Crypto and stock news digest: 29 October 2026

Strategy reports Q3 2026 results with large bitcoin-driven income

Strategy announced Q3 2026 results, with its own posts citing $21 billion in operating income, $21 billion in capital raised year-to-date, and 848,517 BTC held, up 26% YTD. The Block reported $19.53B in Q3 net income on a $20.91B bitcoin gain and said preferred shareholders approved a move to daily dividends. The Defiant reported a $20.9B Q3 operating profit and said the company spent $2.04 billion buying back STRC through Oct. 25, with preferred dividends of $419.6 million in the quarter.

• BTC −2.5%1h 7.5σ

BLS reports 2025 consumer unit expenditures of $81,905, up 4.3% from 2024

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that consumer unit expenditures in 2025 were $81,905, a 4.3-percent increase from 2024, according to two identical posts citing the BLS release. Both posts link to the same BLS news release and carry the #BLSdata tag.

Binance Futures to launch multiple TradFi USDⓈ-margined perpetual contracts

Binance Futures announced it will launch multiple TradFi USDⓈ-margined perpetual contracts, according to a post dated 2026-10-29. The post does not name the underlying assets, contract specifications or an exact launch time.

Binance to list Predict (PREDICT) with Seed Tag applied

Binance New Listings states that Binance will list Predict (PREDICT) and will apply its Seed Tag to the token. The post gives no further details on timing, trading pairs or the reason for the tag.

BEA: US real GDP rose 3.4% annualized in Q3 2026, up from 2.2% in Q2

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported in its advance estimate that real GDP increased at an annual rate of 3.4 percent in the third quarter of 2026, after a 2.2 percent increase in the second quarter. The BEA said the third-quarter rise was driven by increases in investment, consumer spending and government spending, partly offset by a decrease in exports, while imports, which are subtracted in the GDP calculation, increased.

BEA: September personal income up 0.2%, PCE up 0.5%, saving rate 3.8%

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that personal income rose $54.5 billion (0.2 percent) in September 2026, with disposable personal income up $52.7 billion (0.2 percent). Personal consumption expenditures increased $113.1 billion (0.5 percent), and personal outlays rose $113.0 billion. Personal saving was $911.1 billion, a saving rate of 3.8 percent of DPI.

Phantom Blade Zero launches on GeForce NOW this week

NVIDIA's newsroom announced that S-GAME's Phantom Blade Zero launched on GeForce NOW on the day of the post, part of its GFN Thursday lineup. The same post states that World of Warcraft: Forever arrives the following Wednesday.

• NVDA −0.81%1h 1.2σ

Kraken says clients safe and services normal while monitoring Binance situation

Kraken stated that it continues to monitor the situation at Binance closely, that Kraken clients remain safe, and that all services are operating normally. The post offers no further detail on what the Binance situation is or what prompted the monitoring.

Polymarket suspends trading after third-party breach drains user funds

Multiple newswires reported that Polymarket suspended or paused trading after a third-party provider was compromised and users reported funds leaving their accounts. The Block and Decrypt cited losses of roughly $2.65 million, while The Defiant cited a trader reporting an $800,000 account drain. A community post attributed the incident to an altered third-party performance-monitoring script, and The Defiant later reported trading was back online with a pledge of full reimbursement.

• Polymarket says third-party provider issue fixed, pledges to make affected users whole Unverified

ICE moves to launch US-regulated Hyperliquid perpetual futures with TradeXYZ

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), owner of the NYSE, is taking steps to bring Hyperliquid-based perpetual futures to the U.S. through a partnership and investment in Trade[XYZ], according to CoinDesk, The Block, Decrypt and The Defiant. CoinDesk reports the planned venue would offer 24/7 perpetual futures on stocks, commodities and crypto, pending CFTC approval. The Defiant reports ICE is taking a minority stake in TradeXYZ, with retail access planned through regulated futures brokers including its OKX joint venture. Several posts also report that the HYPE token rose following the news.

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• Druckenmiller invests in tradeXYZ crypto-style perpetual futures platform Unverified
• Druckenmiller's first X post backs Hyperliquid venture after $23 million indirect investment Unverified

HTX exits UK market and halts promotions in FCA settlement

The FCA settled with HTX, the Justin Sun-linked exchange formerly known as Huobi, which has stopped accepting UK deposits and agreed not to target British customers with crypto promotions. Posts report existing UK customers cannot trade and must request approval for a one-time 48-hour withdrawal window, and that HTX pledged to stop UK marketing until October 2031.

Polygon adds Solana to its stablecoin payments platform for banks

Polygon added Solana to its payments platform, connecting businesses to bank funding, cross-chain transfers, stablecoins and global payouts, according to The Block. CoinDesk reported the two networks are setting aside their rivalry to link Solana's stablecoin activity with Polygon's banking, wallet and payment infrastructure. Decrypt said the expansion gives Solana businesses one integration and named cross-border firm Kira among the first adopters, while The Defiant said the rollout follows Tron support and the completion of Polygon's Coinme acquisition.

• Polygon expands Open Money Stack to Solana after Tron rollout Unverified

Binance investigates suspected hack as billions leave hot wallets

The Block, Decrypt and The Defiant report that billions of dollars moved out of Binance hot wallets in a suspected hack, with Binance saying it is investigating. The Block and Decrypt report that Tether and Circle froze roughly $1.8 billion in USDT and USDC, while Decrypt puts the suspected drain at $5.57 billion across three blockchains. A community post on r/CryptoCurrency says Binance confirmed a major security incident with more than $2 billion drained.

