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XRP Finally Got Its Own X Account and 111K People Showed up Overnight
Bitcoin.com - XRP’s official X account, run by Ripple and the XRPL Foundation, passed 111,000 followers within about 13 hours of its first post, and its debut ad has already drawn more 3.7 million views. The Launch and the Subsequent Days The @XRP handle was created on Oct. 15 but sat silent for four days. At 16:08 […]
Why Strive’s CEO Wants Investors Short Dollars, Long Bitcoin
CryptoPotato - Gold's annualized 18.3% gain since 2020 compares with 6.5% for M2, while Bitcoin's 43.1% in that window is more than double gold's pace.
ARK Invest Bets One Business Can Lift Tesla Stock to $4,400
BeInCrypto - Tesla stock is down 18.16% since January 1, but ARK Invest’s model puts it near $4,400 per share in 2031. That would be nearly 12 times its October 19 close of $368.06. ARK ties about 80% of Tesla’s 2031 enterprise value to a single business outside car sales. In its base case, ARK also sees The post ARK Invest Bets One Business Can Lift Tesla Stock to $4,400 appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin Beats Every Stock and Bond per JPMorgan’s 10-Year Forecast
Bitcoin.com - J.P. Morgan Asset Management put a return range on bitcoin for the first time in its 2027 Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions (LTCMA), and its 10% annual estimate tops every stock, bond and gold forecast in the table. What Did JPMorgan Analysts Say on Record The LTCMA is J.P. Morgan Asset Management’s yearly 10-15 year return […]
What Anthropic’s IPO Filing Could Reveal and Why OpenAI Is Racing It
BeInCrypto - OpenAI is reportedly racing to raise about $30 billion before Anthropic’s expected mid-November listing. Two people familiar with the matter told Reuters the round could value the ChatGPT maker at more than $1.4 trillion. SoftBank, Abu Dhabi-based MGX and other existing backers are in talks to join, one of the people said. Two Price Tags The post What Anthropic’s IPO Filing Could Reveal and Why OpenAI Is Racing It appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Crypto Lending Vaults Top $10 Billion, and Regulators Are Circling
CoinPaprika - Deposits in crypto lending vaults have climbed past $10 billion, up from $4 billion at the start of last year, according to the Financial Times. U.S. and European regulators are now examining whether the fast-growing, curator-run market needs closer oversight.
Kevin O'Leary Names Safest Crypto Asset
U.Today - Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary has named stablecoins the safest crypto asset class. Shark Tank star Kevin O'Leary has named stablecoins the safest crypto asset class.
The Subtext in Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s Take on Gen Alpha Math Skills
Bitcoin.com - “Kids don’t need to memorize their multiplication tables,” Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang argued in a podcast conversation with Ezra Klein, framing Generation Alpha’s AI dependence as a feature, not a bug. Huang says offloading routine computation to AI should free people for systemic thinking, creativity, and critical analysis, even as neuroscientists and educators warn that […]
Kalshi Weekly Trading Volume Hits Record $21.5 Billion as Trades Cross 100 Million
Cryptopolitan - Kalshi drew in $21.5 billion in trading volume in the week ending October 18, according to data from Artemis. This makes it the 10th consecutive week in which the prediction market has registered a record. During the same week, the number of trades on the platform also crossed a milestone of over 100 million for...
Bitcoin ETFs Pull $526.6 Million, Their Biggest Day Since September 22
BeInCrypto - US spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) drew $526.6 million in net inflows on Monday, October 19. It was their biggest single day since September 22, when the funds took in $714.75 million. The inflow came after a weak start to the month. Before Monday, Bitcoin ETFs had lost a net $617.17 million in October. The post Bitcoin ETFs Pull $526.6 Million, Their Biggest Day Since September 22 appeared first on BeInCrypto.
US Bitcoin ETFs draw $527M in biggest showing since September
CoinTelegraph - BlackRock’s IBIT led the gains with $665.2 million in inflows, offsetting withdrawals from Fidelity and Grayscale, while other funds recorded no net flows.
Electric Motors Consumed 53% of Global Electricity in 2023, IEA Data Shows
Bitcoin.com - Electric motors drew 13,462 TWh of electricity in 2023, with motor-driven loads accounting for 72% of power use in industry and 87% in agriculture. Many still run at constant speed even when demand fluctuates, and researchers say demand-based speed control could cut motor electricity use by as much as 25%, trimming global consumption by about […]
BlackRock Makes Surprise Bitcoin ETF Move
U.Today - BlackRock has filed for another Bitcoin ETF, this time introducing a product designed to protect investors against downside risks while limiting potential gains. BlackRock has filed for another Bitcoin ETF, this time introducing a product designed to protect investors against downside risks while limiting potential gains.
XRP eyes $2 rally as XRPL transaction volume surges 6,000%
Cryptopolitan - XRP is showing signs of a potential recovery after transaction volume on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) surged to almost $50 billion. With the asset holding firm at its $1.25 support level, market analyst Ali Martinez believes this surge of onchain activity points to a market bottom and a potential run to $2. Santiment metrics show...
