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J.P. Morgan Launches Tokenized Money Market Funds on Solana
A translucent glass square rests on a pale stone plinth / TokenPost.ai J.P. Morgan has launched tokenized money market funds on Solana, bringing the bank’s funds onto a major crypto network as institutional interest in tokenized finance grows. The funds are live, with the launch effective immediately. The move adds money market funds to Solana’s tokenized-asset activity, which also includes tokenized stocks held by more than 1.5 million unique addresses.
Dogecoin Foundation and House of Doge End Exclusive Brand Deal
Two phones display wallet and payment screens across a narrow gap / TokenPost.ai The Dogecoin Foundation and House of Doge have ended their exclusive brand deal. The Foundation will continue its stewardship, open-source support, advocacy and community work. Dogecoin Labs was formed with the Foundation to bring MyDoge, DogeOS and Such App together, with a focus on product development and commercial opportunities. MyDoge is a wallet, DogeOS is an app platform, and Such App is a payments tool.
Photos: Illinois beats Oregon 21-10 in Big Ten
Photos from Illinois’ 21-10 victory against Oregon on Oct. 24, 2026, in Champaign. Copyright 2026 Tribune Content Agency. All Rights Reserved. This story was originally published October 24, 2026 at 6:16 PM.
Republic Bancorp Q3 Net Income Rises 4% to $31.1 Million
Republic Bancorp reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $31.071 million, up 4% from a year earlier, and diluted earnings of $1.59 per Class A share, up 5%. The quarter ended Sept. 30. Net interest income was $85.672 million, compared with $76.970 million a year earlier. Noninterest income totaled $18.262 million, up from $16.568 million. Together, the figures totaled $103.934 million in net revenue. Core Banking net income increased 15% to $22.8 million.
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Fireblocks Denies Visa Deal Rumors After $2.5B Buyout Report
An unmarked payment terminal sits beyond a closed steel vault door / TokenPost.ai Fireblocks denied it is currently in talks to be acquired by Visa, pushing back on a $2.5 billion deal rumor that would put the payments giant deeper into crypto infrastructure. “We are aware of the rumors about a possible acquisition of Fireblocks by Visa. This is news to us, and not true at present time,” a Fireblocks spokesperson said Thursday.
Oconee Federal Financial Declares $0.10 Quarterly Dividend
The payment is expected on or about Nov. 19. Shareholders of record Nov. 5 are eligible. Oconee Federal Financial Corp. declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share Oct. 22, with the payment expected on or about Nov. 19 for shareholders of record Nov. 5. The payout matches the company’s previous quarterly dividend.
Westamerica Bancorporation Declares $0.48 Quarterly Dividend
Glass entrance doors of a California community bank in afternoon light / TokenPost.ai Westamerica Bancorporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.48 per common share, maintaining its July payout and setting a Nov. 13 payment date for eligible shareholders. For the three months ended Sept. 30, 2026, Westamerica had net income of $28.2 million and diluted earnings of $1.22 per common share.
LI.FI Proposes 1:1 Stablecoin Payment Flows on Solana
Two matching metal tokens cross a narrow ceramic channel / TokenPost.ai LI.FI called for establishing 1:1 stablecoin payment flows on Solana, and Solana amplified the proposal on X. Cross-border stablecoin transfers totaled $220.3 billion in the 12 months ending June 2026. The total was 77.5% higher than in the preceding 12-month period, when transfers totaled $124.2 billion. The increase in cross-border stablecoin transfers provides broader context for payment activity.
U.S. Bank Completes Live USBDC Stablecoin Pilot on Stellar
Add as a preferred source on Google The completed transaction used U.S. Bank’s USBDC stablecoin on the Stellar blockchain. U.S. Bank completed a live pilot transaction using its USBDC stablecoin on the Stellar blockchain. Separately, Stellar stablecoin volume rose 121% in the third quarter of 2026. John Kim reports on the digital-asset business for TokenPost. Send corrections or tips to info@tokenpost.com.
PepsiCo Extends Taco Bell Beverage Partnership Through 2036
Purple frozen drink and amber soda share a restaurant counter / TokenPost.ai PepsiCo renewed its U.S. beverage partnership with Taco Bell for 11 years, keeping drinks at participating locations through 2036 and extending a collaboration that spans more than two decades. PepsiCo announced the renewal Thursday, Oct. 22. The U.S. agreement covers participating Taco Bell restaurants, Taco Bell Cantina locations and Live Más Cafe.
