Ripple Responds to Critical XRP Bug That Threatened Fixed Supply
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2026. Oct. 12. 02:05
XRP’s fixed supply faced a critical software threat that Ripple says was addressed before exploitation. Its engineering team is expanding AI-assisted testing and mathematical checks to uncover longstanding weaknesses as vulnerability discovery accelerates. Ripple Responds to a Threat to XRP’s Fixed Supply A critical flaw could have allowed unauthorized XRP creation, prompting Ripple to reinforce […] XRP Gaining Nasdaq Exposure as Evernorth Takes 473M XRP Public
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2026. Oct. 12. 00:35
Evernorth has completed its merger, bringing an actively managed XRP treasury to public markets ahead of expected Nasdaq trading. Its debut week will also feature a Times Square premiere celebrating the community behind the cryptocurrency. 473 Million XRP Moves Into a Public Company Stock market investors are set to gain exposure to an actively managed […] China Sees Explosive Growth of AI-Powered ‘One Person Companies’
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2026. Oct. 11. 23:23
According to a recent report from the School of Journalism at Fudan University, by May 2026, there were 426 so-called One Person Company (OPC) communities registered in China, featuring the use of AI tools and run by entrepreneurs building solutions across several business fields. China rises as AI One Person Company Powerhouse As it builds […] Papertrade’s Wild Weekend Ends With 93.7% Open Interest Wipeout
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2026. Oct. 11. 22:18
After a whirlwind of trading activity on Papertrade, the newly launched perpetuals decentralized exchange (DEX) built on Hyperliquid, the platform’s open interest has collapsed by 93.7% over the past 24 hours. The project’s total value locked (TVL) has also taken a substantial hit, shedding $48 million over the same period. Papertrade’s $11 Billion Open Interest […] DWF Labs Takes Bitgo to Court Over $141M Token Lock-up Dispute
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2026. Oct. 11. 21:21
DWF Labs affiliates have taken cryptocurrency custodian Bitgo to London’s High Court, demanding $141 million over allegedly premature sales of discounted tokens. The plaintiffs claim Bitgo violated contractual lock-up restrictions by moving Falcon Finance (FF) and ESPORTS tokens onto exchanges roughly two months before their scheduled release. The alleged transactions placed selling pressure on thinly […] User Exposes Hidden Hardware Implant in European Ledger Wallet
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2026. Oct. 11. 20:05
New social media reports indicate that physically exploited Ledger wallets may not be limited to Asia, with similar tampered devices reportedly found in Europe. The report comes as the company confirmed a hidden hardware implant in a wallet affected by the recent $93.4M exploit. New Tampered Ledger Wallets Allegedly Found Outside Asia While the investigation […] Russia’s Moscow Exchange Pilots Crypto Trading for December Launch
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2026. Oct. 11. 19:00
The exchange is currently testing its crypto trading capabilities with professional participants in a pilot environment that will escalate to full production before December. Boris Blokhin, Managing Director of Securities Market at the Moscow Exchange, stressed that the exchange’s current licenses allow for this inclusion. Moscow Exchange Announces Cryptocurrency Trading by December The Moscow Exchange, […] Everyone wants SCOTUS to take up prediction markets: State of Crypto
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2026. Oct. 11. 18:30
The U.S. Supreme Court hasn't yet indicated whether it will take up cases surrounding prediction markets, but there are now several amicus briefs, an interim final rule and a rule proposal. Bitcoin Price Eyes $85K, but Momentum Has Yet to Show Up
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2026. Oct. 11. 17:20
Bitcoin’s price is holding near $83,770 on Oct. 11, 2026, after recovering from a recent low of $80,308, but the climb toward $84,000 is proving difficult. Short-term moving averages paint a mixed picture, while longer-term indicators remain largely positive. Oscillators suggest momentum has yet to catch up with the recovery, leaving bitcoin caught between improving […] Clarity's failure could speed crypto innovation while shielding incumbents
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2026. Oct. 11. 16:00
Executives see openings for tokenization, DeFi and dealmaking, while lawyers warn agency action leaves spot-market oversight and lasting certainty unresolved. Liquid Network at 86% Backing as Bitcoin Redemption Freeze Drags On
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2026. Oct. 11. 15:45
It has been 35 days since an attacker exploited a vulnerability in the Liquid Network’s Elements software, draining nearly 4,000 BTC from the protocol, and although 3,400 BTC has since been recovered, redemptions of LBTC for actual bitcoin remain suspended as an independent external security audit of Elements v23.3.4 is underway. Liquid Network Peg-Outs Remain […] President Trump declares 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine
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2026. Oct. 11. 15:40
"[It's] news for me," said Ukrainian President Zelensky, "but if Russians agree to an energy ceasefire, Ukraine will agree." More Orange: Saylor Hints at Growing Strategy’s 848K Bitcoin Stash
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2026. Oct. 11. 14:15
