Today's Highlights
1. Cronos EVM Mainnet v1.8 Upgrade is scheduled to go live on October 22, 2026
2. Arcus to cut trading volume requirements for lower fee tiers on October 23, 2026
3. XRP Ledger to activate amendment fixCleanup3_4_0 on October 23, 2026
Macro News
Switzerland Approves First Retail Bitcoin ETF Amid High Trading Volume
Swiss financial regulator FINMA has approved the first retail exchange-traded fund under Swiss law to invest directly in Bitcoin. The fund is allowed to concentrate on Bitcoin without meeting standard diversification requirements.
SpaceX Q3 Revenue Surges 161% to $14.58B, Merging with Tesla Under Discussion
SpaceX reported Q3 revenue of $14.58 billion, a 161% year-over-year increase. Elon Musk confirmed discussions about a potential merger with Tesla, which has sparked market speculation and interest.
Elon Musk Forecasts SPCX Revenue Could Reach $1 Trillion by 2027
Elon Musk predicted SpaceX's annual recurring revenue could exceed $500 billion by the end of 2026 and potentially reach between $500 billion and $1 trillion by the end of 2027.
Super Micro's Strong Earnings Drive KOSPI 2.21% Rally
Super Micro Computer's strong preliminary earnings report drove a 2.21% rally in the KOSPI index, highlighting renewed investor confidence in the AI server market.
J.P. Morgan Forecasts 10% Annualized Return for Bitcoin Over Next 10–15 Years
J.P. Morgan Asset Management forecasts Bitcoin could deliver an annualized return of 10% over the next 10–15 years, outperforming US equities and gold.
Industry Hotspots
Uniswap v4 Officially Launches on Mainnet
Uniswap v4 has been deployed to Ethereum mainnet, featuring new Hooks functionality and singleton contract design, expected to significantly reduce gas fees.
Arcus to Cut Trading Volume Requirements for Lower Fee Tiers
Starting October 23, 2026, Arcus will halve the 30-day trading volume required for traders to access its lower fee tiers, making cheaper fees more accessible.
XRP Ledger Amendment fixCleanup3_4_0 to Activate on October 23
The XRP Ledger will activate the fixCleanup3_4_0 amendment on October 23, 2026, at 09:34 UTC. This update will improve ledger efficiency without affecting user balances or transactions.
$MARA Shares Rise 3.4% Amid Bitcoin Mining Sector Volatility
MARA Holdings shares rose 3.4% as the Bitcoin mining sector faces increasing challenges, with other miners like Riot Platforms and IREN also experiencing mixed performance.
BitTorrent Completes First Quarterly Buyback and Burn of $7.6M
BitTorrent has completed its first quarterly buyback and burn of $7.6 million worth of $BTT tokens, signaling a strategic shift in token supply management.
KOL and Institutions
@Solix_Trade
Super Micro Computer $SMCI shares jumped 12% after the company released a strong preliminary sales outlook. Revenue is expected to reach $18.5 billion to $19.5 billion, well above analysts’ estimate of $14.99 billion.
@Bitbaby
Bitbaby Market Daily | Oct 21. Crypto market cap: $2.79T (−1.34%). BTC: $82,726 (+0.91%). ETH: $2,446.55 (+1.54%). Fear & Greed Index: 63 | Greed. Major coins are recovering, but market performance remains mixed.
@iamalijandro
Switzerland just approved its first retail spot Bitcoin ETF. FINMA waived the standard diversification rules, allowing a public fund to hold 100% Bitcoin. Approval date: Oct 20, 2026.
@ForexxKriptoEn
Switzerland's Historic Bitcoin ETF Decision: Direct Access Approved for Retail Investors. The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has approved the first domestic ETF that invests directly in Bitcoin.
@CryptoJedi24
In the Palm of Time. It does not shout. It does not beg the market’s favor or bow before the printing press. It simply sits— a cold, unblinking weight in the palm of time— and the world rearranges itself around its silence.
Arda
Arda, an AI manufacturing startup founded by Bob McGrew, has raised $230 million in a funding round led by Altimeter Capital, Accel, and Khosla Ventures. The company is developing AI software and agents for manufacturing engineers.
FINMA
BlackRock
Clients of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) bought $29.86 million in Bitcoin in the latest week, according to the firm’s latest report.
Fidelity Digital Assets
Fidelity Digital Assets has acquired 135,979 BTC through October 5, funded by the issuance of perpetual preferred stock. The placements were executed between July and October 2026.
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