XRP Ledger Bug Fixes Set for Friday Activation as DeFi Lending Awaits Approval
CryptoPotato - The lending amendments each had 19 yes votes on October 19, ten short of the 29 needed to begin the required activation countdown.
Former OpenAI engineer detained as prosecutors cite Saudi ties
Cryptopolitan - A federal judge ruled on October 19, 2026, that Abdulrahman Alfozan, a former engineer with OpenAI, would remain in custody until the trial. As per the prosecutors, his links with members of the Saudi royal family facilitated his family traveling across countries. This case has raised an important question for American companies working in the...
Metaplanet Turns an Esports Veteran Into a Bitcoin Treasury Giant
Bitcoin.com - Super League shareholders just cleared the way for a gaming company to become a bitcoin treasury heavyweight, courtesy of 2,100 BTC from Japan’s Metaplanet. The deal brings together two unlikely corporate survivors, one born in esports, the other in hotels. Super League Approves Metaplanet’s 2,100 Bitcoin Investment Super League Enterprise (Nasdaq: SLE) announced Monday that […]
OpenAI rushing to raise funds worth $30 billion before Anthropic's IPO
Cryptopolitan - OpenAI is pushing to accelerate a funding round of about $30 billion that could value the ChatGPT maker at more than $1.4 trillion. Reuters reported, citing people familiar with the matter, that the company wants to secure the investment before rival Anthropic’s expected IPO in mid-November. The timing is tight Anthropic is expected to go...
Elon Musk Says 2 Products Will Account for Most of Tesla’s Value
Bitcoin.com - Elon Musk expects Tesla’s Optimus robot and Cybercab to generate most of the company’s future value. His prediction places artificial intelligence and autonomous transportation at the center of Tesla’s long-term strategy. Musk Names Optimus and Cybercab as Tesla’s Biggest Value Drivers Tesla’s (Nasdaq: TSLA) future valuation will depend primarily on humanoid robots and autonomous vehicles […]
Nscale and Anthropic in talks for $45 billion computing deal
Cryptopolitan - Nscale is in talks to supply Anthropic with $45 billion worth of AI computing capacity, according to reports. The proposed deal would expand their existing partnership and strengthen Nscale’s pitch for a $30 billion valuation ahead of its planned IPO. The proposed deal revolves around a second building at Nscale’s Monarch data center campus in...
Gate Releases September 2026 Transparency Report: Global User Growth and Business Expansion Achieve Coordinated Advancements
BeInCrypto - Gate, one of the leading global digital asset trading platforms, has released its September 2026 Transparency Report. In September, Gate’s global registered user base reached a major milestone and has now surpassed 62 million. Alongside this growth, it continued to expand its multi-asset trading, wealth management, and Web3 ecosystem. As its offerings across stocks, ETFs, The post Gate Releases September 2026 Transparency Report: Global User Growth and Business Expansion Achieve Coordinated Advancements appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Paying Your Taxes in Crypto: Latvia’s 2027 Plan Explained
cryptoDNES - Latvia's Saeima has passed a crypto tax overhaul with a one-time 10% declaration window, with crypto tax payment planned from 2027. The post Paying Your Taxes in Crypto: Latvia’s 2027 Plan Explained appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Bitcoin rally could revive treasury buying, but easy-money days over
CoinTelegraph - “A return to last year’s indiscriminate capital raising looks unlikely,” said Bitfinex head of derivatives Jag Kooner.
Blackrock Files for Bitcoin ETF Designed to Limit Investor Losses
Bitcoin.com - Blackrock is seeking to launch a bitcoin ETF designed to cushion market losses while limiting potential gains. The proposed fund would use options and fixed-income investments instead of holding bitcoin directly. Blackrock Proposes Bitcoin ETF With Built-In Downside Protection Bitcoin investors could gain access to a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to reduce exposure to […]
KOSPI Falls 3.5% at Open as 2026 Gain Shrinks From 116% to 31%
BeInCrypto - South Korea's KOSPI fell 3.5% at the open, cutting its 2026 gain to 31% as chip stocks and AI spending doubts weigh. The post KOSPI Falls 3.5% at Open as 2026 Gain Shrinks From 116% to 31% appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Europe's telecom giants chase satellite sovereignty without a fleet
Cryptopolitan - On October 19, 2026, Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica and Vodafone entered into a letter of intent to explore a possible joint bid for the European satellite spectrum. Their goal is to enable regular mobile phones to connect to satellites without the need of a proprietary, dedicated system. No license has been issued in connection with...
