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Hashi Mainnet launches with $500M backing; XRP whale transfers surge; US moves $470M crypto, raising sale concerns.
Hashi Mainnet to Launch With $500M in Capital Backing, Adds Anchorage Digital to Coalition
DailyHODL - Singapore, Singapore, 8th October 2026, Chainwire The post Hashi Mainnet to Launch With $500M in Capital Backing, Adds Anchorage Digital to Coalition appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Phemex Card Bridges the Last Mile Between Crypto and Everyday Spending
BeInCrypto - “Utility” has almost become a cliché in crypto, especially when it comes to payment cards. Phemex is one of the many exchanges launching a Mastercard, but it’s trying to address a real-world usage problem instead of just promising Cashback tiers and airport lounge perks like most products. With most prepaid crypto cards, you still need The post Phemex Card Bridges the Last Mile Between Crypto and Everyday Spending appeared first on BeInCrypto.
XRP Whale Transfers off Binance Reach Highest Level in 7 Months
Bitcoin.com - XRP whale withdrawals from Binance have surged to a seven-month high, a new analysis shows, raising questions about available trading supply. Persistent transfers away from the platform could reduce tokens readily available for sale, depending on their destinations. XRP Whales Move 1.38 Billion Coins Off Binance Large XRP withdrawals from crypto exchange Binance reached their […]
TikTok accused of testing non-working safety feature on teens and children
Cryptopolitan - Thousands of TikTok users who turned on a safety tool, Algo Refresh, were handed a version that did not work, according to allegations in New York Attorney General Letitia James’s lawsuit unsealed on Wednesday, per Reuters. Algo Refresh is built to reset a user’s recommendations when they want to get away from unwanted or harmful...
Justin Drake urges crypto ‘bunker mode,’ as AI could break wallet security within months
CoinTelegraph - The Ethereum researcher said crypto users should consider moving funds to fresh addresses, warning AI could threaten private-key security before quantum computers do.
US government moves $470 million in seized crypto to Coinbase wallets, raising Bitcoin sale questions
CryptoSlate - The US government moved about $470 million in seized crypto to likely Coinbase Prime addresses, according to Arkham, reviving questions over potential asset sales. On Oct. 7, blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence said the transfers included Bitcoin, wrapped Bitcoin and USDT. Arkham linked the transferred assets to seizures involving the 2016 Bitfinex hack and Alameda […] The post US government moves $470 million in seized crypto to Coinbase wallets, raising Bitcoin sale questions appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Grayscale XRP ETF Adds In-Kind Transactions and New Custodian
Bitcoin.com - Grayscale’s XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) has expanded how institutions exchange tokens for shares while adding another provider to safeguard its holdings. The changes could improve trading efficiency and broaden custody arrangements for the fund’s XRP holdings. GXRP Opens Direct XRP Exchanges Alongside Cash The Grayscale XRP Trust ETF (GXRP) expanded its institutional exchange options, an […]
Engineer Who Sabotaged Employer for Bitcoin Ransom Gets Prison Time
Bitcoin.com - A former infrastructure engineer at a New Jersey-based industrial company has been sentenced to 32 months in federal prison after admitting that he sabotaged his employer’s computer systems—and demanded roughly $750,000 in bitcoin to stop the attack. Daniel Rhyne, 59, of Kansas City, Missouri, was sentenced Sept. 28 in federal court in Trenton after previously […]
Robinhood Invests in Bitcoin Amid Declining Cryptocurrency Earnings
TheCurrencyAnalytics - What happened Robinhood put $25 million into Bitcoin. That’s the headline — and it’s a genuinely interesting one, given how… Read the original on Robinhood Takes Bold Step, Invests $25 Million in Bitcoin Amid Revenue Decline. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Anthropic launches cheaper Claude Haiku 5.5 to complete its lineup before IPO
Cryptopolitan - On October 7, Anthropic released Claude Haiku 5.5, adding the last piece to its trio lineup of products, which includes Sonnet 5.5 and Opus 5.5. The new model is aimed at assisting users with their daily work processes, as organizations are searching for ways to lower the costs of using AI. The rollout is also...
Justin Drake urges crypto to plan for 'bunker mode' as AI math threatens ECDSA
Cryptopolitan - Justin Drake, a researcher at the Ethereum Foundation, has advised those in the crypto space to start thinking of quietly relocating their funds into new wallets, because the signature scheme that secures Bitcoin and Ethereum could be broken before the arrival of a quantum computer. Drake’s warning and how wants to protect exposed crypto Drake...
