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.
Crypto executives and industry investors have contributed more than $56 million to US political campaigns and PACs during the 2025-2026 election cycle, helping fuel a broader $175 million industry spending push.
Major contributors include Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen, who spent at least $14.6 million, and Gemini co-founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, who contributed nearly $13 million each, largely to Trump-aligned political groups.
The spending could strengthen political support for crypto-friendly legislation and regulatory clarity, although election outcomes and lawmakers' positions will shape the industry's longer-term prospects.
US crude oil prices near $100 a barrel could face downside pressure, as technical analysis points to two unfilled price gaps below current levels.
The potential downside targets are $83.40–$84.69 and $67.02–$75.00, reflecting gaps left during volatile trading around the Iran war.
WTI could retreat toward these levels if the gaps are filled, although prolonged conflict or supply disruptions may keep prices elevated.
The crypto industry has spent roughly $176 million across more than 100 US midterm races to elect allies and build lasting political support ahead of a potential post-Trump regulatory environment.
Fairshake and its affiliates accounted for about $150.8 million in spending through October 20, while the industry is seeking passage of the Clarity Act to shift crypto oversight to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
The spending could strengthen long-term regulatory support for crypto, but election outcomes and the stalled Clarity Act may determine whether the industry secures more durable rules.
Canada plans to fast-track approvals for a proposed 1-million-barrel-per-day Pacific Link pipeline to diversify oil exports beyond its heavy dependence on the United States.
The project could double Canada's west-coast export capacity, with estimated costs of C$35.2 billion to C$43.7 billion and construction expected to begin next September.
The expansion could open greater access to Asian buyers and support Canadian oil production, although high costs and uncertain oil prices may constrain investment.
Asian diesel cash differentials and timespreads rebounded despite minimal trading activity, signaling firmer near-term pricing conditions in the middle distillates market.
Diesel refining margins recovered to slightly above $64 a barrel, while cash differentials rose above $1 a barrel as the November-December backwardation widened.
Stronger spreads could support diesel prices further, although uncertainty over China's November exports and potential changes in regional supply may drive volatility.
Institutional commitment to Bitcoin could hinge on the Federal Reserve's rate guidance and upcoming U.S. inflation data, according to Gravity Team's Edgars Laimite.
Bitcoin fell 0.5% to $79,586, while recent ETF flows highlighted how quickly institutional investors can adjust their capital commitments.
Hawkish Fed guidance or persistent inflation could pressure institutional Bitcoin demand, while a more favorable outlook could support renewed commitments.
European electricity spot prices surged as falling wind and solar generation tightened expected supply, while French power demand is forecast to rise.
German day-ahead baseload prices jumped 54.5% to €248/MWh, while the equivalent French contract gained 43.7% to €240/MWh, according to LSEG data.
Further declines in renewable output, colder weather and potential French nuclear production restrictions could keep electricity prices elevated and intensify regional energy-market volatility.
U.S. stock futures were mostly flat as an AI-driven tech rally lost momentum, with investors weighing earnings expectations and geopolitical risks ahead of Israel's election.
Nasdaq futures slipped 0.2% while S&P 500 and Dow futures were flat, as Brent crude rose 0.5% above $116 a barrel and Bitcoin fell below $80,000.
Scrutiny of AI investment returns, the upcoming Federal Reserve decision and Middle East tensions could intensify volatility across equities, oil and crypto markets.
Galaxy says Bitcoin is in an accumulation phase after a likely bear-market bottom in June, arguing that current conditions favour long-term accumulation despite recent price stagnation.
Bitcoin is trading around $80,000, up 38% from June lows below $58,000 but still roughly 35% below its record high above $126,000, while spot Bitcoin ETFs added 87,000 BTC after the June low.
Reduced selling pressure, improving technical signals and rising U.S. fiscal risks could support a further recovery, although a sustained breakdown below $76,540 would challenge Galaxy’s bullish thesis.
U.S. stock futures were mixed Tuesday as the Federal Reserve began a two-day meeting. Futures linked to the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 moved in different directions, according to the source.
