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Bitcoin shows bullish signals amid market stalemate; Ethereum tests gas efficiency; XRP upgrade nears.
Bitcoin Stalemate Continues as Market Waits for Directional Breakout
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Bitcoin can’t pick a side. The cryptocurrency sat near $81,500 on October 17, 2026, caught between short-term selling pressure and… Read the original on Bitcoin Stuck at $81,500 as Traders Anticipate Breakthrough or Breakdown. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Ethereum Prepares for Major Gas Efficiency Test on Hoodi Testnet
TheCurrencyAnalytics - The Ethereum Foundation scheduled the Glamsterdam upgrade for the Hoodi testnet on October 26, 2026. Operators must update clients to meet the 200 million gas target. Read the original on Ethereum’s Hoodi Test Network Set for Crucial Glamsterdam Upgrade on October 26. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
XRP Ledger Nears Oct. 23 Upgrade as Lending Votes Fall Short
Bitcoin.com - The XRP Ledger is heading toward an Oct. 23 software upgrade that fixes a peculiar security flaw, one that could let certain authorized accounts create tokens instead of destroying them. Meanwhile, its long-awaited native lending system remains stuck awaiting approval. XRP Ledger’s Cleanup Upgrade Approaches Activation The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is preparing to activate fixCleanup3_4_0 […]
Judge Upholds Settlement Against Gemini in CFTC Case
TheCurrencyAnalytics - US District Judge Alvin Hellerstein denied a joint request by Gemini and the CFTC to vacate a 2025 consent judgment, leaving the $5 million penalty and permanent injunction intact. Read the original on US Judge Hellerstein Upholds $5 Million Settlement Against Gemini and CFTC. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Vitalik Buterin Reveals Why AI Could Push Bitcoin Miners Out
BeInCrypto - Vitalik Buterin says Bitcoin mining cost splits 50/50 between hardware and power, while AI inference runs almost entirely on hardware. The post Vitalik Buterin Reveals Why AI Could Push Bitcoin Miners Out appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Digital Euro Initiative by ECB Set to Transform Euro Area Payment Systems
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Christine Lagarde wants everyone to know: the digital euro is close. The European Central Bank’s president came out swinging, saying… Read the original on Christine Lagarde’s Digital Euro Set to Transform Retail Payments in Euro Area. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Crypto Super PAC Fairshake Pours Millions More Into Defeating Sherrod Brown
Decrypt - An FEC filing shows the Fairshake affiliate Defend American Jobs disclosed roughly $7 million more in ads against the Ohio Democrat, pushing its total past $46 million—days after the PAC expanded its map to 32 House races.
Ethereum sets October 26 for Hoodi’s 200 million gas test
CryptoSlate - Hoodi’s Glamsterdam test schedules a 200 million gas target, while the mainnet activation date remains undecided. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
Turkey’s Justice Minister Confirms Richard Heart’s Istanbul Bust
Bitcoin.com - Turkish authorities detained HEX founder Richard Heart and four others in Istanbul, uncovering an extraordinary collection of cash, luxury goods, weapons and electronics. The haul included an estimated $7.15 million in cash, six cryptocurrency wallets, and hundreds of designer accessories. Turkey’s Justice Minister Confirms Richard Heart Detention Turkey’s Justice Minister Akın Gürlek confirmed Saturday, Oct. […]
Bitwise Holds Over Half a Billion XRP
U.Today - Bitwise now owns over half a billion dollars worth of XRP through its XRP ETF, establishing its dominance in the industry over other existing XRP funds. Bitwise now owns over half a billion dollars worth of XRP through its XRP ETF, establishing its dominance in the industry over other existing XRP funds.
Crypto Firms Launch Quantum Alliance as 6 Million Bitcoin Sit Exposed
Decrypt - The nine-member group, modeled on the Internet Engineering Task Force, aims to set open standards for testing quantum-resistance claims as forecasts place the first practical attack in the late 2020s.
Binance Announces $800,000 XRP Giveaway for RLUSD Users
U.Today - Major crypto exchange Binance brings XRP rewards to RLUSD holders. Major crypto exchange Binance brings XRP rewards to RLUSD holders.
Anthropic's Claude Solves Decades-Old NSA Cryptographic Challenge Efficiently
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Thirty minutes. That’s all it took. Anthropic’s AI model Claude cracked a cryptographic puzzle that had stumped some of the… Read the original on Anthropic’s Claude Solves NSA’s 25-Year Cryptographic Seed Puzzle in Just 30 Minutes. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Wall Street Stays Bullish on Strategy Despite MSCI Threat, CryptoQuant CEO Says
CryptoPotato - Saylor also spoke about the potential removal.