• Reports of multi-billion Binance hack; BNB and Bitcoin fall Unverified
• Circle and Tether freeze funds tied to potential Binance security issue Unverified
• Binance investigates potential multibillion-dollar hack after suspicious transfers Unverified
• Post claims Binance suffered AI attack and hot wallet losses of $5.8 billion Rumor
• Wallets tied to suspected Binance hack swap stablecoins for Ethereum, Etherscan shows Unverified
• Post claims Binance hit by suspected AI-assisted exploit with $5.8B outflows Rumor
• Binance reports security incident; says customer funds are safe Unverified

Canton Strategic plans tokenized stock trading via TSV venue

CoinDesk reports that a tokenized stock venue called TSV LLC plans to begin trading Canton Strategic Holdings shares as early as Monday, using issuer-sponsored tokenization. The Defiant says Fairmint will issue the shares and keep onchain ownership records, while Cointelegraph reports the Nasdaq-listed company plans tokenized stock trading from Nov. 2 with round-the-clock trading and immediate settlement under the SEC's innovation exemption.

Coinbase reports $719 million Q3 net income on crypto gains

Coinbase reported third-quarter net income of $719 million, driven largely by gains on its crypto holdings, according to Decrypt. CNBC reported net income surged 66% on bitcoin investment gains and better-than-expected earnings. The Defiant reported adjusted net income of $77.7 million versus $719 million reported, and average USDC in Coinbase products hit a record $22 billion.

• BTC −2.5%1h 7.5σ

Kalshi raises $1B at $40B valuation amid legal challenges

Kalshi's investors value the prediction market at $40 billion after it raised $1 billion in a new funding round, according to NYT DealBook and Cointelegraph. Cointelegraph reports the round comes as non-sports revenue run rate tops $1 billion and Kalshi expands partnerships with the NBA and S&P Dow Jones Indices. The posts also state that legal challenges persist, with a community post citing criminal charges in Utah over alleged illegal gambling, which Kalshi disputes by calling itself a federally regulated financial exchange.

Endeavor sues Icahn Enterprises and Troluce over buyout-challenge profits

Endeavor Group Holdings has filed a federal lawsuit in New York seeking to recover profits made by Icahn Enterprises and Troluce Capital Advisors from an arbitrage strategy challenging its $25bn acquisition by Silver Lake, according to Hedgeweek citing Bloomberg. The suit alleges the investors accumulated substantial stakes after the $27.50-per-share buyout was announced and coordinated trading to collectively acquire more than 20% of shares, committing close to $1bn to an appraisal challenge. Endeavor argues the funds breached federal securities regulations, including rules requiring holders

U.S. sanctions Russian nationals over crypto laundering for North Korean IT workers

The U.S. Treasury's OFAC sanctioned Russian nationals for allegedly converting crypto on behalf of North Korean IT worker networks, according to CoinDesk and Decrypt. CoinDesk reports Ilya Boykov and Vitold Obertas allegedly converted about $3.5 million and nearly $2 million in crypto, respectively. Decrypt reports Treasury sanctioned 11 people over the scheme and that OFAC listed the wallets.

Chainlink launches weekend pricing for tokenized assets with Aave as launch partner

CoinDesk and The Defiant report that Chainlink has launched a service providing weekend and off-hours pricing for tokenized assets, with Aave as launch partner. CoinDesk says the service uses perpetual futures quotes to update reference prices when traditional markets close, while The Defiant reports off-hours prices draw on perpetual-futures venues and that Aave says the service is coming soon to stock-backed loans.

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Bank of England consults on tokenized collateral rules for clearinghouses

The Bank of England opened a consultation on proposed guidance for tokenized collateral used at clearinghouses, according to Cointelegraph and The Defiant. Cointelegraph reports central counterparties would need to show tokenized collateral meets liquidity and risk tests. The Defiant says government bonds are a key example in the guidance, tokenized money market funds remain open for feedback, and responses are due Feb. 12, 2027.

KuCoin closes Russia and Belarus accounts, citing regulatory compliance

CoinDesk reports that KuCoin is closing accounts in Russia and Belarus, following similar moves by MEXC and Bitget earlier in the month. Cointelegraph reports that KuCoin suspended services for users in the two countries, citing legal and regulatory compliance, noting both are targets of international sanctions.

Nasdaq falls as Alphabet posts worst day; small caps outperform

Investor's Business Daily reported that the Nasdaq sold off on Thursday ahead of a key inflation reading, with Alphabet stock plunging on earnings. In a later report, IBD said the Nasdaq dived as Alphabet had its worst day ever, while the Dow Jones index also fell following the disappointing Alphabet report and small caps were an area of strength.

• DJI −0.36%1h 1.4σ
• IXIC −1.3%1h 3.5σ

Intel shares fall after weak Q4 guidance follows mixed Q3 results

Investor's Business Daily reported that Intel guided significantly below expectations for the fourth quarter after a mixed Q3 report, and that Intel stock tumbled. A community post said Intel shares plunged 16% in extended trading, citing softness in the global PC market, and reported Q3 adjusted EPS of 52 cents versus 40 cents expected on revenue of $16.51 billion versus $16.5 billion expected. That post also said client computing and physical AI revenue fell 5% to $8.1 billion while data center and AI revenue jumped 78% to $7.3 billion, and that Intel guided to adjusted EPS of 25 cents on re

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Reddit shares fall after earnings; company to test login requirement

Investor's Business Daily and an r/stocks post report that Reddit shares dropped after its third-quarter earnings, which included weaker-than-expected user growth and weak fourth-quarter sales guidance. The r/stocks post says Reddit plans to require users to create accounts to access the platform, and that CEO Steve Huffman cited shrinking Google search-referral traffic as a major factor. The r/stocks post states shares dropped over 11% after the numbers were released.

Binance-labeled wallet swept after EIP-7702 delegation; 780M USDC transfer reported

The Defiant reported that a Binance-labeled wallet was swept minutes after an EIP-7702 delegation, and that the delegated account later triggered a separate 780 million USDC transfer from a smart wallet it owns, saying whether the movements were authorized remains unconfirmed. A Reddit post in r/CryptoCurrency claimed a Binance hot wallet signed 50 EIP-7702 delegations three minutes before the drain.

Diva Cancels Mainnet Launch, Tells Early Stakers to Withdraw

The Defiant reports that Diva cancelled its mainnet launch and told early stakers to withdraw. The report states the two pre-launch vaults hold roughly 654.5 ETH in assets and that the shutdown statement offers no replacement DIVA distribution.

