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Bitcoin's rising hashrate signals institutional interest; ETFs gain $1B, while cold wallet flaw exposes $140M.
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CryptoQuant CEO calls rising Bitcoin hashrate ‘indirect bullish signal’ from institutions
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Coinkite Sued After Coldcard Wallet Flaw Exposes $140M in Bitcoin
Bitcoin.com - A five-year-old security flaw in Coldcard hardware wallets has landed manufacturer Coinkite a lawsuit after attackers allegedly drained more than $140 million in bitcoin. The proposed class action claims the devices generated predictable recovery phrases, leaving customers exposed to theft. Coldcard Security Failure Sparks $140M Lawsuit A class action lawsuit filed Sept. 11, 2026, in […]
Thailand SEC says several companies eye crypto ETFs, none has applied
CoinTelegraph - Thailand’s SEC says several asset managers have sought consultations on spot crypto ETFs, but it cannot confirm whether the first funds will launch in 2026.
Binance moves to exclude disrupted overnight data from stock-futures funding
CryptoSlate - The October 21 notice targets inputs to payments between opposing traders, but gives no resulting rates or payment amounts. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
Aerodrome and Velodrome Merge Into Aero Across Seven Networks
CoinPaprika - Aerodrome and Velodrome, two leading decentralised exchanges, merged on 21 October 2026 to form Aero, a single spot exchange spanning seven networks. Existing AERO and VELO tokens migrate to one new AERO token, with veAERO and veVELO converting to staked sAERO.
XRP Ledger Bug Fix Amendment Delayed to November 4 After Validator Dip
U.Today - No hacks occurred, but a brief technical blip among servers automatically reset the timeline for the latest XRP upgrade. No hacks occurred, but a brief technical blip among servers automatically reset the timeline for the latest XRP upgrade.
Building Financial Services Through Connection at XT Exchange
BeInCrypto - New capabilities often reach users through connections between platforms, and XT Exchange has made choosing and describing those connections part of how it builds. Open an XT Exchange account today, and some of its most useful capabilities reach the user through a connection. The event markets in XPredict are powered by Polymarket: market status and The post Building Financial Services Through Connection at XT Exchange appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Tom Lee Says Bitmine Will Stop Buying ETH at 5% of Supply
Bitcoin.com - Bitmine is approaching the end of one of the largest corporate ethereum accumulation campaigns on record. Chairman Tom Lee says the company will stop buying once it reaches 5% of ETH supply, a ceiling he said was encouraged by Vitalik Buterin. Bitmine Is 100,000 ETH Away From Buying Goal Bitmine’s relentless ethereum buying spree is […]
JPMorgan Doubles SpaceX Price Target to $500, Sees $254,000,000,000 in Revenue Next Year
DailyHODL - JPMorgan raised its SpaceX price target to $500 from $240 after third-quarter results and now models $254 billion in 2027 revenue. The post JPMorgan Doubles SpaceX Price Target to $500, Sees $254,000,000,000 in Revenue Next Year appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
CoinDCX admits ‘operational losses’ after $16M wallet transfers draw scrutiny
CoinTelegraph - CoinDCX said it covered losses caused by a failed transfer process involving compromised wallets and credited all affected user accounts.
Coinbase, Bitgo Say Unaffected by PHP Flaw; Binance’s CZ Urges Caution
Bitcoin.com - As critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities hit the internet this week, several major crypto asset players, including Coinbase, Bitgo, Bitget Wallet and Pancakeswap, said they were unaffected by the PHP flaws. However, internet users were urged to strengthen their online security practices in the coming days, as the eMudhra vulnerability also remained exploitable. “Call me paranoid, but […]
Robinhood heads to Dubai as Dubai-based Bybit plots its way into the US
Cryptopolitan - Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) has committed to a 2027 date to launch in the Middle East after the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) gave the regulatory green light on the firm’s retail investing app in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). News of the 2027 expansion into the Middle East landed as the Dubai-based Bybit is...
Important Ripple News and XRP Price Update: October 22
CryptoPotato - XRP was rejected once again at $1.40, but it has defended the $1.30 support, for now at least.
Chinese Prosecutors Seek to Confiscate $5.1B in Bitcoin Seized by UK in Qian Case
Decrypt - A Tianjin court will hear the application after a six-month notice period, while a parallel fight over the same coins continues in London.
