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Pepe posted an 8.90% gain today, emerging as the best performing major cryptocurrency. The performance was highlighted in a tweet by crypto commentator @Gemini, signaling renewed interest in the memecoin. This movement occurred against a backdrop of mixed signals across the broader crypto

SpaceX disclosed in its October 22 SEC filing that any potential merger with Tesla would require approval from its "controlling shareholder"—Elon Musk, who controls roughly 85% of the company's voting power. The filing language emerged as both companies formed special committees on October 20 to

HSBC launched a Hong Kong dollar stablecoin to over 3.3 million PayMe users. The stablecoin is designed to streamline peer-to-peer transactions while preparing for wholesale corporate applications. This rollout comes as Hong Kong seeks to solidify its status as a global cryptocurrency hub, with

Coinbase, eToro, Kraken, Trading 212, and Crypto.com allow fractional cryptocurrency purchases with minimums from $1 to approximately $20 as of 23 October 2026. Bitcoin traded at approximately $81,500 per coin on that date after declining roughly 35 percent from a peak above $126,000 in October 2025

BitGo Korea CEO Chen Fang and Chris Park, Head of Commercial Strategy, recently discussed the firm's custody offerings and Korea's readiness for institutional crypto adoption. The conversation highlighted BitGo's strategic positioning following the launch of regulated custody services in Korea. BitG

Bitcoin's circulating supply reached 20.1 million, with the protocol maintaining a fixed cap at 21 million total coins. Federal debt currently stands at $40.4 trillion, according to @BitGo. Bitcoin's supply grew 0.8% over the past year, while federal debt expanded approximately 7-8 times faster

Arbitrum unveiled ArbitrumNewsDAO, a new initiative designed to foster collaboration among builders in the ecosystem. The platform will allow teams to share their stories and innovations, enhancing community engagement. Arbitrum is a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, aiming to improve transaction speeds and reduce costs. ArbitrumNewsDAO Initiative Details The ArbitrumNewsDAO initiative is led by Larvandweb3. The platform aims to connect various teams and innovators in the ecosystem, promoti

Banco Central del Uruguay (BCU) hosted the XV Jornadas de Derecho Bancocentralista, a conference addressing innovation, regulation, and user protection in virtual assets. The event brought together national and international experts to discuss challenges posed by new technologies and financial

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense signed a letter of intent Thursday with Finnish technology companies Nokia and ICEYE to develop new defense and satellite communication capabilities. The partnership follows SpaceX restrictions on its Starlink and Starshield satellite internet services in Ukraine that c

Michael Saylor announced on October 23, 2026 that he is addressing Bitcoin matters privately, stating he is resolving 'a few Bitcoin matters behind closed doors' in a social media post. The announcement has generated interest among cryptocurrency market participants. Saylor is a prominent figure in

A CryptoQuant analyst reported on October 23 that more than 230,000 Bitcoin moved on-chain in a single transaction valued at over $21 billion, marking the largest Bitcoin transfer of the year so far. The analyst assessed the movement as more likely representing an asset transfer between wallet

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal has requested transaction records from stablecoin issuer Tether to verify allegations that the company paid more than $6 million to a firm co-owned by Bo Hines, who was involved in drafting stablecoin legislation at the White House. Cointelegraph reported on

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered officials to devise ways to use cryptocurrencies in response to potential banking sanctions, according to a report by Cointelegraph on October 23. Netanyahu described cryptocurrency use as one of several possible responses aimed at circumventing pote

EURUSD currency pair recently reversed down from the resistance zone at 1.1250 and formed a daily Shooting Star candlestick pattern. The reversal was driven by weaker-than-expected eurozone PMI data released today, which intensified bearish euro sentiment across FX markets. The resistance zone

NEAR Protocol announced AI models will share the judging panel for its upcoming hackathon. The initiative reflects the blockchain platform's commitment to integrating advanced technology into community-driven projects. AI judges include Claude Code and Codex, alongside human evaluators. The announce

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has announced a final rule establishing capital requirements for payment stablecoins. The regulatory guidance aims to enhance financial safeguards supporting issuer solvency and timely redemption of these assets. This move responds to the growing

SOL options contracts are experiencing heightened trading activity, with 47.5% of tracked volume concentrated in contracts set to expire within the next 24 hours, according to Delphi Digital. This surge in expiring options volume significantly overshadows ETH at 30.1% and BTC at 24.2%, indicating in

Chainlink and LG CNS have entered a strategic partnership to develop infrastructure for regulated digital assets in South Korea. The collaboration combines Chainlink's oracle and interoperability technology with LG CNS's financial technology services and work on the Bank of Korea's Project Hangang d

Aero has launched on the OP Mainnet, a move aimed at enhancing liquidity options for users within the OP Stack ecosystem. The launch, highlighted by commentator @Optimism, introduces features designed to improve access to decentralized finance infrastructure. Liquidity accessibility is considered

South Korea's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) argued on October 22 that Bithumb knew it was required to block transactions with unregistered virtual asset operators but failed to implement adequate control measures, constituting intent or gross negligence. The FIU claimed Bithumb