3,270 public, source-attributed analyses archived for October 2026. Dates use UTC. Each article links to the originating publisher. News summaries and sentiment are automated, not independent reporting or predictions about future prices.
DTCC has launched a tokenization service bringing major U.S. securities onto blockchain infrastructure, marking a significant step toward integrating digital assets into traditional financial markets.
The service initially covers 34 eligible securities representing approximately $30 trillion in market value, with 20 participants signed up, including JPMorgan, Citi, Bank of America and Fidelity Investments.
Broader institutional access and planned expansion to Stellar and Circle's Arc blockchain in 2027 could accelerate tokenized securities adoption and increase demand for blockchain-based financial infrastructure.
Coffee futures fell to 2½-week lows as improving supply prospects in Brazil and a persistently weak Brazilian real increased pressure on prices.
ICE arabica coffee dropped 2.6% to $2.8605 per pound, while robusta slipped 0.2% as Vietnam's harvest began and exchange stocks continued to rise.
Favourable Brazilian growing conditions and potentially moderating stock drawdowns could extend coffee's decline, although changes in weather and supply availability may alter the outlook.
Oil prices climbed as renewed Houthi threats against Saudi energy infrastructure heightened concerns about potential disruptions to Middle East crude supplies, although Saudi authorities have not confirmed the claimed refinery strike or any damage.
December Brent crude rose 1.2% to $115.19 a barrel and WTI gained 1.8% to $101.65, while U.S. crude inventories were estimated to have fallen by 2.03 million barrels.
Escalating regional attacks and tighter U.S. crude inventories could sustain upward pressure on oil prices, with upcoming U.S. inventory data and the OPEC+ production-policy meeting potentially shaping the next move.
US wheat, corn and soybean futures were modestly higher ahead of Wednesday's Chicago Board of Trade session, with supply concerns and bargain buying supporting prices despite harvest pressure.
December wheat was up 1 cent to $6.11¼ per bushel, December corn gained 3 cents to $4.51¾, and November soybeans rose 3 cents to $12.32¼, while projections of a smaller Brazilian soybean crop offered additional support.
Continued Black Sea supply disruptions and potential El Niño-related losses in Brazil could support grain prices, but large US harvest supplies and export-demand concerns may limit further gains.
The FOMC is scheduled to release its decision at 2 a.m. Beijing time Thursday. Markets broadly expect the Federal Reserve to keep its benchmark rate unchanged after a 25-basis-point increase in September, while attention centers on Chair Kevin Warsh's policy signals.
CME FedWatch futures imply about a 10% probability of a rate increase at this meeting and a probability above 80% for a December increase. September headline CPI rose 3.7% year on year, driven mainly by higher energy prices, while core CPI increased 2.6% year on year, 0.3 percentage points above August and above the Fed's 2% target.
Treasury positioning is a central market focus. Citi strategist David Bieber said investors have shifted toward tactical long positions in U.S. and European government bonds ahead of the meeting, although the broader market remains net short. JPMorgan's weekly survey showed net Treasury longs at their highest level since early September. Large position closures were concentrated in 10-year Treasury-linked futures last Friday, after the Treasury market recorded its best trading day in more than two years the prior day.
Options hedging costs for further declines in 10-year Treasury yields rose to their highest level since March. Some options strategies target a 10-year yield of about 4.6% in coming weeks. A more hawkish inflation message from Warsh could prompt traders to reassess long bond positions and expectations for further policy tightening.
Ripple expects to exit 2026 with a $900 million annualized product revenue run rate as its institutional business expands across payments, custody, stablecoins, prime brokerage and treasury services.
The company says customers and partners using multiple products have tripled this year, while its payments network is expected to approach $150 billion in lifetime volume and RLUSD has reached a $2.6 billion market capitalization.
Expanding institutional adoption and Ripple's newly approved national trust bank could strengthen the XRP ecosystem, although XRP remains down nearly 30% this year despite growing ETF activity.
Chainlink expanded its partnership with S&P Global Ratings to publish institutional-grade vault risk assessments onchain, extending access to independent risk data for decentralized finance.
The integration uses Chainlink DataLink and a decentralized oracle network, with Base as the initial supported blockchain, building on earlier onchain stablecoin assessments.
The development could support LINK demand as institutional data integrations grow, but broader adoption and measurable fee flows remain key catalysts to watch.