Ethereum Derivatives Flash Mixed Signals as Bulls Hold the Edge
Bitcoin.com - Ethereum’s price has spent the week bouncing between $2,324 and $2,575, but beneath the price swings, derivatives traders are carrying $30.59 billion in futures exposure while options bulls command nearly 62% of outstanding positions. The catch is that futures positions are contracting, short-term liquidations favor longs, and major options exchanges disagree on where ethereum’s fiat […]
Arthur Hayes Says OpenAI and Anthropic Are Worthless and Bitcoin Wins
Bitcoin.com - Bitmex co-founder Arthur Hayes says the artificial intelligence boom is burning cash on a government backstop, and that the bigger it gets, the higher bitcoin goes. The Arguments Put Forth by Hayes Hayes laid out the convictions on the Convergence podcast with Luke Martin, with his four key talking points being: Money is being wasted. […]
The hidden trade behind Strive’s 16.7% Bitcoin income offer
CryptoSlate - There's a Bitcoin company that's now offering investors a 15% annual dividend, paid in small installments every business day. While a 15% dividend is high enough to grab everyone's attention, the more revealing number is what buyers agreed to pay for it. On Oct. 15, Strive priced seven million shares of its new SATS preferred… Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
Apple’s First Foldable iPhone Sells Out in Minutes
BeInCrypto - iPhone Duo pre-orders sold out in minutes, and online deliveries now miss Christmas. See which options holiday shoppers still have left. The post Apple’s First Foldable iPhone Sells Out in Minutes appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Shares Key Difference Between Bitcoin Mining and AI
U.Today - Ethereum's founder Vitalik Buterin has stirred discussions about Bitcoin and AI after spotlighting a key difference between both rapidly emerging technologies. Ethereum's founder Vitalik Buterin has stirred discussions about Bitcoin and AI after spotlighting a key difference between both rapidly emerging technologies.
Bloomberg Sees Bitcoin Price at $10K and Cryptoquant’s CEO Doesn’t Agree
Bitcoin.com - Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone has put a $10,000 target back on bitcoin, and within hours, Cryptoquant CEO Ki Young Ju replied that the onchain floor sits much closer to $30,000. McGlone’s Domino Theory McGlone laid out the call in an X post yesterday, previewing a Bloomberg Intelligence report titled “A Bitcoin $10,000 Reversion Path […]
White House Mocks GTA 6 After Tesla Flying Car Reveal
BeInCrypto - The White House says the Tesla flying car beat GTA 6 to market, while Elon Musk now eyes a 400 mph peak for the long-delayed 2028 Roadster. The post White House Mocks GTA 6 After Tesla Flying Car Reveal appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Bitcoin Bull Signals are Flashing Everywhere, Analysts Claim
BeInCrypto - Bitcoin bull signals flash on MVRV and MACD charts. See why PlanB, Eric Crown, and CryptoQuant data urge caution. The post Bitcoin Bull Signals are Flashing Everywhere, Analysts Claim appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Ohio Senate Contest Sees Surge in Crypto PAC Contributions Against Brown
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Fifty-two million dollars. That’s what crypto-aligned political action committees have poured into the Ohio Senate race to stop Sherrod Brown… Read the original on Crypto PACs Surge to $52 Million in Battle Against Sherrod Brown in Ohio Senate Race. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Lagarde says euro-area economy is resilient, digital euro imminent
CoinTelegraph - “The digital euro will further stimulate innovation and competition in retail payments,” according to the ECB president.
Visa and Mastercard Embrace USDC for Global Payment Solutions
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Visa and Mastercard are both moving into stablecoin territory — for real this time. The two payment giants are integrating… Read the original on Visa and Mastercard Launch USDC Integration for Seamless Payments in 200 Countries. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitget to discontinue services for some users in one-off exercise
CoinTelegraph - Bitget says user funds are safe and exchange will continue to operate during the change.
XRP Ledger's Viability Questioned as Evernorth Launches on Nasdaq
TheCurrencyAnalytics - XRP’s got the tech. Whether that’s enough is a whole different question. Anthony Welfare, a former central bank digital currency… Read the original on XRP Ledger’s Future at Stake as Evernorth Launches on Nasdaq. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Berkshire Hathaway Pours Another $330,000,000 Into Software Company As Shares Surge 41%
DailyHODL - Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A/BRK/B) has agreed to pour another $330 million into Milan-based software operator Bending Spoons (BSP). The firm will buy 10 million newly issued ordinary shares at $33 apiece in a private placement, reports 24/7 Wall St. The latest outlay builds on a $600 million investment at the July initial public offering, bringing Berkshire’s […] The post Berkshire Hathaway Pours Another $330,000,000 Into Software Company As Shares Surge 41% appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
Cobo Discontinues Consumer Wallet Service, Implementing Fees for Inactive Users
TheCurrencyAnalytics - What happened Cobo is shutting down its consumer-facing wallet app on December 1, 2026. Users who don’t pull their assets… Read the original on Cobo Shuts Down Consumer Wallet App, Imposes $100 Monthly Fee on Holdouts. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Bitcoin Under Pressure as Trump Reportedly Prepares to Strike Iran Within 24 Hours
CryptoPotato - Meanwhile, oil prices have skyrocketed to a monthly peak.
