RWA Daily Intel · 2026-10-16

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1 MSCI Finalizes Rule to Exclude Non-Operating Companies

MSCI has finalized its new rule targeting non-operating companies, potentially removing Strategy, Metaplanet, and SharpLink from its indices. The final list of affected firms will be published on November 11.

Sources: [1] The Block · Category: Regulation

2 Network School Acquires Farcaster, Introduces Social Smart Contracts

Network School, founded by Balaji Srinivasan, acquired Farcaster; users must sign a 'social smart contract' or face downgrade to read-only access.

Sources: [1] The Block · Category: Platform

3 CleanSpark Halts Monthly Bitcoin Mining Reports Amid BitFuFu Ethiopia Uncertainty

CleanSpark announced it will discontinue its monthly Bitcoin mining reports; BitFuFu faces uncertainty regarding its Ethiopian partnership.

Sources: [1] The Block · Category: Project

4 Multiliquid Raises $8M in Pre-Seed and Seed Rounds Led by Polychain

Settlement platform Multiliquid raised $8 million across pre-seed and seed rounds, with Polychain Capital leading the seed round.

Sources: [1] The Block · Category: Project

5 DeFi Development Raises CHAD Preferred Dividend to 14% for Solana Treasury Expansion

DeFi Development increased the dividend rate on CHAD preferred shares from 13% to 14%, allocating proceeds from CHAD sales to expand its Solana treasury.

Sources: [1] The Block · Category: Project

6 Ripple Prime Launches RWA Perpetual Swap Tied to Multiple Spot Assets

Ripple Prime launched RWA perpetual swap contracts linked to equities, ETFs, metals, energy, and currencies—available for 24/7 trading and settlement.

Sources: [1] The Block · Category: Platform

7 Starknet Launches 7-Day On-Chain Vote on Quantum-Resistant Layer 1

Starknet initiated a seven-day on-chain vote for STRK holders to decide whether to explore building a standalone quantum-resistant Layer 1 blockchain.

Sources: [1] The Block · Category: Regulation

8 Bitwise CIO: AI Bubble Benefits Bitcoin Regardless of Burst or Boom

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan argues that an AI bubble burst would trigger government stimulus, ultimately boosting Bitcoin’s long-term value.

Sources: [1] The Block · Category: Data

2026-10-16 · Content is generated by our pipeline with redaction and source backfill verification. Not investment advice.

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