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Circle's USDC auctions boost institutional interest; Ripple warns on crypto losses; FCA sets crypto crime controls.
Circle Match pairs institutional USDC orders in hourly auctions
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Circle announced Circle Match on Oct. 22, a service pairing institutional USDC mint and redemption orders in hourly auctions where redeemers fund mint rebates. Read the original on Circle Match enables hourly USDC fee sharing for institutions. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Ripple Legal Chief Raises Alarm Over Losses in New Crypto Offerings
Bitcoin.com - Ripple’s legal chief Stuart Alderoty is calling for clearer project promises and issuer accountability amid concerns about losses in new crypto offerings. His comments highlight investor protections as the SEC considers new fundraising rules. Alderoty Calls for Accountability in Crypto Offerings Americans losing money in new crypto offerings need clearer information about project commitments and […]
FCA outlines crypto crime controls and travel rule expectations
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The UK Financial Conduct Authority has opened a consultation on updated financial crime guidance for crypto businesses, detailing expectations for blockchain analytics and customer due diligence. Read the original on FCA consultation details crypto crime controls and travel rule. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Ripple Targets High-Value Real Estate Deals With New Crypto Partnership
Bitcoin.com - Cryptocurrency holders could gain a smoother route to property purchases through a new partnership between Ripple and Cryptescrow. The collaboration aims to support high-value closings while preserving the procedures used by sellers, developers, and title companies. Ripple Partnership Targets High-Value Home Purchases Homebuyers holding cryptocurrency could find it easier to fund property purchases through a […]
Samsung's Exynos 2700 Outperforms Qualcomm's Latest Processor in Internal Tests
Binance News - According to Jin10, South Korea's Chosun Ilbo reported that Samsung's next-generation mobile application processor, Exynos 2700, outperformed Qualcomm's latest processor in Samsung's internal tests.
STOCKS | China's $3.5 Trillion Stock Rout Deepens as Weak Economy Erodes Profits
Binance News - Chinese stocks face a deepening selloff with no end in sight as investors confront an economy weak enough to erode corporate profits but not to prompt forceful new stimulus, according to Bloomberg.
U.S. President Donald Trump on High Oil Prices: “I Don’t Care; We’re Making a Lot of Money”
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States was making money “in a way we never have before” despite high oil prices, and that he did not care about criticism that people were suffering at gas stations. He also said oil prices would fall sharply when the war ends.
Bonk Guy Says Overtrading After Eight-Figure Loss Cost Him Millions
Binance News - Trader Bonk Guy, also known as Unipcs, said he lost millions of dollars through overtrading after suffering an eight-figure loss. According to PANews, he said the loss occurred on October 10, 2025, amid systemwide failures at major centralized exchanges and was the largest single-day loss of his career. In the weeks and months that followed, he continued trading in an effort to recover the losses and prove himself. Bonk Guy said he would have been a better trader if he had forced himself to stop for several months or longer. He added that skill and experience alone do not ensure consistent outperformance, and that market conditions, timing and luck also play a role. He said that sometimes ...
Tell Me Lies: Grok, GPT and Claude Voice Modes Guess Bitcoin’s Price
Bitcoin.com - Can artificial intelligence (AI) think as well out loud as it does in writing? A bitcoin forecasting experiment conducted by Bitcoin.com News put ChatGPT, Grok, and Claude Opus 5.5 to the test, exposing shaky predictions, questionable reasoning, and a surprising twist: Claude’s voice model proved more transparent about its limitations than its text-based counterpart. The […]
STOCKS | The Kobeissi Letter Says S&P 500 Breadth Improves, 61% Above 50-Day Average
Binance News - The Kobeissi Letter said U.S. stock market breadth is improving rapidly, with 61% of S&P 500 constituents trading above their 50-day moving average on October 23, up 5 percentage points and the highest share since mid-August. According to Odaily, that proportion was more than double its level at the intraday low on October 1. The share of S&P 500 constituents above their 200-day moving average rose 3 percentage points to 57%, its highest level since September 9, and increased 17 percentage points over the past three weeks. Although the S&P 500 was nearly unchanged over that period, the improvement in market breadth ranked among the ...
Dogecoin Contributor Outlines Steps for Real DOGE Ecosystem Growth
U.Today - Dogecoin community member reveals what must be done to help DOGE thrive. Dogecoin community member reveals what must be done to help DOGE thrive.
Grayscale Names 3 Cryptocurrencies That Could Benefit From AI Growth
Binance News - Grayscale named DATA Network (DATA), USD.AI (CHIP) and Pearl (PEARL) as cryptocurrencies targeting AI infrastructure, from training-data licensing to GPU finance and computing. In an October 23 research note, Head of Research Zach Pandl said their long-term relevance depends on adoption and competitive economics, according to BeInCrypto. DATA fell 42.07% in 90 days to $0.15243; the Sui Foundation announced a $30 million investment. CHIP rose 47.98% in 90 days to $0.04386 after Bullish announced a $100 million GPU-loan facility. PEARL surged 528.24% in 90 days to $2.00, but estimated daily issuance of 1.2 million tokens and a $4.2 billion fully diluted valuation versus a $713 million market cap pose risks.