LIVE: Iran expects war with Trump to escalate within the next 24 hours
Cryptopolitan - Iran says the U.S. must leave the region or face expulsion, while claiming its air defenses are stronger than ever. Oil prices jumped, with Brent near $110 and WTI above $101 as attacks threaten Middle East supplies. Houthi attacks targeted Saudi Arabia, while oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz remain below prewar levels. Russia-Ukraine...
Anthropic proposes AI safety bill to Congress with $1B damage threshold
Cryptopolitan - Three people familiar with the private discussions say Anthropic has been pitching a draft bill on frontier AI safety to Capitol Hill lawmakers. Reportedly, the bill allows the US government to block a model if it presents a clear, imminent danger of 50+ casualties or $1 billion in financial damages. Specifically, the risk must involve...
XRP’s Chaos Near $1.33 Could Be the Start of a Much Bigger Move
CryptoPotato - EGRAG CRYPTO mapped out a historical pattern that could lead to a price surge well above $13.
Critics Argue AI Audit Commitments by Nvidia, OpenAI, and Google Are Insufficient
TheCurrencyAnalytics - Six of the biggest names in artificial intelligence — Nvidia, OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, and xAI — have agreed to… Read the original on Critics Slam AI Audit Agreement from Nvidia, OpenAI, and Google as Empty Promises. For more crypto news and analysis, visit TheCurrencyAnalytics.com.
Italy energy deal may not be enough to revive Bitcoin mining
Cryptopolitan - The agreement signed between Italy and the European Commission on October 16, 2026 seeks to ease energy expenses. However, would lower energy cost help Bitcoin mining to turn a profit in Italy? The deal eases costs but sets no numbers yet As reported by ANSA, Italy and the EU reached an agreement on elaborating provisions...
Robotics is still in its ‘Lego era,’ former Nvidia executive says
Cryptopolitan - Amulya Vishwanath, who is a former executive in Nvidia robotics, as well as a Techable’s VC founder, says that current robotics is still in “Lego era” despite the fact that investments worth billions are injected into physical AI. Why she calls it a ‘Lego era’ During an episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast on October 16,...
Visa and Mastercard adopt USDC payouts across 200 countries
CryptoSlate - Visa's Inyo rollout and Mastercard's BVNK platform give businesses stablecoin funding routes, subject to eligibility and rollout limits. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
Elorian’s Glimpse bets image-first reasoning can undercut bigger AI models
Cryptopolitan - Elorian launched Glimpse on October 16, claiming that its visual reasoning can compete with larger AI models for a fraction of the price. According to TechCrunch, the initial model is a research preview that includes developer API access and a waitlist for its chat interface. For companies that are thinking of trying this technology, an...
Iran's Revolutionary Guards: Supertanker Struck Mine and Exploded in Strait of Hormuz
Binance News - According to Jin10, Iran's Revolutionary Guards' Navy said a supertanker carrying more than 2 million barrels of crude oil struck a mine while attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz via an unauthorized route, causing a violent explosion and a serious fire. The navy said the tanker had shut down all positioning and radar systems and attempted to cross the strait under the cover and support of U.S. forces. It said the Strait of Hormuz was closed and warned that vessels violating Iran's rules for the strait would ultimately perish in flames if they trusted what it called the U.S. terrorist forces.
AI TRENDS | Anthropic Reportedly Offers Blackstone Returns Above 10% for $60 Billion Chip Financing
Binance News - According to Jin10, citing the Financial Times, Anthropic is offering Blackstone a yield above 10% to raise funds for its latest chip deal. The $60 billion debt financing plan, called Project North Star, would help Anthropic purchase about 1.5 gigawatts of custom semiconductors developed by Google, known as TPUs. It is expected to be the largest chip-financing deal to date and a key test of investor demand for AI-related debt. People familiar with the matter said Blackstone funds would invest $9 billion to buy debt backed by Anthropic's chip lease payments over the next five years, half of the approximately $18 billion in subordinated loans. Blackstone was quoted a 10% coupon rate; including the discount on the new debt and other fees would make the total yield higher. ...
