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Anthropic said to pick JPMorgan to lead IPO’s US retail offering

Anthropic's IPO, led by JPMorgan, could boost retail investor interest, signaling strong market confidence in AI sector growth potential. The post Anthropic said to pick JPMorgan to lead IPO’s US…

Pupkins Gen 0 raffle tickets cost 15,000 $SCHIFFY each, Moku confirms

In Brief:Each ticket for the Pupkins Gen 0 mint costs 15,000 $SCHIFFY, and Moku isn't limiting how many tickets a single wallet can buy.The no-loss raffle starts Oct. 27 at 11 a.m. ET (3 p.m. UTC)…

Zcash’s $125 million funding fight widens as Tyler Winklevoss calls to end its ‘USAID’

Zcash faces competing proposals to scrap or extend developer subsidies as growing investor interest swells the privacy network's funding reserves. The debate intensified after Zcash co-founder Sean…

Intel, IBM, Oracle and IonQ latest to object to OKX-ICE tokenized stocks

More than 40% of the companies initially proposed to have their stocks listed in tokenized form have asked to opt-out. Four companies have joined the list of those filing objections to listings on a…

Robinhood Misses Q3 Earnings as Crypto Revenue Rises and Prediction Market Bets Grow

Robinhood posted record revenue of $1.42 billion but earned $0.51 per share, short of the $0.55 expected, as bets on sports and elections grew to $173 million and crypto edged up.

Avalanche tokenized Treasuries gain yield-bearing collateral use

Lynq and ZeroBeta have connected institutional borrowing and trading margin to tokenized U.S. Treasuries on Avalanche, allowing eligible pledged holdings to keep earning interest. Lynq’s…

Artificial Intimacy: Love and lies in the age of AI

Our latest report reveals how AI is reshaping our relationships, blurring what feels authentic, and creating new ways for intimacy to be exploited.

Critical Vulnerability Alert: PHP Core

Ark Invest adds 35,403 Circle shares in $2.9 million ARKW buy

Ark's strategic shift towards stablecoins over Bitcoin highlights a growing institutional focus on stable, regulated crypto assets. The post Ark Invest adds 35,403 Circle shares in $2.9 million ARKW…

Boris Johnson, Sajid Javid and Revolut’s Martin Gilbert join Solana Breakpoint 2026 speakers in London

On October 27, 2026, the Solana Foundation named a fresh batch of speakers for Solana Breakpoint 2026, which takes place at Olympia London from 15 to 17 November. Among the new names are former Prime…

OpenAI claims a cryptography breakthrough. Does that threaten Bitcoin?

ETH here means Exponential Time Hypothesis, and a theoretical SAT speed-up alone does not establish a practical cryptographic attack. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories…

Quantum fears already limiting Bitcoin’s growth, Stacks founder says

Speaking on Cointelegraph’s Chain Reaction podcast, Muneeb Ali warned that uncertainty over Bitcoin’s quantum security could deter institutional investors. Concerns about quantum computing are…

Robinhood Taps Ripple's Stablecoin, Treasury Software and Trading Loans

Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin is live on Robinhood Chain and Bitstamp, and heads to the Robinhood app later this year as the companies deepen ties in treasury and institutional trading.

Polymarket faces renewed CFTC scrutiny over $1.4m settlement

Polymarket has faced renewed CFTC scrutiny over whether it honored the U.S. access restrictions tied to its $1.4 million settlement in 2022, according to Reuters. Reuters reported on Oct. 27, citing…

The web’s having a rough week. Here’s how to browse safely

PHP and Node.js flaws, hacked sites, fake updates, and rogue certificates can put you at risk even on trusted websites. Here’s how to stay safe.

DOJ charges 48 immigrants with illegal voting in 2022, 2024 elections

The charges highlight ongoing debates about election integrity and may influence public trust and political dynamics in future elections. The post DOJ charges 48 immigrants with illegal voting in…

Firedancer now charges 1 SOL per bug report after AI-generated spam swamped Jump’s engineers

Researchers who want to submit a bug report for Firedancer, Jump Crypto's Solana validator client, now have to pay 1 SOL, roughly $100, to do it. The fee isn't refundable. The SOL gets burned, so it…

Ripple gets final US trust bank approval. What does XRP gain?

Ripple said it secured final US approval for a national trust bank despite objections from traditional banking groups concerned about crypto firms entering regulated finance. The company announced on…

Ripple, Robinhood expand partnership to bring RLUSD to retail and institutional markets

Ripple also expanded its collaboration with BNY on digital asset custody and partnered with C2FO to bring trade finance settlement onto the XRP Ledger. Ripple and Robinhood have expanded their…

Anchorage Positions Itself as Custody Backbone of US-Mexico Stablecoin Corridor

An expanded deal with Bitso puts Anchorage Digital Bank’s custody beneath both sides of the US-Mexico remittance route.

FTX’s $1.3B Anthropic sale returns to focus as IPO looms

Anthropic’s IPO filing has brought renewed attention to FTX’s $1.3 billion sale of its investment in the AI company, as an undiluted calculation puts the former stake above $100 billion. Anthropic…

Samsung TVs without mics may listen through soundbars, researcher says

The most startling claim is that a Samsung TV without a built-in microphone may use a connected soundbar or Bluetooth microphone to listen to the room.

