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Sarawak expands voice AI trials for government services
4,056 calls to an internal ICT helpdesk have provided the foundation for Sarawak’s next phase of voice AI testing. Following a two-month proof of concept, Sarawak Information Systems Sdn Bhd and 8nabler are now moving to address technical gaps in regional dialects and data governance before considering a public rollout.
California Multimillionaires Back Billionaire Wealth Tax Measure
Dozens of wealthy Californians are backing a ballot measure to impose a one-time 5% tax on state billionaires, directly challenging the massive spending campaigns currently aimed at defeating the proposal. The signatories argue the tax is a necessary remedy to address systemic inequality and critical healthcare funding gaps.
Digital Gold Market Poised for Growth to $170 Billion by 2031
With the current digital gold market valued at up to $55 billion, the World Gold Council and Boston Consulting Group project a base-case valuation of $170 billion by 2031. This expansion hinges on overcoming persistent hurdles regarding investor trust, regulatory clarity, and the ease of redeeming digital assets for physical bullion.
21shares Expands European Crypto ETP Range with Lighter and Venice
Investors across Europe can now gain exposure to decentralized perpetual futures and privacy-focused artificial intelligence through two new physically backed exchange-traded products. Launched by 21shares on October 20, the instruments allow brokerage account holders to track the performance of the LIT and VVV tokens without managing digital assets directly.
Sophon sets November 25 deadline for final mainnet asset withdrawals
Sophon has issued a final warning to users: withdraw all assets from its blockchain by November 25, 2026, or risk permanent loss. Although the network is scheduled to shut down on November 30, critical infrastructure will begin going offline five days earlier, rendering remaining funds on the chain inaccessible.
Beast Holdings Files Trademarks for Crypto and Banking Services
Beast Holdings, the firm linked to YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, has secured notices of allowance for "MRBEAST FINANCIAL" and "BEAST FINANCIAL" trademarks. The filings, processed by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, outline broad ambitions ranging from decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges to consumer credit and mobile banking.
Germany's Sparkassen Network Enters Retail Cryptocurrency Market
Germany’s vast Sparkassen savings bank network officially entered the digital asset space on October 19, 2026, allowing customers to trade five major cryptocurrencies directly through their existing mobile banking interface. The move marks a significant shift for the conservative institution, which previously avoided crypto services due to volatility concerns.
Skybound Wealth Opens Second Spanish Office in Barcelona
Targeting a growing population of expatriates and international professionals, Skybound Wealth has launched its second Spanish location in Barcelona. This move follows the opening of a facility in Mijas earlier this year, signaling the firm’s intent to secure a broader footprint across the country’s diverse financial markets.
Scammers target QQL collectors in fake Tyler Hobbs mint scheme
Fraudsters are impersonating generative artist Tyler Hobbs on social media to promote a nonexistent public mint for the QQL NFT project. The scheme, which mimics the details of a 2022 auction, has already resulted in at least one reported wallet drain, according to security researchers tracking the activity.
XRP Whale Activity Hits Five-Year Low as Price Stagnates
XRP whale outflows from Binance have plummeted to a five-year low, with the 90-day moving average sliding to $49.7 million. This sharp contraction from the $3.5 billion peak observed in February 2025 highlights a cooling of large-scale market activity as the asset struggles to maintain momentum near the $1.30 price level.
JPMorgan Projects Bitcoin to Outperform Traditional Assets Over Next Decade
JPMorgan Asset Management has officially integrated Bitcoin into its long-term market forecasts for the first time, projecting a 10% annual compounded return. This estimate positions the digital asset to outperform U.S. large-cap stocks, real estate investment trusts, and gold over the next 10 to 15 years.
Ramp Seeks National Trust Charter for Digital Asset Custody
Corporate payments platform Ramp has filed an application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish a national trust bank. The proposed entity, Ramp National Trust Bank, aims to provide fiduciary investment management and digital asset custody under a unified federal regulatory framework.
BlackRock Files for Bitcoin ETF With Built-in Loss Mitigation
BlackRock has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch the iShares Bitcoin Managed Protection ETF, a proposed fund designed to cap potential losses while simultaneously limiting investor gains. The product seeks to navigate Bitcoin's volatility through a complex strategy of options linked to the firm's existing spot ETF.
Mastercard Launches Security Suite for Stablecoin Transactions
Mastercard has unveiled a new security service designed to provide financial institutions with fraud, scam, and sanctions screening for stablecoin payments. By integrating traditional payment intelligence with blockchain analytics, the tool generates risk scores before funds move across networks, aiming to bridge the gap between digital assets and regulated banking systems.
Blockchain Association Challenges Treasury on GENIUS Act Compliance
The Blockchain Association has formally requested that the U.S. Treasury narrow the scope of its proposed GENIUS Act regulations, arguing that current drafts risk penalizing decentralized infrastructure and secondary-market participants for activities outside their control.