The Fed meeting is the market's main focus, while Novartis, HSBC and Welltower are among companies drawing attention. The information provided gives no percentage changes, index levels, trading volumes, capital flows or details of the companies' specific catalysts.
Anthropic PBC filed its S-1 IPO registration statement, reviving attention on the AI sector after concerns over elevated valuations and heavy capital expenditure had driven a sharp pullback.
Asian technology shares led the regional move. South Korea’s Kospi closed up 3.1% at 5,638.35, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 1.7% to 63,268.37 and the Topix gained 0.6% to 3,997.37.
The broader backdrop remained mixed. Nasdaq 100 futures were down 0.1%, Brent crude fell about 1% to around $114.70 per barrel, and spot gold dropped below $4,000 per ounce, down 0.4% on the day. The US 10-year Treasury yield fell 2 basis points to 4.97%.
Large technology funding plans added to the AI narrative: Meta Platforms is seeking to raise as much as $95 billion, Broadcom arranged a $63 billion chip-purchase financing transaction, and SpaceX signed an equipment-financing lease agreement worth about $40 billion.
The next major tests are the Federal Reserve’s Wednesday rate decision and earnings from Alphabet and Microsoft on Wednesday, followed by Amazon and Intel on Thursday. Market focus includes Big Tech capital-spending plans and whether AI investment is generating commensurate returns.
Bitcoin long-term holders have shed approximately 345,000 BTC since July 30, a pattern some analysts view as a potential precursor to another rally based on previous market cycles.
Long-term holder supply fell to about 16.06 million BTC by October 19, while the 30-day change reached -195,000 BTC, but selling frequency eased later in October.
If outflows continue slowing toward zero, Bitcoin could gain bullish momentum, although persistent distribution and prices below recent highs leave the rally signal unconfirmed.
U.S. stock futures were broadly steady as an AI-driven tech rally lost momentum, with investors awaiting major technology earnings and the Federal Reserve's policy decision.
Nasdaq futures slipped 0.2% while Dow and S&P 500 futures were flat, Brent crude rose 0.5% above $116 a barrel, and bitcoin fell below $80,000.
Israeli election uncertainty, U.S.-Iran diplomatic tensions, and scrutiny of AI investment returns could intensify volatility across equities, oil, and crypto markets.
Nigeria has unveiled a Gas Master Plan targeting daily natural gas production of 10 billion cubic feet by 2027 and 12 billion by 2030 to strengthen electricity generation, manufacturing and industrial development.
President Bola Tinubu's plan prioritizes domestic gas use and infrastructure investment, while the government says Nigeria holds more than 250 trillion cubic feet of proven gas reserves and has mobilized over $2 billion in private downstream gas investment over the past three years.
If infrastructure, financing and distribution bottlenecks are addressed, the targets could support Nigeria's industrial growth and expand its role in regional energy markets.
Crypto enters a pivotal Fed and Bank of Japan week with a $2.19 billion decline in total stablecoin market capitalization and weaker decentralized exchange trading, signaling reduced liquidity across the market.
DEX spot volume fell 12.21% to $44.09 billion, while Bitcoin traded below $80,000 as markets priced in potential December rate hikes from both central banks; meanwhile, Strive added 6,182 BTC to its holdings.
Hawkish guidance from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh or BoJ Governor Kazuo Ueda could intensify pressure on crypto prices if shrinking stablecoin supply and lighter trading activity persist.
European wholesale gas prices remain near four-year highs as Middle East conflict disruptions, tighter LNG supplies and colder weather sustain pressure on the market despite marginal price declines on Tuesday.
Dutch TTF gas eased to €96.03/MWh and British front-month gas to 237.03 pence per therm, while European storage stood at 74.9% and QatarEnergy cargo deliveries to Italy's Edison are expected to remain unavailable until the end of December.
Prices could rise further if supply disruptions and colder weather persist, although progress in Middle East diplomacy may ease some upward pressure.
Middle Eastern crude exports remained above prewar levels in October despite a sharp decline in oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the resilience of regional supply. Kpler data shows Hormuz flows averaging 9.34 million barrels per day, just 54% of the prewar baseline, while non-Iranian Middle Eastern crude exports averaged 16.7 million barrels per day versus 16.3 million before the war. Continued export resilience could limit oil supply concerns, but prolonged disruption around Hormuz may intensify price volatility.
