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A shocking story is circulating in the crypto community, highlighting the dangers of wallet confusion and digital asset security. A U.S. investor recently lost 1.2 million XRP, valued at approximately $3.05 million, from what they believed was a secure cold wallet. The incident, documented in a viral YouTube video, has sparked concern among XRP holders and broader cryptocurrency users. How the Theft Happened The attack took place on October 12, 2025, when the perpetrator executed more than 120 Ripple-to-Tron swaps using a service called Bridgers, formerly known as SWFT. These transactions appeared on blockchain explorers as Binance-linked, since Bridgers utilizes…

The NHL partnered with Polymarket and Kalshi to unlock new fan experiences and engagement. The partnership also provides a broader exposure for the prediction market platforms during NHL events. The National Hockey League (NHL) announced on Wednesday that it has firmed up a partnership with Polymarket and Kalshi. The multiyear deal makes the two companies the official prediction market partners of the sporting organization. NHL’s Partnership with Polymarket and Kalshi The collaboration enables Polymarket and Kalshi to access official NHL proprietary data for the resolution of event contracts on their platforms. Additionally, the agreement grants them the rights to use…

Deliberations over the crypto market structure bill between industry executives and US lawmakers hit a fever pitch on Wednesday in a tense meeting, following a leaked proposal from Democrats to impose permissioned requirements on the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector.Democratic senators accused industry executives of acting as an extension of the Republican Party after a leaked Democratic proposal mandating know-your-customer and anti-money laundering regulations on DeFi caused a public outcry, according to Eleanor Terrett, who cited sources at Wednesday’s meeting.The lawmakers reportedly warned industry representatives that continued public outcry over the bill, or specific provisions in the proposed legislation, would slow…

Gold just had its worst day in 12 years, snapping a record-breaking rally. But investors may not be giving up yet, with inflation fears and global turmoil fueling demand. Central banks are set to keep piling in, helping to put a floor under prices, according to Lombard Odier. Gold’s record-breaking run snapped on Tuesday, tumbling in its worst single-day drop in 12 years after a historic rally. Still, the yellow metal’s underlying supply-and-demand dynamics remain solid — even at “significantly overbought” levels in the short term, wrote analysts at Lombard Odier, a Swiss private bank, in a note on Tuesday.…

Nestle India Ltd’s return to double-digit growth after eight quarters in the three months ended September (Q2FY26) gives investors reason to cheer, but it also raises the bar for what comes next. The stock touched a new high of ₹1,311.60 on 17 October after Q2 total operating revenue rose 10.6% year-on-year to ₹5,644 crore (domestic sales stood at ₹5,411 crore), ahead of most estimates. The rebound was broad-based, led by prepared dishes, confectionery and beverages, each gaining ahead of the festive season. “We believe Nestlé’s new leadership will prioritize reviving topline growth; we evidenced this in Q2FY26, with domestic sales…

Spot gold prices fell more than 5.3% Tuesday to $4,125, putting it on track for its largest single-day decline in more than five years as traders took profits from the metal’s record run to an all-time high of $4,260 on Monday. The retreat follows months of parabolic gains driven by rate-cut expectations and geopolitical hedging, leaving gold’s rally looking stretched and sparking renewed interest in bitcoin and other risk assets.For much of the past two months, gold has outperformed its digital counterpart by a wide margin, according to The Block’s weekly data newsletter from Oct. 20. The BTC/gold ratio fell…

continues its remarkable rebound, closing at $38.02, up 2.72% on Monday, marking a fresh two-year high and an 85% year-to-date gain. The rally, which began in early August, has been fueled by a powerful combination of AI-driven optimism, strategic investments, and renewed confidence in Intel’s foundry business. Despite this surge, analysts remain divided over whether the comeback is sustainable or simply an overreaction to headlines ahead of the company’s Q3 earnings release on October 23. Morgan Stanley added fuel to the discussion this week by raising its price target to $36 from $23, while maintaining an Equal Weight rating on…

LAKE, a pioneering Real-World Asset (RWA) company transforming the water industry, is unveiling its new partnership with Fontdalt, a pristine Spanish spring located 600 meters above sea level, offering pure, mineral-balanced water from one of Catalonia’s most untouched regions.This new partnership with Fontdalt marks a significant milestone for LAKE, further strengthening its water source–based ecosystem by expanding geographic coverage and diversifying their offering, bringing more choices and opportunities to their customers. LAKE is building a decentralized ecosystem serving as a new robust framework into the water industry aiming to connect as many springs as possible directly to individuals, businesses and institutions…

US stocks stepped higher on Monday as Wall Street kicked off a packed week full of high-profile earnings and a delayed release of key inflation data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) rose roughly 0.7%, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) gained 0.9%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) led the way higher, rising over 1%. Markets are setting aside a laundry list of worries to focus instead on earnings season, which shifts into high gear this week. Hopes are high, with reports from Tesla (TSLA), Intel (INTC), Netflix (NFLX), and Coca-Cola (KO) leading the highlights in a busy roster. On Monday,…

Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), the world’s largest corporate holder of bitcoin, expanded its treasury once again last week, purchasing 168 BTC for $18.8 million at an average price of $112,051 per coin, according to a new U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing. Following the purchase, Strategy now holds 640,418 BTC, acquired at a total cost of roughly $47.40 billion, reflecting an average purchase price of $74,010 per bitcoin.  The firm also reported a 26% bitcoin yield year-to-date for 2025, underscoring the strength of its BTC-denominated balance sheet amid renewed institutional interest. Strategy has transitioned from a business intelligence firm into the…