Strategy could expand its bitcoin holdings after Michael Saylor posted another orange-themed buying hint. His latest message follows a $28.7 million acquisition, while the company balances cryptocurrency purchases with cash commitments to shareholders and creditors. Saylor Signals There Is Room for More Bitcoin Another bitcoin acquisition may be coming from Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), following […] Coldcard X Account Hit by Phishing Scam After $100M Fiasco
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2026. Oct. 11. 13:30
Coldcard is confronting another security controversy after its official X account published a phishing link on Oct. 11, 2026, falsely warning customers about a critical firmware vulnerability. The company deleted the post and insists its credentials and two-factor authentication remain secure. The incident follows July’s devastating seed-generation failure, which reportedly exposed thousands of wallets and […] Strangely Rational — Week in Review
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2026. Oct. 11. 13:00
This editorial is from this week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review, sent to subscribers on Friday. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week, with a comment on each story. Bitcoin is finally showing signs of fatigue after […] IMF finds demand for tokenized stocks, says the market is still volatile, illiquid
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2026. Oct. 11. 13:00
Investors are using blockchain-based shares for smaller and after-hours trades. The IMF says liquidity, legal rules and settlement systems have not caught up. A 1960 Population Model Pegged Nov. 13, 2026 as ‘Doomsday’
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2026. Oct. 11. 10:30
In 1960, mathematician Heinz von Foerster and colleagues published a population-growth model in the journal Science that mathematically blew up to “infinity,” a result that later got pinned to Nov. 13, 2026 as an overpopulation doomsday. Today, with the world at about 8.3 billion people in 2025, United Nations projections instead see population peaking around […] Argentina’s Central Bank Rejects Near-Term Crypto Banking Integration
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2026. Oct. 11. 08:30
The institution rejected crypto integration into payment service providers and the banking sector for the next two years, leaving the door open to these measures in a hypothetical second Milei term, hinting at lifting the current ban on banks managing crypto. Argentina Rejects Near Future Changes In Crypto Banking Integration While Argentina has reached one […] Chinese Communist Party Calls for a National Blockchain Network
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2026. Oct. 11. 06:30
The Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has called for the creation of a national blockchain network to foster a deeper integration of the country’s real and digital economies. The proposal follows earlier programs to develop blockchain applications for various purposes. China Pushes for Creation of National Blockchain Network as Part of New […] Stephen Hawking’s Warning That AI Amplifies the Illusion of Knowledge
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2026. Oct. 11. 04:30
“The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it’s the illusion of knowledge,” Stephen Hawking warned, echoing a line often attributed to historian Daniel Boorstin. Psychologists Leonid Rozenblit and Frank Keil showed in a 2002 Yale study that people routinely overrate how well they understand everyday mechanisms, and Keil later found in 2015 that internet […] Musk Sees SpaceX Worth Far More Than Earth’s Economy; Saylor Is Bullish
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2026. Oct. 11. 03:30
SpaceX could eventually be worth far more than today’s global economy, Elon Musk argues, extending his vision of industries beyond Earth. Michael Saylor responded with a Bitcoin symbol, connecting his bullish reaction to the cryptocurrency. Musk Puts SpaceX’s Potential Beyond the Global Economy SpaceX could reach a valuation far beyond today’s global economy, CEO and […] Bitcoin Drawdown Analysis Maps a $74,500 Level if Losses Deepen
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2026. Oct. 11. 02:30
Bitcoin’s latest correction has brought a $74,500 historical reference into focus, a new analysis suggests. The comparison examines setbacks during broader advances as the contributor outlines two buying levels if selling continues. How the $74,500 Calculation Works The latest pullback has brought a $74,500 downside reference into focus, according to an analysis published by Cryptoquant […] Arthur Hayes Sees Mega Crypto Bull Run Beyond AI Encryption Fears
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2026. Oct. 11. 01:20
A mega crypto bull run could emerge despite artificial intelligence (AI) encryption fears, Arthur Hayes argues. He expects renewed money printing to lift digital assets, comparing today’s anxiety with obstacles that surrounded earlier market cycles. Hayes Sees Bull-Run Potential Beyond AI Fears AI encryption fears are the latest “wall of worry” crypto must climb at […] Ripple CEO Owns ‘a Lot of XRP’: Why He’s ‘Incredibly Bullish’ on Crypto
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2026. Oct. 11. 00:05
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s XRP conviction combines a personal investment with a business strategy centered on financial applications. His continued XRP support emphasizes utility, institutional participation, and long-term prospects as treasury products and independent ecosystem activity expand. Recent Statements Reinforce Garlinghouse’s XRP Conviction XRP’s role in payments and corporate treasuries has developed alongside repeated expressions […] Bitcoin Could Reach $30 Trillion Like Gold, Bitwise CIO Says
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2026. Oct. 10. 22:45
