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December AugustThe Largest Crypto Hacks in History Ranked by Dollar Value and Bitcoin Stolen
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 31. 23:30
The reported $6.3 billion Binance breach may have rewritten cryptocurrency’s record books in dollar terms, but measuring digital heists in bitcoin paints a strikingly different picture. From Mt Gox’s hundreds of thousands of vanished BTC to Bybit’s $1.5 billion debacle, history’s largest cryptocurrency thefts demonstrate how the magnitude of a financial calamity can change dramatically […] Binance Hack Jolts Bitcoin Treasury Firm Into Weighing BTC Sales
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 31. 22:20
Next Technology Holding, the 18th-largest publicly traded corporate bitcoin holder at press time, has authorized the sale or pledging of its approximately 5,833 BTC following Binance’s major security incident. The company’s decision reflects mounting concerns about exchange vulnerabilities, international cyberattacks, and quantum computing. Although none of its bitcoin is held at Binance, the company is […] Kim Jong Un and North Korea Memes Flood X After Binance’s $6.3B Hack
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 31. 21:15
Crypto Twitter on the social media platform now called X has found its latest villain-turned-comedian in Kim Jong Un. Following the colossal Binance breach, images of the North Korean dictator celebrating an imaginary payday have spread across nearly everyone’s timeline. Beneath the digital mockery lies a considerably darker financial story involving hundreds of suspected cyberattacks, […] Bitcoin ETFs Lose $643M After Binance Hack Ends 4-Day Inflow Run
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 31. 20:10
Bitcoin ETFs suffered $643.33 million in net outflows Friday, wiping out four consecutive days of inflows and pushing the week into negative territory. Ether and solana also faced heavy redemptions as the Binance hack triggered a fresh bout of risk aversion across crypto markets. Blackrock, Fidelity Lead $643M Bitcoin ETF Selloff Four days of steady […] CFTC and US Lawmaker Offer Two Different Answers to Binance’s $6.3B Hack
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 31. 19:05
A $6.3 billion crypto heist has handed Washington a fresh regulatory fight. One federal watchdog wants exchanges to volunteer for oversight, while a Republican senator argues Congress already missed its chance to give the industry stronger defenses against thieves. CFTC Chair Selig Pushes Federal Registration After Binance Theft The Oct. 29 Binance breach, reportedly involving […] Binance Says BTC, ETH, XRP and 7 Other Cryptos Fully Backed After Hack
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 31. 17:45
Binance said 10 cryptocurrencies were fully backed after replenishing 90% of stolen assets. The exchange is sourcing less liquid tokens to close the remaining shortfall while targeting a Sunday withdrawal restart. 10 Cryptos Fully Backed as Binance Narrows Shortfall Binance reported progress replacing stolen assets in its third security incident update on X on Oct. […] Peter Schiff Says Gold’s Brutal Selloff Indicative of Major Upcoming Crunch
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 31. 16:45
Peter Schiff says Friday’s steep drop in gold points to a short-term liquidity problem that could hit broader markets as soon as next week. Schiff Calls the Selloff a Gift The economist and longtime gold advocate reacted as precious metals tumbled on Oct. 30, writing: Today’s near $150 decline in gold and over $3 drop […] Bitcoin’s White Paper Turns 18: From Nine Pages to Wall Street and Washington
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 31. 15:30
Bitcoin’s founding paper proposed a way to send money without a bank. Eighteen years later, its reach spans Wall Street funds, government reserves, and an unresolved question about who will pay to keep the system secure. Bitcoin’s White Paper Turns 18 as Institutional Adoption Deepens Bitcoin was designed to let people send money without a […] Uber Tests Tokenized Money Funds to Unlock 24/7 Trading Yield
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 31. 14:12
The ride-sharing giant used a tokenized money market fund to earn 1.5 days more yield on its investment by selling the assets on Sunday rather than Friday, as institutions traditionally do. Franklin Templeton, HSBC Holdings, and Fireblocks collaborated in this test. Uber Tests Weekend Trading In Tokenized Market Fund Investments Companies are turning to blockchain […] AI Gives Crypto Hackers Machine Speed as Billions Sit at Risk
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 31. 13:00
Crypto is confronting a dangerous collision between increasingly valuable digital assets and artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can automate phishing, vulnerability research, and credential theft at machine speed. Recent multibillion-dollar breaches are not all AI-driven, but security researchers say attackers are already using autonomous tools to compress operations that once required teams of hackers. AI […] Wall Street Downplays Binance Hack as Bitwise Sees “Recovery In a Week”
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 31. 10:30
Wall Street analysts are telling clients to buy the dip after the $6.3 billion Binance hack, and Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan expects bitcoin’s price to recover fairly soon. Hougan Calls the Hack a Mere ‘Blip’ Hougan, chief investment officer at crypto asset manager Bitwise, played down the damage, stating: This hack has not changed anything […] Wall Street Downplays Binance Hack as Bitwise Sees ‘Recovery In a Week’
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 31. 10:30
Wall Street analysts are telling clients to buy the dip after the $6.3 billion Binance hack, and Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan expects bitcoin’s price to recover fairly soon. Hougan Calls the Hack a Mere ‘Blip’ Hougan, chief investment officer at crypto asset manager Bitwise, played down the damage, stating: This hack has not changed anything […] Binance Starts Shopping for Stolen Coins as Ethena Ships $24M in ENA
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 31. 09:30
Binance has started buying back the tokens lost in its $6.3 billion hack, and onchain data shows wallets associated with Ethena sent 128.63 million ENA worth about $24 million to the exchange. Ethena Tokens Flow Into Binance Blockchain trackers flagged the transfers early on Oct. 31, writing: Binance is buying back the stolen assets through […] Binance Inside Job Theories Explode Ahead of Monday’s Reserve Reports
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 31. 08:30
Claims that the $6.3 billion Binance hack was an inside job are spreading across X as the exchange holds back its proof-of-reserves results until Monday, Nov. 2. Skeptics Question the Timing of Monday’s Audit The doubts center on the order of events, as in its Oct. 30 update, Binance said it had covered about 80% […] Israel Extradites Suspect to US Over $2.8M Crypto Hack
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 31. 07:30
An Israeli-Russian citizen accused of stealing $2.8 million in digital assets, has been extradited to the U.S. after Israel’s Supreme Court rejected his final appeals. Federal Indictment and Extradition Request Alexander Block, an Israeli-Russian citizen accused of exploiting a vulnerability in the Nomad blockchain bridge to steal $2.8 million in digital assets, has been extradited […] Australia Casts Doubt on Retail Prediction Markets, Calls Them Bets
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 31. 05:05
Australia’s corporate regulator cast doubt on the notion that prediction markets for retail clients are in the public interest, arguing the contracts have “all the features of a bet.” The statement stops short of a formal ban and came a day after ASIC Chair Sarah Court told senators that no prediction market operator has applied […] Blockchain Revenues Plunge 30%, but a New Growth Engine Emerges
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 31. 03:05
Global blockchain revenues are projected to decline year over year to $100 billion in 2026, down from approximately $140 billion in 2025. Despite the downturn, the DeFi and finance sector remains the dominant revenue generator, accounting for roughly two-thirds of the total, while blockchain infrastructure revenues have fallen to their lowest level since 2020. DeFi/Finance […] Binance Hackers Deploy ‘Never-Seen-Before’ Crypto Laundering Tactics
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 31. 01:05
Chainalysis identified previously unseen laundering patterns as attackers circulated stolen Binance assets through thousands of transactions, suggesting automated efforts to obscure the trail. Its investigation also linked the theft to North Korean hackers. Thousands of Transfers Point to Automated Laundering Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis identified suspected automated laundering on Oct. 30 after a Binance theft […] Binance Prepares to Resume Withdrawals, Unveils $6.3B Hack Recovery Plan
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 30. 23:05
Binance is preparing to restore withdrawals in phases after its $6.3 billion hack, with reopening dependent on security checks. The exchange committed company funds to replace stolen assets while investigators expanded their review of the breach. Withdrawals Face Security Checks Before Phased Restart Binance outlined a four-part hack recovery plan on Oct. 30 in its […] Senators Warren, Curtis Press Kalshi and Polymarket on Election Insider Trading
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 30. 22:05
Sens. Elizabeth Warren and John Curtis have asked Kalshi and Polymarket to explain how they keep insiders out of election markets, giving the companies until Nov. 3, Election Day, to answer seven questions. The bipartisan letter cites candidates who bet on their own races and suspected wash trading on Polymarket’s election contracts. Seven Questions […] A16z, Uniswap Warn Illinois Crypto Tax Rules Could Effectively Ban DeFi
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 30. 21:05
Venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Uniswap Labs, and the DeFi Education Fund are urging Illinois regulators to overhaul proposed cryptocurrency tax regulations, warning that the rules could effectively prohibit decentralized finance (DeFi) activity in the state while exposing users to serious security risks. In a letter submitted Friday, Oct. 30, the three organizations argued […] Tether Reports $1.5B Q3 Profit as Total Reserves Reach $191.5B
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 30. 20:05
Stablecoin issuer Tether generated $1.5 billion in net operating profit during the third quarter of 2026, bringing its year-to-date total to $4.5 billion, while reserves backing its tokens reached $191.5 billion, according to its latest financial attestation. Tether’s Excess Reserves Grow in Q3 The company released its third-quarter figures Friday, October 30, showing that […] Trezor Warns of Compromised Hardware Wallet Following $93M Ledger Security Scare
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 30. 19:05
Cryptocurrency hardware wallet maker Trezor has warned customers about a potentially compromised device sold through a former authorized reseller linked to the recent Ledger wallet security scandal, raising concerns that the sophisticated attack may have affected multiple manufacturers. In a Friday announcement, Trezor said its security team received a credible report of a malicious hardware […] New Breach Points: Binance CEO Reveals Fresh Findings in $6.3B Hack
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 30. 18:05
Binance investigators uncovered additional breach points, bypassed approval controls, and evidence-destruction tactics in Thursday’s $6.3 billion hack, co-CEO Richard Teng said. His update outlined a withdrawal-service rebuild, a companywide security review, and targets for restoring transfers and verifying reserves. Investigation Expands Beyond the Laptop Binance found additional breach points beyond the initially suspected engineer laptop […] Bitcoin Price Rebounds Above $77K, but Binance Hack Keeps Traders on Edge
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 30. 17:02
Bitcoin stabilized above $77,000 after a $6.3 billion Binance hack triggered a marketwide sell-off, pushing the cryptocurrency to a multiweek low of $76,320. Bitcoin Plunges to Multiweek Low Following Binance Hack Bitcoin price stabilized above $77,000 following a marketwide sell-off triggered by Thursday’s $6.3 billion hack of Binance, which briefly dragged the cryptocurrency down toward […] Gate CEO Calls for Crypto Security Alliance After $6.3B Binance Hack
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 30. 16:45
Lin Han, founder and CEO of Gate, has called for the formation of a cryptocurrency security alliance to standardize procedures to prevent and eventually deal with the aftermath of security incidents similar to the $6.3 billion hack that Binance faced on Thursday. Gate CEO Calls for Global Security Alliance to Secure The Crypto Industry Following […] Bitcoin ETFs Add $441M in 4 Days as Zcash Streak Hits Day 8
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 30. 16:05
Bitcoin ETFs stayed positive for a fourth straight session Thursday, adding $17.07 million and lifting week-to-date inflows above $440 million. Ether and solana funds suffered a fresh wave of redemptions, while zcash extended its winning streak and XRP demand strengthened. Bitcoin ETFs Add $17M to Extend Winning Streak Bitcoin’s week is still green. The momentum […] Coinbase, Bitcoin Giant Strategy Fall as Binance Hack Rocks Crypto Stocks
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 30. 15:26
Crypto-linked stocks plunged Friday as a multibillion-dollar Binance security breach collided with a broader technology selloff driven by concerns over AI spending. Coinbase dropped more than 12% and Strategy fell 6%, even after both companies reported quarterly profits on Thursday night. Binance Hack Adds a Crypto-Specific Shock Crypto stocks are being hit from both sides. […] Who’s Next? OneKey CEO Warns Hackers Will Target Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 30. 14:30
Yishi Wang, founder and CEO of hardware wallet company OneKey, suggested that North Korean hackers could be eyeing another major target after Binance was ransacked: BlackRock’s IBIT, the world’s largest bitcoin ETF, holding nearly $63 billion in BTC with Coinbase listed as its sole custodian. BlackRock’s IBIT on North Korean Hackers’ Shortlist, Says OneKey Founder […] CZ Tells Elon Musk to Stop Trolling Over $6.3B Binance Hack, Cites SpaceX Stake
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 30. 13:44
Elon Musk poked fun at Binance’s $6.3 billion security crisis, and Changpeng Zhao (CZ) fired back with a billion-dollar reminder: the cryptocurrency exchange owns a valuable stake tied to Musk’s SpaceX empire, an investment Zhao would rather see celebrated than mocked publicly. Musk’s Jokes Draw a Billion-Dollar Response Binance’s reported $6.3 billion security breach on […] Binance Secures $6.34B to Cover Losses From Historic Crypto Hack
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 30. 12:30
Through its social media channels, Binance announced it had already reserved over $6.34 billion in company funds to cover losses from the hack suffered on Thursday, with $5 billion held in the tokens impacted, while other purchases are being completed. Binance Prepares to Restart Normal Operations Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange, is preparing to resume […] Binance Hack Fallout: Aave Freezes Lending Across 16 Networks
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 30. 11:30
Aave froze 292 reserves across its V3 and V4 markets following a major Binance security breach that saw attackers steal more than 195,000 ETH and millions of dollars in altcoins. Binance Exploit Drains 195,000 ETH Across Multiple Blockchains Decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocol Aave froze lending markets across 16 blockchain networks Thursday following a major […] Binance Hacker Dumps $158M in Alts as Sleuths Question Exchange’s Key Story
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 30. 10:30
The Binance hacker sold about $158 million in altcoins for 70,480 ETH, while analysts challenged the exchange’s claim that no private keys were leaked. Seven Tokens Gone in Hours The thief behind the Binance breach wasted little time turning stolen altcoins into ether. Onchain trackers reported the attacker finished dumping a host of alts including […] Binance Hack Has Logan Paul Calling Crypto ‘a Scam’ Despite Cryptozoo Past
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 30. 09:30
Logan Paul called crypto “a scam” following the $6.3 billion Binance hack, and critics were quick to point to his own Cryptozoo project. “I Don’t Trust Crypto” Youtuber and boxer Logan Paul has a new take on digital assets because, in a recent podcast appearance, when his longtime collaborator Mike Majlak told him, “Binance got […] Bitcoin ETFs Add $423M in 3 Days as Blackrock Leads
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 30. 08:59
Bitcoin ETFs attracted $137.33 million on Wednesday, extending their inflow streak to three sessions and lifting week-to-date additions above $423 million. Bitcoin ETFs Add $137M as 3-Day Inflow Streak Builds Three sessions into the week, bitcoin has established a clear lead in the institutional flow race. U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) added $137.33 million […] Ripple and Trump’s World Liberty Help Freeze Binance Hacker’s Loot
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 30. 08:30
Ripple froze about $200 million and World Liberty Financial froze $27 million in USD1 tied to the Binance hack, joining Tether, Circle and Coinbase in a rare industry-wide lockdown. Ripple Steps in Binance’s ongoing crisis has turned into an unusual show of cooperation amongst some of the biggest names in crypto. Most recently, Binance co-CEO […] Binance Hack Sparks $1.5B Liquidation Bloodbath Across Crypto
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 30. 07:45
Cryptocurrency liquidations exceeded $1.54 billion following a Binance hack-related marketwide sell-off that disproportionately affected leveraged long positions. Market Crash Triggers $1.5B in Liquidations Cryptocurrency market liquidations surpassed $1.54 billion Friday morning after Binance confirmed hackers stole $6.3 billion in what is shaping up to be the industry’s largest breach on record. Market data shows wiped-out […] China Gave Its First Fully AI-Made Movie 10,000 Screenings. Advance Ticket Sales Barely Reached $10,000
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 30. 07:30
Sanxingdui: Future Past, billed as China’s first fully AI-generated feature film, opened nationwide on October 23 with more than 10,000 screenings scheduled for its first day. Yet presale revenue as of the prior evening was just 65,000 yuan, about $9,700, according to Maoyan. China’s big theatrical test of AI filmmaking hit a snag as soon […] Binance Hack Pinned on North Korea’s Lazarus Group by TRM Labs and ZachXBT
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 30. 07:01
Several blockchain investigators say North Korea’s Tradertraitor (a sub-unit of the larger Lazarus/DPRK ecosystem) likely carried out the roughly $6.3 billion Binance hack, the largest crypto theft on record to date. Investigators Point to Pyongyang The hunt for the Binance attacker has a prime suspect now, with blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs attributing the attack […] Matthew McConaughey Spent a Weekend Alone in the Desert Reading 20 Years of His Worst Reviews
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 30. 06:30
Matthew McConaughey, whom Fortune estimates is worth about $200 million, said he once took a “thick book” of 20 years of negative acting reviews into the West Texas desert and spent two days reading them. Speaking on the October 13, 2026 episode of Daniel Lubetzky’s Build or Break podcast, he said some critics were right, […] Securitize Defends Tokenization Against Critics With Full-Page WSJ Ad
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 30. 05:30
The tokenization-focused company published a full-page ad in The Wall Street Journal highlighting the benefits of this process for public companies. The ad counters a previous full-page anti-tokenization ad that called on CEOs to reject the digitization of their shares. Securitize Highlights Benefits of Tokenization In WSJ Ad Wall Street’s crypto giants are stepping up […] London Metal Exchange Tokenizes Reserves to Unlock New Financing
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 30. 04:30
According to reports, the institution’s tokenization push involves putting its off-the-books metal reserves, held in warehouses, to work by using them as digital assets to finance its business. The move could position Hong Kong as a next-generation commodities hub. London Metal Exchange Turns To Tokenization To Put Off-Warrant Metal To Work The world’s oldest metal […] Binance Releases First $6.3B Hack Findings, Reports No Key Leak Evidence
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 30. 03:08
Binance’s initial investigation points to a possible employee laptop compromise behind a security incident with an estimated $6.3 billion impact. The crypto exchange reported no evidence of a wallet private key leak and pledged to cover all losses. Initial Findings Point to Possible Laptop Compromise Binance released its first detailed findings on the estimated $6.3 […] Bitcoin to $1.6 Million: Bitwise Raises Its Long-Term Price Target
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 30. 02:30
Bitwise raised its long-term bitcoin price forecast to $1.6 million by 2036, increasing its projected annual return despite a volatile year. The outlook rests on institutional adoption, limited supply, and growing demand for protection against currency debasement. Bitcoin’s $1.6 Million Target Implies 34.3% Annual Growth Bitcoin could reach about 19 times its model starting price […] Tim Draper Calls Not Owning Bitcoin ‘Irresponsible,’ Warns of Dollar Shift
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 30. 02:30
Tim Draper warned that businesses could eventually reject dollars in favor of bitcoin, triggering bank runs as demand for fiat currencies erodes. His comments echoed the adoption argument behind his longstanding $250,000 bitcoin forecast. Draper Predicts a Shift From Dollars to Bitcoin Individuals and companies holding traditional currencies risk falling behind if commerce shifts toward […] US Freezes $1 Billion in Crypto as Scam Networks Spread Worldwide
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 30. 01:30
U.S. authorities have restrained more than $1 billion in cryptocurrency as overseas scam networks expand beyond Southeast Asia. New charges describe an alleged Madagascar dating scam that lured Americans into connecting crypto wallets to fraudulent investment websites. Crypto Restraints Cross $1 Billion as Crackdown Expands More than $1 billion in cryptocurrency tied to fraud and […] Inside the $5.8B Binance Hack: What’s Confirmed and What Isn’t
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 30. 00:41
A suspected security breach at Binance has grown into a multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency emergency, with analysts tracking as much as $5.8 billion in potentially compromised assets across several blockchains. The exchange has suspended withdrawals while Tether, Circle, and other issuers have reportedly frozen more than $2 billion in tokens. Binance insists customer funds are safe, but […] Onchain Lending Fees Plunge 50% as Morpho Bucks the Trend
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 29. 23:43
According to a report by 1kx, onchain lending markets contracted significantly in 2026, with user-paid fees dropping approximately 50% year over year. New Market Trading CEO Frank Hepworth cautions against locking up bitcoin for low fixed yields, citing high smart contract and counterparty risks. KelpDAO Exploit Impact on Market Leaders Onchain lending markets experienced a […] Strategy’s $21B Quarter Is Its Biggest Ever as Saylor Sees New Bitcoin Bull Run
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 29. 22:41
Strategy reported record operating profit as bitcoin gains lifted quarterly results, while Michael Saylor said a new bull market was beginning. Daily preferred dividends and a CFO transition accompanied the earnings announcement. Bitcoin Gains Lift Operating Profit to a Record Record operating income of $20.91 billion and diluted earnings per share of $44.75 marked Strategy […] Eagles Star Saquon Barkley Says NFL Forced Him to Sell Polymarket Stake
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 29. 21:45
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley said he had to give up his equity stake in Polymarket because NFL rules bar players from investing in prediction markets. The admission comes days after the NBA named the platform alongside Kalshi as preferred prediction market partners. The NFL Treats Prediction Markets Like Sportsbooks Barkley told Front […] Binance Founder Suggests Likely Hack as Billions in Crypto Leaves Exchange Wallets
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 29. 21:33
Billions of dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency was pulled from the wallets of leading exchange Binance on Thursday, according to onchain data and industry analysts, fueling speculation that it may have been the target of a massive hack. Binance acknowledged a “potential security issue” soon thereafter. Billions Leave Binance in Apparent Hack Binance founder and former […] Coinbase Swings to $719M Q3 Profit as Market Share, Subscribers Grow
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 29. 20:48
Coinbase reported a $719 million net profit for the third quarter of 2026, reversing two consecutive quarterly losses as the cryptocurrency exchange expanded its trading market share and increased revenue from services beyond traditional crypto trading. Coinbase’s Winning Quarter The company reported adjusted net income of $78 million for the three months ended Sept. 30, […] Polymarket Halts Trading Over Exploit That Stole Estimated $2.7M From Users
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 29. 20:22
Prediction market giant Polymarket said Thursday that it had paused trading after discovering a third-party exploit that led to some users losing funds. Trading has resumed, with analysts estimating $2.7 million worth of crypto stolen from users. Polymarket Affected by Third-Party Exploit On Thursday, Oct. 29 at 2:33 p.m. ET, Polymarket wrote on X that […] 9 AI Models Predict Bitcoin’s Year-End Price, From $82K to $112K
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 29. 19:50
Bitcoin continues to circle the $80,000 threshold, repeatedly crossing above and below the price level that has become familiar territory for the cryptocurrency, at least for now. With its next decisive move still an open question, we’re turning to a group of artificial intelligence (AI) models to see where their year-end forecasts converge, where they […] HTX Exits UK After FCA Settlement as KuCoin Abandons Russia and Belarus
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 29. 19:11
Two major cryptocurrency exchanges announced withdrawals from international markets Thursday, adding to a growing wave of departures driven by regulatory enforcement and sanctions compliance. Cryptocurrency exchanges HTX and KuCoin are withdrawing from major international markets, with HTX leaving the United Kingdom following a settlement with financial regulators and KuCoin halting services in Russia and Belarus, […] Binance and Itau File for Crypto Licenses in Brazil as Rivals Exit
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 29. 18:30
Prominent crypto exchange Binance and Brazil’s top bank Itaú have formalized their requests to become virtual asset service providers. The request comes as service providers have until October 30 to submit these documents and keep operating while the bank reviews their applications. Binance and Itaú Formalize Requests to Operate as VASPs in Brazil Brazil’s largest […] Bitcoin Price Briefly Nears $82K, but Bears Warn of a Drop Toward $76K
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 29. 17:46
Bitcoin surged past $81,800 following stronger-than-expected third-quarter U.S. GDP data, briefly reversing losses triggered by the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. Strong GDP Growth Drives Temporary Rally Bitcoin rallied Thursday after new data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis showed U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) […] Utah Hits Kalshi, Founders With Criminal Charges Over Sports Bets
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 29. 16:50
Utah prosecutors have charged Kalshi and its co-founders, CEO Tarek Mansour and COO Luana Lopes Lara, with 13 felonies and a misdemeanor after an undercover state investigator placed a dozen sports bets on the platform. An Undercover Agent’s 12 Sports Bets The Utah Attorney General’s Office filed the charges on Wednesday in state court in […] Bitcoin Bulls Eye $95K Price While Options Bears Quietly Load Up
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 29. 16:09
Bitcoin’s derivatives market is carrying $54.78 billion in futures open interest, while options traders are stacking bullish bets around $90,000, $95,000, and $100,000 with bitcoin trading between $79,262 to $81,939 this week. On Thursday, the market’s speculative machinery is humming, although not everyone agrees on which direction the next move takes. Bitcoin Futures Open Interest […] Quantum Researchers Say 30K Qubits Could Crack Bitcoin Keys in Just One Hour
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 29. 15:23
New research from quantum computing company Alice & Bob suggests that breaking the cryptography protecting the Bitcoin network could require far fewer quantum computing resources than previously believed, adding urgency to efforts to prepare the cryptocurrency for a post-quantum future. Bitcoin’s ‘Q-Day’ Threat Draws Nearer The Paris- and Boston-based company announced Thursday that its researchers […] Kalshi Hits $40 Billion Valuation After Another $1 Billion Raise
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 29. 14:41
Prediction-market operator Kalshi has secured another $1 billion in funding, lifting its valuation to $40 billion, nearly 82% above its $22 billion valuation in May. The Sequoia Capital and Wellington Management-led investment marks the company’s second billion-dollar capital raise in roughly five months. Now, Kalshi is preparing to challenge established derivatives exchanges while a bitter […] Walmart, Eli Lilly Among Latest Objectors to OKXICE Tokenized Stocks Platform
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 29. 14:05
Walmart and pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly are among five additional companies opposing the tokenization of their shares on OKXICE, pushing the number of corporate objectors to 38 as resistance to the blockchain-based stock trading initiative continues to grow. The latest objections were disclosed in an updated public notice dated Oct. 28 from OKXICE, a joint […] ICE Targets America’s Retail Traders With a Hyperliquid Alliance
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 29. 13:30
The company behind the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is taking a piece of Hyperliquid’s $650 billion trading phenomenon into America’s regulated markets. ICE’s new partnership with Trade[XYZ] aims to bring around-the-clock perpetual futures to U.S. traders for the first time. ICE and Trade[XYZ] Plan Regulated Hyperliquid Market On Thursday, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent […] Polygon Adds Solana to Open Money Stack in Major Expansion
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 29. 13:00
Polygon Labs has expanded its Polygon Open Money Stack to support Solana, allowing enterprises to manage bank funding and payouts via a single technical integration and commercial relationship. Streamlining Cross-Border Money Movement Polygon Labs announced on Oct. 29 the expansion of its Polygon Open Money Stack to Solana, giving businesses a single integration to […] Google Builds Crypto Custody Security Platform for Banks
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 29. 11:45
Google has introduced a multi-party computation platform designed to help banks and financial institutions secure cryptocurrencies and tokenized assets without storing a complete private key in one place. Google MPC Splits Crypto Keys to Reduce Single-Point Failure Google is moving deeper into crypto infrastructure, this time by tackling one of institutional investors’ biggest concerns: who […] Birds Across Europe Flee Sooner When a Woman Approaches Than a Man, and Scientists Have No Idea Why
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 29. 08:30
Urban birds in Czechia, France, Germany, Poland, and Spain let men get about one meter closer, on average, than women before taking off, a new flight initiation distance study found. Researchers tested 37 city-dwelling species including great tits, house sparrows, and blackbirds, and say the reason for the sex-linked gap remains unexplained. In city parks […] She Trained to Be a Ballerina in Brazil. At 30, She’s the World’s Youngest Self-Made Female Billionaire
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 29. 06:30
Luana Lopes Lara, the co-founder and COO of prediction-market platform Kalshi, now has a reported net worth of $2.6 billion after the company’s Series F round valued it at $22 billion. Lara grew up in Brazil training as a competitive ballerina before pivoting to computer science and finance, and she still puts in 12 to […] Ripple’s RLUSD Wins Historic Moody’s Rating After US Bank Approval
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 29. 04:30
Ripple says Ripple USD (RLUSD) has become the first stablecoin to receive an investment-grade rating from Moody’s, a day after the company won final approval for a national trust bank. The issuer targets 103% reserve coverage, while bankruptcy risks remain a qualification in the assessment. RLUSD Receives A2 and P-1 Ratings Moody’s Ratings assigned RLUSD […] Ripple CEO Praises US Treasury Secretary as Major Crypto Deals Unfold
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 29. 02:30
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse credited Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent with supporting responsible U.S. crypto growth as Swell began. His remarks extended a history of endorsements as the conference featured new corporate treasury capabilities and financial partnerships. Garlinghouse Praises Bessent’s Crypto Leadership Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of blockchain infrastructure company Ripple, praised Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and […] Ripple Roars Toward $900M Milestone as XRP Gains Wall Street Access
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2026. Oct. 29. 00:30
Ripple is approaching a projected $900 million annualized product revenue run rate as institutional custody and payment channels expand around XRP. Its growth strategy combines payments, trading, treasury management, and digital asset infrastructure. Ripple Targets $900M as XRP Access Expands Ripple said Oct. 28 that it was on track to reach a $900 million annualized […] The Betting Probe Behind Flávio Bolsonaro’s Escape From Brazil
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2026. Oct. 28. 23:30
Brazil’s defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has left the country for the U.S. after ignoring a Supreme Court order to surrender his passports. The order was issued in a money-laundering probe into his ties with a lawyer, who the government’s betting regulator found to be the country’s largest depositor on betting sites in 2025. […] $250M FalconX Facility Powers Ibis Push Into Onchain Credit
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2026. Oct. 28. 22:30
Onchain credit platform Ibis has launched out of stealth, securing a $250 million credit facility from FalconX alongside a closed pre-seed round. Funding and Strategic Backing Onchain credit platform Ibis announced its emergence from stealth on Oct. 28, backed by a $250 million credit facility from digital asset financial services firm FalconX and the completion […] CFTC Revives Polymarket Probe as VPN Insider Case Heads to Trial: Reuters
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2026. Oct. 28. 21:30
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is again examining whether Polymarket broke its 2022 promise to keep Americans off its offshore platform, Reuters reported. The report landed a day after a federal judge refused to dismiss charges against a soldier accused of reaching that platform through a VPN to bet on the Maduro raid. […] Tokenized Stocks Hit $3.84B as Apple, Microsoft Move Onchain
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2026. Oct. 28. 20:35
The tokenized-equity market has climbed to roughly $3.84 billion as major U.S. stocks increasingly move onto public blockchains. Base is putting companies including Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Amazon onchain, turning earnings season into a real-time test for programmable equities. Coinbase Pushes Tokenized Stocks Deeper Into DeFi on Base Wall Street’s earnings season is starting to […] Coinbase Denies Platform Intrusion as Vendor Data Leak Emerges
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2026. Oct. 28. 19:45
Coinbase is facing fresh security questions after a breach at analytics provider Amplitude exposed customer contact information, while unverified claims put the number of affected users above 70,000. The exchange insists its own systems and customer funds remain untouched. Coinbase Denies Direct Breach as 70,000-User Claim Circulates This week, Coinbase acknowledged a security incident involving […] Jason Calacanis’ Bleak Bitcoin Prediction Draws $3M in Rival Bets—but He Won’t Bite
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2026. Oct. 28. 18:57
Three bitcoin investors have thrown down $1 million challenges to Jason Calacanis after he declared the cryptocurrency would never reclaim its record high. One offered a decade-long wager, the other just two years, but Calacanis wants a shorter contest. Adding to the stakes, Hollywood producer and bitcoin educator Terence Michael entered the fray. Fred Krueger […] Bitcoin Price Returns to $81K as Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady
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2026. Oct. 28. 18:11
Bitcoin experienced sharp price swings Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, briefly surging to $81,687 before retreating below $80,500. The Fed ultimately held rates steady, with bitcoin rising back to $81,000 in the minutes afterwards. Bitcoin Briefly Surges Above $81K Ahead of Fed Decision The price of bitcoin surged past $81,000 […] GRVT Burns 1.1 Million Tokens as Countdown to Grvt 2.0 Begins
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2026. Oct. 28. 17:57
The discretionary buyback represents close to 1% of circulating supply and precedes four planned product milestones culminating in Grvt 2.0. Grvt, a self-custodial trading platform built on its own zero-knowledge (ZK) chain, announced that the Foundation’s token issuer has completed its first GRVT token buyback, purchasing and burning 1.1 million GRVT tokens on the open […] XRP Flashes Signal Seen Before 72% Rally as Binance Leverage Falls
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2026. Oct. 28. 17:30
XRP has flashed a deleveraging signal that previously preceded a 72% rally, according to an analysis shared by Cryptoquant. Falling futures exposure on Binance could help ease pressure and create conditions for a potential short-term rebound. XRP Signal Echoes Setup Before Previous Rallies XRP could be developing conditions for a short-term rebound as leveraged exposure […] Coca-Cola, JPMorgan and Dell Among Latest to Oppose OKXICE Tokenized Stock Push
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2026. Oct. 28. 16:56
Seven more major companies have objected to having their shares tokenized on OKXICE’s proposed blockchain trading platform, bringing the total number of corporate objections to 33—more than half of firms whose stocks were selected for tokenization—as resistance continues to mount. Coca-Cola, JPMorgan Chase, and Dell Technologies are among the latest companies to formally object to […] Nearly 9 in 10 Major Firms Have Already Turned to Tokenized Money: DBS Survey
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2026. Oct. 28. 16:30
Corporate treasuries are moving onto blockchain rails faster than many expected, with 88% of major businesses already using or testing tokenized money. Stablecoins lead the charge, while traditional banking hours increasingly look like a constraint companies want to escape. DBS Survey Reveals How Far Tokenized Money Has Advanced A recent survey commissioned by Singapore’s DBS […] Coinbase Adds Ripple’s $2.6B RLUSD Stablecoin Across XRP Ledger and Beyond
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2026. Oct. 28. 15:55
Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin is now available across Coinbase’s retail, exchange, and institutional platforms, with support for the XRP Ledger, Base, and Ethereum. Coinbase Gives RLUSD a Major US Distribution Boost Ripple has secured one of its biggest distribution wins yet for RLUSD. Coinbase has added the stablecoin across Coinbase Prime, the Coinbase exchange, and its […] Bitcoin Titan Strategy Set to Pay Daily Dividends on STRC After Shareholder Vote
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2026. Oct. 28. 15:20
Michael Saylor’s bitcoin treasury giant Strategy has secured shareholder approval to implement daily dividends across four preferred stock offerings, clearing a major hurdle ahead of the planned November launch for STRC shares. Strategy Set for Daily Dividends Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) shareholders voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to approve amendments enabling daily dividend accruals for the company’s STRF, […] Bitcoin ETFs Add $176M as 2-Day Inflows Top $286M
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2026. Oct. 28. 14:30
U.S. bitcoin ETFs attracted $175.99 million on Tuesday, extending their winning streak to two sessions and bringing week-to-date inflows to more than $286 million. Blackrock, Fidelity Drive Bitcoin ETF Streak Bitcoin’s institutional bid strengthened Tuesday, and this time the buying widened beyond Blackrock. Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) drew $175.99 million after Monday’s $110.34 million […] Major Banks Sign on as DTCC Launches Tokenized Securities Service
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2026. Oct. 28. 13:35
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation has launched a blockchain tokenization service connecting Wall Street’s traditional securities infrastructure with digital markets, opening a new channel for assets held within a custody operation overseeing more than $114 trillion in securities. Wall Street’s $114 Trillion Custody Giant Enters Tokenization On Wednesday, DTCC told Bitcoin.com News that the […] Datavault AI’s Biconomy Mishap Warns Bitcoin Treasury Investors
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2026. Oct. 28. 12:30
The most recent “not your keys, not your coins” incident involving a small Nasdaq-listed company that lost access to its bitcoin and saw its stock crash 50% serves as a reminder of the risks facing bitcoin treasury investors. On Oct. 26, tech company Datavault AI disclosed that it had been unable to withdraw bitcoin from […] Nasdaq-Listed Firm’s Stock Plunges After Losing Access to Bitcoin, Spotlighting Treasury Risks
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2026. Oct. 28. 12:30
The most recent “not your keys, not your coins” incident involving a small Nasdaq-listed company that lost access to its bitcoin and saw its stock crash 50% serves as a reminder of the risks facing bitcoin treasury investors. On Oct. 26, tech company Datavault AI disclosed that it had been unable to withdraw bitcoin from […] Bitcoin-Related Google Searches Hit a 5-Year Low as Traders Eye a Bottom
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2026. Oct. 28. 11:30
Google searches for “bitcoin” have dropped to a five-year low, and some traders note that the last two times interest sank this far, the asset’s price found a steady bottom. Retail Has Left the Building Google Trends does not measure raw search volume but rather scores interest on a relative scale from 0 to 100, […] Bithumb Confirms Breach as Hackers Hit 3 South Korean Financial Firms
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2026. Oct. 28. 10:30
Bithumb, South Korea’s second-largest crypto exchange, has confirmed that an outside party broke into its internal mobile groupware system and leaked personal data, while two other Korean financial firms reported intrusions as well. What Bithumb Disclosed According to Yonhap News Agency, Bithumb confirmed that an unauthorized external party accessed its internal mobile groupware system, resulting […] Bitcoin Price to $100,000 by Thanksgiving Says Popular Investor
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2026. Oct. 28. 09:30
Investor Mike Alfred says bitcoin will hit $100,000 by Thanksgiving, after BTC reclaimed $81,000 with roughly $2.7 billion in leveraged shorts stacked just above at $84,000. The Confidence Is There Mike Alfred, a longtime investor and bitcoin commentator, did not mince his words, stating unequivocally: Ok, that’s it. I’ve seen enough to call it. $100,000 […] Ripple Swell Sees Bessent Bring a Plan B for the Stalled CLARITY Act
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2026. Oct. 28. 08:30
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Ripple’s Swell conference in New York that the Treasury can work with the SEC and CFTC to fill the gap left by the Clarity Act’s failure in the Senate. Bessent Says Treasury Has ‘a Lot of Convening Powers’ Bessent appeared on stage on Oct. 27 to open the 10th […] A Retired Decorator Kept His Old Pokemon Cards in the Attic for 15 Years. They Just Sold for Over $2 Million
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2026. Oct. 28. 07:30
£1.56 million (about $2.1 million) is what a retired decorator from Woking, Surrey, got at Ewbank’s on October 21, after selling a Pokémon card collection he had left untouched in his attic for 15 years. The haul included 42 complete sets in bespoke binders, and he said he only realized they might be valuable after […] A 66-Million-Year-Old Tooth Shows T. Rex Ran Almost as Warm as a Human Body
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2026. Oct. 28. 06:30
A study published September 16, 2026 in Science Advances used chemical signatures preserved in Tyrannosaurus rex fossil teeth to produce the first direct estimate of the dinosaur’s body temperature. The team’s analysis put T. rex at about 97 degrees Fahrenheit (36 degrees Celsius), nearly identical to humans, a result highlighted in a September 2026 ScienceDaily […] Stablecoins After the GENIUS Act, Part 2: Bo Hines, USAT, and Tether’s US Strategy
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2026. Oct. 28. 05:30
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The opinion editorial Part 2 of “Stablecoins After the GENIUS Act: A Practical Legal Guide for Businesses” written below was written by Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. Tether’s launch […] Why Crypto Depositors Could Lose Everything in Bankruptcy
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2026. Oct. 28. 04:45
Cryptocurrency platforms often use complex offshore structures that leave retail depositors exposed to losses when platforms collapse. According to Roshan Dharia, customers frequently surrender legal ownership of their digital assets without realizing it, leaving them ranked as unsecured creditors during bankruptcy proceedings. How Offshore Structures Expose Crypto Depositors When a centralized cryptocurrency platform halts withdrawals, […] Crypto Leaders Blast Misleading WSJ Ad on Tokenization Risks
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2026. Oct. 28. 03:15
An anti-tokenization ad by a non-profit civic organization in the Wall Street Journal has drawn criticism from the crypto community, which argues that while concerns about asset tokenization are valid, misleading notions about how it works are not. Anti-Tokenization Ad on WSJ Raises Criticism From Industry Figureheads The issue of tokenizing real-world assets (RWA) and […] Zcash Turns 10 as Grayscale Highlights Its 20% Developer Fund
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2026. Oct. 28. 02:30
Zcash will mark its 10th anniversary on Oct. 28 with a decade of protocol upgrades behind it. Grayscale says one reason the privacy-focused crypto network has kept evolving is its unusual decision to direct 20% of block rewards toward developer and ecosystem funding. Zcash’s 20% Dev Fund Sets It Apart From Bitcoin Zcash is turning […] OG.com and Crypto.com Launch 24/7 Crypto Perpetuals for US Traders
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2026. Oct. 28. 01:30
Crypto.com and OG.com have opened the door to perpetual crypto derivatives for eligible U.S. traders, introducing contracts that never expire and offer up to five times leverage through a federally regulated trading structure accessible to retail and institutional customers. Crypto.com Expands U.S. Derivatives Access With 24/7 Trading On Tuesday, OG.com and Crypto.com announced the launch […] Bitcoin Eyes $125K as Galaxy Says Bear Market Has Ended
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2026. Oct. 28. 00:40
Galaxy sees favorable conditions for bitcoin to retake $125,000, arguing that its bear market ended in June and selling pressure has diminished. Its analysis also cited fiscal pressures and weak investor attention to support its bullish outlook. Galaxy Sees Favorable Setup for $125K Bitcoin Bitcoin had a favorable setup for retaking $125,000, Galaxy argued in […] AI Stocks Boom as MEXC Tokenized Trading Volume Jumps 88%
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2026. Oct. 28. 00:05
MEXC experienced significant growth across its traditional finance offerings, with trading volume for AI-related assets rising 88% month-over-month. AI Trading Volume Expands Across Peripheral Sectors Cryptocurrency exchange MEXC reported significant growth across its traditional finance product suite for September, driven by heightened demand for artificial intelligence (AI) assets and semiconductor-focused derivatives. Trading volume for tokenized […] Galaxy Digital Shares Rise Following $323M Q3 Profit, New $200M Buyback Plan
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2026. Oct. 27. 23:25
Galaxy Digital returned to profitability in the third quarter of 2026, reporting $323 million in net income as gains from its investment portfolio and rapid growth in its AI data center business helped offset continued losses in its core digital assets division. Shares were up on Tuesday following the announcement. The Mike Novogratz-led cryptocurrency investment […] Bitcoin Mining Firm Luxor Raises $16 Million to Accelerate AI Expansion
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2026. Oct. 27. 22:45
Bitcoin mining technology company Luxor has raised $16 million in a strategic funding round led by CMT Digital, accelerating its expansion into artificial intelligence infrastructure as cryptocurrency mining businesses increasingly pursue opportunities in the rapidly growing AI computing market. Luxor Raises $16 Million The Seattle-based company announced the investment Tuesday, with participation from bitcoin mining […] Ripple and C2FO Tap XRP Ledger to Turn Payment Delays Into Seconds
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2026. Oct. 27. 22:05
Ripple and C2FO are bringing invoice financing and settlement to the XRP Ledger, using Ripple’s dollar-backed stablecoin, RLUSD. The initiative targets bank transfer delays that leave suppliers waiting days for approved early payments. XRP Ledger Targets Settlement Delays Suppliers could gain faster access to cash from approved invoices through an initiative announced Oct. 27 at […] CFTC Sues Utah, Warns Kalshi Crackdown Threatens Federal Oversight
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2026. Oct. 27. 21:25
The federal government has hauled Utah into court over prediction markets, challenging a state gambling crackdown that targets Kalshi and potentially $61.2 million in trading fees. The showdown pits Washington’s derivatives regulator against one of America’s strictest gambling prohibitions. CFTC Challenges Utah’s Gambling Crackdown On Tuesday, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the United […] Robinhood Crypto Revenue Plunges 55% in Q3 Despite Record $1.42B Overall Revenue
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2026. Oct. 27. 20:42
Robinhood reported record quarterly revenue of $1.42 billion as growth in options and prediction markets offset a sharp decline in cryptocurrency trading, even as the company expanded its blockchain and digital asset businesses. Record Overall Revenue, But Not for Crypto Robinhood Markets (Nasdaq: HOOD) reported a 55% year-over-year decline in cryptocurrency transaction revenue to $120 […] Intel, Oracle, IBM and IonQ Join Growing Opposition to OKXICE Tokenized Stock Plan
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2026. Oct. 27. 20:10
Four more major technology companies have objected to having their shares tokenized on OKXICE’s proposed blockchain trading platform, bringing the total number of corporate objections to 26 as resistance to the venture continues to mount. OKXICE Objectors List Grows to 26 Firms Intel, Oracle, International Business Machines (IBM), and quantum computing firm IonQ are the […] SoFi Q3 Crypto Transactions Bring in $161M but Leave Little Behind
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2026. Oct. 27. 19:35
SoFi’s cryptocurrency business generated $161.6 million in gross transaction revenue during the third quarter, but retained just $1.6 million after transaction costs. The striking disparity emerged alongside record companywide revenue, soaring loan originations and 17.1 million members. Crypto Returns to a Rapidly Expanding Financial Platform SoFi Technologies (Nasdaq: SOFI) disclosed the figures on Tuesday, in […] Two Solo Bitcoin Miners Hit the Jackpot Against Industrial Mining Giants
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2026. Oct. 27. 19:05
Two solo miners independently discovered Bitcoin blocks in rapid succession on Monday and Tuesday, marking an unusual back-to-back occurrence on a network mostly dominated by wins from mining firms and collective pools. Futurebit Apollo Miner Defies the Odds With Rare Bitcoin Block Discovery Reports and onchain data from the Bitcoin blockchain reveal that two fortunate […] Mexican Peso Stablecoin Gains Anchorage Custody on Ethereum and Beyond
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2026. Oct. 27. 18:35
Anchorage Digital Bank has expanded its partnership with the Latin American financial services and cryptocurrency platform Bitso, bringing custody of the Mexican peso stablecoin MXNB across six blockchains while supporting two dollar-denominated stablecoins, USDPT and USAT. The arrangement connects regulated custody on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico payment corridor, where Bitso says its infrastructure already […] Brazil Supreme Court Delays Betting Ban Ruling for Nov. 3 Hearing
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2026. Oct. 27. 18:05
A day after the presidential election runoff, Justice Luiz Fux has called a public hearing on Brazil’s ban on sports betting and online casinos for Nov. 3, as the country’s 85 betting licenses lapsed and the industry pressed him for a ruling. With incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva winning reelection, the core of […] Robinhood Strikes Ripple Deal to Bring RLUSD to Its 29M Customers
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2026. Oct. 27. 17:35
Robinhood plans to bring Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin to its app later this year, extending a partnership across retail and institutional finance. The agreement expands into settlement, trading, and treasury operations. Robinhood Plans RLUSD App Access Retail customers could gain access to Ripple USD (RLUSD), Ripple’s dollar-backed stablecoin, through the Robinhood app later this year under […] Nasdaq-100 Enters Tokenized Fund Era With Janus Henderson JQQQ
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2026. Oct. 27. 17:05
Janus Henderson and Centrifuge launched JQQQ on Tuesday, introducing what the companies describe as the first blockchain-native, issuer-sponsored fund tracking the Nasdaq-100 Index. Operating exclusively on the blockchain network Stellar, the investment product brings exposure to a major U.S. equity benchmark onto public blockchain infrastructure, extending Janus Henderson’s tokenized investment platform beyond $1 billion in […] CCE.Cash Partners With Swapzone to Expand Access to Crypto Exchange Services
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2026. Oct. 27. 16:55
CCE.Cash has partnered with Swapzone, a cryptocurrency exchange aggregation platform, making CCE.Cash available to users exploring and comparing crypto exchange offers. The integration gives users another provider to consider when evaluating available services based on exchange rates, fees, transaction limits, processing times, and other relevant criteria. As the number of cryptocurrency exchange services grows, choosing […] Bitcoin Price Stalls at $80K as US Midterm Election, Fed Jitters Mount
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2026. Oct. 27. 16:29
Bitcoin remains rangebound near $80,000 after repeatedly facing resistance at $80,500, setting up October for potential net losses and spoiling what some traders hoped would be another positive “Uptober.” Pre-Election Caution and Macro Headwinds Weigh on Sentiment For the second consecutive day, bitcoin traded largely flat, repeatedly failing to break above the $80,500 resistance level […] Jason Calacanis Predicts Bitcoin Will Never Reclaim Its Price Peak—Here’s Why
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2026. Oct. 27. 16:05
Technology investor Jason Calacanis has delivered one of his harshest bitcoin forecasts yet, urging investors to abandon the cryptocurrency before a potential 28% decline to $57,000 and declaring that its record-setting days are permanently over as artificial intelligence attracts capital. Calacanis Calls for Bitcoin Investors to Sell On Tuesday, Calacanis, an early technology investor and […] Crypto Casino Gamdom Faces $15M Bitcoin Ransom After Multimillion-Dollar Hack
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2026. Oct. 27. 15:35
Crypto casino Gamdom faces a $15 million bitcoin ransom demand after cyber-extortion group Whitearmor claimed to have stolen records belonging to 15.4 million accounts. The allegation surfaced less than two weeks after a separate hot-wallet attack cost the gambling platform more than $3 million. Gamdom disputes the alleged database’s size, while the attackers threaten to […] Ripple and BNY Target New Trade Finance Market for XRP Ledger
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2026. Oct. 27. 15:05
