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Bitcoin traded near $79,700 on October 27 after US spot Bitcoin ETFs drew $110.3 million on Monday, ending two days of outflows totalling $773.4 million. All of that day’s inflow went to BlackRock’s IBIT, while the funds remained net sellers for October at that point. Inflows strengthened later in the week: US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted about $137.3 million on October 28, bringing their three-day total to roughly $423.7 million. BlackRock’s fund accounted for about $136 million of the latest daily inflow. The buying partly offset earlier withdrawals, but Bitcoin still struggled to hold above $80,000 and the renewed demand had yet to deliver a sustained price recovery. The Federal Reserve held rates at 3.75%–4.00% on October 28 and left the possibility of further tightening open. Elevated Treasury yields and uncertainty over rates may weigh on risk assets, while derivatives positioning and selling by existing holders could amplify volatility. For traders, $80,000–$82,000 is a key support area, while reclaiming the $81,000–$83,000 range would improve Bitcoin’s near-term outlook. A sustained break above $83,000 could put $85,000–$86,000 in view. A fall below $77,000 would make $75,000 and potentially $73,000 levels to watch. These are conditional technical scenarios, not guaranteed targets.

Ethereum fell about 2% to around $2,320 on October 29 as broad crypto-market weakness, ETF withdrawals and reported whale selling weighed on ETH. US spot Ethereum ETFs recorded about $170.2 million in net outflows over three sessions through October 28. That included $21.4 million on October 28, with BlackRock’s ETHA seeing $44.8 million in withdrawals, partly offset by inflows to other funds. In contrast, US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted about $137 million on Wednesday. On-chain data cited by analyst Ali Martinez showed large holders had shed around 160,000 ETH, worth more than $348 million. Exchange balances also rose by about 100,000 ETH, which may indicate potential selling supply but does not confirm that tokens were sold. ETH remained below its seven-day and 30-day moving averages, while the MACD was negative. Traders are watching support at $2,290–$2,300 and resistance around $2,400. A sustained break below support could put $2,200 and then $2,100–$2,150 in focus; a move above $2,400 may open the way toward $2,480–$2,500, with $2,550 as a further resistance level. Developers also postponed activation of the Hoodi testnet for Ethereum’s Glamsterdam upgrade while reviewing compatibility issues. No new date or mainnet schedule was announced, and the delay does not by itself signal stronger ETH demand.

Coinbase added Ripple USD (RLUSD) to its consumer app, Coinbase Exchange and Coinbase Prime on October 28. Eligible customers can deposit and withdraw RLUSD on the XRP Ledger, Ethereum and Base, with a 1:1 conversion rate from US dollars and eligible dollar stablecoins. Ripple says RLUSD’s market value has exceeded $2.4 billion since its December 2024 launch. The wider exchange access expands RLUSD’s distribution, and Ripple plans to provide liquidity for the stablecoin on Base. Coinbase says Global Exchange access and RLUSD collateral support may follow, but timing and terms have not been disclosed. RLUSD is issued by Standard Custody & Trust Company, with BNY serving as its primary reserve custodian; Ripple says its reserves include dollar deposits, short-term US Treasuries and cash equivalents. Listing and transfer access do not guarantee direct redemption, which depends on eligibility, platform rules, liquidity and banking arrangements. The listing is not a direct signal for XRP: RLUSD and XRP are separate assets. Traders can monitor RLUSD liquidity, trading depth, network balances and real-world use, while checking regional availability, network fees and redemption terms.

Bitcoin remained near $80,000 in October as weaker institutional buying and restrictive macro conditions weighed against longer-term market support. US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw about $312 million in net outflows through 23 October, although year-to-date inflows were still around $1.75 billion and cumulative inflows since launch totalled about $57.2 billion. Strategy made no Bitcoin purchases in the third week of October, instead spending $204.9 million to repurchase its high-dividend STRC preferred shares. Its cash reserves fell 62% during the month to $242.4 million, while the company continued to hold about 848,500 BTC, acquired at an average price of $75,446. Bitcoin faces potential resistance near $81,500, the estimated average entry price of US spot ETF investors. Support is seen around $77,500–$78,000, with short-term holders’ average cost near $74,600. Nearly 70% of supply remains in profit, and exchange reserves are near multi-year lows. The market-wide realised price is about $54,000, while long-term holders’ average cost is roughly $49,000. Meanwhile, US 10-year inflation-protected Treasury yields approached 3%, raising the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding Bitcoin. Traders are watching whether fresh demand can keep Bitcoin above the $75,000–$78,000 support zone or whether persistent ETF outflows and tight financial conditions will trigger a test of lower levels.

