21:34
BlackRock files for Bitcoin ETF offering downside protection
The proposed fund would pair gains linked to IBIT with loss limits; BlackRock has not disclosed its ticker, fees, protection mechanics or launch timeline.
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Elon Musk says he will give every U.S. child a SpaceX share
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JPMorgan Expands JPM Coin Deposit Token to Ethereum for Institutions
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BlackRock expands tokenized products from model portfolios to traditional finance
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Strategy Raises STRC Buyback Authorization to $3 Billion as Cash Falls
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Mastercard launches Stablecoin Security after finding crypto fraud rates four times higher
News Flow
Oct 19
20:12
Starboard prepares Knife River board challenge, seeks 22% margins by 2029
The activist investor has acquired a significant stake as Knife River’s shares fall 24% and quarterly margins remain below rivals’ roughly 30%.
20:12
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20:05
Capital Power to release third-quarter 2026 results on Nov. 2
The Alberta-based power producer will publish results before markets open and host an analyst call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. ABT.
20:05
20:05
Crown Holdings shares fall 5.9% despite Q3 earnings beat on weak Q4 guidance
The packaging company exceeded third-quarter revenue and adjusted EPS estimates as beverage-can volumes rose 6%, but its fourth-quarter outlook fell below analyst expectations.
20:05
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19:53
Aeromexico weighs new U.S. flights after Mexico City restrictions lifted
The airline is reviewing held-back expansion plans while using aircraft secured through below-market leases during its Chapter 11 restructuring.
19:53
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19:48
Coinbase adds Axis Labs, Pearl and Stable tokens to listing roadmap
Trading for AXIS, PEARL and STABLE is not yet available; Coinbase says each asset must meet market-making and technical-readiness requirements.
19:46
Trump approval falls to record-low 31% as Democrats lead generic ballot by 12 points
The Reuters/Ipsos survey found Democrats 12 points ahead on the generic ballot as gasoline costs and dissatisfaction intensified ahead of November 3 congressional elections.
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19:45
Nscale negotiates potential $45 billion Anthropic deal for second West Virginia building
The proposed agreement could bring the companies’ total cooperation to about $90 billion, adding to Anthropic’s existing infrastructure commitments with the Nvidia-backed developer.
19:45
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19:04
EminiFX founder ordered to pay more than $288 million in Ponzi case
The CFTC secured restitution, disgorgement and a civil penalty after finding EminiFX misled more than 25,000 investors with fabricated weekly returns.
19:04
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18:13
Tether CEO disputes USDT sanctions report, cites four-week lead and 94% drop in Iran-linked volumes
Paolo Ardoino said Tether acted before official designations, while Senator Richard Blumenthal expanded scrutiny of its relationship with Cantor Fitzgerald.
17:22
Anthropic to contribute 5% of equity to public benefit fund
The proposed fund could be worth about $100 billion at Anthropic’s reported $2 trillion IPO valuation, while Elon Musk pledged SpaceX shares for U.S. children.
17:22
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16:58
Google to allow certified crypto ads in UAE from October 21, 2026
The rollout requires exchanges and software wallets to hold approved UAE licenses and Google certification, while prohibited crypto products remain barred.
16:51
U.S. stocks rise as Nasdaq gains 1.24% to 26,465.39
The Dow and S&P 500 also advanced on October 20, while housing sentiment fell to its lowest level since June 2012.
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16:47
CFTC argues CME lacks standing to challenge U.S. crypto perpetual futures policy
In a court filing submitted on Oct. 16, the agency said CME had shown no imminent harm and that its crypto futures volume rose after the policy shift.
16:40
XRP Account on X Tops 47,000 Followers as Token Rebounds From $1.25
The account’s opening post was “hello, world,” while XRP’s price action and a bullish analyst’s bottoming call added a market angle to the launch.
16:05
Mastercard launches Stablecoin Security after finding crypto fraud rates four times higher
Unveiled at Money20/20 USA, the service scores fraud, sanctions and scam risks before stablecoin payments settle; Mastercard plans global availability in 2027, with BVNK supporting expansion.
16:00
GoDaddy investors given Oct. 20 deadline to seek lead-plaintiff role in securities lawsuit
The complaint alleges GoDaddy’s promotion shifted customers toward shorter contracts, reduced average order size and weakened bookings growth.
16:00
15:47
Israel to resume Gaza commercial shipments after 10,000-shekel Hamas fee dispute
COGAT said deliveries will restart gradually, prioritizing essential goods, while tightening payment oversight as Gaza remains dependent on aid after years of war.
15:47
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15:46
Republican senators condemn Trump's waiver of Russian sanctions
The president suspended sanctions authorized by the Lindsey Graham Act, drawing bipartisan criticism as lawmakers also raised concerns about Ukraine's military support and energy supplies.
15:46
15:25
StoneX reiterates Buy rating and $57 target on Galaxy Digital
The firm sees 280% upside, arguing that debt concerns around CoreWeave obscure Helios’ expansion prospects and Galaxy’s digital-asset business.
15:25
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