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Aptos announced that the initial token unlock schedule for core contributors and investors was officially completed on October 12, 2026. The four-year plan fully aligned with the schedule published at mainnet launch. Consequently, all tokens allocated to core contributors and investors during the initial distribution have been completely released, leaving no remaining tokens subject to unlocking.
Odaily News: Kostas Chalkias, Chief Cryptographer at Mysten Labs, the core development company behind Sui, announced that the Sui Devnet has completed testing of native quantum-resistant signature transactions. The latest version now supports ML-DSA-65 post-quantum signature verification, which will be used for transaction authorization of regular accounts in the future. Additionally, there are plans to introduce SLH-DSA-SHA2-128s signatures through Move smart contracts to provide protection for high-value asset vaults.Existing accounts will be able to derive quantum-resistant keys from their original mnemonics and update authorization keys through the address alias feature without needing to transfer assets. Sui plans to deploy quantum-resistant vaults to mainnet by the end of 2026 and introduce native ML-DSA-65 accounts to testnet, with the goal of achieving native account authentication on mainnet in Q1 2027. The specific timeline depends on security audits and testing results.
Odaily News: If Democrats win a majority in the House or Senate in the U.S. midterm elections, while it may not necessarily prevent the Trump administration from advancing deregulatory policies for Wall Street banks, prediction markets, and the crypto industry, it would gain stronger investigative and oversight tools.If Democrats control either chamber of Congress, they would have subpoena power, larger investigative teams, and the authority to compel government officials and corporate executives to appear at hearings. Wall Street financial institutions, crypto companies, and related regulatory agencies could face more scrutiny. It is reported that crypto industry figures are particularly watching whether Representative Sean Casten may wield greater influence after Democrats regain control of the House Financial Services Committee. Casten has previously pushed to strengthen crypto regulation and opposed the industry-backed CLARITY Act. (Reuters)
Odaily News: Crypto hardware manufacturer Ledger SAS is reviewing its consumer-facing device sales policies and processes. This follows reports that some hardware wallets were implanted with spyware, leading to the theft of approximately $90 million in cryptocurrency. Ledger Chief Technology Officer Charles Guillemet said on Tuesday that the company is also evaluating tamper-proof protections for its devices. He reminded users who suspect their devices have been tampered with to consult Ledger's published security guidelines before disassembling their hardware wallets themselves, and to send any suspicious devices to Ledger for further inspection.
Nick Johnson, founder of the Ethereum Name Service protocol ENS, has submitted an executable draft proposal requesting that the decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) approve the activation of ENSv2 on the Ethereum mainnet. Once the upgrade is approved, the original ENS registrar will pause new domain registrations, while existing domain holders will still be able to renew.ENSv2 will introduce a more flexible domain management and permissions architecture. After domain record synchronization is complete, new .eth registrations will migrate to the upgraded system, and new registrations on both systems may be paused for several hours during the transition; existing holders will not need to migrate, and their domains will remain fully functional. ENS Labs plans to transfer the remaining administrative permissions of the upgraded contracts to the DAO.The proposal is currently still in draft stage and needs to enter the on-chain DAO voting process. According to governance rules, an executable proposal must secure at least 1 million ENS tokens participating and a majority of support within a 7-day voting period. After approval, it must also undergo a timelock of at least two days. The voting date has not yet been announced. (Cointelegraph)
According to Wintermute's weekly market update, Federal Reserve meeting minutes showed most officials expected another rate hike by year-end, with rate cuts unmentioned, while the US 10-year Treasury yield reached multi-decade highs. Consequently, BTC fell 3.2% this week to around the $83,000 level, ETH dropped 7.0%, and the S&P 500 index rose 1.2% to an all-time high. US spot BTC ETFs recorded weekly net outflows of approximately $679 million, marking the largest single-week outflow since June; ETH ETFs saw outflows of $542 million. CoinGlass data indicates roughly $1.19 billion in liquidations within 24 hours near Thursday's low, with long positions accounting for $1.06 billion. ETH faced additional pressure from news that researchers associated with the Ethereum Foundation advised users to migrate to new addresses. BTC's market share rose to approximately 59.5%, representing the most prominent internal signal of the week. Wintermute noted that amid the Fed's inclination toward rate hikes, yields are unlikely to retreat in the short term. Renewed optimism for crypto markets requires simultaneously meeting two conditions: "stabilization of long-end rates" and "spot ETFs resuming net inflows." It advised closely monitoring Wednesday's September CPI data and earnings reports from financial institutions and AI-related companies this week.
