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Samsung Electronics plans a major upgrade at its Xi'an flash memory plant, aiming to shift production to advanced 286-layer NAND chips by 2027. This strategic move reinforces its technological leadership amid intensifying global storage competition, with SK Hynix also reportedly upgrading its Dalian facility.
Read MoreOn-chain data reveals a wallet linked to BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has been active, acquiring AERO, PENDLE, and ZAMA via OTC deals while receiving 1.23 million LMST tokens. The wallet's portfolio, valued over $14 million, is heavily weighted toward ENA, weETH, UNI, and ETHFI.
Read MoreSolana is set to launch its most significant network upgrade since 2020, codenamed Alpenglow, this Wednesday. The overhaul focuses on revamping the voting mechanism, aiming to slash transaction confirmation times to around 150 milliseconds, potentially boosting network performance substantially.
Read MoreDobao Work has rolled out a significant update, headlined by the addition of native Word document editing with local file support. The platform also introduces a traceable memory panel and enhances cloud PC integration, browser functionality, message queuing, and complex task management to streamline team collaboration.
Read MoreSpaceX CFO Brett Johnsen stated that new compute deployments are paying for themselves in under a year at current prices. Elon Musk added that the severe compute shortage will persist, potentially slashing the payback period to just six months by next year.
Read MoreBinance will adjust the minimum price precision for 5 USDT-margined perpetual contracts to improve market liquidity and trading experience. The changes affect multiple trading pairs, with existing orders handled automatically.
Read MoreRecent data reveals a stark contrast in capital flows between US Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs. On October 20, Bitcoin ETFs attracted a net $23.2 million inflow, while Ethereum ETFs saw a $26.1 million outflow, highlighting differing market sentiment towards the two leading crypto assets. Individual fund performances varied significantly.
Read MoreKey developments emerged in crypto and fintech this midday. The US CFTC seeks input on a new retail trading framework, proposing a 'crypto asset market' category. China unveiled its digital yuan infrastructure and smart contract framework. A $390M ETH staking move entered the queue, SpaceX plans to rent out AI computing power, and ETF flows showed divergence.
Read MoreNEAR Intents processed approximately $10.4B in transaction volume in Q3, generating over $52M in fees. Following the July launch of its privacy features for developers, Total Value Locked (TVL) surged to around $160M by quarter's end, marking a staggering 463% quarterly increase.
Read MoreEarly Polymarket investor Haseeb Qureshi publicly refuted recent reports alleging founder Shayne Coplan misused company funds, calling them "complete garbage." He clarified the nature of the transactions as an accounting adjustment, not an integrity issue, and expressed full confidence in the founder.
Read MoreA crypto whale holding ~$44M in Google (GOOGL) contracts closed the position at a ~$920K loss. The whale then allocated ~$18.73M into ZEC and opened a ~$4.74M long on ETH, signaling a strategic shift towards crypto assets.
Read MoreSpaceX's better-than-expected Q3 earnings ignited a 7.23% rally in SPCX perpetual contracts, with daily volume hitting $277M. One major long position saw floating profits surge by $1.1M, reflecting intense market optimism about SpaceX's growth trajectory and potential merger discussions with Tesla.
Read MoreThe US GENIUS Act, signed into law, sets its core stablecoin provisions to take effect on January 18, 2027. It establishes a dual federal-state regulatory framework, imposing requirements on reserves, capital, and risk management for issuers. Regulators stress that issuance, distribution, and payment functions must be treated separately, and using regulated stablecoins does not exempt entities from existing AML obligations.
Read MoreArkansas is appealing a federal injunction to enforce a law restricting foreign ownership of crypto mining equipment. The state argues the law is a core exercise of its police powers and aligns with federal national security concerns.
Read MoreOKX has launched the LLYUSD Perpetual Contract (X-Perp), available across web, app, and API. The expansion offers users new trading opportunities in derivatives, accompanied by reminders to manage leverage risks prudently.
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