Crypto and stock news digest: 13 October 2026

21Shares lists Anthropic Synthetic ETP CLAU on Vienna MTF

21Shares launched an Anthropic Synthetic ETP in Europe under ticker CLAU, according to Eric Balchunas, who says it offers the first 100% exposure to a private company via total return swaps on the Kaiko Anthropic USD Reference Rate derived from Binance's Anthropic perpetual futures. The Defiant reports the product is listed on the Vienna MTF and holds FalconX notes tied to perpetual futures, with financing and funding costs on top of a 1% annual product fee.

BLS: Quits rate 3.5 percent in accommodation and food services, August 2026

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the quits rate in accommodation and food services was 3.5 percent in August 2026. The same figure and headline were published by the BLS on two consecutive days.

Fed releases minutes of discount rate meetings held Aug 17, Sep 9, Sep 16, 2026

The Federal Reserve published the minutes of the Board's discount rate meetings held on August 17, September 9, and September 16, 2026, according to posts from the Federal Reserve's monetary policy and press release feeds. Both posts carry the same title and excerpt and state only the existence and dates of the minutes, with no details of their content.

Binance to list RWUSD and launch zero trading fee promotion

Binance New Listings states that Binance will list RWUSD and introduce a RWUSD zero trading fee promotion. The post gives no further details on timing, pairs or terms.

Saylor says Strive's ASST and SATA demand is driving Bitcoin adoption

Michael Saylor claimed in a post that Strive is converting demand for its digital equity ($ASST) and digital credit ($SATA) into demand for Bitcoin, and that its hypergrowth shows capital markets accelerating Bitcoin adoption. No figures, timing or independent confirmation are provided in the post.

• BTC −0.10%1h 0.3σ

ETF liquidations hit record pace in 2026, average age falling

Eric Balchunas (onchain) claims that ETF liquidations are running at a record pace, with 245 liquidated ETFs through September, and that the average age of a liquidated ETF is plummeting. He attributes this to too many products being launched and short patience to see if they gain traction, despite strong inflows.

Saylor discusses Bitcoin and Strategy at DC Fintech Week

Michael Saylor said in a post that he joined Chris Brummer of The Fintech Foundation for a 25-minute fireside chat at DC Fintech Week at the World Bank. His post lists topics including Strategy as a reserve institution, Bitcoin as digital gold and digital capital, Strategy as a private central bank for the crypto economy, and manufacturing digital credit backed by USD reserves and Bitcoin.

• BTC +0.32%1h 0.9σ
• MSTR −0.96%1h 0.6σ

Strategy says Bitcoin Banking Adoption Index rose to 34% in Q3 2026

Strategy reported that its Bitcoin Banking Adoption Index increased to 34% in Q3 2026. The post states that Bitcoin and digital asset adoption across major global banks continues to expand, but remains early.

• BTC −0.12%1h 0.3σ

Strategy cites expanded Bitcoin ETP access and custody in score increase

Strategy (primary) stated that a score increase reflected expanded Bitcoin ETP access, custody services, and BTC-backed lending, alongside progress in stablecoins and tokenization. No figures, counterparties or timing were given in the post.

• BTC −0.12%1h 0.3σ

Defiance ETF filing uses swaps linked to perps tracking private companies

Eric Balchunas (onchain) states that Defiance has filed an ETF that is similar, using swaps linked to perpetual futures that track private companies. The post cites a link to another user's post but provides no further details on the filing.

Michael Saylor discusses Bitcoin bull market setup and Digital Credit on Bloomberg

Michael Saylor said in a Bloomberg Crypto appearance that Bitcoin is "raw financial energy" and that Strategy transforms it into Digital Credit. He described the discussion as covering Bitcoin's bull market setup, AI and scarcity, and the future of Digital Credit, with headwinds rotating into tailwinds.

• BTC −0.37%1h 1.0σ
• MSTR −0.38%1h 0.2σ

Strategy's Bitcoin content gets dedicated YouTube channel

Strategy announced that it has secured a YouTube channel for its Bitcoin content. According to the post, all of Strategy's Bitcoin content now has a dedicated home, including earnings calls, investor Q&As, and conversations with Michael Saylor and Phong Le.

GraniteShares files for American Stakes ETF holding government-stake stocks

Eric Balchunas (onchain) posted that GraniteShares has filed for an American Stakes ETF that will own stocks in which the US government holds a stake. He compared it to a previously discussed "government grift ETF" and noted the new name may be less cynical, which he suggested could help it get listed.

UK High Court rules Chinese law governs claims to 61,000 seized bitcoin

A UK High Court judge ruled that Chinese law should govern fraud victims' claims over 61,000 bitcoin seized from Zhimin Qian, according to multiple newswire reports. The ruling leaves ownership of the roughly $5 billion holding undecided and is described as a setback for the claimants, boosting the UK government's chances of keeping the bitcoin.

