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An Ipsos survey found that 22% of U.S. adults have ever owned or used cryptocurrency, up from 18% in 2025. However, active crypto use in the past year remained at 13%, while the share likely to use it in the future edged up only slightly, from 16% to 17%. The growth in past ownership largely reflects people who have since stopped using crypto, indicating that broader exposure has not yet led to sustained adoption. Trust and familiarity remain obstacles to crypto adoption. Only 4% said they highly trust crypto exchanges, and just 5% expressed high trust in decentralized platforms, compared with 42% for large banks and 48% for credit unions. Only 9% felt highly familiar with crypto, and 2% were very familiar with decentralized finance (DeFi). Still, 40% said they might try DeFi, including for saving, earning interest or sending money. The survey also found that 63% believe the financial system needs an upgrade to address risks such as cybercrime and AI, and 74% value financial privacy. Yet support for candidates promoting financial innovation fell from 35% when described broadly to 13% when crypto, blockchain and DeFi were specified. For traders, the findings suggest potential for future user growth, but weak retention and low confidence in crypto platforms remain headwinds. Active-use rates, future-user intent and trust are key indicators to monitor.

An attacker drained about $1.01 million in USDC from an Avalanche lending vault on 27 October using a flash loan to inflate tranche shares. Security firm Blockaid said the vault was related to Valinor Digital and Fence, but neither had commented. The operator, number of affected depositors and prospects for recovering funds remain unclear. The exploit adds to concerns about Avalanche security, though the loss is limited in size. AVAX traded near $8.86 and has fallen about 19% over the past month. It is below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, with support near $8.26; a break could expose $7.04. AVAX needs to reclaim the 200-day average and resistance near $9.76 to improve its chart outlook. LINK traded near $11.55, down about 18% over the past month. It remains above its 200-day average near $11 and support around $10.91, making its technical setup stronger than AVAX’s. A close below that support zone could open a move toward $9.75. Both tokens face weak momentum, so traders are watching whether support holds.

Vertiv Holdings began its Q3 2026 earnings call on October 28, 2026, with CEO Giordano Albertazzi, Executive Chairman David Cote and CFO Craig Chamberlin among the participating executives. Investor Relations Vice President Lynne Maxeiner introduced the call and cautioned that forward-looking statements are subject to risks that could cause actual results to differ materially. The provided excerpt contains no earnings figures, business outlook or cryptocurrency-specific developments. Vertiv Q3 2026 earnings details and any potential implications for data-centre infrastructure cannot be assessed from this opening section alone.

Credo Technology Group (CRDO) is expanding beyond its existing connectivity business with optical cables, open optical standards and memory connectivity chips. The article forecasts 55% annual revenue growth over the next three years, with opportunities extending beyond fiscal 2028. However, Credo faces significant risks: its two largest customers generate 71% of revenue, leaving sales exposed to uneven data-centre spending and a potential slowdown in Amazon’s infrastructure investment. Building inventory ahead of an optics production ramp could also weaken cash conversion, while expectations of higher interest rates add pressure. CRDO trades at about 20.19 times forward earnings, near multi-year valuation lows, but falling earnings forecasts make the discount less compelling. The article also points to possible technical weakness, citing resistance and bearish engulfing patterns on the weekly chart. Its overall view is that Credo is not yet an attractive buy.

OppFi’s Q3 2026 earnings call opened with CEO Todd Schwartz and CFO Pam Johnson set to discuss the company’s quarterly results, followed by a question-and-answer session. The provided transcript contains only the introductory remarks, so it does not report financial results, outlook, or guidance. The host highlighted the company’s forward-looking statement and non-GAAP financial measure disclosures. Investors were also directed to OppFi’s SEC Form S-4 filing for information about the BNCC transaction. The OppFi Q3 2026 earnings call, as provided, offers no substantive performance figures or direct cryptocurrency-related news.

Axios reports that potential US strikes against Iran after the US midterm elections could target the country’s leadership. The report provides no further details on timing, scope or official confirmation. Any escalation in US-Iran tensions could raise geopolitical risk and affect global markets, including crypto.