Standard Chartered has launched institutional custody for Ripple USD (RLUSD) through its DIFC branch, marking a step toward broader institutional stablecoin adoption. The bank is also working with Ripple and LMAX Group on a proposed collateral model that would mirror eligible RLUSD holdings to a trading venue without transferring the underlying tokens directly, but the integration remains subject to testing, approvals and other conditions. If implemented, the arrangement could improve collateral mobility and expand RLUSD's utility in institutional trading.
Celestica shares rose 16.4% after the company beat Q3 FY26 estimates and raised guidance. The earnings result and updated outlook were cited as the catalyst for the move.
In premarket trading, 22nd Century was the largest listed gainer, up 69.8%. The information provided does not include Celestica's earnings figures, revised guidance details, trading volume, or price levels.
Zinc futures climbed to $3,830 per tonne, reaching a four-week high as declining inventories, elevated electricity costs and tightening supply supported prices. Shanghai Futures Exchange inventories fell 5% week-on-week to 137,139 tonnes, their lowest level since March, while Chinese refined zinc output dropped 6.4% year-on-year in September. A potential recovery in Chinese mine production and improved concentrate availability could ease supply constraints and limit further zinc price gains.
Asian stocks traded mixed as investors awaited major U.S. technology earnings and the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest-rate decision, leaving markets searching for fresh direction. Japan's Nikkei climbed 1.73% and South Korea's Kospi surged 3.09%, while China's Shanghai Composite fell 1.33%; the Fed is widely expected to leave rates unchanged. Upcoming earnings and the Fed decision could intensify volatility across global equities, particularly technology stocks.
Angel investor Jason Calacanis predicts Bitcoin will never reach a new all-time high, urging investors to sell BTC and shift capital toward AI while backing Bittensor (TAO). His bearish outlook comes amid a 9% year-to-date decline for BTC, while TAO has gained over 12% and spot Bitcoin ETFs recently recorded both significant outflows and renewed inflows. Continued capital rotation toward AI-focused crypto projects could pressure BTC sentiment, though renewed ETF inflows may temper the bearish outlook.
French 10-year government bond yields edged up 2 basis points to 4.924% as rising oil prices weakened demand for sovereign debt following the previous session's sharp rally.
Oil traded above $114 a barrel amid persistent Middle East war concerns, while European natural gas prices reached four-year highs and French consumer morale fell to its lowest level since 2013.
Rising energy costs and deteriorating economic sentiment could intensify inflation concerns and complicate the European Central Bank's interest-rate outlook ahead of Thursday's decision.
Oil prices rebounded 0.9% in early European trading as markets weighed diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation between the U.S. and Iran.
December Brent crude rose to $116.85 a barrel, while WTI futures climbed to $102.73, with analysts highlighting the Strait of Hormuz shipping risks and uncertainty surrounding upcoming U.S. and Israeli elections.
Failure to achieve credible de-escalation and restore safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could keep geopolitical risk premiums elevated and support oil prices.
Crypto trader Ansem warns that Bitcoin and Ethereum could face a deeper pullback after both assets broke their mid-timeframe trends, with downside risks below $82,000 for BTC and $2,400 for ETH.
Ansem cites weakening AI stock momentum, a failed Nasdaq 100 breakout and extremely bearish sentiment, while warning that the October 28 Federal Reserve decision could add volatility.
Further technical weakness and macro uncertainty could pressure BTC and ETH in Q4, although Ansem expects a longer-term recovery after the pullback.
SK Hynix is scheduled to report 2026 third-quarter earnings after the U.S. market closes on Tuesday and has confirmed it will announce new shareholder-return measures on the same day. The report is expected to test demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM), DRAM supply discipline and the durability of AI infrastructure spending.
SK Hynix shares rose more than 5% in the Korean market on Tuesday, while Samsung Electronics also gained more than 5%, helping the Kospi rise as much as 4.5% intraday. The Kospi remained down more than 35% from its June high, and foreign investors have net sold more than $150 billion of Korean equities this year.