Ethereum Foundation Schedules Glamsterdam Upgrade for Hoodi Testnet on October 27
Binance News - The Glamsterdam upgrade is scheduled to activate on the Hoodi testnet on October 26 at 17:42:48 UTC, or October 27 at 1:42:48 AM (UTC+8), with the network’s block gas limit set to rise to 200 million. According to ChainCatcher, the Ethereum Foundation announced the schedule on October 16. The upgrade includes enshrined proposer-builder separation, block-level access lists, and changes to gas accounting. Sepolia activated the upgrade on October 6, while an Ethereum mainnet upgrade date has not been set. Node operators must update their execution- and consensus-layer clients before activation on Hoodi.
Citi Australia CEO: U.S. Treasuries’ Appeal as a Portfolio Hedge Is Fading
Binance News - Citi Australia CEO Mark Woodruff said rising supply, persistent inflation and higher neutral interest rates are reducing the appeal of U.S. Treasuries as a portfolio hedge. According to Sina Finance, Woodruff said a 5% yield on 10-year Treasuries is usually an ideal hedge for equity allocations, but rising consumer prices and interest rates have weakened demand. Speaking to media on Tuesday on the sidelines of the Citi Australia and New Zealand investment conference in Sydney, Woodruff said demand for hedging products had increased, but that this cycle was different. He said the bond market still faced challenges: supply was rising, and higher neutral rates were ...
AI TRENDS | S&P: Big Tech’s AI-Related Liabilities May Exceed Known Levels, Ratings Unchanged for Now
Binance News - S&P Global estimates that large technology companies’ potential liabilities related to artificial intelligence may exceed currently known levels. According to Sina Finance, S&P Global’s chief analyst for the sector said there is no need to adjust the companies’ credit ratings for now. Mark Habib, S&P Global’s head of digital infrastructure, said the biggest risk to hyperscalers’ ratings is that expected profits may not materialize. He also highlighted interconnected financing structures, in which hyperscalers guarantee large data center construction projects or smaller AI companies. ...
Amazon Launches Open-Source TorchNeuron Tool to Ease Shift to Its AI Chips
Binance News - Amazon announced the launch of TorchNeuron on October 19 local time, an open-source tool designed to make it easier for developers to move from Nvidia chips to Amazon’s in-house AI chips. According to ChainCatcher, the tool lets AI code written in PyTorch run on Amazon chips without being rewritten, challenging the software advantage Nvidia has built around CUDA. Annapurna Labs, Amazon’s chip-design division, said developers can run the same code on its Trainium chips by changing just one configuration setting. PyTorch, maintained primarily by Meta, is described as an open-source framework used by most AI developers. Amazon planned to make TorchNeuron freely available ...
AI Data API Startup Raises $9 Million in Round Led by General Catalyst
Binance News - An AI data API startup has raised $9 million in a round led by General Catalyst, with Orange Collective and Robinhood Ventures also participating. According to ChainCatcher, the company’s single API provides search, scraping, crawling and monitoring features to help AI agents access and use internet data. The API has been adopted by more than 800 customers. SV Angel, Eniac VC and Pioneer Fund also participated, along with angel investors Paul Graham, Guillermo Rauch and Rick Rubin.
UK Men Get Prison Time for Violent Home Invasion Targeting Crypto Holder
Bitcoin.com - Bristol Crown Court sentenced three men to prison for a botched cryptocurrency robbery attempt that left the victim with severe injuries. Failed Crypto Heist Turns Violent Bristol Crown Court on Oct. 15 sentenced three men to prison terms ranging from five to six years for an aggravated burglary after they forced their way into […]
Samsung Electro-Mechanics Signs 360.5 Billion Won Packaging Substrate Supply Contract
Binance News - Samsung Electro-Mechanics has signed a 360.5 billion won supply contract for packaging substrates used in memory semiconductors. According to ChainCatcher, citing THE ELEC, the company announced the deal on October 19 with a large global company whose name was not disclosed. The contract runs from January 1 to December 31, 2027, and represents 3.2% of Samsung Electro-Mechanics’ consolidated revenue last year. This is the company’s first disclosed long-term supply contract for packaging substrates. Including this deal, Samsung Electro-Mechanics has disclosed seven long-term supply contracts this year, worth a combined approximately 4.3 ...
Whale Withdraws 774.77 BTC From Robinhood in $63.36 Million Transfer
Binance News - A whale withdrew 774.7736 BTC from Robinhood, worth about $63.36 million, and sent it to a wallet that had previously received two small test transfers. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, Onchain Lens monitored the transaction on October 20.
Japan's 20-Year Government Bond Yield Rises 1.5 Basis Points to 3.785%
Binance News - According to Jin10, Japan's 20-year government bond yield rose 1.5 basis points to 3.785%.
Bitcoin Faces Key Resistance as Bitwise Keeps 2026 Forecast
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Ryan Rasmussen, head of research at Bitwise, is still betting that Bitcoin will be above $100,000 by the end of… Read the original on Bitcoin Must Break $90,000 as Bitwise Stands by $100,000 Target. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Google Self-Driving Unit Waymo Reportedly Plans Fourfold Fleet Expansion to 20,000 by End of Next Year
Binance News - According to people familiar with the matter, Waymo plans to expand its fleet to 20,000 vehicles by the end of next year. According to Sina Finance, the Google parent Alphabet’s self-driving unit plans to use $5 billion raised earlier this month to increase its fleet fivefold to that level. Waymo currently has 4,000 vehicles and plans to reach 8,000 by the end of this year, before expanding to 20,000 by the end of next year. Earlier this month, it secured a $5 billion loan from lenders including PIMCO, Blackstone and Sixth Street. The company said it would use the funds to expand its services across the United States and internationally. ...
