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Barclays Sets 12-Month SpaceX Stock Price Target at $254, Implied Upside of 52%
Barclays began covering SpaceX with an Overweight rating and a $254 price target, suggesting 52% upside as investors watch its aerospace and AI growth plans.
Ethereum Sepolia Testnet Triples Block Gas Limit as Glamsterdam Upgrade Advances
Ethereum’s Sepolia testnet raised its block gas limit to nearly 200 million following the Glamsterdam activation. Mainnet remains capped at 60 million, with no upgrade date announced.
Bitcoin Faces Further Downside Risk as Analysts Identify Support Near $72,000
Bitcoin fell 4.1% over seven days as analysts identified support near $77,000, $74,000 and $72,000. Persistent weakness below $83,000 and continued spot Bitcoin ETF outflows could increase downside risk.
U.S. May Seize Nearly $1 Billion in Iranian Crypto Assets by the End of This Week
U.S. pressure on Iranian-linked crypto assets could increase regulatory scrutiny and market uncertainty, while the price impact will depend on whether confiscated assets remain frozen or are eventually sold.
Thailand Approves Locally Listed Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Under New Regulatory Framework
Thailand’s SEC will allow locally listed Bitcoin and Ether ETFs from October 16, introducing regulated crypto exposure through domestic exchanges with requirements for custody, risk disclosure and investor safeguards.
Zcash Targets January for Quantum-Resistant Payment Protections as Wallet Security Concerns Grow
Zcash developers are targeting January 2027 for post-quantum signature opcodes, aiming to strengthen transaction security as concerns grow over potential future threats to conventional cryptocurrency cryptography.
Ethereum Extends Selloff as Liquidation Clusters and Cryptography Concerns Weigh on ETH
Ethereum fell from the mid-$2,500s into the low-$2,400s before recovering, as leveraged long liquidations and cryptography concerns pressured sentiment. Traders are watching the $2,360–$2,420 demand zone for signs of stabilization.
Bitwise to Close Dogecoin ETF as Assets Fall Below $1 Million, Highlighting Weak Institutional Demand
Bitwise plans to close its Dogecoin ETF after assets fell to approximately $726,000, highlighting the gap between Dogecoin’s retail popularity and demand for traditional crypto investment products.
Sui’s Hashi Bitcoin Lending Network Secures $500 Million in Capital Commitments Ahead of Launch
Sui’s Hashi network has secured $500 million in capital commitments ahead of its phased launch, aiming to enable institutional Bitcoin-backed lending while keeping BTC on the Bitcoin blockchain.
Bitcoin Mining Revenue Surges 78% as Higher Prices Ease Profitability Pressures
Bitcoin mining revenue has risen 78% as higher BTC prices improve profitability, while moderating miner outflows suggest reduced financial pressure. Weak transaction fees and rising network competition remain key risks.
Core Lightning Releases Critical Security Fixes and Resolves Bitcoin Payment Processing Bug
Core Lightning 26.06.9 fixes security vulnerabilities, strengthens rune authorization and configuration protections, and resolves a payment-processing issue affecting Lightning Network channel shutdowns.
Solana Advances to 200-Millisecond Block Times in Latest Network Performance Upgrade
Solana is preparing to cut target block times to 200 milliseconds, increasing block-production frequency while introducing new operational demands for validators and applications.
Juventus Shares Fall More Than 30% Since Tether Acquired Stake Football Club
Juventus shares have fallen more than 30% since Tether acquired an initial stake in 2025, while Tether has increased ownership above 11% and secured board representation.
TD Cowen Raises Long-Term Bitcoin Price Targets While Maintaining a Cautious Outlook on Strategy
TD Cowen raised its Bitcoin targets to $109,000 for 2026 and $280,000 for 2029 while maintaining a $260 target for Strategy amid dilution concerns.
Crypto Market Sell-Off Deepens as Bitcoin Falls Toward $80,000 Ahead of Flash-Crash Anniversary
Bitcoin fell toward $80,000 as a broader crypto sell-off intensified, with major assets posting sharp weekly losses while institutional surveys continued to signal stronger long-term adoption.
Polkadot Launches Native dotUSD Stablecoin Under On-Chain DAO Governance
Polkadot has launched dotUSD on mainnet, introducing a native stablecoin governed through OpenGov, with DOT holders controlling key decisions through decentralized on-chain governance.
Trump Rules Out U.S. Military Action Against Iran Before Midterm Elections
Trump said the U.S. will not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections, while highlighting ongoing talks, the Strait of Hormuz and continued pressure on Tehran.
UK Sanctions Crypto Platforms Accused of Supporting Russian Financial Networks
The UK sanctioned crypto and payment platforms linked to Russian financial networks, targeting services accused of helping circumvent restrictions through shared infrastructure and successor brands.
U.S. Government Moves $1 Billion in Bitcoin From Bitfinex Seizure Wallet Without Indication of Sale
The U.S. government moved about $1.01 billion in Bitcoin seized in the Bitfinex hack to new addresses, with no exchange deposit recorded to indicate an immediate sale.
Samsung Expands USDC Transfers on Solana to Galaxy Users in the United States
Samsung will add USDC transfers on Solana to Samsung Wallet for U.S. Galaxy users in late October, enabling cross-border payments and bank deposits across more than 60 countries.
