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Solayer Pay now enables direct stablecoin top-ups to card balances from Solana, Ethereum, Arbitrum, BNB Chain, and Base, eliminating the need for cross-chain bridges or exchanges. This simplifies funding, reduces fees and risks, and streamlines the process for spending via virtual or physical cards.
Read MoreIran's Armed Forces Chief of Staff declares US naval forces have been contained, barring them from the Persian Gulf under any circumstances. He warns the US and Israel are sinking deeper into self-created quagmires as tensions persist.
Read MoreThe UK FCA's draft guidance states that crypto trading apps using algorithms to select transaction paths may require authorization by October 2027. This could bring DeFi aggregators and automated interfaces under regulation, forcing operators to obtain licenses or modify software. Existing firms have a limited application window from September 2026 to February 2027.
Read MoreByteDance has internally merged its AI short drama creator Xiao Yunque into the smart video platform JIMENG, according to 36Kr. The products retain separate access points, signaling a strategic consolidation to enhance AI-powered video creation capabilities and ecosystem development.
Read MoreA high-severity soundness vulnerability in Succinct's SP1 zero-knowledge proof system allowed its mainnet prover network to accept invalid proofs from malicious actors. The flaw resided in specific versions of the native Rust verifier, enabling attackers to bypass checks by forging data tags. A patched version has been deployed.
Read MoreBitwise's Dogecoin ETF BWOW has entered liquidation. Trading halted after October 14, with cash distributions to remaining shareholders based on NAV around October 22. The closure does not affect Dogecoin's market trading.
Read MoreAave adjusted USDT lending rate parameters on Oct 24, lowering the optimal utilization 'kink' from 94% to 92%. This change triggers earlier interest rate increases as pool liquidity tightens, providing more buffer for the protocol. Borrowing costs will rise more sharply under the new curve.
Read MoreCrypto payment provider RedotPay acquires Japan-licensed exchange BTCBOX to enter the regulated Japanese market. RedotPay will phase out direct services to Japanese residents, leveraging BTCBOX's compliance framework. This strategic acquisition marks RedotPay's expansion into licensed jurisdictions.
Read MoreA wallet labeled Abraxas Capital has achieved a cumulative profit of $193 million on Hyperliquid's perpetual contracts, setting a new record. The gains stem not from directional bets but from sophisticated spot hedging strategies. The entity holds over $200 million in stablecoins, with total trading volume exceeding $5.4 billion, demonstrating institutional-grade risk management.
Read MoreHSBC has introduced a Hong Kong dollar stablecoin, RedCoin (RCHKD), through its PayMe payment app. Wallet activation will roll out to eligible users in the coming days. Pegged 1:1 to HKD, it's backed by high-quality assets and usable within PayMe's ecosystem for transfers and payments, marking a significant move by a traditional bank into digital assets.
Read MoreJ.P. Morgan Asset Management has extended its tokenized money funds MONY and JLTXX to the Solana blockchain, allowing qualified U.S. investors to access them via its institutional platform. The move aims to expand distribution and settlement options.
Read MoreOn Oct 23, Initia Layer1 and its rollups were halted due to a critical MoveVM zero-day vulnerability. Attackers minted tokens and transferred ~$2.7M via cross-chain bridges within 7 minutes, causing a complete network shutdown with no restart timeline.
Read MoreRumors of NVIDIA discontinuing certain consumer GPU models have triggered market chaos in Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei. High-end models like RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 have seen prices triple in weeks, with quotes changing daily. Industry veterans describe an unprecedented market frenzy.
Read MoreAnalyst Ali Martinez notes Bitcoin often faces pullbacks around US midterm elections based on historical patterns. The $73K level, near short-term holder cost basis, is now key support. Macro liquidity remains the primary market driver.
Read MoreU.S. lawmakers from both parties view AI industry leaders as a growing political liability. They urge executives to focus on product development and safety, clearly communicating AI's benefits to the public instead of amplifying doomsday scenarios that fuel regulatory confusion and public backlash.
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