• BTC +0.04%1h 0.1σ

Binance to shut down mining pool and related services on Nov. 10

Binance said it will shut down its mining pool, cloud mining, and Pool Savings services on Nov. 10, according to The Block. CoinDesk reported that computing power directed at Binance Pool has fallen from 26 EH/s in December to about 9 EH/s, and that its remaining miners must choose another provider before a Nov. 10 cutoff. Decrypt described the move as a retreat from mining infrastructure after six years, and Cointelegraph said Binance urged miners to move to alternative pools before the shutdown.

Strive buys 3,311 bitcoin for $280 million, holdings reach 32,773 BTC

Strive, a Nasdaq-listed asset manager, bought 3,311 bitcoin for $280 million between Oct. 5 and Oct. 9, according to The Block and Decrypt, lifting its total holdings to 32,773 BTC. Decrypt reported the purchase averaged about $84,500 per bitcoin. Cointelegraph reported Strive is now the fifth-largest publicly traded corporate Bitcoin holder and is expanding its treasury through equity financing. A later The Block report said Strive acquired 2,822 bitcoin for $235 million following $369.2 million in gross proceeds from traditional warrant exercises.

• BTC −0.10%1h 0.3σ

Solana sets Oct. 21 for Alpenglow upgrade targeting 150ms finality

Multiple posts report that Solana's Alpenglow upgrade is scheduled for October 21, replacing the existing validator voting system and targeting 150-millisecond finality. CoinDesk and Decrypt state the switch removes vote transactions from blocks, which could sharply change headline transaction counts even if user activity stays flat. The Defiant reports validators and block-data providers face software changes before the switch, and a community post says the migration takes one slot after 18 months of work.

• SOL −0.25%1h 0.4σ

Dormant Bitcoin whale moves about $378 million in BTC

The Block reported, citing onchain data, that a Bitcoin whale moved $378 million in BTC after six years of dormancy, with the wallet originally receiving 4,582 BTC in March 2020 when the holdings were worth roughly $40.8 million. CoinDesk reported that a bitcoin whale that received coins days before the Covid crash and sat through it has moved millions on-chain. Decrypt reported that a wallet that received 4,581 BTC in March 2020, worth about $40 million then, moved its stash today when it was worth about $377 million.

• BTC +0.17%1h 0.5σ

Sberbank approved to trade crypto, plans December launch

Multiple newswires report that Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, has secured approval to trade crypto. CoinDesk says Sberbank plans to open crypto trading to all clients Dec. 1 and is already testing BTC, ETH and USDT trades in its app. Decrypt reports Sberbank holds both custody and exchange status under Russia's new crypto law and plans to bring Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT to apps used by 110 million retail clients, while Cointelegraph says it secured crypto exchange authorization ahead of a December launch.

BNY and Citadel Securities complete tokenized Treasury repo

BNY and Citadel Securities completed the first tokenized U.S. Treasury repo workflow on a major triparty platform, according to The Block. The Defiant reported that a two-year note settled within minutes on BNY's private digital ledger before Citadel Securities used it to raise cash. CoinDesk said the transaction shows how blockchain-based government bonds could help trading firms move collateral faster between settlement and financing.

Bitcoin swings near $84K then falls below $81K amid tech selloff

CoinDesk reported bitcoin climbing toward $84,000 after Fed's Williams saw no rate hikes in 2027, while Cointelegraph said bitcoin hit $84K resistance as Korean tech rout deepened KOSPI losses. CoinDesk later reported bitcoin tumbling from near $84,000 ahead of U.S. inflation data and then back under $81,000 as an AI selloff worsened after September inflation came in above forecasts. Cointelegraph reported bitcoin dipping to $80.1K as the KOSPI closed at its lowest since April, down 7.5% on Thursday.

• BTC +0.04%1h 0.1σ

UK crypto trader reports knifepoint robbery of about $800,000

A crypto trader in the U.K. claimed masked intruders stole nearly $800,000 in cryptocurrency at knifepoint, according to CoinDesk. The Defiant reported the trader valued the robbery at about $800,000 and that transaction records show a Solana address he identified received nearly 719,000 USDC, which later moved on. A community post on r/Bitcoin also described a trader in the UK losing $800k in a home invasion attack.

• Post claims first robbery possibly linked to Revolut hack in UK Rumor

South Korea moves to block 27 unregistered crypto exchanges

South Korean regulators are moving to block 27 crypto exchange websites, including Bitmart, KuCoin and MEXC, according to CoinDesk and Cointelegraph. CoinDesk reports the country's regulators are stepping up earlier restrictions on mobile apps to websites, targeting unregistered exchanges before investors report losses. Cointelegraph reports authorities said the restrictions are aimed at unregistered exchanges and have acknowledged that customers could have difficulty withdrawing assets.

