Navrhovaný Lido Lend přidává Fallback Exits, které věřitelům v případě nedostatku likvidity umožní převzít kolaterál dlužníků. Spuštění závisí na schválení Lido DAO.
Lido wants lenders to stop worrying about getting stuck at the exit. Its proposed lending platform, Lido Lend, now includes a feature called Fallback Exits, which would let lenders withdraw liquidity using borrower collateral when markets turn rough.
What Fallback Exits actually do Lido contributors announced Fallback Exits on October 16, 2026. That came nine days after they first unveiled Lido Lend on October 7, 2026.
The feature targets a specific problem. In a lending market, lenders deposit an asset, and borrowers take it out against collateral. Under normal conditions, a lender who wants out simply withdraws whatever loan asset is sitting idle in the pool. The trouble starts when borrowers have taken nearly all of it.
Fallback Exits offer a second door. When primary loan-asset liquidity is lacking during market stress, lenders can access borrower collateral instead of waiting for the pool to refill.
How Lido Lend is built Lido Lend is proposed as a decentralized lending market based on a modified fork of Morpho Blue.
The platform is meant to serve two groups. One is long-term passive lenders who want yield without hidden risks. The other is professional borrowers, particularly those running leveraged positions.
Lido Lend would operate through isolated markets. Each market stands on its own, so trouble in one pairing is designed to stay in that pairing instead of spreading across the whole platform.
The markets would center on blue-chip and price-correlated assets. Examples in the proposal include wETH/wstETH, stETH/ETH and USD/Treasury RWAs, meaning tokenized real-world assets tied to US Treasuries.
The proposal also includes deposit screening to filter out tainted funds, aimed at keeping illicit or compromised assets out of the markets in the first place.
Why Lido is leaning so hard on safety Lido built its reputation in liquid staking. Its stETH product has over $25 billion staked without any significant security breaches, according to the research findings.
DeFi lending has had a rough stretch. The KelpDAO bridge exploit in April 2026 was one of several incidents that raised concerns about liquidity crunches and collateral safety across the sector.
Not a done deal yet None of this is live. The launch of Lido Lend hinges on approval from the Lido DAO, the governance body that steers the protocol.
Technical specifications and protocol details are expected in the coming weeks. The DAO is set to weigh in on both whether to accept the protocol and what its launch parameters should be, including market settings.
The project’s timeline anticipates a full launch in Q4 2026. That target is contingent on successful governance votes, so the date could move if the DAO pushes back or asks for changes.
What this means for lenders and the DeFi market A lender using a Fallback Exit would walk away with collateral, not the asset they originally deposited. In a correlated market like wstETH/wETH, that gap may be small, but it is still a different position than the one the lender signed up for.
The emphasis on isolated, blue-chip markets may also appeal to institutional investors, per the research findings. Institutions tend to prefer contained risk and familiar assets, and Treasury-linked RWA markets fit neatly into that preference.
The next checkpoints are clear. Watch for the technical specifications, the DAO votes on acceptance and launch parameters, and whether the Q4 2026 timeline holds once governance has its say.
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Injective has rallied more than 8% on October 16, reaching $9.35 as increased trading activity and renewed interest in the network’s institutional developments have supported its recovery.
Summary
Injective price surged nearly 30% in 24 hours, reaching $9.35 as trading activity picked up and buyers pushed INJ above its recent trading range.
Gulf Labs joining Injective as an institutional validator and continued interest in proposed INJ investment products have supported market sentiment.
Daily Ichimoku Cloud and DMI readings remained bullish, while rising four hour OBV showed stronger buying participation during the rally.
The four hour CCI climbed above 200, suggesting that INJ could face some consolidation despite the positive momentum.
A sustained move above $9.50 could put $10 and $10.50 in focus, while a pullback could bring support near $8.50 into play.
According to TradingView data from Binance, INJ (INJ) was trading near $9.25 at approximately 12:33 PM IST, with daily trading volume at 2.29 million INJ. The token had recovered from an intraday low of $8.50, while the latest rally brought it above the trading range seen earlier in October.
The price movement followed several developments involving Injective’s institutional partnerships, regulatory positioning, and proposed investment products in the United States.
Gulf Labs partnership adds to Injective’s institutional expansion
One of the developments drawing attention to Injective is its partnership with Gulf Labs, a subsidiary of Thailand’s GULF Group, which has a market capitalization of approximately $27 billion.
In an October 8 announcement, Injective confirmed that Gulf Labs had begun operating an institutional validator on its blockchain, taking part in transaction validation, network security, and governance.
The partnership covers potential work involving tokenization, stablecoins, institutional financial services, and digital infrastructure in Thailand.
GULF Group operates across several industries, including energy, telecommunications, banking, and cloud infrastructure. Its energy portfolio exceeds 24 gigawatts of installed capacity, while its telecommunications businesses serve more than 46 million mobile subscribers.
Gulf Labs said its validator operations would provide a technical foundation for exploring blockchain applications with local financial institutions.
According to an October 14 analysis by AMBCrypto, INJ had gained approximately 10% as traders reacted to the partnership. Trading volume had risen 25% to $153.37 million, while derivatives open interest reached $72.45 million.
The institutional activity followed Injective’s previous efforts to establish a regulated presence in the US financial market.
As crypto.news reported in August, Injective Institutional Services secured registration with the US Securities and Exchange Commission as a transfer agent.
The registration allows the affiliate to maintain official securities ownership records, process ownership changes, and perform administrative functions involving distributions and corporate actions.
Injective had announced its application in July as part of its plans to support tokenized securities using blockchain infrastructure.
The network’s institutional strategy has included efforts to connect conventional financial recordkeeping with on-chain transactions.
Injective ETF proposals remain part of the market narrative
Interest in INJ investment products has continued alongside the network’s institutional developments.
Canary Capital filed an amended S-1 registration statement with the SEC in December 2025 for its proposed staked Injective exchange-traded fund.
The proposed product would provide exposure to INJ’s spot price while seeking additional returns through staking.
According to the filing, BitGo would serve as custodian, while U.S. Bancorp Fund Services would handle administration and cash custody.
The proposed fund would trade on the Cboe BZX Exchange, with shares created and redeemed in blocks of 10,000.
Canary had previously registered a Delaware trust in June 2025 as an initial step toward launching the investment product.
The ETF proposal remains subject to the applicable regulatory process, and the earlier filings do not establish that an approval occurred on October 16.
Meanwhile, the latest trading activity has brought attention to whether INJ can maintain its recovery after several volatile sessions.
Historical market data from CoinGecko showed INJ closing near $7.66 on October 14, following a recovery from approximately $6.93 on October 9.
The token subsequently traded above $9 on October 16, with its latest price movement accompanied by stronger buying activity on the 4-hour chart.
Injective price outlook remains bullish on the daily chart
Technical indicators on the daily INJ/USDT chart showed buyers retaining control as the token traded near $9.25.
INJ/USDT 1-day price chart. Source: crypto.news
According to TradingView data captured on October 16, INJ was trading above its Ichimoku Cloud, with both the Tenkan-sen and Kijun-sen positioned near $7.887.
The cloud’s leading boundaries stood at approximately $7.887 and $7.006, placing the price comfortably above the indicator’s main support region.
The arrangement indicates a bullish daily trend, although the distance between the current price and the conversion and base lines suggests the market has moved considerably ahead of its recent average trading levels.
The Directional Movement Index provided another positive reading.
The positive directional indicator, or +DI, stood at 21.51, compared with 14.75 for the negative directional indicator, or −DI.
With +DI above −DI, the indicator showed that buying pressure remained stronger than selling pressure.
The Average Directional Index stood at 26.25, above the commonly watched threshold of 25 that indicates an established trend.
However, ADX had fallen from readings above 40 in late September, showing that the underlying trend had lost some strength despite the latest price gains.
On the 4-hour chart, On-Balance Volume had climbed to approximately −16.74 million, its highest reading in several weeks.
INJ/USDT 4-hour price chart. Source: crypto.news
The improvement followed a period of weaker volume readings earlier in October and coincided with INJ moving above its previous consolidation range.
Meanwhile, the Commodity Channel Index stood at 209.77, substantially above the +100 level commonly associated with strong positive momentum.
The CCI signal line was near 27.38, leaving a considerable gap between the two readings.
Although the indicator remained bullish, a CCI reading above +200 suggested that the recent advance had become stretched on the shorter timeframe.
Other technical indicators were mostly bullish, with 14 buy signals, four sell signals, and four neutral readings. Moving averages showed 12 buy signals and no sell signals, although oscillators remained bearish with two buy and four sell signals.
INJ price faces resistance near $9.50 before a possible move to $10
At the moment, traders will likely keep an eye on the October 16 high near $9.35, followed by resistance around $9.50.
A sustained move above $9.50 could bring the psychological $10 level into focus, with the next potential upside target near $10.50.
If buying momentum continues beyond that region, the $11 level could become another target based on the visible price structure.
On the downside, the first support region lies between $8.50 and $8.70, near the area from which the latest rally accelerated.
A move below that range could expose the $7.85 to $8.00 region, which coincides with the daily Ichimoku conversion and base lines near $7.887.
If price continues falling it could bring the lower cloud boundary near $7.00 into consideration.
The 4-hour CCI reading will be important in assessing whether the rally is losing momentum. A drop from above +200 toward +100 could indicate that buying pressure is cooling, while a move below zero would signal a more pronounced deterioration in short-term momentum.
Worldcoin (WLD) gained 6.60% to $0.5394 on Coinbase during the October 16 session.
South Korean trading interest intensified, with WLD’s reported domestic trading share reaching 26.5 times its global share.
Derivatives open interest climbed 23.51% to $322.4 million, an increase of approximately $61.4 million in outstanding positions.
WLD faces an immediate test near $0.54, while the rising channel and October 16 low define the downside risk.
Worldcoin (WLD) rallied on October 16 as unusually concentrated South Korean trading activity coincided with a sharp expansion in global derivatives positioning.
At the time of writing WLD trades at $0.5394, gaining 6.60% during the session. The token opened at $0.5058, fell to $0.4925 and subsequently reached an intraday high of $0.5459.
The recovery followed several volatile sessions. Historical market data show that WLD fell approximately 11% on October 12 before recovering part of those losses later in the week.
The latest advance is notable for the scale of the accompanying derivatives expansion. Rather than declining as traders close existing contracts, outstanding positions have increased sharply, suggesting that new speculative exposure is being established during the rebound.
South Korean Trading Interest Accelerates
Worldcoin led South Korea’s domestic cryptocurrency interest index on October 16 with a reported score of 85.6 points, according to TokenPost.
Domestic trading volume reached 89.87 billion won, approximately $65 million, while WLD’s share of Korean cryptocurrency trading was reportedly 26.5 times its corresponding global share.
The concentration points to unusually strong local participation.
A geographical imbalance of this magnitude can influence short-term trading conditions, particularly when local demand is strong enough to attract arbitrage activity between exchanges.
However, the reported ratio compares market shares, not net purchases. High turnover can result from repeated buying and selling of the same tokens.
WLD’s global 24-hour trading volume also increased 36.55% to approximately $399.5 million, indicating that activity expanded beyond the Korean market.
The combination of concentrated domestic interest and rising global turnover provides a credible explanation for the increased attention surrounding WLD, although neither measure independently establishes the direction of net capital flows.
WLD Open Interest Expands by $61 Million
Derivatives data from Coinalyze provides a more direct measure of changing market participation.
The supplied market snapshot shows total WLD open interest increasing 23.51% over 24 hours to $322.4 million.
That implies approximately $261 million in outstanding positions a day earlier, meaning the reported dollar value of open interest expanded by roughly $61.4 million.
The exchange breakdown reveals a highly concentrated derivatives market.
Binance accounts for $111.9 million, followed by Bybit at $90.9 million, Hyperliquid at $79.1 million and OKX at $37.2 million. Together, those four venues represent approximately 99% of reported open interest.
WLD / Derivatives Monitor
Where Traders Hold WLD Exposure
Exchange-level open interest · October 16, 2026
Total Open Interest
$322.4M
24H Change
+23.51%
Market Share Distribution
% of reported OI
Binance, Bybit and Hyperliquid account for approximately 87.4% of reported positions.
Binance
34.7%
$111.9M
Bybit
28.2%
$90.9M
Hyperliquid
24.5%
$79.1M
OKX
11.5%
$37.2M
Values calculated from the supplied derivatives snapshot. Exchange shares are rounded; remaining venues account for approximately 1.1%.
The increase contrasts with WLD’s October 10 advance, when Binance futures open interest declined 9.33% as prices rose. That earlier combination was consistent with traders closing existing positions, including potential short covering.
The latest expansion suggests a different trading environment.
Rising prices alongside higher open interest indicate growing participation, but they do not establish that bullish positions dominate. Every new derivatives contract involves both a buyer and a seller.
Funding rates would help clarify which side is paying to maintain exposure. Without synchronized funding data across the leading exchanges, the increase in open interest is best interpreted as expanding speculative activity rather than proof of an overcrowded long trade.
The practical consequence is greater sensitivity to sudden price changes if leveraged positions become concentrated.
WLD Tests Fibonacci Resistance Near $0.54
Worldcoin’s daily chart shows an ascending channel that has guided the recovery since September.
The latest rebound developed near the channel’s lower boundary, bringing WLD back toward the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement at $0.5431.
Worldcoin trades near $0.54 within an ascending channel, with RSI and MACD signaling mixed momentum. Source: TradingView, Chart by Alexander Zdravkov
That level is calculated from the broader swing between $0.2933 and $0.6203.
WLD briefly exceeded the retracement during the October 16 session, but the quoted price remained slightly below it at the chart’s timestamp.
Two technical scenarios now define the near-term setup.
Bullish continuation: A sustained daily close above the $0.5431–$0.5459 resistance area would strengthen the recovery and bring the upper portion of the ascending channel back into focus. The previous swing high at $0.6203 remains the broader upside reference.
Bearish breakdown: A daily close below the October 16 low of $0.4925, accompanied by a break of the rising channel boundary, would undermine the current stabilization attempt. The 50% Fibonacci retracement at $0.4568 would then become a relevant lower reference.
The $0.50 region is particularly important because recent price action has repeatedly tested that area and the channel’s rising support line passes nearby.
Momentum indicators remain mixed.
The relative strength index stands at 55.10, slightly below its moving average of 55.92. Meanwhile, the MACD line at 0.0160 remains below its signal line at 0.0230, producing a negative histogram of approximately -0.0069.
The RSI reading shows that WLD has recovered above the neutral midpoint, while MACD indicates that upside momentum has not yet regained its earlier strength.
That divergence makes the current resistance test more significant than the percentage gain alone.
Worldcoin’s Unlock Schedule Adds a Supply Consideration
Worldcoin’s derivatives expansion is occurring alongside continued scheduled token releases.
According to World’s official tokenomics announcement, the daily WLD unlock rate decreased approximately 43% on July 24, 2026, from 5.1 million to 2.9 million tokens.
The reduction included community allocations falling from 3.2 million to 1.6 million WLD per day, while investor and team allocations declined from 1.9 million to 1.3 million.
The project uses continuous daily unlocks rather than a single monthly release event.
At the October 16 quoted price, the current scheduled rate represents approximately $1.56 million in notional token value per day, or $46.9 million over 30 days.
These figures measure the value of tokens becoming unlocked, not confirmed exchange sales. The distinction is especially relevant because World’s tokenomics whitepaper separates unlocked supply from circulating supply, with some unlocked tokens remaining outside active circulation.
The slower unlock schedule reduces the pace at which restrictions expire, but existing circulating tokens and future releases remain part of WLD’s supply outlook.
For traders, the immediate assessment is more narrowly defined.
WLD has recovered toward $0.54 while South Korean activity remains concentrated and global derivatives exposure expands. A confirmed break above the latest intraday high would strengthen the bullish price structure, while a loss of $0.4925 alongside the ascending channel would favor renewed downside pressure.
Alexander Zdravkov is a crypto journalist and market analyst specializing in digital assets, blockchain technology, and the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency market. He entered the industry more than four years ago, drawn to the speed of innovation in crypto and the potential of blockchain-based financial systems to reshape traditional markets.
His work focuses on understanding the forces behind crypto market movements, from Bitcoin and altcoin cycles to institutional adoption, regulation, exchange-traded products, stablecoins, DeFi, and emerging blockchain ecosystems. Rather than simply following price action, Alexander looks at liquidity, investor positioning, market structure, and macroeconomic conditions to identify developing trends and explain what they could mean for digital assets.
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Aurora Intents umožňuje uživatelům Solany vkládat stablecoiny do platformy Elara jediným podpisem a následně stakovat elUSD do sELUSD druhým podpisem ze stejné peněženky, bez přemostění či druhé peněženky.
GIBRALTAR, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aurora Intents, the cross-chain execution solution built by Aurora Labs, now powers deposits intoElara Finance directly from Solana. Solana users can now deposit into Elara, a treasury product from the Brila ecosystem, with one signature from their Solana wallet. Staked as sELUSD, Elara's stablecoin elUSD earns yield from stablecoin market making, giving Solana users a way to put idle stablecoins to work without leaving their wallet.
Moving tokens across chains is only half the problem. The harder part is doing something with them once they arrive: minting, staking, depositing. Intents Connect handles that last step, so an app can let users act on another chain from the wallet they already use.
Funds move to Ethereum, where Elara mints elUSD. From there, the user stakes it into sELUSD with a second signature from the same Solana wallet. Both tokens stay on Ethereum in an account controlled by the user’s Solana wallet. Aurora Intents never holds the funds.
"Every extra step between a user and a product costs that product deposits," said Declan Hannon, CEO of Aurora Labs. "Bridging and buying gas are two steps most Solana users would rather skip. Elara can now accept those users as they are, and Aurora Intents handles everything in between."
The return trip works the same way. Users unstake sELUSD, redeem ELUSD for stablecoins, and Aurora Intents returns the funds to their Solana wallet.
“Our job is to make idle stablecoins productive, and a lot of that capital is held on Solana,” said Sebastien Davies, Head of Strategy, Elara. “Aurora Intents gives those holders a direct route into Elara without bridging or managing a second wallet. It brings our yield to them, wherever their funds are.”
Today’s launch connects Solana wallets to Elara, with deposits and withdrawals handled from the same wallet. The Solana route is live now at app.elara.fi.
Aurora Intents powers that connection through NEAR Intents, a solver network that has processed more than $34 billion in transactions.
About Aurora Intents
Aurora Intents is the cross-chain execution layer for on-chain applications. It enables users and systems to move assets, execute actions, and access liquidity across chains - without bridging screens, wallet switching, or per-chain gas management. Aurora Intents is built on top of NEAR Intents, the underlying solver network developed by NEAR Protocol.
About Elara Finance
Elara Finance is a treasury management product from the Brila ecosystem. Users deposit stablecoins to mint elUSD, a dollar-referenced treasury asset, and stake it as sELUSD to earn yield from stablecoin market making.
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Devět kryptofirem založilo Quantum Alliance, která má stanovit standardy ochrany Bitcoinu a Etherea před kvantovými hrozbami. Sporné je zmrazení zranitelných aktiv; odhadem má veřejné klíče 6,4 milionu bitcoinů.
