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Ethereum delays Glamsterdam Hoodi testnet launch over security risks
ChainSecurity said it identified 13 real-world examples of smart contracts potentially affected by Glamsterdam’s gas changes and is coordinating responsible disclosure with affected projects.
Ethereum delays Glamsterdam test after security devs flag risk to existing contracts
Developers canceled Monday's Hoodi activation after researchers showed how new gas rules could let smart contracts permanently record failed operations.
Bitcoin Core changes security policy as AI makes bugs easier to find
Bitcoin Core says keeping certain vulnerabilities secret no longer offers much protection in the wake of AI-assisted bug hunting.
UAE-Led Scam Crackdown Identifies Over $39 Billion in Funds and Crypto
Operation Confrontation Ghost reported more than 960 arrests and raids on 29 fraud centers; participating countries are working toward asset recovery.
Grayscale Reveals Top 10 Crypto Assets for Yield and Profits
Grayscale has named the top 10 crypto assets by tokenholder yield and adjusted earnings yield. HYPE leads the first ranking at 8.0%, while CAKE tops the second at 14.4%. The…
a16z drops crypto branding, expands $2.2B fund into AI and frontier tech
The Information’s unconfirmed report follows a16z crypto’s $2.2 billion fifth fund announcement on May 5, 2026. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories that matter and what to…
3 Hurdles Could Complicate a Tesla and SpaceX Merger, Says Ex-Tesla Director
Steve Westly says valuation, SEC approval, and China could complicate a Tesla and SpaceX merger as both boards explore it. The post 3 Hurdles Could Complicate a Tesla and SpaceX…
South Korea’s Crypto Bill Nears the Finish Line as the Tax Debate Heats Up
South Korea’s Digital Asset Basic Act is close to completion, according to Lee Eog-weon, chairman of the Financial Services Commission. However, a debate over the country’s crypto tax is intensifying.…
Ethereum’s long-awaited Glamsterdam upgrade hits another roadblock as 13 security risks emerge
Ethereum developers have postponed the Glamsterdam upgrade on a major test network after identifying potential security risks affecting existing smart contracts. The Ethereum Foundation confirmed on Oct. 22 that the…
Japan flash PMI holds at 52.3 as services gain offsets factory slowdown before BoJ
The survey gives the BoJ a mixed but broadly workable backdrop: steady growth and persistent cost pressure support further policy normalisation, while weaker hiring and softer demand argue for a…
XRPL recovers from network slowdown as critical security upgrade faces two-week delay
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has recovered from intermittent transaction-processing delays, although developers are still preparing a permanent software correction. On Oct. 22, XRP Ledger Operations confirmed that ledger-closing times had…
My partner of 17 years left me his $1 million home. His children are crying foul. Am I obliged to split it with them?
“I never paid rent, although I put about $45,000 toward a new kitchen and a roof.”
Robinhood vs. Securitize: Stock Token Access Compared
Robinhood’s wallet product advertises 24/7 trading; Securitize advertises 24/5, while its NYSE and OKXICE connections remain planned.
‘I don’t feel sorry for myself’: I’m 64 and will be renting for the rest of my life. Is that so bad?
“I married a wonderful man with a good income. He left his job due to health issues and suffered a massive stroke at 53.”
CoreWeave set off a wave of anxiety — but Wall Street’s dire prognosis is premature
Stop listening to market pundits and start looking at market performance.
Senate's top Democratic investigator looking into Tether payments to Bo Hines' firm
Senator Richard Blumenthal, the ranking Democrat on the investigations subcommittee, added a probe of the ex-White House crypto adviser to his list of crypto interests.
The U.S. stock market is fracturing into two camps, and it’s leaving investors with a brutal case of whiplash
The artificial-intelligence trade is on the ropes. CNN’s “Fear & Greed” index is screaming fear, and the yield on the 10-year Treasury note just clinched its biggest daily drop since…
Australia flash PMI: private sector shrinks for first time in five months as prices rise
The survey shows weaker activity alongside firmer inflation, a difficult mix for rate expectations. Falling output argues against further tightening, while faster input and output price growth argues against easing.…
Treasury yields log biggest drop since the 2023 banking crisis. Here’s what’s going on.
‘It’s a take-back trade,’ says PGIM’s Tipp. ‘Not an all-out fear of recession type of situation.’
Americans are having fewer babies — and pampering them with luxury diapers
“Fewer babies in each household means parents spend more per baby,” Procter & Gamble’s CFO says.
3 big reasons Micron and other chip stocks fell hard on Thursday
Investors are spooked by Tesla’s lower spending target, Lam Research’s weaker-than-expected forecast and a fresh reminder that the AI boom relies on outside funding.
Google’s Updated UAE Crypto Advertising Rules Take Effect
Google’s updated rules for UAE-targeted crypto exchange and wallet ads took effect October 21. Advertisers need an accepted local license and Google certification; the policy is not blanket permission for…
Oil prices approach Iran-war highs as soaring tanker rates trigger a second energy squeeze
Wall Street may be starting to price in the scenario everyone fears: a full-scale regional conflict that could further choke off global energy supplies and unleash a fresh wave of…
Moderna’s cancer vaccine hits its targets, but a data leak rattled investors and the stock tumbled
A ‘sell-the-news reaction’? The experimental treatment helped prevent the return of cancer or death in melanoma patients by 42% after two years.
