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402bridge, the cross-layer protocol that builds upon the AI agent payments system x402, has been hacked, resulting in the theft of $17,000 in USDC from more than 200 victims. That’s according to crypto analyst PeckShield, which encouraged 402bridge users to revoke their allowances.  Pseudonymous X user “Ye in Web3” claims that after 402bridge’s contract was deployed, the private keys were leaked. They were then used to transfer ownership of the contract and drain users who had previously approved the contract to spend funds. In just 28 minutes, 227 users were affected . 402bridge added that the private leak led to the compromise of more than a dozen of the team’s test and main wallets. The protocol previously confirmed that private keys are stored on a server, which may have exposed admin privileges.  Due to this private key leak, more than a dozen of the team’s test and main wallets have also been compromised (ex. screenshot below). We have promptly repo...

The US Department of Energy has announced a $1B partnership with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) to build two supercomputers. Per a Reuters report citing a conversation with Energy Secretary Chris Wright and AMD CEO Lisa Su, the supercomputers will tackle large scientific problems ranging from nuclear power to cancer treatments to national security. JUST IN: US Department of Energy announces $1 billion partnership with $AMD to build two supercomputers. pic.twitter.com/SAiylmk7fy — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) October 27, 2025 Energy Secretary Wright said the systems would “supercharge” advances in nuclear power and fusion energy, technologies for defense and national security, and the development of drugs. US scientists are reportedly trying to replicate fusion in their research, something that the AMD supercomputers will help with. “We’ve made great progress, but plasmas are unstable, and we need to recreate the center of the sun on Earth,” Energy Secre...

While XRP is showing strength in the short term after regaining the $2.60 support, an artificial intelligence (AI) model suggests the asset is likely to trade below the $3 mark by November 1. Indeed, after facing the threat of dropping below $2 amid a broader market sell-off, XRP has gained over 2% in the last 24 hours, trading at $2.61 as of press time. Meanwhile, over the past week, the asset is up more than 11%. XRP seven-day price chart. Source: Finbold XRP price predictions Regarding the price outlook for November 1, Finbold turned to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which offered several price scenarios for XRP, indicating that the most likely level will be around $2.90. The model places the cryptocurrency within a confidence range of $2.85 to $2.95, reflecting steady bullish momentum heading into November. According to ChatGPT’s Analysis , XRP’s breakout above the $2.50 level represents a crucial psychological and technical shift after weeks of resistance. Trading volu...

Ripple will release 1 billion XRP from escrow on November 1, 2025, continuing its scheduled monthly unlock.  At today’s price of $2.48, the tranche carries a notional value of $2.48 billion. The release lands at a pivotal moment for the token. The SEC faces a cluster of XRP ETF deadlines in late October and early November, with a decision on Grayscale’s filing expected by October 29. A post-shutdown approval wave, analysts say, could mirror the Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF rollouts that have already attracted more than $150 billion in inflows. Since XRP now enjoys legal clarity as a non-security, approval could act as a structural demand catalyst, offsetting the near-term impact of fresh supply from escrow. Ripple co-founder’s 50 million XRP transfer In parallel, Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen has drawn attention with a 50 million XRP transfer, worth about $120 million to Evernorth Holdings. The firm, backed by Ripple executives, is preparing a SPAC me...

The Tesla AI5 chip manufacturing is now being split between Samsung and TSMC as Elon Musk moves forward with robotaxi deployment. Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that Samsung Electronics will actually share production duties with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company for the AI5 chip, which helps diversify the company’s semiconductor supply chain. This strategic move supports Tesla’s autonomous vehicle ambitions and also marks Samsung’s growing role in the automotive chip market right now. Tesla AI5 Chip Powers Samsung, TSMC, and Musk’s Robotaxi Vision Source: Wikimedia Commons Dual Manufacturing Strategy for Tesla AI5 Chip Source: TechBuzz.ai Musk revealed during an investor conference call that Samsung is taking a bigger role in making Tesla’s chips. Samsung joins Tesla’s AI5 chip production, shifting strategy from TSMC’s solo role. This dual-supplier approach actually helps Tesla deal with supply chain risks and makes sure production capacity can me...

Victoria, Seychelles, October 21, 2025 – MEXC , a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has officially launched the SOL Launchpad. New users can subscribe with USDT at a 50% discount and share in a total pool of 465 SOL. Event Details Event Period: Oct 21, 2025, 07:00 (UTC) – Nov 4, 2025, 9:00 (UTC) Subscribe With USDT to Share 465 SOL (New User Exclusive) New users can subscribe through a dedicated USDT pool at 107.5 USDT per SOL (50% off the original 215 USDT price). Total Supply: 465 SOL Minimum Subscription: 5 USDT Maximum Subscription: 500 USDT Eligibility: Complete Advanced KYC Maintain a $100 net deposit Trade at least 100 USDT in Spot Trade at least 50,000 USDT in Futures Boost Subscription Limit Users can increase their maximum subscription limit by up to 100% by completing additional Futures trading volume requirements during the event. The MEXC Launchpad serves as an innovati...