Trump asks Pentagon for new Iran strike options with midterm elections just weeks away
Cryptopolitan - Donald Trump has on Wednesday asked the Pentagon to prepare new ways for him to hit Iran before Americans vote in the November 3 midterm elections, after initially saying he would wait until after election to resume strikes. Republicans are heading into a rough election stretch, the Iran war has become a political drag, and...
OpenAI math breakthroughs raise ‘bunker mode’ alarm from Bitcoin researcher Justin Drake
CryptoSlate - OpenAI’s latest advances in mathematics have prompted a leading Ethereum researcher to warn that crypto’s core wallet security could face an unexpected AI threat. On Oct. 7, Ethereum researcher Justin Drake urged the blockchain industry to prepare for what he described as “bunker mode,” including a controlled migration of digital assets into fresh addresses whose […] The post OpenAI math breakthroughs raise ‘bunker mode’ alarm from Bitcoin researcher Justin Drake appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Moomoo Integrates with Crossover Markets' CROSSx Network for Enhanced Trading
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Moomoo just plugged into Crossover Markets’ CROSSx execution network. It’s a move that pushes the retail trading platform deeper into… Read the original on Moomoo Integrates with Crossover Markets’ CROSSx Network to Boost Crypto Trading Speed. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Kalshi’s 15-Minute Gold Bets Top Ether as Fast Markets Drive Fees
Bitcoin.com - Kalshi’s public data shows its 15-minute gold markets traded more contracts than their ether counterparts in September, their second month of operation. The short-duration markets now bring in most of the exchange’s non-sports fees. Gold Passes Ether in Its Second Month Kalshi’s 15-minute gold markets traded more contracts than its ether markets of the […]
Jito's JTX Expands Trading Features with Mobile App and Futures Options
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Jito’s JTX is moving fast. The Solana-based trading platform has announced plans to ship a mobile app this fall, and… Read the original on JTX Unveils Mobile App and Futures Trading, Expanding Beyond Spot on Solana. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Ethereum Researcher Says AI May Break Encryption Before Quantum Does
Decrypt - Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake urged holders to calmly move funds to unused addresses, warning that AI-driven math could break crypto signatures before quantum computers do.
US Government Moves Half a Billion Worth of Crypto in Just Few Hours
U.Today - The U.S. government moved roughly $566 million in seized cryptocurrency to Coinbase Prime within hours. The U.S. government moved roughly $566 million in seized cryptocurrency to Coinbase Prime within hours.
Meta turns AI on ads that steer users to child abuse material off Facebook and Instagram
Cryptopolitan - Meta now checks where an ad leads as well as what it shows, using new AI tools to catch ads that point people to child abuse material.
Circle brings USDC, EURC payments to SAP customers through Tereina
CoinTelegraph - The partnership with SAP-backed Tereina will let businesses send and receive Circle’s stablecoins from within the financial software they already use.
Anthropic Launches Haiku 5.5: Its Cheapest and Fastest Claude Model Yet
Decrypt - Claude Haiku 5.5 costs about 75% less to run than its predecessor and targets high-volume jobs like summaries and live customer support. It arrives 15 days after Opus 5.5.
Lumentum Achieves Remarkable Stock Performance Compared to NVIDIA
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Lumentum stock had a wild run. Shares closed at $1,133.40 on October 6, up 3.82% on the day and sitting… Read the original on Lumentum Surges 570% in a Year, Leaving NVIDIA’s 28% Gain in the Dust. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
10 AI Models Including Claude and ChatGPT Pick Crypto’s Year-End Winners
Bitcoin.com - The crypto leaderboard has been anything but sleepy in 2026, with venice token (VVV) up a staggering 1,541% year to date and several others already sitting on triple-digit gains. With less than three months left, Bitcoin.com News asked several leading AI models a tougher question: Which cryptocurrency still has the most firepower left before Dec. […]
SEC and CFTC Crypto Rules 'Fall Short' of Clarity, Says Rep. French Hill
Decrypt - The House Financial Services chairman credited the SEC and CFTC for stepping in after the Clarity Act's collapse but said only "permanent law change" can secure U.S. leadership.
OpenAI, Anthropic, AMD and others are committing more than $1 billion to Trump’s Genesis Mission
Cryptopolitan - OpenAI, Anthropic, AMD, and other technology companies are putting more than $1 billion behind President Donald Trump’s Genesis Mission, giving the White House a serious private-sector boost for its AI science push. Trump is expected at an artificial intelligence summit (AI) tomorrow, where the administration plans to unveil those commitments alongside more than $100 million...
XRP ETFs now hold $1.7 billion but took in just $4M last week
CryptoSlate - Franklin and Canary saw outflows on Oct. 6 even as the five tracked funds gained net inflows, while wallet migrations complicate the supply story. The post XRP ETFs now hold $1.7 billion but took in just $4M last week appeared first on CryptoSlate.
