Daily Brief, 10 Nov 2026
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Coinbase, Kalshi and Payward backs CFTC in lawsuit over single-stock perp futures
Major cryptocurrency firms Coinbase, Kalshi, and Payward have filed a motion for leave to submit an amicus brief in court. The companies are stepping in to support the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Their brief defends the CFTC's regulatory authority to oversee single-stock perpetual futures within the United States legal framework.
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Bitcoin miner MARA sold 13,597 BTC for $1.1 billion in six weeks, plans to sell more
Cryptocurrency mining firm MARA liquidated 13,597 BTC over a six-week period, generating $1.1 billion in revenue. The company used the proceeds to fully pay off all loans secured by its bitcoin holdings. MARA indicated plans to sell additional bitcoin in the future, intending to use its remaining reserve to finance AI datacenter initiatives.
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Crypto exchanges need dollar caps on hot wallets, CertiK says
Blockchain security firm CertiK recommends that cryptocurrency exchanges implement specific dollar limits on their hot wallet holdings to manage online exposure effectively. While storing funds in cold storage offers protection, the firm emphasized to Cointelegraph that cold storage alone should not be viewed as a standalone security score for evaluating exchange safety.
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XRP Ledger maps out quantum-proof accounts, with no extra fees for users
The XRP Ledger Foundation has unveiled a design allowing account owners to add quantum-resistant keys and disable existing ones. This initiative is part of an overarching network roadmap aiming for a full quantum-proof transition by 2028. Importantly for account holders, the upgrade process will not incur any additional fees for users participating in the security enhancement.
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Trump Media swings to $410 million profit in Q3, driven by crypto gains
Trump Media and Technology Group reported a financial turnaround for the third quarter, swinging to a net profit of $409.7 million. This result marks a substantial recovery compared to the $54.8 million net loss recorded during the same period a year earlier. Company earnings were significantly boosted by gains related to cryptocurrency holdings during the quarter.
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XRPCoinbase, Kalshi and Payward backs CFTC in lawsuit over single-stock perp futures
Major cryptocurrency firms Coinbase, Kalshi, and Payward have filed a motion for leave to submit an amicus brief in court. The companies are stepping in to support the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Bitcoin miner MARA sold 13,597 BTC for $1.1 billion in six weeks, plans to sell more
Cryptocurrency mining firm MARA liquidated 13,597 BTC over a six-week period, generating $1.1 billion in revenue. The company used the proceeds to fully pay off all loans secured by its bitcoin holdings.
Crypto exchanges need dollar caps on hot wallets, CertiK says
Blockchain security firm CertiK recommends that cryptocurrency exchanges implement specific dollar limits on their hot wallet holdings to manage online exposure effectively. While storing funds in cold storage offers protection, the firm emphasized to Cointelegraph that cold storage alone should not be viewed as a standalone security score for evaluating exchange safety.
XRP Ledger maps out quantum-proof accounts, with no extra fees for users
The XRP Ledger Foundation has unveiled a design allowing account owners to add quantum-resistant keys and disable existing ones. This initiative is part of an overarching network roadmap aiming for a full quantum-proof transition by 2028.
Trump Media swings to $410 million profit in Q3, driven by crypto gains
Trump Media and Technology Group reported a financial turnaround for the third quarter, swinging to a net profit of $409.7 million. This result marks a substantial recovery compared to the $54.8 million net loss recorded during the same period a year earlier.
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Which regulatory agency are Coinbase, Kalshi, and Payward supporting in a recent court filing regarding perpetual futures?
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