OKX Records Single $3.37 Million Bitcoin Short Liquidation
The liquidation price was $84,139 at 10:35 a.m. ET (14:35 UTC) Oct. 21.
Robinhood Chain Generated $51.1 Million in Fees in Its First 92 Days
Ethereum had a record 43.8 million ETH staked by the end of the third quarter, equal to 35.9% of its supply.
Ripple Backs SEC Crypto Plan, Seeks Protections for Token Trading

Ripple supports the SEC’s proposed crypto framework while seeking protections for exchanges, brokers, and token holders. Its submission defends the agency’s legal authority, challenges token-classification approaches, and requests safeguards against trading restrictions and regulatory uncertainty. SEC Authority and Fundraising Rules Clearer rules for crypto fundraising and trading were central to Ripple’s Oct. 20 submission to […]
Oman-Dubai Spread Falls to $4.22, Lowest Since Late July
September exports from the Middle East Gulf, excluding Iran, averaged at least 16.5 million barrels a day. Forty percent of regional crude bypassed the Strait of Hormuz, up from 17% before the war.
OKX Unites Euro Fiat and EURC Liquidity in One Trading Book
The integration gives European Economic Area traders access to fiat euro and EURC markets through one platform. EURC is among a small number of stablecoins compliant with MiCA.
Judge Approves Estée Lauder’s $210 Million Investor Settlement
The judge awarded $63 million in fees and about $760,000 in expenses after cutting lawyers’ requested share from 32% to 30%, leaving $4.2 million in the fund for investors.
Probly Completes Gold Sponsorship of TOKEN2049 Singapore
Its first partner channel on TxFlow is running on testnet as `exchangeId: 1`.
IREN Secures Licenses to Build 300-MW AI Data Center in Spain
The facility is planned for Badajoz, with operations targeted to begin in 2028.
Ethereum News: Bitmine Sets 5% Limit on ETH Holdings
Bitmine’s recent announcement to cap its Ethereum holdings at 5% of the total supply could significantly impact market dynamics. Tom Lee of Fundstrat revealed this strategy during his speech at TOKEN2049, indicating a shift in accumulation tactics. The decision, influenced by Vitalik Buterin’s suggestion, marks a critical moment for Ethereum as traders assess the implications […]
U.S. Total Crude Stocks Fall 3.36 Million Barrels as SPR Shrinks
Commercial inventories ended the week at 412.5 million barrels, while Cushing stocks rose by nearly 1 million barrels.