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Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Crypto prop firm challenges come with several rules and restrictions that don’t exist in a live wallet or brokerage account, making it tougher to withdraw profits. That said, some profitable traders consider them if their strategy fits the rules. Summary Crypto prop firm challenges allow traders to access larger trading accounts for a fee, but strict loss limits, profit targets and payout conditions can affect their ability to earn and withdraw profits. Experienced traders with tested strategies may benefit…

Crypto trader Ansem has denied working with Sahil Arora after the celebrity memecoin promoter alleged he paid him approximately $100,000 to promote MOTHER and shared purported conversations and wallet transfers linked to other launches. Summary Sahil alleges Ansem received payments to promote tokens associated with Iggy Azalea, Caitlyn Jenner and Jason Derulo. Ansem denies working with Sahil and disputes the authenticity of messages attributed to him. Separate posts describe alleged SOL transfers around celebrity token launches in May and June 2024. Sahil has resurfaced historical interactions while promising to release further conversations and transaction records. Sahil’s posts on Nov. 6…

Sahil Arora has shared alleged private messages in which a contact identified as streamer Clavicular describes four paid collaborations with Pump.fun, including streaming arrangements and payments normally made in USDC. Summary Alleged messages describe four previous collaborations and a manager handling arrangements. A contact labeled Clav asks to receive payment before publishing a tweet. Another exchange questions whether the person messaging him actually represents Pump.fun. Orangie has rejected a separate claim connecting him to a CHAD token promotion. Sahil published the screenshots on Nov. 7, alleging that Clavicular had regularly received payments from Pump.fun to promote particular coins. The exchanges…

Sahil Arora has released purported private conversations about celebrity memecoin publicity, alleging that influencers accepted payment for promotion and that arranging a filmed meeting with Caitlyn Jenner cost approximately $10,000. Summary Alleged Bark messages discuss promoting JENNER, organizing Spaces, and securing celebrity-account engagement. Sahil claims a tweet from Mario Nawfal cost $10,000. A separate group chat discusses a preliminary call and payment involving Caitlyn Jenner’s team. The disclosures revisit promotional activity surrounding the 2024 celebrity memecoin boom. Sahil published the material on Nov. 7, sharing conversations he attributed to crypto personalities and people involved in celebrity appearances. His posts addressed…

In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, Binance explained how attackers stole $6.34 billion, Democrats discussed a different approach to U.S. crypto regulation, and Bitcoin funds returned to outflows. The Nov. 1–7 news cycle also brought progress on retirement-plan rules, a proposed tZERO listing and blockchain upgrades. Summary Binance traced its breach to compromised employee devices and said customer losses would be covered. Democrats discussed expanding SEC oversight and reviving investor protections in a crypto market structure proposal. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $430.2 million in net withdrawals during the Nov. 5 session. A Labor Department rule covering alternative…

Crypto funding announcements totaled $43.5 million across six disclosed financings during Oct. 31–Nov. 6, led by Uranium Digital’s $16.5 million Series A, while five other investment announcements carried no disclosed amount. Summary Six disclosed financings totaled $43.5 million, with five further investments carrying undisclosed amounts. Uranium Digital secured $16.5 million in a Series A led by Blockchain Capital. LO:TECH raised $12 million to expand trading services into the U.S. and Asia-Pacific. Takenos secured a $7 million seed extension, bringing its total funding to $12 million. StableStock disclosed a $75 million valuation, while Soter announced its Series B’s second close. According…

U.S. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs have recorded $1.65 billion in combined net outflows during Nov. 2–6, with BlackRock’s IBIT losing money in every session despite a positive week for Fidelity’s competing Bitcoin fund. Summary Bitcoin ETFs lost $1.28 billion over five sessions, while Ether funds recorded $365.2 million in withdrawals. BlackRock’s IBIT shed $1.21 billion during the week, including $403 million in Friday’s session. Fidelity’s FBTC finished with $93.1 million in weekly inflows despite Thursday’s $199.9 million withdrawal. Combined Bitcoin and Ether ETF outflows reached $504.2 million on Friday after Wednesday’s brief recovery. According to Farside Investors’ Bitcoin data, U.S.…

Blockworks has seen at least seven staff members announce their departures as the crypto data company prioritizes product development, with one departing analyst questioning the move away from independent research. Summary Seven departure announcements surfaced across posts spanning October and November, including research and product staff. Jake Koch-Gallup questioned the company’s decision to prioritize products over independent crypto research. Blockworks opened its MCP service to everyone on Nov. 3, offering $100 in credits. The company published the final edition of its 0xResearch newsletter on Nov. 6. According to departure posts shared on X, the employees leaving include Jake Koch-Gallup, Nick…

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has revisited his warnings about Ansem’s celebrity memecoin promotions after Sahil Arora’s payment allegations prompted questions about his response. Summary ZachXBT said he repeatedly criticized Ansem’s promotion of small-cap and celebrity tokens during earlier disputes. Sahil alleged a SOL transfer preceded MOTHER publicity; Ansem has denied working with him. Historical exchanges show disagreements over celebrity vetting, promotional Spaces and responsibility toward retail traders. US endorsement guidance requires influencers to disclose financial relationships connected to their recommendations. ZachXBT, responding to a user who asked why he had been quiet about the allegations, said he had already challenged the…

Kalshi has reported more than $2.5 billion in trading volume on its 2026 U.S. midterm election markets, nearly twice the $1.3 billion recorded during the 2024 election cycle. Summary Midterm election trading surpassed the 2024 cycle’s total by more than $1.2 billion. Kalshi said favored candidates won 479 of 487 races resolved by early Nov. 4. Its research put winner-prediction accuracy at 98.2% when polls closed, up from 93.8% three months earlier. Election-night updates showed traders backing Democratic victories in Texas and South Carolina as results arrived. According to Kalshi’s Nov. 4 recap, traders anticipated Democratic control of both chambers…