Bitcoin could grow into a $30 trillion asset by following gold’s expansion, Bitwise’s investment chief suggests. He points to expanding institutional access while warning that investor behavior could determine who benefits from long-term gains. Gold’s Rise Offers a $30 Trillion Bitcoin Comparison Bitcoin could follow gold into a much larger market as institutional ownership expands, […] Robinhood Adds BTC To Balance Sheet, ‘Bunker Mode’ Kicks Off, And More – Weekly Recap
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2026. Oct. 10. 21:26
This week’s stories spanned corporate adoption, government crypto flows, security risks and macro concerns. Robinhood added $25 million in bitcoin to its balance sheet, while U.S. government-linked wallets moved nearly $1.9 billion in crypto. Justin Drake warned AI breakthroughs could threaten widely used cryptography, a survey found wealthy investors increasingly favor crypto for long-term returns, […] Bitcoin Price Never Recovered From the $19B Crash That Hit a Year Ago
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2026. Oct. 10. 20:20
One year after more than $19 billion in leveraged crypto bets were wiped out in a single night, bitcoin sits about 34% below the record it set four days before the crash. The Night That Broke the Market On Oct. 10, 2025, President Trump announced a 100% tariff on Chinese imports and what followed was […] Ledger Confirms Hidden Hardware Implant in Affected User’s Wallet
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2026. Oct. 10. 19:18
Ledger confirmed Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, that a hardware wallet belonging to one affected customer contained an unauthorized implant, lending credibility to suspicions of a supply chain attack involving Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis. The discovery follows reports of cryptocurrency losses approaching $93.4 million across hundreds of addresses. Ledger Confirms Physical Tampering as Crypto Wallet Investigation […] French Committee Approves Tax on Stablecoin Conversions From 2027
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2026. Oct. 10. 18:20
The proposal, which the National Assembly plenary must discuss and approve before it becomes law, would approve a tax on conversions from any cryptocurrency to stablecoins, as legislators rush to plug what they have qualified as a “loophole” in current regulation. Stablecoin Swap Tax Proposal Passed in France By French National Assembly Committee French lawmakers […] Papertrade Perp DEX Pulls in $118M in 24 Hours With 1,000x Leverage
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2026. Oct. 10. 17:14
This weekend, a new cryptocurrency trading platform built on Hyperliquid, known as Papertrade.xyz, has become a lively topic of conversation across the crypto community. The application allows traders to leverage their positions by as much as 1,000 times their initial investment, an eye-popping proposition that has helped attract more than $100 million in deposits since […] Bitcoin Traders Stack $4.5 Billion in Calls as $95K Bets Take Shape
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2026. Oct. 10. 15:54
Bitcoin’s options market is sending a curious message. With bitcoin trading above $82,000, calls account for 60.24% of outstanding options interest, while a massive 25,030.6 BTC position sits at Deribit’s $95,000 strike for Oct. 30. Meanwhile, futures open interest stands at $51.7 billion, and options max pain levels point toward considerably lower prices. Traders are […] Bitcoin Price Holds $82K as Blackrock Leads ETF Rebound
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2026. Oct. 10. 14:45
Bitcoin ETFs returned to positive territory on Friday with a modest $21.13 million inflow, offering some relief after two heavy days of redemptions. Ether funds remained under pressure, while NEAR kept attracting fresh capital. Bitcoin Funds Stabilize After 2 Heavy Days of Redemptions The week ended with a quieter tone, but the underlying flow picture […] Polymarket Gives Dems 62% Midterm Sweep Odds, CLARITY Act in Jeopardy
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2026. Oct. 10. 13:41
Prediction markets are flashing warning signs for the cryptocurrency industry ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms. Polymarket gives Democrats a 62% chance of sweeping both chambers of Congress, while Kalshi puts the odds at 61%. Such an outcome could complicate efforts to revive the CLARITY Act and reshape Washington’s cryptocurrency regulations. Prediction Markets See a […] Bitcoin Price Clings to $82,800 as the Next Breakout Remains Elusive
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2026. Oct. 10. 12:30
Bitcoin’s price traded at $82,816 on Saturday, Oct. 10, as the market continued consolidating following its retreat from the $87,000 region. While the hourly chart shows signs of recovery, the four-hour and daily charts remain range-bound, with bulls defending support near $82,200. Technical indicators offer a mixed picture, with neutral oscillators, stronger, longer-term moving averages, […] Tokenized commodities look beyond gold as lending and oil open new markets
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2026. Oct. 10. 12:00
Paxos Labs, Theo and Energy Substantiation execs see growth coming from putting physical assets to work, with precious metals leading and energy presenting a tougher test. One year after 10/10 flash crash, bitcoin and ether liquidity have rebuilt, but altcoins still face risks
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2026. Oct. 10. 12:00
Bitcoin and ether order books are deeper than before the crash, while altcoin liquidity keeps eroding and spot trading remains well below its October 2025 peak. Bitcoin's $19 billion wake-up call: One-year after flash crash, has crypto learned anything?