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Bitcoin Core patches three bugs, including non-Linux node crash

The Defiant reports that Bitcoin Core has patched three bugs, including a non-Linux node crash. Fixes are available in four release branches, but the post states that 32-bit systems and FAT32 storage remain exposed to a separate, low-severity flaw.

• BTC −1.4%1h 4.3σ

Allium discloses security breach and revokes API keys

The Defiant reports that Allium disclosed a security breach and revoked API keys. According to the post, core services are back online, but access to uploaded data remains disabled and gaps in some data feeds are still being filled.

zkLink Nova bridge exploit drains about $779,000 in one transaction

The Defiant reports that an exploit on the zkLink Nova bridge drained about $779,000 in a single transaction. The post states that Blockaid warned a forged batch root enabled unauthorized withdrawals, and that the main Ethereum escrow still showed an unpaused status afterward.

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• SlowMist reports ~783.1k loss in zkLink exploit via Arbitrator flaw Unverified

Mystery WSJ ad warns CEOs against tokenized stock trading; Securitize responds

A full-page Wall Street Journal advertisement urged CEOs to opt out of tokenized stock trading, according to CoinDesk. The ad drew a response from Securitize and raised questions over who paid for it, the report said.

Tokenized GOOGL falls nearly 12% amid after-hours stock selloff

The Defiant reported that tokenized GOOGL dropped nearly 12% alongside an after-hours selloff in the underlying shares. The post states a Uniswap pool handled about $603,000 in five minutes as Alphabet-linked tokens repriced, and that the underlying shares also traded sharply lower after the regular close.

• GOOGL −12%1h 23.0σ

CFTC chair says AI agents may challenge financial rules built for humans

CFTC chair Mike Selig said autonomous AI agents could challenge financial rules designed around human traders and that regulators need to adapt. He also suggested a fridge could one day stake Ether or launch memecoins.

• ETH +0.57%1h 1.2σ

eMudhra certificate blunder exposed some Teku and Besu Ethereum setups

CoinDesk reported that a key blunder at Indian certificate issuer eMudhra left some Teku and Besu setups trusting forged certificates. The report stated that default mainnet nodes were not exposed.

• ETH +0.07%1h 0.2σ

AI scan finds three bitcoin node crash flaws on Windows and Macs

CoinDesk reports that a language-model scan uncovered three flaws that can crash bitcoin nodes on Windows and Macs, and that these are the first bugs disclosed under Core's new rules for easily found vulnerabilities. The report says the flaws are now public.

• BTC −0.02%1h 0.1σ

MFA-commissioned study says EU short-seller naming rules harm capital markets

New research by Copenhagen Economics, commissioned by the Managed Funds Association, claims that EU rules requiring public identification of short sellers weaken capital markets by distorting investor behaviour. The study, titled The Role of Short Selling in EU Capital Markets, is said to find that public disclosure requirements weaken market liquidity and raise barriers to efficient capital formation. The posts state no further figures or timing beyond the report drawing on a decade of data.

Shopify expands Shop Pay to AI agents and off-platform checkouts

The Defiant reports that Shopify is extending Shop Pay into AI agents and off-platform checkouts. According to the post, agents can pay at stores outside Shopify using single-use card credentials, without those retailers adding a new integration.

Arbitrum active addresses hit 1.09 million, a 30-day high

The Defiant reported that Arbitrum's active addresses reached 1.09 million, a 30-day high. The post states that transactions climbed far less than addresses on Oct. 28, while user-paid fees stayed close to the preceding week's median.

Westpac to cap crypto payments at A$10,000 monthly from December

The Defiant reports that Westpac will set a A$10,000 monthly cap on crypto payments starting in December. The post states that exemptions and higher limits will not be available, while withdrawals from crypto exchanges into Westpac accounts remain unchanged.

Former Swift CEO Lazaro Campos joins OpenTrade as chairman

CoinDesk reports that former Swift CEO Lazaro Campos has joined London-based stablecoin firm OpenTrade as chairman of its board. The same post states that OpenTrade reports $300 million in assets locked and more than $1 billion in annual transaction volume.

SparkLend reports $11.95M USDT available with utilization near 96%

The Defiant reported that SparkLend has $11.95 million in USDT available while utilization holds near 96%. The post states suppliers were earning about 6.9% APY and borrowers faced roughly 7.70% APR after liquidity tightened earlier this week.

Arini hedge fund down about 26% this year amid European junk bond selloff

Hedgeweek, citing a Bloomberg report, says Arini Capital Management's flagship hedge fund has lost approximately 26% this year as a selloff in Europe's riskiest corporate debt pushed the $21.7bn credit manager toward a more defensive approach. The fund, which managed $7.5bn at the end of July, is on course for its first annual loss since founder Hamza Lemssouguer launched the strategy in 2022. The report says Lemssouguer has reduced new purchases to focus on managing existing positions, and that European triple-C rated corporate bonds face their longest losing streak since 2018.

Millennium reportedly hiring Balyasny delta one trader Max Witcher for London pod

Hedgeweek, citing eFinancialCareers, reports that Millennium Management is set to hire Max Witcher, a senior equity derivatives trader at Balyasny Asset Management, to lead a new investment pod in London. The report says Witcher, who specialises in delta one trading, has left Balyasny, where he worked in portfolio manager Dan Avery's team. UK Financial Conduct Authority records reportedly show his Balyasny registration ended in July, while his Millennium appointment has not been formally confirmed.

Hedge funds shift to swap spread arbitrage as Treasury basis trade stalls

A Reuters report cited by Hedgeweek says hedge funds are shifting capital into swap spread arbitrage and other relative-value strategies as rising borrowing costs and regulatory changes reduce the appeal of the US Treasury basis trade. The report says the cash-futures basis trade has plateaued after several years of rapid expansion, with higher Treasury yields, increased financing costs and greater bank capacity to hold government bonds reducing arbitrage opportunities. It adds that analysts warn swap spread arbitrage carries greater market risk, citing Dallas Federal Reserve research indicati

South Korea drops further challenge to Elliott arbitration award

Hedgeweek reports, citing Global Arbitration Review, that South Korea will not pursue a further legal challenge against an arbitration award in favour of Elliott Associates over the 2015 Samsung C&T merger. The dispute centred on Elliott's opposition to the merger between Samsung C&T and Cheil Industries, which the fund argued was influenced by government interference that damaged its investment, and resulted in an international arbitration award against South Korea.