US intelligence reportedly assessed that Megaspeed executive Alice Huang was a Chinese intelligence asset and had close contact with Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang. The New York Times reported that President Donald Trump received a briefing about the intelligence roughly a year ago but took no action, amid concerns about Nvidia sales and US-China trade ties. The report does not accuse Jensen Huang of knowing about or assisting any intelligence activity. US investigators have examined whether Megaspeed helped route advanced Nvidia AI chips or computing capacity to Chinese firms through Southeast Asia. ImportGenius data cited in the report shows that a Malaysian affiliate bought at least $4.8 billion in advanced AI equipment containing Nvidia technology between June 2024 and February 2026. The US Commerce Department investigation has been referred to the Justice Department. Megaspeed says it has commissioned an external review and will cooperate; Nvidia denies evidence of chip smuggling. The case highlights scrutiny of third-country data centres and remote access to AI computing power. Any tighter US export controls could affect Nvidia sales, Southeast Asian data-centre operators and the global AI supply chain.

AXIS fell about 36% in 24 hours to around $0.14 on October 29, after blockchain investigator ZachXBT alleged that more than 76 million tokens had been moved from a wallet linked to the Axis Robotics team multisig. The tokens were worth over $12 million at the time. AXIS has now fallen more than 60% from its October 24 peak of about $0.37. ZachXBT said 42 million AXIS were sold on Base, generating more than $5.04 million in USDC that was distributed across wallets. Other tokens were reportedly sent to Bitget, but an exchange transfer does not confirm a sale. The reported transfers equal about 46% of the initially reported 165 million circulating supply; that does not mean all the tokens were sold or entered circulation. Accounts of the project’s response differ. One report says Axis Robotics denied that team or investor tokens were sold and blamed an outside over-the-counter buyer for breaching a lock-up agreement. It also said 835 million AXIS, or 83.5% of the fixed supply, were held in a Binance co-managed vesting contract requiring four of six signatures to move funds. A later account said the project had not publicly responded to the allegations as of October 29. Wallet ownership and the full scale of any sales remain unverified. The allegations have heightened concerns over AXIS token distribution, treasury transparency and potential selling pressure. Traders may look for wallet disclosures, clarification of the lock-up claim and evidence that the vesting arrangements remain unchanged; uncertainty could continue to weigh on AXIS.

The Bank of England (BoE) has opened a consultation on draft guidance for central counterparties (CCPs) accepting tokenized collateral. The guidance clarifies how CCPs should show that digital versions of eligible assets meet existing clearing standards; it does not create new regulatory obligations or approve new collateral. The BoE says tokenized collateral must remain valued, transferable and liquidatable, including under stressed market conditions. Faster cross-border transfers could help firms meet margin calls. The consultation closes on 12 February 2027. For crypto traders, the proposal signals continued regulatory consideration of tokenized assets in financial-market infrastructure, but is not an immediate market catalyst.

The XRP Ledger’s proposed native lending system remains short of the validator support required for activation. In an October 29 snapshot, LendingProtocol had 18 votes against the 28 needed; a separate network snapshot showed 19 of the required 29. Its companion SingleAssetVault amendment had 20 votes, while LendingProtocolV1_1 had 18. None of the three lending amendments has cleared the threshold. The proposals would enable institutions to pool XRP and eligible tokens for fixed-term loans. ConfidentialTransfer, a privacy feature for supported token transfers, was also below the required support, with 19 votes. Sponsor, which could let businesses cover users’ transaction fees and account reserves, had nine. By contrast, the technical cleanup amendment fixCleanup3_4_0 has entered its two-week activation countdown and is targeting November 4, provided support stays above 80%. The update highlights the difference between proposed XRP Ledger features and changes approved for the live network. Lending and institutional tools could eventually expand utility for XRP and tokenized assets, but the vote delays mean there is no immediate change to mainnet functionality.

