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Machi loses $269K on ETH; Binance US seeks $100M; Ripple taps $9B futures boom.
Machi loses $269,000 on ETH, then opens another long seven minutes later
CryptoSlate - Hyperliquid force-liquidated 1,650 ETH early on Oct. 15, and the tracked wallet held a new 2,500 ETH long by 13:16 BST. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
Germany bets on “physical AI” with a state-funded Nvidia partnership
Cryptopolitan - Germany is laying the groundwork for a state-backed partnership with Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and about 12 other indigenous AI labs to fund “physical AI” for use by robots and autonomous vehicles. The government is looking to provide funding to the tune of hundreds of millions of euros, per Handelsblatt. Two goals: train robots, train industrial...
Binance US Chases $100 Million at a Fraction of Past Valuation: Bloomberg
Bitcoin.com - Binance US is reportedly seeking up to $100 million in fresh capital at a valuation of roughly $1 billion, a striking reversal from its $4.5 billion pre-money valuation in 2022. Bloomberg reports that the exchange wants to rebuild its American business after years of regulatory trouble, shrinking market share, and banking disruptions, with expansion plans […]
Google Says AI Isn't Building Itself Yet—Even Though It Writes 75% of the Code
Decrypt - Google DeepMind's first internal audit of AI-driven research finds no measurable speedup in AI progress.
Trump’s crypto bill loses its White House negotiator as Patrick Witt exits
CryptoSlate - President Donald Trump's crypto agenda has lost a White House negotiator as Patrick Witt confirms his departure and the administration's flagship digital-asset legislation remains stalled in Congress. On Oct. 15, Patrick Witt, executive director of the White House Crypto Council, confirmed his departure after nearly two years in the administration, leaving the government for an… Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
Sweden revisits digital krona as ECB advances digital euro plans
CoinTelegraph - Sweden’s Riksbank has recommended that lawmakers prepare for a possible digital krona, citing concerns over foreign-currency stablecoins and the future of domestic payments.
Ledger Atom Combines Everyday Apps with Enhanced Cryptocurrency Security
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Ledger just blew up the hardware wallet category. The company launched the Atom, a device that runs everyday smartphone apps… Read the original on Ledger Atom Revolutionizes Crypto Security with Dual-Mode Functionality in One Device. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
FCA to automate supervision with AI, rules out new AI rulebook
Cryptopolitan - Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) plans to automate much of its supervision and enforcement using AI. The FCA plans to become what it calls an “agentic regulator,” and it is doing so without writing any AI-specific rules for the firms it oversees. How will the FCA become an agentic regulator? MPs on the Treasury Committee...
Charles Schwab CEO Sees Crypto as a New Revenue Engine
Bitcoin.com - Charles Schwab has completed its retail rollout of direct bitcoin and ether trading, bringing cryptocurrency access to eligible investors across a brokerage overseeing $13.33 trillion. During the firm’s Oct. 15 webcast, CEO Rick Wurster confirmed that crypto transfers are being introduced and three additional cryptocurrencies are coming before year-end. Wurster also identified crypto trading as […]
Ledger to ship fix for tampered wallets until 2027, costing $849
Cryptopolitan - Ledger has responded to an incident where hardware implants drained approximately $86 million from its customers by unveiling a new device that’ll cost $849. The device will not be released until at least summer 2027. The device will be called Atom, unveiled by the French manufacturer at its Op3n event in Paris on Thursday, October...
300 Million DOGE Moves to Binance Amid Uptober Crash
U.Today - Dogecoin whale activity may be rising as the ongoing market volatility pushes traders to dump their crypto holdings to hedge against further losses. Dogecoin whale activity may be rising as the ongoing market volatility pushes traders to dump their crypto holdings to hedge against further losses.
Ripple Prime Introduces 24/7 Real-World Asset Perpetual Swaps
Bitcoin.com - Ripple has opened the door for institutional traders to gain around-the-clock exposure to more than 100 traditional financial markets—including stocks, oil, gold, and currencies—through perpetual swaps that keep trading even when Wall Street closes for the weekend. Ripple Opens 100+ Traditional Markets to 24/7 Crypto Trading Ripple announced Thursday that its institutional brokerage division, Ripple […]
Ten Validators Put KR1’s Ethereum Staking Plan Into Practice
99Bitcoins - KR1 Ethereum staking begins with 10 dedicated validators, while plans for 100-plus and most of its 6,200 ETH remain subject to the entry queue. The post Ten Validators Put KR1’s Ethereum Staking Plan Into Practice appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
FBI and Brooklyn DA Disrupt Major Network Targeting Russian-speaking Crypto Investors
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Brooklyn prosecutors and the FBI seized or disrupted 241 websites and 112 servers last week, hitting a cryptocurrency investment fraud… Read the original on FBI and Brooklyn DA Disrupt Major Russian-Language Crypto Fraud Network with 241 Seizures. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
TSMC predicts even higher revenue jump of 61% in Q4 after another quarter of record profits
Cryptopolitan - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) reported record third-quarter profit on Thursday and forecast further growth in the current quarter, with revenue potentially climbing as much as 61% year over year on sustained demand for AI chips. The company expects Q4 revenue of $52.3 billion to $54.3 billion, representing a 55% to 61% increase from the...
Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Lose $391M as Single-Day Rebound Vanishes
Bitcoin.com - U.S. crypto ETF flows swung sharply back into negative territory on Wednesday, with bitcoin and ether funds shedding a combined $390.97 million. The reversal erased Tuesday’s improvement and pushed the two largest ETF categories to roughly $341 million in combined outflows for the week so far. Bitcoin ETFs Shed $261M as Fidelity, BlackRock Reverse Course […]
Ripple Taps $9 Billion Perpetual Futures Boom
U.Today - Ripple is expanding its Wall Street ambitions by giving institutional investors access to perpetual futures tied to more than 100 traditional asset markets, tapping into a rapidly growing $9 billion trading sector. Ripple is expanding its Wall Street ambitions by giving institutional investors access to perpetual futures tied to more than 100 traditional asset markets, tapping into a rapidly growing $9 billion trading sector.
BingX EU Secures MiCAR License for Expanded Crypto Operations in EEA
TheCurrencyAnalytics - BingX EU just got its MiCAR license. Austria’s Financial Market Authority handed it over, and now the platform — formally… Read the original on BingX EU Secures MiCAR License, Expanding Regulated Crypto Services to 29 EEA Nations. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Toobit Reveals Revamped Futures Trading Experience
CryptoPotato - The popular and award-winning international cryptocurrency exchange Toobit announced a series of upgrades to Toobit Futures. The platform introduced a series of changes, including a redesigned trading interface, faster order execution, and enhanced position management and tracking tools. What’s New? The revamped Toobit Futures web interface comes with a much more intuitive trading panel, clearer […]
US FTC subpoenas Anthropic and OpenAI over consumer protection, Axios reports
Cryptopolitan - The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued civil subpoenas to OpenAI and Anthropic on Wednesday, seeking internal records on safety incidents, security measures and privacy policies, Axios reported. The subpoenas escalate a consumer-protection probe that could lead to lawsuits against two of the AI industry’s biggest developers. The FTC is seeking all possible records of...
Ledger Announces Atom Touchscreen Android Device
Decrypt - Ledger says the Android-based Atom will carry anti-tamper protections and be sold only on its site, as it probes tampered resold wallets.
SEC Approves Binary Options on Coinbase and MARA Metrics, but Not a Bet on Bitcoin’s Price
99Bitcoins - SEC approval creates a framework for Coinbase and MARA binary options, but leaves launch timing, liquidity, trading depth and market size unproven. The post SEC Approves Binary Options on Coinbase and MARA Metrics, but Not a Bet on Bitcoin’s Price appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Ethereum’s faster-exit plan would leave new validators waiting to earn
CryptoSlate - A dated three-week entry estimate shows how direct deposits and pooled holdings bear the cost of inactive staking capital. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
October Is Brutal for XRP Once Again
U.Today - XRP crashes to $1.31 under US macro pressure, but heavy fund inflows suggest a massive institutional buy-the-dip window ahead of November. XRP crashes to $1.31 under US macro pressure, but heavy fund inflows suggest a massive institutional buy-the-dip window ahead of November.
BingX EU Secures MiCAR License, Advancing Regulated Crypto Services Across Europe
BeInCrypto - VIENNA, October 15, 2026 – BingX EU (MEGE zweite GmbH) has secured its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA or MiCAR) license from Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA), which will enable the platform to offer regulated crypto services across 29 countries of the European Economic Area (EEA), subject to ongoing passporting arrangements. The authorization marks a The post BingX EU Secures MiCAR License, Advancing Regulated Crypto Services Across Europe appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Zcash Tanks Double Digits After 'Meteoric Rise' Sees Leverage Build Up
Decrypt - Experts blame a build up in leverage for Zcash's drop in value, as well as growing concerns about AI breaking crypto encryption.
