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Bitcoin traded at $81,614 on Binance's USDT market as of 11:15 a.m. in Korea on October 17, down 0.67% from 24 hours earlier, as U.S. technology stocks slumped and crude oil prices surged. The Nasdaq Composite closed down 2.15% at 26,140.03 on October 16 in New York trading, while Brent crude

Whale Alert reported a transfer of 133,926,303 USDC from Aave to an unknown whale, valued at approximately 133,994,873 USD. The transaction indicates ongoing market activity, though the recipient's identity remains undisclosed. The transfer highlights liquidity movement within the stablecoin

Cointelegraph’s Russian-language video channel published an analysis on September 17, 2026, of three likely scenarios for the development of the cryptocurrency market in Russia following the State Duma elections scheduled for September 20. The material examines the current state of legislation, the positions of parliamentary factions, and key dates that will determine the industry’s future. Three Fundamental Layers of Cryptocurrency Regulation According to the video, the process of legalizing cr

Starknet (STRK), the native token of Ethereum-based blockchain Starknet, surged over 55% in one week to $0.08678 (approximately 116 KRW) as of 9 AM on the 16th, according to CoinMarketCap. The rally followed discussions on transitioning to an independent blockchain and the launch of a privacy

Firedancer, a validator client for Solana, launched a bug bounty platform to enhance security measures for the network. The program offers 2x rewards for all bug discoveries and 3x rewards for vulnerabilities related to Alpenglow. The initiative runs until November 20 and encourages community

Trading in tokenized stocks on BNB Chain occurs predominantly outside regular US market hours, with more than 70% of total trading volume taking place outside the standard 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern time session, according to an Oct. 16 Cointelegraph report citing The Kobeissi Letter and

Real Estate 114 analysis shows Seoul apartment prices rose an average of 6.63% this year through the 13th, with non-Gangnam districts leading gains at 9.16% compared to Gangnam 3 districts' 3.26% increase. The price leadership reversal stems from buyer migration toward relatively lower-priced apartm

AMPL surged 13.39% in 15 minutes, climbing from $1.12 to $1.27. The rapid price movement occurred as the asset demonstrated strong short-term momentum. AMPL currently holds a market cap of $2,812,948 and has rallied 20.99% over the last 24 hours, reflecting increased trading activity in the

South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance will hold a closed-door meeting with cryptocurrency exchange CEOs on October 19 to discuss taxation policy. Vice Minister Kwon Dae-young and other officials will meet with exchange representatives and the Digital Asset Exchange Joint Council (DAXA),

Morpho recently announced the launch of an onchain credit network designed to turn tokenized equity into productive assets. The initiative aims to enhance the functionality of tokenized commodities in the decentralized finance space. The move comes as tokenized equities gain traction, with Morpho

Hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger faces scrutiny after former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès raised concerns about the company's response to security tampering reports. According to Karpelès, Ledger has received reports of hardware wallet tampering since December 2025 but has not issued public

Tesla Inc (TSLA) unveiled its redesigned Roadster on Thursday at a SpaceX test site near Waco, Texas, featuring SpaceX-derived thruster technology that enables sub-1-second 0-60 mph acceleration and a top speed exceeding 230 mph, with production slated for 2028 and reservations starting at $50,000.

Samsung Securities analyst Kim Eun-ki forecast on October 17 that South Korean commercial paper (CP) rates may exceed 4% by year-end as short-term money markets tighten. The projection stems from the high probability of an additional base rate increase at the November 26 Monetary Policy Committee me

The USD-KRW 1-month non-deliverable forward (NDF) rose to 1,333.70 won (MID) on October 17, up 3.30 won from the Seoul foreign exchange market spot close of 1,331.40 won after adjusting for the 1-month swap point of -1.00 won, according to overseas brokers. The dollar weakened following Federal

Filecoin announced significant updates to its network, introducing new reward mechanics that focus on customer acquisition and retention. The decentralized storage network aims to attract enterprises and AI agents by offering innovative products while reducing daily token supply growth through the e

Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. shares fell more than 17% and 24%, respectively, in the week ending Oct. 16, as market participants reacted to slowing gains in memory prices and sustained foreign selling despite strong chip earnings. Samsung Electronics closed at 215,500 won on Oct. 16,

US Stock Market News reported major declines across key indices on Oct 17, 2026 (3:13 AM IST), as the S&P 500 fell 84.62 points to 7,659.44, the Dow Jones dropped 175.28 points to 52,002.41, and the Nasdaq declined 572.99 points to 26,140.03. For the week, the S&P 500 fell almost 1.95 per cent and t

CoreWeave shares fell about 12% on Oct. 16, extending a volatile three-day stretch that saw the stock plunge 15% on Oct. 14 and rebound 6% on Oct. 15. The AI infrastructure company faces debt-servicing pressure, with about $13.5 billion in principal and interest due by the end of next year against p

Solana network reports 1,400 transactions per second (TPS) today, according to the official Solana account. The network is moving towards achieving 150 milliseconds in finality. These performance metrics indicate growing network efficiency as Solana advances its technological capabilities. The