platform Exved, told Cointelegraph that he doubts the market will attract significant demand and questions who would trade at a sanctioned exchange.He expects the trading conditions to lack competitiveness, comparing it to the precious metals accounts of Sberbank, and warns that investors may face "extremely outrageous spreads," believing that the product is completely unattractive to ordinary non-qualified investors. However, he is optimistic about its cross-border payment potential, stating that a venue allowing importers and exporters to buy and sell cryptocurrencies directly would be welcomed, but whether adding intermediaries is competitive in a market where traders negotiate spreads as low as 0.05% remains questionable.

The Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation stated that it has received information from the United States regarding preparations for a terrorist attack in Moscow and is taking measures. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow reported that there is a threat of mass casualties at the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve, and the U.S. government is coordinating a response with the Russian side.

According to the Industrial and Commercial Times, the supply chain reveals that TSMC's CoWoS pricing is brewing a new wave of increases, with an increase of up to 20%. Some packaging delivery times have already been extended, and the pressure from tight capacity continues to rise. The rush for capacity has spread to the equipment side, and customers have no time to negotiate prices; as long as they can promise delivery times, they place orders, with equipment delivery times extending to a maximum of 8 months.Chip manufacturers point out that the demand for advanced packaging has spread from AI GPUs to server CPUs and customized ASICs, with unfulfilled orders continuing to increase. The testing time for AI chips has lengthened, putting pressure on the synchronization of packaging and testing capacity. Wafer foundries and packaging testing companies are preparing to adjust CoWoS pricing, estimating an increase of 10% to 20%. Equipment manufacturers reveal that TSMC has not renegotiated prices this year, directly purchasing at original prices without any increase in equipment functionality, with equipment delivery times extending from the past 3 to 6 months to 6 to 8 months.TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei stated at the recent earnings call that CoWoS remains the first choice for customers, with five-fold photomask size packaging already in mass production, and the development of nine-fold and fourteen-fold photomask size solutions is ongoing, while advancing CoPoS technology. Analysts estimate that by 2026, CoWoS monthly production capacity will advance to over 130,000 pieces, aiming for 200,000 pieces by 2027; related layouts include Chiayi AP7, Tainan AP8, and AP6, with the advanced packaging plant in the U.S. AP1 planned to start production in 2028.

According to Catcher Predict monitoring, in the market prediction on Polymarket for the "Cowboys vs. Eagles" event, the "Eagles" option in the sub-market "1H Spread -9.5" has experienced significant fluctuations in winning probability, soaring from 12.5% an hour ago to the current 29% (a fluctuation of 16.5%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

According to Catcher Predict monitoring, in the Polymarket event "Cowboys vs. Eagles," the "Eagles" option in the sub-market "1H Spread -9.5" experienced a dramatic fluctuation in winning probability, dropping from 30% an hour ago to the current 12% (a fluctuation of 18%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

According to Catcher Predict monitoring, the probability of the "Yes" option in the sub-market "Cedric Coward: Points O/U 13.5" for the event "Bears vs. Kings" on the prediction market Polymarket has experienced significant fluctuations, soaring from 21.5% an hour ago to the current 45.5% (a fluctuation of 24%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

According to Catcher Predict monitoring, in the Polymarket event "Cowboys vs. Packers," the "Cowboys" option in the sub-market "2H Spread -2.5" has experienced significant fluctuations in winning probability, soaring from 50% an hour ago to the current 65.5% (a fluctuation of 15.5%). Please note the impact of relevant breaking news.

According to The Block, TD Cowen analysts have raised the target price for Bitcoin treasury company Strive from $44 to $56, maintaining a "Buy" rating. Analysts Lance Vitanza and Jonnathan Navarrete noted that the amount of Bitcoin purchased by Strive in the past two weeks has exceeded their previous expectations for the entire fourth quarter.The company's Bitcoin holdings increased from 28,000 coins at the end of September to 35,595 coins (worth approximately $2.9 billion), a net increase of nearly 7,600 coins, far exceeding TD Cowen's original estimate of 4,750 coins. Strive has now jumped to fourth place among publicly traded companies in terms of Bitcoin holdings, slightly surpassing MARA. Additionally, Strive plans to expand its preferred stock issuance to 7 million shares (at $90 per share), aiming to raise $630 million to continue increasing its Bitcoin holdings without diluting common stock. The issuance is expected to be completed on October 20.

