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The Zcash Foundation has merged fixes for Zebra node synchronization failures ahead of the planned NU7 release, addressing problems that prevented nodes from syncing near the chain tip.
The fixes improve peer block requests and failed-download handling, but remain in the development branch pending a published release, while Zebra 6.4.x is expected to stop around November 2.
Successful deployment could improve Zcash network reliability, while delayed upgrades may create operational risks for services still relying on older nodes.
U.S. tech stocks tumbled as investors questioned whether soaring AI spending can deliver sustainable returns, with the Nasdaq Composite plunging 2.6% in its biggest drop since June.
Meta sank 7% after disclosing billions in additional future spending commitments and missing profit expectations, while the semiconductor index fell 6.7% and Bitcoin dropped 3.8% below $82,500 support.
Persistent concerns over AI infrastructure costs and profitability could intensify pressure on technology stocks and crypto assets as investors shift toward safer investments.
Western Digital reported first-quarter net revenue of $4.38 billion, up 55% year over year and above the $4.15 billion analyst estimate. Adjusted earnings per share were $4.64, exceeding the $4.10 forecast.
For the second quarter, the company guided revenue to $5.0 billion-$5.2 billion, implying year-over-year growth of 66%-72% and above the $4.82 billion analyst estimate. It forecast adjusted EPS of $5.60-$6.00 and operating expenses of $400 million-$410 million.
WDC closed down 6.43% at $354.19, then rose 3.7% in after-hours trading. The outlook places focus on whether AI and data-center demand can sustain the stronger revenue trajectory and on operating-expense discipline in the next quarter.
Bloom Energy Corp. (NYSE: BE) reported third-quarter financial results after Thursday's market close. According to the event title, the company exceeded Q3 estimates and raised its fiscal 2026 outlook. The available information does not include revenue, earnings, guidance figures, or BE share-price data.
Walmart is on track for its best month since 1999, while the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) is heading for a record October. The move puts Walmart at the center of a broader consumer-staples rally that includes defensive retailers and household-goods companies.
The source says similar staples rallies in the past often preceded weaker broader markets. No specific price, percentage, flow, volume, or trading-activity figures were provided. The development signals a rotation toward defensive sectors rather than a stated move in the listed tokenized stock assets.
SpaceX closed down 9.1%, wiping $198 billion from its market value in a single day.
In an after-hours disclosure on October 22, the Musk-led space company said it purchased $151 million of Tesla Megapack products in the third quarter. The purchase establishes a disclosed internal demand channel for Tesla's utility-scale energy-storage products.
The report links SpaceX directly to Tesla's Megapack business, while the SpaceX decline highlights valuation risk for Musk-linked assets. The disclosed figures do not indicate whether the Megapack purchases will recur or expand beyond the third quarter.
Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) forecasts second-quarter adjusted EPS of $5.60 to $6.00, above the analyst estimate of $4.79. It expects sales of $5.0 billion to $5.2 billion, versus the $4.566 billion estimate. The outlook puts both earnings and revenue guidance above consensus expectations.
U.S. stocks slumped as renewed concerns over AI spending and delayed returns hit technology shares, with the S&P 500 falling 1.2% and the Nasdaq Composite dropping 2.6%. Meta beat earnings expectations and reported record combined revenue but raised the lower end of its capital expenditure range, posted negative free cash flow for the first time since 2012, and saw shares fall 7%. Persistent concerns about AI infrastructure costs and profitability could continue pressuring technology stocks and broader equity sentiment.
US memory chip index preliminarily closed down 8%, leading a broad retreat in semiconductor and AI-linked equities. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 6.7%, while the AI Winners Index dropped 6.2% and the AI Software Pioneers Index declined 1.3%.
The Nasdaq 100 preliminarily fell 2.9%. Among its components, Moderna dropped 18%; Lam Research, Lumentum and ALAB each fell more than 11%; Teradyne and CoreWeave declined 10%; SpaceX fell 9.2%; SanDisk lost 8.2%; and Meta dropped 7%.
