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December AugustXRP Gaining Nasdaq Exposure as Evernorth Takes 473M XRP Public
Bitcoin News
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’
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
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
Bitcoin News
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
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
Bitcoin News
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
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’
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
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?
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
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?
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
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%
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
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
Bitcoin News
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
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
Bitcoin News
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
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
Bitcoin News
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
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
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
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
Bitcoin News
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
Bitcoin News
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 […] 