Trezor software product lead Denis Rojčyk says AI agents may prepare crypto transactions but should not sign or execute them autonomously. Speaking at TOKEN2049 on October 7–8, 2026, he argued that users should approve every transaction with a hardware wallet. Trezor devices currently require manual approval and do not support autonomous AI signing. The approach differs from MetaMask’s Agent Wallet, which allows agents to act within rules set in advance, without hardware confirmation for every transaction. Trezor’s position keeps a person involved at execution, aiming to limit risks from faulty agents, manipulated data or software vulnerabilities. The debate highlights a key trade-off for AI crypto wallets: convenience and automation versus user control and transaction security.

Michael Burry has warned that Anthropic’s IPO filing highlights vulnerabilities in the AI industry, including large computing commitments and complex financial arrangements. The article says Anthropic, the company behind Claude, is preparing for a possible Nasdaq listing at an estimated valuation of $1.5 trillion to $2 trillion. The filing reportedly shows $16.3 billion in revenue for the first half of 2026, alongside substantial operating and net losses. The figures raise questions about the cost of scaling AI and whether revenue can support the sector’s heavy infrastructure spending. Anthropic’s IPO prospects, valuation and regulatory progress may influence investor sentiment towards AI companies. The article cites prediction-market odds that reflect expectations of a listing, but these are not guarantees.

Solidus Labs reported that two accounts placed and quickly canceled more than $170 million in oil-linked perpetual futures orders on Hyperliquid between March 8 and 10, during volatile energy trading. The activity was concentrated in Brent crude, with additional orders in WTI crude and natural gas. The accounts reportedly placed large orders on one side of the book while trading on the other. Solidus estimated about $119,000 in profit and said canceled order value was roughly 30 times the value of opposite-side executions. One example involved about $17 million in canceled sell orders and $425,000 in completed buys. The accounts had recorded $93 billion in lifetime notional volume on Hyperliquid. Solidus said the pattern was consistent with spoofing, but the trader’s identity and intent have not been established, and the report does not determine that a regulatory violation occurred. Hyperliquid says orders, cancellations and trades are recorded on a public blockchain; Trade.xyz says it uses order limits, external price feeds and market monitoring. The allegations add to calls by traditional exchanges, including CME Group and ICE, for greater US regulatory scrutiny. For traders, the case raises questions about order-book liquidity and execution quality in round-the-clock energy perpetuals, particularly when traditional markets are closed. It may also increase attention on Hyperliquid’s market surveillance and regulatory risks.

Canadian Trenton Johnston received a time-served sentence in Miami after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering in a cryptocurrency scheme involving more than $13 million in stolen funds. Prosecutors said participants impersonated Google and Trezor support staff to gain access to victims’ accounts and crypto wallets. A California resident lost 185 BTC, worth nearly $13 million at the time, and another victim lost about $41,000 in ETH. Johnston surrendered about $3.8 million in Bitcoin and Ether and provided what prosecutors called substantial assistance in investigations involving other suspects. A witness also told investigators that Johnston demonstrated his theft methods over Discord. The case highlights the risks of support impersonation and social engineering, but is not, by itself, a broad market-moving event.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Ripple’s Swell conference on Oct. 27 that stablecoins could become an important source of Treasury funding. He said more than 90% of stablecoins are dollar-pegged and mostly backed by Treasuries, but gave no estimate of potential funding. Ripple also announced partnerships and product developments involving Robinhood, BNY and its RLUSD stablecoin. However, RLUSD adoption does not automatically translate into demand for XRP. XRP traded near $1.32, down about 13% over 30 days. Its MACD has turned upward, suggesting selling pressure may be easing, but resistance around $1.40 and $1.49 remains. Support is near $1.25; a break could expose $1.05. Cardano (ADA) traded near $0.20, down about 20% over the month. Its momentum indicators remain weak, and support at $0.19 is only a cent below its price. A break could put $0.17 in view. XRP therefore has a relatively stronger setup, but both tokens remain in monthly downtrends. The stalled CLARITY Act and uncertain timing of any stablecoin-related benefits are important limits on the positive outlook.

