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SWI Raises $896 Million to Shift Genesis Digital Assets Toward AI
SWI Group has raised about $896 million to expand Genesis Digital Assets’ data-center capacity for AI and hyperscale computing after taking majority control.
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Meta’s Muse Wonder Posts Gains in AI Tests, but Opus 5.5 Still Leads
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Citi Outlines Stablecoin Checkout With Coinbase and Fiat Settlement
Citi has outlined a US-first stablecoin checkout expansion with Coinbase that would allow institutional merchants to receive fiat rather than hold digital assets.
REA Reverse-Engineering Toolkit Tops 100,000 GitHub Stars in a Week
The free REA toolkit drew more than 100,000 GitHub stars in one week amid a surge of AI-assisted software reverse-engineering projects, Decrypt reported.
Hardware Wallet Concerns Put Multivendor Multisig in Focus
Security concerns surrounding hardware wallets could push more crypto users toward multivendor multisig setups, raising upfront costs and potentially boosting device sales.
DeFi Development Holds 2.59 Million SOL as Weekly Buying Slows
Nasdaq-listed DeFi Development continues adding Solana to its treasury, though weekly purchases are getting smaller as its CHAD preferred stock reaches a record.
IMF Flags Financial Risks as Tokenized Assets Reach $65 Billion
The IMF warns that features designed to make tokenized markets more efficient could also speed up the spread of financial stress.
Crypto-Aligned Committee Reports $2.7M Ad Push in House Races
A crypto-aligned political committee reported $2.7 million in advertising spending to support candidates in US House races ahead of the 2026 midterms.
TRON Report Puts Q3 2026 Stablecoin Settlement at $2.21 Trillion
TRON DAO highlighted its Q3 2026 ecosystem report, citing $2.21 trillion in stablecoin settlement alongside increased network activity.
Proposed US Accounting Rules Could Reshape Corporate Stablecoin Use
A Tempo report explores how proposed US accounting changes could affect corporate stablecoin holdings, with direct redemption rights central to cash classification.
Bitcoin Near $82,400 as Markets Await U.S. Inflation Data
Bitcoin traded near $82,400 on Monday afternoon as investors awaited U.S. inflation reports, with analysts watching support at $81,300.
Evernorth Starts Nasdaq Trading as XRP Holdings Lose Value
Ripple-backed Evernorth debuted on Nasdaq with 473 million XRP, while its holdings were valued roughly 40% below their level when the merger was signed.
Cryptobilis Founder Says Company Was Sold Before Device Exploit
Cryptobilis founder Arravind Prabu said the company changed hands earlier this year and that he had no visibility into its daily operations under new management.
Late Field Goal Wipes Out Trader’s $147K Eagles Bet on Polymarket
A Polymarket trader lost roughly $146,700 on the Eagles after a last-second field goal gave Jacksonville a 19-17 win, according to Bitcoin.com News.
Bitcoin Miners Face Funding Gaps for AI Infrastructure Plans
Bitcoin miners need about $50 billion to deliver planned AI infrastructure projects as financing costs rise and lenders examine deals more closely.
Ontology Restarts Mainnet After Nearly 43-Hour Security Shutdown
Ontology has resumed mainnet operations, saying the network itself lost no funds, while losses involving an unnamed ecosystem project remain unclear.
Crypto Sentiment Index Falls to 56 as Bitcoin Faces October Pressure
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has fallen from its August peak of 82 to 56, with oil, bond yields and ETF outflows weighing on Bitcoin.
Ontology Restarts Blockchain After 41-Hour Security Halt
Ontology resumed block production after a 41-hour shutdown prompted by a security alert linked to an unidentified ecosystem project.
Ledger Links Confirmed Cases in Suspected $87M Drain to CryptoBilis
Ledger says every confirmed case in a suspected $87 million drain is linked to reseller CryptoBilis, while its own systems and direct sales remain unaffected.
Bitcoin Slips 2.2% as Oil Nears One-Month High
Bitcoin fell 2.2% and remained rangebound after failing to hold above $84,000 as oil prices rose amid strikes involving Ukraine and Iran.
Derive Proposal Seeks Treasury Backing for US-Regulated Derivatives
A Derive proposal would authorize its Foundation to pursue regulatory approvals and create or buy entities, without specifying a budget or launch timeline.
Palantir UK Chief Warns Europe Is Falling Behind on Enterprise AI
Palantir’s UK chief says Europe risks repeating its internet-era mistakes as the U.S. moves faster to adopt AI in business.
NEXTPredict Pays $12,000 for Prediction-Market Hedge on Flight Disruptions
NEXTPredict paid $12,000 to hedge flight-cancellation risks tied to its conference through a prediction market, according to Decrypt.
XRP Ledger Payment Bug Could Have Enabled Counterfeit XRP
Decrypt reported that an integer overflow in XRP Ledger’s payment engine, dormant since 2015, could have allowed an attacker to create spendable XRP beyond its total supply.
ZachXBT Criticizes $250K Reward for Disclosure of Major XRP Bug
ZachXBT questioned a $250,000 reward for researchers who identified a flaw that could have allowed 18 trillion XRP to be issued in one transaction.
Sui Backs DATA With $30M as Existing Chain Prepares to Wind Down
DATA is set to move to Sui with balances transferred one-for-one, while its existing chain winds down validator staking and smart contract support.
Standard Chartered Adds RLUSD Custody in Dubai
Standard Chartered has launched RLUSD custody through its Dubai branch, with a planned LMAX link intended to support institutional collateral use.
THORChain Fees Recover but Stay 84% Below September Spike
THORChain’s latest seven-day fees exceeded the pre-surge week’s total but remained 84% below the September spike, according to The Defiant.
Tom Lee Links $2 Trillion Wealth Shift to Crypto Demand
Bitmine chairman Tom Lee expects younger investors to support crypto demand as the company adds ether and approaches its 5% supply target.
Pando Plans Oct. 13 Hong Kong Debut for Spot Solana ETF
Pando's spot Solana ETF is set to list in Hong Kong on Oct. 13 with an annual management fee of 0.60%, according to The Defiant.
SkyAI Sells Half Its SOL Treasury, Proposes $201M Buyback
SkyAI has sold half its SOL treasury and plans a $201 million cash buyback targeting 95% of eligible shares and warrants, according to The Defiant.
Buyer Reports Second Tampered Ledger Device From MediaMarkt
A buyer reported a second tampered Ledger device from MediaMarkt and called for a recall, while Ledger Support said confirmed cases remain linked to CryptoBilis.
Bitcoin Holds Above $80,000 Despite $681M in Weekly ETF Outflows
Bitcoin remained above $80,000 as U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs recorded roughly $681 million in weekly outflows and Brent crude traded above $100.
Planned Bermuda Catastrophe Bonds Would Put Ownership Onchain
A planned tokenized catastrophe bond issuance in Bermuda aims to raise capital for disaster risks that remain expensive to insure.