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SEC Chair Gary Gensler recently addressed the topic of Grayscale's application and other related matters. When asked about the agency's next steps, Gensler stated that he would not provide an answer at this time. The SEC is currently awaiting recommendations from its staff before taking any action. In the meantime, Gensler released a video highlighting the important work being done by the agency's corporation-finance arm. This work is focused on addressing the challenges posed by rapidly evolving technology and business models, which will play a crucial role in the evaluation of Grayscale's application.

The Santa Claus rally, a phenomenon observed in the stock market, could potentially have a positive impact on Bitcoin prices. According to Matrixport, a leading cryptocurrency financial services provider, there is a possibility of a rally in Bitcoin prices in the near future.

A temperature check poll on the proposal started on November 3rd and will end on November 10th. The purpose of this poll is to gather feedback and determine whether the proposal should be taken to an official Arbitrum DAO vote.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rejected Binance and Binance.US's motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed against them earlier this summer. The SEC argues that the motion is based on distorted and tortured interpretations of federal law and precedents. In June, the SEC sued Binance, along with Coinbase, alleging that both companies offered unregistered securities to the public. The lawsuit against Binance also includes additional allegations.

Cardano (ADA) has emerged as the top blockchain in terms of development activity, according to analytics platform Santiment. Over a 30-day period, Cardano recorded 502.57 GitHub commits, surpassing other major cryptocurrencies. Polkadot (DOT) and Kusama (KSM) secured the second and third positions with 484.23 GitHub commits each. Hedera (HBAR) and Aptos (APT) followed closely behind with 353.67 and 338.77 GitHub commits, respectively. The mobile browser and messenger Status (SNT) and the blockchain oracle Chainlink (LINK) also made it to the top rankings with 335.87 and 330.63 GitHub commits. Ethereum, a leading cryptocurrency, secured the ninth spot with 287.67 GitHub commits. The derivatives trading-focused network Vega Protocol (VEGA) rounded off the list with 285.57 GitHub commits. Santiment's advanced methodology ensures that only significant GitHub commits are considered, excluding routine updates. The high development activity indicates the confidence of developers in the success of these projects and reduces the possibility of fraudulent schemes. Investors should conduct thorough research before engaging in high-risk investments.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently reviewing nine Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications. Three other applicants, Hashdex, Franklin, and Global X, may have their own comment periods. However, if the SEC is willing to disregard those applications for now, they could issue approvals for the first nine filings.

Bitget, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web 3.0 company, has formed an educational partnership with the University College London's (UCL) Blockchain Society and FinTech Society. This collaboration aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of blockchain technology and trading through Bitget Academy's resources.

The Aragon Association (AA), the organization behind Aragon (ANT), a decentralized governance platform on the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain, has announced its dissolution. As part of this process, the AA will deploy 86,343 ETH, equivalent to approximately $163 million, to offer Ethereum redemptions for ANT holders.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has reported a significant increase in complaints about crypto assets in 2023. According to the regulatory agency, these complaints accounted for nearly half of its enforcement actions.

A closely followed crypto strategist believes that two altcoins may be gearing up for breakouts as digital asset markets continue to show strength.

Blockchain projects are increasingly exploring modular solutions to handle various tasks, such as data availability. Celestia, Avail, and Near Foundation are three notable projects in this space.

Bitcoin's quadrennial halving event, expected in April 2024, is of particular importance for miners. During this event, block rewards for the industry will be cut in half.

The fixed vs floating swap market and the creation of a forward curve for the ETH staking rate have become significant in the financial industry. This market allows speculators to express their views on network demand, volatility, and macro events by gaining exposure to the future rate. Both OTC dealers and DeFi protocols play a crucial role in creating these marketplaces.

The asset management industry is a significant global sector, with a substantial portion of assets being held in passive strategies such as ETFs and index funds. In Europe alone, the industry manages €28.4 trillion of assets, with 20% allocated to passive vehicles. This includes approximately half in exchange traded products and the other half in index funds.

According to economists at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), stablecoins are not meeting their intended purpose of being a reliable means of exchange. In order for stablecoins to be effective in facilitating transactions, they need to maintain a stable value throughout the day. However, BIS researchers have found that many stablecoins are failing to do so.

Lõhmus' plight highlights the danger for crypto users that their assets can be permanently lost should they not be able to remember the details needed to access their wallets.