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Bitcoin miners halt aggressive selling, fueling optimism; Ledger confirms hardware implant; Ethereum faces Wall Street shorts.
Ethereum News | Tom Lee Predicts Ethereum Could Reach $25,000–$50,000 This Bull Cycle
Binance News - Key TakeawaysBitMine Chairman Tom Lee predicts Ethereum could reach $25,000 to $50,000 during the current bull cycle.Lee believes ETH's five-year consolidation could precede a significant price breakout.He expects Ethereum to exceed $5,000 by the end of 2026.Lee sees ETH potentially reaching $7,500 if Bitcoin surpasses $100,000.Prediction-market traders reportedly assign just a 4% probability to ETH reaching $5,000 before year-end.Tom Lee Sees Ethereum Rallying Toward $50,000BitMine Chairman Tom Lee has outlined a bullish outlook for Ethereum, predicting that ETH could reach between $25,000 and $50,000 during the current market cycle.According to an October 10 report from BlockBeats, Lee based his forecast on Ethereum's extended consolidation, arguing that approximately five ...
Ledger Confirms Hidden Hardware Implant in Affected User’s Wallet
Bitcoin.com - Ledger confirmed Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, that a hardware wallet belonging to one affected customer contained an unauthorized implant, lending credibility to suspicions of a supply chain attack involving Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis. The discovery follows reports of cryptocurrency losses approaching $93.4 million across hundreds of addresses. Ledger Confirms Physical Tampering as Crypto Wallet Investigation […]
BTCPay Docker Users Must Opt Into Tor at Next Setup or Update to Keep Onion Access
Binance News - BTCPay Server operators using the standard Docker deployment must explicitly select Tor at their next setup or update to retain onion access. According to NS3.AI, Tor is no longer included automatically, though it remains supported and existing data will stay in the current Tor volumes. Version 2.4.5 also blocks private-network destinations by default for certain outbound HTTP requests to reduce server-side request forgery risk. Operators who intentionally use private services must allow the required destinations.
BTCPay Docker users must opt into Tor at their next update to keep onion access
CryptoSlate - Existing installations must explicitly select Tor at their next setup or update, even though existing Tor data is preserved. The post BTCPay Docker users must opt into Tor at their next update to keep onion access appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Judy Shelton Joins Treasury to Advise on Currency Policy
Binance News - Treasury announced Friday that Judy Shelton will advise Bessent on currency policy, with a particular focus on China's financial conditions, according to CNBC. According to NS3.AI, Shelton's monetary views favor gold rather than Bitcoin, and Bitcoin showed no reaction tied to her appointment. The Senate blocked Shelton's 2019 Federal Reserve nomination. The clearest potential effect on crypto may come through China currency policy, but whether Bitcoin and XRP can benefit remains an open question.
Nvidia Reportedly in Talks to Acquire or Increase Investment in Reflection AI
Binance News - Nvidia is reportedly in talks to acquire Reflection AI or increase its investment in the U.S. open-weight model developer, according to the Financial Times. According to ChainCatcher, the discussions are still at an early stage and could take multiple forms.
Israeli Media Says Trump and Netanyahu Discussed Possible New Strike on Iran
Binance News - According to Jin10, Israel's Channel 13 reported on October 10 that U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu recently held frequent and urgent talks about the possibility of another U.S.-Israeli military strike on Iran. The report, citing senior Israeli security officials, said the United States and Israel have not made a final decision, and Netanyahu has no intention of taking military action before Israel's parliamentary election later this month. It also said the Israeli military believes the United States is likely to resume military action against Iran in the future, and that the Israeli military is preparing for all possible scenarios.
Catcher Predict: MOUZ Map 1 Winner Odds Surge 16% in ESL Pro League Playoff Match Against Spirit
Binance News - Catcher Predict reported that the MOUZ option in Polymarket's submarket for the Counter-Strike ESL Pro League playoff match between MOUZ and Spirit, specifically the "Map 1 Winner" market, saw sharp volatility. According to ChainCatcher, the odds rose from 42.5% one hour earlier to 58.5% at the time of reporting, a 16% increase. The update said the move may have been affected by breaking news.
Wall Street Is Pulling Money From Ethereum as Traders Load Shorts
BeInCrypto - Ethereum ETFs bled $56.1 million for a ninth straight day as $5 billion in ETH shorts stack up above the price. The post Wall Street Is Pulling Money From Ethereum as Traders Load Shorts appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Ledger Reportedly Confirms Hardware Implant in At Least One Affected User's Device
Binance News - Ledger reportedly confirmed an unauthorized hardware implant in at least one affected user's device, according to Bitcoin News. According to NS3.AI, Ledger is investigating the incident with relevant authorities and SEAL_911, while hardware wallet reseller CryptoBilis has suspended sales of all hardware wallets. Ledger said there is currently no indication that its internal security infrastructure, systems, or services have been compromised. The company also advised users who bought devices from CryptoBilis and have not completed setup to avoid finishing the setup process.
