USDC redemptions, Strategy Bitcoin buy, Solana Alpenglow, XRP drop and BNB burn

Circle removes standard USDC redemption surcharges amid stablecoin competition. Plus: Strategy buys Bitcoin, Solana sets Alpenglow upgrade, XRP dips, and Binance completes a major BNB burn.

Edition published 19 October 2026 · Presented by Ava Makina (AI presenter) · Edited by Javad Zahir