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The rupee traded in a narrow range and edged up 10 paise to 96.65 against US dollar in early trade on Thursday on likely intervention by the Reserve Bank of India. Forex traders said …

The rupee traded in a narrow range and edged up 10 paise to 96.65 against US dollar in early trade on Thursday on likely intervention by the Reserve Bank of India. Forex traders said rupee is under pressure amid persistent macroeconomic headwinds, including global dollar strength (DXY trading near multi-month highs), elevated Brent crude prices hovering near $102 per barrel. Moreover, relentless foreign fund outflows as well as fall in forex reserves by $50 billion in just three weeks from the high of $786 billion in September dented investor sentiments further. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 96.71, then gained some ground to touch 96.65, registering a rise of 10 paise over its previous close. On Wednesday, the rupee closed at 96.75 against the American currency. "Strong corporate importer demand for dollars together with safe-haven capital shifts overpowered the RBI's hawkish policy stance, driving USD/INR higher through the afternoon until routine state-run bank interventions helped stem further losses," said Anil Kumar Bhansali Head of Treasury and Executive Director Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP. Forex traders said investors will wait for RBI to take action against speculation on the USD/INR pair with the Governor assuring to help in finding rupee to its true value which is undervalued presently. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading at 102.25, higher by 0.01 per cent. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading higher by 2.17 per cent at $102.37 per barrel in futures trade amid concerns over disruptions to crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. "The main reason for the rebound in crude oil prices is persistent concern over West Asia supply and shipping disruptions, particularly with attacks on tankers in the Gulf and around the Strait of Hormuz intensifying," Bhansali said. Sensex declined 264.97 points to 72,408.15 in early trade, while Nifty fell 87.50 points to 22,507.65. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹6,121.37 crore on a net basis on Wednesday, according to exchange data.

AI anxiety has reached new heights recently, with tech CEOs warning of safety risks and job losses. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told Axios that the technology could make up to half of all entry-level …

AI anxiety has reached new heights recently, with tech CEOs warning of safety risks and job losses. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told Axios that the technology could make up to half of all entry-level white-collar jobs redundant and cause a 10 to 20% spike in u… AI anxiety has reached new heights recently, with tech CEOs warning of safety risks and job losses. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told Axios that the technology could make up to half of all entry-level …

Ethereum’s recent Glamsterdam test on the Sepolia testnet is drawing attention after achieving block gas limits close to 200 million, following a significant upgrade. The testnet’s gas limit increase from approximately 60 million to …

Ethereum’s recent Glamsterdam test on the Sepolia testnet is drawing attention after achieving block gas limits close to 200 million, following a significant upgrade. The testnet’s gas limit increase from approximately 60 million to 200 million marks a substantial step in evaluating Ethereum’s capacity to handle larger transaction volumes. This development is part of an ongoing effort to boost Ethereum’s Layer-1 transaction throughput while testing validator performance under greater operational loads. The upgrade has not yet been activated on the Ethereum mainnet, and the outcome of these tests could influence future decisions on scaling the network. Key Takeaways The Glamsterdam upgrade on Sepolia testnet appears to test Ethereum’s ability to process larger block sizes, suggesting potential for increased network capacity. Market pricing suggests that the technical progress in the test is consistent with a positive outlook for Ethereum’s potential to scale, though mainnet activation has not been confirmed. The current market odds for Ethereum reaching higher price targets in October remain relatively low, indicating some caution among market participants. What to Watch Observers will be keenly watching for any announcements regarding a potential timeline for the Glamsterdam upgrade on the Ethereum mainnet. This could provide a clearer picture of Ethereum’s scaling roadmap and influence market sentiments further. Additionally, any updates from the Ethereum Foundation or core developers on the test results could impact market expectations. Developments in Ethereum’s Layer-1 capacity and validator performance may significantly sway market pricing as the network continues to evolve.

The proposed fund would trade on Nasdaq under the ticker WINK and charge a fraction of what Grayscale's rival Zcash product costs Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss used the stage at Token2049 in Singapore to …

