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2026/10/26
Bloom Trading security incident involves RCE vulnerability; no private keys leaked
According to ME News, on October 26 (UTC+8), cross-chain trading automation platform Bloom Trading tweeted an update on the security incident investigation. The attack exploited a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in a third-party module; private keys were not accessed or compromised, and un
Meta to Raise $35 Billion Through Stock and Convertible Preferred Shares
Meta Platforms (META.O) plans to raise approximately $35 billion through two concurrent underwritten public offerings, including approximately $22.5 billion in Class A common stock and approximately $12.5 billion in Series A mandatory convertible preferred stock. According to reports, Meta’s common
Verizon Earnings Call to Address Starlink and Strategic Priorities
Verizon Communications reports third-quarter earnings Monday, with the earnings call scheduled for 8:30 a.m. ET. Wall Street forecasts adjusted earnings of $1.27 per share. Wall Street expects revenue of approximately $34.84 billion. A report days before the earnings release said Elon Musk's SpaceX
Aviva Investors Tokenizes £22B Sterling Fund Share Class on XRP Ledger
Ripple's blockchain gains a new institutional use case as Aviva Investors moves a money market fund share class on-chain.Aviva Investors has introduced a tokenized share class linked to one of its sterling-denominated funds, with a total value of £22 billion. The share class has been issued on the X
3 Token Unlocks to Watch in Final Week of October 2026
The crypto market will welcome tokens worth more than $730.1 million in the final week of October 2026. Major projects, including Collector Crypt (CARDS), Sui (SUI), and Kamino (KMNO), will release significant new token supplies.These unlocks could introduce market volatility and influence short-ter
IOSG Ventures Invests in On-Ramp Infrastructure Fund
ME News reports that on October 26 (UTC+8), IOSG Ventures announced an investment in Fun, a fiat on-ramp and off-ramp infrastructure provider, without disclosing the specific amount. Fun integrates fiat channels, cryptocurrencies, assets, wallets, and blockchain networks into a single unified system
Ripple and Aviva Investors Launch Tokenised Share Class for £22 Billion Fund on XRP Ledger
SummaryRipple and Aviva Investors launched a tokenised share class for Aviva’s £22 billion Sterling Liquidity Fund using XRP Ledger infrastructure.Aviva’s tokenised fund investments exceed £86 million, including £50 million allocated to its sterling offering, strengthening its European market presen
Aviva Launches £50M Tokenized Share Class on XRP Ledger for £22B Fund
Key takeawaysAviva tokenizes shares in its £22 billion fundNew sterling share class launches with £50 millionCombined XRP Ledger fund investments exceed £86 millionRipple has helped Aviva Investors launch a tokenized share class of its largest investment fund on the XRP Ledger, extending the British
Bitcoin Struggles to Hold $80,000 Amid Macroeconomic Uncertainty
Bitcoin entered October's final week struggling to maintain support at $80,000 ahead of major US economic releases and corporate earnings. Bitcoin would finish October down 4% if the monthly closing price remains near $80,000, marking a second consecutive October decline. Almost $150 million in long
Mastercard Launches Agent Pay to Accelerate AI-Driven Shopping and Micropayments
Jeff John Roberts argues that Mastercard tools, including Pay for Machines, could accelerate the growing use of AI agents for shopping. Mastercard has introduced Agent Pay to facilitate agent transactions with retailers and government services, including parking tickets. Roberts describes a substant
US Stock Futures Rise as Oil Falls Ahead of Earnings Season
US stock index futures advanced on Monday as crude oil retreated from last week's jump, improving sentiment ahead of corporate earnings and the Federal Reserve's rate decision. At 05:19 a.m. ET, Dow E-minis gained 257 points, or 0.49%. S&P 500 E-minis gained 23.25 points, or 0.3%. Nasdaq 100 E-m...
Grayscale Files for Bittensor (TAO) ETF on NYSE Arca
The asset manager is seeking to bring a TAO-linked exchange-traded fund to the New York Stock Exchange's Arca platform.Grayscale is pushing forward with a plan to bring a Bittensor-linked exchange-traded fund to NYSE Arca, according to reports from CoinGape and The Cryptonomist. The filing would mar
ByteDance launches an AI-driven short drama production platform
Dongcha Beating AI News: Today, ByteDance launched "DreamShort Studio," integrating screenwriting, character design, storyboarding, video generation, and post-production into a single platform. The screenplay model, DreamScript, supports parsing novels up to 100,000 words, generating up to 100 conse
Sony-Backed Soneium Partners with K-Pop and Anime Creators to Tokenize IP
The blockchain network is reportedly developing a native token tied to entertainment rights and royalty flows.Soneium, the blockchain network backed by Sony, has reportedly entered partnerships with creators in the K-pop and anime industries. The goal is to tokenize intellectual property tied to the
Bitcoin (BTC) May Drop to $72,500, Seen as Buying Opportunity by Analyst
The primary cryptocurrency flexed its muscles last week and seemed poised to reclaim $85,000. However, the bears stepped in again, and the price eventually fell below $80,000.Popular analyst Ali Martinez suggested the pullback could intensify in the short term, but that could actually work in invest