Whitbread urges shareholders to reject Corvex board seat demand

Whitbread has asked shareholders to reject activist hedge fund Corvex Management's demand for board representation, according to Financial Times and Hedgeweek reports. Corvex, Whitbread's third-largest shareholder with a stake of approximately 6.4% worth £270m, is seeking to appoint partner James Gemmel to the board, with shareholders due to vote on 9 November. Whitbread's board argued revisiting its five-year turnaround plan would divert resources and undermine progress, and CEO Dominic Paul said the company had engaged with Corvex 18 times over the past year.

Asian investors raise hedge fund allocations as bonds lose appeal

Reuters reports, via Hedgeweek and HedgeCo.Net, that Asian institutional investors, pensions, family offices and private wealth clients are increasing hedge fund allocations as bonds falter as diversifiers. Hedgeweek states UBP's Asia-based hedge-fund-only mandates have more than tripled since the end of 2024, and that global hedge fund assets reached $5.6tn in Q2 2026 after a record quarterly increase of $409bn, per HFR.

Metaplanet Plans Bond Sale to Refinance Bitcoin Loans, Fund Buybacks

Metaplanet plans to issue bonds to refinance Bitcoin-collateralized borrowing and fund share repurchases, according to The Defiant and Cointelegraph. The Defiant reports a ¥52 billion bond sale with up to ¥28.3 billion for buybacks, while Cointelegraph reports $329 million in zero-interest convertible bonds with a five-year maturity to improve debt structure and cut reliance on Bitcoin-collateralized loans without selling holdings.

• BTC −0.35%1h 1.0σ

DRW and Marex complete first OTC swap on tokenized S&P iBoxx index

DRW and Marex completed the first OTC swap referencing a fully tokenized index on Derivnex via the Canton Network, using Kaiko data, according to The Block. The Defiant reports the Derivnex trade links a shared contract record to licensed S&P benchmark data, with cash and collateral integration planned next.

Trezor reduces reseller network after supply-chain incidents

Trezor is reducing its network of authorized resellers, according to The Defiant and Cointelegraph. The Defiant reports CryptoBilis is already off Trezor's seller list and that the company says the wider reduction is preventive and that it has no evidence its devices were compromised. Cointelegraph reports CCO Danny Sanders said certain hardware wallet resellers were notified they would be removed from Trezor's list of authorized entities starting Jan. 1, framing the move as a preventative step amid Ledger tampering reports.

Interactive Brokers adds Ethereum staking via Zerohash

Interactive Brokers has expanded its crypto services to let eligible clients stake ETH through its Client Portal, with zerohash providing the service, according to The Block. The Defiant reports that under the broker's agreement eligible clients keep at least 70% of staking rewards, while withdrawals remain subject to network waiting periods.

• ETH +0.58%1h 1.3σ

StarkWare launches Shadow Accounts on Starknet for DeFi privacy

StarkWare launched Shadow Accounts on Starknet, letting apps hold DeFi positions under separate, persistent identities, according to The Defiant. Cointelegraph reports the feature lets users obscure connections between their main wallets and DeFi activity. Both posts state that balances, amounts, contract calls and transactions remain public and visible onchain.

MNX launches pre-IPO futures on private AI companies

CoinDesk reports that crypto exchange MNX is offering pre-IPO futures for AI giants, taking on OKX and BitGet, with exposure to private AI companies including OpenAI, Anthropic and DeepSeek. The Defiant reports that MNX launched futures on AI lab IPOs and revenue, with contracts offering leveraged exposure rather than shares and settlement tied to IPO filings, private-market valuations or revenue estimates.

Ripple and Stripe-owned Privy partner to add embedded wallets to XRP Ledger

The Block reports that Ripple and Stripe-owned Privy have partnered to bring embedded wallets to the XRP Ledger, letting developers build XRPL wallets into apps via Privy with support for XRP, RLUSD, AI agent payments and x402. CoinDesk reports the integration will let software pay for online services using XRP and RLUSD, and states AI payments have passed 14 million while questions remain about how much real economic activity the transactions represent.

• XRP −0.06%1h 0.1σ

OpenAI Employee Arrested Over Alleged Office Bugging

Decrypt reports that a Saudi national working at OpenAI allegedly hid an encrypted audio recorder behind a TV in an executive meeting room, and that OpenAI says its own models helped trace it back to him. NYT DealBook reports the arrest of an OpenAI employee accused of planting a bug in an office of the artificial intelligence giant, flagging another concern for the industry.

AI fears hit chip stocks as Dow rises and Nasdaq tumbles

Investor's Business Daily reported that the stock market tested key levels on Fed and AI fears, with Dell, AMD and CoreWeave described as big losers. It later reported that the Dow Jones index rises Thursday ahead of more inflation data while Nvidia, Micron and AMD sell off on AI fears. Earlier coverage said the stock market edged lower Tuesday but Meta and AMD led five buys, with ASML and the CPI inflation report looming.