Nexo: Federal Reserve Decisions Put Crypto Market Recovery to the Test
Bitcoin.com - According to Nexo’s analysis, bitcoin’s price trajectory depends largely on Federal Reserve policy and upcoming inflation trends. Continued growth could be sustained if interest rates are held steady or reduced, whereas hawkish monetary policy shifts risk triggering market pullbacks. Federal Reserve and Inflation: Bitcoin’s Core Drivers As the global cryptocurrency market enters the final stretch […]
AI Stocks Could Crash in 2027: 3 Ways to Protect Your Money
BeInCrypto - If the AI bubble bursts in 2027 and the stock market crashes, how should investors prepare? What is the best way to stay safe while still increasing your chances of profitable trades?Alan Greenspan, the famous Fed chairman who served under four US presidents, warned about “irrational exuberance” in 1996. The Nasdaq then nearly quadrupled before The post AI Stocks Could Crash in 2027: 3 Ways to Protect Your Money appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin ETFs Turn October Positive With $1 Billion in Three Days While ETH Funds Bleed $1 Billion
99Bitcoins - U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $524.8 million on Wednesday, October 21, their third big day in a row, turning October’s flows positive after a rough start as buyers came back into BTC USD. ETH ETFs went the other way. They have lost about $1 billion this month. The BTC USD price hasn’t followed the.. The post Bitcoin ETFs Turn October Positive With $1 Billion in Three Days While ETH Funds Bleed $1 Billion appeared first on 99Bitcoins.
Aerodrome and Velodrome Unite to Chase $120B in Trading Volume
Bitcoin.com - Aerodrome and Velodrome have joined forces to create Aero, a new onchain trading platform setting its sights on seven blockchain networks that collectively process roughly $120 billion in monthly trading volume. The merger brings two of crypto’s decentralized exchange (DEX) platforms together in a bid to capture a larger slice of the market. Two Exchanges […]
What Prediction Markets Can Express on XT Exchange
BeInCrypto - Markets have always been good at pricing assets and poor at pricing questions; with XPredict, XT Exchange brings the instrument that closes that gap into an ordinary account. Markets are often described as information machines. The description is only partly earned. A conventional market is extremely good at aggregating opinion about one specific thing: what The post What Prediction Markets Can Express on XT Exchange appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin ETFs bag another $528M, taking 3-day haul past $1B
CoinTelegraph - US spot Bitcoin ETFs drew $1.08 billion over three trading sessions to push October flows back above water.
Interior Photos Can Reveal a Home Address, a Police AI Test Shows
Bitcoin.com - A new AI tool being tested by US law enforcement, including the Los Angeles Police Department and the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, can infer a home address from ordinary interior photos. The system matches architectural cues in a room to images from online real estate and rental listings, without relying on GPS or photo metadata. Its […]
Sakura Internet moved on PHP flaws hours before Japan's PM
Cryptopolitan - Sakura Internet suspended database web tools on its cloud over two PHP flaws, hours before Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged operators to patch that night.
SideSwap reopens Bitcoin swaps while Liquid reserves stay locked
CryptoSlate - SideSwap’s wallet funds the reopened swaps while partly manual refills can delay payments and direct Federation withdrawals remain restricted. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
Meta Ordered To Pay New Mexico $25,000,000,000 After Jury Finds 43,899,720 Privacy Violations
DailyHODL - A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay the state a record $25 billion penalty after a jury found nearly 44 million violations of consumer protection laws tied to the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The penalty, the largest ever against the company, will fund education and follows New Mexico's decision to pursue its own case outside a multistate settlement. The post Meta Ordered To Pay New Mexico $25,000,000,000 After Jury Finds 43,899,720 Privacy Violations appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Bitcoin Has New Major Advantage Over Gold, Analyst Says
U.Today - Analyst Jesse Eckel argues that Bitcoin has a major scarcity advantage over gold as scientists make progress toward artificially producing the precious metal. Analyst Jesse Eckel argues that Bitcoin has a major scarcity advantage over gold as scientists make progress toward artificially producing the precious metal.
Zcash Is About to Get 3x Faster With NU7, and ZEC Traders Are Already Buying In
Cryptopolitan - The date for Zcash’s next major network upgrade has been set by its developers. Network Upgrade 7 or NU7 for short will activate at block 3,543,405, which is set to land around November 5. Once it goes live, the upgrade will make payments on the privacy-focused blockchain three times faster by producing a new block...
IBM beats earnings estimates as its $7.8 billion software empire helps revive growth
Cryptopolitan - IBM exceeded Wall Street’s earnings expectations for the third quarter on Wednesday, October 21, thanks to the company’s $7.8 billion software unit, which saw revenues rise 5 percent to $17.1 billion. Financial analysts had predicted IBM would earn revenues of $16.82 billion and earnings of $2.86 per share. Investors weren’t particularly impressed, though. Shares slipped...