Blackstone CEO Steve Schwarzman Plans $40 Billion Investment in Japan Over Next Three Years
Binance News - Blackstone CEO Steve Schwarzman plans to invest $40 billion in Japan over the next three years. According to Sina Finance, the investment focus includes real estate and acquisitions of companies in artificial intelligence and defense. Schwarzman said rising interest rates could cause Japan's economy to slow slightly, but he believes the slowdown will be temporary.
STOCKS | Tradeweb to Acquire Trumid for $1.97 Billion
Binance News - Tradeweb Markets has agreed to acquire Trumid Holdings, an electronic credit-bond trading platform, for about $1.97 billion. According to Sina Finance, a statement released Monday said the consideration includes about $1.89 billion in cash and $82 million in equity, with the deal expected to close in the first half of 2027. Tradeweb has been building electronic trading markets for credit bonds, equities and other assets. Trumid focuses on U.S. dollar investment-grade, high-yield, distressed and emerging-market bonds. The companies said the acquisition would enable them to cover the bond trading lifecycle, from origination to the ...
New Zealand and Brazil Agree to Dialogue to Promote Trade and Investment
Binance News - New Zealand and Brazil have agreed to establish a dialogue mechanism to promote trade and investment between the two countries, Trade Minister Todd McClay said in an email statement. According to Sina Finance, the dialogue will explore ways to deepen broader trade ties, including through trade negotiations, and support closer cooperation in areas such as World Trade Organization reform. The arrangement followed a meeting between senior New Zealand and Brazilian officials in Brasilia in September.
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Races to Secure Private-Round Commitments Before Anthropic IPO
Binance News - According to Jin10, market sources said OpenAI is racing to finalize investor commitments for a private funding round before Anthropic's IPO.
Mynt Shares Set to Debut After Philippines’ Largest-Ever IPO
Binance News - Mynt Inc. shares are set to debut Tuesday after the largest-ever initial public offering in the Philippines, according to Bloomberg. The listing could give global investors a new opportunity in a market they have ignored for years.
AI | Z.AI Founders' Research Involved Institute UK Accused of China Spy Agency Ties
Binance News - Four founders of Z.AI Co. worked on research in a joint project with a technology institute that the UK government accused of having “very strong ties” to China’s main spy agency, Bloomberg reported, citing publicly available research papers from China and a UK “espionage alert.”
Jeremy Siegel Warns Nasdaq Composite Could Fall 30% if AI Spending Disappoints
Binance News - WisdomTree’s Jeremy Siegel says the Nasdaq Composite could fall as much as 30% if AI spending fails to deliver expected returns. The warning comes on the 39th anniversary of Black Monday, as markets assess whether AI investment will generate lasting returns, according to BeInCrypto. After dropping 2.15% Friday to 26,140, its worst week since June, the index rose 1.11% Monday to 26,430.89, having climbed as much as 1.8%. Investors are watching upcoming earnings from Meta Platforms and Tesla for signs that AI spending is translating into revenue growth.
U.S. Reportedly Delays Delivery of Patriot Air Defense Missiles to Ukraine
Binance News - U.S. sources said on October 19 that the United States had delayed delivery of Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine amid worsening relations between the two countries. According to Sina Finance, Ukraine faces a severe shortage of air defense missiles as continued Russian airstrikes put increasing pressure on its defenses. Ukraine’s Patriot stockpile was reportedly nearing depletion, while U.S. weapons deliveries had been inconsistent since May this year. U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have recently had escalating disagreements, including disputes over Ukraine’s attacks on ...
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Reportedly Visits Israel Secretly, Meets Netanyahu
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel on Monday during a visit that had not been publicly announced, Axios reported, citing two people familiar with the matter. The visit came eight days before Israel's election, as the United States and Israel were discussing a possible resumption of large-scale military action against Iran.
Donald Trump: Someone Else Should Represent Ukraine in Negotiations
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said Ukraine should have someone other than President Volodymyr Zelenskyy represent it in negotiations aimed at ending the war with Russia. According to Sina Finance, citing China Media Group, Trump made the remarks to reporters at the White House on the afternoon of October 19, saying, “Maybe it is time for Zelenskyy to find someone else to negotiate.” Trump has repeatedly criticized Zelenskyy recently, saying he may never have wanted to end the war and calling for Ukraine to replace its president. He also ...