Fink says keep building AI as HSBC's Roberts demands higher returns
Cryptopolitan - BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says that putting a stop to America’s data center buildout would push the economy into recession. Seoul’s Kospi dropped more than 8% as AI-linked chipmakers sold off their shares and investors questioned whether the spending on AI matches the fundamentals. What would push the U.S. economy into a recession? Larry Fink,...
Russia to phase out P2P crypto transaction in July 2027 as exchanges receive licenses
Cryptopolitan - Russia’s central bank has made it clear that the country’s new “digital currency” law prohibits peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto transactions as well as transfers to non-custodial wallets. The latest statements from the regulator come after it authorized more than 10 organizations to operate as cryptocurrency exchanges, including the state-owned giant Sberbank. Russians not allowed to make...
XRP Whales Hit 7-Month High on Binance
U.Today - The number of XRP holders on Binance is rising little too rapidly which might be a reflection of a bearish dynamic on the market for now. The number of XRP holders on Binance is rising little too rapidly which might be a reflection of a bearish dynamic on the market for now.
Ledger’s answer to wallet tampering costs $849 and ships next year
CoinTelegraph - Ledger’s new Atom combines crypto wallet security with everyday apps and is expected to ship in summer 2027 as the company investigates tampered wallets sold in Asia.
Bitcoin Wins in Every Economic Scenario, Says Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan
BeInCrypto - Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan argues Bitcoin (BTC) will thrive regardless of economic direction. His latest CIO memo lays out three possible macro scenarios, with Bitcoin benefiting in each one meaningfully. Institutional ETF demand, sovereign adoption, and Federal Reserve uncertainty make Bitcoin a structural winner across all economic outcomes. Why Bitcoin Wins in Every Economic Scenario The post Bitcoin Wins in Every Economic Scenario, Says Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Coinbase Holds 5% of All Bitcoin and Wants the Quantum Fix Started Now
CoinPaprika - Coinbase published recommendations on 13 October 2026 urging Bitcoin to begin a multi-year migration to quantum-resistant signatures. The custodian holds about 5% of all bitcoin for banks, asset managers, and hedge funds.
Bitcoin Remains Resilient Amidst Asian Market Turmoil and Circuit Breakers
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin is clinging to the $80,000 line. The cryptocurrency traded near $81,200 on October 15, 2026, after sliding to a… Read the original on Bitcoin Battles to Stay Above $81K as Asian Markets Face Historic Selloff. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
21shares Lists Anthropic ETP Priced Off a Binance Pre-IPO Perpetual
CoinPaprika - 21shares listed its Anthropic Synthetic ETP, ticker CLAU, on the Vienna MTF on 13 October. The product holds no Anthropic shares and takes its price from Binance's ANTHROPICUSDT pre-IPO perpetual through a daily reference rate.
Arthur Hayes Is Betting on What Comes After the AI Crash
BeInCrypto - Arthur Hayes urges traders to go long Bitcoin and Ethereum. He expects the AI data center boom to end in a multi-trillion-dollar bailout. The post Arthur Hayes Is Betting on What Comes After the AI Crash appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Ripple CEO Ends Speculation on What's Ahead for XRP Ledger
U.Today - Brad Garlinghouse details the compliance layer designed to open the XRP Ledger to regulated U.S. credit markets. Brad Garlinghouse details the compliance layer designed to open the XRP Ledger to regulated U.S. credit markets.
Babylon advances native Bitcoin lending proposal on Aave V4
CoinTelegraph - Babylon’s proposal to bring native Bitcoin collateral to Aave V4 has entered a new governance stage, but further votes and security reviews remain before launch.
Important Ripple News and XRP Price Update: October 15
CryptoPotato - Here's the latest in the Ripple ecosystem, including XRP's price moves after the fresh crash from this morning.
UK Three-Month GDP Growth Rate for August at 0.7%, Above Forecast
Binance News - According to Jin10, the UK three-month GDP growth rate for August was 0.7%, compared with a forecast of 0.5%, while the previous reading was revised from 0.40% to 0.5%.
UK Industrial Production Rises 0.8% in August, Beating Forecasts
Binance News - According to Jin10, UK industrial production rose 0.8% month on month in August, compared with expectations for a 0.1% decline, while the previous reading was revised to 0.3% from 0.20%.
UK August Seasonally Adjusted Goods Trade Balance at -£18.007 Billion, Better Than Expected
Binance News - According to Jin10, the U.K.'s seasonally adjusted goods trade balance for August was -£18.007 billion, compared with expectations of -£21.8 billion, while the previous figure was revised from -£20.965 billion to -£19.303 billion.
