Bitget to end services for select users in one-off move
Bitget's service cut for select users highlights the growing regulatory pressures and security challenges facing crypto exchanges globally.
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Ondo’s tokenized stock lead shrinks as Binance, Robinhood gain ground: DWF Labs
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Japan’s megabank trio completes joint stablecoin payment test
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AI industry may be building too many data centers while existing GPUs sit idle, strategist warns
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Prediction Markets
Likely YES ↑Louisiana data center moratorium2%
US data center projects face significant delays, only 35% deemed credible: Bernstein
3m Likely YES ↑Bitcoin price on october 1911%
CFTC proposes federal oversight framework for US crypto exchanges
47m Likely YES ↑Saudi airspace closure5%
Saudi helicopter downed near Yemen, two pilots killed in renewed conflict
1h YES ▲3¢Best AI model by november 202645%
AI model improvements see diminishing developer engagement: report
4h YES ▲2¢Solana price predictions for october 20269%
Solana ecosystem growth suggests potential undervaluation at $105
4h YES ▲1¢Anthropic valuation by december 3159%
Anthropic could generate $1.3 billion in monthly revenue from a single Louisiana data center, according to investor and analyst estimates
✓ 26h YES ▲3¢Anthropic IPO market cap predictions75%
Anthropic revenue up 50%, cash-flow positive ahead of IPO
6h Likely YES ↑OpenAI bankruptcy predictions22%
OpenAI models bypass security, access crypto wallet in June 2026 incidents
9h YES ▲3¢Solana price predictions for october 20269%
Solana leads stablecoin transfers in September with record 557M transactions
9h Likely NO ↑OpenAI bankruptcy predictions22%
OpenAI in talks to revive Sora model, FBI arrests employee over hidden recorder
9h YES ▲3¢Solana price predictions for october 20269%
Solana’s Alpenglow test migration success sets stage for mainnet activation
10h Likely YES ↑Saudi airspace closure5%
Bahrain condemns attacks on vessels in Bab al-Mandab and Hormuz straits
10h Macro
The United States has dealt severe blows to Iran’s oil exports, digital financing and security-force payroll in recent months, CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper said in a video statement on Friday.
Bitcoin steadies near $82,000 as Warsh declines to signal another Fed hike
US Treasury disrupts Iran’s financial networks under Operation Economic Outcast
Bitcoin holds near $81,000 as wholesale prices jump 1.3%
Nvidia, Apple and Google among top donors to Trump’s White House ballroom
China calls for national blockchain network in new technology push
EU finance ministers agree markets supervision package
US to seize $1B in crypto assets to pressure Iran amid ongoing conflict
NatWest Group reportedly pulls back from US and European government bond markets
Bessent says energy prices, mortgages and yields will ease once the Iran conflict ends
Binance will require Brazilian users to explain cross-border crypto transfers from Nov. 1
Changpeng Zhao details life after prison in exclusive NYT report
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Bitcoin
Bitcoin mining stocks plunge more than 10% in AI debt reckoning
Bitwise CIO says all roads still lead to Bitcoin regardless of AI boom or recession
Glassnode says Bitcoin remains capped by $88K holder cost basis despite declining selling pressure
Bitcoin falls below $82K as hotter US inflation fuels Fed rate hike bets
Strive stacks 2,822 more Bitcoin, edging past MARA in treasury rankings
Ethereum
Bitmine adds 12,532 ETH as Tom Lee predicts record crypto bull cycle
Tom Lee says Bitmine is 100,000 ETH away from ending its buying spree
Ethereum prepares Glamsterdam testnet upgrade, targeting higher L1 throughput and efficiency
Ethereum developers propose measures to secure ETH staking against quantum threats
Bitmine hits 97% of its Ethereum target after latest buy
Finance
Perpetuals targets US tokenized equities under SEC innovation framework
Bitcoin remains a buy on dips despite oil risks says Hilbert CIO
Tokenized assets need reliable settlement and ownership rights to win over institutions, says Brickken CEO
Bitunix analysts flag $82,800 as pivotal Bitcoin level as ETF demand weakens
Powerus went public Thursday. By Friday, its shares were on Solana
Prediction Markets
White House agrees to ethics provisions in CLARITY Act targeting Trump
▼ Clarity act signed into law in 2026
Helium, GEODNET lead Solana’s DePIN sector with high fee generation
▲ Solana price predictions for july
Anthropic settles $2B lawsuit over pirated books for AI training
▲ Anthropic valuation by december 31
Stocks