Broader US equity benchmarks also declined: the Magnificent Seven index fell 2.7%, the mega-cap technology index lost 3.2%, and the S&P 500 fell 1.2%. Technology and telecommunications sectors declined 3% and 3.1%, respectively.
RedStone has launched its oracle infrastructure on Filecoin mainnet, introducing a FIL/USD price feed for smart contracts on the Filecoin Virtual Machine. The feed updates with every 0.5% price move and at least once every four hours, providing on-chain access to FIL's dollar price. The integration could support broader DeFi development on Filecoin and increase demand for reliable on-chain price data as ecosystem adoption grows.
Trade Everything launches on October 26 with Pyth Network providing the equities pricing oracle for its on-chain trading platform. Built on HyperEVM and Papertrade, the platform offers stock perpetuals with up to 500x leverage and incorporates Pyth's equity price data as a pricing input. The integration could expand Pyth's role in on-chain financial markets, though adoption and the risks associated with highly leveraged trading remain key factors to watch.
Aztec holders have approved Alpha V6 through a governance vote, clearing the proposal to advance to the next phase of the network's launch process. The network now enters an execution delay before its official launch, with the launch date still unannounced. The approval could strengthen confidence in Aztec's development progress, though market impact may remain limited until launch details emerge.
CBOT corn futures fell 2-3/4 cents to $4.60-1/2 per bushel as Russia-Ukraine diplomatic talks raised hopes for de-escalation and favorable Midwest weather supported harvest progress. U.S. corn export sales reached 1.527 million metric tons, exceeding the upper end of trade expectations, while higher crude oil futures provided support through corn's use in ethanol production. Corn prices could remain under pressure if geopolitical tensions ease and favorable harvest conditions accelerate supply availability, despite stronger export demand and energy-market support.
U.S. natural gas futures rose 0.2% to $2.796 per MMBtu, snapping a four-session losing streak as storage data showed the surplus over the five-year average narrowing. The EIA reported a 77 Bcf weekly storage injection, bringing inventories to 3,644 Bcf, just 35 Bcf above the 2021–2025 average, while mild weather could support three to five more builds before withdrawals begin. Natural gas could face renewed pressure if mild temperatures drive stronger-than-expected inventory builds in the coming weeks.
Lean hog futures slipped 0.3% to 65.55 cents per pound as stronger pork export sales and rising cutout prices failed to support the market. The USDA reported weekly pork export sales of 37,500 metric tons, up 12% from the prior four-week average, while beef export sales fell 7% to 18,500 tons and live cattle futures finished unchanged at $2.31125 per pound. Lean hogs could remain under pressure if improving export demand fails to offset weak futures momentum, while cattle futures may stay range-bound.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 7% intraday in a broad semiconductor selloff spanning chip designers, memory producers, foundries and equipment suppliers.
AMD declined 8.79% and Intel fell 8.40%, while Micron dropped 6.61% and ASML’s ADR lost 6.92%. Nvidia was down 4.61%, Broadcom fell 4.48%, TSMC declined 4.84%, and Qualcomm lost 3.14%.
The synchronized declines affected companies across the AI hardware supply chain, from processors and memory to manufacturing and semiconductor equipment. Market attention is on whether AMD, Intel, memory names and equipment suppliers stabilize after the session’s broad weakness.
Bitwise is asking the SEC for clearer legal protections for firms that rely on token-status filings when deciding whether crypto assets can be included in investment products. Its October 21 supplemental letter seeks safeguards for reasonable, good-faith reliance on unchallenged Form TR filings and clarification of related fund-manager obligations. If adopted, the requested framework could reduce regulatory uncertainty for crypto investment products, but the SEC has not approved the proposal.
According to the supplied event context, Western Digital shares are down 55% from their June peak. The decline has shifted investor attention to the company’s earnings outlook and AI-related storage demand, while highlighting potential risks for DRAM and SOXX exchange-traded funds. The source provides no current price levels, trading volumes, fund flows, or additional earnings figures.
Meta shares fell after Q3 earnings missed expectations, despite analysts mostly raising price targets on strength in its core advertising business. Analysts' main concern was elevated capital spending expected in 2027, linked to Meta's Muse initiative. The focus is whether advertising strength can offset the earnings miss and future spending pressure. Meta stock is directly affected, alongside large-cap technology peers including Alphabet, Apple and Amazon.