• DJI +0.01%1h 0.0σ

Bitcoin holds as South Korean stocks slide on AI concerns

CoinDesk reported that South Korea's chipmakers led another sharp selloff amid concerns over AI spending and Chinese competition, while bitcoin held well above its summer lows. CoinDesk also reported that bitcoin and ether slipped and rebounded as South Korean stocks slid on AI-related concerns, with investors positioning ahead of bank earnings reports and Wednesday's U.S. inflation data.

• BTC −0.35%1h 1.0σ

Aptos launches optional Encrypted Mempool to prevent frontrunning

Cointelegraph reports that Aptos has rolled out an Encrypted Mempool feature. The optional feature hides transaction details until their order is finalized, which the post says prevents bots from exploiting pending trades and curbs frontrunning and sandwich attacks.

Bitcoin falls below $82,000 as crypto liquidations exceed $770 million

The Block reported that Bitcoin slid below $82,000 as crypto liquidations surged past $770 million. The report stated liquidations amounted to $771 million over the past 24 hours, including $685.6 million in long positions.

• BTC +1.2%1h 3.4σ

Chip rout wipes out $800 million in leveraged crypto positions

CoinDesk reports that about $800 million in leveraged positions were wiped out over 24 hours, 86% of them bullish, as Asia's chip rout hit crypto exchanges. The report says tokenized SanDisk bets saw more liquidations than XRP and that chip-stock contracts on crypto exchanges took a chunk of the damage.

Blur to shut down its website, drawing mixed reaction from NFT collectors

Cointelegraph reports that Blur is shutting down its website, a move that revived criticism of the royalty policies and token rewards that helped it overtake OpenSea during the NFT boom but hurt creators. The post states that NFT collectors are cheering the planned closure.

Binance VIP head says hedge funds explore crypto arbitrage

Binance's VIP head said hedge funds are actively exploring arbitrage opportunities on crypto venues, according to The Block. The executive cited improved depth, 24/7 trading and weekend price discovery as reasons the opportunities have become more relevant.

A7 International advertises USDT-to-SWIFT payment service with 0.3% fee

A7 International is advertising a USDT-to-SWIFT payment service with a 0.3% fee and payouts in four currencies, according to The Defiant. The report notes that A7's public materials do not name the banks that would execute the transfers.

Autheo's THEO plunges 92% after suspected Base bridge exploit

The Defiant reports that Autheo's THEO token plunged 92% after a suspected bridge exploit on Base. Autheo urged users not to buy, sell or bridge THEO following a 19 million-token mint and subsequent sales on Base.

IMF warns AI correction and rising bond yields threaten financial stability

The International Monetary Fund warned that a correction in AI-related investments, rising sovereign bond yields and cyberattacks could threaten global financial stability, according to a Reuters report cited by Hedgeweek. In its Global Financial Stability Report, the IMF cautioned against investor complacency and said existing market vulnerabilities could amplify shocks and create systemic risks. The fund said AI investment has helped offset economic pressures from the war in the Middle East and broader policy uncertainty, but noted growing evidence that AI development may require less capita

Alpaca plans prime brokerage launch in Q1 2027

Alpaca plans to launch a prime brokerage business in the first quarter of 2027, according to a Bloomberg report cited by Hedgeweek. CEO Yoshi Yokokawa told Bloomberg the move targets hedge funds and institutional investors trading across crypto and traditional equity markets and is intended to improve capital efficiency. Alpaca currently holds more than $3.5bn in underlying US equities backing tokenised products.

Former Andurand quant launches systematic trading firm Borel Capital

Hedgeweek reports that Adrien Chicot, a former quantitative researcher at Andurand Capital Management, has launched systematic trading firm Borel Capital. The firm is recruiting 10 quantitative research interns to develop investment strategies across asset classes, with successful candidates receiving capital allocations and performance-linked compensation.

Mayer Brown hires former CFTC senior counsel Danielle Abada as partner

Hedgeweek reports that Mayer Brown has appointed Danielle Abada, a former senior official at the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission, as a partner in its Capital Markets practice in New York, according to a PR Newswire report. Abada joins from the CFTC, where she served as Senior Special Counsel in the Market Participants Division and previously as Senior Counsel to Commissioner Kristin N Johnson. During her tenure at the regulator, she advised on legal, regulatory and policy matters affecting CFTC-regulated entities, including developments in digital assets, blockchain technology, predict

UDN Eden takes 5.29% stake in Cettire

Israeli hedge fund UDN Eden Management acquired a 5.29% stake in Australian-listed luxury fashion retailer Cettire, purchasing 20.2 million shares for more than $4.1m between June and October, per a substantial shareholder notice filed with the ASX. Cettire's market capitalisation is approximately $114m, down from a peak of around $2bn, and its shares remained unchanged at $0.33 following the disclosure.

Goldman Sachs upgrades equities and 10-year government bonds

Goldman Sachs upgraded its outlook for equities and 10-year government bonds, according to a Financial Times report cited by Hedgeweek. The bank's asset allocation team, led by Christian Mueller-Glissmann, raised its three-month equity allocation from neutral to overweight and upgraded its 12-month outlook for 10-year government bonds from neutral to overweight. The shift follows a rise of approximately one percentage point in government bond yields since the start of the year. Goldman maintained a neutral stance on government bonds over its shorter horizon.