The proposed fund would trade on Nasdaq under the ticker WINK and charge a fraction of what Grayscale's rival Zcash product costs Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss used the stage at Token2049 in Singapore to promote a proposed spot Zcash ETF. The fund comes from Winklevoss Asset Services, a newly formed issuer. The pitch arrives one day after the paperwork. A preliminary S-1 registration statement went to the US Securities and Exchange Commission on October 6, 2026. An S-1 is the formal document a company files to register securities with the SEC. A preliminary one means the process has started, not finished. What the Winklevoss Zcash ETF would look like The proposed fund would list on Nasdaq under the ticker WINK. It is structured as a spot product. The fund would hold ZEC, the native token of the Zcash network, directly rather than tracking it through futures or other derivatives. Investors would get price exposure to the token without managing wallets or private keys themselves. The annual sponsor fee is set at 0.25%. That fee matters because a rival already exists. Grayscale’s Zcash ETF, which trades as ZCSH, charges 2.5%, ten times as much. Advertisement For a quick sense of scale, consider a hypothetical $10,000 position held for a year. At 0.25%, the fee works out to $25. At 2.5%, it comes to $250. Custody would stay in the family. Gemini Trust Company, an affiliate of the Winklevoss twins, is slated to hold the fund’s ZEC in cold storage. The news moving money, markets, and the world—before your day starts. Daily. Free. Join 34,000+ readers across crypto, finance, and policy. Email address Subscribe free We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe anytime. The filing also names Cypherpunk Technologies as the Zcash Ecosystem Partner. That role involves assisting with information about the protocol and with coinholder voting. The Winklevoss Capital Fund has expressed non-binding interest in buying up to $100 million of shares after the ETF launches. Privacy takes center stage in Singapore Tyler Winklevoss spoke at the conference on October 7. His theme was the growing value of privacy in digital assets. Zcash is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency, built for users who would rather not broadcast every transaction to the world. The Winklevoss connection to the asset is not new. The twins were early adopters of Zcash. Gemini was the first licensed exchange to offer ZEC trading. The competitive backdrop The Winklevoss proposal is the third US filing for a spot Zcash ETF. Grayscale got there first. Its ZCSH product launched on August 25, 2026. After its first month, it had drawn over $233 million in inflows and held nearly $890 million in assets. ZEC itself has performed strongly in 2026, carried by rising interest in privacy-focused assets. What this means for investors and the market The most direct implication is a potential fee war. Grayscale’s ZCSH has the head start and the assets. The Winklevoss fund, if approved, would counter with a far cheaper sponsor fee. The Winklevoss setup carries a particular kind of concentration. The sponsor, the custodian and a potential anchor buyer all sit within the twins’ orbit. The $100 million expression of interest is meaningful as a signal. It is not a guarantee of day-one demand. Non-binding interest can change, and the fund still needs to clear the SEC before any shares trade. A preliminary S-1 is an opening move. Amendments, questions from regulators and exchange listing steps typically follow before launch.

India's consumer inflation is anticipated to rise as energy costs increased significantly during September. Brent crude surpassed $100 a barrel, contributing to higher inflation alongside rising food prices. The Reserve Bank of India raised …

India's consumer inflation is anticipated to rise as energy costs increased significantly during September. Brent crude surpassed $100 a barrel, contributing to higher inflation alongside rising food prices. The Reserve Bank of India raised its key repo rate … Bengaluru: India's consumer inflation likely accelerated in September, moving closer to the upper end of the Reserve Bank of India's 2%-6% target range as higher energy costs compounded pressure from…

The team unstaked 3.75 million HYPE and sent 1.875 million to OTC wallets, its largest token distribution yet Hyperliquid Labs has finished unstaking 3.75 million HYPE tokens, valued at approximately $330 million. Half of …

The team unstaked 3.75 million HYPE and sent 1.875 million to OTC wallets, its largest token distribution yet Hyperliquid Labs has finished unstaking 3.75 million HYPE tokens, valued at approximately $330 million. Half of that pile has already landed in the wallets of five over-the-counter buyers. The unstaking wrapped up on October 7, 2026. It is the largest token distribution the team has made in HYPE’s history, and it is not particularly close. The details: one big release, split five ways The process began on September 30, when the team kicked off a seven-day unbonding period. Think of unbonding as a cooling-off window. Staked tokens cannot move instantly, so holders wait out a set period before the coins become transferable. Once that week passed, 1.875 million HYPE went to five OTC buyer wallets. The split was perfectly even, with each wallet receiving 375,000 tokens. The other half of the 3.75 million tokens has not yet followed. That leaves the distribution partly complete, with the remaining tokens still waiting for a next move. Advertisement Co-founder iliensinc confirmed that the transaction is tied to an OTC agreement with an undisclosed institutional counterparty. According to the team, the tokens are part of a firm deal and will not enter public markets. The full 3.75 million HYPE forms part of the October distribution for team allocations. Prior vesting schedules had listed a nominal figure of 9.9 million HYPE for that month. The amount actually unstaked came in well below that headline number. The news moving money, markets, and the world—before your day starts. Daily. Free. Join 34,000+ readers across crypto, finance, and policy. Email address Subscribe free We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe anytime. How this compares to past releases For context, the team’s previous monthly distributions typically ranged between 140,000 and 534,000 HYPE. This one is approximately 8.65 times larger than those earlier releases. Measured against the broader market, the unstaked amount equals roughly 1.5% of HYPE’s circulating supply. What happened on-chain afterward On-chain activity following the distribution showed some of the tokens being restaked or aggregated. The initial market response was positive, and HYPE’s price rose on the news. What this means for HYPE holders The OTC structure solves one problem neatly. Large team unlocks often spook markets because holders fear a wave of selling. Routing the tokens to institutional buyers under a firm agreement removes that immediate pressure from exchange order books. The identities of the buyers have not been disclosed, and neither have the terms of the deal. Investors cannot see lockup conditions, pricing, or any restrictions on resale. The gap between the nominal 9.9 million HYPE listed for October in prior vesting schedules and the 3.75 million actually unstaked is worth tracking. Holders who budgeted for the larger figure may see this as a lighter month than expected.