Coinbase Spotlights 8 Big Stories From Bitcoin Forecasts to AI
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin could outperform stocks, gold, and real estate over the next decade or longer, JPMorgan projects. Coinbase Predict highlighted that outlook alongside seven developments spanning investment access, corporate earnings, and artificial intelligence. JPMorgan Projects Bitcoin Returns Above Stocks and Gold An eight-item financial roundup shared by the Coinbase Predict account Oct. 20 on X led […]
Tesla starts Optimus production as profit falls 43%
Cryptopolitan - Tesla has started the production of its humanoid robot Optimus at its Fremont factory based in California. The announcement on October 21, 2026 stands as a significant point in its aspirations for robotics. However, it was accompanied by a drop in quarterly profit by 43%. Now, Tesla has a tough question to answer. Can it...
XRP MVRV ratio falls to 0.92 with $15.7 billion supply looming
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Santiment data shows XRP's 365-day MVRV ratio at 0.92, indicating holders are near break-even. However, Glassnode warns that high exchange supply and leverage among large-cap altcoins complicate the outlook. Read the original on XRP MVRV hits 0.92 as $15.7 billion exchange supply looms. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Recursive launches Flint coding model built largely with AI
Cryptopolitan - Recursive launched Flint on October 21, 2026. Much of the research behind this open-weight coding model was conducted with the help of AI. The entire model was created with the assistance of a small team in less than four months. The question is whether this approach creates a chance for small laboratories to compete with...
Why XRP May Retest $1 Before Its Next Major Rally: Analyst
CryptoPotato - XRP's recovery rests on weekly closes above $1.33; failure to regain that level leaves the $1 region exposed, an analyst warned today.
Anthropic's Claude Duet agent buys with a virtual card and blocks ID leaks
Cryptopolitan - Anthropic's Claude Duet preview buys through Link and Shop Pay after user approval, while a new classifier blocks card numbers and government IDs.
BlackRock adds new robotics ETF to its lineup of AI products
Cryptopolitan - BlackRock is adding a robotics fund to its AI investment lineup with the launch of the iShares Future Robotics and Related Technologies Active ETF (RBTX). The new robotics ETF is for investors who want reduced exposure to AI and robotics names as the enthusiasm for bets on AI continues to drop. The fund will trade...
Tom Lee’s Bitmine stakes another $390M in Ethereum as treasury hits 6.04M ETH
cryptoDNES - Bitmine staked another 159,728 ETH worth about $390.6 million on October 21, taking total staked ETH to 5.23 million, 86.5% of a 6.04 million ETH treasury. The post Tom Lee’s Bitmine stakes another $390M in Ethereum as treasury hits 6.04M ETH appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Singapore Dollar Gains Appeal as Carry-Trade Funding Currency Relative to Yen
Binance News - The Singapore dollar is gaining favor as a funding currency for carry trades relative to the Japanese yen, as low borrowing costs and fading expectations for appreciation make it more attractive, strategists said, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | Meta Faces Australian Class Action Over Alleged Harm to Children
Binance News - An Australian court has accepted a class action against Meta's Facebook and Instagram platforms, alleging that their algorithms exposed children to harmful content and encouraged dependency. According to Sina Finance, law firm MinterEllison filed the case in the Federal Court of Australia, the country's second-highest court, this month; it may be Australia's first lawsuit to blame social media platforms themselves for harm to users, particularly children and teenagers. Eight plaintiffs brought the class action, saying they were harmed by Meta's social media platforms before turning 18 and are seeking compensation. On ...
STOCKS | South Korean Data Center Firm Elice Surges 25%, Trades Above IPO Price
Binance News - Shares of South Korean AI computing provider Elice surged as much as 25%, moving above their IPO price amid improved technology-sector sentiment driven by favorable U.S. earnings. According to Sina Finance, the stock rose for a second consecutive session after closing up 30% on Wednesday, reaching 99,900 won per share, above its IPO price of 90,500 won.
AI TRENDS | Kling 4.0 API Launches, Gradually Opening to Global Businesses and Developers
Binance News - According to Jin10, the Kling 4.0 API has officially launched and will gradually become available to businesses and developers worldwide. Kling's latest model supports native video generation of up to 30 seconds per prompt, long takes, continuous narratives, and director-style thinking throughout. It is also available on iQIYI NaDou Pro, Higgsfield, LibTV, Magnific (Freepik), Meitu, OpenArt, OiiOii, TapNow, Tencent Design Miora, and Updream.
Iran’s Shadow Tanker Fleet Runs Out of Oil to Carry
Binance News - According to Jin10, The Wall Street Journal reported that Iran’s shadow tanker fleet, which held millions of barrels of crude aboard dozens of tankers anchored in Asian waters during much of the conflict, has run out of oil to transport. Kpler analysts said the reserves were fully depleted by mid-October because a U.S. naval blockade prevented Iran from replenishing its crude supplies. Tehran had sold the oil for billions of dollars in urgently needed cash.