BitMine nears 5% ETH cap as Lee says it may sell staking rewards
Cryptopolitan - BitMine Immersion Technologies has bought Ethereum every single week since June 30, 2025, becoming the most dependable source of demand the token has. BitMine’s Chairman, Tom Lee, has announced that the long-running accumulation of ETH by the company will end once it holds 5% of the supply. Will BitMine stop buying Ethereum? BitMine’s Chairman, Tom...
Moody's agrees with S&P, hands Sky the same junk grade for the same reasons
Cryptopolitan - On October 7, 2026, Moody’s Ratings scored Sky Protocol a B3 issuer rating with a stable outlook. This happens to be the first-ever rating the agency has assigned to a stablecoin protocol. This is an important move to institutional investors who may be sitting on the fence as regards USDS, because it gives the dollar...
Florida after court injunction to restrict teens from accessing Meta's Facebook, Instagram
Cryptopolitan - Florida’s Attorney General James Uthmeier has asked a state court on Wednesday to order Meta to remove all children under 14 from Facebook and Instagram and switch off all features the state claims keep teenagers scrolling. The request, filed in Pasco County Circuit Court, would hand Florida minors and their parents sweeping new limits on...
While America’s CLARITY Stalls, Russia’s Crypto Market Gets Official Operators
CryptoPotato - Russia has registered nine crypto operators under new rules.
Daniel Rhyne jailed 32 months over 20 BTC ransom demand on his employer
Cryptopolitan - A former engineer who locked his New Jersey employer out of its network and demanded 20 BTC, about $750,000, got 32 months in federal prison.
Anyone can now check files against Google's SynthID AI watermark, applied to 180 billion images and videos
Cryptopolitan - Google opened its SynthID AI detector to everyone in English after watermarking over 180 billion images and videos and 240,000 years of audio.
Digital Sovereignty Alliance's Research Paper Recognized at Fintech Event
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The Digital Sovereignty Alliance just got some real recognition in Washington. The nonprofit’s white paper landed a spot among five… Read the original on DSA’s Financial Literacy White Paper Recognized at DC Fintech Week 2026. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Polygon Open Money Stack Expands to TRON, Extending Network Access to Regulated US Payment Rails
BeInCrypto - Dubai, UAE – October 7, 2026 – Polygon Labs today announced that Polygon Open Money Stack now supports the TRON network, giving fintechs, remittance providers, and payment platforms a way to connect bank funds directly into the world’s largest network for USDT (TRC-20). The expansion connects Polygon Open Money Stack to TRON’s stablecoin economy, which The post Polygon Open Money Stack Expands to TRON, Extending Network Access to Regulated US Payment Rails appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin price has risen 84% since January 2024 while Treasury yields climbed
CryptoSlate - Bitcoin gained 84.2% from the January 2024 pre-ETF baseline through Oct. 5, 2026, even as nominal and real yields rose. The post Bitcoin price has risen 84% since January 2024 while Treasury yields climbed appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Ripple's Schwartz Underestimates XRP Lending Potential, Flare CEO Claims
U.Today - Flare CEO Hugo Philion challenges Ripple’s David Schwartz, using proxy infrastructure to unlock the passive XRP lending market. Flare CEO Hugo Philion challenges Ripple’s David Schwartz, using proxy infrastructure to unlock the passive XRP lending market.
House Finance panel chair says regulator actions on crypto ‘fall short’ of CLARITY bill
CoinTelegraph - Representative French Hill hopes lawmakers could pass a cryptocurrency market structure bill before the next session of Congress in 2027 as SEC and CFTC actions weren’t sufficient.
Coinbase brings global crypto derivatives liquidity to US with Deribit integration
CoinTelegraph - US institutions will gain access to Deribit’s options and perpetual futures through Coinbase, with US retail options expected later this year.
Bitmine's Relentless Ethereum Buying Is About to End, Tom Lee Says
Decrypt - Speaking at Token2049 in Singapore, the chairman said Bitmine is about 100,000 ETH—roughly six to seven weeks—from its 5% cap, setting an end date on a buying spree that made it the world's largest Ethereum treasury.
Satoshi-Era BTC From 2011 Finally Moves, Delivering 582,198% Gain
U.Today - The long-dormant BTC saw a remarkable realized gain of about 582,198%. The long-dormant BTC saw a remarkable realized gain of about 582,198%.
Arthur Hayes: AI Is Overbuilt, and Bitcoin Could Benefit From It
CryptoPotato - Hayes leaves room for an AI bull case, arguing stronger demand within a year could make AI infrastructure companies more profitable overall.