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2026. Oct. 10. 11:00
The Oct. 10, 2025 flash crash wiped out billions in leveraged crypto bets. Traders now have better tools to spot risks, but the forces behind the selloff remain. Bitcoin's $19 billion wake-up call: One-year later, has crypto learned anything?
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2026. Oct. 10. 11:00
One year after a flash crash wiped out billions in leveraged crypto bets, traders have better tools to spot risks. But the forces behind the selloff remain. Strive Is Running Saylor’s Playbook and Has Raised Enough for 638 Bitcoin
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2026. Oct. 10. 10:30
Strive’s SATA preferred stock generated an estimated $55 million this week, enough to buy about 638 BTC, even though the shares spent three of five trading days below the price at which new issuance stops. How the 638 BTC Was Acquired The number comes from a weekly dashboard snapshot which shows three figures for the […] A Decade-Old XRP Ledger Bug Could Have Minted XRP Out of Thin Air
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2026. Oct. 10. 09:00
The XRP Ledger quietly patched a 2015-era payment engine flaw that could have let an attacker create spendable XRP beyond the network’s fixed supply for just a few hundred XRP in reserves. What Was Actually Broken? The problem sat inside the code that settles payments across the XRP Ledger’s built-in decentralized exchange (DEX). According to […] Does This $32M Whale Know Where Bitcoin’s Price Goes After $82.5K
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2026. Oct. 10. 07:45
A Hyperliquid trader is sitting on a $32.36 million bitcoin short exactly one year after the 10/10 crash that erased over $19.1 billion in leveraged bets. The Nitty Gritty Of The Matter The position surfaced earlier today, with the account holding $7.19 million in equity and one open perpetual futures (perps) position, a short on […] Lithuania Aligns Crypto User Tracking Rules With EU Framework
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2026. Oct. 10. 06:30
Lithuania’s tax authority has issued updated procedures clarifying user reporting requirements for crypto asset service providers to align national rules with the EU’s DAC8 and OECD tax transparency standards. Customer Data and Due-Diligence Criteria Lithuania’s tax authority, the State Tax Inspectorate, has issued updated procedures clarifying user reporting requirements for crypto asset service providers as […] Bitcoin's volatility has plunged, but extreme price swings are more frequent than in 2018
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2026. Oct. 10. 05:43
CoinDesk analysis finds 10 unusually large trading days in 2026, raising questions about how investors measure risk in an increasingly institutional crypto market. Robinhood Chain slowdown spreads from fees to trading as transactions fall more than 40%
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2026. Oct. 10. 04:44
Daily activity has dropped from 10.8 million transactions to 6.2 million since mid-September even as Robinhood keeps paying network fees on customer swaps. Fake Instagram Relationship Cost $211K but Losses Didn’t End at Arrest
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2026. Oct. 10. 04:30
A crypto scam courier was sentenced after Alabama officers arrested him in a sting involving a supposed $300,000 payment. The case also details how an older resident kept sending money to strangers despite authorities’ intervention. A Grocery Store Pickup Became a Police Sting Kuan Tsou’s sentence and restitution order were announced Oct. 7 by Alabama […] XRP Ledger patched decade-old bug that could create billions of dollars in XRP from nothing
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2026. Oct. 10. 04:20
Researchers demonstrated how a payment could create spendable XRP without the sender funding it, prompting an emergency software release. Credit Unions Could Face 26 New Stablecoin Reporting Fields
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2026. Oct. 10. 03:30
Credit unions involved with stablecoins could face 26 new federal reporting fields covering custody, issuer exposure, and their own holdings. The proposal seeks more detailed supervision as community institutions explore digital dollar services. Stablecoin Custody and Holdings Face Closer Oversight Federally insured credit unions could have to disclose more about their stablecoin businesses through 26 […] Visa survey says nearly half of APAC consumers open to using stablecoins by 2031
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2026. Oct. 10. 03:00
Visa’s survey of 14,250 people found interest in stablecoin payments is growing, though only 6% of respondents correctly understood how they work. Franklin Templeton Explores SEC Relief for Tokenized Fund Trades
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2026. Oct. 10. 02:30
Franklin Templeton is exploring whether regulatory exemptions could allow tokenized money market funds and ETFs to trade through blockchain venues. Its Oct. 9 meeting with SEC Crypto Task Force staff addressed legal questions about pricing, fees, and pooled assets. Tokenized Fund Trades Put Pricing Rules in Focus Trading tokenized money market funds and exchange-traded funds […] Crypto Founder Charged in Alleged $9 Million Memecoin Rug Pull