LGT Capital Partners names Sascha Gruber CEO, succeeding Roberto Paganoni

Hedgeweek reports that LGT Capital Partners has appointed Sascha Gruber as its next CEO, effective 1 January 2027, succeeding Roberto Paganoni, who has led the firm since its founding in 1998. The post states Gruber joined in 2002 and held senior leadership roles, and that Paganoni will move to the Group Holding Board. It also says the firm oversees more than $120bn in assets, serves over 750 institutional investors and employs approximately 1,000 people across 16 offices.

Trian-led group proposes $1.4bn take-private of Wendy's at $7.35 per share

Trian Fund Management has joined a group of investors in proposing a $1.4bn acquisition of Wendy's, according to The Globe and Mail, valuing shares at $7.35 each in cash. Trian, already the largest shareholder, is partnering with Flynn Group, BlueFive Capital and Sixth Street Partners on the unsolicited, non-binding offer. Wendy's confirmed receipt and said an independent committee will evaluate the proposal with financial and legal advisers, cautioning there is no guarantee it will lead to a transaction.

Bermuda selects WalletConnect for merchant crypto payments, PTIX first

CoinDesk reports that Bermuda chose WalletConnect to bring crypto payments to local merchants. The rollout is said to start with ticketing platform PTIX in the second quarter of 2027.

Thai Supreme Court rules bitcoin is property, upholds thief's sentence

Thailand's Supreme Court ruled that bitcoin is property, according to CoinDesk, noting the court said bitcoin has a market price, can be cashed out and held by the public. The court upheld a 10-year sentence for a man who helped the robbers, the report said.

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ECB President Christine Lagarde to step down in February 2027

Cointelegraph reports that ECB President Christine Lagarde announced plans to step down in February 2027, after serving more than seven years in the role. The post gives no further detail on the timing of the announcement or a successor.

Merck beats Q3 estimates, raises 2026 outlook on Keytruda strength

Investor's Business Daily reports that Dow Jones component Merck raised its 2026 outlook on Thursday following a solid third-quarter report that included a notable Keytruda beat. The post frames the results alongside a question about whether shares can outperform on cancer vaccine news.

Glassnode flags $85K as long-term holder cost-basis zone for Bitcoin

Cointelegraph reports that BTC price analysis from Glassnode drew attention to $85,000 as the lower boundary of a cost-basis zone for long-term holders. The post frames Bitcoin long-term resistance as in focus, with analysis seeing selling risk above $85K.

• BTC +0.11%1h 0.3σ

ARK buys Robinhood dip after 23% one-month slump

CoinDesk reports that Cathie Wood's ARK made its largest purchase of Robinhood shares in six months, buying the dip after a decline. The post states HOOD fell 3.3% on Wednesday, extending its one-month decline to more than 23%.

• HOOD −0.26%1h 0.2σ

Curve Finance launches on Stellar mainnet, first native deployment outside EVM

The Block reports that Curve Finance has launched on Stellar mainnet, describing it as its first native deployment outside the Ethereum Virtual Machine ecosystem. No figures, confirmation from other parties or additional timing details are stated in the post.

ASE Technology beats Q3 estimates and Q4 outlook

Investor's Business Daily reports that ASE Technology, a provider of semiconductor assembly and testing services, beat estimates for Q3 and its Q4 outlook. The post also states the company is running at full capacity.

Caterpillar revenue misses, Q4 outlook disappoints analysts

Investor's Business Daily reported that Caterpillar's revenue missed expectations and that its outlook weighed on the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The post states Caterpillar expects "moderate" revenue growth in Q4, which it says was not what analysts expected.

• DJI −0.36%1h 1.4σ

OKX survey: EU investors rank crypto above retirement plans for lasting wealth

An OKX survey reported by Cointelegraph found that European investors ranked crypto above retirement plans for lasting wealth creation. The same post notes that prior surveys show US investors are skeptical about crypto's role in retirement accounts.

Coinbase applies for Brazil crypto license ahead of Oct. 30 deadline

Coinbase has applied for authorization in Brazil ahead of the country's Oct. 30 deadline, according to Cointelegraph. The exchange said it expects to maintain existing services while regulators review its application.

Rootstock report says Bitcoin lending and yield could drive institutional demand

A new Rootstock report argues that putting institutional Bitcoin holdings to work through lending, collateral and financing could create demand beyond Bitcoin's store-of-value role, according to Cointelegraph. The post states no figures, named counterparties or timing beyond the report's publication.

• BTC −0.14%1h 0.4σ

IBD highlights Spire as stable gas utility with 3.8% yield

Investor's Business Daily profiles Spire, a natural gas utility, as a stability play with a 3.8% yield. The post says Spire delivers natural gas to about 2 million homes and is not heavily tied to the AI trade.

CoinDesk previews $10 billion bitcoin options expiry on Oct. 29, 2026

CoinDesk published a day-ahead market look for Oct. 29, 2026, headlined around $10 billion in bitcoin options nearing expiry and stating that the tell is in the pricing. The post gives no further figures, strike levels or expiry outcome.

• BTC −0.14%1h 0.4σ

NYT DealBook contrasts Microsoft and Google investor sentiment on AI spending

NYT DealBook published a piece titled "Microsoft Up, Google Down. A Tale of Two Hyperscalers." The excerpt states that investors are showing little patience for lavish spending and meager returns on companies' artificial intelligence bets. The post does not give specific figures, prices or dates for the moves.