Binance Announces ADR Fees for Selected U.S. Stocks on Binance Stock Trading
Binance News - According to the announcement from Binance, users trading certain U.S. equities on Binance Stock Trading should note the applicable American Depositary Receipt (ADR) fees charged by the relevant depositary banks. The announcement lists the depositary, company name, record date in ET Time, and fee per share in USDC for each affected security. The fees include 0.02 USDC per share for FinVolution Group, MYND AI INC, Niu Technologies, Sequans Communications S.A., Akso Health Group, Zai Lab Limited, Argo Blockchain plc, BingEx Limited, Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limited, Innate Pharma S.A., MINISO Group Holding Limited, Sea Limited, Silicon Motion Technology Corporation, Youdao, Inc., IperionX Limited, DBV Technologies S.A., PAMPA ENERGIA S.A., DRDGOLD Ltd., Sasol Limited, YADR FANG ...
Australians Reduce Fuel Buying as Iran War Pushes Prices Higher
Binance News - Australians are cutting back at the pump as fuel prices rise, with diesel sales in August falling by the most since 2022 and petrol sales declining further, according to Bloomberg.
Abraxas Capital's Two Hedge Accounts Profit More Than $331 Million, Hold $1.45 Billion in Short Positions
Binance News - Abraxas Capital's two hedge accounts on Hyperliquid have generated more than $331 million in profit and currently hold over $1.45 billion in short positions. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, the figures were tracked by lookonchain on October 15.
UK August Three-Month GDP, Trade, Industrial Output Due in 10 Minutes; TSMC to Hold Earnings Call After Q3 Results
Binance News - According to Jin10, the UK August three-month GDP monthly rate, August seasonally adjusted goods trade balance, and industrial and manufacturing output monthly rates will be released in 10 minutes, and TSMC will hold an earnings call after announcing its third-quarter results.
CK Asset Holdings Denies Rumors That Li Ka-shing Has Died
Binance News - At midday on October 15, CK Asset Holdings issued a statement in response to market rumors that Li Ka-shing had died. According to Odaily, the company said media outlets had reposted claims from mainland social media accounts that falsely attributed the report to Hong Kong's Ta Kung Pao and stated that Li, a senior adviser to CK Asset Holdings, had died. The company said the claim was untrue and strongly condemned the fabrication of the false news.
Musk Says SpaceX Could Top $100 Trillion Within 10 Years
Binance News - Elon Musk said SpaceX will probably exceed $100 trillion within 10 years unless there is a major world war, after Baron Capital founder Ron Baron forecast up to $50 trillion. The company was valued at $2.07 trillion at its October 14 close, according to BeInCrypto, while Baron said Starlink could reach $14 trillion to $15 trillion and orbital data centers could be even larger.
Pernod Ricard Sales Fall Less Than Expected as India Growth Cushions Weakness
Binance News - Pernod Ricard SA’s sales declined less than expected last quarter, with growth in India offsetting persistent weakness in the US and China, according to Bloomberg.
GEOPOLITICS | Eskom Plans New Revenue Streams as Its Monopoly Erodes
Binance News - South Africa’s state power utility Eskom is looking to develop new revenue streams as it prepares to unbundle and give up its dominance in electricity generation and transmission, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | TSMC Q3 2026 Net Profit Rises to NT$763.1 Billion, Beating Estimates
Binance News - According to Jin10, TSMC reported third-quarter 2026 net profit of NT$763.1 billion, compared with NT$452.3 billion a year earlier and market expectations of NT$746.3 billion.
Ericsson Tops Third-Quarter Estimates on Strong Mobile Network Demand
Binance News - Ericsson AB beat analysts’ expectations in the third quarter as demand for mobile network equipment held up in its core markets, according to Bloomberg. The company also said component costs will pressure margins next year.
GEOPOLITICS | EU Leaders Seek Relief From War-Driven Energy Price Surge
Binance News - European Union leaders are looking for ways to ease soaring energy prices after US President Donald Trump’s war against Iran left them with few affordable options, according to Bloomberg.
Account Buys $61,200 Position on Fed Keeping Rates Unchanged in October
Binance News - PPP prediction market tool monitoring showed that an account with more than $57,000 in cumulative profits bought a $61,200 position on the Polymarket event asking whether the Federal Reserve will keep rates unchanged in October, with an average entry price of 79.3 cents and 82,169.6 shares purchased. According to Odaily, the event will be settled based on the Federal Reserve's October 27-28 FOMC statement and the actual adjustment to the upper end of the federal funds target range. If the adjustment is not among the available options, it will be rounded up to the nearest 25 basis points; if no statement is released by the end of the next scheduled meeting, the event will settle as unchanged.
