#2025
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NEAR cuts max inflation to 2.5%, adds validator support
NEAR Foundation announced on October 21, 2025, that it backs a protocol upgrade to cut the network's maximum annual token inflation from 5% to 2.5%. The change requires 80% of staked, block-producing validators to run the new binary before taking effect. 
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TSMC raises revenue forecast, betting on the global AI boom
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has revised its 2025 revenue growth forecast upward to 35%, marking the second upward adjustment this year. The company is betting on sustained global investment in artificial intelligence despite geopolitical tensions and trade restrictions. 
Metaplanet suspends warrant exercises to optimize BTC plan
Metaplanet Inc. said it will pause the exercise of three outstanding batches of Stock Acquisition Rights – the 20th, 21st and 22nd series – citing a need to better manage fundraising amid changing markets. In a notice dated Oct 10, 2025, the company set a suspension window from Oct 20 (inclusive) to Nov 17 (inclusive), covering 20 trading days. 
Fullset Blockchain Conference 2025: Kyiv, November 1
On November 1, 2025, Kyiv will host Fullset Blockchain Conference – Ukraine's largest Web3 event. Over 2000 developers, founders and investors will gather at Parkovy Exhibition Center for networking, panel discussions and launching new blockchain projects. 
Liquidations: what is ADL and why even CEXs use it
On October 11, 2025, the crypto market experienced the largest single-day liquidation volume in its history – around $19 billion was liquidated in just a few hours. Hyperliquid traders had it the worst: according to CoinGlass data, the platform liquidated $10.3 billion – more than Binance ($2.4 billion) and Bybit ($4.6 billion) combined. Rare-earth export reach widens, AI and crypto infra face costs
China is extending its rare‑earths grip beyond its borders. New rules require even foreign exporters to seek Chinese permits if goods contain traces of Chinese rare earths or magnets, with more measures due Nov. 8, 2025. Allies are coordinating a response. 
On October 14, 2025, at 11:00 CEST, Chiliz activates the Snake8 hard fork. The upgrade replaces equal‑share block production with a lottery‑like draw weighted by stake that enforces a minimum selection frequency to keep smaller validators in rotation. Nodes that don’t upgrade will stop producing blocks. 