IBD: GDP and PCE inflation data due as Fed rate-hike odds decline

Investor's Business Daily reports that GDP and PCE inflation data are due while market odds of Federal Reserve rate hikes are falling. The post states that markets still expect two rate hikes by March, but that those odds are declining.

Energy-storage market seen reaching 188 gigawatts this year, up 45%

Investor's Business Daily reports that the energy-storage market is on track to bring 188 gigawatts online this year, up 45% from last year and more than ever before. The post frames this as evidence that big batteries haven't peaked and names energy-storage players as dominant, with Tesla stock referenced in the excerpt.

Unlimit founder backs Phase blockchain with $45M as mainnet launches

Phase launched its mainnet with a $45 million backing from Unlimit's founder, according to Cointelegraph. The report states that Phase's network lets smartphone owners earn tokens for validating transactions and sharing internet connections with AI agents.

Chainalysis traces North Korean crypto cash-outs via Garantex

Chainalysis published an analysis tracing North Korean crypto cash-outs through Garantex, according to Cointelegraph. The report states the analysis followed US sanctions against 10 people and one entity accused of helping North Korean IT worker schemes fund weapons programs.

Eli Lilly beats Q3 sales expectations, raises outlook on Mounjaro and Zepbound

Investor's Business Daily reported that Eli Lilly beat third-quarter sales expectations and raised its outlook, driven by Mounjaro and Zepbound. The post states that Eli Lilly stock jumped early Thursday following the report.

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Bristol Myers falls on weak Opdivo sales, cut earnings guidance

Investor's Business Daily reported that Bristol Myers Squibb stock dipped early Thursday after lighter-than-expected Opdivo sales and a cut to earnings guidance. The post attributes the decline to those two factors.

Norwegian Cruise Line stock jumps over 12% on beat-and-raise quarter

Investor's Business Daily reported that Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings stock rose more than 12% after a strong earnings report described as a beat-and-raise quarter. The post gives no specific figures beyond the share move and the characterization of the results.

Harraden Circle hires King Street veteran David Walch to launch opportunistic strategy

Hedgeweek reports that Harraden Circle Investments has appointed former King Street Capital Management partner and co-portfolio manager David Walch as portfolio manager ahead of launching a new opportunistic strategy. The strategy will span public and private markets, targeting corporate credit, structured credit, real estate and real assets, including privately negotiated transactions, and will complement the firm's existing event-driven platform. Walch will work alongside founder and chief investment officer Fritz Fortmiller, joining after 14 years at King Street.

Analysis: Share sales above or below NAV shift crypto per treasury share

The Defiant published an explainer on how equity issuance by crypto treasury companies affects assets per share. It states that selling new common shares above net asset value can increase assets per share, while selling below it can dilute holders even when crypto prices are unchanged.

Morningstar lifts SpaceX price target on AI and data center growth

Investor's Business Daily reports that analysts continue to praise growth in SpaceX's AI and data center business, and that Morningstar lifted its price target on the shares. The post does not state the new target or the prior one.

Brazil crypto exchanges face Friday application deadline

Cointelegraph reports that Brazil's crypto exchanges face an application deadline on Friday, with costly requirements and unanswered regulatory questions complicating compliance. The post describes the situation as bringing more tricks than treats for exchanges.

USDT with privacy and Lightning payments reportedly coming to Bitcoin

Cointelegraph reports that USDT is coming to Bitcoin with privacy features and Lightning-fast payments, describing it as a revamped version of Tether on Bitcoin. The post frames the development as a question of whether it can compete with stablecoins on Ethereum and TRON.

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Quantum model cuts hardware needed to break bitcoin keys, report says

CoinDesk reports that a new model from Alice & Bob reduces the hardware required for a potential attack on bitcoin keys, bringing it closer to reality. The post says this increases pressure to adopt quantum-resistant security sooner.

• BTC +0.32%1h 1.0σ

Canton Foundation grants RedStone 15.8M Canton Coin for pricing standard

The Canton Foundation granted RedStone 15.8 million Canton Coin to support a pricing standard, according to Cointelegraph. The report says RedStone's planned pricing tool will let institutions on Canton use shared market prices without exposing deal terms to data providers.

Switzerland's first spot bitcoin ETF gains SIX international access, FINMA approval

CoinDesk reports that Switzerland's first genuine spot bitcoin ETF has been approved by FINMA and that SIX Swiss Exchange confirms international access, which the post says could attract overseas banks and brokers. The post also states that FINMA explained its approval rationale and addressed whether ether and solana ETFs could follow.

• BTC +1.1%1h 3.4σ

FTAI Aviation stock rises over 10% on buybacks despite mixed Q3

Investor's Business Daily reported that FTAI Aviation stock shot up more than 10% on Thursday morning, attributing the move to buybacks. The post said the company's third-quarter earnings were a mixed bag.

Uniswap Labs opens TJAR fee conversion tool to other apps, starting with Robinhood

Uniswap Labs has opened its Token Jar fee conversion system to other apps through a new tool called TJAR, according to The Block. The rollout begins with Robinhood, the post states.

CoinDesk piece: only 1 in 5 Americans call financial system secure

A CoinDesk newswire post titled "Crypto for Advisors: Only 1 in 5 Americans say the financial system is secure" reports that one in five Americans describe the financial system as secure. The post gives no further figures, sourcing or timing beyond its publication timestamp.

Polymarket launches ultra-short crypto prediction markets on U.S. platform

CoinDesk reports that Polymarket has brought ultra-short crypto prediction markets to its U.S. platform, with new Up/Down crypto contracts. The post adds that the CFTC has renewed scrutiny of the prediction market's compliance with its 2022 U.S. onboarding terms.

French Senate adopts bill for automatic sharing of crypto tax data

The French Senate adopted a bill authorizing the automatic exchange of crypto-asset tax information between international tax authorities, according to Cointelegraph. The report states the measure is pending completion of the legislative process.

Huntington Ingalls beats Q3 estimates, lifts shipbuilding revenue outlook

Investor's Business Daily reported that Huntington Ingalls posted a demand-fueled third-quarter beat and lifted its shipbuilding revenue outlook, with the post attributing the results to shipbuilding and sea drone demand. The post also said HII stock spiked above a moving average.