Robinhood adds $25 million of Bitcoin to its own balance sheet
CryptoSlate - Robinhood is adding $25 million of Bitcoin to its balance sheet after executives previously debated whether corporate crypto holdings would benefit shareholders. Johann Kerbrat, Robinhood’s senior vice president and general manager of crypto and international, announced the allocation Wednesday, saying the brokerage views Bitcoin as a strategic addition to diversify its assets. “We believe firmly […] The post Robinhood adds $25 million of Bitcoin to its own balance sheet appeared first on CryptoSlate.
XRP Ledger Users Cautioned: 'Never Share Your Private Keys'
U.Today - XRP community warned as one private key mistake could put funds at risk. XRP community warned as one private key mistake could put funds at risk.
Polymarket’s upgrade won’t automatically move existing bets to new contracts
CryptoSlate - App users follow approval prompts, while integrations must keep CTF support and add V2 identifiers and permissions. The post Polymarket’s upgrade won’t automatically move existing bets to new contracts appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Top Tech Leaders and Crypto Innovators Gather at AI Expo Europe in Romania
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bucharest is getting a big AI event. On November 1 and 2, AI Expo Europe lands in Romania with more… Read the original on AI Expo Europe Features NVIDIA, Google, and Key Insights on EU’s AI Act in Bucharest. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Engineer Gets 32 Months for Bitcoin Extortion Plot Against His Own Employer
Decrypt - Daniel Rhyne locked his company's IT administrators out of its network and demanded 20 BTC, then worth $750,000, to stop the shutdowns.
'We Made It 300x Faster': Metallicus CEO Delivers on Elon Musk's Dogecoin Vision
U.Today - Metallicus CEO Marshall Hayner calls out Elon Musk’s scaling challenge after engineering a 300x speedup for Dogecoin transactions. Metallicus CEO Marshall Hayner calls out Elon Musk’s scaling challenge after engineering a 300x speedup for Dogecoin transactions.
BitMine Announces Ethereum Acquisition Limit Amidst Market Turmoil
TheCurrencyAnalytics - BitMine Immersion Technologies is done buying ether — eventually. The company said it will stop accumulating the token once it… Read the original on BitMine Sets 5% Ethereum Hard Cap as Crypto Market Faces Major Selloff. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Morning Minute: OKX Raises at $25B From Circle, Ripple, and StanChart
Decrypt - OKX raises more, $500M+ in crypto longs liquidated after a late evening selloff, and Abstract calls it quits.
Bitwise Makes Biggest XRP Purchase in October
U.Today - Bitwise resumes buying XRP after a few days of silence, scooping up even more tokens despite the sudden crypto market correction. Bitwise resumes buying XRP after a few days of silence, scooping up even more tokens despite the sudden crypto market correction.
Ripple’s Hidden Road Bet Pays Off as Brevan Howard Signs On to Ripple Prime
cryptoDNES - Ripple Prime will provide prime brokerage, clearing and financing to Brevan Howard's funds, Ripple said on 6 October 2026, the highest-profile client win for the business built on the $1.25 billion Hidden Road deal. The post Ripple’s Hidden Road Bet Pays Off as Brevan Howard Signs On to Ripple Prime appeared first on CryptoDnes EN.
Crypto card access doesn’t match global demand, Tangem says
CoinTelegraph - Crypto card demand can be stronger where access is harder, Tangem says, as it expands its Visa payment offering, allowing users to spend from its self-custodial wallet.
FinCEN will no longer treat mixers as money laundering indicators
Atlas21 - Proceedings against Roman Storm continue toward a new trial The post FinCEN will no longer treat mixers as money laundering indicators appeared first on Atlas21.
Trump-backed WLFI plans USD1 payments for online businesses
CoinTelegraph - World Liberty Financial outlined plans to bring USD1 to major online platforms as Mesh announced a payments partnership scheduled to roll out this quarter.
Crypto.com adds pro-grade trading tools in new Insilico Terminal partnership
CoinJournal - Crypto.com adds Insilico tools for spot and derivatives trading access. Users get low-latency execution without subscription fees or custody. Integration supports advanced orders, hotkeys and multi-exchange trading Crypto.com Exchange has announced a strategic partnership with Insilico Terminal, giving users access to professional trading tools while continuing to trade spot and derivatives through Crypto.com. The integration […] The post Crypto.com adds pro-grade trading tools in new Insilico Terminal partnership appeared first on CoinJournal.
Prosecutors Cite Bitcoin Fog Ruling Against Roman Storm's Venue Challenge
Decrypt - The Tornado Cash founder hit back in a tweet, noting FinCEN withdrew a proposed mixer rule over concerns it could chill legitimate activity.
