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2026-10-01
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Ripple Releases 1B XRP from Escrow Valued at $1.49B on October 1

According to Ripple's escrow program, on October 1 the company released 1 billion XRP from escrow in four rapid transactions valued at $1.49 billion. The release comprised four separate transactions of 400 million, 300 million, 200 million, and 100 million XRP. XRP tested the $1.50 resistance level following the unlock, with the net supply impact of the released tokens remaining unconfirmed pending on-ledger movements that would show how much is re-escrowed or deployed.
XRP1.32%
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Sui Announces Partnership with OpenAssets to Expand Tokenized Asset Standards

According to its official announcement, Sui has partnered with OpenAssets to extend the Open Tokenized Asset Standard (OTAS) to its ecosystem. The collaboration aims to establish shared standards for digital assets across institutions and markets, promoting interoperability and advancing the framework for on-chain tokenization. OTAS is part of the Linux Foundation's Decentralized Trust initiative, designed to provide a neutral, auditable foundation for seamless integration of tokenized financial
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SUI5.16%
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Vicor Surges 11% as AI Royalty Revenue Drives FY3Q Guidance to 30% Growth

According to Barron's, Vicor Corporation (VICR) raised its fiscal third-quarter revenue guidance from 20%+ to 30%+ growth on October 1, driven by higher-than-expected royalty revenue from major artificial intelligence customers. The stock surged 11% to $319.46. CEO Patrizio Vinciarelli stated the company has signed technology licensing agreements with four major hyperscalers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to use Vicor's proprietary power supply technology.
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ARK Invest Analyst Expects Ethena's USDe to Reach $40 Billion Within 12–18 Months

According to ChainCatcher, Lorenzo Valente, ARK Invest's head of digital asset research, recently outlined Ethena's expansion potential. USDe supply has risen approximately 30% to near $5 billion, up from a low of $3.8 billion, supported by increasing basis trading activity at roughly 20% of collateral backing. Valente projects USDe supply could reach $30–40 billion within 12–18 months, driven by growing demand from the $70 trillion U.S. equities market. He noted that tokenized stocks offer lowe
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ENA9.65%
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U.S. Dollar Index Hits 4-Month High at 101.796, USD/JPY Rises to 157.999 on Oct 1

According to Yonhapinfomax, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) rose 0.302% to 101.796 on October 1, marking four consecutive days of gains and the highest level since April. The dollar-yen exchange rate climbed to 157.999, up 0.386% from the previous close. Weakness in the yen reflected market expectations that Japan's Bank of Japan may slow its interest rate hiking pace. Minutes from the BOJ's September policy meeting showed government officials cautioning against hastening rate increases. Separately,
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Airbnb Rolls Out AI-Powered Search This Week; CEO Rejects Chatbot-Only Approach

Airbnb rolled out its AI-powered search function this week as part of its fall update. Co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky said in a new interview that while the company is advancing AI features, chatbot-only interfaces are not suitable for travel discovery and shopping. Chesky explained that chatbots provide limited options per turn and lack browsing functionality that people enjoy during travel planning. He highlighted that Airbnb's upcoming interfaces will evolve beyond current designs and emphas
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Meta Surges 29%, Microsoft 38%, Bitcoin Over 40% in Q3 as Big Tech Leads Amid Geopolitical Tensions

According to CNN, in Q3 2026, Big Tech stocks and Bitcoin surged while bonds and commodities suffered sharp losses as the Iran conflict drove energy prices higher and global central banks tightened monetary policy. Meta gained 29% and Microsoft 38% in the quarter, pushing the S&P 500 up 2%, though an equal-weight index fell 1.55%, indicating concentration in large-cap tech stocks. Bitcoin delivered an unexpected rally, jumping over 40% in Q3 and reaching $86,500 in September, its highest level s
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BTC1.06%
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Bitcoin Surges to $85,598 After U.S. August PCE Misses Expectations

According to Decrypted, Bitcoin rose to $85,598 intraday on September 30 following the release of U.S. August PCE data, which came in at 3.4% year-over-year, below the expected 3.7%. Core PCE also undershot forecasts at 3.0% versus 3.3% projected. The lower-than-expected inflation figures eased concerns over further Federal Reserve rate hikes, boosting demand for risk assets like Bitcoin. As of October 1, 3:40 p.m. KST, Bitcoin traded at $84,120, up 1.33% on the day, according to CoinMarketCap.
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South Korea's Leading Economic Index Falls, Signals Potential Contraction

According to Kim Young-ik, professor at Sogang University's Graduate School of Economics, South Korea's economy is entering a contraction phase. On October 1, Kim analyzed August industrial activity data released by the National Statistical Office, noting that the Leading Composite Index peaked in July and declined in August. Production, consumption, and capital investment all fell month-over-month. Kim warned that stock market adjustments are likely in the near term, with KOSPI (South Korea's m
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