Crypto ETFs Lose $593M in a Week as Bitcoin, Ether Selling Persists
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2026. Oct. 19. 14:27
U.S. crypto ETFs remained under pressure in the week through Oct. 16, with bitcoin funds losing about $229 million and ether ETFs shedding $320 million. The pace of withdrawals eased from the previous week, yet selling spread across all major ETFs as investors continued to reduce risk. Crypto ETF Outflows Drop 52% but All Major […] MARA Ships $83 Million in Bitcoin to Exchanges as Its Stock Sinks 45%
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2026. Oct. 19. 13:05
Wallets tied to MARA Holdings, one of the largest public bitcoin miners, have moved 1,000 BTC worth about $82.8 million to crypto exchanges in five days, while MARA’s shares have nearly halved in a month. Following the Coins Onchain trackers flagged the transfers early Monday, writing that MARA “appears to be selling” after wallets linked […] Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson is building a new programming language for the network
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2026. Oct. 19. 12:16
Hoskinson said on X the language will bundle transaction requests with cryptographic proofs. He hasn’t shared a name, specs or a release date. Strategy Holds 848,517 BTC After Latest $22M Bitcoin Purchase
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2026. Oct. 19. 12:08
Strategy founder Michael Saylor has added another 267 bitcoin to the company’s enormous treasury, bringing its holdings to 848,517 BTC. The $22.1 million acquisition comes alongside a $193.1 million repurchase of preferred shares and an expansion of Strategy’s digital credit securities repurchase program to $3 billion, revealing a company simultaneously accumulating bitcoin and reshaping its […] Kucoin Rolls out AI System That Can Suspend Advice When Markets Crash
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2026. Oct. 19. 11:30
Kucoin recently unveiled an artificial intelligence assistant incorporating strict context isolation and risk controls to prevent prompt-injection attacks and market volatility risks. Addressing Security and Market Risks in Crypto AI As cryptocurrency exchanges scramble to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) across their trading ecosystems, the industry faces an escalating wave of novel security vulnerabilities and operational […] Strategy's price chart is about to flash a major bullish signal weeks after bitcoin did
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2026. Oct. 19. 11:15
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 19, 2026 Strategy on verge of golden cross, just weeks after bitcoin flashed same bullish signal
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2026. Oct. 19. 11:15
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 19, 2026 Live updates: Bitcoin edges higher as U.S. stocks rebound early Monday
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2026. Oct. 19. 11:05
Tech futures bounced after last week’s 5.5% rout; earnings this week put the AI trade to the test again. Live updates: Bitcoin tags $83,000 and slips back as chip stocks lead a rebound
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2026. Oct. 19. 11:05
Tech futures bounced after last week’s 5.5% rout, and bitcoin followed them up before sellers knocked it back. Earnings this week put the AI trade to the test again. Hyperliquid Whale Down $9 Million This Week Flips to a 20x Tesla Bet
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2026. Oct. 19. 10:30
The Hyperliquid trader behind a $98 million bitcoin long has dumped the position at a loss and moved into $46 million of leveraged Tesla and chip-stock bets, two days before Tesla reports earnings. The Nitty Gritty of the Matter Bitcoin.com News first covered this wallet on Sunday, when it held a 40x bitcoin long worth […] Bitcoin extends bounce above $82,000 as stocks rebound, DeFi tokens lead altcoin gains
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2026. Oct. 19. 10:26
Bitcoin rose 0.8% to around $82,700 as China’s GDP beat estimates and Nasdaq futures rebounded, while the CoinDesk 80 gained 1.3% and DeFi led gains. JPMorgan brings JPM Coin, representing dollar deposits, to Ethereum
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2026. Oct. 19. 10:03
JPMorgan's dollar deposit token is heading to Ethereum as the lender looks to offer it to wider selection of institutional clients. JPMorgan's JPM Coin, representing dollar deposits, is coming to Ethereum: Bloomberg
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2026. Oct. 19. 10:03
JPMorgan's dollar deposit token is heading to Ethereum as the lender looks to offer it to wider selection of institutional clients. Crypto vault deposits top $10 billion as lending risks draw regulatory scrutiny
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2026. Oct. 19. 09:32
Curator-managed lending strategies are attracting institutional capital, while exposing depositors to collateral, liquidity and smart-contract risks. Viral French Shopkeeper Turned Into a Million-Dollar Meme Coin Overnight
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2026. Oct. 19. 09:30
A photo of a man standing guard in his smashed-up store during France’s riots turned into PIERRE, a Solana meme coin that ran 155x in about nine hours on Sunday. The Photo The image is hard to forget, i.e. a long-haired man in a black T-shirt stands in the doorway of a gutted video game […] Bitcoin mining offshoot Nscale loses Microsoft AI deal as power delay stretches into 2030s
