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In brief Ledger released its latest crypto hardware wallet (or “signer”), the Nano Gen5. The product comes with an icon set developed by former Apple designer Susan Kare. Ledger is now referring to its hardware wallets to “signers” in an attempt to simplify and better characterize the role its devices play. Crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger is leaning into personality and fun with its latest product rollout, introducing the new Ledger Nano Gen5, which features a series of badges developed by artist Susan Kare—the influential designer of early Apple Macintosh iconography.Kare’s badges can be used to personalize the firm’s newest…

Hong Kong has approved the city’s first spot Solana ETF, a move that positions it once again at the front of regulated digital asset access in Asia. The product, launched by ChinaAMC, the Hong Kong arm of Chinese fund manager China Asset Management, begins trading on Oct. 27 across HKD, USD, and RMB counters on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. It will hold physical SOL backed by the CME CF Solana-USD Index and charge a total expense ratio near 2%.For the first time, institutional investors will be able to buy Solana exposure through a regulated wrapper without managing wallets or…

The event is open to everyone, from startup teams to solo creators. The hackathon runs until February 7, 2026. Winning participants will enjoy a $150,000 prize pool. Blockchain network Mantle has officially opened its first-ever global hackathon, inviting creators and developers to build innovative blockchain solutions in a five-month online competition. The event has started today, October 22, and will run until February 7 next year, and offers up to $150,000 in incentives to winning projects. Introducing the Mantle Global Hackathon — now live! – Global, online & open to all– $150K in prizes & rewards– 6+ tracks, endless potential…

In a stunning development for the crypto industry, Layer-1 blockchain Kadena has announced the immediate cessation of operations for its core foundation and operating entity. The news triggered a catastrophic market reaction, with the native KDA token plummeting approximately 60% within two hours of the announcement. LATEST: Kadena announces it’s shutting down operations immediately due to market conditions. $KDA plummeted 60% in 90 minutes following the announcement. pic.twitter.com/pymnal8fIS — Cointelegraph (@Cointelegraph) October 22, 2025 Despite the shutdown, the Kadena team clarified that the proof-of-work blockchain will continue to operate. The network, known for its multi-chain “Chainweb” architecture, is now solely…

Even as the price of gold retreats from a record high, stabilizing around $4,100 per ounce, tokens whose value is pegged to the metal are gaining popularity in crypto markets. But not everyone is buying the premise.The total market capitalization of gold tokens has risen to $3.86 billion, driven by strong performance from XAUT$4,137.89 and Paxos gold (PAXG), according to CoinGecko data.To Binance co-founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao, however, these tokens are only as good as the promise behind them.Loading…“Tokenizing gold is NOT ‘on chain’ gold,” CZ wrote in a post on X. “It’s tokenizing that you trust some…

Binance co-founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao dismissed crypto critic Peter Schiff’s plan to launch a tokenized gold product, calling it a “trust me bro” asset.In a Thursday post on X, CZ said tokenized gold is not onchain gold, but a promise dependent on third-party custody. “It’s tokenizing that you trust some third party will give you gold at some later date… even after their management changes, maybe decades later, during a war,” he wrote. CZ’s comments came after Schiff, a long-time Bitcoin (BTC) critic and gold advocate, announced plans on the ThreadGuy podcast to roll out a gold-backed…

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors rebound 1-2%; BTC at $109,500 a16z releases ‘State of Crypto 2025’ highlighting newest trends BlackRock says it will stay focused on BTC & ETH amidst ETF explosion Polymarket says it’s raising at $15B, Kalshi at $10B in latest rounds MegaETH introduces public ICO English auction, opens at $5B fdv on Hype Meteora’s MET airdrop goes live this AM 🏛️ Crypto Goes to Washington – And…

Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracted more inflows than Bitcoin ETFs in the third quarter of 2025, marking a major turning point in institutional crypto investing, according to Messari’s latest State of Crypto × TradFi Q3 2025 report.Breakout Quarter for EthereumMessari data shows that Ethereum ETFs recorded $8.68 billion in inflows, surpassing Bitcoin’s $7.53 billion, marking the first time ETH products have outperformed BTC in this metric.Total Ethereum ETF assets under management (AUM) jumped 170% quarter-over-quarter to $27.43 billion, representing 6.6 million ETH or 5.2% of the circulating supply. ETH’s price surged 77% in Q3, compared to Bitcoin’s 6.4% gain, partly…

This week, the Ethereum ecosystem has been rocked by a $654 million ETH transfer by the Ethereum Foundation. This triggered intense scrutiny over developer compensation, transparency, and leadership, culminating in the public resignation of core developer Péter Szilágyi and renewed criticism of governance practices.Simultaneously, Polygon’s AggLayer upgrade has faced launch delays and network instability, intensifying debate about Layer-2 alignment, fragmentation, and the Foundation’s support for external L2s.These developments, alongside POL token migration volatility, ongoing struggles to balance mainnet centralization with L2 sovereignty, and reaction to the Foundation’s earlier executive restructuring, have added fresh urgency to the disputes over Ethereum’s future…

Key NotesOn October 22, Ark Invest revealed that it purchased 167,489 Robinhood shares for $21 million.The shares were acquired through Ark Innovation ETF (ARKK) and ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW).Robinhood has been making an effort towards the expansion of its operations. Top asset management firm Ark Invest has invested $21 million into the acquisition of Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) stock. This marks another routine rebalancing of its financial portfolio. Noteworthy, the stocks were distributed across two of the firm’s Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). Acquisition and Offloads of Robinhood Stock In an Oct. 22 disclosure, Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest revealed…