Ripple and BNY plan to advance tokenized trade finance on the XRP Ledger, first exploring a supply chain finance initiative to broaden investor access. Their collaboration also adds institutional XRP and RLUSD custody and plans direct stablecoin issuance and redemption. BNY Collaboration Targets Institutional Trade Finance Investors could gain broader access to financing approved business […] Bitcoin Price up 26% Since SpaceX Debut as Anthropic IPO Looms
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2026. Oct. 27. 14:35
As bitcoin traders try to guess the potential impact of Anthropic’s IPO on the bitcoin price, the market can draw lessons from the SpaceX IPO in June. Since then, bitcoin is up 26%, even after the recent slump and tightened macro conditions, as giant IPOs are just one of several forces moving the market. A […] Polymarket Flags Suspicious Midterm Election Bets as $24M House Market Heats Up
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2026. Oct. 27. 14:05
Polymarket is investigating dozens of suspicious midterm election bets, with at least two cases referred to federal regulators. The move comes as its prediction markets forecast a Democratic takeover of Congress and traders wager millions on races that could reshape Washington’s political balance. Polymarket Investigates Suspicious Election Bets Ahead of Nov. 3 With the Nov. […] XRP Price Barely Moves on Ripple OCC Approval as Whales Control 68.5% of Supply
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2026. Oct. 27. 13:32
XRP remains rangebound between $1.29 and $1.31, virtually flat over seven days and down over 15% since the start of October, showing little to no reaction to recent major ecosystem announcements. XRP Price Stalls Near $1.29 Despite Major Ripple Announcement XRP remained stuck in the $1.29 to $1.31 range hours after token issuer Ripple […] Blackrock Drives Entire $110 Million Bitcoin ETF Inflow
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2026. Oct. 27. 12:30
Bitcoin ETFs opened the week with $110.34 million in net inflows, though the entire gain came through Blackrock’s IBIT. Ether funds returned to sizable outflows, while zcash and NEAR remained the only smaller categories to attract fresh capital. Bitcoin ETFs Add $110M as Ether Funds Lose $89M The week began with a familiar split in […] Zcash Co-Founders Clash Over Future of $125M Grant Fund
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2026. Oct. 27. 11:30
ZODL founder Josh Swihart has opposed a proposal by Zcash co-founder Sean Bowe to disable only the Zcash Community Grants funding stream, calling the move a “half measure” that creates market uncertainty. Zcash Founder Proposes Redirecting ZCG Allocation Zcash Open Development Lab (ZODL) founder Josh Swihart has pushed back against fellow Zcash co-founder Sean Bowe’s […] With Bitcoin Under $80k, Two Whales Send BTC Worth $206M to Coinbase
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2026. Oct. 27. 10:30
Two bitcoin wallets that sat untouched since 2023 moved 2,571 BTC worth $206.5 million into Coinbase Prime on Monday, three minutes apart. Three Minutes on a Monday Was All It Took The first wallet blinked yesterday and emptied 986.31 BTC into a single deposit address, while a second then followed up with a 1,584.98 BTC […] FactBlock’s Institutional Shift Takes Shape at KBW2026
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2026. Oct. 27. 10:24
“I think we will have a lot less retail, and it’ll be more of the institution and more of the business meeting environment,” FactBlock CEO Andrew Park told Bitcoin.com News ahead of KBW2026. By the time the conference closed in Seoul on Oct. 1, there was evidence supporting that prediction. Of the 290 speakers at […] Saylor Has 33% of the Vote and Needs 17% More for STRC Daily Dividends
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2026. Oct. 27. 09:30
Strategy shareholders decide on Wednesday whether STRC becomes what the company calls the first security to pay dividends every calendar day, and staying home counts as a vote against. What’s on the Ballot The special meeting starts at 10:00 a.m. ET on Oct. 28, with two key agenda points being listed: Proposal 1 amends the […] Solana Price Dips Under $100 as SOL Whale Is Quietly Dumping $49M
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2026. Oct. 27. 08:30
Three freshly created wallets have moved 482,228 SOL worth $49.17 million in three days, and about a third of it has already reached exchanges. Three Wallets Appear The trail starts on the evening of Oct. 23 when, within a span of two minutes, three brand-new Solana addresses recorded their first transactions. Nobody has claimed them […] Blackrock Joins Ripple Ally SBI in a Yen Stablecoin Bet on Japan
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2026. Oct. 27. 07:30
Blackrock has signed on with SBI Holdings and Startale Group to explore plugging tokenized money market funds into JPYSC, Japan’s trust bank-backed yen stablecoin. The Signing The memorandum of understanding (MOU) brings together four entities, namely: SBI Holdings Startale Group Blackrock Financial Management Blackrock Japan The goal is to study whether tokenized money market funds […] A Fishing Boat Vanished on New Year’s Day 2019. Divers Say They Found It Just 50 Feet From a Wind Turbine
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2026. Oct. 27. 06:30
The F/V Mistress sank off Block Island on January 1, 2019, killing two fishermen after the U.S. Coast Guard searched 2,152 square miles and still never found the vessel. Now Green Oceans, a Rhode Island group, says divers have located a wreck about 50 feet from turbine No. 1 at the Block Island Wind Farm, […] A Teenager Paid $3 for an Old Basketball Jacket at Goodwill. It Sold for $89,600
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2026. Oct. 27. 05:30
A $3.07 warmup jacket a 19-year-old Portland-area thrifter, Quinn Brown, pulled from a bin at the Hillsboro Goodwill Outlet in January 2026 turned out to be a Los Angeles Lakers piece worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA Finals. After authentication, it sold for $89,600 at Sotheby’s Summer Sports Classic auction on July 20, […] This Week in Crypto Law (October 25, 2026)
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2026. Oct. 27. 04:45
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The opinion editorial below was written by Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. This Week in Crypto Law This week, regulators and courts focused on the infrastructure surrounding digital assets: […] US Treasury Bitcoin Buy Odds Hit 21% on Kalshi but Few Are Betting
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2026. Oct. 27. 04:15
A Kalshi contract betting that the U.S. Treasury will buy bitcoin before 2028 touched 21%, but only a sliver of money is backing that number. The Contract’s Ask Odds on Kalshi had risen past 20% that the U.S. Treasury will buy bitcoin next year. The fine print, however, was narrower and it bears mentioning that […] Arbistar Ponzi Scheme Wallets Moved Over $1.1B in Bitcoin After Collapse: Report
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2026. Oct. 27. 03:45
Spanish authorities investigating the fraudulent cryptocurrency platform Arbistar have uncovered massive post-collapse bitcoin movements. Post-Collapse Bitcoin Transfers Uncovered New details have emerged in Spain’s investigation into Arbistar, the fraudulent cryptocurrency platform that fleeced tens of thousands of investors. Fresh findings from the Guardia Civil reveal that digital wallets tied to the now-defunct firm handled […] Thai Platform Unveils Crypto-to-QR Payment App for Foreign Travelers
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2026. Oct. 27. 03:15
A Thailand-based collaboration has launched a digital wallet app that enables international tourists to convert stablecoins into baht to pay local merchants via the Thai QR Promptpay network. Stablecoin Payments Through Thailand’s QR Network A new digital wallet platform has launched in Thailand, allowing foreign tourists to pay for goods and services using cryptocurrency converted […] Canada Seeks Public Comment on Stablecoin Rules as US Prepares to Implement GENIUS Act
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2026. Oct. 27. 02:45
Canada is seeking public feedback on proposed regulations for stablecoin issuers, outlining requirements for reserve assets, consumer protections, and regulatory oversight as the country moves toward establishing a comprehensive framework for digital currencies. Canada Eyes Stablecoin Rules The proposals, published Saturday, Oct. 24, in the Canada Gazette, would implement Canada’s Stablecoin Act, which received royal […] Ripple Wins Final US Bank Charter: CEO Calls It ‘Big News’ Ahead of Swell
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2026. Oct. 27. 02:15
Ripple has secured final federal approval for its national trust bank, advancing its plans for RLUSD reserve management and enterprise crypto custody. The charter places the institution under U.S. banking supervision and authorizes it to commence business. Final Charter Clears Path for Enterprise Custody Enterprises will gain a federally supervised platform for stablecoin infrastructure and […] Aviva Invests $66 Million in Tokenized Sterling Fund on XRP Ledger
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2026. Oct. 27. 01:45
Aviva has invested $66 million in a tokenized share class of its Sterling Liquidity Fund on the XRP Ledger. The launch extends its partnership with Ripple and expands blockchain access to conventional money market investments. Aviva Commits $66 Million to Tokenized Sterling Shares Eligible investors can now access Aviva Investors’ largest fund through tokenized shares […] Spacex Secures $40B as Musk Predicts Most Neoclouds Will Fail
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2026. Oct. 27. 01:15
Spacex has secured a roughly $40 billion equipment financing commitment as CEO Elon Musk predicts failures among specialized AI cloud providers. The conditional agreement would fund computing hardware, with deliveries expected in the first half of 2027. Spacex Secures Conditional Financing for AI Equipment Apollo Global Management disclosed the approximately $40 billion equipment financing commitment […] Ripple Takes RLUSD Into Corporate Cash Management With 24/7 Returns
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2026. Oct. 27. 00:45
Ripple Treasury is targeting idle corporate cash with returns on qualifying holdings of Ripple USD (RLUSD), its dollar-backed stablecoin. The expansion pairs operations outside banking hours with artificial intelligence tools for managing cash and payments. RLUSD Returns Target Idle Operating Cash Eligible businesses can earn returns on operating cash outside traditional banking hours through Ripple’s […] Bitcoin Bottom May Be Near as 30,000 Wallets Disappear: Santiment
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2026. Oct. 27. 00:15
Bitcoin may be approaching a local bottom as smaller holders retreat, according to Santiment’s latest analysis. Falling wallet participation could support a recovery, with $80,000 support and a move back above $82,500 central to the setup. Wallet Declines Signal a Possible Bitcoin Bottom A potential bitcoin bottom may be taking shape as smaller holders appear […] Monero Hashrate Nears Record Highs as XMR Price Gains 70% in a Year
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2026. Oct. 26. 23:45
Monero’s network hashrate is hovering near historic highs, but its mining distribution tells an equally compelling story. On Monday, network computing power stood near 7.12 GH/s, with three major mining pools controlling approximately 60% of that total. Monero’s Mining Power Climbs as Three Pools Dominate the Hashrate Race Monero’s mining network is going great guns, […] Binance Founder CZ Backs BNB Chain’s New High-Speed Layer 1 Network
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2026. Oct. 26. 23:15
BNB Chain is preparing a new EVM-compatible Layer 1 that will run alongside the main network, using BNB for gas, staking, and governance rather than issuing a new token. BNB Chain Keeps BNB at Center of New Layer 1 Expansion The BNB Chain ecosystem is preparing a second Layer 1 built for speed, but it […] HSBC Warns Gold Has Failed as a Short-Term Volatility Hedge
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2026. Oct. 26. 22:35
In a recent report, HSBC strategists stressed that while they expect gold prices to rise by year-end, the prime commodity has not been as effective as an equity hedge in 2026, largely because of the leveraged capital piled up behind gold investments. HSBC Critiques Gold Performance as an Equity Hedge While gold has enjoyed a […] France Goes Against the ECB on Stablecoin Rewards in MiCA Review
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2026. Oct. 26. 21:55
The crypto industry has gained an unexpected supporter in its battle for stablecoin rewards in the EU. Four French financial authorities have urged the European Commission to allow these rewards under certain circumstances, opposing the stance of the European Central Bank and the EU’s national central banks. In a joint response on how to revise […] Polymarket Gives Eisenkot 55% Odds to Unseat Netanyahu
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2026. Oct. 26. 21:26
Prediction markets platforms anticipate that Gadi Eisenkot, an Israeli general who served as chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces, has a 55% chance of becoming Israel’s new Prime Minister, beating Benjamin Netanyahu and other candidates at the upcoming Knesset elections. Prediction Markets Face Yet Another Test In Upcoming Israel Elections Prediction markets are […] Polymarket Whales Lose Millions in a Day of Premier League Upsets
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2026. Oct. 26. 21:10
Two Polymarket traders lost a combined $2.7 million on Saturday after backing Manchester City and Chelsea, both of whom lost to underdogs in the Premier League. Two Favorites, Two Seven-Figure Losses The first loss came at lunchtime. Between 10:33 UTC and the 11:30 UTC kickoff at Villa Park on Oct. 24, the trader 3edmond.dantes bought […] RWA WEEK Singapore 2026 Brings Together Institutional Finance and Digital Asset Leaders as Tokenization Moves Toward Mainstream Adoption
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2026. Oct. 26. 21:08
Singapore, October 2026 — RWA WEEK Singapore 2026 has successfully concluded, bringing together institutional investors, financial institutions, asset managers, family offices, regulators, blockchain infrastructure providers, and Web3 innovators for a week of discussions and business networking focused on the future of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. Held from October 5–9, the event series culminated in RWA […] Keystone Breach Deepens as 18,835 Crypto Hardware Wallets Face Destruction
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2026. Oct. 26. 20:25
Keystone’s website breach just took a far more troubling turn. Hackers obtained a device authentication key, forcing the hardware wallet manufacturer to destroy 18,835 devices, suspend shipments, and confront the exposure of nearly 26,000 customers’ personal information. Stolen Authentication Key Forces Keystone to Scrap 18,835 Wallets What initially appeared to be a customer information […] Kraken Parent Payward Eyes First CFTC-Regulated Hyperliquid Futures Market
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2026. Oct. 26. 19:43
Kraken parent Payward plans to become the first Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)-regulated operator to deploy perpetual futures markets on Hyperliquid for eligible U.S. customers. The proposal would combine Hyperliquid’s onchain trading infrastructure with Bitnomial’s regulated exchange and clearing operations and Ninjatrader’s brokerage services. The initiative requires regulatory approval, while Hyperliquid’s upcoming HIP-3* upgrade would […] Indian Exchange CoinDCX Admits $16M Hit After CEO Dismissed Suspicious Transfers
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2026. Oct. 26. 19:10
CoinDCX has confirmed a $16 million cryptocurrency loss just three days after its CEO dismissed suspicious wallet activity as a “false alarm.” The Indian exchange acknowledged that deposits had accumulated in compromised, supposedly retired wallets after an automated transfer system failed. CoinDCX says it absorbed the losses and customer balances remain safe, but blockchain investigators […] South Korea’s Crypto Tax Faces Fourth Delay as 2029 Date Looms: Report
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2026. Oct. 26. 18:35
South Korea is preparing to push its cryptocurrency gains tax back for a fourth time, according to local reporting, potentially giving investors until 2029 before the government collects a dime. The proposed delay would extend a tax policy first scheduled to launch in 2022. A Crypto Tax That Keeps Missing Its Start Date According to […] Solana Trading Bot Hacked for Nearly $1M, 49 Wallets Drained
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2026. Oct. 26. 18:05
Bloom Trading lost nearly $1 million in a security breach that drained 49 cryptocurrency wallets belonging to just nine users. The attacker exploited a software vulnerability, yet the company insists no private keys were stolen and promises full reimbursement. Hacker Drains 9,408 SOL Through Third-Party Vulnerability Bloom, a Telegram-based cryptocurrency trading bot supporting Solana and […] Bitcoin Price Struggles at $80K, but MEXC CEO Sees Bullish Signals
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2026. Oct. 26. 17:33
Bitcoin’s price reclaimed the $80,000 level twice on Monday, hovering near $80,100 amid rangebound trading between $79,500 and $80,500. Leveraged long liquidations were approximately $36 million, or 65% of all bitcoin liquidations. Volatile Start to the Week Bitcoin’s price reclaimed $80,000 twice on Monday as the cryptocurrency appeared poised to continue a downward trend that […] ‘Betting Won’t Come Back’: Lula’s Upset Win Keeps Brazil’s Ban On
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2026. Oct. 26. 17:05
Brazil’s close-fought presidential runoff ended with a surprise win of incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on the same day the nation’s 85 sports betting and online casino licenses lapsed. Three days earlier, Lula said betting would not come back, suggesting his government’s newly hostile policies against the industry will stay in place. Betting […] Justin Sun Prize Partners With MathDB, Led by Caltech Professor Tony Yue Yu, on 50-Problem Pilot
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2026. Oct. 26. 17:02
Geneva, Switzerland — October 26, 2026 — The Office of Justin Sun today announced a pilot program for the Justin Sun Prize in collaboration with MathDB, a mathematical research platform developed by Caltech Professor Tony Yue Yu and his team. The Justin Sun Prize was established to become the “Nobel Prize of the AI Era,” […] Anthropic’s $2 Trillion IPO Is ‘Nuts’ Says Devere Amid Warning of Risks to Savers
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2026. Oct. 26. 16:35
Anthropic’s proposed initial public offering could expose savers to substantial financial risks through their investment funds, Devere Group CEO Nigel Green warned Monday. His criticism targets a potential $2 trillion valuation, computing obligations, and limited shareholder control. Green Challenges Anthropic’s Proposed Valuation Millions of savers could indirectly own Anthropic shares through index funds and pensions, […] Bitcoin Falls 7.3%, Gold 7.5% as Both Rank Last Among Major Assets in 2026
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2026. Oct. 26. 16:05
Bitcoin and gold, two assets often bought as hedges against monetary stress, are both sitting at the bottom of the 2026 performance table. Bitcoin is down 7.3% year-to-date and gold 7.5%, a combination market strategist Charlie Bilello says has never happened before in a calendar year. Bitcoin, Gold Fall Together as Stocks, Bonds, and Cash […] NBA Opens Its Doors to Kalshi and Polymarket With Strict Rules
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2026. Oct. 26. 15:20
The NBA just handed Kalshi and Polymarket a coveted seat at the table, naming both platforms preferred prediction-market exchanges on Oct. 26, 2026, while securing something traditional betting partnerships rarely offer: direct oversight of which contracts can be traded. NBA Partners With 2 Prediction Market Giants The National Basketball Association (NBA) is bringing two major […] Ether Giant Bitmine Bets Big on Itself With $400M in Share Repurchases
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2026. Oct. 26. 15:05
Bitmine is closing in on an extraordinary milestone, controlling nearly 5% of all ether while spending almost $400 million so far this year buying back its own shares. The company’s expanding crypto empire now holds $15 billion in assets after just 15 months. Bitmine’s Ethereum Treasury Closes In on 5% Milestone Bitmine Immersion Technologies […] Anthropic Files for IPO as Crypto Traders Price It Near $1.9T
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2026. Oct. 26. 14:30
Anthropic filed for a Wall Street debut on Monday, while crypto traders priced the artificial intelligence giant near $1.87 trillion. Prediction markets went further, putting substantial odds on a $2 trillion valuation before its first trading session ends. Anthropic Targets Nasdaq Under ANT Ticker The prominent AI company Anthropic, the firm behind Claude, filed a […] Strategy Skips Bitcoin Buy, Spends $205M Repurchasing STRC Instead
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2026. Oct. 26. 14:00
Michael Saylor’s Strategy paused its bitcoin accumulation last week, instead spending nearly $205 million repurchasing its preferred shares as the company continues to reshape its capital structure. Strategy Stockpiles More STRC Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), the world’s largest publicly traded corporate holder of bitcoin, disclosed Monday that it repurchased 2,068,459 shares of its variable-rate Stretch preferred […] Strive Scoops up 6,182 Bitcoin Pushing Stash Total to 43,000 BTC
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2026. Oct. 26. 13:30
Strive went on a bitcoin buying spree this past week, snapping up 6,182 BTC for roughly $511.4 million. The aggressive accumulation pushed its holdings to 43,000 BTC worth $3.45 billion today. Three Bitcoin Purchases Reshape the Rankings The Nasdaq-listed company, co-founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, executed several major purchases this month, turning a series of capital […] Wall Street’s $150K Bitcoin Calls for 2026 Are Subtly Falling Apart
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2026. Oct. 26. 13:00
With 66 days left in 2026 and bitcoin near $80,000, most of the big bank targets set at the start of the year now need a rally of 50% or more to land. The List A post shared by prominent analyst Shah lined up a number of year-end forecasts side by side. It ran from […] Bitcoin Price Clings to $80K While 9 Moving Averages Favor Bears
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2026. Oct. 26. 12:30
Bitcoin’s price is clawing its way back toward $81,000, but the technical picture remains a tug-of-war between determined buyers and stubborn sellers. Trading near $80,274, bitcoin faces immediate resistance at $80,500 to $80,900, while nine moving averages favor the bears. The $79,146 swing low is the critical line in the sand. A decisive break beneath […] Blackrock Drives $305M Bitcoin ETF Comeback With $676M Inflow
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2026. Oct. 26. 11:30
U.S. bitcoin ETFs returned to weekly inflows with $304.73 million from Oct. 19 through Oct. 23, reversing the previous week’s $229 million withdrawal. Ether funds remained under pressure with $220.60 million in outflows, while zcash emerged as the strongest altcoin flow story. Bitcoin ETFs Reverse $229M Weekly Loss With $305M Inflows Institutional crypto trading last […] Hardware Wallet Maker Foundation Faces Customer Data Breach
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2026. Oct. 26. 10:48
Attackers hijacked Foundation’s email infrastructure and sent fake hardware-wallet recall notices containing customers’ real names, addresses and purchase details. The company says it expelled the intruders within ten minutes of user reports, but the personal information raises troubling questions. Compromised API Keys Turned Official Emails Into Phishing Bait Boston-based hardware-wallet manufacturer Foundation disclosed the incident […] XRP Sits 64% Below Its Peak as Blackrock Rumors Run Wild Before Swell
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2026. Oct. 26. 10:30
XRP is currently hovering around $1.28, about 64% under its record, while unverified Blackrock deal claims have flooded social media ahead of Ripple’s upcoming Swell conference. The Bear Number XRP is changing hands at 1.28 on Monday, which puts it about 64% below its all-time high of $3.65 from July 2025. The token is down […] Sony-Backed Soneium Teams With K-Pop and Anime Creators to Tokenize IP
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2026. Oct. 26. 09:30
Sony-backed Soneium is transitioning from a foundational blockchain into an onchain entertainment economy centered on tokenized intellectual property. Application Expansion Soneium, the Sony-backed blockchain network focused on the digital entertainment economy, announced Oct. 26 that it is transitioning to an onchain ecosystem centered on tokenized intellectual property and a native token. The network’s updated roadmap […] Playboi Carti’s X Account Pushed a Meme Coin That Rugged Within Hours
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2026. Oct. 26. 08:30
A Pump.fun link appeared on Playboi Carti’s dormant X profile late Sunday, and a CARTI token ran to roughly $1.2 million before collapsing. Changes on the Profile Memecoin tracker Crypto Gorilla noticed that Carti’s bio had been updated and tagged @pumpfun, with no wallet linked and no contract address posted. The rapper’s last real post […] New Study Says Quantum Corrections Could Erase Einstein’s Black Hole Singularities
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2026. Oct. 26. 07:30
A new paper in Physics Letters B argues that Einstein’s general relativity may be incomplete at the extreme densities inside black holes and at the Big Bang. By adding an infinite series of quantum-gravity corrections to Einstein’s equations, the authors say the usual singularities could be replaced with regular regions of space-time, with potential tests […] A 10.8-Billion-Year-Old Radio Burst Is Pointing to a Surprising Home
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2026. Oct. 26. 06:30
After traveling 10.8 billion years, fast radio burst FRB 20240304B was picked up by South Africa’s MeerKAT array, making it the most distant FRB yet detected. Follow-up observations with the James Webb Space Telescope linked the signal to a dwarf galaxy where about 90% of the stars formed less than 30 million years ago, an […] Stablecoin Market Sheds $12.7B as Crypto’s Dry Powder Runs Thin
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2026. Oct. 26. 05:30
The stablecoin market has shed $12.73 billion since May 22, slipping to $300.36 billion as of Oct. 25, 2026. Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC dominate the retreat, with the latter losing $4.69 billion over 30 days. Yet the familiar argument that shrinking stablecoin supply spells trouble for crypto prices faces a complication: Not every disappearing […] US Launches $5M Pacific Program to Hunt Illicit Crypto Funds
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2026. Oct. 26. 04:30
The Trump Administration announced a series of initiatives that will encompass an investment of over $18 million to disrupt criminal networks in the Pacific, including $5 million to train financial units in cryptocurrency investigations as part of the PACIFIC program. U.S. to Invest $5M in Crypto Training PACIFIC Initiative The U.S. is tackling financial crime […] From Stripe to Bitcoin: Card Fraud Case Ends in Prison Sentence
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2026. Oct. 26. 03:30
A Rochester man’s fraud scheme moved unauthorized credit-card payments through bank accounts before funding bitcoin purchases and transfers to co-conspirators. Timothy Wadsworth received a prison sentence after processing hundreds of attempted charges using account numbers supplied by others. Unauthorized Card Payments Funded Bitcoin Transfers A scheme that converted unauthorized card payments into bitcoin has resulted […] Ripple’s Swell Kicks Off This Week With 100+ Speakers, XRP Community
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2026. Oct. 26. 02:30
Ripple’s expanded Swell conference opens Oct. 27 in New York, connecting financial institutions with XRP Ledger developers and researchers. Discussions will span digital asset markets, stablecoins, and blockchain infrastructure as the company combines three events into one program. Swell Combines Finance, Development, and Research Swell opens Oct. 27 at The Shed in Manhattan, where more […] Prediction Markets Fail as Lula Wins Historic Brazil Runoff
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2026. Oct. 26. 02:11
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won Brazil’s runoff election, securing a fourth term as Brazil’s president. Lula defied prediction markets that gave Senator Flavio Bolsonaro over 80% odds of winning after taking the lead in the first round and receiving the support of other candidates. Lula Defies Prediction Markets to Retain Brazil’s Presidency Luiz […] Tax Preparer Accused of Claiming Losses on Crypto Never Owned
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2026. Oct. 26. 01:45
A Connecticut tax preparer allegedly claimed cryptocurrency losses for taxpayers who never owned the assets. The accusations form part of a broader federal prosecution involving fabricated deductions and the alleged diversion of refunds. Prosecutors Allege Crypto Losses on Nonexistent Holdings Losses on cryptocurrency that taxpayers never owned allegedly appeared on returns prepared by Yuridia Trujillo […] California Opposes SEC Crypto Plan Over Investor Protection Risks
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2026. Oct. 26. 00:45
California is challenging an SEC crypto proposal that state officials warn could weaken investor protections by limiting their review of offerings. The dispute centers on federal fundraising exemptions and states’ ability to screen investments before sales. California Warns of Weaker Investment Screening Investors could lose a layer of protection against risky crypto offerings under a […] Bank of Israel Rejects Netanyahu’s Crypto Sanction-Evasion Plan
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2026. Oct. 25. 23:45
The institution stressed that instead of seeking alternatives to bypass possible international sanctions against the nation, Israel should focus on preventing these from happening and affecting the country’s economy. Netanyahu said there were other alternatives to crypto to achieve the same objective. Bank of Israel Rejects Netanyahu’s Proposal To Use Crypto To Skirt Sanctions The […] JPMorgan and Wall Street Giants Block AI Agents Over Security Fears
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2026. Oct. 25. 22:45
America’s banking giants are drawing a line against autonomous artificial intelligence agents, restricting third-party software from moving customer money without proper authorization. JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and other financial institutions are confronting a peculiar security problem: AI agents can log in with legitimate credentials but act without clear human approval. Banks Block AI Agents From Moving […] Bitcoin’s 7-Day Hashrate Returns to 1 ZH/s After Nearly 8 Months
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2026. Oct. 25. 21:45
Bitcoin’s computational firepower, measured by its network hashrate, has reclaimed the 1 zettahash per second (ZH/s) threshold, with miners worldwide once again executing more than 1 sextillion calculations every second to safeguard the network and compete for newly minted bitcoin. Bitcoin Hashrate Reclaims 1 ZH/s as Mining Power Defies AI Pivot While bitcoin’s price hovers […] Evernorth Seeks to Register 5.2M Shares as It Plans More XRP Purchases
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2026. Oct. 25. 20:40
Evernorth’s new share-sale arrangement could provide approximately $80.7 million in gross funding to support its XRP treasury. The company intends to put any proceeds toward additional purchases, alongside other corporate uses. Cantor Deal Could Support More XRP Purchases Additional funding for XRP purchases could come through a share-sale arrangement that Evernorth Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: XRPN) […] Hackers Breach GMO Trading Cloud, Putting 26,739 Servers at Risk
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2026. Oct. 25. 19:45
Hackers infiltrated a Japanese cloud trading service, exposing as many as 26,739 servers to potential compromise and allegedly hijacking brokerage accounts to execute unauthorized trades. The attackers then demanded money, threatening further financial damage if the company refused to pay. Attackers Target Always-On Trading Servers GMO Internet discovered the intrusion after a customer inquiry on […] Bitcoin ETFs Lose $138M as Zcash Extends 3-Day Inflow Streak
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2026. Oct. 25. 18:43
U.S. bitcoin ETFs closed Friday with $137.94 million in net outflows, capping a volatile week in which large inflows were quickly followed by equally sharp reversals. Ether returned to modest inflows, while Zcash and NEAR remained the only other categories to attract fresh capital. Bitcoin ETFs Swing From Inflows to Selling Bitcoin ETF demand ended […] Website Dares Hackers to Steal Bitcoin as the Clock Keeps Ticking
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2026. Oct. 25. 17:40
A website is practically begging hackers to steal $2,000 in bitcoin, yet nobody has collected the prize. Now, an independent examination suggests the supposedly vulnerable challenge might be impossible to crack, raising an awkward question: Is the game rigged? A $2,000 Bitcoin Heist Nobody Can Pull Off Welcome to Steal My Bitcoin, where cybersecurity’s usual […] Peter Schiff Warns Bitcoin Could Hit $75K After BTC Fell Below $80K
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2026. Oct. 25. 16:40
Peter Schiff sees $75K as bitcoin’s next likely stop after its drop below $80K. The warning follows his concerns about weakening technology stocks, extending his bearish outlook as cryptocurrency markets trade through the weekend. Peter Schiff Flags $75K After Bitcoin Breaks Below $80K Bitcoin could test $75,000 after losing the $80,000 threshold, economist and longtime […] Strategy’s MSTR Gains 77% While Four Preferred Stocks Return 23%-39%
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2026. Oct. 25. 15:40
Strategy’s common shares gained 77.4% in a comparison highlighted by Michael Saylor, outpacing four preferred stocks. He credited buybacks with supporting the company’s securities as shareholders prepare to vote on more frequent dividend payments. MSTR Outpaces Four Preferred Stocks in Saylor’s Comparison Michael Saylor, executive chairman of the largest bitcoin treasury company Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: […] Hyperliquid Still Rules the Perps Market, but HYPE Bulls Face Trouble
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2026. Oct. 25. 14:45
Hyperliquid’s HYPE token has retreated roughly 22% from its September record near $98, even as the decentralized trading platform commands approximately $7.7 billion in open interest. With a $17 billion market capitalization, billions in cumulative trading fees, and an aggressive token buyback program, Hyperliquid still remains a heavyweight. Yet shrinking market share in real-world asset […] PHP Flaw Shakes Internet, Bitcoin Flashes Bull Signal, and More – Weekly Recap
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2026. Oct. 25. 14:00
This week’s stories covered shifting market signals, DeFi expansion, institutional staking, venture capital and cybersecurity. Uniswap found a way to route outside DEX liquidity into UNI burns, while Cryptoquant’s Ki Young Ju pointed to renewed bitcoin inflows as a bullish signal. Bitmine staked another $390.6 million in ETH, a16z broadened its crypto arm into Frontier, […] Bitcoin Withstands Headwinds — Week in Review
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2026. Oct. 25. 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 round-tripped from last Friday to now, pushing […] Miner Weekly: Bitcoin Hashrate Shrugs off the AI Unplug, Regaining 1 ZH/s Level
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2026. Oct. 25. 11:30
Big public miners are making room for artificial intelligence (AI). Bitcoin’s hashrate is climbing anyway. This article first appeared in Miner Weekly, a weekly newsletter by Blocksbridge Consulting curating the latest news in energy, compute, infrastructure, and data analysis from The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. The network’s seven-day average has […] Milei Blasts Argentine Press After Beating Libra Crypto Charges
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2026. Oct. 25. 10:59
After having all charges dismissed in the Libra case, President Javier Milei claimed that several journalists used the case to extort the government in exchange for dodging taxes, and celebrated the proper functioning of the Argentine justice system. President Javier Milei Calls out Politicization of Libra’s Case Argentina’s President Javier Milei has reacted to the […] Paying Employees and Advisors in Tokens
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2026. Oct. 25. 10:30
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The opinion editorial below was written by Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. A developer is promised 100,000 tokens, vesting over two years. An advisor is offered a percentage of […] Brazil Pushes Mandatory Tokenization to Overhaul Market Tracking
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2026. Oct. 25. 09:00
Otto Lobo, president of the CVM, Brazil’s SEC equivalent, stressed that mandatory tokenization combined with AI supervision was necessary to modernize traditional surveillance methods made obsolete by the fund structure’s size, with a net worth of $2.32 trillion. Brazil’s SEC Defends Mandatory Tokenization For Market Surveillance Purposes The CVM, Brazil’s equivalent of the U.S. Securities […] Heatbit’s New Water Heater Miner Turns Hot Showers Into Bitcoin
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2026. Oct. 25. 08:00
A household water heater can now double as a bitcoin miner without replacing the tank. Heatbit’s new $899 Bitwater device swaps an ordinary heating element for 20 mining chips, turning electricity used for hot showers into potential bitcoin earnings. Twenty Mining Chips Inside a Water Heater Heatbit is taking bitcoin mining somewhere few homeowners would […] Russia Hits 270,000 Digital Ruble Accounts in Rapid CBDC Launch
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2026. Oct. 25. 06:30
At a press conference, Elvira Nabiullina, Governor of the Central Bank of Russia, said interest in the Russian central bank digital currency was higher than expected, and that the institution is monitoring the situation and planning to launch new services to encourage adoption. Central Bank of Russia: Digital Ruble Reaches 270K Accounts The Central Bank […] Ripple Study Finds Banks Could Unlock $100M Beyond Crypto Custody
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2026. Oct. 25. 05:30
Digital asset services and custody choices could improve a regional bank’s financial results by up to $100 million, according to research commissioned by Ripple. The findings position custody as infrastructure for payments, lending, and tokenized assets. BCG Sees Up to $100 Million in Potential Bank Gains Banks could improve their financial results by combining digital […] US Extradites Chinese National in $36.9M+ Crypto Scam With 174 Victims
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2026. Oct. 25. 04:30
A Chinese national faces a U.S. money laundering charge after extradition from the Netherlands in an alleged cryptocurrency scam involving more than $36.9 million. Investigators identified 174 American victims whose funds allegedly moved through offshore banking and digital wallets. Extradition Brings Zhao Before California Court Zheng Zhao, a 44-year-old Chinese national, was arraigned in the […] Ripple Legal Chief Raises Alarm Over Losses in New Crypto Offerings
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2026. Oct. 25. 03:30
Ripple’s legal chief Stuart Alderoty is calling for clearer project promises and issuer accountability amid concerns about losses in new crypto offerings. His comments highlight investor protections as the SEC considers new fundraising rules. Alderoty Calls for Accountability in Crypto Offerings Americans losing money in new crypto offerings need clearer information about project commitments and […] Electrum Wallet Attack Hid Bitcoin Theft Behind a Fee Increase
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2026. Oct. 25. 02:30
A malicious bitcoin wallet server could quietly swap a legitimate payment for a thief’s transaction, then wait for its owner to approve the theft. Electrum’s latest security patch closes that loophole after attackers exploited the flaw and stole funds. Malicious Servers Turn Bitcoin Fee Bumps Into Theft Electrum released version 4.8.3 on Saturday, warning users […] Ripple Targets High-Value Real Estate Deals With New Crypto Partnership
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2026. Oct. 25. 01:30
Cryptocurrency holders could gain a smoother route to property purchases through a new partnership between Ripple and Cryptescrow. The collaboration aims to support high-value closings while preserving the procedures used by sellers, developers, and title companies. Ripple Partnership Targets High-Value Home Purchases Homebuyers holding cryptocurrency could find it easier to fund property purchases through a […] Tell Me Lies: Grok, GPT and Claude Voice Modes Guess Bitcoin’s Price
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2026. Oct. 25. 00:30
Can artificial intelligence (AI) think as well out loud as it does in writing? A bitcoin forecasting experiment conducted by Bitcoin.com News put ChatGPT, Grok, and Claude Opus 5.5 to the test, exposing shaky predictions, questionable reasoning, and a surprising twist: Claude’s voice model proved more transparent about its limitations than its text-based counterpart. The […] Nasdaq-Listed XRP Firm Evernorth Puts 13-Year-Old Wallet in Spotlight
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2026. Oct. 24. 23:30
Evernorth is drawing on Fuzzybear’s early XRP history for a limited merchandise collaboration. The initiative connects a publicly traded treasury company with supporters who built a community around the wallet and its symbolic trading order. Fuzzybear’s 2014 Offer Becomes Part of XRP History A wallet activated in 2013 inspired a limited merchandise release that Evernorth […] Gold Bugs Meet Their Worst Nightmare: A Machine That Prints Gold
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2026. Oct. 24. 22:30
A San Francisco startup claims it has turned mercury into real gold, beating CERN’s production rate by ten times. The nuclear feat comes as gold trades just under $4,000 an ounce, roughly 26% below its January peak, raising questions about future scarcity. Marathon Fusion Claims a Breakthrough in Gold Production Marathon Fusion announced this week […] Grayscale Tracks 580% Crypto Winner Targeting AI Computing Revenue
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2026. Oct. 24. 21:30
Grayscale is highlighting three crypto projects addressing artificial intelligence (AI) training data, hardware financing, and computing revenue. PEARL’s reported 580% three-month gain accompanies the firm’s assessment of blockchain applications across the industry’s supply chain. PEARL’s 580% Gain Puts AI Computing Rewards in Focus Blockchain projects are developing ways to earn revenue from AI infrastructure, with […] Keystone Wallet Data Breach Exposes Buyers’ Addresses to Scammers
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2026. Oct. 24. 20:30
Hardware wallet maker Keystone disclosed a customer data breach on Saturday, after unauthorized access to its website exposed names, shipping addresses, contact information and purchase details. The company says recovery phrases and private keys remain secure. The incident adds Keystone to a growing list of hardware wallet manufacturers facing security problems in 2026, including Ledger, […] X 100 Global Loses Millions as Three-Seat Senate Is Hijacked
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2026. Oct. 24. 19:30
Several reports say X 100 Global suffered a devastating governance takeover on Saturday, after attackers reportedly captured two of its three Senate seats and exploited their majority to raid the project’s treasury. Blockaid traced approximately $4.85 million in USDT proceeds and additional token withdrawals. The X token plunged more than 96%, while liquidity evaporated across […] Bitcoin Price Sinks to $79,146 as Liquidations Rock Weekend Trading
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2026. Oct. 24. 18:30
Bitcoin’s price cracked below $80,000 on Saturday, touching its lowest price in more than a month as leveraged traders absorbed hundreds of millions in liquidations. The weekend selloff handed longtime bitcoin critic Peter Schiff fresh ammunition for an even darker prediction. Bitcoin’s $80,000 Floor Gives Way as Liquidations Mount Bitcoin’s price slipped to approximately $79,146 […] XRP Wallets Hit Record 8.24 Million as Network Growth Accelerates
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2026. Oct. 24. 17:30
XRP Ledger’s wallet count has reached 8.24 million, extending its climb through months of price volatility. Santiment paired the milestone with conditions that could support a recovery, including sustained growth in new addresses. XRP Wallet Growth Accelerates Through Price Volatility XRP’s base of funded addresses reached a record despite months of price swings, blockchain analytics […] Chamath Palihapitiya Warns Bitcoin Will Hit Zero After Years of Bullish Calls
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2026. Oct. 24. 16:30
Chamath Palihapitiya once predicted bitcoin would reach $1 million. Now he says artificial intelligence (AI) will eventually hack the Bitcoin protocol and ultimately send BTC’s value to zero. But the billionaire’s reversal follows a familiar pattern. From selling Tesla shares while publicly praising the company to acknowledging serious flaws in his SPAC empire, Palihapitiya has […] McRib Is Back, and Bitcoin’s Weirdest Bullish Indicator Lives On
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2026. Oct. 24. 15:30
Crypto proponents are once again entertaining the curious connection between McDonald’s McRib and bitcoin prices, as the fast-food giant announced the limited-time sandwich will return Oct. 27, reigniting speculation over whether its comeback might serve up a bullish helping of bitcoin price action. Bitcoin Traders Revisit the McRib’s Peculiar Market Connection Over the past two […] BNB Chain Tops Solana, Robinhood as Equity Volume Jumps 11x to $25.6B
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2026. Oct. 24. 14:30
BNB Chain emerged as the leading blockchain for tokenized equities in the third quarter, with trading volume surging to about $25.6 billion and supply reaching $1.13 billion. BNB Chain Widens Tokenized-Stock Lead BNB Chain’s tokenized-stock market went from experiment to major business in a single quarter. Tokenized-equity trading reached roughly $25.6 billion in Q3 2026, […] Arthur Hayes Dumps $22.28M in ETH, ENA, UNI as Scammers Move In Fast
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2026. Oct. 24. 13:30
Arthur Hayes says he has closed Maelstrom’s entire directional book, and onchain trackers counted about $22 million in tokens leaving his wallets on Saturday morning. ‘I Dumped It All’ Hayes, the BitMEX co-founder who runs family office Maelstrom, did not bother with nuance. “I dumped it all,” he posted on X earlier on Saturday, saying […] Bitcoin Price Faces $78K Threat as Sellers Hammer Key Support
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2026. Oct. 24. 12:45
Bitcoin’s price traded near $80,500 Saturday morning, Oct. 24, with sellers controlling the shorter time frames despite longer-term technical indicators remaining positive. Exchange aggregation sites recorded a 24-hour low of $80,409, while Bitstamp logs identified support near $80,351 per coin. The technical picture remains bearish beneath $82,000, although largely neutral oscillators suggest the latest selling […] Bitcoin Slides Under $81K as Trump Breaks a Line Bulls Held Since August
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2026. Oct. 24. 10:30
Bitcoin closed a daily candle below its 50-day moving average for the first time since August, as $318 million in long bets were wiped out in a single day. The Line That Broke For roughly two months, bitcoin’s 50-day moving average (MA) acted like a floor where every dip toward it got bought. That status […] Bitcoin Bettors Push Kalshi and Polymarket to a Record $2.7B Week
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2026. Oct. 24. 09:30
Crypto contracts on Kalshi and Polymarket hit a record $2.7 billion in weekly volume, driven mostly by short-term bets on where bitcoin heads next. What Set the Record Exactly? Weekly notional volume in crypto-related contracts on Kalshi and Polymarket reached a record $2.7 billion, with most of that money going into short-term bets on bitcoin […] Whale That Bought 100,000 ETH for $0.31 Each Just Sent $2.4M to Kraken
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2026. Oct. 24. 08:30
An Ethereum initial coin offering (ICO) buyer who bought 100,000 ETH at $0.31 each just moved another 1,000 ETH, worth about $2.4 million, to Kraken. The Sale Onchain sleuths picked up on the move earlier today, highlighting that an Ethereum OG who bought 100,000 ETH at $0.31 each during the ICO has now sold 1,000 […] Interpol Africa Sweep Nets 1,462 Arrests, Exposes Crypto Laundering
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2026. Oct. 24. 07:30
An Interpol-coordinated cybercrime crackdown focused on Africa led to 1,462 arrests and recovered more than $105 million. A Nigerian case traced over $2.4 million in suspected proceeds, much of it laundered through cryptocurrency transactions. Crypto Laundering Emerges in Africa Cybercrime Sweep Law enforcement agencies from 20 African countries and the United States arrested 1,462 suspects […] UAE-Led Coalition Exposes $39 Billion in Crypto Fraud, 960 Arrested
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2026. Oct. 24. 06:30
Carried out for three months, the operation resulted in the arrest of nearly 100 defendants and the raid of 29 fraud centers. 30 countries and 13 private sector partners, including Huawei, Mastercard, and Meta, were involved in the joint actions that managed to identify over $39 billion in fraud-linked assets. Operation Confrontation Ghost Results in […] 3 Asian Central Banks Unite to Connect Stablecoins Across Borders
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2026. Oct. 24. 05:30
Three Asian central banks are developing common approaches to moving regulated stablecoins and digital bank deposits across borders. The BLOOM initiative aims to reduce the cost and complexity of connecting financial institutions in different markets. Central Banks Seek Common Ground for Digital Money Cross-border digital money settlement is the focus of expanded cooperation among the […] Grayscale Warns Crypto Token Inflation Can Wipe Out Holder Rewards
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2026. Oct. 24. 04:30
Crypto applications can generate earnings, yet growing token supplies can reduce the benefits reaching holders. Grayscale’s new analysis examines how earnings and capital returns can support valuations beyond market narratives. Grayscale Measures Earnings Alongside Tokenholder Returns Crypto investors can assess income-generating protocols by comparing earnings and distributions with market capitalization while accounting for supply inflation, […] China Targets 2030 to Complete National Blockchain Network
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2026. Oct. 24. 03:30
As part of a 15-year plan outlined by the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission, China’s national blockchain network is expected to be operational by 2030, amidst a modernization of the country’s information structures to implement this decentralized technology across several use cases. China Targets 2030 For National Blockchain Network Implementation China has outlined a roadmap to […] Hacker Prints $2.7M in Crypto as Initia Blockchain Grinds to a Halt
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2026. Oct. 24. 02:30
Modular blockchain platform Initia halted its network Friday after the team confirmed “a security incident” that compromised its operations. According to Initia co-founder Ezaan Mangalji, the attacker exploited the breach to mint an estimated $2.7 million worth of tokens. Initia Network Halted as Co-Founder Reveals an Estimated $2.7 Million Exploit “As of Oct 23, 2026, […] Senator Probes Tether’s Reported $6M Deal With Firm Tied to Ex-Trump Crypto Advisor
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2026. Oct. 24. 01:05
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) has launched an investigation into Tether’s reported multimillion-dollar payments to a consulting firm co-owned by former White House cryptocurrency adviser Bo Hines, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and violations of federal ethics and lobbying laws. Senator Blumenthal Seeks Answers From Tether In an Oct. 22 letter to Tether CEO […] ‘CLARITY Is About as Good as You Can Get’—Byron Donalds Talks Bitcoin, Prediction Markets and Florida
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2026. Oct. 24. 00:01
Byron Donalds wants governments to hold bitcoin, opposes a Federal Reserve-issued digital currency, and doubts federal agencies can keep pace with the markets they oversee. In an Oct. 17, 2026, interview with Bitcoin.com News, the Florida congressman and gubernatorial candidate discussed strategic reserves, his race against former rep. David Jolly, and prediction markets that put […] Ethereum Delays Glamsterdam Testing After 13 Contracts Trigger Concerns
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2026. Oct. 23. 23:10
Ethereum developers have postponed the Glamsterdam upgrade on the Hoodi testnet after security researchers discovered a flaw that could turn temporary smart contract failures into permanent losses of functionality. Chainsecurity identified 13 deployed contracts with potentially vulnerable behavior. The Oct. 26 activation has been canceled, putting Ethereum’s tentative December mainnet upgrade window in doubt while […] Argentine Court Clears President Milei of All Charges in Libra Crypto Case
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2026. Oct. 23. 22:06
In a ruling issued Friday afternoon, charges against President Javier Milei, his sister Karina, and other defendants were dismissed after a court found that the losses associated with the launch of the Libra meme coin were not sufficient to constitute a scam. President Javier Milei and Others Acquitted in Libra Meme Coin Case President Javier […] JPMorgan Brings Tokenized Money Funds to Solana for US Investors
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2026. Oct. 23. 21:15
J.P. Morgan Asset Management has expanded its tokenized money market funds MONY and JLTXX onto Solana, giving qualified U.S. investors access through the Morgan Money platform. J.P. Morgan Expands Access for Tokenized Funds J.P. Morgan is taking another step onto public blockchain rails. The asset manager has made MONY and JLTXX available on Solana through […] SEC Targets Tokenization, AI and Quantum Computing in 2027 Examination Priorities
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2026. Oct. 23. 20:15
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is putting tokenized securities, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing under heightened scrutiny as the technologies increasingly reshape financial markets, according to its newly released fiscal year 2027 examination priorities. The SEC Targets Tokenization in 2027 The SEC’s Division of Examinations identified the three technologies among emerging trends that will […] Netanyahu Orders Blockchain Plan to Help Israel Evade Potential Sanctions
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2026. Oct. 23. 19:15
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed officials to prepare a plan involving blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies to help the country circumvent potential international economic sanctions, including restrictions on its banking system. Israel Weighs Blockchain Solution Speaking in an interview with Israel’s Channel 10 on Friday, Netanyahu acknowledged growing concerns about foreign economic pressure […] HSBC Launches First Stablecoin, Bringing Hong Kong Dollar Payments to 3.3M Users
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2026. Oct. 23. 18:15
HSBC has launched its first stablecoin, a Hong Kong dollar-backed digital currency designed for everyday payments, marking a significant step toward mainstream adoption of blockchain-based financial services in the city. HSBC Launches Hong Kong Stablecoin The banking giant announced Friday that HSBC RedCoin (RCHKD) is launching through its PayMe mobile payments platform, giving more than […] Bitcoin Price Stuck Near $81K as Oil Surge Rattles Global Markets
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2026. Oct. 23. 17:38
Following two days of high volatility, bitcoin traded largely flat around $81,500, putting it on track for its first monthly loss since July. Bitcoin Flat Amid Geopolitical Tensions Following two days of heightened price volatility, bitcoin traded largely flat on Friday, even as surging oil prices—fueled by fears of escalating war of words between the […] Wells Fargo, Intuit Join Growing Corporate Revolt Against Tokenized Stocks: Reuters
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2026. Oct. 23. 16:50
Wells Fargo, Intuit, and Arm Holdings are among six more companies objecting to having their shares traded as blockchain-based tokens, bringing the total number of corporate holdouts to 22 as Wall Street’s ambitious experiment with around-the-clock stock trading encounters mounting resistance. More Firms Reject Stock Tokenization The latest objections were disclosed in a regulatory document […] Wells Fargo, Intuit Join Growing Corporate Revolt Against Tokenized Stock Plan: Reuters
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2026. Oct. 23. 16:50
Wells Fargo, Intuit, and Arm Holdings are among six more companies objecting to having their shares traded as blockchain-based tokens, bringing the total number of corporate holdouts to 22 as Wall Street’s ambitious experiment with around-the-clock stock trading encounters mounting resistance. More Firms Reject Stock Tokenization The latest objections were disclosed in a regulatory document […] New York Seeks $1.37B From Novatech Founders in Crypto Fraud Case
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2026. Oct. 23. 16:10