Week 7 photos: Chicago Bears vs. New England Patriots
Photos from the Chicago Bears' Week 7 game against the New England Patriots on Oct. 22, 2026, at Soldier Field.
Matador Resources Raises Quarterly Dividend 17% to $0.4375 per Share
A pumpjack stands over the Delaware Basin in late afternoon light / TokenPost.ai Matador Resources Company is raising its quarterly common-stock dividend 17% to $0.4375 per share, lifting the annualized payout to $1.75 starting in the fourth quarter of 2026. The new quarterly rate compares with $0.375 per share previously, or $1.50 annually. The board declared the $0.4375 payment on Oct. 21, 2026. It is scheduled for Dec. 4, 2026, to shareholders of record Nov. 10, 2026.
NextDC Forecasts Revenue of $333 Million to $350 Million
Shares in NextDC fell 41.7% Wednesday after the Australian data center operator cut its annual outlook, as community opposition delayed a grid upgrade for its M3 site in Melbourne. NextDC now forecasts revenue of $333 million to $350 million and EBITDA of $172 million to $186 million. EBITDA is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. The revenue outlook is down from the company’s previous forecast, following the Melbourne power delay covered in an earlier report.
Soluna and Applied Digital Plan 50 MW AI Data Center in Texas
Wind turbines rise above open Texas acreage in late afternoon light / TokenPost.ai (macro) Soluna Holdings and Applied Digital plan to develop the first 50 MW phase of Project Dorothy 3, an AI and high-performance computing site in Briscoe County, Texas, as Soluna expands beyond Bitcoin mining infrastructure. Phase 1 of Project Dorothy 3 is planned near Silverton with 50 MW of critical IT capacity.
New Balance 990v7: Release Date, History, And Everything You Need To Know
The New Balance 990 is entering its seventh generation. More than four decades after the original model debuted in 1982, New Balance is preparing to introduce the 990v7, continuing the evolution of one of the most recognizable sneaker franchises in the industry.
Ally Financial Raises Quarterly Common Dividend 17% to $0.35 a Share
A red lever lifts a cream envelope above a lower one / TokenPost.ai Ally Financial Inc. raised its quarterly common stock dividend to $0.35 a share, a 17% increase that marks its first raise to the common payout since 2022. The new rate is $0.05 above the previous quarterly payment of $0.30 a share. Shareholders of record on Nov. 2 are scheduled to receive the dividend Nov. 16. Ally also set Nov. 2 as the ex-dividend date. Ally operates an online bank and an auto finance business.
Ripple Prime Plans to Support Securitize Stocks Launch, Explore Trading Uses
A metal share disc rests beside a closed shareholder register / TokenPost.ai Ripple Prime plans to support the launch of Securitize Stocks and explore institutional trading uses for the tokenized U.S. shares, potentially bringing equities into its prime brokerage business. Securitize announced the tokenized-stock product’s launch on Oct. 8. The shares are issued on-chain and recorded in the issuer’s equity structure.
NiCE's AI and Self-Service Annual Recurring Revenue Rises 52%
NiCE's AI and self-service annual recurring revenue reached $362 million as of June 30, a 52% yearly rise that shows the growing scale of its customer service automation business. Annual recurring revenue (ARR) is a yearly run rate for recurring business, not revenue recognized in a single quarter. On an annualized basis, the $362 million figure was about 15% of cloud revenue at NiCE's second-quarter rate of $609 million.
Brazil Confirms Newcastle Disease at Turkey Farm in Santa Catarina
Brazil confirmed Newcastle disease at a commercial turkey farm in Santa Catarina on Oct. 18, prompting containment measures and a review of poultry trade rules with China. The farm is in Nova Itaberaba, and Brazil disclosed the case publicly on Oct. 19. It held about 6,000 turkeys, which remained on the property and were not intended for meat production. Tyson Foods (TSN) closed Oct. 19 at $54.00, down 1.64%, while JBS N.V. (JBS) finished at $12.90, down about 1%.
Unilever Agrees to Sell Welly First-Aid Brand to Forward Consumer Partners
A first-aid tin sits apart from other consumer products / TokenPost.ai Unilever has agreed to sell Welly Health PBC, a U.S. first-aid brand, to Forward Consumer Partners, moving the brand toward independent ownership as the consumer goods company reshapes its portfolio. The transaction was announced Oct. 19. No purchase price was disclosed. Under the planned carveout, Welly is expected to operate as an independent company wholly owned by Forward after the sale closes.