Uphold launches RLUSD earn product with up to 7% variable APY

The Defiant reports that Uphold launched an RLUSD earn product offering up to 7% variable APY. The Sentora-curated product routes deposits into DeFi lending, with assets moving off Uphold and withdrawals dependent on market liquidity.

Iovance stock falls on durability questions for lung cancer treatment

Investor's Business Daily reported that Iovance stock crashed Thursday, undercutting its 50-day line, amid new durability questions for its experimental lung cancer treatment. The post describes the move as a surprise lung cancer twist and notes the stock had been a top 1% biotech performer.

Polymarket probes suspicious Israeli election trades

Polymarket is investigating suspicious trades tied to the Israeli election, according to The Defiant, which cites Bloomberg reporting that some accounts collectively cashed out more than $100,000. The report states that Polymarket's rules allow wallet bans, legal action and law-enforcement referrals.

Two energy stocks rise after beating earnings expectations

Investor's Business Daily reported that two energy stocks gained after beating analysts' expectations on a busy earnings day. The post does not name the companies, the size of the beats or the price moves.

Bitcoin rises to $81.5K as US GDP data beats expectations

Cointelegraph reported that Bitcoin's price jumped to $81.5K as US GDP data beat expectations. The same post said BTC price action returned to a key weekly resistance level while US stock markets digested Alphabet's Q3 earnings miss.

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MetaMask adds Stellar as default network on mobile and extension

The Defiant reports that MetaMask has made Stellar a default network on its mobile app and browser extension. According to the post, existing multichain accounts gain recovery-phrase-derived Stellar addresses, with support for XLM, USDC and Soroban tokens.

IPX integrates Bridge, a Stripe company, for fiat on- and off-ramps

The Defiant reports that IPX announced an integration with Bridge, a Stripe company, to power fiat on- and off-ramps on its tokenized IP platform. According to the post, Bridge virtual accounts on IPX will let creators and projects receive real-world revenue in USDC, enabling movement between bank accounts and smart contracts.

Carvana used car sales surge 39% as earnings growth accelerates

Investor's Business Daily reported that Carvana's earnings growth accelerated as the online-only retailer's used car sales surged 39%. The post frames the results as defying a weak used-car market.

Fluid launches DEX v2 beta with custom collateral and debt ranges

The Defiant reports that Fluid has opened a beta of its DEX v2 with custom collateral and debt ranges. Per the post, governance set $50,000 borrowing ceilings per asset for the new Ethereum contracts, while pool creation remains restricted.

India's ED conducts searches in $524 million crypto transfer probe

India's Enforcement Directorate announced searches in a probe into a $524 million crypto transfer, according to The Defiant. The agency named Binance and Bybit as platforms used for alleged foreign payouts, without announcing charges against either exchange.

Glassnode: 4M Bitcoin bought above $85K could cap recovery

Glassnode, cited by Decrypt, claims that roughly 4 million Bitcoin purchased above $85K could cap a recovery. The post states Bitcoin is trading close to the average price paid by U.S. spot ETF holders, a day after the Federal Reserve held rates steady.

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Situational Awareness seeks Fluidstack co-investment at reported $40bn valuation

Hedgeweek, citing a Bloomberg report, says Situational Awareness is raising fresh capital so clients can co-invest in an AI infrastructure funding round for Fluidstack that could value the startup at $40bn. The report says the proposed valuation is roughly double an earlier round, and that a Fluidstack co-founder disputed Bloomberg's reporting. The fund, founded by Leopold Aschenbrenner, reportedly faced margin calls earlier this year and sold most of its listed equity portfolio to Citadel at a discount.

IBD notes Tempus AI implied volatility near 12-month highs at 87%

Investor's Business Daily reported that implied volatility for Tempus AI stock currently sits at 87%, close to the highest levels in the last 12 months. The post frames the stock as offering high option premiums while being highly risky.

$11 billion in Bitcoin options expire Friday, a third of Deribit's contracts

Decrypt reports that $11 billion in Bitcoin options expire tomorrow, with a third of Deribit's Bitcoin options settling Friday. The post states this comes a day after the Fed held rates, with two officials voting to hike.

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Coinbase Q3 results due late Thursday amid falling crypto prices and volumes

Investor's Business Daily reports that Coinbase will release its Q3 results late Thursday and faces tough year-over-year comparisons. The post says crypto prices and trading volumes have fallen, with stablecoins and prediction markets in focus.

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Crypto industry spends $176 million on midterms; 13% of voters rank crypto support as very important

A Decrypt report, citing an Ipsos survey conducted for the DeFi Education Fund, says only 13% of Americans consider a candidate's support for crypto growth very important, even as the industry spends heavily on next week's elections. The post states the industry has spent $176 million on the midterms.

Chip stocks Entegris, Silicon Motion rise on positive earnings

Investor's Business Daily reported that chip stocks including Entegris and Silicon Motion advanced on Thursday, getting a lift from positive earnings reports. The post did not specify figures or the size of the moves.

Grayscale's HYPG fund offers Nasdaq-listed HYPE exposure with staking

The Defiant reports that Grayscale's HYPG fund provides Nasdaq-listed exposure to HYPE with staking. The post states the fund began trading June 3, charges a 0.29% annual sponsor fee and held $186.9 million in assets as of Oct. 28.

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SEC charges BG Wealth and DSJ Exchange over alleged $130 million crypto fraud

The SEC charged BG Wealth and DSJ Exchange in an alleged $130 million crypto fraud, according to The Defiant. The agency says investors lost more than $100 million after the firms promised risk-free trading returns and used false filings to claim SEC approval.

Hacktivist group claims theft of data on 41,000-plus DHS employees

A hacktivist group says it took names, titles and phone numbers of more than 41,000 Department of Homeland Security staff from a login system, according to Decrypt. The report states the group claims the data came from a DHS login system; no confirmation or denial from DHS is included in the post.