NRSC accuses Talarico of gun confiscation in Texas Senate race

The NRSC's accusation may intensify the focus on gun rights, potentially shifting voter sentiment and impacting the Texas Senate race dynamics. The post NRSC accuses Talarico of gun confiscation in…

JPMorgan: lenders now want cash flow from AI firms, not just the AI name

J.P. Morgan Private Bank says the market now puts the five-year default odds of one AI infrastructure company carrying heavy debt near or above 50%. Twelve months earlier, the same measure was below…

Lightning tightens invoice rules after reported attack made Bitcoin withdrawals look unpaid

BOLT11 now requires one payment hash and one payment secret, while operators must check how their software records withdrawals. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that…

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation. Today in crypto, Circle’s USDC…

AI Agents Are Creating a New Layer of Cybersecurity Spending

Akamai launched a locked box for AI agents on Tuesday. It joins Palo Alto, Cisco, CrowdStrike, Okta and Zscaler in selling protection for software that now acts on its own.

Midnight passes 1 million transactions as daily activity climbs

Midnight has passed one million mainnet transactions, with Input Output Group announcing the milestone after Midnight Explorer reported a total of 1,019,963 on Oct. 27. Input Output Group said…

Popcorn Time’s forgotten updater left millions of devices exposed to hijacking

The update process for an abandoned streaming app could let attackers take over PCs. If you ever used Popcorn Time, check your devices.

Solflare says staking provider security incident halted its validator’s rewards

The incident underscores the critical importance of robust key management in staking operations, impacting user trust and validator reliability. The post Solflare says staking provider security…

MIR4 October 27 update brings Halloween events, Nine-tailed Fox Weola and Boosting World buff changes

MIR4 (official site) goes down for maintenance on Tuesday, October 27th, and comes back with a Halloween-themed batch of events. The update also adds a Mythic Spirit named Nine-tailed Fox Weola and a…

Iran-linked Bitcoin activity fell about 80%, then rebounded during the blackout

Chainalysis’s Oct. 26 report tracks a collapse and recovery in activity it classifies as everyday use, while household access remains unmeasured. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the…

CFTC sues Utah to block action against prediction markets

The US state filed a lawsuit against Kalshi last week, seeking to recover up to $60 million in profits related to event contracts on prediction markets. The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission…

Intel, Oracle, IBM Join Objections to OKX-ICE Tokenized Stock Venue, Bringing Total to 26

Intel, Oracle, IBM, and IonQ became the latest companies to object to trading of their shares on the planned OKX-ICE tokenized stock venue, bringing the total to 26.

CFTC sues Utah as prediction-market fight reaches 10 states

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the U.S. government have sued Utah over its enforcement against prediction markets, bringing the agency’s state jurisdiction challenges to 10. The CFTC’s…

AI Halloween videos: Who’s getting your photos?

Before you turn yourself into a zombie, check who’s getting your photos. Some Halloween AI sites offer little information about who's behind them.

SK Hynix expects DRAM demand to grow mid-20% in 2027

Rising DRAM demand amid supply constraints may lead to increased pricing power for memory makers, impacting AI and PC industries significantly. The post SK Hynix expects DRAM demand to grow mid-20%…

Polygon OMS lets teams cap what AI agents can spend from their wallets

Polygon Open Money Stack (OMS) now has agent spend controls. A product can hand an AI agent a scoped permission on a wallet it already runs, and that permission carries a defined task, a set of…

Kraken opens Bitcoin and Ethereum options to eligible European traders

The EEA rollout adds USD-settled contracts to existing derivatives accounts, with shared futures collateral and portfolio margin on by default. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the…

Majority of Americans want candidates who support US-based financial technology: Poll

The September survey offered a possible window into US voters who could consider fintech and digital asset policies on Election Day. A new poll from the DeFi Education Fund and Ipsos found that 72%…

Bitcoin Wallet Maker Keystone Pulls Devices as Stolen Key Opens Door to Fakes

Attackers obtained the factory key that proves Keystone's hardware wallets are genuine, and 25,964 buyer records were affected. The company says recovery phrases and private keys were not involved.

FOMO’s $500 offer for 30 videos divides crypto creators over pay

FOMO’s offer of $500 a month for at least 30 promotional videos has sparked a dispute among crypto creators over production time, workload, and referral-based compensation. Eliza, a video creator,…

Patient records exposed in Quest breach: What you need to know

Quest Diagnostics says a breach affected personal information and patient records. Here’s what patients need to know and what to do now.

Parents sue OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT coached daughter off seizure medication

This case highlights the urgent need for stricter AI regulations and accountability, especially in sensitive areas like healthcare advice. The post Parents sue OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT coached…

Farming Season lets villages leave summer behind with new Village Seasons feature

In Brief:Farming Season (official site) has rolled out Village Seasons, so players can move their village off its default summer setting and into spring, autumn or winter.According to the game's…

Japan’s services inflation split complicates the BOJ outlook before Friday’s decision

Business-service inflation reached 3.7%, while the transport-excluded rate held steady and labor-sensitive price growth eased before Friday’s BOJ decision. Read the full story on CryptoSlate…

Janus Henderson, Centrifuge launch tokenized Nasdaq-100 fund on Stellar

The blockchain-based fund offers eligible non-US investors exposure to the Nasdaq-100 as Janus Henderson expands its institutional tokenization business. Asset manager Janus Henderson and…

Circle Pushes Deeper Into Latin America With USDC Settlement in Colombia

A collaboration with payments-tech firm ACI Worldwide will pilot folding USDC settlement into Colombia’s instant-payments network.

Bitcoin whales turn net short on Hyperliquid for first time since March

Bitcoin whales on Hyperliquid have turned net short for the first time since March, according to Glassnode, reversing their earlier bullish positioning as BTC trades near $80,000. Glassnode said in…

A week in security (October 19 – October 25)

A list of topics we covered in the week of October 19 to October 25 of 2026