Odaily News: On November 12, from 15:30 to 16:30 (UTC), Gate Founder and CEO Dr. Han will be invited to attend and speak at The Oxford Union. The event will be held at The Oxford Union on St Michael's Street, Oxford, UK. Founded in 1823, The Oxford Union is an independent student debating society with over 200 years of history. It has long invited political and business leaders, renowned actors, Nobel laureates, and other distinguished figures from various fields to speak, and has historically hosted many notable figures including Albert Einstein.
As one of the world's leading cryptocurrency trading platforms, Gate was founded by Dr. Han in 2013 and now serves over 61 million users globally, covering asset management, trading, payments, and other financial and lifestyle scenarios. Gate is also continuously expanding its digital financial services footprint, driving the connection between digital assets, fiat currencies, and payment services through Gate Money. Dr. Han's appearance on this international exchange platform will also create new opportunities for dialogue between Gate and global thought leaders and the next generation of talent, continuously expanding the connection between digital assets and traditional finance, and further showcasing Gate's practices and insights in global digital asset industry positioning, product innovation, and compliance development.
Odaily News: The Finance Committee of the French National Assembly has passed an amendment that would require the declaration of self-custodial wallet crypto assets valued at or above €100,000 (approximately $112,000) at year-end, with non-declarers facing fines of up to €10,000 (approximately $11,000). The rule has not yet become law and may still be subject to changes.
Harry Halpin, CEO of privacy infrastructure company Nym, stated that French tax authorities are suspected of selling taxpayer data to criminals, and the new declaration requirement could threaten the safety of asset holders. Rand Hindi, founder of privacy protocol Zama, called on French crypto asset holders to leave France, and those unable to leave should hire security for their families.
The proposal comes amid a series of crypto-related robberies, kidnappings, and "wrench attacks" that have occurred in France in recent years. The committee had also passed measures treating crypto-to-stablecoin conversions as taxable sales and expanding the scope of crypto exit taxes, but the budget revenue portion was subsequently rejected by a vote of 31 to 3, and the related amendments will need to be resubmitted. (Decrypt)
Odaily News: KuCoin Nigeria Limited has received Approval in Principle (AIP) from the Nigeria Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC Nigeria), granting it admission to the Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Program (ARIP). This approval does not constitute final registration, a license, or endorsement, nor does it authorize the company to commence operations, onboard customers, list digital assets, offer trading or P2P services, process fiat on/off-ramps, or custody customer assets; the company will not launch related business activities until all pre-commencement conditions are met and further written permission is obtained from SEC Nigeria.
Odaily News: European electronics retailer MediaMarkt's parent company MediaMarktSaturn has removed all Ledger products from its stores and online platform, stating that it is in contact with the manufacturer. The company said it takes this matter very seriously.
X user Johannes claims that two Ledger wallets purchased from two different MediaMarkt stores both contained unauthorized cables and cellular modules. Ledger stated that the implants in question can transmit users' recovery phrases via cellular networks and is investigating reports beyond CryptoBilis.
Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès said that a Ledger Flex he purchased at Singapore Changi Airport contained a spy implant. Ledger responded by saying users should refer to the latest CryptoBilis investigation update, but did not directly address the Singapore case, nor did it confirm whether tampered devices exist in Europe. (Cointelegraph)
Odaily News: Bitget has officially launched its rToken US stock transfer feature, currently supporting 3,000+ US stocks and ETFs. Users can transfer eligible stock assets from traditional brokerage accounts to Bitget, and upon arrival, the stocks will be automatically converted into spot US stock rTokens based on the corresponding share quantity. Bitget charges no fees throughout the entire transfer process.
After transfer, the rTokens can be directly integrated into Bitget's Universal Exchange (UEX) ecosystem, where they can be used for wealth management, lending, margin, and other yield-generating products, enhancing the capital efficiency and use cases of stock assets. To coincide with the feature launch, Bitget has simultaneously introduced a reward campaign featuring a total of $1 million in SpaceX stock tokens (rSPCX). Users can earn corresponding SpaceX stock rewards based on their transfer amounts, with rewards distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Users can select the stocks and quantities they wish to transfer on the US stock transfer page and use the in-page reward calculator to view the estimated transfer amount and corresponding campaign rewards.
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen stated: "This feature is designed to help investors consolidate stock assets scattered across different brokerages into a unified ecosystem without selling their existing holdings, enabling flexible allocation across asset classes."
Odaily reports that according to an official announcement, Gate Card's automatic top-up feature has been comprehensively upgraded. It now connects spot accounts, Gate Money, Simple Earn, and stock accounts, supporting automatic transfers of 14 types of cryptocurrencies and tokenized stock assets. Users can customize the deduction order of accounts and assets, and when the card balance is insufficient, the top-up will be completed automatically, improving fund allocation efficiency and daily payment experience. Combined with the Gate Card points reward system, users can also use cryptocurrencies, gold-related assets, and tokenized stock assets redeemed through spending points for automatic top-ups, forming a complete closed loop of spending, points redemption, and asset utilization.
Previously, Gate announced a partnership with Visa to launch a crypto-linked card, with plans to expand related services to more than 40 markets worldwide. Users can use digital assets for payments at online and offline merchants that accept Visa, further exploring everyday use cases for digital assets. Visa's digital payment network covers more than 200 countries and regions, with over 175 million merchant acceptance locations.
This upgrade also enriches the integrated financial services scenarios of Gate Money. Gate Money integrates digital assets, fiat currency, stocks, ETFs, gold, bank accounts, and payment services into the Gate App, supporting eligible users in applying online for global bank electronic account services and completing fund receipts and payments, asset exchanges, and other operations. By connecting account funds, asset management, and consumer payments, Gate continues to expand the real-world application of digital assets, improving the service chain from account opening and fund management to asset allocation and daily spending.