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2026. Oct. 10. 01:30
Kishu Inu grew into a billion-dollar cryptocurrency, and its creator allegedly collected millions from undisclosed token sales. Federal prosecutors now accuse him of misleading investors while selling holdings secretly allocated before the public could buy. Kishu Inu Creator Charged Over Alleged $9 Million Rug Pull Investors in Kishu Inu allegedly received false assurances about its […] Ledger Wallet Mystery Deepens as Suspected Losses Hit $93.4M
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2026. Oct. 10. 00:30
On Friday, the crypto community finds itself confronting yet another security controversy, this time involving hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger. Although preliminary reports placed the alleged theft at $86 million, suspected losses may have reached $93.4 million, and with Ledger yet to provide an official account, a supply chain attack has emerged as the most credible […] Brazil’s B3 Readies Tokenized Stock Trading Platform for Early 2027
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2026. Oct. 09. 23:30
B3, Brazil’s largest stock market, intends to enable tokenized trading of securities that will be fungible and equivalent to traditional stocks in the first half of 2027. Nonetheless, advanced developments like 24/7 trading and instant settlements still require regulatory approval from Brazilian authorities. Brazil’s B3 Expects to Implement Tokenized Asset Environment by 2027 The […] Blockchain.com Seeks CFTC Approval for Prediction Markets, Crypto Derivatives
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2026. Oct. 09. 22:20
Blockchain.com is seeking regulatory approval to launch prediction markets and cryptocurrency derivatives trading in the United States, per a report, joining a growing number of digital asset companies looking to capitalize on the booming market for event-based contracts. The cryptocurrency wallet and trading platform has applied for two licenses from the Commodity Futures Trading […] U.S. CFTC moves to fold event contracts into swaps regulations as legal fight rages
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2026. Oct. 09. 21:21
The derivatives regulator is proposing a formal rule to include certain contracts traded on platforms like Kalshi's as swaps that require the agency's oversight. BNB Chain Hits 2 Million RWA Holders, Capturing 40% of Onchain Market
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2026. Oct. 09. 21:20
BNB Chain has become the first blockchain to surpass 2 million holders of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), giving it roughly 40% of all onchain RWA holders. The milestone arrives as tokenized stocks accelerate across the network, with their market value rising by more than $106 million in just one week. BNB Chain Extends Tokenization Lead […] Stake Is Back Online in Brazil After Court Reprieve From Betting Ban
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2026. Oct. 09. 20:35
The Brazilian arm of crypto casino brand Stake has relaunched its local site after a federal judge in São Paulo shielded its license until Oct. 25, in what Stake said is a first for a licensed operator under Brazil’s betting ban. The government said it will appeal the decision. One Site Back on as the […] Polymarket’s $32M Nobel Market Didn’t Anticipate the Peace Prize Winner
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2026. Oct. 09. 19:50
Traders put more than $32 million into Polymarket’s 2026 Nobel Peace Prize market and sent Yulia Navalnaya to favorite overnight—but the winner, Navi Pillay, was not among the market’s named candidates. Kalshi’s market did not list her either. Nobody Priced the Eventual Winner The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the 2026 Peace Prize to Navi […] Brazil Seizes Record Crypto Funds From Self-Custody Wallets
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2026. Oct. 09. 19:05
During Operation ClickFix, which targeted a criminal group that used social engineering for phishing purposes, the Civil Police of Santa Catarina recovered over $1.7 million held in self-custody wallets—the largest seizure of this nature ever recorded by law enforcement agencies in Brazil. Over $1.7 Million Recovered From Self-Custody Wallets During Operation ClickFix Brazilian police reached […] Bain Capital Leads $37.5M Investment in Bitcoin Life Insurance Firm
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2026. Oct. 09. 18:20
Bitcoin-denominated life insurer Meanwhile raised $37.5 million in new funding led by Bain Capital Crypto, bringing its total capital raised to over $180 million. Capitalizing on Growing Demand Meanwhile, the life insurance company licensed to operate entirely in bitcoin, announced Oct. 8 that it has raised $37.5 million in a funding round led by Bain […] Robinhood Chain considers technology that gives paying traders priority
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2026. Oct. 09. 18:11
A recently updated version of the paid-for transaction-ordering technology “Time Boost” will be available on Arbitrum, Robinhood Chain’s infrastructure provider. Bitcoin Price Bounces Back to $83K as Crypto Market Liquidations Cool
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2026. Oct. 09. 17:41
