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ICANN New gTLD Round 2026 Receives 1,615 Active Applications
ICANN released details on 1,615 active applications submitted for the 2026 new gTLD round, submitted by 481 entities between April and August.
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OKX ICE Tokenized Stocks Draw Objections from Amazon Tesla SpaceX and 53 Others
Amazon, Tesla, SpaceX and 53 other companies have objected to the OKXICE tokenized stocks venue, bringing the total to 56 out of 62 notified issuers.
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Zcash NU7 Upgrade Activates November 5 With 25-Second Block Time
The Zcash NU7 upgrade activates at block height 3,543,405 around November 5, 2026, cutting target block time from 75 seconds to 25 seconds.
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Freshworks CRM Adds Real-Time AI Sales Forecasting to Freshsales
Freshworks reported Q3 2026 results on November 3 and highlighted ongoing AI additions to Freshworks CRM, including real-time forecasting tools.
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Cloudflare API Gateway Strengthens Zero Trust Protections for Developer Endpoints
Cloudflare updated its API Shield documentation on October 27, 2026, to position API Gateway as a complete solution with zero trust security integrated into the Developer Platform.
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Coinbase Expands Stablecoin Payout Integrations Through MassPay and Other Partners
Coinbase has expanded stablecoin payment capabilities through partnerships and consumer features rather than introducing a dedicated global payroll platform.
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Ripple National Trust Bank Secures Final OCC Charter Approval
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted final approval on October 26 2026 for Ripple to establish Ripple National Trust Bank as a federally chartered national trust bank in New York.
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Navro Texas Licence Adds Money Transmitter Authorization for US Payments
London-based Navro obtained a Texas money transmitter licence on November 2, 2026, expanding its ability to handle payments and remittances for corporate clients in the state.