Papertrade.xyz Attracts $118 Million in Deposits, Offers Up to 1,000x Leverage
Binance News - Papertrade.xyz, a synthetic perpetuals DEX built on Hyperliquid HyperEVM, has attracted $118 million in deposits and reached a total value locked of $118 million. According to Odaily, the platform supports leverage of up to 1,000x. As of 11:45 a.m. ET on October 10, Papertrade.xyz data showed about $11 billion in open positions across 2,349 holdings, backed by only $54 million in funding. The platform does not charge slippage, funding rates, spreads, or traditional notional trading fees, and trades are executed through synthetic swaps between users and a shared protocol liquidity pool. ...
Papertrade Perp DEX Pulls in $118M in 24 Hours With 1,000x Leverage
Bitcoin.com - This weekend, a new cryptocurrency trading platform built on Hyperliquid, known as Papertrade.xyz, has become a lively topic of conversation across the crypto community. The application allows traders to leverage their positions by as much as 1,000 times their initial investment, an eye-popping proposition that has helped attract more than $100 million in deposits since […]
Bitcoin Recovery May Not Reverse Losses in Proposed 3x Funds
Binance News - The SEC approved exchange-listing rules on Oct. 2 for proposed 3x Bitcoin and Ethereum funds from VS Trust. According to NS3.AI, the products are designed to target three times their benchmark's daily return before fees and expenses, rather than three times the return over longer holding periods. VS Trust's Oct. 7 amended filing says both funds carry a 1.85% annual management fee and have not begun trading. The issuer also warned that shareholders could lose their entire investment in one day or overnight, and that daily exposure adjustments can leave investors with losses even if Bitcoin returns to the entry price.
Being right about Bitcoin won’t save your 3x leveraged ETF position
CryptoSlate - Bitcoin's next recovery could vindicate your investment thesis but leave your leveraged fund deep in the red, because the fund's daily reset can make waiting a pretty expensive habit. Getting Bitcoin right and actually making money on Bitcoin are becoming two different skills, especially now that Wall Street is preparing products for people who don't […] The post Being right about Bitcoin won’t save your 3x leveraged ETF position appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Bitcoin Miners Stop Selling Aggressively: Why This Could Be Big for BTC
CryptoPotato - BTC's price recovery from the early July lows have dramatically improved conditions for miners. The impact has started to show.
KAIA Surges After Major South Korean Exchange Listing, Traders Anticipate Gains
TheCurrencyAnalytics - KAIA shot to its highest price of the year. The move came right after the token landed on Upbit, the… Read the original on KAIA Soars to Yearly High After Upbit Listing; Traders Eye $0.065 Breakout. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
This Sam Altman-Backed Life Insurer Runs Entirely on Bitcoin, and Just Raised $37.5 Million
Decrypt - The Bermuda-based insurer, which runs entirely on Bitcoin, drew the funding from existing backers led by Bain Capital Crypto after a record year driven by demand from wealthy families in Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
CFTC proposes a divide between prediction contracts and sportsbook wagers
CryptoSlate - An event-contract proposal and separate casino-wager rule sharpen the federal classification boundary while leaving state-law access disputes unresolved. The post CFTC proposes a divide between prediction contracts and sportsbook wagers appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Bitcoin Traders Stack $4.5 Billion in Calls as $95K Bets Take Shape
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin’s options market is sending a curious message. With bitcoin trading above $82,000, calls account for 60.24% of outstanding options interest, while a massive 25,030.6 BTC position sits at Deribit’s $95,000 strike for Oct. 30. Meanwhile, futures open interest stands at $51.7 billion, and options max pain levels point toward considerably lower prices. Traders are […]
Here’s a Way to Predict When AI Chatbots Will Turn Bad
Decrypt - Physicists at George Washington University say a formula can estimate when an AI chatbot will flip from good answers to bad ones, and early tests on small models back it up.
Luxor’s reported 6–13% annualized Bitcoin yield depends on mining delivery
CryptoSlate - Luxor’s paired forwards can fix gross BTC receipts, while mining delivery, counterparty performance and financing terms still determine repayment. The post Luxor’s reported 6–13% annualized Bitcoin yield depends on mining delivery appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Bitcoin Price Holds $82K as Blackrock Leads ETF Rebound
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin ETFs returned to positive territory on Friday with a modest $21.13 million inflow, offering some relief after two heavy days of redemptions. Ether funds remained under pressure, while NEAR kept attracting fresh capital. Bitcoin Funds Stabilize After 2 Heavy Days of Redemptions The week ended with a quieter tone, but the underlying flow picture […]
'Almost Like Satoshi Knew Something': Adam Back Throws Shade at Ethereum
U.Today - BTC Pioneer Adam Back Takes Aim at Ethereum in favor of Bitcoin’s UTXO Model. BTC Pioneer Adam Back Takes Aim at Ethereum in favor of Bitcoin’s UTXO Model.