STOCKS | Asian Software Security Shares Rise as Japan and South Korea Urge PHP Updates
Binance News - Asian cybersecurity-related software shares rose as Japan and South Korea urged action on vulnerabilities in PHP, widely used open-source software. According to Sina Finance, PHP’s development team said Wednesday it had released updates to patch two vulnerabilities that could expose websites and software platforms using PHP to cyberattacks, and urged users to install the updates immediately. Toyo Securities strategist Ryuta Otsuka said shares of Trend Micro, NEC, Fujitsu, and FFRI Security rose, making cybersecurity one of the market’s themes attracting investor attention. He added that, with U.S. corporate earnings lacking catalysts strong enough to lift the market, Japanese investors ...
Starshield disruptions in Ukraine test Europe's bid to rival Starlink
Cryptopolitan - When Starshield connections slowed down this month, Ukrainian commanders said that armed drones fell out of the sky. The failure also revealed a problem for Europe. It wants to lessen its dependence on American satellite services but does not yet have its own systems that would be able to replace them. When the drones fell...
Sovereign Wealth Funds' China and Hong Kong Investments Surge 190%
Binance News - According to CNBC, sovereign wealth funds invested $14.2 billion in mainland China and Hong Kong in the first nine months of 2026, a 190% increase over their investments through all of 2025, based on data from Global SWF. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund led with $6 billion, followed by the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority with $2.5 billion; overall, investments had plunged 54% in 2025 from the prior year.
STOCKS | Mattel Adds Largest Investor to Board as It Seeks to Unlock Value
Binance News - Mattel Inc. appointed Lee Matheson, a partner at EdgePoint Investment Group Inc. and a longtime shareholder, to its board on Wednesday, according to Bloomberg. The appointment comes as the company has attracted takeover interest.
Wood Mackenzie: China’s Iron Ore Influence Could Leave Japan a Price Taker
Binance News - Japan and other major iron ore buyers risk becoming price takers as a state-backed Chinese purchasing company seeks greater influence over pricing of the steelmaking ingredient, according to Wood Mackenzie Ltd. and Bloomberg.
Japan’s 30-Year Government Bond Yield Falls 3 Basis Points to 3.895%
Binance News - According to Jin10, Japan’s 30-year government bond yield fell 3 basis points to 3.895%.
Luka Doncic vs. Stephen Curry: Lakers Given 67% Win Chance Against Warriors on predict.fun
Binance News - The predict.fun prediction event for the NBA regular-season matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors currently gives the Lakers a 67% chance of winning, with Luka Doncic facing Stephen Curry. According to Odaily, the teams are set to meet at 10:00 (UTC+8) today in the 2026-2027 season opener, with the Lakers hosting. LeBron James left the Lakers during the offseason to join the 76ers, ushering in a new period led by Doncic, while the Warriors remain led by Curry and Draymond Green. The Lakers are expected to start Doncic, Reaves, Grimes, LaRavia and Kessler; the Warriors are expected to start Curry, Melton, Santos, Lundberg and Green.
Bloomberg Intelligence: China May Need Faster State Stock Buying to Sustain Recovery
Binance News - China’s national team may need to accelerate stock purchases after the benchmark posted a record losing streak, but state-backed buying alone may not be enough for a sustained recovery, Bloomberg reported, citing Bloomberg Intelligence.
Stock Trading Platform Aries Raises $7 Million in Seed Funding
Binance News - Stock trading platform Aries has completed a $7 million seed round. According to ChainCatcher, Thomas Peterffy led the round, with participation from Kleiner Perkins, Collision, John Paulson, and 638 users. Aries says it is building a stock trading platform and has launched Aries Infinite, a trading canvas that users can customize with individual components or generate by prompting AI.
AI TRENDS | Eric Schmidt: AI Could Eliminate 20% of Jobs at Large Companies
Binance News - Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt said artificial intelligence could allow large companies to operate with about 20% fewer employees as it takes over administrative and management tasks. According to Sina Finance, Schmidt said on a podcast aired this week with Norway’s sovereign wealth fund head Nicolai Tangen that AI agents could eliminate much of the coordination work, and that companies should manage employees’ transitions in a “legal and humane” way. He illustrated his view with a hypothetical company of 10,000 employees, saying several thousand might not be needed. ...
Federal Reserve Hold Probability at 83.9% in October, December 25-Basis-Point Hike Odds at 76%
Binance News - The probability of the Federal Reserve holding rates in October is 83.9%, while the probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point increase is 16.1%. According to Odaily, CME FedWatch data put the probability of a December hold at 9.9%, a cumulative 25-basis-point increase at 76.0%, and a cumulative 50-basis-point increase at 14.2%.