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2026. Oct. 19. 09:15
The Nvidia-backed company planned to deliver 23,000 AI chips in Britain next year, but its grid connection may not be ready until the 2030s. CME’s bitcoin cash, uniswap futures, global PMIs: Crypto Week Ahead
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2026. Oct. 19. 09:12
Your look at what's coming in the week starting Oct. 19. World and Zoom Team up to Tackle Deepfake Impersonation
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2026. Oct. 19. 08:30
World co-founder Alex Blania has announced the company’s first industry-specific product suite designed to prevent AI-driven impersonation and deepfake fraud across financial institutions. Rising Threats of Synthetic Media World co-founder Alex Blania has unveiled a suite of identity verification technologies designed to combat deepfake fraud and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven impersonation across financial institutions. The announcement […] Tron Quietly Outearns Ethereum, Base, Solana and Six More Chains
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2026. Oct. 19. 07:30
Tron pulled in $23.41 million in revenue over the past 30 days, more than Ethereum, Solana, Base and six other networks earned together. The Scoreboard Onchain analytics account Lookonchain flagged the ranking earlier today, noting that Tron currently sits at No. 1 among all chains on 24-hour, 7-day and 30-day revenue. The underlying Defillama revenue […] Warren Buffett’s Son Didn’t Know His Dad Was a Billionaire Until He Was in His 20s
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2026. Oct. 19. 06:30
Peter Buffett says he didn’t realize Warren Buffett was a billionaire until he was in his 20s, after spotting his father’s name on a Forbes list of the world’s richest people. The episode, which he recalled in a 2013 interview, fits with the family’s famously modest Omaha upbringing, including public school and life in a […] Bitcoin whale moves $34 million in BTC it got in 2013 when coins traded at $131
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2026. Oct. 19. 06:23
A bitcoin wallet dormant since 2013 moved 411 BTC, now worth about $34 million. It is one of several long-dormant wallets to wake up recently. Seoul Court Acquits ‘Jonber Kim’ in Massive $253M Crypto Scam
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2026. Oct. 19. 05:30
Park, a 45-year-old Korean influencer known as “Jonber Kim,” was acquitted after prosecutors sought 20 years in prison for allegedly being the leader of a scam coin manipulation scheme. The prosecutors failed to link Park’s deceptive actions to the token buyers’ misperceptions. ‘Coin King Jonber Kim’ Acquitted in Massive Crypto Fraud Case A Seoul court […] Zcash developers plan a fix to keep ZEC swaps private from future quantum computers
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2026. Oct. 19. 05:23
The team behind Zakura wants every swap through NEAR Intents to get its own key, so a refund address left on NEAR’s public chain can’t expose a user’s wider payment history. XRP Ledger is set to fix its lending code before anyone can use it
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2026. Oct. 19. 04:54
Validators have a bug-fix patch on course to go live Friday. The lending system it partly repairs is still 10 votes short of approval. A Pan Am Plane Vanished Off Puerto Rico in 1952. It Took 74 Years to Find It 2,000 Feet Underwater
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2026. Oct. 19. 04:30
Search teams have located the wreckage of Pan American World Airways Flight 526A, the Douglas DC-4 Clipper Endeavor, nearly 2,000 feet underwater about five miles off Puerto Rico’s northern coast. The Air/Sea Heritage Foundation, working with Deep Sea Vision, found the aircraft on June 2, 2026 using high-resolution sonar, 74 years after the 1952 ditching […] Bitcoin, Korea’s Kospi and Nasdaq futures rally as China GDP beats estimates
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2026. Oct. 19. 03:36
Bitcoin, Nasdaq futures and Asian stocks rally as stronger-than-expected China GDP and falling oil prices lift risk appetite. Lagarde Advances Digital Euro to Defend EU Financial Autonomy
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2026. Oct. 19. 02:30
Lagarde reiterated that Europe is adamant about advancing the digital euro as an efficient digital cash equivalent for retail payments. She stressed that adopting the regulation for the establishment of the digital euro by the end of 2026 was “key” to making this possible. Lagarde Reiterates Digital Euro Push At IMF Meetings The European Central […] Deutsche Bank targets Asia crypto custody expansion in 2027 as German launch nears
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2026. Oct. 19. 02:00
The service will initially support bitcoin, ether and the stablecoins USDC, EURC and EURAU, with the bank managing clients’ wallets and private keys. Wall Street Braces for Black Monday’s Return 39 Years Later
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2026. Oct. 19. 00:30
Thirty-nine years after Wall Street’s worst single-day percentage collapse, the calendar is playing a familiar trick. Oct. 19 falls on a Monday again, just as oil tops $100, artificial intelligence stocks buckle, and inflation rattles investors. Social media is sounding the Black Monday alarm, but the parallels with 1987 come with important differences, including safeguards […] SEC tokenized stock framework faces issuer pushback as Broadcom, Verizon object to OKX-ICE listing
