Kraken has introduced new cash-settled options contracts for Bitcoin and Ethereum that settle entirely in US dollars, eliminating the need for traders to hold any cryptocurrency as collateral. These European-style options will initially be available to professional and institutional clients outside Europe, North America, and Australia via a request-for-quote system on Kraken Pro. The move aims to attract institutional investors who prefer dollar-denominated products without dealing with crypto volatility or blockchain interaction. Kraken plans to expand access to European clients later in 2026 and eventually offer a public order book for broader participation.
FREELANDER participated in the 2026 Chery International User Summit in Wuhu, China, showcasing the international variant of its FREELANDER 8 model through a day-and-night program on October 19. The day featured the first international test drive on c...
Disc Medicine announced a webcast on October 19, 2026, to discuss topline results from its APOLLO Phase 3 trial of bitopertin, an investigational oral drug for erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP). Bitopertin targets glycine transporter 1 to modulate ...
On October 18, Bitcoin (BTC), Solana (SOL), Near Protocol (NEAR), and Hyperliquid (HYPE) traded close to their technical support ranges, showing mixed performance throughout the day. BTC hovered around $80,000–$81,000, SOL near $100–$102, NEAR at $4....
Tech analyst James Altucher draws a parallel between the 1865 coal consumption surge and AI's increasing power needs, despite efficiency gains. He highlights Elon Musk's unique strategy of vertical integration, including plans to build AI data center...
On October 18, 2026, the Qubic network was halted after an attacker drained 1,404 wallets, stealing about $1.3 million worth of QU tokens. The breach was due to predictable wallet recovery seeds generated on Apple devices' browsers and early iOS apps...