New York is seeking about $1.37 billion from Novatech founders Cynthia and Eddy Petion after a court entered a default judgment in a crypto fraud case. State filings show investors deposited more than $1.16 billion, while only about $26 million was sent to the platform used for trading. Novatech Founders Face $1.37B Claim After Failing […] Pentagon Bans Military Insider Trading on Polymarket, Kalshi After $400K Betting Scandal
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2026. Oct. 23. 15:30
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has prohibited U.S. military personnel and Pentagon employees from using nonpublic information to trade on prediction markets, warning that bets on military operations could expose sensitive intelligence to American adversaries and endanger troops. Military Makes Insider Trading Ban Official The directive follows the prosecution of a Special Forces soldier accused of […] Blackrock, Fidelity Lead $635M Bitcoin ETF Loss—Biggest Outflow Since June
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2026. Oct. 23. 14:50
U.S. bitcoin ETFs suffered $635.49 million in net outflows on Thursday, abruptly interrupting a three-session run that had attracted more than $1 billion. Bitcoin ETFs Suffer Biggest Outflow Since June The institutional tide turned with remarkable speed. A day after bitcoin ETF buying broadened across eight funds, investors pulled $635.49 million from the category. […] Bitcoin Core Changes Security Policy as AI Makes Vulnerabilities Easier to Find
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2026. Oct. 23. 14:09
Bitcoin Core is rewriting its approach to security vulnerabilities as artificial intelligence makes certain software flaws dramatically easier to discover, undermining the effectiveness of longstanding policies designed to keep potential exploits secret while users upgrade. Bitcoin Core Shifts Strategy as AI Gets Smarter In an Oct. 22 message to the Bitcoin Development Mailing List, Bitcoin […] An Ethereum OG Who Bought at $18 Just Cashed out $7.23 Million
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2026. Oct. 23. 12:30
An early ether buyer who paid just $18.83 per coin nine years ago has sold 3,000 ETH worth about $7.23 million, a 128x return. The Trail The math on this trade seems almost absurd, with onchain data from the wallet’s Arkham explorer page showing 3,000 ETH leaving a Gemini hot wallet roughly nine years ago, […] You Can Get a Multisig Bitcoin Loan at a Bank, as Sygnum and Debifi Debut
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2026. Oct. 23. 11:40
A growing market for bitcoin-backed, multisig-secured loans now has what appears to be its first bank offering this type of product, as Sygnum and Debifi delivered on a promise made a year ago. Switzerland-headquartered digital asset bank Sygnum and Latvian bitcoin lending platform Debifi launched MultiSYG, a loan product that secures collateral in a multisig […] Gold Crashes Below $4,000 and Peter Brandt Has a Message for Peter Schiff
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2026. Oct. 23. 10:30
Spot gold fell below $4,000 an ounce on Oct. 23 after a selloff that wiped an estimated $1 trillion off gold and silver in a single day. The Number That Is Crucial Gold traded at $3,998.72 early Friday in Asia, down 0.63% on the day, and briefly hit an intraday low near $3,986. That left […] Trump Sued by Circle Shareholder Over $2 Billion in UAE Crypto Money
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2026. Oct. 23. 09:30
A Circle shareholder has filed a federal lawsuit accusing President Donald Trump and World Liberty Financial of pocketing more than $2 billion in UAE-linked crypto payments in violation of the U.S. Constitution. The Money Trail The litigation rests on two transactions: The first is a $500 million agreement for a 49% stake in World Liberty […] Trader Kimchi Goes From Pump.fun Star to Rug Pull Suspect in 48 Hours
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2026. Oct. 23. 08:30
A post from meme coin trader Kimchi’s X account sent a brand-new token to a $15 million peak within minutes, then the post disappeared and the coin crashed more than 98%. The Poster Early in the U.S. afternoon of Oct. 22, popular online trader Kimchi’s account posted a photo of a Manhattan sidewalk with a […] South Africa Backtracks on Controversial Crypto Rules After Backlash
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2026. Oct. 23. 07:30
South Africa’s Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana indicated that the government may reconsider its proposed cryptocurrency regulations following thousands of public complaints. Regulatory Pivot Following Public Pushback South African financial regulators are rethinking controversial draft proposals to regulate cryptocurrencies following a wave of public pushback, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said Wednesday, Oct. 21. Delivering a budget […] A New Soft Underwater Robot Swims in 3D With Just Two Pneumatic Actuators
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2026. Oct. 23. 06:30
North Carolina State University has built a soft underwater robot that hits 1.64 body lengths per second and can rotate about 90 degrees per second while steering in 3D using just two pneumatic actuators. The prototype pairs those drives with four elastic, feather star-inspired wings, leaning on mechanical intelligence in its structure rather than complex […] Kraken Eyes Kazakhstan Market After Country Tightens Crypto Rules
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2026. Oct. 23. 05:30
Kraken’s parent company, Payward, has received in-principle approval to expand into Kazakhstan, a country that once controlled roughly 18% of global bitcoin mining activity. Thursday’s announcement positions the exchange to offer trading, investment services, and digital asset custody in a market that has shifted from attracting miners with cheap electricity to building a regulated cryptocurrency […] UV-Activated Carbon Composite Breaks Down ‘Forever Chemicals’ by 90% in Lab Tests
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2026. Oct. 23. 04:30
A UV-driven composite built from graphene aerogel and the titanium metal-organic framework MIL-125-NH2(Ti) achieved a 90.2% defluorination rate for PFOA in lab tests. The material, developed by teams at Wuxi University, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, and Nanjing University, also broke down shorter-chain PFAS such as PFHxA (65.3%) and PFBA (51.8%) via photocatalysis and […] Colombian Police Dismantle $42M Crypto Drug Laundering Ring
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2026. Oct. 23. 03:30
The operation involved movements across four different locations to capture “Gallo,” the head of an organization accused of drug trafficking and crypto laundering in Puerto Rico, and Nassim Vasquez, indicted in New York for laundering over $42 million with cryptocurrency. Colombia Announces Eight Detentions Involved in Laundering Money From Drug Trafficking Organizations Colombia is tightening […] Chainlink Enters Korea’s $68B Market Through LG CNS Partnership
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2026. Oct. 23. 02:30
Chainlink has partnered with LG CNS, the technology contractor behind the Bank of Korea’s Project Hangang, to expand regulated digital asset infrastructure in South Korea. Announced on Thursday, the agreement targets a $68 billion cryptocurrency market with more than 11 million eligible users, bringing oracle technology, institutional blockchain connectivity and technical standards into the country’s […] Fidelity Sees Huge Bitcoin Potential in $150 Trillion Bond Market
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2026. Oct. 23. 01:30
Bitcoin-focused preferred stocks could draw more income-seeking capital into cryptocurrency purchases, a new Fidelity analysis suggests. The firm sees room for growth within the $150 trillion global fixed-income market, with investment outcomes tied to bitcoin’s performance and issuer strength. How a $150 Trillion Market Could Fuel Bitcoin Buying Income-seeking investors could become a larger source […] Bitcoin Bull Score Index Drops From 80 to 60 as Momentum Weakens
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2026. Oct. 23. 00:10
Bitcoin’s Bull Score Index has dropped from 80 to 60 since late September, a new analysis shows. The decline signals a slowing trend as the index sits at a threshold the analyst associates with positive momentum. Bitcoin Bull Score Signals Slower Momentum Bitcoin’s market momentum has weakened since late September, with incoming capital and investor […] VC Giant Andreessen Horowitz Drops ‘Crypto’ Branding From $9.8B Investment Arm
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2026. Oct. 22. 23:15
Venture capital powerhouse Andreessen Horowitz is dropping the word “crypto” from the name of its dedicated cryptocurrency investment arm, rebranding the business as a16z Frontier as it expands its focus to artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. Broadening the Frontier The change, announced Thursday by Chris Dixon, the longtime head of a16z Crypto, marks a […] Experts Warn of Systemic Risks as Crypto Lending Vaults Cross $10B
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2026. Oct. 22. 22:40
Total deposits in crypto lending vaults have expanded from $4 billion in early 2025 to over $10 billion, driven by institutional investors and treasuries seeking high yield on stablecoins. Industry experts advocate for stricter risk management and financial compensation buffers for security breaches or negligence. Crypto Lending Vaults Surpass $10B Deposits in decentralized finance (DeFi) […] Bitcoin Flashes Bull Market Signal Amid Fresh ETF Inflows: Cryptoquant CEO
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2026. Oct. 22. 21:55
Bitcoin’s latest capital-flow signal resembles patterns seen during earlier bull markets, Cryptoquant CEO Ki Young Ju said. His assessment coincides with approximately $1.07 billion in U.S. spot bitcoin fund inflows over three sessions through Oct. 21, adding a separate sign of renewed demand. Fresh Capital Points to Bull Market Conditions Bitcoin is attracting fresh capital […] Ripple Teams With Arf to Bring RLUSD Lending to XRP Ledger
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2026. Oct. 22. 21:10
Ripple and Arf are bringing RLUSD, Ripple’s dollar-pegged stablecoin, to settlement financing on the XRP Ledger. The partnership targets licensed payment companies awaiting cross-border settlements, with plans to adopt lending infrastructure built directly into the network. Payment Companies Gain Another Source of Settlement Funding Licensed payment companies will gain access to RLUSD financing on the […] DeFi Giant Uniswap Taps 7 Rival Liquidity Sources to Burn UNI Tokens
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2026. Oct. 22. 20:30
The decentralized exchange (DEX) platform Uniswap has turned DEX competitors into potential revenue sources for its UNI token-burning mechanism. Launched Thursday, Aggregator Hooks connect seven external liquidity sources covering more than 90% of decentralized exchange activity across Ethereum, Base, and Robinhood Chain. The upgrade allows Uniswap to collect protocol fees from trades routed through outside […] Starknet Moves Toward Post-Quantum Layer 1 as Voters Back Ethereum Split
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2026. Oct. 22. 19:55
Starknet is taking its first formal steps toward potentially becoming an independent, quantum-resistant Layer 1 blockchain, following a community vote that overwhelmingly supported researching a departure from its current role as an Ethereum Layer 2 network. STRK Holders Approve Layer 1 Exploration The Starknet Foundation announced Thursday that 93.52% of voting power supported exploring the […] Bitcoin Price Won’t Break $100K By End of 2026, Analysts Say—Here’s Why
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2026. Oct. 22. 19:25
Analysts from top crypto firms believe that other investment options, further interest rate tightening, and the still-developing situation in Iran are making it difficult for bitcoin to rise above the $100,000 price mark, even if a year-end uptick does happen. Bitcoin’s $100K Return Seen as Unattainable in 2026 While bitcoin prices have seen a mild […] Ethereum Draft Targets Faster Finality and Future Quantum Defense
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2026. Oct. 22. 18:55
Ethereum researchers want to slash transaction finality from roughly 16 minutes to 4 minutes, potentially cutting the capital tied up in cross-chain transfers by 75%. Filed this week, the Decoupled Consensus proposal would separate validator responsibilities, strengthen defenses against blockchain reorganizations, and prepare Ethereum for future quantum-resistant cryptography. The ambitious redesign remains an incomplete draft […] Fireblocks Denies Visa Deal Rumors After $2.5B Buyout Report
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2026. Oct. 22. 18:20
Visa reportedly entered late-stage discussions to acquire Fireblocks for approximately $2.5 billion, but the crypto infrastructure company quickly denied the claim. The rumored purchase price represents a nearly 69% discount from Fireblocks’ $8 billion valuation in 2022. The conflicting accounts arrive as major payment networks race to control the technology powering stablecoin transfers, custody, and […] Bitcoin Price Plunges Below $81K Despite $1 Billion in ETF Inflows
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2026. Oct. 22. 17:43
Bitcoin dropped below $82,000 to an intraday low of $80,836 during a late Wednesday sell-off, capping a nearly 4% daily loss and halting a recent two-week high rally. Long Positions Wiped Out Across Broader Crypto Market Bitcoin tumbled below $82,000 Wednesday, just hours after touching two-week highs during a market-wide rally. The retreat sparked debate […] Albuquerque Bitcoin, Crypto ATM Ban Takes Effect With $500 Daily Fines
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2026. Oct. 22. 17:00
Albuquerque’s ban on crypto ATMs and cashier-facilitated cryptocurrency transactions has taken effect, exposing noncompliant businesses to financial penalties and possible closure. Officials are targeting cash conversion services used in scams that can leave victims unable to recover their money. Crypto ATM Shutdown Begins Across Albuquerque Businesses operating or hosting cryptocurrency ATMs in Albuquerque, New Mexico, […] Italian Police Uncover €110M Mafia Banking Scheme Using Crypto
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2026. Oct. 22. 16:15
Italian police have dismantled an alleged mafia-run underground bank that operated behind a car-rental business near Milan, processing more than €110 million in fake invoices and moving roughly €68 million abroad through banks and cryptocurrency. The investigation led to 30 court-ordered restrictions and the seizure of approximately €21 million in assets, exposing financial ties between […] China Targets 61,896 Bitcoin Still Held by British Authorities: Report
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2026. Oct. 22. 15:40
Chinese prosecutors are seeking to confiscate 61,896 bitcoin worth approximately $5.1 billion, currently held by British authorities, after one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency seizures. The assets trace back to Qian Zhimin, convicted in Britain for handling criminal proceeds from a Chinese investment fraud. A recent U.K. court ruling has complicated the battle over who […] AEON Launches Agentic Checkout V2, Bringing AI-Powered Travel Booking to Travala
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2026. Oct. 22. 15:39
AEON, the settlement layer built for the AI economy, has launched Agentic Checkout V2, expanding its agentic commerce infrastructure beyond e-commerce purchases to travel bookings. The updated version enables AI agents to search and book hotel stays through Travala, allowing users to delegate an entire travel purchase to an AI agent while managing the funds […] SoFi Offers 4.40% Yield on Digital Dollars With Full FDIC Protection
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2026. Oct. 22. 15:05
SoFi has launched SoFi Earn (SOFIE), a tokenized consumer bank deposit offering 4.40% annual percentage yield (APY) and federal deposit insurance. The new product allows customers to earn interest while preparing to purchase cryptocurrencies or transfer money through blockchain networks. It marks the company’s fifth crypto-related offering in less than a year. SoFi Launches Tokenized […] Tether Backs Fintech Peso to Push USDT Retail Payments Across Bolivia
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2026. Oct. 22. 14:28
The company said its undisclosed investment in fintech firm Peso will expand its local ramps in four key Latin American markets—Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Argentina—and accelerate the launch of point-of-sale systems that enable USDT for everyday retail transactions. Tether Leads Pre-Seed Round in Bolivian Fintech Peso The company behind the largest stablecoin by market […] Coinkite Sued After Coldcard Wallet Flaw Exposes $140M in Bitcoin
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2026. Oct. 22. 13:38
A five-year-old security flaw in Coldcard hardware wallets has landed manufacturer Coinkite a lawsuit after attackers allegedly drained more than $140 million in bitcoin. The proposed class action claims the devices generated predictable recovery phrases, leaving customers exposed to theft. Coldcard Security Failure Sparks $140M Lawsuit A class action lawsuit filed Sept. 11, 2026, in […] Global Premiere: AI Future Forum 2026 in Dubai
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2026. Oct. 22. 13:09
On December 1–2, 2026, in Dubai, alongside Blockchain Life 2026 — one of the world’s largest events for Web3, crypto, mining, and AI — the all-new AI Future Forum takes the stage. Expect visionary founders, global investors, breakthrough AI projects, robotics, and the technologies that will shape the next decade of the digital economy. With […] Tom Lee Says Bitmine Will Stop Buying ETH at 5% of Supply
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2026. Oct. 22. 12:30
Bitmine is approaching the end of one of the largest corporate ethereum accumulation campaigns on record. Chairman Tom Lee says the company will stop buying once it reaches 5% of ETH supply, a ceiling he said was encouraged by Vitalik Buterin. Bitmine Is 100,000 ETH Away From Buying Goal Bitmine’s relentless ethereum buying spree is […] Coinbase Ireland Fined €3.25M After Customer Fund Safeguard Lapses
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2026. Oct. 22. 12:11
Ireland’s central bank has fined Coinbase Ireland €3.25 million after finding that the company failed to properly protect customer funds over several years. Errors in its systems left a designated customer-funds account short by as much as €5.2 million in 2024. Coinbase says no customers lost money or access to their funds, and the problems […] Bitcoin ETFs Top $1 Billion in 3 Days as Eight Funds Draw Inflows
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2026. Oct. 22. 11:30
U.S. bitcoin ETFs attracted $528.40 million on Wednesday, taking their three-day inflow streak above $1 billion as institutional demand broadened across eight funds. Blackrock, Fidelity Drive Bitcoin ETF Streak The character of bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) demand changed on Wednesday. Monday’s $526.60 million surge had been overwhelmingly driven by Blackrock’s IBIT. Two sessions later, buying […] Coinbase, Bitgo Say Unaffected by PHP Flaw; Binance’s CZ Urges Caution
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2026. Oct. 22. 10:30
As critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities hit the internet this week, several major crypto asset players, including Coinbase, Bitgo, Bitget Wallet and Pancakeswap, said they were unaffected by the PHP flaws. However, internet users were urged to strengthen their online security practices in the coming days, as the eMudhra vulnerability also remained exploitable. “Call me paranoid, but […] Nexo: Federal Reserve Decisions Put Crypto Market Recovery to the Test
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2026. Oct. 22. 09:30
According to Nexo’s analysis, bitcoin’s price trajectory depends largely on Federal Reserve policy and upcoming inflation trends. Continued growth could be sustained if interest rates are held steady or reduced, whereas hawkish monetary policy shifts risk triggering market pullbacks. Federal Reserve and Inflation: Bitcoin’s Core Drivers As the global cryptocurrency market enters the final stretch […] Aerodrome and Velodrome Unite to Chase $120B in Trading Volume
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2026. Oct. 22. 08:30
Aerodrome and Velodrome have joined forces to create Aero, a new onchain trading platform setting its sights on seven blockchain networks that collectively process roughly $120 billion in monthly trading volume. The merger brings two of crypto’s decentralized exchange (DEX) platforms together in a bid to capture a larger slice of the market. Two Exchanges […] Interior Photos Can Reveal a Home Address, a Police AI Test Shows
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2026. Oct. 22. 07:30
A new AI tool being tested by US law enforcement, including the Los Angeles Police Department and the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, can infer a home address from ordinary interior photos. The system matches architectural cues in a room to images from online real estate and rental listings, without relying on GPS or photo metadata. Its […] Coinbase Spotlights 8 Big Stories From Bitcoin Forecasts to AI
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2026. Oct. 22. 06:30
Bitcoin could outperform stocks, gold, and real estate over the next decade or longer, JPMorgan projects. Coinbase Predict highlighted that outlook alongside seven developments spanning investment access, corporate earnings, and artificial intelligence. JPMorgan Projects Bitcoin Returns Above Stocks and Gold An eight-item financial roundup shared by the Coinbase Predict account Oct. 20 on X led […] XRP Expands Beyond Crypto Trading as Banks and AI Agents Adopt XRPL
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2026. Oct. 22. 05:05
XRP’s role extends into cross-currency settlement and automated commerce as its underlying blockchain attracts financial institutions. Tokenized funds, stablecoin custody, and brokerage products illustrate the ecosystem’s connections with traditional finance beyond cryptocurrency trading. XRP Connects Currency Transfers With Automated Payments The XRP account on X highlighted cross-currency payments, institutional finance, and software-driven transactions in a […] Uphold Lists Evernorth’s XRPN Stock, Expanding XRP Treasury Access
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2026. Oct. 22. 03:30
Uphold has listed Evernorth’s XRPN stock, giving eligible U.S. investors another way to access an XRP-focused business. The company entered public markets with approximately 473 million tokens and plans to generate earnings from its holdings. Uphold Opens Access to Evernorth’s XRP Treasury Stock Eligible U.S. investors can now trade Evernorth Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: XRPN) through […] Ripple Backs SEC Crypto Plan, Seeks Protections for Token Trading
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2026. Oct. 22. 02:30
Ripple supports the SEC’s proposed crypto framework while seeking protections for exchanges, brokers, and token holders. Its submission defends the agency’s legal authority, challenges token-classification approaches, and requests safeguards against trading restrictions and regulatory uncertainty. SEC Authority and Fundraising Rules Clearer rules for crypto fundraising and trading were central to Ripple’s Oct. 20 submission to […] Cathie Wood’s ARK Sees Tesla at $4,400 With $225B AI Spending Forecast
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2026. Oct. 22. 01:30
ARK Invest projects Tesla shares could reach $4,400 in 2031 under a model assuming approximately $225 billion in cumulative AI infrastructure spending. The forecast ties future value to robotaxi services and humanoid robots. AI Spending Assumptions Support the $4,400 Tesla Forecast Cumulative AI infrastructure spending at Tesla would rise from approximately $7 billion at the […] Robert Kiyosaki Sees Major Economic Reset as AI Threatens Job Security
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2026. Oct. 22. 00:30
Robert Kiyosaki argues that artificial intelligence is challenging the traditional route from education to secure employment. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author warns the disruption could form part of one of history’s greatest economic resets. Robert Kiyosaki Questions the Promise of a High-Paying Job Artificial intelligence could undermine the job security associated with advanced education, […] Ripple-Backed Evernorth Eyes $132M Funding Amid XRP Buying Plans
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2026. Oct. 21. 23:30
Evernorth plans to raise capital to buy more XRP, while existing warrants could provide up to $132.2 million in additional funding. Its latest prospectus details the cash investments and token contributions that helped establish its treasury. Evernorth Plans Further XRP Purchases Through Capital Raising Buying additional XRP forms part of the financing strategy that Evernorth […] Qubic Restarts Chain as Victims Seek $1.3 Million in Stolen QU
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2026. Oct. 21. 22:00
Qubic’s blockchain is back online after a thief drained 1,404 wallets of nearly $1.3 million, forcing the network into an emergency shutdown. Now, with stolen funds frozen and a recovery program underway, victims have a chance to reclaim their cryptocurrency. Qubic Resumes Operations After 1,404 Wallets Are Drained Qubic has restarted its blockchain following the […] Stablecoin Laundering Network Lands Colombian Crypto Broker in Prison
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2026. Oct. 21. 21:30
A Colombian cryptocurrency broker known as “Rey” has been sentenced to 160 months in federal prison for helping launder $14.5 million in drug proceeds using Tether’s USDT and participating in a cocaine importation conspiracy. The operation connected Colombian drug traffickers, an unlicensed American crypto exchange, and a web of shell companies. Prosecutors also secured a […] Strive, Strategy Shares Jump as Bitcoin Price Eyes $85K
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2026. Oct. 21. 21:00
Shares of bitcoin treasury companies Strategy and Strive surged Wednesday, extending gains as bitcoin rebounded to hit its highest price in two weeks and investors weighed fresh BTC acquisitions and financing moves by the two publicly traded firms. Bitcoin Bounceback Boosts Big Buyers Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), the largest corporate holder of bitcoin with over $71 […] Ethereum and Arbitrum Gain New Privacy Layer as Fhenix Goes Live
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2026. Oct. 21. 20:30
Fhenix has launched its mainnet alongside its fully homomorphic encryption coprocessor, enabling smart contracts to execute directly on encrypted data while enforcing rules onchain. Offchain Computation and Dual-Mode Tokens Fhenix launched its mainnet on Ethereum and Layer 2 network Arbitrum on Oct. 21, bringing its fully homomorphic encryption coprocessor, CoFHE, into production to allow smart […] OCC Faces Banking Backlash Over $850 Billion Stablecoin Threat
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2026. Oct. 21. 19:30
America’s banking lobby is firing back at federal regulators over a stablecoin rule that could reshape how crypto platforms reward customers. With community bankers warning of an $850 billion lending hit, two powerful banking groups are challenging Washington’s approach to digital dollars. Banking Groups Challenge OCC Over Stablecoin Yield Loopholes The American Bankers Association (ABA) […] Dogecoin Labs Launches to Boost Utility of Original Meme Coin Network
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2026. Oct. 21. 18:45
Dogecoin has a new organization dedicated to expanding its ecosystem beyond its meme coin origins, bringing together prominent products and development teams in an effort to turn the cryptocurrency’s popularity into everyday utility. DOGE Teams Make Serious Effort Around Meme Coin Dogecoin Labs announced its formation Wednesday in partnership with the Dogecoin Foundation, consolidating the […] Crypto Works Across Borders. Maya Mobile Keeps Remote Work Connected.
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2026. Oct. 21. 18:31
Crypto has built one of technology’s most geographically distributed workforces. Remote teams span time zones, industry conferences move professionals between continents, and extended stays can turn business travel into weeks of remote work. That mobility creates a practical problem: reliable mobile data has to move with the job. Airport Wi-Fi, roaming decisions, physical SIM cards […] BIS Paper Shows Meme-Level Grasp of Bitcoin, But Agrees With Saylor on Key Point
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2026. Oct. 21. 18:05
A paper from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), an organization of central banks, recycles old, repeatedly rebutted claims about bitcoin—but agrees with Strategy’s Michael Saylor that it isn’t working as everyday money. Both reach that conclusion, but for opposite reasons. In “Money and the Architecture of Trust,” published this month, Iñaki Aldasoro, an economist […] Grayscale Opens In-Kind ETF Access With Six-Figure Entry Minimums
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2026. Oct. 21. 17:25
Grayscale is opening a new route for eligible crypto investors to exchange their existing tokens directly for shares in 10 investment products, bypassing the need to sell for cash first. The program covers bitcoin, ether, XRP, solana, and other assets, with minimum investments ranging from approximately $80,300 to $364,800, bringing institutional investment structures closer to […] Moonpay and Upbit Parent Dunamu Take Aim at Global Finance
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2026. Oct. 21. 16:50
Moonpay and Dunamu—the parent company of Upbit, South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and the world’s third-largest by volume—announced a strategic collaboration on Wednesday. The companies plan to explore stablecoin payments, corporate treasury services, and international financial infrastructure by combining Moonpay’s global payments network with Dunamu’s GIWA blockchain. Moonpay and Upbit Parent Dunamu […] Trump to throw spotlight on overseas crypto abuses at White House event
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2026. Oct. 21. 16:23
The president is hosting a cybercrime event that will highlight U.S. authorities' efforts to crack down on crypto scams run by foreign criminal organizations. Elon Musk’s Proposed Tesla-SpaceX Merger Would Forge a Bitcoin Powerhouse
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2026. Oct. 21. 16:20
Elon Musk has publicly endorsed a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX, a combination that would consolidate 30,221 BTC worth approximately $2.54 billion. During SpaceX’s third-quarter earnings call, Musk acknowledged serious shareholder hurdles while outlining the advantages of joining his companies. Meanwhile, another question persists: Why hasn’t Tesla resumed bitcoin payments after mining apparently cleared […] Bitcoin Price Cracks $84K as $188 Million in Crypto Shorts Get Wiped Out
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2026. Oct. 21. 15:45
Bitcoin’s price punched through $84,000 on Wednesday, catching bearish traders off guard and helping wipe out $188 million in short positions across crypto markets. More than 71,000 traders faced liquidations as the leading crypto asset climbed toward $84,700, squeezing leveraged bets against it. Bitcoin’s Rally Leaves Short Sellers Scrambling Bitcoin’s price traded near $84,376 on […] How a16z-backed DATA is rethinking its blockchain strategy after $30 million Sui deal
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2026. Oct. 21. 15:22
The startup is retiring its own blockchain and moving to Sui with a $30 million investment as it narrows its focus to AI training data. Standard Chartered Takes Full Control of Its Zodia Crypto Custody Arm
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2026. Oct. 21. 15:15
On Wednesday, Standard Chartered disclosed that it has signed definitive agreements to acquire 100% of Zodia Custody, bringing a six-year institutional crypto venture fully into its banking operations. Founded in 2020 alongside Northern Trust, Zodia evolved from a bitcoin and ether custodian into a multinational digital asset business. The acquisition reunites its regulated custody operations […] Bybit will look for big broker partnerships to take on Robinhood in the U.S.
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2026. Oct. 21. 15:09
When it comes to the U.S., Bybit will look to work with with someone like Interactive Brokers (IB), for example, said CEO Ben Zhou. Crypto Long & Short: Why real-world assets need fixed-rate loans onchain
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2026. Oct. 21. 15:00
Real-world assets already back the largest stablecoins, yet borrowing against them onchain still runs through variable-rate pools. Peter Gaffney of O2O Capital Partners explains why fixed-rate, fixed-term lending is the missing piece, and how a 5% shift in Sky and Ethena reserves could create $1.8 billion of demand for real-world assets. Solana’s Alpenglow Upgrade Goes Live, Promising 99% Faster Finality
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2026. Oct. 21. 14:38
Solana activated its long-awaited Alpenglow network upgrade on Wednesday, Oct. 21, marking one of the most significant overhauls in the blockchain’s history and promising to slash transaction finality times by roughly 99%. Solana’s Big Step Forward The upgrade, which Solana announced had gone live on its mainnet, replaces the blockchain’s existing consensus mechanism with a […] Bitwise Report Shows Ethereum Stakes Record 43.8M ETH as Yields Fall
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2026. Oct. 21. 14:05
Ethereum ended the third quarter with a record 43.8 million ETH staked, while yields declined across major proof-of-stake networks, according to Bitwise. At the same time, tokenized stocks and traditional-market trading surged on Solana, Hyperliquid and Robinhood Chain, showing where the next wave of crypto activity is emerging. Crypto Yields Fall as Tokenized Markets Move […] OCC Finalizes GENIUS Act Rules as Stablecoin Yield Faces Limits
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2026. Oct. 21. 13:15
The OCC has finalized regulations implementing the GENIUS Act, creating federal standards for stablecoin reserves, redemptions, custody, and risk management from January 2027. Stablecoin Issuers Face Clearer Federal Standards The U.S. has put a regulatory foundation under one of crypto’s fastest-growing markets. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) on Wednesday finalized its […] Bitcoin Price Eyes $84,000 as Buyers Regain Short-Term Control
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2026. Oct. 21. 12:30
Bitcoin’s price traded at $83,394 on Wednesday, Oct. 21, as buyers extended a short-term recovery from recent lows, bringing the $83,600 resistance level into focus. While 13 of 15 moving-average indicators favor bullish conditions, eight of 11 oscillators remain neutral, suggesting the recovery has yet to establish decisive momentum. The hourly and four-hour charts show […] Why centralized exchanges refuse to list legacy crypto tokens without explicit SEC immunity
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2026. Oct. 21. 12:12
Vault12 raised $17.45 million selling VGT in 2018 and says it met or dropped every promise, yet the token has never traded on a centralized exchange. Japanese visitors may be able to pay with yen stablecoins in South Korea under Shinhan-SBI pact
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2026. Oct. 21. 12:10
The collaboration will explore card-linked merchant payments for Japanese visitors in South Korea and peer-to-peer wallet transfers among broader cross-border trade remittances. Dogecoin wallet, app teams unite in push to give DOGE more everyday uses
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2026. Oct. 21. 12:00
Dogecoin Labs will combine MyDoge, DogeOS and merchant payment tools as developers try to turn coin holders into customers for applications and businesses. MEXC Cuts off Russia and Belarus Support as EU Crypto Walls Close In
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2026. Oct. 21. 11:30
MEXC is ending services for users in Russia and Belarus, a short service update confirmed on Oct. 20, citing nothing more specific than “global compliance.” Four Paragraphs but No Clear Reason The notice was posted late yesterday and states: [Affected users] will receive individual notifications outlining the applicable timelines and procedures for closing positions and […] Bitcoin risk management grows more popular as the 'just bet on price' era fades
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2026. Oct. 21. 11:15
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 21, 2026 OCC's final rule to start fresh in weighing stablecoin rewards against GENIUS Act ban
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2026. Oct. 21. 11:00
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is the first of several federal agencies to finish writing regulations under the act. Crypto rises with Asian tech stocks, zcash extends gain after setting upgrade date
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2026. Oct. 21. 10:34
Bitcoin rose to a one-week high as Asian tech stocks rebounded and SpaceX and Tesla formed committees to explore a merger. Live updates: Bitcoin clings to $82,500 as SpaceX results lift stock futures
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2026. Oct. 21. 10:30
SpaceX’s blowout quarter revived the AI trade, but oil topped $110 again. XS.com warns that losing $82,500 opens a path toward $70,000. Live updates: Bitcoin rises above $83,000 as SpaceX results, possible Tesla merger, lift markets
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2026. Oct. 21. 10:30
South Korea data center player Elice surged 30% after plunging about the same amount following its IPO one day earlier. Live updates: Bitcoin rises to $84,000 as SpaceX leads markets higher
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2026. Oct. 21. 10:30
South Korea data center player Elice surged 30% after plunging about the same amount following its IPO one day earlier. Live updates: Bitcoin rises to $84,000, but rally cut short by Middle East worry
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2026. Oct. 21. 10:30
South Korea data center player Elice surged 30% after plunging about the same amount following its IPO one day earlier. Live updates: Bitcoin holds above $84,000 as Middle East worries resurface
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2026. Oct. 21. 10:30
South Korea data center player Elice surged 30% after plunging about the same amount following its IPO one day earlier. Bitcoin ETFs Add $550M in 2 Days as Ether Outflows Persist
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2026. Oct. 21. 10:30
U.S. bitcoin ETFs attracted another $23.16 million on Tuesday, keeping the week firmly positive after Monday’s $526.60 million surge. Ether remained under pressure, while solana extended its losing streak to 12 sessions. Bitcoin ETFs Stay Green After Monday’s $527M Surge Monday’s flood of bitcoin money became a trickle on Tuesday. The important part was that […] Ether Worth $390 Million Locked up by Tom Lee’s Bitmine
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2026. Oct. 21. 09:30
Bitmine staked another 159,728 ETH worth about $390.6 million, lifting the share of its treasury put to work to 86.5%. One Transaction, Nine Figures Onchain analysts reported on Oct. 21 that Tom Lee’s Bitmine had staked another 159,728 ETH, worth about $390.6 million, taking the company’s staked position to 5.23 million ETH, valued near $12.78 […] SpaceX and Tesla explore merger that would unite more than 30,000 bitcoin
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2026. Oct. 21. 09:23
Independent committees are assessing a potential tie-up, while strong SpaceX earnings lift shares ahead of Tesla’s results. Monero futures are again heating with leverage, raising volatility risks
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2026. Oct. 21. 08:57
Open interest has topped $300 million and price is back above $600. A similar setup was seen before January's crash. Tether leads $15 million funding round for AI-focused payment startup Mural
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2026. Oct. 21. 08:47
The Series A round, which included participation from North Island Ventures and existing investors, brings New York-based Mural's total funding to $28 million. Bitcoin Worth $90 Million Pulled From Wintermute by a Mystery Whale
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2026. Oct. 21. 08:30
Three brand-new wallets received 1,090 BTC worth about $90.38 million from market maker Wintermute, the second near-identical haul in a week. The Blockchain Trail, Examined Onchain sleuths spotted the move early today morning, reporting that whales had been “continuing to accumulate” after three newly created wallets received 1,090 BTC from Wintermute. The first wallet holds […] Zcash developers confirm November date for upgrade that triples payment speed
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2026. Oct. 21. 08:10
The NU7 upgrade will cut the time between Zcash blocks to 25 seconds from 75 seconds. The chosen block height still has to be merged into the spec and shipped in node software. Just 0.7 Bitcoin Now Makes You a Billionaire in Indonesia
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2026. Oct. 21. 07:30
With the rupiah pinned near 18,000 per dollar, 0.7 BTC now converts to more than 1 billion rupiah. The Math Crypto commentator Ash Crypto took to X and revealed that just 0.7 BTC is worth more than a billion IDR, with the dollar-rupiah rate currently sitting around 17,995. This puts 0.7 BTC at roughly IDR […] A Lab Robot Found Four New Asymmetric Reactions in 30 Days, but Humans Set the Rules
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2026. Oct. 21. 06:38
In 30 days, an autonomous lab platform at the Polish Academy of Sciences identified four previously unknown enantioselective chemical reactions. The system used reinforcement learning to analyze results and choose what to try next, while researchers set the search space and confirmed the products, describing the work in Nature Communications on October 13, 2026. In […] After 80 Years of Smooth-Wing Dogma, Micro-Roughness Cut Drag 43%
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2026. Oct. 21. 05:35
A Distributed Micro-Roughness surface reduced aerodynamic drag by up to 43.6% in experiments run by a Japanese team using a magnetic levitation wind tunnel at the University of Tohoku. The microscopic, canyon-like texture is designed to suppress Tollmien-Schlichting wave growth, but the approach still needs full-scale validation and a maintenance plan to keep the surface […] Ripple brings Wall Street into 24/7 stock bets, but HSBC warns markets are still thin
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2026. Oct. 21. 05:25
Institutions can trade through Ripple Prime and post RLUSD as collateral. Finding enough buyers and sellers for large positions could prove harder. Solana’s Alpenglow, its biggest network overhaul since 2020, goes live Wednesday
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2026. Oct. 21. 04:35
Alpenglow will replace the voting system Solana has used since 2020, targeting roughly 150-millisecond finality after months of testing that included a failed migration and rollback. Microsoft and McDonald’s Push Back Against OKX-ICE Tokenized Stocks
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2026. Oct. 21. 04:35
McDonald’s, Microsoft, Alphabet and Goldman Sachs are pushing back against Wall Street’s latest blockchain experiment, formally objecting to having their shares traded on OKX-ICE’s proposed tokenized stock platform. The resistance comes as Andrew Cuomo champions the venture’s round-the-clock trading ambitions. Corporate Heavyweights Challenge OKX-ICE’s Tokenization Plans Some of corporate America’s biggest names aren’t quite ready […] A company that vouches for websites had secret keys so weak that 8 of them were cracked
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2026. Oct. 21. 04:11
Eight secret keys at eMudhra, an Indian firm that vouches for websites, were compromised. Browsers and software makers are rushing out fixes. Bitcoin hovers around $83,000 as AI earnings revive tech, ZEC jumps 11%
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2026. Oct. 21. 04:07
Strong results from SpaceX and Super Micro sent Asian chip stocks surging, and ZEC led crypto higher after developers set a date for its next network upgrade. Stablecoins After the GENIUS Act, Part 1: What Businesses Need to Do Now
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2026. Oct. 21. 02:30
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The op-ed below was written by Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law and is Part 1 of “Stablecoins After the GENIUS Act: A Practical Legal Guide for Businesses.” The GENIUS […] Project Eleven and Relm Explore Quantum Risks in Crypto Insurance
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2026. Oct. 21. 01:30
Project Eleven has partnered with Bermuda-based Relm Insurance to explore incorporating post-quantum security controls into digital asset insurance underwriting. Assessing Post-Quantum Risk Models Post-quantum security firm Project Eleven announced a development partnership on Tuesday with Relm Insurance to explore how quantum computing threats can be evaluated within digital asset insurance underwriting. The collaboration centers on […] Musk’s SpaceX Earnings Rocket Higher as Bitcoin Stash Holds Firm
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2026. Oct. 21. 00:30
SpaceX delivered a blockbuster third quarter, generating $14.6 billion in revenue, $4.4 billion in net income, and $8.8 billion in adjusted EBITDA. Behind those extraordinary earnings, Elon Musk’s company reported $1.573 billion in digital assets, consistent with its previously disclosed bitcoin holdings of 18,712 BTC. Artificial intelligence (AI) now leads the company’s revenue machine, while […] Crypto Thieves Hijack Ngrave Alerts and Walk Away With $2.56M
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2026. Oct. 20. 23:30
A fake security warning flashed across crypto wallets, sending users scrambling to protect their funds. Instead, the alert delivered them straight to thieves who drained roughly $2.56 million, exploiting a trusted notification system without ever cracking the hardware itself. A Fake Security Alert With a $2.56 Million Price Tag Belgian hardware-wallet maker Ngrave, commonly known […] Quantum-Safe Blockchain Design Could Cut Fees and Network Bloat
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2026. Oct. 20. 22:05
Upgrading blockchains to post-quantum cryptography typically causes severe network congestion, high gas fees, and state bloat due to massive signature and zero-knowledge proof sizes. Compact Shielded client-side validation (CSV) solves this problem by removing signatures from the blockchain and shifting data storage and verification to end-user devices. Eliminating Signatures: The 96-Byte On-Chain Footprint For years, […] U.S. CFTC sets agenda for AI forum, exploring trading and agentic finance
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2026. Oct. 20. 21:12
A Commodity Futures Trading Commission task force is scheduled for October 28 to talk about how the latest "super intelligence" technology may impact markets. UK Banks Flooded With Crypto User Complaints, Led by Lloyds and Barclays
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2026. Oct. 20. 21:05
Evidence of banks restricting services for crypto asset users keeps piling up on both sides of the Atlantic. A new report highlights the difficulties U.K. customers have faced with specific banks. Earlier this year, Stand With Crypto in the UK (SWC), a British crypto asset lobby group, gave bitcoin and other cryptocurrency users a tool […] Esports Firm Ninjas in Pyjamas Boosts Bitcoin Mining Operation With Added Rigs
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2026. Oct. 20. 20:05
NIP Group, the publicly traded parent company of esports powerhouse Ninjas in Pyjamas, is expanding its bitcoin mining operation through another major hardware acquisition, bringing its planned computing capacity to nearly 14 exahash per second (EH/s) as it accelerates its transformation into a digital infrastructure company. Ninjas in Bitcoin Mining The Abu Dhabi-based company announced […] Mastercard Begins Rolling Out AI Agent Payments Service With Coinbase, Base
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2026. Oct. 20. 19:20
Mastercard is beginning to open up a system that allows AI agents to autonomously purchase digital services using blockchain technology and stablecoins, marking another step toward a future in which software can conduct financial transactions without direct human involvement. Mastercard Opens Up Agentic Payments The payments giant announced Tuesday that it completed end-to-end pilots of […] Sleeping Bitcoin Giant Moves 500 BTC Worth $41M After 10 Years of Silence
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2026. Oct. 20. 18:35
On Tuesday, as bitcoin’s price cruised comfortably above $82,000, a long-dormant wallet established on Jan. 1, 2016, stirred from its decade-long slumber, transferring 500 BTC for the first time in more than 10 years. The haul joins other recently moved coins that had long sat untouched, bringing the month’s tally to 1,745.615 BTC worth more […] OKX-ICE co-chair Andrew Cuomo calls corporate objections a ‘natural response’ to tokenized stock plans
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2026. Oct. 20. 18:26
The former NY governor, who co-chairs the joint venture between the crypto exchange and Intercontinental Exchange, said companies were expected to take a wait-and-see approach. Blockchain.com Brings $5 Crypto Options With a 7-Day Catch
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2026. Oct. 20. 18:05
Blockchain.com launched cryptocurrency options trading on Tuesday, allowing eligible users to wager on price movements across seven digital assets with premiums starting at just $5. The simplified contracts expire within one week and cap losses at the upfront cost. There’s a catch: traders cannot exit early, even when markets move sharply against their positions. Blockchain.com […] Sophon Set to Pull Plug on Layer 2 Network After $70M Funding Push
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2026. Oct. 20. 17:30
Sophon Chain is officially winding down its standalone Ethereum Layer 2 network, with the final mainnet shutdown scheduled for Nov. 30. Any assets left onchain past Nov. 25 risk becoming permanently inaccessible. Urgent Action Required for Asset Holders Sophon Chain has officially set the final timeline for winding down its Layer 2 blockchain network in […] The Coinbase allegations expose Bitcoin's corporate governance gap
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2026. Oct. 20. 17:02
Corporate adoption of bitcoin will stall as long as companies can't show who controls the money, who approves its movement, or whether it's still there, argues Onramp CEO Michael Tanguma. Bitcoin Price Hits $83K as Shorts Suffer $45M in Wipeouts
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2026. Oct. 20. 16:52
Bitcoin briefly surged past $83,000 on Oct. 20, hitting a daily peak of $83,335 and pushing its market capitalization near $1.67 trillion despite volatile intraday swings between $81,200 and $82,000. Volatile Intraday Bitcoin Swings In a repeat of the price action seen Monday, bitcoin briefly surged past the $83,000 mark on Oct. 20 as […] Coinbase Taps Thunes to Link Stablecoins to Billions of Accounts
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2026. Oct. 20. 16:25
Coinbase is partnering with Thunes to connect stablecoin transfers with payouts to billions of bank accounts and mobile wallets. The agreement would expand access to local payment systems, including in regions with limited banking infrastructure. Coinbase Targets Billions of Bank Accounts and Mobile Wallets Businesses and consumers could gain broader access to cross-border payouts through […] Bitget Agrees to Buy Licensed Thai Exchange Weeks After $388M Hack
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2026. Oct. 20. 15:55
Bitget plans to acquire a licensed Thai crypto exchange, creating a potential route to locally operated trading services. The proposed transaction would support its Southeast Asian expansion, subject to regulatory approval and other closing conditions. Planned Acquisition Targets Licensed Thai Operations Thai users could gain access to a locally operated Bitget trading platform under an […] Andrew Cuomo Revisits His 2011 Crypto Roots as OKX Rolls Out $500K Shield
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2026. Oct. 20. 15:26
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he saw cryptocurrency’s potential back in 2011. Fifteen years later, he’s helping OKX bring Wall Street onchain, defending tokenized stocks against corporate resistance, and urging Congress to rescue stalled crypto legislation. Cuomo Says Crypto’s Future Is Wall Street as OKX Unveils $500K Protection Plan Former New York Gov. […] Bitcoin Firm Strive Launches SATS Stock With 15% Dividend After Raising $630M
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2026. Oct. 20. 14:48
Strive has rolled out a new preferred stock paying 15% annual dividends, backed by a bitcoin treasury worth roughly $3 billion. The company raised $630 million by selling the shares at a discount, giving investors a potential yield approaching 17%. Strive Raises $630 Million With New SATS Preferred Stock The Dallas-based bitcoin treasury company closed […] BlackRock seeks to shield bitcoin investors from losses after rival fund weathers 50% crash
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2026. Oct. 20. 14:28
BlackRock's proposed fund follows similar products from Calamos that helped investors avoid steep losses during bitcoin's selloff. Circle Makes $1.4B in Revenue but Keeps Just 7% as Profit
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2026. Oct. 20. 13:55
Circle generated about $1.4 billion in revenue during the first half of 2026, but retained only about 7 cents of net profit for every dollar earned after partner payments and infrastructure spending. Circle Sends 59% of Revenue to USDC Partners and Costs Circle is putting numbers behind the economics of running one of crypto’s largest […] Kazakhstan court bars Coinbase, five others from unlicensed crypto services in Astana International Financial Centre
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2026. Oct. 20. 13:35
The court injunctions apply strictly to users within the AIFC and do not extend across the rest of Kazakhstan. Switzerland’s First Retail Bitcoin ETF Gets Regulatory Green Light
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2026. Oct. 20. 13:15
Switzerland has approved its first retail spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), opening a regulated investment vehicle previously unavailable to ordinary investors under Swiss fund law. Announced on Tuesday, the decision includes an exemption from standard diversification requirements, allowing a public fund to concentrate directly on bitcoin. Regulators are simultaneously demanding stronger custody safeguards, investor disclosures, […] Microsoft, Alphabet and Goldman Sachs join objections to OKX-ICE tokenized stock trading
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2026. Oct. 20. 12:40
Seven more issuers have opted out of being listed on the planned tokenized stock venue under the SEC's framework, bringing its disclosed objection count to 16. Bitcoin Price Clings to $81K as Sellers Circle Critical Support
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2026. Oct. 20. 12:30
Bitcoin’s price is caught in an increasingly uncomfortable position, trading near $81,392 on Tuesday, Oct. 20, as short-term selling pressure clashes with a longer-term technical structure that has yet to surrender its bullish foundations. With the cryptocurrency slipping toward the bottom of its $81,155 to $82,667 intraday range, technical indicators favoring sellers and Bitfire Research […] Tom Lee Says VCs Regret Missing Bitcoin’s 80x Rise Over 10 Years
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2026. Oct. 20. 11:30
Fundstrat’s Tom Lee says venture investors he has known for a decade now regret not simply holding bitcoin, which rose from below $1,000 to around $80,000 over that span. Crypto VCs Question Startup Bets After Bitcoin’s 80x Decade Tom Lee is making a blunt case for simplicity in crypto investing. Speaking at TOKEN2049, the Fundstrat […] France's parliament approves vote to hit stablecoin trades with 31% capital gains tax
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2026. Oct. 20. 11:25
Amendment I-3898 removes tax deferral for MiCA-compliant stablecoins starting January 2027. Equity weakness could damp demand for bitcoin after biggest ETF inflows in a month
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2026. Oct. 20. 11:14
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 20, 2026 JPMorgan sees 10% annual bitcoin returns, topping stocks, bonds and gold over next decade
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2026. Oct. 20. 11:10
The report marks the first time JPMorgan has put a range on bitcoin returns in its research, though the bank remains cautious about BTC's role in portfolios. Arrington’s XRP Fund Holds a $514M Evernorth Stake Ripple Can Steer
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2026. Oct. 20. 10:59
Arrington XRP Capital Fund disclosed a 19.9% voting stake in Nasdaq-listed Evernorth late Monday, and the same filing shows Rippleworks can direct how 30.2 million of the fund’s shares are voted. A Closer Look at the Filing A Form 3 is the initial ownership statement insiders and 10% holders file with the Securities and Exchange […] Blackrock Posts Biggest 2026 Inflow as Bitcoin ETFs Add $527M
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2026. Oct. 20. 10:30
U.S. bitcoin ETFs opened the week with $526.60 million in net inflows, reversing more than twice the amount lost during all of last week. Ether and solana remained under pressure, while NEAR continued to attract capital against the broader crypto trend. Institutional sentiment toward bitcoin changed dramatically on Monday, and almost all of the shift […] Bitcoin drops to $81,400 as Asian chip stocks tumble, options traders seek downside protection
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2026. Oct. 20. 10:22
Bitcoin slipped 0.5% to around $81,400 even after the biggest daily spot ETF inflow in nearly a month as South Korea's Kospi index fell 3.7% on AI worries. Live updates: Market jitters persist as the AI selloff deepens
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2026. Oct. 20. 10:14
South Korea’s KOSPI fell almost 4%, accompanied by one of the weakest IPO debuts in the country’s history, with data centre company Elice tumbling around 30%. Live updates: Market nervousness persists as the AI selloff deepens
