8 November 2026 · THE ROYAL BRIEFING

Leap counts the fees. Bumpy would prefer a flattering total.

Solana Labs launches Leap's trading-app beta with cost-inclusive results, while India investigates cross-border exchange activity and 21Shares ends a Dogecoin ETF support agreement.

Editorial cartoon: crowned Bumpy holds coins and tries to lift the platform of a phone-shaped Leap scale labelled “After fees”. A small olive-brown newt with an orange belly checks a spirit level beside its base. — Editorial illustration · 8 November 2026

THE ROYAL DECREE · OPINION

A profit is permitted to look smaller once all its expenses have arrived.

Bumpy’s take: A profit is permitted to look smaller once all its expenses have arrived.

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Platforms8 Nov 2026

Solana Labs launches Leap beta, with fees included in the trading result

Solana Labs announced Leap's iPhone trading-app beta on 5 November. It combines crypto and tokenized assets with profit-and-loss tracking that includes fees. The launch excludes the UK and other restricted regions.

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Platforms8 Nov 2026

India searches CoinDCX and Delta Exchange premises; both say services continue

India's Enforcement Directorate searched three Bengaluru premises linked to CoinDCX and Delta Exchange on 4–5 November, according to reports of its 6 November statement. The investigation concerns alleged unauthorised cross-border transactions.

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Markets8 Nov 2026

21Shares ends House of Doge's support agreement for its Dogecoin ETF

21Shares US LLC terminated its Dogecoin ETF support agreement with House of Doge on 5 November, effective immediately. A 6 November SEC filing records the end of research, data, operational-support and marketing services.

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