PRECIOUS METALS | World's Largest Gold ETF SPDR Gold Trust Adds 5.131 Tonnes to 1,059.042 Tonnes
Binance News - According to Jin10, holdings in the world's largest gold ETF, SPDR Gold Trust, increased by 5.131 tonnes from the previous day to 1,059.042 tonnes.
Mysten Labs Names Kevin Boon CEO as Evan Cheng Remains CTO and Leads AI Division
Binance News - Mysten Labs President Kevin Boon has succeeded Evan Cheng as CEO of the Sui Layer 1 blockchain developer. According to ChainCatcher, Cheng will remain chief technology officer and personally lead the company’s newly established internal AI division. In a public letter published on October 16, Cheng said Boon had accepted the role and announced the appointment on X. Boon previously served as Mysten Labs’ chief legal officer before becoming president; Cheng said he had planned for Boon to take over when he appointed him president. The AI division will have its own engineering and product development functions, aiming to reduce reliance on external providers. Modeled on Mysten’s on-chain ...
Former Ripple Adviser Warns XRP’s Biggest Test Is Still Ahead
BeInCrypto - Former Ripple CBDC adviser Anthony Welfare told the AllinCrypto Podcast that the XRP Ledger (XRPL) has strong technical features. Those strengths alone will not guarantee adoption. Institutions are testing the network, and a new Nasdaq listing has put XRP in front of stock investors. What the XRP Ledger Brings to Finance The XRPL’s features suit The post Former Ripple Adviser Warns XRP’s Biggest Test Is Still Ahead appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Deepsigma Launches DeFi Perpetuals Platform Covering 77 Traditional Markets
Binance News - Deepsigma has launched a real-time simulated trading platform for perpetual contracts covering 77 traditional financial markets. According to Odaily, the platform includes U.S. stocks, equity indexes, commodities and U.S. Treasury yields, and supports long and short exposure to the assets. It is built on the Cypherium blockchain by a team whose members are alumni of Goldman Sachs, Citadel Securities, Google and Uber. The contracts track prices through external data sources and do not tokenize, custody or physically deliver the underlying assets. Supported markets include the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq Composite, Russell 2000, Cboe ...
El Salvador Buys 1 More Bitcoin, Reserves Reach 7,807 BTC
Binance News - El Salvador added 1 Bitcoin to its strategic reserve today, bringing its holdings to 7,807 BTC, Bitcoin Magazine said in a post on X. According to ChainCatcher, El Salvador made Bitcoin legal tender in September 2021, and the government has advanced its national Bitcoin holdings through the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
AI | Anthropic Presents Draft AI Safety Bill to US Lawmakers, Politico Reports
Binance News - Anthropic PBC has quietly presented US lawmakers with a draft bill outlining a plan to regulate artificial intelligence safety and security, according to Bloomberg, citing Politico.
AI | JPMorgan Strategist Examines AI Jitters and Investment Outlook
Binance News - JPMorgan Asset Management Global Market Strategist Jordan Jackson said third-quarter results are expected to be strong, with forecasts calling for about 27% to 28% year-over-year earnings growth, according to Bloomberg. Jackson discussed whether earnings growth may be nearing a peak even if results are not worsening. He spoke with Romaine Bostick and Kristine Aquino on “The Close.”
Mexico Says Carriers May Expand US Flights From Mexico City Airports
Binance News - Mexican airlines can add service to US cities after Washington lifted restrictions that blocked new routes from Mexico City’s two biggest airports, Bloomberg reported.
Crypto PAC spending against Sherrod Brown tops $52 Million in Ohio Senate Race
Cryptopolitan - Two crypto-backed super PACs have reported roughly $52.6 million in Ohio’s 2026 Senate race, as the industry works to defeat former Senator Sherrod Brown. The combined total far exceeds the $30 million Fairshake announced in September. The stakes extend beyond Ohio, particularly if control of Congress changes in November. The filings that push the total...
Graza CEO Andrew Benin Addresses Expansion and Consumer Outlook
Binance News - Andrew Benin, CEO of Graza, said the brand’s appeal stems from olive oil quality and a squeezable bottle that helped make the product approachable and popular, according to Bloomberg. He said bottles identify the oil’s origin, varietal, harvest season, bottling date and best-by date. Graza aims to maintain a consistent peppery, flavor-forward profile despite agricultural variability. Benin spoke with Romaine Bostick on “The Close.”
Taiwan Cuts Off Coinbase and Kalshi Weeks Before Local Vote: Report
CryptoPotato - Polymarket, Kalshi's main rival, is also blocked in Taiwan, where election bettors face up to six months in prison under a 2023 amendment.
