Hyperliquid: Kraken Parent Payward Plans to Become First CFTC-Regulated HIP-3* Deployer
Hyperliquid announced that Kraken parent Payward plans to become the first CFTC-regulated HIP-3* deployer, using Hyperliquid infrastructure to offer perpetual futures markets to U.S. clients. Subject to regulatory approval, Payward's CFTC-regulated DCM and DCO, Bitnomial, would serve as the deployer, managing the markets and clearing and settling contracts, while its CFTC-registered FCM, NinjaTrader Clearing, would carry client accounts. HIP-3* will introduce optional onchain allowlists for permissioned markets without affecting existing HIP-3 markets. The initial version is available on testnet, with specifications subject to change.
Ethereum Delays Glamsterdam Hoodi Fork Over EIP-8037 and EIP-8038 Risks
Ethereum researcher Toni Wahrstätter said the planned Glamsterdam fork on the Hoodi testnet has been delayed after ChainSecurity identified compatibility risks in EIP-8037 and EIP-8038. The gas changes could break contracts that assume gas usage only decreases or cause failed sub-calls to behave unexpectedly. ChainSecurity has found 13 real-world cases, and developers are reviewing whether the upgrade specification needs changes.
CZ Attends Nasdaq Bell-Ringing Ceremony for World's Largest Corporate BNB Treasury Firm
Nasdaq-listed BNB Standard Corporation (NASDAQ: BNC) rang the opening bell at Nasdaq's MarketSite in Times Square, New York, to mark its rebranding and the appointment of Alex Odagiu as CEO. Formerly known as CEA Industries, the company officially changed its name on September 29. Its business includes managing a corporate BNB treasury, and it plans to operate a validator node on BNB Chain. The company claims to hold the world's largest corporate BNB treasury.
Akash Network selects Solana for blockchain migration
Akash Network said it has selected Solana as the destination for its planned blockchain migration. The decentralized GPU and AI compute network currently runs its own Cosmos SDK-based chain, but previously said it intends to move to a shared-security architecture to reduce network maintenance costs and the capital burden associated with AKT staking. Solana and Ethereum had both been under consideration before Akash made its final choice.
Keystone Breach Exposed 25,964 Purchase Records and Compromised Device Verification Key
Keystone said its latest investigation found that attackers obtained a WebAuth device-authentication key through the website breach, potentially allowing counterfeit hardware wallets to pass official authenticity checks. The company will destroy 18,835 unsold devices using the old key, pause unshipped orders and switch new production to a replacement key. The incident also affected 25,964 purchase records and 12,873 incomplete checkout records, while Keystone said seed phrases, private keys and transaction signing were not compromised.
Galaxy: Bitcoin bear market ended in June, accumulation phase underway
Galaxy Research said Bitcoin’s bear market ended in June 2026 and the asset is now in an accumulation phase, with BTC closing above its 50-week moving average for five consecutive weeks. Monthly transfers from coins held for more than five years have fallen to about 34,000 BTC from 67,000 in 2024, suggesting reduced selling pressure from long-term holders. Galaxy said the bullish view would weaken if Bitcoin falls below its roughly $76,540 50-week moving average and fails to reclaim it within a month.
S&P Global acquires OpenZeppelin to boost digital asset risk capabilities
S&P Global has completed its acquisition of blockchain security firm OpenZeppelin for an undisclosed amount. The deal is intended to strengthen S&P Global’s digital asset and smart contract risk capabilities. OpenZeppelin will continue to operate independently under founder Demian Brener, while its open-source smart contract libraries will remain freely available.
BitMine acquires 10,452 ETH, total holdings reach 6,051,933 ETH
BitMine said it acquired 10,452 ETH over the past week, bringing total holdings to 6,051,933 ETH, or about 4.95% of Ethereum’s supply. The company also repurchased 2.04 million shares at an average price of $22.48; its 2026 buybacks now total 22.9 million shares, or about $399.6 million. BitMine has 5.23 million ETH staked and reported total crypto, cash, marketable securities and other investments of about $15 billion.
Strive opens $1B ATM program for SATS preferred stock, may fund Bitcoin purchases
According to an SEC filing, Strive entered into an at-the-market sales agreement with Cantor Fitzgerald, Barclays and five other firms to sell up to $1 billion of its Series A perpetual preferred stock, SATS. The shares carry a 15% annual cumulative dividend rate based on a $100 liquidation preference. Strive said net proceeds may be used for general corporate purposes, including Bitcoin purchases, working capital, income-generating investments and repurchases of common or preferred stock.
Singapore Gulf Bank's parent appoints Revolut chairman to advisory board
Asia Gulf Holdings, parent of Bahrain-licensed Singapore Gulf Bank, appointed Revolut Group chairman Martin Gilbert and former Singapore minister Maliki Osman to its Global Advisory Board. Gilbert will advise on investment strategy and asset management across Asia and the Middle East, while Osman will focus on geopolitics and government relations.
MEXC winds down Netherlands, expands restricted-market list
MEXC Lacks MiCA Authorization, Winds Down Netherlands as Restricted-Market List Expands MEXC said it does not hold MiCA authorization in the EU and EEA and is winding down services in the Netherlands, with final offboarding scheduled for November 16. The exchange is also discontinuing services for users in Russia and Belarus. Separately, its User Agreement currently lists 13 prohibited jurisdictions, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, Mainland China, Malaysia and Kazakhstan.
Ethereum ICO Whale Moves 5,000 ETH After Holding for Around 11 Years, Sends 1,500 ETH to Exchanges
According to EmberCN, an Ethereum ICO whale transferred 5,000 ETH within two hours, including 1,500 ETH worth approximately $3.45M to centralized exchanges. The whale acquired 100,000 ETH in 2015 at $0.311 each, costing approximately $31K, and sold 50,000 ETH in 2016 at $5.47 each for approximately $274K. The remaining 50,000 ETH had been held until these transfers began.
Highlight Clip: Michael Saylor: Digital Credit Is Our Product, MSTR Is Just a Byproduct
Michael Saylor: Digital Credit Is Our Product, MSTR Is Just a Byproduct On October 20, 2026, Michael Saylor explained in an interview with Schwab Network that Strategy converts Bitcoin into dividend-paying digital credit products to meet the cash flow needs of a different group of investors. He said supporting these products' prices and bringing them back to par allows the company to continue issuing them and command a premium to net asset value, which is why Strategy uses capital to buy back preferred stock. If the credit business doesn't work, Strategy is simply a Bitcoin holding company.
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