AnchorWatch Launches Nevada Bitcoin Custody With $10,000 Monthly Fee Cap
A closed steel vault door beneath stark overhead lighting / TokenPost.ai AnchorWatch Trust Company began offering qualified custody for Bitcoin (BTC) under its Nevada trust charter Monday, Oct. 19, giving institutions and wealthy clients a fixed-dollar fee schedule capped at $10,000 a month. The company bases custody charges on vault size rather than a percentage of assets held. The $10,000 cap sets the maximum monthly custody fee under that schedule. AnchorWatch also offers optional insurance.
Binance.US Seeks Up to $100 Million at About $1 Billion Valuation
A metal staircase rises behind an empty glass entrance / TokenPost.ai Binance.US is seeking up to $100 million in a private funding round at a valuation of about $1 billion as it looks to expand in the increasingly competitive U.S. crypto market. The exchange wants to use the capital to strengthen its position with American digital asset customers. The fundraising amount and valuation are targets for the proposed round, not proceeds received or terms of a completed deal.
Arbitrum’s Brendan Ma Meets More Than 40 European Allocators
Arbitrum Foundation Head of Investment Strategy Brendan Ma presented the network to more than 40 allocators connected to WisdomTree clients across two European cities, bringing the project before financial professionals tied to about €800 billion in client assets. The attendees included private banks, family offices, asset managers and adviser networks. The asset figure describes clients represented by the group, not money invested in Arbitrum.
RapidCanvas Raises $29 Million to Expand Enterprise AI Platform
RapidCanvas, an Austin-based enterprise AI company, announced a $29 million Series B on Friday, Oct. 16, to expand sales, partner coverage and field engineering in three countries. Vertex Ventures SEA & India led the financing. Hitachi Ventures participated alongside existing investors Accel, Peak XV Partners, Valley Capital Partners and Titanium Ventures. A Form D filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Oct.
Biomerica, Inc. Posts $1.23 Million Fiscal First-Quarter Loss as Sales Fall 8%
A diagnostic device rests beside a sample tray with empty slots / TokenPost.ai Biomerica, Inc. recorded a $1.232 million net loss in its fiscal first quarter ended Aug. 31, as sales fell 8% from a year earlier and cash rose from its May 31 balance. Net sales were $1.265 million, down from $1.38 million in the same quarter a year earlier. The company posted a loss of $0.37 per share, compared with net income of $2,000 in the year-earlier period. Cash and cash equivalents totaled $2.733 million on Aug.
Preseason photos: Chicago Bulls 133, Minnesota Timberwolves 116
Photos from the Chicago Bulls’ 133-116 preseason victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Oct. 16, 2026, at the United Center. Copyright 2026 Tribune Content Agency. All Rights Reserved. This story was originally published October 16, 2026 at 10:19 PM.
Preseason photos: Chicago Bulls 133, Minnesota Timberwolves 116
Photos from the Chicago Bulls' 133-116 preseason victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Oct. 16, 2026, at the United Center.
Evernorth Names Hugo Jeandesboz Chief Investment Officer
An anonymous executive crossing a sunlit exchange lobby / TokenPost.ai (macro) Evernorth hired Hugo Jeandesboz as chief investment officer, adding an executive with Coinbase and HSBC experience as the Nasdaq-listed company develops plans to earn yield on its 473 million XRP treasury. The company intends to pursue yield through on-chain activity and institutional partnerships.
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Cohere Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire AI Cybersecurity Startup AISLE
AISLE develops AI tools to identify and help repair software vulnerabilities. Cohere, a Canadian artificial intelligence company, signed a letter of intent Thursday, Oct. 15, to acquire AISLE, a startup whose tools use AI to find and help fix software vulnerabilities. The proposed acquisition would broaden Cohere’s cybersecurity capabilities. The letter outlines a planned deal; the transaction was not described as completed.
Surf Air Mobility Signs Fifth OperatorOS Contract With Flying Zebra
Add as a preferred source on Google The agreement makes Flying Zebra Surf Air Mobility’s fifth commercial OperatorOS customer. Surf Air will receive a percentage of revenue from all Flying Zebra trips. An unmarked tablet rests on a flight-operations counter in a hangar / TokenPost.ai Surf Air Mobility Inc. (NYSE: SRFM) has signed a commercial OperatorOS contract with Flying Zebra, making the operator the fifth customer under contract for the flight operations software.