Ray Blanchette on TGI Fridays' Turnaround and Expansion Plans
Binance News - Ray Blanchette, CEO of TGI Fridays, discussed the company's turnaround and expansion plans, Bloomberg reported. He said the restaurant aims to distinguish itself in casual dining through value, quality food and attentive service. Blanchette identified food, service and atmosphere as priorities for attracting customers, and said the company is renewing its focus on scratch cooking and bringing energy back to the business.
Apple Taps Longtime Meta Executive as Litigation Chief in Legal Shake-Up
Binance News - Apple Inc. named a longtime Meta Platforms Inc. executive its new litigation chief as the iPhone maker faces a growing array of lawsuits, according to Bloomberg.
AI | OpenAI Taps SpaceX’s AI-Focused Sales Lead for Cybersecurity Business
Binance News - OpenAI hired Graham Seamans, a SpaceX sales lead focused on AI, to lead sales for its cybersecurity business, according to Bloomberg. The hire is the latest in a string of recruits from Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture.
AWS CFO John Felton Says AI Spending Is Sustainable, Server Payback Takes Under Three Years
Binance News - AWS CFO John Felton said the company’s spending on AI infrastructure and services is sustainable because it supports significant innovation, and that returns on AI server investments take less than three years. According to ChainCatcher, AWS’s AI capital spending is generating returns, while its backlog is nearing $500 billion and includes customers ranging from large enterprises to small and midsize businesses. Felton said AWS is seeing significant returns and productivity gains and plans to increase its investment.
Trump: White House Did Not Interfere With Ukraine’s Satellite System; Musk Did Not Either
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that the White House had not interfered with Ukraine’s satellite system and that he did not think Elon Musk had either. “I just checked this morning; it wasn’t us,” Trump said. He added that he did not know whether anyone had interfered, but said that according to the briefings he received, the system was operating normally and faced no restrictions. Ukrainian officials expressed doubt, saying people communicating with SpaceX (SPCX.O) believed the White House was involved in the decision to restrict the service. Ukraine had previously said that Starlink and Starshield systems were both restricted, affecting the Ukrainian military’s ability to intercept Russian drones.
Thoma Bravo-Backed Proofpoint Taps JPMorgan, UBS for $1.25 Billion Varonis Financing
Binance News - Thoma Bravo-backed Proofpoint Inc. locked in $1.25 billion in financing to support its acquisition of Varonis Systems Inc. and tapped JPMorgan and UBS for the debt deal, according to Bloomberg.
AI | Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says AI Market Turmoil Will Pass
Binance News - Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang said the benefits of AI will soon outweigh investor concerns amid the latest AI stock-market rout, according to Bloomberg.
Admiral Brad Cooper: Iran-Backed Regional Groups Fund IRGC to Ease Nine-Month War Pressure
Binance News - According to Jin10, Axios reported that U.S. Central Command Commander Admiral Brad Cooper said Friday that Iran-backed regional armed groups have been sending funds to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to ease the economic pressure caused by the ongoing nine-month war.
TD Cowen Raises Strive Price Target 27% to $56 After Bitcoin Purchases
Binance News - TD Cowen raised its price target for Strive (ASST) to $56 from $44 on Friday, citing faster-than-expected bitcoin purchases. According to NS3.AI, Strive's holdings reached 35,595 BTC, while TD Cowen analysts said warrant exercises increased diluted shares and pressured BTC Yield. ASST fell 6.6% to $23.96 on Friday. Strive expanded its SATS preferred share offering to seek $630 million, which TD Cowen expects will fund further bitcoin purchases without adding common shares.
China and Japan Cut U.S. Treasury Holdings in August; U.K. Holdings Rose to $1.01 Trillion
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. Treasury Department data showed mixed changes in major overseas holdings of U.S. Treasuries in August: China’s holdings fell to $591 billion, down $27 billion from July, while Japan’s fell to $1.068 trillion, down $36 billion. U.K. holdings rose to $1.010 trillion, an increase of $12 billion.
Tesla Roadster Rocket Is the Cool 'Flying' Car You Can’t Have
Decrypt - Tesla's new Roadster flips through the air, jumps a row of Teslas and lands on SpaceX thrusters. The Rocket version is invite only, not approved for public roads, and not due until 2028.
Apple Plans to Cover Influencer Travel for October Launch Event
Binance News - Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said on the Power On podcast that Apple plans to pay for influencer travel to its late-October launch event, Bloomberg reported.