Chainlink has expanded its collaboration with S&P Global Ratings to deliver independent lending-vault risk assessments onchain, targeting greater transparency across decentralized finance markets.
The live integration uses Chainlink DataLink and decentralized oracles, with Base as the initial supported blockchain, as lending-vault deposits reached approximately $10 billion in September 2026.
The integration could strengthen institutional adoption of onchain finance and demand for Chainlink infrastructure, although its impact on LINK will depend on actual usage and adoption.
C2FO and Ripple announced an Instant Pay initiative using the XRP Ledger and RLUSD to settle financing for approved supplier invoices, targeting faster business payments.
C2FO says its existing Early Pay programs have enabled more than 520 billion in accelerated working capital, while Instant Pay remains at the waitlist stage with no disclosed adoption volumes or detailed fees.
The initiative could increase XRP Ledger activity and RLUSD utility if customer onboarding, capital-provider integration and real transaction volumes materialize, but immediate token-price impact remains uncertain.
Western economies are seeking ways to reduce dependence on China for refined critical metals, with government support emerging as a key tool to build viable alternative supply chains.
China controls 99% of global refined gallium production and 91% of rare earths, while proposed solutions include minimum price guarantees, guaranteed offtake agreements and direct investment in mining and refining.
Coordinated Western support could accelerate critical-mineral development, but fragmented strategies and competition between the US and EU may slow progress.
The Canadian dollar strengthened against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, while Canada's 10-year government bond yield slipped 1.5 basis points to 3.814%.
The loonie gained 0.1% to C$1.4039 per U.S. dollar as the comparable U.S. Treasury yield rose to 4.9947% and U.S. December crude futures climbed to $102.04 a barrel.
The Canadian dollar could remain supported by currency momentum and higher oil prices, although the widening yield gap with U.S. debt could limit further gains.
Chicago soybean futures rebounded 0.2% as bargain buying and prospects for lower Brazilian output supported prices after a drop to a three-and-a-half-month low.
The 2026/27 Brazilian soybean crop could fall to 163.6 million metric tons under a strong El Niño scenario, while the US soybean harvest was already 79% complete, limiting upside.
Soybean prices could remain volatile as weather risks in Brazil compete with ample US supplies and concerns about weaker export demand.
The USDA reported that 120,000 tons of soybeans were sold to an unknown buyer for delivery in the 2026-27 marketing year.
The announcement confirms a substantial soybean sale, but the buyer's identity was not disclosed.
The sale could support soybean demand expectations, although the unknown buyer limits visibility into the destination and broader market implications.
JPMorgan, Coca-Cola and Dell have joined the growing opposition to OKX and ICE's proposed tokenized stock trading venture, with nearly half of the initially selected companies now objecting to inclusion.
The disclosed objections have risen to 33, including 30 of the 62 companies originally proposed for trading, as issuers express caution over the SEC's Innovation Exemption framework.
The growing pushback could complicate OKX-ICE's plans for round-the-clock blockchain-based stock trading and slow adoption of tokenized equities.
Gold prices edged lower as rising oil prices fueled inflation concerns and increased expectations that the Federal Reserve could maintain a hawkish policy stance.
Wendy's (NASDAQ: WEN) shares rose 16.3% to $7.14 in Wednesday's pre-market session. The market value of its outstanding shares was reported at $1.1 billion.
The move put Wendy's among consumer discretionary stocks gaining in pre-market trading. The source provided no further catalyst, trading volume, or additional market data.
Amphenol (NYSE: APH) guided FY2026 adjusted EPS to $2.82-$2.84, above the $2.69 analyst estimate. It also forecast FY2026 sales of $36.900 billion-$37.100 billion, versus a $35.631 billion estimate.
The guidance puts both projected earnings and revenue above cited analyst expectations, making the FY2026 outlook the key new catalyst for APH.
Zcash (ZEC) surged 6.3% to $1,304 on October 27 as open interest topped $1.5 billion and developers proposed redirecting 91,453 ZEC from community grants to a Network Sustainability reserve.
The proposal would end the automatic 8% block-reward allocation to Zcash Community Grants, while traders also pointed to anniversary-related interest and the biggest weekly inflows into a Zcash ETF since mid-September.
ZEC could see continued momentum if buying demand persists, but changes to the funding model may influence community support and the pace of future network development.