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2026. Oct. 18. 23:28
Eight more companies objected to trading on the planned OKX-ICE venue, while Nasdaq has separately said it would opt out under the SEC’s framework. Why RWA Tokenization and Onchain Credit Could Boost XRP Demand
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2026. Oct. 18. 22:30
Despite XRP’s sharp decline from its mid-2025 peak, institutional adoption and developer activity on the XRP Ledger remain resilient. Odelia Torteman, head of digital assets at XRPL Commons, argues that expanding enterprise use, real-world asset tokenization and upcoming lending features could generate sustainable demand for XRP. Protocol Architecture Drives Core Demand The convergence of Ripple […] This Week in Crypto Law (October 18, 2026)
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2026. Oct. 18. 20:30
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The opinion editorial below was written by Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. This Week in Crypto Law This week’s developments show courts and regulators addressing crypto through several distinct […] Thai Police Bust Chinese Boss Behind $74M Crypto Laundering Ring
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2026. Oct. 18. 19:30
Thai Immigration Police arrested Wu Chaoshuai, a Chinese national who had entered the country on a tourist visa back in 2019, and had taken action to evade arrest. Chaoshuai allegedly led a cryptocurrency laundering ring that moved over $74 million for a transnational criminal organization. Chinese Crypto Money Laundering Kingpin Arrested in Thailand Thai authorities […] A Missouri Woman Felt Jealous When She Heard About a $228,000 Jackpot. Then She Checked Her Own Ticket
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2026. Oct. 18. 18:30
A Missouri Lottery player in Arnold matched all five numbers in the Aug. 10, 2026 Show Me Cash drawing to win a $228,000 jackpot on a ticket bought at the Circle K on Jeffco Blvd. Before realizing it was her, she saw a sign touting a local winner and felt a twinge of jealousy, then […] The White House's crypto chief departs: State of Crypto
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2026. Oct. 18. 18:30
Patrick Witt announced his departure from the White House last week. A $98 Million Bitcoin Long Bet on Hyperliquid Hangs by a Thin Thread
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2026. Oct. 18. 17:30
A bitcoin trader is staring down a potential $98 million liquidation after a punishing week wiped nearly $9.8 million from a Hyperliquid account. With 40x leverage and bitcoin’s price slipping toward $81,000, another sharp decline could finish the job. Hyperliquid Trader Risks $98 Million Bitcoin Liquidation A massive bitcoin long position on Hyperliquid is teetering […] Wall Street freaked out Friday, but VIX and bitcoin trades say the fear may fade Monday.
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2026. Oct. 18. 16:33
Wall Street's fear gauge, the VIX index, spiked on Friday as stocks dropped. History says Friday panics usually fade on Monday. Seasonality and calm bitcoin markets suggest the same. Wall Street freaked out Friday. VIX and bitcoin say the fear may fade Monday.
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2026. Oct. 18. 16:33
Wall Street's fear gauge, the VIX index, spiked on Friday as stocks dropped. History says Friday panics usually fade on Monday. Seasonality and calm bitcoin suggest the same. Bitcoin Price Faces 10 Big Tests as 5 Catalysts Keep $100K Alive
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2026. Oct. 18. 16:30
Bitcoin’s bulls are still talking six figures while the market struggles to hold $81,000. With ten potential market movers approaching and five catalysts capable of reviving momentum, the coming week could settle some arguments. Bitcoin’s price enters Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, in a peculiar predicament. The cryptocurrency has spent another week fighting to preserve its […] Latvia eyes crypto tax payments in 2027 as parliament overhauls crypto taxation
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2026. Oct. 18. 16:00
Parliament passed a law taxing crypto withdrawals above deposits rather than individual trades, featuring a one-time declaration mechanism. Qubic Loses $1.3 Million in Wallet Raid Before Network Halts
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2026. Oct. 18. 15:00
An overnight cryptocurrency theft emptied 1,404 Qubic wallets of approximately 2.94 trillion QU, worth $1.3 million, before validators halted the network. The apparent culprit wasn’t a blockchain vulnerability but predictable wallet seeds generated by older Apple devices and browsers. With most stolen tokens trapped on the paused network and another portion frozen by MEXC, the […] Saylor Teases ‘More Orange’ After His $100 Trillion Bitcoin Vision Speech
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2026. Oct. 18. 14:00
