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Kraken parent company Payward has expanded its xStocks platform, bringing over 200 UK and EU stocks on-chain through 1:1-backed equity tokens. The offering includes companies like Shell, Siemens, LVMH and SAP, with 24/7 trading available across Kraken and partner platforms.

South Korean crypto exchanges Upbit and Bithumb are adding Hyperliquid’s native HYPE token to their trading markets. Upbit will support KRW, BTC and USDT trading pairs, while Bithumb will introduce a KRW pair, expanding access to HYPE for South Korean traders.

Galxe is shutting down its quest platform after five years, shifting its focus toward its Gravity Layer 1 blockchain ecosystem. The platform, which claims to have served 36 million users and over 7,700 projects, has stopped accepting new campaigns.

Ondo has launched tokenized US and international stocks on Jito’s JTX platform on Solana, enabling users to trade stock tokens with traditional market liquidity while retaining self-custody of their assets.

Republican Congressman Byron Donalds defeats David Jolly to become Florida’s first Black governor. Donalds previously introduced the Reserve and Stockpile Act, aimed at turning President Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve executive order into law.

BREAKING: Binance Reports $6.3B Impact From Security Breach Binance estimates a $6.3 billion impact from a major security breach, with $2.43 billion reportedly frozen.

STRATEGY REPORTS RECORD $21B OPERATING INCOME IN Q3 2026 Strategy raised $21B year-to-date and now holds 848,517 BTC, marking a 26% increase this year. The company also reported that its STRC preferred stock has returned to “health.”

Samsung Wallet to Bring USDC to 82 Million Galaxy Devices Through Sui Samsung Wallet is set to introduce support for USDC, a dollar-pegged stablecoin, across up to 82 million Galaxy devices through the Sui blockchain.

Grayscale supports allocating 20% of Zcash’s ($ZEC) block rewards toward ecosystem development. Under the proposed reward model, miners receive 80%, community grants get 8%, and the remaining 12% goes to a development lockbox to support the network’s long-term growth.

Israel Explores Blockchain to Bypass Potential Banking Sanctions Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a plan to explore blockchain as an alternative for transferring money outside the traditional banking system if sanctions restrict the country’s access.

JUST IN: Polkadot-based Hydration DEX has added support for $ZEC swaps, allowing users to trade Zcash with instant swaps, limit orders, and dollar-cost averaging. Lending and borrowing markets for $ZEC could launch as early as Monday.

Decibel has introduced an encrypted mempool on Aptos to combat front-running and protect traders from MEV. Order details remain hidden until block finalization, while sender addresses and gas fees stay visible.

Marquette Athletics will launch a blockchain-based fan rewards program on Avalanche ($AVAX) starting October 23. Fans can earn points through games, purchases, and linked cards, redeemable for tickets, merchandise, and exclusive experiences.

Fed Rate Hike Possible in December as Markets Eye 89% Chance The US Federal Reserve may hold interest rates steady in October, but a rate hike in December remains a possibility. According to Coinpedia, markets are pricing in an 89% chance of another rate increase.

The Qubic network reportedly halted operations after an attacker exploited weak wallet seeds, draining over 1,400 accounts and stealing approximately $1.4 million. The incident highlights ongoing security risks in crypto wallet systems.

CoreWeave and Broadcom Challenge OKXICE Over Tokenized Stock Listings CoreWeave and Broadcom are reportedly pushing back against OKX and ICE’s OKXICE venture over plans to list blockchain-based versions of their shares.

InterLink has introduced a new market feature to BitFlip, giving players more options to manage their in-game positions. A separate Jackpot feature and community rewards are also expected to follow, expanding the platform’s gaming and engagement experience.

Standard Chartered has launched a cryptocurrency trading service for eligible wealthy clients in the UAE. The service allows customers to buy and sell Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) directly through the bank, marking another major step toward the adoption of digital assets .

Pi Network Explores Stablecoin Integration to Expand Ecosystem Pi Network is considering the potential use of a stablecoin to improve utility across its ecosystem. The team says a stablecoin could support transactions requiring price stability.

Pando Finance to Launch Hong Kong’s Second Spot Solana ETF Pando Finance is set to launch Hong Kong’s second spot Solana ETF on October 13, with the fund scheduled to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.