Spiko and Nous Research Lead Significant Growth in Crypto Fundraising Efforts
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Two companies grabbed $90 million each last week. That’s not a typo — Spiko and Nous Research both closed identical… Read the original on Spiko and Nous Research Each Secure $90 Million in $380 Million Crypto Fundraising Surge. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Polymarket Gives Dems 62% Midterm Sweep Odds, CLARITY Act in Jeopardy
Bitcoin.com - Prediction markets are flashing warning signs for the cryptocurrency industry ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms. Polymarket gives Democrats a 62% chance of sweeping both chambers of Congress, while Kalshi puts the odds at 61%. Such an outcome could complicate efforts to revive the CLARITY Act and reshape Washington’s cryptocurrency regulations. Prediction Markets See a […]
One of Wall Street's Best Hedge Funds Just Blew a 44% Gain Because of AI Bets
BeInCrypto - Lone Pine's hedge fund erased a 44% gain in one quarter as AI stocks like Nebius and ASML reversed. See which bets failed. The post One of Wall Street's Best Hedge Funds Just Blew a 44% Gain Because of AI Bets appeared first on BeInCrypto.
XRP Ledger Patches Bug That Could Have Created XRP From Nothing
CoinPaprika - A security report published on 9 October revealed a flaw in the XRP Ledger that could have let attackers create new XRP from nothing. RippleX fixed the bug in its xrpld 3.4.1 software release and found no evidence of exploitation.
Bitcoin Price Clings to $82,800 as the Next Breakout Remains Elusive
Bitcoin.com - Bitcoin’s price traded at $82,816 on Saturday, Oct. 10, as the market continued consolidating following its retreat from the $87,000 region. While the hourly chart shows signs of recovery, the four-hour and daily charts remain range-bound, with bulls defending support near $82,200. Technical indicators offer a mixed picture, with neutral oscillators, stronger, longer-term moving averages, […]
Stealing $1.5B in crypto is easy, cashing out is the trap
CryptoSlate - North Korean hackers stole around $1.5 billion from Bybit in February 2025. While the hack itself has been widely covered and analyzed, few have focused on what happened afterward and what became of the stolen funds. To move all that money, hackers needed to rely on an entire network of people willing to handle stolen […] The post Stealing $1.5B in crypto is easy, cashing out is the trap appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Justin Sun says Tron’s post-quantum cryptography has gone live on testnet
CoinTelegraph - “We’re ready to bring quantum resistance to mainnet at any time,” Sun said in a post on X.
Hidden Spy Chip Found Inside a Sealed Ledger Wallet
BeInCrypto - Mark Karpelès says a sealed Ledger wallet hid a spy chip that steals its secret words. Here is how it works and who is to blame. The post Hidden Spy Chip Found Inside a Sealed Ledger Wallet appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Strive Is Running Saylor’s Playbook and Has Raised Enough for 638 Bitcoin
Bitcoin.com - Strive’s SATA preferred stock generated an estimated $55 million this week, enough to buy about 638 BTC, even though the shares spent three of five trading days below the price at which new issuance stops. How the 638 BTC Was Acquired The number comes from a weekly dashboard snapshot which shows three figures for the […]
DOJ Puts Binance’s $4.3 Billion Deal Back Under the Microscope
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The U.S. Department of Justice is taking another hard look at Binance. The $4.3 billion settlement the exchange struck in… Read the original on DOJ Puts Binance’s $4.3 Billion Deal Back Under the Microscope. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
SpaceX Faces Significant Share Unlock as Third Quarter Results Approach
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Jim Cramer is watching SpaceX closely. Really closely. On Thursday he called a recent company deal “HUGE,” and by Friday… Read the original on SpaceX’s 1.31 Billion Share Unlock Could Rock Stock After Q3 Results. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
A Decade-Old XRP Ledger Bug Could Have Minted XRP Out of Thin Air
Bitcoin.com - The XRP Ledger quietly patched a 2015-era payment engine flaw that could have let an attacker create spendable XRP beyond the network’s fixed supply for just a few hundred XRP in reserves. What Was Actually Broken? The problem sat inside the code that settles payments across the XRP Ledger’s built-in decentralized exchange (DEX). According to […]
XT Exchange at Eight: Crypto’s Next Billion Will Be Won in the User Experience
BeInCrypto - At XT8’s anniversary X Space, the COO argued that the next billion users will come for faster payments, broader access and simpler financial decisions—not for another lesson in blockchain. The crypto industry has spent years asking how to bring more people on-chain. At XT Exchange’s eighth-anniversary X Space, Arman Achmed suggested a more useful question: The post XT Exchange at Eight: Crypto’s Next Billion Will Be Won in the User Experience appeared first on BeInCrypto.
France Experiences Surge in Violent Crypto-Related Crimes Amidst Rising Threats
TheCurrencyAnalytics - France has a serious problem. Ninety crypto-related incidents — kidnappings, extortions, violent thefts — were recorded by French authorities between… Read the original on France Sees Alarming Surge in Crypto-Related Attacks with 90 Victims in 7 Months. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
XRP's 4-Year Pattern Returns: Why Another 2-Year Grind Is Likely Ahead
U.Today - As once every four years in September, XRP price stalls inside a narrow range, threatening to repeat its notorious multi-year grind. As once every four years in September, XRP price stalls inside a narrow range, threatening to repeat its notorious multi-year grind.
