Bitcoin rate: It hovers around $64,000, and investors are cautiously optimistic that it could rise to $80,000 by the end of the year. Factors contributing to this include political events such as a possible Donald Trump victory in the elections, as well as the SEC's softening stance on crypto ETFs and crypto assets such as Solana and Ethereum (CryptoNews) (RBC).

Cryptocurrency investments: One of the hot news items was the creation of new cryptocurrency funds and projects. For example, VanEck launched a $30 million venture fund to invest in artificial intelligence and crypto assets. In addition, in anticipation of macroeconomic changes, investors are considering cryptocurrencies as a way to hedge against economic instability (CryptoNews).

Mining and infrastructure: In October, significant changes in mining regulation continue. For example, in Russia, requirements for energy infrastructure for mining are becoming more stringent, which could affect the profitability of miners' businesses.