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OKX Secures Investment from Circle, Ripple and Standard Chartered as It Expands Beyond Crypto Trading
OKX raised fresh investment from Circle, Ripple and Standard Chartered's SC Ventures at a $25 billion valuation, supporting its expansion into payments and tokenized traditional assets.
Binance Proof of Reserves Shows More Than 691,000 BTC in User Holdings as USDT Reserves Rise
Binance's latest Proof of Reserves report shows approximately 691,003 BTC and $33.27 billion in USDT user holdings, while ETH balances declined to 33.7 million.
FinCEN Drops Proposed $10,000 Reporting Rule for Transfers to Personal Crypto Wallets
FinCEN has dropped a proposed rule requiring reporting on crypto transfers above $10,000 involving personal wallets. The rule was never implemented and remained only a proposal.
Bitcoin Fails to Break $87,000 for the Third Time as Selling Pressure Returns
Bitcoin has failed to break $87,000 for the third time since September 23, retreating to $85,600. A sustained break above resistance could open the path toward eight-month highs.
Tom Lee Sees Midterm Gridlock as Potential Catalyst for Risk-On Rally in Tech and Crypto
Tom Lee expects a possible midterm correction before softer inflation, lower yields and political shifts could support a risk-on rally across technology and crypto assets.
NEAR Co-Founder Identifies Liquidity Fragmentation as Key Barrier to Tokenized Equities
NEAR’s Illia Polosukhin says fragmented liquidity remains a major hurdle for tokenized stocks, with NEAR Intents aiming to connect onchain demand with deeper traditional-market venues.
CFTC Unveils New Cryptocurrency Rules in Shift Toward Federal Oversight
The CFTC is preparing CTX and CAM, its first formal crypto rules, offering exchanges a federal framework for trading, custody and investor protections while Congress remains stalled.
Shiba Inu Records Immediate Gains Following Official Solana Listing
SHIB gained 3.89% after its official Solana launch, rebounding from $0.000055 as new liquidity access and lower transaction costs boosted market activity.
Ripple CTO Emeritus Defends XRP Ledger’s Near-Zero Fees Against Revenue Criticism
David Schwartz defended XRP Ledger’s near-zero fees, arguing fee revenue can measure user friction. XRPL burns transaction fees, with 14.4M XRP burned since launch.
Zcash Activates 25-Second Blocks on Public Testnet Ahead of November Mainnet Target
Zcash has activated NU7 on public testnet, cutting targeted block times to 25 seconds while changing fee distribution ahead of a planned Nov. 5 mainnet rollout.
OKX Moves to Tokenize 63 NYSE Stocks Under New SEC Framework
OKX seeks SEC approval to tokenize 63 NYSE stocks, with issuer objections and regulatory requirements still standing between the proposal and trading.
Michael Saylor Hints at Another Major Bitcoin Purchase as Strategy Turns “More Orange Than Ever”
Michael Saylor hints at another Bitcoin purchase as Strategy’s holdings reach 847,666 BTC. The company’s portfolio is valued at $72.2B, with the next acquisition size awaiting disclosure.
Trump Appoints Jay Clayton to Lead New Super Intelligence Force Focused on AI Leadership
Trump appoints Jay Clayton to lead the Super Intelligence Force, a federal AI coordination initiative aimed at strengthening US leadership in advanced intelligence technologies.
Brazil Election Puts Crypto Rules at a Crossroads as Lula and Bolsonaro Rival Lead Final Poll
Brazil’s election comes as crypto rules tighten, with Lula at 45% and Flávio Bolsonaro at 42% in the final Datafolha poll and no specific crypto proposal listed for Bolsonaro.
Visa Stablecoin Card Payment Volume Nears 200% Annual Growth as Commercial Use Expands
Visa’s stablecoin-linked card volume grew nearly 200% year over year, with 160+ programs worldwide and business and commercial cards accounting for 17% of fiscal 2026 volume.
South Korea Crypto Trading Volume Falls 19.6% as Upbit Loses Market Share
South Korea’s five major crypto exchanges processed 20.5T won in weekly volume, down 19.56%, while Upbit’s market share fell to 64.04% as trading activity weakened.
Russia’s Finance Ministry Uses Digital Ruble for Salaries as CBDC Rollout Expands
Russia’s Finance Ministry has begun paying some employees in digital rubles, moving the CBDC from pilot transactions into regular government payroll as domestic adoption expands.
Zcash ETF Records First Weekly Outflows as $93.6 Million Leaves Grayscale Fund
Grayscale’s Zcash ETF saw $93.6M in weekly outflows, its first since launch, as ZEC fell 17.5% and traded near $1,308, putting ETF demand under pressure.
Binance Tightens Brazil Crypto Transfers With Mandatory Cross-Border Disclosures
Binance will require Brazilian users to disclose the purpose and counterparties of international crypto transfers from Nov. 1, expanding compliance under Brazil’s foreign exchange framework.
Kiyosaki Frames Bitcoin as Financial Insurance Against Currency Debasement
Kiyosaki describes Bitcoin, gold and silver as financial insurance against currency debasement, while oil and real estate add income-producing assets to his broader preparation strategy.