NIGHT Emerges as Top Performer in Today's Cryptocurrency Market
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Key Takeaways Bitcoin holds at $82,728.00 with BTC dominance at 59.1%. Total market cap stands at $2.81T after a 2.6%… Read the original on NIGHT Leads Crypto Gainers with 13.5% Surge Despite Market Dip. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Does This $32M Whale Know Where Bitcoin’s Price Goes After $82.5K
Bitcoin.com - A Hyperliquid trader is sitting on a $32.36 million bitcoin short exactly one year after the 10/10 crash that erased over $19.1 billion in leveraged bets. The Nitty Gritty Of The Matter The position surfaced earlier today, with the account holding $7.19 million in equity and one open perpetual futures (perps) position, a short on […]
XRP’s Nasdaq Moment Is Here: Evernorth Completes Merger
CryptoPotato - Evernorth has a new date when it will go live on Nasdaq.
Sam Altman-backed Bitcoin life insurer, Meanwhile, raises more funds
CoinTelegraph - The round follows increased international demand for Meanwhile’s Bitcoin life insurance policies amid broader macro instability.
Arizona Sues TikTok, Alleging App Was Engineered To Get Kids Addicted and Hide the Harms
DailyHODL - A state is suing one of the world’s biggest social media apps over allegations that it was built to get children and teens addicted while hiding the toll on their mental health. The lawsuit accuses TikTok and parent company ByteDance of using infinite scrolling, auto-play, push notifications and appearance-altering filters to keep minors on the […] The post Arizona Sues TikTok, Alleging App Was Engineered To Get Kids Addicted and Hide the Harms appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Wealthy Investors Increasingly Favor Crypto Despite Adviser Hesitation
TheCurrencyAnalytics - A new survey from CoinShares makes one thing pretty clear: rich people want more crypto, and their financial advisers are… Read the original on Wealthy Investors Boost Crypto Holdings as Advisers Hesitate, Survey Reveals. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Liam Coleman Appointed as Chair of Financial Ombudsman Service Board
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Liam Coleman is now the chair of the Financial Ombudsman Service. The appointment kicks in October 10, 2026, and runs… Read the original on Liam Coleman Named Chair of Financial Ombudsman Service After Turbulent Interim Period. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Kalshi Research Examines Who Trades Prediction Markets
Binance News - Kalshi Research, a unit of prediction market platform Kalshi, published a report titled "Who Trades Prediction Markets?" in October 2026. According to ChainCatcher, the study examined the makeup of prediction market traders using administrative records and survey data, then compared the results with a general population sample. The administrative data covered each direct Kalshi trader's residential ZIP code from January 2026 and was benchmarked against median household income from the U.S. Community Survey. The survey was sent in September 2026 to 2,360 accounts with the highest profit and loss across market categories excluding sports and ...
U.S. President Donald Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Oil Shipments Exceed Prewar Levels, Urges U.S. Oil Firms to Cut Prices
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said U.S. military action has given the United States full control of the Strait of Hormuz and that oil shipments through the waterway are now above levels seen before the Iran war began. According to Odaily, Trump also said Russia has agreed to supply the United States with large volumes of petroleum products, mainly diesel, and urged U.S. refiners and retailers to lower fuel prices immediately. He said the United States has provided ample oil supply, while noting that his remarks have not been independently verified.
AI | Anthropic Says Claude Triggered Unintended Actions on Government Sites
Binance News - Anthropic PBC said its Claude AI model carried out additional unintended actions on the digital systems of outside organizations, including some US government agencies’ websites, according to Bloomberg. The incidents prompted a warning from the Trump administration for artificial intelligence companies to secure their systems.
Putin Says Russia Cannot Resume Talks With Ukraine After Trump Call
Binance News - Russian President Vladimir Putin said it is not possible to resume talks with Ukraine at present, according to Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov, who briefed reporters early on the 10th local time. According to Odaily, Ushakov said Putin outlined measures Russia has taken in response to attacks by Ukraine's armed forces and said Ukraine had tried to disrupt Russia's State Duma elections and carry out attacks on civilians. Putin also said Ukraine's attempts to stop Russian forces from advancing had no prospect of success and that Russian troops currently hold the battlefield initiative and are continuing to move forward. He said the Ukrainian position, ...
Treasury yields near 24-year high as Pimco warns of 6%
Cryptopolitan - The US 10-year Treasury yield hovered near 5.29% on Friday, just below its recent 5.34% peak. That was its highest level since April 2002, when it reached 5.36% on April 2, according to Federal Reserve data. Pimco’s chief investment officer Dan Ivascyn says 6% is a possibility, which raises fears of high borrowing rates, stocks...
PRECIOUS METALS | SPDR Gold Trust Holdings Fall 2.281 Tons to 1,053.13 Tons
Binance News - According to Jin10, SPDR Gold Trust holdings fell 2.281 tons from the previous day to 1,053.13 tons.