Bitcoin briefly reclaimed $83,000 on Friday after plunging to a month-to-date low of $80,308 on Thursday, pushing its market cap back to $1.66 trillion. Resistance at $83,000 Triggers Volatile Trading Bitcoin rebounded Friday to briefly reclaim $83,000, signaling a potential end to a downturn that dragged the cryptocurrency to multi-week lows. The decline, fueled by […] Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Gets Lifetime Ban From New York AG
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2026. Oct. 09. 16:55
Celsius co-founder and former CEO Alex Mashinsky is permanently barred from crypto and securities businesses under a New York settlement announced Oct. 9. The agreement follows investor losses tied to misleading safety assurances and exposes him to up to $35 million in conditional payments. Permanent Ban Blocks Mashinsky’s Return to Crypto Business Alex Mashinsky faces […] Ripple’s $24M XRP Debt Fight Puts a $400M Tranglo Stake on the Block
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2026. Oct. 09. 16:25
A Malaysian court has given Ripple a charging order over Seamless Group’s 60% stake in Tranglo, a holding priced at $400 million in January, to collect roughly $24 million in unpaid XRP invoices. The Massive $23,952,480 Figure Explained It is the unpaid principal Nasdaq-listed Currenc Group disclosed in an Oct. 7 filing with the U.S. […] Bitcoin Price Breakout May Hinge on US Debt Fears: Coinshares
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2026. Oct. 09. 15:52
Bitcoin’s next breakout could depend on demand driven by concerns about U.S. public finances, Coinshares suggested Thursday in a market analysis. Fund withdrawals and a price retreat have challenged that outlook, despite the monetary appeal of assets outside government control. U.S. Debt Fears Put Bitcoin’s Monetary Role in Focus Concerns about U.S. public finances could […] Former Visa and JPMorgan Execs Take Over El Salvador’s Chivo Wallet
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2026. Oct. 09. 15:10
According to Lionguard Labs, the new Chivo wallet will offer Salvadorans a comprehensive suite of services, including wallet-activity-supported microloans, cash advances, free remittances, and crypto card payments. Former Visa and JPMorgan Executives Relaunch Chivo Wallet The Salvadoran government’s Chivo wallet, which allowed citizens to receive a $30 airdrop in 2021, is back with a new […] New York AG secures up to $35 million and lifetime crypto ban from Celsius’ Alex Mashinsky
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2026. Oct. 09. 14:55
Alex Mashinsky, already serving 12 years for fraud, settled New York’s civil case over claims he misled Celsius customers about the failed crypto lender’s safety. Ledger investigates potential wallet tampering after reports of $86 million in crypto stolen
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2026. Oct. 09. 14:47
The hardware wallet maker said it is investigating devices sold by a Southeast Asian reseller as social posts swirl about crypto assets drained from Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tron addresses. Ledger Investigating Reports of Drained Crypto Wallets as Estimated Losses Hit $86M
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2026. Oct. 09. 14:35
Ledger said Friday morning that it is investigating following reports of tens of millions of dollars’ worth of crypto being drained from its hardware wallets, warning users against activating devices purchased from a particular reseller. Social media lit up with posts from Ledger users claiming that funds had been drained from their wallets, […] Stove Finance and Uniswap Labs Collaborate to Expand Onchain Access to Global Equities
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2026. Oct. 09. 14:00
New York, USA, October 9th, 2026. Stove’s U.S. and South Korean equity tokens are now available via UniswapXon Uniswap, with additional markets to follow. Stove Finance today announced that its tokenized U.S. and South Korean equitiesokenized equities are now available on Uniswap. The integration broadens the range of financial assets available through Uniswap Labs products […] Bitcoin, Ether Prices Hit by ETF Selling as 2-Day Outflows Near $1 Billion
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2026. Oct. 09. 13:37
U.S. bitcoin ETFs lost another $244.13 million on Thursday, while ether funds shed $72.54 million for an eighth straight day of redemptions. Combined outflows from the two largest crypto ETF categories have reached roughly $965 million in just two sessions. Bitcoin ETFs Lose $244M as Fidelity Sheds $197M The pressure on institutional crypto positioning intensified […] Ethereum Price Dip to $2.42K Liquidates a $69M Whale Who Reloaded Again
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2026. Oct. 09. 12:30
A Hyperliquid whale lost 28,716 ETH worth $69.69 million to forced liquidation in the overnight crash. Within half an hour it had wired in fresh margin and opened a new ether long. The Position Before the Drop The whale first surfaced on Oct. 7, when onchain trackers traced margin deposits into three Hyperliquid addresses. Together […] DWF Labs subsidiaries sue BitGo for $141 million over alleged token lock-up breach
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2026. Oct. 09. 12:23
