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Futu Holdings enabled deposits and withdrawals of BNB for eligible professional investors in Hong Kong, allowing clients to transfer the digital asset between self-custody wallets and the brokerage's cryptocurrency accounts through the BNB Smart Chain network. The development was reported on

Backpack Securities announced the introduction of Apple stock on the Solana blockchain through the Sunrise platform, marking a development in blockchain-based financial products. The launch brings exposure to Apple Inc. shares to Solana's digital asset infrastructure, potentially broadening the

South Korean stocks posted a 2.08% weekly decline ending Oct. 23, despite the Kospi closing 0.30% higher at 5,550.30 on the final trading day. Middle East military tensions between the US and Iran drove international oil prices sharply higher, with Brent crude topping $117 intraday, and pressured

Major U.S. stock indexes experienced volatility this week as US Stock Market News captured two competing investor concerns: the sustainability of artificial-intelligence spending and rising inflation pressures linked to Middle East conflict (Oct. 23, 2026, 5:10 PM ET / 3:40 AM IST the following

U.S. spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds returned to net inflows on Oct. 23, recording $4.35 million according to SoSoValue data. The reversal followed net outflows of $110.5 million the previous day. The shift reflects a one-day recovery in institutional demand for Ethereum ETF products after

Jack Mallers amplified a tweet questioning which Bitcoin purchasing platform provides the most value per dollar, highlighting ongoing community discussions about investment strategies. The original tweet from @FreedomMemesIRL asked users to compare Strike, River, Fold, and Cash App for Bitcoin purch

An institution moved 156,690 AAVE tokens, valued at $22.86 million, after more than a year of wallet inactivity. The transfer was reported by CryptoTwitter commentator @lookonchain. AAVE operates as a decentralized finance protocol enabling cryptocurrency lending and borrowing, with this

China aims to substantially complete its national blockchain infrastructure by 2030, according to the National Informatization Plan for the 15th Five-Year Period published by the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission. The Cyberspace Administration of China detailed on October 23 plans for a

Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov participated in a panel discussion at Sibos 2026 alongside J.P. Morgan and GLEIF, focusing on the implications of agentic AI in custody and asset servicing. The discussion explored how AI could function as a market participant in financial operations. This

Zcash launched its Zakura infrastructure, an upgrade designed to improve transaction capabilities for users. The development builds on the privacy-focused cryptocurrency's historical milestones, including its first licensed exchange in 2018 and shielded withdrawals introduced in 2020. Zakura

CSD BR, Brazil's licensed central securities depository, is partnering with Ripple to record securities ownership on the XRP Ledger. The initiative will begin with BTG Pactual fund shares. This marks the first time a licensed central securities depository in Brazil will utilize a public blockchain f

Arthur Hayes, CEO of Flop Labs, criticized the performance of high-FDV tokens, stating they can no longer gain traction on platforms like Binance. Hayes highlighted that retail investors face losses up to 95% due to poor tokenomics practices, with many projects misusing fundraising efforts through

Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi responded to user concerns by stating that inquiries about how clients intend to use withdrawn Monero (XMR) funds are unacceptable. The platform had previously sent emails to clients requesting details about their employers and the intended use of funds after withdrawal. Se

Chainlink launched CCIP 2.0 at Sibos 2026, introducing an upgrade that simplifies tokenized asset distribution across blockchain networks. The protocol enables institutions to use a single standard for cross-network transfers without rebuilding existing security and compliance frameworks. This

Arbitrum, in collaboration with Robinhood Chain, hosted Founder House Singapore with over 125 founders and 76 projects attending the first day. The event featured talks and workshops from industry participants including Offchain, Pendle Finance, and QuickNode, focusing on blockchain applications in

Ripple announced its annual Swell event will take place in October in New York City. The event marks ten years of the company's operations and is expected to draw 1,500 attendees and over 75 speakers. The gathering will focus on discussions around blockchain technology and the future of digital

Uniswap announced that cirBTC is processing 90% of its trading volume on the arc platform. Users can now swap and provide liquidity on the Uniswap Web App without needing a Circle account. This development aims to enhance accessibility within decentralized finance (DeFi) by removing account

Fireblocks expanded its partnership with Euronet to introduce stablecoin-funded payment cards targeting banks and fintech companies. The collaboration focuses on providing new payment solutions through digital currency infrastructure. The initiative reflects growing institutional interest in

Grayscale recently reported that Zcash mining rewards currently exceed Bitcoin's by a substantial margin. According to commentator @WuBlockchain citing Grayscale's analysis, Zcash mining rigs generate approximately double the daily rewards of Bitcoin mining rigs and four times the revenue per

Bitcoin derivatives are witnessing voluntary profit realization at a magnitude resembling past liquidation cascades, according to CryptoTwitter commentator K33 Research. Aggressive risk-takers are exiting positions within the derivatives market, creating dynamics that mirror historical liquidation e