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2026. Oct. 20. 10:14
South Korea’s KOSPI fell almost 4%, accompanied by one of the weakest IPO debuts in the country’s history, with data center company Elice tumbling around 30%. Live updates: Bitcoin reclaims $83,000 as stocks turn higher
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2026. Oct. 20. 10:14
After continued overnight shakiness, U.S. stocks quickly rose as oil tumbled on a report of progress toward ending the war in Iran. Live updates: Bitcoin cuts losses as stocks edge higher
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2026. Oct. 20. 10:14
Oil quickly plunged, but then reversed higher, on conflicting reports about the state of the war in Iran. XRP Whale That Stacked Above $2 Just Moved 82 Million Tokens
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2026. Oct. 20. 09:59
An XRP wallet that took in nearly 300 million XRP while the token traded around $2 sent 82.3 million XRP, worth about $106.6 million, to a brand-new address earlier today. Following the Wallet Whale Alert first flagged the move as a transfer between two unknown wallets; however, the XRP Ledger’s public history tells a longer […] South Korean IPO slump adds to AI market jitters as Brent crude tops $111
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2026. Oct. 20. 09:32
Elice’s debut slump added to concerns over AI infrastructure valuations, while rising oil prices compounded market uncertainty. Justin Sun Sours on Bitcoin and Arthur Hayes Isn’t Buying His Argument
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2026. Oct. 20. 09:30
Tron founder Justin Sun says AI and quantum computing have made him more bearish on bitcoin than before, while Bitmex co-founder Arthur Hayes says nobody should sell over the quantum threat. Sun’s Bear Case Sun made his case in an interview last week, arguing that advances in artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and quantum computing have […] XRP Finally Got Its Own X Account and 111K People Showed up Overnight
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2026. Oct. 20. 08:30
XRP’s official X account, run by Ripple and the XRPL Foundation, passed 111,000 followers within about 13 hours of its first post, and its debut ad has already drawn more 3.7 million views. The Launch and the Subsequent Days The @XRP handle was created on Oct. 15 but sat silent for four days. At 16:08 […] Bitcoin ETFs just saw their biggest day in a month thanks entirely to BlackRock
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2026. Oct. 20. 08:24
Fidelity's FBTC and Grayscale's GBTC saw outflows of $83.6 million and $54.9 million, respectively. Bitcoin Beats Every Stock and Bond per JPMorgan’s 10-Year Forecast
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2026. Oct. 20. 07:30
J.P. Morgan Asset Management put a return range on bitcoin for the first time in its 2027 Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions (LTCMA), and its 10% annual estimate tops every stock, bond and gold forecast in the table. What Did JPMorgan Analysts Say on Record The LTCMA is J.P. Morgan Asset Management’s yearly 10-15 year return […] The Subtext in Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s Take on Gen Alpha Math Skills
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2026. Oct. 20. 06:30
“Kids don’t need to memorize their multiplication tables,” Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang argued in a podcast conversation with Ezra Klein, framing Generation Alpha’s AI dependence as a feature, not a bug. Huang says offloading routine computation to AI should free people for systemic thinking, creativity, and critical analysis, even as neuroscientists and educators warn that […] Electric Motors Consumed 53% of Global Electricity in 2023, IEA Data Shows
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2026. Oct. 20. 05:30
Electric motors drew 13,462 TWh of electricity in 2023, with motor-driven loads accounting for 72% of power use in industry and 87% in agriculture. Many still run at constant speed even when demand fluctuates, and researchers say demand-based speed control could cut motor electricity use by as much as 25%, trimming global consumption by about […] Multicoin Shuns AI Push, Keeps HYPE as Its Largest Crypto Bet
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2026. Oct. 20. 04:30
Multicoin Capital is refusing to follow rival crypto venture firms into standalone AI investments, arguing its competitive advantage remains in digital assets. The $2.7 billion firm is also keeping Hyperliquid’s HYPE token as the largest position in its hedge fund. $2.7B Multicoin Refuses AI Pivot as Crypto Rivals Diversify Multicoin Capital is making a contrarian […] Metaplanet Turns an Esports Veteran Into a Bitcoin Treasury Giant
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2026. Oct. 20. 03:30
Super League shareholders just cleared the way for a gaming company to become a bitcoin treasury heavyweight, courtesy of 2,100 BTC from Japan’s Metaplanet. The deal brings together two unlikely corporate survivors, one born in esports, the other in hotels. Super League Approves Metaplanet’s 2,100 Bitcoin Investment Super League Enterprise (Nasdaq: SLE) announced Monday that […] Elon Musk Says 2 Products Will Account for Most of Tesla’s Value
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2026. Oct. 20. 02:45
Elon Musk expects Tesla’s Optimus robot and Cybercab to generate most of the company’s future value. His prediction places artificial intelligence and autonomous transportation at the center of Tesla’s long-term strategy. Musk Names Optimus and Cybercab as Tesla’s Biggest Value Drivers Tesla’s (Nasdaq: TSLA) future valuation will depend primarily on humanoid robots and autonomous vehicles […] Robert Kiyosaki Says He Lost Everything—and It Was a Good Thing
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2026. Oct. 20. 02:05
Robert Kiyosaki says losing everything was beneficial when mistakes became lessons instead of lasting bitterness. His account of repeated setbacks highlights how sudden riches can disappear through ego or misplaced trust. Why Kiyosaki Viewed Losing Everything as Beneficial Losing everything offered an opportunity to develop better financial judgment, Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor […] Blackrock Files for Bitcoin ETF Designed to Limit Investor Losses
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2026. Oct. 20. 01:25
Blackrock is seeking to launch a bitcoin ETF designed to cushion market losses while limiting potential gains. The proposed fund would use options and fixed-income investments instead of holding bitcoin directly. Blackrock Proposes Bitcoin ETF With Built-In Downside Protection Bitcoin investors could gain access to a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to reduce exposure to […] UK Men Get Prison Time for Violent Home Invasion Targeting Crypto Holder
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2026. Oct. 20. 00:40
Bristol Crown Court sentenced three men to prison for a botched cryptocurrency robbery attempt that left the victim with severe injuries. Failed Crypto Heist Turns Violent Bristol Crown Court on Oct. 15 sentenced three men to prison terms ranging from five to six years for an aggravated burglary after they forced their way into […] Zcash Proposes New Privacy Layer to Guard Swaps From Quantum Risks
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2026. Oct. 19. 23:45
Zakura has proposed a new privacy safeguard for zcash swaps routed through Near Intents, designed to stop future quantum computers from linking one exposed refund address to a user’s wider transaction history. Zakura Proposes One-Key-Per-Swap Privacy for Zcash Quantum computers are not cracking Zcash today. Yet, Zcash developer Zakura is already designing around the possibility […] Missouri Hits Polymarket and Kalshi With Cease-and-Desist Orders
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2026. Oct. 19. 22:50
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway stressed that prediction markets could not label sports bets as event contracts to skirt law compliance. The state sent letters to Polymarket, Kalshi, Crypto.com, Novig, Underdog, and Robinhood calling on them to stop offering these products to Missourians or face enforcement actions. Missouri Sends Cease-and-Desist Letters to Prediction Market Platforms […] Smashed Quantum Computing Record Raises Stakes for Bitcoin Security
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2026. Oct. 19. 21:55
Quantum computing firm Quantinuum has announced a major breakthrough in error correction, achieving a record 99.9995% logical fidelity that it says strengthens its path toward a commercially viable, fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2029. The advance comes amid mounting concerns that increasingly powerful quantum machines could eventually undermine the cryptography protecting bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Quantum […] JPMorgan Brings JPM Coin to Ethereum as Wall Street Embrace Expands
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2026. Oct. 19. 21:05
JPMorgan Chase is expanding its JPM Coin deposit token to Ethereum, bringing blockchain-based dollar payments to the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency network as traditional financial institutions increasingly embrace public blockchain infrastructure. JPMorgan Expands to Ethereum Mainnet The largest U.S. bank announced Monday that JPM Coin, which represents U.S. dollar deposits held at JPMorgan, will become available […] Tether: Senator's investigation misses positive work that's led to lower Iran volumes
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2026. Oct. 19. 20:21
The stablecoin issuer's CEO, Paolo Ardoino, has been defending against accusations that the firm's stablecoins have fueled financial activity in Iran. Visa and Mesh Seek to End the Separate Crypto Card Requirement
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2026. Oct. 19. 20:15
Mesh and Visa are joining forces to let consumers spend cryptocurrency and stablecoins at more than 175 million merchant locations without obtaining a separate crypto card or manually converting their holdings into cash. Announced Monday, the partnership connects digital wallets to Visa’s global payments network, although the companies have yet to disclose participating platforms or […] Mastercard Unveils Stablecoin Security to Police Digital Payments
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2026. Oct. 19. 19:40
Mastercard is extending its reach into stablecoin payments with a new security system designed to spot fraud, scams, and sanctions risks before funds reach the blockchain. Announced Oct. 19, 2026, Stablecoin Security combines traditional payment intelligence with blockchain analytics. Borderless.xyz and Keyrails are the initial partners, with a North American launch preceding broader commercial availability […] BTCC Exchange Wraps TOKEN2049 Singapore, Bringing its Zero-Barrier Theme From Platform to Show Floor
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2026. Oct. 19. 19:08
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, October 19, 2026 – BTCC, the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange, has wrapped its participation in TOKEN2049 Singapore as a platinum sponsor. Over two days at Marina Bay Sands, traders, influencers and partners visited the BTCC booth and met the team. Centered on a giant receipt installation that highlighted the exchange’s zero-fee […] Another Crypto Treasury Waves the White Flag as SkyAI Liquidates Its SOL
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2026. Oct. 19. 19:05
On Monday, Melville, New York-based SkyAI, a publicly traded U.S. fintech and digital asset treasury firm, announced its complete exit from solana (SOL) and unveiled an ambitious share buyback initiative that could return as much as $201.3 million to investors. This announcement, and others before it, have bolstered SkyAI shares a great deal. SkyAI Cashes […] Mt Gox Repayments Delayed Again as Bitcoin Billions Sit Idle
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2026. Oct. 19. 18:32
Mt Gox creditors just lost another year to a repayment process that has dragged on since the exchange collapsed in 2014. The latest extension pushes the deadline into October 2027, leaving billions in bitcoin and some creditors still waiting for their funds. Japanese Court Grants Mt Gox a Fourth Extension On Oct. 16, 2026, rehabilitation […] Bitmine Boosts Ether Holdings as Tom Lee Blames AI Fears for Crypto Dip
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2026. Oct. 19. 17:55
Bitmine Immersion Technologies has added another 12,535 ether to its corporate treasury, extending its uninterrupted weekly buying streak as the company approaches its ambitious goal of controlling 5% of Ethereum’s total supply. Bitmine Inches Closer to 5% ETH Supply Target Bitmine, chaired by Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee, announced Monday that it now holds 6,041,481 ETH, […] Bitcoin Rally Stalls at $83K as ETF Outflows Raise Concerns
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2026. Oct. 19. 17:23
Bitcoin rebounded over $2,000 on Monday from a Sunday low of $80,595 to peak above $83,000, dispelling fears of a “Black Monday” market crash. However, the rally lost momentum at $83,000 resistance, settling under $82,000 with a $1.64 trillion market cap. Bitcoin Bounces Above $83K as ‘Black Monday’ Fears Fade Bitcoin staged a recovery […] U.S. CFTC rebuffs CME legal stance in consequential fight over perpetual futures
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2026. Oct. 19. 16:47
The future of perps in the U.S. may be at stake as the CFTC argues that CME hasn't shown the new policy is hurting it after the agency OK'd its first bitcoin perp. Strive Buys 1,223 Bitcoin While Preparing a $630 Million Cash Raise
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2026. Oct. 19. 16:30
Strive has added another 1,223 BTC to its corporate treasury, spending approximately $100 million between Oct. 14 and 16 at an average price of $81,734 per bitcoin. The acquisition brings the Nasdaq-listed company’s holdings to 36,818 BTC, worth roughly $3 billion. Meanwhile, Strive is preparing to collect proceeds from a $630 million preferred-stock offering, potentially […] Elon Musk Pledges $10.5B in SpaceX Shares to American Children
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2026. Oct. 19. 15:58
Musk posted on social media that he would give one of his SpaceX shares to every kid in America next year, and that this offering would be “the first of many”—without offering more details on how this massive wealth transfer would work. Musk Pledges Over $10 Billion Worth of SpaceX Shares Elon Musk, the richest […] MrBeast’s New Banking App Step Shows No Signs of Crypto
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2026. Oct. 19. 15:17
Nine months after ether treasury giant Bitmine invested $200 million in top YouTuber MrBeast’s company, Beast Industries, MrBeast is promoting Step, his “brand new banking app,” in his videos. However, despite earlier hopes and speculation, the app has not returned to crypto. In an Oct. 17 video about a couple trying to lose weight to […] Zerohash rolls out a new tool to move crypto without copying wallet addresses
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2026. Oct. 19. 14:58
The launch comes as Zerohash bids for a federal trust charter. Crypto ETFs Lose $593M in a Week as Bitcoin, Ether Selling Persists
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2026. Oct. 19. 14:27
U.S. crypto ETFs remained under pressure in the week through Oct. 16, with bitcoin funds losing about $229 million and ether ETFs shedding $320 million. The pace of withdrawals eased from the previous week, yet selling spread across all major ETFs as investors continued to reduce risk. Crypto ETF Outflows Drop 52% but All Major […] MARA Ships $83 Million in Bitcoin to Exchanges as Its Stock Sinks 45%
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2026. Oct. 19. 13:05
Wallets tied to MARA Holdings, one of the largest public bitcoin miners, have moved 1,000 BTC worth about $82.8 million to crypto exchanges in five days, while MARA’s shares have nearly halved in a month. Following the Coins Onchain trackers flagged the transfers early Monday, writing that MARA “appears to be selling” after wallets linked […] Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson is building a new programming language for the network
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2026. Oct. 19. 12:16
Hoskinson said on X the language will bundle transaction requests with cryptographic proofs. He hasn’t shared a name, specs or a release date. Strategy Holds 848,517 BTC After Latest $22M Bitcoin Purchase
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2026. Oct. 19. 12:08
Strategy founder Michael Saylor has added another 267 bitcoin to the company’s enormous treasury, bringing its holdings to 848,517 BTC. The $22.1 million acquisition comes alongside a $193.1 million repurchase of preferred shares and an expansion of Strategy’s digital credit securities repurchase program to $3 billion, revealing a company simultaneously accumulating bitcoin and reshaping its […] Kucoin Rolls out AI System That Can Suspend Advice When Markets Crash
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2026. Oct. 19. 11:30
Kucoin recently unveiled an artificial intelligence assistant incorporating strict context isolation and risk controls to prevent prompt-injection attacks and market volatility risks. Addressing Security and Market Risks in Crypto AI As cryptocurrency exchanges scramble to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) across their trading ecosystems, the industry faces an escalating wave of novel security vulnerabilities and operational […] Strategy on verge of golden cross, just weeks after bitcoin flashed same bullish signal
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2026. Oct. 19. 11:15
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 19, 2026 Strategy's price chart is about to flash a major bullish signal weeks after bitcoin did
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2026. Oct. 19. 11:15
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 19, 2026 Live updates: Bitcoin tags $83,000 and slips back as chip stocks lead a rebound
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2026. Oct. 19. 11:05
Tech futures bounced after last week’s 5.5% rout, and bitcoin followed them up before sellers knocked it back. Earnings this week put the AI trade to the test again. Live updates: Bitcoin edges higher as U.S. stocks rebound early Monday
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2026. Oct. 19. 11:05
Tech futures bounced after last week’s 5.5% rout; earnings this week put the AI trade to the test again. Live updates: Bitcoin holds near $82,000 as Nasdaq rebounds more than 1%
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2026. Oct. 19. 11:05
Bitcoin treasury company Strive continued to add large numbers of BTC to its balance sheet, while far larger peer Strategy acquired only a small amount. Hyperliquid Whale Down $9 Million This Week Flips to a 20x Tesla Bet
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2026. Oct. 19. 10:30
The Hyperliquid trader behind a $98 million bitcoin long has dumped the position at a loss and moved into $46 million of leveraged Tesla and chip-stock bets, two days before Tesla reports earnings. The Nitty Gritty of the Matter Bitcoin.com News first covered this wallet on Sunday, when it held a 40x bitcoin long worth […] Bitcoin extends bounce above $82,000 as stocks rebound, DeFi tokens lead altcoin gains
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2026. Oct. 19. 10:26
Bitcoin rose 0.8% to around $82,700 as China’s GDP beat estimates and Nasdaq futures rebounded, while the CoinDesk 80 gained 1.3% and DeFi led gains. JPMorgan's JPM Coin, representing dollar deposits, is coming to Ethereum: Bloomberg
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2026. Oct. 19. 10:03
JPMorgan's dollar deposit token is heading to Ethereum as the lender looks to offer it to wider selection of institutional clients. JPMorgan brings JPM Coin, representing dollar deposits, to Ethereum
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2026. Oct. 19. 10:03
JPMorgan's dollar deposit token is heading to Ethereum as the lender looks to offer it to wider selection of institutional clients. Crypto vault deposits top $10 billion as lending risks draw regulatory scrutiny
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2026. Oct. 19. 09:32
Curator-managed lending strategies are attracting institutional capital, while exposing depositors to collateral, liquidity and smart-contract risks. Viral French Shopkeeper Turned Into a Million-Dollar Meme Coin Overnight
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2026. Oct. 19. 09:30
A photo of a man standing guard in his smashed-up store during France’s riots turned into PIERRE, a Solana meme coin that ran 155x in about nine hours on Sunday. The Photo The image is hard to forget, i.e. a long-haired man in a black T-shirt stands in the doorway of a gutted video game […] Bitcoin mining offshoot Nscale loses Microsoft AI deal as power delay stretches into 2030s
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2026. Oct. 19. 09:15
The Nvidia-backed company planned to deliver 23,000 AI chips in Britain next year, but its grid connection may not be ready until the 2030s. CME’s bitcoin cash, uniswap futures, global PMIs: Crypto Week Ahead
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2026. Oct. 19. 09:12
Your look at what's coming in the week starting Oct. 19. World and Zoom Team up to Tackle Deepfake Impersonation
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2026. Oct. 19. 08:30
World co-founder Alex Blania has announced the company’s first industry-specific product suite designed to prevent AI-driven impersonation and deepfake fraud across financial institutions. Rising Threats of Synthetic Media World co-founder Alex Blania has unveiled a suite of identity verification technologies designed to combat deepfake fraud and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven impersonation across financial institutions. The announcement […] Tron Quietly Outearns Ethereum, Base, Solana and Six More Chains
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2026. Oct. 19. 07:30
Tron pulled in $23.41 million in revenue over the past 30 days, more than Ethereum, Solana, Base and six other networks earned together. The Scoreboard Onchain analytics account Lookonchain flagged the ranking earlier today, noting that Tron currently sits at No. 1 among all chains on 24-hour, 7-day and 30-day revenue. The underlying Defillama revenue […] Warren Buffett’s Son Didn’t Know His Dad Was a Billionaire Until He Was in His 20s
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2026. Oct. 19. 06:30
Peter Buffett says he didn’t realize Warren Buffett was a billionaire until he was in his 20s, after spotting his father’s name on a Forbes list of the world’s richest people. The episode, which he recalled in a 2013 interview, fits with the family’s famously modest Omaha upbringing, including public school and life in a […] Bitcoin whale moves $34 million in BTC it got in 2013 when coins traded at $131
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2026. Oct. 19. 06:23
A bitcoin wallet dormant since 2013 moved 411 BTC, now worth about $34 million. It is one of several long-dormant wallets to wake up recently. Seoul Court Acquits ‘Jonber Kim’ in Massive $253M Crypto Scam
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2026. Oct. 19. 05:30
Park, a 45-year-old Korean influencer known as “Jonber Kim,” was acquitted after prosecutors sought 20 years in prison for allegedly being the leader of a scam coin manipulation scheme. The prosecutors failed to link Park’s deceptive actions to the token buyers’ misperceptions. ‘Coin King Jonber Kim’ Acquitted in Massive Crypto Fraud Case A Seoul court […] Zcash developers plan a fix to keep ZEC swaps private from future quantum computers
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2026. Oct. 19. 05:23
The team behind Zakura wants every swap through NEAR Intents to get its own key, so a refund address left on NEAR’s public chain can’t expose a user’s wider payment history. XRP Ledger is set to fix its lending code before anyone can use it
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2026. Oct. 19. 04:54
Validators have a bug-fix patch on course to go live Friday. The lending system it partly repairs is still 10 votes short of approval. A Pan Am Plane Vanished Off Puerto Rico in 1952. It Took 74 Years to Find It 2,000 Feet Underwater
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2026. Oct. 19. 04:30
Search teams have located the wreckage of Pan American World Airways Flight 526A, the Douglas DC-4 Clipper Endeavor, nearly 2,000 feet underwater about five miles off Puerto Rico’s northern coast. The Air/Sea Heritage Foundation, working with Deep Sea Vision, found the aircraft on June 2, 2026 using high-resolution sonar, 74 years after the 1952 ditching […] Bitcoin, Korea’s Kospi and Nasdaq futures rally as China GDP beats estimates
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2026. Oct. 19. 03:36
Bitcoin, Nasdaq futures and Asian stocks rally as stronger-than-expected China GDP and falling oil prices lift risk appetite. Lagarde Advances Digital Euro to Defend EU Financial Autonomy
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2026. Oct. 19. 02:30
Lagarde reiterated that Europe is adamant about advancing the digital euro as an efficient digital cash equivalent for retail payments. She stressed that adopting the regulation for the establishment of the digital euro by the end of 2026 was “key” to making this possible. Lagarde Reiterates Digital Euro Push At IMF Meetings The European Central […] Deutsche Bank targets Asia crypto custody expansion in 2027 as German launch nears
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2026. Oct. 19. 02:00
The service will initially support bitcoin, ether and the stablecoins USDC, EURC and EURAU, with the bank managing clients’ wallets and private keys. Wall Street Braces for Black Monday’s Return 39 Years Later
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2026. Oct. 19. 00:30
Thirty-nine years after Wall Street’s worst single-day percentage collapse, the calendar is playing a familiar trick. Oct. 19 falls on a Monday again, just as oil tops $100, artificial intelligence stocks buckle, and inflation rattles investors. Social media is sounding the Black Monday alarm, but the parallels with 1987 come with important differences, including safeguards […] SEC tokenized stock framework faces issuer pushback as Broadcom, Verizon object to OKX-ICE listing
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2026. Oct. 18. 23:28
Eight more companies objected to trading on the planned OKX-ICE venue, while Nasdaq has separately said it would opt out under the SEC’s framework. Why RWA Tokenization and Onchain Credit Could Boost XRP Demand
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2026. Oct. 18. 22:30
Despite XRP’s sharp decline from its mid-2025 peak, institutional adoption and developer activity on the XRP Ledger remain resilient. Odelia Torteman, head of digital assets at XRPL Commons, argues that expanding enterprise use, real-world asset tokenization and upcoming lending features could generate sustainable demand for XRP. Protocol Architecture Drives Core Demand The convergence of Ripple […] This Week in Crypto Law (October 18, 2026)
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2026. Oct. 18. 20:30
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The opinion editorial below was written by Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. This Week in Crypto Law This week’s developments show courts and regulators addressing crypto through several distinct […] Thai Police Bust Chinese Boss Behind $74M Crypto Laundering Ring
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2026. Oct. 18. 19:30
Thai Immigration Police arrested Wu Chaoshuai, a Chinese national who had entered the country on a tourist visa back in 2019, and had taken action to evade arrest. Chaoshuai allegedly led a cryptocurrency laundering ring that moved over $74 million for a transnational criminal organization. Chinese Crypto Money Laundering Kingpin Arrested in Thailand Thai authorities […] A Missouri Woman Felt Jealous When She Heard About a $228,000 Jackpot. Then She Checked Her Own Ticket
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2026. Oct. 18. 18:30
A Missouri Lottery player in Arnold matched all five numbers in the Aug. 10, 2026 Show Me Cash drawing to win a $228,000 jackpot on a ticket bought at the Circle K on Jeffco Blvd. Before realizing it was her, she saw a sign touting a local winner and felt a twinge of jealousy, then […] The White House's crypto chief departs: State of Crypto
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2026. Oct. 18. 18:30
Patrick Witt announced his departure from the White House last week. A $98 Million Bitcoin Long Bet on Hyperliquid Hangs by a Thin Thread
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2026. Oct. 18. 17:30
A bitcoin trader is staring down a potential $98 million liquidation after a punishing week wiped nearly $9.8 million from a Hyperliquid account. With 40x leverage and bitcoin’s price slipping toward $81,000, another sharp decline could finish the job. Hyperliquid Trader Risks $98 Million Bitcoin Liquidation A massive bitcoin long position on Hyperliquid is teetering […] Wall Street freaked out Friday. VIX and bitcoin say the fear may fade Monday.
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2026. Oct. 18. 16:33
Wall Street's fear gauge, the VIX index, spiked on Friday as stocks dropped. History says Friday panics usually fade on Monday. Seasonality and calm bitcoin suggest the same. Wall Street freaked out Friday, but VIX and bitcoin trades say the fear may fade Monday.
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2026. Oct. 18. 16:33
Wall Street's fear gauge, the VIX index, spiked on Friday as stocks dropped. History says Friday panics usually fade on Monday. Seasonality and calm bitcoin markets suggest the same. Bitcoin Price Faces 10 Big Tests as 5 Catalysts Keep $100K Alive
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2026. Oct. 18. 16:30
Bitcoin’s bulls are still talking six figures while the market struggles to hold $81,000. With ten potential market movers approaching and five catalysts capable of reviving momentum, the coming week could settle some arguments. Bitcoin’s price enters Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, in a peculiar predicament. The cryptocurrency has spent another week fighting to preserve its […] Latvia eyes crypto tax payments in 2027 as parliament overhauls crypto taxation
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2026. Oct. 18. 16:00
Parliament passed a law taxing crypto withdrawals above deposits rather than individual trades, featuring a one-time declaration mechanism. Qubic Loses $1.3 Million in Wallet Raid Before Network Halts
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2026. Oct. 18. 15:00
An overnight cryptocurrency theft emptied 1,404 Qubic wallets of approximately 2.94 trillion QU, worth $1.3 million, before validators halted the network. The apparent culprit wasn’t a blockchain vulnerability but predictable wallet seeds generated by older Apple devices and browsers. With most stolen tokens trapped on the paused network and another portion frozen by MEXC, the […] Saylor Teases ‘More Orange’ After His $100 Trillion Bitcoin Vision Speech
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2026. Oct. 18. 14:00
Strategy founder Michael Saylor delivered an ambitious vision for bitcoin at ParaFi Investor Day 2026, arguing that bank lending, tokenized securities, and bitcoin-backed credit could eventually support a $100 trillion financial system. Speaking alongside ParaFi Capital partner Jeff Park, Saylor discussed Strategy’s multibillion-dollar bitcoin treasury, its 12% preferred stock, artificial intelligence (AI), and the financial […] Stablecoin supply stalls, but payments jump 45% as Visa, Mastercard and Stripe connect crypto to cash
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2026. Oct. 18. 14:00
Analytics firm Allium said stablecoin payments hit $482 billion this year so far, up 45%, as card spending surges and global payment firms add crypto rails. Beyond the Casino – Week In Review
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2026. Oct. 18. 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 roughly flat in the past seven […] Bitcoin’s $100,000 year-end hope divides analysts as inflation clouds outlook
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2026. Oct. 18. 13:00
Bitwise sees a potential return above $100,000, while LO:TECH expects a narrower trading range as interest-rate uncertainty weighs on the market. Crypto audits give investors false sense of security as Q3 hacks cost $1.18 billion, Hacken says
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2026. Oct. 18. 13:00
The security firm found that 77% of third-quarter losses involved compromised suppliers, delayed fixes or systems outside the latest security reviews. Russia Sets July 2027 Deadline to Halt P2P Crypto Transactions
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2026. Oct. 18. 12:00
The Central Bank of Russia clarified that transactions between Russian citizens using self-custody wallets or from a regulated broker to a self-custody wallet will be banned starting July 1, 2027. The institution stressed that these transactions can only be made using regulated brokers. Bank of Russia Bans Transactions Going to Self-Custody Wallets The Russian government […] Crypto exchanges Binance, Coinbase join West Africa scam sweep that flagged $11 million
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2026. Oct. 18. 12:00
Private-sector partners flagged $11 million in funds that could be frozen, while officials reported cryptocurrency seizures without disclosing their value. XRP Price Battles $1.30 as $2.77B Futures Market Loses Momentum
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2026. Oct. 18. 10:30
XRP’s price is fighting to hold $1.29 as its $2.77 billion futures market loses momentum and sellers maintain control. Technical indicators favor further weakness, yet oversold readings suggest a recovery isn’t entirely off the table. Meanwhile, Polymarket traders assign a 50% probability to XRP touching $1.20 before November, while Kalshi’s October contracts reflect fading expectations […] Bitcoin’s Old Guard Stirs as 13-Year-Old Wallets Move Millions
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2026. Oct. 18. 08:30
Two bitcoin addresses dating to 2013 collectively moved approximately $34 million in bitcoin within five seconds on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, with both transactions appearing at block height 971894. Two 2013 Bitcoin Wallets Wake Up in the Same Block After a flurry of dormant BTC activity in August following the Coldcard breach and another busy […] Chip-stock bets lost $52 million in 10 minutes with Wall Street shut
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2026. Oct. 18. 07:13
A 10-minute flush hit round-the-clock chip-stock contracts while U.S. markets were shut, leaving traders with no real share price to lean on. China Built a Battery Out of Iron That Could Last 16 Years, and Iron Costs 80 Times Less Than Lithium
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2026. Oct. 18. 06:30
Researchers at the Institute of Metal Research under the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a redesigned electrolyte for an alkaline all-iron flow battery that ran for more than 6,000 charge-discharge cycles with no measurable capacity loss, roughly 16 years of daily use. The 2026 Advanced Energy Materials paper points to grid-scale stationary storage, with […] OKXICE Faces 9 Formal Objections to Tokenized Share Trading
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2026. Oct. 18. 04:30
Nine U.S.-listed companies, including Broadcom, Coreweave, Verizon, and Unitedhealth, have formally objected to tokenized versions of their shares trading on OKXICE, throwing an unexpected roadblock into the crypto exchange venture’s ambitious plans for round-the-clock stock trading. Nine Companies Object to Tokenized Shares The objections appear in an Oct. 15 public notice from OKXICE, the joint […] EU Joins 8 Nations to Sign Warsaw Protocol on Crypto Crime
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2026. Oct. 18. 02:30
The new treaty modernizes the Warsaw Convention treaty, adding crypto assets to its scope and expanding the attributions of financial intelligence units over these assets, highlighting the importance of international cooperation and reducing response times for information requests between countries. EU Signs Warsaw Convention Crypto Modernization Additional Protocol The European Union and a group of […] Circle defends USDC economics as stablecoin rivals court its partners with bigger cut
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2026. Oct. 18. 01:06
Coinbase, Circle’s largest USDC partner, also backs Open USD, a rival network that passes reserve income to partners after a management fee. Pump.fun Brings Hyperliquid Perps to Its Meme Coin Empire
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2026. Oct. 18. 00:30
Pump.fun has expanded beyond its Solana meme coin business, introducing perpetual futures trading powered by Hyperliquid. The new interface offers leveraged cryptocurrency trading while charging builder fees of up to 0.10% per order and bridge fees reaching 0.25%. However, traders in the United States and Ontario are barred from using the feature, according to terms […] Goldman Sachs CEO Sees Tokenization as Wall Street’s Next Act
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2026. Oct. 17. 23:30
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon sees tokenization reshaping financial markets, potentially opening new revenue opportunities rather than simply threatening traditional finance (TradFi) and Wall Street businesses. During the bank’s Oct. 13 earnings call, Solomon detailed tokenized bonds, money market funds, real estate, and participation in DTCC’s tokenization service. The discussion also touched on decentralized finance […] Why Stablecoins May Never Escape Traditional Banking Risks: Frgmnt CEO
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2026. Oct. 17. 22:00
As stablecoins transition from decentralized finance tools to essential infrastructure for accessing U.S. dollars, an expert says their next phase of adoption depends on making blockchain technology invisible to the end user. From Speculative Tools to Digital Dollar Access When the first wave of decentralized finance (DeFi) swept through the global economy, stablecoins were primarily […] Bitcoin Price at $81,500 Leaves Bulls and Bears at a Standoff
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2026. Oct. 17. 20:30
Bitcoin traded near $81,500 on Oct. 17, 2026, with its technical indicators offering competing signals. Shorter-term moving averages favored sellers, while longer-term averages continued to support buyers. The relative strength index (RSI) stood at 46, and the broader technical rating remained neutral. With support clustered around $81,000 and resistance extending toward $82,500, bitcoin faces a […] French Assembly Narrowly Adopts Stablecoin Swap Tax Proposal
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2026. Oct. 17. 19:30
If passed, the measure would subject French cryptocurrency holders to a 31.4% capital gains tax each time they exchange a cryptocurrency for a stablecoin. Analysts agree this would prompt French crypto holders to consider alternatives to park their digital assets. France’s National Assembly Adopts Crypto-To-Stablecoin Exchange Taxation France is on the verge of tightening its […] Lopp’s Wrench Attack Map Hits 702 After AI-Assisted Search Work
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2026. Oct. 17. 18:30
Bitcoin security expert Jameson Lopp’s archive of physical attacks against cryptocurrency holders has more than doubled to over 700 documented incidents after researcher Pizza Bitcoiner used artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted searches to uncover hundreds of overlooked cases. The expanded records expose a disturbing history of kidnappings, home invasions, and violent robberies, including 31 reported deaths since […] XRP Ledger Nears Oct. 23 Upgrade as Lending Votes Fall Short
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2026. Oct. 17. 17:30
The XRP Ledger is heading toward an Oct. 23 software upgrade that fixes a peculiar security flaw, one that could let certain authorized accounts create tokens instead of destroying them. Meanwhile, its long-awaited native lending system remains stuck awaiting approval. XRP Ledger’s Cleanup Upgrade Approaches Activation The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is preparing to activate fixCleanup3_4_0 […] Goldman, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley see tokenization as a growth play, not a threat
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2026. Oct. 17. 17:00
The largest banks in the world are eyeing new trading opportunities, speeding up payments and a role for advisers as tokenization takes root in Wall Street. Richard Heart Arrested, XRP DAT Rings Nasdaq Bell, And More – Weekly Recap
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2026. Oct. 17. 15:30
This week’s stories included crypto treasuries, legal drama, AI infrastructure and exchange fundraising. Evernorth showcased its 473 million XRP treasury after listing on Nasdaq, while HEX founder Richard Heart was reportedly detained in Istanbul. Larry Fink warned that halting U.S. data center construction could trigger recession, Binance US reportedly sought funding at less than a […] Citrini sees a tokenization boom. The harder question is who profits
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2026. Oct. 17. 15:00
The influential research firm says real-world assets could finally give blockchains a clear role in finance. For investors, the next challenge is figuring out which companies, networks and protocols capture the revenue. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Lose $152M as Blackrock Drives Friday Selloff
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2026. Oct. 17. 14:00
U.S. crypto ETFs closed Friday under renewed selling pressure, with bitcoin funds losing $82.39 million and ether ETFs shedding another $69.68 million. Solana, XRP and zcash also finished lower, while NEAR once again attracted fresh capital. Bitcoin ETF Demand Stays Fragile as Friday Outflows Hit $82M The week ended much as it had traded: with […] Polygon sees Coinme acquisition as entry to payments sector dominated by Visa, Stripe
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2026. Oct. 17. 14:00
CEO Marc Boiron said the Coinme acquisition will help Polygon control customer relationships and capture revenue that previously went to payment intermediaries. Ethereum Derivatives Flash Mixed Signals as Bulls Hold the Edge
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2026. Oct. 17. 13:00
Ethereum’s price has spent the week bouncing between $2,324 and $2,575, but beneath the price swings, derivatives traders are carrying $30.59 billion in futures exposure while options bulls command nearly 62% of outstanding positions. The catch is that futures positions are contracting, short-term liquidations favor longs, and major options exchanges disagree on where ethereum’s fiat […] Banks could slow stablecoin growth by paying savers more, BIS paper finds
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2026. Oct. 17. 12:00
A BIS working paper found a 1 basis point rise in U.S. bank deposit rates predicted slower stablecoin growth, cutting ten-week growth from 15% to 12%. Arthur Hayes Says OpenAI and Anthropic Are Worthless and Bitcoin Wins
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2026. Oct. 17. 11:00
Bitmex co-founder Arthur Hayes says the artificial intelligence boom is burning cash on a government backstop, and that the bigger it gets, the higher bitcoin goes. The Arguments Put Forth by Hayes Hayes laid out the convictions on the Convergence podcast with Luke Martin, with his four key talking points being: Money is being wasted. […] Bloomberg Sees Bitcoin Price at $10K and Cryptoquant’s CEO Doesn’t Agree
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2026. Oct. 17. 09:30
Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone has put a $10,000 target back on bitcoin, and within hours, Cryptoquant CEO Ki Young Ju replied that the onchain floor sits much closer to $30,000. McGlone’s Domino Theory McGlone laid out the call in an X post yesterday, previewing a Bloomberg Intelligence report titled “A Bitcoin $10,000 Reversion Path […] Binance Offers Nearly 8% in XRP for RLUSD But the Base Rate Keeps Falling
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2026. Oct. 17. 08:30
Binance is advertising up to 7.77% in XRP rewards for holding Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin, but its own payout table shows the base rate has dropped three weeks in a row. The Number Explained Binance promoted the campaign on X early Saturday, adding: Hold RLUSD and share in $800,000 worth of XRP rewards! Earn up to […] Strategy Sinks Nearly 10% on MSCI News But Saylor Is Still $5B Up
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2026. Oct. 17. 07:30
Strategy shares lost 9.6% on Friday in the first full session after MSCI’s index ruling, even though the company’s 848,250 bitcoin still sit about $5 billion above cost. The Breakdown MSCI announced on Oct. 15, after U.S. markets closed, that companies which mainly hold assets rather than run a business will lose index eligibility. Friday […] ‘Wow, it’s a real discovery’: Claude cracks a 25-year NSA number mystery
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2026. Oct. 17. 06:39
Numbers the spy agency handed over in the 1990s, long suspected of hiding a backdoor, turn out to have come from a basic computer program. Bitcoin was never on that list, and its quantum problem hasn’t gone anywhere. NASA Sent Thousands of Jellyfish to Space in 1991. The Babies Born Up There Couldn’t Handle Earth
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2026. Oct. 17. 06:30
NASA’s STS-40 Spacelab Life Sciences mission launched aboard Space Shuttle Columbia on June 5, 1991 carrying 2,478 immature moon jellyfish polyps, and by the time it landed nine days later the population had multiplied to nearly 60,000. Led by Eastern Virginia Medical School researcher Dorothy B. Spangenberg, the experiment found that jellyfish developed entirely in […] A North Carolina Woman Won $100,000 on a Scratch-Off. Then She Won It Again on the Exact Same Game
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2026. Oct. 17. 05:30
LuAnn Chico of Lexington, North Carolina, has won a $100,000 prize twice on the same $20 scratch-off game, Ruby Red 7’s, the North Carolina Education Lottery said. She claimed the second $100,000 win at lottery headquarters in Raleigh on September 21, 2026, and the repeat jackpot drew fresh attention again in October 2026 after Lottery […] Nine Blockchain Groups Unite as Quantum Threat Hangs Over Bitcoin
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2026. Oct. 17. 03:50
A new coalition of nine blockchain organizations is tackling a problem that could eventually put roughly 6.4 million bitcoin at risk, including an estimated 1.1 million BTC associated with Satoshi Nakamoto. Launched this week, the Quantum Alliance wants to establish common security standards before powerful quantum computers can crack the digital signatures protecting cryptocurrency wallets. […] Judge Refuses to Erase Gemini’s $5M Settlement Despite CFTC Reversal
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2026. Oct. 17. 02:30
In a rare courtroom reversal, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) joined cryptocurrency exchange Gemini in asking a federal judge to overturn their $5 million settlement after the agency concluded its original lawsuit should never have been filed. But on Oct. 15, 2026, Judge Alvin Hellerstein refused, leaving the paid penalty and permanent injunction intact […] Satoshi-era bitcoin faces a bigger quantum threat after Google’s new Willow breakthrough
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2026. Oct. 17. 02:30
Google says its Willow chip can prepare the special quantum states needed for advanced calculations with about 40 times fewer errors, reducing one of the hardware bottlenecks behind any future attempt to crack bitcoin wallets. Solana Apps Generate $193M in 30 Days Amid Real-World Assets Surge
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2026. Oct. 17. 01:30
Solana generated $193.1 million in application revenue over the past 30 days, nearly twice Hyperliquid’s total, according to Castle Labs research. More importantly, the network’s growth is spreading beyond meme coins, with real-world assets surging from $700 million to $4.37 billion in a year. Solana RWAs Surge to $4.37B as Growth Moves Beyond Meme coins […] Claude AI Cracks the NSA’s 25-Year Cryptography Seed Mystery
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2026. Oct. 17. 00:30
For 25 years, cryptographers suspected the NSA’s mysterious encryption seeds might conceal a backdoor. Anthropic’s Claude artificial intelligence (AI) cracked the puzzle in under 30 minutes, uncovering a surprisingly ordinary explanation. For decades, some of the world’s brightest cryptographers had been chasing a ghost. Five mathematical curves used to protect internet communications carried mysterious numbers […] Wall Street Veterans Unveil DeFi Platform for 77 TradFi Markets
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2026. Oct. 16. 23:30
Decentralized perpetual futures exchange Deepsigma has launched a live paper-trading platform across 77 traditional financial markets, including U.S. equities, indexes, commodities, and Treasury yields. Bridging Traditional Finance and Onchain Markets Decentralized perpetual futures exchange Deepsigma recently unveiled its platform with a live paper-trading demo spanning 77 traditional financial markets. Developed by a team of alumni […] Solana Abruptly Postpones Shanghai Event as Registrations Quadruple
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2026. Oct. 16. 22:30
The Solana Foundation stated that the Accelerate event was canceled due to a surge in registrations, with people overwhelming the designated venue. Nonetheless, social media reports indicate the presence of law enforcement at the venue, with attendees remaining left outside for hours. Solana Accelerate Event Postponed in China, Reports Indicate Law Enforcement Presence at […] Visa Moves Massive Stablecoin Payments Pilot Into Production Phase
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2026. Oct. 16. 21:30
The company has moved its initiative from pilot to commercial deployment in partnership with Inyo Global, a payments infrastructure firm, using its Visa Direct service. With this move, Inyo Global enables receiving and prefunding stablecoin payments across more than 180 countries. Visa Direct Stablecoin Capabilities Go Into Production Phase Visa has entered a new phase […] Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Jumps 5.92% in Third-Largest Hike of 2026
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2026. Oct. 16. 20:30
On Friday, at block height 971712, bitcoin mining grew considerably more demanding as the network’s latest difficulty adjustment climbed 5.92% to 140.58 trillion, marking its highest reading since March 5. Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits Seven-Month High After 5.92% Increase The network’s difficulty, basically how hard miners must work to find the next Bitcoin block, increased […] Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Details His ‘Paranoid Mode’ AI Agent Setup
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2026. Oct. 16. 19:25
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has developed a privacy-focused setup for artificial intelligence agents that combines anonymous payments, encrypted network routing, and locally processed prompts, offering a glimpse of how AI services could operate without exposing users’ identities and personal information. Buterin Goes ‘Paranoid Mode’ With Private AI Setup In an X post Friday, Buterin described […] Taiwan Blocks Coinbase and Kalshi Over Bets on Its November Elections
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2026. Oct. 16. 18:35
Taiwan has blocked the websites of Coinbase and Kalshi under a court order sought by police investigating election betting, six weeks before the island’s Nov. 28 local elections. Kalshi’s own member agreement already bars Taiwanese users, yet it lists markets on the races. A Criminal Court Order Six Weeks Before the Vote Coinbase’s website has […] Bitcoin Price Hovers Near $81K as Analysts See Potential Market Bottom
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2026. Oct. 16. 17:43
Bitcoin slipped below $81,000 on Oct. 16 amid heightened market volatility, but analysts remained cautiously optimistic, suggesting a potential local bottom. Bitcoin Dips Below $81,000 After Midweek Reversal Bitcoin lost the $82,000 threshold Friday, roughly 24 hours after reversing a downtrend that saw the cryptocurrency dip below $80,000 for the first time in weeks. […] Bitcoin Giant Strategy Plans STRC Daily Dividends Starting in November
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2026. Oct. 16. 16:56
Michael Saylor’s bitcoin treasury company Strategy has announced plans to begin paying daily cash dividends on its STRC preferred shares starting Nov. 2, pending shareholder approval of changes to its dividend structure. The company also intends to maintain STRC’s 12% annual dividend rate as it seeks to keep the stock trading near $100 per share. […] Deutsche Bank Nears Launch of Institutional Bitcoin, Ether Custody
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2026. Oct. 16. 16:25
The banking giant stressed that this move is part of a strategy to achieve an 8% compound annual growth rate in its corporate banking services by 2028. Deutsche Bank co-head Gerald Podobnik said these services will complement the bank’s traditional offerings. Deutsche Bank Confirms Launch Of Crypto Custody Services in Germany Deutsche Bank, one […] Ledger Thieves Might Have a New Big Problem—Stealing From Criminals
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2026. Oct. 16. 15:50
The Ledger wallet crisis just took another twist that could, in theory, lead to movie-like battles between criminal groups, as “big boss task scam bros” reportedly lost millions to Ledger hardware wallet tamperers. Analysts at blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis found that three addresses attributed to task scammers collectively lost 60 BTC ($4.9 million) when their […] OpenAI Agent Stole Ether From Testnet Wallet It Did Not Control
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2026. Oct. 16. 15:15
An experimental OpenAI model accessed an Ethereum wallet using a publicly available recovery phrase and spent its funds without authorization to complete a coding assignment, according to a newly published research report. The incident highlights concerns about AI agents making independent decisions involving financial assets. AI Agent Swipes Testnet ETH After Ethical Deliberation The incident […] Big Tech's AI auditors will only see what they're shown
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2026. Oct. 16. 14:58
If the White House accord's audits are going to be worth anything, auditors should be able to choose what they test, writes Samuel Vance-Law, head of research at the Decentralization Research Center. Bitcoin Can Win Whether AI Boom Continues or Crashes: Bitwise CIO
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2026. Oct. 16. 14:40
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan argues that bitcoin could benefit across radically different AI-driven economic outcomes, from a productivity boom to a recessionary crash. His thesis rests on one idea: Whether the world gets more abundance, more money creation, or simply more adoption, scarcity still favors bitcoin. Bitcoin Doesn’t Need One AI Outcome to Win, Matt […] Block’s Proto Bitcoin Mining Hardware Now Available to Own via Sazmining
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2026. Oct. 16. 14:05
Bitcoin mining services provider Sazmining has launched a new offering that allows individual investors to purchase mining hardware developed by Block’s Proto division. Sazmining Serves Up Block’s Bitcoin Hashboards The Wyoming-based company announced Friday that customers can purchase Proto immersion hashboards outright while Sazmining handles installation, operation, and maintenance at a U.S. mining facility. Bitcoin […] NEAR Price Jumps 14% as Solana Access Opens Through Sunrise
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2026. Oct. 16. 13:22
Near Protocol has expanded onto Solana through Sunrise, giving NEAR immediate access to Solana wallets, decentralized exchanges, and aggregators. The move, powered by Near Intents, coincided with a 14% rise in the price of NEAR. NEAR Expands to Solana With Jupiter, Raydium Liquidity Access Near Protocol is making Solana a new distribution channel for […] Bitcoin ETFs Add Just $5M as Ether Loses Another $60M
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2026. Oct. 16. 12:30
U.S. bitcoin ETFs eked out a $5.06 million inflow on Thursday, offering only limited relief after another volatile stretch of institutional positioning. Ether remained under sustained pressure, while selling intensified across solana, HYPE and zcash funds. Blackrock Adds $17M to Bitcoin ETF as Rivals Stay Weak The headline was green for bitcoin, but the underlying […] Vaneck Pulls the Plug on Its Lido Staked Ether ETF Before Launch
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2026. Oct. 16. 11:30
Vaneck has asked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to let it withdraw its Lido Staked Ethereum Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), a year after filing for it. The One-Line Exit The filing was short, and in a Form RW dated Oct. 14, Vaneck Digital Assets vice president Matthew Babinsky asked the SEC to consent to […] Traders will soon be able to bet on whether Coinbase, Robinhood and Marathon will hit their targets
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2026. Oct. 16. 11:15
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 16, 2026 Circle targets 40 new markets as stablecoin demand grows globally
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2026. Oct. 16. 10:54
The stablecoin issuer’s CEO Jerermy Allaire told Reuters demand for digital dollars is growing across Asia, Africa and Latin America as banks and payment firms. Quantum Alliance forms amid warnings 6.4 million bitcoin face future quantum threat
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2026. Oct. 16. 10:52
Nine crypto companies launched the Quantum Alliance to jointly prepare for quantum attacks, but they disagree on when the threat will arrive and whether vulnerable BTC should be frozen. Tokenized Tesla surges as Elon Musk unveils SpaceX-powered flying Roadster prototype
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2026. Oct. 16. 10:48
Volume in Hyperliquid’s Tesla contract hit $47 million in one hour after Elon Musk’s flying Roadster demo, up from $2.8 million, with U.S. stocks closed. Altcoins outpace bitcoin as celestia jumps 16%, Warsh silent on interest-rate plans
