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Companies Push Back on SEC Stock Tokenization Regime as Broadcom, Verizon and Others Refuse Listing

A new US Securities and Exchange Commission framework allowing tokenized stock trading is running into resistance from major companies, slowing the regime's broader rollout. CoinDesk reported on Oct. 18 that OKXICE, a joint venture between crypto exc

Kospi Falls 1.5% Early as US Tech Weakness Pushes Index Back to 5,580

South Korea’s Kospi fell more than 1% in early trading on October 19, with selling centered on large-cap stocks after declines in US technology and semiconductor shares. As of 9:04 a.m., the Kospi was down 87.49 points, or 1.54%, at 5,580.56 from the

Analysis: Binance Meme-Coin Selling Pressure Tops $1.4 Billion Since Bitcoin Peak

Bitcoin's steep decline from its peak is deepening weakness across the digital-asset market, according to an analysis. CryptoQuant contributor Darkfost wrote on Oct. 18 that cumulative selling pressure in Binance's meme-coin segment has exceeded $1.4

Today’s Key Economic and Crypto Events: China 3Q GDP, Cardano Foundation Research Exchange Session

Today's Key Economic Events ▶ Oct. 19 (Mon.): China's third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) (10 p.m. on Oct. 18 U.S. time / 11 a.m. on Oct. 19 Korea time) Today's Key Crypto Events ▶ Oct. 19 (Mon.): Cardano (ADA) Foundation Research Exchange Ses

Oil Slips From Five-Month High as Middle East Supply Holds Near Prewar Levels

International oil prices retreated from a five-month high as crude supply remained close to prewar levels despite escalating military clashes in the Middle East. Bloomberg reported on Oct. 18 that Brent crude, the international benchmark, traded belo

Trump Says Russia Sanctions Delay Meant to Preserve Peace Talks, Blames Zelenskiy for Prolonging War

President Donald Trump said delaying additional sanctions on Russia was intended to keep Ukraine peace talks alive, while blaming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for prolonging the war. Bloomberg reported on October 18 that Trump, in a post o

Bitcoin $100,000 Year-End Call Splits Analysts as Inflation, Fed Rate Risks Loom

Analysts are divided on whether Bitcoin can break above $100,000 by year-end, as expectations for gains driven by stronger institutional demand clash with concerns over U.S. inflation and further Federal Reserve rate increases. CoinDesk reported on O

Zelenskiy Says Trump Is Pressuring Ukraine to Surrender, Criticizes Delays in Patriot Missile Supplies

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the Donald Trump administration is effectively pressuring Ukraine to surrender in its effort to end the war with Russia. Bloomberg reported on October 18 that, in an interview in Kyiv, Zelenskiy criticized

White House Crypto Policy Role Remains Vacant With No Successor Named, Complicating CLARITY Act Debate

A string of departures by senior White House officials overseeing cryptocurrency policy is fueling concern that coordination on digital-asset legislation and regulation could be disrupted. CoinDesk reported on October 18 that Patrick Witt, who had se

Anthropic Plans to Commit 5% Stake to Public-Benefit Fund to Address AI Job Disruption

Anthropic plans to contribute part of its equity to a public-benefit fund as it seeks to address labor-market changes and broader social risks tied to the spread of artificial intelligence. Bloomberg reported on October 18 that Anthropic will allocat

Cysic Cross-Chain Bridge Hack Leads to Unauthorized Minting of 10 Million CYS, $727,000 Drained

Cysic, a blockchain project, halted related services and launched an investigation after a cross-chain bridge hack led to the unauthorized minting of CYS tokens. The Block reported on October 18 that the Cysic Foundation said 10 million CYS tokens we

Zelenskiy Says U.S.-Brokered Peace Talks With Russia Could Resume This Week, Putin Meeting Also Discussed

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he is coordinating a new round of peace talks with Russia under U.S. mediation. Bloomberg reported on October 18 that Zelenskiy, in an interview, said he would hold a video call later that day with U.S. en

Crypto.com, Novig Sue Missouri Over Sports Event Contracts in Regulatory Clash

Crypto.com’s prediction-market platform and Novig have filed federal lawsuits against Missouri authorities after the state classified sports-related event contracts as gambling. The Block reported on October 18 that Crypto.com’s prediction-market exc

Ki Young Ju Says MSCI Concerns Are Already Priced Into Strategy, as Wall Street Price Targets Rise

CryptoQuant Chief Executive Officer Ki Young Ju said concerns over Morgan Stanley Capital International-related factors affecting Strategy Inc. have already been reflected in the stock price, while Wall Street analysts remain bullish on the company.

