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Solana’s biggest upgrade could trigger a massive drop in reported transactions

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Although Solana (SOL) has faced choppy consolidation over the past 30 days through October 19, 2026, the network is preparing to modernize its architecture this week with the AIpenglow consensus upgrade, a major overhaul that removes backend clutter to make room for instant crypto transactions, which could fuel volatility. The AIpenglow consensus upgrade is planned to go live on mainnet on Wednesday, October 21. This core network transformation will replace Solana’s legacy consensus mechanism with a high-performance Votor protocol, a new hyper-fast system that allows validators to sign off transactions off-chain. With this upgrade, the network aims to achieve transaction finality, the definitive moment when a cryptocurrency transaction becomes permanent, in 159 milliseconds, down from the current 12.8 seconds. As of press time, the AIpenglow’s Devnet had achieved a tower vote share, the percentage of the blockchain’s space used by validators to talk to each other, ...
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Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev sold his Class A stock to zero… again

Robinhood CEO Vladimir Tenev has sold every share of his Class A stock to zero — the sixth time this year. However, he doesn’t receive regular awards of new Class A stock as executive compensation. How’s this possible? A post from October 8, which earned over 200,000 views, framed his latest sell-out as a founder bailing on a $96 billion company. However, Community Notes contributors noted that’s the same zero he’s produced five times already in 2026. The relevant filing, made with the SEC on October 7, covers his sale dated October 5. When Tenev sold 375,000 Class A shares for roughly $42.6 million , his directly held Class A position after that sale correctly read zero. $HOOD CEO SOLD HIS SHARES – NOW HE HAS ZERO. Vladimir Tenev unloaded 375,000 shares at $113.72. 0 Class A shares remaining. Form 4 filed Oct. 7 Transaction date: Oct. 5 $42.6M is significant. Insiders can have many reasons to sell, but going from 375,000 to ZE...
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Crypto detective goes undercover in Chinese syndicate laundering $1 billion

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Zachary Wolk, a blockchain investigator popularly known as ZachXBT, working as an Incident Response Advisor at Paradigm crypto firm, has detailed how he posed as a client to infiltrate a Chinese organized crime syndicate that has moved more than $1 billion tied to multiple blockchain exploits. On October 5, ZachXBT deconstructed his undercover operation that helped disrupt a sophisticated laundering network that is connected with the Lazarus Group , a cybercrime group operating on behalf of the North Korean government.  In a bid to gain trust with this syndicate, the crypto investigator risked $349,700 of his own capital across 15 identified suspicious accounts. Specifically, he initiated test transactions, paid standard 5% fees, and traced illicit flows across major blockchains.  One member of this criminal group, using the pseudonym Jimmy Green , reassured ZachXBT that the laundered funds were clear of freezing. Furthermore, this on-chain sleuth noted that th...
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Convicted cybercriminal arrested in connection with ShinyHunters group

A 24-year-old convicted cybercriminal was arrested in the Netherlands on September 16 on suspicion of aiding crypto hacking collective ShinyHunters. Krebsonsecurity reports that Pepijn van der Stap was detained by Dutch authorities for questioning in relation to ShinyHunters.  Police claim he’ll appear in the Rotterdam District Court on September 29, while local news reports the United States is also involved in his case. Over three years ago, van der Stap carried out multiple acts of data theft and extortion under the moniker “Umbreon.” Dutch police arrested 23-year-old Pepijn van der Stap, known online as “Umbreon,” over suspected links to ShinyHunters activity. The previously convicted hacker had publicly described himself as reformed after leaving prison in 2025. Authorities are investigating his possible… pic.twitter.com/ig6EhKZTtx — Dark Web Informer (@DarkWebInformer) September 28, 2026 Read more: Crypto hacking group ShinyHunters say...
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Coinbase launches IPO access for US retail investors

