OpenAI has decided to cancel the anticipated launch of its new AI model, "GPT-6.1 Astra," citing security concerns.

OpenAI has announced the cancellation of its highly anticipated new AI model, "GPT-6.1 Astra," citing security concerns.

NEAR Intents reports that it has frozen $50 million associated with the Bitget hackers. cointelegraph

Coinbase has received approval from the CFTC to conduct DCO transactions, marking the completion of its comprehensive derivatives offerings.

Blockchain.com plans to proceed with a $500 million initial public offering (IPO) amid signs of recovery in the cryptocurrency markets.

Apple has released an important security update, likely targeting a zero-day vulnerability that is currently being exploited to drain cryptocurrency wallets.

The White House blames Democrats for the failure to advance the Clarity Act.

The White House blames Democrats for the failure to pass the Clarity Act.

At the end of September, QNT experienced a near fourfold increase, with 645 transactions exceeding $100,000 occurring within a single day — the highest on record. In parallel, GRT recorded 24 transactions over the same threshold, marking the peak level for 2026.

QNT Catalyst: On September 24, the Clearing House selected Quant to support the interoperability and transactional layer of its new tokenized deposit network, connecting banks to existing RTP and CHIPS payment systems.

GRT Catalyst: The Graph Foundation is increasing traffic from Subgraph Studio to the Graph Network. Recent protocol updates aim to improve real-world application and enhance the economic sustainability of GRT.

At the end of September, Quant (QNT) experienced nearly a fourfold increase, with 645 transactions exceeding $100,000 occurring in a single day—the highest record to date. Concurrently, The Graph (GRT) recorded 24 such transactions, marking the peak for 2026.

Quant's catalyst: On September 24, the Clearing House selected Quant to serve as the interoperability and transactional backbone of its new tokenized deposit network, integrating banks with the existing RTP and CHIPS payment systems.

The Graph's catalyst: The Graph Foundation is channeling increased traffic from Subgraph Studio into the Graph Network. Recent protocol modifications aim to bolster real-world application and enhance the economic sustainability of GRT.

Whale and Institutional Transactions:

1. According to Strategy, 3,568 Bitcoin (approximately $297 million) were moved, as documented in a recent report.
2. Keith divested 25,001 Zcash, realizing a gain of over $27 million. The sale generated $37.84 million; the assets had been acquired two months prior at an average price of $425 per ZEC.

Yesterday, the total net inflow into spot Bitcoin ETFs amounted to $31 million.

Spot Ethereum ETFs experienced net inflows of $17.1 million.

Yesterday, spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced a total net inflow of $31 million, while spot Ethereum ETFs saw net inflows of $17.1 million.

One of the early investors in Ethereum, who purchased 3,000 ETH for $18.8 eight years ago when the cryptocurrency was valued at approximately $56,500, has now sold an additional 1,000 ETH for $2.68 million.

To date, he has sold a total of 2,000 ETH for $6.19 million at an average price of $3,096 per ETH, while retaining 1,000 ETH, currently valued at around $2.67 million.

The overall profit amounts to $8.8 million, representing a return of approximately 156 times the initial investment.

Eight years after purchasing 3,000 ETH for just $18.8 when Ethereum's valuation was $56,500, one of its early investors has sold an additional 1,000 ETH for $2.68 million. This sale brings the total proceeds from his holdings to $6.19 million for 2,000 ETH, averaging $3,096 per unit. He still retains 1,000 ETH, now valued at approximately $2.67 million. Overall, his profit amounts to $8.8 million, reflecting a return of roughly 156 times the initial investment.

Today's crypto market update.

Today's cryptocurrency market experienced significant fluctuations, with major digital assets showing varied performance across trading platforms. Investors remain cautious amid ongoing regulatory discussions and macroeconomic uncertainties, leading to a cautious trading atmosphere. The overall market capitalization adjusted accordingly, reflecting the volatility seen in recent weeks. Analysts warn that without clear regulatory frameworks, volatility is likely to persist, impacting investor confidence and market stability.

Leading tokens by fully diluted valuation launched in the third quarter of 2026.

🇷🇺🕹 #regulation The Deputy Minister of Finance of Russia announced that the Ministry aims to open the country's crypto sector to foreign participants primarily via partnerships. An increasing number of international crypto firms, including foreign exchanges, are showing interest in entering the Russian market.

A whale associated with Matrixport has once again transferred 1,000 BTC ($83.94 million) on Binance.