Bristlemoon Capital shorts REA Group on housing downturn bet

Australian hedge fund Bristlemoon Capital has taken a short position in REA Group, betting a housing market downturn could weigh on the property listings company's earnings, according to a report by the AFR. The fund, led by George Hadjia, sees scope for REA shares to fall towards A$98, implying downside of almost 40%, and expects new listings to decline by 5% to 10% in FY27 versus company guidance for flat to slightly lower volumes.

UnitedHealth Rises As Earnings, Medical Costs Beat Forecasts

Investor's Business Daily reports that UnitedHealth rose as its earnings and medical costs beat forecasts. The post also states that the Dow giant's profits have recovered as medical membership has fallen.

• UNH −0.53%1h 1.0σ

ENS seeks DAO approval to activate upgraded Ethereum naming system

Cointelegraph reports that ENS is seeking DAO approval to activate an upgraded Ethereum naming system. According to the post, new .eth registrations would pause for hours during the transition, while existing domain holders could renew their names without migrating.

CoinDesk reports Stacks STX token up 50% in four weeks

CoinDesk reported that Stacks' STX, a Bitcoin layer-2 token, has surged by 50% in four weeks. The post is a day-ahead look for Oct. 13, 2026.

Bitcoin and crypto majors fall as 'Uptober' disappoints

Decrypt's Morning Minute reports that crypto majors are red and altcoins are down, with onchain data facing capitulation. The post states this was not the 'Uptober' that had been promised.

DealBook Summit on Nov. 18 to Feature Vance, Altman, Musk, Mamdani, Bieber

The New York Times DealBook reports that its summit on Nov. 18 will bring together major figures from business, politics and culture, naming Vance, Altman, Musk, Mamdani and Bieber among the attendees. No other details about the event or its agenda are stated.

Federated Hermes plans first onchain fund shares with Prometheum

Federated Hermes, a $911 billion Pittsburgh-based asset manager, plans to bring blockchain-based share classes of its funds to traditional brokerage accounts in partnership with Prometheum, according to CoinDesk. The report describes this as the firm joining Wall Street's tokenization push and says the onchain fund shares would be its first.

IBD: Biotech M&A wave may hit this winter

Investor's Business Daily reports that experts say renewed M&A in biotech is likely coming and could catalyze biotech stocks, which have slumped from their August highs. The post does not name any specific acquirer, target, deal size or date.

SpaceX IPO reportedly makes investors $385.7 billion richer

Investor's Business Daily reports that the IPO of Space Exploration Technologies is making investors better off by $385.7 billion, despite a rocky blastoff. No other source in the posts confirms or disputes the figure.

Dow rises on bank earnings; Micron, Sandisk, SK Hynix sell off

Investor's Business Daily reports that the Dow Jones index rises Tuesday as JPMorgan and Goldman rally on earnings, while Micron, Sandisk and SK Hynix sell off.

• DJI +0.03%1h 0.1σ

Mysten Reports Sui's First Native Quantum-Safe Devnet Transaction

Mysten reports that Sui has executed its first native quantum-safe devnet transaction, according to The Defiant. The devnet implementation adds ML-DSA-65 account signatures, and native mainnet support is targeted for Q1 2027, subject to audits and testnet feedback.

J&J stock falls as Middle East conflict weighs on medtech sales

Investor's Business Daily reported that Johnson & Johnson stock fell early Tuesday as the conflict in the Middle East weighed on medical device sales. The post states the decline occurred early Tuesday and attributes the pressure to the Middle East conflict's effect on medtech sales.

• JNJ −4.6%1h 9.4σ

GM CEO says self-driving system on track for 2028

General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the company is working on a self-driving system that won't require drivers to keep their eyes on the road, according to Investor's Business Daily. Barra said GM's plans to rival Tesla's self-driving are on track for 2028.

BIS says digital cash can offer cash-like privacy but is not production-ready

The Bank for International Settlements said digital cash can achieve "cash-like privacy," according to Cointelegraph. The BIS also said the technology isn't yet production-ready due to risks such as bank data breaches.

Bitcoin developer Paul Sztorc says Bitcoiners are lying to themselves about Lightning

Bitcoin developer Paul Sztorc says Bitcoiners are lying to themselves about the Lightning Network. Developers claim usability has improved, but questions remain over everyday adoption.

• BTC −0.10%1h 0.3σ

Apple Launches HomeView Smart Home Hub, Stock Rises

Investor's Business Daily reported that Apple entered the smart home market with a product launch event headlined by its HomeView device control hub. The post also stated that Apple stock rose.

• AAPL +1.6%1h 3.4σ

Anthropic warns AI worms may soon self-replicate and infect devices

Anthropic warned that rogue "AI worms" are months away from the ability to self-replicate and autonomously infect user devices such as home appliances and other internet-connected devices. The post states the warning concerns devices including home appliances and other internet-connected devices.

