Yuki Lin
Editorial & Verification LeadYuki Lin covers major crypto-industry developments, regulatory policy and digital-asset projects, with a focus on source quality, chronology and clear explanation.
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CME October Crypto ADV Is 145,000 Contracts; Headline Record Covers All Assets
CME reported October crypto ADV of 145,000 contracts and $7.85B notional. Its record 30M-contract headline covers all asset classes, not cryptocurrency alone.
BTCPay Urges Fresh Servers for Affected Old Instances, Beyond a Version Update
BTCPay’s November 2 advisory links attacks to 2.4.1 and earlier. It recommends a fresh server and new wallet for affected old instances, even if subsequently updated.
Zcash Grants Committee Withdraws Plan Involving About 98,000 ZEC
ZCG withdrew its funding-taper proposal in a November 3 statement. The roughly 98,000 ZEC figure combined treasury and future allocations, not an executed transfer or burn.
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Lose $115.6M on November 3; Fund Data Reconciled
US spot bitcoin ETFs recorded a $115.6M net outflow on November 3. All 12 fund entries reconcile; the November 4 row was still incomplete at the November 5 check.
Schroders Emerging-Market Bond Strategy Reaches Solana Through Centrifuge
Centrifuge announced tokenized exposure to a Schroders emerging-market bond strategy on Solana. The launch does not establish unrestricted access or round-the-clock liquidity.
Circle Q3 Revenue Rises 17% as ARC Presale Offsets Lower Reserve Income
Circle reported $865M in Q3 revenue and reserve income. ARC presale revenue helped offset an 8% decline in reserve income, despite higher USDC activity.
HKMA Launches Project SAGE to Explore AI-Agent Finance and Governance
The HKMA launched Project SAGE on November 2, with an expert group to explore agentic finance, identity, interoperability and governance. This is not a retail product launch.
HKMA and HKUST Launch Post-Quantum Planning Toolkit for Banks
The HKMA and HKUST launched a PQC Toolkit on November 2. It supports bank transition planning after an initial readiness score of 2.3/10; full readiness by 2030 is a target.
HKMA Adds 24/7 Tokenised Settlement to EnsembleTX Pilot
Hong Kong’s EnsembleTX pilot now supports 24/7 interbank settlement in tokenised central bank money. The HKMA reports 12 participating banks and 20 industry pioneers.