According to the BIS Innovation Hub, Project Aurum Phase 2 has been officially released. Built upon the existing Aurum codebase, this project develops a privacy-preserving digital cash prototype aimed at helping central banks and policymakers better understand how Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) can address the dilemma between privacy protection and regulatory compliance in digital cash systems. The prototype adheres to "Privacy by Design" and "Privacy by Default" principles, striking a balance between complete anonymity and full transparency while providing customizable features to meet compliance and operational requirements. The project emphasizes that privacy protection must be embedded directly into the digital cash architecture through technical measures, rather than relying solely on institutional safeguards, thereby minimizing the unnecessary exposure of personal and transaction data and preserving system integrity. The report also indicates that relevant features can be flexibly adjusted according to varying policy orientations and risk appetites, offering a reference for central banks when formulating policies in the digital payments sector. Concurrently, BIS recommends that central banks further investigate the application potential of PETs across broader scenarios.
Odaily News: KuCoin Nigeria Limited has received Approval in Principle (AIP) from the Nigeria Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC Nigeria), granting it admission to the Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Program (ARIP). This approval does not constitute final registration, a license, or endorsement, nor does it authorize the company to commence operations, onboard customers, list digital assets, offer trading or P2P services, process fiat on/off-ramps, or custody customer assets; the company will not launch related business activities until all pre-commencement conditions are met and further written permission is obtained from SEC Nigeria.
Odaily News: European electronics retailer MediaMarkt's parent company MediaMarktSaturn has removed all Ledger products from its stores and online platform, stating that it is in contact with the manufacturer. The company said it takes this matter very seriously.X user Johannes claims that two Ledger wallets purchased from two different MediaMarkt stores both contained unauthorized cables and cellular modules. Ledger stated that the implants in question can transmit users' recovery phrases via cellular networks and is investigating reports beyond CryptoBilis.Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès said that a Ledger Flex he purchased at Singapore Changi Airport contained a spy implant. Ledger responded by saying users should refer to the latest CryptoBilis investigation update, but did not directly address the Singapore case, nor did it confirm whether tampered devices exist in Europe. (Cointelegraph)
Odaily News: Bitget has officially launched its rToken US stock transfer feature, currently supporting 3,000+ US stocks and ETFs. Users can transfer eligible stock assets from traditional brokerage accounts to Bitget, and upon arrival, the stocks will be automatically converted into spot US stock rTokens based on the corresponding share quantity. Bitget charges no fees throughout the entire transfer process.After transfer, the rTokens can be directly integrated into Bitget's Universal Exchange (UEX) ecosystem, where they can be used for wealth management, lending, margin, and other yield-generating products, enhancing the capital efficiency and use cases of stock assets. To coincide with the feature launch, Bitget has simultaneously introduced a reward campaign featuring a total of $1 million in SpaceX stock tokens (rSPCX). Users can earn corresponding SpaceX stock rewards based on their transfer amounts, with rewards distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Users can select the stocks and quantities they wish to transfer on the US stock transfer page and use the in-page reward calculator to view the estimated transfer amount and corresponding campaign rewards.Bitget CEO Gracy Chen stated: "This feature is designed to help investors consolidate stock assets scattered across different brokerages into a unified ecosystem without selling their existing holdings, enabling flexible allocation across asset classes."
according to an official announcement, Gate Card's automatic top-up feature has been comprehensively upgraded. It now connects spot accounts, Gate Money, Simple Earn, and stock accounts, supporting automatic transfers of 14 types of cryptocurrencies and tokenized stock assets. Users can customize the deduction order of accounts and assets, and when the card balance is insufficient, the top-up will be completed automatically, improving fund allocation efficiency and daily payment experience. Combined with the Gate Card points reward system, users can also use cryptocurrencies, gold-related assets, and tokenized stock assets redeemed through spending points for automatic top-ups, forming a complete closed loop of spending, points redemption, and asset utilization.Previously, Gate announced a partnership with Visa to launch a crypto-linked card, with plans to expand related services to more than 40 markets worldwide. Users can use digital assets for payments at online and offline merchants that accept Visa, further exploring everyday use cases for digital assets. Visa's digital payment network covers more than 200 countries and regions, with over 175 million merchant acceptance locations.This upgrade also enriches the integrated financial services scenarios of Gate Money. Gate Money integrates digital assets, fiat currency, stocks, ETFs, gold, bank accounts, and payment services into the Gate App, supporting eligible users in applying online for global bank electronic account services and completing fund receipts and payments, asset exchanges, and other operations. By connecting account funds, asset management, and consumer payments, Gate continues to expand the real-world application of digital assets, improving the service chain from account opening and fund management to asset allocation and daily spending.