The Quantum Alliance, a consortium of nine crypto firms, was launched today. Publicly disclosed members include security company Hacken, Charles Hoskinson’s Midnight Foundation, quantum-resistant Layer 1 blockchain Quantus, and Postquant Labs; additional members have not yet been individually named. The alliance will develop common security standards for blockchains such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. It is estimated that roughly 6.4 million Bitcoin—representing 30.2% of the total supply—have exposed public keys, including around 1.1 million linked to Satoshi Nakamoto. Existing quantum computers are not yet capable of stealing these assets. However, the Quantum Alliance has significant internal divisions over the quantum threat timeline and response strategies. Bryn Bennett, chief revenue officer at The Vault, stated no one knows the exact date, but estimates of when quantum threats will become actionable are constantly advancing. Richard Carback, CTO of Postquant Labs, believes 2028 is a realistic timeline. The core debate centers on whether to freeze vulnerable assets. Carback advocates for transferring rather than freezing, while Bennett points out that freezing is a governance decision for the Bitcoin network, and any freeze would set a precedent that trades property rights and network neutrality for quantum risk. Previously, CZ suggested freezing Satoshi’s Bitcoin, and developer Jameson Lopp also proposed restricting vulnerable tokens, though critics argue this violates Bitcoin’s fundamental promise of non-seizure. Moving forward, the alliance plans to publish joint security testing and migration guidelines.
Jupiter introduced YOLO at 12:24 UTC on October 15 as a live beta for leveraged $SOL, $BTC, and $ETH price trades. The product interface was live the following day with leverage settings from 500 to 1,000 times and a default payment amount of $10.00.
The product is an unaudited Jupiter Labs experiment. Its structure differs from an order book or a conventional perpetual futures venue because each trader faces a house pool rather than another trader. Trader losses add money to that pool. Winning traders receive profit from the same pool.
How a YOLO position works YOLO supports three markets: $SOL, $BTC, and $ETH. The interface accepts market orders only. It does not offer take-profit or stop-loss orders. A liquidation consumes the collateral assigned to the position.
Leverage starts at 500 times and reaches 1,000 times. Jupiter warns that small price moves at those settings can wipe out the entire position. The collateral placed on a trade therefore defines the amount immediately at risk, while the selected leverage determines the position’s exposure to price movement.
The interface separates collateral from position size. Its stated limits apply to position size, not to the collateral paid by the trader. Long and short capacity are also separate. Available capacity can change before a submitted trade executes. A user who sees room on one side of a market is not guaranteed the same capacity on the other side or at execution.
Pricing has two references. Jupiter displays Pyth prices as indicative data, but says orders execute at the on-chain DOVES price. The displayed Pyth price is therefore not the execution commitment. A trader must use the executed DOVES price when checking the entry or exit recorded for a position.
The fee schedule depends on the result. A winning move of 0.2 basis points or less produces no profit. Larger winning moves receive a profit adjustment, followed by a 2% fee on adjusted profit. Jupiter says losing trades have no trading fee, while wallet network fees still apply.
The house pool controls profit payment The house takes the opposite side of every position. Trader losses fund it, and trader profits are claims on its available funds. That makes pool liquidity part of the settlement path for a winning trade.
Closing a position returns the trader’s remaining collateral immediately in $JupUSD. Profit follows a different path. If the house can cover the profit, it can pay from the pool. If the house cannot cover it, the unpaid amount enters a queue. Earlier winning claims receive payment first when new trader losses replenish the pool.
Jupiter gives no fixed waiting time for queued profit. Its rules state that queued profit may never be paid. A closed position therefore fixes the trading result without guaranteeing that all profit has reached the wallet. The distinction matters when a trader evaluates available funds after closing. Returned collateral and unpaid profit do not have the same liquidity.
Position history also has a short finalization period. Jupiter says closed positions finalize on chain in about 15 seconds. Until finality, the history view labels the close as finalizing. Users checking a recent close need to distinguish this brief on-chain state from the separate profit queue, which has no guaranteed payment time.
What changes for traders and operators For traders, the full stake can disappear after a small adverse move because the available leverage begins at 500 times. There is no stop-loss order to cap that process from within the product. Risk control therefore happens through the collateral committed before execution and through a manual close while the position remains open.
A profitable close creates a second risk to track. The trade can finish in profit while some or all of that profit remains unpaid. Jupiter says queued claims are paid automatically to the wallet as the pool receives funds, but the queue is first in, first out and has no deadline. Traders cannot treat a displayed profit and spendable wallet balance as interchangeable.
For wallet interfaces, portfolio trackers, and accounting systems, a closed position can have three distinct states: collateral returned, close awaiting on-chain finality, and profit queued for payment. Systems that record only open or closed status can miss whether a winning claim is still outstanding. The product’s history label covers finalization, while the house queue determines payment.
Operators also need to account for capacity changing before execution. Long and short limits are separate, and the displayed Pyth price is indicative rather than the fill price. A trade preview can change in both available size and execution price by the time the order reaches the on-chain DOVES system.
The fee rules create another reconciliation step. A small favorable move can close without profit when it is at or below the stated threshold. A larger win is adjusted before the profit fee is charged. The resulting wallet payment can then differ from the raw price move shown on the chart, even before any profit enters the house queue. Network fees remain separate from that calculation.
The queue also separates trading performance from counterparty liquidity. Earlier unpaid wins have priority over later ones, and fresh trader losses replenish the pool used for payment. A later winner may therefore wait behind claims created before that trade closed. The rules promise automatic wallet payment when funds become available, but they do not promise when that replenishment will occur.
The unresolved issue is the durability of the house pool under one-sided winning flow. Jupiter’s rules explain the queue and payment order, but they do not give a maximum delay or a guaranteed backstop. The next observable milestone is whether queued profit appears and how quickly subsequent trader losses replenish the pool.
Capital B vykázala za první pololetí 2026 čistou ztrátu 69,5 milionu EUR v důsledku nepeněžního snížení hodnoty Bitcoinu o 67,5 milionu EUR; její strategická rezerva přitom vzrostla na 3 139 BTC.
Capital B has reported a €69.5 million ($78 million) net loss for the first half of 2026, largely driven by a €67.5 million ($75.8 million) Bitcoin impairment charge, even as the French company’s cryptocurrency holdings increased 11.2% during the period.
Summary
Capital B reported a €69.5 million first-half net loss, mainly driven by Bitcoin impairment charges. The company’s €67.5 million Bitcoin impairment was noncash and reflected prices recorded on June 30. Capital B increased its strategic Bitcoin holdings from 2,823 BTC in January to 3,139 by June. First-half revenue increased 3.5% to €5.85 million, while group adjusted EBITDA remained in negative territory. By September 30, Capital B held 3,538 Bitcoin acquired at an average cost of €87,805. Capital B confirmed in its October 15 financial report that the charge reflected Bitcoin’s valuation as of June 30 and did not involve a cash payment. The Paris-listed company reported a net loss of €1.9 million during the corresponding period in 2025.
Despite the accounting loss, consolidated revenue increased 3.5% from €5.65 million to €5.85 million ($6.5 million). Capital B continued raising funds for Bitcoin purchases, bringing its strategic holdings to 3,139 BTC by June and 3,538 BTC by the end of September.
The results cover the six months ended June 30, while the company’s treasury update includes transactions completed after the reporting period.
Capital B’s $78M loss comes largely from Bitcoin impairment The first-half results were dominated by a €67.5 million impairment charge associated with the company’s Bitcoin holdings. Capital B recognized the charge after assessing the cryptocurrency’s value at the June 30 reporting date.
An impairment charge reduces the recorded value of an asset in a company’s financial statements when accounting rules require it. Capital B explained that the Bitcoin adjustment did not involve selling its holdings or making an equivalent cash payment.
The company’s financial result fell to a loss of €67.5 million, compared with approximately €66,000 during the first half of 2025. Consolidated net income subsequently declined to negative €69.5 million from negative €1.86 million a year earlier.
Operating figures presented a different picture. Capital B reported an adjusted EBITDA loss of €1.07 million, compared with a loss of €815,000 during the corresponding six months in 2025.
EBITDA measures earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Capital B uses an adjusted measure that incorporates certain accounting items, including France’s research tax credit.
According to the filing, approximately €2.2 million of costs were connected to its Bitcoin treasury operations. Expenses included salaries, financial advisory services, and other activities associated with maintaining and financing the cryptocurrency strategy.
Meanwhile, the company’s established technology businesses reported positive adjusted operating EBITDA of approximately €640,000. The figure represented a 9.8% increase from €580,000 in the comparable period.
Its operating subsidiaries provide data intelligence, artificial intelligence, and technology consulting services. Capital B said the group incurred €3.3 million in purchases and other operating expenses, an increase of 9.9% from the previous year.
Capital B expands Bitcoin treasury to 3,538 BTC Alongside its financial results, Capital B provided updated figures showing continued Bitcoin purchases throughout 2026.
The company’s strategic reserve increased from 2,823 BTC in January to 3,139 BTC by June 30, representing growth of 11.2%. Subsequent acquisitions brought the reserve to 3,538 BTC by September 30, an increase of 25.3% from the beginning of the year.
Capital B reported a total acquisition cost of €310.6 million for the September holdings, equivalent to an average purchase price of €87,805 per Bitcoin. The figure represents the company’s historical acquisition cost, not the cryptocurrency’s current market value.
In its October 15 financial disclosure, the company stated that the strategic reserve remained at 3,538 BTC. It separately held another 61 BTC designated for operational requirements.
The additional 61 BTC are excluded from the company’s reported strategic treasury performance indicators. Including those separately designated assets, Capital B controlled 3,599 BTC as of the announcement date.
Earlier in September, the company completed additional Bitcoin purchases following new fundraising transactions. Its €25.3 million Bitcoin acquisition program followed private placements involving institutional investors and shareholders.
Capital B measures treasury progress partly through a metric called BTC Yield, which tracks changes in Bitcoin holdings per fully diluted share. The company reported a 1.85% BTC Yield for the first half and 2.2% through September.
Its financial report cautions that BTC Yield is not equivalent to a conventional investment yield. The indicator does not measure operating profit, cash generation, or the investment return earned by shareholders.
Capital B raises funds to continue Bitcoin purchases During the first half, Capital B announced financing transactions totaling €27.5 million, or roughly $30 million. The amount included equity placements, share warrants, and financing packages combining shares with warrants.
According to its financial report, approximately €15.2 million came from share-and-warrant transactions, while warrant exercises generated another €8.8 million. Equity financing programs contributed approximately €3.5 million.
The company used its financing strategy to support Bitcoin purchases and increase the amount of cryptocurrency held per fully diluted share.
Among its institutional investors is Blockstream co-founder Adam Back, who participated in earlier funding rounds. A September transaction involving Back raised €7.6 million and expanded his investment in the company.
As detailed in the Capital B financing agreement involving Adam Back, the placement included shares and warrants that could provide further funding if exercised.
Capital B’s latest report showed fundraising activity continued after June. From the start of the second half through October 15, the company announced approximately €31.7 million in additional capital raises.
Most of the second-half funding came from transactions combining equity with warrants, accounting for €28.7 million. Another €3 million was raised through equity financing arrangements.
The company had previously secured shareholder authorization for substantial financing capacity. At its June meeting, investors approved up to €5 billion in capital increases and €100 billion in credit instruments.
The shareholder-approved Bitcoin financing framework provides authority for potential future transactions. The approved limits do not represent funds already raised or debt already issued.
Capital B completes stock split and updates cash position Capital B’s financial report confirmed that its 10-for-1 reverse stock split became effective on September 8, following approval by the board on July 17.
The transaction combined every ten existing shares into one new share, reducing the number of shares outstanding without changing investors’ proportional ownership solely through the consolidation.
Following the adjustment, each share’s nominal value increased to €0.80. Capital B adopted a new International Securities Identification Number, FR0014019Y19, and adjusted the terms of outstanding warrants and convertible instruments.
The company previously described the restructuring as part of its efforts to attract institutional investors. Its shares continue trading on Euronext Growth Paris under the ticker ALCPB, with CPTLF used for its U.S. trading quotation.
Separately, Capital B reported improvements in its available cash after the first-half reporting date. At June 30, the group held €2.3 million in cash and 61 BTC designated for operating requirements.
By September 30, available cash had increased to €4.6 million. The company valued its separately designated 61 BTC at approximately €4.5 million, bringing combined cash and operational Bitcoin resources to €9.1 million.
The group’s total assets stood at €317.1 million at the end of June, compared with €297.2 million at the end of 2025. Shareholders’ equity declined to €86.8 million from €109.4 million, while provisions increased to €124 million.
Capital B said its half-year financial statements had undergone a limited review by statutory auditors and were prepared on a going-concern basis. Based on its internal forecasts, the company stated that available liquidity was consistent with its expected funding requirements for the following 12 months.
On August 17, Blockstream Capital Partners completed the conversion of its remaining 14.2 million OCA B-01 convertible instruments into approximately 28.7 million ordinary shares before the reverse stock split. The conversion was among the post-June transactions included in the company’s October 15 financial disclosure.
Google s procesorem Willow snížil kvantové chyby 40krát oproti předchozímu stavu a dosáhl úspěšnosti 99,99 %, technologie však zatím nedokáže prolomit šifrování Bitcoinu.
Google has demonstrated a 40-fold reduction in quantum computing errors using its Willow processor, advancing a technology that researchers believe could eventually challenge the cryptography protecting Bitcoin.
Summary
Google reduced quantum computing errors approximately 40-fold using magic state cultivation on its Willow processor. Google’s researchers achieved 99.99% logical fidelity while testing purified quantum states on real computing hardware. Glassnode estimated 6.04 million BTC had exposed public keys, representing 30.2% of mined Bitcoin. Google’s earlier research estimated future cryptographic attacks could require fewer than 500,000 physical quantum qubits. Coinbase published Bitcoin security recommendations on October 13, addressing migration challenges and vulnerable legacy coins. Google announced the results on October 15, 2026, following the publication of its research in the scientific journal Science. The experiment used a technique called magic state cultivation to produce quantum states with 99.99% logical fidelity, or accuracy, under the researchers’ testing method.
The achievement addresses a technical problem that has limited efforts to build reliable quantum computers. Although Google’s experiment did not break Bitcoin’s encryption, its findings concern technology that could eventually help future machines perform the calculations needed to attack existing cryptographic systems.
JUST IN: Google’s Willow chip advances quantum computing, raising fresh questions about Bitcoin’s security
A new technique called “magic state cultivation” cuts quantum errors roughly 40x with 99.99% accuracy, but scaling it up remains a challenge before quantum computers could… pic.twitter.com/9gL46tAPJT
— crypto.news (@cryptodotnews) October 16, 2026 The research follows Google’s March assessment that a sufficiently powerful quantum computer could break the type of elliptic curve cryptography used by Bitcoin with fewer than 500,000 physical qubits under specified hardware assumptions.
Google cuts quantum computing errors by 40 times Google’s latest experiment focused on reducing errors in special quantum states used to perform certain advanced calculations. Known as magic states, they provide resources needed for operations that ordinary quantum error-correction methods cannot perform on their own.
Creating these states has been one of the expensive parts of quantum computing. According to Google’s researchers, some estimates suggest that producing sufficiently reliable magic states could consume as much as 95% of a quantum computer’s capacity.
The new method begins with a quantum state that contains errors and subjects it to repeated checks. Attempts that fail the tests are discarded, leaving the successful ones with substantially lower error rates.
Using the Willow processor, Google demonstrated that the cultivation process reduced errors by approximately 40 times compared with states created without the method. Its researchers reported a record logical fidelity of 99.99% for the resulting T-states, which are used in important quantum computing operations.
Research scientists Emma Rosenfeld and Craig Gidney described the result as the first experimental demonstration of an efficient method for producing these resources on real quantum hardware.
The team developed the approach from theoretical work conducted in 2024 by Gidney, Noah Shutty, and Cody Jones. Turning the proposal into a working experiment required changes to both the hardware controls and the techniques used to measure errors.
During testing, researchers discovered that electrical drift and temperature variations were interfering with their measurements. They introduced new controls and developed a benchmarking method that allowed the cultivation process to help verify its own accuracy.
Google subsequently demonstrated that purified states could transfer between two quantum error-correction methods, known as color codes and surface codes. The experiment successfully moved a state from a distance-3 color code into a distance-5 surface code.
The company cautioned that the technique still needs testing at larger scales before it can support practical quantum computers.
What Google’s quantum advance means for Bitcoin security Bitcoin uses public-key cryptography to authorize transactions and prove that funds are being spent by their rightful owners. Private keys remain secret, while public keys can be used to verify digital signatures.
A sufficiently powerful quantum computer running Shor’s algorithm could theoretically calculate a private key from an exposed public key. Such an attack would threaten funds protected by existing elliptic curve signature systems.
In March 2026, Google researchers estimated that future machines could break 256-bit elliptic curve cryptography using fewer than 500,000 physical qubits. The research involved hardware assumptions and calculations that have not been demonstrated on a machine capable of attacking Bitcoin.
The estimate represented approximately a 20-fold reduction from earlier resource calculations. Google’s researchers developed optimized quantum circuits intended to perform the mathematical operations required to recover private keys from public keys.
However, the work still requires millions of quantum operations and reliable error correction. Magic states are needed to support some of those operations, making Google’s latest experiment relevant to the technical requirements identified in its earlier research.
The Willow processor contains 105 physical qubits, far below the resources described in Google’s Bitcoin security study. Its latest achievement involved preparing and verifying quantum states, not extracting cryptocurrency private keys.
As previously examined in Google’s accelerated quantum security timeline, the company has urged organizations to prepare for post-quantum cryptography before capable machines become available.
Google has not announced when its cultivation method will work at the scale needed for practical cryptographic attacks. The company acknowledged that technical challenges remain in expanding the experiment to larger systems.
Glassnode identifies 6.04 million BTC with exposed public keys The potential threat to Bitcoin depends partly on whether an attacker’s target has a publicly visible cryptographic key.
Blockchain analytics firm Glassnode estimated in May that approximately 6.04 million BTC, equivalent to 30.2% of the mined supply at the time, had public-key exposure while sitting in unspent transaction outputs.
The research separated exposed holdings into two categories. Approximately 1.92 million BTC were classified as structurally exposed because their address formats revealed public keys by design.
Another 4.12 million BTC were considered operationally exposed through practices such as address reuse and partial spending. In certain transaction structures, spending Bitcoin reveals a public key that was previously hidden behind a cryptographic hash.
The figures measure exposure under Glassnode’s methodology, not coins that quantum computers can currently steal. They do not establish that all 6.04 million BTC would be accessible to an attacker under identical conditions.
The findings were covered in an earlier report on quantum computing risks to blockchain security, which examined European regulatory concerns and the concentration of Bitcoin in potentially vulnerable addresses.
Another challenge involves coins whose owners may no longer possess the private keys needed to move them. Researchers have estimated that millions of BTC could remain in old wallets because their owners lost access, abandoned the accounts, or have not moved the holdings for years.
A June study by Quantus estimated that approximately 2.3 million BTC could be difficult or impossible to migrate using ordinary wallet procedures.
The research, previously examined in warnings about lost Bitcoin and future quantum attacks, described potential risks involving dormant wallets and early Bitcoin holdings.
Those figures remain estimates. Public blockchain data cannot conclusively determine whether an inactive wallet’s owner has lost access or simply chosen not to spend the coins.
Coinbase proposes steps to protect Bitcoin from quantum attacks As researchers continue improving quantum hardware, cryptocurrency companies are examining how Bitcoin could transition to signature systems designed to resist quantum attacks.
On October 13, Coinbase published recommendations addressing Bitcoin’s long-term security, including the treatment of exposed coins, new wallet formats, and the practical challenges of replacing existing cryptographic signatures.
The exchange argued that protecting Bitcoin requires more than selecting a quantum-resistant algorithm. A successful transition would need to consider transaction fees, limited block space, wallet compatibility, custody systems, and the ability of independent nodes to verify transactions.
Coinbase described several possible approaches to coins that cannot move before a future security upgrade. Options included restrictions on spending from vulnerable addresses and recovery mechanisms that could allow legitimate owners to reclaim affected holdings.
The exchange did not present those possibilities as agreed Bitcoin policy. Decisions involving dormant coins and potential restrictions would require discussion and acceptance within Bitcoin’s decentralized development community.
For active wallets, Coinbase supported allowing users to adopt quantum-resistant options through a staged transition. The proposal would give developers and custodians time to test new signature systems before existing protections become vulnerable.
