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Crypto User Loses $50,000 in Address-Poisoning Scam
A cryptocurrency user recently lost $50,000 in USDT after falling victim to an address-poisoning attack on the Ethereum network. The incident, identified by security platform Scam Sniffer, occurred when the victim mistakenly sent funds to a fraudulent wallet address that mirrored the intended recipient’s first four and last six characters.
Labor Movement Reckons with Legacy of César Chávez After Abuse Allegations
“Our collective power is what defines us, and one person cannot tear our movement down,” the Alianza Nacional De Campesinas stated following reports of systemic sexual abuse by the late labor leader César Chávez. The revelations have triggered a swift distancing from his legacy across the American labor landscape.
Labor Icon Dolores Huerta Dies at 96
Dolores Huerta, the indomitable labor organizer who co-founded the United Farm Workers and reshaped the landscape of American activism, has died at 96. Her death, confirmed by family to be caused by cancer, closes a chapter on a life defined by relentless advocacy for the dignity of the marginalized.
Morpho RWA lending hits $2 billion in deposits
Lending protocol Morpho has surpassed $2 billion in total deposits across its real-world asset markets, with outstanding loans climbing toward the $900 million mark. The growth highlights a shift toward tokenized credit and stock-backed financing, though research suggests significant borrower concentration within these specialized collateral pools.
Bank of Singapore Expands Dubai Private Banking Hub
Bank of Singapore is bolstering its Dubai operations by relocating two senior private bankers to the region. The move targets the firm’s growing roster of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients across the Middle East and South Asia, signaling a strategic shift to capture wealth flows in these specific markets.
Deutsche Bank Hits Third Consecutive Quarterly Profit Record
Deutsche Bank secured €1.9 billion in profit after tax during the third quarter of 2026, marking a streak of three consecutive record-breaking quarters. Despite broader market volatility, the Frankfurt-based lender saw group-wide revenue climb 4 per cent to €8.3 billion, bolstered by robust performance across its wealth and asset management divisions.
Federal Spying Campaign Targets Leftist Activists in Minnesota
The Trump administration has launched what experts describe as the largest government surveillance operation against American leftists in over 50 years. Court documents reveal that federal agents deployed drones, undercover operatives, and financial monitoring to target activists protesting ICE operations in the Twin Cities, effectively reviving tactics reminiscent of the FBI's COINTELPRO era.
Elizabeth Warren Challenges Anthropic Over Impending Record-Breaking IPO
With Anthropic preparing for a historic public offering, Senator Elizabeth Warren is demanding answers regarding the company’s internal safety disclosures. The Massachusetts Democrat warns that the firm’s rapid market entry could expose millions of retirement accounts to systemic financial risks while accelerating dangerous, unchecked artificial intelligence development.
Circle reports USDC growth on Kraken as EURC volume hits 1 billion
A strategic collaboration between Circle and Kraken has spurred a 30% increase in USDC assets under custody since September 2025. The partnership, which integrates stablecoin infrastructure directly into the exchange's consumer products, has also facilitated nearly 1 billion EURC in trading volume across the platform.
Palantir's Hidden Role in Medicare AI Coverage Denials Exposed
Documents obtained by the Electronic Frontier Foundation reveal that Palantir, a firm previously linked to government surveillance and military operations, is providing AI-driven infrastructure for Medicare's controversial pilot program and major private insurers, raising urgent questions about the transparency of automated medical coverage decisions.
Israel's Opposition Faces Crucial Choice to Oust Netanyahu
With roughly 86% of the vote counted, Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right bloc has dropped to 53 seats, falling short of a parliamentary majority. While the opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot holds a theoretical path to power, the coalition’s survival depends on whether they are willing to partner with Arab minority parties.
Bitwise Raises Bitcoin Price Target to $1.6 Million by 2036
Bitwise Asset Management has adjusted its decade-long outlook for Bitcoin, projecting a price of $1.6 million per coin by 2036. The firm cites deepening institutional adoption, restricted supply, and the asset’s growing role as a hedge against currency debasement as the primary drivers for this long-term growth.
ENSv2 Goes Live on Ethereum With New Registry Architecture
The Ethereum Name Service has officially deployed its ENSv2 upgrade to the mainnet, shifting to a system of individual registries for subnames. While the transition introduces new management capabilities and a commemorative NFT series, the project confirmed that existing .eth names remain functional without requiring immediate re-registration.
A Tiny Elite Controls the Majority of Super PAC Funding
A mere 515 donors are responsible for 73% of all super PAC funding in the current election cycle, according to a report from the government watchdog Public Citizen. Elon Musk leads this group, contributing $445 million—roughly 10% of the total $4.2 billion raised by these committees ahead of the midterms.
Progressive Coalition Targets Billionaire Jeffrey Yass Over Election Spending
A coalition of progressive advocacy groups is mounting a public campaign against Pennsylvania billionaire Jeffrey Yass, accusing the GOP megadonor of weaponizing his wealth to unseat progressive lawmakers. The groups argue that Yass is using dark money to influence local races and undermine democratic representation across the state.
