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Thursday, November 5, 2026
Daily edition Crypto & Bitcoin briefing
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Democrats target Trump's crypto ventures post-midterms
Congressional Democrats are preparing to investigate President Trump's cryptocurrency businesses, including World Liberty Financial and its stablecoin, following their midterm election victory. The crypto industry is adjusting its strategy in response to increased regulatory scrutiny.
Why it matters: The shift in political power may lead to greater oversight of crypto firms with ties to Trump's ventures.
Sources: Bitcoin.com News · Cointelegraph · Bitcoin Magazine · Crypto.news · The Block · CryptoPotato · CoinDesk · CryptoSlate
Morgan Stanley tokenizes US stocks and Treasuries through DTCC service
Morgan Stanley has converted US equities and Treasurys into tokenized form using DTCC's new Tokenization Service. The service, launched on October 28, is being used by 20 institutions and allows for the tokenization of about $30 trillion in assets.
Why it matters: This marks a significant step in the financial industry's move toward tokenizing real-world assets, potentially transforming how securities are traded and managed.
Sources: Bitcoin.com News · CoinDesk · The Block · Crypto.news · Decrypt · CryptoPotato
Circle Q3 revenue hits $865M as workforce cuts and ARC token sale impact results
Circle reported $865 million in Q3 revenue, driven by the launch of Arc and a $182 million ARC token presale. The company also announced a 5% workforce reduction.
Why it matters: The results highlight both growth opportunities and challenges in Circle's stablecoin and blockchain business.
Sources: Bitcoin.com News · Crypto.news · The Block · Cointelegraph
SEC views Canton Coin as digital commodity in no-action letter
The SEC's Division of Corporation Finance has classified Canton Coin as a digital commodity and will not recommend enforcement over its programmatic token issuance. The no-action relief applies to tokens earned through infrastructure and applications on the Canton Network.
Why it matters: This classification may influence how Canton Coin is treated legally and could impact similar tokenization efforts in the financial industry.
Sources: The Block · Crypto.news · Cointelegraph · Decrypt
Evernorth’s XRP funding plan may raise less due to lower share price
Evernorth’s XRP funding plan could raise $18 million less at a lower share price. The original plan allowed for $62.5 million at November 3’s close before discounts and expenses.
Why it matters: The change in funding could impact Ripple’s financial strategy and XRP’s market performance.
Sources: CryptoSlate · CryptoNews · BeInCrypto
Crypto industry faces legislative uncertainty after election results
The crypto industry faces legislative uncertainty following Democratic gains in the U.S. midterms, with key bills at risk and the direction of crypto legislation in flux. The next Congress is tasked with creating clear rules for digital assets.
Why it matters: Legislative changes could impact the future regulation and growth of the crypto industry in the United States.
Sources: Bitcoin.com News · Crypto.news · CoinDesk · The Block
XRP price predictions vary from $2.69 to $10,000
XRP is recovering toward $1.30, but its future depends on factors like fund subscriptions and exchange demand. Predictions range from $2.69 to a potential $10,000.
Why it matters: XRP's price outlook is uncertain, with both short-term risks and long-term possibilities depending on market dynamics.
Sources: CryptoPotato · Crypto.news · CryptoNews
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