Dovish remarks from Fed Governor Christopher Waller fueled a sharp rise across the crypto market on Thursday. Several bitcoin-linked instruments broke through key resistance levels. Risk appetite rebounded noticeably as investor concerns over the Fed’s policy path eased. The dovish signal added upside momentum to risk assets.

Bank of England chief economist Huw Pill reiterated his concerns about holding interest rates steady, arguing that inflation risks tied to the energy crisis in the Middle East should be contained with a rate increase. He said he was uncomfortable with a “wait-and-see” approach on the Monetary Policy Committee and noted he was one of two members backing a hike in July. Pill added that a move higher would not necessarily mark the start of a prolonged, aggressive tightening cycle.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise reported Q3 FY26 revenue of $12.2B, up 34% year over year, driven by strong growth in its Networking business and Cloud & AI segment. Networking margins stayed above 20%, while Cloud & AI margins reached 17%, which is viewed as a near-term ceiling. A DCF-based valuation implies a $61.40 price target, and the stock’s post-earnings dip is seen as a potential entry point.

Coinbase said it has launched regulated cryptocurrency futures trading in Canada. The service is available to eligible clients and offers Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana contracts with up to 10x leverage. The move expands its compliant product lineup in North America. It is aimed at meeting derivatives demand from institutional and high-net-worth users.

Solana accounted for 38.1% of all blockchain application revenue in August 2026, ranking first among public chains, according to DiarioBitcoin. The figures point to Solana’s dominance in app-layer revenue. They also highlight the continued appeal of its high throughput and low fees to developers and users.

Ciena reported fiscal third-quarter results, with earnings coming in above market expectations. Revenue was slightly ahead of forecasts. The company also issued an October-quarter sales outlook that exceeded estimates. Despite the upbeat update, the stock declined.

Campbell’s said fourth-quarter net sales fell more than expected and it issued a weaker-than-expected outlook for annual profit and sales. The company cut its quarterly dividend by more than a third to prioritize debt reduction and is targeting about $500 million in cost savings by fiscal 2030 after closing some plants and reducing headcount. With lower-income shoppers shifting to cheaper brands and store labels, Campbell’s has implemented average price increases of 4% to 5% across roughly 60% of its portfolio.

Standard Chartered has launched direct Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for institutional clients in the UAE through its regulated Dubai branch. The move marks another major global bank entering spot digital-asset trading. It offers institutional investors a regulated, compliant access point and could help improve crypto market liquidity and mainstream adoption.