Saudi Arabia Signals Riyadh Airport Could Reopen Sunday
Binance News - Riyadh Airport was preparing to reopen as early as Sunday after operations were disrupted by a series of attacks by Houthi rebels, according to Bloomberg.
Grayscale Names 3 Cryptocurrencies That Could Benefit From AI Growth
BeInCrypto - The AI boom is creating huge demand for training data and the expensive computers that power it. Grayscale has identified three cryptocurrencies targeting these growing needs. Their prices, however, tell very different stories. In an October 23 research note, Grayscale Head of Research Zach Pandl highlighted DATA Network (DATA), USD.AI (CHIP), and Pearl (PEARL). Each The post Grayscale Names 3 Cryptocurrencies That Could Benefit From AI Growth appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Arthur Hayes Receives $11.73 Million in USDC, With $6.96 Million Yet to Be Accounted For
Binance News - Arthur Hayes received about $11.73 million in USDC from Galaxy Digital and Flowdesk, with about $6.96 million remaining to be accounted for. According to Odaily, Onchain Lens monitoring showed that Hayes (0x6cd...7e21) transferred about 8,000 ETH, valued at approximately $18.69 million, before receiving the USDC.
Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport to Partially Resume Flights on the 25th
Binance News - King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh said it would partially resume domestic and international flight operations on the 25th. According to Sina Finance, citing China Media Group reporter Wang Weiwei, Terminal 1 will handle domestic flights, while Terminal 2 will handle international flights operated by the national airline. The airport advised passengers to contact their airlines to confirm booking status and flight schedules before traveling to the airport. The airport had previously suspended operations after repeated Houthi attacks on Saudi airports and energy facilities caused casualties.
Multiple Explosions Heard in Aden, Southern Yemen, Iranian Media Reports
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's Tasnim News Agency reported that multiple explosions were heard in Aden, a city in southern Yemen.
Iran Denies Offering Hormuz Reopening for U.S. Blockade Relief, Calls Report 'Lies and Fantasies'
Binance News - Iran has not presented any new proposal to Pakistani mediators and rejected reports that it offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the United States lifting its naval blockade. According to Sina Finance, an informed source called Al Arabiya’s report that Tehran had proposed the exchange to Washington “lies and fantasies.” The source said Iran would not accept any arrangement trading the Strait of Hormuz for an end to the blockade, and that Tehran would work around the blockade in its own way and ultimately break it. The source said Iran was standing by seven conditions formally conveyed through mediators. The “seven-day plan,” which included Tehran’s demand to reopen ...
Trump Casts Midterm Election Ballot Early in Florida
Binance News - According to CNBC, President Donald Trump cast his midterm-election ballot early in Florida on Saturday, saying he voted for all Republicans in the state before speaking at a Georgia rally. Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived at the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections office in West Palm Beach, where he voted.
Grayscale Tracks 580% Crypto Winner Targeting AI Computing Revenue
Bitcoin.com - Grayscale is highlighting three crypto projects addressing artificial intelligence (AI) training data, hardware financing, and computing revenue. PEARL’s reported 580% three-month gain accompanies the firm’s assessment of blockchain applications across the industry’s supply chain. PEARL’s 580% Gain Puts AI Computing Rewards in Focus Blockchain projects are developing ways to earn revenue from AI infrastructure, with […]
UK Chancellor Healey to Announce Tens of Billions of Pounds in Additional Defense Spending
Binance News - According to Jin10, market sources said UK Chancellor Healey will announce tens of billions of pounds in additional defense spending, with the plan to be included in the budget. The move will raise defense spending as a share of GDP.
Barack Obama: Iran Effectively Holds Veto Power Over Strait of Hormuz Transit
Binance News - According to Jin10, former U.S. President Barack Obama said Iran now effectively holds veto power over passage through the Strait of Hormuz, which global oil shipments need to pass through. He said this is why oil prices are rising, that no one disputes it, and that diesel prices and the prices of almost all commodities are also rising.
U.S. President Donald Trump: My Uncle John Trump Invented Radar, and I Have Now Destroyed Iran’s Radar
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. President Donald Trump said his uncle, John Trump, invented radar, asking, “Can you believe it?” He added that he had now destroyed Iran’s radar.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says He Destroyed Iran’s 259 Fighter Jets
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran has 259 fighter jets and that he destroyed them all. He added that Iran has 259 ships and that they had all sunk to the seabed.
U.S. President Donald Trump Says He Spoke With Elon Musk About Ukraine
Binance News - U.S. President Donald Trump said he had spoken with SpaceX founder Elon Musk about the situation in Ukraine. According to Sina Finance, Trump declined to disclose details of their conversation.
Iranian Parliament Security Committee Chair: Iran Could Make Occupied Territories Uninhabitable in Under an Hour
Binance News - According to Jin10, the chairman of Iran's Parliamentary National Security Committee said that if any action threatens Iran's security and national interests, Iran will make the occupied territories uninhabitable in less than an hour.