‘Old money’ has stronger Bitcoin ‘diamond hands,’ says BingX exec
CoinTelegraph - BingX strategy chief Kevin Lee says wealthy investors are taking a longer-term approach to Bitcoin, though family-office crypto exposure remains limited.
XRP Holders Now Need to Wait Until October 12 as Nasdaq Listing Is Postponed
U.Today - Nasdaq trading for the 473 million XRP 'pure play' treasury firm is officially on hold until Monday, October 12. Nasdaq trading for the 473 million XRP 'pure play' treasury firm is officially on hold until Monday, October 12.
Ledger Launches Bitcoin Loans, Letting Holders Borrow Without Selling
Decrypt - Unveiled at TOKEN2049 Singapore, the Morpho-powered Crypto Loan feature lets users borrow stablecoins against wrapped Bitcoin while keeping private keys and final approval on their hardware device.
ZachXBT Fronted $349,700 to Infiltrate a Lazarus Laundering Network
CoinPaprika - Blockchain investigator ZachXBT said he fronted $349,700 to pose as a client of a Chinese network that laundered crypto for North Korea's Lazarus Group. His undercover work helped trace funds from the $1.5 billion Bybit hack.
Bitmine sets 5% Ether supply ‘hard cap’ as accumulation target nears
CoinTelegraph - Tom Lee said Bitmine will not accumulate Ether past 5% of the supply, turning the company’s target into a ceiling.
Moon.com Introduces High-Leverage Betting Service for Financial Markets
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Moon.com just dropped something wild. The platform went live with a leveraged betting service letting users wager on price movements… Read the original on Moon.com Unveils Groundbreaking 1000x Leverage Betting for Stocks and Crypto. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Russia clears first crypto exchanges, custodians under new law
CoinTelegraph - Russia registered its first crypto exchanges and custodians, including its largest bank, Sberbank, which plans to launch crypto products on Dec. 1.
Ripple Treasury Mints 30 Million RLUSD
U.Today - Ripple has minted another 30 million RLUSD in a single transaction. Ripple has minted another 30 million RLUSD in a single transaction.
Circle, Ripple and Standard Chartered Back OKX as Its $25 Billion Valuation Holds Flat
CoinPaprika - OKX has raised fresh capital from Circle, Ripple, Standard Chartered's SC Ventures and hedge fund Qube Research & Technologies. The round holds the exchange's valuation at $25 billion, unchanged from its March funding led by NYSE parent Intercontinental Exchange.
Kalshi Receives CFTC Approval for Innovative Perpetual Futures Contracts
TheCurrencyAnalytics - What happened Kalshi got CFTC approval to offer perpetual futures contracts on US equities. Specifically, the product targets an index… Read the original on Kalshi Secures CFTC Approval for US500 Perpetual Futures, Disrupting Offshore Competitors. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Possible AI Crash Bullish for Bitcoin, Hayes Says
U.Today - Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes believes the eventual collapse of the AI investment boom could become a major bullish catalyst for Bitcoin. Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes believes the eventual collapse of the AI investment boom could become a major bullish catalyst for Bitcoin.
UK Expands Digital Finance with New DLT Government Bond Initiative
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The UK Treasury picked six banks. Big ones. Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, Morgan Stanley, NatWest, and RBC Capital Markets will jointly… Read the original on UK Treasury Selects Six Major Banks for Groundbreaking Digital Gilt Instrument Launch. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Kalshi’s 15-min gold markets overtake Ether just weeks after launch
CoinTelegraph - Gold recorded 542 million contracts and an estimated $5 million in fees in September, surpassing Ether’s 318 million contracts and $2.6 million, though Bitcoin remained far ahead.
STOCKS | AMD CEO Lisa Su to Meet Samsung Semiconductor Chief on Memory Shortages
Binance News - AMD Chief Executive Lisa Su is scheduled to meet Samsung Electronics semiconductor chief Vice Chairman Jun Young-hyun on Wednesday. According to Sina Finance, people familiar with the matter said Su will hold talks during her visit to South Korea, but did not disclose specific details. The meeting comes as the global electronics industry faces a broad shortage of memory products, which is constraining the expansion of AI infrastructure and services. Memory prices have continued to surge and have become one of the main costs for data center operators. In March, AMD and Samsung reached a supply agreement on next-generation high-bandwidth memory and advanced storage chips. ...
S&P 500 Outpaces Goldman’s Ex-AI Index As Chip Rally Drives Records
Binance News - The S&P 500 has gained 18.3% in six months, while Goldman Sachs’ index excluding AI enablers rose 6.7% and remains 6.4% below its high. The benchmark and Nasdaq Composite both closed at records on Tuesday, according to BeInCrypto, as chip stocks including AMD, Marvell, Synopsys and Cadence Design Systems extended an AI-led rally. Goldman built the SPXXAI index in February to help clients hedge AI exposure.