KB Securities analyst Jeff Kim estimated that more than 70% of next year's planned memory output at South Korea's two major memory makers is covered by five-year supply agreements with major technology companies. SK Hynix and Samsung together control about 60% of global DRAM revenue and more than 80% of HBM revenue.
Markets are also watching reported shareholder-return figures. The company has not confirmed a final size or structure, though media reports cited potential special dividends of about 16 trillion won, or $12 billion, and potential additional returns of up to 60 trillion won, or about $45 billion. SK Hynix said in August it would repurchase and cancel 40 trillion won of treasury shares and use more than 50% of free cash flow generated from 2025 to 2027 to increase shareholder returns.
Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon are also set to report earnings or business updates this week, providing data-center customer-side evidence on AI server and infrastructure demand.
European spot electricity prices surged as declining wind and solar output was expected to tighten power supply in Germany and France.
German spot power prices jumped 57.9% to €253.50/MWh, while French prices climbed 45.8% to €243.50/MWh in early Tuesday trading, according to LSEG data.
If renewable generation continues to weaken, electricity prices could face further upward pressure across both markets.
Binance has applied for a crypto service provider license in Brazil ahead of the October 30 deadline to continue operating under the country's transitional regulatory framework.
The exchange says the filing would preserve access to crypto assets, stablecoin trading, payments and investment services, while new restrictions affect lending and margin trading and 22 crypto assets are being delisted locally.
The application could help Binance maintain its Brazilian market presence, but regulatory approval remains pending and product restrictions may limit available services.
Solana has introduced an open-source delivery-versus-payment tool designed to settle securities and payments atomically in a single blockchain transaction. Released by the Solana Foundation under the MIT licence, the tool includes isolated escrow, time limits and support for SPL Token and Token-2022 assets, with JPMorgan providing feedback on institutional requirements. The initiative could strengthen Solana's position in tokenised securities settlement, though institutional adoption will depend on legal finality, custody integrations and production readiness.
Indonesia's Pertamina Patra Niaga is seeking crude oil and condensate cargoes for delivery in the first quarter of 2027 through a new procurement tender.
The company is targeting supplies for its Cilacap, Balikpapan and Balongan refineries, as well as the TPPI Tuban petrochemical complex, with offers due November 2.
The tender could support crude purchasing demand for early 2027, although its eventual impact on oil markets will depend on the volumes and grades secured.
The US dollar climbed to a 12-day high as rising oil prices amid Middle East conflict concerns strengthened expectations for tighter monetary policy.
The DXY dollar index gained 0.2% to 102.207, while markets largely expect the Federal Reserve to hold rates steady Wednesday but price in a December hike.
Further oil price gains or escalating geopolitical tensions could support the dollar, while the Fed's decision and future rate guidance may determine whether the rally extends.
Gold prices slipped as a firmer US dollar pressured bullion ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision, with spot gold down 0.3% to $4,004.55 per ounce.
Gold futures fell 0.5% to $4,017.00, while markets priced in an 80% chance of a December rate hike amid persistent inflation concerns.
A hawkish Fed outlook or stronger rate expectations could further pressure gold, with traders watching Wednesday's decision and Thursday's PCE inflation data for direction.
Solana’s Firedancer security program now requires researchers to burn 1 SOL, worth about $100, per bug report as AI-assisted submissions overwhelm security teams with spam and duplicates. A previous $1 million audit competition generated 809 reports but only 127 unique security findings, while the backlog peaked at 299 open reports; Jump Crypto is also increasing eligible bug bounties, with critical Alpenglow vulnerabilities qualifying for up to $300,000. The submission fee could reduce speculative reports and permanently remove SOL from circulation, though its impact on token demand may remain limited.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $110 million in net inflows on Monday, partially recovering from $774 million in withdrawals over the previous two trading sessions despite continued BTC weakness. October ETF flows remained negative at approximately $202 million, while Bitcoin traded at $79,595 and was down 2.6% over seven days; retail Bitcoin deposits to Binance nearly doubled to $10.8 billion over 30 days as large-holder deposits fell to $3.8 billion. The ETF rebound could provide support for BTC, but persistent monthly outflows and rising retail deposits may signal continued selling pressure.