Solana trades near $101 as spot SOL ETFs record $19.16 million in daily outflows, while price action tests a critical support zone around $100.
SOL ETFs saw month-to-date outflows reach $99.62 million, with total fund assets falling to $1.54 billion, and Polymarket US added five-minute SOLUSD markets settled using Chainlink 60-second TWAP feeds.
SOL could face further downside toward $80 if it closes below the $100 neckline, while a break above $109.20 could invalidate the bearish pattern.
Ethereum trades near $2,350 as October spot ETF outflows reach approximately $1.26 billion and weakening price action keeps bearish pressure in focus.
ETH open interest has declined as traders reduce leverage, while $2,300 remains a key support level near the realized price and 200-day EMA around $2,315.
ETH could rebound if $2,300 holds, but a breakdown may expose $2,231, while a move above $2,434 could trigger up to $785 million in short liquidations on major centralized exchanges.
Bitcoin traded near $80,818, up 1.6% over 24 hours, as spot ETF inflows resumed after heavy outflows, but bearish positioning and weakening spot demand kept downside risks elevated.
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded roughly $286 million in two-day inflows after $774 million in prior outflows, while 14,942 BTC left exchanges in the largest daily withdrawal in five weeks.
BTC could rebound toward $82,500–$84,000 if $80,000 support holds, but a breakdown below that level could trigger leveraged liquidations and accelerate a decline toward $73,000.
Ultralife (NASDAQ: ULBI) shares rose 144.7% to $15.56 during Wednesday's pre-market session. The company’s market capitalization was stated at $105.9 million.
The move placed Ultralife among industrial stocks highlighted as pre-market gainers. The supplied source does not state a catalyst, trading volume, or additional market data for the move.
One billion XRP released from escrow on October 1 remains in Ripple wallets, while XRP trades near $1.31 amid mixed demand signals and ongoing selling pressure.
Another 1 billion XRP is scheduled to mature from escrow on November 1, while XRPUSD long-to-short positioning sits near 1.02 with positive funding around 0.0101%.
The upcoming escrow release could add uncertainty around XRP supply, while the license ruling offers no guaranteed direct benefit to XRP holders and broader selling pressure may continue to weigh on price.
BNY has expanded its Ripple partnership by adding XRP and RLUSD custody support to its Digital Asset Custody platform, strengthening institutional access to both digital assets.
The bank and Ripple also plan to explore direct RLUSD minting and redemption for BNY clients, subject to final bank and regulatory approvals, alongside potential tokenized trade-finance applications.
The expanded custody infrastructure could support greater institutional adoption of XRP and RLUSD, but actual market impact will depend on implementation, approvals and measurable usage.
USD.AI has proposed directing 100% of sUSDai's net interest margin, after Foundation costs, toward programmatic CHIP buybacks.
The proposed mechanism would create recurring CHIP demand funded by sUSDai's interest income, with buyback amounts linked to the outstanding supply of sUSDai.
If implemented and sUSDai adoption grows, the mechanism could increase sustained buying pressure on CHIP, though the proposal's execution and actual demand remain key factors.
Pharos Network has launched stPROS, a liquid staking product that lets PROS holders earn staking rewards while retaining token liquidity.
The product is now live, adding staking utility to PROS and enabling holders to participate in staking without giving up access to a liquid token.
stPROS could support greater PROS demand through staking participation and future DeFi use cases, though adoption will determine its actual impact.
Stellar has launched Project Thruput on FutureNet, previewing a blockchain execution model designed to scale compute capacity by adding machines.
The release includes open-source code and benchmarks, but FutureNet is a test network and the preview does not increase Stellar's mainnet capacity.
Project Thruput could strengthen the long-term scaling narrative for XLM, though its market impact may remain limited until a path to mainnet deployment is defined.
Ripple and Coinbase have partnered to expand access to Ripple USD (RLUSD) in the U.S. market, opening new trading access for retail and institutional customers.
Starting today, users can trade and manage RLUSD through Coinbase Prime, Coinbase Exchange and the Coinbase retail app.
The expanded distribution could boost RLUSD adoption and stablecoin competition, though its actual market impact will depend on customer uptake.
Bitcoin climbed above $81,000, gaining 0.6% to $81,275 as investors positioned ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision.
Renewed AI-driven risk appetite supported the broader market, but expectations for further Fed tightening and a stronger U.S. dollar remain headwinds for Bitcoin, while Ether also gained 0.6% to $2,362.77.