Bitcoin Falls Below $81,000 as $450 Million in Crypto Positions Are Liquidated
Bitcoin fell below $81,000 as roughly $450 million in crypto positions were liquidated within an hour, highlighting heightened volatility and intensified short-term deleveraging.
Institutional Crypto Custody Faces Post-Quantum Challenge as Firms Prepare Migration Paths
Institutional crypto custodians are preparing for potential quantum threats by building migration-ready systems. Strongpoint separates custody controls from blockchain signatures, while Quantus uses ML-DSA for post-quantum signing.
Dogecoin Slides as Bitwise ETF Liquidation and Bearish Positioning Weigh on DOGE
Dogecoin fell about 3.2 percentage points as Bitwise’s planned ETF liquidation and bearish derivatives positioning added pressure amid a broader crypto risk-off move.
Tether Signs Kazakhstan MoU to Explore Tenge-Backed Stablecoin and Tokenization
Tether signed an MoU with Kazakhstan's National Bank and Alatau authorities to explore a Tenge-backed stablecoin and tokenization projects potentially worth up to $60 million.
Ripple Prime Expands Into Leveraged ETF Financing Once Dominated by Banks
Ripple Prime is financing leveraged ETFs through total return swaps, entering a market traditionally dominated by banks. The expansion adds institutional stock financing to Ripple's growing multi-asset brokerage business.
French Hill Says SEC and CFTC Crypto Rules Cannot Replace CLARITY Act
French Hill says SEC and CFTC crypto rules cannot replace the CLARITY Act, arguing legislation would provide a more durable framework as Senate negotiations remain unresolved.
Trump Weighs Renewing Iran Operations in Coming Weeks as Military Options Are Prepared
Trump is weighing a possible resumption of major U.S. operations against Iran in the coming weeks, while Washington continues seeking a deal addressing issues including Iran’s nuclear program.
NEAR Strengthens Its Value Accrual Strategy as AI Expansion and Network Economics Advance
NEAR is entering a new value-accrual phase as Intents generates revenue and buybacks, while proposed lower inflation and future AI fee mechanisms could strengthen token economics.
Fed Minutes Signal Another 25-Basis-Point Rate Hike May Be Appropriate by Year-End
Fed officials unanimously raised rates to 3.75%–4% and indicated another hike may be appropriate by year-end, as persistent inflation risks keep monetary policy restrictive.
Intel Continues Involvement in Elon Musk’s Terafab Chip Manufacturing Project
Intel will continue its involvement in Elon Musk’s Terafab project, which aims to develop large-scale semiconductor manufacturing capacity as the partnership structure takes shape.
US Government Moves More Than $100 Million in Bitcoin and BNB From Seized Crypto Holdings
U.S. government-linked wallets moved more than $100 million in seized Bitcoin and BNB, including 833.599 BTC, but no sale has been confirmed following the transfers.
Oil Rises Above $100 as Gulf of Mexico Storm and Middle East Tensions Raise Supply Concerns
Oil prices rose as a Gulf of Mexico storm and Middle East tensions increased supply concerns, with analysts seeing potential for crude to remain around $100 if tensions persist.
Porsche Expects Lower Sales in Coming Years as It Targets Higher Margins and Lower Break-Even
Porsche expects lower vehicle sales in coming years and aims to cut its break-even point below 200,000 units while rebuilding its operating margin toward 15%.
Swift’s Blockchain Ledger Faces Key Infrastructure Hurdle as Banks Need Internal Digital-Asset Layers
Swift’s blockchain ledger requires banks to maintain permissioned ledgers, wallets and smart-contract infrastructure, making internal digital-asset capabilities a key requirement for adoption.
Ethereum Faces a Major Demand Shock as Tom Lee Says Bitmine Will Stop Buying ETH
Bitmine is nearing its 5% Ether holdings cap, with Tom Lee signaling an end to weekly purchases once the threshold is reached, potentially removing a steady source of ETH demand.
Sui and Alibaba Cloud Partner to Enable Stablecoin Payments for AI Agent Usage
Sui and Alibaba Cloud are enabling stablecoin payments for AI Agent usage through the Sui network, allowing users to pay in real time based on actual service consumption.
Ripple Expands Brevan Howard Relationship With Multi-Asset Prime Brokerage Services
Ripple is expanding its Brevan Howard relationship through multi-asset prime brokerage, clearing and financing, extending institutional access across traditional and digital markets.
Founders Fund Leads $5 Million ANVL Token Purchase as Anvil Targets Institutional Crypto Collateral Use
Founders Fund led a $5 million ANVL token purchase as Anvil expands crypto collateral tools for businesses and financial institutions, while its SDK targets easier enterprise integration.
Wall Street Securities Profits Surge 51.3% to $45.9 Billion in First Half of 2026
U.S. securities industry profits reached $45.9 billion in H1 2026, up 51.3% year over year. Sustained trading and IPO activity could push full-year profits above $90 billion.
AI Giants Face Scrutiny Over Catastrophic Risk Liability and Insurance
OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and Meta faced scrutiny over catastrophic AI risks, insurance coverage and legal liability as New York lawmakers consider tighter oversight measures.