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2026. Oct. 16. 10:41
Celestia jumped 16%, injective rose 7.7% and layerzero added 7.3% while bitcoin held little changed near $82,100 and Fed Chair Warsh gave no sign on interest rates. Hut 8 Funnels $161 Million in Bitcoin to Exchanges
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2026. Oct. 16. 10:30
A wallet tied to Hut 8 has pushed nearly 2,000 BTC toward exchanges and trading desks in seven days, emptying itself by early Friday. Following the Coins The trail starts in custody, and Arkham labelled the source addresses as Hut 8’s Coinbase Prime custody wallets. From there, the coins hopped to a single intermediary address […] Scammer gets scammed in Ledger spy-chip exploit, loses almost $5 million in bitcoin
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2026. Oct. 16. 10:24
Chainalysis says a fraudster who tricked people through fake online jobs became one of the biggest victims of the compromised hardware wallets. Live updates: Bitcoin back above $82,000, ZEC jumps 11% as ETF outflows continue
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2026. Oct. 16. 09:48
Crypto bounced a day after bitcoin’s brief drop under $80,000, but investors kept pulling money from ether, SOL and ZEC funds. Live updates: Bitcoin steady near $82,000 after Fed Chair Warsh's comments
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2026. Oct. 16. 09:48
Crypto held to its bounce following bitcoin’s brief drop under $80,000, but investors kept pulling money from ether, SOL and ZEC funds. Live updates: Crypto gives up some ground as AI selloff picks up steam
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2026. Oct. 16. 09:48
Fixed income is again catching a bid on worries about the deflating AI bubble. Live updates: Crypto gives up more ground as AI selloff picks up steam
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2026. Oct. 16. 09:48
A Friday surge in oil prices is hitting already-shaky equity markets, sending the Nasdaq down more than 2%. Live updates: Bitcoin dips to $81,000 as stocks slide, VIX soars ahead of Black Monday anniversary
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2026. Oct. 16. 09:48
A Friday surge in oil prices hit already-shaky equity markets, sending the Nasdaq down more than 2%. U.S. judge rejects Gemini’s appeal to void $5 million settlement despite CFTC backing
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2026. Oct. 16. 09:36
The crypto exchange already paid up, but a court order and restrictions from its 2025 settlement will not be lifted even though the CFTC said the case should have never been presented. XRP Is Outtrading Bitcoin and Ether on South Korea’s Biggest Exchange
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2026. Oct. 16. 09:30
XRP topped Upbit’s spot volume in snapshots taken more than seven hours apart, beating bitcoin and ether in won trading even as its price drifted lower subsequently. The Numbers The first snapshot circulated yesterday evening (U.S. time) ranked Upbit’s top three spot pairs by 24-hour volume: XRP/KRW: $145.57 million, 11.74% of Upbit’s volume BTC/KRW: $126.50 […] MSCI approves rules that could eject Strategy, Metaplanet from equity indexes
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2026. Oct. 16. 08:34
The rules proposed in August would see companies that exist mainly to hold investments as no longer eligible for index inclusion. Bitcoin’s $80K Safety Net Held Once but Glassnode Says It Is Eroding
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2026. Oct. 16. 08:30
Big buyers caught bitcoin at $80,000 on Thursday, but Glassnode’s order book data shows the bids under that level are getting thinner. A Day on the Order Book Glassnode posted a heatmap of resting orders on the Binance BTC/USDT spot book from Oct. 15, and relayed the following message: The large bids that sat at […] MSCI Just Put Saylor’s Strategy on the Road out of Its Global Indexes
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2026. Oct. 16. 07:30
MSCI has adopted a rule that could push Strategy, the company holding 848,250 BTC, out of its flagship indexes after Nov. 30, and JPMorgan puts the possible forced selling at $2.8 billion. What Did MSCI Actually Decide? On Oct. 15, MSCI published the results of its consultation on “non-operating companies.” These are firms that mostly […] XRP has failed to make holders rich like bitcoin and ether. Here’s why
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2026. Oct. 16. 05:53
XRP remains below its 2017-cycle high while bitcoin, ether and other major tokens have surged, enriching their holders. Steve Jobs Didn’t Become a Billionaire Thanks to Apple. He Got Rich From a Company He Bought From George Lucas
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2026. Oct. 16. 05:30
On February 3, 1986, Steve Jobs bought Lucasfilm’s computer graphics unit from George Lucas for $10 million and renamed it Pixar, taking roughly a 70% stake. Pixar’s November 29, 1995 IPO priced shares at $22 and made Jobs a billionaire years before his 1997 return to Apple, and Disney later acquired Pixar in 2006 for […] An OpenAI agent ran out of Ethereum funds, and took from a wallet it did not own
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2026. Oct. 16. 04:29
The research model derived funded Sepolia addresses from public seed phrases, questioned whether using the money was ethical, then called the funds “effectively abandoned” and used them anyway. Bitcoin buyers snap up a brief drop below $80,000 as Asian stocks rebound
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2026. Oct. 16. 04:14
Bitcoin tore back to $82,500 within two hours of dipping under $80,000, and chipmakers in Seoul recovered from their worst close since April. Polymarket’s Paid Promos Reach Esports, With Orders to ‘Look Organic’: Report
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2026. Oct. 16. 04:05
Polymarket is paying more than 800 X users to quote-post content from its esports accounts, at $10 to several hundred dollars a post, paid in crypto, ReaderGrev’s Mikhail Klimentov reported on Thursday. In a private Discord server, a company representative told them the posts needed to “look organic.” A Discord Server and a Payout Dashboard […] New Tree-Based Bitcoin Scaling Proposal Targets Millions of Users
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2026. Oct. 16. 03:30
Bitcoin developer Olaoluwa Osuntokun has unveiled Layertree, a proposal that could squeeze millions of bitcoin owners into a single blockchain output without surrendering control of their money. The catch? Bitcoin’s existing rules don’t yet allow the technology to work. One Bitcoin Output, Millions of Individual Owners On Oct. 15, 2026, Lightning Labs developer Olaoluwa Osuntokun […] Three Canadian Soldiers Arrested in Armed Crypto Kidnapping Plot
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2026. Oct. 16. 03:05
The men were part of a group of seven that conducted a violent cryptocurrency abduction targeting a victim in Toronto back in July. The group attempted to take custody of the victim’s crypto assets and eventually let him go, warning him not to contact the police. Three Canadian Soldiers Arrested for Attempted Cryptojacking in Toronto […] XRP Whales Move 1.67 Billion Tokens to Binance as Price Slips
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2026. Oct. 16. 02:05
Large XRP holders have transferred 1.669 billion XRP to Binance over the past 30 days, pushing the exchange’s whale inflow metric to its highest level in seven months, according to Cryptoquant contributor Arab Chain. The activity comes as XRP trades near $1.33 following a difficult October. Meanwhile, publicly attributed exchange wallets hold approximately 22.06 billion […] Three in Beasley NBA Betting Case to Plead Guilty, Prosecutor Says
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2026. Oct. 16. 01:00
Three of the five remaining defendants in the federal case accusing former NBA guard Malik Beasley of fixing his own stat lines for bettors intend to plead guilty, a prosecutor told a Brooklyn judge on Wednesday. Beasley’s lawyer says he has no plans to plead. Beasley Holds Out as Others Move Toward Pleas Per The […] Solana Breaches China’s Crypto Wall With New Shanghai Office
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2026. Oct. 16. 00:35
The establishment of a new Solana Foundation office in one of Shanghai’s highest commercial buildings has drawn out criticism from industry leaders, who wonder how China, with its historic anti-crypto stance, allowed a top-ten cryptocurrency to set up shop in the country. Solana’s New Office in China Draws Scrutiny From Broader Crypto Ecosystem Solana seems […] Blackrock Boss Larry Fink Sounds Recession Alarm Over AI Data Center Shutdowns
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2026. Oct. 16. 00:05
Blackrock CEO Larry Fink is sounding the recession alarm over proposals to halt new data center construction, warning that America’s artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom has become too important to interrupt. His comments arrive as communities and lawmakers challenge the industry’s electricity consumption, water demands, and rising utility costs. Yet Blackrock is hardly a bystander, […] Multiliquid Raises $8M to Challenge Slow Settlement on Wall Street
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2026. Oct. 15. 23:05
Multiliquid has secured $8 million in total funding after closing a seed round led by Polychain, with backing from Circle Ventures and five other investment firms. Developed by Uniform Labs, the platform addresses a stubborn problem in tokenized finance: Assets representing Treasuries, money market funds and private credit can trade on blockchains, yet converting them […] Binance Eyes Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Brazil Stocks in Global Push
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2026. Oct. 15. 21:55
Binance is exploring ways to give users exposure to leading stocks in markets including Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and Brazil as it accelerates a shift beyond crypto. Binance Moves Beyond Crypto as Exchange Model Expands Binance is looking well beyond bitcoin. The world’s largest crypto exchange is considering adding stock exposure from Hong Kong, […] Canton Enters South Korea as Meritz Eyes Tokenized Finance Deals
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2026. Oct. 15. 21:05
South Korean investment firm Meritz Securities has struck a partnership with the Canton Foundation to explore bringing tokenized Korean financial assets into international institutional markets. The announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News explains that the agreement targets domestic securities, cross-border liquidity, and blockchain-based collateral. Canton Network Sets Sights on Korean Capital Markets With Meritz Securities Deal […] Solana’s Alpenglow Upgrade Arrives Oct. 21 With a Major Speed Boost
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2026. Oct. 15. 20:15
Earlier this week, the Solana-focused research and development firm Anza revealed that Solana’s highly anticipated upgrade Alpenglow is scheduled to activate on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. According to developers and Solana documentation, Alpenglow is expected to make finality roughly 99% faster. Solana Prepares for Its Biggest Consensus Overhaul “It’s time,” Anza wrote on the social […] Google Touts ‘Magic’ Quantum Breakthrough as Bitcoin Q-Day Threat Looms
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2026. Oct. 15. 19:38
Google has announced a major quantum computing breakthrough, demonstrating a technique that reduces errors by a factor of 40 and could help make powerful quantum computers more practical. The advance comes as researchers increasingly warn that future quantum machines could undermine the cryptography securing bitcoin and other digital assets. Google’s Latest Quantum Breakthrough Google Quantum […] BetMGM CEO Calls CFTC Casino Moves ‘Cosmetics’, Expects States to Win
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2026. Oct. 15. 19:10
BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt said on Tuesday that the CFTC’s latest moves to keep casino-style products out of its remit have not removed the risk from prediction markets, calling what is happening “cosmetics in pursuit of survival.” He expects the Supreme Court to side with the states. A Rule That Can Be Undone On […] At the White House, crypto policy vacancy looms large
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2026. Oct. 15. 18:48
The departure of President Donald Trump's crypto adviser, Patrick Witt, leaves the digital assets office vacant and its policy aims uncertain. Bastion Opposes SkyAI Tender After 70% of Solana Treasury Sold
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2026. Oct. 15. 18:40
Bastion Trading, which owns about 9.99% of SkyAI, is opposing the company’s planned $3-per-share tender offer and questioning the sale of roughly 70% of its solana treasury. The investor wants more disclosure, board changes, and a higher tender price of at least $3.50 before it will participate. SkyAI’s $3 Tender Draws Pushback SkyAI’s plan to […] Cross River Bank Brings Ripple’s RLUSD Into Traditional Banking
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2026. Oct. 15. 18:10
On Thursday, a spokesperson for Cross River Bank told Bitcoin.com News that it is teaming up with Ripple to make it easier for businesses to send money using Ripple’s dollar-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, without having to build or manage their own blockchain technology. The bank is adding the stablecoin RLUSD directly to its existing banking system, […] Binance US Chases $100 Million at a Fraction of Past Valuation: Bloomberg
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2026. Oct. 15. 17:40
Binance US is reportedly seeking up to $100 million in fresh capital at a valuation of roughly $1 billion, a striking reversal from its $4.5 billion pre-money valuation in 2022. Bloomberg reports that the exchange wants to rebuild its American business after years of regulatory trouble, shrinking market share, and banking disruptions, with expansion plans […] Bitcoin Price Rebounds Above $82K After Brief Dip Below $80K
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2026. Oct. 15. 17:10
Bitcoin staged a rapid recovery Thursday, climbing back above $82,000 to trade slightly higher over 24 hours with a market cap near $1.65 trillion. BTC Rebounds Above $82K After CPI Volatility Bitcoin appeared to recover from a morning rout Thursday after it reclaimed $82,000 just hours after sliding below $80,000. The reversal erased most of […] Brazil’s CVM Tests Tokenized Securities Market in New Pilot Program
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2026. Oct. 15. 16:50
The commission seeks to test how decentralized ledger technologies can modernize the issuance, operation, and management of securities by implementing market rules and regulations as smart contract logic on the program’s underlying platforms. Brazil Launches Experimental Tokenization Sandbox Program Brazil is taking another step into tokenization, albeit at an experimental stage. On Tuesday, the Comissão […] Charles Schwab CEO Sees Crypto as a New Revenue Engine
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2026. Oct. 15. 16:21
Charles Schwab has completed its retail rollout of direct bitcoin and ether trading, bringing cryptocurrency access to eligible investors across a brokerage overseeing $13.33 trillion. During the firm’s Oct. 15 webcast, CEO Rick Wurster confirmed that crypto transfers are being introduced and three additional cryptocurrencies are coming before year-end. Wurster also identified crypto trading as […] Ripple Prime Introduces 24/7 Real-World Asset Perpetual Swaps
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2026. Oct. 15. 15:48
Ripple has opened the door for institutional traders to gain around-the-clock exposure to more than 100 traditional financial markets—including stocks, oil, gold, and currencies—through perpetual swaps that keep trading even when Wall Street closes for the weekend. Ripple Opens 100+ Traditional Markets to 24/7 Crypto Trading Ripple announced Thursday that its institutional brokerage division, Ripple […] Crypto Casino Gamdom Goes Dark After a $3 Million Wallet Hack
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2026. Oct. 15. 15:15
Crypto casino and sportsbook Gamdom lost more than $3 million in an Oct. 13 hot-wallet breach, according to founder Felix Romer, although independent blockchain analysis places the damage closer to $4.2 million. The attack involved unauthorized access to an automation server, prompting the company to shut down operations and transfer remaining assets into cold storage. […] Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Lose $391M as Single-Day Rebound Vanishes
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2026. Oct. 15. 14:40
U.S. crypto ETF flows swung sharply back into negative territory on Wednesday, with bitcoin and ether funds shedding a combined $390.97 million. The reversal erased Tuesday’s improvement and pushed the two largest ETF categories to roughly $341 million in combined outflows for the week so far. Bitcoin ETFs Shed $261M as Fidelity, BlackRock Reverse Course […] Binance Tokenized Stocks Cross $1 Billion in Assets Under Management
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2026. Oct. 15. 14:10
Binance’s tokenized U.S. securities offering surpassed $1 billion in assets under management (AUM) in roughly four months, making it the first tokenized equity product to hit that milestone. Rapid Growth and Parity Conversions Binance announced Oct. 15 that its tokenized U.S. securities offering has surpassed $1 billion in assets under management. According to onchain […] US Wholesale Inflation Hits 6.3%, Putting the Fed on the Spot
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2026. Oct. 15. 13:33
U.S. wholesale inflation delivered a nasty surprise on Oct. 15, with September producer prices climbing 1.3% monthly and 6.3% annually, both substantially above forecasts. Energy costs led the advance, including a 20.3% monthly increase in gasoline prices. Yet despite consecutive inflation shocks, Polymarket traders still assigned a 72% probability to the Federal Reserve leaving interest […] Ledger Launches $849 Android Vault After Multi-Million Dollar Wallet Scare
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2026. Oct. 15. 13:00
Ledger has unveiled Atom, an $849 Android-powered security device that integrates Solana Mobile’s Seeker ecosystem, artificial intelligence (AI)-agent transaction controls and physical tamper detection. Announced Oct. 15, 2026, the device arrives as Ledger investigates modified hardware wallets linked to an unverified $93 million in cryptocurrency losses. Atom promises stronger defenses against hardware manipulation, but customers […] How Brooklyn prosecutors and the FBI took down a massive crypto fraud network targeting Russian speakers
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2026. Oct. 15. 12:35
The scheme allegedly stole tens of millions through Russian-language Facebook ads and fake advisers, then went after victims again with fake recovery offers. Mastercard Brings Stablecoins to Millions of Retail Checkouts
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2026. Oct. 15. 12:23
Mastercard is opening its global payments network to stablecoin spending through a new platform built with BVNK, allowing customers to use digital dollar balances at hundreds of millions of merchant locations. Announced Oct. 15, the service combines traditional currencies and stablecoins through one integration, with card issuing across more than 130 countries and bank payouts […] Circle’s USDC Is First to Cross Europe’s Stablecoin Threshold
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2026. Oct. 15. 12:15
Circle’s USDC has become the first stablecoin classified as a significant e-money token by the European Banking Authority (EBA), separating it from 44 other notified e-money tokens in the European Union. Beginning Nov. 12, 2026, the designation places USDC under dual regulatory supervision, with the EBA assuming oversight of financial safeguards while France’s banking regulator […] Under pressure, Ledger unveils plan to turn its crypto hardware wallet into a smartphone
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2026. Oct. 15. 12:00
Ledger’s Atom will run apps like WhatsApp and Instragram and let users switch between smartphone functions and a protected mode for managing digital assets. US Becomes Bitcoin Net Importer Again, Says Chainalysis
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2026. Oct. 15. 11:30
The U.S., a global supplier of USD-pegged stablecoins, has once again “imported” more bitcoin than it “exported,” becoming a net importer for the first time since 2022, according to blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis. The firm reached this conclusion by analyzing data for the year ending in June 2026. “Transfers under $10,000 ran net outbound every […] Bitcoin, copper, stocks, yields all fall; gold rises
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2026. Oct. 15. 11:15
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 15, 2026 Altcoins lead crypto declines as Asian stocks drop; bitcoin little changed since midnight
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2026. Oct. 15. 10:52
Bitcoin fell to just above $80,000 as South Korea’s Kospi plunged 8%, while the CoinDesk 80 fell 2.2% and all but six CoinDesk 100 members declined. Tether Paid a Firm Owned by a Former White House Crypto Official, WSJ
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2026. Oct. 15. 10:30
A Wall Street Journal investigation alleges that Tether paid approximately $6.3 million to a consulting firm partly owned by Bo Hines while he served as a senior White House cryptocurrency official. Hines helped advance the GENIUS Act, legislation with major implications for Tether, before leaving government to become the stablecoin issuer’s U.S. chief executive. His […] Live updates: Bitcoin back under $81,000 as AI selloff worsens
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2026. Oct. 15. 10:16
September inflation came in above forecasts and the selloff in AI stocks picked up speed, dragging bitcoin back toward last week’s low. Live updates: Bitcoin falls below $80,000 for first time in a month
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2026. Oct. 15. 10:16
Jitters across equity markets are sending money into fixed income, with Western bond markets rallying strongly on Thursday. Live updates: Bitcoin bounces after first fall below $80,000 in one month
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2026. Oct. 15. 10:16
Stocks have also turned positive after big early losses, helped by sharply lower bond yields. Live updates: Bitcoin bounces back to $82,000 after first fall below $80,000 in one month
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2026. Oct. 15. 10:16
Stocks also turned positive after big early losses, helped by sharply lower bond yields. Hyperliquid founder wants U.S. oversight of trading platforms, not his blockchain
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2026. Oct. 15. 10:00
Jeff Yan told Bloomberg that U.S. regulatory oversight should apply to the firms using the blockchain, not to the underlying network itself. Australia’s financial watchdog seeks stiffer rules for crypto exchanges ahead of licensing deadline
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2026. Oct. 15. 09:53
The country’s regulator, ASIC, has proposed tougher rules to protect users’ digital assets, crypto trading and to safeguard the country’s financial stability. Bitcoin Price Teeters Near $80K as Global Stock Rout Rattles Markets
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2026. Oct. 15. 09:45
Bitcoin’s price hovered near $81,200 on Oct. 15, 2026, at 5 a.m. Eastern time, after falling as low as $80,154, leaving the $80,000 threshold squarely in traders’ sights. Short-term moving averages remain bearish, while longer-term indicators offer some encouragement. Meanwhile, Asian technology stocks suffered steep losses, with South Korea’s Kospi down nearly 8% and Japan’s […] Blue Owl’s Stack Seeks $6 Billion Melbourne Loan as AI Debt Faces Scrutiny
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2026. Oct. 15. 09:30
Stack Infrastructure is reportedly seeking an A$8.6 billion ($6 billion) loan to finance a data center project in Melbourne, as investors grow more cautious about the borrowing underpinning the artificial intelligence infrastructure boom. This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. The Energy Mag (formerly The Miner Mag) […] Hex founder Richard Heart arrested in Istanbul, Turkish media report
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2026. Oct. 15. 09:20
Police reportedly seized $4 million in cash and 64 luxury watches during a raid on the crypto founder's Istanbul residence. Scientists Stumbled Back Onto a Forest Experiment Abandoned for 30 Years, and the Results Stunned Them
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2026. Oct. 15. 08:30
Researchers who revisited the long-forgotten Silvicultural Systems Project plots at Tanjil Bren in Victoria, Australia, found that heavily thinned mountain ash stands grew trees about 20% larger in diameter than unharvested controls and, within 30 years, recovered all carbon removed in the 1987 harvest. The findings, published July 1, 2026 in Forest Science, also reported […] CZ Takes Aim at Bank of America Over $1.21 Billion AML Penalty
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2026. Oct. 15. 07:30
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) took a swipe at Bank of America on Wednesday after the banking giant was slapped with more than $1.21 billion in federal penalties for anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions violations. Regulators found the bank failed to timely report more than $5 billion in suspicious transactions, yet no executives faced criminal […] He Bought a Nearly Bankrupt Company From Warren Buffett for $1,000 and Turned It Into a $98 Billion Giant
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2026. Oct. 15. 06:30
In 1997, Intercontinental Exchange founder and CEO Jeffrey Sprecher bought the near-bankrupt Continental Power Exchange from Warren Buffett’s utility, MidAmerican Energy, for $1,000 and assumed its debt. ICE was founded in 2000 and later bought NYSE Euronext in 2013, making it the owner of the New York Stock Exchange; as of January 2026, ICE’s market […] BlackRock's Fink names a U.S. recession trigger, sounds alarm over $40 trillion national debt
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2026. Oct. 15. 06:17
BlackRock's CEO says "a moratorium of some sort" on data center buildouts would put the U.S. in a recession. An $86,000 Exploit Rocks a Crypto Pool Built to Lock Tokens
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2026. Oct. 15. 05:30
An attacker turned a tiny leftover token position into an $86,000 payday by exploiting UNCX Network’s shared vesting contract. The Oct. 14 breach exposed a bookkeeping flaw in a system designed to lock assets, with $3.25 million still inside. How an $86,000 Exploit Turned a Token Lock Into a Liability On Wednesday, blockchain security firm […] Ripple’s Korean Expansion Reaches From Remittances to Government Bonds
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2026. Oct. 15. 04:30
Ripple’s Korean partnerships now connect cross-border business payments, bank-managed digital asset wallets, and blockchain-based settlement of government bonds. Its cooperation with Meritz Securities extends that strategy into capital markets, where regulated firms are preparing to use digital assets. Four Korean Deals Take Ripple Beyond Cross-Border Payments Cross-border payments and government bond settlement anchor Ripple’s growing […] Nearly $1 billion in crypto bets liquidated as bitcoin, ether and XRP slide
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2026. Oct. 15. 04:25
Ether accounted for nearly 60% of the forced closures across the two largest cryptocurrencies, falling roughly twice as much as bitcoin. Bitcoin mining pool once handling 2.3% of network shuts after hashrate falls 65%
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2026. Oct. 15. 04:13
Computing power directed at Binance Pool has fallen from 26 EH/s in December to about 9 EH/s. Its remaining miners must choose another provider before a Nov. 10 cutoff. Bitcoin wilts as Fed rate uncertainty weighs. Kospi plunges 8%
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2026. Oct. 15. 03:57
Bets on an October Fed rate hike briefly spiked to nearly 50% after Wednesday’s inflation report, but have since cooled. Analyst Sees Bitcoin Beyond $175K as Market Structure Shifts
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2026. Oct. 15. 03:30
Institutional ownership and changes in crypto financing may reduce bitcoin’s vulnerability to severe downturns, Siebert Financial analyst Brian Vieten argues. He sees expanding stablecoin payments as a catalyst for the cryptocurrency’s next advance. $175K Bitcoin Outlook Linked to Institutional Ownership Broader ownership and access to capital have strengthened bitcoin’s resilience since the crypto lending failures […] Ripple and DriveWealth Target Faster Funding for 100+ Global Partners
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2026. Oct. 15. 02:20
More than 100 DriveWealth partners, including fintechs and digital wallets, could gain greater flexibility to fund investments outside bank transfer windows. A new Ripple partnership targets capital tied up by cross-border delays as trading extends beyond regular market hours. Ripple Targets the Gap Between Trading Hours and Bank Transfers Financial platforms offering U.S. market access […] 21shares Strategist Sees Bitcoin Path to $90K After Hotter CPI Report
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2026. Oct. 15. 01:10
Bitcoin could advance toward $90,000 once near-term economic uncertainty clears, according to 21shares strategist Matt Mena. He points to last week’s selling and historically positive returns after hotter core inflation prints as support for his outlook. Bitcoin’s $90K Forecast Faces an $85K Test Bitcoin could regain $85,000 and move toward $90,000 after upcoming economic releases, […] Evernorth Rings Nasdaq Closing Bell, Showcasing XRP Treasury
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2026. Oct. 15. 00:05
Evernorth’s 473 million XRP treasury took the spotlight at Nasdaq’s closing bell. The ceremony highlighted a corporate investment model that connects stock ownership with actively managed cryptocurrency holdings. Nasdaq Ceremony Highlights Publicly Traded XRP Exposure Stock investors’ access to an actively managed XRP treasury took the spotlight as Evernorth Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: XRPN) rang the […] Brooklyn DA and FBI Crush Massive International Crypto Scam
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2026. Oct. 14. 23:05
On Wednesday, Brooklyn prosecutors disclosed that they have dealt a major blow to an international cryptocurrency scam that stole tens of millions of dollars from Russian-speaking Americans, including many residents of the New York borough. Brooklyn Prosecutors and FBI Dismantle 241 Scam Websites and 112 Servers According to the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Virtual Currency Unit […] Two Polymarket Whales Face Off in $500K Seahawks-Broncos Showdown
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2026. Oct. 14. 22:05
Polymarket whales are setting up a titanic clash for Thursday night’s game between the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks. The top earner of the week, with $2.13 million in profit, has bet about $214,000 on the Broncos to win, while a trader down more than $700,000 this week put $290,000 on Seattle. Massive […] Polygon Rolls Out US-Regulated Payments With Completed Coinme Deal
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2026. Oct. 14. 21:05
Polygon Labs has completed its acquisition of crypto payments company Coinme, bringing regulated U.S. payment capabilities to its Open Money Stack platform and expanding its push into stablecoin-powered financial services. Polygon Gets Regulated Payments via Coinme Polygon Labs announced Wednesday, Oct. 14, that it has finalized its acquisition of Coinme, giving its payments business regulatory […] Chainlink Expands Market Data to Stellar’s $4B Tokenized Asset Ecosystem
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2026. Oct. 14. 20:05
Chainlink’s data infrastructure is now live on the Stellar blockchain, opening the door to new decentralized finance (DeFi) applications across a network that already supports more than $4 billion in tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). Chainlink Arrives on Stellar The Stellar Development Foundation announced that Chainlink’s Data Feeds and Data Streams are available to developers, providing […] Standard Chartered Brings Bitcoin Trading and Custody to Affluent UAE Clients
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2026. Oct. 14. 19:25
On Wednesday, the banking giant managing nearly $1 trillion in assets, Standard Chartered, revealed it is making new moves inroads in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The bank explained that it is making it possible for wealthy clients in the UAE to buy and sell bitcoin and ether directly through their regular bank accounts. Standard […] OCC Blows Lid Off Debanking Practices at America’s 9 Bank Giants
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2026. Oct. 14. 18:39
America’s largest national banks face fresh scrutiny after federal regulators discovered that all nine maintained policies that could restrict financial services based on political beliefs, religious affiliations, or lawful business activities. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) reviewed nearly 100,000 complaints and 420,000 pages of documents, uncovering decisions involving Trump merchandise, conservative […] Bitcoin Price Slips as Saylor’s Bull Market Call Meets Reality
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2026. Oct. 14. 17:52
Bitcoin’s price tapped an intraday low of $81,500 per coin on Wednesday, Oct. 14, as hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation data rattled financial markets and triggered a wave of leveraged liquidations. Roughly $331 million in cryptocurrency positions vanished over 24 hours, with bullish traders absorbing most of the damage. The sell-off offered an awkward counterpoint to Strategy […] Bitmex Faces $26 Million Claim Over 1,053 Losing Bitcoin Trades
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2026. Oct. 14. 17:40
A British software engineer wants 324.8 BTC back from Bitmex, claiming the cryptocurrency exchange had no legal authority to offer him derivatives trading in the United Kingdom. His demand, worth approximately $26 million using today’s exchange rates, targets more than 1,000 losing trades. British Trader Challenges Four Years of Bitcoin Losses Lewis Barber, a software […] Coinbase Maps Bitcoin’s Quantum Risks While Safeguarding 5% of BTC
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2026. Oct. 14. 17:05
Coinbase, which says it safeguards roughly 5% of all bitcoin, has laid out the technical and operational hurdles bitcoin must clear before quantum-resistant security can become practical. Its message is clear: swapping in a new signature algorithm will not be enough. Bitcoin Faces Quantum Migration Test as Coinbase Details the Risks Bitcoin’s quantum-computing problem is […] Bybit Expands Beyond Crypto as CEO Outlines Next Phase of Financial Platform
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2026. Oct. 14. 16:37
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 13th, 2026, Chainwire. Bybit Co-founder and CEO Ben Zhou has outlined the latest stage of the company’s expansion from a crypto exchange into The New Financial Platform, highlighting new products and collaborations across traditional and digital markets. The updates were presented during Bybit’s latest biannual “Keynote with Ben” session titled […] Kalshi CEO says state-led oversight of U.S. prediction markets would push them out
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2026. Oct. 14. 16:34
CEO Tarek Mansour said he feels "pretty good" about the pending outcome of the current legal fight over who has the right to regulate prediction markets. Kraken’s Parent Company Moves to Acquire a Bank in Europe
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2026. Oct. 14. 16:20
Kraken’s parent company, Payward, is buying its way into European banking, striking a deal to acquire Lithuania-licensed Saldo Bank and its five-market footprint. The purchase would bring deposit accounts, lending, payment services, and card issuance into the cryptocurrency company’s expanding financial operation. Payward Targets European Banking License With Saldo Acquisition Payward announced the definitive agreement […] Ukraine’s ‘Kinetic Sanctions’ Disrupt Russian A7A5 Stablecoin Services: Elliptic
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2026. Oct. 14. 15:38
Another successful Ukrainian drone attack deep inside Russia, the country that has invaded Ukraine, has produced an unexpected victim: transactions involving A7A5, a stablecoin designed to evade Western sanctions, have collapsed. On the night of Oct. 7-8, Ukrainian drones struck a Yandex—or “Russia’s Google”—data center in Sasovo, sending shock waves across Russia. One of those […] AI agents make 138 million crypto payments as U.S. dominates spending on AI models
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2026. Oct. 14. 15:35
U.S.-linked wallets account for just over 88% of tracked AI model payments, dwarfing China’s 0.1% share, according to new Chainalysis research. Strive Buys $235M in Bitcoin, Knocks MARA Out of Fourth Place
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2026. Oct. 14. 15:03
Strive just leapfrogged MARA in the corporate bitcoin rankings, snapping up another 2,822 BTC for $235 million, barely a day after revealing a $280 million purchase. The back-to-back buying spree pushed its holdings to 35,595 BTC, worth nearly $3 billion. Strive Adds 6,133 Bitcoin in Days, Claims Fourth Place Strive isn’t wasting much time climbing […] EasyA hits $1.1 billion valuation, targets 2027 public listing and tokenized shares
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2026. Oct. 14. 14:49
The blockchain and AI developer platform has completed two years of audits and wants its shares available onchain from the first day of trading. BlackRock's crypto ETF assets surge 63% but remain far below 2025 peak
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2026. Oct. 14. 14:31
The asset manager's crypto assets surged 63% to $79.6 billion as investors returned, but holdings remain 23% below year-ago levels. Evernorth to Deploy 473M XRP With Ripple, Coinbase, Kraken and Bitgo
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2026. Oct. 14. 14:26
Newly public Evernorth is preparing to deploy its 473 million XRP treasury through institutional strategies with Ripple, Coinbase, Kraken, and Bitgo. Nasdaq-Listed Evernorth Activates 473M XRP Treasury Evernorth is wasting little time turning its massive XRP balance sheet into an active investment strategy. The Nasdaq-listed digital asset treasury company has named Ripple, Coinbase, Kraken, and […] Former FTX Europe chief targets U.S. tokenized stock trading with new SEC exemption
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2026. Oct. 14. 14:08
Nasdaq-listed Perpetuals.com is the second company to pursue a U.S. tokenized stock marketplace under the SEC's new framework, following a joint venture between OKX and NYSE parent ICE. America's growing digital economy requires power grid updates. Who will foot the bill?
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2026. Oct. 14. 13:51
Congress must decide how the U.S. can build the infrastructure its booming digital economy requires while protecting the communities that host it. US Inflation Reaches 4-Month High as Bitcoin Bulls Retreat
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2026. Oct. 14. 13:50
Bitcoin’s price tumbled below $83,000 Wednesday after U.S. inflation climbed to 3.7%, its highest reading in four months. Gasoline prices jumped 9.1% in September, rattling Wall Street and complicating the Federal Reserve’s next move as another inflation report approaches. Gasoline Prices Push U.S. Inflation to 3.7% America’s inflation problem just got more expensive, and the […] Kraken parent Payward to become first crypto firm to buy a EU bank as it expands into deposits, lending
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2026. Oct. 14. 13:07
Payward agreed to buy Lithuania’s Saldo Bank, which holds $190 million in total assets, securing an EU license for deposits and lending. HEX Founder Richard Heart Reportedly Arrested in Istanbul Dawn Police Raid
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2026. Oct. 14. 13:00
HEX and Pulsechain founder Richard Heart, whose legal name is Richard James Schueler, was reportedly detained during an early morning raid in Istanbul on Oct. 14, 2026. Turkish media described a sprawling seizure involving dozens of luxury watches, firearms, electronics, and substantial cash holdings. The reported arrest follows an Interpol Red Notice issued at Finland’s […] U.S. September CPI comes in hot, sending bitcoin sharply lower
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2026. Oct. 14. 12:33
The news could put multiple rate hikes by the Federal Reserve back into play. Bitcoin Price Caught Between Bullish Averages and $84K Resistance
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2026. Oct. 14. 12:33
Bitcoin’s price range traded between $83,250 to $83,790 on Oct. 14, 2026, barely higher over 24 hours despite a strong showing from its moving averages. With 12 of 15 moving average indicators signaling bullish conditions, the market’s technical foundation appears healthier than its hesitant price action suggests. Yet resistance between $83,800 and $84,250 continues to […] Fidelity, Blackrock Lead $176M Bitcoin ETF Rebound
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2026. Oct. 14. 12:05
U.S. crypto ETF flows improved sharply on Tuesday as bitcoin funds attracted $175.62 million and ether snapped a 10-session losing streak with $24.84 million in inflows. Fidelity Pulls in $103M as Bitcoin ETFs Flip Back to Inflows Institutional buyers returned with more conviction on Tuesday, but they were selective about where they put money. Bitcoin […] Here's how analysts see U.S. inflation influencing bitcoin
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2026. Oct. 14. 11:15
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 14, 2026 Dutch central bank grants Qivalis e-money license for MiCA-compliant euro token
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2026. Oct. 14. 11:12
Backed by BBVA, BNP Paribas, and ING, Qivalis secured Dutch regulatory authorization to offer onchain euro settlement infrastructure. Cryptoquant Says Bitcoin Whales Are Back as a Mystery Buyer Grabs $97M
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2026. Oct. 14. 11:05
Bitcoin whales now hold 3.03 million BTC, their largest stash since November 2025, according to Cryptoquant. Meanwhile, an unidentified investor pulled 1,162 BTC ($96.77 million) from Wintermute into five fresh wallets. Whale Balances Hit an 11-Month High Holders of at least 1,000 BTC are buying again per a research note by Cryptoquant. To elaborate, bitcoin […] Bitcoin holds above $83,000 ahead of U.S. inflation data as altcoins lag
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2026. Oct. 14. 10:51
Bitcoin briefly reached $84,000 before easing back, while the CoinDesk 80 fell 0.6% since midnight as traders waited for U.S. inflation data. S&P 500 options are the hottest bet on this Hyperliquid exchange
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2026. Oct. 14. 10:38
Hypercall, an exchange built on Hyperliquid, says most of its $640 million in volume since June has come from the index. Ledger Wallets Taken off Shelves in 7 Asian Markets as Spy Chip Probe Deepens
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2026. Oct. 14. 10:05
Ledger has told resellers and distributors in six Southeast Asian countries and Hong Kong to stop selling its hardware wallets and pull them from shelves while it investigates tampered devices. Seven Markets Go Dark In an incident update posted Oct. 13, the French hardware wallet maker said: [We are] asking resellers and distributors in Southeast […] Live updates: Bitcoin tumbles from near $84,000 ahead of U.S. inflation data
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2026. Oct. 14. 09:45
A brief run at $84,000 faded within the hour as tech stocks stalled and the chip selloff rolled on. Traders are waiting on the September CPI print. Live updates: Bitcoin tumbles more than 1% after disappointing inflation report
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2026. Oct. 14. 09:45
Bond yields and Fed rate hike expectations are jumping higher after the September CPI report was hotter than expected at both the headline and core levels. Live updates: Bitcoin falls back to $82,000 after inflation rises more than forecast
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2026. Oct. 14. 09:45
Bond yields and Fed rate hike expectations are jumping higher after the September CPI report was hotter than expected at both the headline and core levels. Robinhood Chain Hits $100 Billion in 3.5 Months and Now Outtrades Base
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2026. Oct. 14. 09:05
Robinhood Chain has cleared $100 billion in cumulative trading volume just 3.5 months after its July 1 mainnet launch, and over the past 30 days it has outtraded Coinbase’s Base network. From Testnet to $100 Billion in a Single Summer The milestone was flagged earlier today via Defillama’s DEX dashboard, which put Robinhood Chain’s cumulative […] Proposed French tax on regulated stablecoins could drive crypto traders offshore
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2026. Oct. 14. 08:48
Chainalysis CEO in France Francois Volpoet warned the proposed 31.4% tax on regulated stablecoins could push traders toward unmonitored offshore channels. Proposed 31.4% French tax on regulated stablecoins could drive crypto traders offshore
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2026. Oct. 14. 08:48
Chainalysis CEO in France Francois Volpoet warned the proposed 31.4% tax on regulated stablecoins could push traders toward unmonitored offshore channels. Standard Chartered unlocks direct bitcoin and ether trading for affluent UAE clients
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2026. Oct. 14. 08:10
The bank manages custody and settlement in-house via a closed-loop model, removing the need for separate crypto wallets. Michael Saylor Says the Bitcoin Bottom Is in and $100K Is Coming Back
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2026. Oct. 14. 08:05
Strategy’s Michael Saylor told Bloomberg that bitcoin is at “the beginning of a bull market,” placing the bottom just under $60,000 and predicting a return above $100,000. Saylor Calls the Bottom Saylor made the call during an interview with Bloomberg Television yesterday, adding: We hit the bottom around slightly below $60,000. [Bitcoin] will march forward […] Jeff Bezos’ Parents Put $250,000 Into His 1995 Internet Bet Despite a 70% Loss Risk
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2026. Oct. 14. 06:30
In 1995, Jeff Bezos pitched his parents, Miguel and Jackie Bezos, on an online bookstore and they put $250,000 of their savings into the idea after he warned there was a 70% chance they would lose everything. That early stake, bought at roughly 17 cents a share for 1,430,244 shares, later ballooned to a value […] Coinbase, which holds 5% of all bitcoin, wants the quantum fix started now
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2026. Oct. 14. 05:44
Coinbase says bitcoin should start preparing for quantum computers now, with flexible addresses, a backup quantum-proof key and a separate debate over lost coins. A Michigan Doorstop Was Authenticated as a $100,000 Rock From Space
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2026. Oct. 14. 05:30
A 10.22 kg rock that sat on a Michigan farm for decades was confirmed in 2018 to be a Group IIIAB iron meteorite made of about 88.5% iron and 11.5% nickel. Central Michigan University geologist Mona Sirbescu authenticated the find and the Smithsonian later verified it, putting its value around $100,000 and naming it “Edmore.” […] Ripple adds Stripe-owned wallets to XRP Ledger as AI payments pass 14 million
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2026. Oct. 14. 05:24
The integration will let software pay for online services using XRP and RLUSD, while questions remain about how much real economic activity the transactions represent. Bitwise, SVRN Bet on NEAR as AI Infrastructure Thesis Takes Shape
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2026. Oct. 14. 04:30
Bitwise’s NEAR ETF and SVRN’s ambition to accumulate 10% of the token’s supply are opening different routes into the same investment thesis: blockchain infrastructure for an AI-driven economy. In an interview with Bitcoin.com News, their executives explained where they see value and how it could reach investors. Bitwise’s NEAR ETF Targets Crypto-AI Demand Wall Street […] Solana sets Oct. 21 for Alpenglow upgrade targeting 150-millisecond finality
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2026. Oct. 14. 04:11
The switch will replace Solana’s existing validator voting system, remove vote transactions from blocks and could sharply change headline transaction counts even if user activity stays flat. Bitcoin climbs toward $84,000 after Fed’s Williams sees no rate hikes in 2027
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2026. Oct. 14. 03:50
ZEC led a broad bounce among major tokens, and Korean chipmakers snapped a five-day losing streak ahead of Thursday’s U.S. inflation data. Bitcoin and XRP Sentiment Turn Fearful as Ethereum Draws Bullish Buzz
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2026. Oct. 14. 03:30
Bitcoin and XRP social sentiment is bearish after price declines, including XRP’s weekly drop exceeding 9%, while ether attracts roughly twice as many bullish comments as bearish ones. Santiment’s assessment links the contrast to a potentially more favorable recovery setup for XRP and bitcoin. Bearish Commentary Dominates Bitcoin and XRP After Price Declines Bitcoin and […] XRPL Commons Selects 13 Startups for Payments, AI, and DeFi Push
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2026. Oct. 14. 02:30
XRPL Commons has selected startups developing stablecoin payments, AI commerce, and blockchain lending for its first fully online Aquarium cohort. The program connects founders with coaching, investors, and potential grants to expand XRP Ledger applications. 13 Startups Take XRP Ledger Applications Beyond Transfers Startups developing payment and financing applications will receive support through a new […] Former Coinbase Investment Chief Now Manages Evernorth’s 473M XRP
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2026. Oct. 14. 01:30
A former Coinbase Asset Management co-chief investment officer now directs Evernorth’s treasury, which held approximately 473 million XRP at closing. His appointment brings institutional trading experience to a Nasdaq-listed company pursuing active cryptocurrency investment strategies. Former Coinbase Executive Takes Charge of Evernorth’s XRP An XRP treasury holding approximately 473 million tokens at closing now has […] Largest Philippines crypto exchange, Coins.ph, said to face central bank regulatory action
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2026. Oct. 14. 01:00
The exchange, which has over 18 million customers, is said to have handled business transactions involving restricted offshore gaming and gambling companies. Ripple’s $10M RLUSD Donation Could Help Generate $900M: Report
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2026. Oct. 14. 00:30
Small business lending supported by Ripple’s RLUSD donation could help generate up to $900 million in GDP over a decade. The forecast connects a permanent capital contribution with borrowing, repeated loans, and economic activity across communities. Ripple’s $10 Million Lending Equity Gets a $900 Million GDP Projection Underserved small businesses could access financing backed by […] Bitcoin Price Odds on Prediction Markets Give $100K Just 27%
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2026. Oct. 13. 23:30
Bitcoin’s return to $100,000 is looking increasingly doubtful before 2027, at least in the eyes of prediction market traders. Polymarket assigns just a 27% probability to the milestone this year, while Kalshi’s October forecast sits at $87,000. With bitcoin trading near $83,416 on Tuesday, Oct. 13, traders are pricing in a far greater chance of […] Strive raising $500 million to buy additional bitcoin with new preferred share class
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2026. Oct. 13. 23:23
SATS will offer a fixed 15% dividend yield at par and be junior to the company's existing SATA, which pays a variable rate (currently 13%). BNY Brings 24/7 Dollar Settlement to Singapore Gulf Bank
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2026. Oct. 13. 22:40
Singapore Gulf Bank has expanded round-the-clock U.S. dollar settlement through BNY, allowing eligible payments to clear during weekends and U.S. public holidays. For crypto markets, the move is notable because traditional banks are beginning to offer one of the features that made stablecoins compelling: dollars that move beyond banking hours. BNY Pushes Traditional Banking Closer […] BNY, Citadel Securities test tokenized U.S. Treasuries to speed up Wall Street financing
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2026. Oct. 13. 21:52
The transaction shows how blockchain-based government bonds could help trading firms move collateral faster between settlement and financing. Ethereum NFT Marketplace Blur to Shutter After Trading Volume Vanishes
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2026. Oct. 13. 21:40
Once the largest Ethereum NFT marketplace around, Blur said this week that it will shut off its frontend in November, concluding its run as recent trading volume sat at a fraction of its previous peaks. Blur’s Impending Demise Follows Domination Blur’s “frontend will be deprecated on Nov. 12, 2026,” according to a Monday post on […] Ripple Teams With Stripe-Owned Privy to Bring Wallet Tech to XRP Ledger
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2026. Oct. 13. 20:55
Ripple has partnered with cryptocurrency wallet infrastructure provider Privy to expand payment capabilities on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), giving developers new tools to build stablecoin applications and automated financial transactions powered by AI. XRPL Gets Privy to Stripe’s Wallet Tech The collaboration, announced Tuesday by Privy, will allow developers to create and manage XRPL wallets […] Bitcoin Price Defends $81.5K ETF Cost Basis Despite Rising Outflows
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2026. Oct. 13. 20:12
Bitcoin has twice defended the roughly $81,500 cost basis of U.S. spot ETF investors, even after $681 million in net ETF outflows last week and another $65 million shed on Monday. Glassnode Flags $77.5K if Bitcoin Loses ETF Cost Basis Bitcoin is testing whether institutional ownership has permanently changed the character of its market. The […] Ledger Spy Implant Scandal Prompts Mediamarkt Sales Freeze
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2026. Oct. 13. 19:45
On Oct. 13, the hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger revealed new details about how criminals tampered with its hardware wallets and potentially stole customers’ cryptocurrency. The firm also noted that major European electronics retailer Mediamarkt Saturn has temporarily stopped selling Ledger devices. Ledger Investigation Uncovers Hidden Device That Steals Recovery Phrases Ledger has been dealing with […] Dow Jones Indices, DRW and Marex Bring Wall Street Swaps to Canton
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2026. Oct. 13. 19:13
S&P Dow Jones Indices, Kaiko, and Derivnex have completed what they describe as the first privately negotiated financial swap on Canton Network, a blockchain designed for large financial institutions. Trading firms DRW and Marex carried out the transaction using a bond index that Kaiko had converted into a digital token. Wall Street Derivatives Meet Blockchain […] Interactive Brokers Rolls out Ether Staking With Zerohash
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2026. Oct. 13. 18:30
On Tuesday, Interactive Brokers (IBKR), the brokerage giant overseeing $964.7 billion in total client equity, announced the introduction of cryptocurrency staking services powered by Zerohash. Initially, eligible customers can stake ether (ETH) directly through IBKR’s Client Portal. From Crypto Custody and Trading to Staking: Interactive Brokers Expands Its Reach Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), a global […] Wall Street Earnings, Sliding Chip Stocks Keep Bitcoin’s Price at Bay
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2026. Oct. 13. 17:30
Wall Street has been struggling to find its footing on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, as disappointing JPMorgan Chase earnings collided with another semiconductor selloff. Goldman Sachs delivered a blockbuster quarter, but chip stocks continued losing ground amid mounting concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) spending and Chinese competition. Meanwhile, bitcoin’s price clawed its way back above […] Strive Adds $280M in Bitcoin, Outpacing Strategy With Biggest Buy Since January
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2026. Oct. 13. 16:55
Strive has acquired another 3,311 bitcoin for approximately $280 million, marking its largest weekly purchase since January and its third-largest acquisition to date, as the company accelerates its accumulation strategy through warrant exercises and preferred stock issuance. Strive Stacks Even More Bitcoin The Nasdaq-listed company purchased the bitcoin between Oct. 5 and Oct. 9 at […] Trezor Slashes Reseller Network After $93M Ledger Security Scare
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2026. Oct. 13. 16:25
In the wake of the Ledger hardware wallet controversy, which raised suspicions that a third-party retailer distributed tampered devices, rival hardware wallet manufacturer Trezor announced it will revoke specific reseller authorizations effective Jan. 1, 2027. Trezor Tightens Its Distribution Network Following Ledger Security Scare Trezor Chief Commercial Officer Danny Sanders disclosed the company’s decision to […] Fraud Victims Hit Legal Wall in Britain’s $5B Bitcoin Battle
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2026. Oct. 13. 15:55
A British High Court ruling has dealt a significant setback to Chinese fraud victims seeking ownership of more than 61,000 bitcoin seized by London police. The cryptocurrency haul, now worth approximately $5 billion, originated from an enormous Ponzi scheme orchestrated by convicted fraudster Zhimin Qian. The Oct. 12 decision places Chinese law at the center […] Crypto exchange MNX takes on OKX, Bitget offering pre-IPO futures for AI giants
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2026. Oct. 13. 15:52
MNX is offering a different way to trade the future valuations of private AI companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic and DeepSeek.