Why is Lighter under $4 despite buybacks, CFTC filings, and $1.64B OI?
Lighter’s rebound faces a key resistance test as traders weigh U.S. expansion plans against the need for sustained token demand.
Blockchain Association Presses Congress on Crypto Taxes as Clarity Act Stalls
Bitcoin Magazine Blockchain Association Presses Congress on Crypto Taxes as Clarity Act Stalls The Blockchain Association asked congressional leaders Thursday to pass bipartisan crypto tax legislation, but with the Clarity…
Bitwise Asks SEC To Protect Funds Relying On Token Status Filings
Bitwise filed a supplemental SEC comment seeking clearer protection for firms that rely on token-status filings. The October 21 letter develops its earlier proposal; it is an industry request, not…
Winklevoss PAC moves into Texas Senate race with $81K ad buy
While crypto-aligned PACs have stepped up spending in Ohio, a committee launched by the co-founders of crypto exchange Gemini made one of its first forays into the Lone Star State.
Is getting a wedding band from Quince a bad idea? It’s a third of the price of a local jeweler.
“I am slightly anxious about purchasing something so big” from an online retailer known for cut-price duplicates of popular clothes and accessories.
Polymarket has reportedly fired its marketing chief, also a close friend of the CEO
Matthew Modabber was reportedly ousted after an internal probe of several instances of misconduct, according to the New York Post.
Moderna Slides Up to 25% as Cancer Vaccine Meets Sky-High Expectations
Moderna fell up to 25% despite a cancer vaccine that cut melanoma recurrence or death risk 42%, as expectations ran high. The post Moderna Slides Up to 25% as Cancer…
XRP Holders Hit a Record 8.24 Million, So Why Is the Price Still Sliding?
XRP (XRP) now counts a record 8.24 million non-empty wallets on its ledger, according to Santiment. Yet, the token has dropped 17.21% over the past month to $1.31. Large holders…
Cardano holders are being asked to bet $5 million on copper hitting a new record
Toto Finance wants 22 million ADA from Cardano’s treasury to buy tokenized copper, and the metal would have to trade well above its all-time high for holders to get their…
Heads up: UK retail sales to test the case for further BOE rate hikes
The UK retail sales release will be one of the main items to watch out for in the economic calendar today, especially after the latest inflation and labour market figures have…
NEAR proposal slashes yield by 36%, dividing network validators
HSP-029 would gradually cut the annual issuance cap by 36%, while tokens bought and held or staked remain in total supply. Read the full story on CryptoSlateUnderstand the crypto stories…
HSBC rolls out its first HKD stablecoin RedCoin to retail users
PayMe users will be able to activate a stablecoin wallet in-app in the coming days for peer-to-peer and peer-to-merchant payments.
Bitcoin Open Interest jumps 8% – Why BTC price faces liquidation risks
Bitcoin’s recovery faces uncertainty as rising leverage and altcoin exposure increase liquidation risks.
Peter Brandt's EUR/JPY Short Is His Firm's Largest Position as Yen Gains
Peter Brandt's largest FX position is a EUR/JPY short. See how BOJ hikes and US-Japan intervention shape the yen's outlook. The post Peter Brandt's EUR/JPY Short Is His Firm's Largest…
investingLive Asia-Pacific market news: Asian stocks slide as chip rout spreads
HSBC’s RedCoin stablecoin goes live in Hong Kong: what the launch answers, and what it still doesn’tGold drops below $4,000 for first time since July as yields and dollar weighThree…
Malaysia and Thailand Join Singapore’s BLOOM Digital-Money Initiative
The expanded participant group includes Visa, Mastercard and the World Bank Group, with work focused on cross-border settlement frameworks and interoperability.
Uniswap expands trading routes, bringing outside swaps into UNI burns
Uniswap’s latest feature checks more trading sources automatically, expanding the swap activity connected to its UNI burn mechanism.
Is the S&P 500 No Longer the Economy? DataTrek's Nick Colas Weighs In
DataTrek's Nick Colas says AI funding fears are easing yields and that tech and big tech hold 50% of the S&P 500. The post Is the S&P 500 No Longer…
Bitcoin, gold trim early losses as yen gives up gains. Oil stays near $100
Bitcoin and gold pared early losses as the yen gave up gains and Asian stocks rebounded, though oil near $100 keeps inflation risks in focus.
Chainlink partners with LG CNS to drive Korean won stablecoin expansion
LG CNS is set to integrate Chainlink's cross-chain, data, and orchestration infrastructure into its digital asset platform.
Bitcoin slides below $81,500 as tech stock sell-off spreads to Asian equities
The Wall Street sell-off extended to Asian equities on Friday morning, with South Korea's Kospi down 2.3% and Japan's Nikkei 225 down 1.6%.
