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Tempo recorded a $2.5 billion increase in stablecoin transfer volume over the past week, according to crypto commentator @tokenterminal. This growth positioned Tempo among the top five blockchain networks by absolute transfer volume increase. The surge reflects heightened transaction activity on the

Chainlink announced the migration of over $15 billion in assets to its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) 2.0. The upgrade aims to enhance the distribution of tokenized assets across multiple networks using a unified and secure standard. The migration is designed to strengthen digital

Token Terminal reports that OUSD's $666.3 million market cap shows significant concentration, with 71% held on Tempo. The remaining distribution includes Solana at 10.2%, Base at 9.8%, and Ethereum at 9.1%. This platform distribution data provides insight into OUSD's positioning within the

Foreign investors sold 20 trillion won in KOSPI stocks from September 1 to October 2, with the sell-off concentrated in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, according to Korea Economic TV analysis. The selling pressure followed significant gains in semiconductor large-caps during the first half of the

OUSD recorded a market cap increase of $626.3 million over the past week, leading growth in the stablecoin sector. The data, reported by CryptoTwitter commentator @tokenterminal, shows OUSD outpacing USDf and USDT, which gained $320.1 million and $313 million respectively during the same period. The

A tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unknown projectile on Oct. 4, according to UKMTO, marking the fourth vessel hit since the start of October. The vessel suffered engine-room damage but all crew were reported safe, with no environmental impact identified at the time of the

RWAFoundation's quarterly report revealed its tokenized credit dataset reached an onchain market cap of $6.2 billion, according to a tweet by @tokenterminal. The report highlights growing institutional interest in tokenized credit within the blockchain sector. RWAFoundation develops tokenized credit

Base launched Cobalt on October 4, 2026, a new initiative aimed at enhancing user engagement within its blockchain ecosystem. The announcement was made through a tweet from the account @base, generating interest among traders and cryptocurrency enthusiasts. Base operates as a blockchain network

The Solana Foundation reports that Solana accounts for approximately 45% of adjusted stablecoin volume in 2026. This figure reflects growing institutional interest in stablecoins and tokenized assets. The data underscores Solana's increasing significance in the cryptocurrency landscape as institutio

Korean stock exchanges delisted 36 underperforming companies from January to September, an 89.5% increase compared to 19 delistings in the same period last year, according to Korea Exchange disclosure system data released October 4. The surge resulted from stricter audit opinion standards and

Seoul Southern District Court Civil Division 51 granted provisional injunctions on the 2nd for KOSPI-listed Juyeon Tech and KOSDAQ-listed KM Pharmaceutical against Korea Exchange, halting delisting decisions. The court ruled that the accelerated implementation of strengthened market capitalization d

Software engineer and XRP commentator Vincent Van Code argued that XRP could reach $100 within three years, pushing back against critics who claim a credible path to such a price would already have driven XRP to $20. Van Code stated that markets do not necessarily price distant outcomes

Anchorage Digital cut 17% of its workforce during the past week, CEO Nathan McCauley informed employees according to people familiar with the matter. The reduction occurred eight months after Tether made a $100 million strategic equity investment that valued the federally chartered crypto bank at $4

Ethereum closed near $2,687 on Oct. 4, after briefly reaching $2,765 a day earlier, according to CoinCodex historical data. The pullback reflects ETH's repeated failure to establish $2,800 as support, a technical resistance level that has capped upward momentum throughout recent trading sessions. Th

Meta and Oura confronted privacy concerns and market uncertainty this week as AI wearables' adoption momentum slowed. Smart ring maker Oura postponed its IPO on Tuesday citing "uncertainty in the IPO market". Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses faced backlash as "pervert glasses" following unauthorized

Two long-term Bitcoin holders executed a transaction for 0.0005 BTC, valued at approximately $43, after 13 years of dormancy. The holders originally purchased 1,346 BTC for about $240,000, now worth an estimated $115 million. This activity has drawn attention from traders and market analysts

The New York Times dispatched a reporter to shadow CZ Binance in Abu Dhabi for an in-depth profile. The feature reveals insights into his life after prison, including personal habits and royal diplomacy. Binance is one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, and the profile provides pr

Solana generated $365 million in app revenue during Q3, marking a 42.6% increase quarter-over-quarter. This week, the blockchain platform announced its tenth consecutive quarter leading app revenue in the crypto ecosystem. The milestone coincides with Fiserv's launch of a digital asset platform on S

On September 1, 2026, the main provisions of Law No. 282-FZ “On Digital Currencies and Digital Rights” came into force, allowing individuals to buy and sell cryptocurrencies through professional market participants. The law creates special infrastructure for transferring cryptocurrency into the regulated framework, but does not require individuals to transfer digital assets they already own. Cryptocurrency owners may still store their assets in personal “cold” wallets and other addresses not adm

Bitcoin is trading near $84,912 according to CoinCodex data, with the broader crypto market modestly higher. BTC has spent much of the past two weeks consolidating between support in the low-$80,000s and resistance near $87,000, remaining below the recent $87,000–$87,300 swing high. The