Sam Bankman-Fried answered questions from Anthony Boyle, the actor portraying him in Netflix’s upcoming series, The Altruists. Boyle contacted the former FTX CEO in prison while preparing for the role, seeking to understand what drove him to become a billionaire and make the decisions he did. The series is expected to focus on Bankman-Fried’s relationship with Caroline Ellison, who led FTX-affiliated trading firm Alameda Research. Bankman-Fried was convicted on seven felony counts tied to the misuse of FTX customer funds and sentenced to 25 years in prison. Ellison, who reached a plea deal with US authorities, was released in January after serving more than a year. Former FTX COO Constance Wang said the screen portrayal made her feel physically upset and described Bankman-Fried as more socially awkward than Boyle’s depiction. The Altruists is among the first major TV or film dramatizations of the FTX collapse. The series could renew public attention on the FTX scandal and Sam Bankman-Fried, but the report describes no new developments in the case or crypto markets.

Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM) began its third-quarter 2026 earnings call on October 28, 2026. CEO Jason Gottlieb and CFO Charles Daley were identified as company speakers. The transcript excerpt contains opening remarks and standard disclosures about forward-looking statements and non-GAAP financial measures, but no earnings figures, business updates, or guidance. APAM investors will need the full call and company materials to assess the firm’s financial performance.

Anthropic filed an S-1 registration statement on October 26, 2026, beginning the process of a planned Nasdaq listing. The filing is not considered a direct catalyst for the Anthropic AI Lab Ecosystem ETF (ANTW), while the iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech Active ETF (BAI) offers more modest direct exposure. The analysis prefers BAI over a 12-month horizon, citing stronger liquidity, broader exposure to the AI supply chain and less reliance on the success of individual projects. ANTW’s performance is more dependent on suppliers linked to Anthropic and whether they can turn contracts into free cash flow and attractive returns on capital. Both ETFs face risks from sector concentration, valuations and infrastructure execution. Key watchpoints include semiconductor exposure for BAI and contract conversion for ANTW. The article does not provide Anthropic’s proposed ticker symbol.

Unilever said volume growth has averaged 2.7% since 2024, above its medium-term ambition of more than 2%. Home and Personal Care (HPC) volume growth averaged 3.3%, while Power Brands grew 3.8%. CEO Fernando Fernandez said year-to-date performance was stronger and attributed progress to stronger brands, innovation and improved execution. The company is also continuing to transform its portfolio. The available transcript excerpt does not provide detailed third-quarter sales figures or updated financial guidance. Unilever Q3 2026 performance points to sustained underlying demand, with volume growth highlighted as a key measure of business strength.

Version v0.42.6 includes two fixes. The mempool change honors the reactor’s queueing function and uses non-blocking sends in CAT. The RPC core change cancels event-write contexts for each delivery rather than for an entire subscription. These updates focus on software reliability and event handling; the release notes do not identify a direct market or token-price catalyst.

Bitcoin Core has reportedly identified three vulnerabilities, according to Bitcoin News on X. One could let an attacker remotely crash nodes by exhausting memory on Windows, macOS and BSD; Linux nodes are not affected by this specific attack. A second vulnerability could gradually drain node memory, while a third could corrupt blockchain undo data. The report does not say whether any of the flaws have been exploited or provide details on fixes. Bitcoin Core node operators should monitor official updates and apply security patches when available.

US third-quarter GDP and September PCE inflation data are due on October 29 at 8:30 a.m. ET, a day after the Federal Reserve held its policy rate at 3.75%-4.00% in a 10-2 vote. Both dissenters favoured a rate increase. Markets expect annualised GDP growth of about 3.2%, with core PCE inflation up 0.3% month on month and 3.1% year on year; headline PCE inflation was 3.4% year on year in August. Traders will assess GDP and PCE figures, including consumer spending, business investment, inventories and trade, for clues about the Fed’s December rate decision. Strong growth alongside hotter inflation could lift Treasury yields and support a more restrictive policy outlook, while weaker growth and easing inflation could lower rate expectations but raise concerns about economic momentum. For crypto markets, the releases are macro catalysts rather than direct digital-asset news: moves in yields, the US dollar and broader risk appetite may drive short-term volatility.