Strategy founder Michael Saylor delivered an ambitious vision for bitcoin at ParaFi Investor Day 2026, arguing that bank lending, tokenized securities, and bitcoin-backed credit could eventually support a $100 trillion financial system. Speaking alongside ParaFi Capital partner Jeff Park, Saylor discussed Strategy’s multibillion-dollar bitcoin treasury, its 12% preferred stock, artificial intelligence (AI), and the financial […] Stablecoin supply stalls, but payments jump 45% as Visa, Mastercard and Stripe connect crypto to cash
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2026. Oct. 18. 14:00
Analytics firm Allium said stablecoin payments hit $482 billion this year so far, up 45%, as card spending surges and global payment firms add crypto rails. Beyond the Casino – Week In Review
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2026. Oct. 18. 13:00
This editorial is from this week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review, sent to subscribers on Friday. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week, with a comment on each story. Bitcoin is roughly flat in the past seven […] Crypto audits give investors false sense of security as Q3 hacks cost $1.18 billion, Hacken says
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2026. Oct. 18. 13:00
The security firm found that 77% of third-quarter losses involved compromised suppliers, delayed fixes or systems outside the latest security reviews. Bitcoin’s $100,000 year-end hope divides analysts as inflation clouds outlook
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2026. Oct. 18. 13:00
Bitwise sees a potential return above $100,000, while LO:TECH expects a narrower trading range as interest-rate uncertainty weighs on the market. Russia Sets July 2027 Deadline to Halt P2P Crypto Transactions
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2026. Oct. 18. 12:00
The Central Bank of Russia clarified that transactions between Russian citizens using self-custody wallets or from a regulated broker to a self-custody wallet will be banned starting July 1, 2027. The institution stressed that these transactions can only be made using regulated brokers. Bank of Russia Bans Transactions Going to Self-Custody Wallets The Russian government […] Crypto exchanges Binance, Coinbase join West Africa scam sweep that flagged $11 million
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2026. Oct. 18. 12:00
Private-sector partners flagged $11 million in funds that could be frozen, while officials reported cryptocurrency seizures without disclosing their value. XRP Price Battles $1.30 as $2.77B Futures Market Loses Momentum
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2026. Oct. 18. 10:30
XRP’s price is fighting to hold $1.29 as its $2.77 billion futures market loses momentum and sellers maintain control. Technical indicators favor further weakness, yet oversold readings suggest a recovery isn’t entirely off the table. Meanwhile, Polymarket traders assign a 50% probability to XRP touching $1.20 before November, while Kalshi’s October contracts reflect fading expectations […] Bitcoin’s Old Guard Stirs as 13-Year-Old Wallets Move Millions
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2026. Oct. 18. 08:30
Two bitcoin addresses dating to 2013 collectively moved approximately $34 million in bitcoin within five seconds on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, with both transactions appearing at block height 971894. Two 2013 Bitcoin Wallets Wake Up in the Same Block After a flurry of dormant BTC activity in August following the Coldcard breach and another busy […] Chip-stock bets lost $52 million in 10 minutes with Wall Street shut
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2026. Oct. 18. 07:13
A 10-minute flush hit round-the-clock chip-stock contracts while U.S. markets were shut, leaving traders with no real share price to lean on. China Built a Battery Out of Iron That Could Last 16 Years, and Iron Costs 80 Times Less Than Lithium
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2026. Oct. 18. 06:30
Researchers at the Institute of Metal Research under the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a redesigned electrolyte for an alkaline all-iron flow battery that ran for more than 6,000 charge-discharge cycles with no measurable capacity loss, roughly 16 years of daily use. The 2026 Advanced Energy Materials paper points to grid-scale stationary storage, with […] OKXICE Faces 9 Formal Objections to Tokenized Share Trading
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2026. Oct. 18. 04:30
Nine U.S.-listed companies, including Broadcom, Coreweave, Verizon, and Unitedhealth, have formally objected to tokenized versions of their shares trading on OKXICE, throwing an unexpected roadblock into the crypto exchange venture’s ambitious plans for round-the-clock stock trading. Nine Companies Object to Tokenized Shares The objections appear in an Oct. 15 public notice from OKXICE, the joint […] EU Joins 8 Nations to Sign Warsaw Protocol on Crypto Crime
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2026. Oct. 18. 02:30
The new treaty modernizes the Warsaw Convention treaty, adding crypto assets to its scope and expanding the attributions of financial intelligence units over these assets, highlighting the importance of international cooperation and reducing response times for information requests between countries. EU Signs Warsaw Convention Crypto Modernization Additional Protocol The European Union and a group of […] Circle defends USDC economics as stablecoin rivals court its partners with bigger cut
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2026. Oct. 18. 01:06
