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2026/10/27
VanEck Launches Wealth Builder ETF with Indirect Bitcoin Exposure and 0.26% Fee
VanEck launched the Wealth Builder ETF today on the NYSE under the ticker WBMO. The actively managed ETF converts VanEck's Wealth Builder model portfolios, previously available to advisers through third-party platforms, into a single fund. Anyone who has a brokerage account can purchase WBMO. VanEck
Nic Carter Warns Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Could Emerge Within 10 Years
Nic Carter, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency sector and co-founder of Castle Island Ventures, made noteworthy statements about the future of Bitcoin (BTC), the threat posed by quantum computers, and the fate of Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoins in an interview with Natalie Brunell on the Coin Stor
PEPE Price Prediction: Can It Break $0.00000500 Before Year-End?
PEPE is testing buyers’ patience. The meme coin has climbed along an upward trendline since its July 2026 low near $0.00000224, but repeated resistance at $0.00000500 is keeping the next move uncertain. Meanwhile, reports of Justin Sun-linked wallets holding millions of dollars in PEPE add another v
Akamai Launches AI Agent Sandbox as Cybersecurity Firms Strengthen Defenses
ChainCatcher report: On October 27, AI cloud service provider Akamai launched the Agent Sandbox and Akamai Inference in beta. The Agent Sandbox provides an isolated environment for writing and running agent code using WebAssembly, limiting its computational power, memory, and external connections. J
CFTC Sues Utah to Block Enforcement Against Prediction Market Kalshi
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block Utah's effort to stop prediction market betting. The CFTC said on Tuesday that the agency was bringing a separate lawsuit after Utah had so far prevailed against Kalshi in federal court. The CFTC wants the cou
Crypto Firms Spend Millions on 2026 Midterm Elections
Coinbase has contributed $57.8 million to political spending, while Ripple has contributed $49.6 million. Foris DAX, the parent company of Crypto.com, has contributed $39 million. Cryptocurrency companies are among the prominent corporate contributors as the industry expands political activity. The
Oracle Launches Oracle Media Fabric to Revolutionize Media Production and Streaming
CoinDesk reports:Integrate AI-driven production, enterprise-grade media models, and distributed video delivery capabilities to help media companies, streaming services, and brands extract greater value from their content.Las Vegas, October 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At Oracle AI World, Oracle today an
U.S. CFTC Sues Utah to Block State's Ban on Prediction Market Betting
The U.S. agency that oversees derivatives has filed a federal legal challenge to halt Utah's attempt to stop prediction market betting in its state, where gambling is constitutionally banned.The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is asking the court to put a stop to the Utah attorney general'
Oracle Unveils New Cloud Networking Innovations for AI
CoinDesk reports:Las Vegas, October 27 /PRNewswire/ — Oracle AI World — Oracle today announced new capabilities for Oracle Acceleron, a suite of networking and infrastructure technologies within Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) designed to help customers run demanding AI workloads in a reliable, se
General Motors Announces Stock Listing Transfer to Nasdaq, Shares Rise 5.52%
General Motors announced plans to transfer its stock listing from the New York Stock Exchange to the Nasdaq Global Select Market. Benzinga Pro data showed General Motors shares trading 5.52% higher at $80.52 at publication on Tuesday after the announcement. The Detroit-based automaker said NYSE trad
Microsoft Offers Buyouts to 60,000 Employees Amid AI Expansion
Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to roughly 60,000 employees across the U.S., Canada, India and the U.K., the company said Oct. 26 — a move that affects about 27% of its roughly 223,000 global workforce. Eligible employees have until early December to opt in; those who accept will leave on De
Boeing Shares Drop 10% on Weak Cash Flow Outlook, Analysts See Buy Opportunity
The author argues that Boeing's 10% share decline on Tuesday offers a buying opportunity after disappointing long-term free cash flow guidance reset investor expectations. Third-quarter revenue rose 4% from a year earlier to $24.19 billion, exceeding the $23.84 billion consensus compiled by LSEG. LS
Solana Launches Open-Source DvP Toolkit for Atomic Securities Settlement with JPMorgan Input
Solana rolls out open-source tool for atomic securities settlement, with input from JPMorganSolana Foundation has unveiled a delivery-versus-payment (DvP) toolkit designed to make securities settlement atomic on-chain — meaning the transfer of an asset and the corresponding payment happen together,
EDX Markets Partners with Apex Fintech to Expand Institutional Crypto Trading
TL;DR: EDX Markets and Apex Fintech Solutions announced a strategic relationship on October 26 to connect institutional digital-asset trading and clearing technology with Apex’s established financial infrastructure. The useful follow-up indicators are named customer launches, supported jurisdictions
Ellucian Wins 2026 Stratus Cloud Computing Award for the Third Consecutive Year
CoinDesk reports:Key points:Ellucian has been recognized in the Education category for driving AI-powered cloud innovation in higher education.Ellucian Student integrates students, HCM, and finance into a single AI-native, SaaS platform designed to support the end-to-end student lifecycle.Ellucian A
