Solana’s Vibhu Teases Next Six Months Ahead of Breakpoint 2026
Solana shares a six-month teaser from product chief Vibhu Norby as Breakpoint 2026 prepares to bring developers and institutions to London in November.
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Solana shares a six-month teaser from product chief Vibhu Norby as Breakpoint 2026 prepares to bring developers and institutions to London in November.
Standard Chartered now safeguards RLUSD for institutions through its DIFC branch, while a planned LMAX link would keep collateral in bank custody.
A Ledger device reportedly bought from an official European reseller shows an apparent implant. Mark Karpelès shares a Nano X inspection video.
Ledger confirms a hardware implant in one affected user’s device, updates CryptoBilis buyer guidance and investigates the scope of reported thefts.
XRP Ledger disclosed a payment-engine flaw dating to 2015 that could create spendable XRP; a September patch closed it, with no known public-network exploitation.
Tibane Labs details hidden implants in Ledger Nano X wallets that capture recovery words, while a link to the CryptoBilis investigation remains unproven.
Ledger has asked CryptoBilis to pause sales as Darkfost warns losses could exceed an early $86 million estimate; the cause remains unconfirmed.
Scott Bessent said US authorities could seize $1 billion in Iran-linked crypto this week, without identifying the tokens, wallets or legal process involved.
Bitcoin recovered to about $82,683 after Trump ruled out Iran strikes before the midterms, while Ether remained below $2,500 and major altcoins lagged.
Hashi’s phased October rollout has more than $500 million in commitments, with Anchorage Digital adding custody and self-custody access for institutions.
Bitcoin recovered to about $81,545 after breaking below $81,000, while Ether stayed under $2,500 and 24-hour crypto liquidations topped $1.1 billion.
Securitize Stocks brings 12 US equities to Solana with 1:1 share backing, USDC settlement and shareholder rights, with Jump Trading providing liquidity.