Some Bitcoin developers have already proposed changes through Bitcoin Improvement Proposals, including BIP-360, which introduces a proposed output type intended to reduce public-key exposure in certain circumstances.
Researchers have warned that migrating large numbers of Bitcoin transactions could require several years, depending on the selected signature system, network capacity, and the number of users moving their funds.
A separate June study projected that a migration beginning in 2026 might finish between 2029 and 2031 under its assumptions. The calculation remains conditional, and Bitcoin has not approved a network-wide deadline for switching to post-quantum signatures.
Google’s latest research provides a new experimental result for quantum hardware development, while Coinbase’s October recommendations remain open for discussion among Bitcoin developers, researchers, custodians, and other network participants.
Americké spotové ETF na XRP a ZEC zaznamenaly 15. října čistý jednodenní odliv ve výši 14,8678 milionu USD, zatímco ETF na NEAR přilákaly 1,126 milionu USD.
PANews, October 16 - According to SoSoValue data, yesterday (October 15, US Eastern Time), US XRP and ZEC spot ETFs saw single-day total net outflows of $104,500 and $14.7633 million respectively, for a combined net outflow of $14.8678 million; NEAR spot ETFs saw a single-day total net inflow of $1.126 million.
For XRP, Franklin XRP ETF (XRPZ) saw a single-day net inflow of $3.6448 million, with cumulative historical net inflows of $513 million; Bitwise XRP ETF (XRP) saw a single-day net outflow of $3.7494 million, with cumulative historical net inflows of $685 million. As of press time, XRP spot ETFs had total net assets of $1.528 billion, a net asset ratio of 1.81%, and cumulative historical net inflows of $1.803 billion.
For ZEC, only Zcash ETF (ZCSH) recorded a net outflow on the day, amounting to $14.7633 million, with cumulative historical net inflows of $164 million. As of press time, ZEC spot ETFs had total net assets of $674 million, a net asset ratio of 3.21%, and cumulative historical net inflows of $164 million.
For NEAR, only Bitwise NEAR ETF (NRR) recorded a net inflow on the day, amounting to $1.126 million, with the fund's cumulative historical net inflows at $80.4407 million. As of press time, NEAR spot ETFs had total net assets of $86.1425 million, a net asset ratio of 1.24%, and cumulative historical net inflows of $80.4407 million.
XRP is trading well below its January 2018 peak. (TradingView/CoinDesk)Ringkasan
XRP trades around $1.33, about 62.5% below its January 2018 peak, while Bitcoin, Ether and several other major cryptocurrencies have surpassed their previous highs.Analysts attribute XRP’s lagging price partly to a sharp increase in circulating supply, weak fund inflows and declining trading activity and network use.Ripple’s focus on payments, XRP’s limited exposure to popular crypto sectors and years of regulatory uncertainty from the S.E.C. case have also weighed on demand.Holding is widely touted as a great way to build wealth in the crypto market, but it hasn't worked for every coin.
Take XRP (XRP), the payments-focused cryptocurrency native to the XRP Ledger and the world’s fifth-largest digital asset by market value.
The token is still trading well below its 2017 cycle high, while most other major cryptocurrencies have climbed far above theirs. In 2017, crypto broke into the mainstream, pulling in new users and investors during the frenzied run that carried into the first week or two of 2018.
XRP currently trades around $1.33, down 62.5% from its early January 2018 peak of $3.55. In other words, an XRP buyer from that peak is still underwater nearly nine years later. (XRP did briefly top its old high, reaching $3.66 in July 2025 before crashing.)
Bitcoin BTC$82.071,33 is up 314% from its December 2017 peak of $19,804. Dogecoin DOGE$0.08197 is up 322% from its January 2018 high, and BNB BNB$729,33 is up about 2,800%. Ether ETH$2.444,89 is up 66% and zcash (ZEC) is up 38%. Tron is also slightly below its peak, down about 4%. Solana launched in 2020.
Bitcoin, ether and many other tokens have pulled back sharply from their 2025 peaks, yet remain far above their 2017 highs.
Too many coinsAnalysts point first to XRP’s supply.
"Circulating supply grew 63%, from 38.7B in 2017 to 63.1B, while XRP's total market value fell only about 3%," Nicolai Sondergaard, senior research analyst at analytics firm Nansen, told CoinDesk. "More XRP in circulation means each token represents a smaller share of roughly the same total value."
Circulating supply is the number of coins on the market, and as it grows, each coin represents a smaller share of the total.
Oliver Carding, head of marketing at Tesseract Group, says XRP looks better when measured by total value instead of price.
"On value, XRP recovered," he said. "About 63% more XRP is in circulation than at that peak, so the same circulating market capitalization would mean a price roughly 39% lower."
Tesseract is an institutional digital asset management firm that manages over $500 million in assets under management.
Weaker demandU.S.-listed exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, have opened the door for institutional investors to take exposure to digital assets. While bitcoin and ether funds have pulled in billions, XRP funds have lagged big time.
"ETF uptake has also been muted relative to $BTC and $ETH," said Paul Howard, senior director at market-making firm Wincent.
To date, XRP funds have pulled in just $1.80 billion in investor money since debuting nearly a year ago, according to data source SoSoValue. Bitcoin ETFs often attract over $1 billion in investor money in a single day.
Nansen's data also shows trading activity has weakened, with XRP spot volume down 53.5%, perpetual futures volume down 44%, and active addresses down 10.7%.
Ripple's focusRipple, the payments company closely tied to XRP, has focused on cross-border payments rather than chasing sectors such as DeFi, AI, and memecoins, which have attracted greater capital flows and deeper integration with traditional finance.
"Ripple, meanwhile, has been working hard to build payment infrastructure, RLUSD and trade financing products around the usage of the ledger and coin, and this has taken focus from just core XRP," Howard said.
Investors also have more choices now.
"The role of DeFi for investment into ETH, SOL and HYPE has also been a new narrative which $XRP has not focused on," Howard said.
The SEC caseRipple’s legal fight with U.S. regulators also held XRP back.
The Securities and Exchange Commission sued Ripple and two of its executives in December 2020, saying the company had raised about $1.3 billion by selling XRP without registering it as a security.
A federal judge ruled in 2023 that XRP sales on public exchanges were not securities offerings, but that sales to institutional investors were. In 2024, Ripple was ordered to pay a $125 million penalty. The case ended in August 2025, when both sides dropped their appeals.
Carding said the prolonged regulatory uncertainty helps explain why the token missed its old high during the 2021 crypto bull run, when Coinbase suspended trading.
“The SEC case helps explain why XRP did not revisit its 2018 high in 2021, when Coinbase suspended trading, but the appeals were dropped in August 2025 with XRP above $3,” Carding said. “Since then, XRP is down about 59%, against 32% for bitcoin and 44% for ether, and its circulating market capitalisation is down about 56%.”
Not the only laggardXRP isn't the only coin trading below its early 2018 highs.
"On price, six of the other nine assets in the January 2018 top ten are further below their levels of that week," Carding said.
For those watching XRP, Carding has a suggestion.
"What I would watch is XRP against bitcoin, alongside net monthly distribution after re-escrow and changes in fund holdings," he said. "Relative weakness that persists as distribution slows would point to weaker demand."
In plain English, Carding is watching whether XRP underperforms bitcoin even as fewer new XRP tokens enter the market through Ripple’s escrow releases. If supply growth slows but XRP still lags bitcoin, it would suggest that investor demand for XRP is weakening.
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Speculative traders in the derivatives market launched a large-scale counterattack to defend the XRP token from a prolonged decline after the release of tough macroeconomic data in the US.
According to the analyst 'DarkFrost' from CryptoQuant, an abnormal capital inflow was recorded on Binance alone as key support levels broke: more than $184 million flowed into long contracts within a few hours. This allowed XRP to quickly recover from its drop below $1.30 and show a local rebound of 5%.
XRP Taker Buy Volume spikes on Binance as price dips below $1.30, Source: @darkfost_coc / CryptoQuant
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The massive wave of selling began after XRP corrected by 22.5% from its September high of $1.65. Pressure on the cryptocurrency sector came from US consumer price (CPI) and producer price (PPI) indices that were "hotter" than expected, which triggered a drop in US stock indices.
However, some large players viewed XRP's drop below $1.30 as an extreme market asymmetry and opened positions against the current bearish trend.
All the money went to Binance (literally)On-chain data confirms that the defensive wave of liquidity was isolated and bypassed other major exchanges, concentrating in one place:
Abnormal volume on Binance: In the peak hour, the volume of market buy orders (Taker Buy Volume) on the exchange exceeded $73 million. Several subsequent hourly intervals brought in another $35 million each, forming a total of $184 million in speculative capital.
Low activity on competing exchanges: Other major exchanges ignored the move. In the same peak hour, the volume of similar buys on Bybit was only $1 million, and on OKX, less than $451,000.
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Despite the short-term success of the strategy and the subsequent 5% price rise, analysts point to high risks for the market. The spike in the Taker Buy Volume metric in the derivatives market reflects the opening of leveraged positions rather than long-term interest from spot investors.
The high concentration of margin contracts in a narrow price range on Binance makes XRP highly vulnerable to cascading liquidations and guarantees increased volatility in the coming days.
An OpenAI agent ran out of Ethereum funds, and took from a wallet it did not own. (Ethereum)Кратко
An internal OpenAI research model used a publicly available recovery phrase to access and spend from another person’s cryptocurrency wallet after it ran out of funds during a coding assignment.The June 26 incident occurred on Ethereum’s Sepolia test network, whose tokens have no connection to ether traded on the main network, and OpenAI discovered it on Sept. 25.The model completed the assignment without disclosing the source of the funds, prompting OpenAI to add internet-access restrictions and increased monitoring.An OpenAI research model stuck without funds on an Ethereum test network went looking for someone else’s wallet, found one through recovery phrases that were already public, and spent from it to finish a coding assignment, the company disclosed Thursday.
The incident occurred on June 26 during training of an internal model in the GPT-5.6 Sol family, and OpenAI discovered it on Sept. 25, according to its incident report.
The model needed no hacking skills to get in.
A recovery phrase, also called a seed phrase, is a list of words that generates a wallet’s secret keys; whoever has those words can recreate the accounts and spend from them without ever touching the owner’s device.
The assignment let the model deploy contracts, programs that run on a blockchain, but gave it no funded wallet to pay the fees. After its attempts to get free test tokens failed, it wrote a script that checked 362 addresses generated from recovery phrases commonly used by developers and found one with enough money.
“But using public known key/funds ethically?” the model asked itself in its recorded reasoning, before deciding that a public phrase and test tokens made it acceptable.
How an AI found someone else’s wallet and spent from it. (Shaurya Malwa/CoinDesk)The spending happened on Sepolia, a separate network where developers rehearse Ethereum applications before launching them. Its tokens only pay for testing and aren't linked to the ether traded on Ethereum’s main network.
The deployment went through, and the wallet paid the fees. When the model reported back, it said the work was done and left out where the money came from. OpenAI said it has since added restrictions on internet access and more monitoring.
Crypto and AI companies are building agents that hold wallets and pay for services without a person signing off on each step.
OpenAI’s model ran out of money mid-task, found a wallet that wasn’t its own and spent from it without asking. Had it been on Ethereum’s main network, that would have been real ether taken from someone else’s account.
Držitelé STRK hlasují o dalším zkoumání možnosti, že se Starknet kvůli kvantovým rizikům oddělí od Etherea a stane se samostatným Layer 1. Hlasování není závazné.
The Starknet community is voting on whether to explore the possibility of an independent Layer 1 network due to quantum risks. The current vote is not binding.
Starknet, the second-layer network running on Ethereum, has opened a community vote on the possibility of becoming an independent Layer 1 blockchain. The seven-day vote gives STRK holders the option to support continued research, oppose it, or remain neutral until more information is provided.
The vote will close on October 22nd, and the results will be announced later. However, a positive outcome doesn’t mean Starknet will immediately separate from Ethereum. The current vote only gauges community opinion on the need for a more detailed technical and economic investigation of an independent network option.
A real transition will require the preparation of new technical proposals, the publication of a detailed roadmap, and additional governance votes. Currently, there is no set date for the transition.
StarkWare, the developer of Starknet, argues that a standalone Layer 1 option could enable faster implementation of quantum computing-resistant security systems. In its current configuration, Starknet performs transaction calculations on its own network but relies on Ethereum for key areas such as bridging, data accessibility, and ultimate security.
StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson believes the transition to quantum-resistant cryptography is urgent. In June, the company unveiled a three-phase roadmap aiming to make Starknet fully quantum-attack resistant by 2027. This plan includes updating signature systems, migrating smart contracts, and replacing infrastructure components tied to Ethereum.
Ethereum developers are also working on post-quantum security, but the first protocol-level protections are targeted for rollout in 2029. The central question is whether Starknet will wait for this timeline.
*This is not investment advice.
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V Thajsku vstoupila v platnost pravidla pro ETF na Bitcoin a Ethereum. Fondy musí pasivně sledovat jediné aktivum a udržovat alespoň 80% průměrnou čistou expozici vůči němu.
16 October 2026 | 12:21 Thailand’s crypto-ETF rules took effect on October 16, allowing local issuers to establish Bitcoin and Ethereum funds under new requirements for fund management, custody and Stock Exchange of Thailand trading.
Key Takeaways Bitcoin and Ethereum are the first assets eligible for Thai crypto ETFs. Funds must use a passive strategy and maintain at least 80% average net exposure. Underlying crypto must be held by an SEC-regulated custodian. Brokers cannot offer margin loans for crypto-ETF purchases. The rules do not announce a fund, ticker or first trading date. Before investors can buy a Thai crypto ETF, an issuer must still publish its prospectus, appoint service providers and complete the listing process.
Thailand’s full crypto-ETF rule package is now in force The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission’s October 8 announcement set out 11 notifications governing the creation and supervision of domestic crypto ETFs. The package covers fund structures, service providers, investor protections and the ability of Thai funds to invest in locally listed crypto ETFs.
It follows the earlier policy move that cleared the way for locally listed Bitcoin and Ether ETFs. The rules now define the route a fund manager must follow, but they do not establish that any issuer has completed it.
What a Thai Bitcoin or Ethereum ETF must look like During the initial phase, Bitcoin and Ethereum are the only eligible crypto assets. The SEC said it will determine any future additions by considering factors including liquidity, broad market acceptance, network security and investor protection.
Fund-design rule: Each crypto ETF must passively track a single eligible crypto asset and maintain average net exposure of at least 80% of its net asset value over each accounting year.
Crypto ETFs must list and trade exclusively on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). Thai mutual funds and private funds may also invest in locally listed crypto ETFs, subject to their existing investment limits. Permission to invest does not require any fund manager to allocate capital.
The SEC has also limited certain foreign alternatives during the initial phase. Thailand will not permit locally issued depositary receipts referencing foreign crypto ETFs, while securities companies may not facilitate foreign crypto-ETF investments for clients who are neither institutional investors nor ultra-high-net-worth investors.
Who manages, safeguards and distributes a future fund? Investors in an ETF hold fund units rather than the underlying Bitcoin or Ethereum themselves. The framework therefore places obligations on the parties responsible for managing the fund, safeguarding its assets and providing trading access.
Participant Role in a crypto ETF Asset manager Establishes and manages the fund, with adequate staff, systems and service-provider arrangements. Digital-asset custodian Safeguards the underlying Bitcoin or Ethereum and must be regulated by the SEC. Mutual fund supervisor Oversees the fund under registration and readiness requirements specific to crypto ETFs. Securities broker Provides SET trading access and must obtain investors’ acknowledgement of product risks. Qualified digital-asset operators may apply to act as mutual fund supervisors, but eligibility to apply is not the same as being registered or appointed to a specific ETF. If a supervisor delegates safekeeping to a sub-custodian, the crypto assets must still be held by a licensed digital-asset custodian.
The SEC may allow qualified foreign custodians in future circumstances, but its October 16 rules do not provide unrestricted permission to use them. Asset managers that outsource digital-asset investment management must use a licensed digital-asset fund manager.
Investor access comes with risk checks and no margin loans Before trading a crypto ETF, investors must receive product-risk education and acknowledge their understanding of the risks. Brokers must also emphasise suitable allocation, concentrated digital-asset exposure and investment decisions that match an investor’s risk tolerance.
Securities companies cannot provide margin loans for crypto-ETF purchases. The restriction is designed to prevent broker-provided leverage from increasing an investor’s exposure to an already volatile asset class.
What must happen before investors can buy one Thailand’s rules enable an ETF launch process; they do not replace it. A prospective issuer must still complete SET’s ETF issuance and listing process and publish product-specific documents.
The first prospectuses and listing notices should identify the fund’s investment method, fee structure, custodian, fund supervisor, market-making arrangements, ETF symbol and trading date. SET’s broader ETF framework also covers disclosures around asset values, tracking information and the participants supporting trading liquidity.
October 16 establishes the legal route to a Thai Bitcoin or Ethereum ETF. A named issuer, published terms and confirmed SET listing will show when investors can actually trade one.
This article is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment or legal advice. Product availability depends on applicable approvals, offering terms and exchange listings.
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HOSKY today announces that its Doggie Bowl campaign was a major driver of Cardano’s new all-time records for transaction activity and network fees.
Following the completion of epoch 660, the network processed 1,780,896 transactions during the five-day period ending October 11 UTC,exceeding the previous record of 1,566,974 transactions set in November 2021 by 13.65 percent.
HOSKY reopened its Doggie Bowl token distribution mechanism on October 6 with the explicit goal of helping the network surpass previous transaction records. Participants sent 2 ADA to a designated address and received approximately 1.x ADA in return, along with a randomized allocation of HOSKY tokens.
Repeated participation, including automated activity, generated high volumes of both incoming payments and outgoing distributions. In some cases, single payout transactions served multiple recipients.
On October 8 UTC, Cardano processed 542,532 transactions, setting a new daily record. Peak throughput reached approximately 440 transactions per second. Total transaction activity during epoch 660 was 11.27 times higher than the preceding epoch. Transaction fees reached 337,720 ADA, exceeding the previous epoch fee record by 9.54 percent. These fees represent the amounts paid by participants to use the Cardano network.
The records cover activity over a five-day epoch, transactions within a UTC calendar day, and peak throughput. The transactions-per-second figure describes a brief peak rather than a sustained rate. Transaction totals measure overall ledger activity, including repeated participation, rather than unique users.
Transactions move assets, execute smart contracts, and create demand for blockspace. During the record-setting period, Cardano processed the increased activity on its production blockchain using infrastructure supported by developers and independent stake pool operators.
HOSKY previously helped drive Cardano’s record-setting activity during epochs 302 and 304 in November 2021. The latest campaign extends that involvement nearly five years after the original Doggie Bowl. Cumulatively, HOSKY-related activity accounts for more than 9 percent of all transactions recorded on Cardano since the blockchain’s inception.
This represents a long-term contribution across the network’s history, not solely the share generated during epoch 660. The project’s wider ecosystem involvement includes stake pool support, NFT initiatives, and community participation.
About HOSKY
HOSKY is a Cardano-native meme token launched in November 2021. Known for its satirical identity and its description of the token as worthless, the project operates Doggie Bowl distributions and community initiatives that support participation in the Cardano ecosystem.
For more information, visit hosky.io or join the community on Discord at discord.gg/hosky.
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HOSKY Announces Its Doggie Bowl Campaign Helped Drive Cardano to New Network Activity and Fee Records
HOSKY Announces Its Doggie Bowl Campaign Helped Drive Cardano to New Network Activity and Fee Records
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Saber Money has secured strategic funding from stablecoin issuer Tether and CMCC Global’s Titan Fund to expand its cross-border payment operations across Asia-Pacific and the Gulf region.