Pump.fun has expanded its Hyperliquid integration, adding in-app perpetual futures across more than 300 crypto, stock and commodity markets. The service uses Hyperliquid’s HyperCore infrastructure, order book and liquidity, and provides funding-rate and open-interest data. Users can trade with USDC or SOL held in the app without bridging assets. Pump.fun lists maximum leverage of 40x for BTC, 25x for ETH, 20x for some stocks and 50x for the S&P 500; isolated margin and take-profit and stop-loss orders are also available. The move follows Pump.fun’s August 2026 HyperEVM integration for low-fee USDC spot trading. Pump.fun has also added Arbitrum support, allowing users to trade tokens on that network with USDC. The expansion puts it in competition with platforms such as FOMO, which introduced Hyperliquid-based perpetuals in June. Traders can monitor market activity and open interest, but high leverage raises liquidation risk, while greater reliance on shared Hyperliquid infrastructure may create concentration risks.

Anthropic’s S-1 filing warns that local moratoriums on new data centers could delay the AI company’s expansion. Community opposition, environmental scrutiny and regulatory delays may also prevent projects from being built or powered, a significant risk given Anthropic’s heavy infrastructure commitments and US concentration. The filing cites at least $417 billion in minimum compute and data center payment obligations as of the end of 2025; broader cloud and leasing commitments put the total above $542 billion and potentially as high as $808 billion. Anthropic reported first-half 2026 revenue of $16.3 billion and net losses of $80.7 billion. Its planned hybrid strategy, including dedicated facilities through Anthropic Direct and international expansion, aims to reduce dependence on major cloud providers and US-based infrastructure. The prospectus was submitted to the SEC on October 26, 2026, as the Claude maker prepares for a potential IPO.

Anthropic’s S-1 filing identifies US data center moratoriums as a major risk to its growth, warning that restrictions could limit the facilities needed to expand computing capacity. The company has about $417 billion in compute-related commitments, with some further capacity arrangements still awaiting final pricing. Officials in 16 states are considering moratoriums amid concerns about electricity-grid strain and environmental impacts. The disclosure highlights how data center moratoriums and access to power could constrain AI infrastructure growth, although Anthropic’s expansion in Australia and Canada may offer alternatives.

OpenAI is testing a new way for select ChatGPT Pro users in the US to interact with its always-on AI agents, called Dots. Users can message Dots through iMessage or RCS, sending text, photos and voice notes, and receive updates in the same thread without opening the ChatGPT app. The beta requires users to verify their phone number in the ChatGPT app. Dots launched on September 29 and can connect with more than 4,000 apps and cloud resources. The first Dot is included with eligible ChatGPT Pro plans, which cost $100 a month. The rollout is limited to selected US subscribers.

US sanctions announced by the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) target 10 people and one entity accused of supporting North Korean IT worker fraud and crypto laundering. The scheme allegedly used false identities to place North Korean workers at legitimate companies, then moved their earnings through cryptocurrency and financial intermediaries to support weapons programmes. The designations include Russian nationals Ilya Boykov, who allegedly exchanged about $3.5 million in crypto for the North Korea-linked Alis company since 2024, and Vitold Obertas, who allegedly converted nearly $2 million for North Korean officials since early 2025. OFAC also named North Korean nationals Kim Ki Hyok and Kim Hyo Dong, who reportedly managed worker teams in Russia, Russia-based FFTDC, and six North Korean IT workers. The six workers reportedly generated more than $750,000 for FFTDC since 2025. The later reporting adds that Chainalysis traced flows involving worker earnings, Russian intermediaries and sanctioned exchange Garantex. It also says North Korean operatives have used generative AI to tailor job applications and hide their identities. The UN estimates the IT worker schemes generate $250 million to $600 million a year. Australia and the EU have also announced related measures. The OFAC sanctions increase screening and compliance risks for crypto firms, but target specific facilitators and do not indicate a broad change in crypto market conditions.