Volkswagen Plans New Audi Factory in Georgia
Binance News - Volkswagen plans to build a new factory for its Audi brand in Georgia and expand an existing facility in South Carolina, a U.S. official said. According to Sina Finance, the new plant in Macon will produce the Audi Q7, Q8 and Q9, with annual capacity of 200,000 vehicles. U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to formally announce the investment on Saturday, while U.S. officials continue negotiating tariff relief for automakers that expand domestic production.
Circle’s new USDC auctions let institutions collect the fees others pay to cash out
CryptoSlate - Eligible institutions can collect rebates funded by matched redeemers, whose auction fees are capped at the Express rate. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
Iranian Airfares Rise About 40% Amid Foreign-Exchange Supply Disruption
Binance News - Iranian airfares rose about 40% amid higher operating costs and a shortage of foreign currency, Iranian Airlines Association Secretary-General Majid Aghlaji said on Saturday. According to Sina Finance, Aghlaji said more than half of airlines’ operating expenses must be settled in foreign currency, but banks had been unable to provide airlines with foreign currency through official exchange channels for more than a month, forcing them to buy it at rates close to the black-market rate.
Metal Traders Reap Billions as Trafigura Posts Record $2 Billion Profit
Binance News - The metals trading industry is enjoying a boom for a second consecutive year, with traders earning billions and several leading firms posting record profits. According to Sina Finance, Trafigura Group recorded about $2 billion in metals-trading profit in its fiscal year through September, a record, while Glencore achieved one of its best-ever profit levels. Copper, gold and silver prices rose to record highs, and many traders received the highest compensation of their careers as well as job offers from multiple competitors.
Barack Obama: Hundreds of U.S. Casualties, Missile Stocks Near Exhaustion After Seven Months of Iran War
Binance News - According to Jin10, former U.S. President Barack Obama said that seven months into the war with Iran, hundreds of Americans had been killed or wounded and U.S. missile stockpiles were nearing exhaustion.
Ethereum Flashes Same Signal That Triggered June’s Rebound
BeInCrypto - Ethereum (ETH) saw roughly 169,770 coins leave exchanges on net, per Santiment. That marked its largest outflow day in over 4 months, a pattern last seen just before June’s rebound. Fewer coins on exchanges usually means less supply ready for sellers. However, US spot Ethereum funds have bled $1.18 billion in October, so buyers have The post Ethereum Flashes Same Signal That Triggered June’s Rebound appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Baqaei: Regional Meeting Should Examine Causes of Insecurity in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Baqaei said a regional meeting should thoroughly examine the root causes of insecurity in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.
Drone Strikes Iranian Kurdish Komala Party Headquarters Near Erbil, Al Arabiya Reports
Binance News - According to Jin10, Al Arabiya, citing security sources, reported that a drone struck the headquarters of the Iranian opposition Kurdish Komala Party in Balisan, on the outskirts of Erbil, Iraq.
Polymarket’s Giannis Antetokounmpo Points Over/Under 28.5 Yes Probability Falls 16.5%
Binance News - On Polymarket’s “Heat vs. Hornets” market, the “Yes” option for “Giannis Antetokounmpo: Points O/U 28.5” fell from 50.5% one hour ago to 34%, a 16.5% decline. According to ChainCatcher, the probability is currently 34%.
Elon Musk: SpaceX's Contribution to Ukraine's Defense Far Exceeds That of Any Other Private Company
Binance News - According to Jin10, Elon Musk said SpaceX's contributions to defending Ukraine far exceed those of any other private company in the world.
Netanyahu: October 27 Election Is a Fight for Israel’s Survival; Continued Leadership Vital to Counter Iran
Binance News - According to Jin10, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said the October 27 election is a contest over Israel’s survival and that his continued leadership of Israel is crucial to addressing the threat from Iran.
Arthur Hayes exits crypto trading positions as analysts track $26 million in sales
CryptoSlate - Arthur Hayes has exited Maelstrom's directional crypto positions, and on-chain analysts are tracking about $26 million in token sales. In an Oct. 24 statement, Hayes said he had taken profits on Ethereum (ETH), Ethena (ENA), Uniswap (UNI), and other cryptocurrencies, citing mounting macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty. The decision follows blockchain analytics firm Santiment's Oct. 23… Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: Iran Has Restarted Its Nuclear Program and Seeks to Eliminate Israel in the Near Future
Binance News - According to Jin10, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Iran had restarted its nuclear program and intended to eliminate Israel in the near future.
Bitcoin’s Wealthy Holders Turn to Loans and Yield as Investment Habits Mature: Xapo CEO
Binance News - Xapo Bank CEO Seamus Rocca says wealthy bitcoin holders are increasingly borrowing against BTC and seeking yield, reflecting a shift from speculation to private banking. About 45% of Xapo customers earn BTC interest on dollar savings; the bank advertises a 4.1% variable base rate and a temporary 4.6% introductory rate for eligible new members, according to CoinDesk. Customers are split between profit-takers and holders who borrow rather than sell. Rocca said traditional banks’ caution creates an opening for Xapo, while lower geopolitical and regulatory uncertainty could help bitcoin reach $250,000 over the next two to three years.
