Litecoin’s Mimblewimble Extension Blocks (MWEB) feature — which enables private and confidential transactions — continues to gain adoption.

According to MWEB Explorer, the total MWEB balance has surpassed 260,000 LTC, a milestone that could position Litecoin as the first “privacy ETF” coin if its ETF narrative aligns with privacy adoption.

With both the ETF approval and privacy tech expanding, analysts say Litecoin may finally reclaim its “silver to Bitcoin’s gold” status.

Litecoin’s fundamentals are signaling strength as on-chain activity surges.

The average transaction value on the network recently hit $80,000, the highest in three years — showing a spike in large-scale transfers. Meanwhile, Litecoin’s hashrate reached a new ATH of 3.34 PH/s, boosting network security and miner participation.

Analyst “Master” says LTC may be on the verge of breaking out from a multi-year symmetrical triangle, forming a powerful bullish candle for 2026.

Litecoin (LTC) has rebounded from its October low of $51 to above $100, fueled by optimism around the upcoming LTC ETF.

According to Bloomberg’s ETF analyst, Canary Funds’ spot Litecoin ETF has been approved and will begin trading on NASDAQ tomorrow. The approval was reportedly fast-tracked through a special SEC mechanism that allows automatic activation after 20 days.

Despite the major news, LTC’s price remains steady around $100, suggesting traders are waiting for the ETF’s real impact before entering positions.

Netflix is reportedly developing a new animated series based on Crash Bandicoot, according to What’s on Netflix (Oct. 27, 2025).

The franchise, originally created by Naughty Dog in 1996, is now owned by Activision. The new show follows 2023’s Crash Team Rumble release and marks Crash’s second Netflix appearance, following cameo roles in Skylanders Academy.

Fans can expect familiar faces like Doctor Neo Cortex and high-energy platforming hijinks adapted for the screen.

New World: Aeternum may soon head toward its endgame. While Amazon Games hasn’t announced a shutdown date, the developers admitted that closure is “inevitable.”

Until then, server merges, bug fixes, and limited events will continue post–Season 10. The game, originally launched in September 2021, received its definitive edition in 2024, expanding to PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

The decision comes amid Amazon’s reported layoffs, affecting roughly 30,000 jobs — including in its gaming division.

After four years of updates, New World: Aeternum will no longer receive new content. Amazon Games confirmed in an Oct. 28 blog post that Season 10: Nighthaven marks the game’s final content release.

To thank the community, Nighthaven and Rise of the Angry Earth expansions will be made free to all players. Although no shutdown date is set, the developers said they’ll give at least six months’ notice before discontinuing servers.

Players can still purchase the game and make in-game transactions for now. Seasonal bosses and bonus weeks will continue — but no more holiday events are planned.

Eli Carosi, editor at Truffe.net, advises freelancers to watch for red flags:

Unrealistic pay promises

Upfront payment requests

Vague client or platform information

Legitimate opportunities, such as web development, web design, or social media management, have transparent rates and real demand. Freelancers are encouraged to check platform reputations, read reviews, and avoid offers that seem “too good to be true.”

Truffe.net’s analysis shows that translation is the most sought-after freelance service, representing 20% of listings on major platforms. Creative work also remains popular: illustration (23%), logo design (10%), voice-over work (9%), video editing (8%), and blog/article writing (5%).

While demand is strong, the report warns freelancers to remain vigilant: scams are common, and careful platform selection is crucial to ensure steady income.

Freelancing in Italy is booming, with digital roles offering significant earning potential. According to Truffe.net, the highest-paying freelance job is web development, paying an average of €330 per project and potentially €82,841 annually.

Other high-paying freelance roles include web design (€280/project), social media management (€164/project), and NFT art (€162/project). Illustration, while highly in-demand, averages €100 per project. On average, Italian freelancers earn €20,344 extra per year from online work.

Norway isn’t alone in tightening crypto tax compliance. The country’s sovereign wealth fund holds indirect exposure to 7,161 BTC through investments in companies like Strategy, Metaplanet, and Coinbase.

Similarly, the UK tax authority recently sent 65,000 letters to taxpayers suspected of underreporting crypto gains. Governments worldwide are increasingly modernizing tax frameworks to handle the growing adoption of digital assets.

The total cryptocurrency reported in 2024 exceeded $4 billion, including around $550 million in gains and $290 million in losses.

Authorities are preparing for stricter reporting: starting in 2026, crypto exchanges and custodians will provide third-party reporting to the tax office, helping to track ownership and taxable events more accurately.

The Norwegian Tax Administration reported that over 73,000 taxpayers declared cryptocurrency holdings in their 2024 returns — a 30% increase from 2023.

Tax director Nina Schanke Funnemark credited new measures to boost reporting, noting that increased compliance ensures taxes are calculated correctly. In 2019, only 6,470 people reported digital assets, highlighting the growth in crypto adoption and transparency.

ZachXBT called for government intervention, but current US crypto enforcement is scaling back, and international investigations can take years.

Even if allegations are true, community outrage may not impact Garden’s operations. The case underscores the limits of grassroots oversight in curbing potential crypto crime.

Investigators, including Tayvano, claimed DPRK-based hackers may be laundering funds via Garden. Although no concrete evidence has been provided, concerns focus on the platform’s lack of strong compliance measures.

Community watchdogs can highlight issues, but without a formal investigation, stopping illicit activity remains challenging.

Crypto bridging app Garden recently announced it surpassed $2 billion in token swaps.

However, prominent sleuth ZachXBT alleged that roughly 25% of the platform’s volume comes from criminal actors. While founder Jaz Gurati celebrated the milestone, critics warn that Garden’s centralized design and increased swap limits (up to 10 BTC) could attract illicit use.

Following the discovery, Tata Motors emphasized that its infrastructure is regularly audited, access logs are monitored, and collaborations with security researchers are ongoing.

Tata’s communications head Sudeep Bhalla stated:

“We maintain comprehensive access logs to monitor for unauthorized activity and actively collaborate with industry experts to strengthen our security posture.”

While all vulnerabilities were fixed in 2023, Tata has not disclosed whether affected customers were notified of the exposure.

The exposed data reportedly included:

Customer details: names, mailing addresses, PAN numbers

FleetEdge data: 70+ terabytes from Tata’s fleet-tracking software

Internal reports: financials, performance metrics, and dealer scorecards

Tableau admin access: data on over 8,000 users

Zveare responsibly reported the vulnerabilities to CERT-In in August 2023, helping Tata mitigate the risks before large-scale exfiltration occurred.