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Oracles are essential infrastructure components that feed real-time, off-chain data (such as price feeds, weather, or sports results) into blockchain smart contracts. Without decentralized oracles like Chainlink and Pyth, DeFi could not function. In 2026, oracles have evolved to support verifiable randomness and cross-chain data synchronization. This tag covers the technical evolution of data availability, tamper-proof price feeds, and the critical role oracles play in ensuring the deterministic execution of complex decentralized applications.

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New crypto project turns memecoins into economic education tools

New crypto project turns memecoins into economic education tools

VALUE COIN DEVELOPERS launch tokens that burn supply based on real-world economic events. #sponsored

Author: Crypto.news

2025/11/05

Why QIE Is the Blockchain the World Has Been Waiting For

Why QIE Is the Blockchain the World Has Been Waiting For

Most people still struggle to understand why blockchain matters — and more importantly, why one blockchain can be better than another.

Author: Cryptodaily

2025/11/05

Tumbles 6% as Technical Breakdown Trumps UBS, FTSE Partnership

Tumbles 6% as Technical Breakdown Trumps UBS, FTSE Partnership

The post Tumbles 6% as Technical Breakdown Trumps UBS, FTSE Partnership appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Native token of oracle network Chainlink LINK$14,91 broke through key technical support levels on Tuesday, dropping 6% to below $14.50, CoinDesk data shows. The decline accelerated on massive volume that surged 57.81% above the seven-day average, signaling aggressive distribution rather than thin-market selling, CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis model noted. The weak price action went down despite major institutional partnership announcements that would typically fuel rallies. Swiss banking giant UBS completed the world’s first end-to-end tokenized fund transaction using Chainlink’s Digital Transfer Agent standard. Meanwhile, FTSE Russell announced plans on Monday to bring Russell 1000, 2000, and 3000 indices onto blockchain rails tapping Chainlink’s DataLink services. Technical Weakness vs Banking Adoption: What Traders Should Watch With major partnerships failing to prevent the support breakdown, LINK demonstrates how short-term technicals often override fundamental developments. The decisive break below the $15.26 support level occurred during morning trading on exceptionally high volume of 4.69 million tokens, establishing a clear descending channel that accelerated into the close. The final trading hour proved particularly destructive as LINK crashed from $15.22 to $14.70 on massive volume exceeding 3.5 million tokens. The breakdown confirmed the broader bearish structure while potentially creating oversold conditions for any recovery attempt. Key Technical Levels Signal Further Downside for LINK Support Zones: Critical test at $14.50-$14.60 demand zone following breakdown. Volume Analysis: 57.81% surge above seven-day average validates breakdown move. Chart Patterns: Descending channel formation confirms bearish momentum shift Targets & Risk: Further weakness toward $14.00 likely before stabilization occurs. Disclaimer: Parts of this article were generated with the assistance from AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards. For more information, see CoinDesk’s full AI Policy. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/11/04/chainlink-s-link-tumbles-6-as-technical-breakdown-trumps-ubs-ftse-partnership

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/11/05

AMD Stock Falls 5% After Beating Third Quarter Earnings Estimates

AMD Stock Falls 5% After Beating Third Quarter Earnings Estimates

TLDR AMD stock dropped 5% despite beating earnings estimates with $1.20 per share versus $1.16 expected and revenue of $9.25 billion versus $8.74 billion expected The company reported 36% year-over-year revenue growth and net income increased to $1.24 billion from $771 million Fourth-quarter revenue guidance of $9.6 billion topped Wall Street’s $9.15 billion estimate, implying [...] The post AMD Stock Falls 5% After Beating Third Quarter Earnings Estimates appeared first on CoinCentral.

