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+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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Technology
Neutral
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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Exchanges
Neutral
Binance.US reportedly seeks up to $100 million to rebuild US business
Binance.US is reportedly seeking up to $100 million in new capital to strengthen its US business, according to Bloomberg.
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PI
−1.0%Crypto assets see market cap and price drops amid sell pressure
Both Pi Network's PI token and Bitcoin saw notable declines. PI's market capitalization slipped below $1 billion and its price fell 10% over the past week.
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Regulation
Neutral
Community Bankers Sue OCC Over Crypto Trust Bank Charter Approvals
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) sued the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) on October 2, 2026, in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
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SEC clears Cboe listing rule for Volatility Shares 3x crypto futures funds
The SEC approved a Cboe BZX exchange rule change on Oct. 2, clearing a listing path for six Volatility Shares leveraged commodity funds, including 3x Bitcoin and Ether futures products.
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XRP Asia launches with Ripple and XRP Ledger Foundation backing
XRP Asia has launched as a Singapore-based organization backed by Ripple and the XRP Ledger Foundation. Sabrina Tachdjian leads the group. It will support builders, startups, and regional communities across Asia-Pacific.
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−2.6%Bitwise says four crypto sectors gained after CLARITY Act failed
Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan said four crypto sectors gained advantages after the Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act.
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Evernorth shareholders approve merger for Nasdaq listing with 473 million XRP
Evernorth's merger with Armada Acquisition Corp. II won shareholder approval, putting its 473 million XRP treasury on course for a Nasdaq listing. About 20.5 million shares voted in favor and 1.4 million against.
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Regulation
Neutral
Illinois agrees to six month delay for 0.2% crypto tax
Illinois has agreed to delay its 0.2% crypto tax by six months while a legal challenge proceeds. The tax was set to take effect Jan. 1, and an agreed motion asks the court to set July 1 as the effective date.
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Base Launches Cobalt Upgrade Adding Trading And Token Issuer Tools
Base, the Coinbase-backed Ethereum Layer 2 network, launched its third mainnet Cobalt upgrade in late September 2026.
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Regulation
Neutral
UK Court Orders Crypto Fraudsters to Repay £851,402 to Scam Victims
A UK court has ordered two convicted men to pay £851,402.27 to victims of a fake crypto investment fraud scheme. The Financial Conduct Authority obtained the confiscation orders under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
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Hacks & Security
Bearish
Bitget loses roughly $388 million from hot wallets in third party breach
Bitget lost roughly $388 million from its hot wallets after attackers exploited a vulnerability in a third party security product.
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Regulation
Bearish
SEC charges four entities over $15.3M crypto AI scam fraud
The SEC filed two complaints in US District Court for the Southern District of New York against four entities likely operated by overseas individuals.
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Bitcoin ETFs extend eight-day inflow streak as other crypto funds gain
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $31.07 million in net inflows on Sept 28, extending their eight-session streak to roughly $3 billion in cumulative gains over that period.
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RUNE
−2.5%Near Intents blocks more than $50 million in Bitget hack transfers
Attackers stole $387.5 million from Bitget and tried to move more than $50 million through Near Intents.
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Solana network testnet upgrade targets faster transaction finality speeds
Solana developers activated the Alpenglow consensus overhaul on two public test networks. The upgrade replaces TowerBFT with Votor.
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