EQX Plans 11 Tokenized Stock and ETF Markets on Hyperliquid
EQX Labs announced EQX, a tokenized stock and exchange-traded fund product whose first 11 markets are expected to open soon on Hyperliquid, allowing round-the-clock trading through the platform’s public order book. The tokens will be issued natively on Hyperliquid’s HyperCore as HIP-1 tokens. Trading will be permissionless and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. EQX SPC Ltd., a British Virgin Islands segregated portfolio company, will issue the tokens.
RedCloud Receives Nasdaq Delisting Notice After 30 Days Below $1
RedCloud had appealed the determination and requested a hearing. RedCloud Holdings plc (RCT) received a Nasdaq delisting notice after its shares closed below the exchange’s $1 minimum bid price for 30 consecutive business days. RedCloud had appealed the determination and requested a hearing.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk Praises Micron’s Memory Pricing Approach
Two memory chips rest side by side near a factory window / TokenPost.ai Tesla CEO Elon Musk praised Micron’s approach to future memory-price discussions and said other suppliers had treated customers poorly. Musk said Micron had been reasonable in discussions about future memory prices. He added that customers would remember how other suppliers treated them, but did not identify those companies.
SentinelOne Plans $1.25 Billion Convertible Note Placement
Steel shield beside a stack of blank financial certificates / TokenPost.ai SentinelOne plans a private placement of $1.25 billion in senior convertible notes due in 2031, adding a proposed financing transaction as the cybersecurity company expands its platform and artificial-intelligence capabilities. The notes are senior convertible securities, and the transaction remains proposed. SentinelOne’s latest quarterly results showed revenue growth, while the company expanded its AI tools.
Binance Weighs Access to Top 10 Stocks Across Four Markets
Binance is assessing demand for access to the top 10 stocks in Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan and Brazil, broadening its multi-asset offering without announcing a launch timetable or product structure. Richard Teng, Binance co-CEO, said the exchange is evaluating the proposal. The company has not confirmed which stocks would be included or whether the products would involve direct equities, tokenized securities, derivatives or another structure. “We are weatherproofing ourselves,” Teng said.
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Sheboygan County Veterans Memorial honors 95 new veterans' names on its walls
SHEBOYGAN — More than 300 people gathered at Sheboygan County Veterans Memorial Park to honor 95 veterans whose names were added to the memorial walls. The ceremony was filled with moments of celebration, heartfelt tributes and gratitude for those who served. Vietnam War veteran Terrance Charles was among those honored. His daughter, Kim Tess, and wife, Mary Charles, attended the ceremony to celebrate his life and service.
Netflix Shares Fall 42% Over Past Year as Competition Intensifies
Vacant corridor beside neatly stacked moving boxes / TokenPost.ai Netflix is reportedly preparing for potential cuts affecting about 5% of its workforce, or roughly 800 jobs, as the streaming company faces weaker growth and increasing competition for U.S. television viewing. Netflix had about 16,000 full-time employees at the end of last year. The company has not identified the departments that could be affected, and the potential reductions have not been confirmed as a completed decision.
Amazon Plans to More Than Double Its Robotic Arms Fleet in 2026
Amazon plans to more than double its fleet of robotic arms in 2026 as the company expands warehouse automation, domestic manufacturing and technical training across its operations. Amazon CFO Brian Olsavsky said the company is retrofitting facilities with newer technology and expects its robotic-arm fleet to more than double in 2026. The company has not disclosed the current number of robotic arms, including systems such as Cardinal and Sparrow.
GM Battery Campus Targets 2028 Commercial LMR Cell Production
General Motors is building a 500,000-square-foot battery-development center in Warren, Michigan, to move lithium manganese-rich cells from laboratory research toward commercial manufacturing for future electric trucks and full-size SUVs. The Ancker-Johnson Battery Cell Development Center sits beside GM’s Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center. Together, the facilities represent a combined $900 million investment in battery development.
SWI Repositions Bitcoin-Mining Sites After Acquiring Stake in GDA
SWI Group is repositioning infrastructure built for Bitcoin (BTC) mining toward artificial intelligence and high-performance computing after acquiring a significant stake in Genesis Digital Assets for $500 million. The June 15, 2026, transaction expanded SWI’s combined AI-ready infrastructure capacity to 3.6 gigawatts. Across 15 sites, GDA has 1.3 gigawatts of active or authorized grid capacity, with most facilities located in the United States and Sweden and several large-scale sites in Texas.
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