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Brent crude futures topped $107 a barrel on Oct. 12, extending recent gains in international oil markets. West Texas Intermediate futures also advanced, trading above $93 per barrel. Odaily reported the price movements, with Brent rising 2.25% to $107.073 a barrel and WTI gaining 2.28% to $93.940 a

Ripple has partnered with Wormhole to adopt its Native Token Transfers (NTT) technology for multichain asset management. The collaboration aims to enable institutions to maintain control of their tokens across various blockchain networks. Wormhole emphasized that institutional clients prioritize con

The US dollar index rose for a second consecutive trading session on October 12, gaining 0.187% to reach 102.420 as of 7:57 AM Eastern Time in New York forex markets. The dollar strengthened amid escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, which drove

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed on October 12 that a third very large crude carrier (VLCC) was damaged and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz within the past 48 hours. According to the IRGC, the vessel ignored warnings and was sailing with its navigation system turned off

PancakeSwap announced a renewed commitment to tokenization following the weekend. The decentralized exchange made the announcement via a tweet, emphasizing dedication to expanding tokenized assets. PancakeSwap operates as a decentralized exchange focused on facilitating token swaps and liquidity

DFI cryptocurrency surged 17.5% in 30 minutes, reaching a price of $0.000642. The rapid price movement occurred amid mixed signals across the broader cryptocurrency market, drawing increased trader attention. With a market capitalization of $592,303 and 24-hour trading volume of $61.08, the spike in

On October 12, US Stock Market News showed mixed performance as the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose while the Nasdaq Composite declined amid weakness in Micron Technology shares. The S&P 500 remained essentially flat, with investors focused on an upcoming busy week of corporate earnings and

Starknet's STRK token surged 55.16% following the network's announcement that it is considering a transition from an Ethereum Layer 2 solution to an independent, quantum-resistant Layer 1 blockchain by 2027. The proposal gained attention in early October 2026 after StarkWare's chief executive

Ondo partnered with Tradexyz to create a comprehensive platform for trading real-world assets. The collaboration enables users to access diverse assets including tokenized stocks, ETFs, gold, and various derivatives from a single account. NEAR Protocol highlighted the announcement in a tweet,

Chainlink has partnered with DTCC to enhance collateral management systems through a mobile platform. Dan Doney, CTO of DTCC, stated that this new mobile collateral system allows any asset to be managed across jurisdictions at any time. The partnership aims to streamline asset management and

The Bank of England stated it is not rushing to introduce a retail central bank digital currency, citing private-sector alternatives such as commercial stablecoins and tokenized deposits as viable options. Bloomberg reported on Oct. 12 that Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden, speaking at an Atlantic

Starbucks denied on Monday that it is considering acquiring Chipotle Mexican Grill, ending days of speculation about what would be the biggest ever restaurant takeover. A Starbucks spokesperson told CNBC's Jim Cramer that the coffee giant is not buying the fast-casual chain. The denial follows

The Securities and Exchange Commission proposed changes to Rule 17a-7 of the Investment Company Act that would restore cross trading for most fixed-income securities between registered funds and eligible affiliates. The proposal, outlined in SEC Chairman Paul Atkins' statement, would expand the

Grayscale XRP Trust ETF added Anchorage Digital as a second custodian alongside Coinbase Custody, according to an October 5 SEC filing. The custody amendment, signed on September 29, also introduced in-kind creation and redemption capabilities, allowing authorized participants to exchange XRP

XRP trading volume on Binance dropped 79% between October 8 and October 10, falling from $252.45 million to $54.12 million. Over the same period, XRP's closing price rose 1.6%, recovering from $1.3805 to $1.4024. The decline followed a liquidation wave that wiped out more than $40 million in

SoFi Tech Solutions partnered with Mexico-based fintech company Orbi and Mastercard to launch a crypto-linked card program enabling customers to spend digital asset balances on everyday purchases. The initiative connects cryptocurrency holdings with conventional payment infrastructure through

On-chain analyst Killa stated on X on October 12 that Bitcoin's short-term holder supply has reached overheated levels similar to those seen in early stages of past bull markets. Killa said the pattern suggests fresh buying is entering the market after a macro bottom. On-chain metrics track the supp

B2PRIME Group secured an additional credit line with its Tier-1 prime broker and expanded relationships with major banks following substantial growth in trading income and volumes. The institutional liquidity provider reported client trading income of €52.8 million for 2025, a 165% year-on-year

The Financial Stability Board published a report on October 12, 2026 warning that global stablecoin arrangements remain untested under severe market stress or issuer insolvency, exposing unresolved cross-border vulnerabilities as the sector expands. The report cites that the total market value of st

CORE cryptocurrency experienced a sharp 10.77% price decline in a 5-minute period, falling from $0.909589 to $0.811618. The rapid drop occurred amid $1,394.08 in trading volume, reflecting heightened market