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Iranian Rial Hits Record Low, US Sanctions Target Digital Assets for First Time
According to Odaily, the Iranian rial hit a record low this week, with the open market exchange rate falling to approximately 2.02 million rials per US dollar on August 24, compared to around 1.53 million rials in the first quarter. During the same period, the US government launched "Operation Economic Exodus," adding more than 60 entities to the Treasury Department's blacklist and, for the first time, designating digital assets as a sanctionable category.State-controlled farms linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) control approximately 65% of Iran's Bitcoin mining capacity. Iranian miners have accounted for roughly 3% to 7% of global Bitcoin hashrate since 2019, with the mined Bitcoin valued at an estimated $1.35 billion to $3.15 billion at various stages.Iran legalized Bitcoin mining in 2019, allowing licensed operators to use industrial electricity at approximately $0.004 per kilowatt-hour and sell the mined tokens to the Central Bank of Iran. Chainalysis estimates that IRGC-affiliated wallets received over $3 billion in Q4 2025; Elliptic states that the Central Bank of Iran holds at least $507 million in USDT.The US Treasury sanctioned Nobitex, Wallex, Bitpin, and Ramzinex in June. Nobitex had processed more than half of Iran's digital asset inflows; in April, the US Treasury seized nearly $500 million in Iran-linked crypto assets. (Bitcoin.com News)
Morgan Stanley: CoreWeave Adds Record 500MW Capacity in Single Quarter, High Debt and Customer Concentration Weigh on Valuation
According to TechFlow Research, Morgan Stanley's August Q2 earnings report indicated that CoreWeave added 500MW of net active power in a single quarter, exceeding any quarter in history, more than three times year-over-year. Management reaffirmed the target of reaching at least 8GW before 2030. FY26 revenue guidance midpoint was raised 2% to $12.4 billion to $13.2 billion, ARR midpoint was raised 3% to $18.5 billion to $19.5 billion. The company raised full-year capital expenditure guidance midpoint by 12% to $35.5 billion to $39.0 billion, Q3 capital expenditure guidance is $11.5 billion to $13.5 billion, higher than the market expectation of $10 billion. Managed Inference Platform (managed inference platform) ARR grew from $1 million to over $100 million, expected to reach at least $250 million by year-end. The research report judges that Q2 adjusted operating margin was about 8%, higher than expected, but Q3 margin guidance of 5.8% to 7.2% is lower than market expectations, Q4 margin needs to increase significantly to achieve full-year guidance. Morgan Stanley expects CoreWeave FY27 operating margin to be 15.9%, FY28 to be 22.4%, free cash flow to remain negative until 2028, and debt is expected to increase to approximately $38 billion by the end of 2026. Morgan Stanley maintains Equal-weight (in line with the market) rating and $99 price target.
Goldman Sachs: IPO Surge Hits Record, Danger Signal Hasn't Flashed Yet
According to TechFlow Research, Goldman Sachs' July 20 Top of Mind report pointed out that U.S. IPO proceeds in 2026 have already exceeded $125 billion, breaking the full-year record of 2021, and are expected to exceed $200 billion for the full year. But the number of IPOs is only about 60, far lower than the 400 in 1999 and 250 in 2021 during bubble periods, mainly driven by a few mega-tech companies. Goldman Sachs Chief U.S. Equity Strategist Snider believes late-cycle warning signals have not yet appeared, the household sector has become net buyers, annualized IPO proceeds account for only about 1% of the S&P 500 market cap, and market absorption capacity is underestimated. University of Florida Professor Ritter pointed out that high issuance volume predicts low returns, but the signal accuracy is only slightly higher than random (about 52%). Acadian Fund Manager Lamont warned that the issuance wave is one of the "Four Horsemen" of bubbles, but may mark the beginning rather than the end of a bubble; currently, first-day gains do not show extreme speculation signals. All three experts believe that IPO volume is moderate, valuations have not reached bubble levels, first-day gains are not out of control, and true danger signals have not yet appeared. Snider expects company buybacks in 2026 to be about $1.3 trillion, enough to offset new supply. If the AI narrative or corporate earnings undergo a significant shift, market and IPO prospects will change accordingly.