Lighter Plans November U.S. Derivatives License Applications as LIT Briefly Gains 15%
Binance News - Lighter plans to apply to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in November for designated contract market (DCM) and derivatives clearing organization (DCO) licenses, founder and CEO Vladimir Novakovski said at the company’s third-quarter investor meeting. According to Odaily, the applications are intended to support opening the platform’s business to U.S. institutional clients. Novakovski said Lighter had held preliminary discussions with CFTC staff about applying existing regulatory principles to on-chain trading and clearing. After an application is formally submitted, the regulator can take up to 280 days to ...
Evernorth Filing Hints at Potential XRP Treasury Funding Lift
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Evernorth Holdings filed a prospectus on Oct. 19 to register 11,499,992 Class A shares tied to existing public warrants. If… Read the original on Evernorth’s 11.5 Million-Share Filing Puts $132.2 Million XRP Buy in Play. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
China Turns Back to Costlier Gas as El Niño Strains Power Supply
Binance News - Guangdong, China’s industrial heartland, is turning back to more expensive natural gas to meet rising electricity demand after El Niño curtailed hydropower and wind output, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | Mark Zuckerberg: Meta's Muse and Metaverse Businesses Could Move Toward Profitability Next Year
Binance News - Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company’s Muse AI assistant and metaverse business could begin moving toward profitability next year. According to Sina Finance, Zuckerberg said on Wednesday’s third-quarter earnings call that Muse, launched last month, is not yet profitable because it requires substantial computing power, but Meta expects efficiency improvements to change that next year. He said that if computing efficiency continues to improve rapidly over the coming years, as Meta believes likely, Muse could generate substantial profits for years. Meta also plans to take a small fee from transactions facilitated by Muse, which is currently available only in the United States and Canada, partly because of its high computing requirements. ...
Whale Spends $50,000 on ‘Republican Sweep’ in Polymarket’s 2026 Midterm Market
Binance News - A whale made a single $50,000 purchase on “Republican Sweep” in Polymarket’s “Balance of Power: 2026 Midterm Elections” market. According to ChainCatcher, the outcome’s implied probability is 8.82% based on the current transaction price.
Mercer International Lays Groundwork for Possible Chapter 11
Binance News - Mercer International Inc., a Canadian pulp producer, is laying the groundwork for a potential Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported.
STOCKS | Meta Raises Capital Spending Outlook as Tesla Cuts Its Spending Target
Binance News - Meta raised its capital-spending outlook and increased its AI investment, sending its shares higher after hours, while Tesla lowered its spending outlook and its shares fell after hours. According to Sina Finance, Meta said on Wednesday that it expects 2026 capital spending of $135 billion to $145 billion, raising the lower end of its range from $130 billion, and plans to distribute a new class of shares to existing investors as a stock dividend. Tesla said in a Wednesday statement that third-quarter capital spending totaled $4.73 billion, below analysts’ average estimate of $7.95 billion, and lowered its full-year spending target; its planned transformation into an AI and robotics company faces a test.
South Korean Lawmakers Push EV Production Tax Credit
Binance News - South Korean lawmakers are pushing legislation to create a production tax credit for electric vehicles made in the country. According to Sina Finance, media reports citing a draft bill amendment said lawmakers from the ruling Democratic Party of Korea and opposition People Power Party submitted a bill on October 16 proposing corporate tax relief for companies producing electric vehicles in South Korea. Chinese-made vehicles accounted for 35% of new electric vehicle registrations in South Korea in the first half, up from 4.7% in 2022. South Korean Finance Minister Lee Hyung-il plans to visit Hyundai Motor's Namyang R&D Center around November 4 to hear industry views on electric vehicle tax credits and other related issues.
STOCKS | Comcast Plans Large-Scale Layoffs as Part of Broad Restructuring
Binance News - Comcast is planning large-scale layoffs as part of a broad restructuring of its cable, broadband, and wireless businesses. According to Sina Finance, people familiar with the matter said the restructuring is intended to strengthen Comcast’s operating capabilities as an independent company after it spins off NBCUniversal next year. The layoffs could be announced over the coming weeks and are intended to create more flexible teams, free up funds for higher-growth areas, and advance other long-term goals. Comcast, a Philadelphia-based media and telecommunications group, has been losing cable subscribers as customers cancel packages and switch to streaming ...
AI | UniSuper CIO Says Industry Is Near Supercycle Peak
Binance News - UniSuper Chief Investment Officer John Pearce said the AI industry is closer to the top of the supercycle in a rare Bloomberg Television interview with Haidi Stroud-Watts, according to Bloomberg. He discussed risks in the sector and what makes some AI business models questionable.