StoneX initiates SoFi coverage with buy rating

StoneX initiated coverage of SoFi stock with a buy rating, according to Investor's Business Daily. The firm cited the consumer fintech's valuation as attractive amid stronger operating performance.

AnyPS5 works to run PS5 games natively on PC, gamers hope for GTA 6

Decrypt reports that AnyPS5 is working to get any PS5 game running natively on PC, and that gamers are hoping it will work for the next instalment of Grand Theft Auto. The post frames the effort as an AI-powered PlayStation crack that could let players run GTA 6 on PC at launch.

Zest Sets Oct. 23 Deadline to Exit aeUSDC on Stacks Market V1

The Defiant reports that the Zest lending protocol has set an Oct. 23 deadline to exit aeUSDC on its Stacks Market V1. The protocol says Allbridge will end its aeUSDC bridge to Stacks on Nov. 3, and its one-transaction migration to V2 excludes aeUSDC.

BlackRock and State Street earnings due Wednesday with growth expected

Investor's Business Daily reports that asset managers BlackRock and State Street are expected to deliver solid earnings growth on Wednesday. The same post states that the stocks are struggling.

Mezo Sets Oct. 13 Bridge-Out Deadline for swBTC and USDe

The Defiant reports that Mezo has set an Oct. 13 bridge-out deadline for swBTC and USDe, with SolvBTC and xSolvBTC withdrawals closing Oct. 29. Deposits are already suspended for all four tokens.

SEC quorum rule change may ease crypto rulemaking without market structure bill

Cointelegraph reports that a recent change in the SEC's rules on quorum could make it easier for the agency to amend its approach to crypto regulation in the absence of a market structure bill. The post frames this as a way the SEC's lack of leadership could facilitate crypto rulemaking.

Palantir CTO says AI researchers took up smoking to signal faith in AI curing cancer

Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar says many AI researchers have taken up smoking to signal their faith in AI, according to Decrypt. The report frames the claim as researchers smoking cigarettes to prove AI will cure cancer.

Netflix Stock Downgraded To Sell Before Q3 Report

Wall Street analysts continue to sour on Netflix stock ahead of the streaming video leader's third-quarter earnings report next week, according to Investor's Business Daily. The report states Netflix stock was downgraded to sell before the Q3 report.

• NFLX +0.43%1h 0.6σ

Avalanche linked to KSD tokenization platform ahead of 2027 rollout

The Defiant reports that Korea Securities Depository's platform is being built to connect with Avalanche, Hyperledger Besu and Hyperledger Fabric, with Samsung SDS targeting completion in February 2027. The report frames this as highlighting KSD links ahead of Korea's 2027 tokenization rollout.

cirBTC Borrowing on Morpho Tops $190 Million as Arc Liquidity Tightens

The Defiant reports that cirBTC borrowing on Morpho has topped $190 million as Arc liquidity tightens. The post states that about 97.4% of supplied USDC is borrowed in the main market, compared with 8.1% when Circle Mint opened access on Sept. 21.

Base adds Aave and Morpho lending and borrowing features

The Defiant reports that Base has introduced Earn & Borrow features built with Aave and Morpho. According to the post, apps can embed variable-rate stablecoin lending and crypto-backed loans, while borrowers remain subject to the underlying protocols' liquidation rules.

Blockchain.com Seeks CFTC Licenses for US Derivatives and Prediction Markets

Blockchain.com is seeking CFTC exchange and futures-broker registrations to serve retail and institutional customers in the US, according to The Defiant. The proposed US offering still requires approval.

Robinhood Opens Social Trading Feed to Eligible US Customers

The Defiant reports that Robinhood has opened a social trading feed to eligible US customers. According to the post, users can share charts and portfolio allocations, and a rollout on the Legend desktop platform is planned in the coming weeks.

APT Gains 51% in Four Weeks, Outpacing Bitcoin and Ether

The Defiant reports that the APT token gained 51% over four weeks, outpacing Bitcoin and Ether. The same post states that APT's weekly return is nearly flat and that DefiLlama's tracked stablecoin market cap on Aptos has fallen 17.5% over four weeks.

JUP Rises 51% in Four Weeks as Jupiter Fees Decline

The Defiant reports that JUP rose 51% over four weeks, outpacing bitcoin and ether despite a 5.6% weekly pullback. The same post states that fees across Jupiter's products fell to $16.82 million in the latest complete 28-day period.

Analysis: Parlays Drive Kalshi's $3.9 Billion Trading Days

Bitcoin.com's analysis, reported by The Defiant, claims that parlays or combos supplied roughly 70% of weekend notional volume on Kalshi, driving $3.9 billion trading days. The same analysis notes that this notional measure is not cash spent by buyers or a count of new users.