Calif.io Demonstrates iPhone 18 Pro Jailbreak That Survives a Reboot
Binance News - Security firm Calif.io demonstrated an untethered jailbreak on an iPhone 18 Pro running iOS 27.0.1 at Hexacon in Paris on October 16. According to NS3.AI, the demonstration showed root access returning after a reboot without a connected computer. Calif.io has not disclosed the vulnerabilities or released a public tool, but said everything will be released later. Apple had not publicly commented on the demonstration as of Friday. Apple's iOS 27 security notes credit Calif.io and collaborators for two unrelated crash bugs, which the notes do not link to the jailbreak.
Three top Russian officials join board of sanctioned payments firm A7
Cryptopolitan - Two weeks after the U.S. Treasury branded A7 a transnational criminal organization, three of Russia’s most senior officials have taken seats on the Russian payments firm’s board. Despite A7’s designation as a criminal organization by the U.S., Russia’s finance, energy and deputy prime minister have joined its board of directors. Russian ministers join A7 board...
VIX Tops 22 as Traders Buy November Calls Betting on Further Gains
Binance News - According to CNBC, the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) rose above 22 for the first time in four months as AI-related stocks sold off. One trader bought 9,200 November 18 20-strike calls for $1.7 million and 12,500 November 18 23-strike calls for $1.1 million, betting the VIX will close above 23 by the third week of November. Brent Kochuba, founder of SpotGamma, said the VIX’s rapid rise and elevated options volume indicated traders were monetizing October positions and shifting hedges toward protection against a larger market downturn. Nine of the 10 most popular VIX contracts bought in Friday’s session were calls, including six with strike prices above the level the index reached after its initial spike. Those nine contracts accounted for nearly $27 million in premium, about ...
CFTC: WTI Speculators Cut Net Longs by 1,017 Contracts to 110,619
Binance News - According to Jin10, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) reported that WTI crude oil speculators' net long positions fell by 1,017 contracts to 110,619 in the week ended October 13.
Sazmining Starts Selling Block's Proto Immersion Hashboards
Binance News - Sazmining said Thursday that individual and institutional buyers can purchase Proto immersion hashboards through its mining-as-a-service platform. According to NS3.AI, each unit delivers roughly 200 TH at around 15 J/TH, and buyers own the hardware outright. Sazmining will deploy, monitor and maintain the equipment at a U.S. facility, while mining rewards go directly to each owner's wallet. The launch follows a multi-megawatt supply deal with Proto, Block's bitcoin mining arm.
Mark Gurman: Apple Rushed iPhone Duo Launch for Early Release; Ample Supply May Not Arrive Until November
Binance News - According to Jin10, tech journalist Mark Gurman said Apple launched the iPhone Duo early to bring it to market sooner, despite insufficient supply. Apple may have known that more adequate supply would not be available until at least November. Apple has not said whether its physical stores will have units in stock on launch day. If it does not clarify this in advance, many people may queue in vain and ultimately be disappointed.
Iran-Russia Gas Agreement and Caucasus Energy Links Feature at Russian Energy Forum, Iranian Media Reports
Binance News - According to Jin10, an Iran-Russia gas agreement and connectivity of the Caucasus energy network became focal points of discussion at the Russian Energy Forum.
Rising T-Bill Yields Test Demand; Overnight Repo Remains Calm
Binance News - Treasury-bill yields have risen sharply as a wave of new issuance tests investor demand, while overnight repo markets remain calm, according to Bloomberg. The issuance wave poses a threat to the stability of overnight funding markets.
Compass Inc. Sues California’s Largest Real Estate Listing Service Over Rules
Binance News - Compass Inc., the top US residential property broker, sued California’s largest real estate listing service in a broader legal fight over timely access to information about homes for sale, according to Bloomberg.
Catcher Predict: Polymarket's 'Both Teams Kill Roshan' Probability Rises 40.5 Points in Team Synapse-Dawn Bulls Match
Binance News - Catcher Predict tracked the “Yes” probability for the “Both Teams Kill Roshan” submarket in the Dota 2 DreamLeague Western Europe closed qualifier playoff match between Team Synapse and Dawn Bulls, rising from 50% an hour earlier to 90.5%. According to ChainCatcher, the probability movement was 40.5 percentage points; breaking news may affect the market.
Jonathan Miller Sees No Flight From New York City
Binance News - Jonathan Miller, co-founder of Miller Samuel, said he is not seeing people leave New York City, according to Bloomberg. He discussed mortgage rates, US housing supply and population shifts across US regions on “Bloomberg Money” with Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene.
Circle defends USDC economics as Open USD courts its partners
Cryptopolitan - Circle (NYSE: CRCL) has published a long blog post explaining how it splits USDC revenue with partners on Friday, October 16. The post was authored by Circle’s chief commercial officer Kash Razzaghi, and it does not name a competitor. However, it is being seen as a response to Open USD (OUSD), the rival stablecoin that...