Summary
Tether and CMCC Global’s Titan Fund have invested in Saber Money to support its expansion across Asia and the Gulf region. Saber plans to secure new regulatory licenses and banking partnerships while developing payment services for businesses. The company reported more than sixfold growth in payment volumes over nine months, processing billions of dollars across more than 40 countries. Over 90% of Saber’s payments are completed in under one minute, according to the company. According to the company’s announcement, the investment will support new regulatory licenses, banking partnerships and payment products designed for businesses operating across emerging markets. Saber did not disclose the amount raised or the valuation attached to the funding.
The company plans to use the capital to strengthen its operations in existing markets while entering new payment corridors. Local banking relationships and regulatory approvals will be central to its expansion strategy, particularly in markets where international transfers remain costly or depend on several intermediaries.
Saber operates payment infrastructure that allows financial institutions, fintech companies and businesses to transfer funds internationally using stablecoins. Its services cover remittances, payroll and other business payments through application programming interfaces.
Saber Money plans new licenses and banking partnerships Saber currently holds licenses, registrations and authorizations across Canada, the European Union, India and Australia. Its corporate group operates Mudrex, an Indian cryptocurrency exchange.
Over the past nine months, the company said its payment volumes had grown more than sixfold, with billions of dollars processed across more than 40 countries.
More than 90% of its transactions are completed in under one minute, according to Saber. The company did not provide a detailed breakdown of payment volumes by market or disclose the average transaction size.
The expansion will focus partly on securing direct access to local banking networks. Such arrangements form part of Saber’s plan to improve settlement costs and offer payment services tailored to individual markets.
Saber CEO Edul Patel said the company was working to make stablecoin-based payment infrastructure available to businesses across Asia-Pacific and the Gulf, where demand for international transfers continues to grow.
The company intends to develop services for businesses paying overseas suppliers, managing corporate treasury operations and transferring working capital between countries.
Its existing infrastructure supports payments around the clock, allowing clients to initiate transfers outside conventional banking hours.
Tether investment supports emerging market payment infrastructure Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino described emerging markets as an important area for stablecoin payment adoption, pointing to Saber’s regulatory presence and access to financial systems across Asia and the Middle East.
Ardoino said stablecoin settlement could change the costs involved in international payments, particularly for businesses that rely on multiple financial intermediaries.
The investment comes alongside backing from CMCC Global’s Titan Fund, a Hong Kong-based investment vehicle focused on blockchain-related businesses.
Titan Fund co-founder and managing partner Shiau Sin Yen pointed to Asia’s role in international remittances, stating that the region contributes approximately 53% of global remittance flows.
Shiau cited projections that cross-border business-to-business stablecoin payments could reach $5 trillion by 2035. The announcement did not identify the underlying research behind that estimate.
Saber counts Y Combinator and Nexus Ventures among its existing investors, alongside Tether and Titan Fund.
In a separate investment announced on Oct. 13, Tether backed EFY Finance, a Latin American fintech company offering stablecoin payment services across 17 countries. EFY provides digital wallets, custody, payment cards and conversion services, with more than 25,000 accounts reported across its network.
Tether previously invested in LemFi in May 2026 to support USDT settlement for remittances between developed economies and markets in Africa and Asia, as crypto.news reported.
Corporate treasury payments have been another area of activity. In July, Hyundai Motor completed a $20,000 cross-border transfer between its American and Mexican operations using USDT on Avalanche. The payment settled in approximately seven minutes, with the receiving company converting the stablecoins back into conventional currency.
Asia and Gulf payment corridors attract stablecoin providers Asia accounts for roughly 35% of global payment flows, according to figures cited in Saber’s announcement. South Asia and East Asia and the Pacific collectively receive more than $1 trillion annually, while the United Arab Emirates recorded approximately AED 188 billion in outbound remittances in 2025.
The company identified international trade, migration and digital commerce as factors supporting demand for payment services in the two regions.
Other payment infrastructure companies have been raising capital to serve similar markets. In September, Fin.com secured $20 million in seed funding to develop stablecoin payment services across South Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
Fin.com said its infrastructure supported more than 40 currencies and payouts across over 30 countries, with services designed to move stablecoins into local bank accounts and digital wallets.
Local currency settlement remains an operational challenge for payment providers. In August, Gravity Team CEO Mārtiņš Beņķītis said stablecoin transfers could be completed within seconds, but converting the funds into local currencies still required banking connections and sufficient liquidity in individual markets.
Gravity Team subsequently introduced an institutional trading desk offering same-day fiat settlement in more than 20 currencies, subject to local banking conditions.
Saber has not announced which countries it will enter next, the specific licenses it intends to seek or a launch schedule for its planned B2B payment products.
NEAR Protocol spustil výnosové fondy v SOL prostřednictvím anonymních účtů, které Gauntlet nasadil na platformě Kamino. Vklady nemají dobu uzamčení a lze je kdykoli vybrat.
NEAR Protocol has announced support for earning SOL yields via secret accounts. Users deposit funds into vaults, which remain unaware of their addresses. The product features no lock-up period, allowing users to redeem or withdraw funds at any time. The relevant vaults are deployed on Kamino by Gauntlet.
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UMX officially launched today, supporting Hong Kong and US stock trading, and rolling out the industry’s first crypto-collateralized stock trading service.
Crypto-friendly securities platform UMX, incubated by Avenir Group, announced its official launch and full open registration. Since the public beta kicked off on August 10, UMX has collected 788 product feedbacks, with 89 demands incorporated into the official version, completing a practical validation round rooted in real use scenarios and user needs. It is reported that UMX stems from the cross-asset management practice of Li Lin’s family office team. To break down barriers between crypto assets and securities, UMX has built a unified trading system covering all categories of Hong Kong and U.S. stocks as well as crypto assets. The platform adopts cross-asset unified margin, flexible transfers, and the industry-first "hold-assets-for-credit" stock purchasing mechanism, enabling users to directly access purchasing power for Hong Kong and U.S. stocks without selling their crypto assets, realizing the function of "buying stocks via credit based on held assets". During the launch period, UMX is running a "Grand Opening Triple Rewards" campaign: users who meet wealth management targets will receive the latest iPhone Duo, earn UMX points for trading activities, and new users can get up to 100 USDT in bonus rewards.
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According to TradingBeats' monitoring, Hyperliquid address 0xd7b8…9f55 currently holds around 7,351 ETH short positions, using 15x full-margin leverage. The position is valued at approximately $18.05 million, with an unrealized loss of roughly $27,000. The average entry price of the position is about $2,452.59, and its liquidation reference price is around $2,695—roughly 9.8% higher than the current mark price. Trading statistics indicate that this address has previously accumulated a profit of approximately $2.51 million from ETH trades.
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According to SpotOnChain’s monitoring, Hyperliquid trader watershedpath holds a $11.2 million long HYPE position with 5x leverage, generating an unrealized profit of approximately $58 million. The position’s average entry price is $38.68, while HYPE currently trades at $81.38—nearly doubling since entry—and the trader has held the position without taking profits. This is one of the largest single-sided HYPE positions on Hyperliquid, with the trader’s total profit on the platform exceeding $50 million.
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Japan's three major banks jointly complete empirical test for the joint issuance and cross-border payments of yen stablecoin.
Mizuho Bank, MUFG Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), MUFG Trust Bank, and TISI announced that they have completed a joint multi-bank stablecoin issuance and cross-border payment pilot program from July 17 to 23, 2026. The project is supported by Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA)’s Fintech Pilot Center Payment Innovation Program (PIP). The three banks acted as co-principals, with MUFG Trust Bank serving as trustee. Under the trust agreement, the stablecoin was issued as a specific trust beneficial right per Japan’s Funds Settlement Act, using cross-border settlements between Mitsubishi Corporation’s Japanese and overseas bases as the use case to verify regulatory compliance and operational feasibility. All parties confirmed the system’s security and the viability of the multi-bank issuance model, and completed end-to-end verification of the stablecoin’s issuance, transfer, and redemption processes. The three banks previously stated plans to launch live transactions within the 2026 fiscal year, and established a joint discussion committee. With deposits as reserves and circulation limited to bank-verified users as core design premises, they will continue advancing the implementation of stablecoins and on-chain finance.
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Solana čelí tlaku poté, co zářijová meziroční inflace v USA dosáhla 3,7 %; objem transakcí klesl na 20,25 milionu USD a počet denně aktivních adres na 3,74 milionu.
Solana [SOL] has extended its bearish run following Wednesday’s broader crypto market sell-off, triggered by hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation data.
According to the release, September’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.7% YoY, exceeding the 3.6% forecast and increasing concerns about interest rates remaining elevated. As a result, treasury yields climbed while the U.S. dollar strengthened, adding pressure to risk-sensitive assets.
The macroeconomic pressure is coinciding with weakening activity across Solana’s ecosystem. DeFi tokens operating in the ecosystem have also dropped significantly. Jupiter [JUP] and Raydium [RAY] are the top losers, with each token’s price dropping by 9.4% and 10.6%, respectively.
The network’s transaction volume has reportedly fallen to its weekly lowest while daily active addresses have also declined, suggesting investors are becoming more cautious following the inflation report.
Network activity signals caution
Solana’s reported transaction-volume metric has fallen to $20.25 million, while daily active addresses have also retreated to just 3.74 million addresses.
These declines could indicate weakening participation as traders respond to the macroeconomic uncertainty. However, its developments as the price action remains tied with the demand zone should be examined further.
A continued decline in active addresses and transaction activity would strengthen concerns about weakening ecosystem demand.
Source: Santiment
Can SOL bulls reverse the downtrend?
As it stands, the combination of macroeconomic pressure and weakening network indicators presents a challenging backdrop for SOL. The impacts of the weakening on-chains and fundamentals are already evident on the daily chart.
SOL’s price action just invalidated a key ascending trendline support at around $111 a few days ago. The token is now trading below both its 20-day and 50-day EMA at $103, and a drop past the $100 psychological level could amplify the current bearish push.
Source: TradingView
A recovery in broader market sentiment, accompanied by renewed network activity, could help buyers stabilize price action. Conversely, persistent selling pressure and further declines in ecosystem participation could prolong the correction.
SOL’s near-term outlook will depend on whether buyers return as macroeconomic uncertainty weighs on crypto markets.
Final Summary
SOL extended its bearish run after September U.S. inflation rose to 3.7% annually, above the 3.6% forecast.
Solana’s declining transaction volume and daily active addresses signal a weaker participation as investors and traders shy off.
Solana na poslední chvíli odložila akci Solana Accelerate China v Šanghaji poté, co se podle příspěvků na sociálních sítích u místa konání objevila policie.
Solana, which operates one of the world’s largest cryptocurrencies, has cancelled a high-profile event in Shanghai at the last minute as local police appeared on site, according to social media posts, just a day after the firm touted the opening of a fancy new office in the city.
Solana was slated to host its Solana Accelerate China event in Shanghai on Friday morning, part of a week-long event across major cities in mainland China. Shortly before the event kicked off, however, the company said in an email update to attendees that the programme had to be “postponed” due to “last-minute logistical considerations”, according to screenshots circulating on social media.
Social media posts also indicated that a few local police officers showed up at the event venue. Solana did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The abrupt suspension of the event followed a splashy marketing campaign in the city earlier this week, which raised questions about how the company was able to do so amid Beijing’s strict ban on crypto-related business activities.
Trh tokenizovaných reálných aktiv na Solaně dosáhl 4,3 miliardy USD, což představuje více než šestinásobný nárůst oproti zhruba 700 milionům USD před rokem.
Solana’s RWA market surged to $4.3 billion, growing more than sixfold in one year. Tokenized U.S. Treasuries account for roughly 35% of Solana’s RWA market. Coinbase tokenized stocks on Base reportedly reached $2.8 billion in cumulative DEX volume. Solana led 30-day application revenue at $193.1 million, largely driven by consumer trading. Solana’s real-world asset (RWA) market has reached approximately $4.3 billion, narrowing its gap with Ethereum as tokenized government securities, equities and credit products attract more capital to blockchain-based financial infrastructure.
The increase from roughly $700 million a year earlier represents more than sixfold growth, according to an October 15 Castle Labs research report. Ethereum’s comparable market expanded from $15.5 billion to $16.6 billion, leaving Solana at approximately 26% of Ethereum’s RWA value, compared with 4.5% previously.
Meanwhile, activity in tokenized equities is accelerating beyond Solana. A Coinbase-branded chart shared on October 16 shows approximately $2.8 billion in cumulative decentralized exchange trading volume for Coinbase-issued tokenized stocks on Base.
Together, the developments reveal two distinct parts of the tokenization market: the growing value of assets issued onchain and the infrastructure emerging to trade them.
Treasury Products Account for a Significant Share of Solana’s Growth Solana’s expansion is not driven exclusively by tokenized stocks.
Data attributed to RWA.xyz in the Castle Labs analysis places tokenized U.S. Treasury products at approximately $1.52 billion, representing around 35% of Solana’s reported RWA market.
That composition matters because Treasury-backed products have different economic characteristics from tokenized equities. Their returns are generally linked to underlying short-term government securities, rather than corporate earnings or stock price appreciation.
The remaining RWA market includes other tokenized financial instruments, such as equities and credit products.
RWA Market Comparison TOKENIZED ASSET MARKET
Solana’s RWA Market Expands Rapidly
Approximate RWA value in USD
Solana
$4.3B
+$3.6B in one year
Ethereum
$16.6B
+$1.1B in one year
Solana value relative to Ethereum
26%
Previously 4.5% · Latest 26%
Source: Castle Labs, October 15, 2026. Rounded figures.
Solana added approximately $3.6 billion in RWA value over the period, more than three times Ethereum’s net increase in dollar terms.
However, the figures describe assets represented on each network, not necessarily fresh investment inflows.
Changes in tokenized asset value can also reflect issuance, redemptions, price movements and transfers between blockchain ecosystems.
This distinction is particularly relevant for institutions evaluating where to issue financial products. A growing tokenized asset base demonstrates infrastructure adoption, but secondary-market liquidity determines how easily investors can enter or exit positions.
Coinbase’s $2.8 Billion Trading Figure Raises a Different Question Coinbase’s tokenized equity activity provides a useful contrast.
The company’s tokenized stock products are issued on Base, its Ethereum layer-2 network, and are designed to provide eligible investors with economic exposure to listed equities.
According to Coinbase’s official product documentation, the tokens are backed one-for-one by underlying shares held in custody and can be used within supported decentralized finance applications.
Token Terminal reported in X $2.8 billion in cumulative DEX trading volume indicates substantial transaction activity, but it does not reveal how widely ownership is distributed.
Cumulative DEX volume for Coinbase-issued tokenized stocks reaches ~$2.8B
Tokenized stock trading generates transaction fee revenue for Coinbase today, while securities lending income & DEX trading fees represent potential future revenue sources https://t.co/aiEY7L5VQe
— Token Terminal 📊 (@tokenterminal) October 15, 2026
An October 5 Bitquery investigation provides a more detailed view. Researchers tracked $1.45 billion in trading volume during the 30 days ending October 4 and found that three wallet groups accounted for 67% of transactions.
One group of 108 wallets represented 37% of trading activity and consistently settled transactions with an address Bitquery identified as associated with Wintermute.
The analysis also found that Coinbase’s tokenized equities generally traded within 0.09% of their underlying share prices during U.S. market hours.
This points to an important market structure issue. Professional liquidity providers can generate substantial trading turnover while helping prices remain closely aligned with underlying securities.
For investors, tight pricing may improve execution. For market observers, however, it means headline trading volume should not automatically be interpreted as broad retail adoption.
Coinbase’s chart identifies transaction fees as an existing revenue source, with securities lending and additional DEX fees presented as potential future opportunities.
Tokenized Securities Are Moving Into Lending Markets The growing integration of RWAs into decentralized lending represents another development beyond issuance and trading.
On Solana, platforms such as Kamino and Jupiter Lend allow supported assets to serve as collateral, potentially enabling investors to borrow against tokenized holdings rather than selling them.
For example, an eligible investor holding $10,000 of accepted tokenized securities could potentially borrow stablecoins against that position, subject to the protocol’s collateral requirements.
If the applicable maximum loan-to-value ratio were 60%, the theoretical borrowing limit would be $6,000. That is an illustration, not a verified lending parameter for any specific token.
The position would remain exposed to changes in collateral value, interest rates and liquidation thresholds. Investors would also need to consider whether the tokenized security can be redeemed or transferred during periods of market stress.
These constraints help explain why RWA market capitalization does not automatically translate into equivalent decentralized lending activity.
Castle Labs’ broader RWA research found that access controls, identity verification and redemption restrictions continue to limit the proportion of tokenized assets actively deployed in DeFi.
Application Revenue Shows Where Solana Still Depends on Speculation Solana’s application ecosystem generated $193.1 million in revenue over the preceding 30 days, ahead of Hyperliquid and Ethereum in the networks compared by Castle Labs.
However, roughly 80% came from consumer applications, including token launchpads and trading platforms, rather than RWA-related financial services.
PumpFun contributed approximately $39 million. Castle Labs also found that the three largest consumer applications accounted for 50.2% of category revenue in the third quarter of 2026, down from 64% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
REVENUE COMPARISON
Application Revenue
Trailing 30 days · USD millions
Solana$193.1M
Hyperliquid$86.5M
Ethereum$53.8M
Source: Castle Labs, October 15, 2026. Bars scaled relative to Solana. Revenue classifications follow the report.
The revenue breakdown exposes a challenge for Solana’s institutional finance ambitions. Its RWA market is expanding quickly, but speculative consumer activity remains the dominant source of application income.
For tokenized finance to become a more substantial revenue contributor, the ecosystem will need more than additional asset issuance. It will require recurring trading, lending and settlement activity that can persist through weaker cryptocurrency market conditions.
What Would Confirm a More Mature RWA Market? Castle Labs estimates that more than $500 million in active RWA value is deployed across Solana DeFi protocols, representing approximately 8% of the network’s net total value locked.
The next indicators to watch are the proportion of tokenized securities used as collateral, the distribution of trading activity across participants and the ability of lending markets to maintain liquidity during periods of volatility.
Those measures would provide a clearer picture of whether tokenization is developing into a functioning financial market rather than primarily increasing the value of assets recorded onchain.
Alexander Zdravkov is a crypto journalist and market analyst specializing in digital assets, blockchain technology, and the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency market. He entered the industry more than four years ago, drawn to the speed of innovation in crypto and the potential of blockchain-based financial systems to reshape traditional markets. His work focuses on understanding the forces behind crypto market movements, from Bitcoin and altcoin cycles to institutional adoption, regulation, exchange-traded products, stablecoins, DeFi, and emerging blockchain ecosystems. Rather than simply following price action, Alexander looks at liquidity, investor positioning, market structure, and macroeconomic conditions to identify developing trends and explain what they could mean for digital assets. With a degree in International Relations, he brings a broader perspective to cryptocurrency coverage by connecting developments in the sector with monetary policy, geopolitics, regulation, and global capital flows. This allows him to examine crypto not as an isolated market, but as an increasingly interconnected part of the global financial system. Over the course of more than five years in financial journalism, Alexander has written over 5,000 articles covering cryptocurrencies, blockchain, traditional markets, and the global economy. His reporting spans Bitcoin, Ethereum and altcoins, DeFi protocols, institutional crypto adoption, regulation, market infrastructure, security incidents, and major developments shaping the wider digital asset industry. His approach is centered on giving readers context behind the numbers and headlines, explaining not only what is happening in crypto markets, but why it matters and what could come next.
Spout Finance has secured $2 million in funding to develop its interest-free USDC lending initiative for tokenized equities.
The platform’s margin loans are set at a 50% loan-to-value, can be stretched to multiple years, and users get to retain the ownership and subsequent income accrued on their stock.
Lender yield is funded by systematic covered call premium written against that collateral rather than by a rate spread charged to the borrower.
Spout beta is currently running on Solana devnet at beta.spout.finance, and interested users can sign up for access to the upcoming private beta launch.