DOJ Announces Two Arrests in North Korean 'Laptop Farm' Crackdown

The Defiant reports that the DOJ announced two arrests in a North Korean 'laptop farm' crackdown. Prosecutors allege a scheme affecting more than 70 US employers generated about $3 million, and the Ohio indictment describes cryptocurrency transfers.

Tokenized stock trading on Solana, BNB Chain mostly outside US hours

Cointelegraph reports that most tokenized stock trading on Solana and BNB Chain occurs outside US market hours. The post states tokenized equities have reached nearly $3.3 billion in value as investors embrace round-the-clock access beyond Wall Street hours.

FBI reports $17 billion scam-center tally as West Africa raids net 28 arrests

The Defiant reports that the FBI put the scam-center tally at $17 billion while West Africa raids resulted in 28 arrests. The post states that the DOJ said a coordinated enforcement week removed more than 3.7 million online accounts, pages and groups and identified over $11 million in potentially freezable funds.

Character.AI files for bankruptcy; Disney bids $20 million

Decrypt reports that Character.AI has filed for bankruptcy and is up for sale in a Delaware court, with Disney bidding $20 million. The post states the chatbot app was once valued at $1 billion and that it will shut down if nobody buys it.

Collector Crypt reports $151 million in monthly pack sales

The Defiant reports that Collector Crypt logged $151 million in monthly pack sales, citing Pine Analytics. The same report states that Solana pack buyers doubled in the third quarter, but 548 wallets accounted for 83% of spending.

• SOL −0.03%1h 0.1σ

Optimism's OP Jumps 18%, Extending Four-Week Gain to 66%

The Defiant reports that Optimism's OP token jumped 18%, extending its four-week gain to 66%. The post states OP outpaced bitcoin and ether over matched daily and multiweek windows, while noting Starknet's STRK posted a much larger four-week rally.

Stock market ends lower as Q3 earnings season begins with JPMorgan and Goldman results

Investor's Business Daily reported that the stock market ended lower Tuesday as Q3 earnings season kicked off with results from JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs. The same post states that the CPI inflation report is next.

Strive raising $500 million to buy bitcoin via new preferred shares

CoinDesk reports that Strive is raising $500 million to buy additional bitcoin through a new preferred share class. The new class, SATS, will offer a fixed 15% dividend yield at par and be junior to the company's existing SATA, which pays a variable rate currently at 13%.

• BTC −0.41%1h 1.2σ

Bumble to be acquired by Ithaca Holdings in $1.3B all-cash deal

Bumble Inc. announced it entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by Ithaca Holdings in an all-cash transaction valuing the company at $1.3 billion, according to a Business Wire release posted on r/stocks. Earlier reports from HedgeCo.Net and r/stocks said Bumble was in advanced talks to go private with Ithaca Holdings at roughly a $1 billion valuation, with shares surging and trading paused due to volatility.

Lone Star affiliate to sell IKB Deutsche Industriebank to Crédit Agricole

HedgeCo.Net reports that an affiliate of Lone Star Fund XI has signed an agreement to sell IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG to Crédit Agricole. The post describes IKB as a Düsseldorf-based lender to Germany's small and medium-sized companies. No financial terms or completion timing are stated in the post.

Asterion Industrial Partners to acquire Fraikin from Benefit Street, Värde and Canyon

HedgeCo.Net reports that Asterion Industrial Partners, a Madrid-based manager focused on mid-market European infrastructure, has entered into an exclusive agreement to acquire Fraikin, described as a pan-European fleet leasing group, from Benefit Street, Värde and Canyon. The post does not state a price, closing date or further terms.

Blackstone Credit & Insurance leads $1B financing for Analogic and Leidos security unit combination

Blackstone Credit & Insurance said on October 12 that it is leading a $1 billion financing supporting the combination of Analogic Corporation with the Security Enterprise business of Leidos, according to HedgeCo.Net. The post states the financing supports the combination but gives no further terms, closing date or confirmation from the other parties.

Hone raises $60M seed round led by Benchmark at $285M valuation

HedgeCo.Net reports that Hone, a San Francisco start-up building autonomous AI systems for businesses, has raised a $60 million seed round led by Benchmark and co-led by Index Ventures. The post states the round values the company at $285 million.

Post claims 1.79 million exchange BTC have exposed public keys

A post on r/CryptoCurrency claims that 1.79 million BTC held on exchanges have exposed public keys, framing it as a quantum computing risk. The post provides no further sourcing, figures or timing beyond the title.

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Goldman Sachs review: hedge funds at record Magnificent Seven exposure, small-cap shorts at all-time high

A Goldman Sachs review reported by r/investing says hedge funds hold a record-high amount of Magnificent Seven stocks while bets against small-cap companies (Russell 2000) have reached an all-time high. The review also states funds resumed buying industrial stocks after five weeks of selling, U.S. banks are oversold at low valuations, the main Brazil ETF saw record trading volume after the presidential election, and bond and municipal funds saw a wave of trading volume as yields rose.