SpaceX IPO Drives Record Tokenized Stock Trading, June On-Chain Volume Reaches $3.86 Billion
According to Odaily, driven by the hype surrounding SpaceX’s initial public offering (IPO), the tokenized stock market hit a record high for trading activity in June, with on-chain transaction volume reaching $3.86 billion, a 145% increase from May. Among the trades, tokenized SpaceX stocks accounted for $1.19 billion, representing approximately 31% of the total tokenized stock volume in June. The SPCX token launched by Backpack Securities became the most actively traded tokenized SpaceX stock product, with a single-month on-chain trading volume of $1.08 billion.Data indicates that this growth surge was primarily fueled by demand for SpaceX-related assets. Previously, SpaceX completed a $75 billion IPO, marking the largest IPO in history, and the company is valued at approximately $1.8 trillion on a fully diluted basis. Traditional popular assets such as Nvidia, Tesla, the S&P 500 ETF (SPY), and the Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQQ) remained actively traded, but none matched the market heat of tokenized SpaceX stocks. Additionally, the total market capitalization of the tokenized stock market rose to $1.53 billion in June, up 6.64% from the previous month, marking the 15th consecutive month of growth. (CoinDesk)
US IPO Boom Sets Record: H1 Financing Reaches $251 Billion, AI-Driven New Wave of Listings May Continue
according to market sources, data shows that U.S. IPO and stock issuance reached a record high in the first half of 2026, with total financing amounting to $251 billion. SpaceX's record-breaking listing was one of the main drivers. Investment bankers expect a stronger IPO pipeline in the third quarter, with AI-related companies serving as the core driving force. Multiple heavyweight companies, including Anthropic, are still expected to push forward with their listing processes. The market generally believes that AI capital expenditure and the high-valuation environment for tech stocks are jointly supporting the continuation of this IPO boom cycle.
STRC Perpetual Preferred Shares Record $1.1 Billion in Daily Trading Volume, Continuously Fueling the Engine for BTC Accumulation
Odaily News Bitcoin treasury company Strategy's perpetual preferred shares, STRC, recorded approximately $1.1 billion in trading volume on April 13, representing a nearly 47% increase from the previous record. This has become a core financing tool for the company to accelerate its Bitcoin accumulation. Strategy raises capital by selling preferred shares like STRC and uses the funds for high-frequency Bitcoin purchases.Data shows that Strategy recently purchased 13,927 BTC for approximately $1 billion, bringing its total holdings to 780,897 BTC. The related funds primarily came from the issuance of over 10 million STRC shares. Within the overall capital plan, STRC, along with STRK, STRF, STRD, and common stock financing, constitutes its "42/42" financing framework. The goal is to raise $84 billion by 2027 for continuous Bitcoin purchases. Current market views suggest that STRC is gradually becoming the dominant instrument within this financing system. (The Block)
Analyst: HYPE Sets Record with $16.2 Billion in Single-Day Binance Spot Trading Volume
Odaily reports: Crypto analyst Darkfost posted that HYPE's spot trading volume on Binance yesterday hit an all-time high of $16.2 billion, far exceeding the platform's monthly average daily trading volume of approximately $3.6 billion. Driven by this, HYPE's price rose from $81 to $97, a single-day gain of about 24%. The surge in trading volume is related to the announcement of a partnership between TradeXYZ and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The two parties plan to launch a 24/7 perpetual futures market in the United States built on Hyperliquid's technical infrastructure, covering equities, commodities, foreign exchange, and cryptocurrencies, subject to regulatory approval.Under the arrangement, ICE will operate the regulated market, while TradeXYZ will handle market design and implementation. The news was subsequently shared by Stanley Druckenmiller in his first-ever post on X. Darkfost noted that the news was quickly priced in by the market, but it was not entirely without warning—Trump had previously stated that Mike Selig, chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is working to bring Hyperliquid into the U.S. market in a compliant and legal manner.