Iranian President Pezeshkian Calls to End 'No War, No Peace' Amid Food Access Difficulties
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian President Pezeshkian said many Iranians are struggling to obtain food and called for an end to the current “no war, no peace” situation.
Polymarket Wallet With More Than $1.1 Million in Losses Buys $50,000 Bet on AL to Beat TES
Binance News - A Polymarket wallet with losses exceeding $1.1 million bought a $50,000 position on AL to defeat TES, with an average entry price of 64 cents and an unrealized loss of $4,400. According to Odaily, the position was placed in the League of Legends World Championship Swiss-round prediction market for the AL-TES match. The teams were set to meet at 1 a.m. today in the second round of the 2026 World Championship Swiss stage. Both had lost their opening matches and entered the 0-1 group; the match was scheduled as a best-of-one.
predict.fun Puts TES’ Win Probability Against AL at 37% After Both Teams Lose Opening Matches
Binance News - predict.fun’s prediction event on TES beating AL in the League of Legends World Championship listed TES’ win probability at 37%. According to Odaily, the teams met at 1 a.m. today in the second round of the 2026 World Championship Swiss stage, in a best-of-one match; both entered the 0-1 group after losing their opening matches. TES lost to LCK team HLE in less than 24 minutes, while AL fell to European team KC after giving up an early advantage. All four LPL teams lost on the first day of the Swiss stage, the first time the region’s teams had all lost their opening matches at a World Championship.
Google Quietly Updates Privacy Policy to Let Gmail and Photos Data Feed Ads
Decrypt - A policy change effective Oct. 16 carves out an exception to Google’s long-standing pledge—letting connected Gmail, Drive, and Photos data personalize ads through its Personal Intelligence AI features.
Franklin Templeton Adds $150M to XRP Ledger in a Single Wallet
CoinPaprika - Franklin Templeton added about $150 million in shares of its tokenised money market fund to the XRP Ledger on 23 October 2026. The move lifted the network's sgBENJI balance to nearly 193 million shares, worth roughly $200 million, held in a single wallet.
Iran's Judiciary Chief and Supreme Leader Mojtaba Say Compensation Must Be Sought for U.S.-Israeli Damage
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian media reported that Iran's judiciary chief and Supreme Leader Mojtaba said compensation must be sought for material and moral damage caused by crimes committed by the United States and Israel.
Iran's Judiciary Chief Meets Supreme Leader Mojtaba, Iranian Media Reports
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iranian media reported that Iran's judiciary chief met with Supreme Leader Mojtaba.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Spokesperson Mohebi: Trump's Exaggerated Remarks and Threats Are Nonsense
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's Revolutionary Guards spokesperson Mohebi said U.S. President Donald Trump's exaggerated remarks and threats were nonsense.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Spokesperson Muhebi: Conflict Could Affect Iran and Other Countries' Fates
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's Revolutionary Guards spokesperson Muhebi said the conflict's potential effects could extend beyond Iran and affect the fate of other countries.
Sweden's Government Offices to Block ChatGPT and Claude, Retaining Microsoft Copilot
Binance News - Sweden's Government Offices will block ChatGPT and Claude on employees' computers starting Oct. 26 (Monday), allowing only Microsoft Copilot, which passed a security review. According to ChainCatcher, Swedish public broadcaster Sveriges Radio reported the decision. Mikael Wettercrantz, the agency's director of digitalization, wrote on the staff intranet that using AI services without a formal contract could have consequences for information security. He said the agency had identified several cases of improper use of open AI services, involving the sensitivity of information entered and the handling of AI-generated content. Without formal ...
Dogecoin ETF Sees Biggest Weekly Withdrawal in October
U.Today - Dogecoin faces poor ETF performance as demand from institutional investors remains on hold amid continued market volatility. Dogecoin faces poor ETF performance as demand from institutional investors remains on hold amid continued market volatility.
Strategy and Strive Face Balancing Act Between Bitcoin Buying and Preferred Stock Dividends
Binance News - Strategy and Strive must balance bitcoin purchases with rising dividend costs to sustain demand for perpetual preferred stock. Fidelity said the securities funded purchases of 135,979 BTC since 2025 through Oct. 5; Bitwise expects ETFs to remain the larger demand source, according to CoinDesk, while preferreds appeal to yield investors. The market is about $12 billion, and growing issuance raises payout obligations. Strategy spent $193 million repurchasing STRC while buying 267 bitcoin and raised its repurchase authorization to $3 billion. Below-par prices could deter new issuance, and Strategy has sold bitcoin to fund dividends. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs have drawn about $57 billion in net inflows and hold around $106 billion in assets.
Sweden's Government Offices Block ChatGPT and Claude, Keep Microsoft Copilot
Decrypt - Sweden's Government Offices will block ChatGPT and Claude on staff computers from Monday, steering civil servants to Microsoft Copilot as the only AI that passed its security review.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Official Nurabadi: Negotiations With the Enemy Are a Form of War
Binance News - According to Jin10, Nurabadi, head of the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s General Directorate for Parliamentary and Legal Affairs, said that under Iran’s religious principles, negotiating with an enemy is itself a form of war, and that war and negotiations are not opposed but are interconnected and complementary means.
