US Treasury bars MEXC from US financial system, citing $16B in alleged illicit flows
US spot bitcoin ETFs had $430.2 million in net outflows on November 5, bringing seven-day outflows to $1.36 billion.
By Coinucation Research, reviewed by Coinucation Editorial · Published Nov 7, 2026, 07:00 UTC · Covers the last 24 hours to
The 30-second version
- The US Treasury blocked crypto exchange MEXC from the US financial system over an alleged $16 billion in illicit transactions.
- Bitcoin rose 0.4% to $75,975 and ether gained 0.7% to $2,245, while the Fear and Greed Index read 25, Extreme Fear.
- Spot bitcoin ETFs saw $430.2 million in net outflows on November 5 and ether ETFs saw $77.9 million, per our tracker.
- Hackers moved about $50 million in stolen XRP into roughly 1,650 BTC through THORChain, according to Elliptic.
- A rule that would permit crypto in 401(k) plans has gone to the White House for final review.
- Stablecoin supply fell by about $1.46 billion, and bitcoin dominance stood at 59.3%.
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The big stories
ranked by how many outlets covered them · 229 headlines read1Stolen XRP worth $50 million converted to bitcoin via THORChain
Hackers converted about $50 million in stolen XRP mostly into bitcoin, roughly 1,650 BTC, using THORChain, according to blockchain analytics firm Elliptic. One report links the funds to a Binance hack.
BTCXRPRUNE Reporting: Crypto Briefing · CryptoPotato · Bitcoin Magazine.
2Strive posts $474.8 million Q3 net income, 63.2% bitcoin yield
Strive (ASST) reported third-quarter net income of $474.8 million and a year-to-date bitcoin yield of 63.2%. Separately, spot bitcoin ETFs had $412 million in net outflows on November 6, according to one report.
BTC Primary: Coinucation ETF tracker. Reporting: Crypto Briefing · Bitcoin Magazine.
3Bitcoin and ether ETFs report $530 million one-day outflow
Bitcoin and ether ETFs lost $530 million in a single day as a $3 trillion selloff hit US stocks, according to one report. A weekly recap said bitcoin reached an 11-week low after a Democratic election sweep and the Wall Street decline. Our tracker shows combined outflows of $508.1 million on November 5.
BTCETH Primary: Coinucation ETF tracker. Reporting: CryptoSlate · CryptoPotato.
4BlackRock fund sells $105 million in bitcoin
BlackRock sold $105 million of bitcoin as a price recovery stalled, according to one report. Peter Schiff again said he sees an end to what he calls a bitcoin bubble.
BTC Primary: Coinucation ETF tracker. Reporting: U.Today · BeInCrypto.
5Bitcoin ETFs absorbed nearly twice Q3 mining output; LPL raises stake
Spot bitcoin ETFs bought close to double the bitcoin miners produced in the third quarter, though $430 million left the funds on Thursday. LPL Financial increased its bitcoin ETF holding by 50% to $261 million.
BTC Primary: Coinucation ETF tracker. Reporting: CryptoSlate · Crypto Briefing.
6Bitcoin hits multi-week low as liquidations reach up to $1 billion
Bitcoin fell to a seven-week low alongside about $1 billion in crypto liquidations, according to one outlet. Another reported $731 million in liquidations as election hopes faded. Our data shows bitcoin up 0.4% over the last 24 hours, with OKX liquidations of $29.3 million.
BTC Reporting: Coinpedia · Crypto Briefing · AMBCrypto.
Flows
Leverage
OKX perpetual swaps| Market | Liquidated | Longs / shorts | Funding (8h) | Open interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTC | $15.26M | $10.66M / $4.59M | 0.0016% | $2.62B -1.7% |
| ETH | $8.53M | $6.19M / $2.33M | 0.0036% | $1.54B +1.5% |
| SOL | $2.99M | $1.62M / $1.37M | 0.0100% | $316.85M +1.2% |
| XRP | $2.30M | $2.27M / $21.3K | 0.0080% | $92.92M +0.1% |
| DOGE | $198.0K | $165.5K / $32.5K | 0.0070% | $90.93M +0.2% |
| BNB | $6.7K | $2.8K / $3.9K | 0.0033% | $44.56M -2.4% |
Leverage is steady: open interest moved -0.4% and liquidations were modest. Total liquidated $29.28M on OKX perpetual swaps; one venue, so the market-wide total is larger. Liquidation calculator.
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Regulation and policy
US Treasury blocks MEXC over alleged $16 billion in illicit activity
The US Treasury has blocked crypto exchange MEXC from the US financial system. The action cites an alleged $16 billion in illicit transactions.
Reporting: Crypto Briefing · Bitcoin Magazine · BeInCrypto.
Crypto-in-401(k) rule goes to White House for final review
A rule allowing crypto in 401(k) retirement plans has reached the White House for final review. Separately, Schellman identified critical gaps in a White House AI oversight accord.
Reporting: Crypto Briefing · Bitcoin Magazine.
Speculators add short bets on five-year Treasury futures
CFTC data for the week of November 3, 2026 shows speculators increased short positions on five-year Treasury futures.
Reporting: Crypto Briefing.
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