Marc Andreessen Frames AI as Superior Replacement for Human Workers
Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen sparked widespread backlash this week after describing human employees as an inefficient nuisance compared to artificial intelligence. During a podcast appearance, the billionaire donor argued that AI agents—which never require sleep, get sick, or file HR complaints—represent the future of the modern workforce.
NFT Farming Games Face Copycat Allegations Amid Robinhood Chain Surge
A surge of NFT farming games hitting the Robinhood Chain has sparked accusations of mass-produced clones, with critics pointing to the rapid, AI-assisted deployment of nearly identical projects. The trend follows the high-profile sellout of the Yield Fields collection, raising concerns about the quality and sustainability of these digital assets.
Strategy Shareholders Approve Daily Dividends for Preferred Securities
Strategy shareholders have voted to transition four classes of preferred stock to a daily dividend schedule, a shift designed to accelerate income access for investors. The change, confirmed during an October 28 special meeting, will begin with STRC in November before expanding to STRF, STRK, and STRD in early 2027.
Tether and Circle Lead Crypto Revenue as DEX Trading Volumes Cool
Tether and Circle solidified their dominance in the decentralized finance landscape this week, generating a combined $169.34 million in revenue. While the two stablecoin giants continue to capture significant yields from their reserve assets, the broader market faces a contraction, with decentralized exchange trading activity falling by 11.3% over the same period.
DTCC Launches Tokenization Service With 20 Major Banks
Twenty of the world’s largest financial institutions have joined the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation’s new tokenization platform, marking a pivot toward blockchain-based securities. The service allows firms to create digital twins of assets held in custody while maintaining traditional ownership rights and established investor protections.
Ripple Lists RLUSD Stablecoin on Coinbase
Ripple has integrated its dollar-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, into Coinbase’s retail and institutional platforms. The rollout enables trading and custody across the XRP Ledger, Ethereum, and Coinbase’s Base network, marking a strategic expansion for the token, which recently surpassed $2.4 billion in market capitalization following its late 2024 debut.
Trump Mocks Voters Over Food Costs at Texas Rally
At a Texas campaign rally, Donald Trump suggested that his own supporters likely could not afford a meal at his private Mar-a-Lago resort. The remarks, delivered while discussing a proposed $5,000 campaign payout, arrive during a deepening national hunger crisis exacerbated by recent federal nutrition assistance cuts.
Google Readies Institutional Crypto Custody Service for 2027
Targeting a 2027 commercial rollout, Google is field-testing a new Multi-Party Compute security architecture designed to prevent the catastrophic failure of single private keys. The service aims to capture institutional interest by distributing transaction-signing authority across independent cloud environments, reducing the reliance on any one device or administrator.
Thai Supreme Court Rules Bitcoin Is Property in Landmark Theft Case
A violent 2022 robbery on Koh Samui has reshaped Thai legal precedent, as the Supreme Court ruled that Bitcoin constitutes property under criminal law. By rejecting claims that digital assets lack intrinsic value, the court upheld a 10-year prison sentence and confirmed that cryptocurrency theft is legally actionable.
SkyAI Raises Tender Offer to $214M After Settling With Bastion Trading
SkyAI has increased its cash tender offer to $214.3 million, securing a settlement with major shareholder Bastion Trading that ends a public dispute over asset valuations. By liquidating its entire two-million-token Solana treasury, the company has cleared the path to finalize the expanded buyback before the November 12 deadline.
UnitedHealthcare scales up AI assistant for 21 million members
UnitedHealthcare has expanded access to its generative AI assistant, Avery, to 21 million members across commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid plans. The rollout follows a seven-month pilot program during which the insurer claimed a 90% resolution rate for member inquiries, effectively bypassing the need for human representative intervention in those instances.
Itaú Unibanco registers crypto services under Brazil's new rules
Itaú Unibanco has officially registered its cryptocurrency trading and custody operations with Brazil's central bank, marking the first time a domestic bank has completed the notification process required by new digital asset regulations. The filing ensures the lender remains compliant ahead of a strict October 30 deadline for financial institutions.
Securitize Adds Stellar to Institutional Tokenization Platform
Securitize is expanding its multichain infrastructure by integrating the Stellar network, marking the 17th blockchain to join its ecosystem. Unveiled at the Meridian 2026 conference in Lisbon, the partnership aims to provide institutional asset managers with additional options for issuing and administering regulated financial products on-chain.
Ripple’s New Federal Bank Charter Does Not Alter Stablecoin Issuance
Ripple has secured final federal approval for its national trust bank, creating a supervisory layer for its RLUSD stablecoin reserves. While the new institution will manage collateral and act as a trustee, the company maintains that Standard Custody & Trust Company remains the sole issuer of the token under New York state oversight.
Trump Claims Iran War Can End At Will As Official Costs Hit $47 Billion
President Donald Trump told supporters in Texas on Tuesday that the ongoing conflict with Iran could end whenever he chooses, even as the official federal price tag for the war climbed to $47 billion. This figure, however, is widely dismissed by independent analysts as a significant undercount of actual expenditures.