S&P Global Market Intelligence: Oracle 5-Year CDS Spread Widens 26 Basis Points to Record 288 Basis Points
Binance News - According to Jin10, S&P Global Market Intelligence said Oracle's five-year credit default swap spread widened 26 basis points to a record high of 288 basis points.
Arthur Hayes Expects Trillion-Dollar Bailout, Turns Bullish on BTC and ETH
Binance News - Arthur Hayes said on X that he is unsure whether AI-related assets will see a sharp decline and does not want to bet on their direction. According to ChainCatcher, he said he prefers to trade around his expectation that a multi-trillion-dollar bailout will eventually emerge and expressed a bullish view on BTC and ETH.
Jio Backers Face Modest Returns as Rupee Weakens
Binance News - Mukesh Ambani is preparing India’s biggest-ever initial public offering, but early global backers of Jio Platforms Ltd. are seeing relatively modest returns, according to Bloomberg. The article said the rupee’s relentless multiyear slide has partly crimped gains for Meta Platforms, Alphabet and KKR.
Australia seeks feedback on crypto platform rules ahead of 2027 rollout
CoinTelegraph - The consultation follows Parliament’s passage of digital asset legislation in April, with Australia’s securities regulator now proposing capital, custody and trading standards for crypto platforms.
IMF Official: Middle East Economic Forecast Assumes High Oil Prices, Trade and Shipping to Normalize in Q1 2027
Binance News - According to Jin10, an International Monetary Fund official said the Middle East economic forecast is based on the assumption that oil prices will remain at a high level, and that trade and shipping are expected to return to normal in the first quarter of 2027.
GEOPOLITICS | IMF Says Saudi Buffers Limit Economic Damage From Iran War
Binance News - Saudi Arabia’s fiscal buffers and backup oil-export facilities are helping limit the damage to the Middle East’s largest economy from the Iran war, according to Bloomberg reported. The International Monetary Fund said the measures are cushioning the economic blow.
HSBC Executive Says AI Financing Faces Stricter Scrutiny
Binance News - HSBC Holdings corporate and institutional banking head Michael Roberts said banks and investors are becoming more cautious about financing as AI infrastructure expands, and are demanding higher returns on investment. According to ChainCatcher, concerns over financing challenges have intensified as global equities sold off on declines in chipmaker shares. PwC estimates that related investment spending in Asia alone could reach $8.2 trillion by 2050.
IMF Targets Year-End Completion of Egypt's Final $8 Billion Program Review
Binance News - The International Monetary Fund will begin talks on the final review of Egypt's $8 billion loan program after this month's annual meetings and aims to complete it by December, a top official said, according to Bloomberg.
CATL Successfully Registers "Ningde Yigou" Trademark
Binance News - According to Jin10, Qichacha App shows that CATL recently registered the "Ningde Yigou" trademark, which falls under International Class 37 for building repair and covers goods and services including repairing worn or partially damaged machines, mechanical installation, maintenance and repair, vehicle maintenance services, and electric vehicle charging services.
U.S. Military Drafts New Strike Plan Against Iran's Energy and Nuclear Sites
Binance News - According to Jin10, CNN reported that U.S. officials said the U.S. military has drawn up a new strike plan, including the possible use of the "mother of all bombs" against Iran's energy infrastructure and nuclear facilities if U.S. President Donald Trump orders a resumption of operations before or after the midterm elections.
Anthropic's Third-Quarter Revenue Is Said to Hit $16.8 Billion Ahead of IPO
Binance News - According to CNBC, Anthropic told investors its third-quarter revenue reached $16.8 billion as it prepares for an initial public offering reportedly slated for November. The company said revenue rose from $11.6 billion in the second quarter and $4.7 billion in the first quarter, and it was profitable on an adjusted basis in the third quarter. Anthropic also said it was cash-flow positive and generated $1.70 in revenue for every dollar spent on computing power during the quarter.
STOCKS | South Korea's KOSDAQ Triggers Level 1 Circuit Breaker, Then Resumes Trading
Binance News - According to Jin10, South Korea's KOSDAQ index fell more than 8% on October 15, triggering a level 1 circuit breaker and a 20-minute trading halt before trading resumed.
Rakuten Wallet Launches New App Integrating Spot and Margin Crypto Trading
Binance News - Rakuten Group-owned crypto exchange Rakuten Wallet launched a new Android app on October 14 that combines spot and margin trading, with an iOS version planned for later release. According to ChainCatcher, the company said its two existing standalone apps are scheduled to stop service in early 2027. The new app supports Passkey-only login, adds an AI virtual assistant that can answer market information and operational questions, and allows users to buy cryptocurrencies with standard Rakuten points.
