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The European Central Bank is advancing its digital euro initiative to bring the advantages of cash into the digital realm, according to ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone. In recent discussions, Cipollone stated the digital euro will provide a secure form of public money that protects user p

Cybersecurity firm CYFIRMA reported on Oct. 24 that the North Korea-linked hacking group Lazarus is preparing a large-scale cyberattack targeting South Korean government agencies and financial institutions. CYFIRMA detected signs on Oct. 22 that a Korean-speaking hacker was attempting to exploit a s

Iran's military chief of staff Ali Abdollahi warned on the 24th that Iranian forces will not permit US warships to enter the Persian Gulf under any circumstances, according to statements to IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News Agency reported by Iran International. The warning follows US President Donald

CryptoQuant highlighted an observation that Bitcoin recovery cycles have historically taken longer to reach all-time highs than the duration of preceding bear markets. The analysis draws attention to Bitcoin's current position facing a resistance zone between $64,000 and $65,000. This observation ha

Franklin Templeton issued $150 million of tokenized money market fund shares on the XRP Ledger on October 22, CoinDesk reported on October 24. The issuance raised the fund's shares on the XRP Ledger to approximately 193 million from about 48 million, roughly quadrupling the total. The newly issued t

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