Russia Says It Hit a Drone Assembly Factory; Ukraine Reports Strikes on Key Russian Targets
Binance News - Russia’s Defense Ministry said its forces captured a settlement in the Zaporizhzhia region over the past 24 hours and struck Ukrainian forces’ and foreign mercenaries’ temporary deployment sites, military vehicles, artillery, electronic warfare stations, and facilities for assembling, storing, and launching long-range drones. Russian air defenses intercepted and destroyed 405 Ukrainian drones. According to Sina Finance, Ukraine’s Armed Forces General Staff said Ukrainian troops struck a Russian radar station in Bryansk region during the night of the 18th into the early hours of the 19th, Russian artillery and drone positions in ...
Saudi-Led Coalition Warns Houthis Against Smuggling Weapons Aboard Traditional Boats
Binance News - The Joint Forces Command of the Saudi-led coalition warned Yemen’s Houthi movement not to use traditional boats to smuggle weapons, missiles, and other military equipment into Yemen by sea. According to Sina Finance, the coalition said such smuggling threatens security in Yemen and the region and internationally, as well as civilian lives, and urged vessel owners not to participate.
Cuba’s New Oil and Gas Rules Take Effect, Expanding Private and Foreign Investor Participation
Binance News - Cuba’s new rules for the oil and gas sector took effect on October 19, expanding participation by domestic private companies and foreign investors. According to Sina Finance, Decree No. 135 on Oil and Gas and its implementing Decree No. 184 were published in Cuba’s Official Gazette on October 12. The rules allow eligible Cuban and foreign companies and individuals to take part in exploration, extraction, refining, transportation, storage, and sales, subject to licensing requirements. Underground oil and gas resources in Cuba remain publicly owned, and the state retains priority purchase rights over supplies needed for energy security. The changes aim to strengthen the sector’s legal framework, support more efficient, safe, and sustainable development and use of ...
PRECIOUS METALS | SPDR Gold Trust Holdings Fall 0.57 Tons to 1,058.472 Tons
Binance News - According to Jin10, holdings in the world's largest gold ETF, SPDR Gold Trust, fell by 0.57 tons from the previous day to 1,058.472 tons.
U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Tech Shares Rebound to Start the Week
Binance News - According to CNBC, U.S. stock futures rose slightly Monday night after technology shares led a mostly higher Wall Street session. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures gained 56 points, or 0.1%, while S&P 500 futures rose 0.1% and Nasdaq-100 futures advanced 0.2%. The S&P 500 added 0.4% in regular trading, and the Nasdaq Composite rose more than 1%. Nvidia gained 1.4%, Tesla jumped 3.8% and Alphabet advanced about 1%.
AI | Alger’s Ankur Crawford Sees Market Jitters Despite AI Demand
Binance News - Ankur Crawford, a portfolio manager at Alger and former Intel engineer, said market concerns about AI, including those tied to CoreWeave, do not reflect the strength of underlying adoption and infrastructure demand, Bloomberg reported. She cited a gap between stock performance and on-the-ground fundamentals. Crawford said returns on AI investment will take time and that debt, supply-chain bottlenecks, labor shortages and power constraints could slow the buildout.
Fed Rate Hold Has an 82.8% Probability in October
Binance News - According to Jin10, CME FedWatch puts the probability of the Federal Reserve holding rates steady through October at 82.8%, versus 17.2% for a cumulative 25-basis-point hike. By December, the probability of no change is 6.4%, while the probabilities of cumulative hikes of 25 and 50 basis points are 77.8% and 15.8%, respectively.
AI | Tenstorrent Funding Round Values Startup at $6.2 Billion
Binance News - Tenstorrent CEO Jim Keller discussed the chip startup’s $1.5 billion funding round, which values the company at about $6.2 billion, according to Bloomberg. Keller said Tenstorrent is focused on scaling its Galaxy server program and developing AI intellectual property rather than pursuing a sale.
Strive Buys $335 Million in Bitcoin After Investors Pour In $369 Million
Decrypt - The Nasdaq-listed bitcoin holder bought as warrant holders exercised, bringing in $369 million, and it now plans a $630 million sale of 15% preferred stock.
Buffett's Three Children to Shape Distribution of His $150 Billion Fortune
Binance News - Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway's chairman emeritus, is worth $150 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Bloomberg reported. His children Susie, Howard and Peter will inherit the task of distributing his wealth. Until recently, Bill Gates, a longtime favorite of Buffett's, oversaw giving away most of the money through his global foundation. After revelations about Gates' relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, Bloomberg News reporters Sophie Alexander and Alex Rajbhandari spoke with Buffett's children about their plans for their father's legacy.