Spout Finance has raised $2 million in a fundraising campaign to democratize prime brokerage with zero-interest lending against tokenized equities.
Participants in the round included Draper Dragon, Anchorage Digital, Flow Traders, Taisu Ventures, Vessel Capital, Solayer, 2Square Capital, and Bering Waters Ventures, with strategic backing from Solana Labs.
Why Spot Finance is loaning tokenized equities
In the current traditional financial system, a share-collateralized loan attracts punitive interest rates. For instance, at Charles Schwab, the base interest rate is 10.25%. Meanwhile, the interest rate for borrowing against your shares in the company, or even those in Fidelity Investments, is 12.075% for a margin under $25,000. Vanguard Group’s rate is higher at 12.25%, while E*TRADE Financial Holdings charges even more at 12.70%.
On top of that, these rates are tiered such that higher loans attract lower interest rates and smaller debts pay the highest rates. With the Federal Funds Rate placed at just 3.88%, these institutions benefit highly from the huge difference between those figures.
Additional profits for these institutions comes from securities lending programs, which allow brokerages to loan out your shares to other market players. Interactive Brokers retains 50% of the gross revenue generated from this model, while Robinhood retains a massive 85%.
Historically, private banks have offered friendlier interest rates on securities-backed lending but with certain stringent conditions. Private bank customers have to achieve a relationship minimum of $5 million or more in assets under management (AUM) to enjoy a leaner 4-6% loan interest rate. This feat proves hard for most people to achieve, pushing them outside of the relationship bracket where they accrue even harsher tax interest rates of 12%.
What Spout Finance does differently
This is where Spout Finance comes in. Contrary to the above institutions, Spout lets users collateralize their digital US equities to borrow USDC at a 50% loan-to-value (LTV).
Best of all is the 0% interest rates, which applies for as long as the loan exists. The reason behind this incredibly low interest rate is that Spout’s lenders earn from the premiums resulting from the weekly far out-of-the-money (OTM) covered calls made on the collateral. Meanwhile, users enjoy friendly loans and get to keep any income that their shares may generate.
More importantly, Spout enables multi-year loans without interest rates crippling users’ portfolios. Current equities-backed lending is only useful in the short term because over a long time the daily charges become too expensive for long-term debtors to cover. Spout not only serves both kinds of users interest-free, it also enables them to retain ownership of their stakes rather than dispose of them for cash.
As Chris Giancarlo, former Chairman of the CFTC and an angel investor in Spout explained, “Spout lets individuals put up tokenized shares of stock as collateral for margin loans without paying interest. Spout covers its costs in a different way: by selling options contracts tied to the pledged shares, and the fees it collects from selling those options pay for the loan instead of the borrower. That is prime brokerage economics made available to individuals. It is why I have invested in the company and serve as a strategic advisor.”
Samiz Bayan, partner at Draper Dragon, added, “Tokenizing a stock is only the first step. What gives it value is what you can do with it afterward. Spout offers holders the kind of borrowing that used to sit behind private bank minimums, and funds it from the portfolio itself.”
At the moment, Spout is running in beta on Solana devnet at beta.spout.finance. Those interested can sign up for access to the upcoming private beta launch by messaging @0xmryan or @SpoutFi on X.
Notably, capital raised in the latest round will be allocated to expanding the Spout team. Funds will also be channeled towards developing a credit layer that connects issuers, exchanges, and wallets.
Investors and advisers
Other than the investing entities listed above, Spout is proud to have received the critical backing and strategic support of a stellar group of angel investors including Solana Labs co-founders Anatoly Yakovenko and Raj Gokal.
Another is J. Christopher Giancarlo, the 13th Chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and Spout’s regulatory and policy advisor. Giancarlo is also a board member of Nomura, Paxos, and Digital Asset Holdings, the chair of Polymarket’s advisory board, and a senior adviser to Jefferies. He is also the co-founder and Chairman of the Digital Dollar Project.
Additional investors are Eric Chen, the co-founder and CEO of Injective; Dean Swennumson the co-founder and Head of Operations at Superstate (formerly Compound Labs), and Anna Yuan the founder of Perena and former Stablecoin lead at the Solana Foundation.
Others are Paul Taylor – America’s most active crypto angel investor in 2024 and a former member of BlackRock Private Equity, and also Saiprasad Raut a former Chief Technology Advisor for Crypto at Worldpay (FIS), former co-chair of the Hedera Council’s Technical Steering and Product Committee, and Spout’s product advisor.
More are Shane Qiu the founder and CEO of Bitway, James Parillo a former General Partner at Figment Capital, Stefano Glauser a partner at Polymorphic Capital, Whales Lee a co-founder of CollegeDAO and the former Head of Product at Solayer, Steve Schoonebeek the Business Development Executive at Triton One and Riley Wild the M&A and corporate development at Figment.
A final advisor is Neil Amhis, who is a quantitative strategy advisor with a PhD from UCL, a former quantitative analyst at BNP Paribas and Natixis, and now the Lead Researcher at Zann Capital.
The US is hoarding Bitcoin (BTC), turning net importer in 2026 for the first time since 2022, while the rest of the world buys dollar stablecoins, Chainalysis data shows.
The 2026 Geography of Crypto report covers the 12 months to July 1. Chainalysis ties the split to need, since Americans already hold dollars and users elsewhere want them without a US bank account.
Why Is the US Hoarding Bitcoin While Everyone Else Wants Dollars?Chainalysis pooled on-chain service inflows, order book volume, and cross-border position into one Bitcoin index. The US scored 0.96 in 2026 against 0.52 elsewhere, a lead of 0.44 that stood at 0.09 in 2024.
The stablecoin index runs the other way. The rest of the world scored 1.00 and the US 0.56, a deficit that was 0.05 in 2024.
US hoarding Bitcoin while rest of world adopts stablecoins, Chainalysis index finds: Source: ChainanlysisAmericans, meanwhile, treat Bitcoin as a scarce store of value. Will Su, Managing Director and Head of Digital Assets Research at BlackRock, described that demand to Chainalysis.
“Investor interest in bitcoin as a monetary alternative remains strong, particularly as government debt and spending reach new highs globally.”
Will Su, BlackRock, via Chainalysis
Flow data fits the pattern. Transfers below $10,000 left the US on net each period, yet those above $10 million alone brought in 53,200 BTC. Chainalysis describes retail sending Bitcoin out and institutions bringing it in.
Which Trade Lasts Longer?Chainalysis says Bitcoin accumulation depends on institutions’ allocation decisions, which shift with market sentiment. Users who adopt digital dollars, it argues, are unlikely to turn back.
Dollar-pegged tokens account for 99.1% of stablecoin volume on exchange order books. Euro-backed tokens hold 0.45%, despite the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) rules for stablecoin issuers.
The crypto economy of the US and Canada has almost doubled in the past 2 years. Source: ChainanalysisStablecoin reserves sit largely in short-dated US government debt, so overseas demand for digital dollars becomes demand for Treasuries. The pattern repeats in tokenized Treasury demand, where Italy, Portugal, and Singapore each hold more value than US holders.
Singapore and Hong Kong have introduced stablecoin licensing frameworks, yet Chainalysis says rules have moved faster than users.
Osmosis odškodní 1 037 účtů držících bOSMO celkovou částkou přibližně 40 508 OSMO po zranitelnosti v kontraktu pro zpětný odkup, která vedla k nadměrným výplatám.
According to a disclosure from the Osmosis Community Hall, the liquid staking token bOSMO issued by Backbone Labs has a redemption contract vulnerability. Since April 2026, the contract has been double-counting OSMO staked by Backbone’s own validators during each redemption, leaving users receiving roughly 50% more OSMO than they are entitled to, with the excess costs covered by other bOSMO holders. To avoid further harm to other holders during community fund pool redemptions, relevant parties redeemed around 776,000 bOSMO in a single transaction on October 10, extracting approximately 1.2997 million OSMO. The OSMO involved in this redemption is expected to complete unbonding on October 24. Osmosis announced it will compensate 1,037 accounts holding bOSMO at the snapshot, totaling about 40,508 OSMO, calculated at a pre-redemption rate of 1.1174 OSMO per bOSMO. The compensation will be automatically distributed after unbonding finishes on October 24, with no action needed from users. However, bOSMO’s asset backing has dropped sharply post-redemption: currently, redeeming 1 bOSMO via Backbone only yields around 0.06 OSMO. As the vulnerability remains unpatched, new bOSMO can still be minted at a cost of roughly 0.039 OSMO, which may cause some liquidity pools to have prices significantly deviating from actual redemption value. Osmosis therefore advises users not to purchase bOSMO or provide liquidity to related pools, and urges existing liquidity providers to withdraw their funds.
Fluxers! AI agents can now deploy apps to Flux Cloud entirely on their own. Our friends at Elisym Labs have launched the Flux Gateway agent on the Elisym network: an agent finds the service, gets a quote, pays, and comes back with a live app on the decentralized cloud — no human in the loop.
Try the Flux Gateway agent on Elisym Read the launch announcement What the Flux Gateway does The Flux Gateway is an agent that other agents hire. It offers three things:
A free quote. Describe the app and get its price before committing to anything. Deploy, paid in USDC. Send the deployment and pay in USDC on Solana; the gateway deploys the app on Flux Cloud. A verified public URL, and status. The agent gets back a working public address for its app, and can check on the app’s status whenever it likes. That is the whole loop an autonomous agent needs: discover a service, agree a price, pay, ship, and verify the result.
What Elisym is Elisym is open infrastructure for AI agents to discover and pay each other, with no platform and no middleman. Agents publish what they can do as capability cards on Nostr relays, customers find providers by capability, jobs and results travel over the same relays, and payments settle on chain. Agents built with Claude, Cursor, Windsurf and other MCP clients can join through Elisym’s MCP server, CLI, SDK or agent skills.
In other words, Elisym is an open marketplace where the buyers and sellers are agents. The Flux Gateway puts the decentralized cloud on its shelves.
Decentralized, end to end This is a match that makes sense. Elisym removes the platform between agents; Flux removes the single company between an app and the machines that run it. An agent that discovers the Flux Gateway over open relays and pays on chain now lands its app on thousands of independent nodes across more than 50 countries, with no account, no sign-up form and no gatekeeper anywhere in the path.
Paying in FLUX? Go direct with our MCP server The Flux Gateway is the fastest route for agents already working in USDC on Solana. Agents that hold FLUX can also talk to Flux Cloud directly through our official Flux Cloud MCP server: quote an app in US dollars, deploy it, pay in FLUX, watch it come up, read its logs, update it and cancel it. It is documented in Deploy with AI Agents (MCP), and we explained how we built it in Inside the Flux Cloud MCP Server.
Two open doors into the same decentralized cloud: one for agents paying in USDC through Elisym, one for agents paying in FLUX directly.
More to come This is the start of our work with Elisym. Next up is a joint demo of an agent deploying through the gateway, shared from both teams. Thank you to Elisym Labs for building it — and to every builder out there: point your agent at the Flux Gateway and let it ship.
Chyba v kódu Pirate Chain umožnila neoprávněné vytvoření přibližně 39,8 milionu ARRR, což představovalo zhruba 20 % tehdejší nabídky tokenů. Tým navrhuje vrátit blockchain do stavu k 20:00 UTC dne 14. října.
Pirate Chain, a privacy coin that shields every transaction by design, has a counterfeiting problem. A flaw in its source code allowed someone to mint around 39.8 million ARRR without authorization, roughly 20% of the token’s total supply at the time.
The network is still running. Users, however, have been told to keep their hands off their wallets while developers work out how to undo the damage.
What went wrong
The vulnerability surfaced on October 14, 2026. It traced back to two separate validation failures connected to Ironwood, a network upgrade that Pirate Chain activated on October 3.
The freshly minted tokens did not sit still. They were moved quickly into the Sapling shielded pool, the part of the network where balances and transfers are hidden by cryptography.
Pirate Chain’s development team acknowledged that the shielded nature of these transactions could make it harder to trace where the illicit coins went next.
One exchange moved fast. NonKYC flagged deposits tied to the exploit, restricted them, and blocked withdrawals to limit further risk.
The response: freeze, pause, rewind
Pirate Chain’s instructions were blunt. Users were asked not to move funds, and exchanges and mining pools were advised to voluntarily pause operations.
The proposed fix is more dramatic: a blockchain rollback. The team wants to revert the network to its state as of 20:00 UTC on October 14, with the goal of discarding every block produced after the exploit window.
There was one piece of reassuring news. The team said there was no indication that Pirate Chain’s notary keys or its zk-SNARKs cryptography had been compromised.
Why the numbers sting
Pirate Chain targets a maximum supply of 200 million ARRR. Around 39.8 million unauthorized tokens is a meaningful slice of that ceiling, not a rounding error.
The project also stands out because 100% of its transactions use zk-SNARKs. Unlike chains where privacy is optional, Pirate Chain makes shielding mandatory for everyone.
What this means
The rollback itself is a test. It requires coordination among exchanges, miners, and node operators, which is why the voluntary pause matters. If major participants keep processing blocks on the old chain, the recovery gets messier.
NonKYC’s quick decision to restrict deposits and freeze withdrawals likely kept some counterfeit coins from being converted into other assets.
The Ironwood upgrade had been live for only 11 days when the flaw was found. Privacy-focused coins face a particular version of this risk: when supply sits inside a shielded pool, outside observers have fewer tools to spot unusual activity, so the burden falls heavily on the validation rules being correct the first time.
What to watch next: whether the rollback to 20:00 UTC on October 14 is executed cleanly, when exchanges and mining pools resume normal operations, and whether the team publishes a full breakdown of the two validation failures behind Ironwood.
Disclosure: This article was edited by Estefano Gomez. For more information on how we create and review content, see our Editorial Policy.
Hyperliquid [HYPE] faced strong downward pressure as the broader market weakened following lower-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) data.
HYPE breached $80 support and fell to $78 before bouncing back. At press time, Hyperliquid traded around $79, down 1.7% over the past day.
Yet one whale chose to stake over $100 million in HYPE, taking a longer view as derivatives selling persisted.
Why did a Hyperliquid whale stake $100M?
With Hyperliquid below the $98 recorded three weeks earlier, some investors turned to staking for yield.
According to Onchain Lens, three new wallets linked to one whale staked 1.255 million HYPE, worth $100.43 million.
Source: Hypurrscan
The move suggested a willingness to keep those tokens committed to staking rather than immediately available for sale.
And the whale had company. Hyperscreener data showed over 439.9 million HYPE staked, worth $35.2 billion and representing roughly 44% of supply.
Source: Hyperscreener
Reported average Daily Staking stood at roughly 120,000 HYPE. Staking can limit immediately available supply, although it does not guarantee stronger prices.
Spot Exchange Netflows offered another sign of tokens moving away from trading venues..
Source: CoinGlass
At press time, Spot Netflow stood around -$2.4 million, compared with -$11 million the previous day. Outflows continued, but their net value narrowed considerably. These withdrawals coincided with staking activity, although the figures did not establish a direct connection.
Derivatives Remain a Thorn
Although staking continues to reduce the supply available for immediate sale, derivatives markets have turned stubbornly bearish.
Over the past day, for example, Hyperliquid saw $673.4 million in Futures Outflows and $592 million in inflows. Over this period, Netflow fell to- $80 million, suggesting that more capital flowed out of the futures market than entered it.
Source: Coinglass
For perpetuals, especially on Binance, sell volume rose to 2.02 million, with Net Buying at -3.5 million. High sell volume suggested that more sell orders were executed on Binance.
Source: Coinalyze
These two metrics suggest that the derivatives market is currently contributing to the selling pressure.
What’s Next for HYPE?
Although whales are turning to staking, it remains insufficient to absorb the pressure from derivatives.
For that reason, the market still leans bearish. A look at the Relative Strength Index (RSI) confirms this observation.
Source: Tradingview
The RSI fell deeper into the bearish zone, reaching 39 and reflecting increased bearish pressure. When this indicator sits at such low levels, it signals that weakness may persist.
If selling pressure continues, Hyperliquid is likely to extend its decline and fall to $75 in the short term. However, if staking manages to absorb the selling pressure, HYPE could defend $80 and target a move to reclaim $88 in the short term.
Final Summary
Hyperliquid whale staked 1.255 million HYPE, worth $100.43 million.
Hyperliquid [HYPE] breached the $80 support and fell to a low of $78 before slightly rising to $79.
President Trump stated in August that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is working to integrate the crypto platform Hyperliquid into the U.S. market in a compliant manner. Hyperliquid, known for its Layer-1 blockchain and decentralized platform, runs on-chain order books supporting both spot and perpetual-futures markets. Despite its current exclusion of U.S. persons, the CFTC’s involvement suggests efforts to channel Hyperliquid’s activities through regulated U.S. intermediaries. This development could indicate a significant step towards broader regulatory acceptance of novel crypto platforms in the U.S.
Key Takeaways
President Trump’s statement suggests the CFTC is facilitating Hyperliquid’s integration into the U.S. market within regulatory frameworks.
Pricing indicates potential increased confidence in Hyperliquid, with implications for its native asset, HYPE.
The initiative may reflect a broader regulatory trend towards accommodating innovative blockchain platforms under U.S. law.
What to Watch
Observers should monitor the CFTC’s actions regarding Hyperliquid’s integration, as regulatory approvals or delays could impact market perceptions. Developments in U.S. regulatory policy towards blockchain platforms could influence future market scenarios, especially if Hyperliquid gains significant approval or faces setbacks. Market reactions to any formal announcements from the CFTC or Hyperliquid itself will be crucial in assessing the long-term implications for the crypto market.
Vana spustila novou aplikaci, která uživatelům umožňuje schvalovat a spravovat sdílení osobních dat mezi aplikacemi; síť od upgradu Vega vydělává při každém přesunu dat.
02 · The pet reads it back When you buy something online, you rarely think about Stripe. The shop shows you what you want, you tap pay, and Stripe handles everything in between: it checks the card, moves the money and keeps a record of the payment. Most people never see it. They only notice that paying works.
Your data should work the same way. Today we are releasing the new Vana App, built on that idea. It sits behind the apps you use. When one of them asks for some of your data, the Vana App shows you exactly what it is asking for and lets you decide. If you say yes, your data moves to that app with your permission, and the move is recorded.
The quickest way to see it is OpenPet, an app built by a team in the Vana Builder League. It takes about a minute, and it shows the whole flow from start to finish.
Data is more useful when it can move Your data sits in the services where you created it. Your sleep is in your ring's app. Your listening history is in your music app. Your spending is with your bank. Locked in those places, it does very little for you. The app that could do the most with it is usually a different app, built by someone else, with no way to reach it.
That is the problem Vana was built for. A person's data should be able to move to the app they choose, under their permission, with a record of what they agreed to. Vana is the open network it moves on, and it is already in use.
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The new Vana App is how that works in your hands. Its job is to carry your data to the apps you choose, ask you first every time, and keep the record. The apps get to spend their time on what they are good at.
Why the app sits behind other apps Stripe became part of the internet's plumbing because every shop needed a checkout and almost none wanted to build one. A shop that uses Stripe gets to spend its time on what it sells.
Apps that want to use personal data face a harder version of the same problem. They have to connect to the services where the data lives, ask the person for permission, store the data safely, and let the person take it back. When every app builds that alone, every app does it slightly differently, and the person ends up with a different set of settings everywhere they go.
With Vana, a builder asks for the data and the Vana App handles the rest. The person sees the same permission screen wherever they go and has one place to see what they have shared and take it back. The builder gets data they could never collect on their own, with a record of what the person agreed to.
What happens when an app asks for your data Here is the flow as it runs in OpenPet.
You tap Connect in the app.
The Vana App opens and asks you to approve the request. It names the app asking (OpenPet), the source (your Oura Ring) and exactly what it wants (sleep, readiness and activity). Nothing moves until you approve.