Bitcoin could extend its recovery if bullish momentum strengthens, but persistent rate concerns could trigger a pullback toward $75,000.
Euro zone bond yields are rising as renewed Middle East supply concerns push Brent crude higher and investors brace for key central bank decisions.
German 10-year yields climbed to 3.3635%, while French 10-year yields rose 4.1 basis points to 4.9488%; Brent crude gained around 1.2% to $115.25 a barrel.
Higher energy prices and French sovereign debt stress could intensify inflation concerns, tighten financial conditions and complicate the European Central Bank's policy outlook.
DTCC has launched its Securities Tokenization Service, initially bringing 34 traditional securities onchain, including selected Russell 1000 constituents, ETFs and U.S. Treasuries.
The tokens are backed 1:1 by securities held in custody, retain the same legal and ownership rights, and enable round-the-clock transfers between DTC-registered wallets.
The launch could accelerate institutional adoption of tokenized securities, while planned support for Stellar and Circle’s Arc in 2027 may expand the service’s blockchain reach.
Ripple and Coinbase have partnered to expand RLUSD access, enabling retail and institutional customers to trade and manage the stablecoin across Coinbase Prime, Exchange and Retail.
RLUSD has surpassed $2.6 billion in market capitalization since launching in December 2024, with deposits and withdrawals supported across XRPL, Base and Ethereum; leveraged collateral use on Coinbase Global Exchange is planned to follow.
The expanded distribution and institutional integrations could accelerate RLUSD adoption and strengthen Ripple's stablecoin business, while direct benefits to XRP remain uncertain.
Ripple is expanding RLUSD distribution through Coinbase Prime, Exchange and Retail, giving the dollar-backed stablecoin broader access across trading and institutional platforms.
RLUSD has reached a $2.6 billion market capitalization since launching in December 2024, with 1:1 USD and supported stablecoin conversions and deposits and withdrawals across XRPL, Base and Ethereum.
The expanded availability could accelerate RLUSD adoption and strengthen Ripple's position in the stablecoin market, though sustained growth will depend on actual usage and liquidity.
Natural gas is losing market share across six major power markets in Europe and Asia, raising concerns that global gas demand growth may fall short of LNG exporters' expectations.
Gas-fired electricity generation declined year over year in the UK, Netherlands, Turkey, Japan, South Korea and China, while the Netherlands' gas share fell below 32% and China's dropped to a record-low 3.07% in 2026.
Growing renewable generation, battery storage and other power sources could further pressure natural gas demand and weaken the long-term growth outlook for LNG exporters.
Coinbase is adding Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin to its exchange, expanding access to the dollar-backed token across retail and institutional platforms.
RLUSD has a market capitalization exceeding $2.5 billion and will become available on Coinbase starting Wednesday, marking a significant distribution milestone for Ripple.
The listing could strengthen RLUSD adoption and intensify competition among dollar-backed stablecoins, although the direct impact on XRP remains uncertain.
The Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision and Chair Kevin Warsh’s comments on inflation and financial conditions could reshape expectations for further rate hikes, putting markets on alert.
The Fed is widely expected to hold rates at 3.75%–4%, but three or more dissenting votes favoring a hike could signal a more aggressive tightening path, while elevated oil prices and easing financial conditions add to inflation concerns.
A hawkish Fed message could strengthen the dollar and pressure Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, while a less aggressive outlook may support risk appetite.
Zinc prices climbed for a fourth consecutive session, reaching their highest level in nearly a month as declining mine output and supply concerns tightened international markets.
XRP Ledger developers have proposed a way to create wallets with zero XRP, potentially removing the need for payment applications to pre-fund every account with the cryptocurrency.
Global markets turned cautious ahead of an expected Federal Reserve rate pause, with investors focused on the Fed's forward guidance as bond yields climbed and European equities mostly declined.
The U.S. Dollar Index edged up 0.08%, while Bitcoin gained 1.95% to $81,401 and Ethereum rose 2.34% to $2,367 amid a broader cryptocurrency rally.
The Fed's guidance on future rate decisions could drive the next market move, while persistent uncertainty over interest rates and geopolitical risks may sustain volatility across crypto and traditional assets.
Crude oil rebounded above $101 a barrel on Wednesday as traders weighed the risk of renewed US-Iran military escalation and potential disruptions to Middle East energy supplies.