Author: Coincentral

2025/11/05

The Cheapest Crypto Under $0.05 That Could 25x Next Year

The Cheapest Crypto Under $0.05 That Could 25x Next Year

Bitcoin and Ethereum are close to all-time highs, so most traders are currently seeking cheap tokens which can be profitable. The largest returns in a market cycle are normally observed in top crypto projects that have low entry price, true utility, and distinct developmental growth. One of such projects is Mutuum Finance (MUTM). It is […]

Author: Cryptopolitan

2025/11/05

Berachain Recovers $12.8M After Balancer Protocol Exploit

Berachain Recovers $12.8M After Balancer Protocol Exploit

TLDR Berachain Foundation recovered the full $12.8 million lost in the Nov. 3 Balancer V2 exploit through cooperation with a white-hat hacker. The recovery was achieved by halting the network and executing an emergency hard fork to freeze the attacker’s assets. Over 1,000 affected Berachain users will receive their funds back through a redistribution system [...] The post Berachain Recovers $12.8M After Balancer Protocol Exploit appeared first on CoinCentral.

Author: Coincentral

2025/11/05

The Butterfly Effect: Balancer Hijacked, Stream Finance Stablecoin xUSD De-pegged

The Butterfly Effect: Balancer Hijacked, Stream Finance Stablecoin xUSD De-pegged

Original author: Omer Goldberg, Chaos Labs Original translation: Deep Tide TechFlow Summarize Hours after the vulnerability attack on the multi-chain platform @Balancer caused widespread uncertainty in the DeFi field, @berachain urgently executed a hard fork, and @SonicLabs froze the attacker's wallet. Subsequently, the price of Stream Finance's xUSD stablecoin deviated significantly from its target range, exhibiting a clear de-pegging phenomenon. Long-standing problems resurface The long-standing controversy surrounding leverage, oracle construction, and the transparency of proof-of-reserves (PoR) has once again come into focus. This is a typical example of a "reflexive stress event" that we outlined in our article "The Black Box/Vault of DeFi" last Friday. What happened? /Background The Balancer v2 vulnerability has been exposed on multiple chains, and for a considerable period of time, it remains unclear which liquidity pools are affected and which networks or integration protocols are directly exposed to the risk. Capital panic in the information vacuum In the information vacuum, capital reacts as always: depositors scramble to withdraw liquidity from anywhere they believe they may be directly or indirectly affected, including Stream Finance. Controversy over lack of transparency Stream Finance does not currently maintain a full transparency dashboard or proof of reserve; however, it provides a link to the Debank Bundle to display its on-chain positions. However, these simple disclosures failed to clearly address the risk exposure issue after the vulnerability was exposed: the price of xUSD (Stream's overlay yield USD product) fell from the target price of $1.26 to $1.15, and has now rebounded to $1.20, while users reported that withdrawals were suspended. Risks and Controversies of Stream Finance Stream is an on-chain capital allocation platform that uses user funds to run high-return, high-risk investment strategies. Its portfolio construction employs significant leverage, making the system more resilient under stress. However, the protocol has recently come under public scrutiny due to controversy surrounding its recursive loop/minting mechanism. While the current situation does not directly indicate a liquidity crisis, it reveals the market's high sensitivity. When negative news emerges and confidence is questioned, the shift from "maybe it's okay" to "redeem immediately" is often very rapid. xUSD is used as collateral and is distributed across Curated Markets on multiple chains, including Euler, Morpho, and Silo, which cover ecosystems such as Plasma, Arbitrum, and Plume. The protocol itself has significant risk exposure in these markets, the largest of which was an $84 million USDT loan secured by xUSD on Plasma. Collateral Mechanism and Risk Buffer When the market price of xUSD falls below its book value, the related positions are not immediately liquidated. This is because many markets do not link the value of the collateral to the spot AMM (Automated Market Maker) price, but instead rely on hard-coded or "underlying value" price feeds that track the reported asset backing rather than the current secondary market price. During calm periods, this design can mitigate tail risk liquidation caused by short-term volatility, especially in stable products. This is one of the reasons why DeFi protocols outperformed centralized platforms during the liquidation wave on October 10th. However, this design could also quickly turn price discovery into trust discovery: choosing a base (or hard-coded) oracle requires thorough due diligence, including the authenticity, stability, and risk characteristics of the asset backing. In short, this mechanism only applies if there is a comprehensive proof of reserve and redemption can be completed within a reasonable timeframe. Otherwise, the risk lies in the possibility that lenders or depositors may ultimately bear the consequences of bad debts. Stress testing on Arbitrum Taking Arbitrum as an example, the current market price on the MEV Capital Curated xUSD Morpho Market is below the LLTV (Minimum Lending-to-Value Ratio). If the xUSD peg price fails to recover, the market could deteriorate further with utilization reaching 100% and lending rates soaring to 88%. We are not against basic oracles; on the contrary, they play a crucial role in preventing unfair liquidations caused by short-term volatility. Similarly, we are not against tokenized or even centralized yield-generating assets. However, we advocate for basic transparency and modern, systematic, and professional risk management when deploying money markets around these assets. Curated markets can be engines of responsible growth, but they should not become a race to the top where safety and rationality are sacrificed in pursuit of high returns. If the structure is complex and prone to a "domino effect," then its collapse should not be surprising when the first gust of wind blows. As the industry becomes more specialized and some revenue-generating products become more structured (though potentially more obscure for end users), stakeholders must raise their standards. While we hope to eventually resolve the issue properly for affected users, this incident should serve as a wake-up call for the entire industry.