Crypto M&A Hits Record High Despite Stalled Clarity Act
Despite the U.S. Senate shelving the Clarity Act, cryptocurrency M&A activity has still hit a record high. Deal parties are assessing the actual impact of regulatory uncertainty on existing transactions.
CFTC Clarifies That Commodity Firms Can Invest in Tokenized Assets and Use Blockchain for Record-Keeping
Odaily News: The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has clarified that commodity firms will not face penalties for allocating investor funds to tokenized assets.The CFTC also noted that the existing regulatory framework allows institutions to use blockchain technology to maintain official records. (CoinDesk)
Bitget's RWA Protocol Reality's Nvidia Single-Day Trading Volume Exceeds $38 Million, Hitting a Record High
According to Odaily, the latest data from Reality shows that trading activity for its Nvidia stock token (rNVDA) has surged, with single-day trading volume reaching $38.86 million, setting a new high since its launch.It is reported that rTokens, identified by the letter "r" plus the stock ticker (e.g., rNVDA for Nvidia), are issued by Bitget's licensed RWA protocol Reality. Through a partnership with compliant brokerage Alpaca, they connect directly to global liquidity pools including Nasdaq and the NYSE. Their features include: 1:1 reserve backing of underlying assets held by licensed custodians, stock dividends distributed 1:1 in token form, support for synchronous mapping of corporate actions (such as stock splits and reverse splits), and positions usable as joint margin for Bitget's Unified Account and USDT-margined futures, allowing users to flexibly manage their funds while holding global stock assets.
AI Wealth Wave Continues: Global Billionaire Count Reaches Record High of 3,795
Odaily News According to the latest report released by wealth intelligence firm Altrata, the number of billionaires worldwide surged to a record high in 2025, reaching 3,795—an increase of 8.2%, the strongest growth in five years. Rising stock markets, monetary stimulus policies, and the artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom have driven rapid wealth accumulation among the ultra-rich.The total wealth of billionaires grew by 12.8% in 2025, hitting a record $15.1 trillion—equivalent to nearly a quarter of the total market capitalization of the S&P 500. This marks the third consecutive year of accelerated wealth growth among billionaires, with the average billionaire now holding $4 billion in assets. In reality, however, the median net worth of billionaires stands at nearly $2 billion, reflecting the highly concentrated distribution of wealth among a small group of "super-billionaires."By region, North America saw the fastest growth in billionaire population at 11.6%, outpacing all other regions and reaching 1,337 individuals (35% of the global total). Europe recorded its second consecutive year of growth, with the number of billionaires rising nearly 8% to 1,081 (28% of the global total). Asia ranked as the third-largest region for billionaires, with an increase of 6.5% to 881 individuals.The report noted that since 2023, the AI investment boom has been one of the most significant drivers of global billionaire wealth creation, with its impact becoming even more pronounced in 2025 and the first half of 2026. Investor enthusiasm for generative AI, large language models, cloud computing, and AI software has attracted unprecedented capital, driving substantial market value revaluations across many tech companies. Since billionaire wealth is typically concentrated in corporate equity, founders and major shareholders of the world's leading tech companies have emerged as the biggest beneficiaries of the AI-driven tech stock rally, which has directly translated into significant growth in personal net worth. (The Paper)
Compound Finance Approves Record $52 Million Budget, Pivots to Institutional Clients