Nourabadi: U.S. Seeks to Pit War Against Negotiations to Achieve Its Goals
Binance News - According to Jin10, Nourabadi, head of the Iranian Foreign Ministry's Department for Parliamentary and Legal Affairs, said the United States is trying to set war and negotiations against each other and achieve its goals by determining their order.
Iranian Free Trade Zone Chief: New Measures Enable Raw Material Imports to Clear Customs in 7–10 Days
Binance News - According to Jin10, an Iranian free trade zone official said measures have been introduced to facilitate industrial raw material imports, allowing required materials to be imported through simplified customs procedures, with cargo clearance taking one week to 10 days.
Bitcoin Loses $80,000 as $200 Million in Leverage Unwinds in an Hour
BeInCrypto - Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below $80,000 on Saturday as more than $200 million in crypto positions were liquidated within an hour. Traders betting on higher prices accounted for $191.33 million of that total. Ethereum (ETH) fell alongside the leading crypto. BeInCrypto Markets data shows the total crypto market cap down 4.06% over the past 24 hours, The post Bitcoin Loses $80,000 as $200 Million in Leverage Unwinds in an Hour appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Circle shareholder sues Trump over UAE crypto deals, citing up to $82 million in potential annual revenue
CryptoSlate - A Circle shareholder sued President Donald Trump, alleging UAE-linked cryptocurrency payments enriched his family and diverted business from USDC. The complaint, filed Oct. 22 in Washington federal court, challenges a $500 million investment in Trump's World Liberty Financial and a separate $2 billion transaction settled using its USD1 stablecoin. The lawsuit alleges that “No president… Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
Victor Haghani: Retail Investors Are No More Sophisticated Than 30 Years Ago
Binance News - According to CNBC, Elm Wealth founder and Chief Investment Officer Victor Haghani said retail investors have not become much more sophisticated over the past 30 years and may be better served by broad market index funds than by picking individual stocks or complex exchange-traded funds. He said it remains difficult for individual investors to generate alpha and that recent market trends can lead investors to expect the same patterns to continue. RBC Capital Markets’ Director of Global ETF Strategy Valerie Grimba said funds holding 10 to 15 stocks can give investors exposure to specific themes, while derivative-based products can be used to generate income. She stressed that investors should understand an ETF’s holdings and trade-offs.
Machi Liquidated Five Times in One Hour, Account Holds About $5,000
Binance News - Machi (@machibigbrother; 0x020c...5872) was liquidated five times within one hour. According to Odaily, Lookonchain reported that the account had about $5,000 remaining.
AI | Technical Colleges Expand to Meet AI-Driven Skilled-Worker Demand
Binance News - Technical colleges are expanding campuses and programs to accommodate more students, betting that rising demand for skilled workers will boost profits, according to Bloomberg. The payoff may take time.
Metals Trading Houses Post Another Year of Record Profits
Binance News - Metals traders are earning billions of dollars in a second consecutive blowout year for the sector, with several leading trading houses posting record profits, according to Bloomberg.
Ripple Price Analysis: XRP Faces Another Rejection as Short-Term Outlook Weakens
CryptoPotato - XRP’s latest rebound has sharply reversed, pushing the price back toward $1.28 and a key demand zone. The rejection from descending resistance keeps the bearish structure intact, with buyers needing a stronger response to prevent another leg lower. Ripple Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, XRP remains within a descending channel following […]
American Express Stock Shocks Despite Positive Revenue and Earnings
BeInCrypto - American Express (Amex) shares closed 3.62% lower on Friday. This came as a surprise, as the credit card giant exceeded Q3 profit estimates. The company also announced plans to cut about 5% of its 77,000 global workforce to prepare for AI. Amex is also taking a $336 million restructuring charge tied to the plan. Amex The post American Express Stock Shocks Despite Positive Revenue and Earnings appeared first on BeInCrypto.
STOCKS | SpaceX Lifts Q4 Capex Guidance to $35B–$40B as AI Compute Purchases Expand
Binance News - Researchers said SpaceX's fourth-quarter capital expenditure guidance is $35 billion to $40 billion, nearly double its third-quarter spending. According to Sina Finance, capital expenditure rose from $18.37 billion in the second quarter to $19.59 billion in the third quarter. The earnings call addressed how SpaceX could fund the spending and how it would be used. SpaceX CFO Brett Johnson said current computing rental prices are slightly above the upper end of the $30–$50-per-watt range cited the previous quarter, and that the investment payback period is less than a year. Elon Musk added that prices for short-term contract renewals have risen. About half of the computing ...
Machi Big Brother's 25x Ethereum Long Partially Liquidated, Leaving 252 ETH
Binance News - Machi Big Brother's 25x Ethereum long position was partially liquidated after a brief market decline, leaving 252 ETH. According to Odaily, the position had an unrealized loss of about $24,000 and a liquidation price of $2,326.
