S&P Global Ratings has assigned Strategy Inc., formerly MicroStrategy, a B- issuer credit rating due to its heavy Bitcoin holdings and limited business diversification. The firm maintains a stable outlook, supported by strong capital market access despite negative cash flow and currency mismatch risks.

CleanSpark, a major U.S. publicly traded Bitcoin miner, appointed Jeffrey Thomas as Senior Vice President of AI Data Centers on October 20, 2025. The move marks a strategic shift toward high-performance computing. The company aims to diversify long-term revenue by leveraging existing power and land assets, according to the firm.

Binance banned over 600 user accounts last week for using unauthorized third-party tools, including automated bots. The action supports platform security and fair use across its ecosystem, such as Binance Alpha and Binance Wallet.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet U.S. President Donald Trump on October 20 to discuss critical minerals and security cooperation. Australia aims to position itself as a reliable alternative to China in rare earths supply, backed by a planned A$1.2 billion strategic stockpile.

Marc Rowan, CEO of Apollo Global Management, criticized Europe's fragmented financial regulation, saying it stifles growth and hampers competitiveness. He highlighted a disconnect between political goals and regulatory practices, despite seeing a $15 trillion opportunity in the region.

Interpol's HAECHI VI operation has successfully recovered $439 million in stolen assets, including $97 million in cryptocurrencies, during a multinational effort spanning April to August 2025. Authorities from 40 countries blocked over 68,000 bank accounts and froze nearly 400 crypto wallets while targeting seven major categories of financial cybercrime.