Odaily News: Decentralized lending protocol Compound Finance has completed a leadership overhaul and approved a record $52 million budget. The protocol's total value locked has fallen from a peak of $12 billion in 2021 to $1.2 billion, and it is now seeking to restore growth. Compound Finance is pivoting to serve institutional clients, developing real-world asset products, partner integration solutions, and credit infrastructure to meet the compliance and technical standards of traditional finance. Industry executives say Compound Finance's new leadership team and substantial budget align with the broader shift within the decentralized finance sector toward serving financial institutions. The sector's overall assets had previously declined due to market weakness and security breach incidents. (CoinDesk)
Analyst: HYPE Sets Record with $16.2 Billion in Single-Day Binance Spot Trading Volume
Odaily reports: Crypto analyst Darkfost posted that HYPE's spot trading volume on Binance yesterday hit an all-time high of $16.2 billion, far exceeding the platform's monthly average daily trading volume of approximately $3.6 billion. Driven by this, HYPE's price rose from $81 to $97, a single-day gain of about 24%. The surge in trading volume is related to the announcement of a partnership between TradeXYZ and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The two parties plan to launch a 24/7 perpetual futures market in the United States built on Hyperliquid's technical infrastructure, covering equities, commodities, foreign exchange, and cryptocurrencies, subject to regulatory approval.Under the arrangement, ICE will operate the regulated market, while TradeXYZ will handle market design and implementation. The news was subsequently shared by Stanley Druckenmiller in his first-ever post on X. Darkfost noted that the news was quickly priced in by the market, but it was not entirely without warning—Trump had previously stated that Mike Selig, chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is working to bring Hyperliquid into the U.S. market in a compliant and legal manner.
Analyst: Binance Ethereum Reserves Hit 6-Month Low, Single-Day Withdrawal Transactions Hit Record High
CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost stated that the cryptocurrency market has recently entered a short-term correction phase, with the total market capitalization of altcoins excluding Bitcoin (Total2) shrinking by over $110 billion within three days; Ethereum (ETH) alone fell by 11%, erasing more than $38 billion in market value. Despite the price pullback, investors continue to accumulate and withdraw Ethereum. During this period, ETH reserves on Binance dropped from 3.57 million coins to 3.47 million coins, reaching a six-month low—a decrease of nearly 11.5% compared to the 3.92 million coins held in August. Meanwhile, withdrawal activity on the Binance platform surged significantly, with over 320,000 ETH withdrawal transactions recorded on October 6 alone, setting a new all-time high.
Record single inflow since inception, Morgan Stanley's MSBT ETF receives 1,100 Bitcoin
Odaily reports, according to Onchain Lens monitoring, 3 hours ago, Morgan Stanley's MSBT Bitcoin ETF received 1,100 Bitcoin from Coinbase Prime, worth approximately $93.89 million, marking the largest single inflow since the fund's inception.
Ripple RLUSD Stablecoin Supply Hits Record High, Ethereum Holdings Surpass XRP Ledger
According to Bitcoin.com News, Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD reached a historical high of $2.442 billion in supply this week, up approximately 41% from $1.72 billion a month ago. Notably, the new supply has primarily flowed into Ethereum rather than the XRP Ledger. Ethereum currently holds $1.37 billion compared to the XRP Ledger’s $1.05 billion, marking a complete reversal from July when the XRP Ledger accounted for 58.9% of the total. Of the roughly $840 million in new supply added since July, Ethereum absorbed the vast majority.