Coinbase is launching IPO access for US investors, the crypto exchange said in a release on Monday. Coinbase has officially expanded into the primary financial markets, allowing eligible U.S. retail investors to request pre-market share allocations for upcoming IPOs directly within its app. The rollout begins with smart-ring manufacturer Oura’s IPO. JUST IN: Coinbase launches IPO access for US retail investors. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) September 21, 2026 The move comes as crypto platforms expand into traditional markets. Kraken’s parent Payward has moved to give retail investors access to selected US IPOs, while Coinbase has expanded into US stock trading for UK users and received FCA approval to offer stocks and derivatives. The move fueled a big jump for Coinbase stock as well, with COIN moving 5% higher on Monday. Per a press release from Coinbase, customers must fund their accounts before submitting a “Conditional Offer to Buy”. Allocations depend on available shar...
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Leopold Aschenbrenner is back to losing money in AI stocks

Leopold Aschenbrenner of hedge fund Situational Awareness has returned after losing billions of dollars in July — and he’s already losing money again.  CNBC broke the news Friday morning, six weeks after Aschenbrenner’s historic blow-up, that Situational Awareness was re-buying AI stocks and leveraged options on tech stocks. By Monday’s open, every one of the six tickers tied to his fund had already collapsed, down as much as 8% from Friday’s close. Situational Awareness is the fund Aschenbrenner still runs after a July collapse in AI valuations erased billions of assets from his portfolio.  Despite one of the most spectacular and well-publicized implosions of any fund manager in history, Situational Awareness quietly bought options tied to AMD, Bloom Energy, and CoreWeave this month. It also bought leveraged exposure to other AI names like SK Hynix, SanDisk, and the Roundhill Memory ETF.  CNBC sources dated those purchases between September 2-10....
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JPMorgan Chase Considering Launch of New Stablecoin As Rival Big Banks Build Dollar-Pegged Token: Report

JPMorgan Chase is now reviewing whether to launch its own stablecoin. The bank is doing that work on a separate track from a group of 21 banks and financial firms that plan to build a dollar stablecoin for business payments across borders, reports The Wall Street Journal. That group includes Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, Santander and Goldman Sachs. They want the venture running in the first half of 2027 and plan to set up a company to run it. The token will be pegged to dollars, with other Group of Seven currencies planned for launch in the future. Use will be aimed at commercial clients initially, and some regions may offer it to retail customers later. Meanwhile, JPMorgan’s stablecoin Analysis remains in early stages. Banks see the project as a way to keep business that independent stablecoins could take after last year’s Genius Act set federal rules for dollar tokens and made a bank-issued coin easier to attempt. The same firms have also worked on ...
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Coinbase Signs Crypto Infrastructure Deal with Webull in Canada

Top crypto exchange Coinbase has signed a new crypto infrastructure deal with trading platform WeBull to expand the latter’s operations to Canada. Built on Coinbase’s Crypto-as-a-Service platform, Webull Canada will leverage Coinbase’s institutional-grade custody and trading services. Per a press release from both companies, Coinbase will provide core crypto infrastructure, including liquidity access and custody services, for Webull Canada Crypto Limited. JUST IN: Coinbase signs crypto infrastructure deal with Webull in Canada. pic.twitter.com/TeLyTMgpJx — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) August 31, 2026 Michael Constantino, CEO of Webull Canada, said in the statement: “Our partnership with Coinbase provides the infrastructure needed to deliver this offering with the scale and reliability our clients expect. As adoption continues to grow across the country, we remain focused on giving investors secure, regulated tools to build their portfolios on their own terms.” Also Rea...
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GTA VI leak investigation video raises crypto scam suspicions

Users on X suspect that a recorded interaction between representatives of GTA VI publisher, Rockstar Games, and a pseudonymous X user was staged to pump a crypto scam amid the game’s ongoing leak scandal. The clip appears to show the representatives knocking on the door of X user “@LewisBi94895348” who, via Reddit account “Pilotx1970,” appeared to predict major GTA VI leaks. Last month, they posted “August 18 — don’t ask me how I know,” along with, “If you don’t believe me, come back on that date and we will see.”  They also claimed to know the identity of “CyberLeek,” the main X account that’s been leaking footage of GTA VI gameplay since August 18. In footage posted by the Lewis X account today, one of the alleged Rockstar reps can be heard saying, “They’re not happy with it,” before asking, “Do you know certain individuals under certain handles, and who are the associates?”  One minute video of rockstar a...
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Grayscale Names Shiba Inu As Leading Project: Why The Praise?

