Michael Selliger, chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), stated that the $6.4 billion hack incident at Binance “precisely demonstrates” the necessity of the crypto market regulations proposed by the agency this month. He described the attack as being more likely caused by a vulnerability introduced through a laptop rather than a flaw in the blockchain itself; however, Binance later indicated that the investigation had uncovered “more entry points” for the attack.

Amazon and Intel's financial reports disappointed the market. Investors are increasingly skeptical about the returns on the huge AI expenditures of these tech giants. All three major U.S. stock indices closed lower, with tech stocks leading the decline, while energy and essential consumer goods sectors performed strongly against the trend. Driven by the Middle East situation, crude oil prices rose to a six-month high; U.S. Treasury yields fell, gold dropped to a one-year low, and Bitcoin lost its support below $77,000.

The author tried out Apple's new iPhone Duo during a five-day vacation. Initially, due to application issues, Touch ID, and the camera, among other factors, they considered returning to their original iPhone. However, by the end of the trip, they changed their mind, finding that although this foldable phone has its shortcomings, it is indeed fascinating.

Neuberger Next Generation Connectivity Fund Inc. (NYSE : NBXG) announces a distribution of $0.132 per common share, to be paid on November 30, 2026, with the record date and ex-dividend date both set for November 16, 2026. The fund states that under its actively managed distribution policy, future monthly distributions are expected to be $0.132 per share, but whether this can be maintained depends on market conditions, investment returns, capital gains, and expenses, among other factors.

Intel's market value evaporated by nearly 29% on October 30, despite its artificial intelligence business experiencing the fastest growth in years. The company's revenue in the third quarter increased by 21% to $16.5 billion, with revenue from its data center and AI divisions growing by 78% to $7.3 billion. However, limited production capacity, an accident at a factory in Israel, and weak performance in the PC business led to fourth-quarter guidance that fell short of Wall Street's expectations.