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ether.fi announced the acquisition of the cryptocurrency wallet Zeal Wallet. Zeal users can currently migrate directly within the Zeal app to ether.fi.After the migration, users can utilize the lending, yield, stock, and gold trading services provided by ether.fi. This announcement has not yet disclosed the specific acquisition amount and transaction terms.

The International Criminal Police Organization stated that Operation Serengeti III took place from June 29 to August 31, 2026, across 21 countries, resulting in the arrest of 1,462 suspects, the dismantling of 10,909 malicious networks, and the recovery of over 105 million dollars in illegal funds. The investigation also confirmed that 65,929 victims were attacked by cybercrime gangs, with related losses exceeding 385 million dollars.This operation focused on combating online fraud, ransomware, business email compromise, online scams, and digital extortion. In specific cases, the Ugandan police dismantled two transnational fraud gangs and arrested 365 foreign nationals; Angola seized two illegal cryptocurrency mining centers, arrested 9 individuals, and confiscated over 2,000 mining machines; in Nigeria, another case involved over 2.4 million dollars in suspected criminal proceeds, a significant portion of which was laundered through cryptocurrency transactions.

According to Catcher Predict monitoring, the probability of the "Yes" option in the sub-market "Kawhi Leonard: Points O/U 39.5" for the "Raptors vs. Wizards" event on the Polymarket has experienced significant fluctuations, soaring from 27% an hour ago to the current 49% (a fluctuation of 22%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

According to The Washington Post, based on data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), the top 50 donors before the 2026 midterm election cycle have collectively contributed approximately $2.39 billion, with about $1.54 billion going to the Republican camp, about $590 million to the Democratic camp, and approximately $259 million to special interest groups.The cryptocurrency industry holds several positions among the major donors. Coinbase ranks 11th with approximately $57.7 million, while Gemini founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss have donated a total of about $55.3 million, placing them 12th; Ripple contributed about $49.6 million, and Foris Dax about $38.6 million. Among individual donors, Elon Musk leads with approximately $369 million, with his funds primarily directed towards super PACs and related organizations supporting Republican candidates.

According to official news, the crypto technology startup Orochi Network announced that it has raised an additional $8 million in funding, bringing the total funding amount to $20 million. This round of investment received support from MEXC Ventures, Plutus VC, Bolts Capital, Ant Labs, and previous round shareholders. At the same time, Orochi Network also received funding from the Ethereum Foundation.Orochi Network utilizes zero-knowledge proofs (ZKP) to provide audit-compliant infrastructure for RWA tokenization, ensuring the authenticity and security of data. It is committed to building a foundational support for verifiable data infrastructure to enhance institutional trust, promote the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA), and provide secure, auditable solutions for enterprise systems.

CoinGecko's report on the cryptocurrency industry for the third quarter of 2026 shows that the total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies increased by 39.6% quarter-on-quarter, rising by $840.1 billion to approximately $3 trillion, ending three consecutive quarters of decline and marking the largest quarterly increase since the fourth quarter of 2024. However, the total market capitalization is still down 4% year-to-date.In terms of mainstream assets, Ethereum (ETH) rose 71% in the quarter to $2,684, outperforming Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies, with net inflows into spot ETH ETFs reaching $3.1 billion for the quarter. Hyperliquid (HYPE) surged to an all-time high of $98, driven by favorable regulatory news in the U.S., with a quarterly increase of 40.5%. Meanwhile, trading activity failed to keep pace with the price rebound. The average daily trading volume in the cryptocurrency market decreased by 8.6% quarter-on-quarter to $73.3 billion, while the spot trading volume of the top ten centralized exchanges fell by 14.2% to $1.65 trillion. Binance's spot market share rose to 42.7%, up from 38.7% in the second quarter; the total open interest in perpetual contracts on centralized exchanges grew by 40.6% quarter-on-quarter, surpassing $100 billion at the end of the quarter for the first time since the third quarter of 2025.

The hedge fund Bridgewater's China business department informed investors that the institution's bullish stance on gold has decreased and that it holds a cautiously optimistic view on the domestic Chinese stock market. The Shanghai-based hedge fund stated in a letter to investors in September that it has gradually reduced its previously overweight position in gold.Bridgewater China noted that rising interest rates have increased the opportunity cost of holding gold, while rising oil prices have suppressed demand from energy-importing countries like India. The institution also expressed optimism about Chinese assets, believing that the current stock market valuation is not high, the policy direction is favorable for long-term capital formation, and that there may be more funds flowing into the stock market in the future against a backdrop of lower bond yields.

According to Digital Asset, the Bank of Korea will require virtual asset transfer service providers to report monthly to the foreign exchange information system the end-of-month holdings of users who have conducted cross-border cryptocurrency asset transfers to overseas exchanges, personal wallets, etc., since July 19, 2024, starting from December 2. Even if there are no cross-border transactions in that month, reports must still be submitted.The report covers the number of coins held, the converted balance in Korean won, and the total amount of cross-border inflows and outflows for the month. Dormant accounts, delisted assets, and staked assets are also included in the scope and must be submitted by the 10th of the following month at 17:30. It has not yet been determined whether there will be a requirement to retrospectively submit records of cross-border transfer transactions conducted before the implementation of the reporting system.

