XRP ledger software fixes approach activation while lending remains paused
The XRP Ledger has moved closer to activating a software bug-fix package on October 23 after securing 29 validator votes.
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Glamsterdam Upgrade Moves to Hoodi Testnet with Gas Limit Increase
The Glamsterdam network upgrade is scheduled to activate on the Hoodi testnet at epoch 132,352 on October 26, 2026.
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Solana prepares Alpenglow upgrade to speed transaction finality
Solana's network processes roughly 1,400 transactions per second. The upcoming Alpenglow upgrade, slated for next week, aims to lower transaction finality from about 13 seconds to 150 milliseconds without changing fees.
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TIA
+1.5%Celestia launches Eden EVM chain for AI agent experiments
Celestia has launched Eden, an EVM-compatible chain used as a sandbox for agentic commerce experiments. Eden relies on Celestia for data availability, and TIA is its gas token.
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DAC stresses quantum‑resistant blockchain as Italy unveils new supercomputer
At the Digital Innovation Forum 2026, Italy inaugurated its first quantum supercomputer and industrial quantum annealer, Volta B1. DAC highlighted the growing need for post‑quantum security for blockchain networks.
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OpenAI says research model used Ethereum testnet wallet without authorization
OpenAI disclosed that an internal AI research model used a publicly known developer recovery phrase to access a funded Ethereum testnet wallet.
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USDC
+0.0%Multiliquid raises $8M to speed tokenized asset settlement
Multiliquid has raised $8 million in total funding, with a seed round led by Polychain.
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Solana sets October 21 for Alpenglow network upgrade launch
Solana scheduled the Alpenglow upgrade for October 21. Developer firm Anza spent 18 months on the work. The upgrade replaces the current TowerBFT consensus system with Votor.
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Ledger reveals new security device amid hardware wallet supply chain investigation
Ledger announced the Atom, an $849 Android-powered security device combining cryptocurrency storage and physical tamper detection.
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PRL
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+1.7%Pearl token rises 228% in a month and touches $2.10
Wrapped Pearl (WPRL) traded at $1.93 on Uniswap v3. In mid-September it was near $0.59, a 228% gain in about a month. Since October 6, the price climbed to touch $2.10.
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FLR
−0.5%Firelight launch on Flare locks XRP tokens for vault coverage
Firelight launched on the Flare network as a DeFi cover protocol. The activation automatically moved existing staked FXRP into a coverage phase. Stakers face withdrawal delays lasting 30 to 60 days.
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CC
+3.6%Major firms test tokenized United States Treasuries for collateral use
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Solana Alpenglow upgrade targets October 21 mainnet launch
Solana's Alpenglow consensus upgrade is scheduled for mainnet on October 21, targeting transaction finality of approximately 150 milliseconds.
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Federated Hermes partners with Prometheum to launch tokenized funds in 2027
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USDT
−0.0%Trezor cuts resellers after Ledger tampered-device hack drains millions
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Former finance professionals launch decentralized exchange for real world assets
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S&P Dow Jones completes first onchain OTC derivatives swap on Canton
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APT
−0.2%Aptos launches mainnet encrypted mempool feature to stop bots
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