Carti’s X pushed meme coin; rug followed
Playboi Carti’s X bio tagged @pumpfun on Oct. 25; an unverified CARTI token later plunged 64% amid $4.09 million in daily volume. His team has not commented. #Update #Memecoin
Solana (SOL)
Bitcoin ETFs: $1B inflows in three days
U.S. $BTC ETFs drew $528.40 million Wednesday, lifting three-day inflows above $1 billion as eight funds gained capital. $ETH ETFs also returned to net inflows. #Update #Crypto $BTC
BlackRock’s 2026-High Inflow; Bitcoin ETFs Add $527M
$BTC ETFs drew $526.60M on Monday, led by $665.16M into @BlackRock’s IBIT, more than reversing last week’s $229M outflow. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (+8) ↗
SkyAI Liquidates Its SOL
@SkyAI sold its entire $SOL treasury and now holds $223.8 million in cash. It also launched a $201.3 million buyback offer at $3 per security. #Update #Crypto $SOL
Crypto ETFs Lose $593M in a Week
Crypto ETFs lost $593M through Oct. 16, down 52% from the prior week. $ETH funds saw the heaviest outflows relative to assets, while $SOL funds logged 10 straight outflow days. #Update #Crypto $ETH
French Shopkeeper Becomes Million-Dollar Meme Coin Overnight
$PIERRE, a meme coin based on a photo of a French shopkeeper after riots, reached a $1.75M market cap with $5.9M traded in 24 hours; it now sits 27% below its peak. #Update #Crypto $PIERRE
Tron Outearns Ethereum, Base, Solana, Six More
@trondao leads chain revenue with $23.41M over the past 30 days, ahead of Ethereum and Solana, though its total fell 4.2% from the prior period. #Update #Crypto $TRX
Solana Postpones Shanghai Event Amid Quadrupled Demand
Solana’s Accelerate event in Shanghai was postponed due to overwhelming turnout and police presence, raising concerns about China’s crypto ban enforcement. #Update #Crypto $SOL
Solana Launches Shanghai Office in China
Solana opens a Shanghai office, bypassing China’s crypto bans, and partners with state-backed builders, positioning itself for potential regulatory changes. #Update #Crypto $SOL
Solana Treasury Sells 70% Bastion Opposes
SkyAI faces opposition from Bastion Trading over its $201M tender, questioning 70% SOL sale and seeking board changes. Bastion demands a minimum $3.50/share offer. #Update #Crypto $SOL
Bitcoin Powers Charles Schwab’s Revenue Growth
Charles Schwab opens bitcoin and ether trading to eligible clients, plans solana, avalanche, and chainlink additions by 2026. CEO sees crypto as a new revenue source. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Wallet: Ledger Launches $849 Vault
Ledger unveils $849 Atom security device amid $93M wallet scandal, integrating Solana Mobile’s Seeker app and AI-agent controls; deliveries expected in 2027. #Breaking #Crypto $SOL
Bitcoin Trader Robbed at Knifepoint for $800K
Robbers in the UK held a crypto trader at knifepoint, stealing $800K. A flagged Solana wallet was emptied quickly. Chainalysis reports rising home invasion incidents. #Breaking #Security $SOL
Solana Treasury SkyAI Plans $201M Buyback
SkyAI plans a $3 tender offer for 95% of shares, funded by SOL sales, contingent on SOL staying above $100. #Update #Crypto $SOL