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Quantus ($QTC) has officially launched on NEAR Protocol as the first post-quantum asset on the platform. The launch enables users to trade QTC across more than 30 chains with over 180 assets, promising enhanced confidentiality and security through quantum-safe technology. NEAR Protocol announced the milestone via its official account, highlighting the platform's commitment to innovation as interest in quantum-resistant digital assets grows in the cryptocurrency space. Quantus Enables Cross-Chain

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is advancing regulatory efforts targeting perpetual contracts within the derivatives market. The development was highlighted by Twitter commentator @SolanaFloor, though no specific timeline or effective dates have been announced by the regulatory body. T

Fairshake-linked groups spent $23.8 million on Ohio's Senate race, Cointelegraph reported on October 6. The spending approaches the $30 million the groups pledged to support candidate Jon Husted. Fairshake-Linked Groups Deploy 79% of Pledged Ohio Funds The $23.8 million deployed represents

Securitize (SECZ) stock rose nearly 8% in early Tuesday trading to around $12.60 after the tokenization platform announced a partnership with South Korean technology company LG CNS. The rally came as South Korea prepares to introduce a new framework for tokenized securities, with the country's

SpaceX (SPCX) shares climbed about 20% since Thursday, reaching their highest level since June across three consecutive sessions. Goldman Sachs maintained a 'Buy' rating and raised its price target to $230 from $220, implying around 30% upside from current levels, according to TipRanks. The firm

The Bank of Russia added the first crypto exchanges and digital depositories to its registry on October 6. The crypto exchange registry includes VTB, T-Invest Lab, Zephyr, and Sistema-Crypto. Sber, VTB, Atomyze, Voltari, and Cloud Infrastructure were issued licenses to operate as digital depositories. The first applications were submitted on October 5, and a simplified licensing procedure is available to existing financial market participants, such as banks. Registration of Crypto Exchanges and

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that more than $3.7 trillion in federal payments has been verified through new anti-fraud safeguards, according to a Cointelegraph report on October 6. The verification resulted from anti-fraud measures introduced into the federal payment process.

Jack Mallers of Strike announced on October 6, 2026, a new product that allows cash to earn 3.6% interest, paid in Bitcoin. The announcement generated over 390 likes and numerous retweets on social media. The product features FDIC insurance coverage up to $250,000, with interest accruing daily and p

Bitfinex reported that every Bitcoin cohort is currently in profit, with the smallest wallet holders demonstrating notable resilience. According to a tweet from the cryptocurrency exchange, retail-sized holders have maintained profitability above their approximately $48,000 cost basis since

Coinbase has launched a feature allowing users to trade predictions on cryptocurrency prices, the exchange announced via its official account on X (formerly Twitter). The feature enables users to select a specific coin, timeframe, and price direction for their predictions, marking a shift toward

Banco de España has sanctioned CBNK Banco de Colectivos, S.A. and its directors, according to an official announcement from the Spanish central bank. The enforcement action reflects the regulatory authority's oversight responsibilities within Spain's financial sector. Banco de España serves as the country's central bank and primary regulator for financial institutions, tasked with ensuring compliance and maintaining market integrity. Banco de España Issues Sanctions Against CBNK The regulatory a

Winklevoss Asset Services has filed a preliminary S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, proposing a spot Zcash exchange-traded fund that would trade under the ticker WINK on Nasdaq. The ETF would hold ZEC directly with Gemini Trust Company as custodian and

ECB executive board member Piero Cipollone warned on a Monday MNI Connect Webcast that without a pan-European digital payment solution, fragmentation could increase across tokenization platforms, potentially weakening Europe's resilience and monetary sovereignty. Cipollone stated the lack of a

Zcash and Monero outperformed major cryptocurrencies over 24 hours, with Zcash gaining 3% and Monero rising 2.14% to $562.32, while Bitcoin added just 0.59% to reach $86,264.06 and Ethereum climbed 0.34% to $2,714.39. The privacy coins led daily performance as the broader crypto market remained

Bitmine Emergence Technology purchased an additional 15,112 Ethereum tokens on local time the 5th, bringing its total holdings to 6,016,414 ETH valued at approximately $16.4 billion. The acquisition advances the company's 'Alchemy of 5%' strategy, which aims to accumulate 5% of Ethereum's total

Mirror Particle, a two-year-old San Francisco-based AI startup, is building a foundation model to predict consumer behavior and the motivations behind it. CEO and co-founder Abhivyakti Ahuja argues that current approaches relying on large language models (LLMs) are fundamentally inadequate for model

Jamie Dimon, chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase, stated on October 6 that the spread of artificial intelligence has increased cyber risk tenfold, calling cybersecurity the biggest threat facing banks. Walter Bloomberg reported Dimon's remarks, which also included warnings about government

Grayscale celebrated a milestone for its Ethereum Staking Mini ETF, marking one year of operations with over $33.5 million in net rewards distributed to investors. The achievement reflects the fund's effective staking strategy and outperformance of all other spot Ether exchange-traded products. The

Maple Finance announced on October 13 a strategic presentation to position itself as the credit and yield layer for the stablecoin economy. The initiative, disclosed through a tweet from @maplefinance, will introduce rules-based buybacks under MIP-021 and feature discussions on institutional credit