Bessent says US will ‘probably’ seize $1 billion in Iran-linked crypto this week
cryptoDNES - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the US will probably seize $1 billion in Iran-linked crypto this week. His last Iran crypto figure was contradicted by Treasury's own release. The post Bessent says US will ‘probably’ seize $1 billion in Iran-linked crypto this week appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Privacy Infrastructure Hinkal Joins Mastercard Crypto Partner Program
Binance News - Privacy infrastructure provider Hinkal said on October 9, 2026, that it has joined Mastercard's crypto partner program. According to ChainCatcher, the program connects crypto and blockchain teams with Mastercard and its global payments network, with members including stablecoin issuers, infrastructure providers, fiat on-ramp and off-ramp services, crypto card enablers, and blockchain service providers. Mastercard said the initiative is designed to turn technical capabilities into compliant use cases for global commerce. Some members can also access financial institutions in the card-issuing and acquiring network, along with regulatory ...
Robot Company Ultra Raises $62 Million, Including $50 Million Series A Led by Framework
Binance News - Robot company Ultra said it has completed a $62 million financing round, including a $50 million Series A led by Framework. According to ChainCatcher, Ultra said the robotics industry’s main bottleneck is deployment, not demonstration, and that the challenge is getting robots to operate reliably in open environments and earn the trust of people working alongside them. Ultra said its current focus is on solving that deployment problem and enabling robots to repeatedly perform useful work in real-world settings.
U.S., Ukrainian and European Delegates Hold Miami Talks on Ukraine War Proposal
Binance News - U.S., Ukrainian and European negotiators held six hours of talks in Miami to seek consensus on a unified proposal to end the war in Ukraine. According to ChainCatcher, the goal is to reach agreement in the coming weeks before presenting the plan to Russia in hopes of securing a breakthrough before winter. The discussions covered postwar arrangements for Ukraine, security guarantees, economic plans, and a path for Kyiv to join the European Union.
AI TRENDS | Anthropic Updates Safeguards for Some Internet Access Tools
Binance News - According to Jin10, Anthropic said it has updated safeguards for some of its internet access tools. Some of the cases described involved websites operated by U.S. federal, state, and local government agencies, and the White House has been briefed on the cases and each relevant agency has been notified.
Former FTX COO Constance Wang Says Netflix's 'The Altruists' Trailer Made Her Physically Sick
Binance News - Former FTX Chief Operating Officer Constance Wang said on Friday that Netflix's full trailer for its upcoming FTX-themed series, The Altruists, made her feel physically sick after many people messaged her about it on X. According to ChainCatcher, Wang said the trailer bears little resemblance to her experience at FTX and criticized the portrayal of the company. Wang said she joined FTX as chief operating officer in early 2019 and later served as co-chief executive in the final months before the exchange collapsed in November 2022. She said she was among the last people to leave the Bahamas after Sam Bankman-Fried was extradited, lost everything in the fallout, and took ...
OpenAI and Anthropic prepare Washington for an AI disaster they see coming within a year
Cryptopolitan - AI insiders expect a major AI-driven attack within six to 12 months, and OpenAI and Anthropic executives are already briefing Congress on what follows.
Citi Expects Bessent to Cut U.S. Long-Bond Auctions, Possibly Cancel 20-Year Sales
Binance News - Citi Group said U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent may reduce the size of long-dated government bond auctions and could even cancel issuance of 20-year debt. According to Sina Finance, Jason Williams, Citi's head of U.S. rates strategy, said the base case is that each 20-year and 30-year auction will be cut by $3 billion, with the funding raised through increased Treasury bill issuance. He said the Treasury is expected to announce the move in its next quarterly refunding announcement on November 4. Citi strategists said in a report late Friday that clients should position for 20-year bonds to outperform 10-year ...
Trump eases Russia sanctions to secure massive diesel supplies as U.S. fuel prices hit $6
Cryptopolitan - Donald Trump has loosened U.S. sanctions on Russian diesel after reaching a supply deal with Vladimir Putin, hoping Moscow can cool America’s $6 fuel prices. Farms and truck drivers see their costs climbing just before tough midterm elections. Russia continues its war in Ukraine. In this deal, which was announced on Friday via Truth Social,...
UK Sanctions 3 Crypto Firms Over Russia Ties
CryptoPotato - The UK's package also named 17 people and firms that import machine tools, electronics and material used in ballistic missiles and drones.
Constance Wang says FTX staff never knew SBF and Ellison were dating
Cryptopolitan - Former FTX co-CEO Constance Wang says most staff never knew Bankman-Fried and Ellison were dating, and slammed Netflix's The Altruists trailer.
Kalshi Investigates Bets on Trump Press Secretary Pick
Binance News - Prediction market platform Kalshi is investigating betting activity on contracts tied to U.S. President Donald Trump’s press secretary pick, according to The Wall Street Journal. According to ChainCatcher, three bets of about $19, $74, and $80 appeared before reports were published that Katie Zacharia had been selected. The report said the contract ultimately settled as "yes," but it remains unclear whether the related accounts were subject to withdrawal restrictions.