AI | Eric Schmidt’s 1% Anthropic Stake Poised for IPO Windfall
Binance News - Former Google Chief Executive Officer Eric Schmidt owns about 1% of Anthropic through an early investment, positioning him for one of the largest individual windfalls from the company’s imminent public market debut, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
JPMorgan's 2027 Assumptions Project 7% Annual Returns for 60/40 Portfolios
Binance News - J.P. Morgan Asset Management released its 2027 Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions on Oct. 19, the 31st edition of the annual study, projecting a 7.0% annual return for a USD 60/40 stock-bond portfolio over the next 10-15 years, with inflation uncertainty and market volatility remaining elevated. Adding 30% in diversified alternatives lifts the projected return to 7.5% and improves the Sharpe ratio by 21% versus the plain 60/40 mix. Higher real yields put the global aggregate bond forecast at 5.3% — the highest in two decades — while resilient corporate profits raise the US large cap equity forecast by 80bps to 7.5%, the first time in the publication's history that developed market projections overtake emerging markets. ...
John Lovelock: AI Returns Are Not Yet Large Enough to Justify Neocloud Build-Out
Binance News - According to CNBC, Gartner chief forecaster John Lovelock said Monday that returns from AI are not yet sufficient to support the scale of investment in neocloud computing capacity. Gartner forecast last week that $3.5 trillion in AI investment could be at risk because of profitability concerns and that 80% of neoclouds could cease operating as independent companies by 2030. CoreWeave and Nebius each fell 25% last week, while IREN dropped 16%.
Anthropic Gives 5% of Itself to the Public. Musk Answers by Giving Away SpaceX Shares
Decrypt - Anthropic committed 5% of its shares to a public benefit fund, and within hours Elon Musk promised a SpaceX share to every American child.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Expected to Announce Boeing 737 MAX 10 Certification Tuesday
Binance News - According to Jin10, sources say U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is expected to announce the certification of Boeing's 737 MAX 10 in Washington state on Tuesday.
Cboe Debuts Pre-Market Trading for Single-Stock Options
Binance News - Cboe Global Markets Inc. launched premarket trading in single-stock options, similar to options on ETFs tracking major stock indexes, according to Bloomberg.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright: Russian Diesel Has Not Yet Reached the Market
Binance News - U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Russian diesel has not yet reached the market. According to Sina Finance, citing Fox News, Wright said it remains to be seen whether Russia will put diesel on the market, and that the United States hopes it will. He added that “the situation in Ukraine must change” for Russia to export diesel and continue doing so.
Barclays: Tech Earnings Are Key to Sustaining Monday’s Oversold Bounce
Binance News - According to CNBC, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rallied Monday, largely as artificial intelligence stocks rebounded. The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY), which is dominated by SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, rose 4% after steep declines over the past week. Barclays global chairman of research Ajay Rajadhyaksha said tech earnings are key this week and the firm had turned neutral on risk assets and duration amid fragile price action. Results from Meta Platforms and Tesla are among those due this week, while SpaceX reports after the bell Tuesday. Of the 47 S&P 500 companies that have reported third-quarter results thus far, 85% beat expectations, and the index is on track for blended earnings growth of 29%. Wells Fargo Investment Institute’s Sameer Samana ...
Sentora's OUSD Lending Vault Holds $42.5 Million on Tempo
Binance News - Sentora's OUSD lending vault holds $42.5 million in assets on the Tempo network. According to ChainCatcher, the vault is built on Morpho and allows users to borrow against cbBTC collateral. Most of its assets are currently idle and have not been deployed in loans, indicating low utilization.
AI | Morgan Stanley Sees Big AI Potential as Amazon Shares Rise
Binance News - Amazon shares rallied as Morgan Stanley saw major AI upside, according to Bloomberg. Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio and YouTube covered the U.S. market close with Romaine Bostick, Bailey Lipschultz, Carol Massar and Norah Mulinda.
FTC Ties Publicis’ $2.2 Billion LiveRamp Deal to Equal Rival Access
Binance News - The US Federal Trade Commission will allow Publicis Groupe SA to complete its $2.2 billion acquisition of LiveRamp Holdings Inc. if Publicis agrees to provide rivals equal access to the digital advertising platform’s data connectivity services, according to Bloomberg.
Trump Thanks Musk for Donating SpaceX Shares to U.S. Children
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. President Donald Trump thanked Elon Musk, saying he showed extraordinary generosity by giving SpaceX shares to millions of American children through “Trump Accounts.”
Katie Stockton: Sherwin-Williams Turnaround Looks Real
Binance News - According to CNBC, Fairlead Strategies founder and managing partner Katie Stockton sees signs that Sherwin-Williams’ turnaround may be taking hold after the stock’s corrective phase. The stock has rebounded from oversold conditions, with short-term momentum improving within its cyclical downtrend channel. Last week’s gap higher met resistance near the 200-day moving average at about $333; the next major resistance is at $370-$380. Stockton noted that the positive daily MACD and higher lows in the monthly MACD histogram point to easing long-term downside momentum. The downtrend channel that began in December 2024 has reached support from the monthly cloud model. Monthly stochastics hit long-term oversold levels before the June low, which may have marked the end of ...
Citgo Boosts 2026 Operating Profit Outlook by $2 Billion on Fuel Margins
Binance News - Citgo Petroleum Corp., the Venezuelan-owned, U.S.-based refiner, raised its 2026 operating profit outlook by $2 billion as fuel margins surged, according to Bloomberg.
