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US voters favor financial innovation, yet remain wary of crypto
A 22-percentage-point gap separates American support for general financial innovation from support for cryptocurrency-specific policies, according to a new Ipsos survey. While 35% of respondents want political candidates to back financial technology, only 13% voice support when the conversation explicitly turns to blockchain and decentralized finance.
The Carbon Divide: Why the Ultra-Rich Are Profiting from Climate Chaos
The world’s wealthiest 0.1% generate more carbon pollution than nearly half of the global population combined. As world leaders prepare for the upcoming UN climate summit in Türkiye, a new Oxfam report frames this disparity not as a shared struggle, but as a systemic cycle of pollution and profit.
Ethereum developers patch deposit-routing flaw in Glamsterdam upgrade
A critical vulnerability within Ethereum’s upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade, which threatened to misdirect validator staking deposits into builder accounts, has been addressed. Developers merged the formal specification fix on October 26, ensuring that funds are correctly segregated by withdrawal credentials even when public keys overlap.
IBM, Intel and Oracle Join Wave of Objections to OKX-ICE Tokenized Stocks
The roster of corporations challenging the OKX-ICE tokenized stock platform has expanded to 26, as IBM, Oracle, Intel, and IonQ formally filed objections under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s innovation exemption, effectively blocking the venture from listing their shares without direct authorization.
BlackRock, SBI and Startale Explore Tokenized Fund Links in Japan
BlackRock has signed a memorandum of understanding with SBI Holdings and Startale Group to explore connecting tokenized money market funds with JPYSC, a yen-denominated stablecoin. This collaboration aims to build technical infrastructure for blockchain-based financial services within Japan’s established regulatory framework for digital assets.
Hong Kong Gold Exchange Expands Gold Token Reach via Chainlink
The Hong Kong Gold Exchange is breaking the Ethereum-bound limits of its XGZ gold-backed token. By integrating Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol, the world’s fourth-largest gold trading venue aims to enable the secure, cross-network movement of digital assets representing physical bullion reserves.
WhiteArmor Demands $15 Million Bitcoin Ransom from Casino Gamdom
A new cyber extortion collective known as WhiteArmor is demanding $15 million in Bitcoin from Gamdom, claiming to have breached the crypto gambling platform’s database. The group alleges it gained entry via an abandoned administrative account, potentially exposing the records of over 15.4 million users to the public.
Gemini Listing Fails to Ignite NEAR Recovery as Price Stagnates
NEAR Protocol’s native token has gained access to the Gemini exchange, yet the development has done little to shift its bearish momentum. Despite the expansion of its U.S. footprint, the asset continues to trade under pressure near $4.42, struggling to clear technical resistance levels that have capped recent gains.
Bitcoin Short-Term Selling Pressure Cools as Profitability Drops
The share of Bitcoin held at a profit by short-term investors has plummeted to roughly 70%, down from near-total profitability in late September. This shift, identified by blockchain analytics firm Glassnode, suggests the intense selling pressure that recently hampered the cryptocurrency’s recovery may finally be abating.
Zcash Co-founder Targets Community Grants in Network Funding Overhaul
Sean Bowe, a co-founder of Zcash, has proposed a radical shift in the network's financial structure by redirecting 8% of block subsidies away from Zcash Community Grants (ZCG). The plan aims to divert these funds into a sustainability reserve, effectively ending the current grant program to prioritize future mining rewards.
South Korea Considers Education Tax for Crypto Exchanges
South Korean authorities are weighing a plan to classify cryptocurrency exchanges as financial businesses, a move that would subject major platforms like Upbit and Bithumb to a mandatory education tax. The proposal marks a shift in how regulators categorize digital asset entities as they refine the upcoming Digital Asset Basic Act.
Guinness Global Investors bets on bond market repricing
With 10-year government bond yields hovering at multi-decade highs, portfolio manager Craig Veysey is positioning the newly launched Guinness Global Dynamic Bond Fund to capture rare, long-term income opportunities. The shift marks a departure from a decade of suppressed returns, inviting investors back to fixed income as a primary asset.
GTN and State Street IM Target Gulf Wealth Management Expansion
Fintech infrastructure provider GTN has partnered with State Street Investment Management to deploy risk-aligned model portfolios across the Gulf Cooperation Council. This collaboration grants regional banks, neobanks, and wealth-tech platforms direct access to professional investment strategies through GTN’s automated digital infrastructure.
Michael Raso to Lead LaSalle Investment Management Private Wealth
LaSalle Investment Management has tapped Michael Raso to spearhead its private wealth division, marking a strategic push to expand the firm’s reach beyond institutional investors. Raso, formerly a senior executive at PineBridge Investments, will join the global management committee effective January to oversee a segment the firm identifies as a priority.
Executive Appointments Across Vistra, TrinityBridge and Quoniam
A fresh wave of leadership changes is reshaping wealth management firms across Europe, with Vistra Fund Solutions, TrinityBridge and Quoniam announcing key executive appointments. These strategic moves involve high-level shifts in fund administration, bespoke investment management and operational oversight as firms bolster their teams for long-term growth.