SpaceX Reportedly Offers 20% Raises to Recruit Staff for Memphis Data Center Buildout
Binance News - SpaceX is offering employees a 20% pay increase to work on-site for six weeks at its data center projects in Memphis, Tennessee, and Southaven, Mississippi. According to Sina Finance, an internal email sought volunteers to help build the Colossus 1 and Colossus 2 facilities, with construction experience considered a plus; participants could also qualify for bonuses tied to project results, while SpaceX would cover travel and logistics costs. A separate email said the company had offered staff a 20% stipend for surge projects since August and invited specialists to work on the data centers over the following three months. The program was tentatively scheduled to end on ...
Santos Sets Quarterly Production Record as New LNG and Oil Projects Boost Output
Binance News - Santos Ltd. said production in the three months through September reached a quarterly record as output increased at two major projects, according to Bloomberg.
China’s Petrochemical Glut Tightens After Eight Months of US-Iran War
Binance News - China has burned through much of its petrochemical glut, built up over years of overproduction, as the US-Iran war chokes oil flows, setting the stage for higher prices across a range of industrial materials, according to Bloomberg.
Polymarket's Pacers vs. Pelicans Market: Kelly Oubre Over 11.5 Points Odds Rise 23.5 Percentage Points
Binance News - On Polymarket's “Pacers vs. Pelicans” event, the “Yes” option in the “Kelly Oubre over 11.5 points” submarket rose to 53%, up 23.5 percentage points. According to ChainCatcher, the option stood at 29.5% one hour earlier.
ASX Plans 2027 Strategy Reveal as CEO Attia Sets Out Turnaround Roadmap
Binance News - ASX Ltd. plans to unveil more details of its strategic transformation in the first half of next year as it seeks a turnaround, according to Bloomberg. CEO Attia laid out a roadmap.
APA Group Advances Major Australian Gas Pipeline to Ease Projected Shortfalls
Binance News - APA Group reached a final investment decision on a natural gas pipeline linking Queensland and New South Wales, which could help alleviate projected shortfalls in southeastern Australia, according to Bloomberg.
AstraZeneca: FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Ultomiris for Adult IgA Nephropathy
Binance News - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval to AstraZeneca’s Ultomiris for adults with IgA nephropathy, a rare kidney disease that can lead to kidney failure. According to Sina Finance, an interim analysis of a late-stage clinical trial found that Ultomiris reduced proteinuria by 43.4% after 34 weeks compared with a placebo. The ongoing trial will continue through 106 weeks to assess whether the drug can slow kidney function decline and support traditional approval. AstraZeneca said Ultomiris is the first and only approved C5 inhibitor for the disease and targets an immune-system pathway associated with kidney inflammation.
U.S. Stock Futures Fall as Investors Digest Meta and Tesla Earnings
Binance News - According to CNBC, U.S. stock futures fell late Wednesday as investors assessed third-quarter results from Meta Platforms and Tesla. Dow futures slipped 0.2%, or 92 points, S&P 500 futures fell 0.3% and Nasdaq-100 futures lost 0.5%. Meta shares rose 2% in extended trading after revenue beat estimates and the company issued strong guidance for the current quarter. Tesla shares fell 2% after the automaker reported better-than-expected third-quarter revenue and earnings.
Trump Administration Waives Red Diesel Tax Recordkeeping Rules to Encourage Tax-Exempt Fuel Purchases
Binance News - The Trump administration is waiving tax recordkeeping requirements for red diesel to encourage farmers, truck-stop operators and other companies to buy the tax-exempt fuel. According to Sina Finance, the IRS issued guidance Wednesday temporarily easing tax filing and recordkeeping requirements for dyed diesel, which is used off-road and colored red to distinguish it from clear diesel. Red diesel is exempt from federal excise tax, while clear diesel is taxed at 24.4 cents per gallon. Buyers and sellers had been seeking more federal guidance on how to use the new policy. The IRS guidance may reassure them that buying dyed diesel will not lead ...
Polymarket's Kings First-Score Probability Falls 16 Points in Kings vs. Clippers Market
Binance News - On Polymarket, the “Kings” option in the “Team to Score First” submarket for “Kings vs. Clippers” fell from 66% to 50%. According to ChainCatcher, the drop occurred over one hour.
Railway Reports Unauthorized Access to Environment Variables, Urges Users to Rotate Keys
Binance News - Cloud deployment platform Railway detected unusual activity in a system that stores customer environment variables, according to an official announcement. According to ChainCatcher, an initial investigation suggests an unauthorized third party may have accessed encrypted variables and obtained the decrypted contents of some, potentially including API keys, database credentials and container registry credentials. Railway believes the incident may be part of a recent series of attacks targeting platform companies to breach AI inference providers, and said it notified upstream service providers to revoke keys. Railway has paused all deployments and urged all users to immediately rotate environment variables, API keys and private repository credentials stored on the ...