According to Coinglass data, the cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index is currently at 51, down 16 points from yesterday. The average over the past 7 days is 58, and the average over the past 30 days is 65.

According to Bitcoin.com, the Colombian Attorney General's Office announced on Wednesday that, in coordination with U.S. intelligence agencies, it has arrested 8 individuals suspected of using cryptocurrency to launder money for drug trafficking organizations. Police and military conducted simultaneous operations in four locations: Cúcuta, Maicao, Barranquilla, and Bogotá.Among those arrested were 7 individuals, including the gang leader Guillermo Carpio Cárdenas (nicknamed "Gallo"). The U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico has charged that the gang used deposit networks, cryptocurrency tokens, and small transaction splitting (smurfing) to conceal the source of drug money and evade monitoring by financial intelligence agencies.Another suspect, Nassim Orfale Vasquez, was arrested in Barranquilla and has been indicted by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. According to the IRS, he has handled over $42 million in suspicious cryptocurrency transactions since 2018, and authorities are investigating whether there are larger money laundering organizations in Colombia's coastal regions.

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched two parallel consultations aimed at seeking industry input on the applicability boundaries of DeFi and its upcoming regulatory framework for crypto assets. Both consultations will close on November 18, 2026; the FCA plans to publish final guidance in January 2027 after reviewing feedback from various parties.The first consultation primarily targets FCA-regulated firms that use DeFi protocols or facilitate access to DeFi protocols. The guidance is not intended to introduce a new rulebook but aims to clarify how existing regulatory requirements should apply when firms provide services through highly automated, distributed ledger-based systems. The second consultation explores the scope of crypto asset regulation in the context of recent legislative changes (i.e., the "regulatory boundary").

Binance founder CZ tweeted that there are concerns about artificial intelligence attacking cryptocurrencies, but the encryption technology relied upon by the internet and banking systems is weaker.He pointed out that artificial intelligence can cause harm without cracking Bitcoin's cryptography, and the leaked data has fueled more phishing and social engineering attacks, reminding users to pay attention to security.

According to market news, the Financial Services Commission of South Korea stated that it will study a plan to allow cryptocurrency exchanges to participate in the Security Token Offering (STO) market, including issues such as market environment, investor protection, integration of licensing systems, and dual operating licenses.The Chairman of the Financial Services Commission of South Korea, Lee Ik-hyeon, expressed support for the proposal to utilize existing exchange technology and trading infrastructure to develop the STO market, emphasizing the need to integrate the technology and trading infrastructure of existing exchanges into the token securities market.

According to The Defiant, the UAE-led "Confrontation Ghost" operation has identified over $39 billion in funds and cryptocurrencies. The operation has arrested more than 960 people and raided 29 scam centers. The countries involved in the operation are advancing asset recovery efforts to reclaim the assets involved.

The NFT project Ptah launched last night with a total of 100,000 pieces available for minting, and all were sold out by this morning. As of the time of writing, the floor price for this NFT is reported at $23, with a cumulative transaction volume reaching $928,000.Public information shows that the uniqueness of this project lies in the requirement for users to mint using a Binance Agent ID / Agentic Wallet (.ai Agent ID). Regular wallets cannot mint directly, but operations such as trading, synthesizing, and claiming are open to all wallets. Each Agent ID can mint a maximum of 4 Relics (with payments calculated in total using USDT and BNB). The total supply of 100,000 Relics includes 95,000 for public minting and 5,000 reserved by the team (for tutorials, demonstrations, rewards, gifts, etc.). Additionally, users can choose to burn 10 Relics to synthesize a Loom (mining machine).According to market news, the related project is still in its early stages, with high uncertainty and significant price fluctuations; users should invest with caution.

According to community reports, on October 23, crypto influencer kimchi posted an image containing a QR code, which points to the meme coin kimchi. Relevant information indicates that the kimchi address holds over 50% of the token, and it is different from the previously mentioned "speedrun 30 million dollars" token. The co-founder of the meme coin issuance platform pump.fun, alon, subsequently retweeted the post.The new kimchi token briefly surged to a market value of about 10 million dollars. Afterward, alon canceled the retweet, kimchi deleted the post, and removed the mention of pump.fun from his personal profile, leading to a rapid decline in the token's value, which was then about 190,000 dollars. According to GMGN market data, the previous Kimchi token also accelerated its decline that morning, with a market value of about 12.81 million dollars at that time.These actions have sparked dissatisfaction within the community, with some crypto investors accusing kimchi and alon of potentially illegal behavior. Kimchi has frequently flaunted wealth on social media and claimed to have profited significantly from investing in the TRUMP token. Recently, alon stated that Kimchi is the first person to truly bridge the gap between the crypto industry and pop culture, and is the first case of a trader becoming a public figure.