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According to Maple Finance's transparency data, 225 million XRP worth approximately $281 million is currently backing $152 million in stablecoin loans, with two major repayment deadlines approaching in December 2026 and a third scheduled for January 2027. The collateral comprises 142.77 million XRP

According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, identity and access management platform Okta will be added to the S&P 500 effective before market open on November 4, replacing Kenvue. Okta shares rose 2.5% after hours on the announcement. The stock has surged 141% year-to-date, bringing the company's market

According to a Bitquery investigation, hackers drained 737 Polymarket accounts of $2.73 million within one hour on October 29, executing 985 unauthorized withdrawals between 17:10 and 18:10 UTC. Rather than exploiting a smart contract vulnerability, attackers used valid wallet approvals routed

According to Fitch Ratings, on October 30, France's sovereign debt outlook was revised to negative while maintaining its A+ credit rating, marking increased risk of a future downgrade. Fitch now projects French public debt to climb from 115.7% of GDP in 2025 to approximately 124% by 2028, driven by weaker economic growth and persistent budget deficits. The agency expects interest payments to rise from 2.5% of GDP in 2025 to 3.3% by 2028. France's 10-year bond yield reached 5.14%, the highest lev

According to Xinhua, the two-day G20 foreign ministers' meeting concluded on October 31 in Atlanta, Georgia, without reaching consensus on major global geopolitical and economic security issues. The talks were overshadowed by the Ukraine crisis and U.S.-Iran

According to Jin10, on November 1, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio defended the Trump administration's decision to invite Russia to this year's Group of Twenty meeting, responding to criticism from the EU and allied nations. Rubio stated that dialogue is the only way to end the Ukraine war,

According to Parity Technologies, Polkadot showcased new developer tools emphasizing user privacy and enhanced developer experience at Web3 Summit 2026. Attendees interacted with temporary networks that handled various tasks—including coffee purchases and smart contract deployments—without

According to Token Terminal, Ethereum hosts 54% of all stablecoins, underscoring its dominance in the stablecoin market. Tokenized stocks on the network have surged 170% year-on-year to $827 million, with 86% of these assets employing a 1:1 backing model, indicating a potential trend that could

According to Judge Debra M. Brown's decision today, October 31, a federal judge denied xAI's motion to dismiss an NAACP lawsuit accusing the company of operating gas turbines at its Colossus data center near Memphis without required air permits. The Southern Environmental Law Center, suing on behalf of the NAACP, alleged xAI installed and operated at least 35 combustion turbines and other air pollution sources without obtaining necessary preconstruction or operating air permits, violating the Cl

According to CryptoTwitter commentator @SolanaFloor, Solana emerged as the leading blockchain for real-world asset (RWA) net inflows over the last 30 days, attracting over $900 million. The significant influx reflects growing trader interest in Solana's efficient infrastructure for RWA

According to @SolanaFloor, the Step Drainer attack targeted StonkFun and nine other cryptocurrency platforms on October 31. Following the incident, StonkFun migrated to new infrastructure and confirmed that its on-chain operations and user assets were not affected. The attack highlighted ongoing security vulnerabilities across the crypto sector.

According to Iran's Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Iran's Joint Chiefs of Staff commander Ali Abdullahi warned on October 31 that if the U.S. and Israel launch further military attacks, Tehran will respond with "more severe and effective" measures. Abdullahi stated that "a new list of enemy ta

According to Decrypt, Intel shares plunged nearly 30% to $65.76 on Friday, wiping out more than $146 billion in market value in the worst single-day decline in over 50 years. The selloff followed disappointing fourth-quarter guidance that fell significantly short of Wall Street expectations. Intel expects Q4 revenue of $15 billion to $16 billion, roughly $1.6 billion below the $17.07 billion analyst estimate, while adjusted earnings per share are forecast at $0.25 versus expectations of $0.43. T

According to on-chain sleuth Specter, North Korea bridged $38 million through RelayProtocol Bridge over 7 hours and continues transferring additional funds, despite the protocol's active KYT (Know Your Transaction) system. Specter's monitoring data indicates that Relay's KYT defenses failed to block the transactions, with the large transfer volume unlikely to be processed through alternative channels like THORChain within the same timeframe.

According to COINOTAG, Moscow Exchange (MOEX) announced on October 31 that it will launch trading in USDT, Bitcoin, and Ethereum starting December 1, 2026. The platform will offer dollar-backed Tether (USDT) through its regulated market, allowing Russian investors to trade the three digital assets o

According to DTCC CEO Frank La Salla during a recent fireside chat with Chainlink's Sergey Nazarov, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation has unveiled a new tokenization service designed to unlock billions in trapped liquidity. The initiative aims to enhance collateral management and improve t

According to UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk, a UN human rights officer Muhammad Shami died while detained by Houthi forces on October 31. Shami was held by the group since June 6, 2024; his family learned of his death recently, though it occurred over a month ago. Turk called for an independent i

According to The Gold Investor, spot gold ended Friday, October 31, at $3,875.19 an ounce, down 3.7 percent for the week and 7.2 percent for October, marking its second consecutive monthly decline. December COMEX futures settled at $3,898.90, down 3.3 percent, reaching their lowest levels since October 2025. A tech-stock rout led by Intel's 28.6 percent drop forced leveraged investors to sell bullion for cash, with margin-call liquidations cited by Commerzbank as a key driver. Persistent inflati

According to Stockanalysis and Motley Fool, SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX) closed on October 30 at $134.72, down 6.37 percent from $143.89 and below its $135 IPO price set on June 11. The decline broke the $140 level that buyers had defended twice in October, as Intel's weak fourth-quarter guidance undermined the case for its partnership with SpaceX. The Nasdaq fell 2.86 percent on the same trading day. Week ahead reference levels: $120 support below, $130-$142 base case, and $150 resistance above.

According to research notes from Cantor Fitzgerald, TD Cowen, and Compass Point published Friday, the $6.4 billion Binance hack—the largest in crypto history—presents a buying opportunity rather than a reason to exit the market. The analysts recommended purchasing crypto-linked stocks including Coinbase, Robinhood, and Strategy while prices are depressed. Cantor's Ramsey El-Assal noted that roughly $3 billion in stolen funds were quickly frozen, with Tether freezing $1.5 billion, Circle $800 mil