UK crypto trader says almost $800,000 lost in knife attack as wrench attacks proliferate
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2026. Oct. 13. 15:24
A crypto trader in the U.K. claimed masked intruders stole nearly $800,000 in cryptocurrency at knifepoint, furthering concerns of "wrench attacks" spreading in the country. UK crypto trader says almost $800,000 lost in knife assault as wrench attacks proliferate
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2026. Oct. 13. 15:24
A crypto trader in the U.K. claimed masked intruders stole nearly $800,000 in cryptocurrency at knifepoint, furthering concerns of "wrench attacks" spreading in the country. What the IMF’s World Economic Outlook Means for Bitcoin Price
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2026. Oct. 13. 15:20
If the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) outlook and risk scenarios play out, then bitcoin’s price could face more headwinds than tailwinds from familiar forces: interest rates, the bond market, and AI stocks. In its World Economic Outlook (WEO) the IMF doesn’t mention bitcoin or other crypto assets. However, its analysis could affect this market, too. […] Binance Pulls the Plug on Bitcoin Mining After 6-Year Run
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2026. Oct. 13. 14:40
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, disclosed this week that the company’s mining operations will be sunsetting. The crypto firm said that Binance Pool and related services will officially be discontinued on Nov. 10, 2026. Binance Pool to Shut Down After Six Years and 22,188 Mined Bitcoin Blocks According to mempool.space statistics, […] STRC Nearly Hits $100 After Bitcoin Giant Strategy Breaks Buyback Promise
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2026. Oct. 13. 13:59
Strategy’s STRC preferred stock closed at $99.88 on Monday, its best finish since May, after the bitcoin treasury giant spent roughly seven times more cash buying shares back over two weeks than it spent on BTC. The Promise On July 27, with STRC trading in the $80s, Michael Saylor laid out a simple rule and […] Bitcoin Price Recovery Stalls as $84,000 Resistance Holds Firm
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2026. Oct. 13. 13:00
Bitcoin’s price stands at $83,266 on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time, as buyers attempt to preserve a recovery from recent lows near $80,000. Despite 10 of 15 moving averages registering bullish signals, shorter-term resistance between $83,800 and $84,254 continues to frustrate advances. Oscillators remain largely neutral, suggesting the recovery has yet […] Blackrock Drives $150M Bitcoin, Ether ETF Selling
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2026. Oct. 13. 12:30
U.S. crypto ETFs opened the week under renewed pressure, with bitcoin funds losing $65.40 million and ether ETFs extending their outflow streak to 10 consecutive sessions. Bitcoin ETFs Lose $65M as Ether Outflows Hit 10 Days The new week began much as the last one ended: with institutional investors still trimming exposure to major digital […] South Korea blocks 27 crypto exchanges, including Bitmart and Kucoin
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2026. Oct. 13. 11:58
The country’s regulators are stepping up their earlier restrictions on mobile apps to websites, targeting unregistered exchanges before investors report losses. Federated Hermes joins Wall Street's tokenization push with plans for first onchain fund shares
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2026. Oct. 13. 11:56
The $911 billion Pittsburgh-based asset manager is teaming up with Prometheum to bring blockchain-based share classes of its funds to traditional brokerage accounts. A $377M Bitcoin Whale Wakes up While Another Dumps BTC for Ether
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2026. Oct. 13. 11:30
A wallet holding 4,582 BTC ($377.6 million) moved its entire balance on Monday, the same day a second whale sold 837.8 BTC at a loss to buy 27,500 ether. Whale No. 1: What Woke Up? Onchain tracker Lookonchain reported that another Bitcoin OG had woken up, transferring out all of their 4,582 BTC ($377.58M). The […] Stacks' STX, a Bitcoin layer-2 token, has surged by 50% in four weeks
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2026. Oct. 13. 11:26
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 13, 2026 Bitcoin, ether slip and rebound as South Korean stocks slide on AI-related concerns
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2026. Oct. 13. 11:06
Investors are positioning ahead of today's bank earnings reports and Wednesday’s U.S. inflation data. Russia’s largest bank Sberbank secures approval to trade crypto
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2026. Oct. 13. 11:02
Sberbank plans to open crypto trading to all clients Dec. 1 and is already testing BTC, ETH and USDT trades in its app. Live updates: Bitcoin whipsaws between $81,000 and $84,000 as altcoins slide
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2026. Oct. 13. 10:46
Bitcoin bounced back from an early dip as ZEC, HYPE and SOL led altcoin losses. JPMorgan fell after kicking off U.S. earnings season. Live updates: Bitcoin continues in tight range near $83,000, recovering from overnight slide
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2026. Oct. 13. 10:46
The third-quarter U.S. earnings season is kicking off today, with results from Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and UnitedHealthcare, among others. The key September CPI report comes tomorrow. Live updates: Bitcoin trading in tight range near $83,000 ahead of key U.S. inflation data
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2026. Oct. 13. 10:46
The September CPI report comes out on Wednesday, with economists expecting a sizable increase in the headline number but a softening in the core rate. Bitcoin diverges from South Korean stocks as AI concerns deepen the Kospi selloff
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2026. Oct. 13. 10:38
South Korea’s chipmakers lead another sharp selloff as concerns over AI spending and Chinese competition grow, while bitcoin holds well above its summer lows. Curacao Scraps Hacked Licensing Portal, Misses Its Own Update Deadline
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2026. Oct. 13. 10:30
Curaçao’s gambling regulator says the online portal it uses to license offshore casinos will not return after the hack it disclosed in September. It aimed to give details of interim arrangements by Oct. 9, but had published none by Tuesday morning. No Portal and No Interim Plan The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) announced on Oct. […] Bitcoin Price Surges Past $83.5K as Kucoin and MEXC Go Dark in Korea
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2026. Oct. 13. 09:30
South Korea has ordered domestic access blocks on 27 unregistered offshore crypto exchange websites, including Kucoin, MEXC and BingX, extending an earlier ban on their mobile apps to the web. What Exactly Got Blocked? Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), the anti-money laundering arm of the Financial Services Commission, announced on Oct. 13 that the country’s […] Ledger says 'spy' chip inside CryptoBilis Ledger devices transmitted wallet keys over mobile network
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2026. Oct. 13. 09:27
The hardware-wallet maker gave its first public account of how a covert component in devices sold by CryptoBilis could steal users’ master keys without changing Ledger’s software.
UK court ruling boosts government’s chances of keeping $5 billion in seized bitcoin
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2026. Oct. 13. 09:25
The decision concerns 61,000 BTC seized by the Metropolitan Police in its investigation into Zhimin Qian, who pleaded guilty to defrauding thousands of people in China. XRP Price at $1.37 Leaves Evernorth’s $214M XRP Buy 46% Underwater
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2026. Oct. 13. 08:30
Evernorth named former Coinbase Asset Management co-CIO Hugo Jeandesboz to run its 473 million XRP treasury on debut day, and XRPN still closed at $16.91, 68% below its $53 high. The Hire Nobody Was Pricing in Evernorth used its first day as a Nasdaq-listed company to name Hugo Jeandesboz as its chief investment officer (CIO). […] Robbers Tied up a UK Crypto Trader at Knifepoint and Took $800K
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2026. Oct. 13. 07:30
A UK-based crypto trader says intruders taped him up, held him at knifepoint, and robbed him of $800,000 on Monday night. The wallet he flagged shows roughly $756,000 parked there before being moved out. “No, This Is Not Satire” The news broke earlier today, with the victim taking to social media and posting a warning […] Gen Z Job-Hops to Level up as 75% Plan a Switch Within Six Months
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2026. Oct. 13. 06:30
Seventy-five percent of Gen Z workers say they plan to switch jobs within the next six months, according to a Robert Half study. For the 18 to 26 cohort, frequent moves are framed less as disloyalty or pure pay chasing and more as a way to build skills faster, with flexibility, clear growth paths, and […] Bitcoin whale that sat through the March 2020 crash moves $378 million
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2026. Oct. 13. 05:45
A bitcoin whale that received coins days before the Covid crash and sat through it has moved millions on-chain. Solana Treasury Firm SkyAI Plans $201M Share Buyback After SOL Sale
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2026. Oct. 13. 05:30
SkyAI plans to buy back as much as 95% of its outstanding shares and warrants for $3 each, using cash and proceeds from selling solana. The move comes after the company sold roughly half its SOL treasury and rejected an unsolicited stock-for-stock bid from Forward Industries. SkyAI Offers $3 Cash Exit for 95% of Shares […] Tokenized SanDisk bets saw more liquidations than XRP as Asia’s chip rout wipes out $800 million
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2026. Oct. 13. 05:27
About $800 million in leveraged positions were wiped out over 24 hours, 86% of them bullish. Chip-stock contracts on crypto exchanges took a chunk of the damage. Once-largest Ethereum NFT marketplace Blur is shutting down after volumes collapse 99%
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2026. Oct. 13. 04:43
Blur will close its website on Nov. 12 after monthly trading fell from about $1.43 billion at its 2023 peak to under $7 million, ten days after sister project Blast announced its own shutdown. Amazon’s Purchase-History Profiling Tagged One Customer’s Body Shape Detail
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2026. Oct. 13. 04:30
An Amazon customer posting under the pseudonym @fangirlinmegan says the company’s internal profiling labeled her as having “flat buttocks” based on her purchase history, a detail that quickly spread on social media. The episode highlights how Amazon can use machine learning and natural language processing to infer physical traits from shopping data, raising GDPR-era privacy […] Bitcoin rebounds above $83,000 as it decouples from tumbling Korean stocks and Nasdaq futures
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2026. Oct. 13. 04:18
Bitcoin climbed back above $83,000 after an early dip, decoupling from a sharp slide in Korean chip stocks and weakness in Nasdaq futures ahead of Thursday’s US CPI report. Bitcoin rebounds above $83,000, decoupling from tumbling Korean stocks
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2026. Oct. 13. 04:18
Bitcoin climbed back above $83,000 after an early dip, decoupling from a sharp slide in Korean chip stocks and weakness in Nasdaq futures ahead of Thursday’s US CPI report. Parlays Push Kalshi Past $3.9 Billion in a Day, Twice in a Weekend
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2026. Oct. 13. 03:30
Kalshi set back-to-back daily volume records over the weekend, at $3.91 billion on Saturday and $3.96 billion on Sunday. Parlay-style combos made up about 70% of both days, most of them long shots priced below 1 cent. Combos Supplied Most of the Growth Kalshi’s daily market data, which runs on U.S. Eastern days, shows $3.91 […] Bybit Brings 1,000+ US Stocks and ETFs Into Crypto Trading Accounts
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2026. Oct. 13. 02:30
Eligible Bybit users can now trade U.S. equities in the accounts they already use for cryptocurrency trading. The service connects stablecoin balances with underlying securities, extending the platform beyond digital assets into conventional investments. USDC Balances Can Now Buy Apple and Nvidia Shares Eligible cryptocurrency traders can now buy more than 1,000 U.S.-listed stocks and […] Ripple’s RLUSD Gains Standard Chartered Custody on the XRP Ledger
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2026. Oct. 13. 01:30
Eligible institutions can now safeguard Ripple’s RLUSD on the XRP Ledger through Standard Chartered’s digital asset custody service. The launch expands bank-based stablecoin infrastructure, with a planned LMAX integration targeting future use as trading collateral. Standard Chartered Opens Bank Custody for RLUSD Eligible institutions can now place Ripple USD (RLUSD) issued on the XRP Ledger […] Evernorth Hits Nasdaq With 473 Million XRP as XRPN Trading Begins
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2026. Oct. 13. 00:45
Evernorth began Nasdaq trading today, giving stock market investors access to a company built around an actively managed XRP treasury. The listing brings approximately 473 million XRP into a publicly traded business pursuing strategies to increase its cryptocurrency holdings per share. XRPN Starts Trading as XRP Treasury Reaches Nasdaq Stock market investors gained access to […] Bitcoin Price Falls Below $82K as $406M in Longs Get Liquidated
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2026. Oct. 12. 23:57
Bitcoin cracked below $82,000 Monday evening, setting off another painful reckoning for leveraged crypto traders. Nearly $489 million in positions vanished over 24 hours, with bullish bets accounting for more than 83% of the damage as the broader market stumbled. Bitcoin’s Slide Wipes Out 118,000 Crypto Traders On Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, bitcoin’s price slipped […] Sydney Sweeney Mocks Bets on Her Underwear and Dictator Deaths in New Novig Ad
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2026. Oct. 12. 23:18
Sydney Sweeney is back in a new ad for Novig. The 30-second spot for the sports-only prediction market keeps the “just sports” slogan from the September launch ad, but this time takes aim at insider trading, bots, and war bets elsewhere in the industry. A Sports-Only Pitch Aimed at Rivals’ Other Markets Novig posted the […] South Korea’s Bitcoin Lending Experiment Begins at Jeonbuk Bank
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2026. Oct. 12. 22:05
South Korea just cracked open the door to bitcoin-backed banking, according to local reports. Jeonbuk Bank has executed the country’s first reported traditional bank loan secured by bitcoin, allowing businesses to borrow Korean won without selling their coins or surrendering ownership to the lender. A Bitcoin Loan Without Touching Bitcoin Jeonbuk Bank, a subsidiary of […] SWI Turns FTX’s Former Bitcoin Mining Infrastructure Toward AI Boom
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2026. Oct. 12. 20:57
Genesis Digital Assets, once one of Sam Bankman-Fried’s largest crypto investments, is being repurposed for the artificial-intelligence boom after SWI Group took majority control. SWI has now raised about $896 million to expand the former bitcoin miner’s data-center footprint for hyperscale computing customers. Genesis Digital Pivots From Bitcoin Mining to AI Data Centers A bitcoin […] Who Pays and Who Gains as Ledger Drama Fuels Multisig Adoption
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2026. Oct. 12. 19:44
As bitcoin and crypto hardware wallet manufacturers and users increasingly face security challenges, the fallout could lead to higher device sales and more costly short-term but more secure long-term wallet setups for users. Technically savvy bitcoiners have been using multivendor multisig hardware wallet setups for years. Now, following the Coldcard crisis this summer and the […] IMF Warns $65 Billion Tokenization Market Has a Dangerous Catch
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2026. Oct. 12. 19:02
Tokenized assets have climbed to $65 billion, but the technology promising to make Wall Street faster and cheaper carries an uncomfortable twist. The same instant settlement, automated trading and interconnected markets that eliminate financial friction could accelerate the next crisis. IMF Finds $65 Billion in Tokenized Assets The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is raising concerns […] State of TRON Q3 2026 Report Highlights $2.21 Trillion in Stablecoin Settlement Amid Network Activity Growth
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2026. Oct. 12. 18:45
Geneva, Switzerland, October 12, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), today highlighted key findings from its State of TRON Q3 2026 ecosystem report. The report examines network activity, stablecoin settlement, liquidity, tokenomics, developer activity, decentralization, and protocol governance during […] Bitcoin Price Faces CPI Reckoning as Analysts Eye $81,300 Support
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2026. Oct. 12. 18:13
Bitcoin’s price is hovering near $82,400 on Monday afternoon as Wall Street delivers a mixed performance across major indexes. Investors remain decidedly cautious ahead of pivotal U.S. inflation data scheduled for release later this week, including the consumer price index (CPI) and producer price index (PPI). Bitcoin Slips 1.5% as Crypto Liquidations Top $304 Million […] Cryptobilis Founder Reveals Company Was Sold Months Before Exploit
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2026. Oct. 12. 17:45
Arravind Prabu, founder of Cryptobilis, disclosed that the company had been acquired by an undisclosed party earlier this year. While Prabu acknowledged he assisted the current management team in some events, he denied having any operational visibility into the company’s day-to-day operations. Cryptobilis Founder Discloses Company Sale, Denies Responsibility for Tampered Devices Exploit Arravind Prabu, […] Polymarket Whale Loses $147K Eagles Bet After a Last-Second 57-Yard Kick
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2026. Oct. 12. 17:15
A Polymarket trader who put about $146,700 on the Philadelphia Eagles was eight seconds from a $623,449 payout on Sunday. Then the Jacksonville Jaguars returned a kickoff 53 yards, and Cam Little made a 57-yard field goal as time expired to win 19-17 in London. A 23-Cent Bet That Hit 99 Cents, Then Zero An […] Ontology Halts L1 Blockchain for 41 Hours Over an Unknown Threat
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2026. Oct. 12. 16:38
Ontology pulled the emergency brake on its blockchain for nearly two days, freezing block production after a security warning involving an unnamed ecosystem project. By Monday, Oct. 12, the network was running again, with operators reporting zero network-level losses. Security Warning Brings Ontology Blockchain to a Halt The trouble began Saturday, Oct. 10, when Ontology […] Palantir's Europe head warns the region is 'missing the boat' on AI just as it did with the internet
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2026. Oct. 12. 16:18
The Palantir UK chief said the U.S. is racing ahead on enterprise AI while Europe hesitates, and explained why he thinks the company faces intense political attacks. Sleuth ZachXBT Blasts Ripple’s Cheap $250K Payout for 18T XRP Bug
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2026. Oct. 12. 15:50
The renowned blockchain sleuth criticized the reward the Ripple Ledger Foundation gave Cayden Liao and Veria Labs after a bug that, if exploited, would have let someone issue 18 trillion XRP in a single transaction, 184 times the original capped supply. ZachXBT Criticizes ‘Cheap’ $250K Reward to XRP Infinite Supply Bug Blockchain security and the […] Tom Lee sees $2 trillion wealth transfer fueling crypto demand as Bitmine buys more ether
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2026. Oct. 12. 15:27
The Bitmine chairman said he expects younger investors to drive demand for digital assets as his ether treasury company inches closer to owning 5% of the total supply. Bitcoin Price Defies $681M ETF Outflow as Oil Trades Above $100
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2026. Oct. 12. 15:20
Bitcoin is holding above $80,000 even as Brent crude trades above $100 amid renewed Middle East tensions. The resilience is notable, but roughly $681 million of weekly U.S. spot bitcoin ETF outflows leaves institutional demand as the key test for the next move. Bitcoin Holds Firm as Oil Shock Tests Institutional Demand Bitcoin is refusing […] Tokenized catastrophe bonds target the disaster-insurance gap
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2026. Oct. 12. 15:00
A planned Bermuda issuance would put legal ownership onchain and seek capital for disaster risks that remain costly to insure. Bitmine Surpasses 6M ETH, Closing In on 5% of Ethereum Supply
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2026. Oct. 12. 14:40
Bitmine Immersion Technologies is closing in on a staggering prize: ownership of 5% of Ethereum’s entire ether supply. The company disclosed on Monday that its treasury now holds 6.03 million ETH, representing 4.9% of all tokens in circulation. With $16.2 billion in combined holdings, Tom Lee’s ethereum accumulation machine is approaching its ambitious target after […] Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Lose $1.2 Billion as Institutional Demand Cracks
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2026. Oct. 12. 14:00
U.S. crypto ETF demand reversed sharply in the week through Oct. 9, with bitcoin and ether funds losing more than $1.2 billion combined. Solana also snapped a 14-week inflow streak, while XRP and NEAR emerged as rare pockets of demand. Bitcoin ETFs Lose $681M as 3-Week Inflow Streak Ends The institutional bid that supported crypto […] Bitcoin Price Walks a Tightrope as Bears Circle the $82K Zone
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2026. Oct. 12. 13:10
Bitcoin’s price hovered around $82,550 to $83,000 on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, as technical indicators painted a largely neutral picture with a modest bearish tilt. The cryptocurrency traded within a 24-hour range of $82,550 to $84,231, while repeated failures to reclaim $84,000 kept bullish momentum in check. Despite near-term weakness, bitcoin remains above several longer-term […] Strategy Buys More Bitcoin and Retires Nearly 2M STRC Shares
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2026. Oct. 12. 12:10
Michael Saylor’s Strategy has expanded its bitcoin treasury to 848,250 BTC after acquiring another 250 BTC for approximately $21.5 million. The purchase, disclosed Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, followed Saylor’s Sunday teaser about adding more bitcoin. Strategy also repurchased $192.4 million of its STRC preferred stock, while its combined U.S. dollar reserves and cash holdings stood […] Standard Chartered offers RLUSD custody in Dubai and plans LMAX collateral link
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2026. Oct. 12. 12:09
Ripple previously gave LMAX $150 million in financing to integrate RLUSD into its institutional infrastructure. Ledger claims CryptoBilis cases are limited as up to $93M is traced, $10M frozen
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2026. Oct. 12. 12:01
Ledger said every confirmed case involves devices sold by the Southeast Asian reseller, but critics say the hardware-wallet maker must answer for an authorized sales channel. Ledger claims CryptoBilis cases are limited as up to $93 million is traced, $10 million frozen
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2026. Oct. 12. 12:01
Ledger said every confirmed case involves devices sold by the Southeast Asian reseller, but critics say the hardware-wallet maker must answer for an authorized sales channel. Bitcoin holds $83,000 as dollar strength keeps markets on edge
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2026. Oct. 12. 11:21
Bitcoin and gold hold steady as a firm dollar and rising bond yields weigh on sentiment, while IREN secures a multiyear cloud services deal with Anthropic. Bitcoin falls below $83,000 as dollar strength keeps markets on edge
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2026. Oct. 12. 11:21
Bitcoin and gold hold steady as a firm dollar and rising bond yields weigh on sentiment, while IREN secures a multiyear cloud services deal with Anthropic. Global financial watchdog calls for cross-border information sharing, planning for stablecoin crisis
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2026. Oct. 12. 11:02
Coins jointly issued by multiple companies can trap reserves in one jurisdiction while redemption demands hit another, complicating cross-border crisis response. South Korea just got its first traditional bank loans backed by bitcoin
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2026. Oct. 12. 10:57
Loans use third-party custodians for bitcoin holdings and rely on court-ordered sales if borrowers default. Shorting XRP, Bitcoin, Ether, SOL Has This NEAR Trader up $20 Million
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2026. Oct. 12. 10:30
A Hyperliquid trader who went long 5.76 million NEAR at $2.35 in September is now sitting on roughly $20.55 million in unrealized profit, and the same account is short seven of the market’s biggest coins. The Position, Line by Line The trade was first flagged by onchain analysts, who noted that the trader’s NEAR long […] SWI raises $894 million to repurpose former FTX bitcoin miner Genesis Digital to AI
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2026. Oct. 12. 10:27
SWI Group said it would use the proceeds from an 800 million-euro ($894 million) fundraise to transform Genesis Digital Assets, acquired from the FTX bankruptcy, from a bitcoin miner to an AI-focused data center. Altcoins rally on thin trading as bitcoin holds below $83,500
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2026. Oct. 12. 10:20
The CoinDesk 80 has risen around 3% in 24 hours, more than double the CoinDesk 5, while spot bitcoin ETFs lost $681 million last week. XRP ETF Buyers Refuse to Quit Despite Sitting on a $230M Paper Loss
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2026. Oct. 12. 09:30
U.S. spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) pulled in a net $11.31 million last week, even as XRP lost about 8% over the same five trading days. A Green Week on a Red Chart Data compiled by Sosovalue shows XRP spot ETFs booked net inflows of $11.31 million between Oct. 5 and Oct. 9. That more […] U.S. inflation, Ethereum upgrade talks: Crypto Week Ahead
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2026. Oct. 12. 08:58
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Why a bug that could have threatened XRP's 100 billion supply cap stayed hidden for years
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2026. Oct. 12. 08:32
The XRP Ledger Foundation said normal parameters never triggered the bug that could have broken XRP's supply cap, which is why it was undetected for years. XRP Holders Have Now Parked 90 Million Coins in a Single Yield Vault
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2026. Oct. 12. 08:30
Doppler Finance’s XRP Vault has crossed 90 million XRP, worth more than $125 million, as holders keep moving idle tokens into yield products in the same week Evernorth is set to bring 473 million XRP to Nasdaq. The Number Ladder The milestone saw Doppler’s vault cross 90 million XRP in total value locked. At XRP’s […] Ledger says unauthorized implant found in at least one device sold by CryptoBilis
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2026. Oct. 12. 07:49
Ledger confirmed an unauthorized hardware implant in a device linked to crypto losses at CryptoBilis, a Southeast Asian reseller. The company says confirmed cases are limited and its internal systems remain unaffected. Bitcoin Price is $4K Away From Wiping out the Next Wave of Shorts
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2026. Oct. 12. 07:30
Bitcoin’s price closed last week near $84,000 and flushed an estimated $140 million in short positions, leaving a fresh wall of bearish leverage stacked between $86,000 and $88,000. What Actually Got Liquidated? Nearly $140 million in shorts were liquidated as bitcoin confirmed a weekly close above $83,000. Hours earlier, a heatmap shared by Kook Capital […] Why the USSR Stopped Drilling at 12,262 Meters Came Down to an Unexpected Limit
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2026. Oct. 12. 06:30
12,262 meters down, the Soviet SG-3 Kola Superdeep Borehole set the world record for the deepest hole ever drilled after a project that began in 1970 aiming for 15 kilometers. The effort ultimately ended in 1992 when extreme heat and pressure made the rock behave plastically, warping and squeezing the borehole shut despite specialized rigs […] This Week in Crypto Law (October 11, 2026)
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2026. Oct. 12. 05:30
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The opinion editorial below was written by Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. This week brought meaningful developments on both sides of the Atlantic. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission began […] Bitcoin shrugs off ETF outflows to trade above $84,000 as oil falls
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2026. Oct. 12. 04:49
Bitcoin is holding on to its weekend gains as oil trades lower. ETFs lost over $600 million in outflows last week. Bitcoin pulls back from $84,000 as oil recovers, ETFs bleed over $600 million
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2026. Oct. 12. 04:49
Bitcoin reversed early gains as oil bounced back to over $92. Analysts express concerns over large outflows from spot ETFs last week. Recruiters Flag a Worrying Interview Trend as Gallup Puts Engagement at 23%
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2026. Oct. 12. 04:30
Only 23% of employees worldwide are engaged at work, and the disengagement bill totals $8.9 trillion, according to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2024. Recruiters say that same apathy is showing up in interviews, pushing candidates to prove they have done their homework, with LinkedIn’s Andrew McCaskill and GrowthAssistant CEO Adriane Schwager urging more […] Bitcoin’s Security Faces a 76% Risk by 2046, AI Model Predicts
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2026. Oct. 12. 03:20
Onchain analyst Willy Woo stirred fresh debate over Bitcoin’s long-term security on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, after sharing artificial intelligence (AI)-generated estimates suggesting a 1.3% probability that Bitcoin’s digital signatures could be broken within two years. Drawing inspiration from Woo’s X post, Bitcoin.com News expanded the experiment, consulting approximately four AI models and examining potential […] 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, […] 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. 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. 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. 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. 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
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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: XRP ETFs the only ones in green as BTC, ETH, ZEC funds post outflows
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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 climbs back above $83,000; XRP ETFs only crypto funds with inflows Thursday
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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
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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 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. 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
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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
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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 […] 82 Million Galaxy Devices Will Support USDC Transfers This October
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2026. Oct. 09. 01:30
USDC is set to become Samsung Wallet’s default dollar stablecoin as Coinbase expands its partnership with the smartphone maker. The U.S. rollout will let eligible Galaxy owners hold digital dollars and send money internationally within the app. Samsung Wallet Puts USDC in the Default Dollar Slot Samsung Wallet users in the United States will gain […] Dark Web Market Founder Gets 40 Years, Agrees to Forfeit 1,230 Bitcoin
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2026. Oct. 09. 00:45
A crypto-only dark web marketplace has brought its co-founder decades in federal prison and an agreement to surrender digital assets and real estate. The case involved drug trafficking, concealed payments, and vendor ratings for hiding shipments. A $5 Million Fine Alongside Crypto and Property Losses Empire Market co-founder Raheim Hamilton received a 40-year federal prison […] Satoshi’s Abandoned Poker Experiment Returns With a Bitcoin Twist
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2026. Oct. 09. 00:03
Nearly 18 years after Satoshi Nakamoto left an unfinished poker interface buried inside Bitcoin’s original software, researcher Robin Linus has developed a cryptographic protocol that makes the game possible. His Bitcoin Poker design allows two people to play Texas Hold’em without a dealer, privately generate cards, and enforce payouts through Bitcoin’s existing rules. The catch […] Securitize Brings Apple, Nvidia and Tesla Stocks Onchain on Solana
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2026. Oct. 08. 23:20
Securitize is launching 1:1-backed versions of major U.S. stocks on Solana, giving eligible investors access to equities including Apple, Nvidia, Tesla, and Microsoft through regulated onchain infrastructure. Securitize Adds Stock Tokens With Dividends and Voting Rights Securitize is taking some of Wall Street’s most recognizable names onchain. The tokenization firm has launched Securitize Stocks, offering […] IMF Report Details Why Tokenized Finance Is Struggling to Scale
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2026. Oct. 08. 22:40
A new International Monetary Fund (IMF) report says tokenization could transform global capital markets, but warns that fragmented infrastructure, thin liquidity and financial stability risks continue to hinder widespread adoption. Small Scale, Niche Dominance Tokenization holds the promise of transforming global capital markets through 24/7 trading, fractional ownership, and compressed transaction times, but key structural […] NFL Joins 39 States, Global Regulators in Pushing Supreme Court on Kalshi Case
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2026. Oct. 08. 21:55
An international gaming regulators’ group, the NFL, and a coalition of 39 states have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear New Jersey’s case against Kalshi, arguing that split appeals courts have left sports betting rules depending on where a bettor lives. A Wave of Briefs Fly In Before Kalshi’s Response Gaming regulators, sports […] Top Democrat among Senate investigators probes ties between Cantor Fitzgerald, Tether
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2026. Oct. 08. 21:22
As Democrats steadily rise in their potential to take back a Senate majority, Senator Richard Blumenthal is digging into Tether's U.S. financial partnership. Luxembourg VC Nextblock’s $3M Bet Targets a Missing Piece of Crypto Finance
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2026. Oct. 08. 21:10
Luxembourg venture capital firm Nextblock has fully funded Soda Labs’ $3 million seed round to scale its programmable privacy infrastructure. Programmable Privacy Over Privacy Coins Luxembourg-based venture capital firm Nextblock has invested $3 million to fully fund the seed round for Soda Labs, a cryptographic infrastructure startup building programmable privacy tools for public blockchains. […] Coinbase Users in Michigan Will Lose Sports Markets This Weekend
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2026. Oct. 08. 20:25
Coinbase will switch off sports prediction markets for Michigan customers as Saturday begins, becoming the third platform to pull back from the state as its attorney general vows to bring “all sports betting into compliance with the law.” The Third Platform Shut Out of Michigan Coinbase customers in Michigan have until the first minute of […] Wall Street's tokenization boom could have bigger winners than bitcoin and ether, Citrini says
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2026. Oct. 08. 19:46
The research firm sees tokenized stocks, bonds and loans creating new markets for trading and lending, with fee-generating platforms and companies poised to benefit. 33M Americans Are Eyeing Crypto, but the Next Wave Looks Different: Survey
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2026. Oct. 08. 19:45
An estimated 33 million Americans without crypto holdings are likely to buy this year, a new survey indicates. Their demographic profile could widen the market’s reach, while education and trust remain barriers to ownership. Potential Buyers Look Different From Current Crypto Holders More than 33 million Americans without cryptocurrency holdings are likely to buy in […] Banking Giant Standard Chartered Expands Crypto Custody to Singapore
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2026. Oct. 08. 19:15
Standard Chartered is preparing to bring institutional crypto custody to Singapore, expanding its digital asset operations into another major financial center. Announced on Thursday, the proposed service would cover selected cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) for institutional and accredited corporate clients. The bank already operates digital asset infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates […] Hunter Biden Blasts Market Makers Over LAPTOP’s 99% Price Crash
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2026. Oct. 08. 18:45
Hunter Biden is firing back over the disastrous launch of his LAPTOP meme coin project, which briefly rocketed more than 600,000% before collapsing 98% within an hour. An independent forensic review points to two market makers that allegedly pocketed millions while traders took a beating. But onchain investigator Dethective has thrown another wrench into the […] US Government Shifts $1 Billion in Bitcoin, $94 Million in Tether
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2026. Oct. 08. 18:15
The U.S. government’s cryptocurrency shuffle isn’t over. Following two days of bitcoin transfers totaling $770 million, federal wallets moved another 12,267.02 BTC worth approximately $1.01 billion on Thursday. The latest activity also included $94.15 million in USDT and some small test transactions, raising fresh questions about the government’s intentions and the fate of bitcoin recovered […] Crypto crumbles as anniversary of flash crash nears
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2026. Oct. 08. 18:14
It was October 10, 2025, when bitcoin plunged from about $122,000 to $105,000, with much of the decline occurring within minutes. NFL joins pushback against prediction markets as U.S. Supreme Court asked to act
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2026. Oct. 08. 18:06
In opposition to federal oversight of the prediction markets, the National Football League has sided with states, Gary Gensler and one of the authors of the relevant law. Bitcoin Price Drops Below $81K as Crypto Liquidations Top $1.1 Billion
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2026. Oct. 08. 17:44
Bitcoin broke below $81,000 to an intraday low near $80,500, wiping out billions from its market cap. Over $1.1 billion in total crypto positions were liquidated, led by ether with $333 million. Middle East Tensions and Oil Surge Pressure Crypto Bitcoin (BTC) price dropped below the $81,000 threshold on Thursday amid a marketwide sell-off that […] Rep. Hill Eyes Lame-Duck Session to Secure CLARITY Act Approval
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2026. Oct. 08. 16:45
Representative French Hill still hopes for approval of the CLARITY Act after the midterm elections. Hill, who championed the FIT21 Act—an earlier attempt to establish clear rules for the crypto market—believes that the current agency-led regulatory approach “falls short” of what America needs to maintain leadership. House Financial Services Committee Chair Still Hopeful For Late […] Zcash Dives 16%, Falling Harder Than Bitcoin Amid Market Sell-Off
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2026. Oct. 08. 16:12
Zcash dropped to $1,115 Thursday, wiping out all price gains accumulated since Sept. 16 and driving $38 million in leveraged long liquidations. Sharp Sell-Off Ends Weeks of Gains Privacy coin zcash (ZEC) dropped below $1,200 for the first time in weeks Thursday as the previously top-performing cryptocurrency surrendered all gains made since Sept. 16. Market […] From Zero to $8 Million: Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Awakens After 16 Years
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2026. Oct. 08. 15:51
On Oct. 7, Galaxy Research disclosed that it had identified a batch of 100 bitcoin mined in July 2010 that had finally stirred after lying dormant for 16 years, 2 months, and 24 days. While it took a while to spend the 100 BTC from Satoshi’s era, this particular wallet moved around 894 BTC before […] U.S. government moves $1 billion in bitcoin from Bitfinex hack wallet, no sale indicated
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2026. Oct. 08. 15:43
Arkham data shows the 12,267 BTC went to unlabeled wallets rather than an exchange, a day after $383 million hit Coinbase Prime. U.S. government moves $1 billion in bitcoin tied to Bitfinex hack, with no sign of sale
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2026. Oct. 08. 15:43
Arkham data shows the 12,267 BTC went to unlabeled wallets rather than an exchange, a day after $383 million hit Coinbase Prime. El Salvador Defies IMF Waiver Terms to Stack More Bitcoin Daily
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2026. Oct. 08. 15:25
According to the country’s Bitcoin Office, the one-bitcoin-a-day accumulation strategy has continued, even after the IMF stressed that the country had not met the criteria for public-sector crypto holdings under a $1.4 billion ongoing credit facility. El Salvador Keeps Adding Bitcoin Despite IMF’s Warnings El Salvador appears adamant about continuing its bitcoin addition strategy, even […] EU securities regulator gives crypto platforms 3 months to remove unauthorized stablecoins
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2026. Oct. 08. 15:23
ESMA said authorized platforms must block new access to stablecoins that fail to meet MiCA rules, while national authorities oversee existing customer holdings. Bitcoin ETFs Lose $487M in Heaviest Daily Outflow Since June
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2026. Oct. 08. 14:50
Bitcoin ETFs posted $487.07 million in net outflows on Wednesday, their heaviest daily loss since June 25, while ether funds shed another $160.77 million. Together, the two largest crypto ETF categories lost $647.84 million as trading activity accelerated sharply. Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Shed $648M as Selling Widens The most striking feature of Wednesday’s ETF tape […] ‘Bunker mode’ is a far greater challenge for institutions than individual crypto holders
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2026. Oct. 08. 14:39
As crypto debates whether holders should move funds before AI or quantum advances expose wallet keys, custody firms face a separate problem: upgrading systems before an emergency migration. Cardano Foundation spins out Veridian, tokenizes its shares on new standard
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2026. Oct. 08. 14:24
Veridian became the first company to use Cardano’s new programmable-token standard for its equity, though the tokenized shares are not being offered to the public. From Bitcoin Mining to Global Banking, Bhutan Eyes Abu Dhabi
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2026. Oct. 08. 14:17
On Thursday, DK Bank, Bhutan’s fully digital bank, announced it had secured preliminary regulatory approval to establish a financial services presence in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The development marks another step in the bank’s international ambitions, positioning Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) to forge stronger ties with global financial institutions and investors. Bhutan’s Digital […] Over 6 million bitcoin sit behind exposed public keys as AI warnings mount
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2026. Oct. 08. 14:03
Glassnode co-founder's latest figures show growing public-key exposure as Justin Drake urges preparations for potential AI attacks on wallet cryptography. ‘Bunker Mode’? Crypto Experts Argue Over AI Threat to Bitcoin, Ethereum
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2026. Oct. 08. 13:40
Blockchain researcher Justin Drake is urging cryptocurrency holders to prepare for “bunker mode,” warning that artificial intelligence (AI)-driven mathematical discoveries could threaten the cryptography protecting Bitcoin and Ethereum. His proposed defense is surprisingly simple: move assets to fresh addresses that haven’t exposed their public keys. Drake believes the worst-case timeline for breaking widely used digital […] Securitize brings Apple, Nvidia and Tesla to Solana, with NYSE trading in the works
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2026. Oct. 08. 13:06
Tokenized shares in the mega-caps will first trade on Securitize's Solana-based platform, with further plans to expand them to NYSE and OKXICE digital venues, the firm said. Bitcoin Price Holds Above $82K Despite Mounting Bearish Pressure
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2026. Oct. 08. 12:30
Bitcoin’s price is struggling to find its footing on Oct. 8, 2026, after a sharp selloff knocked prices from the mid-$85,000s into the low $82,000s. Trading near $82,500, the cryptocurrency faces mounting pressure across its hourly and four-hour charts, although daily technical indicators remain neutral. The $82,180 level has become the market’s immediate line of […] Bitcoin and ether holders urged to enter ‘bunker mode’ against possible AI attacks
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2026. Oct. 08. 11:47
Ethereum researchers warned AI could break the signatures guarding bitcoin, ether and the tokens built on them "in months, not years" in the worst case, well before quantum computers arrive. NUVA brings U.S. residential mortgage credit to offshore investors
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2026. Oct. 08. 11:36
The company's HOME token gives eligible investors exposure to a vault of U.S. home equity lines of credit starting from 1 USDC and targets a 7% annual yield. US Government Shifts $770M in Bitcoin as Mystery Wallets Emerge
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2026. Oct. 08. 11:30
The U.S. government transferred approximately 9,261 BTC, valued at $770 million, to Coinbase Prime on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to Galaxy Research. While much of the bitcoin originated from known criminal seizures, researchers identified another 2,456 BTC from previously unrecognized holdings. The discovery adds a new wrinkle to Washington’s cryptocurrency inventory, which includes billions in […] Bitcoin mined for pennies in 2010 moves after 16 years, now worth $8.5 million
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2026. Oct. 08. 11:30
The 100 BTC came directly from two mining rewards created during Bitcoin’s “Satoshi era” and had not moved for more than 16 years. Bitcoin ETF investors head for the exit, and it's the biggest rush in months
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2026. Oct. 08. 11:15
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 8, 2026 Live news: Risk assets under pressure as bond selloff and oil rally intensify
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2026. Oct. 08. 10:44
Rising Treasury yields, surging energy prices and a stronger dollar weigh on bitcoin and tech, while silver falls below $59 an ounce. Live updates: Risk assets under pressure as bond selloff and oil rally intensify
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2026. Oct. 08. 10:44
Rising Treasury yields, surging energy prices and a stronger dollar weigh on bitcoin and tech, while silver falls below $59 an ounce. Live updates: Bitcoin breaks lower from recent trading range, sliding back to $82,000
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2026. Oct. 08. 10:44
Rising Treasury yields, surging energy prices and a stronger dollar weigh on bitcoin and tech, while silver falls below $59 an ounce. Live updates: Bitcoin breaks lower from recent trading range, sliding back to $81,000
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2026. Oct. 08. 10:44
Rising Treasury yields, surging energy prices and a stronger dollar weigh on bitcoin and tech, while silver falls below $59 an ounce. Live updates: Bitcoin adds to declines, testing $80,000 level
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2026. Oct. 08. 10:44
Crypto markets are tumbling on Thursday, with cryptography fears, rising oil prices and interest rates, and the one-year anniversary of last October's flash crash on traders' radar. Live updates: Bitcoin pulls off worst levels late in Thursday session
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2026. Oct. 08. 10:44
Crypto markets tumbled on Thursday, with cryptography fears, rising oil prices and interest rates, and the one-year anniversary of last October's flash crash on traders' radar. $783K Crypto Bust Ends Site Selling Stolen Images of 17,000 Women
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2026. Oct. 08. 10:30
A joint French-U.S. law enforcement operation shut down a platform selling stolen intimate images of women and underage girls. Authorities also seized over $783,000 in crypto assets, including bitcoin. Crypto-Driven Financial Scheme French investigators have confiscated more than $783,000 (€700,000) in cryptocurrency during a joint French-U.S. operation that shut down Nudeleaksteens, an online platform selling […] Bitcoin slips below $83,000 as Ethereum researcher's 'bunker mode' call divides crypto
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2026. Oct. 08. 10:30
Justin Drake's call to prepare for an AI break of wallet cryptography drew a mixed response as bitcoin slipped below $83,000. Standard Chartered to expand institutional crypto and RWA custody to Singapore
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2026. Oct. 08. 09:32
The bank would offer the service to institutions and accredited corporate investors, subject to regulatory requirements. Hackers Attack Another Bitcoin Project as Ark’s Second Exploited
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2026. Oct. 08. 09:30
In another cyber attack against a Bitcoin project, Second, the developer of an implementation of the Ark Protocol, confirmed it lost 0.75 BTC ($62,322) of its own funds in an exploit on Monday. Per the team, “no user funds were affected.” The attack was caught within hours, and a fix has been shipped. However, the […] Greece prepares to levy 10% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency
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2026. Oct. 08. 09:17
Crypto gains of up to 500 euros ($560) a year would be exempt under the bill, which will be submitted to parliament in November. Samsung integrates USDC to overhaul cross-border remittances for 82 million Galaxy users
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2026. Oct. 08. 08:39
Eligible users will be able to send USDC abroad or send local-currency payouts to bank accounts in more than 60 countries, starting late October.
Netflix’s Co-CEO Doesn’t Read Business Books. He Rereads One 1902 Novel About a Ship Instead
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2026. Oct. 08. 08:30
“I read it over and over again because I find … I get something different in the book every time I read it,” Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said on CNBC’s Leaders Playbook. Sarandos also said he doesn’t really read management books, and instead keeps returning to Typhoon, Joseph Conrad’s 1902 storm-at-sea novella about steamship captain […] Crypto investment firm Deus X Capital shuts down as backers pursue separate strategies
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2026. Oct. 08. 08:00
CEO Tim Grant will lead AI venture TensorX, while CIO Stuart Connolly stays to oversee the firm’s formal unwind in January. Ethereum Price Cracks as 3 Prediction Markets Make Their Calls
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2026. Oct. 08. 06:30
Ethereum’s latest selloff has prediction markets pulling in three different directions. Ether fell through $2,600 on Wednesday as U.S. spot ether ETFs logged a sixth straight day of outflows, yet Myriad traders still give ETH a 73.7% shot at hitting $3,000 before $1,500. Polymarket is far less enthusiastic, pricing a $3,000 touch before year-end at […] Ripple is earning fees financing leveraged stock bets, a business long run by banks
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2026. Oct. 08. 06:17
The crypto company's $1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road has opened a corner of Wall Street where funds pay to amplify daily moves in stocks such as Nvidia and Sandisk. Bitcoin loans are paying for tuition and working capital, not just trades, lenders say
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2026. Oct. 08. 05:40
Bitcoin-backed lending is evolving into a mainstream source of credit, with borrowers using BTC to access liquidity without selling. XRP Expands DeFi Role as Firelight Activates Vault Protection
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2026. Oct. 08. 05:30
XRP is backing protection for decentralized finance vaults as Firelight activates coverage on Flare. The deployment embeds risk management into investment products, connecting the token’s expanding financial uses with safeguards against specified technical and economic failures. XRP Gains a Role in Funding Exploit Recovery Depositors in selected Sentora products now inherit safeguards against defined failures […] Coinbase Plans Pro Return With Crypto Options and Stock Trading
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2026. Oct. 08. 04:30
Coinbase Pro is scheduled to return at year-end as the exchange expands access to crypto options and combines trading tools across markets. The planned platform will bring direct asset purchases, price-linked contracts, and stocks together, with availability varying by jurisdiction. Coinbase Pro Returns With a Broader Trading Lineup Active traders are expected to gain a […] Ethereum’s Glamsterdam test runs near 200 million gas per block after upgrade
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2026. Oct. 08. 04:23
The Sepolia rehearsal has raised its processing budget more than threefold, but sampled blocks used less than half that allowance. Bitcoin breaks below $83,000 as oil jumps on Iran strike-plan report
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2026. Oct. 08. 04:00
Bitcoin has slipped under a level FxPro says opens a "quick path to $80,000." Brent crude climbed above $102 and pushed Treasury yields back toward their highest since 2002. XRP Lands on Paxos, the Crypto Engine Behind PayPal, Venmo, and Schwab
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2026. Oct. 08. 03:30
XRP has gained another route into financial platforms after Paxos added the token to its crypto brokerage service. The regulated back end serves PayPal, Venmo, Interactive Brokers, Charles Schwab, and Mercado Libre, with partners now able to offer XRP. XRP Gains Buying, Selling, and Transfer Support Financial platforms working with Paxos can now offer XRP […] Peter Brandt Favors Monero Over XRP Despite Bullish Price Targets
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2026. Oct. 08. 02:30
Veteran trader Peter Brandt identifies a potential XRP move to $2.16 but warns that overhead selling pressure could obstruct its advance. He favors monero’s chart setup, viewing all of its comparable supply burden as already absorbed. Monero Gets Brandt’s Strongest Endorsement Monero drew veteran trader Peter Brandt’s strongest endorsement among the altcoin charts he compared, […] Robinhood Puts $25M Into Bitcoin, Citing Belief in Crypto’s Future
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2026. Oct. 08. 01:30
Robinhood is adding bitcoin to its corporate assets, extending its exposure beyond the cryptocurrency services it offers customers. The allocation reflects a diversification strategy as the brokerage expands its digital asset business and trading infrastructure. Robinhood Puts Its Own Assets Into Bitcoin Bitcoin is becoming part of Robinhood’s corporate balance sheet through a $25 million […] XRP Whale Transfers off Binance Reach Highest Level in 7 Months
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2026. Oct. 08. 00:40
XRP whale withdrawals from Binance have surged to a seven-month high, a new analysis shows, raising questions about available trading supply. Persistent transfers away from the platform could reduce tokens readily available for sale, depending on their destinations. XRP Whales Move 1.38 Billion Coins Off Binance Large XRP withdrawals from crypto exchange Binance reached their […] Crypto news site Cointelegraph seeks buyer after web traffic plunges
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2026. Oct. 08. 00:35
The amount of money the crypto media firm has been shopping itself for was not revealed. Grayscale XRP ETF Adds In-Kind Transactions and New Custodian
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2026. Oct. 07. 23:45
Grayscale’s XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) has expanded how institutions exchange tokens for shares while adding another provider to safeguard its holdings. The changes could improve trading efficiency and broaden custody arrangements for the fund’s XRP holdings. GXRP Opens Direct XRP Exchanges Alongside Cash The Grayscale XRP Trust ETF (GXRP) expanded its institutional exchange options, an […] Engineer Who Sabotaged Employer for Bitcoin Ransom Gets Prison Time
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2026. Oct. 07. 23:05
A former infrastructure engineer at a New Jersey-based industrial company has been sentenced to 32 months in federal prison after admitting that he sabotaged his employer’s computer systems—and demanded roughly $750,000 in bitcoin to stop the attack. Daniel Rhyne, 59, of Kansas City, Missouri, was sentenced Sept. 28 in federal court in Trenton after previously […] Kalshi’s 15-Minute Gold Bets Top Ether as Fast Markets Drive Fees
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2026. Oct. 07. 22:05
Kalshi’s public data shows its 15-minute gold markets traded more contracts than their ether counterparts in September, their second month of operation. The short-duration markets now bring in most of the exchange’s non-sports fees. Gold Passes Ether in Its Second Month Kalshi’s 15-minute gold markets traded more contracts than its ether markets of the […] Europol Warns Quantum Threat Could Put Crypto Fortunes at Risk
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2026. Oct. 07. 21:05
Europol is pushing back on crypto’s quantum doomsday scenario. In a report published Wednesday, the agency says quantum computers pose a far greater threat to exposed wallet keys than to blockchains themselves, warning that vulnerable keys cannot be retroactively secured and will eventually need to be migrated. Europol Says Quantum Computers Threaten Crypto Keys, Not […] 10 AI Models Including Claude and ChatGPT Pick Crypto’s Year-End Winners
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2026. Oct. 07. 20:20
The crypto leaderboard has been anything but sleepy in 2026, with venice token (VVV) up a staggering 1,541% year to date and several others already sitting on triple-digit gains. With less than three months left, Bitcoin.com News asked several leading AI models a tougher question: Which cryptocurrency still has the most firepower left before Dec. […] Moody’s Gives Sky Protocol Its First Stablecoin Credit Rating
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2026. Oct. 07. 19:40
Moody’s has given Sky Protocol a B3 rating with a stable outlook, marking the agency’s first rating of a stablecoin protocol. But the report carries a sting: Sky held only about $90 million in tangible common equity against roughly $10 billion in tangible managed assets as of September, leaving the former MakerDAO with what Moody’s […] Pudgy Penguins Team to Shutter Ethereum Layer 2 Network Abstract
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2026. Oct. 07. 19:00
Another Ethereum Layer 2 chain bites the dust: Just days after the creators of the once-hyped Blast said they’re shutting down the scaler, Abstract is about to follow suit. On Tuesday, Igloo Inc.—the company behind the crypto-native Pudgy Penguins IP—said that it will shut down Abstract, its Ethereum Layer 2 network that launched in mainnet […] Wells Fargo in talks with Kraken parent Payward for crypto trading liquidity
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2026. Oct. 07. 18:59
The discussions would see Payward supply liquidity for crypto trading as major banks deepen their involvement in digital assets. Quantum-Safe Quantus Launches QTC Token Trading via Near Intents
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2026. Oct. 07. 17:55
Quantum-focused blockchain Quantus has launched trading for its QTC token through near.com and Near Intents, giving users access to more than 180 assets across over 30 chains without first sending funds to a centralized exchange. Quantus Opens QTC Trading Across 30+ Chains Quantus is taking an unusual route to market. The proof-of-work blockchain has […] Bitcoin Price Erases October Gains: Why $81,300 Is Now the Critical Level
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2026. Oct. 07. 17:09
Bitcoin price dropped to an intraday low of $82,734, erasing early-month gains. Despite forced long liquidations, open interest remained steady, signaling aggressive new short positioning by traders. Surrendering Key Support Bitcoin continued to slide Wednesday, dipping below $83,000 amid a marketwide pullback that dragged several high-cap altcoins down by 4% or more. The top cryptocurrency’s […] Kazakhstan Taps Tether to Explore a New Tenge Stablecoin Model
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2026. Oct. 07. 16:55
Kazakhstan already has a tenge stablecoin in a central-bank sandbox. Now it has brought Tether into the room to study another one. Tether, the National Bank of Kazakhstan, and the Alatau City Authority signed an exploratory memorandum on Wednesday covering a possible tenge-pegged stablecoin, asset tokenization, and decentralized finance (DeFi). No coin has been approved, […] Polygon taps TRON’s $94 billion stablecoin supply for seamless cross-border transfers
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2026. Oct. 07. 16:30
Polygon said businesses can also move the world’s largest stablecoin USDT between TRON and EVM networks without connecting to a wallet provider, bridge or fiat-ramp operator. Jury Convicts Uranium Finance Hacker Who Spent Crypto Loot on Pokemon Cards
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2026. Oct. 07. 16:15
A Manhattan federal jury convicted cybersecurity consultant Jonathan Spalletta on Wednesday of computer fraud and money laundering over the 2021 Uranium Finance attacks. Inner City Press, reporting from the courthouse, said jurors returned guilty verdicts on both counts after beginning deliberations Tuesday afternoon. Prosecutors accused Spalletta of draining roughly $53.3 million, laundering millions through Tornado […] Solana Hits 14M Stablecoin Holders as Card Volume Tops $1B
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2026. Oct. 07. 15:40
Solana’s stablecoin footprint has expanded to more than 14 million holder addresses, alongside over $15 billion in supply and $1 billion in cumulative stablecoin card volume. Solana Stablecoin Use Sees Massive Growth in Two Years Solana’s stablecoin economy is reaching a new scale just as the blockchain makes a bigger push into institutional settlement. More […] Gate bets all-in-one money app is crypto’s biggest consumer trend this year and next
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2026. Oct. 07. 15:13
Gate rebrands around Gate Money, which combines accounts, asset conversion, savings and card payments as the exchange broadens beyond its trading base. Bitcoin Beats Equities, Real Estate Among Wealthy Investors: Survey
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2026. Oct. 07. 15:05
Another survey of investors with deep pockets signals strong interest in digital assets, especially bitcoin, as these assets were the most common pick for the best long-term performer among wealthy respondents in the U.S., U.K., France and Germany—ahead of equities and real estate. However, bitcoin still needs to compete for space in digital asset portfolios. […] Crypto Long & Short: Zcash and the case for privacy in the age of AI
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2026. Oct. 07. 15:03
AI has made it cheap to link wallet addresses to the people behind them, and the permanence of the blockchain means records don’t age out. Michael Zhao of Grayscale Research explains how Zcash’s shielded transactions address this problem, and why close to 29% of all ZEC ever mined now sits in the shielded pool.