Odaily News: AMC CEO Adam Aron has once again posted on X, stating that Robinhood claims to support the SEC's new rules regarding U.S. stock tokenization, and demanding that Robinhood clarify whether its international business will follow the same principles set forth by the SEC. He stated that if Robinhood's offshore business in Jersey does not comply with the relevant principles, it would constitute a distortion and mockery of the correct practices required by the SEC. In the original post, he repeatedly exclaimed "shame, shame, shame," expressing his contempt for Robinhood's refusal to respond directly to the relevant questions.
according to Lookonchain monitoring, BTW has risen more than 110x within 5 months after launching on Aster DEX. An address went long 130,578 BTW on Aster DEX with 4x leverage, with a position value of $238,000. It currently has an unrealized profit of $151,000, with a return rate of 253.40%.
Bitget has listed perpetual contracts for five popular Japanese stocks: MURATA (Murata Manufacturing), TAIYOYUDEN (Taiyo Yuden), TOYOTA (Toyota Motor), JPMUFG (Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group), and JPSONY (Sony Group), covering sectors including automotive manufacturing, financial services, and consumer entertainment. All contracts are settled in USDT, support up to 20x leverage, and enable 24/7 trading. As of now, Bitget supports 355 underlying assets for equity contracts.
former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès has publicly confirmed that a Ledger Flex purchased at Metapod in Singapore Changi Airport had a spy module implanted inside it. The device was bought by user Ben Yorke this summer and had never been used before being sent in for teardown due to suspicious scratches on its casing. Photos and videos of the teardown released by Karpelès show an additional circuit board and wiring hidden at the bottom of the device. It is a relatively new version of the implant, capable of eavesdropping on screen communications and other methods to steal users' seed phrases during setup. Previously, Ledger devices purchased through the Malaysian distributor CryptoBilis were also found to have been implanted, leading to the theft of over $86 million in assets. Devices purchased from official European distributors and in the Philippines have also been gradually discovered to show similar signs of implantation. The implants have progressively evolved from early hand-soldered modifications to more covert mass-produced circuit boards.
Odaily News — As Europe's top football leagues continue to heat up in the new season, trading activity on Gate Prediction Market for marquee fixtures keeps climbing. At 03:00 AM on October 14 (UTC+8), two high-profile UEFA Champions League league phase Matchday 2 fixtures will kick off simultaneously, with Arsenal vs. Lille and Atlético Madrid vs. Manchester United set to deliver blockbuster showdowns. Currently, Arsenal's win probability stands at 81%, Lille's at 6%, and a draw at 14%; Atlético Madrid's win probability stands at 49%, Manchester United's at 26%, and a draw at 25%. Prediction trading for major UEFA Champions League matchups is currently in full swing, and platform users are encouraged to head to the Gate App to participate in match predictions.Gate Prediction Market Points Campaign Season 8 has wrapped up successfully, with a points prize pool of 19,863.30 USDT, and the No. 1 on the leaderboard expected to receive 7,448.74 USDT. Meanwhile, Season 9 is now live. Users can participate in Gate Prediction Market trading to earn 100% winning scratch cards and points rewards, compete on the leaderboard to share the points prize pool, and have the chance to win a Super Lucky Grand Prize, 88,888 PTS, a cumulative grand prize pool, an iPhone Duo, and many more rewards.
According to an official Coinbase blog post, the Singapore Police Force Anti-Scam Center (ASC) released a first-half 2026 fraud and cybercrime briefing showing that cryptocurrency fraud losses in Singapore fell 43% year-over-year, dropping from S$114.9 million to S$65.5 million. The ASC credited this progress partly to enforcement actions by industry partners, which included blocking 47,500 mobile phone lines, 37,500 WhatsApp accounts, and 52,200 malicious websites, alongside investigations into more than 2,900 money mules and scammers, resulting in charges against approximately 470 individuals. Through four joint operations with the ASC, Coinbase’s Global Intelligence Team identified over 720 potential victims and assisted in intercepting more than S$18.9 million in potential losses.
According to reports, Bybit has announced the launch of a 20-day "Full Stocks Ahead" campaign with a total prize pool of 150,000 USDC to reward users trading US stocks and ETFs on Bybit. The event runs from today until October 31, covering its newly launched Bybit Stocks service, allowing eligible users to trade over 1,000 US stocks and ETFs via their Bybit accounts.
Odaily News: Bybit today added three stock perpetual contracts—Zcash ETF (ZCSHUSDT), Synopsys (SNPSUSDT), and GRAIL (GRALUSDT)—with leverage of up to 25x. A limited-time trading fee promotion is available during the launch period: 0% maker fee and 50% off taker fee.
According to an official announcement, Binance Futures will update the leverage and margin tiers for USDT-M perpetual contracts such as BLURUSDT, VELODROMEUSDT, MOVRUSDT, COOKIEUSDT, CVCUSDT, BICOUSDT, ARKUSDT, RAREUSDT, STXUSDT, JASMYUSDT, WIFUSDT, LSKUSDT, PTBUSDT, and LYNUSDT on October 16, 2026, at 14:30 (UTC+8). The update will be completed within one hour.