Japanese natural rubber futures fell on Tuesday as easing oil prices outweighed concerns over weather-related supply disruptions in Thailand, while weaker Chinese supply conditions and demand outlook added mixed signals. Osaka Exchange April rubber futures slipped 0.42% to 446.5 yen per kg, while Shanghai January natural rubber futures dropped 1.63% to 19,365 yuan per metric ton; synthetic rubber futures rose 1.83% amid low inventories and lingering cost pressures. Further oil price declines could pressure natural rubber futures, although persistent Thai rainfall and tight synthetic rubber inventories may limit broader downside.
Binance has added 227 futures pairs in 2026, with about 70% tracking traditional assets rather than cryptocurrencies, signaling a major expansion into tokenized exposure to conventional markets. Recent listings include perpetual contracts tied to Constellation Energy, Bank of America, Interactive Brokers and several equities and ETFs, all traded against USDT and available 24/7. The expansion could attract more traditional-market traders to Binance while increasing demand for stablecoin-collateralized derivatives, though leverage and overnight price-discovery risks remain.
European markets are set for a weaker open on Tuesday as early-week optimism fades ahead of key central-bank decisions from the ECB and Fed later this week. Euro STOXX 50 futures are down about 0.6%, while DAX, CAC and FTSE futures are lower by 0.4% to 0.6%; HSBC shares are also under pressure after third-quarter revenue missed estimates, with its Hong Kong-listed shares down 5.6%. Cautious positioning ahead of rate decisions and continued strength in Brent crude could intensify pressure on European equities.
Bitcoin traded below $80,000 on Tuesday as persistent risk-off sentiment kept the cryptocurrency under pressure ahead of key U.S. economic data and the Federal Reserve's rate decision.
BTC fell 0.4% to $79,652, while ETH dropped 0.6% to $2,307; traders are also watching Thursday's inflation data and nearly $11 billion in Bitcoin options approaching expiry.
Hawkish Fed signals could pressure Bitcoin through higher-yield and stronger-dollar expectations, while softer guidance or stronger economic and tech results could support a risk recovery.
A wallet labeled as linked to Fasanara Capital holds roughly $123 million in crypto short positions, representing 98.4% of about $125 million in tracked contract exposure, according to TradingBeats_ monitoring. The portfolio showed approximately $6.49 million in unrealized profit.
ETH is the largest short position at about $60.82 million with 25x leverage and roughly $3.91 million in unrealized profit, accounting for more than 60% of the portfolio’s total unrealized gains. Other disclosed shorts include ZEC at about $19.17 million, XMR at about $8.98 million, BTC at about $6.10 million, and SOL at about $3.14 million.
The portfolio also includes shorts in LIT, ONDO, PUMP and NEAR, while positions in ZRO, ENA and WLD were reported to be unrealized losses. The wallet attribution is not officially confirmed, and unrealized gains are not realized profit. The concentrated 25x ETH short also leaves the portfolio exposed to short-covering risk if prices rebound.
Copper prices edged higher as a stock market rally and stronger signs of Chinese demand boosted sentiment around the metal.
LME three-month copper rose 0.04% to $14,333.50 a ton, while China's Yangshan copper import premium reached $178 a ton, its highest level since 2014, and SHFE copper inventories fell more than 25% last week.
Continued strength in Chinese demand and AI infrastructure investment could support further gains, although rising LME warehouse stocks may help ease global supply concerns.
Platinum fell to $1,499 per troy ounce, its lowest level since October 2025, marking a fresh 52-week low.
The metal has lost 14.07% over the past four weeks and declined 4.67% over the last 12 months.
Continued selling pressure could push platinum lower, while the steep recent decline may set the stage for a potential rebound if market sentiment improves.
Singapore has launched its first tender for long-term liquefied natural gas supplies and is assessing a potential third import terminal as it prepares to expand gas-fired power generation.
The country plans five new gas-fired power plants to increase electricity generation capacity by around 26%, while projected gas supply shortfalls could reach 3 million metric tons in 2028–2029 and 6 million tons by 2035.