DWF is seeking $114 million in damages on the basis BitGo’s token sales resulted in direct losses through the fall in tokens' prices. Zcash developers set January target for quantum-resistant payments after ‘bunker mode’ scare
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2026. Oct. 09. 11:39
The plan concerns public payments, where about seven in 10 ZEC sit. A separate wallet tool would keep balance checks from revealing which addresses belong together. Bitcoin Price vs Ethereum Price: F2Pool Co-Founder Bets $19M on Ether
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2026. Oct. 09. 11:30
An address tied to F2Pool co-founder Wang Chun sold 235.5 WBTC worth $19.31 million for 7,848.5 ETH right after bitcoin’s overnight drop to $80.5K. It is the latest move in a months-long bet that sees ETH outrunning BTC from here on out. The Swap Explained Onchain analyst EmberCN flagged the trade early on Oct. 9 […] Trump's Iran pledge underpins crypto gains as bitcoin bears face liquidation pressure
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2026. Oct. 09. 11:09
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 9, 2026 Bitcoin steadies near $82,500 after Trump rules out Iran strike before midterms
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2026. Oct. 09. 10:44
Bitcoin recovered to around $82,500 after Trump ruled out an Iran strike, but remains about 4% lower on the week, while ether has lost 9%. Crypto.com Privacy Case Dismissed, Plaintiffs Get Second Chance
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2026. Oct. 09. 10:30
U.S. District judge has dismissed a digital privacy class action against a Crypto.com operator over third-party tracking cookies. Plaintiffs Alleged Comprehensive Profiling and Deceptive Tracking A U.S. court dismissed a digital privacy class action against Foris Dax, the operator of the exchange Crypto.com, over third-party cookie tracking, ruling that allegations of online profiling and broken […] Thailand opens door to locally listed bitcoin and ether ETFs
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2026. Oct. 09. 10:16
Thailand’s new crypto rules taking effect Oct. 16. They allow Thai asset managers to launch crypto ETFs on the local stock exchange, with bitcoin and ether initially eligible. UK slaps sanctions on three crypto exchanges over alleged Russia links
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2026. Oct. 09. 10:14
Britain said the crypto platforms and two payment services may have helped Russia evade financial sanctions, with two handling transactions involving the Kremlin-backed A7 network.
Glassnode: Over $500B in Bitcoin Is Sitting Behind Keys Anyone Can Read
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2026. Oct. 09. 09:30
Glassnode says 6.26 million BTC, or 31.2% of supply, now sits in addresses whose public keys are already visible onchain. The count is rising just as an AI-driven cryptography scare hits the market. How Much Bitcoin Is Exposed? The number seems to be rising at a rapid pace, so much so that in a thread […] Dark web drug market operator sentenced to 40 years, forfeits $101 million in bitcoin
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2026. Oct. 09. 09:20
A man from Virginia, who facilitated millions of drug transactions worth roughly $430 million, agreed to give up $100 million worth of BTC. His partner forfeited nearly 1,600 BTC. MARA transfers $81.1 million in bitcoin to Galaxy Digital as strategy pivots to AI
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2026. Oct. 09. 09:08
The bitcoin miner’s transfer does not confirm a sale, but comes as its treasury has fallen from 53,822 BTC in February to 35,577 BTC in August. Sam Altman-backed bitcoin insurer Meanwhile secures $37.5 million in Bain Capital Crypto-led round
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2026. Oct. 09. 09:06
Meanwhile has signed 15 brokers serving high-net worth clients across markets iSwitzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong and the UAE. Your Bitcoin or Crypto AI Agent Might Upsell You: Here’s How to Fix It
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 09. 08:30
Giving an artificial intelligence (AI) agent access to your bitcoin, stablecoin or other crypto asset wallet might cost you in an unexpected way. If the agent thinks you’re wealthy, it might upsell you. Similarly, access to your other financial information could work against you. There are trivial ways to reduce this risk: don’t give the […] Bitcoin Price Sits at $82K as Thailand Opens the Door to Bitcoin ETFs
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2026. Oct. 09. 07:30
Thailand’s securities regulator has finalized the rules for bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and the first products can list from Oct. 16. The catch, however, is that the local market they are built for has lost more than half its active traders since 2024. Eleven Notices and One Exchange The Securities and Exchange Commission […] Live updates: Bitcoin slips from day's highs, set to close week with a loss
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2026. Oct. 09. 06:51
Bitcoin ETFs lost $244 million on Thursday and the ZEC fund extended a run of October outflows. Bitcoin is back near $82,000 after a $1 billion liquidation. Live updates: Bitcoin steadies near $83,000 as crypto recovers from Thursday selloff