Apple's $1,999 iPhone Duo Tests Its Status-Symbol Appeal
Binance News - According to CNBC, Apple's first foldable phone went up for preorder Friday, with launch-day pickup inventory selling out and online delivery estimates slipping into late January. The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 and costs more than $3,000 with 2TB of storage. Apple described preorder demand as extraordinary in a statement. Analysts said the launch tests whether Apple's design and brand can persuade high-spending customers to pay more for an iPhone. IDC expects foldables to account for just over 2% of global smartphone units this year but nearly 7% of industry revenue.
Tom Porcelli: Personal Balance Sheets Encourage Consumption
Binance News - Tom Porcelli, chief economist at Wells Fargo, said personal balance sheets are encouraging consumption, according to Bloomberg. He joined Scarlet Fu and Tom Keene on “Bloomberg Money” to discuss the health of the U.S. consumer, the wealth effect and his hands-off approach to personal finance.
Brazilian Asset Manager WHG Adds to Local Equities Desk
Binance News - WHG, a Brazilian asset manager founded by former Credit Suisse executives, is adding to its newly formed local equities desk, Bloomberg reported.
Brent Hits $110 for First Time Since May as Supply Relief Fades
Binance News - Brent crude reached $110 a barrel for the first time since May as prospects for imminent supply relief dwindled, prompting traders to increase bullish bets ahead of the weekend, according to Bloomberg.
U.S. Central Command Says Navy Blockade Leaves Iran Without Seaborne Trade
Binance News - U.S. Central Command said the U.S. Navy’s blockade has left Iran with no maritime imports or exports. According to ChainCatcher, the command made the statement.
Morocco Names Football Federation Chief Finance Minister With Broader Role
Binance News - Morocco appointed the head of its football federation as finance minister, according to Bloomberg. The 2030 FIFA World Cup co-host faces narrowing fiscal leeway and pressing demand for social spending.
Bitcoin Treasury Giant Strategy Faces Index Removal Under Finalized MSCI Rules
Decrypt - The index provider will classify “non-operating companies” as ineligible starting Nov. 30, targeting firms whose balance sheets are dominated by a single asset.
GEOPOLITICS | US Bars Unauthorized Drone Flights Along Mexico Border
Binance News - The US Transportation Department said Friday it is immediately prohibiting unauthorized drones from flying along the US border with Mexico to support ongoing security missions, including efforts against illicit cartel activity, according to Bloomberg.
Chipmaker Slide Deepens as Tesla Displays Flying Roadster Prototype
Binance News - Chipmakers were set for their longest losing streak since 2008, while Tesla showcased a prototype of its long-delayed Roadster sports car with air thrusters that flipped midair, Bloomberg reported. Apple iPhone Duo shipping estimates slipped into January within minutes of the company opening preorders. Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow discussed what was behind the chip rout.
Strive Plans $130 Million SATS Stock Sale to Fund More Bitcoin Purchases
Binance News - Bitcoin treasury firm Strive plans to raise another $130 million through its SATS perpetual preferred stock offering, in addition to a previously announced $500 million IPO. According to NS3.AI, Strive plans to sell 7 million shares at $90 each, revising its earlier plan to offer 5 million shares at $100 each. The company said the proceeds will support bitcoin purchases and business growth, and may also be used to buy Strive's Class A common stock. The offering is set to settle on October 20, 2026, and the fixed-rate cumulative dividend will remain at 15% of $100 per share.
Intercontinental Exchange: Brent Speculators Add 31,977 Net Long Contracts to 233,029
Binance News - According to Jin10, speculators’ net long positions in Brent crude rose by 31,977 contracts to 233,029 in the week ending October 13, Intercontinental Exchange reported.
Wall Street Trading Boom Lifts New York Tax Collections
Binance News - New York state tax collections are surging as a trading boom is expected to deliver record profits to Wall Street, according to Bloomberg.
AI | Dorm Room Fund Sees Campus Startup Boom Fueled by AI
Binance News - According to Bloomberg, Dorm Room Fund says concerns that AI will make college obsolete overlook a startup boom already unfolding on campuses. The student-focused venture fund sees growing optimism among young founders as AI lowers barriers to building companies and creates opportunities for first-time entrepreneurs.
STOCKS | Semiconductor Rout, Longest Since 2006, Nets Short Sellers $32 Billion
Binance News - The semiconductor-stock selloff, the longest since 2006, generated $32 billion for short sellers who bet against the sector, according to Bloomberg. Semiconductor stocks had been among the strongest-performing corners of the U.S. equity market for much of the last year.