Coinbase, Circle’s largest USDC partner, also backs Open USD, a rival network that passes reserve income to partners after a management fee. Pump.fun Brings Hyperliquid Perps to Its Meme Coin Empire
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2026. Oct. 18. 00:30
Pump.fun has expanded beyond its Solana meme coin business, introducing perpetual futures trading powered by Hyperliquid. The new interface offers leveraged cryptocurrency trading while charging builder fees of up to 0.10% per order and bridge fees reaching 0.25%. However, traders in the United States and Ontario are barred from using the feature, according to terms […] Goldman Sachs CEO Sees Tokenization as Wall Street’s Next Act
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2026. Oct. 17. 23:30
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon sees tokenization reshaping financial markets, potentially opening new revenue opportunities rather than simply threatening traditional finance (TradFi) and Wall Street businesses. During the bank’s Oct. 13 earnings call, Solomon detailed tokenized bonds, money market funds, real estate, and participation in DTCC’s tokenization service. The discussion also touched on decentralized finance […] Why Stablecoins May Never Escape Traditional Banking Risks: Frgmnt CEO
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2026. Oct. 17. 22:00
As stablecoins transition from decentralized finance tools to essential infrastructure for accessing U.S. dollars, an expert says their next phase of adoption depends on making blockchain technology invisible to the end user. From Speculative Tools to Digital Dollar Access When the first wave of decentralized finance (DeFi) swept through the global economy, stablecoins were primarily […] Bitcoin Price at $81,500 Leaves Bulls and Bears at a Standoff
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2026. Oct. 17. 20:30
Bitcoin traded near $81,500 on Oct. 17, 2026, with its technical indicators offering competing signals. Shorter-term moving averages favored sellers, while longer-term averages continued to support buyers. The relative strength index (RSI) stood at 46, and the broader technical rating remained neutral. With support clustered around $81,000 and resistance extending toward $82,500, bitcoin faces a […] French Assembly Narrowly Adopts Stablecoin Swap Tax Proposal
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2026. Oct. 17. 19:30
If passed, the measure would subject French cryptocurrency holders to a 31.4% capital gains tax each time they exchange a cryptocurrency for a stablecoin. Analysts agree this would prompt French crypto holders to consider alternatives to park their digital assets. France’s National Assembly Adopts Crypto-To-Stablecoin Exchange Taxation France is on the verge of tightening its […] Lopp’s Wrench Attack Map Hits 702 After AI-Assisted Search Work
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2026. Oct. 17. 18:30
Bitcoin security expert Jameson Lopp’s archive of physical attacks against cryptocurrency holders has more than doubled to over 700 documented incidents after researcher Pizza Bitcoiner used artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted searches to uncover hundreds of overlooked cases. The expanded records expose a disturbing history of kidnappings, home invasions, and violent robberies, including 31 reported deaths since […] XRP Ledger Nears Oct. 23 Upgrade as Lending Votes Fall Short
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2026. Oct. 17. 17:30
The XRP Ledger is heading toward an Oct. 23 software upgrade that fixes a peculiar security flaw, one that could let certain authorized accounts create tokens instead of destroying them. Meanwhile, its long-awaited native lending system remains stuck awaiting approval. XRP Ledger’s Cleanup Upgrade Approaches Activation The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is preparing to activate fixCleanup3_4_0 […] Goldman, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley see tokenization as a growth play, not a threat
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2026. Oct. 17. 17:00
The largest banks in the world are eyeing new trading opportunities, speeding up payments and a role for advisers as tokenization takes root in Wall Street. Richard Heart Arrested, XRP DAT Rings Nasdaq Bell, And More – Weekly Recap
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2026. Oct. 17. 15:30
This week’s stories included crypto treasuries, legal drama, AI infrastructure and exchange fundraising. Evernorth showcased its 473 million XRP treasury after listing on Nasdaq, while HEX founder Richard Heart was reportedly detained in Istanbul. Larry Fink warned that halting U.S. data center construction could trigger recession, Binance US reportedly sought funding at less than a […] Citrini sees a tokenization boom. The harder question is who profits
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2026. Oct. 17. 15:00
The influential research firm says real-world assets could finally give blockchains a clear role in finance. For investors, the next challenge is figuring out which companies, networks and protocols capture the revenue. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Lose $152M as Blackrock Drives Friday Selloff
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2026. Oct. 17. 14:00
