Friday Squid Blogging: Giant Squid at the Smithsonian

I can’t believe that I haven’t yet posted this picture of a giant squid at the Smithsonian.

As usual, you can also use this squid post to talk about the security stories in the news that I haven’t covered.

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ZIGChain eyes gains as Nasdaq-Listed SEGG Media backs ZIG

ZIGChain price was up nearly 3% as bulls targeted $0.1. Gains came as SEGG Media announced plans to buy ZIG as part of a $300 million treasury strategy. Institutional investors could enhance ZIG’s credibility.

ZIGChain price hovers near $0.08, but could target key levels as a significant development emerges from the intersection of traditional finance and web3 innovation.

Nasdaq-listed SEGG Media Corporation announced a bold $300 million strategic initiative to integrate blockchain technology into its sports and entertainment operations.

SEGG plans a notable focus on accumulating ZIG, the native token of ZIGChain.

SEGG Media (formerly Lottery.com Inc.)...

Starknet (STRK) integrates Dfns to unlock institutional-grade wallet automation

Enterprise and developers can now create and monitor wallets with automation. The move adds institutional-level features like webhook alerts and MPC signing. The collaboration improves wallet security, auditability, and programmability for businesses.

Ethereum-based Layer 2 Starknet has officially integrated with a renowned institutional wallet infrastructure provider, Dfns.

The move marks a crucial breakthrough in bringing automated, auditable, and secure wallet operations to the thriving STRK blockchain.

This integration allows enterprises and developers to build and manage Starknet wallets via Dfns.

That will mean real-time visibility, webhook automation, complete DeFi & NFT compatibility, and policy-based governance.

The wallet service provider said:

Dfns brings enterprise-grade wallet management to Starknet, enabling...

Shiba Inu price forecast: SHIB could drop further amid the crypto ETF buzz

Shiba Inu price is rising amid ETF speculation and whale accumulation signs. Shibarium activity has, however, plunged 82%, weakening token utility and burns. Key support at $0.0000095 could decide SHIB’s short-term direction.

Shiba Inu price has bounced back following a wave of renewed institutional attention sparked by crypto ETF speculation, though its long-term outlook remains mixed.

The SHIB token has climbed 3% today, outpacing the broader crypto market’s 2.03% gain, as traders reacted to T. Rowe Price’s proposed $1.6 trillion Active Crypto ETF filing — a move that officially lists Shiba Inu among potential holdings.

Despite the short-term rebound, the broader memecoin trend still shows...

Toncoin price rallies as Chainlink extends CCIP and data streams to TON

Toncoin price surges after Binance-Telegram payment rollout and Chainlink CCIP extension. Chainlink CCIP links TON to 60+ blockchains for seamless DeFi access. Toncoin holds above $2.25 as projections point to a possible $3 breakout.

Toncoin price has surged, fueled by strong adoption news and strategic technological integrations, with Chainlink playing a central role in expanding TON’s reach across the blockchain ecosystem.

The cryptocurrency has seen a notable uptick, driven by both real-world utility developments and enhanced cross-chain capabilities.

A key driver behind TON’s recent performance is its adoption of Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) and Data Streams.

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Bittensor price pops 18% to lead top gainers: what next for TAO?

Bittensor’s native token TAO has surged 18% to $490. The altcoin has outpaced other top gainers amid a broader market uptick in AI-related projects. Bulls have eyes on a breakout above $500.

Bittensor’s TAO token has experienced a sharp rise, climbing double digits to hover just shy of the $500 psychological barrier.

The TAO price had hit an intraday high of $490 at the time of writing.

The move has driven TAO to the top of daily gainers lists, surpassing even privacy-focused coins like Zcash, which had jumped 15% in 24 hours.

The latest catalyst for TAO’s ascent traces...

Top 5 presale crypto projects 2025: why Mono Protocol leads a new era of utility-based tokens

Mono Protocol leads 2025 presales with unified multi-chain design and MEV-resilient execution. DeepSnitch, Nexchain, and BlockchainFX show how AI and DeFi efficiency drive presale innovation. 2025 presale cryptos focus on real utility, transparency, and user-centric Web3 experiences.

Presale crypto projects often generate excitement, but many fail to deliver meaningful user experiences.

Fragmented chains, high fees, and complex DeFi infrastructure can stall adoption and engagement.

In 2025, the next potential big presale crypto is Mono Protocol, which has quickly captured attention by addressing these challenges.

Its Stage 15 presale focuses on utility-based features that unify token balances across networks, provide instant execution, and simplify blockchain interactions.

By combining...

Zcash price hits new all-time high: how high can the ZEC price climb?

Zcash price hits a new peak, flipping Monero as the top privacy coin. Celebrity endorsements and short squeezes fuel ZEC’s massive rally. Rising wedge pattern formation hints at a possible 30% correction ahead.

The Zcash price has defied the broader crypto market downturn, soaring to new heights and capturing global attention.

The ZEC price just surged to an eight-year high, marking one of the strongest rallies among major privacy coins this year.

With growing investor interest, celebrity endorsements, and accelerating adoption of privacy technologies, Zcash has reemerged as a powerful force in the cryptocurrency market.

Zcash (ZEC) has skyrocketed 89% over...

Venezuela to integrate Bitcoin and stablecoins into its banking network by December

Local banks will offer custody, transfers, and crypto-to-fiat exchange services. The bolivar’s sharp depreciation has driven a surge in stablecoin adoption. Conexus currently processes nearly 40% of Venezuela’s electronic payments.

Venezuela is preparing to merge its struggling traditional banking system with digital currencies as payment giant Conexus plans to integrate Bitcoin and stablecoins into the national banking infrastructure.

The move, expected to launch in December 2025, marks a significant step in the country’s financial transformation, offering Venezuelans a regulated channel for cryptocurrency use.

With the bolivar’s persistent depreciation and rising adoption of stablecoins, this development could make Venezuela one...

Canary Capital updates its XRP ETF application, eyeing November 13 launch

Canary Capital has removed the “delaying amendment” in its XRP ETF filing, signalling a possible Nov. 13 launch. SEC and Nasdaq reviews could still affect the ETF’s final timeline. XRP-linked ETFs are already seeing strong inflows.

Canary Capital has amended its S-1 filing for a proposed spot Ripple (XRP) exchange-traded fund, removing a procedural clause that could clear the way for a November 13 launch.

The tweak is technical but meaningful: by eliminating the “delaying amendment,” the fund could become automatically effective under the 20-day statutory waiting period unless the SEC intervenes.

Canary’s latest...