Author: PANews

2025/11/05

Exploring Stablecoins on BNB Chain: Types, Mechanisms, and Use Cases

Exploring Stablecoins on BNB Chain: Types, Mechanisms, and Use Cases

The post Exploring Stablecoins on BNB Chain: Types, Mechanisms, and Use Cases appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Terrill Dicki Nov 04, 2025 20:07 Discover the role of stablecoins on BNB Chain, including their types, mechanisms, and real-world applications in DeFi and beyond. Stablecoins have emerged as a pivotal component of the Web3 ecosystem, facilitating a range of financial activities without the volatility typically associated with cryptocurrencies. According to the BNB Chain blog, the BNB Chain plays a crucial role in this landscape, supporting over $14 billion in stablecoin total value locked (TVL) and serving more than 4 million daily users across its platforms like BSC and opBNB. With rapid transaction settlements and minimal fees, BNB Chain is a hub for stablecoin innovation and activity. Types of Stablecoins Stablecoins on BNB Chain can be categorized into four primary types, each with distinct mechanisms and objectives: Fiat-Backed Stablecoins: Supported by cash reserves and short-term U.S. government obligations, these include tokens like USDT and USDC. They provide a stable 1:1 USD peg for trading, payments, and DeFi activities. Real World Asset (RWA) Backed Stablecoins: Offering yield-bearing options, these include tokens like USYC, backed by U.S. Treasury bills and money market funds, providing native yields to holders. Crypto-Backed Stablecoins: Users can mint these by collateralizing crypto assets such as BNB or ETH. They may offer yield strategies but require active management compared to RWA-backed stablecoins. Algorithmic Stablecoins: These maintain a USD peg through algorithmic mechanisms and dynamic collateral ratios, as seen with protocols like Spice Protocol’s USDS. Integrations and Infrastructure BNB Chain’s ecosystem supports stablecoin activity through various platforms and infrastructure providers. Key DeFi platforms like PancakeSwap and Venus facilitate lending, borrowing, and decentralized exchange (DEX) trading. Infrastructure providers such as Chainlink and Trust Wallet ensure seamless operations through oracles, custody solutions, and payment gateways. Real-World Applications Stablecoins on BNB Chain are utilized…

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews

2025/11/05

Nubila Network and APRO Oracle Ally to Connect Real World with an intelligent OnChain Ecosystem

Nubila Network and APRO Oracle Ally to Connect Real World with an intelligent OnChain Ecosystem