US Lawmaker Pushes Ban on Candidates Betting on Their Own Elections
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2026. Oct. 07. 14:30
U.S. Rep. Don Davis has introduced the No Betting on Your Own Race Act, which would prohibit federal candidates from trading prediction market contracts tied to their own elections. Davis Seeks Ban on Candidates Betting on Their Own Elections U.S. Representative Don Davis, D-N.C., has introduced legislation in the House of Representatives to prohibit federal […] Tether tapped by Kazakhstan’s central bank to explore stablecoin and tokenization
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2026. Oct. 07. 14:27
The National Bank of Kazakhstan said it will study a local currency-linked stablecoin and tokenized real-world assets with Tether. Solana x402 Lets AI Agents Batch USDC Payments, Slashing Fees
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2026. Oct. 07. 13:45
Solana has rolled out batch payments for the x402 standard with PayAI Network and BlockRunAI, allowing AI agents to make many USDC payments before settling them in a single onchain transaction. BlockrunAI Saves $20K a Month Using Solana x402 Payments Solana is trying to solve a payments problem humans rarely encounter, but artificial intelligence (AI) […] Quantum computers threaten exposed private keys rather than blockchains, Europol warns
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2026. Oct. 07. 13:20
EU law enforcement agencies urged developers, exchanges, and users to initiate phased post-quantum migrations immediately to prevent future unauthorized fund transfers. Bitcoin Price Slides to $83K as Short-Term Bears Take Control
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2026. Oct. 07. 12:45
Bitcoin’s price range is trading near the floor of its 24-hour range after an overnight selloff dragged the BTC/USD pair to $83,404. The 1-hour picture is firmly bearish, with price below every listed moving average and the relative strength index (RSI) at 27, but the daily structure hasn’t completely cracked. Bulls now need to defend […] Ether is about to lose a steady buyer as Tom Lee says Bitmine will stop token purchases
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2026. Oct. 07. 12:40
Tom Lee said Bitmine will be “done stacking” once it owns 5% of ETH, setting an end date to an accumulation streak that began in mid-2025 and made the company the world's largest Ethereum treasury. Crypto trading giant GSR's new vault business is a $100M bet on onchain credit
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2026. Oct. 07. 12:34
The firm is putting its own capital into stablecoin and tokenized gold vaults as institutional finance moves further onchain. Swift blockchain ledger requires key internal layers, Taurus co-founder warns
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2026. Oct. 07. 11:59
Banks need their own permissioned ledger, wallet tools and smart-contract capabilities before they can use Swift’s tokenized-deposit network, Taurus’s Lamine Brahimi said. Swift blockchain ledger requires key internal layers, Taurus co-founder says
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2026. Oct. 07. 11:59
Banks need their own permissioned ledger, wallet tools and smart-contract capabilities before they can use Swift’s tokenized-deposit network, Taurus’s Lamine Brahimi said. Blackrock Pulls $122M Into Bitcoin ETFs as Ether Loses $202M
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2026. Oct. 07. 11:55
U.S. bitcoin ETFs returned to positive territory Tuesday with $118.86 million in net inflows, led almost entirely by Blackrock’s IBIT. Ether funds suffered a sixth consecutive day of withdrawals, while XRP and HYPE attracted modest buying. Bitcoin ETFs Flip Positive With $119M Inflow Institutional positioning split sharply across the crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) market Tuesday. […] Here’s what bitcoin needs to break above $87,000
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2026. Oct. 07. 11:30
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 7, 2026 Live updates: Cryptos tumble, with ETH down 5% as Tom Lee confirms buying limit
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2026. Oct. 07. 11:09
Traders betting on higher prices took the brunt of forced selling as interest rates spiked upwards on Wednesday. Live updates: Bitcoin falls 4%, tumbling below $83,000 as interest rates surge
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2026. Oct. 07. 11:09
Ether underperformed, losing 6% after Tom Lee said Bitmine would soon stop purchasing additional ETH. Live updates: Bitcoin edges up from worst levels as yields pull back
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2026. Oct. 07. 11:09
Ether underperformed, losing 6% after Tom Lee said Bitmine would soon stop purchasing additional ETH. Bitcoin Price Slips Under $84K as Tom Lee Eyes Biggest Bull Market Ever
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2026. Oct. 07. 10:55
Fundstrat’s Tom Lee told a Singapore crowd that crypto is “2 days past the bottom” on the same morning a flash crash liquidated more than $400 million in longs, while his treasury company Bitmine said it will stop buying ether at 5% of supply. What Did Lee Say? Lee, chairman of ether treasury company Bitmine […] Bitcoin’s recovery stalls just short of rescuing its last underwater cohort
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2026. Oct. 07. 10:38
Yearly buyer cohorts and U.S. spot ETF investors offer a map of potential support and resistance as bitcoin retreats below $84,000. Liquidations jump to $547 million as oil rally hits crypto market
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2026. Oct. 07. 10:35
Bitcoin fell below $84,000 as oil climbed on Iranian tanker attacks, while smaller tokens fell harder and liquidations rose to $547 million. US Senate Findings Put GCC Stablecoin Transactions Under Spotlight
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2026. Oct. 07. 09:55
The U.S. Senate findings linking stablecoins, particularly tether, to Iran’s shadow banking network could increase compliance pressure on licensed VASPs across the Gulf region. Legal expert Soham Jethani warns that receiving local currency does not shield merchants from sanctions exposure, as liability can arise at multiple points in a transaction. US Senate Inquiry Heightens Sanctions […] Rain is seeking a national trust bank charter to bypass third-party banks
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2026. Oct. 07. 09:09
The stablecoin payments company’s proposed New York trust bank would custody digital assets and dollars, manage stablecoin reserves and issue and redeem dollar-backed tokens. Ripple Gets a Korean Brokerage Onboard as XRP Beats Bitcoin on Upbit
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2026. Oct. 07. 08:55
Ripple’s strategic partnership with Meritz Securities, signed by President Monica Long in Seoul, was announced earlier today. The development landed as XRP overtook bitcoin as the most-traded asset on Upbit. The Signing The agreement was signed at Meritz Securities’ headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul’s financial district, by Meritz Chief Executive Jang Won-jae and Ripple President Monica […] Robinhood adds bitcoin worth $25 million to its balance sheet
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2026. Oct. 07. 08:53
Robinhood has added bitcoin worth $25 million to its balance sheet, senior vice president and general manager of crypto and international, told the Starting Block Wednesday. Robinhood adds $25 million of bitcoin to its balance sheet
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2026. Oct. 07. 08:53
Robinhood has added bitcoin worth $25 million to its balance sheet, senior vice president and general manager of crypto and international, told the Starting Block Wednesday. XRP ETFs Logged 12 Straight Weeks of Inflows Then XRP Hit $1.45
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2026. Oct. 07. 07:55
U.S. spot XRP exchange-traded funds added $3.14 million on Oct. 6, led by a $10.55 million day for Bitwise, hours before a flash crash dragged XRP from $1.52 to $1.46. The Day in Three Lines Tuesday’s flows were small in total but uneven underneath, with Sosovalue data recording the following movements: Bitwise XRP ETF: +$10.55 […] Down but not out. Bitcoin's stair-step bullish trajectory is still intact
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2026. Oct. 07. 07:52
Bitcoin dipped to around $84,200 on Wednesday but stayed inside its recent range, keeping the broader bullish stair-step trajectory intact. Bitcoin Price Slips Below $84K as 20-Minute Flush Erases $400M in Longs
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2026. Oct. 07. 06:55
Bitcoin dropped about $1,765 in roughly 20 minutes early Wednesday, sliding under $84,000 and taking more than $400 million in leveraged long bets with it, three days before the anniversary of crypto’s worst liquidation day. The 20 Minutes The descent started quietly at 01:45 UTC on Oct. 7, with a fifteen-minute stretch seeing BTC slip […] Warren Buffett’s Successor Started Out Selling Empty Soda Bottles for 5 Cents. Now He Runs Berkshire Hathaway
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2026. Oct. 07. 06:30
As a kid in Edmonton, Alberta, Greg Abel made his first money collecting, cleaning, and redeeming empty soda bottles for 5 cents apiece, even tweaking his bike route home to find more. He officially became CEO of Berkshire Hathaway on January 1, 2026, taking over as Warren Buffett’s chosen successor. Greg Abel’s first taste of […] U.S. government moves over $100 million in BTC and BNB. A sale hasn't been confirmed
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2026. Oct. 07. 05:58
Wallets linked to the U.S. government moved millions in crypto on Tuesday, according to data tracked by Arkham. Web3 Firms Urged to Treat AI Agents as Workforce Members
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2026. Oct. 07. 05:15
A new report advocates treating artificial intelligence agents as members of the workforce, noting that they have evolved from issuing passive threat alerts to carrying out autonomous actions. Liability Remains With Human Managers Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally shifting cybersecurity, anti-money laundering and compliance from supportive toolkits into autonomous operational actors. Moving beyond passive […] Pudgy Penguins’ Abstract becomes second Ethereum layer 2 to shut in a week
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2026. Oct. 07. 04:31
The consumer-focused blockchain will close Dec. 15 after Igloo spent tens of millions supporting it, days after Blast said its own network was no longer worth operating. Cardano gives token issuers power to freeze, seize and restrict assets
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2026. Oct. 07. 04:11
The new standard is aimed at regulated stablecoins, funds and bonds whose issuers need identity checks, sanctions controls and other transfer rules built into the asset itself. Bitcoin dips below $84,000 as oil jumps on Iranian tanker attacks
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2026. Oct. 07. 04:00
Bitcoin briefly broke under the level analysts flagged as the point where sellers take over. Oil and the dollar both climbed. So-Called Crypto ‘Godfather’ Gets 78 Months as $37M Meta Fraud Unravels
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2026. Oct. 07. 03:45
Adam Iza called himself “The Godfather” and used money from a roughly $37 million Meta advertising fraud to hire off-duty Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies. Five former deputies have since been convicted. On Oct. 5, a federal judge sentenced Iza to 78 months and ordered $23.4 million in restitution. The prison term runs alongside a […] XRP Could Skip Final Rally and Fall Toward $1.27 Support
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2026. Oct. 07. 02:30
XRP’s tightening range is nearing a decision point below $1.65, with one analyst saying the crypto token does not need another high before a larger pullback begins. The setup still leaves room for a stronger breakout if buyers reclaim nearby resistance. XRP Could Skip Its Final Rally and Head Toward $1.27 XRP remains below resistance […] Startale Bond Puts a Yen Stablecoin to Work in Corporate Finance
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2026. Oct. 07. 01:30
Startale Japan has launched a digital corporate bond that will pay both interest and principal in JPYSC, a yen-denominated stablecoin issued by SBI Shinsei Trust Bank. The company describes it as the first digital corporate bond in Japan to use a yen-denominated trust-type stablecoin for both types of payments, based on the firm’s research as […] Evernorth Sets New XRP Treasury Timeline After Administrative Delay
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2026. Oct. 07. 00:35
Stock market access to Evernorth’s XRP treasury is expected later than previously planned after an administrative delay. The company has revised its merger and Nasdaq trading timetable while maintaining that the setback should not affect completion. Administrative Delay Moves Evernorth’s Nasdaq Target Investors awaiting Evernorth’s planned public debut face a revised schedule, Evernorth shared in […] US Government Moves $71M Bitcoin Stash After 6-Week Silence
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2026. Oct. 06. 23:50
On Tuesday, the U.S. government moved bitcoin for the first time since Aug. 26, with government-linked wallets shifting 833.6 BTC valued at just over $71 million. The coins trace back to two separate cases involving the Potapenko-Turogin fraud case and the 2016 Bitfinex hack. Government Wallets Stir With Bitcoin, BNB Transfers Roughly around 11 a.m. […] Ethereum Economic Zone Runs Atomic L1-L2 Transfer on Mainnet
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2026. Oct. 06. 23:10
This week, the Ethereum Economic Zone (EEZ) initiative’s core contributor, Eduardo Antuña Díez, revealed a technological advancement by showcasing an atomic Layer 1 (L1) to Layer 2 (L2) transaction on Ethereum’s mainnet. The developer further noted that atomic synchronous composability was “no longer a promise.” EEZ Showcases an Atomic L1-to-L2 Transfer on Ethereum Mainnet On […] Kalshi Ends Federal Court Losing Streak With Partial Win Over Illinois
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2026. Oct. 06. 22:20
A federal judge in Chicago blocked Illinois from enforcing its sports wagering license rules and a related criminal provision against Kalshi and Coinbase, but held off on the state’s new prediction market fees. It’s Kalshi’s first win in federal court since July. Judge Says a Swap Is a Swap Kalshi has won a partial preliminary […] Conduit Sues Tether Over a $2.76M USDT Wallet Frozen for a Year
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2026. Oct. 06. 21:35
Conduit Technology has sued Tether after the stablecoin issuer froze $2.76 million in the company’s USDT and allegedly kept it locked for more than a year. The stranger part is why. Conduit says Brazilian police never asked Tether to freeze its treasury wallet and that Tether’s own financial crime unit selected the address using criteria […] Winklevoss Twins File for Zcash ETF With $100M Launch Interest
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2026. Oct. 06. 20:50
Winklevoss Asset Services submitted a registration statement to the SEC for a spot zcash ETF under the ticker WINK on Nasdaq. The ETF offers direct price exposure to zcash (ZEC) rather than derivatives, using a cash-creation model for share creation and redemption. Taking on Grayscale Winklevoss Asset Services, led by CEO Cameron Winklevoss, submitted […] Linked Hyperliquid Giants Take Aim at Bitcoin, Ether With $1.58B in Crypto Shorts
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2026. Oct. 06. 20:04
While bitcoin and ether prices have been consolidating, two massive Hyperliquid wallets carry a combined net short exposure of roughly $1.58 billion against an array of top assets—with BTC and ETH topping the list. Positions of this magnitude naturally leave market watchers wondering whether the entities behind these trades know something the typical trader does […] Fortitude Bets Up to $100 Million on Bitmain Zcash Mining Hardware
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2026. Oct. 06. 19:05
Fortitude Mining has signed a non-binding agreement for up to $100 million of Bitmain’s next-generation zcash mining hardware, securing priority access ahead of an expected 2027 rollout. Fortitude Secures Priority Access to Bitmain’s 2027 Zcash Miners Fortitude Mining is preparing to make a much bigger wager on zcash (ZEC). The Digital Currency Group-backed miner has […] Excluding Bitcoin’s 15 Best Days Turns 225% 3-Year Gain Into Loss: Grayscale
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2026. Oct. 06. 18:35
Bitcoin’s three-year return turns negative when its 15 strongest trading days are excluded, according to Grayscale. The analysis highlights how brief rallies can dominate long-term results, exposing the potential cost of waiting outside the market. Just 15 Days Separate Bitcoin’s Gain From a Loss Missing bitcoin’s strongest rallies could substantially alter long-term investment results, […] $35B Brevan Howard Taps Ripple Prime for Multi-Asset Brokerage
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2026. Oct. 06. 18:05
Brevan Howard, a global alternative investment manager overseeing about $35 billion worth of assets, is expanding its relationship with Ripple as traditional and digital markets become more interconnected. The arrangement reflects its push for infrastructure that can support its teams across multiple asset classes. Brevan Howard Adds Cross-Asset Support Through Ripple Prime Brevan Howard funds […] Bitcoin Price Holds October Gains After Two Surges Above $86K
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2026. Oct. 06. 17:28
Bitcoin twice rose above $86,000 on Tuesday, supported by momentum from the CFTC’s proposed cryptocurrency regulations and a recent SEC proposal on crypto custody. After an earlier sell-off, bitcoin rallied to a high near $86,450 before pulling back, with its market capitalization reaching about $1.72 trillion. Regulatory Momentum Drives Bitcoin Back Above $86,000 Bitcoin’s price […] Elon Musk Adds $65 Billion in a Day to Reclaim Trillionaire Status
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2026. Oct. 06. 17:05
Elon Musk has regained trillionaire status following a summer reversal that erased hundreds of billions from his estimated fortune. The recovery followed gains in SpaceX and Tesla shares, which account for most of his estimated wealth. Two Stocks Put Elon Musk Back Above $1 Trillion Elon Musk’s estimated fortune increased by $65.4 billion on Oct. […] Peter Thiel-backed Founders Fund leads a $5 million token buy in crypto collateral protocol Anvil
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2026. Oct. 06. 17:00
Pantera Capital and Bullish also participated in the ANVL purchase as Anvil rolls out software designed to make its collateral protocol easier for businesses to integrate. Crypto is expanding the boundaries of what can be priced
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2026. Oct. 06. 16:50
The future of crypto may therefore depend less on creating the next novel asset and more on building the infrastructure required to price a growing universe of existing ones, argues Altius co-founder and CEO Annabelle Huang. Polymarket Is Rebuilding the Engine Under Every Bet Before November 2
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2026. Oct. 06. 16:35
Polymarket has started live-testing Protocol V2, a ground-up rewrite of the smart contracts behind its prediction markets, with new markets set to switch over on Nov. 2. What Has Been Running Under the Hood Since 2019 Polymarket’s developer account introduced Protocol V2 on Monday as “a new smart-contract foundation built for prediction markets.” The upgrade, […] JPMorgan Lends Its Expertise to Solana’s Atomic Settlement Program
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2026. Oct. 06. 16:05
On Tuesday, the Solana Foundation revealed an open-source escrow program called Solana DvP, calling it an “atomic settlement program built for financial institutions.” The foundation explained that the largest bank in the United States, JPMorgan, provided the organization with “input on institutional settlement practices and requirements.” Solana’s DvP Takes Aim at the Days-Long Settlement Window […] XRP Futures Top $56 Billion Across 3 Exchanges as Trading Rebounds
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2026. Oct. 06. 15:30
XRP futures trading increased in September, a new analysis shows, suggesting sustained interest despite a retreat from earlier records. The rebound reflects greater turnover in price-linked contracts, rather than proof of fresh investment or bullish positioning. September’s XRP Rebound Still Trails Earlier Peaks XRP derivatives activity remained among the highest levels seen in six months, […] OKX draws investment from StanChart, Circle, Ripple as it pushes beyond crypto exchange roots
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2026. Oct. 06. 15:20
The exchange is increasingly aiming to position itself as a global financial tech platform spanning crypto, payments and tokenized assets, following an investment and joint venture with NYSE parent ICE. Hyperliquid Brings 24/7 Perps to Bloomberg as HYPE Eyes Fresh High
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2026. Oct. 06. 14:55
Hyperliquid’s 24/7 perpetual futures are now visible on the Bloomberg Terminal, giving institutional users real-time access to prices across crypto, commodities, equities, indexes, and FX. At the same time, a new USDC yield mechanism has delivered its first $14.58 million payment to the protocol’s HYPE-buyback fund. Bloomberg Opens Hyperliquid Markets to Institutional Desks Hyperliquid has […] OKX Adds Ripple, Circle and SC Ventures as Investors at $25B Valuation
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2026. Oct. 06. 14:20
OKX has secured fresh strategic investment at a $25 billion valuation from a group including Ripple, Circle, Standard Chartered’s SC Ventures, and Qube Research & Technologies. OKX Keeps Valuation as New Strategic Investors Pile In OKX has added another group of heavyweight financial backers without giving up ground on its valuation. The crypto exchange has […] Bitcoin ETFs Lose $90 Million as Blackrock Keeps Buying
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2026. Oct. 06. 13:42
U.S. crypto ETFs opened the week under pressure, with bitcoin funds posting $89.90 million in net outflows and ether ETFs extending their losing streak to five sessions. Bitcoin ETF Selling Returns as ARKB, FBTC Lead $90M Exit The first session of the week brought a broad retreat in exchange-traded fund (ETF) demand, and the selling […] Arbitrum joins Paxos-led stablecoin group Global Dollar to capture digital dollar growth
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2026. Oct. 06. 13:02
The Ethereum layer-2 is backing Paxos-issued USDG to earn a share of reserve income as new stablecoin alliances compete for distribution, users and reserve economics. Bitcoin Price Pounds the $87K Wall as Bulls Refuse to Back Down
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2026. Oct. 06. 13:00
Bitcoin’s price is knocking on the same ceiling that has repeatedly turned buyers away, trading near $86,256 with $87,000 to $87,374 standing between the bulls and a fresh range high. The broader structure remains constructive, backed by 13 bullish moving averages, but neutral oscillators and a late 1-hour volume spike suggest the next move could […] Self-styled 'Godfather' gets 6 years in prison for $37 million Meta fraud scheme
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2026. Oct. 06. 12:31
Adam Iza’s sentence runs concurrently with a 15-year term imposed last month for his role in an attempted bitcoin robbery. Apple Cash’s Banking Partner Tightens ID Rules, Keeps Crypto Ban
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2026. Oct. 06. 12:30
As the market watches for clues about Apple’s potential crypto asset moves, the company’s banking partner is tightening its identity verification rules for Apple Cash users while leaving crypto asset-related transactions banned. Apple has been emailing users about Green Dot Bank’s updated terms for Apple Cash, a digital prepaid card in the iPhone Wallet app. […] Stategy’s $21B Bitcoin Quarter Beat Meta Yet 2026 Is Still in the Red
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2026. Oct. 06. 11:30
Strategy says its $20.91 billion third-quarter bitcoin gain would rank seventh among S&P 500 operating profits, but two brutal quarters earlier this year still leave the company about $1.87 billion underwater for 2026. Seventh Place on Its Own Scoreboard Strategy posted the comparison on X, hours after filing its weekly update with the U.S. Securities […] Strategy’s $21B Bitcoin Quarter Beat Meta Yet 2026 Is Still in the Red
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2026. Oct. 06. 11:30
Strategy says its $20.91 billion third-quarter bitcoin gain would rank seventh among S&P 500 operating profits, but two brutal quarters earlier this year still leave the company about $1.87 billion underwater for 2026. Seventh Place on Its Own Scoreboard Strategy posted the comparison on X, hours after filing its weekly update with the U.S. Securities […] The VIX of bonds is rising but bitcoin and stocks aren't hearing it yet
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2026. Oct. 06. 11:30
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 6, 2026 Live updates: Bitcoin rises above $86,000 as oil prices, bond yields retreat
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2026. Oct. 06. 10:35
FxPro says a slide below $84,000 would hand control to sellers and put $80,000 in play. Minutes from the Fed's last meeting come out Wednesday. Live updates: Bitcoin remains locked in range as stocks notch another new record high
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2026. Oct. 06. 10:35
FxPro says a slide below $84,000 would hand control to sellers and put $80,000 in play. Minutes from the Fed's last meeting come out Wednesday. Arthur Hayes Says Bitcoin Price Hits $1M and Saylor No Longer Matters
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2026. Oct. 06. 10:30
Arthur Hayes says Michael Saylor “had his time in the sun” and that Strategy no longer moves the needle, then answered whether bitcoin hits $1 million with a single word: “Yes.” The Case Against Strategy in Two Minutes The Bitmex co-founder and Maelstrom chief made the argument in a 30-minute interview with crypto host Crypto […] Smaller altcoins shine as bitcoin stills trades around $85,000
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2026. Oct. 06. 10:30
Leading the gains is BTW, the native token of Bitway, a bitcoin-compatible layer-1, which jumped 25% in the past 24 hours and is up 170% over the past 30 days. Ray Dalio Just Put a Three-Year Clock on a US Debt Crisis
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2026. Oct. 06. 09:30
Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio told Bloomberg on Oct. 6 that the U.S. could face a debt crisis within three years as interest payments crowd out the rest of the federal budget. The Clock Has Not Moved, but the Bond Market Has The billionaire macro investor believes that U.S. debt service payments are squeezing out […] U.S.- China AI race heats up as Chinese rivals secure billions ahead of IPOs
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2026. Oct. 06. 09:25
DeepSeek and Moonshot attract fresh capital ahead of planned listings, while OpenAI courts major investors. OKX Money lets users save, earn 10% yield and spend dollar stablecoins in one app
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2026. Oct. 06. 09:02
he product converts more than 50 local currencies into stablecoins, offers rewards of up to 10% on eligible USDG balances and includes virtual and physical payment cards. OKX looks to abstract blockchain mechanics to bring stablecoin balances to everyday consumers
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2026. Oct. 06. 09:02
OKX appears to be designing products to keep the blockchain element abstracted or out of sight for users who simply want to hold digital dollars and use a card. Visa Targets APAC Market as 46% of Consumers Plan Stablecoin Use
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2026. Oct. 06. 08:30
A Visa-commissioned study found that stablecoin adoption has room to grow in the APAC region, with nearly 50% of those polled being open to using these digital assets in the next five years. Nonetheless, awareness of what stablecoins really are and how they work is low. Visa Survey Finds Rising Interest in Stablecoins in APAC […] Why bitcoin is down 'just' 32% a year after its record high of $126,000
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2026. Oct. 06. 08:27
This shallower decline isn’t limited to the one-year anniversary. The bear market itself has been milder with past downturns seeing prices plummet 77% to 85%. ZachXBT Infiltrates Crypto Syndicate Tied to $1.5B Bybit Hack
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2026. Oct. 06. 07:30
The blockchain sleuth revealed that he infiltrated a Chinese crypto money laundering group following the theft of over $1.5 billion by North Korean hackers in 2025. ZachXBT stressed that this incursion allowed him to gather intelligence and helped freeze assets coming from this illicit activity. ZachXBT Reveals Chinese Money Laundering Collective Infiltration ZachXBT, one of […] Oracle Gave Larry Ellison and His Co-CEOs Nearly $1 Billion in Stock Options. By Year End, Every Single One Was Underwater
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2026. Oct. 06. 06:30
$988 million in stock options Oracle awarded to co-founder Larry Ellison and new co-CEOs Clay Magouyrk and Mike Sicilia in fiscal 2026 wound up out of the money by the May 31 year end. In its Sept. 25 proxy filing, the company said the grants “had no intrinsic value” at fiscal year end. Oracle’s latest […] Tanzanian Tour Operator Accepts Bitcoin for Safaris and Treks
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2026. Oct. 06. 05:30
Licensed Tanzanian tour operator Zatatep Tours now accepts bitcoin alongside credit cards for booking trips across Tanzania. Streamlining Travel Financing Travelers heading to East Africa can now pay for wildlife safaris, Mount Kilimanjaro treks, and beach stays in Zanzibar using bitcoin, as tour operators move to accommodate visitors who prefer digital currency over credit cards […] U.S. scraps proposed $10,000 reporting rule for for crypto sent to private wallets
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2026. Oct. 06. 04:55
FinCEN withdrew two proposals that had hung over self-custody and crypto mixers for years without ever taking effect. Polymarket Takes Dutch Gambling Regulator to Court Over Its Ban
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2026. Oct. 06. 04:50
Polymarket is asking a Dutch court to overturn the Netherlands’ ban on its prediction market, arguing it offers financial products that belong under the country’s markets watchdog – an argument the regulator has already rejected. The Regulator Cited Polymarket’s Own Help Page The case follows a Jan. 20 order against Polymarket’s operator to stop serving […] Ethereum’s Glamsterdam test gets last-minute fix before major capacity jump
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2026. Oct. 06. 04:49
One of Ethereum’s main validator clients updated its software hours before a Sepolia test that will raise the amount of work each block can hold to 200 million gas. Bitcoin keeps getting rejected at $87,000 as stocks hover near records
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2026. Oct. 06. 04:41
BTC fell back to about $85,600 after sellers turned it away from $87,000 for the third time since Sept. 23, while Nasdaq closed at a record and Treasury yields kept climbing. Solana Foundation unveils a program to settle institutional trades in seconds. JPMorgan gave input
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2026. Oct. 06. 04:23
Solana Foundation launched an open-source program that lets institutions settle trades in seconds, not days. JPMorgan provided key inputs. Greek Police Bust Alleged $9M AI Crypto Scam That Promised to Double Money
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2026. Oct. 06. 04:10
Greek police dismantled an unauthorized cryptocurrency pyramid scheme that defrauded over 10,000 investors of approximately $9 million in total by promising to double their money in 50 days via automated artificial intelligence (AI) trading. A Facade of Legitimacy Greek police have dismantled a massive alleged cryptocurrency pyramid scheme that authorities said defrauded more than 10,000 […] 6 Continents Sound Alarm on Scams Targeting Investor Trust
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2026. Oct. 06. 03:30
Investors face rising scams built on personal trust and borrowed authority as regulators across six continents participate in World Investor Week. The SEC’s new warning highlights relationship investment fraud and impersonation, including increasingly convincing artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted deception. A Global Campaign Puts Investor Trust Under Scrutiny Someone posing as a friend, financial professional, or regulator […] Trump Names Jay Clayton to Lead America’s Super Intelligence Force
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2026. Oct. 06. 02:50
Federal efforts to coordinate artificial intelligence (AI) policy will fall to a new Super Intelligence Force, President Donald Trump announced. Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton joins three other officials tasked with maintaining U.S. leadership and protecting Americans. Jay Clayton and Three Officials Lead Federal AI Coordination Consumers, public interest groups, and technology companies will […] US Regulators Push National Crypto Rules as America Chases Global Lead
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2026. Oct. 06. 02:05
Federal crypto initiatives are advancing across trading, asset custody, and tokenized stocks as Washington pursues global digital asset leadership. The CFTC’s new consultation joins SEC measures aimed at keeping innovation domestic while protecting customers and investors. Two Federal Paths Target Trading and Crypto Custody Retail crypto traders could gain tailored protections under a federal initiative […] Ripple Targets Turkey’s $200 Billion Crypto Market Amid Lira Pressure
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2026. Oct. 06. 01:15
Turkey’s large crypto market is creating opportunities for bank custody and dollar-backed stablecoins, according to Ripple. The company ties its local strategy to currency pressure and evolving regulations as institutions follow consumers into digital assets. Turkey’s $200 Billion Market Meets Evolving Banking Rules Turkish consumers and businesses are gaining access to crypto storage and dollar-backed […] Peter Brandt Hints at Bullish XRP Pattern With a Coffee Cup Chart
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2026. Oct. 06. 00:30
XRP’s recent price recovery may be forming a bullish chart pattern, judging from a coffee cup image Peter Brandt placed beneath the cryptocurrency’s trading history. His latest post hints at a possible setup awaiting a breakout. A Coffee Cup Puts XRP’s Gain in Focus XRP investors have a possible bullish formation to assess after veteran […] Ripple’s Schwartz Slams Fee Metric as 100x XRP Fee Hike Is Floated
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2026. Oct. 05. 23:45
Blockchain fee revenue is a poor performance metric, according to Ripple’s David Schwartz. Responding to an XRP Ledger fee suggestion, he described transaction charges as friction the chain failed to remove and questioned whose interests the metric represents. Schwartz Questions Whose Interests Higher Fees Serve People paying to use a blockchain face costs that fee […] Plume Opens Onchain Door to Fidelity’s $28B Bond Giant
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2026. Oct. 05. 23:15
Plume opened nBND on Oct. 5, giving investors blockchain-based exposure to Fidelity’s roughly $28 billion Total Bond ETF. But there’s a small catch. The exchange-traded fund (ETF) itself wasn’t tokenized, and its $28 billion hasn’t moved onchain. The nBND vehicle is a receipt token for a Nest vault holding FBND shares, and hours after launch, […] Brazil Calls Its Own Betting Laws Unconstitutional as Shutdown Begins
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2026. Oct. 05. 22:30
Brazil’s government has asked the Supreme Court to strike down the core of the laws that created its licensed betting market, two years after defending them. The filing landed days before licensed sites go dark on Oct. 6, with Justice Luiz Fux yet to rule on industry requests to suspend the ban. Government Lawyers Say […] Novig Says Trading Jumped 94% After Sydney Sweeney’s Viral Ad
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2026. Oct. 05. 21:45
Sports-centric prediction market platform Novig says its trading volume nearly doubled around the launch of its Sydney Sweeney campaign, with first-time depositors more than tripling. The company-reported figures cover a window that also included the start of the NFL season, and a new funding round reportedly values Novig at $2 billion. The Figures Overlap With […] Brazilian Markets Spike After Bolsonaro’s First-Round Election Win
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2026. Oct. 05. 20:55
Brazilian markets, including Ibovespa futures and the iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ), rose up to 12% overnight after Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, seen as a more market-friendly option, defeated President Lula in the first round of Sunday’s Brazilian presidential election ahead of an impending runoff. Brazil’s Markets React Favorably to Bolsonaro’s Surprise Lead in […] ‘Uptober’ Hype Is Shaky as Bitcoin’s Most Predictable Months Keep Failing
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2026. Oct. 05. 20:15
As some analysts continue pushing the “Uptober” narrative, calling for a strong rally in October based on its historic performance, the same historic data now warns to be more cautious. The two most predictable months in terms of bitcoin price performance rose in 10 of the previous 12 years, but ended in the red three […] Wall Street Never Sleeps: ICE and OKX Plot 24/7 Tokenized Stock Trading
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2026. Oct. 05. 19:30
This weekend, the crypto exchange OKX and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) owner Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) submitted a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and said the duo intends to create a 24/7 platform for tokenized U.S. stocks. Tokenized Stocks Move Into the Mainstream In June 2025, tokenized stocks witnessed a […] Crypto's campaign arm, Fairshake, sets lists of U.S. House favorites it'll spend on
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2026. Oct. 05. 19:21
The super PAC shared a list of more than 30 incumbent candidates it's backing, with about a million dollars going to three names from each party.
Bitcoin Behemoths Strategy and IBIT Amass 1.65 Million BTC Worth $140B
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2026. Oct. 05. 18:45
Strategy and Blackrock’s IBIT now control a combined 1.653 million bitcoin worth roughly $140.82 billion, nearly 8% of the network’s absolute 21 million supply ceiling. The two piles are almost the same size, but that’s where the resemblance ends. Strategy operates a corporate treasury, while IBIT’s bitcoin backs shares in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) trust. […] CFTC Opens Crypto Rulebook as Selig Tells Industry ‘Build Here’
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2026. Oct. 05. 17:55
The CFTC took the wraps off a potentially sweeping U.S. crypto market framework Monday, opening a 60-day public comment period on rules covering retail crypto commodity transactions. Chairman Michael S. Selig paired the move with an unusually direct message to builders: “Build here.” His pitch is simple but consequential. Washington wants crypto firms operating under […] More than 60 U.S. stocks including Nvidia and Tesla are headed onchain. Here’s how it works
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2026. Oct. 05. 17:18
The planned 24/7 venue will offer dozens of tokenized U.S. stocks, with trades conducted against stablecoins through blockchain-based liquidity pools rather than a traditional order book. Bitcoin Price Fails to Break $87K as CFTC Signals New Crypto Rules
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2026. Oct. 05. 17:15
Bitcoin rallied to an intraday peak of $86,969 before erasing most of the gains and returning to trade near $85,200 with a $1.71 trillion market cap. Bitcoin Rejection Near $87K Triggers Intraday Volatility Bitcoin wiped out early gains on Monday as the cryptocurrency again appeared to face rejection near $87,000 amid unusual volatility for a […] S&P Global Targets $10B Crypto Lending Market With New Risk Framework
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2026. Oct. 05. 16:55
S&P Global Ratings has introduced a new framework for assessing onchain lending vaults after deposits in the sector surged to $10 billion. S&P Global Brings Wall Street Risk Ratings to DeFi Vaults S&P Global is pushing deeper into crypto markets with a new framework designed to assess the risks of blockchain-based lending vaults. The firm’s […] US Treasury Moves to Scrap Proposed Crypto Wallet, Mixer Surveillance Rules
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2026. Oct. 05. 16:20
FinCEN, a bureau of the U.S. Treasury Department, is planning to kill two crypto surveillance proposals that spent years hanging over self-custody and privacy tools without ever becoming law. One would have required banks and money transmitters to collect information on certain self-hosted wallet transactions above $3,000 and report larger ones above $10,000. The other […] U.S. CFTC joins SEC in proposing crypto regulations, though spot-market gap lingers
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2026. Oct. 05. 15:54
The derivatives regulator is proposing two rules meant to cover the waterfront of crypto activity and exchanges, as long as it's not simple, direct trading. Bitcoin’s Halving Clock Is Ticking With Fewer Than 80,000 Blocks Left
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2026. Oct. 05. 15:50
Bitcoin’s notorious halving event is getting closer, and as of Monday, there are now fewer than 80,000 blocks left until that point. When that happens, at block height 1050000, on or around April 12, 2028, block rewards will shrink from 3.125 BTC to 1.5625 BTC. Bitcoin’s Fifth Halving Moves Into View As of today, according […] Tom Lee’s Bitmine Nears 5% of Ether Supply With $41M ETH Buy
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2026. Oct. 05. 15:15
Publicly traded ether treasury firm Bitmine Immersion Technologies announced Monday that it has edged closer to its stated goal of obtaining 5% of the circulating ETH supply, adding about $41 million worth of the cryptocurrency to its holdings over the last week. Bitmine Nears 5% ETH Supply Target Bitmine said Monday that it obtained an […] Strive Buys 2,000 Bitcoin as Its Treasury Push Picks up Steam
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2026. Oct. 05. 14:40
Strive bought 2,000 bitcoin for roughly $169 million in a single week, lifting its treasury total to 29,462 BTC. The purchase was about six times larger than Strategy’s latest 334 BTC addition, even though Strategy still controls a stack roughly 29 times Strive’s size. Strive funded the expansion partly through SATA preferred stock and $56.7 […] Bitcoin ETFs Add $241M as 3-Week Streak Holds Despite 90% Slowdown
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2026. Oct. 05. 14:10
U.S. bitcoin ETFs attracted $241.08 million in the week through Oct. 2, extending their winning streak to three weeks even as inflows slowed sharply from the previous period. Blackrock Adds $450M as Bitcoin ETF Demand Splits The flood of institutional money into bitcoin slowed last week, but it never disappeared. After attracting $2.39 billion in […] Stripe to expand stablecoin cards to over 100 countries by the end of the year
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2026. Oct. 05. 13:46
The payments giant is planning a major global expansion for its stablecoin cards business, and is exploring tokenized deposits and DeFi use cases, new crypto head Henri Stern said. Binance Brings ‘Vibe Coding’ to Crypto Trading Strategies
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2026. Oct. 05. 13:30
Binance has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) product stack built directly into its cryptocurrency exchange to help users analyze markets, automate trading strategies, and build custom financial tools. Three-Tier AI Product Stack Binance unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) product suite Monday designed to integrate customized financial analytics, strategy automation and developer tools directly into […] Bitcoin Price Grinds at $86K as Resistance Refuses to Give Way
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2026. Oct. 05. 13:00
Bitcoin’s price held between $85,800 to $86,000 per unit on Oct. 5 at 8:45 a.m. Eastern time, with its larger trend still favoring bulls, yet the market was pressing directly into resistance rather than breaking free. Every tracked daily exponential moving average and simple moving average from 10 through 200 periods remained bullish, while momentum […] An XRP treasury SPAC surges nearly 300% ahead of Evernorth merger
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2026. Oct. 05. 12:28
Armada Acquisition Corp. II rose about 270% last week, leaving the thinly traded shell at nearly four times its roughly $10.50 trust value before merging with Evernorth, an XPR treasury company. Strategy’s Bitcoin Treasury Reaches 848,000 After 334 BTC Buy
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2026. Oct. 05. 12:13
Strategy added another 334 BTC for $28.7 million, bringing its bitcoin holdings to exactly 848,000 BTC as of Oct. 4. The company paid an average $85,838.80 per coin in the latest purchase, while its entire bitcoin position carries a $63.97 billion cost basis. Michael Saylor also disclosed a roughly $21 billion third-quarter gain on digital […] Metaplanet Sells 10,000 Bitcoin, Buys 11,000 Back to Prove Liquidity
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2026. Oct. 05. 11:30
Metaplanet sold 10,000 BTC and subsequently bought 11,000 BTC during the third quarter, using the unusual round trip to demonstrate that its bitcoin treasury can be converted into cash when needed. Metaplanet Ends Q3 With 44,000 BTC After Liquidity Test Metaplanet has answered a question hanging over corporate bitcoin treasuries: what happens when creditors want […] SEC approves a 3x fix for bitcoin and ether traders who miss the wild swings
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2026. Oct. 05. 11:14
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 5, 2026 Treasury crackdown exposes crypto's role in $2 million Hamas fundraising network
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2026. Oct. 05. 11:08
The Treasury Department said the network raised more than $2 million through purported humanitarian charities, including hundreds of thousands of dollars sent in crypto. Metaplanet added 1,000 bitcoin net in the third quarter bringing holdings to 44,000 BTC
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2026. Oct. 05. 10:58
The Japanese firm sold 10,000 BTC before buying 11,000 BTC, demonstrating liquidity as it seeks recurring income from preferred securities. U.S. dollar climbs to 18-month high as bitcoin holds firm around $86,000
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2026. Oct. 05. 10:44
A stronger dollar and rising bond yields are testing bitcoin’s resilience as fiscal concerns in France and political uncertainty in Spain weigh on the euro. Bitcoin resilience tested as U.S. dollar climbs to 18-month high
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2026. Oct. 05. 10:44
A stronger dollar and rising bond yields could be headwinds as fiscal concerns in France and political uncertainty in Spain weigh on the euro. Live updates: Bitcoin above $86,000 as traders price out an October Fed hike
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2026. Oct. 05. 10:39
A weak September jobs report took a rate hike off the table, but bitcoin is still stuck below $87,000, with FOMC minutes due Wednesday. Live updates: Bitcoin in tight range close to $86,000 as rates continue to rise
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2026. Oct. 05. 10:39
A weak September jobs report may have taken a rate hike off the table, but bitcoin is still stuck below $87,000, with FOMC minutes due Wednesday. Live updates: Bitcoin under pressure as rates continue to rise
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2026. Oct. 05. 10:39
Friday's soft employment report alone isn't likely to push the Fed off its rate-hike cycle. Cardano's ADA leads gains in narrow range-bound market
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2026. Oct. 05. 10:37
In traditional markets, the U.S. Dollar Index jumped to 102.53 early today, the highest since April 2025, extending its rise from the Sept. 9 low of 98.60. Czechia’s Partners Banka Adds Direct Bitcoin Trading
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2026. Oct. 05. 10:30
Czech Republic bank Banka has partnered with licensed cryptocurrency exchange Anycoin to offer direct bitcoin trading inside its mobile app. In-App Trading Partners Banka has launched direct bitcoin trading in its mobile app, making it the first domestic commercial bank in the Czech Republic to offer clients seamlessly integrated cryptocurrency transactions. According to a local […] Technicals signal bitcoin shift, Ethereum gears up for Glamsterdam: Crypto Week Ahead
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2026. Oct. 05. 09:37
Your look at what's coming in the week starting Oct. 5. 5 Indicted in France Over Alleged $2M Crypto Aid to Hamas
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2026. Oct. 05. 09:30
French and U.S. law enforcement have dismantled an international network of non-profit associations accused of using humanitarian aid appeals to divert over $2 million to Hamas’ military wing between 2020 and 2026. French Arrests and U.S. Sanctions A joint investigation by French and U.S. law enforcement has uncovered a network of non-profit associations accused of […] Kraken operator Payward and Singapore Gulf Bank platform for 24/7 institutional crypto settlement
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2026. Oct. 05. 09:26
The two firms will initially roll out the digital assets settlement service to select institutional clients in Asia and the Gulf region with around-the-clock U.S. dollar settlement. Kraken operator Payward and Singapore Gulf Bank partner for 24/7 institutional crypto settlement
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2026. Oct. 05. 09:26
The two firms will initially roll out the digital assets settlement service to select institutional clients in Asia and the Gulf region with around-the-clock U.S. dollar settlement. French Executives Propose Taxing Crypto-to-Stablecoin Conversions
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2026. Oct. 05. 08:30
Three executives of crypto-linked companies proposed taxing exchanges between cryptocurrencies and stablecoins directly, stressing that this treatment would accelerate the use of crypto as a means of payment and reduce the complexity of calculating these taxes for users. French Crypto Executive Trio Proposes Crypto-to-Stablecoin Exchange Tax A proposal to develop a new crypto taxation regime […] Oak Trees Have a Sneaky Trick to Starve the Caterpillars Eating Them
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2026. Oct. 05. 07:30
An international study published in Nature Ecology and Evolution found that oak trees hit hard by caterpillars in one year delay budburst by about three days the following spring, leaving newly hatched larvae with little fresh food. The shift sharply cuts caterpillar survival and reduces leaf damage to the trees by more than half. Caterpillars […] Bitcoin is about to get a major bullish signal it hasn't had in over a year
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2026. Oct. 05. 06:57
Key price averages are on the verge of confirming a major bullish configuration for the first time in over a year. Ethereum has a 25-day wait to start staking, with nearly 1.5 million ETH in line
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2026. Oct. 05. 06:40
Ether waiting to enter staking has fallen by more than a quarter since early September, while the exit queue hit its longest of 2026. Ethereum investors are stuck in a two-week staking exit line. Here's why.
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2026. Oct. 05. 06:40
Ether waiting to enter staking has fallen by more than a quarter since early September, while the exit queue hit its longest of 2026. Saylor Maps Three Bitcoin Paths With 94%, 39%, and 9% Volatility
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2026. Oct. 05. 06:30
Bitcoin can serve investors who want direct ownership, amplified market exposure, or dollar income, according to Michael Saylor. His comparison puts historical volatility at 94% for Strategy’s common stock, 39% for BTC, and 9% for its STRC preferred stock. Saylor Separates Bitcoin Ownership, Amplified Exposure, and Income Investors interested in bitcoin do not all want […] Webull Becomes X Cashtag Partner for Crypto and Stock Trading
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2026. Oct. 05. 05:30
Webull has joined X’s Cashtag Partner Program to connect stock and cryptocurrency discussions with its investing platform. The agreement also creates opportunities to use social media data alongside market information for investors making their own trading decisions. Webull Connects X’s Crypto Conversations With Trading Investors discussing stocks and cryptocurrencies on X can reach Webull’s trading […] OKXICE files for round-the-clock tokenized trading in U.S. stocks
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2026. Oct. 05. 04:45
OKXICE, the joint venture of OKX and ICE, plans to launch tokenized U.S. stocks under SEC's new innovation exemption. Joint venture of OKX and NYSE parent ICE files for 24/7 tokenized U.S. stock trading
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2026. Oct. 05. 04:45
OKXICE, the joint venture of OKX and ICE, plans to launch tokenized U.S. stocks under SEC's new innovation exemption. Zcash’s 25-second blocks go live on public testnet ahead of schedule
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2026. Oct. 05. 04:41
NU7 cuts the target block time from 75 seconds to 25, giving exchanges, wallets and developers a live rehearsal before a planned November mainnet launch. Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Hits Garantex With Asset Freeze
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2026. Oct. 05. 04:30
Japan added Russian crypto exchange Garantex to its asset-freeze list this week, joining the U.S. and European Union in targeting a platform Treasury says handled more than $100 million tied to ransomware and other illicit activity. There’s one catch. U.S. authorities seized Garantex’s domain in March 2025, and Treasury says its staff had already shifted […] Bitcoin zooms toward $87,000, nearly setting an eight-month high, then reverses
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2026. Oct. 05. 04:23
Bitcoin came within about $500 of its late-September peak before sellers pushed it back under $86,000. It's the second rally in a week to stall. Ether's bitcoin-beating Q3 rally came with a catch. Liquidity thinned.