American Citizen Brutalized by Settlers in West Bank
Following the recent assault on Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine, another American citizen has been severely beaten by masked settlers in the occupied West Bank. The attack in the town of Turmus 'Ayya saw homes burned and residents targeted, intensifying pressure on US officials to address the rising tide of violence.
Mississippi AG Clears Officer in Fatal Shooting of Toddler Kohen Wiley
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch declared the fatal police shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley justified on Monday, effectively ending the criminal investigation into Sgt. Hunter Foster. The decision, which clears the officer of all charges, has ignited widespread condemnation from civil rights leaders and the toddler’s grieving family.
Trump Pushes to Rename New Mexico, Drawing Fire Amid Economic Crisis
President Donald Trump’s latest proposal to rename New Mexico as “New America” has ignited sharp backlash from critics who argue the move serves as a bizarre distraction from the nation’s mounting economic struggles and an ongoing war, rather than addressing the affordability crisis facing everyday Americans.
Trump Administration Rescinds Federal Guidance on Emergency Abortions
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has revoked 2022 federal guidance that required hospitals to provide emergency abortion care, sparking sharp warnings from advocates that the move creates dangerous medical uncertainty for pregnant patients across the country.
Trump’s Women’s Health Order Draws Accusations of Hypocrisy
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday establishing a new Women's Health Division at the National Institutes of Health, but critics immediately labeled the move a cynical attempt to reshape his image. Advocates argue the initiative lacks funding and ignores the administration's own record of gutting medical research and reproductive care.
EPA Repeals Mercury Standards, Igniting Public Health Backlash
The Trump administration finalized the repeal of the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards on Friday, dismantling federal regulations that limited heavy metal emissions from power plants. The decision immediately drew fierce condemnation from health advocates, who warn the move will increase toxic pollution exposure for millions of Americans.
Mahmoud Khalil Appeals to Supreme Court Over ICE Detention
Attorneys for former Columbia University organizer Mahmoud Khalil petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to review an appellate ruling that blocked his challenge against federal immigration authorities, who detained him in March 2025 citing his political activism as a threat to U.S. foreign policy interests.
EPA Scales Back Protections Against Toxic Forever Chemicals
The Environmental Protection Agency announced a plan to scrap drinking water limits for four major PFAS chemicals, reversing key public health safeguards finalized just last year. By prioritizing regulatory flexibility, the agency is now delaying cleanup deadlines and bowing to industry pressure, critics say, at the expense of national water safety.
Trump Administration Clears Path for Continued Atrazine Use
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has concluded that atrazine, a pesticide linked to cancer and birth defects, poses no extinction risk to protected species. The finding, which effectively clears the chemical for continued widespread use, drew immediate condemnation from conservationists who view the decision as a victory for industry lobbyists.
Watchdog Report Exposes Trump Administration’s Regulatory Betrayal
While the Trump administration campaigned on a platform of environmental reform under the 'Make America Healthy Again' banner, a new report by Public Citizen reveals that 20 out of 21 priority chemicals have faced reduced oversight, signaling a stark reversal of the movement's core promises to the American public.
Bitcoin Leveraged Positions Signal Potential Liquidation Risk
Traders are rebuilding leveraged exposure on Bitcoin futures despite cooling spot demand, creating a setup that analysts at Bitfinex warn could trigger a third liquidation wave this month. While weekly outflows from U.S. spot ETFs slowed by 66%, the market remains vulnerable to a sharp correction below $79,821.
Circle’s Payments Network Gains Industry Recognition at Money20/20
Circle’s payments network secured a bronze award at the Money20/20 event, highlighting a growing roster of over 175 financial institutions. While the company positions these firms as active builders of its global infrastructure, the distinction between enrolled partners and those currently processing live transactions remains opaque.
Solana logs 8.92 billion transactions as SOL holds at $104
Solana recorded 8.92 billion successful non-vote transactions during the third quarter of 2026, marking a 24% increase over the previous quarter. Despite this surge in network activity, the SOL token has struggled to gain upward momentum, trading near $104 amid broader market pressures and recent outflows from spot ETFs.
Figure Co-founder Questions Viability of OKXICE Tokenized Stocks
Ten companies have moved to block their inclusion on the upcoming OKXICE stock tokenization venue, according to Figure co-founder Mike Cagney. His critique centers on the platform’s restricted utility, specifically the absence of leverage and stock lending features which he argues diminish the product’s appeal for U.S. investors.
Senate Democrats challenge Pentagon over hidden Iran war costs
Democratic members of the Senate Armed Services Committee are pressuring the Pentagon to declassify internal estimates regarding the financial toll of the Iran conflict. Lawmakers argue the current public figure of $43.6 billion omits significant expenses related to infrastructure damage at U.S. bases throughout the region.