You approve.
Your data is saved to your own Personal Server and passed to OpenPet with your permission. The permission is recorded.
You can take it back at any time.
That is recorded too.
That is the whole thing: one request, one decision, one record.
See it work in OpenPet OpenPet was built by a team in the Vana Builder League. Connect your sleep, readiness and activity data from an Oura Ring, and OpenPet turns it into a pet that reads your data back to you: your latest sleep score, your longest run of good sleep, the night your readiness dipped.
Your Oura Ring data is downloaded and saved to your own Personal Server before it reaches OpenPet.
The pet reads it back: “Your longest run of good sleep was 15 nights, ending 26 July.” It is a playful app on purpose. It shows that the data you already create can come back to you as something you enjoy, on your terms. The same flow works for any app built on Vana.
Your XP carries on The Vana community programme now lives at community.vana.org. Log in to see your XP and earn more. Your XP comes with you, and unclaimed XP does not expire.
This week, trying OpenPet earns 50 XP, and posting about OpenPet on X earns another 50 XP.
What this means Stripe earns a small fee each time a payment goes through. Since the Vega upgrade, the Vana network works the same way: it earns every time one person's data moves. Someone moves their data to an app. The app reads it. The network earns.
For you, it means the data you create can finally do something for you, and you stay in charge of where it goes. For builders, it means you can build on real data from real people without building permission, storage and records yourself.
Vana brings your data home. This week you can watch it happen.
Threshold připravuje ověřitelné bitcoinové účty (Verifiable Bitcoin Accounts), které mají institucím umožnit využívat tBTC v DeFi, zatímco rezervní BTC zůstanou odděleně v jejich stávající úschově.
Public companies now hold approximately 1.29 million BTC across nearly 200 corporate balance sheets as of October 2026. For much of the past two years, the prevailing treasury strategy focused on accumulating Bitcoin and maintaining holdings in custody. That model is beginning to evolve. New Bitcoin collateral infrastructure, including Sui’s Hashi network, is preparing to launch this month, offering institutional access to Bitcoin collateral markets with more than $500 million in announced capital commitments. Meanwhile, Nasdaq listed Zhibao Technology announced a strategic collaboration with Bedrock on October 12 to explore deploying part of its 2,380 BTC treasury into onchain infrastructure, with institutional custody and compliance considerations forming part of the proposed framework.
Each of these structures has to answer the question a treasury manager will be asked by their board: who controls the Bitcoin once it leaves custody to work onchain. Deploying into DeFi has usually meant transferring it to an intermediary that holds it on the institution's behalf, and that transfer is where most of the counterparty risk in the trade sits.
In short: Institutions can deploy Bitcoin into DeFi without a centralized custodian by separating the Bitcoin from the instrument that moves onchain. The Bitcoin stays reserved in its own UTXO under threshold cryptography, while a 1:1 claim such as tBTC is deployed in its place. Redemption rights stay with an account the institution already controls, and anyone running a Bitcoin node can verify the reserve.Onchain Bitcoin Is Mostly Being Borrowed AgainstA snapshot of the tBTC contract on Ethereum at block 26,141,569 counts 4,152.96 tBTC on the network. Roughly 48% of it sits in Bitcoin-backed lending markets, which makes credit the largest single use of the asset.
Across the network, the supply splits into four uses:
Lending markets, about 48%. Aave alone holds 41.5% of all tBTC on Ethereum, roughly 1,725 tBTC, and three smaller lending markets add a further 6.1%.Outside the listed protocols, 32.7%. This is tBTC the snapshot does not attribute to any of the integrated venues it tracks.Ethereum layer 2 networks, 10.5%. tBTC bridged onward to networks built on Ethereum.DEX liquidity, 8.1%. tBTC supplied to trading pools.Holders are mostly posting Bitcoin as collateral and borrowing against it. Deploying Bitcoin into DeFi is in practice a financing decision, so the party a treasury has to evaluate is the market it borrows from.In a Lending Market, the Counterparty Is a RulebookA centralized lending desk sets its terms by contract and decides how it treats collateral on its own. When several such desks failed in 2022, one large lender's terms had treated deposited assets as loans to the platform, and its bankruptcy filing showed roughly $4.7 billion owed to users.
An onchain lending market publishes its terms as code instead. The two models differ on the points a risk committee checks first:
Centralized Desk vs Onchain Market | Threshold NetworkThe onchain model takes the discretionary custodian out of the financing trade, though venue risk stays. That risk attaches to whatever asset is posted as collateral, so the structure of the collateral decides how far it travels:
Bitcoin posted directly. Every venue event, from a liquidation to a contract failure, reaches the treasury's reserve.A 1:1 claim posted against reserved Bitcoin. Liquidations and venue failures affecting the claim do not reach the reserved coins.Depth Is the Constraint Institutions Will Hit FirstThe same snapshot shows how concentrated onchain Bitcoin credit is. One market holds about 87% of the tBTC sitting in listed lending venues, so a treasury deploying today would in practice be taking that market's code and governance as its main venue exposure.
Size raises a second question. Public companies hold about 1.29 million BTC, and 1% of that, roughly 12,850 BTC, is more than three times the 4,153 tBTC currently on Ethereum. A treasury deploying a quarter of a 2,380 BTC reserve would add about 595 BTC, around 14% of today's Ethereum tBTC supply.
Those numbers set the diligence questions a treasury manager should ask before choosing a venue:
Capacity. Can the target market's supply caps absorb the position?Share. What portion of the market would the position represent once it is in place?Exit. How long would the position take to unwind through that market's liquidity under stress?Governance. Who can change the market's parameters while the position is open, and with how much notice?Keeping the Reserve Out of the VenueVerifiable Bitcoin Accounts are Threshold's structure for separating the reserve from the venue. The Bitcoin stays in the institution's existing custody arrangement in its own reserved output, and only tBTC minted against it goes to a lending market; the mechanics are set out in the launch post and mapped against a full custody review in Who Controls the Bitcoin?
For the financing decision, the useful property is that venue selection and custody stop being the same choice. A treasury can size its tBTC position to what a market can absorb while the reserve behind it stays where its auditors already expect to find it. That matches how institutions say they want to operate, with 53% of respondents in the 2026 EY-Parthenon and Coinbase survey preferring a traditional finance platform with crypto capabilities that keeps digital assets inside existing portfolio and risk processes.
Where This StandsStatus: pre-deployment. Verifiable Bitcoin Accounts are not live yet, and the first live position depends on steps governed by the protocol. Treasury teams evaluating the model now can review the architecture and legal structure ahead of launch through the diligence pack, which is led by a custody-and-control brief that cites the code behind each claim and is available to qualified institutional participants on request. Request the Diligence Pack
Frequently Asked QuestionsCan an institution use Bitcoin in DeFi while keeping its existing custodian?
Yes. A Verifiable Bitcoin Account is funded with one Bitcoin transaction and operated from an Ethereum account within the institution's current custody stack, so the existing custodian relationship stays in place.
How is tBTC different from custodial wrapped Bitcoin?
Custodial wrapped Bitcoin relies on a single issuer holding a pooled reserve. tBTC is minted against Bitcoin secured by a 51-of-100 threshold signer set. With Verifiable Bitcoin Accounts. the coin sits in segregated accounts within the BTC network.
Is the reserved Bitcoin ever lent or rehypothecated?
With Verifiable Bitcoin Account, the reserved Bitcoin is excluded from lending and pledging by design. The protocol and its signers reject any attempt to combine a position's UTXO with any other funds.
How does a treasury or audit team verify a position?
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A hacker operating a widespread “task scam” scheme has lost approximately 60 Bitcoins, valued at around $4.8 million, as a result of the recent Ledger hardware wallet hack. The stolen amount highlights both the scale and reach of the security breach affecting the crypto hardware wallet sector.
Scammer among major victims in hardware wallet exploitChainalysis, a blockchain analytics company, reported that the scam operator initially transferred illicitly acquired Bitcoin into three separate Ledger wallets on September 22. On October 9, these funds were consolidated and sent to a wallet previously linked to stolen assets.
Despite the significant loss to the scammer, there is currently no indication that the original victims of his scheme have recovered their funds.
Task scams often involve building trust with small payouts before pressuring individuals to deposit additional money under false pretenses such as a “negative balance.”
How task scams target individualsThe accused operator organized fake jobs and paid participants to carry out fabricated sales and reviews. After a period of building trust, victims were informed of an alleged negative balance and were persuaded to deposit their own money to receive promised payouts.
In 2024, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) described similar fraudulent schemes where small online tasks create the illusion of legitimate employment. The FTC estimated that about 20,000 reports concerning task scams had been filed in the first half of 2024, with overall job scam losses surpassing $220 million.
Tampered Ledger devices and method of attackAccording to a statement from Ledger, the perpetrators purchased genuine hardware wallet devices, implanted malicious components within them, and then reintroduced the tampered products into Southeast Asian distributor channels. These modifications enabled the collection of 24-word recovery phrases during device setup, giving attackers remote access to affected wallets.
Ledger maintains that its systems remain secure and has instructed authorized sellers to cease displaying devices openly, supplying them only at the time of purchase.
Mini dictionary: Ledger is a French company specializing in cryptocurrency hardware wallets, widely used for the self-custody of digital assets.
Damage assessment and expanding industry responseWhile Ledger has not provided an official loss total, Bitquery, a blockchain analytics firm, estimated that around $102 million was stolen from 324 wallets spread across six blockchains: TRON, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, and Polygon. This figure increased from a prior estimate of $86 million.
Bitquery identified CryptoBilis, a hardware wallet reseller operating in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, as an origin point for the affected devices. Stolen funds showed coordinated movement, including $10 million in USDT that Tether subsequently froze. Further portions of the assets were traced through protocols such as Tornado Cash and THORChain.
BlockchainEstimated Stolen FundsNotable ActionsBitcoin~$60 millionLinked to task scammer lossEthereumn/aFunds moved via mixersTRONn/aIncluded in total loss countSolanan/aPart of affected walletsBNB Chainn/aPart of affected walletsPolygonn/aPart of affected walletsMini dictionary: Tornado Cash and THORChain are decentralized protocols that enable the mixing or swapping of cryptocurrencies, often used to obfuscate the origin and movement of digital assets.
Growing industry concerns and countermeasuresThe Ledger incident has intensified concerns regarding cryptocurrency security and the vulnerability of hardware wallet supply chains. TRM Labs reported 207 crypto attacks during the first half of 2026, with $972 million in losses. Notably, while infrastructure and operational breaches made up 15% of attacks, they accounted for 76% of overall losses.
Although the recent Ledger theft has captured industry attention, researchers have not identified a significant impact on overall cryptocurrency market prices.
Chainalysis observed that despite several high-profile thefts, on-chain economic activity decreased only 1.6% during a period when the broader crypto market capitalization dropped by about half, though these statistics predate the Ledger hack.
In response to ongoing threats, hardware wallet manufacturers and resellers are adjusting their security policies. Trezor, a leading hardware wallet provider, announced the termination of some reseller authorizations effective January 1, 2027. OneKey, another wallet producer, ended its relationship with CryptoBilis. Industry sources indicate that these measures aim to address supply chain weaknesses but restoring full trust in self-custody solutions remains a challenge.
Roční realizovaná volatilita Bitcoinu podle společnosti Grayscale klesla na 43 % z 81 % před pěti lety a nyní se pohybuje v rozmezí volatility akcií z indexu S&P 500.
Bitcoin’s one-year volatility has fallen to 43%, a level that now sits within the range of S&P 500 stocks, according to a new Grayscale report.
The comparison could help ease concerns among traditional investors, as inflation data keeps markets on edge.
What Volatility Means for BitcoinVolatility measures how much an asset’s price moves over time. Realized volatility, the measure Grayscale uses, tracks actual price swings over the past year.
Grayscale’s analysis puts Bitcoin’s current level in context. Its one-year realized volatility stood at 43%, down from 81% five years ago and below the 64% ten-year average.
Bitcoin’s $BTC volatility has declined over the past decade as the asset has matured, with deeper liquidity, institutional participation, and regulation.
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— Grayscale (@Grayscale) October 15, 2026 The report also places that figure alongside stocks. Bitcoin’s volatility over the past year fell within the range of S&P 500 components. It was lower than the volatility of 19% of the index’s stocks. Even so, it remains above most individual names, and Grayscale says it no longer sits in a separate risk category.
The firm links the decline to market maturation. Deeper liquidity, institutional participation, and regulated access through spot ETFs have smoothed out extreme swings.
Perception is the report’s central message: Bitcoin’s reputation for high volatility may deter traditional investors.
Can Bitcoin Be Managed Like a Large-Cap Stock Today?Grayscale says the comparison matters for investors who already handle volatile positions. Position sizing, a standard tool in equity portfolios, can apply to Bitcoin too.
The latest price action shows why the debate matters. Bitcoin briefly fell near $80,000 after September CPI came in at 3.7% year over year, above the 3.6% expected.
Traders feared the Federal Reserve could keep rates high or raise them further. Still, BeInCrypto data shows Bitcoin recovering to about $82,285, up 0.81% over 24 hours and 1% over the week.
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Performance. Source: BeInCryptoGrayscale adds a caution, however. One year of data cannot reveal how Bitcoin behaves across full market cycles, so the report invites a measured view.
For investors used to volatile large-cap stocks, Bitcoin’s swings may look less intimidating than history suggests.
ETF navázané na XRP zaznamenaly za 13 týdnů čistý příliv ve výši 1,8 miliardy USD, přesto XRP za posledních 24 hodin kleslo o 4,5 % na rozpětí 1,30 až 1,35 USD.
Ripple Labs, a blockchain payments company recognized for its fast, low-cost cross-border payment solutions, has seen its native token, XRP, attract significant institutional interest on Wall Street. Over the past thirteen weeks, XRP-powered exchange-traded funds (ETFs) accumulated a cumulative net inflow of $1.8 billion, according to data from analytics firm SoSoValue.
Institutional ETF demand led by Bitwise, Franklin Templeton, and CanaryETF trading data reflected a steady, sustained appetite for XRP among institutional investors. The three leading funds—Bitwise, Franklin Templeton, and Canary Capital—have driven this positive momentum during a 13-week streak of net inflows.
Bitwise’s XRP-linked ETF remains the market leader, having attracted $688.48 million in inflows to date. Franklin Templeton’s XRPZ fund follows, racking up $396.59 million, while Canary Capital’s XRPC product has drawn $325.47 million. All three ETFs maintain competitive fee ranges between 0.16% and 0.29%.
ETF ProviderCumulative InflowFee RangeBitwise$688.48 million0.16% – 0.29%Franklin Templeton$396.59 million0.16% – 0.29%Canary Capital$325.47 million0.16% – 0.29%A single-day inflow of $740,410 into XRP-linked ETFs was recorded yesterday, even as the overall crypto market faced downward pressure. This ended a three-day stretch without new investments during regular business days.
ETF momentum fails to boost XRP priceDespite persistent institutional interest, XRP’s price performance has not mirrored the ETF inflows. At the time of writing, XRP has fallen 4.5% in the last 24 hours and trades within a tight range of $1.30 to $1.35, according to CoinGecko.
This week, Evernorth debuted a $476 million fund on NASDAQ that incorporates XRP exposure. Market analysts have cited this new fund as a potential catalyst for improved sentiment if it delivers strong returns, potentially influencing the broader perception of XRP in traditional markets.
However, large holders—often referred to as crypto whales—remain cautious. Data suggest these influential market participants have recently reduced their XRP holdings, signaling skepticism about an imminent rally. The Chaikin Money Flow (CMF), a technical indicator that assesses buying and selling pressure, showed negative readings between -0.07 and -0.21 on various timeframes, indicating selling sentiment persists.
Mini dictionary: Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) is a technical analysis indicator that measures the volume-weighted accumulation and distribution of a security over a specific period, providing signals on buying or selling pressure in the market.
XRP ETFs continue to attract hundreds of millions of dollars from institutional investors, yet this robust demand has yet to trigger a sustained price increase for the underlying token on the spot market.
Market observers are watching to see if changing macroeconomic or geopolitical factors may eventually translate investor enthusiasm for XRP ETFs into upward price movement on crypto exchanges.
XRP traders who bet on higher prices are mostly losing money right now. Data from Hyperliquid perpetual futures trackers shows that up to 96.1% of XRP long positions were opened above where the token currently trades.
A post on X flagged the same pattern, noting that most net-long XRP positions were entered above the current price.
A volatile few days for XRP Between October 13 and 15, 2026, XRP traded in a range of approximately $1.28 to $1.50. It then settled somewhere around $1.30 to $1.34.
As of October 15, the token’s 24-hour range ran from $1.28 to $1.39.
There is one notable exception. A large long position worth approximately $47 million was opened at around $1.13, and it has stayed profitable through the recent turbulence.
Derivatives data paints a mixed picture On OKX, XRP open interest fell by approximately 29.7% between September 22 and October 14. The count dropped from 150.4 million contracts to 105.7 million.
Yet the traders who remain are leaning heavily bullish. The long/short account ratio reached 3.6:1 by October 14, meaning 360 accounts were long for every 100 short. That reading was the highest since mid-August 2026.
The coin-margined long-position share among top traders climbed to 84.2% by October 14, up 4.8 percentage points. Coin-margined contracts use XRP itself as collateral rather than a stablecoin. That setup amplifies exposure, because a falling price hits both the position and the collateral backing it.
Why the positioning matters With up to 96.1% of Hyperliquid long entries above spot, further declines could trigger liquidations. Each forced sale adds selling pressure, which can push prices lower and threaten the next batch of positions. The 3.6:1 long/short ratio suggests there is plenty of long exposure available to unwind if things go wrong.
Broader market context suggests continued inflows into XRP exchange-traded funds and declining exchange reserves, which hints at ongoing demand outside the leveraged futures market.
XRP’s recent low sat around $1.28, and a break below that zone could test how much margin these accounts actually have. Accounts with deeper pockets and better entries, like the $47 million position opened near $1.13, have more room to ride out swings that would wipe out smaller players.
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Ripple integroval dolarový stablecoin RLUSD do systému Cross River Bank, což fintechovým společnostem umožní nepřetržité vypořádání a převody mezi tradičními sítěmi a blockchainem prostřednictvím jediného API.
Ripple has joined forces with Cross River Bank to integrate RLUSD, its U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, into the bank’s core operating system. This partnership aims to enhance institutional payment options by embedding blockchain-based RLUSD settlements into existing banking infrastructure.
Stablecoin integration targets seamless paymentsCross River Bank, a U.S.-based financial institution known for providing banking services to fintech companies, announced the RLUSD integration on October 15. The move will allow businesses to settle payments at any time and transfer funds between traditional payment networks and blockchain environments.
RLUSD is set to become accessible through Cross River’s proprietary Core Operating System. Transactions will gain support for the XRP Ledger, Ripple’s public blockchain protocol that enables high-speed, low-cost payments.
Businesses and fintech firms will be able to connect to RLUSD using a single API, eliminating the need to build their own blockchain infrastructure. This streamlines access to digital dollar payments for companies handling cross-border or real-time transactions.
Ripple emphasized in its public statement that RLUSD payments are now being integrated into the banking systems fintechs already rely on for their operations. The company also highlighted the benefit of 24/7 settlements and improved flexibility for intraday payment cycles.
RLUSD payments are now being embedded within the banking infrastructure fintech companies use daily, offering round-the-clock settlement and expanded flexibility for intraday payments.
According to Ripple, this integration will allow companies to handle treasury flows, cross-border transactions, and various payment networks without the complexity of multiple providers.
Broader payment capabilities for fintechsCombining RLUSD with Cross River’s established infrastructure introduces a new layer of interoperability for payment networks. Issuers and acquirers can handle intraday settlements more flexibly, leveraging both blockchain and conventional channels.
