1 Drift Opens Claims for Security Breach Losses
Drift has opened user loss claims following its recent security vulnerability. DFX token holders may withdraw immediately or await future capital injections, but no clear timeline for full reimbursement has been provided.
Sources: [1] The Block · Category: Platform
2 Blast L2 Network to Shut Down Due to Cost Overruns
Blast, an Ethereum Layer 2 network backed by Paradigm, will cease operations due to persistently higher operating costs than revenue. Users must withdraw assets via the official app before October 26.
Sources: [1] The Block · Category: Platform
3 Bitcoin Nears January High as $85K Resistance Clears
According to Glassnode, Bitcoin rose to nearly $87,000 on Friday, with concentrated sell orders around $85,000 fully absorbed.
Sources: [1] The Block · Category: Data
4 BitGo CEO Warns Clarity Collapse Poses Systemic Risk
BitGo CEO Mike Belshe stated that Clarity’s failure reveals systemic risks from a single entity performing exchange, brokerage, and custody functions—potentially comparable to the Lehman Brothers crisis.
Sources: [1] The Block · Category: Regulation
5 ECB Proposes Three Blockchain Models for CBDC Settlement
The European Central Bank outlined three blockchain-based models for migrating central bank money, supporting financial institutions in developing next-generation settlement infrastructure.
Sources: [1] The Block · Category: Regulation
6 Spot Bitcoin ETFs Attract $2.65B in September
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $2.65 billion in net inflows in September—the second-highest monthly total since October 2025.
Sources: [1] The Block · Category: Data
7 SEC’s Innovation Exemption Constrains Tokenized Stocks in U.S.
Robinhood’s crypto head Johann Kerbrat said the firm is advancing stock tokenization under the SEC’s new Innovation Exemption—but the clause imposes substantive operational constraints.
Sources: [1] The Block · Category: Regulation
8 Ethereum Foundation Launches zkAPI for Anonymous AI Payments
The Ethereum Foundation released zkAPI, enabling users to deposit funds into the Ethereum treasury and authorize payments via zero-knowledge proofs—ensuring API providers cannot link requests to payer identities.
Sources: [1] The Block · Category: Project
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