Solana to Support Hong Kong Dollar Stablecoin HKDAP

Solana has partnered with Anchorpoint to bring HKDAP, a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin, to its blockchain. The initiative plans to support native issuance and redemption, enabling potential use in retail payments and tokenized asset transactions.

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Pyth Network Secures More Than $3 Billion in Assets

Pyth Network ($PYTH) has reportedly surpassed $3.124 billion in total value secured (TVS), according to DefiLlama data. This metric measures the value of assets relying on an oracle network to provide accurate data for blockchain applications.

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Circle Begins CCTP V1 Phase-Out

Circle is starting the gradual phase-out of its legacy Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP V1) on October 31, 2026, with the wind-down scheduled to conclude on December 1, 2026.

Applications using the older system for cross-chain $USDC transfers should migrate to CCTP V2 before the deadline to avoid service disruptions.

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Solana Outpaces Polygon in Key Network Metrics

According to analysis from @chainspect_app, Solana ($SOL) leads Polygon ($POL) in transaction throughput, staked capital, and developer numbers. The comparison highlights differences in network activity, ecosystem participation, and development scale between the two blockchain platforms.

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DTCC Introduces Tokenization Service for Institutions

The Depository Trust Company (DTCC) launched its Tokenization Service on October 28, 2026, allowing eligible institutions to access tokenized securities beyond traditional market hours, including weekends.

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Request Network Introduces Unified Merchant Dashboard

Request Network launched a new dashboard for platforms managing multiple merchants, bringing onboarding, payment branding, fee management, and wallet screening into one interface.

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London Phone Theft: A Reminder to Stay Alert

Magnus Ahmad was enjoying a night out with old friends in London when he handed his unlocked iPhone to a stranger outside a bar, believing the man was entering his phone number. Moments later, another individual grabbed the device and fled.

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Anthropic IPO Speculation Reaches Decentralized Markets

Traders are already exploring ways to gain exposure to a potential Anthropic IPO before the company goes public. On Hyperliquid, a decentralized crypto exchange, two contracts—ANTH from Entropy and ANT from trade.xyz—are attracting attention.

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Ethereum Staking Hits a Record High

Ethereum continues to attract participation in blockchain security, even as staking rewards decline. Improved access to staking services is helping sustain interest, while changing reward levels raise questions about long-term staking economics.

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Fitch Ratings has noted that Bitcoin market liquidity may become more resilient to crypto-specific shocks as the digital asset market matures. The assessment points to the potential impact of growing market development and liquidity on Bitcoin's ability to handle sector-related disruptions.

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