Investment bank TD Cowen's Washington research group Managing Director Jaret Seiberg stated in a report released on Monday that the proposed rulemaking advance notice issued by the CFTC last week is a positive step for crypto platforms, but the agency may not complete the rulemaking until early 2028. As the 2028 election cycle approaches, there is a risk that the rule may ultimately not be implemented. Seiberg noted, "Time is running out," and expects that the CFTC will not issue proposals until the end of the first quarter or early second quarter of 2027, with final rules possibly not being finalized until early 2028.Last week, the CFTC proposed a federal regulatory framework for crypto platforms but avoided direct jurisdiction over spot market trading. According to Seiberg, the proposed rules will require platforms to maintain "reserve proof audits" and grant the CFTC jurisdiction over state-licensed platforms. Previously, the U.S. Senate failed to pass legislation that would grant the CFTC broad powers over spot crypto trading in a preliminary vote, leading the CFTC and SEC to intervene in regulating the crypto industry, including the introduction of long-awaited innovation exemptions, but both agencies lack the permanence that legislation could provide.Seiberg also pointed out that if the CFTC decides to expedite the rulemaking process, it may actually increase the risk of court intervention. He stated that speeding up this process would raise the risk of judges blocking the rule on procedural grounds, and even if the agency is cautious enough, legal challenges could extend beyond 2028.

According to Catcher Predict monitoring, in the Polymarket event "Buccaneers vs. Cowboys," the "Buccaneers" option in the sub-market "1H Spread -16.5" has experienced significant fluctuations in winning probability, soaring from 3.15% one hour ago to the current 22.5% (a fluctuation of 19.35%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

According to TASS, the Moscow Exchange plans to offer cryptocurrency trading services under the new regulatory framework starting from December 1.Boris Blokhin, Senior Managing Director of the Moscow Exchange, stated that the exchange will continue relevant testing work before the official launch.

TD Cowen Managing Director Lance Vitanza stated at the Bitcoin Treasuries conference in New York that institutional investors are no longer debating whether to hold Bitcoin, but rather discussing how to hold it. He predicts that the price of Bitcoin will reach $132,000 by 2027.Vitanza pointed out that Bitcoin is evolving from a single asset into a capital market ecosystem that encompasses common stocks, preferred stocks, bonds, and income-generating products. He analyzed the assessment methods for digital credit and which Bitcoin treasury companies can survive in a market downturn, mentioning Strive, Metaplanet, and Nakamoto, emphasizing the importance of having actual operating businesses.He also discussed the potential impact of MSCI index exclusions on Bitcoin treasury companies, as well as blockchain monitoring, front-running behavior, and trust issues regarding Bitcoin prices. He believes that well-operated Bitcoin treasury companies may perform better than Bitcoin itself.

TD COWEN initiated coverage on SpaceX, giving it a buy rating with a target price of $200.

Watcher Guru reported that the Moscow Exchange in Russia has launched perpetual futures for five major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Tron.The Moscow Exchange is the main securities exchange in Russia. This product covers perpetual futures contracts for the five cryptocurrencies mentioned above.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) established a five-year framework for tokenized stock trading days after the failure to advance the CLARITY Act. Investment bank TD Cowen stated that U.S. investors can conveniently access stocks, but issuers show limited interest in tokenization, and short-term adoption rates are expected to be low.TD Cowen pointed out that perpetual contracts remain a greater attraction for gaining exposure to crypto asset stocks, with trading volumes far exceeding those of tokenized spot products.

According to Catcher Predict monitoring, in the market prediction on Polymarket for the "Commanders vs. Cowboys" event, the "Commanders" option in the sub-market "1H Spread -16.5" experienced a dramatic fluctuation in winning probability, soaring from 6.5% an hour ago to the current 46% (a fluctuation of 39.5%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.