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Oct. 09. 06:51
Bitcoin ETFs lost $244 million on Thursday and the ZEC fund extended a run of October outflows. Bitcoin is back near $82,000 after a $1 billion liquidation. Live updates: Bitcoin climbs back above $83,000; XRP ETFs only crypto funds with inflows Thursday
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Oct. 09. 06:51
Bitcoin ETFs lost $244 million on Thursday and the ZEC fund extended a run of October outflows. Bitcoin is back near $82,000 after a $1 billion liquidation. Live updates: XRP ETFs the only ones in green as BTC, ETH, ZEC funds post outflows
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Oct. 09. 06:51
Bitcoin ETFs lost $244 million on Thursday and the ZEC fund extended a run of October outflows. Bitcoin is back near $82,000 after a $1 billion liquidation. New tech to power bitcoin lending is set to debut with $500 million in commitments
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2026. Oct. 09. 06:40
Layer-1 blockchain Sui is launching Hashi, an institutional protocol allowing holders to use bitcoin as collateral without moving it off the Bitcoin network. David Gross Warns Nuclear War Odds Have Doubled, Putting the Next 50 Years in Doubt
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2026. Oct. 09. 06:30
David Gross, the 2004 Nobel Prize winning physicist, says the annual risk of nuclear war has climbed from about 1% during the Cold War to roughly 2% today, a shift he argues sharply cuts humanity’s odds of making it another 50 years. He points to a nine-country nuclear club, collapsing arms-control treaties, hypersonic weapons, and […] Kyrgyzstan Shuts Stablecoin USDKG, Burns 50M Tokens After UK Sanctions
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2026. Oct. 09. 05:30
Kyrgyzstan is winding down USDKG, its state-backed gold stablecoin, and liquidating both its issuer and the country’s first state-owned crypto exchange. Kyrgyzstan Pulls Plug on USDKG and State-Owned Crypto Exchange Kyrgyzstan is pulling the plug on one of the crypto industry’s more unusual sovereign experiments. The government has ordered the liquidation of EVA, issuer of […] Solana is about to halve its block times as final 200-millisecond upgrade nears
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2026. Oct. 09. 05:00
The network is completing a seven-week push to produce blocks twice as frequently, though validators face higher costs and tighter operating windows. Hyperliquid Behind the Scenes: How to Build a Perpetual DEX
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 09. 04:40
Offering traders worldwide the ability to open leveraged positions on virtually any asset, without going through a licensed broker: this is the promise of perpetual DEX platforms. With the massive success and traction of names such as Hyperliquid and GMX, one may wonder: how do these companies operate, behind the scenes? LegalBison is a global […] XRP Ledger adds new controls for banks, stablecoins and tokenized funds
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2026. Oct. 09. 04:21
The feature lets businesses give separate accounts limited powers such as approving customers or making payments, while keeping the keys that control their main holdings offline. Ether bets were wiped out at six times bitcoin’s rate in crypto’s $1 billion flush
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2026. Oct. 09. 04:04
About $356 million in ETH positions were liquidated over 24 hours, more than bitcoin despite ether’s market value being less than a fifth as large. Thieves Hold Pattaya Expat at Gunpoint to Drain $820K in Crypto
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2026. Oct. 09. 03:50
Local reports indicated that the gang held the unidentified foreigner at gunpoint, restrained him, and forced him to transfer the cryptocurrency to the wallet of one of the perpetrators, who sold it immediately. The attackers also took cash and three luxury watches from the victim. New Crypto-linked Armed Incursion Reported in Thailand A new armed […] Bitcoin rebounds to $82,000 as Trump rules out Iran strikes, oil drops
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2026. Oct. 09. 03:27
Bitcoin rebounded to $82,000 as Trump ruled out an Iran strike before the midterms, while crypto security experts pushed back on “bunker mode” fears. UK Sanctions Crypto Exchanges Over Suspected Russia-Linked Evasion
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 09. 03:05
Three crypto exchanges and two payment platforms come under new UK sanctions over suspected efforts to bypass restrictions on Russia. The measures target financial channels authorities associate with sanctions evasion as Britain expands pressure on Moscow’s war funding. Cryptomus and Heleket Fall Under One UK Listing Trading venues and payment providers suspected of helping Russia […] Ohio Returns $15,300 Lost at Crypto ATM in Fake Microsoft Scam
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2026. Oct. 09. 02:15
An Ohio woman recovered her entire loss after a fake Microsoft support call directed her to send money through a crypto ATM. The case illustrates how computer warnings can become payment demands that move cash into fraudsters’ digital wallets. Fake Microsoft Hotline Led to a $15,300 Crypto Transfer A 63-year-old Allen County woman received $15,300 […] 