UBS is urging investors to stay invested in equities despite escalating Middle East tensions and Brent crude climbing above $112 a barrel for the first time since May.
The bank notes that the S&P 500 finished higher 12 months after geopolitical crises roughly 75% of the time since 1941, while recommending energy-related assets and broad commodities as portfolio hedges.
UBS's constructive outlook suggests diversified stocks and commodities could remain attractive, although prolonged oil supply disruptions may intensify inflation and monetary policy risks.
A crypto-backed super PAC founded by Gemini co-founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss has spent more than $81,000 on ads supporting Ken Paxton and opposing James Talarico in Texas's 2026 Senate race.
Digital Freedom Fund reported raising about $34 million by September 30, while crypto-aligned PAC Fairshake has spent about $56 million in Ohio's Senate race and backed candidates viewed as supportive of crypto policies.
The escalating political spending could influence the outlook for crypto-related legislation, including the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, depending on the balance of power in Congress after the midterms.
Binance.US is targeting a prediction markets launch in the first half of next year, expanding its plans beyond cryptocurrency trading.
CEO Steve Gregory estimates a six-to-eight-month timeline as the company reportedly seeks regulatory approval to integrate prediction markets into its existing exchange platform.
If approved, the offering could broaden Binance.US's product lineup and create new opportunities for users to trade on event outcomes.
Oil futures climbed sharply as escalating Middle East tensions and fears of potential renewed U.S. strikes against Iran pushed crude prices higher, with Brent reaching a more than five-month high.
Brent settled up 4% at $113.17 a barrel, while WTI gained 2.4% to $99.47 as Houthi attacks on Saudi targets continued and traders priced in prolonged geopolitical risks.
Crude prices could remain elevated if regional hostilities intensify or threaten oil supplies, sustaining the geopolitical risk premium.
JPMorgan says U.S. regulatory initiatives are partly cushioning the crypto market from the Senate's failure to advance the Clarity Act, but long-term legal uncertainty remains.
The SEC is exploring tokenized-stock exemptions, the CFTC is considering regulated leveraged crypto trading, and the OCC has granted charters to stablecoin and digital-asset firms, while weaker ETF flows and futures positioning have hurt sentiment toward application tokens such as ETH.
Crypto could attract more institutional capital as regulatory access improves, but political uncertainty and the absence of durable congressional legislation may continue to weigh on sentiment.
Oil futures surged as fresh Houthi attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure and persistent U.S.-Iran tensions intensified concerns over Middle East supply disruptions, with Brent crude climbing above $113 a barrel.
December Brent futures rose 4% to $113.17, while WTI gained 2.4% to $99.47; meanwhile, oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz and alternative routes recovered above prewar levels at more than 24 million barrels a day.
Crude prices could remain elevated as geopolitical risks and shipping threats sustain the war premium, although recovering exports and diplomatic efforts may limit further gains.
SanDisk shares fell Thursday along with other memory and storage chip stocks as concerns grew over future chip demand and AI-related costs. The decline reflects broader weakness across the memory and storage sector. No price change, trading volume, or other market metrics were provided.
MoonPay and South Korean exchange operator Dunamu are exploring stablecoin payments, corporate treasury services and international expansion of the GIWA blockchain ecosystem, signaling potential cooperation in digital-asset finance.
The proposed collaboration includes cross-border payments, fund transfers and broader access to GIWA-based services, but no commercial launch date or jointly launched payment product has been announced.
If the exploration advances into commercial deployment, it could expand stablecoin payment adoption and GIWA's international reach, although execution remains uncertain.
Canola futures regained upward momentum on Thursday, ending their downturn as rising crude oil prices supported the oilseed market.
Attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz heightened fears of escalating Middle East conflict, while Chicago soyoil, European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil also moved higher.
Further geopolitical escalation could sustain upward pressure on canola and competing vegetable oils, although harvest progress in Saskatchewan reaching 96% complete may remain a relevant supply factor.