Gamified presale offers business-class tickets worldwide, showcasing how crypto wallets can unlock real travel, entertainment, and sporting experiences Kyrenia, Cyprus  MetaTerra Holdings , strategic parent of the Miracle ecosystem, today launched "Your Wallet, Your Ticket," a global campaign that turns crypto participation into real travel experiences. The announcement follows recent news of Miracle Pay's ongoing discussions to integrate payment services at Romania's planned international airport near Bucharest. Participants can purchase MIRX tokens at $2 each to receive a virtual boarding pass and unique entry number. A scrambled QR code on the presale site gradually reveals itself over time, eventually unveiling the single winning entry. The winner receives two business-class tickets to any destination worldwide. Beyond Airports: Music, Sport, and Mexico 2026 MetaTerra confirmed that future campaign editions will expand into live music and major sporti...

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Dogecoin (DOGE) may be preparing for a major rebound after weeks of sideways movement, according to crypto analyst Ali Martinez. This outlook comes as the meme cryptocurrency shows signs of short-term strength. As of press time, DOGE was valued at $0.19, gaining over 5% in the past 24 hours, while on the weekly time frame, it is up 4%. DOGE seven-day price chart. Source: Finbold In an X post on October 18, Martinez noted that DOGE is trading within an ascending parallel channel that stretches back to early 2023. Dogecoin is currently hovering near the lower boundary of this channel, a region that has historically acted as a reliable launch pad for rallies. DOGE price analysis chart. Source: TradingView At the same time, the token is defending a key support area around $0.16, near the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement level. As long as this zone holds, bullish momentum could begin to build. The next immediate price barrier is $0.21, which must be breached for DOGE to ...

Maelstrom, managed by the family office of BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, plans to raise $250 million for a private equity fund that will buy medium-size crypto infrastructure and analytics firms. The  Maelstrom Equity Fund I plans to spend between $40 million and $75 million per deal on as many as six crypto companies, co-founder and managing partner Akshat Vaidya told Bloomberg. Funding for the planned acquisitions is expected to be completed by September 2026.  Maelstrom Will Focus On Trading Infrastructure And Analytics Platforms Vaidya said on X that the fund’s goal is to “provide founders cash-heavy, clean exits at reasonable valuations” while also boosting links between crypto and traditional finance.  The fund will be the first private equity (PE) fund focused entirely on acquiring profitable, off-chain crypto infrastructure companies, Vaidya said.  Maelstrom Equity Fund I, L.P.* is out of the bag Let's dive in – * @CryptoHa...

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), the largest U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF, recorded two consecutive days of redemptions this week as Bitcoin tumbled below $105,000.  According to ETF flow tracker data shared by HeyApollo co-founder Thomas Fahrer, IBIT sold 272 BTC on October 15 and another 272 BTC on October 16, bringing its two-day outflow to 544 BTC, worth around $57 million at current prices. Blackrock Sells 272 Bitcoin Mild outflows, as BTC price dips Blackrock holds 804,800 BTC pic.twitter.com/Sh1gqKeIAN — Thomas Fahrer (@thomas_fahrer) October 17, 2025 Despite the redemptions, IBIT’s holdings remain enormous. The fund still controls approximately 804,800 BTC, cementing its dominance among U.S. spot ETFs and making it the single largest institutional vehicle for Bitcoin exposure. Bitcoin price crash The mild outflows came as Bitcoin itself endured one of its sharpest drawdowns in months. The cryptocurrency’s market capitalization fell...

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TSMC stock soared when the chipmaker announced a 39% increase in profits in the third quarter of 2025. TSM shares soared to record highs when TSMC reported net income of NT$325.3 billion ($10.1 billion), in fact, exceeding the expectations of analysts. TSM earnings and the strong results showed the strength of AI chip demand that is currently driving semiconductor growth. TSMC stock price intraday chart showing surge – Source: CNBC AI Boom Powers Massive TSMC Stock Rally After TSM Earnings Beat Source: CNBC September quarter revenue was NT$759.69, an increase of 36.5 percent over the same period of the previous year. TSMC was also enjoying a high demand of both 3-nanometer and 5-nanometer chips that were used in artificial intelligence applications. The September 2025 revenue was NT$330.98 billion and this was 31.4 percent higher than September 2024. CEO C.C. Wei also said that: “Recent developments in AI market continue to be very positive. Thus, our conviction in the AI me...