Nubila Network, the earliest weather oracle onchain, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with APRO Oracle, a decentralized oracle for verifiable real-world data. The primary objective behind this partnership is to enable smarter, data-driven artificial intelligence (AI) models and onchain applications. We're excited to partner with @APRO_Oracle, the No.1 AI-enhanced Oracle powering next-gen ecosystems across RWA, AI, DeFi, and Prediction Markets.🤖 APRO AI Oracle is the first oracle solution designed for AI models and autonomous agents, solving the fundamental issue that LLMs… pic.twitter.com/1MuKLT7DU1— Nubila Network (@nubilanetwork) November 4, 2025 Both partners are known in the market for their special features that sort out the weather problems with certified solutions. Their collaboration definitely opens an innovative way in the weather domain to help the entire world. Nubila Network has revealed this news through its official social media X account. Nubila and APRO Forge a Data-Driven Alliance Nubila Network is a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) that focuses on the collection, validation, and delivery of real-world environmental data for certification. The basic aim before APRO AI Oracle is to solve the issues that large language models (LLMs) and smart contracts face in accessing reliable, real-time data. Furthermore, Nubila’s Real-world Data API will give verifiable, real-world environmental data to enhance APRO’s decentralized oracle network, which in turn empowers AI models and smart contracts with authentic physical-world insights. In short, Nubila handover the authentic data to the APRO oracle, and then further AI agents or smart contracts can integrate it. Nubila Network Partners with APRO Oracle to Solve Real-World Problems The history-breaking news of Nubila Network’s partnership with APRO Oracle will expand the knowledge and solutions of environmental problems. Together, they are going to make a productive contribution to solving real-world problems with attested solutions. APRO Oracle is also known in the field of real-world assets (RWA), artificial intelligence (AI), decentralized finance (DeFi), and Prediction Markets. This provides a strong foundation for APRO Oracle to be trusted by the entire world.