RedotPay Eyes $5 Billion Valuation in Renewed US IPO Push
A potential $5 billion valuation hangs in the balance as Hong Kong-based stablecoin processor RedotPay weighs a confidential U.S. regulatory filing before year-end. Despite ongoing legal headwinds, the payments firm is accelerating its path to a public debut, backed by a syndicate of major global investment banks.
Zcash marks decade of privacy tech fueled by dedicated developer fund
As Zcash approaches its tenth anniversary on October 28, a new report from Grayscale credits the network’s unique funding model for its persistent technical evolution. By allocating 20% of block rewards to development, the protocol has maintained steady security upgrades even during extended periods of market stagnation and weak token performance.
Majority of Americans View DOJ as Trump’s Political Weapon
Fifty-five percent of American adults believe President Donald Trump is utilizing federal law enforcement to target political enemies, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. The survey highlights a growing public perception that the Department of Justice has shifted from a neutral arbiter of law into a mechanism for presidential retribution.
Former GOP Strategist Predicts Universal Healthcare in US Within 20 Years
Stuart Stevens, a veteran Republican strategist who managed Mitt Romney’s 2012 presidential campaign, argues that a nationalized healthcare system is inevitable. During an MSNBC panel, he contended that the immense popularity of Medicare makes the eventual adoption of a universal model in the United States a matter of when, not if.
Trump Administration Files Third Criminal Charge Against James Comey
Former FBI Director James Comey faces a new criminal information filed by the Department of Justice, an action unsealed Monday just as a federal judge ruled that the administration acted unlawfully in firing Comey’s daughter, a prosecutor who previously handled the sex crimes case against Jeffrey Epstein.
House Democrats Denounce Federal Raid on Ilhan Omar's Home
A bloc of 175 House Democrats joined forces Monday to condemn the Department of Homeland Security’s search of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s Washington home. Lawmakers characterized the October 12 operation as a politically motivated attempt to influence the upcoming November 3 elections through the weaponization of federal law enforcement.
Injective Debuts GPU Rental Index with 10x Leverage
Injective has launched a perpetual futures market tracking the rental costs of five Nvidia GPU models, offering traders up to 10x leverage. The Super Intelligence Compute Index, or SICI, allows AI developers and infrastructure providers to hedge against volatility in computing power prices using USDC as margin.
Israel Blocks European Delegation From Visiting West Bank Olive Harvest
Israeli authorities on Monday barred a group of European legislators from entering the West Bank, effectively preventing them from observing the annual olive harvest. The delegation, which included parliamentarians from the UK, Scotland, and Spain, intended to support Palestinian farmers facing a surge in violent attacks by illegal settlers.
France Opens Criminal Probe Into Alleged Abuse of Gaza Flotilla Activists
French authorities have officially referred allegations of sexual violence, beatings, and systemic humiliation against French citizens to the public prosecutor. The move follows the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, an incident that has triggered a wave of international legal scrutiny and diplomatic condemnation.
UN Commission Report Details Systematic Crimes in Palestinian Territories
A UN-mandated commission of inquiry has released a 19-page report accusing Israeli forces of crimes against humanity, including extermination, torture, and sexual violence. The findings assert that genocidal acts in Gaza persist despite a nominal ceasefire, while systemic violence intensifies across the occupied West Bank.
Likud Ministers Press Netanyahu for Full West Bank Annexation
Fifteen Likud government ministers have formally urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to annex the entirety of the West Bank before the Knesset’s summer session concludes on July 27, citing emboldened support from U.S. President Donald Trump as the critical window for securing what they term "sovereignty."
Trump's Board of Peace Appoints Former Biden Official Amid Controversy
Seeking to project bipartisan legitimacy ahead of the midterm elections, Donald Trump's Board of Peace has tapped former Biden administration aide Shelley Greenspan to lead its external affairs. The appointment arrives as critics denounce the organization as a vehicle for corruption that ignores the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.
Kushner’s Gaza Master Plan Draws Sharp Criticism Over Gentrification
Jared Kushner unveiled a $25 billion redevelopment proposal for Gaza at Davos this Thursday, showcasing CGI-rendered luxury skyscrapers and data centers. The project, framed as a path to prosperity, faces intense backlash from critics who describe the vision as a sanitized attempt to gentrify land cleared by mass displacement.
Trump Pledges $10 Billion to 'Board of Peace' Amid Corruption Concerns
President Donald Trump announced a $10 billion U.S. contribution to his newly formed Board of Peace on Thursday, offering no clarity on the funding source or its intended use. The declaration immediately drew sharp condemnation from critics and lawmakers, who view the initiative as a potential instrument for federal graft.
Chainlink and Anchorage Bridge Institutional Assets to DeFi Lending
Institutions can now leverage assets held in qualified custody to access decentralized lending markets through Chainlink’s new CustodySync platform. By partnering with Anchorage Digital Bank, the initiative allows firms to maintain secure, off-chain collateral management while participating in automated on-chain loan operations and liquidations.