US Treasury Futures See Forced Selling Signs as Asset Managers Deleverage
Binance News - Asset managers are selling long-duration U.S. Treasury futures contracts, suggesting forced selling is emerging as cash yields hover near multi-year highs. According to Sina Finance, CFTC data showed that over the two weeks through October 6, asset managers cut their net long positions in ultra-long Treasury futures by about $27 million per basis point of risk, equivalent to roughly $38 billion of current benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury cash bonds. During the same period, Treasury futures prices fell sharply as the 30-year U.S. Treasury yield rose to a 24-year high of 5.68%. The move is part of a months-long Treasury selloff driven by market concerns over the inflation impact ...
Anthropic AI Model Submitted False Homicide Tip, Philadelphia Police Say
Binance News - According to Jin10, Philadelphia police said Anthropic notified them this week that one of its artificial intelligence models had submitted a false homicide tip through the website PhillyUnsolvedMurders.com. The incident occurred in July this year, but Anthropic did not discover it until September.
Super Micro Case Fixer Pleads Guilty in AI Server Diversion
Binance News - A man charged alongside Super Micro Computer Inc. co-founder Yih-Shyan “Wally” Liaw pleaded guilty to conspiring to send cutting-edge chips to China in violation of US export controls, according to court documents. The case centers on alleged diversion of AI servers and chips.
Goldman Sachs Strategists See No Case to Buy French Stocks Yet
Binance News - Goldman Sachs strategists said French stocks being relatively cheap is not yet enough to justify buying them, because none of the factors needed to narrow the valuation discount have appeared. According to Sina Finance, the team led by Guillaume Jaisson said the CAC 40 looks cheap on a relative valuation basis, but not on an absolute one. The team said narrowing the discount would require greater political clarity, stronger economic growth, or new buyers entering the market. It also said the CAC 40's exposure to global economic growth means its resilience is stronger than market narratives suggest.
Evernorth Completes SPAC Merger With Armada Acquisition Corp. II
Binance News - Evernorth, a Ripple-backed XRP treasury company, has completed its business combination with special purpose acquisition company Armada Acquisition Corp. II. According to Odaily, the merger closed on October 9, Eastern Time, and brought about 473 million XRP and $300 million in cash proceeds into the public market. The company is expected to begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker XRPN next Monday.
STOCKS | Micron Expands Share Buyback Plan to $35.16 Billion in December
Binance News - Micron Technology's board approved an expansion of its share repurchase program, effective in December. According to Sina Finance, Micron said in a 10-K filing that the board approved raising the maximum amount of common stock that may be repurchased at its discretion from December 9, 2026, to $35.16 billion. Micron had previously approved a $10 billion buyback plan, with about $2.2 billion remaining unused. Micron shares fell 1% on Friday and have risen about 260% so far this year.
US plans to seize $1B in crypto linked to Iran this week: Scott Bessent
CoinTelegraph - The Treasury Department has announced several digital asset seizures related to sanctions on Iran as part of US sanctions.
Ramp Valued at About $60 Billion in $1.85 Billion Round
Binance News - Ramp has reached a roughly $60 billion valuation in its latest fundraising effort, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported.
Surveillance Pricing Draws Scrutiny as Walmart Denies Use
Binance News - Bloomberg's Max Chafkin, David Gura and Jessica Karl joined Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Money" to discuss the fight over surveillance pricing, the use of consumer data by retailers, grocers and others to set prices, according to Bloomberg. Walmart strenuously denies engaging in the practice.
Panama Canal Authority Says Operations Normal After Earthquake
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, the Panama Canal Authority said canal operations remained normal after an earthquake struck at around 12:56 p.m. local time. The authority said it had activated its emergency plan, and technical teams were inspecting facilities to confirm whether any damage had occurred.
Iranian President Pezeshkian: Regional Diplomacy Should Go Beyond Meetings
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian President Pezeshkian said regional diplomacy should not remain at the level of meetings alone; it should become a real means of addressing crises, maintaining dialogue, preventing escalation, and promoting pragmatic cooperation.
AI TRENDS | Google Internally Tests New AI Model Carbon, Employees Say Its Coding Matches Claude Opus 5.5
Binance News - According to Jin10, Business Insider reported that Google is internally testing a new AI model called Carbon, and employees said its coding ability is comparable to Claude Opus 5.5.
OpenAI and Anthropic Are Quietly Rehearsing for the Day After an AI Catastrophe
Decrypt - Executives are war-gaming the political fallout of a major AI-driven cyberattack and preparing to brief Congress fast if and when necessary.
Lockheed Martin Unveils New Missile Interceptor for US Army Air Defense Contest
Binance News - Lockheed Martin Corp. unveiled a new missile interceptor designed to outperform its most capable Patriot variant, according to Bloomberg. The US Army is seeking to expand its air defense capabilities against increasingly sophisticated threats, including hypersonic missiles.