STOCKS | Meta Plans Nonvoting Shares for Zuckerberg Amid Proposed California Wealth Tax
Binance News - Meta Platforms said in a Wednesday filing that CEO Mark Zuckerberg agreed to remain a resident of California or another jurisdiction where the company is headquartered for eight years, after he said he was considering leaving California if the state passes a wealth tax. According to Sina Finance, Meta plans to issue Class C shares without voting rights to Zuckerberg, which he can sell for liquidity without weakening his voting control; the arrangement is partly intended to prevent the proposed tax from forcing him to sell voting shares to pay a potentially multibillion-dollar tax bill. California voters will decide on the measure next month, and it would apply to people whose net worth exceeded $1 billion on January 1, 2026.
STOCKS | Tesla Q3 Capital Spending Misses Estimates as Musk’s AI and Robotics Pivot Faces a Test
Binance News - Tesla reported third-quarter capital expenditures of $4.73 billion, well below analysts’ average estimate of $7.95 billion, as Elon Musk’s plan to transform the automaker into an AI and robotics company faces a test. According to Sina Finance, CFO Vaibhav Taneja said on a call that Tesla lowered its 2026 capital spending target to $20 billion from a previously projected figure of more than $25 billion; the company invested $8.3 billion in the first half of this year. Tesla needs substantial investment to shift its business toward AI, robotics and autonomous driving. The transition is also seen as a key reason Tesla could ...
AI | UniSuper Avoids Direct Data Center Investments
Binance News - UniSuper, one of Australia's top pension funds, is steering clear of direct data center investments, according to Bloomberg. It says companies that harness AI will ultimately be the boom's biggest winners, rather than those building the infrastructure.
Russia's Defense Ministry: Russian Forces Continue Strikes on Ukrainian Logistics Centers and Port Infrastructure
Binance News - On October 21, Russian forces continued daytime drone strikes on Ukrainian logistics centers, port infrastructure, and vessels carrying military cargo. According to Sina Finance, Russia's Defense Ministry said a logistics center in Rivne used to store and distribute supplies for Ukraine's military was hit. It also reported that a dry-cargo ship bound for the Port of Chornomorsk with support supplies for Ukrainian forces was struck at sea.
PRECIOUS METALS | SPDR Gold Trust Holdings Fall 2.566 Tonnes to 1,057.617 Tonnes
Binance News - According to Jin10, SPDR Gold Trust's holdings fell by 2.566 tonnes from the previous day to 1,057.617 tonnes.
Kinder Morgan Commits $4.2 Billion to Texas Gas Pipeline for Data Center
Binance News - Kinder Morgan Inc. formally committed to building a $4.2 billion gas pipeline across West Texas and the Panhandle to supply fuel for a data center complex, according to Bloomberg.
Coinbase and HTX Among Six Crypto Platforms Facing Restrictions in Kazakhstan
CryptoPotato - Coinbase, HTX, and four other crypto platforms are facing access restrictions in Kazakhstan after a court backed the regulator's legal action.
Tesla CFO Says Energy Business Gross Margin Rose From 20.4% to 33.1%
Binance News - Tesla’s energy business gross margin rose from 20.4% to 33.1%, the company’s CFO said. According to ChainCatcher, the increase was mainly driven by tariff refunds and warranty expense adjustments.
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U.S. Midterms Poised to Become Costliest on Record as Elon Musk Takes Donor Spotlight
Binance News - Republicans and Democrats are putting hundreds of millions of dollars toward the battle for control of Congress in what is shaping up to be the most expensive midterm election in U.S. history, according to Bloomberg. Elon Musk has again taken a central role among major donors.
First Founder Sees Encouragement in Meta Partnerships
Binance News - Libby Leffler discussed whether Meta’s history of scaling new initiatives offers reason to doubt Mark Zuckerberg’s ability to succeed, and noted the company’s new non-voting Class C common stock, according to Bloomberg. Meta’s fourth-quarter revenue outlook is $73 billion to $76 billion, compared with analysts’ estimate of $73.57 billion.
Tesla CFO Raises This Year's Capital Spending Guidance to $20 Billion
Binance News - Tesla's chief financial officer raised the company's capital spending guidance for this year to $20 billion. According to ChainCatcher, the update was announced by Tesla's CFO.
AI TRENDS | OpenAI Is Working on Safety IDs to Distinguish End Users
Binance News - According to Jin10, OpenAI is working to introduce Safety IDs that users can provide during investigations to help distinguish between different end users.