Celestia unveils Voyager for AI payments, citing 21 million TPS benchmark

Celestia announced Voyager, a pre-production architecture for AI payments, citing a 21 million transactions-per-second benchmark, according to The Defiant. The report states the architecture expands Celestia Labs into execution and notes that the single-node benchmark is not a measure of live network throughput.

Strategy to begin paying daily dividends next week

Investor's Business Daily reports that Strategy will start paying daily dividends next week, framing the move as its "Bitcoin Bazooka" returning. The post gives no figure, structure or stated rationale for the dividend beyond the timing.

Chrome autofill uses Gemini AI to pull Gmail order and flight details into web forms

Decrypt reports that Chrome's new autofill feature uses Google's Gemini AI to search a user's Gmail for order numbers, tracking details and flight bookings and fill them into web forms. The post states the feature is rolling out in the U.S.

1kx report says public companies doubled share of blockchain revenue since 2022

A new 1kx report, cited by Cointelegraph, finds that public companies have doubled their share of blockchain revenue since 2022. The report attributes the shift to institutional adoption and real-world applications.

Gilead beats sales expectations on HIV treatments and Trodelvy

Investor's Business Daily reported that Gilead Sciences beat Wall Street's sales expectations, driven by its HIV treatments and cancer drug Trodelvy. The post states the company notched its best sales growth in a decade and just hit a record.

Amazon stock falls after Q3 earnings miss

Investor's Business Daily reported that Amazon stock slid after the company reported third quarter results late Thursday. The post states the results were a miss but gives no figures.

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Dexcom beats Q3 earnings forecasts, raises sales guidance

Investor's Business Daily reported that diabetes wearables-maker Dexcom topped third-quarter earnings forecasts on Thursday and reported in-line sales. The report also said Dexcom raised its sales guidance, and that its stock was little moved.

Coinbase CEO Armstrong adopts plan to sell up to $1.31 billion in shares

The Defiant reports that Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong adopted a plan to sell up to $1.31 billion in shares. The post also states that Fred Ehrsam and Emilie Choi adopted share-sale plans, with different trading windows extending into 2027.

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Base to set November 5 for Denim's 200ms mainnet blocks

The Defiant reports that Base has set November 5 for Denim's 200ms mainnet blocks. The post states that flashblocks subscriptions and pending-state access will disappear, requiring developers and indexers to change their integrations.

Sandisk Beats Fiscal Q1 Estimates, Announces 8-For-1 Stock Split

Investor's Business Daily reported that Sandisk beat estimates for its fiscal Q1, gave an outlook for fiscal Q2 and announced an eight-for-one stock split. The post also stated that Sandisk stock rose.

Twilio Q3 earnings top estimates but shares fall on slowing organic growth

Investor's Business Daily reported that Twilio's Q3 earnings topped estimates, but its guidance underwhelmed investors and signaled slowing organic growth. The post states that Twilio stock tumbled following the results.

Report questions Binance takeover claim, citing recycled 2022 FTX announcement

The Defiant reports that a claim of a Binance takeover recycles CZ's 2022 FTX announcement. The post states it names no corporate buyer or deal document, while BNB was down 9.03% over 24 hours.

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Senators Warren and Curtis Press Kalshi, Polymarket on Election Trading Safeguards

Senators Warren and Curtis pressed Kalshi and Polymarket on election trading safeguards, according to The Defiant. The senators set a Nov. 3 deadline for answers, including how many suspected election-trading violations were stopped before trades occurred.

ETH trades at 20% premium on Uniswap versus Binance, Defiant reports

The Defiant reported that ETH traded at a 20% premium on Uniswap compared with Binance, with hundreds of ETH changing hands at elevated stablecoin prices. The post also said Chainlink's ETH/USD reference feed showed about $2,250.

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Polymarket launches 15-minute gold and silver contracts using Chainlink

The Defiant reports that Polymarket added 15-minute gold and silver bets that use Chainlink. The contracts are said to use start-and-end spot prices, with US takers paying about $1.74 per 100 contracts traded at 50 cents, before rebates.

Apollo to take minority stake in Mubadala Capital, commit $5 billion

HedgeCo.Net reports that Apollo has agreed to take a minority equity stake in Mubadala Capital, the alternative asset management arm of Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Company. The post also states Apollo will commit $5 billion, with strategic investors to commit the same amount. No confirmation or further figures are given in the post.

Tree Line closes $680 million private credit continuation vehicle

HedgeCo.Net reports that Tree Line Capital Partners, a San Francisco-based direct lender to the U.S. lower middle market, has closed a $680 million continuation vehicle. The post states the vehicle was co-led by PGIM and LGT Capital Partners.

AP Ventures closes third fund at $300 million

HedgeCo.Net reports that AP Ventures, a London-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage industrial and energy technology, held the final close of AP Ventures Fund III at $300 million. No other details, confirmations or timing beyond the report date are given in the post.

Formation Bio launches $600 million drug development accelerator fund

HedgeCo.Net reports that Formation Bio, an AI-native pharmaceutical company, announced the Formation Bio Drug Development Accelerator Fund on October 28. The post describes it as a debut vehicle with $600 million aimed at acquiring and developing clinical-stage drug programs.

Bitwise model projects Bitcoin at $1.6 million, per posts

Two community posts report that Bitwise sees Bitcoin reaching $1.6 million, with one line in its model explaining 82% of the bet. The posts give no further figures, timing or confirmation beyond the headline claim.

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Reddit posts claim the Binance hack is real

Posts on r/CryptoCurrency and r/Bitcoin claim that a Binance hack is real. One post adds that funds are safe as long as users do not try to withdraw them. The posts give no figures, timing or confirmation beyond the assertion.

Reddit post cites Alphabet 25% revenue growth to $127.6B and 103% Google Cloud growth

A Reddit r/stocks post argues that sentiment on Alphabet flipped overnight from bullish to bearish despite reported growth. The post states Alphabet reported 25% revenue growth to $127.6B, 30% operating income growth, and 103% growth in Google Cloud, and that Search is still growing. It also notes AI spending, competition and regulation as legitimate risks.