BitMine Chair Tom Lee Says Crypto Market Entered Full Bull Run in August
Binance News - BitMine Chairman Tom Lee said at TOKEN2049 in Singapore that the crypto market has entered a full bull run and that August may mark the start of the current cycle. He added that, based on the four-year cycle, the market bottom has already formed and this cycle could become the largest crypto bull market ever. According to Foresight News, Tom Lee said the rally is being driven by four new factors compared with previous cycles: institution-led asset tokenization, a decade-long generational wealth transfer, continued absorption of crypto supply by digital asset treasury companies, and the development of AI and crypto use cases such as AI agent payments. He said the migration of traditional financial ...
Korean Retail Investors Lose $1.7 Billion on Leveraged Chip ETFs
Binance News - Retail investors are estimated to have lost 2.3 trillion won, or $1.7 billion, from leveraged exchange-traded products tied to South Korea’s two chipmaking giants in just months, according to a lawmaker’s office. Bloomberg reported the figure as the first disclosure of the scale of risks from such bets.
Binance Spot Will Add JPMB, LLYB, SECZB and USDEB Trading Pairs
Binance News - According to the [announcement](https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/detail/9c34999b27234dfe9c43d2ac33cebde4) from Binance, Binance Exchange will open trading on Binance Spot for four bStocks trading pairs and enable Spot Algo Trading Bots and Rebalancing Bots services for JPMorgan Chase (JPMB), Eli Lilly (LLYB), Securitize Corp (SECZB) and StablecoinX Inc (USDEB). The new pairs, JPMB/USDT, LLYB/USDT, SECZB/USDT and USDEB/USDT, are scheduled to begin trading at 2026-10-07 12:00 (UTC). Spot Algo Trading Bots will be aligned with the Spot listing time, while Rebalancing Bots will be enabled within 24 hours of the assets being listed on Spot. Binance also said users will be able to trade bStocks against BTC, USDT and other tokens on ...
STOCKS | Transsion Seeks $428 Million in Hong Kong Share Sale
Binance News - Shenzhen Transsion Holdings Co., the smartphone maker that dominates Africa's market, is seeking to raise as much as HK$3.36 billion ($428 million) in a Hong Kong share sale, according to Bloomberg.
STOCKS | Hong Kong Semiconductor Stocks Extend Losses
Binance News - According to Jin10, Hong Kong semiconductor stocks continued to weaken, with GigaDevice (03986.HK) and Novosense Microelectronics (02676.HK) falling more than 4%, Montage Technology (06809.HK) dropping more than 7%, and Biren Technology (06082.HK) declining nearly 3%.
Japanese Book Wholesaler Admits Selling Large Volumes of Books to Anthropic
Binance News - According to Jin10, Kyodo News reported that publishing industry sources said a major Japanese book wholesaler admitted selling large volumes of books to U.S. artificial intelligence company Anthropic.
S&P 500 Hits Record As Analysts Debate Rally Breadth
Binance News - The S&P 500 hit an intraday record high of 7,844.52 on Tuesday and closed above 7,800 for the first time, while the 10-year Treasury yield topped 5.3%, its highest since 2002. According to BeInCrypto, money managers on CNBC’s Halftime Report said the rally may or may not spread beyond big tech, with some pointing to value in industrials, financials, utilities and materials. Stephanie Link cited Google’s 20-year nuclear power deal with Constellation Energy, while others said more Fed hikes or weaker oil could determine whether the advance broadens.
Tom Lee Says Bitmine Could Outperform BTC and ETH if Ethereum Rises
Binance News - Tom Lee said at Token2049 that investors who are bullish on ETH should also be bullish on Bitmine. According to Odaily, he said Bitmine was built to outperform BTC, ETH, and other base assets during this cycle. Lee said Bitmine's share price could rise from $26 to $300 to $500 if ETH reaches $22,000, and to $1,200 to $1,500 if ETH reaches $62,000. He also said Bitmine bought most of its ETH reserves when ETH was at $1,500. Lee said Bitmine's ETH reserves will not exceed a hard cap of 5% of ETH's total supply, and that the company is about 100,000 ETH away from that cap.
GEOPOLITICS | RBI Meeting May Bring More Than a Rate Hike for Markets
Binance News - Traders are expecting an interest-rate increase from the Reserve Bank of India and are also watching for additional liquidity-draining measures and comments on the rupee, according to Bloomberg.
