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Eligible Users Can Claim 250 AIO Tokens as Threshold Gradually Decreases Binance Alpha has officially launched the second wave of its OLAXBT (AIO) airdrop on October 26 at 16:00, offering another opportunity for users to earn free AIO tokens through the platform’s Alpha Points reward system. According to the official update, users holding at least 226 Alpha Points are eligible to participate in the new round. Qualified participants can visit the Alpha event page to claim 250 AIO tokens directly. “The second phase of the AIO airdrop begins with a 226-point requirement, and eligible users can redeem rewards immediately through…

Armstrong envisions blockchain-based incorporation, fundraising, and public listings to make capital formation more transparent Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has unveiled a bold vision to shift the entire startup lifecycle onto the blockchain, transforming how new companies are founded, funded, and scaled globally. Speaking on the TBPN podcast, Armstrong outlined how onchain fundraising and tokenized equity could create a more efficient, fair, and transparent capital formation system. “You can imagine this whole life cycle coming onchain,” Armstrong said. “It could increase the number of companies that can raise capital and get started out there in the world.” A Fully Onchain Startup…

Technical range highlights market indecision after prolonged correction NEAR Protocol (NEAR) continues to trade sideways, holding near $2.28 as the market shows little conviction in either direction. After a sharp decline earlier this month, the token remains locked in a range between $1.90 and $3.30, signaling that traders are still uncertain about the next major move. The daily chart reveals that NEAR has been consolidating inside a broad horizontal channel since May, following its recovery from a steep downtrend that began late last year. The upper resistance near $3.30 has repeatedly rejected bullish attempts, while strong buying pressure near $1.90…

XRPR’s rapid growth positions it as a benchmark for U.S. investor appetite amid global ETF competition The REX-Osprey XRP ETF (XRPR) has officially surpassed $100 million in assets under management (AUM) just one month after its September debut, marking a major milestone for both Ripple’s XRP and the broader crypto ETF landscape in the United States. According to the issuer, the fund’s swift accumulation of capital highlights strong institutional demand for direct exposure to XRP, the world’s fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. This makes XRPR the first U.S.-listed spot XRP ETF to cross the $100 million threshold — a signal…

SEC Crypto Task Force head tapped to steer U.S. commodities watchdog amid growing digital asset oversight President Donald Trump has nominated Mike Selig, current Chief Counsel of the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, as his choice to head the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) — a move widely seen as a turning point for the country’s crypto regulation landscape. If confirmed by the Senate, Selig would take the helm of the commodities watchdog at a time when Congress is considering giving the CFTC broad authority over spot crypto markets, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. The nomination follows Trump’s decision to withdraw…

Autonomous transaction protocol sees record activity as AI-driven payments reshape digital finance The x402 protocol, a groundbreaking online payments system introduced by Coinbase, has recorded an explosive 10,000% rise in transactions within a month, signaling growing adoption of AI-powered autonomous payments. The protocol enables artificial intelligence (AI) agents and human users to send and receive stablecoin payments seamlessly over the internet — without intermediaries or credit cards. According to Dune Analytics data, nearly 500,000 x402 transactions took place between October 14 and 20, marking a 10,780% increase compared to activity levels a month earlier. The momentum peaked on Friday, when…

Range-bound movement shows indecision amid mixed technical signals Solana (SOL) continues to trade within a tight range between $176 and $210, reflecting a period of consolidation following weeks of volatility. The price currently hovers near $193, up slightly on the day, but remains trapped between defined support and resistance zones as traders weigh the next significant move. According to the 4-hour chart, Solana is stabilizing after a steep mid-October selloff that pushed the price down from above $230. The green demand zone around $175 has provided a strong floor, while the orange resistance band near $210 continues to cap upside…

Hardware wallet giant’s new multisig app praised for innovation but criticized as a “cash cow” move Crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger has sparked controversy following the launch of its new multisig interface, which, while technically impressive, has drawn criticism for introducing new transaction fees that users describe as exploitative. The Ledger Multisig application now charges a flat $10 fee per transaction, excluding token transfers, which are subject to a 0.05% variable fee. These costs are in addition to standard blockchain gas fees, leading many in the crypto community to accuse the company of monetizing what should remain a core self-custody…

Smaller mining firms rapidly expand hashrate and debt, reshaping the Bitcoin mining landscape The Bitcoin mining sector is undergoing a significant transformation as mid-tier mining companies rapidly scale operations, narrowing the gap with established leaders in hashrate and production efficiency. Following the 2024 Bitcoin halving, competition among miners has intensified, signaling a potential reshaping of industry power dynamics. According to industry research, firms like Cipher Mining, Bitdeer, and HIVE Digital have shown strong year-over-year growth in realized hashrate, thanks to aggressive infrastructure investments. This expansion has brought them closer to major players such as MARA Holdings, CleanSpark, and Cango, who…

Weak manufacturing data may stretch Bitcoin’s market cycle beyond historical norms The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing PMI — a key measure of U.S. industrial health — may hold critical clues about the length and trajectory of the current Bitcoin cycle, according to market analysts. Historical data shows that Bitcoin’s major price peaks often coincide with ISM PMI tops, suggesting a potential delay in the next market climax as U.S. manufacturing remains weak. The ISM Manufacturing PMI has stayed below the neutral 50 threshold for seven consecutive months, signaling a continued contraction in industrial activity. Traditionally, readings above 50…