Deutsche Bank to Launch Crypto Custody Service Within Weeks, Eyes Asia Expansion in 2027

Deutsche Bank, Germany’s largest bank, plans to launch a cryptocurrency custody service within weeks and expand the business into major Asian financial markets in 2027. Wu Blockchain reported on October 16 that Gerald Podobnik, co-head of corporate b

Quantum Alliance Forms as 6.4 Million Bitcoin Face Future Quantum Attack Risk

Warnings that nearly 30% of Bitcoin’s supply could become vulnerable to future quantum-computing attacks are prompting the crypto industry to mount a coordinated security response. CoinDesk reported on October 16 that nine companies and organizations

Circle Plans Expansion Into 50 Emerging Markets to Capture Rising USDC Payment Demand

Circle Internet Group, the issuer of the dollar-backed stablecoin USDC, plans to expand into about 50 emerging and developing markets as demand for digital dollars rises. Jeremy Allaire, Circle's chief executive officer, told CoinDesk in an interview

Tesla-Linked Crypto Derivatives Volume Jumps 1,580% After Musk Reveals Flying Roadster Prototype

Trading in Tesla-linked crypto derivatives surged while U.S. stock markets were closed after Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk unveiled a new Roadster prototype with flight capability. CoinDesk reported on October 16 that Musk showcased the fly

US-Listed Bitcoin Miners' September Output Falls, CleanSpark Down 11%

September Bitcoin production generally declined across U.S.-listed Bitcoin mining companies, even as some moved to expand their data-center businesses and improve operating efficiency at mining facilities. The Block reported on October 16 that CleanS

Arttoken Wraps Up Seongsu Pop-Up With BAYC, STONROK, Expanding NFT Art Experience

Arttoken said on Oct. 16 that it had successfully concluded a pop-up store in Seoul's Seongsu neighborhood held in collaboration with Bored Ape Yacht Club, or BAYC, the nonfungible token project of global Web3 company Yuga Labs, and South Korean arti

Bitcoin May Revisit Record High if It Breaks Above $87,165 as Market Reset Completes

Bitcoin is testing a move above its 20-month moving average, a long-term trend line that could open the way for a broader advance if breached, Cointelegraph reported, citing an analysis from CryptoQuant. CryptoQuant, an on-chain analytics firm, said

Taiwan to Join US China Chip Curbs, Seek Criminal Penalties for AI Chip Smuggling

Taiwan is moving to tighten export controls on artificial intelligence chips and servers in line with US restrictions on advanced semiconductor sales to China, and is seeking to criminalize illegal shipments to the mainland. Bloomberg reported on Oct

IMF Says US Growth Alone Won’t Fix Deficit, Debt; More Fiscal Action Needed

The International Monetary Fund said the US will need additional fiscal consolidation measures, arguing that economic growth alone will not be enough to address the country’s rapidly rising debt and budget deficit. Bloomberg reported on October 14 th

US Curbs Cut Nvidia’s China AI Chip Share to 34% as Huawei Gains Ground

U.S. semiconductor export restrictions have eroded Nvidia Corp.’s share of China’s artificial intelligence chip market, while Chinese companies led by Huawei Technologies Co. are narrowing the gap. Reuters reported on October 13, citing market resear

Bitwise CIO Says Q3 Crypto Market Was Among Best Ever, Sees Start of New Bull Run

The cryptocurrency market's sharp rebound in the third quarter may mark the start of a new bull run, Bitwise said. Matt Hougan, Bitwise's chief investment officer, said in a recently released quarterly market report that the third quarter was "one of

Coins.ph Rebuts Compliance Allegations, Says Customer Assets Safe and License Intact

Philippine cryptocurrency exchange Coins.ph has issued a formal response to allegations related to offshore gambling transactions and the possibility of sanctions by financial authorities, underscoring its commitment to regulatory compliance. In a st

Solana to Deploy Alpenglow Upgrade on Oct. 21, Targeting 0.15-Second Transaction Finality

Solana will deploy a major network upgrade, called Alpenglow, on Oct. 21 to cut transaction finality time to about 0.15 seconds. CoinDesk reported on Oct. 14 that the Solana Foundation had set the Alpenglow upgrade for Oct. 21 and plans to replace it

Fed Governor Lisa Cook Declines Trump-Led Hearing, Seeks Delay Until After December FOMC Meeting

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said she would be unable to attend a White House hearing scheduled for November 5 over mortgage fraud allegations raised by President Donald Trump. Bloomberg reported on October 14 that Cook's attorney, Abbe Lowell,

Trump Says Greenland Preparing for Large-Scale Oil, Gas and Mineral Exploration, Calls It Security Stronghold

President Donald Trump said large-scale exploration for oil, natural gas and minerals was being prepared in Greenland, highlighting the island’s importance for resource development and military security. Trump wrote on Truth Social on Oct. 14 that “l

U.S. Spot Ether ETFs End 10-Day Outflow Streak With $24.84 Million Net Inflow

U.S. spot Ether exchange-traded funds posted net inflows for the first time in 11 trading days, ending a 10-session streak of outflows. Trader T data released on October 14 showed the funds recorded total net inflows of $24.84 million a day earlier.