Bitcoin rose from 81,004.9 USDT, up 0.05% over 24 hours in the earlier update, to 81,013.8 USDT, with its 24-hour gain increasing to 0.63% in the latest OKX data. The move marks a modest rise in the BTC price, but neither update cites a catalyst or broader market context. Traders may view the move as a short-term price update rather than a clear signal of a sustained trend.

The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has made a strategic investment in Marketnode, a digital market infrastructure operator focused on Asia-Pacific. The investment is intended to expand institutional investors’ access to tokenized real-world financial assets through the Stellar network. Backed by Euroclear, HSBC, Singapore Exchange Group and Temasek, Marketnode supports the issuance, distribution and servicing of funds, credit and structured products. Its platform connects asset managers, issuers, distributors and eligible investors. The partnership could strengthen Stellar’s institutional RWA presence in Asia-Pacific, though the announcement did not disclose the investment amount or a launch timeline.

Bitcoin price recovered above $80,000 on Thursday after briefly falling to about $79,800. The rebound came as traders weighed stronger US growth and persistent inflation against the prospect of interest rates staying high. The US economy expanded at an annualised 3.4% in the third quarter, ahead of the 3.2% forecast. Annual core PCE inflation, the Federal Reserve’s preferred underlying inflation measure, reached 3.1% in September, while headline PCE inflation was 3.6%. Both remained above the Fed’s 2% target. Strong growth and sticky inflation may give the Fed reason to maintain restrictive policy or consider further rate increases. Higher rates can weigh on Bitcoin by making yield-bearing assets more attractive. The Fed had kept its benchmark rate at 3.75%–4.00%, with two officials reportedly favouring another increase. For traders, $80,000 is a key near-term support level. Resistance sits around $81,400, followed by $82,000–$82,500; a sustained break above that zone could bring $84,202 into focus. If Bitcoin falls, $78,000 and $76,000 are potential support levels. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $423.66 million in inflows over three sessions, while exchange data showed notable BTC withdrawals. These indicators offer some support but do not remove the macroeconomic risks facing Bitcoin price.

A comparison of stablecoin infrastructure providers finds five main categories: deposit and settlement services, aggregators and intent networks, custody platforms, embedded wallets, and licensed payment platforms. They differ in who controls liquidity, screening, settlement, fiat access and responsibility when a transfer fails. Deposit and settlement providers such as Rhino.fi, Relay, Bridge and MoonPay deliver funds on a destination chain. Aggregators including LI.FI and Squid offer broad route coverage but rely on third-party venues. Custody and embedded-wallet providers focus on key security and wallet creation, while BVNK and Zero Hash offer regulated payment services and fiat rails. The article says Rhino.fi supports more than 30 chains and transactions of up to $10 million on major routes, with the credited amount set at quote. It does not yet offer fiat rails; those are planned for Q4 2026. The comparison argues that provider choice depends on a business’s needs: price and broad coverage, predictable settlement, custody, end-user wallets, or regulated fiat access.

Japan Tax Free, JPYC and UPBOND are developing a system to pay eligible foreign visitors’ tax refunds in JPYC, a yen-pegged stablecoin, on Avalanche C-Chain. The service is scheduled to launch on November 1, 2026. Travelers can use a compatible wallet or create one through UPBOND, while merchants will not handle customers’ financial data. The JPYC tax refund system is designed to support Japan’s shift to a refund-upon-departure model: visitors pay tax-inclusive prices, then receive refunds after customs verifies their purchases when they leave. Refunds must be completed within 90 days. The partners cite efficiency, lower intermediary fees and anti-money laundering compliance as aims. JPYC is recognized as an electronic payment instrument under Japan’s Payment Services Act. The JPYC tax refund rollout could demonstrate a practical stablecoin use case, but its direct effect on broader crypto trading is likely limited.

Aave V4 has launched its first externally curated lending markets on Ethereum, with DeFi risk manager Sentora overseeing three markets for RLUSD, PYUSD and OUSD. Users can borrow these stablecoins against selected collateral, including USDe, PRIME, mWIN, PST and kBTC. Aave V4 uses a Hub-and-Spoke design: markets share Hub liquidity but retain separate collateral rules and risk settings. Sentora can manage collateral selection, interest-rate curves, liquidation parameters and oracles within Aave DAO-approved limits. The DAO retains control of core contracts and can revoke the curator’s permissions; risk-increasing changes face a 48-hour timelock. Supply and borrowing caps can also constrain activity, so liquidity elsewhere in Aave does not guarantee capacity in a particular market. The launch expands Aave V4’s lending options, including newer stablecoins and a Bitcoin-backed collateral market. Sentora’s Risk Radar will track Hubs, Spokes, asset usage, caps and governance changes. For traders and liquidity providers, the rollout is an early test of shared liquidity with externally managed risk: monitor each market’s capacity and collateral quality. Its broader significance will depend on liquidity, demand and risk performance.

