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Tesla moved 32 places higher to No. 65 on the Roundtable 100 this week following the demonstration of its Roadster 2 model. The vehicle, named Roadster 2, used SpaceX's rocket thruster technology to leap over a row of Tesla's existing models and accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than a second. The

Mark Nichols, Co-President of Digital Assets at Broadridge, presented insights on tokenization at the Link:NYC conference, focusing on operational changes required for moving settlement and collateral on-chain. Broadridge currently processes $8 trillion in on-chain repo monthly, providing

Bitcoin remains above $81,300 while exhibiting weakening rebound momentum, according to recent analysis from Bitfinex. The cryptocurrency has maintained this level through consecutive closes, but spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded two consecutive weeks of net outflows, signaling cautious sentiment

NEAR Protocol launched its HACKATHON on November 1st, offering over $250,000 in prizes to blockchain developers. The initiative invites participants to create innovative projects using NEAR's technologies, with submissions open from November 1st to November 14th, and requires no signup process. The

New York and Wyoming announced a collaboration on cryptocurrency regulations, according to Eleanor Terrett. The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (USOCC) plans to unveil final rules for the GENIUS Act by the end of the month. The partnership aims to enhance crypto governance and

Solana recorded 8.92 billion non-vote transactions in Q3 2026, marking a 104% increase from Q4 2025. The surge in activity reflects growing interest and engagement within the Solana ecosystem. According to the @solana Twitter account, this transaction volume showcases the blockchain's scalability an

Pantera Capital emphasized in a recent tweet that tokenization alone does not create liquidity and requires effective risk underwriting. The commentary addresses challenges within the $18 trillion private market sector, which operates on traditional paper-based agreements. The firm highlighted the n

OpenCode, an open-source AI coding agent gaining traction as an alternative to Claude Code and Cursor, announced Saturday that attackers breached an older system overnight, affecting 1.4% of users of its online

Crypto.com announced the launch of Predict Pro, a platform designed for prediction markets beyond traditional Yes/No formats. The initiative aims to innovate how traders engage with prediction markets. The news was shared by the Crypto.com Twitter account, highlighting the company's commitment to en

Aave has surpassed $100 million in active loans on its V4 platform, according to a recent announcement from the protocol. The decentralized finance protocol shared this milestone in a tweet, marking a significant achievement for its latest platform version. This level of activity reflects growing en

Coinbase has partnered with global payments infrastructure provider Thunes to expand stablecoin payments and enable international payouts to local bank accounts and mobile wallets. Announced Monday at the Money20/20 USA conference in Las Vegas, the collaboration combines Coinbase's stablecoin infras

The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) fell to a ratio of 1.45 against the S&P 500, its lowest reading since April 2026 and a 24% drop from its mid-June peak. The decline accelerated through an eight-day losing streak ending October 16, 2026—the longest such streak since October 2008 during the

Town, a San Francisco AI assistant startup, raised $108 million in a Series B funding round on Monday, October 19, 2026, reaching a $1 billion valuation. The round was co-led by Forerunner Ventures and Menlo Ventures. Town achieved unicorn status within months of its public launch in June 2026,

XRP integrated into Rakuten Pay as a payment option for 44 million users in Japan recently, while Binance launched a rewards program offering 22.25% APR for XRP holders. The cryptocurrency saw a $315 million inflow on Binance over a two-day period. The integration represents a crypto adoption

The NYSE launched Ethereum options to democratize access to US markets for crypto assets, the exchange announced. The move aims to integrate cryptocurrencies into traditional financial products, providing more opportunities for investors looking to engage with Ethereum. As the leader in extended

Mastercard unveiled a stablecoin risk screening tool Monday at the Money20/20 USA conference that lets financial institutions flag suspicious activity before funds move onchain. The tool, called Stablecoin Security, combines traditional payment data with blockchain analytics to identify fraud,

The Bank of Russia has allowed financial organizations to offer qualified investors derivatives, securities, and digital financial assets whose returns are tied to the value of cryptocurrency. The key condition is that such instruments must not provide for the actual delivery of cryptocurrency. Credit institutions are advised to assess the risks of such instruments conservatively, provide for their full coverage with capital, and set a separate limit for them. Over the next year, the Bank of Rus

Gold futures declined to $4,161.60 per troy ounce on October 19 at 12:39 PM US Eastern Time, down $19.50 or 0.47% from the prior settlement. The December contract (GCZ6) on COMEX retreated as US equity markets rebounded, with the Nasdaq Composite rising 1.33% and the Philadelphia Semiconductor