Long-term procurement and additional import infrastructure could strengthen regional LNG demand, while supply constraints and competition for cargoes may increase pressure on prices.
Gold hovered near $4,030 as the Federal Reserve began its two-day policy meeting, while silver fell 1% to around $53.80, approaching an 11-month low amid elevated Treasury yields and expectations of tighter monetary policy.
Gold dropped more than 4% last week as the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield approached 5%, while markets assign over 80% odds to a December Fed rate hike despite expectations of unchanged rates Wednesday.
Hawkish Fed guidance or stronger inflation data could pressure precious metals further, while softer policy signals could support a recovery in gold and silver.
Oil prices declined as traders weighed diplomatic efforts to ease tensions involving Iran against continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and risks to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
December Brent crude fell 0.8% to $114.93 a barrel, while WTI dropped 0.9% to $100.90; Oman also outlined a potential temporary arrangement to restore free navigation through the strait, though political obstacles remain.
Further progress toward reopening shipping routes could pressure oil prices, while renewed military escalation or persistent supply disruptions could reverse the decline.
Ethereum developers have merged a fix for a vulnerability in the upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade that could have misdirected staking deposits to block builders, potentially allowing operators to withdraw funds intended for validators.
The flaw affected pending ETH deposits sharing a public key, while the patched rules separate deposits by withdrawal credentials; no losses or confirmed live exploits have been reported.
The fix could reduce security risks ahead of Glamsterdam's eventual mainnet launch, but client software integration and a new Hoodi testnet launch date remain outstanding.
Samsung Wallet is set to begin rolling out cross-border USDC transfers to eligible U.S. Galaxy users in the final week of October 2026, bringing Solana-based payments to a familiar smartphone interface.
The planned feature targets Samsung Wallet across 82 million U.S. Galaxy devices, with fiat on- and off-ramps supporting conversion between USDC and local currencies; that figure represents potential reach, not active users or completed transfers.
Successful adoption could strengthen Solana's real-world payments narrative, but sustained usage and repeat transfers will determine whether the rollout translates into meaningful ecosystem growth or additional SOL demand.
Bitcoin remained below $80,000 as traders braced for U.S. economic data and the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision amid persistent risk-off sentiment.
BTC traded at $79,652, down 0.4%, while ETH fell 0.6% to $2,307, with nearly $11 billion in Bitcoin options approaching expiry and the Fed decision due Wednesday.
Hawkish Fed signals, stronger inflation data or a stronger dollar could pressure Bitcoin further, while softer policy guidance and resilient economic data could support a broader crypto recovery.
Gold prices fell to around $4,000 per ounce as a stronger US dollar pressured the precious metal ahead of key central bank policy decisions this week.
Renewed enthusiasm for the AI trade supported the dollar, while elevated oil prices kept inflation concerns alive and reinforced expectations of further monetary tightening.
Gold could face additional downside pressure if the dollar strengthens further and the Federal Reserve signals a more hawkish policy outlook.
European stocks are set for a cautious, lower open on Tuesday, with Euro Stoxx 50 and Stoxx 600 futures both down around 0.2%. Investors are bracing for interest-rate decisions from the Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, and Bank of Japan, while oil prices declined amid renewed diplomatic efforts to ease regional tensions and revive US-Iran peace negotiations. Cautious positioning ahead of central bank decisions and economic data could keep pressure on European equities in the near term.
Bitcoin is down 4.10% in October and faces a second consecutive losing month, but four signals spanning technical structure, positioning, on-chain activity, and macroeconomic risks still support a potential bullish outlook. Galaxy reports BTC holding about 5% above its 50-week average at $79,935, while US spot Bitcoin ETFs have added 87,000 BTC since June's low and declining retail participation may indicate capitulation. Bitcoin could recover in November if bullish signals hold, but a sustained break below $79,000 may weaken the bottom thesis, especially given that November rose in only two of the five years following a red October.
Coca-Cola, Boeing and Johnson & Johnson are among companies scheduled to report before Tuesday. Whirlpool cut its guidance after weak results, while Celestica beat estimates and raised its outlook. The updates put earnings and revised corporate forecasts at the center of trading attention for these stocks.
