[Aave V4 Testnet Goes Live and Codebase Open for Review] Aave announced that its V4 testnet is now live, and the codebase has been opened to the public for review. Additionally, Aave has launched a developer preview version, 'Aave Pro,' providing decentralized finance (DeFi) native users with a new interactive interface. The community can test new features, and developers can experiment with implementation solutions. Aave V4 introduces a 'Hub and Spoke' architecture, enabling centralized liquidity management through 'Liquidity Hubs,' replacing the fragmented model of funds across individual chain markets.

[Fed Rate Cut Path Disagreement Intensifies, Meeting Minutes May Clarify Market Expectations] Fed officials have expressed concerns about inflation's persistence and remain cautious about further rate cuts. U.S. Treasury yields are holding within a narrow range as traders await new market catalysts. Michael Lorizio, Head of U.S. Rates and Mortgage Trading at Manulife Investment Management, stated that the lack of top-tier economic data makes it difficult to assess the current state of the U.S. economy. The upcoming release of the Fed's October meeting minutes may reveal policymakers' stance on a December rate cut and help shape market expectations.

[Jane Street Purchases $13 Million Worth of Mara Holdings Stock] Financial institution Jane Street has disclosed that it has purchased 1.15 million shares of Bitcoin financial company Mara Holdings (MARA), with a total value of approximately $13 million.

[Bitcoin Falls Below $90,000, Hits New Low Since April] Bitcoin price has fallen below $90,000 per coin, with a daily decline of 3.21%, continuing to hit a new low since April.

Travis Hill is currently acting chair of the FDIC, which is tasked with insuring bank deposits.In October, Republican Sen. Kennedy threatened not to confirm Hill — airing frustration about not seeing progress at the FDIC following an investigation that found continued discrimination at the agency.Next, the full Senate will vote on his nomination.