Strategy Repurchases $193 Million of STRC, Raises Buyback Cap to $3 Billion
The company also acquired 267 Bitcoin (BTC), bringing its holdings to 848,517 BTC.
Day: October 19, 2026
Financial Stability Board Charter Defines Global Oversight Role
The board coordinates financial authorities, reviews risks and supports planning for crises that cross borders.
Binance’s SOXL mark fell 5.9% despite a 3% price band. Here’s why
A moving weekend index helps explain how a 5.9% opening-to-low mark decline coexisted with minute-close mark/index gaps below 3%. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox
XRP Sell-Off Fears Grow as Exchange Reserves Hit Yearly High
XRP exchange reserves climbed to roughly 11.81 billion tokens, the 99th percentile of the past year, according to CryptoQuant. The rise has revived concerns about selling pressure. XRP trades near $1.31, and the reserve data suggests the next move depends on where these tokens go. Why Exchange Reserves Matter for XRP Exchange reserves are the […]
Strategy Buys 267 Bitcoin, Extending Weekly Buying Streak to Five Weeks
The $22.1 million purchase lifted Strategy’s holdings to 848,517 BTC as of Oct. 18.
Ripple’s David Schwartz Flags @Xaman_FDNT as Possible Scam Account
The handle is absent from Xaman’s published list of X accounts, and the wallet provider directs support requests to its app.
Ledger Reseller Attack Raises Questions About Hardware Wallet Supply Chains
A hardware wallet’s strongest cryptography offers little protection when an attacker can interfere with the device before its owner even switches it on. That is the uncomfortable lesson from the CryptoBilis case now facing Ledger customers in Southeast Asia. TL;DR: Investigators have linked roughly $90 million or more in reported crypto losses to tampered wallet […]
Bakkt Welcomes Gerry Afentakis as Managing Director for Europe
Bakkt has announced the appointment of Gerry Afentakis as Managing Director for Europe, a strategic move aimed at enhancing its presence in the European market. This announcement comes as Bakkt seeks to expand its operations and secure regulatory authorizations across the region. The news was shared via Twitter, highlighting Afentakis’s extensive experience in fintech and […]
Bank of America Upgrades Dow to Neutral as Chemical Prices Improve
Dow’s second-quarter net sales rose 20% to $12.1 billion. The company is scheduled to report third-quarter earnings Oct. 22.
Democrats Would Face AI Policy Choices if They Win a Chamber
A win in either chamber on Nov. 3 would give Democrats committee leadership when the new Congress begins Jan. 3, 2027.