U.S. crypto ETFs closed Friday under renewed selling pressure, with bitcoin funds losing $82.39 million and ether ETFs shedding another $69.68 million. Solana, XRP and zcash also finished lower, while NEAR once again attracted fresh capital. Bitcoin ETF Demand Stays Fragile as Friday Outflows Hit $82M The week ended much as it had traded: with […] Polygon sees Coinme acquisition as entry to payments sector dominated by Visa, Stripe
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2026. Oct. 17. 14:00
CEO Marc Boiron said the Coinme acquisition will help Polygon control customer relationships and capture revenue that previously went to payment intermediaries. Ethereum Derivatives Flash Mixed Signals as Bulls Hold the Edge
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2026. Oct. 17. 13:00
Ethereum’s price has spent the week bouncing between $2,324 and $2,575, but beneath the price swings, derivatives traders are carrying $30.59 billion in futures exposure while options bulls command nearly 62% of outstanding positions. The catch is that futures positions are contracting, short-term liquidations favor longs, and major options exchanges disagree on where ethereum’s fiat […] Banks could slow stablecoin growth by paying savers more, BIS paper finds
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2026. Oct. 17. 12:00
A BIS working paper found a 1 basis point rise in U.S. bank deposit rates predicted slower stablecoin growth, cutting ten-week growth from 15% to 12%. Arthur Hayes Says OpenAI and Anthropic Are Worthless and Bitcoin Wins
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2026. Oct. 17. 11:00
Bitmex co-founder Arthur Hayes says the artificial intelligence boom is burning cash on a government backstop, and that the bigger it gets, the higher bitcoin goes. The Arguments Put Forth by Hayes Hayes laid out the convictions on the Convergence podcast with Luke Martin, with his four key talking points being: Money is being wasted. […] Bloomberg Sees Bitcoin Price at $10K and Cryptoquant’s CEO Doesn’t Agree
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2026. Oct. 17. 09:30
Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone has put a $10,000 target back on bitcoin, and within hours, Cryptoquant CEO Ki Young Ju replied that the onchain floor sits much closer to $30,000. McGlone’s Domino Theory McGlone laid out the call in an X post yesterday, previewing a Bloomberg Intelligence report titled “A Bitcoin $10,000 Reversion Path […] Binance Offers Nearly 8% in XRP for RLUSD But the Base Rate Keeps Falling
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2026. Oct. 17. 08:30
Binance is advertising up to 7.77% in XRP rewards for holding Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin, but its own payout table shows the base rate has dropped three weeks in a row. The Number Explained Binance promoted the campaign on X early Saturday, adding: Hold RLUSD and share in $800,000 worth of XRP rewards! Earn up to […] Strategy Sinks Nearly 10% on MSCI News But Saylor Is Still $5B Up
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2026. Oct. 17. 07:30
Strategy shares lost 9.6% on Friday in the first full session after MSCI’s index ruling, even though the company’s 848,250 bitcoin still sit about $5 billion above cost. The Breakdown MSCI announced on Oct. 15, after U.S. markets closed, that companies which mainly hold assets rather than run a business will lose index eligibility. Friday […] ‘Wow, it’s a real discovery’: Claude cracks a 25-year NSA number mystery
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2026. Oct. 17. 06:39
Numbers the spy agency handed over in the 1990s, long suspected of hiding a backdoor, turn out to have come from a basic computer program. Bitcoin was never on that list, and its quantum problem hasn’t gone anywhere. NASA Sent Thousands of Jellyfish to Space in 1991. The Babies Born Up There Couldn’t Handle Earth
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2026. Oct. 17. 06:30
NASA’s STS-40 Spacelab Life Sciences mission launched aboard Space Shuttle Columbia on June 5, 1991 carrying 2,478 immature moon jellyfish polyps, and by the time it landed nine days later the population had multiplied to nearly 60,000. Led by Eastern Virginia Medical School researcher Dorothy B. Spangenberg, the experiment found that jellyfish developed entirely in […] A North Carolina Woman Won $100,000 on a Scratch-Off. Then She Won It Again on the Exact Same Game
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2026. Oct. 17. 05:30
LuAnn Chico of Lexington, North Carolina, has won a $100,000 prize twice on the same $20 scratch-off game, Ruby Red 7’s, the North Carolina Education Lottery said. She claimed the second $100,000 win at lottery headquarters in Raleigh on September 21, 2026, and the repeat jackpot drew fresh attention again in October 2026 after Lottery […] Nine Blockchain Groups Unite as Quantum Threat Hangs Over Bitcoin
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2026. Oct. 17. 03:50
A new coalition of nine blockchain organizations is tackling a problem that could eventually put roughly 6.4 million bitcoin at risk, including an estimated 1.1 million BTC associated with Satoshi Nakamoto. Launched this week, the Quantum Alliance wants to establish common security standards before powerful quantum computers can crack the digital signatures protecting cryptocurrency wallets. […] Judge Refuses to Erase Gemini’s $5M Settlement Despite CFTC Reversal
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2026. Oct. 17. 02:30