Hyperliquid expands tokenized stock offerings with EQX launch
Perpetuals targets US tokenized equities under SEC innovation framework
Bitwise CEO sees tokenized equities as key development over next 2-3 years
Enso opens xStocks access to Arbitrum’s growing onchain ecosystem
Near co-founder says liquidity remains the biggest challenge for tokenized stocks
Macro
US CPI rises 3.4% in August as gasoline prices jump
Treasury’s $935B cash pile could flood markets with liquidity, and crypto is already celebrating
Headline PCE falls for first time in six years, core inflation remains elevated
Fed leaves rates steady but policymakers split over inflation risks
Markets hold their breath as Fed decision looms over a messy macro backdrop
Tech
Nine blockchain groups unite to set open standards for post-quantum readiness
Apple to launch first touchscreen MacBook and new iPad mini in late October: Report
Developer builds free Adobe Creative Cloud alternatives using Claude Opus 5.5
Nvidia approaches $6 trillion market cap as stock hits record high
Kyrgyzstan’s central bank taps CertiK for digital som security and oversight
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Regulation
Hex and PulseChain founder Richard Heart detained in Turkey over tax evasion allegations: Report
EU lawmakers target crypto and opaque ownership in corruption fight
UK sanctions crypto platforms suspected of supporting Russian financial networks
Fed minutes show most officials favored another rate hike by year end
Web3
The Bitget hack split the cross-chain market into two products
DeFi Development Corp. launches State of Solana dashboard to track network health in real time
Maya Protocol exploited for $1.7M as attacker drains 48.87M CACAO tokens
Helius acquires Light Protocol to build Solana’s onchain privacy layer
Aptos powers B2B stablecoin corridor pilot between MENA and Africa
AI Agents
Developer builds free Adobe Creative Cloud alternatives using Claude Opus 5.5
xAI launches Grok 4.7 with stronger coding and knowledge work performance
Payouts.com partners with Casper to enable AI agent transactions
Hugging Face says autonomous AI agents breached its production systems
Alibaba Cloud launches Agent Native Cloud to scale enterprise AI agents
DeFi
Interactive Brokers launches Ethereum staking as crypto push expands
Standard Chartered initiates Ethena coverage, sees ENA at $2 by 2028
Ondo’s onchain portfolios carry the BlackRock name. The fine print tells a different story.
DeFi protocol Aero set to launch on Oct. 21 across seven chains
NEAR partners with Ondo to bring tokenized stocks and ETFs to near.com
Press Releases
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Privacy by default. Disclosure by choice: Ricchezza Coin prepares to launch Layer 1 privacy ecosystem
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LBank rises to top 8 in CryptoRank’s Q3 spot ranking, leads tokenized stock liquidity in key markets
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A7 to unveil a service that will re-invent the international payments market
NFTs
Binance to shutter NFT service and accelerate migration to decentralized wallet
Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT prices surge as crypto revival reignites risk appetite
Justin Bieber’s Bored Ape NFT drops 99% from $1.3M to $12K
Gemini to close NFT marketplace Nifty Gateway as it sharpens focus on super app vision
Moonbirds to launch BIRB token in early Q1 2026
Press Releases
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Pixagram announces free account creation for 250 new users daily through 2026
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BTCC Exchange wraps TOKEN2049 Singapore, taking its zero-barrier theme from platform to show floor
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MEXC releases October 2026 proof of reserves, reinforcing user trust through verifiable transparency
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MEXC AI trading report reveals 85% of crypto traders use AI, but most limit its control over funds
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ChangeNOW announces NOW AI after resolving website integration vulnerability
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BingX EU secures MiCAR license, advancing regulated crypto services across Europe
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ALPS appoints Brian Turnbow to lead the development of next-generation AI data centers
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Bybit Kazakhstan signs MoC with AIFC: Digital asset investments on Bybit KZ now recognised under AIFC’s ITRP
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Bybit expands beyond crypto as CEO outlines next phase of financial platform
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