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2026. Oct. 05. 03:50
Ether beat bitcoin in the third quarter, but its market liquidity got thinner, according to Coingecko. Prediction Markets Beat Traditional Polls in Brazilian Election
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2026. Oct. 05. 03:46
While some national polls favored President Lula over Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, Polymarket accurately predicted the opposite outcome days before the polls, giving Bolsonaro a lead. This behavior is similar to what happened before the 2024 U.S. presidential election, when Trump emerged victorious. Polymarket Beats Polls In the Brazilian Election Prediction markets have become a reliable […] Ethereum’s zkAPI Gives AI Payments a Privacy Cloak With a Catch
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2026. Oct. 05. 03:20
The Ethereum Foundation and Open Anonymity Project have launched zkAPI, a system that lets people prepay for AI and other metered services without attaching their billing identity to every request. Live on Ethereum mainnet since Oct. 1, zkAPI uses zero-knowledge proofs and disposable API keys to separate the person paying from what they’re buying. There’s […] Why XRP Appeals to Institutional Investors, Bitwise CIO Explains
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2026. Oct. 05. 02:01
XRP’s long history and familiar financial applications help explain its appeal to institutional investors, according to Bitwise’s investment chief. His comments frame advisor interest around confidence in the asset’s longevity and connections to established financial functions. XRP’s Staying Power Gives Advisors Confidence Financial advisors evaluating XRP find assurance in its long track record and recognizable […] This Week in Crypto Law (October 4, 2026)
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2026. Oct. 05. 01:04
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The opinion editorial below was written by Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. This week brought a legal challenge to the federal chartering route used by crypto businesses, new U.S. […] Bitcoin Price Knocks on $87K as Uptober Bulls Smell $94K
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2026. Oct. 05. 00:20
Bitcoin’s price is putting Uptober’s reputation back on trial. After closing September near $83,560, the leading crypto asset ripped as high as $86,771 Sunday, placing Friday’s $87,177 peak squarely in the crosshairs. Bitcoin’s Uptober Tailwinds Put $87K Wall Back in the Crosshairs Bitcoin’s price entered October with one of its strongest seasonal tailwinds, and Sunday’s […] Crypto Weekly: ZEC Plunges as Bitcoin and Ether Hold Key Support Levels
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2026. Oct. 04. 23:20
The total crypto market cap recovered from a $50 billion macroeconomic dip to finish the week nearly flat. The altcoin market cap dropped slightly from $1.3 trillion to $1.285 trillion due to mixed overall altcoin performance. Crypto Market Rebounds After Macro-Driven Dip The cryptocurrency market ended a volatile week nearly flat, recovering from a Sept. […] Atkins Vows More Crypto Rule Changes to Keep Markets Onshore
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2026. Oct. 04. 22:05
SEC Chair Paul Atkins’ statements come as the agency proposes a new regulatory framework regarding the custody of crypto assets. He stressed that the SEC is taking on the crypto-regulation task after the Senate failed to pass the CLARITY Act last month. SEC Chair Stresses More Crypto Regulation Is Coming The Securities and Exchange Commission […] Community Bankers Sue US Banking Regulator Over ‘Side Door’ Crypto Charters
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2026. Oct. 04. 20:40
The Independent Community Bankers of America filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. banking regulator alleging that it overstepped its authority under the National Bank Act by granting national trust bank charters to crypto companies. Allegations of Statutory Overreach The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) filed a federal lawsuit against the Office of the […] Zcash Price Slides 23% as Grayscale ETF Hits Reverse
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2026. Oct. 04. 19:16
ZEC’s price has taken a beating after September’s blistering run, tumbling roughly 23% from its Sept. 27 peak of $1,697. The zcash market decline arrived alongside a sharp reversal in Grayscale’s zcash ETF, where aroud $93 million exited during its first negative week. Futures leverage has also been wrung out, leaving ZEC near $1,335 and […] There's an election next month: State of Crypto
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2026. Oct. 04. 18:30
Congress is gone from Washington for the final pre-election recess, and it's time to take stock of what's going on ahead of November. SEC Approves Listing of Bitcoin ETF Targeting 3x Daily Futures Moves
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2026. Oct. 04. 18:05
A bitcoin fund targeting three times its futures benchmark’s daily performance has secured SEC listing approval. The ruling covers a broader commodity lineup and preserves exchange oversight and brokerage obligations as the sponsor pursues market access. Bitcoin’s Daily Futures Moves Get a 3x Target Investors could gain amplified exposure to bitcoin futures through a newly […] Drift Hack Victims Get Their Money Back, 1 Cent at a Time
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2026. Oct. 04. 16:32
Drift victims can finally cash out six months after an April exploit left nearly $295.4 million in verified losses. Yet the numbers show just how long the road to restitution may be. The recovery pool opened with just $3.11 million, putting immediate redemptions at roughly 1 cent on the dollar. The rest of the rescue […] $6M Vanishes From Crypto Vault Controlled by 7 Mystery Signers
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2026. Oct. 04. 15:20
A $6 million crypto vault was drained on Base on Oct. 4, yet the strangest part may be who owned it. Nobody publicly knows. Security firms traced about 1,783 wstETH out of the vault, while onchain records point to an anonymous seven-signer Safe. Base itself wasn’t hacked, Aave’s core contracts haven’t been blamed, and the […] ‘More Orange Than Ever’: Saylor Stirs Strategy Bitcoin Buy Speculation
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2026. Oct. 04. 14:10
Michael Saylor’s latest message has renewed speculation that Strategy could add to its bitcoin holdings. The company’s orange dot chart accompanies the teaser, following two consecutive weekly acquisitions disclosed in September. Saylor’s Orange Message Puts Another Bitcoin Buy in Focus Strategy could be stacking more bitcoin after Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: […] Crypto poured years into new products. The next challenge is keeping users
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2026. Oct. 04. 14:00
Crypto firms have spent years building financial products on blockchains. Getting people to use them — and keep using them — is becoming the next challenge. Up and Onwards – Week In Review
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2026. Oct. 04. 13:00
Bitcoin consolidated after the prior week’s run to $87,300, its highest since January. As of early Friday morning, it looks to be taking another stab at that $87K price level. The S&P 500 slipped to close out its worst month since June, but the Nasdaq held up better on AI and chip strength. Oil stayed […] The Clarity Act stalled. Bankers aren’t hitting the brakes yet on crypto dealmaking
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2026. Oct. 04. 13:00
Crypto M&A has hit record levels, but the Clarity Act’s Senate setback leaves dealmakers weighing how much regulatory uncertainty still matters. Andrew Tate Lost $727K on Leverage But Made $7M Just Holding HYPE
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2026. Oct. 04. 11:30
A wallet linked to Andrew Tate sent 20,950 HYPE worth $1.87 million to Binance, cashing in part of a $550,000 buy from November 2024 that has grown nearly 20-fold. The Sequence Onchain tracker Lookonchain says the account in question belongs to Andrew Tate, with the wallet (0xfb00…1E9d) having been active on Hyperliquid since late 2024. […] China Built a Car Factory So Full of Robots It Became a Tourist Attraction
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2026. Oct. 04. 09:30
Xiaomi’s EV factory in Beijing’s Yizhuang district is drawing about 27,000 lottery applications a month for roughly 1,100 tour spots, turning a production line staffed by around 700 robots and robotic arms and about 100 human overseers into a must-see attraction. The plant can finish a Xiaomi SU7 every 76 seconds, a glimpse of the […] Bitcoin’s Great Unplug: $1.5 Billion in Hardware Behind the AI Pivot
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2026. Oct. 04. 08:30
The hashrate public bitcoin miners shed in the first half of 2026 carries an uncomfortable price tag: roughly $1.5 billion in equivalent hardware investment, even at an assumed acquisition price of just $20 per terahash (TH/s). This article first appeared in Miner Weekly, a weekly newsletter by Blocksbridge Consulting curating the latest news in energy, […] Latam Cartels Tap Crypto to Expand Their Illicit Workflows
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2026. Oct. 04. 07:30
A recent report highlights that criminal groups are not only using crypto to launder money, but are actively leaning into crypto investments to generate profits. In addition, cryptocurrencies are facilitating the integration of native groups with foreign actors, providing liquidity and assistance. Crypto Adoption in Latam Gives Criminals Extra Tools The rise of cryptocurrencies in […] Grayscale Sees Potential AI Crypto Winners in a $15B Sector
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2026. Oct. 04. 05:45
Cryptocurrencies tied to artificial intelligence (AI) outperformed the broader market in September, according to Grayscale. The rally suggests investors are beginning to value public blockchains as infrastructure for automated commerce, identity verification, and private computing. A $15B Segment Outpaces the Broader Crypto Market Investors are showing greater interest in blockchain services supporting artificial intelligence, according […] XRP Liquidation Pressure Eases as Spot Demand Remains the Test
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2026. Oct. 04. 04:45
XRP liquidation pressure on Binance is easing after months of sharp spikes, suggesting less strain from leveraged trading, according to a new analysis. Sustained gains would still depend on spot buying, trading volume, and supportive price trends. XRP Forced Selling Eases After Repeated Liquidation Spikes XRP traders on Binance are seeing fewer forced position closures […] XRP Ledger Targets Oct. 9 for Upgrade Bundling 8 Transactions
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2026. Oct. 04. 03:45
The XRP Ledger is targeting Oct. 9 for a Batch upgrade that could coordinate payments and asset transfers in one operation. A separate security amendment approaching activation would require server operators to update their software. 8 Actions in One Submission, With Different Execution Rules Payments and asset transfers could settle together under a pending XRP […] Kiyosaki Sees Bitcoin as Part of a Broader ‘Financial Prepper’ Bet
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2026. Oct. 04. 02:45
Bitcoin ownership represents a precaution against economic disruption in Robert Kiyosaki’s latest defense of financial preparedness. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author challenged the idea that anticipating trouble reflects pessimism, arguing that protecting wealth can coexist with a positive outlook. Robert Kiyosaki Compares Bitcoin Ownership to Carrying Insurance Holding assets outside government-issued currency is part […] XRP Ledger Nears 12 Million x402 Payments as AI Agents Buy Services
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2026. Oct. 04. 01:45
The XRP Ledger has reached nearly 12 million x402 payments as AI agents purchase computing, data, and other online services. Ripple’s engineering leadership describes expanding automated commerce as software buys computing, data, and emerging financial offerings. AI Service Purchases Push XRPL Near 12 Million Payments AI agents’ purchases of digital services have helped bring tracked […] XRP Asia Launches With Ripple Backing to Accelerate XRPL Adoption
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2026. Oct. 04. 00:43
XRP Asia has launched with Ripple and the XRP Ledger Foundation backing to expand XRPL adoption across Asia-Pacific. The Singapore-based organization will combine developer education, startup assistance, and community programs to help teams bring applications to market. XRP Asia Connects Builders Across the Region Developers and startups across Asia-Pacific are getting a dedicated organization to […] Trump Dangles $5,000 Checks in $1.2 Trillion Midterm Stimulus Gamble
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2026. Oct. 03. 23:38
U.S. President Donald Trump has attached a startling $5,000 payout to the 2026 midterms. If Republicans keep the House and Senate on Nov. 3, Trump says every adult U.S. citizen should receive the money, a promise carrying a price tag of roughly $1.2 trillion. Trump spent Saturday promoting a check that does not yet exist, […] Brazil Pits Lula’s Crypto Crackdown vs. Bolsonaro’s Wildcard Stance
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2026. Oct. 03. 22:10
The Brazilian election is right ahead, and the cryptocurrency policies of the country, which is ranked as the number one in crypto adoption, might shift as a result. We examine what could happen in the crypto world if President Lula wins, and what would happen if contender Flavio Bolsonaro clinches the victory. Brazil’s Election Will […] Porsche Closes NFT Club After $20 Million Digital 911 Experiment
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2026. Oct. 03. 21:20
Porsche has pulled the plug on its Web3 project and PIONEERS CIRCLE, nearly four years after unveiling a 7,500-piece NFT collection built around the 911. The exit comes with a peculiar wrinkle. Holders keep their PORSCHE 911 NFTs onchain, but the Discord community becomes an archive and the project’s X account goes dark. A collection […] Bitcoin Price at $85K as Bettors Eye $100K, ChatGPT Calls $94K
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2026. Oct. 03. 20:15
Bitcoin’s price spent Saturday trapped close to $85,000 after Friday’s charge above $87,000 collapsed, but the forecasts surrounding it were anything but quiet. Polymarket traders give bitcoin a 39% chance of touching $100,000 before 2027, Kalshi’s year-end forecast stands at $86,240, Claude Opus 5.5 predicts $91,500, and ChatGPT-6 Astra goes higher at $94,000. Bitcoin’s price […] Russia Pays Wages in Digital Rubles and Readies ATM Cashouts
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2026. Oct. 03. 19:20
The Ministry of Finance announced it is already allowing its employees to receive wages in digital rubles, using accounts opened on the Bank of Russia platform. Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma Committee on the Financial Market, also hinted that ATMs will process digital ruble withdrawals next year. Ministry of Finance Pays Wages in […] Analyst Sees Bitcoin Path to $97K as Weak Jobs Data Shift Fed Odds
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2026. Oct. 03. 18:16
Bitcoin’s recovery is drawing support from softer employment figures and renewed investment demand, according to 21shares. The firm’s strategist views reduced expectations for further monetary tightening as favorable for cryptocurrencies heading into the final quarter. Softer Jobs Data Put Bitcoin’s $87K Barrier in Focus Bitcoin broke through $85,000-$86,000 overnight and was testing $87,000 on Oct. […] Bitcoin Miners Bank Strong September as Difficulty Barely Budges
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2026. Oct. 03. 17:11
According to data, Bitcoin’s blockchain logged an extremely modest difficulty adjustment at block height 969696, dropping by a mere 0.03%. Hashprice has held above $40 per petahash, while the network’s computational power has remained below 1,000 exahash per second (EH/s). Bitcoin Difficulty Barely Budges With 0.03% Reduction Bitcoin difficulty is an automatic setting that makes […] Bitcoin Time Capsules Resurface as 5,419 Dormant BTC Moved in September
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2026. Oct. 03. 16:20
While August set a record for dormant bitcoin spending, September still saw a healthy batch of long-idle coins stir, with 5,419.45 BTC valued at $457.23 million shifting to new addresses. Although the pace cooled, dormant spending last month remained comfortably above July’s tally. Sleeping Bitcoin Stirs Across 93 Transfers A great deal of so-called sleeping […] Payments firm OpenPayd targets year-end Nasdaq listing to fund U.S. expansion and acquisitions
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2026. Oct. 03. 16:00
CEO Iana Dimitrova said OpenPayd aims to launch in the U.S. by April 2027 and is eyeing deals to add licenses and technology. Crypto job postings triple to over 1,200 in September, but applications fall
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2026. Oct. 03. 16:00
Finance, engineering and trading led hiring demand, while Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana were the most frequently requested blockchain skills. Flare, Doppler Bringing Direct FXRP Vault Access to XRP Holders
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2026. Oct. 03. 15:17
Flare and Doppler are partnering on an integration to bring direct FXRP vault access to XRP holders through Doppler’s platform. The collaboration will add investment strategies from outside providers as Doppler expands beyond its own yield products. Doppler Plans a Direct Route to Flare Vaults XRP holders using Doppler could soon reach Flare’s vaults from […] Cathie Wood says smart investors need to start watching where AI agents spend money
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2026. Oct. 03. 15:00
As AI agents evolve from answering questions to spending real money, investors and tech giants are scrambling to control the financial networks powering machine-driven commerce. Circle Urges EU to Scrap Strict Bank Deposit Rules for Stablecoins
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2026. Oct. 03. 14:15
The issuer of the second-largest stablecoin in the crypto world proposed a new regime for foreign-regulated stablecoins, where international issuers would be primarily supervised in their home jurisdiction with measures equivalent to those applied in the EU, allowing locally licensed institutions to handle distribution. Circle Proposes New Foreign Stablecoin Regime Under MiCA Circle, the issuer […] Bitcoin Price Gets Squeezed at $84K as $85K Becomes the Next Test
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2026. Oct. 03. 13:00
Bitcoin traded between $84,614 and $84,887 on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, after a sharp rejection from a 24-hour intraday high of $87,085, leaving the market wedged between short-term consolidation and a broader bullish structure. The immediate tape has cooled, but every tracked moving average remains bullish while the oscillators are largely neutral, creating a technical […] Crypto's Sisyphean struggle
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2026. Oct. 03. 13:00
Progress will effectively reset when the new Congress is sworn in, because key senators who quarterbacked the bill will not be on the ballot again, writes the Cato Institute's Ryan Chan-Wei. BlackRock offers a glimpse of how tokenization may change your investment portfolio
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2026. Oct. 03. 13:00
Tokenization is not just about putting individual stocks and funds onchain. The next step could be entire investment portfolios that can be traded, rebalanced and eventually managed in real-time. BloFin Returns as Token2049 Singapore Title Sponsor, Opens its “next Whale Era” Chapter With 3rd Anniversary Afterparty
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2026. Oct. 03. 12:19
Road Town, Virgin Islands October 3, 2026 — BloFin, a top-tier cryptocurrency exchange built for ambitious traders and serious capital, is returning as title sponsor of TOKEN2049 Singapore, marking a major milestone for the company as it celebrates its third anniversary and enters its NEXT WHALE ERA. For BloFin, over the past three years, the […] Strategy’s 847,666 Bitcoin Could Be Worth $161B on a BTC/Gold Reversal
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2026. Oct. 03. 11:00
Bitcoin advocate and Strive executive Adam Livingston has mapped out a path for Strategy’s 847,666 BTC to reach $161.8 billion, about $90 billion more than today. The Claim Strategy’s stack is worth about $71.6 billion at the moment. Bitcoin priced in gold peaked at 40.1 ounces around December 2024 and now sits near 20.4 ounces […] Four Korean Banks Join Ripple on the XRP Seoul Stage
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2026. Oct. 03. 09:30
Four South Korean lenders shared one panel with Ripple at XRP Seoul 2026 earlier today, in front of a crowd of more than 5,000 people. One Panel, Many Chairs The session was titled “From Cross-Border Payments to Tokenized Deposits,” and the lineup on the slide said more than the title did. A floor-level photo shared […] XRP ETF Investors Are Now $133M Under Water on Their Bets
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2026. Oct. 03. 08:00
Spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) logged a $3.28 million net outflow on Oct. 2, all from Bitwise, while their combined assets dropped about $37 million. The Breakdown According to Sosovalue data, U.S. spot XRP ETFs ended Oct. 2 with total net assets of $1.658 billion. One session earlier, on Oct. 1, that figure was $1.695 […] Citi Calls For Much Higher BTC, NEAR ETF Goes Live, And More – Weekly Recap
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2026. Oct. 03. 06:30
This week’s stories spanned institutional forecasts, security failures and new crypto products. Citi raised its 12-month bitcoin target to $113,000 and projected $5 billion in crypto fund inflows. NEAR Intents disclosed a $3.8 million exploit, while Zano rewound its chain by 30 days after more than $200 million in illicit token minting. Bitwise launched a […] A Crypto Project Hasn’t Delivered Your Tokens. What Can You Do?
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2026. Oct. 03. 05:30
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The opinion editorial below was written by Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. You funded a crypto project under a token purchase agreement or a Simple Agreement for Future Tokens […] 4 Crypto Sectors Gained From CLARITY Act Failure, Bitwise Says
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2026. Oct. 03. 03:45
Crypto’s rally after a major legislative setback has an unexpected explanation, according to a new Bitwise analysis. Matt Hougan identifies four areas where the outcome created advantages, alongside one risk that could reverse them. Stablecoin Platforms Preserve Customer Rewards Four areas of crypto gained business advantages after the Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act […] Arthur Hayes Sees AI Bubble Ending in a Trillion-Dollar Rescue
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2026. Oct. 03. 02:30
Arthur Hayes thinks artificial intelligence (AI) is unquestionably a bubble, but he’s betting its eventual reckoning could be rocket fuel for crypto. The Managing Partner of Maelstrom expects stressed AI companies and data-center debt to eventually force a government rescue worth multiple trillions of dollars. Meanwhile, his new Flop Labs project is wagering that the […] Bitcoin Pays No Coupon: Saylor Details Where Strategy Gets the Dollars
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2026. Oct. 03. 00:45
Strategy’s bitcoin holdings underpin a business that raises capital and pays investors dollar dividends. Michael Saylor outlined how the company manages cash, financing costs, and different shareholder rights to sustain that income while pursuing bitcoin accumulation. Strategy Uses Bitcoin for Capital and Dollars for Income Investors seeking income from Strategy’s bitcoin-focused business depend on the […] ‘Casino Secrets’ Leak Ties UK Bookmakers to Offshore Mystake Operator
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2026. Oct. 02. 23:40
The Guardian reviewed a contract showing that a racing and esports content supplier majority-owned by three of Britain’s biggest bookmakers signed a revenue-sharing deal with Santeda, an offshore operator whose brands include Mystake. The deal surfaced in documents from the “Casino Secrets” leak of Curaçao’s gambling regulator. An 18% Cut of Offshore Revenue Filed under […] Masked Robbers Threaten Pregnant Wife in UK Crypto Home Attack
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2026. Oct. 02. 22:40
The couple revealed chilling details of an attack that took place in December, saying that a group of thieves forced their way into the home and stole hundreds of thousands of pounds in cryptocurrency after threatening to kill the pregnant woman and her unborn child with a knife. Criminals Threatened to Kill Pregnant Woman […] Microsoft’s X Account Hijacked to Promote Clippy Meme Coin
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2026. Oct. 02. 21:40
Does Clippy have a meme coin? No, but followers of Microsoft’s X account might have thought so on Thursday when the tech giant’s access was hijacked to promote an unauthorized crypto token. On Thursday, Microsoft’s official X account began making surprising moves, including following an account promoting an unofficial meme coin inspired by the […] Bank group sues U.S. regulator over granting crypto trust charters
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2026. Oct. 02. 21:23
The Independent Community Bankers of America sued the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, accusing the regulator of overstepping its legal authority. Aave Founder Warns EU MiCA Review Could Restrict DeFi Access
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2026. Oct. 02. 20:40
Aave founder Stani Kulechov is criticizing proposals from European regulators that could extend restrictions on stablecoin yield and place new controls around access to DeFi. MiCA Review Puts DeFi Access in Focus Aave founder Stani Kulechov is warning that Europe risks regulating the openness of decentralized finance. Kulechov shared an X thread on Friday expressing […] US Midterms: Stand With Crypto Backs Bipartisan Slate After Senate Bill Fails
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2026. Oct. 02. 19:40
Following the U.S. Senate’s failure to reach the 60 votes required to pass the CLARITY Act, Stand With Crypto has unveiled an expanded slate of pro-crypto candidates it’s backing in the midterm elections. Stand With Crypto Endorses Bipartisan Candidates Ahead of Midterm Elections Stand With Crypto (SWC), an American crypto advocacy organization, has said […] Meet the New Bitcoin Treasury Firm That Already Plans to Sell BTC
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2026. Oct. 02. 19:00
Most bitcoin treasury companies follow the buy-and-try-to-hold model pioneered by Strategy, the publicly traded giant with nearly $72 billion worth of BTC. But a new entrant to the space says it already plans to sell acquired assets in an effort to beat bitcoin’s price moves. A Different Kind of Strategy On Friday, Supercycle Finance announced […] Ethereum Layer 2 Network Blast to Shut Down After Revenue Collapse
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2026. Oct. 02. 17:54
Blast, a once-buzzy Ethereum Layer 2 network, is set to shut down later this month after a dramatic decline in activity left the scaler too costly to maintain. Blast Heads for the Exits Launched in early 2024, Blast hailed from the founder of NFT marketplace Blur, Tieshun “Pacman” Roquerre, and arrived with backing from prominent […] BNY in talks with Kraken parent Payward over infrastructure partnership
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2026. Oct. 02. 17:34
The potential agreement could span digital assets, custody, trading, payments and other financial-market infrastructure. Solana ETFs Overtake XRP Funds With $1.91 Billion in Assets
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2026. Oct. 02. 17:25
Solana ETFs have overtaken XRP products in total net assets after an eight-day inflow streak brought in nearly $254 million. The shift is notable because SOL still has a smaller market capitalization than XRP, yet its ETF complex now represents a much larger share of the underlying token’s value. $254M in 8 Days Sees Solana […] Once a $2 billion Ethereum layer-2, Blast is shutting down after assets plunge 98%
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2026. Oct. 02. 17:15
Once home to more than $2 billion in crypto assets, Blast is shutting down as activity fades, costs rise, and bigger platforms like Coinbase and Robinhood build networks of their own. Possible next crypto czar, Jay Clayton, began crypto's regulation-by-enforcement at SEC
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2026. Oct. 02. 17:12
The former SEC chairman who may be tapped to oversee the Trump administration's AI work has a potentially divisive history as a watchdog of tech innovation. Trump’s potential AI czar, Jay Clayton, helped pioneer the SEC’s crypto crackdown
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2026. Oct. 02. 17:12
The former SEC chairman who may be tapped to oversee the Trump administration's AI work has a potentially divisive history as a watchdog of tech innovation. Bitcoin Price Taps $87K as SEC Moves to Unlock Institutional Custody
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2026. Oct. 02. 16:47
Driven by weak U.S. employment data and a major SEC regulatory proposal, bitcoin briefly reclaimed $87,000 for the first time since Sept. 23. Back near $85,000 as of this writing, bitcoin remains up over the last day. Bitcoin Reclaims $87,000 Amid Weak Labor Data In price action likely to fuel “Uptober” sentiment, the price of […] Ex-NCA Officer Must Pay Back $2.4M After Stealing Seized Bitcoin
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2026. Oct. 02. 16:15
A former U.K. National Crime Agency officer, Paul Chowles, has been ordered to repay approximately $2.38 million for stealing 50 bitcoin seized during the investigation of the Silk Road 2.0 dark-web marketplace. Dark Web Theft and Asset Laundering A disgraced former National Crime Agency officer who stole seized cryptocurrency following an investigation into the […] Ripple Partner SBI Completes Takeover of Japanese Exchange Bitbank
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2026. Oct. 02. 15:35
SBI Holdings has taken full ownership of Bitbank on Oct. 1, folding one of Japan’s busiest XRP markets into one of Ripple’s oldest partners in Asia. The Deal The final share transfer went through on Oct. 1, making Bitbank a wholly owned subsidiary of SBI. The price tag was approximately $290 million (¥46.7 billion), the […] South Korea Opens $5 Trillion Market to Tokenized Stocks, Bonds in 2027
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2026. Oct. 02. 14:55
South Korea is laying the regulatory groundwork to bring stocks, bonds, funds and fractional securities onto blockchain infrastructure from February 2027. New FSC Rules Aim to Move Stocks and Bonds Onchain South Korea is preparing to move a significant portion of its traditional financial market onto blockchain rails. The Financial Services Commission has proposed regulations […] The Next Generation of Banking: W Group Connects Web2 and Web3
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2026. Oct. 02. 14:38
W Group is pleased to share the next stage in the development of hashbank, a fully licensed universal digital bank that combines traditional banking services with the infrastructure of the open Web3 economy in one app. This level of integration remains rare in banking: hashbank brings traditional banking services and connectivity with external crypto wallets […] Bitcoin Lightning Nodes Targeted as Core Lightning Sounds Alarm
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2026. Oct. 02. 14:20
Core Lightning operators running version 26.06.7 or earlier are being actively targeted, the Bitcoin Lightning Network node software project warned on Thursday evening, roughly 10 days after a security patch landed. The team hasn’t identified which vulnerabilities attackers are exploiting or reported any stolen funds. Version 26.06.8 fixes several security problems, including a channel-closing flaw […] Blackrock Drives $103M Bitcoin ETF Rebound as BTC Price Tops $86K
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2026. Oct. 02. 13:40
Bitcoin ETFs returned to positive territory on Thursday with $102.67 million in net inflows, led by a powerful day for Blackrock’s IBIT. Blackrock Inflow Offsets Fidelity Outflow Bitcoin wasted little time finding buyers again. A day after its nine-session inflow streak ended, U.S. bitcoin ETFs drew $102.67 million in fresh capital. Blackrock’s IBIT carried the […] America at a crossroads: Commissioner Peirce’s parting challenge
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2026. Oct. 02. 13:22
It is incumbent upon us to continue Commissioner Peirce’s mission, writes Will Schwartz, policy associate at the Blockchain Association. U.S. added just 29,000 jobs in September, with unemployment rate rising to 4.2%
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2026. Oct. 02. 12:31
Bitcoin held earlier gains following the report, up more than 2% over the past 24 hours and just below $87,000. Ripple Moves 35M XRP and the Mystery Wallet Forwards 6.5M Within Hours
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2026. Oct. 02. 12:30
Ripple sent 35 million XRP, worth about $52.4 million, to an unlabeled wallet early Friday, and within three hours that wallet had passed 6.5 million XRP down the line. A Look at the Transfer The alert came from onchain sleuth Whale Alert during the early hours of Oct. 2 with 35,000,000 XRP (valued at $52,425,783) […] Bitcoin Price Is up 13% Since the Rate Hike Trump Says the Fed Got Wrong
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2026. Oct. 02. 11:30
President Donald Trump told Time the Federal Reserve should not have raised interest rates, yet bitcoin’s price has climbed roughly 13% since the Sept. 16 hike he is complaining about. ‘This Just Happened?’ The exchange came during a White House sit-down on Sept. 28 that Time published as a full interview transcript yesterday. When the […] Cboe wants to turn VIX into a never-ending trade
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2026. Oct. 02. 11:30
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 2, 2026 Live updates: Bitcoin rises, re-taking $86,000 ahead of key U.S. jobs data
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2026. Oct. 02. 11:22
U.S. stock index futures were also gaining as oil fell more than 3% and yields continued to ease from recent highs. Live updates: Bitcoin trading near $87,000 after big miss on U.S. jobs
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2026. Oct. 02. 11:22
U.S. stocks were also gaining as oil fell more than 3% and yields continued to ease from recent highs. Live updates: Bitcoin trading near $86,000 after big miss on U.S. jobs
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2026. Oct. 02. 11:22
U.S. stocks were also gaining as oil fell more than 3% and yields continued to ease from recent highs. Live updates: Bitcoin reverses big early gains following soft U.S. jobs data
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2026. Oct. 02. 11:22
Bond yields also suffered a major whipsaw, turning higher by the afternoon after early declines. Crypto traders are in risk-on mode as bitcoin dominance nears return to 60%
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2026. Oct. 02. 10:31
Bitcoin dominance is closing in on 60% while USDT's has slipped to 6.3%, pointing to a market growing more comfortable with risk. IMF Waives El Salvador’s Bitcoin Breach to Unlock $138M Payout
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2026. Oct. 02. 10:30
The IMF praised El Salvador’s performance, declaring that its economy continued to perform strongly amidst ongoing security improvements and efforts to reduce imbalances. Nonetheless, the institution highlighted that the bitcoin goals were not met, but issued a waiver based on “strong corrective measures and renewed commitments.” IMF Issues Bitcoin Waiver, Authorizes $138 Million Disbursement to […] Bitcoin Price to Reach $90K in October? Polymarket Sets Odds at 60%
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2026. Oct. 02. 09:30
Polymarket traders give a 59.5% chance that bitcoin touches $90,000 before October ends, and a 49.5% chance that it drops to $80,000. The Contract Polymarket’s odds stand at 56% for a contract that says bitcoin will be “above $90,000 this month”. By early this morning, the price on that contract had risen to 59.5 cents […] Why rising perpetual funding rates signal growing bullish leverage as bitcoin crosses $86,500
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2026. Oct. 02. 09:14
Rising open interest and funding rates signal renewed demand for bullish bitcoin exposure. Bitcoin open interest jumps $2.3 billion as traders pay more for bullish positions
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2026. Oct. 02. 09:14
Rising open interest and funding rates signal renewed demand for bullish bitcoin exposure. Young Crypto Voters Slam Trump Token Sales as Greedy Cash Grabs
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2026. Oct. 02. 08:30
Recent opinions from participants in focus groups and reports from investors in Trump’s own crypto endeavors signal a shift in the views of the crypto crowd about his crypto dealings, even as he has supported clear regulations for the crypto industry. Trump’s Crypto Image: Big in the Industry, Falling out With Retail Recent reports have […] Tether's USDT is 'coming home' to Bitcoin this month over a decade after debut there
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2026. Oct. 02. 08:28
A Tether-backed project, Utexo, plans to support private USDT transfers, direct swaps between BTC and USDT and loans backed by BTC, while keeping most transaction data off Bitcoin’s public ledger. Tether's USDT is 'coming home' to Bitcoin after more than a decade
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2026. Oct. 02. 08:28
A Tether-backed project, Utexo, plans to support private USDT transfers, direct swaps between BTC and USDT and loans backed by BTC, while keeping most transaction data off Bitcoin’s public ledger. Bitcoin tops $86,000 ahead of U.S. jobs report
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2026. Oct. 02. 08:11
Bitcoin is up roughly 3% in October as traders await September’s jobs data, while rising bond yields, a stronger dollar weigh on broader markets. US Judge Dismisses Libra Crypto Class Action Against Kelsier
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2026. Oct. 02. 07:30
Judge Jennifer L. Rochon dismissed all alleged charges against the defendants, including fraud, violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, violations of the New York General Business Law, and unjust enrichment. Rochon also denied the plaintiffs’ request to introduce an amended complaint. Libra Matter Settled: Class Action Dismissed The saga of the […] Sam Altman Stares Into a Bright Light Every Morning and Fasts 15 Hours a Day. Here’s Why
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2026. Oct. 02. 06:50
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, starts many mornings by spending about 10 to 15 minutes under a full-spectrum LED light while clearing email, a routine he once called “a ridiculous gain for me.” A 2026 BBC Science Focus Magazine comment piece also notes that Altman typically fasts around 15 hours a day and takes […] CFTC Wants Event Contracts Defined as Swaps, but Not Casino Games
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2026. Oct. 02. 06:10
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has sent the White House two rules that would redraw the legal definition of a swap. That definition is at the center of prediction markets’ fight with the states. One rule would bring event contracts inside the definition, and the other would carve casino-style gambling out of it. While there […] 50,000 Europeans Reportedly Collide With EU Central Banks Over Stablecoins
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2026. Oct. 02. 05:30
European crypto asset advocacy group Stand With Crypto EU claims more than 50,000 people emailed the European Commission asking it to allow various stablecoin perks that European central banks asked last week to remain banned. Stand With Crypto EU (SWC) said the emails were sent to the European Commission (EC) during the Commission’s review of […] The $459,000 Bot Hacker Was a Customer First, Researchers Say
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2026. Oct. 02. 04:30
Researchers traced a $459,000 wallet drain to an address that previously funded 27 trades through the same bot, raising questions about how its private keys escaped. Bitquery Traces $459K Tradewiz Drain to Wallet Used in 27 Trades Before collecting stolen crypto, the wallet had helped pay for ordinary memecoin trades. That is the unexpected finding […] Bitfinex Lists 17 Macro Catalysts That Could Move Bitcoin in October
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2026. Oct. 02. 03:30
Bitcoin’s October gains may depend on continued buying as higher Treasury yields compete for investors’ money, according to Bitfinex. Its outlook tracks 17 economic releases and recurring indicators, with inflation and the Federal Reserve decision taking priority. Bitcoin Needs Buying Demand to Offset Higher Yields Bitcoin traders face a month in which economic data could […] SEC Proposes Letting Advisers and Funds Self-Custody Crypto Assets
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2026. Oct. 02. 02:30
Investors could gain access to a wider range of crypto strategies under an SEC proposal. The plan would update longstanding safekeeping requirements for investment advisers and regulated funds under federal securities laws. Advisers and Funds Could Hold Crypto Directly Advisers could hold investors’ crypto directly when a permitted custodian is unavailable under custody changes proposed […] Arkham Says It Tracks 78% of Strategy’s 847,666 Bitcoin Holdings
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2026. Oct. 02. 01:40
Strategy’s bitcoin holdings are increasingly visible through blockchain tracking, with Arkham identifying approximately 78% of the company’s 847,666 bitcoin treasury. Its Oct. 1 update separates labeled wallets from assets tagged within Fidelity Custody. Arkham Identifies $55.78 Billion Across Wallets and Custody Investors can inspect a substantial portion of Strategy’s bitcoin treasury through publicly labeled addresses […] XRP Sentiment Turns Bearish as Bullish-to-Bearish Ratio Hits 0.67
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2026. Oct. 02. 00:40
XRP social sentiment has fallen to its lowest level since August, with bearish comments outnumbering bullish discussion as October begins. Santiment views the pessimism as a potential contrarian setup, while cautioning that an immediate rebound is not guaranteed. XRP Pessimism Reaches Its Strongest Level Since Aug. 17 XRP, the XRP Ledger’s native token, entered October […] Evernorth Won Shareholder Vote, Putting 473 Million XRP Near Nasdaq
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2026. Oct. 01. 23:40
Evernorth’s XRP treasury merger has won shareholder approval, moving investors closer to stock market exposure to the cryptocurrency. The transaction combines cash financing and token contributions ahead of a planned Nasdaq debut under the ticker XRPN. Shareholder Vote Clears Path to Nasdaq Trading Investors could soon gain exposure to an XRP-focused treasury through Evernorth shares […] Bitcoin Core Dev Peter Todd to Oversee MARA’s Private Mempool Service
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2026. Oct. 01. 23:10
Veteran Bitcoin Core contributor Peter Todd has joined the MARA Foundation as lead maintainer of Slipstream, the organization’s private Bitcoin mempool service for submitting transactions directly to MARA Pool. Todd Joins MARA Foundation Slipstream allows users to bypass Bitcoin’s public peer-to-peer relay network and send transactions straight to MARA’s mining pool. The service has become […] Prediction Markets Hit $68B in a Month as Sportsbook Stocks Sink
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2026. Oct. 01. 22:30
Trading on sports prediction markets nearly doubled in the month football returned, while shares of the two biggest U.S. sportsbook operators fell to multi-year lows. Kalshi still dominates the market, though rivals are growing faster. A $68 Billion Month Combined notional volume in sports and combo contracts across the exchanges tracked by Aldrin Research rose […] New York, Wyoming Crypto Deal Targets 6-Month Licensing Fast Track
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2026. Oct. 01. 21:50
New York and Wyoming are linking their separate crypto regulatory systems through a newly announced agreement. The arrangement connects New York’s virtual currency licensing framework with Wyoming’s digital asset oversight while retaining each jurisdiction’s existing powers. Crypto Firms Get a Path to Faster Interstate Reviews Crypto businesses expanding between New York and Wyoming could qualify […] Metamask Pulls Validators as Meager ETH Theft Sounds Big Alarm
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2026. Oct. 01. 21:10
Metamask began pulling Ethereum validators after a security incident apparently diverted less than $1,000 in block tips, while outside researchers estimate roughly 17,000 validators holding about 523,000 ETH were sent toward the exits. Metamask says wallets and customer funds show no signs of being affected. The expensive part could instead be downtime, missed rewards, and […] Bitcoin Price Enters October Near $85K—Now $95K Is Back in Play
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2026. Oct. 01. 20:29
Bitcoin closed September at $83,563, above several closely watched onchain and technical levels as October begins with a historically bullish seasonal backdrop. But the next move may depend less on “Uptober” history and more on ETF demand, jobs data, and whether BTC can hold the $82,000 area. Bitcoin Sits Near $85K as Uptober Meets ETF […] U.S. SEC maps out crypto custody in new proposal that furthers its digital assets agenda
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2026. Oct. 01. 20:20
The regulator issued a proposed rule for custody, marking a swan song for its inaugural Crypto Task Force chief, Commissioner Hester Peirce, who exits this week. SEC proposes new crypto custody rules for investment advisers and funds
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2026. Oct. 01. 20:20
The regulator issued a proposed rule for custody, marking a swan song for its inaugural Crypto Task Force chief, Commissioner Hester Peirce, who exits this week. Trump Meme Coin Gala Returns With 185 Seats, VIP Gold Watches
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2026. Oct. 01. 19:58
The TRUMP meme coin team is putting another dinner with President Donald Trump on the leaderboard. The top 185 token holders qualify for an exclusive Nov. 22 gala, the top 29 of them get VIP treatment, and the top four can walk away with 18-karat Trump-branded gold watches. The contest arrives with the official TRUMP […] Citi Sets $113K Bitcoin Price Target, Expects $5 Billion in Crypto ETF Inflows
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2026. Oct. 01. 19:05
Citi projects $5 billion in cryptocurrency investment product inflows over the next 12 months as advisors gradually increase allocations. Its revised outlook puts bitcoin at $113,000 and ether at $3,028, supported by stronger activity and economic conditions. Citi Raises Crypto Targets as Its Inflow Assumption Turns Positive Citi’s higher 12-month cryptocurrency price forecasts point […] Another Trump memecoin dinner advertised for token's top investors
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2026. Oct. 01. 18:45
The company managing the memecoin calls the November event the "most exclusive dinner in the world." Alabama’s New Crypto ATM Scam Refund Requirements Take Effect
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2026. Oct. 01. 18:30
Crypto ATM scam victims in Alabama gained new refund protections on Oct. 1 as operators became responsible for reimbursing qualifying losses. Operators also face transaction limits and disclosure requirements intended to interrupt fraudulent payments. Alabama Scam Victims Get Refund Rights With a 60-Day Deadline An urgent call about a supposed warrant or bank problem can […] Bitcoin Price Begins ‘Uptober’ With a Swing Back to $85K
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2026. Oct. 01. 17:53
Bitcoin opened the new month with seesaw price action, hovering near $85,000 after hitting resistance above that level and finding support near $83,500. Seasonal Sentiment Shifts to ‘Uptober’ Bitcoin marked the start of the new month facing resistance above $85,000 as the leading cryptocurrency by market cap experienced typical seesaw price action. The uptick […] Bitcoin ETFs Lose $149M as Fidelity Leads Broad Selling
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2026. Oct. 01. 17:05
U.S. bitcoin ETFs snapped a nine-session inflow streak on Wednesday with $148.69 million in net withdrawals, as selling spread across most major crypto funds. Ether, solana, zcash and HYPE ETFs also finished lower, while the newly launched NEAR fund was the day’s lone bright spot. 9-Day Inflow Streak Ends for Bitcoin ETFs The month ended […] RealFi Goes Live on Cardano Mainnet After Testnet Surpasses 3,000 Wallets
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2026. Oct. 01. 16:38
RealFi integrates with Lace, Liqwid and SundaeSwap at launch, with EVM expansion planned to follow 1 October 2026 — RealFi today launched on Cardano mainnet, moving its real-world asset (RWA) stablecoin protocol out of testnet and into live use. The milestone follows a public testnet phase in which more than 3,000 verified wallets actively participated. […] Zano Says Over $200M in Illicit Tokens Led to 30-Day Blockchain Rewind
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2026. Oct. 01. 16:28
Zano has disclosed the bug that forced its extraordinary 30-day blockchain rewind in a recent postmortem. An attacker exploited a missing verification in Gateway Addresses to mint roughly 18.4 million ZANO in a single transaction, then repeated the trick and did the same with fUSD. The first exploit sat unnoticed for nearly a month, while […] Lloyds Sends Visa $750K in USDC While Banks Are Closed
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2026. Oct. 01. 15:40
Lloyds Banking Group used USDC to settle $750,000 in live payment obligations with Visa during a seven-day trial, with funds reaching Visa in under an hour, even over the weekend. The test was the first stablecoin settlement trial between Visa and a major U.K. banking group and crossed both private and public blockchain environments. Lloyds […] Illinois Agrees to Delay Rollout of 0.2% State Crypto Tax
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2026. Oct. 01. 14:52
Just three months before it was set to take effect, Illinois officials and two crypto industry groups have jointly asked a state court to delay the rollout of the state’s new crypto asset tax by six months while a constitutional challenge moves forward. Crypto Tax Takes Time Out In an agreed motion filed Oct. 1 […] NEAR Intents hit by $3.8 million exploit as crypto's rough year of hacks continues
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2026. Oct. 01. 14:18
The popular cross-chain trading system said it will reimburse losses after a bug affected deposits and withdrawals across several networks. NEAR Intents Bug Sends $3.8M Racing Across Crypto Networks
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2026. Oct. 01. 13:47
NEAR Intents halted services after a bug involving its Omni deposit and withdrawal infrastructure led to an estimated $3.8 million loss. The team says every dollar will be compensated, but onchain investigator ZachXBT reported the stolen funds moved almost immediately, first toward Kucoin and then across the bridge into Bitcoin. Several networks remain temporarily cut […] Bitcoin Price Hovers Near $84K as Oscillators Throw Cold Water
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2026. Oct. 01. 13:30
Bitcoin’s price hovered near $83,900 Thursday morning as buyers defended the low-$83,000s while sellers repeatedly knocked back advances into the mid-$84,000s. Thursday’s technical summary still reads bullish, though moving averages are doing nearly all the heavy lifting as oscillators remain decidedly less enthusiastic. 1-Hour Chart: Buyers Fight Back, but $84,360 Blocks the Door The 1-hour […] ZEC, NEAR Drive Explosive September Gains for Privacy Coins
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2026. Oct. 01. 12:45
In September, privacy coins significantly outperformed the broader cryptocurrency market as capital shifted away from high-cap altcoins. Zcash Surges Into Top 10 Privacy coins again outperformed the rest of the cryptocurrency market in September as capital rotated away from underperforming high-cap altcoins. Market data showed that several privacy coins logged gains in excess of 30%, […] Live Updates: Bitcoin flat near $84,000 after closing out best quarter since 2024
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2026. Oct. 01. 11:59
After a spike higher overnight, interest rates are dipping ahead of tomorrow's key U.S. employment report. Live Updates: Bitcoin holding near $84,000 ahead of Friday's U.S. jobs report
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2026. Oct. 01. 11:59
The euro is losing ground versus the greenback as spiking French bond yields revive memories of the European sovereign debt crisis. Live updates: Bitcoin posts tentative gains as rates drop ahead of Friday's jobs report
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2026. Oct. 01. 11:59
The euro is losing ground versus the greenback as spiking French bond yields revive memories of the European sovereign debt crisis. Illinois agrees to six-month delay of crypto tax as industry continues court battle
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2026. Oct. 01. 11:58
Both sides agreed the 0.2% tax should be put off until July 1, if the court approves the deal, which will let the state and industry focus on the legal dispute. Crypto lost $1.26 billion in hacks while bitcoin bulls enjoyed a monster quarter
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2026. Oct. 01. 11:30
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 1, 2026 The Man Behind One of the World’s Most-Played Shooters Was Just Hit With a Record $1.9 Billion Divorce Bill
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2026. Oct. 01. 11:30
A Seoul court ordered Smilegate founder Kwon Hyuk-bin, the creator behind the blockbuster shooter CrossFire, to pay a divorce settlement of 2.55 trillion won ($1.9 billion) to his wife, Lee Hwa-jin. The September 9 ruling includes transferring 35% of the unlisted game company and marks South Korea’s largest-ever property division payout. Kwon Hyuk-bin built Smilegate […] Synthetic tokenized stocks are bad for American investors
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2026. Oct. 01. 11:00
U.S. markets are the envy of the world because investors trust that whoever owns a share owns it fully, writes Aaron Kaplan, founder of Promethum. The synthetic models cheapens that trust, shortchanges U.S. investors, and undercuts the issuer-led capital markets model. Bitcoin kicks off new quarter in the old $82,000-$85,000 price range
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2026. Oct. 01. 10:38
Prices briefly topped $85,000 on Wednesday after weaker-than-expected U.S. inflation cooled bets on Fed rate hikes, But bulls couldn’t hold the move and spot ETFs didn’t help. Citigroup raises 12-month bitcoin target to $113,000 as ETF inflows resume
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2026. Oct. 01. 09:59
Citi also raised its 12-month target for ether from from $2,240 to $3,028. Thorchain Co-Founder: Neutral Networks Can’t Pick Who Can Transact
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2026. Oct. 01. 09:30
Thorchain co-founder and lead developer Chad Barraford has defended the protocol’s refusal to freeze hacker-linked wallets following a request from Bitget CEO Gracy Chen. Resistance to Wallet-Blocking Demands Thorchain co-founder and lead developer Chad Barraford criticized the crypto industry’s tendency to shift focus from compromised exchanges to the protocols used by hackers to move stolen […] HSBC Redcoin to Start With Transfers and Payments in Hong Kong
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2026. Oct. 01. 07:30
HSBC’s forthcoming Hong Kong dollar stablecoin will begin with person-to-person transfers and merchant payments before soon expanding to wholesale corporate and institutional use cases. A survey of 1,060 customers accompanied the Sept. 30 naming announcement, revealing knowledge gaps and demand for safeguards. HSBC Redcoin Targets Transfers and Merchant Payments Hong Kong users will initially be […] MetaMask security incident forces Ethereum staking exits, no funds at risk
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2026. Oct. 01. 07:06
An Ethereum security researcher estimates about 0.36 ETH in rewards was diverted, while precautionary exits cover validators holding roughly 523,000 ETH. Singapore’s Crypto Activity Hits $284 Billion as Institutional Activity Jumps 94%
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2026. Oct. 01. 05:30
Singapore recorded $284 billion in crypto activity as institutional-platform business nearly doubled, according to Chainalysis. Exchange growth and net cross-border inflows accompanied the expansion, while smaller transfers revealed a separate pattern of adoption across Southeast Asia. Singapore Records $60 Billion in Institutional Crypto Activity Crypto trading and financial services expanded in Singapore even as activity […] Dogecoin gets DeFi testnet as DogeOS bets miners will eventually secure its apps
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2026. Oct. 01. 04:58
DogeOS wants to turn DOGE into more than a payments and speculation asset, but its applications still rely on selected operators rather than Dogecoin miners. Ripple’s RLUSD Exceeds $2.4B as Monthly Market Cap Growth Tops 50%
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2026. Oct. 01. 04:30
Ripple USD’s circulating supply has exceeded $2.4 billion, while a new executive update cites market capitalization growth of more than 50% in a month. The stablecoin’s August attestation accompanies expanding activity, exchange liquidity, and tools for artificial intelligence payments. RLUSD Tops $2.4 Billion as Daily Activity More Than Triples Ripple has published updated backing figures […] Bitcoin's soft-inflation pop to $85,500 fades as bond yields refuse to fall
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2026. Oct. 01. 04:15
A cooler-than-expected PCE report sent bitcoin briefly above $85,000 on Wednesday. Treasury yields held near their highest since 2002 and the gains drained away. 10 Years After Sibos Shut Ripple out, Swell Draws 1,500 Finance Leaders
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2026. Oct. 01. 03:30
XRP ETFs, stablecoin issuance, and automated payments are among the financial questions on Swell’s expanded program. Ripple’s Sept. 29 announcement connects those institutional discussions with developer sessions on privacy and scaling, alongside academic research into artificial intelligence. From Sibos Exclusion to a New York Finance Gathering An event that began outside an established banking conference […] Saylor Says Strategy, Strive Can Win Share of $318.5T With Bitcoin
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2026. Oct. 01. 02:30
Bitcoin finance is competing for allocations within global equity and debt markets totaling $318.5 trillion, according to Michael Saylor. He argues that responsible rivals can strengthen shared demand, improve funding conditions, and attract more investors. Saylor Looks Beyond Rivals to Global Capital Markets Investors could gain more choices as competing bitcoin treasury companies develop income […] Grayscale: XRP’s Near-6% Bitcoin Valuation Sets a Benchmark for Zcash
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2026. Oct. 01. 01:30
XRP is valued at nearly 6% of bitcoin’s market capitalization, a level Grayscale cites as context for how far rival digital currencies can grow. Zcash rose from under 0.1% to about 1.5% of bitcoin’s value in a year, and the firm says it has not hit a valuation ceiling. XRP, Zcash, and Litecoin Share Bitcoin’s […] Uphold Adds XRP, Bitcoin Inheritance, Citing $331 Billion Stranded
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2026. Oct. 01. 00:30
Passing cryptocurrency to an heir requires both legal ownership and a way to authorize transactions. A new service addresses that gap as its provider cites roughly $331 billion in estimated stranded holdings linked to deaths or missing credentials. Uphold Vault Users Get a $19.99 Monthly Inheritance Option Crypto holders can arrange for a named beneficiary […]