Author: Coinstats

2025/11/05

Lost keys, lost fortunes: the inheritance crisis of digital assets

Lost keys, lost fortunes: the inheritance crisis of digital assets

Written by Reid A. Winthrop, Managing Partner, Winthrop Law Group, PC Digital assets have moved from the fringes of speculation into the mainstream of finance. According to CoinDesk, stablecoins alone now account for more than $288 billion in circulation, with nearly 99% pegged to the US dollar. Tokenised bonds, real estate and even art are being traded daily across distributed ledgers and these real world assets that have been tokenised are projected to be worth $24 billion by the end of 2025 and up to $30 trillion by 2034. Yet beneath the promise of borderless liquidity and programmable money lies a vulnerability often overlooked until it is too late. What happens to digital wealth when its owner dies? 5% of Ethereum tokens and 20% of Bitcoins potentially lost forever Source: X/Coinbureau The central problem is one of irretrievability. In traditional finance, executors can locate bank accounts, contact custodians and obtain court orders to access frozen funds. On the blockchain, there is no such recourse — lose the private keys, and the assets are gone forever. Chainalysis estimates that as much as 3.7million Bitcoins worth approximately 20% of all Bitcoin has been lost and 5% of Ethereum tokens are lost due to inaccessible wallets, some forever locked behind forgotten seed phrases. The BBC reported the case of James Howells, who inadvertently threw away a hard drive containing 8,000 BTC, now worth close to a billion and the local council will not allow him to go search for his computer in the refuse tip where he believes the Bitcoins are stored. Unlike a misplaced stock certificate, blockchain-powered digital assets can vanish without a trace once authentication fails. Lawmakers are only beginning to grapple with this new frontier of inheritance. In the United States, adoption of the Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act (RUFADAA) has given executors conditional rights to access accounts, provided explicit authorisation exists in wills or trusts. The Uniform Law Commission notes, however, that implementation varies widely across states, leaving estates vulnerable to patchwork enforcement. In the United Kingdom, the proposed Property (Digital Assets) Bill aims to classify crypto holdings as property, making them formally inheritable. Yet even here, the General Data Protection Regulation in Europe complicates matters, sometimes preventing executors from accessing personal digital data without explicit pre-death consent. In emerging markets, where tokenisation is accelerating fastest, probate systems often do not recognise digital assets at all, leaving heirs with no enforceable claim. The legal uncertainty is compounded by technical barriers. Many exchanges and platforms employ strict two-factor authentication systems that are tied to personal devices. If a phone is lost or a SIM card deactivated, heirs can find themselves permanently locked out. Terms of service often bar third-party access, even for executors with court approval. Big technology firms have tried to provide workarounds: Apple has introduced its “Legacy Contact” program, allowing users to designate successors to iCloud data and Google offers an “Inactive Account Manager” that transfers access after prolonged inactivity. Yet these remain fragmented solutions in a world where most blockchain-native platforms lack similar mechanisms. At the heart of the issue lies a deeper philosophical tension between self-custody and traditional custody services. Advocates of self-sovereignty argue that control of private keys embodies the very ethos of blockchain — financial independence from institutions. Yet this autonomy creates a profound estate planning risk if owners fail to pass on keys securely. According to Fidelity, fewer than 15% of holders of digital assets in 2024 had included these assets in their estate plans. By contrast, custodial models, where banks, platforms or exchanges manage client assets, allow smoother inheritance procedures but often blur the line between ownership and custodianship. When FTX and Celsius collapsed, users discovered that “their” crypto was legally part of the bankruptcy estate, leaving heirs with nothing more than creditor claims, as Reuters has detailed. Solutions are emerging, but none are yet universal. Some estate planners recommend maintaining a secure digital asset inventory, i.e. an encrypted record of wallets, platforms and authentication instructions kept offline or in a safety deposit box. Blockchain developers are experimenting with inheritance modules in smart contracts where ownership can automatically shift to heirs upon verification of a death certificate through trusted oracles. Multi-signature wallets, where heirs, executors and the original owner each hold a share of the signing authority, provide another safeguard, although they require technical literacy and trust. The notion of a “digital executor” is also gaining ground: a professional specifically tasked with navigating the technical and legal dimensions of digital estate transfer. But without global standards, such roles remain vulnerable to conflict across jurisdictions. Beyond the legal and technical hurdles lies a human reality — inheriting wealth is already a time of emotional complexity and therefore adding layers of cryptographic processes can deepen the burden. For heirs unfamiliar with digital finance, a stablecoin wallet or tokenised property dashboard may feel alien, even intimidating; the risk is that assets are sold prematurely, transferred incorrectly, or abandoned entirely. Clear communication in life, explaining what digital assets exist, how they fit into an investment strategy and why they were chosen may be as important as estate planning when it comes to digital assets. In the end, inheritance is not just about transmitting value, but about transmitting meaning. The next decade is likely to bring significant convergence between law, technology and financial practice. Regulators are beginning to recognise that tokenisation is not a niche but a structural shift. The European Union’s plan for a unified digital identity wallet could eventually integrate inheritance rights across borders. Platforms issuing tokenised assets may embed succession planning into their protocols, allowing owners to set heirs, contingent beneficiaries, and even conditional allocations directly into smart contracts. This could reduce disputes and ensure that assets remain productive rather than frozen in limbo. Yet technology cannot erase the paradox at the heart of the issue. The same features that make blockchain valuable (immutability, decentralisation and autonomy) make it resistant to human contingencies such as death. Will we see digital assets that have not been claimed or moved for 15 years being subject to the UK’s Dormant Assets Scheme, which, already, according the UK government, “has unlocked more than £745m for social and environmental initiatives, from over £1.35bn in dormant bank and building society accounts”? Legal harmonisation may narrow gaps, custodial platforms may offer bridges and smart contracts may automate transfers, but the irreducible challenge remains. How to align a self-sovereign system with the collective needs of society? How can we protect a decentralised product from being lost forever? And, is there an insurance product that can be developed to bring confidence to these assets? Digital inheritance is thus more than a private planning concern — it is a stress test for the entire digital economy. If billions in tokenised wealth disappear each year into inaccessible wallets, confidence in blockchain as an infrastructure for intergenerational wealth will erode. Conversely, if frameworks for secure transfer mature, blockchain technology could underpin not just the circulation of value in life, but the preservation of legacies across generations. Which raises the central question: can digital finance evolve fast enough to ensure that the wealth we create in code survives us in the world of flesh and blood? Reid Winthrop is an attorney at Winthrop Law Group, PC in Newport Beach, California, where he advises clients on business and technology matters, including digital asset regulation and insurance issues. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. The views expressed are those of the author and not legal advice. Readers should consult qualified counsel regarding their own circumstances. Lost keys, lost fortunes: the inheritance crisis of digital assets was originally published in Coinmonks on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story

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2025/11/05

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