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MetaMask confirmed a security incident affecting some infrastructure on October 1, prompting withdrawal of impacted validators. The company states user wallets remain secure while coordinating response. The event highlights ongoing Web3 infrastructure vulnerabilities.
Read MoreAave founder Stani announced collaboration with Lido to monitor the MetaMask staking security incident. The Aave market remains fully operational with no user impact, while technical teams maintain active security protocols.
Read MoreA Federal Reserve official stated the central bank's balance sheet operates most effectively when interest rates are near zero. He acknowledged the complexity of its size and the need to reassess strategy, while expressing cautious optimism about AI's potential and risks.
Read MoreThe US CFTC has submitted two pivotal rule proposals to the White House. One aims to include event contracts under the regulatory definition of "swaps," while the other excludes "casino-style gambling" products. This move clarifies jurisdiction over prediction markets and signals upcoming crypto regulation focus.
Read MoreChainlink launched Fulcrum, an institutional platform for cross-chain repo agreements at Sibos 2026. It separates protocol management from settlement, integrates existing services like CCIP, and demonstrated a proof-of-concept with DTCC. The platform acts as a non-custodial infrastructure layer.
Read MoreThe ADAPT Act proposes major crypto tax reforms, including capital gains tax exemption for stablecoin payments, extending wash sale rules to digital assets, and clarifying tax treatment for staking, lending, and small network fees. Most provisions would take effect after 2026.
Read MoreThe US Dollar Index closed slightly higher by 0.08% at 101.451 on the final trading day of September. This marginal gain concludes a volatile month, with market focus shifting to monetary policy signals and key economic data that will shape the dollar's trajectory in October.
Read MoreBase's Cobalt upgrade is now live, bringing major innovations to tokenized assets. The enhanced B20 standard offers issuers granular compliance controls and introduces conditional transactions, significantly advancing the programmability and compliance of on-chain real-world assets.
Read MoreFederal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook affirmed the commitment to lowering inflation, noting it has exceeded the 2% target for five years. She highlighted how rural communities face sharper energy cost impacts and slower job growth, with small businesses forming their economic backbone.
Read MoreU.S. stocks closed mixed on October 1st. The Nasdaq edged up 0.24% led by tech gains, while the Dow fell 0.86%. Major tech stocks like Intel (+3%) and Amazon rose, but Netflix declined over 1%.
Read MoreThe yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note surged past 5.3%, reaching its highest level since May 2002. This sharp rise reflects shifting market expectations on inflation and monetary policy, with potential ripple effects across global equities, mortgages, and corporate borrowing costs. We analyze the driving forces and implications.
Read MoreA Republican-backed bill to shield consumers from data center-driven electricity cost hikes failed a key Senate vote. The partisan clash over AI's massive power demand and who pays for it has erupted into a major midterm election issue, with over $53 million in related political ad spending.
Read MoreOn October 1st, Goldman Sachs revised its Federal Reserve policy forecast, shifting the expected rate hike timeline from October to December. This adjustment reflects updated analysis of recent economic indicators and inflation trends, potentially influencing global market expectations.
Read MorePresident Trump announces the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq, declaring an end to major combat operations against ISIS. He praised Iraq's new leadership and contrasted the orderly exit with the Afghanistan withdrawal, framing it as a strategic victory for both nations.
Read MoreAn audit of the Federal Reserve's $2.4B headquarters renovation found management flaws in cost control and oversight, but no evidence of federal criminal violations requiring DOJ referral. Costs ballooned from $1.3B due to design changes and inflation. The Fed pledged to implement recommendations and hire independent auditors.
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