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According to DefiLlama, the platform has partnered with Trueo to launch new prediction markets allowing users to trade on protocol revenues and exploit odds. The markets cover major protocols including Hyperliquid, Aave, and Uniswap, with weekly and monthly markets for exploit sizes. Users can now leverage on-chain data from DefiLlama to hedge against hack risks while tracking revenue trends across DeFi protocols.

According to Whale Alert, 610 BTC valued at approximately $50.5 million were transferred to Coinbase Institutional from an unknown wallet on October 20, 2026.

According to Franklin Templeton's fixed income chief investment officer Sonal Desai, persistent French bond selloffs on October 20 could trigger a eurozone debt crisis potentially more severe than the 2010s debt crisis. Desai stated that few are prepared for such a scenario, and if it materializes, the consequences could be far more serious than the previous crisis.

On Tuesday (October 20) in New York's closing session, the U.S. 30-year Treasury yield fell 4.53 basis points to 5.4220%, while the real 30-year TIPS yield declined 4.45 basis points to 3.1674%. The 10-year Treasury yield dropped 2.71 basis points to 5.1126%, touching an intraday low of 5.0730% at 20:32 Beijing time, though the two-year yield rose 1.28 basis points to 4.7804%.

According to newly disclosed S-1 filing, Anthropic is preparing for a large-scale IPO amid explosive revenue growth, though the company faces multiple risks including a narrow customer base and supply chain uncertainties for AI compute. The filing indicates Anthropic may spend as much as $750 billion over the coming years to acquire additional computing capacity, with some deals still under negotiation.

According to Jin10, on October 20, Iran's President Pezeshkian stated during a meeting with Pakistan's military chief that all regional issues stem from U.S. aggression. He said Iran is willing to engage in dialogue, but the United States must first remove threats and sanctions before negotiations can proceed. Pezeshkian emphasized that military conflict cannot achieve U.S. objectives and would cause destruction across the region.

According to The Defiant, DeFi protocol Extended plans to migrate its settlement from Starknet to Arc on October 22. Users holding more than $1 in USDT or wBTC in sub-accounts must convert or withdraw their assets to avoid forced liquidation.

On October 20, Switzerland's financial regulator FINMA approved the country's first retail exchange-traded fund that invests directly in Bitcoin. The fund received an exemption from risk diversification rules, which FINMA justified by Bitcoin's long trading history and particularly high trading volume compared with other cryptocurrencies. The regulator did not disclose the fund issuer or launch date, but noted that other providers have submitted or announced applications for Bitcoin ETFs.

According to Citadel Securities' Scott Rubner on Tuesday (Oct 20), AI stocks are expected to outperform after the U.S. midterm elections as investors resume positioning in the sector. Rubner noted that institutional clients are awaiting political clarity before re-entering, while retail investors continue buying on dips. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index has fallen nearly 16% over eight consecutive trading days, with the Nasdaq 100 down 5.5% last week. Retail buying in semiconductors and memo

According to Bloomberg, CBOT corn futures fell 1.18% on Tuesday (Oct 20), while wheat futures dropped 1.91% and soybean meal futures tumbled 1.83%. The Bloomberg Commodity Index declined 1% to 31.2360 points before reversing sharply after reaching an intraday high of 31.7319 points earlier. CBOT soybean futures slipped 0.41% to $12.6275 per bushel, while soybean oil futures remained roughly flat. On the livestock side, lean hog futures rose 1.21%, live cattle futures gained 0.93%, and feeder cat

According to @whalealert, 24,544 ETH valued at approximately $60 million was transferred to the Beacon Depositor on October 20. The source wallet remains unidentified.

Onshore yuan strengthened to 6.6781 against the U.S. dollar as of 03:00 Beijing time on Tuesday, gaining 29 pips from Monday's evening close. Trading volume reached 41.483 billion dollars.

President Trump stated today that he has been discussing with Russian President Putin the release of American citizen Hubbard, who is currently detained by Russia. Trump said it is time for Hubbard to return home.

France's Interior Minister Nunez announced today (October 20) that the government will deploy soldiers from Operation Sentinel to assist police and military police in managing potential violence during anticipated protests scheduled for October 24. According to Nunez's statement to the National Assembly, the soldiers will primarily serve as fixed security personnel, reducing pressure on law enforcement and enhancing their operational mobility.

According to BitGo Research, Bitcoin's sensitivity to Consumer Price Index (CPI) surprises has strengthened significantly since 2020. The research indicates that the current interest rate regime amplifies Bitcoin's price movements in response to CPI data. Additionally, macro traders are increasingly using Bitcoin to express their views on inflation and economic policy, reflecting a growing shift in how the cryptocurrency is utilized in financial markets.

According to BitGo, 112 million Americans desire direct cryptocurrency support from their banks, the digital asset custody provider revealed recently. The finding, shared via BitGo's social media, reflects growing consumer demand for crypto integration within traditional banking services. BitGo, a leading institutional digital asset custody provider, offers secure storage solutions for cryptocurrencies to institutional clients.

According to ICE, on October 20, the U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.29% to 101.685 points at the close of New York trading, with an intraday range of 101.982-101.506 points. The Bloomberg Dollar Index declined 0.25% to 1220.19 points, with an intraday range of 1222.99-1218.40 points, hitting the daily low at 22:30 Beijing time.

According to a joint statement by the Israeli Defense Forces and Israel Security Agency, Israeli forces conducted a precision airstrike on Gaza City on the evening of October 20, killing senior Hamas security official Yassin.

According to Token Terminal, Stellar's stablecoin on Arc increased by $75.5 million in the last week, as the overall stablecoin market cap on Arc grew by $219.9 million. Sui and Aptos stablecoins also recorded increases of $54.4 million and $36.3 million respectively during the same period.

According to its X account, Robinhood Crypto officially announced the launch of Robinhood Chain, a new blockchain infrastructure aimed at serving builders and developers within the crypto ecosystem. The announcement sparked strong community engagement, with the post receiving 793 likes, 101 retweets, and 374 replies, indicating robust market interest in the initiative.