ASX Chief Warns Australia Could Fall Further Behind Asian Financial Centers
Binance News - Australia risks losing more ground to major Asia-Pacific financial centers unless its stock exchange upgrades its market and makes it easier for investors to access, ASX Ltd.’s new chief said, according to Bloomberg.
Manhattan Office Tower Bond Sale Joins Wave of Postponements
Binance News - A bond sale tied to a 24-story midtown Manhattan office tower that houses the publisher of Rolling Stone was postponed, Bloomberg reported. It is the latest in a string of real estate-backed debt deals delayed amid weakened credit conditions and volatile rate markets.
Crypto PAC pours $362K into California race voters essentially decided in August
CoinTelegraph - A Fairshake affiliate is supporting incumbent Aisha Wahab through ads in November, but the congresswoman already won a special election in the district.
13-year-old Bitcoin wallet moves $33.4M amid Noah Doe case
Cryptopolitan - A long-neglected Bitcoin wallet sent 411.45 BTC, valued at around $33.4 million, just yesterday. This wallet is among 39,069 neglected wallets that a New York lawsuit is trying to classify as abandoned property. However, a recent transaction from this wallet runs counter to that classification. The wallet woke up after 13 years of silence According...
Kraken’s opt-in European wallet can expose spot holdings to futures losses
CryptoSlate - After eligible EEA Kraken Pro users opt in, default cross margin can draw on their full eligible balance, including qualifying Earn holdings. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
Apple's iOS Runs on Android Phones for the First Time in Hobbyist Demonstrations
Binance News - Hobbyists have demonstrated Apple’s iOS running on Android phones, including a Redmi Note 12 and a Nothing 3a. According to NS3.AI, a video showing iOS on a Redmi Note 12, posted October 18, has received more than 2 million views on X. The open-source ios-sweet project runs unmodified iOS 16.7.16 files on a Redmi Note 10 Pro, but major phone functions do not work. Installation erases Android user data and leaves most security protections disabled. The developers warn users against storing personal information on the device.
Nscale and Anthropic Discuss $45 Billion Cloud Deal, Agreement Could Come Within Days
Binance News - According to Jin10, sources said Nscale and Anthropic are discussing a $45 billion cloud computing deal that could be agreed within the next few days. Anthropic is also discussing leasing a second building at Nscale’s Monarch campus.
U.S. President Donald Trump: Talks With Russia Cover Iran and Diesel
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. President Donald Trump said talks with Russia cover Iran and diesel.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Warn Blockade Could Extend to Suez Canal
Binance News - According to Jin10, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesman Hossein Mohibi told the Tehran Times that Iran had not yet used all its capabilities to completely blockade the Strait of Hormuz. He warned that if the United States took military action again, even a limited strike, Iran would respond more forcefully, saying, “If the United States takes new action, the world will face a severe energy crisis.” Mohibi also said Iran had not linked the situations in the Strait of Hormuz, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Suez Canal, and had not yet used all the region’s forces or the capabilities of the “resistance front.”
Visa, Mesh partner to enable crypto spending at 175M merchant locations
CoinTelegraph - Mesh will connect crypto and stablecoin wallets to Visa’s global payment network, allowing users to spend digital assets without a separate card.
Major XRP Adoption News Sparks Excitement Across Ripple’s Community: Details
CryptoPotato - This one is not about XRP's price moves. Instead, it focuses more on its global reach.
Varun Datta, Truth Ventures CEO – Web3’s Funding Boom Is Over. That Could Be Good News for Founders
CryptoPotato - It would be difficult to describe crypto venture capital as being in a funding drought. Investors deployed approximately $5.7 billion into crypto and blockchain companies during the second quarter of 2026, according to Galaxy Research, an increase of 31% from the previous quarter. What has changed is where that money is going and what founders […]
HiddenSwap Review 2026: Enabling Crypto Swaps Without KYC
CryptoPotato - Exchanging or swapping cryptocurrencies anonymously isn’t always as simple as it should be. This is because some platforms require users to complete several steps, such as creating an account, completing Know Your Customer (KYC) verification, or even connecting their wallets before they can proceed with the transaction. Although these steps may serve different purposes, they […]
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Warn of Seven Undersea Cables in the Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - According to Jin10, Fars News reported that a spokesperson for Iran's Revolutionary Guards said seven major undersea fiber-optic cables cross the Strait of Hormuz and that global internet and commercial data depend on them. The spokesperson said the reminder was intended to let the enemy know.
CFTC Secures $228.6 Million Restitution Order Against EminiFX and Eddy Alexandre
Binance News - The CFTC secured federal court orders requiring Eddy Alexandre and EminiFX Inc. to pay $228,576,962 in restitution to investors who were defrauded. According to NS3.AI, the orders also require $15,049,500 in disgorgement, offset by restitution payments, and a $45,148,500 civil monetary penalty. The court found that EminiFX operated a Ponzi scheme that received more than $262 million from tens of thousands of investors. As of July 2026, a court-appointed receiver had returned over $98 million to more than 28,000 investors.