Blockchain.com has launched TRX options through its Trading Account as part of a seven-asset offering that also includes BTC, ETH, SOL, HYPE, AVAX and XRP. Contracts initially expire within one week, and customers fund purchases upfront with USDC. The minimum premium is $5, with fees charged separately. The options are cash-settled, European-style contracts entered into directly with Blockchain.com’s BVI entity, not traded on an exchange. Buyers cannot close positions early, and losses are limited to the premium and applicable upfront fees. The service is unavailable to residents of the US, UK, Canada and other restricted markets. The launch adds a new way for eligible users to trade TRX price movements, but it does not itself indicate a change in TRON’s fundamentals or broader market direction.

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said inflation remains too high and reaffirmed the Fed’s 2% target after the Federal Open Market Committee held its benchmark rate at 3.75%–4.00%. The decision passed 10–2, with Lisa Cook and Beth Hammack dissenting in favor of a quarter-point hike. Warsh described employment and growth as strong but offered no clear rate guidance, leaving markets to watch incoming data and the December meeting for clues. The Fed also plans to reduce the number of rate votes: in 2027, one of eight meetings will focus on monetary-policy strategy without a rate vote; from 2028, it expects two strategy meetings and six rate-setting meetings. For traders, persistent inflation and the hawkish dissents keep the risk of further tightening in play, while the Fed’s data-dependent stance may increase rate and risk-asset volatility.

Solana has added Revolut Chair Martin Gilbert, former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and former Chancellor Sajid Javid to the speaker lineup for Breakpoint London, scheduled for November 15–17 at Olympia London. The programme is expected to cover stablecoins, tokenized assets, payment infrastructure and AI applications. Speakers also represent organisations including Zelle, DTCC, Mastercard, Barclays, BNY and Bitwise. The Solana Breakpoint lineup signals efforts to engage policymakers and financial institutions, but a conference appearance does not confirm a partnership, product launch or token listing. The full agenda has not been published. Traders should look for official announcements of integrations, launches and measurable transaction activity before treating the event as evidence of adoption or a likely price catalyst.

OpenAI is reportedly considering buying Google TPU chips, according to a person familiar with the matter. Neither company has confirmed a purchase, and the price, volume and delivery schedule are unknown. OpenAI began renting Google TPUs in June 2025 for early testing, and a job listing seeking an engineer to optimise models for TPUs suggests it may expand their use. Buying Google TPU hardware would give OpenAI a different route to computing capacity beyond cloud rentals. The possibility adds to OpenAI’s efforts to diversify its AI infrastructure. Nvidia has invested $30 billion in OpenAI after an earlier proposal of up to $100 billion, while AMD has granted OpenAI the right to buy up to 160 million shares in connection with a planned 6 gigawatts of chip deployment. OpenAI is also developing the Jalapeño inference chip with Broadcom, with deployment planned by the end of 2026. Google TPUs are also being offered through cloud providers, including Oracle, as major technology firms prepare for substantial data-centre spending. For traders, the report underscores competition among AI chip suppliers and rising demand for computing capacity, but the deal remains unconfirmed. It has no clear direct impact on cryptocurrency prices or trading activity; any broader effects would depend on how AI infrastructure spending influences technology-sector sentiment and costs over time.

An investor commentary argues that strong results at the top of a cyclical boom can lead markets to overestimate how long growth will last. The author says investors may be making that mistake with SK hynix, the South Korean memory-chip maker and a popular way to gain exposure to the AI trade. The article cautions that current demand and performance should not automatically be projected far into the future. It offers no new company results or market data, but highlights the risk that enthusiasm for SK hynix and AI-related memory stocks could fade if the cycle weakens.

Airbus SE published its presentation for the 2026 third-quarter earnings call. The provided article contains no financial results, operational figures or management commentary; it only identifies the presentation and notes that Seeking Alpha’s transcripts team shared it. The information supplied does not establish any direct implications for cryptocurrency markets or trading.