Bitcoin Faces 2 December Rate Hikes as Japan’s Inflation Clears the BOJ’s Target
Japan’s core inflation rose above the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) 2% target in September for the first time in nine months. That strengthens the case for a rate hike in…
Tom Lee Says Yields Below 5% Mean the AI Selloff Is Nearly Over
Tom Lee says falling rates and a crowded tech short mean the AI selloff is nearing its end. Here is what he expects next. The post Tom Lee Says Yields…
Chainlink’s $1.02M whale buy: An early Q4 signal or an isolated bet?
Chainlink's whale accumulation supports recovery prospects, but persistent selling could delay a breakout above $14.218.
Cronos crypto price prediction: Can CRO hold $0.055 as its rebound fades?
CRO buyers are defending a nearby support area after October losses, while Tokenomist’s release schedule adds supply context.
Switzerland approves first spot Bitcoin ETF for retail investors
BIT Asset Management’s Bitcoin Fund ETF is expected to begin trading on SIX Swiss Exchange in November, with its public offering restricted to Switzerland.
PROM’s rally has a catch – And it’s hiding in the Spot market
Positive sentiment could increase traders’ interest, with more participants potentially committing capital to the market.
Fidelity's Timmer Blames Sticky Inflation and Fiscal Risk for Rising Bond Yields
Fidelity's Timmer says bond yields may settle into a range, but sticky inflation and fiscal risk drove the climb. The post Fidelity's Timmer Blames Sticky Inflation and Fiscal Risk for…
Pentagon bans US forces from using military info to bet in prediction markets
Hegseth warned that prediction market wagers could expose military operations to adversaries.
Japan September 2026 Headline CPI 2.1% y/y (expected 2.1%)
Japan CPI, September 2026 (ps more detail here added now)Headline CPI 2.1% expected 2.1%, prior 1.9%Core CPI 2.1% expected 2.1%, prior 1.7%Core - core (ex-Food and Energy) 2.4% expected 2.3%, prior 1.9%this the…
Bitcoin and Ethereum Take Different Paths to Post-Quantum Wallets
Ethereum contracts can verify alternative signatures today, but protecting existing accounts requires more than adding a new signer. Bitcoin’s P2MR proposal does not itself add post-quantum signatures.
Uniswap Swap Costs: What Reduces Your Output and What Is Paid Separately
A historical ETH-to-USDC receipt shows how deductions reconcile. UniswapX handles network costs differently from a classic pool swap.
The Sleeper Has Awakened: Pepenardo’s Sleeping Knights Return
Bitcoin Magazine The Sleeper Has Awakened: Pepenardo’s Sleeping Knights Return Hand-altered magazine covers, one-of-one trading cards, and the evolving culture of bitcoin collectibles. This post The Sleeper Has Awakened: Pepenardo’s…
Blumenthal Seeks Records on Tether Payments to Bo Hines's Firm
The senator asked Tether and Nxum to provide payment records, crypto wallet addresses and lobbying communications by Nov. 3.
New DeepSeek ban in US, Swiss-Asia crypto ties deepen: Asia Express
DeepSeek banned from US federal civilian agencies over spying fears. Singapore firm behind Europe’s only spot Bitcoin ETF, as Switzerland partners with Vietnam on crypto tech.
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta AI Makes Outlandish XRP Price Claim
If you are a staunch member of the Ripple Army, you may want to read on. Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta AI predicts that something potentially seismic is building for XRP, suggesting…
Bitcoin ETFs sold through 7 of 8 crashes even as Wall Street makes BTC selloffs less violent
Bitcoin ETFs recorded outflows during seven of eight major selloffs, challenging expectations that Wall Street investors would support prices during downturns. A new DWF Labs report shared with CryptoSlate found…
Is the Internet Safe Again After the PHP Nightmare? What You Need to Know
PHP shipped its fix, attackers launched millions of attempts, and governments say no one has broken in yet. Here's what that means for your passwords, your crypto, and your browsing.
Circle Opens USDC Auctions That Pay Minters a Rebate
Hourly Match auctions pass the redemption clearing fee to minters, with charges capped at Circle’s Express rate.
Tezos, Algorand, QRL are quantum ready, but where does Bitcoin stand with BIP-360?
Google has cut the quantum threat timeline by 20x, but Bitcoin's fix is still years away.
Birdeye Launches Peak Terminal For Institutional Crypto Research
Birdeye has launched Peak, a subscription terminal combining digital-asset market data, fundamentals and portfolio analytics. Its pitch centers on consistent data across venues, rather than another isolated trading dashboard.
Mark Zuckerberg Meta AI Predicts an Insane Run for BTC in Q4
Something potentially seismic could be approaching for Bitcoin by January 1, 2027. Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta AI predicts that if a full-blown bull market returns in Q4 and a major catalyst…
Circle shareholder sues Trump, World Liberty and Steve Witkoff over crypto deals
According to a Circle shareholder, the US president’s “corruption” through USD1 left the company unable to compete with stablecoins, harming USDC.
Kalshi and BitGo bring crypto-backed margin loans to institutional traders
Perpetual futures on oil and US stocks are expected.
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