Odaily News: The Hyperliquid Assistance Fund has cumulatively purchased over 48 million HYPE tokens, with a total expenditure of approximately $1.365 billion. The current market value of these tokens has risen to approximately $3.953 billion. The fund primarily uses protocol trading fee revenue to continuously buy back HYPE from the open market, serving as a mechanism for the protocol to return value to token holders. Recently, Hyperliquid has also injected a portion of USDC reserve yields into the Assistance Fund through the AQAv2 framework to expand the source of buyback funds, so that buybacks no longer rely entirely on trading fees.
Odaily News: AMC CEO Adam Aron has once again posted on X, stating that Robinhood claims to support the SEC's new rules regarding U.S. stock tokenization, and demanding that Robinhood clarify whether its international business will follow the same principles set forth by the SEC. He stated that if Robinhood's offshore business in Jersey does not comply with the relevant principles, it would constitute a distortion and mockery of the correct practices required by the SEC. In the original post, he repeatedly exclaimed "shame, shame, shame," expressing his contempt for Robinhood's refusal to respond directly to the relevant questions.
Odaily News: According to investors, embodied intelligence unicorn company Zhiyuan Innovation has recently launched a new round of financing, raising approximately RMB 1 billion to 1.5 billion. This round is nearing completion, with the latest valuation at approximately RMB 50 billion. In July 2026, Zhiyuan announced the commencement of preparations for a Hong Kong stock exchange listing. At the time, investors said Zhiyuan was expected to list as early as August, with a target valuation of HKD 40 billion to 50 billion.
According to the relevant requirements of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, if a listing applicant completes new financing after filing but before listing, unless a special exemption is obtained, the applicant must wait 120 days after the financing is completed before it can be listed for trading. The aforementioned investors said the new funding round means Zhiyuan will be unable to complete its IPO within this year. Regarding the new financing, valuation, and IPO progress, a relevant person in charge at Zhiyuan said there is no comment for now. (Caijing Magazine)
Odaily News: Yi Lihua stated in a post that Bitcoin has support at the 400-day moving average around $81,000, and historically, every pullback that touched this level was followed by a rapid rebound; there is resistance at the 20-day moving average around $84,000, and if broken through quickly, it may retest the strong resistance level at $86,500, which is the $86,000 pullback point he has repeatedly focused on.
From a broader cycle perspective, Bitcoin is currently in a bullish uptrend, and he is even more optimistic about Bitcoin entering a super bull market next year. The current price action is a phased pullback within an uptrend, so the strategy is to be bearish in outlook but not to short.
Odaily News: Metaplanet has announced the issuance of zero-coupon euro-yen convertible bonds maturing in 2031, with a total scale of 52 billion yen, issued at 102.5% of face value. The bonds will be listed on the Singapore Exchange on October 29, with Merrill Lynch International serving as sole bookrunner. Net proceeds of approximately 51.9 billion yen will be raised, of which approximately 23.6 billion yen will be used to repay the Bitcoin-backed credit facility, which currently has an outstanding balance of approximately $650 million; up to 28.3 billion yen will be used for share buybacks, covering approximately 97.94 million shares, representing approximately 7.1% of issued shares, to offset potential dilution and increase Bitcoin holdings per share. This financing is a key component of Metaplanet's "Project Nova" strategy. Metaplanet currently holds 44,000 Bitcoin, with operations spanning financing, asset management, settlement, and financial product development, and plans to transform from a Bitcoin holder into a Bitcoin-centric native financial platform. The company completed the acquisition of Metaplanet Securities and Superplanet (Nasdaq: SUPA) in 2026, establishing them as the operational foundation for Japan-U.S. capital markets.
Odaily reports that according to Lookonchain monitoring, BTW has risen more than 110x within 5 months after launching on Aster DEX. An address went long 130,578 BTW on Aster DEX with 4x leverage, with a position value of $238,000. It currently has an unrealized profit of $151,000, with a return rate of 253.40%.
Odaily News: According to an article, Hyperliquid was founded in 2022 with a core team of about 11 people, and its net profit last year exceeded $900 million, with per-capita efficiency surpassing Apple, Nvidia, and OpenAI, and it has been called by the industry "the second Zhao Changpeng." The article also stated that the CEO of the New York Stock Exchange once said that Hyperliquid's trading volume has approached Nasdaq levels; traditional finance relies on intermediary credit, while blockchain, through open and transparent rules and automated execution mechanisms, is driving the evolution of financial infrastructure.
Odaily reports that Metaplanet, Japan's largest Bitcoin treasury company, has announced the termination of an approximately $481 million share buyback facility established in October 2025, under which no shares were repurchased during its effective period. During this time, Metaplanet prioritized purchasing Bitcoin through borrowing and advanced M&A activities including the acquisition of Metaplanet Securities and a strategic investment in Super League Enterprise.
Odaily reports that former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès has publicly confirmed that a Ledger Flex purchased at Metapod in Singapore Changi Airport had a spy module implanted inside it. The device was bought by user Ben Yorke this summer and had never been used before being sent in for teardown due to suspicious scratches on its casing. Photos and videos of the teardown released by Karpelès show an additional circuit board and wiring hidden at the bottom of the device. It is a relatively new version of the implant, capable of eavesdropping on screen communications and other methods to steal users' seed phrases during setup. Previously, Ledger devices purchased through the Malaysian distributor CryptoBilis were also found to have been implanted, leading to the theft of over $86 million in assets. Devices purchased from official European distributors and in the Philippines have also been gradually discovered to show similar signs of implantation. The implants have progressively evolved from early hand-soldered modifications to more covert mass-produced circuit boards.