The deal, signed during TOKEN2049 week in Singapore, builds on a July staking tie-up and targets institutional clients across Asia-Pacific BitGo and HashKey Cloud have upgraded their relationship from a single-product arrangement to a …

The deal, signed during TOKEN2049 week in Singapore, builds on a July staking tie-up and targets institutional clients across Asia-Pacific BitGo and HashKey Cloud have upgraded their relationship from a single-product arrangement to a full strategic partnership. The agreement was signed on October 6, 2026, in Singapore during TOKEN2049 week. The two firms started with staking in July. Three months later, they’ve added trading, custody and real-world asset tokenization to the list. The target audience is institutions in the Asia-Pacific region. These are clients that want one integrated setup rather than a different vendor for every step of the process. What the deal actually covers BitGo Holdings, Inc., which trades on the NYSE under the ticker BTGO, is the custody heavyweight in this pairing. HashKey Cloud, operating as WanCloud Ltd., brings validator infrastructure and a link to HashKey’s licensed operations in Hong Kong. Advertisement The partnership covers four areas of cooperation: Institutional staking: HashKey Cloud now serves as a validator partner on BitGo’s platform. HashKey Cloud now serves as a validator partner on BitGo’s platform. Trading flows: The firms will cooperate on routing institutional trading activity. The firms will cooperate on routing institutional trading activity. Custody: BitGo will act as custody partner for HashKey Capital. BitGo will act as custody partner for HashKey Capital. RWA tokenization: BitGo will also serve as custodian for real-world asset tokenization initiatives. The staking piece starts with Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL). Client assets will stay in BitGo’s custody throughout. The news moving money, markets, and the world—before your day starts. Daily. Free. Join 34,000+ readers across crypto, finance, and policy. Email address Subscribe free We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe anytime. The services aren’t open to everyone. They’re limited to eligible institutional clients, and only in jurisdictions where the offerings are permitted. Abel Seow and Leo Li were among the leaders from both companies who signed the agreement during the Singapore conference week. From a staking pilot to the full stack The original collaboration in July 2026 focused on non-custodial staking. It was a narrow test of whether the two firms could work together on one product. The broader framing from both companies is about the full asset lifecycle. That covers everything an institution does with a digital asset, from buying it to holding it, earning yield on it and tokenizing other assets onto a blockchain. Both companies have said they want to align their regulatory frameworks and technology to drive adoption in Asian markets, with an emphasis on complying with local laws. BitGo shares closed at $7.38 on the day before the agreement was signed.

The Houthi movement has declared Saudi airspace as a target for its military operations, excluding the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. This announcement, made by the Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree, comes amid …

The Houthi movement has declared Saudi airspace as a target for its military operations, excluding the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. This announcement, made by the Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree, comes amid renewed tensions between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia. The warning follows a series of Houthi-claimed attacks on Saudi infrastructure, including airports and an Aramco facility. While Saudi authorities have reported intercepting several attacks, the declaration underscores a potential escalation in the ongoing conflict after a period of reduced hostilities following a 2022 UN-brokered ceasefire. Key Takeaways The Houthi declaration suggests an escalation in military operations, potentially affecting the broader conflict dynamics in the region. Current market pricing reflects a slight decrease in the likelihood of Houthi forces entering Aden by October 31, 2026, consistent with a recent 1-point drop to 10.5%. The December 31, 2026, market indicates a higher probability of Houthi entry into Aden, with a 27.5% YES pricing, suggesting expectations of significant developments by year’s end. What to Watch Observers should monitor military movements and diplomatic responses from key actors, including Saudi Arabia and the Houthi leadership. The market may react to further military actions or peace efforts, with potential shifts in pricing reflecting these developments. A significant Houthi advance in the region or diplomatic initiatives could influence the trajectory of the conflict and market expectations. Additionally, any substantial Saudi military response or international diplomatic intervention could alter the current market outlook.