Strategy’s discretionary cash falls 72% as buyback authorization rises to $3 billion
CryptoSlate - Strategy's discretionary USD Cash fell to $447.3 million as the company spent another $193.1 million on STRC buybacks and raised its preferred-stock repurchase authorization to $3 billion. The Michael Saylor-led company disclosed on Oct. 19 that it bought Bitcoin for $22.1 million at an average price of $82,900 over the previous week. The acquisitions increased… Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
Wright Says US Plans to Legalize Some Dark-Fleet Oil Tankers
Binance News - Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the US will bring some “dark fleet” oil tankers into legal service to carry crude, Bloomberg reported. Investors will refurbish some vessels to transport non-sanctioned oil, he said in an interview with Bloomberg’s Annmarie Hordern at a Citadel Securities event in New York.
Postquant Labs launches QVM with Ethereum-style gas pricing for quantum computing
Cryptopolitan - Postquant Labs has launched a single programming layer that runs across competing quantum and classical hardware, which it calls the Quip Virtual Machine (QVM). It charges for computation with a gas model that is borrowed from Ethereum. The company stated that QVM is now live on its Aglais testnet at aglais.quip.network, with free compute credits...
Bartolini Says Diversification Will Prevail in Trump Accounts
Binance News - Matthew Bartolini, global head of research strategists at State Street Investment Management, said diversification will win out with Trump Accounts, according to Bloomberg. He joined Isabelle Lee and Eric Balchunas on Bloomberg ETF IQ to discuss the accounts after Elon Musk announced this morning that he would distribute a share of SpaceX to each child in the US.
XRP Market Cap Math Behind the $210 Price Target
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The striking feature of a $210 XRP call is not its optimism but the scale hidden inside the price tag.… Read the original on XRP’s $210 Target Implies a $13.26 Trillion Market Cap. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
U.S. Crude Futures Settle at $103.66 a Barrel, Up $2.25, or 2.22%
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. crude futures settled at $103.66 a barrel, up $2.25, or 2.22%.
Todd Rosenbluth Sees Healthy Rotation Across Thematic ETFs
Binance News - Todd Rosenbluth, head of research at TMX VettaFi, sees healthy rotation in thematic ETFs, according to Bloomberg. He joins Isabelle Lee and Eric Balchunas on “Bloomberg ETF IQ.”
AI | Hamilton Lane’s Erik Hirsch Says AI Wealth Has So Far Accrued in Private Markets
Binance News - Hamilton Lane Executive Co-Chairman Erik Hirsch said much of the wealth created by the AI boom has so far accrued in private markets, as companies stay private longer and draw on deeper pools of capital, according to Bloomberg. Hamilton Lane has exposure to OpenAI and Anthropic through venture and growth relationships. Hirsch discussed investor access to private AI companies through funds, secondaries and co-investments, and said going public is no longer the default path for most technology companies, even as some leading AI companies move toward IPOs. He appeared on “Bloomberg Tech.”
Apple Works on HomeView Upgrade With Screen-Swiveling Robotic Limb
Binance News - Bloomberg reported that Apple is developing a higher-end version of its HomeView device with a robotic limb that can automatically swivel the screen toward whoever is speaking.
US Orders Civilian Agencies to Rip DeepSeek Out of Government Systems
Decrypt - The Department of Homeland Security told civilian agencies to remove China's DeepSeek and any service built on it, and banned buying more, citing the risk of sensitive data reaching Beijing.
NVIDIA Completes Record-Breaking Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing Simulation
Binance News - NVIDIA completed a record-breaking simulation of fault-tolerant quantum computing at the Jülich Supercomputing Centre. According to ChainCatcher, the simulation was conducted at the center.
AI | Anthropic's 5% Share Fund Contrasts With Musk's SpaceX Pledge
Binance News - Anthropic plans to dedicate 5% of its shares to a public benefit fund to share potential wealth created by AI, according to Bloomberg. The plan differs from Elon Musk's pledge to give every child in America a share of SpaceX, as technology leaders debate who should benefit financially from the AI boom.
Digital Gold Market Triples Since Start of 2025 to as Much as $55 Billion
Binance News - The digital gold market has tripled since the start of 2025, reaching as much as $55 billion. According to NS3.AI, the World Gold Council's investor survey estimated global holdings at around 370 tonnes, equivalent to about 8% of global gold ETF holdings. Under its base-case scenario, the council expects the market to grow by about 27% annually, reaching as much as $170 billion by 2031. Younger investors are entering the market as the industry promotes more easily traded forms of physical gold. World Gold Council chief executive David Tait said demand cannot expand without the right infrastructure.
Iranian President Pezeshkian: Iran Has No Fundamental Differences With Regional Countries
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian President Pezeshkian said Iran has no fundamental differences with regional countries and is ready to resolve existing issues through dialogue, according to Iranian official media.