KLEA Crypto Daily: Saturday, November 01, 2025

Published: November 2, 2025 – 00:03 UTC

Here’s a look back at the key stories from November 01, 2025.

Billions Stolen, Dozens Arrested: Is Crypto Crime Peaking or Adapting?

North Korea-linked hackers stole over $2 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025, while global law enforcement recovered $439 million and arrested hundreds of money launderers across 40 countries. The industry faces the question of whether attackers are hitting a ceiling or learning to circumvent new government checkpoints.

Bitcoin Resurrection: $298M in Dormant BTC Springs Back to Life in October

In October, 98 dormant wallets stirred, transferring a combined $298 million worth of Bitcoin that hadn't moved in years. This event coincided with the 17th anniversary of Bitcoin's white paper, marking a significant resurgence in long-dormant BTC holdings.

Bitcoin Miners Feel the Heat After 6.31% Difficulty Jump and Falling Hashprice

Bitcoin miners faced a substantial 6.31% increase in difficulty this week, reaching 155.97 trillion, while maintaining a strong hashrate above 1,100 exahash per second. Despite the challenges, miners continued to keep block times close to the usual 10-minute rhythm.

ADA Tests Critical Support at $0.61 as $2.3B Liquidity Drain Pressures Cardano Bulls

Cardano (ADA) holds $0.61 support after losing over $2.3 billion in liquidity across four days, with technical indicators suggesting potential bounce or deeper correction ahead.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority Warns Against Phishing SMS Scams

The HKMA urges public caution against phishing SMS messages falsely claiming to be from the authority, highlighting a recent scam involving fake insurance service activation.

Bitwise CIO Predicts Solana’s Growth Could Mirror Bitcoin’s Early Days

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan compares Solana’s growth potential to Bitcoin’s early trajectory, emphasizing its dual growth opportunities in market expansion and infrastructure dominance.

NVIDIA and Samsung Collaborate on AI Factory to Revolutionize Semiconductor Manufacturing

NVIDIA and Samsung join forces to create an AI factory, integrating 50,000 GPUs to enhance semiconductor manufacturing and robotics, setting a new benchmark in AI-driven production.

Malaysia’s Central Bank Launches Three-Year Real-World Asset Tokenization Initiative

Malaysia’s central bank initiates a three-year real-world asset tokenization project, establishing a Digital Asset Innovation Hub and industry working group to explore various use cases, aiming to drive innovation in sectors like supply-chain finance and Islamic finance.

Bitcoin's Seven-Year October Winning Streak Snaps

Bitcoin experiences its first October loss in seven years, dropping nearly 5% this month amidst broader market uncertainties and decreased risk appetite. This shift marks a departure from the month's historically positive performance in the crypto space.

Source: KLEA News