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Fed Raises Rates for First Time Since July 2023 as CLARITY Vote Stalls
The FOMC lifted its target range to 3.75%-4% in a unanimous vote, while the SEC and CFTC took narrower steps on tokenized assets and blockchain records.
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Business
International Seaways to Add Four VLCCs in $370 Million Bruton Deal
About 96% of aggregate consideration is expected to come in shares. Bruton has one operating VLCC and three newbuilds scheduled for delivery from the fourth quarter of 2026 through the fourth quarter of 2027.
Investing
Onshore Oil Stocks Hit Their Lowest Level Since at Least 2016
Onshore inventories fell 113 million barrels in September as oil at sea rose by 103 million barrels. Observed global stocks declined by 10 million barrels overall.
Business
Strategy Proposes Conditional 12% STRC Rate and Daily November Dividends
The plan would total $1 per share for November. If both conditions are met, the previously declared Nov. 15 dividend would not be payable.
Investing
Offshore Dollar Buying Linked to Emerging-Market Currency Moves
A $1 billion rise in dollar-buying flow was associated with 9 to 11 basis points of onshore spot depreciation. The study covers centrally cleared trades from 2013 through 2025.
Investing
Celestia Tops Crypto Gainers With 30.32% 24-Hour Advance
83 of the 90 largest cryptocurrencies, excluding stablecoins, rose over 24 hours. Bitcoin gained 2.07%, while Ether advanced 4.86%.
Investing
Evercore ISI Raises SpaceX Price Target to $275 Before November Results
The firm has an Outperform rating, while analyst Kutgun Maral sees upcoming Starship flights as a chance to demonstrate reuse.
Technology
Nine Crypto Firms Form Quantum Alliance as 30.2% of Bitcoin (BTC) Supply Has Exposed Keys
The alliance plans security tests and migration guidance for Bitcoin, Ethereum and other networks. Current quantum computers cannot derive the private keys needed to spend coins tied to exposed public keys.
Technology
Solana Delays Shanghai Event After Registrations Quadruple Overnight
Shanghai was scheduled to open the four-city China tour; the itinerary lists Hangzhou next for Oct. 17 ET (Oct. 18 UTC).
Markets
InvestingOnshore Oil Stocks Hit Their Lowest Level Since at Least 2016
Onshore inventories fell 113 million barrels in September as oil at sea rose by 103 million barrels. Observed global stocks declined by 10 million barrels overall.
Regulation
RegulationFAA Reviews Proposal to Raise Starship Launch and Landing Limits at Starbase
The plan would increase annual limits from 25 launches and 50 landings to as many as 456 and 912. Reflect Orbital has purchased two Skyroot launches, while Stoke Space moved a Nova stage for testing.
Bitcoin
InvestingCelestia Tops Crypto Gainers With 30.32% 24-Hour Advance
83 of the 90 largest cryptocurrencies, excluding stablecoins, rose over 24 hours. Bitcoin gained 2.07%, while Ether advanced 4.86%.
Ethereum
InvestingCelestia Tops Crypto Gainers With 30.32% 24-Hour Advance
83 of the 90 largest cryptocurrencies, excluding stablecoins, rose over 24 hours. Bitcoin gained 2.07%, while Ether advanced 4.86%.
DeFi
BusinessHyperscale Data Subsidiary Tokenizes 5,000 Ounces of Silver
The tokens are listed on Ault Markets, while access to its decentralized exchange remains invitation-only in beta and trading is expected within weeks.
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InvestingCelestia Tops Crypto Gainers With 30.32% 24-Hour Advance
83 of the 90 largest cryptocurrencies, excluding stablecoins, rose over 24 hours. Bitcoin gained 2.07%, while Ether advanced 4.86%.
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TechnologyNine Crypto Firms Form Quantum Alliance as 30.2% of Bitcoin (BTC) Supply Has Exposed Keys
The alliance plans security tests and migration guidance for Bitcoin, Ethereum and other networks. Current quantum computers cannot derive the private keys needed to spend coins tied to exposed public keys.
TechnologySolana Delays Shanghai Event After Registrations Quadruple Overnight
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Etherscan Transaction Debugger Skill Guides Agents Through EVM Analysis
Kamino Hires Two U.S. Executives for Institutional Growth, Transaction Processing
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BusinessHyperscale Data Subsidiary Tokenizes 5,000 Ounces of Silver
The tokens are listed on Ault Markets, while access to its decentralized exchange remains invitation-only in beta and trading is expected within weeks.
