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According to CryptoTwitter commentator @whalealert, 80,000 ETH valued at approximately $194 million was recently transferred from Binance to the Beacon Deposit contract, drawing market attention to the significant whale movement on the Ethereum network.

According to Libya National Oil Corporation, unauthorized individuals reportedly entered a crude oil receiving station near the Zawiya refinery and shut down pipeline valves, the company stated.

According to Micron President Scott DeBoer, on October 21, the company will maintain its 6F² architecture and skip 4F² DRAM, instead moving directly toward 3D DRAM for superior long-term scalability and cost efficiency. DeBoer stated that Micron evaluated 4F² technology but found the current 6F² architecture a more attractive option before transitioning to 3D solutions, citing concerns about whether shrinking memory cell areas can deliver sustained cost advantages without corresponding improveme

According to a Lalamove Singapore survey of over 300 business users, 48% use AI tools or automation in preparation for 2027. Among respondents, 35% were optimistic about Singapore's business prospects in 2027, while 44% reported a greater need for same-day or on-demand delivery compared to 2025. Additionally, 36% expected delivery demand to rise in 2027, while 54% expected it to remain steady.

SBI XDC Network APAC, SBI VC Trade, and South Korean credit card company Shinhan Card have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore blockchain-based payment and settlement infrastructure connecting digital assets with traditional financial systems. The collaboration will focus on developing global payment solutions, examining the role of stablecoins in cross-border transactions, and investigating yen-denominated stablecoins for in-store payments. Implementation details and timelines remai

According to Bitcoin Magazine, J.P. Morgan Asset Management included in its 2027 Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions on October 21 its first-ever long-term price forecast for Bitcoin. The forecast projects 10% annualized returns under a base case scenario and 16% under a bull case scenario through 2036, positioning Bitcoin as the top-performing asset ahead of large-cap equities, gold, and bonds.

According to the SEC, three companies notified the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday of their plans to operate tokenized securities venues. Tokenized Stock Venue, Perpetuals.com, and OKX submitted applications to facilitate trading of tokenized stocks. The SEC announced in September it was offering a five-year exemption to platforms facilitating tokenized stock trading, allowing operations on blockchain rails that enable 24/7 trading of securities.

According to Bitcoin Magazine, Strive raised $700 million for its SATS preferred stock IPO on October 21. Chief Risk Officer Jeff Walton discussed what the offering signals about the growing market for Bitcoin-backed preferred equity and the future of rated capital.

According to Bloomberg, Paris police banned protests and demonstrations on Thursday at several key locations, including areas near the presidential palace, along the Champs-Élysées, and near other tourist sites, citing risk of violence. The ban was issued as a decree on the police website late Wednesday. Protesters plan to hold larger demonstrations on Saturday.

According to Standard Chartered's official announcement, the bank signed definitive agreements on October 21 to acquire 100% of Zodia Custody, subject to regulatory approvals. Zodia's custody business, with regulated entities in Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, the UAE, and Luxembourg, will be integrated into Standard Chartered's Securities Services unit. Zodia's software and professional services arm will be separated into an independent company called Zodia Solutions under SC Ventures.

According to StockAnalysis and Electrek, Tesla Q3 2026 earnings beat expectations on October 21, with non-GAAP EPS of $0.48 versus $0.45 expected and revenue of $28.05 billion broadly in line. Auto gross margin ex-credits improved to 18.1 percent versus 16.3 percent in Q2, and free cash flow swung to a positive $1.53 billion from negative $1.09 billion. The stock closed at $386.47, up 3.41 percent, then fell to $373.65 in after-hours trading at 19:59 ET, down 3.32 percent. CFO Vaibhav Taneja cut

According to Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation, King Fahd International Airport in Dammam (the country's oil hub) was attacked on Wednesday evening (Oct 21), killing 2 people and injuring 8 others. The deceased include one Saudi citizen and one Indian national. Airport operations have resumed and air traffic has returned to normal, the authority said.

According to Uganda's Ministry of Finance, the country's merchandise exports reached $1.5 billion in August, up 36% year-over-year. Gold exports led the growth, reaching $889 million in the month, up 68.9% compared to the same period last year.

The U.S. dollar weakened against the Swiss franc intraday on October 22, with USD/CHF dropping 0.50% and slipping below the 0.82 level.

According to TradingBeats, a whale address starting with 0x469e cleared 250 BTC on October 22, liquidating approximately $21.15 million at an average price of $84,599.81 per coin, realizing a profit of around $568,000. Simultaneously, the whale added 5,219.54 ETH at an average price of $2,502.17, with total transaction value of approximately $13.06 million. The whale's ETH position increased from 10,000 to approximately 15,200 coins, a 52.2% increase, now valued at approximately $37.075 million.

According to CCTV News, an Iranian senior security official stated on October 21 that Iran has prepared for a comprehensive, multi-layered war and will respond without constraints if attacked. The official said Iran's military forces are fully prepared to destroy all targets of aggressors and their supporters in the region. Iran also assessed that neither the United States nor Israel would launch a unilateral strike without coordinating with the other side.

According to Jin10, 14 foreign exchange option contracts (EUR/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD) worth over $1 billion each are set to expire at 10 p.m. Beijing time on October 22. Market participants are advised to manage risk exposure accordingly.

According to Jin10 Futures citing Chinese customs data, China's methanol exports surpassed 1 million tons for the first time in 16 years as of October 20, 2026. The surge was driven by Middle East geopolitical tensions, including periodic Strait of Hormuz disruptions, which tightened global methanol supply and elevated international prices. China capitalized on stable domestic supply and efficient coastal logistics to fill market gaps in India, Southeast Asia, and Japan-Korea region. However, an

According to Nikkei, the Bank of Japan plans to maintain its policy rate at 1.25% unchanged at its monetary policy meeting scheduled for October 29-30, the newswire reported on October 22. This decision marks a pause in consecutive rate hikes after the central bank raised rates in September. The BoJ will assess the impact of the previous rate increase before considering further tightening moves. The central bank is expected to affirm that core inflation, excluding volatile factors, has reached i