Solana’s Orca merges with Loopscale in push to finance AI, robotics and defense

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What happened

Orca and Loopscale unite as Formation, targeting financing for AI, energy, robotics and defense.

Key facts

  • Reported by The Block and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:01:02 UTC.

Why it matters

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  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

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