Mortgage Lenders Delay Bond Sales as Investors Seek Higher Yields
Binance News - A growing number of mortgage lenders are holding off on bond offerings backed by home and commercial-property loans as investors demand more compensation for taking on the risk amid turbulence in rates markets, according to Bloomberg.
India Shipping Minister: MT ST 3 Crude Tanker Carrying 15 Indian Seafarers Hit by Shell in Hormuz Strait Oct. 16
Binance News - According to Jin10, India's shipping minister said that on October 16, the crude oil tanker MT ST 3, carrying 15 Indian seafarers, was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz.
Crypto-Aligned PACs Spend More Than $52 Million Opposing Sherrod Brown
Binance News - At least two crypto-aligned political action committees have spent more than $52 million opposing Sherrod Brown's return to the Senate in Ohio. According to NS3.AI, Thursday Federal Election Commission filings show that Fairshake affiliate Defend American Jobs spent $46.6 million on media opposing Brown and supporting Republican incumbent Jon Husted, while the Digital Freedom Fund reported more than $5.9 million in media purchases in the race. Brown criticized the crypto-funded attack ads in an interview aired Friday. Fairshake and Husted's campaign did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Cockroach Janta Party Founder Detained Ahead of New Delhi Protest
Binance News - Indian authorities detained Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party, on Friday, according to Bloomberg. Thousands of demonstrators took to New Delhi’s streets over a contentious voter-roll revision and the arrest of two prominent party leaders.
Crypto PACs escalate spending against Sherrod Brown in Ohio Senate race
CoinTelegraph - At least two industry-aligned PACs have poured more than $52 million into opposing Sherrod Brown’s return to the Senate.
Top Bittensor Price Predictions as TAO Rises 10% Daily
CryptoPotato - "TAO has probably the biggest compression in crypto right now," one popular X user stated.
Trump Says Oil Prices Will Fall Soon, Hopes Russia-Ukraine Conflict Ends
Binance News - According to Jin10, U.S. President Donald Trump said he knew some details of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and would disclose them at some point, adding that he hoped it would end. He said the Biden administration had done many bad things on Ukraine. Asked about inflation, Trump again said oil prices would fall soon. He also said Israel had been a great help to Saudi Arabia and that the Abraham Accords had again become an issue for Saudi Arabia.
Charles Schwab Plans Tax-Aware Long-Short Offering as Industry Assets Top $170 Billion
Binance News - According to CNBC, Charles Schwab plans to offer its own tax-aware long-short strategy, CEO Rick Wurster said on the company’s earnings call. He said Schwab expects to extend its existing direct-indexing capability to long-short investing but provided no launch timeline. The company reported that margin loan balances rose 14% quarter over quarter to $187.9 billion, including $60.7 billion tied to tax-aware long-short strategies. Tax Alpha Insider estimated in September that assets in these strategies had climbed to more than $170 billion this year from $2 billion in 2022.
Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones Warns 2027 Will Be ‘Really, Really Challenging’ for Stocks – Here’s Why
DailyHODL - Billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones is warning that next year could be a brutal one for the stock market. Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box, the founder and chief investment officer of Tudor Investment says a flood of new stock supply from big tech initial public offerings (IPOs) is set to weigh on prices. […] The post Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones Warns 2027 Will Be ‘Really, Really Challenging’ for Stocks – Here’s Why appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
LayerZero Introduces Aerie, Aggregating 32,768 Signatures in 0.65 Seconds
Binance News - LayerZero Labs, a16z Crypto researchers, Carnegie Mellon University and Imperial College London introduced Aerie, a system designed to improve the efficiency of post-quantum signature aggregation. According to Odaily, Aerie is built on Akita, a lattice-based polynomial commitment scheme, and aggregated 32,768 Falcon-512 signatures in 0.65 seconds on a MacBook Pro with an Apple M4 Max chip, using 16 CPU cores without GPU acceleration; peak memory use was about 2.1 GiB. LayerZero said Aerie generates proofs about 1.5 times faster and verifies them 38 times faster than the earlier Orthus scheme, while reducing proof size by ...
Non-AI Stocks Outperform S&P 500 by 3.29 Percentage Points This Week
Binance News - According to CNBC, the S&P ex-AI index gained 2.4% through Thursday while the S&P 500 fell nearly 1%, putting the non-AI benchmark ahead by 3.29 percentage points and on pace for its second-biggest weekly outperformance since early 2024. Fair Isaac rose almost 14%, Equifax gained 10.4%, Darden Restaurants advanced 10.3% and Brown-Forman rose 9% this week. On Wednesday, the S&P ex-AI index gained 0.61%, outperforming the S&P 500 by 1.72 percentage points.