In a rare courtroom reversal, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) joined cryptocurrency exchange Gemini in asking a federal judge to overturn their $5 million settlement after the agency concluded its original lawsuit should never have been filed. But on Oct. 15, 2026, Judge Alvin Hellerstein refused, leaving the paid penalty and permanent injunction intact […] Satoshi-era bitcoin faces a bigger quantum threat after Google’s new Willow breakthrough
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2026. Oct. 17. 02:30
Google says its Willow chip can prepare the special quantum states needed for advanced calculations with about 40 times fewer errors, reducing one of the hardware bottlenecks behind any future attempt to crack bitcoin wallets. Solana Apps Generate $193M in 30 Days Amid Real-World Assets Surge
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2026. Oct. 17. 01:30
Solana generated $193.1 million in application revenue over the past 30 days, nearly twice Hyperliquid’s total, according to Castle Labs research. More importantly, the network’s growth is spreading beyond meme coins, with real-world assets surging from $700 million to $4.37 billion in a year. Solana RWAs Surge to $4.37B as Growth Moves Beyond Meme coins […] Claude AI Cracks the NSA’s 25-Year Cryptography Seed Mystery
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2026. Oct. 17. 00:30
For 25 years, cryptographers suspected the NSA’s mysterious encryption seeds might conceal a backdoor. Anthropic’s Claude artificial intelligence (AI) cracked the puzzle in under 30 minutes, uncovering a surprisingly ordinary explanation. For decades, some of the world’s brightest cryptographers had been chasing a ghost. Five mathematical curves used to protect internet communications carried mysterious numbers […] Wall Street Veterans Unveil DeFi Platform for 77 TradFi Markets
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2026. Oct. 16. 23:30
Decentralized perpetual futures exchange Deepsigma has launched a live paper-trading platform across 77 traditional financial markets, including U.S. equities, indexes, commodities, and Treasury yields. Bridging Traditional Finance and Onchain Markets Decentralized perpetual futures exchange Deepsigma recently unveiled its platform with a live paper-trading demo spanning 77 traditional financial markets. Developed by a team of alumni […] Solana Abruptly Postpones Shanghai Event as Registrations Quadruple
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2026. Oct. 16. 22:30
The Solana Foundation stated that the Accelerate event was canceled due to a surge in registrations, with people overwhelming the designated venue. Nonetheless, social media reports indicate the presence of law enforcement at the venue, with attendees remaining left outside for hours. Solana Accelerate Event Postponed in China, Reports Indicate Law Enforcement Presence at […] Visa Moves Massive Stablecoin Payments Pilot Into Production Phase
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2026. Oct. 16. 21:30
The company has moved its initiative from pilot to commercial deployment in partnership with Inyo Global, a payments infrastructure firm, using its Visa Direct service. With this move, Inyo Global enables receiving and prefunding stablecoin payments across more than 180 countries. Visa Direct Stablecoin Capabilities Go Into Production Phase Visa has entered a new phase […] Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Jumps 5.92% in Third-Largest Hike of 2026
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2026. Oct. 16. 20:30
On Friday, at block height 971712, bitcoin mining grew considerably more demanding as the network’s latest difficulty adjustment climbed 5.92% to 140.58 trillion, marking its highest reading since March 5. Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits Seven-Month High After 5.92% Increase The network’s difficulty, basically how hard miners must work to find the next Bitcoin block, increased […] Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Details His ‘Paranoid Mode’ AI Agent Setup
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2026. Oct. 16. 19:25
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has developed a privacy-focused setup for artificial intelligence agents that combines anonymous payments, encrypted network routing, and locally processed prompts, offering a glimpse of how AI services could operate without exposing users’ identities and personal information. Buterin Goes ‘Paranoid Mode’ With Private AI Setup In an X post Friday, Buterin described […] Taiwan Blocks Coinbase and Kalshi Over Bets on Its November Elections
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2026. Oct. 16. 18:35
Taiwan has blocked the websites of Coinbase and Kalshi under a court order sought by police investigating election betting, six weeks before the island’s Nov. 28 local elections. Kalshi’s own member agreement already bars Taiwanese users, yet it lists markets on the races. A Criminal Court Order Six Weeks Before the Vote Coinbase’s website has […] Bitcoin Price Hovers Near $81K as Analysts See Potential Market Bottom
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2026. Oct. 16. 17:43
Bitcoin slipped below $81,000 on Oct. 16 amid heightened market volatility, but analysts remained cautiously optimistic, suggesting a potential local bottom. Bitcoin Dips Below $81,000 After Midweek Reversal Bitcoin lost the $82,000 threshold Friday, roughly 24 hours after reversing a downtrend that saw the cryptocurrency dip below $80,000 for the first time in weeks. […] Bitcoin Giant Strategy Plans STRC Daily Dividends Starting in November