Counterpoint Research Forecasts Yangtze Memory to Rank Third in Global NAND Shipments in Q2 2026
Binance News - According to Jin10, Counterpoint Research's storage market tracking and forecast said Yangtze Memory rose to third place globally in NAND flash shipments in the second quarter of 2026, behind Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix and ahead of Kioxia and Micron. If SK Hynix's Solidigm shipments are excluded, Yangtze Memory would rank second. Over four quarters from the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026, Yangtze Memory's global NAND revenue share rose from 9% to 14%, and its year-on-year revenue growth reached as high as 478%.
Vitalik Says zkEVM Speed Race Has Been Decisively Won, Shifts Focus to Security
Binance News - Vitalik said on X that he congratulated the @zksync Airbender team on reaching a milestone. According to Odaily, he said the zkEVM speed race has been decisively won and that the main priority should now shift fully to security. He said this would require formal verification of the equivalence between arithmetic and the Ethereum specification, a hard cap on the ratio of prover costs to total block gas, and the security of the proving system itself.
Xiaomi 18 Fold Gets Flexible Display Supply From Visionox
Binance News - According to Jin10, Visionox supplied a flexible display for the Xiaomi 18 Fold foldable phone.
AI | Anthropic Results May Bolster IPO Case, Analysts Say
Binance News - Anthropic PBC’s third-quarter results may strengthen the case for its expected initial public offering, but they are unlikely to ease doubts about the global AI trade, according to some investors and analysts, Bloomberg reported.
Australia’s First Michelin Stars Go to 11 South Australian Restaurants
Binance News - The Michelin Guide awarded its first stars in Australia to 11 restaurants in South Australia, according to Bloomberg.
Trader on Aster DEX Posts Over $6.4 Million in Cumulative Profit With $24.6 Million in 20x Short Positions
Binance News - A short trader on Aster DEX has recorded more than $6.4 million in cumulative profit during the market decline. According to Odaily, Lookonchain said the trader currently holds 20x short positions in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin, with a total position value of $24.6 million and a 100% win rate.
Binance Alpha DGAI Trading Competition Will Offer $200,000 in Rewards
Binance News - Binance announced on X that the Binance Alpha DGAI trading competition is now open. Users trading DGAI on the Binance Alpha platform can share $200,000 in rewards. Participation must be completed through the App event page by clicking the Participate button, and only trades made after successful registration will count toward valid event trading volume. The competition uses cumulative buy volume during the event period as the basis for ranking, while sell orders are not included. Binance also said eligible Alpha competition traders can unlock a 1.2x trading volume boost under a new rising trader bonus mechanism, with full rules available in the event announcement. ...
Warburg Pincus CEO Says Public Markets Are One Big Correlated Bet
Binance News - Warburg Pincus CEO Jeffrey Perlman said investors increasingly view public markets as “one large single correlated bet,” pushing capital toward private assets. According to BeInCrypto, he said clients want AI applied across traditional companies, not a bet on the next large language model, and argued the IPO market is structurally broken for buyout exits. Perlman said Warburg’s largest single investment is AI implementation, while most recent sales went to corporate buyers. He also said IPO discounts of 30% to 40% and longer exit timelines make private markets more attractive, though he sees software as a portfolio holding and does not think higher debt costs make ...
VanEck withdraws SEC registration for its Lido Staked Ethereum ETF
cryptoDNES - VanEck told the SEC it no longer intends to proceed with its planned Lido Staked Ethereum ETF, the first US filing tied to stETH, without disclosing a reason. The post VanEck withdraws SEC registration for its Lido Staked Ethereum ETF appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
U.S. Eases Oil Market Pressure Again as Shipping Capacity Recovers
Binance News - According to Jin10, news that the shadow fleet may be loosened pushed oil prices down from their monthly highs, and the U.S. government continued to ease pressure on the oil market this week. Investment banks said the recovery in shipping capacity would not do much to push prices lower.
GEOPOLITICS | North Korea Opens China Bridge After Decade-Long Delay
Binance News - North Korea opened a bridge linking it to China on Thursday after a delay of more than a decade, according to Bloomberg. The move follows the opening of two major bridges connecting North Korea to key trading partners in the past month.