SEC's Smaller Commission Continues Crypto Rulemaking After Hester Peirce Resignation
Binance News - Hester Peirce's October 2 resignation left Paul Atkins and Mark Uyeda as the SEC's two listed commissioners. According to NS3.AI, a quorum amendment effective October 2 allows one eligible commissioner to constitute a quorum for a matter when every other sitting commissioner is disqualified. Crypto custody reform and Regulation Crypto Assets remain proposals, while tokenized-stock trading relief has already been issued as a conditional order. The smaller Commission remains subject to voting procedures, statutory authority, and judicial review. ...
Polymarket Founder Shayne Coplan Says Prediction Markets Can Serve as Alternative News Source
Binance News - Polymarket founder Shayne Coplan said at Token2049 that U.S. presidential election predictions, along with forecasts on the Ukraine conflict and Middle East conflict, showed Polymarket can serve as a new alternative news source. According to Odaily, he also said sports prediction markets helped Polymarket attract many users and drive rapid revenue growth.
SEC Settles Cherry-Picking Case With Ken Leech for $3 Million
Binance News - Ken Leech, former co-chief investment officer at Western Asset Management Co., agreed to pay $3 million to settle a US Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit, according to Bloomberg. The SEC had claimed Leech cherry-picked winning trades.
Japan Manufacturing Sentiment Rises to Near Five-Year High in October
Binance News - According to Jin10, Reuters Tankan survey showed Japanese large manufacturers' sentiment rose to its highest level in nearly five years in October, while non-manufacturing sentiment deteriorated sharply amid rising costs. The Reuters Tankan manufacturing index edged up to 22 from 21 in September, its highest since December 2021. A manager at a precision machinery company wrote that the semiconductor industry remained strong and order volumes over the past four months were 1.5 times normal levels. A respondent at another machinery company said orders and shipments for products serving the semiconductor market were strong. The non-manufacturing index fell to 23 from 29, its lowest since November 2024. Some manufacturers also warned that strong AI-related demand ...
STOCKS | Tech Rally Near Records Keeps Copper Steady
Binance News - Copper steadied as a rally in tech-related stocks held near record highs on optimism about the artificial intelligence boom, according to Bloomberg.
PRECIOUS METALS | China’s Gold Reserves Rise for 23rd Straight Month
Binance News - According to Jin10, China's gold reserves stood at 77.47 million ounces, or about 2,409.59 metric tons, at the end of September, up 740,000 ounces, or about 23.02 metric tons, from 76.73 million ounces, or about 2,386.57 metric tons, at the end of August. China's central bank has increased its gold holdings for 23 consecutive months.
AI TRENDS | Mysten Labs and Google Cloud Launch Verifiable Agent Arbiter
Binance News - Sui said Mysten Labs has partnered with Google Cloud to launch Verifiable Agent Arbiter (VAA), a proof layer for enterprises to verify whether AI agent actions were carried out within authorized limits. According to Odaily, VAA anchors related proofs on Sui and WalrusProtocol. The system combines an agent’s authorization scope, actual actions, and final results, while keeping sensitive information such as prompts, model outputs, tool calls, and policy decisions private. It stores the data in Google Cloud Storage controlled by customers. ...
Bitcoin Group SE Seeks Alternative Model for Bitcoin.de After BaFin Rejects MiCA Application
Binance News - Bitcoin Group SE said it is seeking an alternative operating model for bitcoin.de after Germany’s BaFin refused its subsidiary futurum bank AG’s MiCA authorization application. According to NS3.AI, trading activities on bitcoin.de have largely been suspended since June 12. The company said it is working to resume trading through regulated partners as quickly as possible. It added that it is reviewing the decision and may lodge an objection or submit a new application in the future.
Startale Japan Launches Digital Corporate Bond Paid in JPYSC
Binance News - Startale Japan Co. Ltd. has announced a digital corporate bond that will pay both interest and principal in the yen-backed stablecoin JPYSC. According to Odaily, the bond is aimed at Japanese individual and corporate investors and will not be offered to overseas investors. JPYSC is issued by SBI Shinsei Trust Bank, which manages the trust assets, and is pegged 1:1 to the yen. It is classified as a type 3 electronic payment instrument under Japan's Payment Services Act. SBI VC Trade will serve as the issuing trustee and handle issuance and distribution, while Startale Group provides the underlying technology. ...
Winklevoss-Backed Zcash ETF Aims for Nasdaq with Direct ZEC Holdings
TheCurrencyAnalytics - A Winklevoss-backed fund just filed with the SEC to launch a Zcash ETF on Nasdaq. The proposed vehicle, formally called… Read the original on Winklevoss Zcash ETF Aims for Nasdaq with $100M Seed Interest in Direct ZEC Holdings. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
U.S. President Donald Trump Relies More Heavily on Treasury Secretary Bessent
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. President Donald Trump has increasingly relied on Treasury Secretary Bessent and tasked him with addressing difficult economic problems, including high borrowing costs, stubborn inflation driven by oil prices, and rapidly accumulating government debt. A senior government official who previously worked with U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said the weight of the president's entire economic policy agenda rests on the Treasury secretary's shoulders.