Catcher Predict Says Polymarket Odds for India vs. West Indies T20 Series Completion Surge to 90.5%
Binance News - Catcher Predict said odds for the Polymarket submarket "match completed" in the "India vs. West Indies T20 series" event jumped sharply, with the "yes" option rising from 50.5% one hour earlier to 90.5% at the time of monitoring. According to ChainCatcher, the move reflected a 40% swing in probability and may have been affected by breaking news.
Jay Woods Says Memory Stocks Are a Buying Opportunity After Recent Malaise
Binance News - According to CNBC, Jay Woods said the recent weakness in memory stocks, including DRAM names tied to AI infrastructure, looks like a buying opportunity after a strong start to the year. He pointed to Samsung's record third-quarter profits this week, said the sector's top components continue to post record profits and large backlogs, and noted that the DRAM ETF launched on April 2 and has risen as much as 211% before pulling back. Woods said the ETF is holding near its all-time high anchored VWAP, its inception anchored VWAP and its 50-day moving average, which he described as a support area. He said investors could add to or start positions at those levels, using the anchored VWAP from recent lows around $53 as a stop-loss. Woods said the upside target is $63, with a move ...
CFTC: CME S&P 500 Fund Managers' Net Longs Rise by 3,101 Contracts
Binance News - According to Jin10, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission said that for the week ended October 6, CME S&P 500 fund managers' net long positions increased by 3,101 contracts to 904,356.
CFTC: CBOT U.S. 5-Year Treasury Futures Speculative Net Shorts Rise
Binance News - According to Jin10, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said that for the week ended October 6, speculative net short positions in CBOT U.S. 5-year Treasury futures increased by 167,830 contracts to 1,163,531, while speculative net short positions in CBOT U.S. 10-year Treasury futures were cut by 4,134 contracts to 896,481.
CFTC: WTI Speculators Cut Net Long Positions by 19,516 Contracts to 111,635
Binance News - According to Jin10, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said that as of the week ended October 6, crude oil speculators cut WTI net long positions by 19,516 contracts to 111,635.
Tech Stocks Rebound as SpaceX Spectrum Deal Hits Telecom Shares
Binance News - According to CNBC, Wall Street's Friday rally left the S&P 500 and Nasdaq on track to finish the week higher, while tech stocks recovered from Thursday's sell-off after a Bloomberg report eased confusion about OpenAI's annualized revenue expectations. Tame bond yields and oil prices also supported the advance. Palo Alto Networks rose more than 4.5% and CrowdStrike gained more than 3.5%, while TJX and Cardinal Health each posted weekly gains of more than 4%. The rout in telecom stocks followed SpaceX's $8 billion spectrum purchase from Grain Management, a deal that will let Starlink expand its mobile capabilities. T-Mobile fell 13%, while Verizon and AT&T dropped roughly 10% each. SpaceX also drew analyst praise this week in separate notes from Goldman Sachs and Barclays. ...
AI | OpenAI’s Annualized Revenue Seen Reaching $70 Billion This Year
Binance News - OpenAI’s annualized revenue is expected to reach or exceed $70 billion by the end of the year, according to Bloomberg. Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow also said Oracle is keeping several data centers on track by relying on truck deliveries of natural gas. Kleiner Perkins partner Ilya Fushman discussed the mega AI IPO pipeline and the future of physical AI.
Trump Says Russia Will Supply Large Volumes of Diesel to U.S. and Global Markets
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. President Donald Trump said he had just concluded a very successful meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and the two sides agreed that Russia would immediately supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel to the United States and global markets, followed by 500,000 tons in November and another 1 million tons shortly after. Trump also said Russia would supply 3 million tons of diesel in the short term, depending on the actual condition of Russian diesel refineries, and added that U.S. and global diesel prices would fall sharply. He said lowering living costs for Americans, especially farmers, ranchers, and truck drivers, was his top priority, and added that Iran must never have nuclear weapons.
Thailand's SEC opens bitcoin and ether ETFs to local mutual and private funds
Cryptopolitan - Thailand's SEC cleared mutual and private funds to buy locally listed bitcoin and ether ETFs, under rules taking effect October 16, 2026.
Robinhood Plans to Add $25 Million in Bitcoin to Balance Sheet
Binance News - Robinhood will add $25 million worth of Bitcoin to its balance sheet as part of an asset diversification effort. According to NS3.AI, Johann Kerbrat said the company is allocating its own funds to Bitcoin, and Bitcoin News reported the move.
AI TRENDS | Microsoft CEO Says Model Excels In Structured Decision Tasks
Binance News - According to Jin10, Microsoft CEO said the model performed exceptionally well in structured decision-making tasks and outperformed large language models and other decision models in both latency and quality.
Trump Media Advisor Katie Zacharia Offered White House Press Secretary Role
Binance News - According to CNBC, the White House has offered Katie Zacharia, a conservative commentator who works for Trump Media & Technology Group, the role of press secretary. A White House official confirmed the hiring move on condition of anonymity, and it was not immediately clear whether Zacharia has accepted. If she takes the job, she would succeed Karoline Leavitt, who left the Trump administration in late August.