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2026. Oct. 16. 16:56
Michael Saylor’s bitcoin treasury company Strategy has announced plans to begin paying daily cash dividends on its STRC preferred shares starting Nov. 2, pending shareholder approval of changes to its dividend structure. The company also intends to maintain STRC’s 12% annual dividend rate as it seeks to keep the stock trading near $100 per share. […] Deutsche Bank Nears Launch of Institutional Bitcoin, Ether Custody
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2026. Oct. 16. 16:25
The banking giant stressed that this move is part of a strategy to achieve an 8% compound annual growth rate in its corporate banking services by 2028. Deutsche Bank co-head Gerald Podobnik said these services will complement the bank’s traditional offerings. Deutsche Bank Confirms Launch Of Crypto Custody Services in Germany Deutsche Bank, one […] Ledger Thieves Might Have a New Big Problem—Stealing From Criminals
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2026. Oct. 16. 15:50
The Ledger wallet crisis just took another twist that could, in theory, lead to movie-like battles between criminal groups, as “big boss task scam bros” reportedly lost millions to Ledger hardware wallet tamperers. Analysts at blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis found that three addresses attributed to task scammers collectively lost 60 BTC ($4.9 million) when their […] OpenAI Agent Stole Ether From Testnet Wallet It Did Not Control
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2026. Oct. 16. 15:15
An experimental OpenAI model accessed an Ethereum wallet using a publicly available recovery phrase and spent its funds without authorization to complete a coding assignment, according to a newly published research report. The incident highlights concerns about AI agents making independent decisions involving financial assets. AI Agent Swipes Testnet ETH After Ethical Deliberation The incident […] Big Tech's AI auditors will only see what they're shown
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Oct. 16. 14:58
If the White House accord's audits are going to be worth anything, auditors should be able to choose what they test, writes Samuel Vance-Law, head of research at the Decentralization Research Center. Bitcoin Can Win Whether AI Boom Continues or Crashes: Bitwise CIO
Bitcoin News
2026. Oct. 16. 14:40
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan argues that bitcoin could benefit across radically different AI-driven economic outcomes, from a productivity boom to a recessionary crash. His thesis rests on one idea: Whether the world gets more abundance, more money creation, or simply more adoption, scarcity still favors bitcoin. Bitcoin Doesn’t Need One AI Outcome to Win, Matt […] Block’s Proto Bitcoin Mining Hardware Now Available to Own via Sazmining
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2026. Oct. 16. 14:05
Bitcoin mining services provider Sazmining has launched a new offering that allows individual investors to purchase mining hardware developed by Block’s Proto division. Sazmining Serves Up Block’s Bitcoin Hashboards The Wyoming-based company announced Friday that customers can purchase Proto immersion hashboards outright while Sazmining handles installation, operation, and maintenance at a U.S. mining facility. Bitcoin […] NEAR Price Jumps 14% as Solana Access Opens Through Sunrise
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2026. Oct. 16. 13:22
Near Protocol has expanded onto Solana through Sunrise, giving NEAR immediate access to Solana wallets, decentralized exchanges, and aggregators. The move, powered by Near Intents, coincided with a 14% rise in the price of NEAR. NEAR Expands to Solana With Jupiter, Raydium Liquidity Access Near Protocol is making Solana a new distribution channel for […] Bitcoin ETFs Add Just $5M as Ether Loses Another $60M
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2026. Oct. 16. 12:30
U.S. bitcoin ETFs eked out a $5.06 million inflow on Thursday, offering only limited relief after another volatile stretch of institutional positioning. Ether remained under sustained pressure, while selling intensified across solana, HYPE and zcash funds. Blackrock Adds $17M to Bitcoin ETF as Rivals Stay Weak The headline was green for bitcoin, but the underlying […] Vaneck Pulls the Plug on Its Lido Staked Ether ETF Before Launch
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2026. Oct. 16. 11:30
Vaneck has asked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to let it withdraw its Lido Staked Ethereum Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), a year after filing for it. The One-Line Exit The filing was short, and in a Form RW dated Oct. 14, Vaneck Digital Assets vice president Matthew Babinsky asked the SEC to consent to […] Traders will soon be able to bet on whether Coinbase, Robinhood and Marathon will hit their targets
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Oct. 16. 11:15
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 16, 2026 Circle targets 40 new markets as stablecoin demand grows globally
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Oct. 16. 10:54
The stablecoin issuer’s CEO Jerermy Allaire told Reuters demand for digital dollars is growing across Asia, Africa and Latin America as banks and payment firms. 