The XRP Ledger recorded 32,604 daily active accounts on October 27, about 68% above its 30-day average of 19,400 and its highest level in 2026. Yet XRP traded near $1.29 on October 29, down about 2.6% in 24 hours and 13% over the past month. The rise in XRP Ledger activity has not translated into stronger demand for XRP. Active accounts count transaction senders, not necessarily individual users, and activity from institutions or automated systems may not signal new investor interest. Stablecoin transfers and other ledger operations can also increase network usage without requiring significant XRP purchases. Traders are watching the $1.25 support area; a move back toward $1.33–$1.37 could suggest improving momentum, while a sustained break below $1.25 may increase downside risk. Ripple’s scheduled November 1 escrow release, which could make up to one billion XRP available, is another factor to monitor.

Ripple expects to reach a $900 million annualized product revenue run rate by the end of 2026, driven by growing institutional adoption of its payments, custody, stablecoin and treasury services. This is a projected revenue pace, not revenue already earned; Ripple has not disclosed product-level revenue or profitability figures. Ripple says customers and partners using multiple products have tripled this year, and its services now reach more than 1,700 institutions and businesses. Its products facilitated over $16 trillion in transactions in 2025, while Ripple Payments is nearing $150 billion in cumulative processed volume. These transaction figures are not company revenue. RLUSD’s market capitalization has grown from about $2.5 billion to roughly $2.6 billion, with reported growth of more than 88% in 2026. Ripple has also received final US approval to establish a national trust bank, and says its treasury platform serves more than 1,000 customers across 160 countries. The expansion strengthens Ripple’s institutional growth strategy, but does not establish a direct near-term benefit for XRP. A prediction market cited in the earlier report assigned just 0.1% odds to XRP reaching $4 in October.

Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings were reported at about 848,500 BTC in its October 26 filing, acquired at an average price of $75,446 per coin. With Bitcoin near $80,300, the position was roughly 6% above cost, representing about $4 billion in unrealized gains; the company said it had spent about $64 billion acquiring its Bitcoin. An earlier filing reported that Strategy bought 267 BTC for just over $22 million, taking its holdings to 848,517 BTC and bringing its October purchases to about $73 million. In contrast, for the week ended October 25, Strategy reported no Bitcoin purchases and spent $204.9 million repurchasing STRC preferred shares. The differing holding figures reflect separate reported snapshots. Strategy had estimated $20.91 billion in Bitcoin-related gains for the third quarter, when BTC was around $83,500 at September 30. The company was scheduled to report results after the US market close. For Bitcoin traders, the purchase disclosure reinforces Strategy’s long-term treasury demand, while the later pause suggests the company’s buying is not continuous. Its unrealized gains and share repurchases affect Strategy’s financial profile, but do not by themselves determine Bitcoin’s near-term price direction.

Franklin Templeton has launched two US equity and Bitcoin ETFs, both set to list on Nasdaq. The funds start with a 95% allocation to US stocks and 5% Bitcoin exposure, and systematically invest stock dividends in Bitcoin. Their underlying indexes will review the Bitcoin allocation quarterly. FBEQ tracks about 500 large US companies and charges a 0.09% annual fee. FIBT tracks 100 large US non-financial companies listed on Nasdaq and charges 0.19%. The Bitcoin ETFs offer investors a small, rules-based Bitcoin allocation alongside equity exposure.

The Federal Reserve held its federal funds target range at 3.75% to 4.00% on October 28, citing strong economic growth, elevated inflation and ongoing uncertainty. The decision passed with ten votes; Lisa Cook and Beth Hammack dissented in favor of a quarter-point rate increase. For Bitcoin, the hold leaves borrowing costs and dollar liquidity unchanged for now, but the two dissenting votes underline the risk that monetary policy could remain restrictive. Higher rates can make cash and yield-bearing assets more attractive than Bitcoin, which pays no income. The Fed did not signal a specific next move, and the decision does not establish that a rate cut or hike is imminent. Crypto traders may monitor Treasury yields, the US dollar, Bitcoin ETF demand and derivatives positioning alongside upcoming inflation and employment data. These indicators can help show whether financial conditions are easing or continuing to weigh on risk appetite. A single announcement or trading session is not enough to establish a lasting Bitcoin trend.