This article examines how recent events may relate to prediction market pricing. It reflects interpretive analysis of publicly available information and is provided for informational purposes only. Markets will be closely observing any further …

This article examines how recent events may relate to prediction market pricing. It reflects interpretive analysis of publicly available information and is provided for informational purposes only. Markets will be closely observing any further integration efforts by Standard Chartered and other major banks into the cryptoasset space. Additionally, developments related to regulatory approvals for Zodia Custody’s operations could affect market sentiment. Watching how these institutional moves influence the broader crypto market, particularly XRP, could provide insights into potential price movements in the coming months. Standard Chartered has announced it will offer custody services for selected cryptoassets to its institutional clients. This move is part of the bank’s broader strategy to integrate digital asset custody into its regulated banking infrastructure, leveraging its Zodia Custody platform. Zodia supports a wide range of more than 75 cryptoassets and tokenized assets. The bank’s efforts to incorporate these services come amidst a growing trend of traditional financial institutions entering the digital asset space, suggesting a heightened institutional interest in cryptocurrency markets. Disclaimer This article contains analysis of publicly available information and market data and is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any asset or contract. Content may include AI-assisted interpretation and may be incomplete or subject to change. Market conditions may evolve rapidly, and the timing of information may affect how it is interpreted. Market participants may act on similar information at or around the time it becomes available. You are solely responsible for any decisions made based on this content. For additional details, please review our full Disclaimer & Risk Disclosure.

Speaking at TOKEN2049 in Singapore, Teng pointed to poor information flow as the bottleneck holding back tokenized private market products Demand for tokenized stocks is not the problem. Information is. That was the message …

Speaking at TOKEN2049 in Singapore, Teng pointed to poor information flow as the bottleneck holding back tokenized private market products Demand for tokenized stocks is not the problem. Information is. That was the message from Binance’s Richard Teng at TOKEN2049 in Singapore, held October 7-8, 2026. He said appetite for tokenized stocks and private market products is high, but poor information flow is limiting growth in some private markets. Demand meets a visibility gap Teng’s comments split the tokenization story into two lanes. Public equities, which come with regular disclosures and price discovery, have a relatively smooth path onto the blockchain. Private markets are a different animal. Wrapping a private company stake in a token does not magically produce a quarterly earnings report. The token can move around the clock, but the underlying information may still arrive at a much slower pace, or not at all. Investors can only price what they can evaluate, and Teng framed the information shortfall as the constraint on certain private market products, not a lack of buyers. Teng also positioned programmable, always-on assets as central to where finance is heading. His pitch: better access and tighter connections across the global marketplace. Advertisement The numbers behind the pitch Binance has a direct stake in this argument. The exchange launched bStocks in June 2026, a product offering tokenized versions of US stocks and ETFs. Each bStock is backed 1:1 by the underlying equity or fund. The product supports 24/7 trading and integration with decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. The news moving money, markets, and the world—before your day starts. Daily. Free. Join 34,000+ readers across crypto, finance, and policy. Email address Subscribe free We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe anytime. The broader market has grown quickly. Tokenized stocks passed $3 billion in on-chain value by September 2026. BNB Chain, the blockchain network associated with Binance, held approximately $1 billion of that total. It also counted 1.8 million holders. In certain Binance stock-referenced products, 47% of trading volume happens outside traditional market hours. Binance Research’s long-range forecast Binance Research is openly bullish on the category. Its forecast says tokenized equities could grow to roughly $349 billion by 2030. The research arm’s model starts from a base of around $4.43 billion. It also points to approximately 390% growth within 2026 alone. Why tokenization keeps coming back Tokenization is the process of representing a real-world asset as a token on a blockchain. Products like bStocks pair a familiar asset, such as a US stock, with crypto-native features like continuous trading and DeFi composability. Composability means a tokenized stock can, in principle, be used inside other on-chain applications, such as lending protocols or trading venues, rather than sitting idle in a brokerage account. What this means If information flow is the bottleneck, the next phase of tokenization will be won by whoever solves disclosure, not whoever mints the most tokens. Public equities already have that problem largely handled, which helps explain why tokenized US stocks and ETFs have moved first. A token that trades 24/7 on an asset that reports infrequently creates room for prices to drift from fundamentals. Investors buying tokenized private market products should ask a simple question: how will I know what this is worth? BNB Chain’s roughly $1 billion share and 1.8 million holders give Binance an early lead. Concentration cuts both ways, though. A market dominated by one ecosystem is exposed to that ecosystem’s regulatory and operational risks. The 47% off-hours figure is worth watching as a demand indicator. If that share holds or rises, it strengthens the case that continuous trading is a durable feature rather than a launch-period curiosity.