Bitcoin Short-Term Holder Whales See Record Unrealized Profits of $9.07 Billion
Odaily News - The unrealized profits of Bitcoin short-term holder whales reached $9.07 billion on September 4, setting a new all-time high since this metric began being recorded in 2016. The figure fell to $7.51 billion on September 5, still ranking among the top five highest readings during the observation period.Unrealized profits reflect the difference between an asset's current market value and its on-chain cost basis, and do not indicate that holders have sold or realized those gains. Short-term holders typically refer to Bitcoin that has been recently transferred and held for no more than 155 days, with the metric further focusing on large-scale holders.On September 7, Bitcoin traded in the $79,300 to $79,500 range at one point, reaching an intraday high of $80,537 before slipping below $79,000, putting pressure on the immediate support level near $79,013. If that level fails to hold, the next support zone lies between $76,300 and $77,000. (Bitcoin.com News)
Iranian Rial Hits Record Low, US Sanctions Target Digital Assets for First Time
According to Odaily, the Iranian rial hit a record low this week, with the open market exchange rate falling to approximately 2.02 million rials per US dollar on August 24, compared to around 1.53 million rials in the first quarter. During the same period, the US government launched "Operation Economic Exodus," adding more than 60 entities to the Treasury Department's blacklist and, for the first time, designating digital assets as a sanctionable category.State-controlled farms linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) control approximately 65% of Iran's Bitcoin mining capacity. Iranian miners have accounted for roughly 3% to 7% of global Bitcoin hashrate since 2019, with the mined Bitcoin valued at an estimated $1.35 billion to $3.15 billion at various stages.Iran legalized Bitcoin mining in 2019, allowing licensed operators to use industrial electricity at approximately $0.004 per kilowatt-hour and sell the mined tokens to the Central Bank of Iran. Chainalysis estimates that IRGC-affiliated wallets received over $3 billion in Q4 2025; Elliptic states that the Central Bank of Iran holds at least $507 million in USDT.The US Treasury sanctioned Nobitex, Wallex, Bitpin, and Ramzinex in June. Nobitex had processed more than half of Iran's digital asset inflows; in April, the US Treasury seized nearly $500 million in Iran-linked crypto assets. (Bitcoin.com News)
2026 DeFi Price Manipulation Attacks Reach 43, Surpassing Full-Year Record Set in 2022
Odaily News: As of October 21, 43 price manipulation attacks have been recorded in the DeFi sector in 2026, surpassing the previous all-time annual high of 27 set in 2022. Total related losses amount to approximately $199 million, lower than the loss scale in some years, with the Tectonic case accounting for about $125 million. Of the remaining 42 incidents, 32 involved individual losses of less than $1 million.
Compound Finance Approves Record $52 Million Budget, Pivots to Institutional Clients
Odaily News: Decentralized lending protocol Compound Finance has completed a leadership overhaul and approved a record $52 million budget. The protocol's total value locked has fallen from a peak of $12 billion in 2021 to $1.2 billion, and it is now seeking to restore growth. Compound Finance is pivoting to serve institutional clients, developing real-world asset products, partner integration solutions, and credit infrastructure to meet the compliance and technical standards of traditional finance. Industry executives say Compound Finance's new leadership team and substantial budget align with the broader shift within the decentralized finance sector toward serving financial institutions. The sector's overall assets had previously declined due to market weakness and security breach incidents. (CoinDesk)
Cryptocurrency Hacks Set Record in First Half of 2026, Losses Exceed $1 Billion
In the first half of 2026, losses from hacker attacks on cryptocurrency projects have exceeded $1 billion, with the number of verified attack incidents reaching a record high for the same period in history, described as "the half-year with the most hacker attacks on record." However, in terms of value, overall losses remain lower than the same period last year, mainly because a $1.5 billion attack incident occurred at Bybit in 2025, raising the baseline.
Analyst: HYPE Sets Record with $16.2 Billion in Single-Day Binance Spot Trading Volume
Odaily reports: Crypto analyst Darkfost posted that HYPE's spot trading volume on Binance yesterday hit an all-time high of $16.2 billion, far exceeding the platform's monthly average daily trading volume of approximately $3.6 billion. Driven by this, HYPE's price rose from $81 to $97, a single-day gain of about 24%. The surge in trading volume is related to the announcement of a partnership between TradeXYZ and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The two parties plan to launch a 24/7 perpetual futures market in the United States built on Hyperliquid's technical infrastructure, covering equities, commodities, foreign exchange, and cryptocurrencies, subject to regulatory approval.Under the arrangement, ICE will operate the regulated market, while TradeXYZ will handle market design and implementation. The news was subsequently shared by Stanley Druckenmiller in his first-ever post on X. Darkfost noted that the news was quickly priced in by the market, but it was not entirely without warning—Trump had previously stated that Mike Selig, chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is working to bring Hyperliquid into the U.S. market in a compliant and legal manner.
