Author: Jeremy Ryan

In brief Greece’s parliament approved a 10% tax on annual net cryptocurrency gains exceeding €500 ($557), with the rules scheduled to apply from January 2027. Income from staking, crypto lending and DeFi liquidity provision will face a separate 15% tax. A parliamentary review warned that crypto-to-crypto swaps could be taxable under the law’s wording, despite the government’s stated intention to exempt them. Greece’s parliament passed a bill Thursday imposing a 10% capital-gains tax on cryptocurrency profits, marking a shift from a proposal discussed in October to legislation approved by lawmakers.The measure also puts a 15% tax on income from staking,…

Prediction markets just had their biggest month ever. Notional trading volume hit $123.6B. That’s 1.5x all of 2024 and 2025 combined ($82B). Even if you use a much more conservative measure and look at the cash that buyers paid for contracts (counting parlays at the cents paid for them, not the $1 they pay out), October still topped all of 2025. October ‘26: $22.7B  All 2025: $20.9B Almost every prediction market measure hit an all-time high in October (up from Sept. records). Contracts traded: $123.6B (up 58%) Cash paid in: $22.7B (up 25%) Trades: 644M (up 36%) Fees: $647M (up…

CertiK has warned that attackers are using a newer version of the DarkSword iOS exploit kit to target crypto wallets on unpatched iPhones, with a malicious Safari page potentially enough to compromise a device. Summary Six vulnerabilities underpin the DarkSword chain documented by Google for iOS 18.4 through 18.7. P7 DarkSword supports wallet scanning, credential collection, and remote commands on compromised phones. Researchers have observed malicious advertisements delivering the malware while users scroll their Instagram feeds. CertiK recommends updating iOS and moving exposed funds to a wallet with a fresh recovery phrase. CertiK, in a Nov. 6 warning, said the…

Binance’s $6.34 billion hack has driven heavy cryptocurrency withdrawals and some of Bitcoin’s most negative social sentiment on record, while futures traders have maintained billions of dollars in positions, according to Santiment. Summary Bitcoin sentiment fell to 0.37 positive comments per negative comment following the Oct. 29 breach. Binance-associated wallets recorded roughly 28,316 BTC in net outflows through Nov. 5. Bitcoin and Ethereum futures open interest remained near $8.97 billion and $8.03 billion, respectively. ENA withdrawal activity reached 169 addresses in one hour, compared with the usual 20–25. Santiment’s Nov. 6 report examined exchange flows, social commentary and derivatives activity…

Home>ApeChain Transitions to Chainlink CCIP for Cross-C…5 November 2026·1 min readWritten with artificial intelligence.ApeChain has announced a shift from LayerZero to Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) as its primary cross-chain bridge, impacting the entire Yuga Labs ecosystem. The migration will include key assets like APE and USDC, which will be upgraded to Chainlink Cross-Chain Tokens.Migration to Chainlink CCIP ApeChain is set to replace LayerZero with Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) as its official bridge for cross-chain operations. This change affects all components of the Yuga Labs ecosystem, including the popular Bored Ape Yacht Club. On November 4, both Chainlink and…

Bitcoin [BTC] has reclaimed the $80,000 level, which is sitting above the 100-week Exponential Moving Average (EMA). This indicates a potential shift from short bearish control to bullish as long as BTC remains above the EMA. The broader market is also green, with gains of about 2.38% on the day, with the total crypto capitalization approaching $2.70 trillion. On the charts, Bitcoin is trading above a bull flag that had been in place since late September 2025. The EMA is also trading above the 0.50 Fibonacci retracement levels, a confirmation that BTC is entering the premium zone. Still, buyers have…

FindingsTotal issues: 65 (35 resolved, 3 partially resolved)Critical: 2 (2 resolved) · High: 4 (4 resolved) · Medium: 4 (3 resolved, 1 partially resolved) · Low: 33 (15 resolved, 2 partially resolved)Notes & Additional Information22 notes raised (11 resolved)Client Reported Issues0 reported issues (0 resolved)ScopeOpenZeppelin performed a diff audit of the 0xMiden/protocol repository between the 2ef8056323df258917d119383a7cdd49b064d88a base commit and the 8411bf093bde25285708faac152b6d7269009617 head commit.The audit was limited to the crates/miden-standards crate. In scope were the following files:miden-standards ├── asm │ ├── components │ │ ├── access │ │ │ ├── authority │ │ │ │ └── authority.masm │ │ │ ├──…

NEAR Protocol (NEAR) faced selling pressure, joining other major layer-1 cryptocurrencies in a broader market decline. The token traded around $3.71, down approximately 7.8% over 24 hours, according to the market snapshot provided. Its market ranking stood at No. 21, with NEAR trading at approximately 0.00004889 BTC.The decline adds to a difficult period for NEAR holders. The token has retreated significantly from its October peak near $6, giving back a substantial portion of its recent rally. Market analysts have pointed to weakening short-term momentum and the loss of important moving averages as signs that sellers remain in control. Traders can…

The popular crypto exchange Toobit announced the launch of scaled orders on Toobit Futures. The initiative lets traders place multiple limit orders across different price levels at once, simplifying trade execution and position management. Using scaled orders, market participants can configure up to 10 limit orders across a chosen price range in a single setup. They can also customize how both prices and position sizes are distributed, allowing for greater flexibility in executing trading strategies and saving time on manual order entry. The feature is particularly useful for traders who prefer staggered entries and exits, including those seeking to increase…

The release date for Project Hail Mary: Journey Among the Stars has been revealed, and it’s very soon.Project Hail Mary: Journey Among the Stars, a mixed reality experience that expands the story of author Andy Weir’s sci-fi novel and film, is coming to Pico, Android XR, and Meta Quest 3 and 3S on November 12. Preorders are open now, and early adopters will receive three exclusive digital sculptures featuring Rocky, Grace and the Hail Mary ship, which can be displayed in mixed reality.A previously released gameplay trailer shows what to expect from this experience: In Project Hail Mary: Journey Among…