Intel details 480 GB LPDDR5X air-cooled inference card at OCP Summit

A post on r/stocks reports that Intel released technical details for its data-centre GPU D-series at the Open Compute Project Global Summit on 12 October 2026, including up to 480 GB of LPDDR5X memory, 1.5 TB/s of memory bandwidth and 1.3 PFLOPS of FP8 compute in a 350 W air-cooled PCIe card. The post states customer sampling is underway, Intel's own branded card carries 160 GB while partner ODM cards reach 480 GB, and Intel says the card supports models up to 300 billion parameters on a single card and more than 1 trillion parameters across an eight-GPU system. The post also says Intel benchm

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Post claims Ledger spyware found in devices across Asia, Europe, South America

A post on r/Bitcoin claims that Ledger spyware was found in devices across Asia, Europe, and South America. The post provides no further detail, sourcing, or confirmation.

Post says average Treasury rate is 3.5% while 10-year yields 5.2%

A post on r/stocks claims that the average interest rate on marketable Treasury debt was 3.52% on Sept 30, up from 1.43% at the end of 2021, while the 10-year yielded 5.24% on Oct 9. It argues every maturity on the curve now yields more than the average the government pays, so rolled-over debt gets more expensive and the interest bill rises even if yields stay flat.

Reddit post argues money printing, not AI, will drive Bitcoin higher

A post on r/Bitcoin argues that AI will not be the near-term driver taking Bitcoin from $2T to $10T, and that extreme indebtedness in the West will push Bitcoin higher first. The post states that AI/SI adoption will come but has a lot to figure out in the near term.

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Pumpfun reportedly back above 90% of Solana launchpad revenue

A post on r/solana claims Pumpfun is reportedly back to over 90% of launchpad revenue, describing its position in the Solana memecoin space as strong amid competition from other launchpads. The post offers no source, figures or timing beyond the reported share.

Reddit post compares Alphabet's diversification to GE's pre-9/11 conglomerate structure

A post on r/investing argues that investing in Alphabet (GOOG) is often justified by its ownership of dozens of businesses, but warns this reasoning resembles the case for GE 30 years ago. The post states that GE was involved in aerospace, healthcare, insurance, financial services, consumer goods and media, and that the beginning of its fall was the failing of its core business after 9/11.

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Post claims half of top 20 quantum-exposed BTC addresses are exchange wallets

A post on r/Bitcoin claims that half of the top 20 quantum-exposed bitcoin addresses belong to exchanges and custodians, holding about 1.06M BTC, based on a weekly scan of the UTXO set matched against public keys visible on-chain. It says the largest exposed balances are custodial cold wallets that reused addresses, citing Binance's largest address as having its key public since October 2018, and notes proof-of-reserves as a reason exchanges keep stable published addresses.

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Reddit user questions Phantom publishing Top Solana Holders usernames

A Reddit user on r/solana argues that Phantom wallet publishing usernames of top Solana holders is a bad and potentially dangerous idea. The poster says assigning usernames to wallet addresses narrows the field for bad actors and could expose holders to cyber and even physical attack. No confirmation, denial or additional figures are provided in the post.

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Anthropic to present Q3 financials to institutional investors

A Reddit r/investing post states that Anthropic is gathering institutional investors at its headquarters on Wednesday to pitch its Q3 financials, with the meeting framed as critical for the tech sector after confusion over OpenAI's revenue accounting dragged down the Nasdaq. The post says Anthropic is reportedly targeting an IPO as early as mid-November and that investors will scrutinize whether revenue matches a rumored $65B+ summer run-rate, while a $160B+ infrastructure commitment to Broadcom is cited as potential structural risk.

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Solana daily DEX volume reported at $2.23B, Pump.fun swaps around $412M

A post on r/solana states that Solana is at $2.23B in daily DEX volume and that Pump.fun's swap separately reports around $412M. The same post asks for an ecosystem breakdown separating established tokens from stablecoin swaps and recent launches, and asks whether a dashboard exists that accounts for aggregator routes.

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Crypto card CEO says most users don't care whether merchants accept crypto directly

The CEO of a crypto card company said most users do not care whether merchants accept crypto directly. The post offers no further detail on the executive, the company, or the basis for the claim.

Saylor sees Bitcoin moving back above $100,000

A post reports that Strategy's Michael Saylor sees Bitcoin moving back up beyond $100,000. No further details, figures or timing are provided in the post.

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Square to offer 3% Bitcoin rewards for credit card holders

A post on r/Bitcoin states that Square Credit Card holders will soon be able to earn 3% back in Bitcoin on their purchases, describing it as the latest move from Block Inc., the parent company of Square. The post says Block keeps finding new places to put Bitcoin.

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Reddit post explains Bitcoin halving mechanism

A post on r/Bitcoin states that Bitcoin cuts the block reward miners receive in half roughly every four years. The post notes that this rule is built into Bitcoin's code rather than decided by a central authority.

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