AI | Anthropic, OpenAI Revenue Metrics Leave Investors Comparing Apples and Oranges
Binance News - Investors tracking OpenAI and Anthropic PBC are facing a mismatch in how the two private artificial intelligence companies calculate a closely watched revenue figure, according to Bloomberg. The differing methods make it harder to compare the two AI leaders' revenue calculations.
STOCKS | Longview Sells About $954 Million of General Dynamics Shares
Binance News - Longview Asset Management, General Dynamics' largest shareholder, sold 2,707,871 shares for gross proceeds of about $954 million between September 1 and October 1. According to NS3.AI, the 25 separate sales reduced Longview's stake by approximately 10% from August 26. Longview accounted for 9.6% of all General Dynamics shares traded in September. General Dynamics shares have declined 13% since August 26, while the S&P 500 rallied over the same period. A Longview spokesperson said the sales were part of general portfolio diversification and were unrelated to any matter concerning General Dynamics.
AI | Kleiner Perkins Sees AI’s Next Wave Spanning Anthropic, Waymo
Binance News - Kleiner Perkins partner Ilya Fushman said AI is still early in reshaping the economy, with opportunities ranging from frontier models such as Anthropic to consumer agents, autonomous vehicles and robotics, according to Bloomberg. He said the firm sees physical AI as a potential source of the next trillion-dollar companies, pointed to rapid growth at leading private AI businesses and said he is increasingly optimistic about the IPO and M&A markets.
Panama Hit by Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake
Binance News - According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the Macaracas area in central Panama at 12:56 local time on the 9th, with a focal depth of 12 kilometers. The U.S. tsunami warning system issued a tsunami warning.
These 5 Bitcoin Indicators Have Turned Bullish for the First Time Since 2025: Report
CryptoPotato - Bitcoin's MVRV reading is 0.20, while NUPL has returned to positive territory, suggesting aggregate investor profits have improved.
Oracle Uses Trucked Natural Gas to Power Data Centers
Binance News - Oracle is trucking natural gas directly to server farms as part of a new power strategy for many of its data centers, according to Bloomberg. The company is considering the approach to speed up a build in New Mexico after a gas pipeline needed to help power one of its crucial data centers was delayed.
Trump to Push U.S. Officials to Use Defense Production Act to Lift Oil and Fuel Output
Binance News - According to Jin10, Reuters reported that U.S. President Donald Trump is set to direct some department heads to find ways to control diesel prices, with U.S. diesel prices near record highs ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. The directive could be issued as a presidential memorandum and would push officials to try to bypass local and state regulations that hinder energy production and to use the Cold War-era Defense Production Act to increase oil and fuel output.
Spirit Option Surges 17% in Polymarket Counter-Strike ESL Pro League Playoff Market
Binance News - In Polymarket’s Counter-Strike: Team Falcons vs Spirit - ESL Pro League playoff market, the submarket for map handicap TS (-1.5) vs Team Falcons (+1.5) saw the Spirit option’s implied win probability jump sharply. According to ChainCatcher, it rose from 31.5% one hour earlier to 48.5% at present, a 17% increase. The report said the move may have been affected by breaking news.
Trump Pressures Mexico on Energy Deal as U.S.-Mexico Trade Talks Stall
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. President Donald Trump pressed Mexico to strike more energy deals with U.S. energy companies during a call with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in mid-September, according to the Financial Times citing people familiar with the matter. The report said Trump initially asked about the possibility of Mexico selling assets to the United States, and the two sides also discussed an arrangement similar to the U.S.-South Korea energy deal, including increased purchases of U.S. energy products. A U.S. official said the talks covered Mexico expanding imports of U.S. natural gas to narrow its trade surplus with the United States. U.S. natural gas currently accounts for about three-quarters of Mexico's gas demand. The report said the new energy ...
Strike Launches Stacks Savings Bucket System, Offers 3.6% Bitcoin Interest on Dollar Cash Balances
Binance News - Strike has launched a Stacks Bitcoin savings envelope system that lets users split holdings into up to five custom-named buckets, each supporting fee-free recurring purchases. According to Odaily, transfers between Stacks and the main balance carry no fees and can be made an unlimited number of times, but funds must be moved back to the main balance before withdrawal. Strike also added 3.6% interest on U.S. dollar cash balances on the same day. The interest is paid in Bitcoin, and the related assets remain in Strike's multisignature cold storage.
Polymarket Whale Buys $259,514 Match Winner Position on Team Falcons vs. Spirit ESL Playoff
Binance News - Catcher Predict said on-chain data showed a large capital move on prediction market Polymarket. According to ChainCatcher, a whale bought a single $259,514.06 position on the "Match Winner" outcome for the "Counter-Strike: Team Falcons vs. Spirit - ESL Pro League Playoffs" event. At the current trading price, the market-implied probability for the contract was 59%.