AI TRENDS | MetaMask Agent Wallet Launches on Grok Bot
Binance News - MetaMask said its Agent Wallet is now available on Grok Bot and is supported by the same security system as MetaMask. According to Foresight News, the self-custody agent wallet allows AI agents to execute on-chain transactions within user-set limits and a supported protocol list, including swaps, cross-chain transfers and perpetual contracts. It also offers transaction simulation, threat scanning and MEV protection, and users can connect frameworks such as Claude Code and Cursor through CLI and skill packages for setup.
ByteDance Nears Deal for MediaTek Data Center AI Chips
Binance News - ByteDance Ltd. is close to an agreement to buy MediaTek Inc. data center semiconductors, according to Bloomberg. The deal would secure key components for TikTok’s owner and help the Taiwanese chipmaker compete with Qualcomm Inc.
Tencent Cloud and H3C Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement
Binance News - According to Jin10, Tencent Cloud and H3C signed a strategic cooperation agreement on October 13. The two sides will deepen cooperation on the rollout of AI productivity tools, the joint development of Agent infrastructure through hardware-software collaboration, and global market expansion, promoting AI applications in more business scenarios.
Machi Big Brother Huang Licheng Fully Liquidated After Falling From $12.25 Million Peak to $21,800
Binance News - Machi Big Brother Huang Licheng was fully liquidated, according to the latest market monitoring. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, he had turned $56,000 into $12.25 million through trading over the past four months before his balance fell back to $21,800. The report said the decline marked a complete reversal from his recent peak, underscoring the volatility of his trading results.
STOCKS | India’s 10-Year Bond Yield Hits More Than Three-Year High as RBI Hike Bets Build
Binance News - India’s 10-year bond yield climbed to 7.41% on Wednesday, its highest level in more than three years, according to Bloomberg. The move came as bets built for more rate hikes by the Reserve Bank of India.
Philippine Peso Falls Beyond 63 Per Dollar for First Time
Binance News - The Philippine peso breached 63 per dollar for the first time, according to Bloomberg, increasing pressure on the central bank to defend the currency.
GEOPOLITICS | RBNZ Chief Economist Says Late-October Rate Decision Is "Wide Open"
Binance News - Reserve Bank of New Zealand chief economist Paul Conway said the central bank’s late-October interest rate decision is "wide open" as inflation pressures build, according to Bloomberg. Conway made the comment in remarks on New Zealand’s policy outlook.
Trader Qwerty Says He Is Temporarily Leaving Crypto and Has Emptied All Public Wallets
Binance News - Trader Qwerty said on X that he will temporarily leave crypto trading and social activity and has emptied all public wallets. According to Odaily, he said he had begun to feel as if he was playing the role of “Qwerty” and had lost his sense of self during trading, so he decided to step away and stop public activity for the foreseeable future.
Sentient Launches Fingerprinting Leaderboard to Test Whether AI Models Can Prove Their Origin
Binance News - Sentient Foundation has launched Fingerprinting Leaderboard, an open benchmark, along with the open-source toolkit mlprints, to evaluate AI model fingerprinting techniques and their resilience to adversarial attacks. According to Odaily, the benchmark is designed to test how well model fingerprints can be embedded and removed, and to help developers preserve proof of ownership while releasing open model weights. Sentient Labs said research presented at SaTML 2026 showed that 10 existing model fingerprinting techniques, including its Perinucleus method, could be bypassed under complex adaptive attacks. The benchmark is intended to provide ...
GEOPOLITICS | Singapore Deputy PM Says City-State Must Move Faster to Compete With Wealth Hubs
Binance News - Singapore must work faster and harder as it competes with other global wealth hubs, Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said, according to Bloomberg. Gan said shifting global supply chains and investment flows will create further opportunities for Singapore’s role as a financial hub. He made the remarks in a conversation with Haslinda Amin at the New Economy Forum in New Delhi.
ECB Governing Council Member Pereira: Growth Has Exceeded Expectations
Binance News - According to Jin10, ECB Governing Council member Pereira said economic growth has outperformed expectations and that it would not be surprising if the momentum continued over the next few months.
IMF Says China Stimulus Falls Short as Yuan Stays Undervalued
Binance News - China’s yuan is undervalued in real terms because of the country’s weakening domestic economy, and measures to revive demand have fallen far short of what is needed, according to a senior International Monetary Fund official. Bloomberg reported the assessment as the IMF criticized China’s stimulus efforts for lacking ambition.
AI Finance Software Fragment Raises $12 Million Series A
Binance News - AI agent finance software Fragment said on Wednesday that it has raised a $12 million Series A round. According to ChainCatcher, the financing closed in mid-2025 and was co-led by FirstMark and BoxGroup. Fragment was founded by Thomas Neckel, with former Robinhood engineer Varun Mohan as co-founder and chief technology officer. The company said developers can plug Fragment into their own software, where the system uses double-entry bookkeeping to track where funds come from and where they go, and confirms accounts are balanced before money moves. ...