The new integration makes it possible to move funds between RLUSD and traditional U.S. dollars, supporting transfers by ways such as Automated Clearing House (ACH), wire transfers, and real-time payments—all through one banking and API platform.
This approach allows fintech companies to rapidly add stablecoin payment options to their services without building out new systems from scratch, helping them streamline operations for domestic and cross-border payments.
Adam Goller, Head of Fintech Banking at Cross River, noted that the integration will reduce reliance on multiple partners and simplify cross-border money movement.
Markus Infanger, Senior Vice President at RippleX, underlined the importance of bringing stablecoin solutions directly into banking frameworks, rather than treating them as siloed financial products.
RLUSD and the importance of the XRP LedgerRLUSD is Ripple’s stablecoin, each unit backed by cash, U.S. Treasury bills, and other liquid assets to guarantee a 1:1 peg with the U.S. dollar. Ripple maintains regular third-party attestations of these reserves.
The integration utilizes the XRP Ledger, a decentralized public blockchain that supports rapid and continuous transaction processing. On average, transactions on the XRPL finalize in three to five seconds and can be executed at any time of day.
By linking RLUSD to established banking platforms via the XRP Ledger, the partnership aims to make blockchain-based settlements accessible to businesses already using conventional financial tools. This could be particularly useful for fintech firms engaged in cross-border trade, merchant payments, and complex treasury operations.
Mini dictionary: Cross River Bank is a U.S. commercial bank specializing in real-time, API-based banking solutions for fintech companies. The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is a public and decentralized blockchain platform designed for fast, low-fee digital asset transfer and settlement.
Building on prior stablecoin initiativesCross River previously launched a stablecoin payments service in November 2025, tying digital currencies into its real-time banking system to link traditional and blockchain-based transactions.
This original platform was designed to support network settlement, merchant payouts, on- and off-ramp functionalities, and streamlined treasury management. RLUSD’s addition expands the suite of payment options available to companies operating on Cross River’s network.
Recent figures from Cross River’s latest announcement indicate RLUSD’s market cap has surpassed $2.5 billion, with over $1 billion in RLUSD issued on the XRP Ledger. This points to a growing role for RLUSD in institutional payments and settlements.
MetricRLUSD TotalIssued on XRPLMarket Capitalization$2.5 billion$1 billionThe impact of this integration will depend on the rate at which fintechs and payment networks adopt it. Currently, the service is active in only a limited set of U.S. states, so national coverage has yet to be achieved.
The expansion of RLUSD within Cross River’s core payment infrastructure aims to make blockchain settlement more accessible and efficient for a wide array of fintech partners, but actual adoption will reveal its long-term significance.
Companies already using Cross River’s banking solutions may gain a streamlined route to stablecoin settlements, reducing complexity and potentially improving settlement speed and flexibility.
Ethereum a jeho sítě L2 za 90 dní vypořádaly stablecoinové převody v hodnotě 16,75 bilionů USD, což představuje 77 % objemu napříč všemi sítěmi. Base z toho tvořila 8,5 bilionu USD.
Stablecoins can live on almost any blockchain. Over the past 90 days, most of their volume still flowed through one family of networks.
According to a report from Ethereum Institutional dated October 15, 2026, $16.75 trillion in stablecoin transfer volume settled on Ethereum mainnet and its layer-2 networks between July 15 and October 12, 2026. That works out to 77% of the $21.55 trillion in stablecoin transfers recorded across all networks over the same stretch.
The data comes from Token Terminal.
Where the money actually moved
The most interesting detail sits inside the total, in the breakdown by network.
Ethereum mainnet settled $7.1 trillion in stablecoin transfers during the period. Base, the layer-2 network, settled $8.5 trillion. Optimism handled $0.8 trillion, and a collection of other Ethereum layer-2s accounted for the remaining $0.35 trillion.
Base alone accounted for more than half of the Ethereum ecosystem’s $16.75 trillion total. The report places that result within a broader mid-2026 pattern: users and capital drifting toward lower-cost layer-2 networks, with Base capturing larger slices of the stablecoin transfer market.
Not exactly your morning coffee
Ethereum Institutional says the volume is driven mainly by large institutional transfers and DeFi-related flows. That includes flash loans and liquidity provision, not pure payment activity.
The report also notes that no new protocol launches or issuer-specific announcements occurred during the period. The volumes reflect ongoing trends rather than a sudden change in market structure.
Why the share matters more than the size
A 77% share of transfer volume signals that Ethereum’s ecosystem remains the default venue for serious stablecoin flows. The remaining 23% of volume, spread across other networks, represents a meaningful amount of activity. Ethereum’s lead is substantial. It is not a monopoly.
What this means for investors and builders
The Base figure complicates the story in an interesting way. Value captured by layer-2 networks does not necessarily flow back to Ethereum mainnet in proportion to the activity. A trillion dollars moving on Base generates fees on Base first.
For builders, stablecoin users appear to care about cost, and they are willing to leave mainnet to save on fees while staying inside the Ethereum ecosystem. Applications that ignore layer-2 networks may be missing where a large share of the activity now happens.
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Komunita Starknetu hlasuje v nezávazném průzkumu o přechodu na samostatnou síť Layer 1 odolnou vůči kvantovým hrozbám. Token STRK zůstane zachován a mosty s Ethereem mají zůstat otevřené.
The Starknet community has begun voting to determine whether to explore a transition to a self-contained, quantum threat-resistant Layer 1 structure. The vote, which opened today and will last seven days, is non-binding.
At the heart of the proposal is the argument that a portion of Starknet’s security is tied to Ethereum’s infrastructure and update schedule. Specifically, the Ethereum bridge and data accessibility scheme are described as dependencies that Starknet cannot change on its own.
In contrast, it is argued that Starknet’s hash-based STARK proofs and computational structure provide an advantage in post-quantum security research. The standalone network option aims to bring more of this research directly under Starknet’s control.
The community announcement stated that regardless of which path is chosen, the existing token will remain STRK and no new tokens will be issued. It was also stated that the bridges from Ethereum to Starknet will remain open.
A “yes” vote won’t mean the network will immediately separate from Ethereum. First, research will begin, followed by detailed proposals and new votes. A “no” vote would mean that post-quantum security work will continue within the existing Layer 2 structure.
The chart shows the recent increase in STRK price.
*This is not investment advice.
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Vitalik Buterin uvedl, že Ethereum dokáže fungovat bez jeho přímého zapojení díky decentralizovanému vedení ze strany komunity. AI by podle něj mohla urychlit ambiciózní plán Lean Ethereum.
Most founders spend their careers making themselves indispensable. Vitalik Buterin keeps making the case that Ethereum should be able to run without him.
The Ethereum co-founder has again stressed that the protocol can progress without his direct involvement, as more community members take on responsibility for its core values. He made the point most recently at the Network State Conference 2026 in Singapore on October 9. It is a theme he has returned to repeatedly this year.
What Buterin said in Singapore
Buterin used the Singapore stage to describe a shift toward a widely distributed leadership model across the Ethereum community.
He also linked that shift to technology. Buterin said AI could speed up the “Lean Ethereum” roadmap, a planned overhaul meant to make the protocol more efficient.
Lean Ethereum is not a minor patch. The proposal aims to replace significant core components of the protocol, which makes it one of the more ambitious engineering projects in the ecosystem.
A smaller Ethereum Foundation, by design
In May, he said the Ethereum Foundation (EF) should become smaller and concentrate on a narrow set of core properties.
Those properties are censorship resistance, open source development, privacy and security. Everything else, in his framing, is fair game for other ecosystem participants to pick up.
Buterin also said at the time that his own personal influence would diminish.
He has described the EF as just one node among thousands in the Ethereum ecosystem.
The walkaway test
Buterin has a name for the standard he wants Ethereum to meet: the “walkaway test.” The idea is that the protocol should keep functioning through external contributions, even if any single team or person stopped showing up.
He emphasized Ethereum’s ability to pass that test at the 4th Hong Kong Web3 Festival on April 20, 2026.
Recent discussions in the community have also put weight on external support from key players across the ecosystem.
Not a new idea for Buterin
Back in 2021, at the “AskVitalikBA” conference, Buterin made the same basic point in plainer terms.
“Ethereum will exist with or without Vitalik Buterin.”
Concerns about how the EF would restructure as community involvement grew were already visible around that time.
What has changed is the specificity. In 2021, the idea was a philosophical statement. In 2026, it comes with a defined list of EF priorities, a named test, and a technical roadmap that Buterin thinks AI could accelerate.
What this means for Ethereum’s stakeholders
Buterin is actively trying to remove himself from that equation. If the walkaway test holds up in practice, Ethereum’s long-term story rests more on the depth of its contributor base than on any one name.
A smaller EF also changes the competitive dynamics inside the ecosystem. Work the foundation chooses not to do creates openings for other teams, companies and research groups.
The things to watch are concrete. One is how quickly the EF follows through on narrowing its focus to censorship resistance, open source, privacy and security. Another is which outside players step in to take on work the foundation sheds. A third is whether Lean Ethereum’s milestones actually arrive sooner, as Buterin suggests AI might allow.
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The world's largest meme token by market capitalization, Dogecoin has continued to face a steady price downturn since the new month began.
Amid this prolonged market volatility, the meme token has continued to witness increased sell pressure from traders who have begun to trade with caution.
Did this whale just sell?As of October 15, onchain monitoring firm Whale Alert showcased data revealing that it had spotted a Dogecoin whale transferring 300 million DOGE to the world's largest crypto exchange by volume, Binance.
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According to the data, the transfer happened in a single transaction worth about $24.1 million as DOGE was trading at around $0.0803 at the time.
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While the transfer comes amid the ongoing October crypto market downturn, it has drawn attention from market participants who are watching closely to observe the behavior of traders, especially large holders.
Considering the timing of the transfer, the move has been perceived as a potential sell attempt, as it is commonly believed that tokens are often dumped on crypto exchanges like Binance to be sold.
Dogecoin price outlookIt is noteworthy that transactions like this alone do not typically confirm that a whale or the sender intends to sell the tokens.
As such, it is quite uncertain whether the move would have a potential impact on the price movement of Dogecoin, as it may be neither a bearish nor a bullish move.
Regardless, the transfer tends to briefly increase the amount of DOGE tokens available for sale on the exchange, which does not paint a positive outlook for DOGE's price.
Visa zahájila komerční využívání USDC k téměř okamžitému předfinancování přeshraničních výplat prostřednictvím Visa Direct; prvním partnerem je Inyo Global.
Visa moved its stablecoin payment capabilities from pilot programs into commercial production on October 15, 2026, letting businesses prefund cross-border payouts through Visa Direct using USDC in near real time. Payments infrastructure provider Inyo Global is the first enabler of the offering, according to Visa’s announcement.
The shift takes Visa’s stablecoin strategy from testing into live commercial operations, giving money transmitters, fintechs, banks and payment businesses a new way to fund international payouts outside traditional banking funding windows. It also marks the first time Visa has moved a stablecoin product into live commercial use on the Visa Direct rail.
From Pilot to Production Visa introduced two stablecoin pilot programs through Visa Direct in 2025: a prefunding pilot and a payout pilot. The prefunding test explored letting clients supply USDC to back their own Visa Direct activity, while the payout test explored settling funds to recipients on stablecoin rails. Both demonstrated how the assets could support cross-border funding, liquidity management and global money movement.
Those pilots now move into real-world commercial operations, with Inyo Global integrating the prefunding capability into its platform as the first enabler. Through a single connection, Inyo’s platform lets businesses onboard users, manage fraud and compliance, accept payments, and send domestic and international payouts across more than 180 countries, powered by Visa Direct. Clients can now prefund those payouts with USDC around the clock instead of relying only on traditional funding windows.
What Visa’s Stablecoin Payments Actually Do The new capability targets the way businesses fund cross-border payouts. Rather than waiting for traditional banking funding windows, an Inyo client can move USDC to prefund a Visa Direct payout in near real time, then settle in local currency on the receiving end. Visa frames this as a liquidity and money-movement tool for payment businesses, not a consumer product.
“The next chapter for stablecoins is adoption,” said Vira Platonova, Global Head of Visa Direct, adding that years of partner pilots are now translating into live implementations. Visa’s earlier stablecoin work includes adding settlement partners to its Visa Direct stablecoin network and connecting onchain lending to stablecoin card financing.
What It Means for Stablecoin Adoption The production launch is a step in Visa’s broader push to make stablecoins usable in everyday payment infrastructure, moving the assets from experimental pilots toward a standard way to fund cross-border payouts. Inyo Global co-founder Robson Dantas said the integration gives money transmitters and fintechs “a new way to fund their payouts, one that is available around the clock” through the same Inyo APIs they already use.
Visa said it is working with clients and partners to bring stablecoin-enabled capabilities to additional money-movement use cases around the world, signaling that more enablers beyond Inyo Global are likely to follow. The rollout gives the stablecoin sector a concrete production use case from a major payment network, a sign that dollar-backed tokens are shifting from speculation toward operational settlement infrastructure. The announcement does not state how much volume is expected to move through the new channel or when additional partners will go live.
Frequently Asked Questions What did Visa announce about stablecoins? Visa moved its Visa Direct stablecoin capabilities from pilot to commercial production on October 15, 2026, with payments infrastructure provider Inyo Global as the first enabler.
What can businesses do with Visa’s stablecoin payments? They can prefund cross-border payouts through Visa Direct using USDC in near real time, instead of relying only on traditional banking funding windows.
Who is Inyo Global? Inyo Global is a payments infrastructure provider serving money transmitters, fintechs, banks and payment businesses; its platform handles onboarding, fraud and compliance, and payouts across more than 180 countries.
Does this change how consumers pay? The announcement focuses on business-to-business money movement for companies that run cross-border payouts through Visa Direct, and does not introduce a consumer-facing product.
Will more partners join? Visa said it is working with clients and partners to bring stablecoin-enabled capabilities to more use cases, but did not name additional enablers or a timeline.
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Spotové ETF navázané na Zcash zaznamenaly 14. října první denní čistý příliv od 22. září ve výši 3,68 milionu USD. Týdenní toky však zůstávají záporné.
Spot Zcash ETFs recorded their first daily net inflow since September 22, taking in $3.68 million on October 14, but weekly flows remain negative.
Spot Zcash ($ZEC) exchange-traded funds have recorded their first daily net inflow since September 22, a possible sign that investor demand for the privacy coin is returning after a weak stretch.
On October 14, the products took in $3.68 million, according to a Tokenpost report carried by Pluang. The same report said Zcash ETFs were the larger of two inflow stories that day, ahead of XRP funds, which drew $740,400. It also put Zcash ETF net assets at $645 million, with $179 million in cumulative inflows.
Weekly flows still negativeThe inflow is not large enough to turn the week positive. The funds would need strong sessions on Thursday and Friday to avoid a third consecutive week of net outflows.
The market backdrop has been uneven. Invezz reported on October 14 that ZEC was trading around $1,264 after gains on Tuesday and Wednesday, but that persistent withdrawals from Grayscale's Zcash fund were still weighing on demand. A later KuCoin market note said ZEC fell below $1,115 on Thursday, with macro pressure outweighing the isolated ETF inflow.
Background on the Zcash ETFThe main product is Grayscale's The Zcash ETF (ticker ZCSH). According to a Grayscale filing with the SEC, the fund launched on NYSE Arca on August 25, 2026, and its assets under management passed $500 million by September 8. The same filing said ZCSH was the only exchange-traded product offering spot exposure to ZEC at the time. It also noted that an investment in the fund is not a direct investment in ZEC.
ZCSH converted from the Grayscale Zcash Trust, which had traded over the counter. Its prospectus shows the trust historically traded at large premiums and discounts to the value of its holdings, a gap that the ETF structure is designed to narrow through share creation and redemption.
For now, a single day of inflows after weeks of weakness is a modest data point. Whether it marks a shift in sentiment will depend on flows over the coming sessions and on broader market conditions.
Sources
Pluang/Tokenpost: U.S. XRP and Zcash ETFs see $4.42M net inflows on Oct 14SEC filing: The Zcash ETF (ZCSH) press release, Form 8-KInvezz: Zcash jumps 6% in two days despite fresh Grayscale outflows
Fortitude Mining Holdings u Zcash překonala hash rate 5,0 GSol/s. Objednávka 9 000 těžebních zařízení Bitmain má zvýšit kapacitu o 145 % na přibližně 12,8 GSol/s.
Fortitude Mining Holdings has pushed its Zcash hashrate past 5.0 GSol/s, a milestone the company reached as of October 15, 2026.
The goal is ambitious: Fortitude wants to cement its position as the largest vertically integrated Zcash mining platform.
The jump came quickly. Earlier in October, the company’s hashrate sat at approximately 4.7 GSol/s.
What 5 GSol/s actually means Zcash runs on an algorithm called Equihash, so its hashrate is measured in “solutions per second” rather than the hashes per second Bitcoin miners talk about. A GSol/s is one billion of those solutions every second.
Fortitude’s slice of the Zcash pie is already substantial. In the first half of 2026, the company mined 72,696 ZEC, which works out to roughly 28% of network production over that period.
The operation runs across seven US sites with over 60 MW of power capacity under contract.
The Bitmain shopping spree In July 2026, the company placed an order for 9,000 Bitmain Antminer Z15 Pro miners. The price tag was about $31.5 million.
Those machines are expected to add 7.56 GSol/s to Fortitude’s fleet. The company projects that the order will lift capacity by 145%, taking its total to approximately 12.8 GSol/s.
In October 2026, Fortitude signed a letter of intent with Bitmain covering up to $100 million in next-generation mining equipment.
The commitment is non-binding. The planned $20 million refundable deposit for that deal is set to be paid in ZEC, rather than dollars.
The Hut 8 connection and the road to TUDE Fortitude is led by CEO Jaime Leverton, who previously ran Hut 8.
The company is preparing for a listing under the proposed ticker TUDE.
Alongside the listing preparation, Fortitude has been upsizing its credit facility and gearing up for acquisitions.
What this means for Zcash and investors A single operator producing around 28% of network output in the first half of the year is meaningful, and planned expansion could push that share higher if competitors do not keep pace.
The July order is expected to deliver a 145% capacity increase. Delivery timing, installation, and power availability all have to line up for those projections to become reality.
The Bitmain letter of intent carries even more uncertainty. Up to $100 million is a headline-friendly number, but a non-binding agreement can shrink, shift, or disappear before money changes hands.
The items to watch from here: whether the Z15 Pro fleet comes online and lifts hashrate toward the approximately 12.8 GSol/s target, whether the Bitmain letter of intent converts into a binding order, and how the TUDE listing and any acquisitions reshape the company’s balance sheet.
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Spoluzakladatel Zcash Eli Ben-Sasson označil cenu 2 000 USD za ZEC za samozřejmou a v dlouhodobém horizontu očekává 5 000 USD. ZEC za 24 hodin klesl o 10,23 % na 1 098 USD.
Zcash cofounder Eli Ben-Sasson renewed his optimistic outlook for the ZEC token, suggesting in a recent X post that a $2,000 price target is a “no-brainer” and projecting a potential climb to $5,000 over the long term. Ben-Sasson’s remarks addressed possible scenarios for ZEC in 2026.
Zcash recent price actionZcash, a privacy-focused cryptocurrency designed to provide anonymous transactions, surged to $1,696 on September 26, reaching its highest point in months after a sustained rally. However, the price has since lost momentum. As of the latest data, ZEC traded at $1,098, reflecting a decline of 10.23% over the past 24 hours. The broader crypto market experienced widespread selling following new inflation data that spurred concerns about potential Federal Reserve interest rate hikes this month.
To reach Ben-Sasson’s $2,000 target, ZEC would need to increase by more than 82% from its current price. The path forward may prove challenging if current market headwinds persist.