The Federal Reserve held its target interest rate steady, in line with widespread expectations. The Fed’s pause suggests policymakers are waiting for more information, while the bond market appears willing to accept a temporary halt in rate hikes. Further increases remain possible as the central bank continues to confront inflation. The outlook is uncertain, with the Iran war among the key risks that could affect economic conditions and monetary policy. For crypto traders, the decision offers no direct market catalyst, but expectations for future rates and shifts in bond yields may influence risk appetite and volatility.

Bitcoin has retreated from its rebound, which previously stalled near $88,000, and is now testing support around $80,000. The latest analysis places near-term support at $79,200–$79,500 on the daily chart and $78,400–$79,600 on the four-hour chart. A sustained break below these levels could expose demand around $75,000–$78,000. Bitcoin still shows lower highs after rejection from the $85,500–$90,500 supply zone and remains below a broken short-term trendline, although its broader ascending channel has been described as intact. To improve the short-term structure, BTC needs to reclaim $81,500–$82,000 and then overcome resistance around $84,000–$85,000; earlier analysis also identified $88,000 as a key resistance level. CryptoQuant’s Bull-Bear Market Cycle Indicator has turned positive, suggesting improved underlying momentum but not confirming a sustained bull market. Large average spot orders during the retreat show that major traders remain active, though order size alone does not reveal whether they are buying or selling. Traders are watching whether Bitcoin can hold the $80,000 area or reclaim $82,000 to show stronger demand.

AI power constraints are becoming a bigger obstacle to growth, with electricity supply, grid access and data-centre capacity increasingly limiting expansion alongside chip availability. UBS previously tracked 276 GW of data-centre capacity under construction or planned, but estimated that 2027 demand would require 57 GW against just 38 GW of sites with confirmed power. It highlighted the mismatch in timelines: data centres can take 12–24 months to build, while new power capacity may take five to 10 years. US grid interconnection queues total about 2.3 TW, with a median wait of roughly six years; UBS estimated $511 billion in new US power-generation investment would be needed by 2030. Transformer delivery can take up to 210 weeks. UBS also named Core Scientific (CORZ) and Applied Digital (APLD) among colocation operators it favours, projecting about 80% annual EBITDA growth from 2027 to 2029, and said power supply could reach around 415 GW by 2030 if planned projects proceed. The later Delphi Digital analysis adds signs of mounting grid stress. ERCOT’s large-load queue rose from 63 GW at the end of 2024 to 474 GW by June 2026, with data centres accounting for about 90%. PJM’s last three capacity auctions reached the price cap and remained 6.6–6.8 GW below reliability targets. Goldman Sachs forecasts data-centre power demand will rise 170% from 2025 to 2030, with $7.6 trillion in related capital spending through 2031, and expects hyperscaler debt issuance to increase by $420 billion in 2027. NERC projects a 224 GW rise in North American summer peak demand over the next decade and warns that 13 of 23 regions could face shortfalls by 2030. For traders, the reports reinforce that AI power constraints—and the ability to secure grid connections, equipment and project funding—are key indicators of whether planned data-centre capacity can come online. The trend may benefit power generation, grid equipment and interconnection providers, while creating execution and financing risks for AI infrastructure projects. UBS’s positive view on CORZ and APLD is company-specific; neither report identifies a direct price catalyst for cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin per share (BPS) metrics help investors assess how much bitcoin treasury companies hold for each common share, but they do not all measure the same thing. Raw BPS divides bitcoin holdings by existing shares, while Bitcoin per assumed diluted share (BPADS) also includes potential shares from instruments such as warrants and convertible securities. BPADS can be conservative because those securities may never convert. Net Bitcoin per share (Net BPS) goes further by accounting for senior claims, such as debt and preferred stock, which rank ahead of common equity. It estimates the bitcoin value remaining for common shareholders. Cash can either offset those claims or be reported separately, alongside Net BPS. Because dollar-denominated claims become smaller in bitcoin terms as BTC rises, Net BPS changes with bitcoin’s price. To judge whether a financing deal genuinely benefits common shareholders, investors should compare Net BPS before and after the deal at a constant bitcoin price. The article argues that Net BPS is the most comprehensive measure for evaluating capital structure, economic accretion and a bitcoin treasury company’s implied equity value.