Setting a World Record: Sui Achieves Verified Throughput of 40,614,180 Transactions Per Second
Odaily News: Sui posted on X platform that it achieved a throughput of 40,614,180 transactions per second on-site at Sui Basecamp, setting a world record, with the data independently analyzed by CertiK. AI agents completed payments, interactions, and chats in programmable tunnels, with transactions executed off-chain and settled on Sui. Sui stated it is ready to support the agent economy.
Bitget's RWA Protocol Reality's Nvidia Single-Day Trading Volume Exceeds $38 Million, Hitting a Record High
According to Odaily, the latest data from Reality shows that trading activity for its Nvidia stock token (rNVDA) has surged, with single-day trading volume reaching $38.86 million, setting a new high since its launch.It is reported that rTokens, identified by the letter "r" plus the stock ticker (e.g., rNVDA for Nvidia), are issued by Bitget's licensed RWA protocol Reality. Through a partnership with compliant brokerage Alpaca, they connect directly to global liquidity pools including Nasdaq and the NYSE. Their features include: 1:1 reserve backing of underlying assets held by licensed custodians, stock dividends distributed 1:1 in token form, support for synchronous mapping of corporate actions (such as stock splits and reverse splits), and positions usable as joint margin for Bitget's Unified Account and USDT-margined futures, allowing users to flexibly manage their funds while holding global stock assets.
U.S. Diesel Prices Hit Record Highs, California Average Exceeds $8.40 per Gallon
According to The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter), U.S. diesel prices have hit another record high, with a national average price of $6.45 per gallon, up 40 cents from last week and over $1 higher than last month, marking a cumulative increase of 84% since January. California’s diesel average is even higher at $8.40 per gallon, setting a historic record for the highest average price in the United States. Meanwhile, market expectations for an October rate hike have also risen to new heights. Analysts point out that the ExxonMobil refinery in Illinois has not yet returned to full production following a power outage on September 13, further exacerbating supply pressures. Soaring diesel prices have been passed down to transportation, food, and various commodity costs, significantly increasing operating pressures for independent truck drivers.
Record Central Bank Gold Purchases, LME Copper Prices Hit New Highs, and Middle East Developments
The People's Bank of China increased its gold holdings in August to a single-month record high, and Huawei released its next-generation chips. LME copper prices broke through a record of $14,533, the Japanese yen surged sharply, and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continued to escalate.
AI Wealth Wave Continues: Global Billionaire Count Reaches Record High of 3,795
Odaily News According to the latest report released by wealth intelligence firm Altrata, the number of billionaires worldwide surged to a record high in 2025, reaching 3,795—an increase of 8.2%, the strongest growth in five years. Rising stock markets, monetary stimulus policies, and the artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom have driven rapid wealth accumulation among the ultra-rich.The total wealth of billionaires grew by 12.8% in 2025, hitting a record $15.1 trillion—equivalent to nearly a quarter of the total market capitalization of the S&P 500. This marks the third consecutive year of accelerated wealth growth among billionaires, with the average billionaire now holding $4 billion in assets. In reality, however, the median net worth of billionaires stands at nearly $2 billion, reflecting the highly concentrated distribution of wealth among a small group of "super-billionaires."By region, North America saw the fastest growth in billionaire population at 11.6%, outpacing all other regions and reaching 1,337 individuals (35% of the global total). Europe recorded its second consecutive year of growth, with the number of billionaires rising nearly 8% to 1,081 (28% of the global total). Asia ranked as the third-largest region for billionaires, with an increase of 6.5% to 881 individuals.The report noted that since 2023, the AI investment boom has been one of the most significant drivers of global billionaire wealth creation, with its impact becoming even more pronounced in 2025 and the first half of 2026. Investor enthusiasm for generative AI, large language models, cloud computing, and AI software has attracted unprecedented capital, driving substantial market value revaluations across many tech companies. Since billionaire wealth is typically concentrated in corporate equity, founders and major shareholders of the world's leading tech companies have emerged as the biggest beneficiaries of the AI-driven tech stock rally, which has directly translated into significant growth in personal net worth. (The Paper)