Technical levels and market sentimentThe recent pullback pushed Zcash below its daily MA 50, a moving average that had previously supported price increases during August 2026. Regaining this technical level could encourage bullish traders to drive the price higher and test resistance in the $1,300 to $1,400 range, with further upside toward $1,700 and potentially $2,000 if momentum continues.
Zcash needs to reclaim key technical support before bulls can attempt a rally toward $1,700 and $2,000.
Santiment analytics reported that ZEC gained approximately 48% between September 15 and September 26, 2026. However, by October 14, the token had lost nearly all those gains.
During this period, open interest in ZEC peaked at 1.60 million coins. By October 14, open interest had fallen by 2.5% compared to mid-September. Social volume also dropped significantly, with a high of 671 ZEC mentions during the rally, falling to just 50 on October 14, marking the quietest day since September 2. Despite the declining attention and reduced leverage, ZEC rose past $1,650 during the rally.
DateZEC PriceOpen InterestSocial MentionsSep 15, 2026~$1,1461.60 million ZEC–Sep 26, 2026$1,696 (peak)–671Oct 14, 2026~$1,0982.5% below Sep 1550 (quietest since Sep 2)Upgrade and market outlookA mainnet decision on the Zcash NU7 upgrade is expected on October 20, 2026. Despite this upcoming event, social dominance statistics for ZEC are at their lowest since early September, indicating subdued interest from the online community.
Eli Ben-Sasson’s bullish forecast keeps a spotlight on ZEC, though the market awaits further catalyst events and technical confirmation to support a renewed rally.
Mini dictionary: NU7 upgrade, the next major protocol update for Zcash, aims to implement technical improvements to enhance privacy, efficiency, and network functionality. Each upgrade on the Zcash network is designated “Network Upgrade” followed by a sequential number. NU7 is scheduled for a mainnet activation decision in October 2026.
Online metrics show declining social buzz around Zcash, even during rapid price movement, as open interest also recedes since last month’s peak.
ZEC klesl z maxima 1 650 USD dosaženého 26. září na zhruba 1 145 USD k 14. říjnu, tedy o přibližně 30 %. O spuštění upgradu NU7 na mainnetu se rozhodne 20. října.
Zcash price prediction just got trickier. ZEC surged roughly 48% between September 15 and September 26, then surrendered nearly all those gains by October 14. Now, with the NU7 upgrade’s mainnet decision scheduled for October 20, attention has faded just as the next catalyst approaches.
ZEC’s Rally Lost Steam After SeptemberZEC’s daily closing price peaked at $1,650 on September 26. By October 14, it had fallen around 30% from that high, closing at $1,145 only about 3% above its September 15 starting point.
That’s a dramatic round trip. The rally looked impressive on the way up, but the latest figures show how little of that move remained. Anyone treating the September surge as a durable breakout has a tougher chart to defend now.
Open Interest and Social Buzz Peaked Earlier$ZEC ran about 48% from Sep 15 to Sep 26 and had handed back nearly all of it by Oct 14. Santiment data shows open interest in coins peaked first on Sep 17, then social volume on Sep 18, and finally the daily price close on Sep 26. The $1,145 close on Oct 14 sat about 3% above… pic.twitter.com/Ub3oxmfBRv
— Santiment Intelligence (@SantimentData) October 15, 2026 Santiment data shows open interest in coins peaked first, reaching 1.60 million ZEC on September 17. Social volume followed on September 18, topping out at 671 mentions. Price didn’t reach its closing high until September 26.
In other words, leverage and online attention peaked before the market did. ZEC continued climbing even as both measures had moved past their highs. By October 14, open interest was 2.5% below its September 15 level, while social volume had dropped to just 50 mentions, the quietest reading since September 2.
NU7 Decision Arrives as Attention FadesThe upcoming Zcash NU7 mainnet decision is now the next date to watch. It lands on October 20, with social volume at its lowest point since early September.
That doesn’t automatically mean a rebound is coming. Nor does weak attention prove another decline is inevitable. The immediate question is whether the upgrade decision changes market interest after ZEC gave back almost the entire rally.
For now, the Zcash price prediction hinges on whether the NU7 decision can revive attention and price momentum or whether September’s surge remains a short-lived move that failed to hold.
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Zcash Names spustil předběžný přístup k názvům pro stíněné platby, které nahrazují dlouhé adresy uživatelskými jmény a zachovávají soukromí odesílatele, příjemce i převáděné částky.
People can send shielded Zcash using names such as alice instead of copying long addresses or scanning QR codes, bringing private peer-to-peer payments closer to the experience of payment apps.
HOUSTON, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zcash Names opens Early Access today, giving people who reserved names the first opportunity to register them and use names such as alice instead of long Zcash addresses.
A Zcash name makes sending private digital money more like sending money to a username in a payment app. A sender can enter a name in their Zcash wallet instead of copying a long address or scanning a QR code.
Payments use Zcash's shielded system, allowing the name to be shared publicly while keeping the sender, receiver, and amount hidden from public view on the blockchain.
Zcash Names is intended to close one of the usability gaps between cryptocurrency and payment apps while allowing peer-to-peer payments without a financial intermediary.
Fourteen wallets, explorers, and other apps, including Cake, Edge, Noir, and Zingo, integrated Zcash Names during earlier beta releases. A name can be used across participating apps rather than being tied to one wallet. An SDK is available to support integrations, and an explorer lets people resolve names to addresses and view the history of a name.
Early Access and Registration
Early Access begins October 15, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern for people who reserved a name.
Reservations cost 0.005 ZEC and provide access to the registration queue. Reservations can be made until the queue closes.
Yearly registration starts at $20 for names of six characters or longer and increases for shorter names, up to $10,000 a year for a single-character name. Permanent registration costs three times the yearly price.
Open registration begins on October 30 or after all reserved participants have had an opportunity to register, whichever comes later.
As of publication, 10,802 names had been added to the waitlist since April. Of those, 973 had paid reservations since August 18.
Another 1,564 names are protected from public registration to reduce impersonation and name squatting. That group includes prominent names already registered through the Ethereum Name Service (ENS).
How Zcash Names Works
Zcash does not support general-purpose smart contracts, so Zcash Names uses Zcash transactions to record who controls a name.
When the Zcash Names registrar accepts a registration or update, it records the name's current state on Zcash, including its associated address, expiration, and a link to the previous state. Wallets use those records to determine who currently controls the name.
The name, the address it resolves to, and the history of registrations, updates, and releases are public. Payments made to a shielded Zcash address can remain shielded.
The registrar processes claims inside a trusted execution environment, a protected computing environment that restricts access to the software and data used in that process.
A Zcash-native naming system was also discussed at TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026. During "The Zcash Moment" on the OKX Main Stage on October 7, Balaji Srinivasan, founder of The Network State, said, “The next step will eventually be something like ZNS, which has all those good properties, but then has various levels of selective revelation with viewing keys." Video of the remarks is available at https://x.com/ZcashNames/status/2107811296129515548.
Logos, current waitlist figures, and more information about the design are available at https://www.zcashnames.com/press.
About Zcash Names
Zcash Names is a naming protocol for shielded Zcash addresses. It lets people use human-readable names in place of long addresses when sending Zcash through supported wallets and apps.
It succeeds ZECpages, the directory James Joseph started in 2020, and draws on ZcashMe, which lets users prove control of a Zcash address, something Zcash does not support natively. In 2026, the naming system moved on-chain.
The protocol is developed by James Joseph, Julian Abraham, and Lana Ivina. Zcash Community Grants has funded development of Zcash Names and a Zcash program at Network School.
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Aave V4 now lets users on Circle’s Arc network borrow dollars against euros without selling the euros first.
The feature lives in a dedicated Forex spoke, where EURC can be posted as collateral to borrow USDC.
How the Forex spoke works Aave V4 went live on Arc around September 16, 2026. It launched with a lineup of assets that includes USDC, EURC, cirBTC, and WETH.
The protocol uses a hub-and-spoke design. On Arc, the hub is called the Core Liquidity Hub. The Forex spoke draws liquidity from that hub, so euro holders can tap the same pool of dollars everyone else uses.
The key detail is risk separation. In the Main spoke, EURC has a 0% collateral factor. Euro deposits there carry no borrowing power at all.
The Forex spoke is where EURC becomes useful collateral. A user who holds euro stablecoins can borrow USDC against them and keep their euro exposure intact.
Isolating this activity in its own spoke means any trouble with EURC collateral stays contained. The Main spoke does not inherit the currency risk.
The numbers so far Data from Aave Tracker and Aavescan as of October 15, 2026, paints a picture of a deep hub and a quiet new route.
The Arc Core hub held approximately $294 million in supplied liquidity. Around $143 million of that was USDC. Borrowing in the Core hub stood at roughly $110 million.
The Forex spoke had about $68,000 supplied and about $32,000 borrowed.
The base borrow rate for the euro stablecoin is around 0.44%.
EURC is capped at 10M in the Forex spoke, a conservative limit set because secondary liquidity for the asset is limited. If liquidations ever need to happen, thin secondary markets can make unwinding positions harder, so a smaller ceiling limits the potential damage.
Why Arc, and why now Arc is Circle’s own network, and Circle issues both USDC and EURC.
The network also comes with an unusual roster of validators. BlackRock, Visa, and Mastercard are among the institutional validators securing Arc.
Aave V4 itself targets stablecoin-native and institutional use cases.
What this means For Aave, the Forex spoke is as much a test of the V4 design as it is a product launch. The hub-and-spoke model is built to let the protocol add specialized markets without exposing the whole system to each new risk.
With roughly $294 million sitting in the Core hub and only about $68,000 supplied in the Forex spoke, there is plenty of room to grow.
The 10M EURC cap is the number to watch. If supply in the Forex spoke starts approaching it, governance will face a decision about whether secondary liquidity has deepened enough to raise the limit.
A base rate around 0.44% for EURC reflects light demand, and any meaningful jump would suggest real usage is picking up.
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Uniswap, a leading decentralized exchange (DEX) platform, is seeing a notable rise in stablecoin trading activity. According to the RWA Foundation, Uniswap recorded $91.1 million in stablecoin trading volume over the last 24 hours, positioning itself at the forefront of stablecoin-driven DEX growth within that period.
Surge in Stablecoin Volume on UniswapThe fresh trading data highlights Uniswap’s central role in decentralized finance as traders rely increasingly on stablecoin pools for seamless swaps between cryptocurrencies and dollar-pegged assets. As liquidity providers and traders seek to minimize volatility, stablecoins continue to serve as a backbone for DEX operations.
The reported increase in volume reflects strong participation but does not automatically signal a parallel rise in protocol revenue or in demand for Uniswap’s native token, UNI. Analysts suggest that a full evaluation of the trend requires monitoring trading activity beyond the 24-hour window to establish whether it marks a sustained shift or just a temporary surge.
Uniswap’s platform, which allows permissionless trading of ERC-20 assets, has become a key venue for stablecoin liquidity. This dynamic is particularly notable amid increased liquidity competition among DEXs and rising demand for efficient swaps.
Mini dictionary: RWA Foundation, a research group focused on real-world assets and decentralized finance analytics.
While stablecoin volumes are climbing, the relationship between this trend and UNI price performance remains indirect. Trading metrics such as spot volume, open interest, and funding rate from derivatives trading are also used by market participants to gauge UNI’s prospects.
UNI Price Action Near $6.89 Sparks Technical DebateTechnical analysis by Crypto With Gopal, a cryptocurrency market analyst, points to a triangle breakout pattern in UNI following a period of price consolidation. The token recently broke past descending resistance, briefly retracing to the $6.89 level—an area seen as pivotal by traders watching for signs of sustained bullish momentum.
Should buyers manage to defend the $6.89 mark and push UNI back towards resistance, the conditions for a further breakout could strengthen, giving the token solid ground for the next major move upward.
However, technical signals can be inconclusive without additional confirmation. A confirmed breakout typically requires not only a price move above resistance but also increased trading volume and sustained buying pressure. Falling below support at $6.89 would counter the bullish scenario and weaken the technical outlook.
The $8 to $9 range now serves as the immediate resistance zone. Clearing this level would improve odds of a move toward analyst-proposed targets in the $14 to $15 range. Failure to hold above former resistance could lead to renewed downside risk for the token.
LevelStatusSignificance$6.89SupportKey breakout zone to hold for bullish setup$8 – $9ResistanceImmediate upside hurdle; breakout could open way to higher targets$14 – $15TargetUpper target proposed by analystOutlook: Technical Tests and Market ParticipationIn the short term, UNI’s setup depends on whether it can remain above $6.89 and move toward $8–$9. A successful defense and recovery would back analyst opinions suggesting a potential bullish trend. If the bullish pattern fails and the token drops below support, the technical case for immediate recovery would weaken.
Broader ecosystem activity, as reflected in stablecoin trading volumes, represents positive engagement for Uniswap but is not in itself a sign of guaranteed price appreciation for UNI. Protocol stakeholders continue to track technical signals and real trading data for clues about near-term direction.
Continued support at $6.89, resistance breakthroughs, and ongoing stablecoin volume will remain key technical factors shaping UNI’s momentum in the current environment.
Avalanche (AVAX) chain fees have climbed from $1,066 on July 30 to a peak of $64,010 on September 24. Here is what is driving the rise and what it means for AVAX.
Avalanche chain revenue has risen sharply since late summer. Daily fees generated by @avax were as low as $1,066 on July 30 and have grown steadily since. The daily figure now sits closer to $10,000 to $20,000, and it reached as high as $64,010 on September 24.
The jump raises a familiar question for $AVAX holders: is a broader recovery in the token finally taking shape?
What is behind the rise in Avalanche feesSeveral factors appear to be feeding into higher on-chain activity. Cryptonomist reported in early September that fees on the Avalanche decentralised exchange Pharaoh CL had jumped more than 1,150% over 30 days, pointing to a pickup in DeFi trading.
Real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation is another theme. According to Crypto Briefing, citing The Defiant, AVAX rose 49.7% over four weeks, outpacing Bitcoin and Ether. The report attributed the move to the Helicon upgrade and $266 million in RWA growth on the network.
Current data is broadly consistent with the fee levels described above. CoinGecko shows Avalanche recorded $10,238 in fees over the past 24 hours. Tron Weekly, citing Chainspect, said the network generated $97,348 in revenue over seven days, the first time it crossed the $95,000 weekly mark.
Is AVAX season finally here?The price has responded, but context matters. CryptoTicker reported AVAX at around $11.09 on October 12, up 7.2% on the day, while Bitcoin, Ether, Solana and XRP were all lower over the week.
Even so, the token remains far below its past highs. AOL noted that on October 10, AVAX traded about 93% below its peak of $144.96. The same piece cautioned that the only mechanical link between institutional fund activity and coin price is transaction fees, which are small relative to billion-dollar market caps.
The scale of revenue is also modest. At $432,400 over 30 days, annualised network earnings would be about $5.2 million, according to Coingabbar, citing Chainspect data. That is small against a market capitalisation of roughly $4.6 billion.
Fee growth from a very low base is a positive sign for usage, but it does not on its own confirm a lasting trend for the token. Traders will be watching whether revenue holds at current levels and whether AVAX can clear resistance near $11.60.
Sources:
Crypto Briefing: Avalanche's AVAX gains 50% in four weeks
Tron Weekly: Avalanche network activity and AVAX price outlook
CoinGecko: Avalanche price and fee data
DeFi Development Corp. zvýšila roční sazbu dividendy u prioritních akcií CHAD z 13 % na 14 %, což při jmenovité hodnotě 10 USD představuje 1,40 USD na akcii.
DeFi Development Corp. just made its preferred stock a little more generous. The Nasdaq-listed Solana treasury company is raising the annual dividend rate on its CHAD preferred shares from 13.00% to 14.00%.
What changed for CHAD holders DeFi Development Corp. (Nasdaq: DFDV) announced the increase on October 15, 2026. The new rate applies to its Variable Rate Series C Perpetual Preferred Stock, which trades under the ticker CHAD.
The higher payout kicks in starting November 2, 2026. Based on the $10.00 stated amount per share, annual dividend income rises to $1.40 per share from $1.30.
The math looks even better for early buyers. CHAD’s initial offering priced at $8.00 per share on September 3, 2026, raising approximately $11 million in gross proceeds. Anyone who bought at that price and still holds is now collecting $1.40 a year on an $8.00 outlay, or 17.5% on cost.
The dividends are cumulative, which means any skipped payments pile up and remain owed to shareholders. Payments are made daily when declared by the board.
The board has also authorized a repurchase program for CHAD shares, with a focus on achieving a $10 par value.
How CHAD fits the Solana treasury playbook CHAD is a perpetual, non-convertible preferred stock. Perpetual means there is no maturity date. Non-convertible means holders cannot swap their shares into common stock, so the dividend is the whole point. The instrument is backed by DeFi Development’s SOL treasury, which the company aims to put to work through strategies including staking.
As of mid-October 2026, the company’s holdings reached approximately 2.586 million SOL and equivalents.
CEO Joseph Onorati framed the higher rate as a way to make CHAD more attractive as an income-generating investment. The strategy ties directly to the treasury: proceeds from future CHAD sales are expected to fund further SOL accumulation.
DeFi Development plans to execute as much as $300 million in additional CHAD share issuances. For context, that would be roughly 27 times the gross proceeds from the September debut.
The pitch to common shareholders is SOL-per-share growth. If preferred investors fund new SOL purchases, common holders own a slice of a bigger treasury without the company issuing more common stock to pay for it.
From real estate to digital credit DeFi Development did not start life as a crypto treasury. The company pivoted from a prior real estate platform to a strategy built around holding Solana.
The variable rate structure allows the board to raise or change the payout as conditions shift. This latest move is the first visible use of that lever.
What this means for investors and the treasury model Because the dividends are cumulative, the obligation does not vanish in a bad quarter. The treasury backing CHAD is denominated in a crypto asset that can swing sharply. A falling SOL price would shrink the asset base while the dividend obligation stays fixed in dollar terms. Preferred holders sit ahead of common shareholders, but they are still exposed to the health of the treasury.
For common shareholders, the question is whether the cost of the preferred funding is worth the SOL it buys. If staking yields and SOL appreciation outpace a 14% dividend over time, the structure grows SOL per share.
The things to track from here are straightforward. Watch where CHAD trades relative to its $10.00 stated amount, how quickly the company taps its issuance capacity, and whether the SOL treasury keeps growing beyond 2.586 million.
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Solana ve 3. čtvrtletí 2026 zaznamenala rekordní objem tokenizovaných akcií ve výši více než 7,1 miliardy USD. Počet peněženek jejich držitelů překročil 1,2 milionu.
Solana logo, official brand asset from solana.com/branding. Alpenglow is a Solana consensus upgrade.
Solana has achieved a significant milestone, recording its highest ever quarterly volume in tokenized equities, exceeding $7.1 billion in the third quarter of 2026. This development, reported by @SolanaFloor, underscores the platform’s growing influence in the tokenized stock market. The network’s on-chain equities activity reached a record, with official data from September showing about $4.4 billion in volume. Solana’s ecosystem, which includes platforms like Raydium and xStocks, continues to attract a large number of participants, with holder wallets surpassing 1.2 million. The increase in activity is reflective of Solana’s substantial share of the cross-chain tokenized equity market.
Key Takeaways The record Q3 volume on Solana appears consistent with growing interest and confidence in the platform’s tokenized equities market. Market pricing suggests a potential positive impact on Solana’s value, as participants may view the milestone as supportive of price increases. The large volume of tokenized equity activity indicates robust network engagement, suggesting continued growth on Solana. What to Watch Observers will be keen to see if Solana’s increased tokenized equities volume translates into a rise in its native token’s market value. Key developments such as regulatory changes, further ETF approvals, or major partnerships could influence market sentiment and pricing. Additionally, any changes in decentralized exchange volumes or new wallet integrations would likely impact Solana’s market position and perceived value. Market participants will be watching for any indicators that could suggest further upward momentum for Solana’s price in the coming weeks.
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