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According to ChainCatcher, the on-chain asset management AI agent, Agentic FoF, has been compromised due to a security vulnerability, resulting in a loss of approximately $531,000. All vault operations have been halted, and withdrawals from Agentic FoF are suspended pending the completion of an internal investigation. While the Basis vault remains secure, operations have been paused as a precautionary measure, though withdrawal functions are still available.

According to BlockBeats, the Web3 robotics company XMAQUINA has initiated a community vote on a proposal to allocate 800,000 USDC for the acquisition of common shares in 1X Technologies. The voting process is set to conclude on November 11. The proposal outlines plans to use funds from the DAO treasury to purchase shares directly through its Norwegian holding company, 1X Holding AS.1X Technologies is advancing humanoid robotics technology with the help of the NEO Gamma robot. The product has now entered the presale phase.

According to Foresight News, PeckShield reported that the Web3 industry experienced 15 major attacks in October 2025, resulting in total losses of $18.18 million. This marks an 85.7% decrease compared to the previous month. The three largest incidents in terms of financial loss were Garden Finance, which suffered a loss of $11 million, Typus Finance with $3.4 million, and MIN Spell with $1.8 million.

According to Foresight News, the decentralized social protocol Farcaster has announced via a tweet that its application is currently experiencing an outage. The team is actively working to resolve the issue. The Base application and other clients remain unaffected by this disruption.

According to Foresight News, Bloomberg reports that prediction market platform Polymarket is in early discussions with investors to raise funds at a valuation between $12 billion and $15 billion. This valuation marks a significant increase, more than tenfold, from four months ago.In June, the startup secured $200 million in funding led by Peter Thiel's Founders Fund, which valued the company at $1 billion. Earlier this month, Intercontinental Exchange Inc., the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, announced plans to invest up to $2 billion in Polymarket, valuing it at approximately $8 billion.

According to Foresight News, prediction market platform Polymarket has announced the addition of support for BNB deposits and withdrawals. This development allows users to utilize BNB for transactions on the platform, expanding the range of supported cryptocurrencies.

According to BlockBeats, Kite and Brevis have announced a strategic partnership to establish the world's first verifiable and trustworthy AI computing and payment network. Kite, a Layer-1 blockchain designed for AI agent payments, offers core functions such as identity management and stablecoin micropayments through its 'Proof of AI' mechanism, aiming to build an identity verification and financial settlement system in the AI sector. Brevis, on the other hand, utilizes zero-knowledge proof technology to enable verifiable off-chain computation, supporting modular scaling across multiple blockchain ecosystems, including BNB Chain.The collaboration will proceed through four stages of deep integration, introducing zk-based SLA proofs and agent zk passports, ultimately creating a micropayment network capable of handling billions of transactions at a cost of less than one cent each.Previously, in September 2025, Kite announced the completion of a $33 million funding round led by PayPal Ventures and General Catalyst. This partnership with Brevis aims to form a closed loop of 'verifiable computation - cryptographic authorization - micropayment settlement,' potentially addressing the 'black box' AI trust issue. It is expected to advance the AI economy from automation to transparent accountability, laying a solid foundation for trillion-dollar autonomous agent collaboration.

According to BlockBeats, Orange Cap Games CEO Spencer announced that the company is engaged in one of the largest transactions in Moonbirds' history. On May 31, the blockchain gaming studio revealed its acquisition of Moonbirds, Mythics, and Oddities from Yuga Labs. This move is part of Orange Cap Games' strategy to integrate these series into its expanding Web3 gaming ecosystem.

According to Foresight News, the National Hockey League (NHL) has entered into a licensing agreement with prediction market startups Kalshi and Polymarket. This move aims to support their challenge against established sports betting operators like DraftKings and FanDuel. The upcoming multi-year agreement marks the NHL as the first major U.S. professional sports league to permit prediction markets to use its trademark.

According to PANews, Siemens, a leading industrial company, and digital asset market maker B2C2 have begun utilizing JPMorgan's blockchain-based foreign exchange payment platform. This service facilitates 24/7 cross-border forex transactions in U.S. dollars, British pounds, and euros, enabling nearly instantaneous settlement. Compared to traditional forex transfers, which are limited to weekdays and can take several days to complete, this platform significantly enhances transaction efficiency.

According to Foresight News, Bitcoin mining company CleanSpark has announced the appointment of Jeffrey Thomas as Senior Vice President of AI Data Centers. Thomas brings over forty years of global experience in emerging technologies and data center infrastructure development. He will lead CleanSpark's strategy to expand beyond Bitcoin mining and develop advanced AI data center infrastructure.Before joining CleanSpark, Thomas served as President of AI Data Centers at Humain, where he managed multi-billion dollar AI data center projects in Saudi Arabia. He was instrumental in building world-class teams, establishing strategic partnerships with hyperscale cloud service providers and global technology companies, and advancing sovereign computing initiatives.