Arabica coffee futures fell 1.2% on Thursday as traders took profits near a six-week high, with accelerating Brazilian exports adding pressure despite tight inventories.
Visa is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire crypto infrastructure firm Fireblocks for approximately $2.5 billion, potentially expanding its position in stablecoins and digital-asset payments.
Fireblocks says it has processed roughly $16 trillion in transactions across 2,500 customers, but a spokesperson denied the report, and no agreement has been announced.
If the acquisition moves forward, it could accelerate institutional stablecoin adoption and strengthen traditional payment networks' role in digital-asset infrastructure, though the reported deal remains unconfirmed.
The Blockchain Association is urging Congress to establish clearer cryptocurrency tax rules as broader crypto regulation stalls in the Senate.
The industry group, representing over 100 firms, supports a de minimis tax exemption for network fees of $10 or less, taxpayer privacy protections and extending wash sale rules to crypto.
Clearer tax legislation could reduce compliance uncertainty for digital asset users and businesses, but delays until after November's elections could prolong regulatory uncertainty.
A year-end market rally remains possible as technical signals suggest South Korea’s Kospi could be bottoming while Brent crude approaches a potential peak near $112 a barrel.
The Kospi fell more than 3% on Thursday to 5,533.76, while Brent traded around $111 amid bearish RSI divergence and resistance approaching $115.
If the Kospi holds key support near 5,000 and Brent’s momentum fades, technology stocks could recover while oil prices face increased downside risk, though a break below the cited support levels could invalidate the bullish outlook.
Moderna shares fell 25% after an alleged leak of an ESMO 2026 abstract suggested its melanoma vaccine showed lower-than-expected Phase 3 efficacy. The reported abstract details have not been independently confirmed in the supplied context. The development concerns Moderna's oncology vaccine program and was cited as the catalyst for the stock decline.
Soybean futures rose 0.6% to $12.53 a bushel, snapping an eight-session losing streak as strong export sales led by China boosted demand.
The USDA reported 2.84 million metric tons in 2026/27 soybean sales, up from 574,900 tons the previous week, alongside an additional 202,000 metric tons in flash sales to China.
Continued Chinese buying and strong export demand could support further soybean gains, while weaker corn and wheat futures highlight diverging momentum across grain markets.
Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange ended their downturn on Thursday as rising crude oil prices helped restore upward momentum.
Attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz heightened fears of escalating Middle East conflict, while Chicago soyoil, European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil also advanced.
Further geopolitical escalation and sustained strength in crude oil could support canola prices, although the extent of any continued gains remains uncertain.
Airline shares rose Thursday after Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) exceeded Wall Street’s third-quarter estimates. The reported catalyst was Southwest’s stronger-than-expected Q3 performance, which lifted airline stocks more broadly. No earnings figures, share-price changes, trading volumes, or additional company-specific results were provided.
The Japanese yen surged 0.75% as oil supply fears, AI investment uncertainty and France’s fiscal troubles rattled global markets, while Bitcoin fell 4.27% to $81,023.
Crude oil climbed about 3% to a five-month high following Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia, while France-Germany 10-year yield spreads widened to 177.7 basis points, their highest since 2011.
Persistent geopolitical tensions, sovereign debt concerns and AI-related uncertainty could intensify risk aversion and maintain pressure on Bitcoin and other risk-sensitive assets.
AST SpaceMobile shares were reported to be nearing their 52-week low on Thursday. Pressure on sentiment was attributed to broader market weakness, SpaceX’s earnings beat, a spectrum dispute and a pending class-action lawsuit.
TRON settled approximately $2.21 trillion in stablecoins during Q3 2026, capturing around 73% of stablecoin transfer volume and reinforcing its position as a leading blockchain settlement network.
USDT supply on TRON reached a record $92.7 billion, while active monthly addresses climbed 9.8% quarter over quarter to 18 million; meanwhile, Canary Capital launched the first U.S. spot staked TRX ETF, TRXS, on September 9.
Growing stablecoin usage, expanding institutional access and the new ETF could strengthen TRX demand and support further growth across the TRON ecosystem, although adoption does not guarantee token price appreciation.