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According to Shiba Inu (SHIB) team member Lucie, Grayscale has listed the popular memecoin under the “Consumer & Culture” sector in its Market Byte: Here Come the Altcoins from October 2025. The financial institution lists SHIB as a “ leading project shaping community, culture, and entertainment in crypto. “ Good news for SHIB holders Grayscale’s Market Byte Here Come the Altcoins from October 2025 officially lists Shiba Inu SHIB under the Consumer & Culture crypto sector in the FTSE Grayscale Crypto Sectors framework. SHIB is recognized by Grayscale Investments and FTSE Russell as… pic.twitter.com/8jBpKkP9PL — 𝐋𝐔𝐂𝐈𝐄 (@LucieSHIB) November 2, 2025 While being included in Grayscale’s list of leading projects is a notable milestone, let’s discuss whether Shiba Inu (SHIB) can recover from the ongoing market crisis. Will Grayscale’s Praise Help Shiba Inu Rebound? Source: Watcher.Guru The crypto market has struggled to gain momentum over th...
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Onchain Summer: The Rise of Base Culture

“From memes to mainstream—Base’s cultural playbook.” When most crypto networks chased liquidity, Base chased culture —and that might just be why it won the summer . The Onchain Summer campaign wasn’t your average blockchain rollout or DeFi incentive blitz. It was a vibe-driven movement , blending art, music, and crypto-native humor into something that felt less like a product launch and more like a cultural festival. The Cultural Playbook: Build Vibes, Not Just Protocols While others were busy optimizing tokenomics, Base was optimizing energy . Instead of leading with tech jargon or whitepapers, Base leaned into the chaos of crypto Twitter —memes, builders, creators, and collectors all vibing under a single banner: Onchain Summer. It wasn’t about selling a chain. It was about building belonging. Each activation felt like an invitation to play, experiment, and co-create. “Culture moves faster than capital. Base just built the rails for both.” Art, Music, and Crypto Collide At its core,...
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Trump Floats Bitcoin Payments As Solution To $35 Trillion US Debt Crisis

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In a recent interview with Fox News, former President Donald Trump voiced support for using Bitcoin as a tool to help pay down the United States’ $35 trillion national debt as he positions himself for a potential 2024 presidential re-election, while also signaling a notable shift in the Republican party’s stance on digital assets. Trump’s Strategy To Tackle $35 Trillion Debt With Bitcoin “Crypto is a very interesting thing, very high level in certain ways, intellectually very high level,” Trump said. The former president acknowledged the rapid growth and adoption of cryptocurrencies globally, warning that if the US does not embrace the technology, countries like China will move ahead and seize the initiative. Related Reading Research Firm Predicts Bullish Bitcoin Breakout For Q4: 4 Key Reasons 15 hours ago ...
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Kujira Price Prediction: KUJI Plunges 44% As Foundation’s Leveraged Bets Unravel, And Experts Say This Solana GambleFi Token Might 100X

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The Kujira price tumbled 44% in the last 24 hours to trade at $0.3129 as of 04:15 a.m. EST on trading volume that skyrocketed 90% to $7.7 million. This severe drop was triggered by the liquidation of the Kujira Foundation’s operational wallet. The Foundation had taken on leveraged liquidity positions worth millions of dollars but failed to manage them properly on its own DeFi platform. The funds used in leveraged positions were intended to enhance liquidity and stimulate activity on their decentralized exchange (DEX). The team said in a post on X that it takes full responsibility for the incident and apologized for its impact on the token’s price. Before the liquidation, the Kujira price was trading in a sideways pattern, as KUJI consolidated around $1.04. In the last three days, KUJI has tumbled to trade in a falling channel pattern, fueled by the unraveling of the Foundation’s leveraged bets. Kujira Price Aims For A Bullish Trend Reversal The price of Kujira n...
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