Key TakeawaysBITFARMS led gains, rising 11.6% in pre-market trading.Riot Blockchain and Mara Holdings climbed 3.7% and 4.9%, respectively.Strategy (MSTR) added 3.3%, tracking Bitcoin’s rebound above $111,000.According to Jinshi Data, cryptocurrency-related stocks in the U.S. pre-market rose sharply on Monday, following Bitcoin’s latest rally.BITFARMS (BITF): +11.6%Riot Blockchain (RIOT): +3.7%Mara Holdings (MARA): +4.9%Strategy (MSTR): +3.3%The gains come as digital asset sentiment improves and investors position ahead of potential U.S. regulatory clarity and ETF-related inflows. 

Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced on October 20 that global services and functions dependent on the US East (N. Virginia) Region 1 have been fully restored.The disruption had temporarily impacted several cloud-based applications and services, but AWS confirmed that operations have now stabilized and all systems are back online.

According to BlockBeats, several major applications and websites worldwide have unexpectedly gone offline. Snapchat, Roblox, Fortnite, Duolingo, and Canva are among the affected platforms. The disruptions appear to be connected to a problem with Amazon Web Services, which supports much of the modern internet infrastructure.Amazon Web Services has reported increased error rates and latency issues on its service status page, indicating a significant impact on its cloud services.

According to PANews, Alibaba's Quark division is advancing an AI initiative known as the 'C Plan,' led by its core team with participation from senior members of the Tongyi Laboratory. Sources indicate that the plan is related to conversational AI applications, with new developments expected soon. The 'C Plan' has been secretly progressing within Quark for a significant period, and the upcoming release is only a preliminary result. The initiative requires long-term investment and breakthroughs in model technology. Speculation surrounds the origin of the 'C Plan' name, with some suggesting 'C' stands for 'Chat,' indicating a new conversational format. Another internal theory likens 'C' to the classic game 'Pac-Man,' symbolizing a strategic target. As of now, Quark has not responded to these reports.

According to BlockBeats, the valuation logic for Bitcoin mining companies is undergoing a transformation. These companies are evolving from traditional mining operations to becoming infrastructure suppliers for AI power generation. Data from October 19 indicates that funds tracking publicly listed mining companies have surged over 150% this year, significantly outpacing Bitcoin's 14% increase. Notably, Cipher Mining (CIFR.US) and IREN Ltd (IREN.US) have seen their stock prices soar by approximately 500% and 700%, respectively.Investors are reassessing these enterprises based on their potential to supply power to AI data centers. U.S. mining companies currently control 6.3 gigawatts of operational capacity and have 2.5 gigawatts of projects under construction, positioning them as the quickest route for AI companies to access electricity.In light of this trend, investors can utilize BiyaPay to trade U.S. and Hong Kong stocks directly using USDT, participating in the stock market performance of companies like Cipher Mining and IREN. BiyaPay supports both spot and contract trading priced in USDT, with zero contract maker fees, allowing investors to strategically invest in the emerging "computing power + AI" sector at a low cost.

According to PANews, a significant vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft Defender, allowing attackers to bypass authentication and upload malicious files. The flaw was discovered in the network communication between Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (DFE) and its cloud services. This vulnerability enables attackers, once they have infiltrated a system, to bypass authentication, forge data, leak sensitive information, and even upload malicious files into investigation packages. The issue was highlighted in a post shared by 23pds, the Chief Information Security Officer at SlowMist Technology.

According to PANews, the Web3 Foundation (W3F) has announced its decision to selectively engage in voting on treasury proposals within the Polkadot OpenGov system. This move is intended to enhance due diligence and transparency in treasury governance as the number and scale of proposals increase.The foundation's primary objectives include safeguarding treasury funds by opposing proposals with unclear milestones or value, boosting community confidence through clear and consistent voting standards, and acting as a counterbalance to short-term or opportunistic proposals.W3F has committed to maintaining complete transparency by publicly explaining the rationale behind each vote. The foundation will avoid voting on proposals where conflicts of interest exist and will generally wait for initial community feedback before casting votes. Additionally, its "Decentralized Voices" initiative, which delegates voting power to community members, will continue to operate concurrently.

According to Foresight News, prediction market platform Polymarket recently posted a cryptic tweet featuring the phrase "are you?" alongside an image displaying the "Locked in" sign. The tweet has sparked curiosity and speculation among users about its potential implications.

According to Foresight News, BlockRock, a financial derivatives platform specializing in real-world assets (RWA), has announced a strategic partnership with Ning Investment Limited, a new energy company. The collaboration aims to tokenize $20 million worth of clean energy assets, including rooftop photovoltaics, energy storage stations, and charging infrastructure.The initial phase of the partnership will involve the blockchain integration of revenue rights from over 30 clean energy projects, creating energy RWA tokens that can be subscribed to, redeemed, and traded. The asset types include photovoltaic electricity sales, energy storage price arbitrage, charging station operational income, and carbon reduction credits, with an expected annualized return exceeding 25%.Ning Investment Limited, a key partner of Ningde Times, has established agreements with 200 4S stores globally and is actively exploring the "zero-carbon park" model. BlockRock emphasized that this collaboration merges green energy with blockchain finance and plans to expand the tokenization of carbon emission rights and renewable energy credits, contributing to global carbon neutrality efforts.