Cryptocurrency concept stocks in the US stock market generally rise, with MicroStrategy rising over 9%

[Zelensky Visits the U.S. for the Third Time in 8 Months to Meet with Trump] On October 17 local time, Ukrainian President Zelensky arrived at the White House for talks with U.S. President Trump. This marks Zelensky's third visit to the U.S. in 8 months. The two sides discussed solutions to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and U.S. military support for Ukraine, including topics such as the supply of 'Tomahawk' cruise missiles. Zelensky also met with several U.S. companies to explore cooperation on energy infrastructure restoration and air defense systems.

[Trump: May Advance the Effective Date of 100% Tariffs on China] Former U.S. President Trump stated that he might advance the effective date of the 100% tariffs on Chinese goods from the originally scheduled November 1. The specific adjustment date has not yet been announced. (Watcher.Guru)

[Wallet bc1ql7c transfers 6,500 BTC worth $694 million] Wallet address bc1ql7c, after being dormant for 3 years, transferred all 6,500 bitcoins, with a total value of approximately $694 million. These bitcoins were originally transferred by Russian crypto entrepreneur Ivanov (Bilyuchenko), who was accused of founding the BTC-e and WEX exchanges and allegedly involved in the theft of hundreds of thousands of bitcoins from Mt. Gox. (Lookonchain)

[BWEnews Blockchain Startup TEMPO Completes $500 Million Financing] Blockchain startup TEMPO, supported by STRIPE, has completed a $500 million funding round, led by THRIVE CAPITAL and GREENOAKS. This round of financing aims to drive the application of blockchain technology and market expansion. Investment risks should focus on market volatility and the progress of technology implementation. (BWEnews)

Stellar Lumens (XLM) slid 6.25% amid heavy institutional liquidation, even as the network’s latest protocol upgrade strengthened its enterprise-grade transaction capabilities.