AI TRENDS | OpenAI to Update Usage Policies on November 20, 2026, Clarifying Safe Model and Sensitive AI Rules
Binance News - According to Jin10, OpenAI will update its usage policies starting November 20, 2026, to clarify rules for safe model development and sensitive AI applications.
Elon Musk: Tesla to Increase Production to Meet Demand
Binance News - Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company will increase production to meet market demand. According to ChainCatcher, Tesla trades under the ticker TSLA.O.
NBC: U.S. Moves Some Troops and Diplomatic Personnel Out of the Middle East
Binance News - The United States has been reducing troop levels at some bases in the Middle East, while heads of several U.S. diplomatic missions in the region were told Wednesday to begin staffing reductions. According to Sina Finance, citing NBC News, U.S. troops in Jordan were among those being moved, and troops stationed in Qatar and Kuwait were also repositioned, according to a U.S. official and two people familiar with the matter.
BlackRock’s Armando Senra Says Family Offices See Geopolitics as a Short-Term Factor
Binance News - Armando Senra, head of the Americas institutional business at BlackRock, said family offices generally view geopolitical tensions as a source of short-term market and allocation effects, not a reason for major long-term portfolio changes, according to Bloomberg. Investors are attentive to current events but continue broader institutional-client trends, including expanding and diversifying private-market exposure and using ETFs for active and index strategies.
Steve Westly Forecasts a SpaceX-Tesla Combination
Binance News - Steve Westly, founder and managing partner of The Westly Group and a former Tesla board member, expects SpaceX and Tesla to combine, Bloomberg reported. He spoke on “Bloomberg The Close.”
BOJ Survey: Over 80% See Next Rate Increase in December
Binance News - More than 80% of Bank of Japan watchers expect the central bank’s next interest rate increase in December, according to Bloomberg. None expect a hike when the bank concludes its next meeting on Oct. 30.
Hong Kong Turns to Carried-Interest Tax Exemptions in Contest With Singapore
Binance News - Hong Kong is using tax exemptions on carried interest to compete with Singapore for Asia’s billionaires and fund managers, as an IPO boom and Mainland China’s backing bolster its push, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | Ark's Keeney Says Robotaxis Will Shape Tesla's Future
Binance News - Tasha Keeney, Ark Investment's director of investment analysis, said robotaxis are Tesla's future and that the company is well positioned against peers. She said Tesla's Cybercab is cheaper to operate than Waymo's next-generation vehicle. Tesla reported third-quarter profits that beat estimates, Bloomberg reported.
Google Ends NDA Requirement for Local Officials Discussing Data Center Projects
Binance News - According to Jin10, Google (GOOG.O) will no longer require local officials to sign nondisclosure agreements when discussing data center construction projects, The Information reported. Critics had argued that the agreements hindered officials from disclosing the projects’ local impacts to the public. The move is aimed at reducing resistance to data center construction.
Meta Platforms CFO: Instagram Time Spent per User Hit a Global Record, Growing at a Double-Digit Rate
Binance News - According to Jin10, Meta Platforms' chief financial officer said global time spent per user on Instagram reached an all-time high in the third quarter, growing by double digits year over year.
AI TRENDS | Mark Zuckerberg: Meta Platforms to Adjust VR Investment Pace and Focus on AI
Binance News - According to Jin10, Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company will adjust the pace of its investment in virtual reality and shift its focus to artificial intelligence.
Mark Zuckerberg: Muse Requires Heavy Computing Now but Could Become Highly Profitable as Efficiency Improves
Binance News - According to Jin10, Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Muse requires substantial computing power in the near term and will achieve high profitability as computing efficiency improves.
AI TRENDS | Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg: Over 10 Million in U.S. and Canada Set Up Muse Agents in Six Weeks
Binance News - According to Jin10, Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that more than 10 million people in the United States and Canada had set up Muse personal agents in just six weeks.
STOCKS | IBM Revenue Beats Estimates as Delayed Orders Recover and Software Revenue Grows 8.3%
Binance News - According to Jin10, IBM's third-quarter revenue exceeded analyst expectations, rising about 5% year over year to $17.1 billion. The company said most infrastructure orders delayed earlier this year have returned to the signing stage. Infrastructure revenue, including mainframe servers, increased 4% to $3.7 billion, with both figures beating analysts' average estimates. CFO Kavanaugh said about two-thirds of mainframe and related software deals delayed earlier this year had been signed. IBM said customers had temporarily shifted spending to chips and servers amid supply shortages prompted by the artificial intelligence boom, affecting its mainframe and software businesses. Software revenue grew 8.3% to $7.8 billion, above Wall Street's $7.64 billion estimate. ...