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Ledger confirmed an unauthorized hardware implant in a compromised wallet linked to CryptoBilis, as investigators estimate crypto losses exceed $86 million.

Robinhood Chain is experiencing a broad slowdown, with daily transactions, active addresses, spot trading volume, and network fees declining. However, decentralized finance applications still hold approximately $1.04 billion in deposits, while perpetual futures activity has increased, highlighting diverging trends across the network.

CleanSpark mined 529 BTC in September as its Bitcoin holdings fell to 13,530 BTC following sales. The company also secured $2.276 billion to complete its Sandersville data center, supporting its expansion into AI and high-performance computing.

XRP Treasury Evernorth has completed its business combination with Armada Acquisition Corp. II, establishing a publicly traded company focused on the XRP ecosystem. The firm holds approximately 473 million XRP and $300 million in gross cash proceeds, with Nasdaq trading under ticker XRPN expected to begin October 12.

Tether temporarily froze $1.45 million in USDT across four THORChain vaults before reversing the restrictions, raising questions about stablecoin control and transparency.

Hyperliquid has generated more than $1.4 billion in cumulative revenue, directing substantial funds toward HYPE token buybacks. The decentralized exchange holds over 56% of the onchain perpetuals market by open interest, while recent token distributions highlight the importance of monitoring supply, demand, and future buyback activity.

Securitize Tokenized Stocks launches on Solana, bringing tokenized U.S. shares to blockchain with dividend rights and potential integrations with Ripple Prime and Aave.

Citrini Research has identified crypto tokenization as a potential growth area, highlighting projects including ONDO, AAVE, UNI, ETHFI, and PENDLE. Its 79-page report examines how tokenized traditional assets could expand blockchain trading and lending while emphasizing revenue generation, regulatory access, and investor risks.

Cantor Fitzgerald Tether is under congressional scrutiny after Senator Richard Blumenthal requested financial records and compliance documents concerning the stablecoin issuer’s alleged Iran sanctions exposure. The inquiry examines Cantor’s reported $10 billion Tether stake, custodial services, and financial ties to the Lutnick family, with responses due October 23, 2026.

The IMF Tokenization Report highlights the $65 billion real-world asset market, outlining its growth potential while warning of regulatory gaps, liquidity challenges, and financial stability risks.