Franklin Templeton seeks Nasdaq listing for two Bitcoin DRIP ETFs
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Franklin Templeton filed Form 8-A on October 22 to list the Franklin US Equity Bitcoin DRIP Index ETF and the Franklin US Innovation Bitcoin DRIP Index ETF on Nasdaq, proposing an October 27 effective date. Read the original on Franklin Templeton files for two Bitcoin DRIP ETFs on Nasdaq. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
AI | Loudoun County Built a Major Data Center Tax Base, but Is Limiting Further Growth
Binance News - Virginia’s Loudoun County turned the data center industry into a major tax base that helped fund schools, parks and infrastructure, according to Bloomberg. Officials are now setting limits on further growth as communities increasingly ask what they get in return for the industry’s expansion, driven by AI.
Evan Gershkovich Recounts 16 Months in Russian Prisons
Binance News - Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich said his reporting experience and knowledge of Russia led him to believe his 2023 arrest on false espionage charges was likely intended to make him part of a prisoner exchange, according to Bloomberg. On Bloomberg This Weekend, he discussed his 16 months in Russian prisons, his memoir *This Cursed Beautiful Land* and what Stephen Hubbard’s release says about Moscow’s use of detained Americans in its dealings with Washington.
Dune Launches Live Spot and Perpetual Market Data Feeds Covering More Than 200 Venues
Binance News - On-chain analytics firm Dune has launched Market Data Feeds for spot and perpetual trading across venues on multiple blockchains. According to Odaily, the spot data covers more than 200 venues and is delivered about one second after the block containing a trade is produced. The feed standardizes fields including asset, venue, buy or sell direction, price and U.S. dollar value, allowing subscribers to compare trade execution across protocols and blockchains. The data is not available before a trade settles and does not provide complete records for all off-chain protocols.
Base active addresses jump 49.9% on a GMGN fresh-wallet contest as user fees fall
Cryptopolitan - Base hit 943,277 daily active addresses on October 22 as a GMGN contest requiring fresh wallets ran, while user-paid fees fell 20% and transactions slid 8.6%.
AI | SHRM CEO Johnny C. Taylor Jr. Urges Employers to Address AI and Workplace Divides
Binance News - SHRM President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor Jr. said employers should communicate more clearly about benefits, help workers understand how AI can complement human intelligence and teach them to disagree constructively, according to Bloomberg. He discussed navigating open enrollment, AI-driven job disruption and growing generational divides in the workplace.
TeraWulf Raises Revolving Credit Facility by 60% to About $400 Million
Binance News - TeraWulf raised its senior secured revolving credit facility by about 60%, from $250 million to approximately $400 million. According to Odaily, the company amended its revolving credit agreement on October 23, and the change took effect that day, according to an 8-K filing. Morgan Stanley Senior Funding is the administrative and collateral agent. The amended agreement allows the facility to increase by about $150 million if additional lending commitments are obtained and other conditions are met. It also removes the previous $150 million sublimit for letters of credit.
Fidelity Analyst Says Bitcoin Could Rise From $100,000 to $200,000 Much Faster
Binance News - Fidelity Digital Assets research analyst Zack Wainwright said Bitcoin could rise from $100,000 to $200,000 much faster than it took to first surpass $100,000, nearly 16 years after its creation. According to Odaily, Bitcoin News reported on X that Wainwright said Bitcoin had gained nearly 50% by October 12 from its bear-market low of about $58,000 in June, following a recovery path similar to 2022. He noted that returns have narrowed in each market cycle and that past performance does not guarantee future results, while substantial gains in dollar terms remain possible.
Ethereum sees biggest exchange withdrawal in four months as October ETF losses top $1 billion
CryptoSlate - About 169,770 ETH left centralized exchanges on net in one day, Santiment reported Oct. 23, the largest daily withdrawal in more than four months and worth about $407 million at the $2,400 reference price. The last bigger episode came June 5, when roughly 223,800 ETH left exchanges near what Santiment calls a local buying opportunity.… Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
Spirit's Polymarket Match-Winner Probability Falls 41% Against BetBoom Team
Binance News - On Polymarket, the “Spirit” option in the “Match Winner” submarket for the Counter-Strike: Spirit vs. BetBoom Team group-stage match at PGL Masters Bucharest fell from 81.5% to 40.5%. According to ChainCatcher, the decline of 41% occurred over the past hour.
PHP Foundation's lone full-timer faces twice the code proposals on $974K a year
Cryptopolitan - The PHP Foundation runs on about $974,000 a year with one full-time employee, as proposed code changes to PHP close to double in a year.
Saudi-Led Coalition Says It Intercepted Houthi Ballistic Missiles Targeting Saudi Cities
Binance News - According to CNBC, the Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed two ballistic missiles fired by the Houthis toward Taif and Yanbu on Saturday. Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense issued brief alerts warning of potential danger in Taif, Yanbu, Mecca and Jeddah, then said about 10 minutes later that the threat had passed.
Ethereum Staking Demand Is Skyrocketing Even as Yields Sink Toward 2.5%
CryptoPotato - More ETH is being locked up even as the return for doing so keeps declining.
