European Banking Authority designates USDC as the first "significant e-money token" in the European Union.

Crypto hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger has released a statement responding to hardware implant attacks, alleging that criminal groups purchased legitimate Ledger devices, installed hidden components designed to steal users' recovery mnemonics during initialization, and reintroduced the tampered devices to the market via Southeast Asian distributors. Ledger emphasized that its chips, operating system, and servers were not compromised, and characterized the incident as a localized attack on distribution channels after devices left the company’s control, rather than a systemic supply chain attack. The company has requested authorized dealers and distributors in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong to suspend sales. Ledger added that it purchased and disassembled devices from stores in Germany and other regions, and inspected its own warehouse and inventory samples, with no tampering detected in any tested devices. It is also tightening channel management: returned devices, even if appearing brand-new and unopened, may not be resold; products must not be placed on shelves or display areas, stored in backrooms, and delivered only at the time of purchase; distributors are required to report abnormal products promptly. Ledger stated that it is working with law enforcement agencies and the security community to trace funds and dismantle attack infrastructure, and will disclose more technical details in the future.

AI Agent project NeoSoul’s token DNA will launch trading on exchanges including Binance, OKX, Bitget, Gate, MEXC and KuCoin on October 16. DNA airdrop queries are now open. According to Binance Wallet, Binance Alpha will be the first platform to list DNA, and eligible users can claim the DNA airdrop using Binance Alpha points.

Crypto hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger has launched the Atom Android device at the Op3n event in Paris. The limited-edition founder version is priced at $849, with a fully refundable $100 deposit required for pre-orders; the regular retail price will be $899 after launch. Delivery is slated for summer 2027, pending completion of certification. Atom uses an FPGA chip to isolate its Android environment from a secure mode dedicated to transaction auditing and signing, while supporting standard Android applications. Solana Mobile plans to integrate its wallet and dApp Store into the Seeker app, which will connect to Atom, with transaction signing handled by the secure mode. The device will also come pre-installed with OpenClaw, a tool that lets users review transactions proposed by AI agents via Agent Intent, without exposing private keys to the agents. Addressing recent hardware wallet tampering incidents, Ledger stated that Atom can detect acts including screen removal, casing disassembly, and core area drilling. Anti-tamper sensors remain powered by an independent battery even when the device is turned off. The company added that its core protection features can block the screen-reading implant attack observed in the recent incidents. The device will be sold exclusively through Ledger’s official website.

Pendle announced that its high-yield Pendle Ecosystem USDC Vault on Morpho surpassed $16 million in Total Value Locked (TVL) in less than a day after launch. Data from the Morpho page shows that as of press time, the vault’s total deposits have reached approximately $16.02 million, with a net APY of 8.19%. The vault is jointly managed by Pendle and Armitage, Wintermute’s vault management division, and operates in parallel with Pendle’s existing Pendle Ecosystem USDC Vault. Currently, Pendle has two USDC ecosystem vaults on Morpho. Compared to the original vault, the new one covers a wider range of Principal Token (PT) markets, allocates USDC liquidity to selected high-yield PT collateralized lending markets, and provides additional borrowing liquidity for users engaging in PT cycle lending. Pendle stated that related borrowing demand underpins the vault’s returns, which in turn attracts more deposits.

Crypto analyst Darkfost noted in a post that Bitcoin’s technical fundamentals have not seen material changes: the 5th sub-wave of Wave 1 has ended at the expected level, and a Wave 2 correction may follow. This correction could dip to $74,600, aligning with the standard 0.382 Fibonacci retracement level. Currently, Bitcoin has fallen below the 21-period EMA and is trading at the support of the 50-period EMA, which he considers a strong support level; the 200-period EMA stands at around $75,800, still some distance from the current price. The RSI has returned to the neutral 50 level, though the gap with the 14-period SMA has widened. Darkfost opined that this suggests a corrective B-wave rebound may occur before the final C-wave arrives. He added that there are currently no concerning signals, and Bitcoin’s medium-term trend remains positive.

According to the latest stablecoin yield data from major centralized exchanges (CEXs), current flexible stablecoin yields on HTX, Binance, OKX, and Bitget are still characterized by "high yields for small amounts, reduced rates for excess funds". For USDT: HTX offers an annualized yield of 10% for the 0-200 USDT tier, dropping to 1.95% for amounts above that; Bitget’s 0-300 USDT tier yields 7.64% annually, with excess funds at 2.98%; Binance’s 0-500 USDT tier is at 6.63%, excess at 2.63%; OKX’s rate stands at 2.34%. For USDC: HTX’s 0-200 USDC tier has an annualized yield of 8%, excess at 2.75%; Bitget’s 0-300 USDC tier is 6.66%, excess at 2.73%; Binance has made notable adjustments to its yield structure: its 0-10,000 USDC tier yields 4.02% annually, excess at 2.02%; OKX’s rate is 2.57%. For other stablecoins: HTX’s SVIP tier for USDT offers an annualized yield of 6%-9% for amounts between 50,000 and 100,000; Binance’s USDT SVIP rate is 2.6%-2.65%; Bitget’s USDT SVIP tier (0-300,000) yields 4% annually, excess at 2.88%. For USDE, HTX has tiered rates of 5% and 3%, Binance’s is 4.75%, Bitget’s is 1.00%. HTX’s USDD yield is 4.00%. For U-type stablecoins: Binance’s 0-8,000 tier yields 5.75% annually, excess at 0.75% (a cut from its previous 7.06% high-yield tier); HTX’s rate is 3.00%, Bitget’s is 1.50%. Overall, high yields remain concentrated in small amount tiers, with annualized rates generally declining as fund sizes grow. Users should also pay attention to tier limits, interest calculation rules, fees, and real-time availability when comparing products. The above data are displayed yields and do not constitute investment advice.