Avalanche Positions for South Korea’s $5 Trillion Tokenized Securities Market
Avalanche’s tokenized stock market cap rose $245.5M in September as South Korea prepares regulated blockchain securities markets, potentially expanding institutional on-chain activity.
Hegseth’s Latest Remarks on Iran Signal Continued Military Pressure and Concerns Over Missile Reconstruction
Hegseth says Iran will attempt to rebuild its missile capabilities but that reconstruction will be slow, while Washington keeps military pressure and future deployment options open.
Bitcoin Faces Key October Macro Events as Fed Rate Expectations Come Into Focus
Bitcoin enters October with major CPI, PPI, GDP and Fed events ahead, potentially reshaping rate expectations and volatility. Historical “Uptober” strength does not guarantee gains this year.
OpenPayd Targets Year-End Nasdaq Listing to Fund U.S. Expansion and Acquisitions
OpenPayd targets a year-end 2026 Nasdaq listing to fund U.S. expansion and acquisitions, as the payments firm builds infrastructure connecting fiat currencies, stablecoins and traditional finance.
Netflix Shares Fall Nearly 50% From Peak as Slowing Growth and Content Costs Pressure Valuation
Netflix shares trade near $67, almost 50% below their 2025 peak, as slowing growth and content costs weigh on sentiment. A sustained break below $61 could increase selling pressure.
Indian Investor Warns of Tougher Times, Raising Questions for Crypto Investors
Indian investor M. Dhandapani urges families to avoid new loans and build emergency reserves. His warning highlights the risks crypto investors face if they need to sell volatile assets during economic stress.
BlackRock’s Tokenized Portfolios Show How Onchain Strategies Could Reshape Investing
BlackRock and Ondo are tokenizing complete investment strategies, offering portfolios focused on income and growth. The model could move tokenization beyond individual assets toward transferable onchain portfolios.
Andrew Tate Deposits $1.87 Million in HYPE Tokens to Binance
Andrew Tate deposited 20,950 HYPE worth $1.87M into Binance. His earlier HYPE investment generated a reported 1,317% return and $7.24M profit, putting the transfer under market scrutiny.
NEAR Co-Founder Proposes AI Pets, Private Trading and Cross-Chain Payments
NEAR co-founder Illia Polosukhin proposed 13 applications spanning AI pets, private trading and cross-chain payments, while urging developers to focus more on product distribution.
SpaceX Shares Jump 7.35% to Three-Month High as Tesla Merger Bets Gain Momentum
SpaceX shares jumped 7.35% to $158 on October 2, reaching a nearly three-month high as expectations around a potential Tesla merger add to market interest.
Hoskinson Sees Crypto at the Start of an Exponential Growth Cycle
Charles Hoskinson says blockchain is entering an exponential growth phase, pointing to AI efficiency and tokenized assets as evidence of accelerating technological adoption.
Will Forward Industries Latest 948,601 SOL Acquisition Drive Solana’s Price to $130?
Forward Industries added 948,601 SOL in fiscal Q4, lifting holdings to 8.5 million tokens worth about $1.004 billion at quarter-end. SOL traded near $122, with $130 in focus.
Upbit Flags BLAST for Trading Alert as Project Prepares to Wind Down Operations
Upbit placed BLAST on its trading alert list and suspended deposits after the project announced plans to wind down. The exchange may extend its review or delist the token if concerns remain unresolved.
Jay Clayton’s Potential AI Czar Role Revives Scrutiny of His SEC Crypto Enforcement Record
Jay Clayton is reportedly being considered for a Trump administration AI role. His record as SEC chair includes 57 digital-asset enforcement cases and the agency’s 2020 lawsuit against Ripple.
Fidelity’s Jurrien Timmer Outlines 60/20/20 Portfolio Model With Bitcoin Among Alternative Assets
Fidelity’s Jurrien Timmer outlined a 60/20/20 portfolio model, placing Bitcoin among alternative assets within a 20% allocation. He did not specify a dedicated percentage for BTC.
Fed Rate-Hold Probability for October Rises to 85%
Markets now assign an 85% probability to the Fed holding rates steady in October after weaker U.S. jobs data showed slower hiring, softer wage growth and higher unemployment.
U.S. Jobs Report Misses Expectations as Payrolls Rise by Just 29,000
U.S. payrolls rose by just 29,000 in September, wage growth slowed to 0.1%, and unemployment reached 4.2%, potentially strengthening expectations for Fed rate cuts.
Bitcoin Tops $86,000 as Traders Brace for U.S. Jobs Report
Bitcoin briefly topped $86,885 ahead of the U.S. jobs report, gaining 1.5% on the day despite elevated Treasury yields and an 18-month high in the dollar index.
Tom Lee Sees Ethereum Surpassing $10,000 Within 12 Months
Bitmine’s Tom Lee believes Ethereum could surpass $10,000 within 12 months, but he remains uncertain about a year-end move and clarifies that his 25x scenario was not an ETH price target.
Tether’s Bitcoin Comeback: USDT Returns With a Privacy-Focused Twist
Tether-backed Utexo plans to bring USDT back to Bitcoin this month, introducing privacy-focused transfers, direct BTC swaps and lending backed by native Bitcoin.