Reports that Donald Trump was considering a military campaign against Iran after next week's US midterm elections supported prices, while repeated Houthi attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure heightened supply concerns.
Further escalation or damage to regional oil infrastructure could push crude prices higher, while progress toward a diplomatic agreement with Iran could limit gains.
Brent crude rebounded above $115 a barrel on Wednesday as traders weighed the risk of renewed US-Iran military escalation and threats to Middle East oil supplies.
Reports that Donald Trump was considering a short, intense campaign after next week's US midterm elections supported prices, while a new draft agreement presented to Iran by Qatari mediators raised hopes for diplomacy.
Any further military escalation or attacks on regional energy infrastructure could push oil prices higher, while progress toward a diplomatic agreement could limit gains.
Israel's election has produced a political deadlock that could prolong Middle East instability, with Benjamin Netanyahu potentially remaining in power as caretaker and raising the prospect of renewed military action against Iran.
Initial results showed Netanyahu's bloc forecast to win 54 seats against 47 for the opposition, while Brent crude traded at $115 a barrel, up 1%.
Continued political uncertainty and the risk of further regional escalation could sustain elevated oil prices and intensify energy-market volatility.
Thailand's Supreme Court has formally recognized Bitcoin as property under Thai law, establishing a binding precedent that strengthens legal protections for holders of the cryptocurrency.
The October 28 ruling ordered five defendants convicted of forcibly taking 2.480801 BTC, valued at approximately $50,000 at the time, to return the Bitcoin or pay equivalent cash restitution, while maintaining that Bitcoin is not legal tender.
The decision could improve legal recourse for victims of crypto-related crimes in Thailand and reinforce confidence in Bitcoin's status as a legally protectable asset.
Bitcoin rebounded above $81,000 as a rally in Asian semiconductor stocks coincided with gains across crypto, while PEPE surged 9.4% to lead the CoinDesk 100 Index. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $176 million in inflows for a second consecutive day, and Bitcoin's one-week put-call skew fell below 1% from nearly 10% a week earlier, signaling reduced demand for near-term downside protection. A Federal Reserve rate decision and Chair Kevin Warsh's comments could determine whether the recovery extends or renewed macro uncertainty pressures crypto markets.
Google is developing a multi-party computation (MPC) service designed to help financial institutions secure and transfer crypto and tokenized assets, with commercial launch expected in early 2027. The service is currently in private preview, and Alphabet already uses the technology to secure digital assets on Ethereum and Solana without disclosing which assets. The initiative could strengthen institutional crypto infrastructure and support broader adoption of tokenized assets as the service approaches launch.
Bitcoin is holding above $80,000 near $81,412 ahead of the Federal Reserve’s October 28 rate decision, while its recent trading-session performance has improved relative to the S&P 500. Markets assign a 94% probability to the Fed holding rates steady, but Glassnode reports that large Hyperliquid traders have shifted to net short BTC perpetual futures for the first time since March. Dovish Fed guidance could support a move toward $88,000, while hawkish signals or a break below $80,000 could expose Bitcoin to further downside.
Euronext suspended CoinShares’ Zcash ETP on its scheduled debut day in Paris, delaying the product’s launch until further notice. Euronext said trading would remain halted until the Central Securities Depository can fully support standard settlement operations, describing the issue as strictly operational. The delay could weigh on near-term sentiment around institutional access to Zcash through European exchange-traded products.
Asian diesel and jet fuel markets weakened as expectations of higher Chinese exports pressured prices, with diesel cash differentials falling to a nine-month low. China issued additional export quotas that will boost regional supplies heading into November, while spot gas oil and jet/kero prices each fell by nearly $9 a barrel. Rising regional availability could continue to pressure diesel and jet fuel prices and refining margins in the coming weeks.
Bitcoin climbed 2% above $81,000 as major cryptocurrencies rallied ahead of the Federal Reserve's rate decision, extending a recovery from Monday's drop below $80,000. HYPE gained nearly 6%, ZEC rose 5%, and BNB and SOL each advanced about 3%, while traders awaited Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's comments on potential December rate hikes. A dovish outlook could extend the crypto rebound, while hawkish signals could renew selling pressure across digital assets.