GEOPOLITICS | India Top Court Set to Hear Election Roll Challenge
Binance News - India’s Supreme Court is set to hear a Thursday challenge to the country’s contentious voter-roll revision, according to Bloomberg. Opposition parties are seeking to halt the exercise and examine the conduct of the top election official after days of protests and mass detentions.
STOCKS | Optical Module Trio Loses Over 66.2 Billion Yuan in Market Value Intraday
Binance News - According to Jin10, at the October 15 open, shares of the A-share optical module makers Zhongji Innolight (Innolight Technology), Eoptolink Technology, and TFC Optical Communication weakened, with Zhongji Innolight falling 4.6%, Eoptolink Technology dropping 4.84%, and TFC Optical Communication declining 2.52%; their combined market value fell by 66.2 billion yuan.
AI TRENDS | ChatGPT Service Disruption Hits Some Accounts
Binance News - According to Jin10, some ChatGPT accounts experienced service disruptions, with users seeing "Model not found" errors; social media users also reported related issues, and the service had not yet been restored at the time of writing. OpenAI's service status page said it was experiencing problems and was being fixed.
RWA Perpetual Futures Open Interest Rises to $9 Billion, Accounting for 14% of Major Platforms' Total
Binance News - Data show that over the past year, total perpetual futures open interest on major trading platforms fell from $81 billion to about $67 billion, while open interest in perpetual contracts tied to real-world assets rose from nearly zero to $9 billion. According to Odaily, RWA perpetual futures accounted for 14% of total open interest, while Bitcoin perpetual open interest fell by about $8 billion, Ethereum by about $5 billion, and other tokens by a combined $10 billion. Growth in contracts linked to traditional assets only partially offset those declines.
BOJ’s Koeda Cautions Against Excessive Rate-Hike Hesitation
Binance News - Bank of Japan board member Junko Koeda warned against being too cautious on interest-rate increases, according to Bloomberg. Her comments suggested the central bank remains on track to raise borrowing costs again in the coming months.
IMF Raises 2026 Asia-Pacific Growth Forecast to 4.8%
Binance News - According to Jin10, the International Monetary Fund released its latest Asia-Pacific Economic Outlook report and held a news conference on October 15 local time, forecasting 4.8% economic growth in Asia-Pacific in 2026, above the 4.4% projection it made in April this year. The report said energy shocks from the Middle East conflict have pressured the region's economy, but strong demand for AI-related technologies and resilient intra-Asian trade have supported Asia-Pacific growth.
Meta- and Google-Backed Jio Platforms to Raise Up to $3.2 Billion in Historic India IPO
Binance News - According to CNBC, Meta- and Google-backed Jio Platforms is seeking to raise up to 302 billion rupees, or $3.2 billion, in an initial public offering of shares in India. Reliance Industries, the telecom operator's parent, said the company will sell 270 million shares at a price range of 1,065 rupees to 1,119 rupees each from Oct. 21 to Oct. 23. The offering would be India's largest ever in rupee terms and the second largest in dollar terms, narrowly behind Hyundai Motor's $3.3 billion IPO in 2024. At the top of the range, Jio Platforms would be valued at about $108 billion, below earlier expectations. Reliance Industries owns more than 66% of Jio Platforms, while Meta Platforms affiliate Jaadhu Holdings owns nearly 10% and Google International owns 7.7%. Neither Meta nor ...
GEOPOLITICS | Valterra Platinum Nears Decision on Underground Shift at World’s Largest Platinum Mine
Binance News - Valterra Platinum Ltd. is nearing a decision to move the world’s largest platinum mine underground, according to Bloomberg. The company has not yet announced a final decision.
U.S. Fed Funds Futures Extend Gains as December 2027 Contract Rises 9 Basis Points
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. fed funds futures extended gains, with the December 2027 contract rising 9 basis points as markets lowered peak rate expectations.
U.S. CPI Surge Prompts Japan's Finance Minister to Warn on Yen Weakness Again
Binance News - According to Jin10, Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama warned speculators after the yen touched a monthly low against the U.S. dollar on hotter U.S. inflation data, saying she was prepared to act in the foreign exchange market again if necessary. She also said Japan and the United States had not changed their stance since their joint intervention in July to support the yen, and that Japan's position on foreign exchange remained fully consistent with the message delivered during coordinated intervention.