Pump Box says it has opened a dedicated airdrop campaign for users who lost money trading PONS. The project announced the initiative on X and said eligible users can now access the participation portal. Pump Box has not disclosed the allocation, eligibility rules or distribution schedule, so the campaign’s potential value to affected traders remains unclear.

BiXBiT has launched custom firmware for Bitmain Antminer S21, S19, T21, T19, L9 and L7 series Bitcoin miners. The company says early deployments achieved up to 40% higher hashrate and 35% better energy efficiency, using tuned performance profiles, adjustable power settings and thermal controls. These are company-reported results, not independently verified figures. The firmware can disable an unstable hashboard while keeping a miner running on its remaining boards. It connects to BiXBiT AMS 3.0, which lets operators monitor hashrate, temperature, power use and profitability, manage fleets and receive alerts. Support is limited to devices with Bitmain stock firmware released before August 2026; later versions are not yet supported. The launch may help mining operators optimize costs, but its direct effect on Bitcoin’s price is likely limited.

Brazil’s crypto regulation deadline falls on Friday, requiring exchanges already operating in the country to apply for authorization if they want to continue serving customers. Filing an application allows firms to keep operating while the Central Bank of Brazil reviews it, a process that could take up to two years. New providers must be authorized before launching regulated services. The Brazil crypto licensing process carries significant costs. Capital requirements range from 10.8 million reais (about $2 million) to 37.2 million reais, alongside audits, technical certification and anti-money-laundering controls. Lawyers warn that these obligations could strain smaller exchanges and increase market concentration. Firms that miss the deadline must stop services within 30 days, while banks and payment providers face restrictions on transactions with unauthorized firms from Nov. 6. Unresolved rules on verifying self-custody wallets, reporting transfers and applying a $100,000 limit to some international transactions are adding uncertainty. Binance Brazil chief Thiago Sarandy said unclear requirements could lead to inconsistent reporting. The Brazil crypto rules arrive as the country ranks first globally for grassroots crypto adoption, with $252.5 billion in crypto activity from July 2025 to June 2026, according to Chainalysis.

Hong Kong fintech PhotonPay has raised $40 million in a Series C round led by Blockchain Capital, with SBI Group, IDG Capital, GL Ventures and Lightspeed Faction also participating. PhotonPay plans to expand its stablecoin and fiat payment services, including multi-asset wallets, card issuance and local clearing infrastructure, and develop financial tools for AI agents. PhotonPay reported $65 billion in annualized transaction volume as of August 2026. It holds 34 payment and financial licences, serves more than 200,000 business customers across over 200 countries and territories, and works with partners including J.P. Morgan and Mastercard. The funding follows its Series B in January 2026. The raise reflects investor interest in stablecoin payment infrastructure and the potential for AI-driven commerce. Traders will be watching whether PhotonPay’s volume grows and whether its agent-focused payment services develop into recurring commercial activity.

Brazil crypto exchanges must file authorization applications with the Central Bank by October 30, 2026, to keep operating while their applications are reviewed. They must show they meet requirements for financial capacity, governance, technology and anti-money laundering controls. Providers that miss the deadline must cease operations, and authorized institutions will face restrictions on dealings with unauthorized firms. The deadline adds regulatory uncertainty to Brazil’s crypto market. The article identifies no direct market impact on XRP; any effect on broader crypto sentiment remains uncertain.

Sparrow Wallet 2.5.6 is a major maintenance release focused on security, accessibility and reliability for Bitcoin users. It adds checks for unconfirmed transaction signatures, Payjoin inputs, stored block hashes and hardware-wallet operations. The update also fixes wallet history and balance issues, improves handling of chain reorganisations, and adds compatibility changes for Bitcoin Core 32.1 and later. Sparrow Wallet 2.5.6 upgrades Java and Tor, improves screen-reader and keyboard support, and adds shortcuts for navigating wallet functions. It also includes fixes for wallet imports, transaction broadcasting, device errors and other bugs. The release does not announce a token, funding round or market-moving partnership.