Vietnam Considers Ending Midday Trading Break, Widening Daily Price Limits
Binance News - Vietnamese news site VnExpress, citing Hoang Van Thu, vice chairman of Vietnam's State Securities Commission, reported that regulators are considering ending the midday trading break and loosening individual stock intraday price limits to improve market liquidity and make the stock market more attractive to investors. According to Sina Finance, Thu said at a Ministry of Finance briefing on Tuesday that regulators are also evaluating whether to cancel some periodic call auction sessions. The report said no implementation timeline has been set. It added that the exchange will assess the impact of the proposed reforms on market stability, ...
US President Donald Trump to Deliver Statement Wednesday and Speak in Texas
Binance News - According to Sina Finance, the White House official schedule shows U.S. President Donald Trump will deliver a statement at 1 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on Wednesday in the Oval Office. The schedule also shows Trump will speak at 6 p.m. U.S. Central Time in San Antonio, Texas.
Open USD Launch Shows $666.3 Million Outstanding, With 74% Held in 10 Wallets
Binance News - Open USD had $666.3 million outstanding on Oct. 5, but most tokens remained in launch and custody wallets, according to Crystal Intelligence. According to NS3.AI, Crystal's snapshot showed that ten wallets held 74% of the supply. Crystal recorded about $4.1 million in decentralized exchange trading from Sept. 30 through Oct. 5. Off-chain payments and activity within custody accounts remain unknown, and the first-week measurements cannot establish that the launch has failed.
STOCKS | HubSpot to Cut 7% of Staff, Says It Is Not Due to AI
Binance News - HubSpot said it will cut 660 employees, or 7% of its workforce, and will also reduce some management layers and reorganize product teams. According to Sina Finance, Chief Executive Yamini Rangan said in a blog post that the layoffs were not simply a cost-cutting move and were not driven by HubSpot using artificial intelligence internally to replace work previously done by human employees. The move comes as investors worry that traditional enterprise software providers are being threatened by artificial intelligence. HubSpot's shares have fallen more than 40% since the start of this year.
STOCKS | JPMorgan Raises Weichai Power Target Price on Strong Outlook
Binance News - JPMorgan raised its target price on Weichai Power, citing improved shipment prospects, resilient margins, faster growth in its AI data center business, and progress in solid oxide fuel cell commercialization. According to Sina Finance, analysts including Karen Li wrote in a research note that the Chinese manufacturer’s recent share pullback was driven by negative market sentiment toward the AI data center power supply chain and macro headwinds, not by weaker execution or fundamentals. The stock has fallen more than 30% from its May high. JPMorgan said industry benchmark data from Bloom Energy, Ceres, and leading ship engine and gas engine ...
STOCKS | Japan's Topix Rises Above Record Closing Level
Binance News - Japan's Topix rose as much as 0.4% to 4,201.34, topping the previous record close of 4,197.20 set on August 14. According to Sina Finance, the Nikkei 225 was little changed, while the S&P 500 closed at a record high overnight on resilient corporate earnings and a brighter outlook for artificial intelligence-related spending.
AI TRENDS | AMD CEO Lisa Su Plans Major AI Chip Supply Increase in 2027
Binance News - AMD Chair and CEO Lisa Su said the company plans to further increase chip supply in 2027 as it works to meet demand for artificial intelligence hardware. According to Sina Finance, she said AMD has already been able to raise supply as 2026 progresses and will significantly increase supply in 2027, while still needing more. Su said she has met with Acer, Asus, Foxconn, and Quanta, and planned to travel later in the day to Hsinchu to meet with TSMC and other suppliers. She said a core goal of the trip is to ensure supply-chain partners can expand capacity for CPUs, GPUs, and other AI computing products. ...
Marine Le Pen Leads Polymarket Betting on France's Next Presidential Election
Binance News - Catcher Predict monitoring shows that the Polymarket market for France's next presidential election is among the most actively traded, with the cumulative pool reaching $1.461 billion. According to ChainCatcher, the leading option is Marine Le Pen, with an implied probability of about 43.25%.
Asset Management One Plans 30% Increase in Talent Spending Over 3 Years
Binance News - Asset Management One Co. plans to boost spending on talent by 30% over the next three years as rising Japanese interest rates broaden investment choices, according to Bloomberg. The firm said pension funds, university endowments and individuals are rethinking how they allocate money.