BitGo has launched BitGo Labs, a new research and product unit focused initially on artificial intelligence and crypto, marking a push beyond digital-asset infrastructure into consumer applications.
Its first projects include Gokubu, an AI-powered financial app combining an AI-assisted card, a personalized financial assistant and automated rewards, which BitGo says is already live and accepting registrations.
The initiative could expand BitGo's consumer-facing business, but its commercial impact will depend on user adoption, product execution and its ability to generate meaningful revenue.
IBM exceeded third-quarter revenue and earnings estimates, raised its free-cash-flow outlook, and received higher analyst price targets after the results. Despite the strong quarterly report and updated cash-flow forecast, IBM shares fell 0.8%.
Shanghai crude oil futures rose 1.60% in overnight trading, closing at CNY 713.20 per barrel. In contrast, Shanghai gold futures fell 1.88%, while Shanghai silver futures declined 3.86%.
The session showed a divergence across commodities, with crude advancing as precious metals moved lower. Silver recorded the largest percentage decline among the cited contracts.
Meta’s debt insurance costs have hit a record as concerns grow over its AI-related spending and borrowing. This comes despite strong cash reserves and revenue, underscoring investor scrutiny of how financing needs could change with large-scale AI investment. The development directly affects Meta stock and increases market focus on AI capital spending by major technology companies.
Lam Research beat Q1 FY27 estimates, but its shares fell 11.3% after the company issued cautious guidance. Analysts later cut price targets while maintaining bullish ratings. The gap between the earnings beat and the more guarded outlook drove the reported post-results share decline.
Cipher Digital (CIFR) shares fell nearly 12% to a new 52-week low, according to the event summary. The drop was linked to concerns about AI spending and financing, which weighed on technology stocks. The source does not provide CIFR's closing price, trading volume, financing terms, or further company-specific developments.
Andreessen Horowitz is rebranding its a16z Crypto fund as a16z Frontier and expanding its investment focus into AI, autonomous machines and emerging technologies.
The firm says it will continue investing in crypto, including blockchain ventures, while exploring networks where blockchains could facilitate payments between machines and AI agents.
The broader investment strategy could increase competition for venture capital across AI and emerging tech while keeping crypto exposure intact.
The Nasdaq Composite tumbled 2% as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions drove oil prices higher and intensified a flight to safety across financial markets.
Meta fell more than 5% despite beating quarterly estimates, Tesla dropped more than 2%, and Brent crude surged 3.3% to $112.43 a barrel.
Further geopolitical escalation and scrutiny of AI spending returns could deepen equity market pressure while sustaining upward momentum in crude oil prices.
Tech stocks are leading a global market selloff as investor jitters deepen, while a flight to safe-haven Treasurys pushes U.S. government bond yields sharply lower.
Nvidia, Intel and CoreWeave are among the AI-related names under pressure, while Meta shares plunged more than 7% after its spending outlook disappointed investors and the 10-year Treasury yield fell below 5%.
Rising oil prices, geopolitical tensions and European debt concerns could intensify risk aversion and add further pressure to technology stocks.
Blackstone (NYSE: BX) reported Q3 earnings above expectations as assets under management reached a record $1.4 trillion. The firm cited growth in AI infrastructure and private credit as key drivers. CEO Stephen Schwarzman warned of an AI supply crunch, saying he has rarely seen anything comparable in his career. His comments highlight AI infrastructure capacity and financing alongside Blackstone's record AUM.
Bitcoin fell below $82,000 after approaching $85,000, with $431 million in liquidations recorded over 24 hours. The move followed repeated difficulty reclaiming the $84,000-$85,000 area, while the market watches whether BTC can hold around $82,000.
Ethereum also weakened, falling from above $2,500 to $2,400. The source cites U.S. inflation data and higher oil prices as factors weighing on risk appetite, adding pressure to leveraged crypto trading.
Bloom Energy’s October stock decline has deepened, while the options market signals a possible rebound to $230 after the company releases earnings. The cited catalyst is the earnings report; no specific price move, options volume, implied volatility, earnings figures, or timing details beyond “today” were provided.