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Berachain prepares emergency hard fork after Balancer exploit
The Berachain team is preparing an emergency hard fork after pausing the network in response to the Balancer V2 vulnerability and the related BEX incident. The update aims to isolate compromised contracts, synchronize infrastructure ahead of restart, and enable the return of funds. -FePkpi2Z.png "Mastercard posts strong quarter, moves deeper into stablecoins")
WhiteBIT hosts institutional leaders at FC Barcelona Museum
On October 15, cryptocurrency exchange WhiteBIT, as part of its Institutional Night event, brought together C-level executives from investment banks, stablecoin issuers, and fintech companies at an iconic venue – the FC Barcelona Museum. The event featured panel discussions dedicated to stablecoin adoption in corporate treasuries and the infrastructure supporting digital asset transformation. 
Ripple sets up Middle East hub with Bahrain FinTech partnership
Ripple formed a partnership with Bahrain FinTech Bay to roll out blockchain services in Bahrain's financial sector. The two organizations will support pilot projects in cross-border payments, tokenization, digital assets, stablecoins, and blockchain infrastructure. 
New X attack: accounts hacked via “fake calendar”
A new large-scale phishing campaign has been detected on social network X, targeting leaders of the crypto community. Unlike traditional fake login-page schemes, attackers are exploiting X’s own infrastructure, bypassing both passwords and two-factor authentication. Vitalik Buterin calls for building open digital infrastructure
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has called for the creation of digital infrastructure built on openness and verifiability. In an essay published on Sept. 24, Buterin warned that closed systems lead to abuse, monopolies, and the erosion of public trust. WhiteBIT enters Kazakhstan to support regulated crypto growth
European cryptocurrency exchange WhiteBIT has officially entered the Kazakhstan market, supporting the country’s ongoing development of a regulated and transparent digital asset ecosystem. The launch increases access to secure trading infrastructure and global financial technologies for local users. 
Coinbase, Mastercard in talks to buy BVNK for $2.5 billion
Coinbase and Mastercard are in advanced, separate talks to acquire BVNK, a London-based provider of stablecoin infrastructure. Source Fortune says the potential sale would value BVNK between $1.5 billion and $2.5 billion. No agreement has been reached and the talks could end without a deal. 
Nvidia-Fujitsu pact: AI robots and industry-specific systems
Nvidia and Fujitsu agreed to deepen collaboration on artificial intelligence, aiming to build the underlying infrastructure for “the AI industrial revolution” in Japan and, potentially, beyond. The effort will power applications ranging from smart robots to industry‑specific AI agents, executives said in Tokyo. 