Bitcoin Core speeds up fixes for AI-found bugs
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin Core maintainers merged a policy update on October 22 to accelerate fixes for vulnerabilities that large language models can easily rediscover. Read the original on Bitcoin Core Adopts Faster Disclosure For AI-Discoverable Bugs. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
AI | Wealthy AI Creators Boost Demand for Matchmakers
Binance News - Linx Dating founder and CEO Amy Andersen said newly wealthy AI creators are driving demand for high-end matchmaking as busy professionals seek an alternative to dating apps, Bloomberg reported. Andersen spoke with Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini about how her firm vets and recruits potential partners for selective clients. Matchmaking packages can exceed $500,000.
U.S. Warships in the Middle East Prepare for Possible Escalation, Officials Say
Binance News - According to Jin10, The Wall Street Journal reported that U.S. officials familiar with the plans said warships stationed in the Middle East are preparing for a possible escalation in fighting. If U.S. President Donald Trump decides to launch another attack on Iran in the coming weeks, the warships will be ready to act.
Algorithmic Crypto Trading Apps May Need UK Authorization, With Existing-Firm Applications Open From September 30, 2026, to February 28, 2027
Binance News - The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said in draft guidance CP26-36 that crypto trading apps that select venues or execution routes for clients based on price, liquidity, cost or speed may need authorization under rules taking effect on October 25, 2027. According to Odaily, existing U.K. crypto firms must submit applications between September 30, 2026, and February 28, 2027. The FCA identified changing an order, deciding when to execute it, or selecting a route based on counterparty risk or expected outcomes as indicators of discretionary involvement. Automation does not exempt developers or operators, while interfaces that only transmit orders without affecting execution may ...
Gideon Lewis-Kraus: Advanced Chipmaking Relies on a Global Ecosystem
Binance News - Advanced chipmaking depends on a deeply interconnected network of specialized companies, including ASML and TSMC, making semiconductor supply chains extraordinarily difficult to replicate or relocate, Gideon Lewis-Kraus said on Bloomberg This Weekend, according to Bloomberg. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, he described the engineering behind ASML’s EUV machines and said rebuilding a semiconductor ecosystem in the US is a generational project, not a simple reshoring exercise.
Evan Gershkovich: Putin Seeks Ukraine Terms, Not a Deal
Binance News - According to Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich questioned whether US President Donald Trump’s administration fully understands Vladimir Putin’s negotiating tactics. Speaking on Bloomberg This Weekend, Gershkovich said Putin is focused on securing his demands for Ukraine rather than compromising, drawing on years covering the Russian leader and 16 months in Russian custody. Gershkovich’s comments followed US envoy Steve Witkoff’s praise of Putin as a “humanitarian” after Stephen Hubbard’s release. He spoke with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini.
243,000 BTC Accumulated Since July: Bitcoin Whale Activity Makes Bullish Reversal
U.Today - Bitcoin whales have resumed accumulating Bitcoin after they stopped selling in July. Since then, they have bought over 243,000 BTC. Bitcoin whales have resumed accumulating Bitcoin after they stopped selling in July. Since then, they have bought over 243,000 BTC.
Gilead To Hand $45,000,000 to Texas After Allegedly Using “Free Nurses” as Kickbacks To Boost Medicaid Prescriptions
DailyHODL - Gilead Sciences has agreed to pay $45 million to settle Texas allegations that it used free nursing and reimbursement support services as kickbacks to influence Medicaid prescriptions. The company denies wrongdoing. The post Gilead To Hand $45,000,000 to Texas After Allegedly Using “Free Nurses” as Kickbacks To Boost Medicaid Prescriptions appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Serenity Criticizes Sivers Management for Lack of Clear Nasdaq Listing Timeline
Binance News - Serenity criticized Sivers (SIVE) management for not making a clear commitment to its Nasdaq listing timeline, saying the lack of clarity could heighten market concerns about the company’s near-term execution. According to Odaily, Serenity said Sivers plans to add annual capacity for 100 million CW DFB lasers in the fourth quarter of 2027, as the industry faces tight supply. Serenity noted that Lumentum’s (LITE) capacity is sold out through 2029, while Coherent (COHR) and Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) are redirecting some laser capacity to their own product programs. Serenity also said potential commercialization opportunities with Jabil (JBL) and GlobalFoundries (GFS), along with Sivers’ co-packaged optics projects, could see key developments from 2027.
Trader Killa: Bitcoin Could Extend Bullish Trend if It Holds Above Range Ceiling, Echoing 2023 Pattern
Binance News - Trader Killa said Bitcoin's current price action closely resembles its 2023 pattern. According to Odaily, Killa noted that after BTC broke above a consolidation range and set a higher weekly high in 2023, it did not fall below the previous high and instead formed a higher low. If the pattern repeats, Bitcoin may hold above the former range ceiling rather than revisit the previous low of $74,000, potentially finding support at a higher level and rebounding. Killa described the current trend as clearly bullish.
75% XRP Burn Rate Surge Prints Bullish Outlook for Price
U.Today - XRP network activity continues to grow as burn rate sees highest increase this week, signaling active participation on the XRP ledger. XRP network activity continues to grow as burn rate sees highest increase this week, signaling active participation on the XRP ledger.