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Odaily reports: Crypto analyst Darkfost posted that HYPE's spot trading volume on Binance yesterday hit an all-time high of $16.2 billion, far exceeding the platform's monthly average daily trading volume of approximately $3.6 billion. Driven by this, HYPE's price rose from $81 to $97, a single-day gain of about 24%. The surge in trading volume is related to the announcement of a partnership between TradeXYZ and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The two parties plan to launch a 24/7 perpetual futures market in the United States built on Hyperliquid's technical infrastructure, covering equities, commodities, foreign exchange, and cryptocurrencies, subject to regulatory approval.Under the arrangement, ICE will operate the regulated market, while TradeXYZ will handle market design and implementation. The news was subsequently shared by Stanley Druckenmiller in his first-ever post on X. Darkfost noted that the news was quickly priced in by the market, but it was not entirely without warning—Trump had previously stated that Mike Selig, chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is working to bring Hyperliquid into the U.S. market in a compliant and legal manner.
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2026 DeFi Price Manipulation Attacks Reach 43, Surpassing Full-Year Record Set in 2022
Odaily News: As of October 21, 43 price manipulation attacks have been recorded in the DeFi sector in 2026, surpassing the previous all-time annual high of 27 set in 2022. Total related losses amount to approximately $199 million, lower than the loss scale in some years, with the Tectonic case accounting for about $125 million. Of the remaining 42 incidents, 32 involved individual losses of less than $1 million.
Abraxas Capital Hits New Record With $193 Million in Cumulative Perpetual Contract Profits on Hyperliquid
According to HyperliquidNews, the Abraxas Capital wallet hit an all-time high in perpetual contract PnL on Hyperliquid, with cumulative profits reaching $193 million. However, these profits do not stem purely from directional trading, as its positions have been hedged using spot assets. The Abraxas Capital wallet currently holds approximately $207.445 million in USDC, has generated a cumulative trading volume of $5.43 billion, and maintains open position sizes of roughly $725 million. Additionally, the relevant wallet holds significant positions in BTC, ETH, and SOL on the Hyperliquid platform.
Bernstein: Data Center Pipeline at 456GW, Shelved Capacity Hits Record 51.7GW
According to Chaoxiang Research, a Bernstein research report dated October 11, 2026 states that the September data center project pipeline reached 456 gigawatts (GW), up 52 GW month-over-month, representing a 13% increase; capacity under construction stands at 79.9 GW, up 7 GW month-over-month; shelved capacity reached 51.7 GW, setting a record high and accounting for 11% of the pipeline; 27 states are currently restricting or considering restrictions on new data center construction. Bernstein assesses that AI-driven data center construction demand continues to expand, while local opposition and approval constraints are simultaneously accumulating. The firm remains bullish on the electrical equipment sector, maintaining Outperform ratings on Eaton, Hubbell, Quanta Services, Legence, Jacobs, Forgent, Trimble, and United Rentals, with target prices of $534, $584, $775, $103, $163, $48, $73, and $1,317, respectively.
Hedge Funds' Net Exposure to the US Tech "Magnificent Seven" Rises to 22%, Setting a Record High
According to The Kobeissi Letter, investor bullish sentiment toward large-cap tech stocks has reached all-time highs. Hedge funds' aggregate net exposure to the U.S. "Magnificent Seven" has climbed to 22%, setting a new record. This figure has surged by 7 percentage points since July, marking the largest three-month increase since 2023 and surpassing the previous peak of 21% set in June 2024 (compared to a low of just 8% during the 2022 bear market).