Bitcoin rose 1.54% to $80,837 as traders positioned for Wednesday's Federal Reserve decision, with exchange outflows and futures positioning pointing in opposite directions. Holders moved a net 14,942 BTC off exchanges, the largest single-day outflow in five weeks, while Binance futures short volume reached $4.11 billion versus $3.91 billion in longs. Holding $80,000 could support a rebound toward $82,500–$84,000, but a hawkish Fed or a decisive break below $79,000 could intensify selling pressure.
A Hyperliquid address holds a remaining short position of 310.75 BTC, valued at about $25.33 million, after an earlier liquidation of 77.69 BTC worth about $6.35 million.
The source states BTC reached around $81,700 at 16:35, triggering the earlier liquidation and an estimated loss of about $82,000 on that transaction. The remaining short has an average entry price of $80,667 and a stated liquidation price of $81,935. The account reportedly has about $450,000 remaining, with actual leverage of about 56x.
The source also identifies a 272 ETH long using more than 25x leverage, with a liquidation price of $2,333.9 and a buffer of about $35 from the stated current price. A Federal Reserve policy decision is cited as the next confirmed catalyst.
Gold faces a critical support test near $4,000 ahead of the October 28 Federal Reserve decision, with a break below recent lows potentially weakening its bullish trend. Gold traded at $4,019.805, with support near $3,978 and initial recovery resistance around $4,030, while expanding Bollinger Bands indicate heightened volatility during the sell-off. A hawkish Fed message could strengthen the dollar and lift Treasury yields, potentially pressuring gold further, while a more accommodative outlook could support a recovery.
The U.S. dollar and Treasury yields edge higher ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision, with markets anticipating potential tightening in December. The DXY rises 0.1% to 102.417 and the 10-year Treasury yield reaches 5.005%, while Bitcoin gains 0.9% to $81,416 ahead of the Fed's policy statement and press conference. Signals pointing toward further tightening could strengthen the dollar and pressure Bitcoin and broader cryptocurrency markets, while a more accommodative outlook could support a recovery.
China's net gold imports via Hong Kong surged more than 28% in September to 74.987 metric tons, the highest level since April. China's central bank extended its gold-buying streak to 23 consecutive months, while investor demand for gold-backed ETFs may have also supported imports despite spot gold falling 6.6% during September. Continued Chinese imports and central-bank purchases could provide structural support for gold, although interest-rate expectations may continue to pressure prices.
Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX) reported adjusted second-quarter earnings per share of $1.18, above the analyst consensus estimate of $1.05. Sales totaled $8.491 billion, exceeding the $8.141 billion estimate.
The company’s quarterly EPS was 49.37% higher than the $0.79 reported in the same period last year. The results represent an earnings and revenue beat for Flex, with the reported figures directly relevant to FLEX stock.
Asian naphtha prices paused their rally but remained firm in steep backwardation as Gulf geopolitical tensions continued to fuel supply concerns.
First-half December cargo prices eased $15 to $1,075.50 per metric ton, while QatarEnergy offered up to 55,000 metric tons of naphtha for loading November 3–5 at Ras Laffan.
Persistent supply risks around the Strait of Hormuz could keep naphtha prices elevated, while progress toward a regional peace deal may ease market pressure.
Ripple and Robinhood have announced a strategic partnership expanding RLUSD across institutional settlement, treasury management and financing services.
Robinhood plans to use RLUSD on the XRP Ledger for institutional settlement and integrate Ripple Treasury, while RLUSD availability in Robinhood’s main app is expected later in 2026.
The partnership could strengthen RLUSD adoption and XRP Ledger utility, but its market impact will depend on actual implementation and measurable usage.
Gold fell 0.3% to $4,046.62 per ounce as rising oil prices fueled inflation concerns ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision.
US gold futures dropped 0.4%, while traders priced in an 89% probability of a December rate hike amid expectations that interest rates could remain higher for longer.
A hawkish Fed decision could pressure gold further, while softer PCE inflation data and a less hawkish policy stance could trigger a recovery.
MEXC and blockchain security firm Hacken have launched an AI Trading Safety Handbook to promote safer adoption of AI-assisted and automated trading across digital asset markets.
The handbook outlines safeguards against credential exposure, manipulated data and unintended trade execution, while MEXC's 2026 survey found willingness to use automated trading rose from 55% to 71.8% when financial and risk limits were introduced.
The initiative could support broader institutional and retail adoption of AI trading tools, although security vulnerabilities and the need for continuous testing may remain key barriers to trust.