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Starknet May Leave Ethereum: What the STRK Vote Means
Starknet’s STRK holders are deciding whether the network should leave Ethereum and become an independent layer-1 blockchain. The vote reflects growing tensions in the layer-2 ecosystem and raises big questions about Ethereum’s scaling future.
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Bitcoin Treasury Firms Face MSCI Index Removal: What It Means
Bitcoin treasury firms Strategy and Metaplanet could soon be removed from MSCI’s Global Investable Market Indexes under new rules targeting non-operating companies. The move could shake up institutional crypto exposure and reshape how index funds approach Bitcoin-focused businesses.
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Aave V4 Launches Dollar-Euro Borrowing on Arc Network
Aave V4 has launched a dollar-euro borrowing feature on Circle’s Arc network using USDC and EURC stablecoins. The new forex spoke could deepen euro liquidity in DeFi and test how protocols manage multi-currency stablecoin risk.
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Bitcoin Falls to $81,000 After US Inflation Report Shocks Markets
Bitcoin tumbled back toward $81,000 after a hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation report of 3.7%, reviving fears of extended Fed rate hikes. The Kospi plunged 8% as global risk-off sentiment swept across markets, showing how macroeconomic shocks now drive crypto volatility.
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Babylon Brings Native Bitcoin Lending to Aave V4
Babylon’s proposal to bring native Bitcoin collateral to Aave V4 has advanced in the governance process, though further votes and security reviews are still required. If approved, it could unlock new yield opportunities for BTC holders in DeFi.
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FTC Probes OpenAI and Anthropic: What the AI Crackdown Means
The US FTC has issued civil subpoenas to OpenAI and Anthropic, escalating a consumer protection probe that could lead to lawsuits. The investigation focuses on safety incidents, security measures, and privacy policies, and could set important precedents for AI regulation.
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Stacks Bitcoin Staking Hits 735 BTC in Q3 2026: What It Means
Stacks has reported approximately 735 BTC bonded through its Bitcoin Staking program in Q3 2026, signaling growing confidence in productive Bitcoin use. The milestone highlights increasing institutional interest in BTC-native DeFi opportunities.
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Bitcoin Mining October 2026: CleanSpark, BitFuFu Production Slips
CleanSpark and BitFuFu reported declining Bitcoin production in September 2026, with CleanSpark also ending its monthly mining reports. Canaan held flat, as miner transparency and Ethiopia operations come under scrutiny.