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1. From rivals to partners: Polygon and Solana team to bring stablecoin payments to banks CoinDesk · 29 Oct 2026

   The two networks are setting aside their rivalry to connect Solana's stablecoin activity with Polygon's banking, wallet and payment infrastructure.

2. Vietnam to overtake Indonesia in per capita GDP in 2026: IMF Nikkei · 29 Oct 2026
3. Is ‘Christmas at the Kringles’ Streaming on Netflix or Amazon Prime Video? Decider · 29 Oct 2026

   Rob Riggle stars as "Drunk Santa" in this R-rated horror comedy.

4. Odogwu role brought me money, but I won’t be typecast — Actor Uzor Arukwe Punch · 29 Oct 2026

   Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe says his role as Odogwu brought him money and brand deals but insists he will not be typecast or put in a box by producers. Read More: https://punchng.com/odogwu-role-brought-me-money-but-i-wont-be-typecast-actor-uzor-arukwe/

5. PHOTOS: Army graduates 384 female soldiers in Abuja Punch · 29 Oct 2026

   The Nigerian Army has graduated 384 female soldiers of the 90 Regular Recruit Intake in Abuja after they successfully completed their training exercise. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-army-graduates-384-female-soldiers-in-abuja/

6. FG must address Nigerians’ concerns on reforms — Shettima Punch · 29 Oct 2026

   Vice President Kashim Shettima says the FG must address Nigerians’ concerns on economic reforms through transparent communication and credible evidence of Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-must-address-nigerians-concerns-on-reforms-shettima/

7. HMOs deny endorsing Lagos private health plan Punch · 29 Oct 2026

   Nigerian HMOs have denied endorsing the Lagos Private Health Plan, insisting it must get NHIA approval before implementation and questioning a proposed 13% Read More: https://punchng.com/hmos-deny-endorsing-lagos-private-health-plan/

8. ICPC re-arraigns ‘fake’ DG Adeyemi over N30bn fraud Punch · 29 Oct 2026

   The ICPC has re-arraigned Adeniyi Adeyemi, a purported DG, on 22 counts over an alleged N30.8bn fraud involving a non-existent government council. Read More: https://punchng.com/icpc-re-arraigns-fake-dg-adeyemi-over-n30bn-fraud/

9. Nasdaq-listed Canton Strategic Holdings plans tokenized stock trading from Nov. 2 Cointelegraph · 29 Oct 2026

   The tokenized shares would carry the same shareholder rights as traditional stock, with round-the-clock trading and immediate settlement under the SEC’s innovation exemption.

10. The IMF urges Argentina to “stay the course” despite doubts over growth and country risk MercoPress · 29 Oct 2026

    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday urged Argentina’s government to stick with its economic programme as the best way to reduce country risk, and set out four measures to turn the gains of stabilisation into growth and jobs, at a time when the press is warning of a possible technical…