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Japanese stocks fell on the 20th as investors sold AI and semiconductor-related shares. The Nikkei 225 index closed 841.28 points (1.30%) lower at 64,075.42, according to Yonhap Infomax World Stock Index. The decline was driven by heavy selling in AI and semiconductor stocks amid concerns over US AI

21Shares listed two exchange-traded products tracking Litentry's LIT token and Venice Token's VVV on European exchanges on October 20. The Block reported that the crypto ETP issuer launched physically backed spot ETPs with LIT and VVV as underlying assets. Both products are structured to directly

The UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported on October 20 that the unemployment rate for June-August fell to 4.7%. This figure came in below the market expectation of 4.9% and represents the lowest level since mid-2025. The decline reflects ongoing labor market tightness despite broader

France's National Assembly is scheduled to vote on October 20 on the revenue section of the country's 2027 budget, which includes a proposed tax on cryptocurrency-to-stablecoin conversions. The measure advanced on October 16, when lawmakers approved amendment I-3898 by 38 votes to 37, with 25

Bitcoin is showing signs of bottoming out according to analysis from CryptoQuant. The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a shift in dynamics, moving from a scenario characterized by fewer sellers toward possible stabilization. This potential bottom formation comes amid weak spot demand, raising c

Binance will delist four spot trading pairs on October 23 at noon Korea Standard Time. According to a Binance notice on October 20, the exchange will halt trading in BONK/FDUSD, JUP/FDUSD, LDO/FDUSD and WAL/BNB. Binance said it decided to remove the pairs after reviewing a range of factors,

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, filed a preliminary prospectus on Monday with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for the iShares Bitcoin Managed Protection ETF (PBIT), marking its third Bitcoin exchange-traded fund. The proposed ETF would use options linked to BlackRock's iShare

BETA token plummeted 76.51% within 60 minutes to a current price of $0.00036, marking one of the most severe single-hour declines for the asset in recent weeks. The drop occurred amid heightened market fear, with trading volume reaching $296,136.47 during the period as investors responded to the

US Stock Market News centers on Meta Platforms reporting third-quarter earnings after market close on October 21 (1:30 AM IST October 22), which analysts predict could be a significant day for stock market movement. The company's earnings report comes as investors scrutinize artificial

U.S. artificial intelligence-related stocks declined in premarket trading on Oct. 20, giving back part of the previous session's gains. BlockBeats reported the declines were concentrated in optical communications and memory sectors. The premarket weakness affected multiple semiconductor and

Maker (MKR) increased 10.99% within a five-minute period, reaching $1,813.7. The rapid price movement occurred amid a mixed cryptocurrency market environment, with MKR recording $440,708.84 in trading volume over 24 hours. MKR Price Movement Details MKR's price rose from $1,634.18 to $1,813.7 wit

A hacker using autonomous AI agents compromised websites belonging to over 100 companies across the United States, Canada, Japan, and Australia after attempting more than 1,200 intrusions beginning in late September, according to a Reuters investigation. The Chinese-speaking attacker relied on an AI

STORJ surged 23.94% within five minutes, reaching $0.0298, as trading volumes spiked to $894,109.3. The rapid increase comes amid heightened community engagement and buzz on social media platforms. Despite a 24-hour decline of 7.17%, the five-minute rally illustrates significant volatility in the

More than 30 wineries in Georgia are using the Cardano blockchain to authenticate wine and combat counterfeit products, with the system tracking over 100,000 bottles on-chain. Launched in 2022 in collaboration with Georgia's National Wine Agency, the initiative allows consumers and businesses to ver

On-chain analyst Darkfost reported on Oct. 20 that XRP whale outflows from Binance have fallen to their lowest level in five years. The 90-day moving average of XRP flowing from Binance to whale wallets dropped to approximately $49.7 million, the weakest level since October 2021. Darkfost

NKN surged 21.97% within five minutes, reaching $0.0073, as trading volume spiked to $181,523.24 over 24 hours. The rapid price movement reflects heightened trader activity and sentiment in response to intraday volatility. The broader cryptocurrency market currently displays mixed signals, with

POND cryptocurrency experienced a 48.21% price drop within 30 minutes, falling to $0.00081. The sharp decline occurred as the broader altcoin market faced volatility and mixed trading signals. Over the past 24 hours, POND recorded an 18.18% total drop with trading volume reaching

Polygon has introduced CDK Besu, an infrastructure solution designed to help banks, financial institutions, and enterprise consortia connect private blockchains to other networks through its Agglayer interoperability platform. The system combines Hyperledger Besu with zero-knowledge cryptographic pr

TON experienced an 18.52% price surge within a 5-minute period, reaching $1.6. The rapid increase reflects a shift in market sentiment, with trading volume reaching approximately $7.7 million over 24 hours. The cryptocurrency's price movement highlights the volatility that has characterized recent t

SYS coin experienced an 18.3% price increase in 15 minutes, climbing from $0.0018851 to $0.00223. No confirmed catalyst has been identified for the surge. The price movement occurred against a backdrop of mixed signals in the broader crypto market, with SYS recording a 24-hour decline of 20.07%