Zcash co-founder Sean Bowe has proposed ending automatic funding for the network's community grants program, arguing its treasury is already sufficient to cover years of spending.
The draft would redirect the program's remaining 8% share of newly created ZEC toward future mining rewards, while preserving existing grant funds and leaving a separate 12% funding program unchanged.
The proposal could reduce ongoing ZEC issuance allocated to grants and strengthen long-term mining reward reserves, but it requires a network rule change and has no activation date.
Circle and SAP-backed Tereina plan to integrate USDC and EURC stablecoin payments into enterprise finance workflows, beginning with SAP Cloud ERP.
The partnership aims to let businesses send and receive stablecoin payments within existing systems, streamlining invoice approvals, reconciliation and accounting without requiring a separate crypto application.
The integration could expand USDC and EURC adoption in corporate payments, although meaningful impact will depend on actual business activation and recurring transaction volumes.
Toros has launched Toros Options on Base, connecting users to Derive's options liquidity through its order book and market makers.
The integration tokenizes individual options or multi-option strategies as ERC-20 tokens and supports BTC, ETH, HYPE, ZEC and SOL options, with 1% premium cashback at launch.
The launch could increase onchain options trading activity and expand access to derivatives liquidity across the supported crypto assets.
Indian shares are poised to open lower as Brent crude remains near $115 a barrel and investors await the US Federal Reserve's policy decision later this week.
GIFT Nifty futures stood at 22,669.5 versus Monday's Nifty 50 close of 22,753.2, while foreign investors sold 14.62 billion rupees of Indian shares on Monday.
Persistently high oil prices and a hawkish Fed signal could intensify pressure on Indian equities through higher inflation risks and weaker foreign investment flows.
The London Metal Exchange has launched its first steel futures contract developed through its collaboration with the Shanghai Futures Exchange, marking a new step in cross-exchange metals trading.
The cash-settled hot-rolled coil contract recorded 243 lots traded within its first four hours, while the underlying Shanghai contract traded 169 million lots in 2025.
The launch could help the LME attract more traders and strengthen China's influence over global steel pricing benchmarks, but sustained adoption remains uncertain.
Malaysian palm oil futures fell 1.82% to 4,702 ringgit per metric ton, extending losses for a second consecutive session as weaker rival edible oils and record-high stockpiles pressured prices.
Malaysia's palm oil inventories surged to 3.51 million metric tons in September as production hit an all-time high, while Dalian soyoil fell 2.4% and palm oil dropped 3.15% in the same market.
Palm oil could face further downside pressure from elevated inventories, weaker competing oils and softer crude prices, although stronger export demand and biodiesel consumption may provide support.
Gold slipped 0.3% to $4,003.59 per ounce as a firmer US dollar pressured bullion ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision.
US gold futures fell 0.5% to $4,016.10, while traders priced in an 82% chance of a December rate hike amid persistent inflation concerns.
Gold could face further downside pressure if the Fed signals higher rates for longer or prices break below the $3,900 level.
Ripple received final OCC approval to open a national trust bank, strengthening oversight and reserve management for its $2.57 billion RLUSD stablecoin but assigning XRP no direct role in the charter's benefits.
RLUSD supply has grown 86% to about $2.57 billion, while XRP fell 37% from roughly $2.08 to $1.31, with about 61% of RLUSD circulating on Ethereum and 39% on the XRP Ledger.
The charter could eventually benefit XRP if Ripple's bank adds institutional XRP custody or shifts more RLUSD activity to the XRP Ledger, but those developments remain uncertain.
Asian stocks rallied as renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence, fueled by Anthropic's IPO filing, boosted risk appetite ahead of major technology earnings and central bank decisions.
South Korea's KOSPI surged more than 3.9%, Japan's Nikkei gained 1.9%, and the US chip-stock index climbed 2.8%, while Meta plans to raise up to $95 billion through its largest-ever equity fundraising.
AI-related gains could extend if upcoming earnings confirm sustainable demand and profitability, but elevated valuations, persistent inflation, and potential December rate hikes may reignite market volatility.