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MEXC has expanded its partnership with blockchain security platform Hacken to introduce monthly, independently verified Proof-of-Reserves (PoR) audits, marking a shift toward a more formalized transparency framework for the exchange. The monthly audits will add independent verification to MEXC’s existing PoR system, creating an external record of reserves that cannot be altered internally. Hacken will publish each report independently, without MEXC’s review or approval, starting in late November. The checks will compare MEXC’s reserves with user balances across major assets. MEXC said its current reserve ratios remain above 100% across major assets, with users able to verify their balances through…

According to Reuters, while China, one of the world’s largest economies, continues to implement strict bans on Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies, a surprising incident has occurred. According to the latest data, China has increased its global share in Bitcoin mining to 14%, ranking 3rd worldwide. It was stated that low electricity prices in regions with electricity surplus in China and the recent increase in Bitcoin price volatility have increased profitability. While China’s share of Bitcoin mining fell to zero after the bans in 2021, it rose to 14 percent by the end of October, making the country the world’s third-largest…

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan believes Ethereum could lead the next crypto rally, pointing to an upgrade catalyst that investors are overlooking. Summary Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says Ethereum could lead next crypto rally with Fusaka upgrade. The December 3 Fusaka upgrade introduces minimum Layer 2 data fee for revenue capture. Hougan sees tokens shifting to value capture with Uniswap proposing fee switch model. The Fusaka upgrade scheduled for December 3 may increase Ethereum’s revenue capture by 5 to 10 times through a minimum Layer 2 data fee. Hougan argues the market is missing a broader trend: major tokens are quickly…

The IRS is rewriting the playbook for 2026, changing tax brackets in a way that will decide how much money Americans keep and how much goes straight to Washington. The agency said new income limits are being introduced to better tackle inflation, a reset that will change the numbers on every tax return filed in the year ahead. According to the IRS’s press release, officials will apply a 2.7% inflation rate, which means workers will need to earn more before climbing into a higher bracket. In 2026, a single filer making $50,000 will be taxed at 12%, when in 2025,…

Alchemy Pay, a popular crypto-fiat payment gateway, has announced a milestone in its ecosystem expansion. In this respect, the Swiss Financial Services Standard Association (VQF) has officially recognized Alchemy Pay as a self-regulatory organization. As Alchemy Pay’s official X announcement reveals, this landmark development places it among the top fintech entities in Switzerland’s comprehensively regulated financial network. Thus, this approval underscores a key move in Alchemy Pay’s journey toward daily crypto payments across user markets. 🇨🇭#AlchemyPay got its Swiss passport!We’re recognized by VQF as a self-regulatory org in Switzerland, so if you’ve ever wanted to buy chocolate, watches, or cheese…

Ethereum has struggled to recover from its recent dip, with the altcoin king attempting to regain momentum after slipping below key levels. While ETH has strong support from long-term holders, the recovery still requires fresh investment. That inflow of new capital, however, appears limited at the moment, creating uncertainty around Ethereum’s next move. Ethereum Holders Have Mixed Feelings The HODLer Net Position Change indicator is showing a steady incline, signaling improving confidence among long-term holders. This metric measures the movement of ETH within LTH wallets, and the current rise from the negative zone suggests that outflows are slowing. Historically, a…

Intel unveiled its Panther Lake processor architecture Thursday at its Arizona campus, staking the company’s future on a chip that CEO Lip-Bu Tan calls critical to reclaiming lost ground in the AI-powered PC market. The Core Ultra Series 3 processors, code-named Panther Lake, mark Intel’s first client products built on its 18A manufacturing process. Intel says the chips will begin shipping later in 2025 from Fab 52 in Chandler, Arizona, with broad availability in January 2026. It’s a big geopolitical move Intel is attempting to play up. “The United States has always been home to Intel’s most advanced R&D, product…

Aster’s latest feature announcement has ignited one of the loudest crypto debates of the week. The platform revealed “Machi Mode,” a new gamified mechanic. That awards liquidation points to traders who get “rekt.” What Aster framed as a playful tribute to the well-known trader Machi quickly spiraled into backlash. It was led by crypto whale James Wynn, who accused the exchange of mocking user losses. This is setting up an “exit liquidity pump” ahead of its upcoming Coinbase listing. Wynn Calls Out Aster for “Coddling Liquidations” James Wynn did not hold back. He agreed with critics who argued that the…

The Ethereum Foundation has officially announced that Devcon 8, the flagship global gathering for Ethereum builders, researchers, and creators, will take place in Mumbai, India in Q4 2026. Why India Was Chosen for Devcon 8 Foundation officials explained that India has emerged as a global leader in crypto adoption, onboarding the most new crypto developers in the world in 2024. This surge has made India one of the fastest-growing developer hubs, driven by a young, tech-savvy population and strong grassroots communities. The decision to bring Devcon to Mumbai was also influenced by the strength of India’s local Ethereum ecosystem. Community-led…

OpenAI says its newest ChatGPT models display markedly less political bias than previous versions, as the company expands efforts to make artificial intelligence systems appear more balanced in tone and reasoning. The San Francisco-based firm released findings Thursday from its Model Behavior division, led by Joanne Jang, which studies how user prompts and model alignment shape ChatGPT’s responses.  Last month, Jang spun up a research-driven group, dubbed OAI Labs, focused on “inventing and prototyping new interfaces for how people collaborate with AI.” In its research, the team aimed to translate a subjective issue into quantifiable metrics that can guide model…