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Reddit post alleges 185 BTC stolen via fake support scam, 25-month sentence

A r/Bitcoin community post claims someone stole 185 BTC by posing as support and tricking a victim into sharing keys. The post says the perpetrator was sentenced to 25 months and urges readers never to share their keys.

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Reddit user questions Fed independence over Warsh's 'super intelligence' remark

A Reddit r/stocks poster claims Kevin Warsh used the term 'super intelligence' rather than 'artificial intelligence' during an FOMC presser and questions whether the Fed has lost independence. The post also says Warsh did not explain why the Fed did not hike after CPI hit multi-year highs. No other sources or confirmations are included.

Post argues Google search is now under 50% of revenue, business more diversified

A post on r/stocks claims Google search revenue has fallen from just under 60% of total revenue in Q4 2019 to under 50% today, citing $63B of $127B, and that advertising overall dropped from 82% to 64% of quarterly revenue. The author argues Google has become a more diversified and resilient business that commentators underappreciate.

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Wallet loses $50,059 in address-poisoning scam after 48 fake history entries

A post citing Scam Sniffer reports that a wallet sent 50,059 USDT to a look-alike address on Oct 28 instead of the intended one, matching its first four and last six characters. The poster says they reviewed the wallet's history and found 48 new entries between Oct 21 and the loss, all fake, planted by four look-alike addresses. The post adds that the victim sent a 100 USDC test to the correct address less than half an hour later, and that the scammer's address now holds about 21 ETH.

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ServiceNow beat and raised but shares fell on weaker cRPO guidance

A Reddit r/investing post claims ServiceNow reported Q3 after the close on 10/28 with subscription revenue of $3,988m (+21%, +20.5% constant currency), above its own $3,975–3,980m guide, and raised full-year subscription and FCF-margin targets. The post says the stock fell from a $150.13 close to about $121.62 overnight, attributing the drop to constant-currency cRPO growth guidance of 18.5% for Q4 2026 versus 21% actual in Q3 and 21.5% in Q2 2026.

Bitcoin traders anticipate volatility around $11 billion options expiry

A r/Bitcoin community post states that traders are bracing for volatility ahead of a Friday $11 billion options expiry, with open interest at historic levels and focus on the "max pain" price point. The post says this sets up weekend liquidations and heavy delta hedging by institutional market makers amid a temporary liquidity squeeze, and it frames the outcome as an open question between an upside squeeze and a drop to local support.

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Consultant says Amazon may acquire Viasat amid satellite competition with SpaceX

Satellite consultant Tim Farrar said Amazon could soon announce an acquisition of Viasat, mainly for its international spectrum holdings, and that AST SpaceMobile has tried to assemble a rival bid. Farrar also said SpaceX could announce an acquisition of EchoStar's remaining business as soon as next week. The claims come from Farrar's note titled "Prepare for the Musk vs Bezos cage fight," following the Satellite Innovation conference in California.

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Bitcoin user reports spending BTC at Austin merchants via Square terminals

A r/Bitcoin post relays a Stacker News user's trip report about spending bitcoin at various Austin merchants, including tacos, haircuts, coffee and jiu-jitsu. The post says the user paid via Square terminals that support Lightning and that some merchants had never received bitcoin before.

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Solana RWA ecosystem reportedly reaches $5B+ total value ATH

A post on r/solana claims Solana's real-world asset ecosystem hit a new all-time high of more than $5 billion in total value. The post gives no further sourcing, breakdown or timing beyond the claim itself.

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Tom Lee reportedly sees Bitcoin rally to $250K as one of the biggest of our lifetime

A r/Bitcoin post cites Tom Lee as seeing Bitcoin reach $250K in what it calls 'one of the biggest rallies of our lifetime.' The post's excerpt adds only an emphatic reaction, 'NOOO. MUCH HIGHER,' without further figures or timing.

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Reddit post claims Binance hot wallets moved ~200,000 ETH to an unidentified wallet

A r/Bitcoin community post claims that Binance hot wallets sent a single wallet almost 200,000 ETH (~$445M) within an hour, and that the wallet then sent ~195,000 ETH elsewhere about 30 minutes later. The post says the wallet also holds roughly $2.4 billion in tokens, mostly USDT and USDC, and notes the hack is unconfirmed.

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Reddit post claims Binance has been hacked

A post on r/Bitcoin claims that Binance, described as the leader in score and trading volume, has just been hacked. The post offers no further detail on the nature of the alleged breach, and no confirmation or denial from Binance or any other party is included.

Reddit user questions Trump's claim of 67% average 401k returns

A Reddit poster says Trump claimed in a speech that everyone is averaging about 67% profit in their 401ks this year because of his policies. The poster says they did not see that return and asks whether others made 67% because of his policies.

Reddit user says Google search no longer defaults to Gemini output

A Reddit r/stocks user claims that Google searches on their phone are no longer automatically producing Gemini output and are defaulting to standard search results again. The user attributes this to the company's prior earnings release about poor search metrics and frames it as an effort to push users back to ad-supported search. The post offers no confirmation from Google and is the user's own observation and interpretation.

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Reddit post urges moving bitcoin off exchanges after alleged AI hack

A r/Bitcoin community post urges holders to withdraw coins from exchanges, claiming an AI hacked an exchange for "2 bill" and repeating "Not your keys not your coins." The post gives no name for the exchange, no date and no confirmation from any party.

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IB Times outlines sector rotation scenarios for November 3 midterms

An IB Times piece, posted to r/stocks, claims the November 3 midterm results will spark sector rotations, with different outcomes favoring different groups. It says divided gridlock is Wall Street's favorite, a Republican sweep would favor energy, defense and financials while possibly lifting Treasury yields, and a Democratic shift would rotate capital into green infrastructure and utilities. It cites historical data showing the S&P 500 gained an average of 5.6% in fourth quarters of midterm years from 1930 through 2022 versus 2.9% overall.

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