LCK Match Predictions Offer a PS5 Pro and Share of 150,000 USDT Prize Pool
Binance News - Binance Wallet announced on X a prediction competition tied to two LCK matchups: Gen.G versus HLE and T1 versus DK. The post said all four teams are at 1–0 and asked which teams would reach 2–0. Participants can team up, submit predictions before kickoff and build streaks. Prizes include a PS5 Pro and a share of a 150,000 USDT squad prize pool.
Binance Opens Feedback Event for Alpha Due Diligence Center
Binance News - Binance announced on X that the second edition of its Community Voices event is collecting feedback on the Binance Alpha Due Diligence Center. Participants can submit comments and suggestions for a chance to be selected for one of 50 rewards of 20 USDT each or one of 12 Binance merchandise items. Partner communities can also compete for additional merchandise through an official community participation code.
Trump’s AI Buildout Faces Resistance From Republican Voters
Binance News - According to CNBC, a nationwide survey found that Republican voters support continued AI development but are wary of data centers near their homes, complicating President Donald Trump’s push to expand AI infrastructure as part of the U.S. race with China. Among MAGA supporters, 55% favored developing advanced AI while Congress works on regulations, compared with 27% who favored a pause. But only 29% would support a data center within 10 miles of their home, while 40% opposed one; support among all Republicans and Republican-leaning voters was 24%. Across the electorate, 63% opposed a nearby AI data center and 13% supported one. Overall, 52% wanted advanced AI development paused until Congress passes safety regulations, while 32% favored moving ahead to keep pace ...
Leylah Fernandez’s Polymarket Probability for Ningbo Open Match Rises 19%
Binance News - On Polymarket’s “Ningbo Open: Leylah Fernandez vs. Marie Bouzkova” market, the Leylah Fernandez option rose to 88.5% from 69.5% one hour earlier. According to ChainCatcher, the probability increased by 19%.
Nvidia GPU Discontinuation Rumors Drive RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 Prices Higher
Binance News - Rumors that some Nvidia consumer graphics card models may be discontinued have unsettled Huaqiangbei, with prices changing daily. According to ChainCatcher, the RTX 5090, initially priced at about 15,000 to 16,000 yuan, is now quoted by distributors at 55,000 to 60,000 yuan. The RTX 5080 has risen from an initial price of about 8,000 yuan to 17,000 yuan.
TradFi News | Korean Investor Deposits Fall 36.5% From Their June Peak to ₩88.7 Trillion as Retail Keeps Buying the KOSPI Slide
Binance News - Investor deposits at South Korean securities firms fell to ₩88.68 trillion on October 22, down ₩51.01 trillion, or 36.5%, from a record ₩139.69 trillion on June 4, according to the Korea Financial Investment Association. The balance dropped below ₩90 trillion on October 21 for the first time in about nine months, returning to early-2026 levels.The decline largely reflects cash being spent on stocks rather than leaving the market. From June 4 to October 23, individual investors were net buyers of ₩44.17 trillion on KOSPI and ₩3.15 trillion on KOSDAQ, plus ₩28.25 trillion of ETFs. Unlike the first half of the year, new deposits have not kept pace with that spending. The KOSPI closed at 5,533.77 on October 22, 39.3% below its June record close.
TradFi News | Markets Price Just a 10% Chance of a Fed Hike Next Week, Betting the Next Move Comes in December
Binance News - Markets expect the Federal Reserve to hold its target range at 3.75%–4.00% on Wednesday, October 28, with CME Group’s FedWatch tool pricing only about a 10% chance of a 25 basis point hike. Traders still expect the Fed to raise rates in December, with odds ranging from about 71% to 90% depending on the snapshot.October Hike Bets FadeOdds of an October hike have swung sharply since the Fed’s first hike in three years on September 17. They stood near 53% after that meeting, then fell to about 17% after a soft PCE reading and weak September payrolls. September’s 3.7% CPI reading briefly lifted them back to 41.5% on October 14. Since then, Fed officials including New York Fed President John Williams have signaled there is time to weigh incoming data and the impact of ...
BTCC reports $387B futures volume and $16.3B TradFi growth
TheCurrencyAnalytics - BTCC disclosed $387 billion in Q3 2026 futures trading volume, with its TradFi-linked category rising to $16.3 billion from $2.7 billion in the prior quarter. Read the original on BTCC reports $387B futures volume and $16.3B TradFi growth. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Polygon Multisig Wallet Transfers 52.928 Million POL to Staking Contract
Binance News - An address labeled as a Polygon multisig wallet, “0xFA5,” transferred 52.928 million POL to a staking contract, worth about $4.82 million. According to ChainCatcher, the transfer was identified in Arkham monitoring data. Market analysts linked the increase in Polygon staking activity to rising APY and said it could support POL and ease downward price pressure.
GEOPOLITICS | Secretive Ukrainian Unit Drives Deep-Strike Campaign's Rapid Expansion
Binance News - A secretive Ukrainian unit is behind the rapid expansion of Ukraine’s deep-strike campaign, according to Bloomberg. When he began flying unmanned aircraft in combat, a pilot identified as “Ray” flew some of Ukraine’s earliest mid-range strike drones on missions of about 100 kilometers, with warheads about the weight of a bowling ball.